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Trying to pick a health insurance plan can be a chore for anyone. For many people, just mentioning the word "open enrollment" sends shivers down the spine. It seems like there's always a nagging feeling that you're wasting money, choosing a plan with poor in-network care, or both. One would think that health insurance gets easier as you approach retirement age, but the truth is that picking an initial Medicare coverage plan can be daunting.
Unfortunately, the confusing process of signing up for Medicare causes many seniors to forego healthcare coverage altogether. After all, Medicare enrollment can involve several federal agencies, including the Social Security Administration (or SSA) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (or CMS).
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, our passion is guiding seniors through the confusion of Medicare. That way, they can enjoy retirement with peace of mind knowing they are protected and ready for life after 65. We work with dozens of insurance companies, giving our clients the chance to choose a plan that best fits their lifestyle.
We choose to design our senior insurance plans with a focus on optimal benefits structure, lower costs, and personalized service. Some independent insurance agencies see their aging customers as nothing more than a financial transaction waiting to happen. In contrast, we treat each of our clients with respect and dignity as we help them navigate the confusing waters of Medicare. Combined with individualized service, we help older Americans make well-informed decisions about insurance. Whether you're in need of senior Medicare Supplement Plan insurance in Beaufort or simply have questions about signing up for Medicare, our team is here to help.
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What is Medicare?
If you're approaching the golden years of your life, it's important you understand what Medicare is if you don't already.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program reserved for people older than 65 who have worked full-time for at least ten years. The Medicare program is paid for by a combination of worker payroll tax, premiums paid by Medicare enrollees, and the U.S. government.
There are four parts of Medicare:
This type of Medicare is free for most U.S. citizens. Medicare Part A helps older adults pay for care in a nursing facility, hospital visits, and some forms of in-home senior care.
This tier costs around $100 per month. It covers different outpatient services like lab tests, preventative care, doctor's visits, mental health care, clinical trials, and some forms of surgery.
This type of Medicare is most often called Medicare Advantage. This tier of Medicare allows seniors to choose health plans provided by insurance companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Individuals who use Medicare Advantage commonly use Medicare supplement plan insurance to help pay for health care costs that Original Medicare won't cover, like coinsurance, deductibles, and copayments.
Sometimes called "PDPs," these plans add drug coverage to standard Medicare, some Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), some Medicare Cost Plans, and Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans (MSA).
The amount of money you pay for your health care depends on several factors, including:
- What kind of care you need, and how often it is needed.
- The type of Medicare coverage you choose.
- Whether there are alternative insurance policies that will help fill gaps in your coverage
- Whether a doctor agrees to charge you the same amount that Medicare will cover for a medical service
At Senior Medicare Insurance Services, we offer a number of health insurance solutions for seniors. Two of our most used services include Medicare Advantage plan insurance and Medicare supplement plan insurance.
Senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Beaufort
Sometimes called Medigap, the purpose of Medicare Supplement Insurance is to help fill in "gaps" that might not be covered by Original Medicare. You can think of a Medigap policy as a supplement for your Original Medicare benefits.
Private companies like Senior Medicare Insurance Services sell this type of insurance right here in South Carolina. While Original Medicare will pay for much of the cost associated with health care services you need, it may not cover all of your expenses. Generally, Medigap policies do not cover costs stemming from eyeglasses, private-duty nurses, dental care, hearing aids, or long-term care.
Depending on the Medicare Supplement Plan that you choose, it may cover out-of-the-country medical services when you travel abroad. Assuming you have Original Medicare coverage, your policy will cover its share of Medicare-approved health care costs. Once your Original Medicare coverage reaches its limit, your Medigap policy will pay its share of the fees.
Our Medigap policies are drafted to meet your specific needs, and can help cover remaining health care costs such as:
Deductibles
Copayments
Coinsurance
Important Information About Senior Supplement Plan Insurance
To dispel some confusion, you should know that a Medigap policy is not the same as a Medicare Advantage Plan. The latter helps you receive Medicare benefits, while the former supplements the benefits you obtain through your Original Medicare plan. As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
As you begin to explore Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, keep the following important information in mind:
- To qualify for a Medigap policy, you must first have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.
- Payments on your Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan will be made to the private insurance company that you choose, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. These payments are made every month and are paid in addition to the monthly payment you make for Medicare Part B.
