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Food Drives and Events

FALL EVENTS:

• UNITED WAY ANNUAL FUND RAISING DRIVE

The United Way of the Low Country has commenced its annual fund raising drive. The Deep Well is proud to be an United Way agency and encourages you to support that great organization. Gifts to United way may be designated to one or more specific charities if you so choose. For more information see the United Way web site.

• ISLAND PACKET'S ANNUAL "EMPTY WELL" FUND RAISING DRIVE - December

Each year The Island Packet generously supports Deep Well with its Empty Well Drive. Much of the funding for the year is collected during this drive. Please support the Well through The Island Packet and its Empty Well Drive.

The Island Packet - December 13 - by Tom Barton  - Charities try to make holidays bright without Dove Street lights

Hilton Head Island charities are noticing the absence of a popular source of Christmas cheer -- and donations.

The Dove Street Festival of Lights, which dazzled islanders and visitors alike for two decades, ended its run last year.

A few on Dove Street will have traditional decorations this year, but the street won't feature the display many have grown accustomed to, said festival co-founder Paul Beckler.

Last year, organizers collected more than $12,000 for The Deep Well Project, which provides food for the hungry and emergency aid for rent, water and utility bills for the working poor, along with other services.

This year, Deep Well has collected about one-tenth what it normally does through its "Community Well," which is currently placed in Coligny Plaza near Dove Street. During December, volunteers accept money, nonperishable food and unwrapped gifts for children at that drop-off location. In the past, fesitval organizers have helped collect donations for Deep Well.

Read more: http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/12/13/1895308/charities-try-to-make-holidays.html

Other Featured articles include: 

http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/12/12/1894179/deep-well-charity-helps-grandmother.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/12/09/1891233/deep-well-providing-support-for.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/11/25/1875812/deep-well-project-provides-support.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2009/11/30/1053307/deep-well-project-helps-couple.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2009/11/25/1048506eep-well-projects-more-in-need.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/12/07/1888768/deep-well-providing-support-for.html

http://www.islandpacket.com/2011/12/02/1883458/deep-well-providing-support-for.html

 

• HARBOUR TOWN LIGHTS AND DEEP WELL FOOD DRIVE - November 23 to January 2

Enjoy The Lights! Stroll along the Harbour and enjoy the illuminated seasonal figures, with the centerpiece of the display being a towering 30-foot lighted Christmas tree. Harbour Town is the perfect place to be this holiday season for families.

Area elementary classes have created original works of art that best depict the holiday season in the Lowcountry and the artwork will be displayed in various shop windows around Harbour Town. Visitors will have an opportunity to vote for the artwork they like best by picking up a ballot at any participating Harbour Town shop.

Make A Difference. And while you’re enjoying the holiday season, you can help Deep Well make a difference in someone else’s life, too. Bring a canned good or two, or a new unwrapped children’s toy. Since 1973, the non-profit, volunteer-based Deep Well has been serving the basic needs of the less fortunate on Hilton Head Island.

Friday, November 25 - Official lighting of the Harbour Town Lights followed by the Gregg Russell Thanksgiving Concert for the entire family, 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Friday, December 2 - Hilton Head Prep Lower School Strings Ensemble; 5 p.m.
Hilton Head Prep Middle & Upper School Strings Ensemble; 5:30 p.m.

Hilton Head Prep School String Ensemble plays as part of the Harbour Lights Festival

Friday, December 9 - Santa’s Workshop – Enjoy Christmas Arts & Crafts for children. Make and take with you!; 5-7 p.m.

Friday, December 16 - Holiday Fun with Yostie and the Puppet Patrol; 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Visit with Santa and have your photo taken with a donation to Deep Well (digital photos provided); 6-8 p.m.

Saturday, December 17 - Enjoy the delightful harmonies of the Hilton Head Vocal Jazz Performers; 2 p.m. The award winning quartet, Wink ‘N’ A Smile, perform your Christmas favorites; 2:30 p.m. Smooth holiday jazz from Kim Halter; 3 p.m.

See also The Island Packet http://calendar.islandpacket.com/hilton-head-sc/events/show/205787466-benefit-for-deep-well#storylink=misearch

Friday, December 23 - Gregg Russell Christmas Concert for the entire family. Then enjoy a special visit from Santa Claus; 7:30 – 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 31 - New Year’s Ball Drop from the Harbour Town Lighthouse, 7 p.m. and midnight. Live entertainment in The Quarterdeck; 8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

For a complete schedule of entertainment and activities, visit www.seapines.com/events, or contact Rob Bender, Director of Recreation & Marine Operations, phone 843.842.1951 or email rbender@seapines.com

• PYRAMIDS DOORS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY BENEFIT - December

Take a photo of your decorated front door and enter the Doors of the Lowcountry competition. The $25.00 entry fee benefits the Deep Well, and you will also receive a gift certificate from Pyramids for $25.00. For more information on how to enter, visit their web site at www.pyramidshiltonhead.com/contest.html. 

• A VERY PINELAND CHRISTMAS - now thru December 30

Stop off at Pinelands Station and visit the Christmas Village. Make a donation to the Deep Well and they will waive the entry fee. For more information, contact Susan Pleasants at 757-270-9049.

• DEEP WELL CHRISTMAS BENEFIT at VARI ASIAN - December 24

Vari Asian restaurant on Wm Hilton Parkway will sponsor a free buffet dinner to all on December 24 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Tips and Donation are encouraged. All proceeds go to Deep Well. If you are not hungry, drop by and see us anyway. For information call Vari Asian Restaurant at 785-9000, or click here for poster.  

• DEEP WELL CHRISTMAS BENEFIT - December 4

The Harbour Town Yacht Club again sponsor and hosted the annual Christmas Benefit at 5:00 Pm on Sunday December 4. The event was a sell-out. Thanks to the Club, Forsythe Jewelers, Janet Williams of Merrill Lynch and other food sponsors for a wonderful evening. Deep Well received 100 % of ticket sales, and over 40 bags of groceries. Thanks to all who attended.

• ROLLING THUNDER RIDE FOR DEEP WELL - December 10

The air filled with the sound of the thunder of over 100 motorcycles as the bikers from Hilton Head and Bluffton combined to ride in a group to bring toys to Deep Well in their annual Rolling Thunder event. Thanks also to the Sheriff for providing the police escort. It was a great event. Thanks to all.

     

• CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & OYSTER ROAST - Coligny Plaza - December 11

A lot of fun was had at the Christmas Festival and Oyster Roast at Coligny Plaza. Thanks to the organizers and all who came to visit Santa.

• JAZZ CORNER'S BENEFIT FOR DEEP WELL - December 16 & 17

The Jazz Corner (www.thejazzcorner.com) will again host a benefit for the Deep Well Project of Friday and Saturday Nights, December 16 and 17. Doors open at 6:00PM, and the concerts start at 8:00 PM. Celebrate the season with the Sounds of Ella, Louis and the Duke featuring Bob Masteller's All-Star Quartet with sensational Vocalist Gina Rene.  For an interview or information please email Bob Masteller at bobmast@hargray .com, or Betsy Doughtie at dwproject@hargray.com.

The Jazz Corner will be collecting non-perishable food for Deep Well. Please bring items like canned vegetables, jelly, peanut butter, soups, canned fruit, cereal and the like. the $7.50 music charge for the show will be waiver for those donating to Deep Well.  For reservations please call 843-842-8620