Hurricane Ian-related closings and rescheduled programs, events in Beaufort, Jasper counties
Here are the announced closings and rescheduled events in Beaufort and Jasper counties because of Hurricane Ian. This story will be updated, so please check back often.
To announce a business closing or rescheduled event, please email newsroom@islandpacket.com.
Arts and entertainment
Cultural District Art benches unveiling: City of Beaufort has changed this from Thursday evening to 5 p.m. Oct. 13 at USCB’s Center for the Arts.
Emma’s Earth Shop Historical Golf Cart Tours in Beaufort: Closed Thursday and Friday
Fish and Grits Music Festival: Canceled; next festival will be in 2023
Hilton Head Choral Society: “Night at the Movies” rescheduled from Sept. 30 to Oct. 28.
Hilton Head Rotary Club Mini Golf Fundraising Tournament: Rescheduled from Saturday to Oct. 15
Hounds on the Harbour: Postponed to Oct. 8; visit the Sea Pines Resort Instagram for details
Hunting Island State Park: Closed
Lowcountry Jaycees 5th Annual Food Truck Festival in Port Royal, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed until April.
Memory Matters 25th Anniversary Art and Apps Event: Rescheduled from Thursday to Oct. 6.
Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage: Closing Thursday at 2 p.m. and remaining closed Friday
Business and restaurants
Bluffton Veterinary Hospital: Closed Thursday at 4 p.m. and remaining closed Friday; in emergency, call New River Veterinary Specialists at 843-898-6787
God’s Goods Thrift Store: Closed Friday
Hilton Head Ice Cream: Closed Friday
Litter Box Thrift Store: Closed Friday and Saturday
Palmetto Animal League Adoption Center: Closed Friday. For veterinary emergencies, call 843-898-6787. For adoption and intake questions, email info@palmettoanimalleague.org.
Palmetto Animal League Thrift Store: Closed Friday
Shellring Ale Works: Has a water supply for those in need. Open Thursday, closed Friday, reopening at noon Saturday
Signe’s Heaven Bound Bakery & Cafe: Closed Friday
Walmart: All Beaufort County and Jasper County locations are closing at 5 p.m. Thursday, and plan to reopen 7 a.m. Saturday
Education
Beaufort County School District: E-learning and remote days Thursday and Friday
Beaufort County Library System: All locations closed Thursday through Saturday
Boys and Girls Club of the Lowcountry: Closed Thursday and Friday
Hilton Head Christian Academy: Closed Thursday and Friday
Hilton Head Preparatory School: Closed Thursday and Friday, reopening Oct. 3
Island Academy of Hilton Head: Closed Thursday and Friday
Jasper County School District: Closed Thursday and Friday, re-opening Oct. 3
John Paul II Catholic School: Virtual Thursday and Friday
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island: Graduation rescheduled from Friday to Wednesday, Sept. 28
Programs For Exceptional People (PEP): Closed Thursday and Friday
St. Gregory the Great Catholic School: Closed Thursday and Friday
Technical College of the Lowcountry: Closed Thursday and Friday
University of South Carolina Beaufort: Classes canceled Thursday, Friday and Saturday; Events on all campuses Friday and Saturday are postponed or canceled
Government and courts
Beaufort County Detention Center: Preliminary hearings that are scheduled for every Friday will be delayed. Visitation for people who are incarcerated has been canceled, but FaceTime options are available.
Beaufort County offices: Closed Thursday and Friday
Beaufort County Treasurer’s Office Delinquent Property Tax Sale: Postponed from Monday to Tuesday
Beaufort Municipal Court: Closed Thursday and Friday. Anyone with a court case scheduled will be contacted for rescheduling
City of Beaufort offices: Closed Thursday and Friday
Hilton Head Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee: Meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed
Town of Bluffton offices: Closed Thursday and Friday
Town of Hilton Head offices: Closed Thursday and Friday
Town of Yemassee offices: Closed Thursday starting at noon and all day Friday
Sports and fitness
Beaufort County Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Thursday and Friday. Makeup athletic schedules are available at https://www.bcscrec.com/all-current-game-schedules. Parents should anticipate hearing from volunteer coaches by Friday concerning the status of games scheduled for Saturday.
Island Rec Center: Pool will close at 2 p.m. Thursday and reopen on Sunday; Rec Center building will close at 6 p.m. Thursday and reopen Saturday; all field athletic programs are canceled Thursday through Saturday
Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal: Will close early at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and remain closed Friday, reopening Saturday.
Utilities
Beaufort County Convenience Centers: Closed Thursday and Friday.
Capital Waste Services says it will do normal garbage pickup in Beaufort Thursday but is not sure about Friday.
Hilton Head Public Service District offices: Closed Thursday and Friday
Lowcountry Regional Water System: Closing noon Thursday and all day Friday