- If you are the holder of a Medicare Advantage Plan, it is illegal for an insurance company to sell you a senior Medicare Supplement Policy. If you plan on switching back to an Original Medicare plan, you may be able to purchase a Medigap policy.
- If you have health problems as you age, your standardized Medigap policy is guaranteed to be renewable. So long as you pay your monthly premium, your insurance provider cannot cancel your policy.
- Medigap policies only cover one person. If you have a spouse or family member that would like coverage, they must purchase a separate policy.
- You may only buy a Senior Medicare Supplement Plan from an insurance agent that is licensed to sell them in your state. Senior Medicare Insurance Services has been licensed to sell Medigap policies in South Carolina for years. We have helped countless seniors get the Medicare coverage they need and continue to do so to this day.
- In the past, Medigap policies were able to cover costs related to prescription drugs. As of January 1st, 2006, prescription drug coverage is not available on Medicare Supplement Plans. The best way to get coverage for your prescription drugs is to join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, often called Part D. Contact our office today to learn more about paying premiums on Medigap and Medicare plans.
For many people, the best time to buy senior Medicare Supplement Plan Insurance in Beaufort is during the 7 months Medigap Open Enrollment Period. This period starts the day you turn 65 years old, so long as you hold Medical Insurance (Medicare Part B). Generally, during the enrollment period, you get more policy choices and better pricing. Once the enrollment period is over, you may not be able to purchase a Medigap policy. Contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services today to determine if you qualify for a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan.
Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance in Beaufort, SC
A Medicare Advantage Plan is a kind of Medicare health coverage designed to provide seniors with all their Part A and Part B Medicare benefits. Many Medicare Advantage Plans will often include coverage of the following:
- Preferred Provider Organizations
- Special Needs Plans
- Private Fee-for-Service
- Medicare Medical Savings Account Plans
- Health Maintenance Organizations
In addition, most Medicare Advantage Plans give seniors coverage for their prescription drug needs. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan through Senior Medicare Insurance Services, your Medicare benefits are covered through your plan and will not be paid for by traditional Medicare.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Work
Sometimes called "MA Plans" or "Part C," Medicare Advantage Plans are considered an "all in one" solution to Original Medicare. Senior Medicare Advantage Plans are only offered by private companies that are approved, like Senior Medicare Insurance Services. Seniors who enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan are still on Medicare. However, these individuals enjoy bundled plans that give seniors the benefits of hospital insurance (Medicare Part A), medical insurance (Medicare Part B), and sometimes drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Advantage Plans are very popular because they cover all Medicare services and make life a little easier for seniors who have trouble understanding the nuances of Medicare.
When you contact Senior Medicare Insurance Services to choose your Medicare Advantage Plan, ask your agent about Medicare prescription drug coverage. Unless you already have drug coverage (Part D), you should seriously consider Part D coverage to help reduce costs associated with prescription drugs. You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan to help fill gaps in coverage that Original Medicare will not cover.
Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance Rules
Medicare works by paying a set amount of money to the companies that offer senior Medicare Advantage Plan insurance in Beaufort. That money is used to pay for the care services that you need. Because Medicare Advantage Plans are different, you should expect out-of-pocket costs to vary depending on the plan you choose.
Different plans have different rules for how you receive services, such as:
If you must go to facilities, suppliers, or doctors that belong to your Advantage Plan for non-urgent and non-emergency care.-
Whether you must get a referral to see a specialized doctor
Companies that offer Medicare Advantage Plans must follow strict rules, which are set by Medicare and can change every year.
Paying for Your Senior Medicare Advantage Plan Insurance
How much you pay for your Medicare Advantage Plan varies and depends on a few different factors. In most cases, if you need a kind of medical service, you will need to rely on the doctors and providers in your plan's service area and network to pay the lowest amounts. In some cases, if you choose to use a service outside of your plan's network of coverage, you may have to pay out-of-pocket.
We encourage you to contact our office today to learn more about Medicare Advantage Plans, how they work, what your options are, and how often you will have to pay out-of-pocket, if at all.
The Senior Medicare Insurance Services Commitment
Since our company was founded, we have led the insurance industry by providing our clients with the most valuable, helpful insurance solutions available. We are fully committed to our current and prospective clients by:
Choosing to focus on personalized, one-on-one service. When you work with our team, know that we will always design your health insurance plan with your best interests in mind.-
Listening to your specific needs. -
Responding to all inquiries and questions promptly and with a friendly attitude. -
Providing you with the best customer service in the senior health insurance industry, whether you have questions or are ready to move forward with a Medicare plan.
