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WHAT EVER’S GOING ON – WEGO!

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If you're interested in events closer to home, the WEGO Special Interest Group [SIG] has something for everyone

The next WEGO meeting is

Wednesday,October 16, 2024, at 1 pm in Pinckney Hall, Edisto Room

Come earlier, starting at 12:30, to see what events others are planning to attend.

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If you’re interested in events close to home, the WEGO program has something for almost everyone!  Meetings are at 1:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month (except in the summer).  WEGO benefits include:

  • An extensive WEGO list of activities for every month.

  • Free and low-cost events (some with exclusive).  Most are $40 or less.

  • A wonderful way to discover local treasures, such as these:

    • Classical Events – Symphony concerts, ballets, and operas.

    • Festivals & Home Tours – Gullah, food and drink, music, art, and water festivals; shopping and holiday events; parties, parades, and house and garden tours.

    • Music & Theater – Band and orchestra concerts, singers and musicians, plays, musicals, and shows.

    • More Adventures – Cultural and historical events, art walks and shows, boutiques and markets, expos, lectures, classes, races, book clubs, cruises, and many other interesting places to go and things to do.

    • Museums & Tours – Museum exhibits and events, local tours, and wildlife refuges.

  • Access to our Facebook page – SCHH Travel Club – to communicate with other members.  It’s a Private page for Travel Club members only.  Contact Debbie Hite at 207-240-4980 or pushywoman@aol.com to join the page or if you have questions.

About the WEGO Group

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Where Do You Want to Go Today?

Wed.-Sun.  Bee City Zoo

Learn about the importance of honeybees.  See and interact with wallabies, coatimundis, ringtail lemurs, monkeys, llamas, farm animals, and more!  Enjoy lunch in the cafe and purchase honey, beeswax, and more in the honey shop.  1066 Holly Ridge Ln., Cottageville.

Thurs.-Sat.  Edisto Island Serpentarium  

Snakes, alligators, turtles, and lizards are featured in indoor and outdoor facilities.  Reptiles in the outdoor gardens are in low-walled enclosures so you can observe them as if encountered in the wild.  1374 Hwy. 174, Edisto Island.

Sat.-Sun.  Hunley, World’s First Combat Submarine  

Until recently, the Hunley was completely encased in an encrusted layer of sand, sediment, and shells that built up slowly over time while lost at sea.  Now you can see the original surface of the submarine.  Warren Lasch Conservation Center, 1250 Supply St., N. Charleston.

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Mon.-Fri.  The Kazoo Factory  

See a large collection of kazoos and related items.  View American history by way of America’s most unique musical invention!  Tour the factory and make your own high quality kazoo!  12 John Galt Rd., Beaufort.

Daily  Port Royal Cypress Wetlands and Rookery  

Discover the sights, sounds, and wonderment of the 0.56 miles of trails around the Rookery and read the informational signage regarding the many varieties of wildlife found at the wetlands.  Stop and listen to the sounds of the many species of birds as they soar about the skies.  Guided tours are available.  1700 Paris Ave., Port Royal. 

Image by Jason Leung

Mon.-Fri.  Culinary Institute of the South  

Meals and drinks are prepared and served by students enrolled in the school’s culinary, baking, and hospitality programs.  The Clist Café has a variety of breads, pastries, soups, sandwiches, and more for takeout.  The Bistro serves gourmet three-course meal and drinks.  Buckwalter Place, 1 Venture Dr., Bluffton.  

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