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Town News This Week - October 10, 2025 |
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This Week’s Progress (Oct. 4-10)
Due to ongoing adverse weather and ocean conditions, Marinex Construction paused sand pumping work at Pine Island Beach for several days this week to ensure the crew's safety. Rough seas are expected to delay beach renourishment operations until Saturday.
Despite these delays, the Marinex crew was able to capture impressive drone footage showcasing progress at Pine Island. Click here to take a peek.
Additionally, weather-related delays have postponed plans to till the newly placed sand at Fish Haul Beach. Tilling, which was originally scheduled for this week, will now take place in late October.
Looking Ahead (Oct. 11-17)
The Marinex Construction crew will continue to monitor weather and ocean conditions and pump sand on Pine Island beach if it is safe to do so. During the sand placement work, the entire beach will be closed. The public is advised to observe and follow all posted signs.
Stay Connected
Thank you for your patience and support as we work together to enhance and preserve the beauty of our island's shoreline!
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Experience Gullah is a cultural website and wayfinding app that provides an interactive journey through the Gullah Geechee heritage of Hilton Head Island. Launched by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC), the app highlights seven historic sites, including Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park and the Old School House Park. Each site features QR codes that share stories of culture, resilience, and community. Developed in partnership with Solaos, Inc., this project aligns with the Town’s Strategic Action Plan Goal #7, which aims to preserve, protect, and celebrate Gullah Geechee culture and heritage.
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In the fourth session of our Money Talks seminar series, small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to explore non-traditional lending options that can help them grow and sustain their businesses. Join us for this informative session presented by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation, in partnership with TD Bank and the Island Rec Center.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Hilton Head Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road
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A perfect start to fall on Hilton Head Island is the annual Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture, which the Town’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Hilton Head are hosting for the ninth year. It takes place from Oct. 11 to Nov. 23.
In honor of National Arts and Humanities Month, Crescendo presents a vibrant showcase of Hilton Head Island’s diverse arts, culture, and history. The kick-off celebration is from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Shelter Cove Park. Join us for an afternoon of live music, performances, and exhibitions by local artists and cultural organizations. Nashville songwriter and performing artist Phoenix Mendoza is the headliner.
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We join Hilton Head Island Airport in congratulating the winner of their artwork competition - Charleston mixed-media artist Christy Kinard! Her winning piece, "Focused Precision," will be reproduced on vinyl and installed on a 16-by-28-foot glass wall inside the new terminal, serving as a welcoming sight for travelers for years to come. The airport’s Terminal Improvement Project will more than double the terminal’s size and capacity, enhancing the airport while celebrating the island’s vibrant artistic community. Christy's work is deeply rooted in memories of the Lowcountry — summers spent in Sea Pines, fresh flowers, coastal light, and the textiles that surrounded her Southern upbringing.
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Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park is excited to announce the return of its annual two-night film series, taking place Oct. 22 and 23 at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Hilton Head Island campus.
This year’s theme, “The Labor of Culture Keeping,” honors the intergenerational work of artists, chefs, farmers, and historians who sustain African American traditions with creativity, resilience, and purpose! Each evening will feature acclaimed documentary films paired with conversations that highlight the extraordinary efforts of Black culture bearers who have committed their lives to preserving memory, land, and identity.
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 Our annual Trunk or Treat is going to be better than ever! Join us at Fire Station 4 (400 Squire Pope Rd.) on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 4–6 p.m. for family fun!
- Creatively decorated trunks
- Loads of candy for the kids
- Fire trucks and apparatus on display
Wear your favorite costume. Bring your family and your sweet tooth for a safe and festive night with your Fire Rescue family!
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 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Station 4 for the Fire Prevention Week Pancake Breakfast! Even a little rain couldn’t slow down the fun. We’re especially grateful to the SERG Restaurant Group, Town and Fire Rescue staff, and Cub Scout Pack 222 for volunteering and for their generous contributions.
We’re proud to be part of such a wonderful community and can’t wait to see you at our next event, Trunk or Treat on Oct. 25!
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 Our Executive Director for the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation, Thomas Boxley, recently appeared on WSAV to talk about the Experience Gullah website and wayfinding app.
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