Our mission is to help give seniors the best Medicare assistance available so that they may understand the Medicare process and make an informed health coverage decision. We have the knowledge, skills, and experience to assist anyone interested in Medicare. Our personal goal is to become a lifetime resource for our clients and give them greater confidence in choosing their insurance plans.
Latest News in Beaufort, SC
Track Covid-19 in Beaufort County, S.C.
New York Timeshttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/beaufort-south-carolina-covid-cases.html
Track Covid-19 in Beaufort County: Latest Data and Maps - The New York TimesAn updated vaccine is recommended for adults and most children. Statewide, 7% of vaccinations did not specify a home county.Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: The hospitals map shows the average I.C.U....
Track Covid-19 in Beaufort County: Latest Data and Maps - The New York Times
An updated vaccine is recommended for adults and most children. Statewide, 7% of vaccinations did not specify a home county.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: The hospitals map shows the average I.C.U. occupancy at nearby hospitals in the most recent week with data reported. The data is self-reported to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by individual hospitals. It excludes counts from hospitals operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service. Numbers for hospitalized patients are based on inpatient beds and include I.C.U. beds. Hospitalized Covid-19 patients include both confirmed and suspected Covid-19 patients. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023.
How trends have changed in Beaufort County
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Notes: Weekly county death data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. Hospitalization data is a weekly average of Covid-19 patients in hospital service areas that intersect with Beaufort County. Hospitalization numbers early in the pandemic are undercounts due to incomplete reporting by hospitals to the federal government.
Historical trends in Beaufort County
The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data in these charts has been archived and they are no longer being updated. Weekly county case data prior to Jan. 2021 was not reported by the C.D.C. and is sourced from reporting by The New York Times. The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on cases in May 2023. Test positivity data is based only on test results reported to the federal government and is a seven-day average.
Data on this page is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Population and demographic data is from the U.S. Census Bureau. Hospitalization data is reported by individual hospitals to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and it includes confirmed and suspected adult and pediatric patients. The C.D.C. does not provide complete vaccinations data for some counties and caps its vaccination rate figures at 95 percent.
The C.D.C. may make historical updates as more data is reported.
The C.D.C. stopped reporting data on Covid cases in May 2023.
Learn the haunted past of Beaufort at this spooky SC ghost tour. Dates, what to know
Sarah Claire McDonaldhttps://news.yahoo.com/learn-haunted-past-beaufort-spooky-100000714.html
Were you looking to know about Beaufort’s haunted past? This weekend is the perfect time to experience and learn about the historic city’s past.Each year, the Child Abuse Prevention Association hosts annual ghost tours that take willing participants through the historic streets of downtown Beaufort. This is the event’s 29th year and ...
Were you looking to know about Beaufort’s haunted past? This weekend is the perfect time to experience and learn about the historic city’s past.
Each year, the Child Abuse Prevention Association hosts annual ghost tours that take willing participants through the historic streets of downtown Beaufort. This is the event’s 29th year and is sponsored by The Exchange Club of Beaufort. Thai weekend will hold the last tours of the season this year.
During the tour, guests will hear a plentiful amount of spine-tingling tellings of haunted stories about the local area.
The tour is split into two different modes of transportation for your convenience.
The ghost tours will be available as 45-minute carriage rides or as 60-minute walking tours. Throughout the duration of the time, attendees will get to meet ghosts along the way who will reveal spooky tales and local legends.
The walking ghost tours of downtown Beaufort begin at 7 p.m. and will leave every 20 minutes from Cannon Park, which can be found at 611 Bay Street. Each narrated walking tour lasts approximately one hour. This tour costs $20 for all ages to attend.
As for the carriage tour. These tours will be run by Southern Rose Buggy Tours, who will be offering the last ghostly tours of the season for the annual event.
The carriage tours will be leaving every 15 minutes beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from the parking lot at 1006 Bay Street. These tours last about 45 minutes and cost $30 per adult and $20 for children aged 3-11 years old.
To book your tours, call 843-52GHOST or go online and visit https://capabeaufort.org/event-calendar/ghost-tours/ before the weekend’s ghost tours sell out.
