Author: Margaret Evans

Committed to Health, Wellness and Education It didn’t take much for me to decide that my next phase in life would involve opening an all-natural, all-organic gourmet grocery store. I have lived in the Lowcountry all my life, and the things that have been – and remain – a priority to me are good health and involvement in the community. I am excited to say that I’ve been able to funnel these priorities into a tangible, community oriented effort, and it’s called Herban Marketplace. We open Friday, January 20, fully stocked, fully ready, and utterly beside ourselves with excitement (and possibly a little giddiness) about what is to come. We know we’re onto something big, and every time we share our vision for the community with a friend, colleague or potential customer, we see it “click.”

The Technical College of the Lowcountry and Hilton Head Health Culinary Arts Center present three new classes for 2012. These fun courses are totally hands-on in a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen on Hilton Head Island.

  Right on the heels of Beaufort’s tricentennial, the Parish Church of St. Helena celebrates 300 years. The oldest building in Beaufort and one of the oldest continuously operating churches in the country, the Parish Church of St. Helena is celebrating its 300th anniversary this year. And on Sunday, January 22nd, the church will kick off this year-long celebration in spectacular style!

The Junior Service League of Beaufort is creating a Prom Boutique for high school girls… and they need your gently used dresses! It may only be January, but that doesn’t mean area girls aren’t beginning to think about Prom. That’s right… Prom will be here before you know it; and Juniors and Seniors all over Beaufort County are starting to think about the perfect dress to compliment the most anticipated night of their high school career.

 Does it include a second term as big challenges loom large in 2012? Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling says he has the best job in the world. Being mayor of his hometown beats all, says the man locals refer to simply as Mayor Billy. It’s a first-name-basis kind of a job, one he has imbued with openness, enthusiasm and a large measure of communication. The Lowcountry Weekly editorial staff recently sat down with Hizzoner for a candid conversation about the year just ended and what lies in store for the year ahead.

Lessons From A Child I have long believed that positive energy and positive thinking were important. This year, it seems, such messages are all over: my friends on FB post things like “Live in what IS and what IS is what you desire,” family sends me books on the Law of Attraction. I know that good energy brings good things, and I try everyday to think positively, to appreciate what I have, to love myself and those around me so that I can live the fullest life possible.