All proceeds from the annual ghost tours benefit CAPA Beaufort.
This Small Coastal Town in South Carolina Has Charleston-like Charm Without the Crowds
Lydia Manselhttps://www.travelandleisure.com/guide-to-beaufort-south-carolina-7484155
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Charleston may get most of the attention when it comes to South Carolina’s many cities, but the history, culture, and (of course) Southern charm that make it so special can also be found in smaller and less expensive places in the region. If you’ve ever watched “Forrest Gump” or read anything by the late author Pat Conroy, you may be familiar with Beaufort, a harbor town on Port Royal Island. Its narrow streets, oak trees, and historic district that pre-dates the Civil War are similar to those in Charleston, but Beaufort is remarkable and magical in its own right. Plus, it doesn’t draw the same crowds that tend to flock to notable Holy City hangouts like King Street, Folly Beach, and the Battery.
Before you read any further, though, you need to know how to properly pronounce the name. Not to be confused with Beaufort, North Carolina (said like “bow-fert”), the coastal town has a pronunciation more akin to “bew-fert.” Mistaking the two will immediately identify you as a tourist — and it won’t sit too well with the locals. Once you have that squared away, you can start planning your trip to Beaufort, the second-oldest city in South Carolina.
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Best Things to Do in Beaufort, South Carolina
In 1969, Beaufort became one of the few U.S. cities with an entire downtown designated as a historic district by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, so exploring the neighborhoods filled with Victorian, Greek Revival, Neoclassical, and Federal-style homes is at the top of most travelers’ lists. At Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, you’ll spot Woods Memorial Bridge, recognizable from the aforementioned Tom Hanks blockbuster. Stretching your legs is also encouraged along the Spanish Moss Trail, a 10-mile greenway that weaves by Beaufort’s marshes and through trees draped in Spanish moss. Given its waterfront location, Beaufort should also be experienced by boat; book a Dolphin & History Boat Cruise with Coastal Expeditions or an ecology tour with Beaufort Kayak Tours. Paddleboarding is another option, with rental equipment available at Higher Ground Outfitters.
Beaufort’s ties to the literary world are strong; visiting the Pat Conroy Literary Center (Beaufort was Conroy’s adopted hometown) or one of the three independent bookstores in town — NeverMore Books, McIntosh Book Shoppe, and Beaufort Books — is a must for book lovers. For those interested in local art, there’s the Gullah Art Gallery and Museum, Legacy Art Gallery, Rhett Gallery, Thibault Gallery, or Atelier Off Bay.
Many of the best things to do in Beaufort are found further outside of downtown. About 17 miles east is Hunting Island State Park, with its pristine beaches, marshes, maritime forest, saltwater lagoon, and the Hunting Island Lighthouse, which was destroyed during the Civil War and rebuilt in 1875. St. Helena Island (a 13-minute drive away) is home to Penn Center — one of the United States’ first schools for formerly enslaved individuals — as well as the family-owned Dempsey Farms, where you can pick in-season fruits and vegetables. Local produce can also be acquired on Saturdays at the nearby Port Royal Farmers Market.
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Beaufort Hotels
An overnight trip to Beaufort is best accompanied by a stay in one of the town’s upscale inns. Slow Southern mornings paired with a home-cooked breakfast can be enjoyed on the expansive wooden porch at The Rhett House Inn. Guests can also book the more modern Rhett House Inn Cottages, which sit across the street from the main building. Once a Union Army hospital, Anchorage 1770 overlooks the Beaufort River and offers a fine dining experience at the Ribaut Social Club. The Beaufort Inn first opened its doors in 1897, and the property’s modern-day chapter features several fully renovated buildings within the town’s historic district.
Where to Eat and Drink in Beaufort, South Carolina
As with most Southern cities and towns, food is a major part of the local culture. If you’re a traveler who plans their vacations around meals, you’ll want to start your day at Blackstone’s Cafe or Herban Market and Cafe. If you’re exploring Beaufort during the day and want something quick, order a fried chicken sandwich or po’boy from Lowcountry Produce Market & Cafe. Chapman’s Grocer also has grab-and-go treats, wine, and craft beer. Old Bull Tavern is a lively gastropub open only for dinner, Saltus River Grill is great for indulging in seafood, and those craving Italian should dine at Griffin Market. Gullah Grub Restaurant on St. Helena Island is one of the area’s most famous restaurants (it appeared on Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations); get the shrimp gumbo.
Best Time to Visit
A South Carolina summer is hot and humid — there’s no getting around that. To explore Beaufort in the most comfortable climate, your best bet is to go in either early spring or late fall. April and October are ideal for having plenty to do (winter is far from bustling) while simultaneously avoiding the sweltering weather synonymous with the South.
Getting There
If you’re flying into Hilton Head Airport (HHH) or Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) — both are under an hour away — you’ll need to rent a car to fully experience Beaufort and its surrounding area. Charleston International Airport (CHS) is also an option, although it’ll take about 90 minutes to get to Beaufort.
Beaufort County employees face 4 more ethics investigations
yourislandnews.comhttps://yourislandnews.com/beaufort-county-employees-face-4-more-ethics-investigations/
Probes into current, former County employees total 7By Delayna EarleyThe Island NewsThe S.C. State Ethics Commission has opened investigations into four more alleged ethics violations against former and current Beaufort County employees.The complainant, a Beaufort County citizen who wishes to not be named in the article, received letters regarding the four complaints stating that the “complaint[s] contained facts sufficient to warrant an investigation.&rdq...
Probes into current, former County employees total 7
By Delayna Earley
The Island News
The S.C. State Ethics Commission has opened investigations into four more alleged ethics violations against former and current Beaufort County employees.
The complainant, a Beaufort County citizen who wishes to not be named in the article, received letters regarding the four complaints stating that the “complaint[s] contained facts sufficient to warrant an investigation.”
The four new complaints were filed against former County Administrator Eric Greenway, former Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Loper, Special Assistant to the County Administrator Hank Amundson and Assistant County Administrator of Infrastructure Jared Fralix.
The complaint against Greenway, who was terminated in July, alleges that he was accepting gifts and dinners of value from developers and not disclosing it.
Previously, Greenway was accused of hiring his daughter to do graphic design work without putting it out for bid or going through the proper process to hire someone to do work for the county.
The results from the initial ethics investigation are still pending.
Along the same lines, the newest complaint regarding Loper alleges that she hired all her sons to referee youth sports and to run a cheerleading camp at some point during her tenure as the Beaufort Parks and Recreation Director.
A complaint was previously filed against Loper alleging that she used a Bobcat type vehicle and possibly an excavator owned by Beaufort County Public Works to “regrade her property and lay fresh dirt and gravel.”
Loper was terminated on Monday, Oct. 9, and several sources within the Beaufort County government have told The Island News that she was terminated because of her treatment of an employee.
Amundson is under investigation for allegedly purchasing a $10,000 sponsorship on behalf of Beaufort County for the RBC Heritage PGA tournament on Hilton Head Island in March 2023.
According to the complainant, Beaufort County had never had a hospitality tent at the Heritage.
The purchased hospitality tent and sky box included tickets to the tournament and access to alcohol.
Amundson allegedly attended the golf tournament every day along with his son and Greenway and then hid the invoice for the purchase of the sponsorship for several months.
Lastly, the concerned Beaufort County citizen filed a complaint against Jared Fralix for allegedly stealing Beaufort County resources by charging his electric vehicle using a charger that was installed only to charge the electric vehicles that are owned and used by the county.
He has been accused of holding meetings strategically so that he was at the location where the charging station is so that he could charge his car.
These four new complaints bring the number of complaints currently under investigation by the S.C. State Ethics Commission to seven.
In addition to the complaints filed previously filed against Loper and Greenway, former Deputy County Administrator Whitney Richland has been accused of conspiring to attempt to purchase almost 600 weighted blankets from a company allegedly owned by Richland’s husband for $35, 644.
Richland resigned from her position with the county in August 2023.
Delayna Earley lives in Beaufort with her husband, two children and Jack Russell. She formerly worked as a photojournalist for The Island Packet/The Beaufort Gazette, as well as newspapers in Indiana and Virginia. She joined The Island News in 2022. She can be reached at [email protected].
A round-up of Beaufort Halloween parties, activities and more
Explore Beauforthttps://explorebeaufortsc.com/a-round-up-of-beaufort-halloween-parties-activities-and-more/
Halloween is almost here and there are tons of events going on everywhere over the next two weekends. Whether you’re looking to get spooked, enjoy a Halloween party or just grab a few treats with a couple of tricks (with or without the kids), here’s all the haunting details you’ll need to have a spooktacular time north of the Broad River.Trick Or Treat / Trunk Or TreatThe City of Beaufort is hosting its annual ...
Halloween is almost here and there are tons of events going on everywhere over the next two weekends. Whether you’re looking to get spooked, enjoy a Halloween party or just grab a few treats with a couple of tricks (with or without the kids), here’s all the haunting details you’ll need to have a spooktacular time north of the Broad River.
Trick Or Treat / Trunk Or Treat
The City of Beaufort is hosting its annual Downtown Trick or Treat event on October 21st. The event kicks off at 10am at downtown’s Henry C Chambers Waterfront Park. Enjoy
games with prizes, crafts, a DJ, followed by Trick or Treating at 12:30. Bring your little ones in their Halloween costumes and have some family fun. There’s a photo booth set up for free photos, too!
The Town of Port Royal is hosting its annual Trunk Or Treat on Paris Avenue on Sunday, October 29th from 3pm to 5pm. The trunks will be lined up between 9th & 12th Streets. This is a popular event that always has lots of attendees, and is sponsored by the Lowcountry Jaycees, the Town and the Beaufort County YMCA.
The Gullah Geechee Initiative Foundation is hosting its first ever Gullah Family Trunk or Treat at Penn Center on October 29th from 4 to 8pm. Enjoy an evening of trick-or-treating for the whole family with candy, prizes, music, a photo booth, movie night, costume contests and more, with prizes including tickets to theme parks and local attractions.
Hunting Island State Park is hosting its first ever Haunted Island Halloween on Saturday, October 28th from 4pm to 7pm. Costumed kids will enjoy trick or treating through three of the park’s parking lots, a scavenger hunt, and a costume contest. Food trucks will be on hand as well.
Praise Assembly in Port Royal is hosting its annual Harvest Fest on October 29th from Noon to 2pm. Kids and adults will enjoy a Trunk or Treat, gourmet food trucks, bounce houses, obstacle courses, carnival games, and lots more. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend.
On October 21st, the Classic Car & Truck Club of Beaufort is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat at its Halloween Cruise In. The event comes complete with a decoration contest, free food and drinks, live music and more. The event is scheduled for 4pm to 8pm at 14 John Galt Road in Beaufort.
Also, the Highway 21 Drive In is hosting a Trunk or Treat on October 21st from 4 to 7pm.
The Fillin’ Station on Lady’s Island is hosting its annual Halloween Costume Party on October 28th, complete with live music and prizes along with food and drink specials. (1st Place costume wins a brand new Yeti Cooler and CASH) Costumes are preferred, or at the
very least wear a mask and have some fun on the expansive outdoor deck from 7pm to 11pm.
Miramare Italiano in Habersham is hosting a “Habersham Halloween Bash” at the restaurant on October 22nd starting at 6pm. The event offers live music, a costume contest, Halloween games, trivia, lip sync battles, a DJ and a Diva Drag Show. Visit this link for more information and tickets.
ShellRing Ale Works in Port Royal is hosting its 2nd annual family friendly Boo-Bash all day long on October 28th. They’re having a costume contest for dogs, kids and adults, with cash prizes, along
with face painting, pumpkin painting and bouncy houses.
On Saturday, October 28th at 7pm it’s a FREE MOVIE NIGHT with the ever-popular Halloween movie, Hocus Pocus, at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. Bring the kids, some chairs and blankets and enjoy free popcorn, drinks, and candy for the kiddos.
The pumpkin patches at Dempsey Farms on St. Helena Island and at Carteret Street UMC in downtown Beaufort are open. Have some fall fun at Dempsey’s with tractor rides, a huge field maze, and pick the perfect pumpkin and some other veggies, too.
Revolution Ballroom is hosting a Spook-tacular Halloween Dance Party on Saturday,
October 28th from 7pm to 10pm. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy a frightfully fun night out with friends and all your favorite music so you can enjoy dancing, along with Tricks & Tasty Treats. Visit this link for more info.
The annual Beaufort Ghost Tours are running Friday and Saturday evenings through October 29th. Here’s the schedule and ticket info.
Bricks on Boundary is hosting a Halloween Party on October 25th from 5pm to 8pm. There’s a kids costume contest, live music, pumpkin painting, a magician and more.
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