20th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition at Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner. Artists from around the state compete for cash prizes in five categories. 900 Stony Landing Rd. (843) 899-5200 or oldsanteecanalpark.org.

Self-guided tours of the York W. Bailey Museum at the Penn Center on St. Helena Island. Daily films include “God’s Gonna Trouble the Water” and “Penn Center: Legacy of Change.“ The museum is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission fee. 16 Penn Center Circle West. (843) 838-2432 or www.penncenter.com.

Old South Golf Links’ $7,000 Nike Golf Giveaway. Register online to win $7,000 in golf and equipment, including three nights accommodations for four people. Winner will be notified between January 1-15, 2011. (843) 785-5353 or oldsouthgolf.com/nikegiveaway.html.

“I Loved That Volkswagen” campaign, a regional nostalgia contest in honor of the grand opening of a new Volkswagen dealership at New River Auto Mall. Contestants submit stories and photos of their prized VWs to win prizes. Ilovedthatvolkswagen.com or newriverautomall.com.

The Historic Hunting Island Lighthouse is open daily, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Fee to climb the lighthouse is $2 per person. 2555 Sea Island Pkwy. (Hwy. 21 E.). (843) 838-2011 or southcarolinaparks.com.

“Bay Street During the Union Occupation (1861-1865)” exhibit is on display in the Historic Beaufort Foundation’s Verdier House Museum. 801 Bay St. (843) 379-3331 or historicbeaufort.org.

Beaufort Shag Club meets at AMVETS in Port Royal on Wednesday nights. Member lessons from 6-7 p.m.; Open Dance from 7-9 p.m. 1831 Ribaut Rd. (843) 524-3732 or beaufortshagclub.com.

“Bands, Brews & BBQ,” a South Carolina Barbeque Association sanctioned cook-off event, at Beaufort Town Center. “Anything But Pork” event with live music on Fri., 6-9:30 p.m. Ribs, BBQ, live music and children’s entertainment on Sat., 12-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit Friends of Caroline Hospice. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 525-6257 or friendsofcarolinehospice.org.

“Grass Roots: African Origins of An American Art,” an exhibit tracing the history of coiled basketry in Africa and America and the evolution of this ancient art, is on display at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. 70 Honey Horn Dr. (843) 689-6767 ext. 223 or coastaldiscovery.org.

“Response to Nature,” botanical paintings by Beaufort County artist, P.A. Kessler, is featured in the ARTworks Gallery in Beaufort Town Center. Opening & Booksigning on Sept. 3. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

Glock Sport Shooting Foundation Indoor Tournament at Palmetto Indoor Range, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Hwy. 17, 4 miles south of Hardeeville. (843) 784-5474 or palmettoindoorrange.com.

The Low Country Human Resources Association, an affiliate of SHRM, meets at the Holiday Inn Express in Bluffton, 8 a.m. Guests and prospective members welcome. 35 Bluffton Rd. (Hwy. 46). (843) 341-4993 or lowcountry.shrm.org.

The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market in Freedom Mall, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts and seafood. Free and open to the public. Bay St. in front of the Downtown Marina. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.

“Home,” an original play by Louise Trask, part of the Beaufort Three-Century Project, at the Arts Council of Beaufort County in Beaufort Town Center. Thurs.-Sat. at 7 p.m.; Sun at 3 p.m. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 489-1711 or beaufortthreecentury.org.

“Different Strokes,” an exhibition of extraordinary abstract art by the Art Beyond Tradition Group, is on display in the Walter Greer Gallery at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina. Opening Reception on Sept. 10, 5-7 p.m. Coffee with the Artists & Gallery Walk on Sept. 11, 10:30 a.m. Admission is free for all events. 14 Shelter Cove Lane. (843) 686-4935 or artshhi.com.

“The Farmer’s Table” at Habersham Marketplace to benefit Lowcountry Food Bank, 6:30 p.m. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a three-course collaborative dinner prepared by six local chefs, live bluegrass music with the South Carolina Broadcasters, tour of Habersham Farms and more. Tickets may be purchased online. 13 Market St. (843) 747-8146 ext. 105 or lowcountryfoodbank.org.

Habersham Farmer’s Market, 4-7 p.m. Fresh produce, home baked and canned goods, artwork, flowers and handcrafted, locally produced goods. 22 Market. (843) 846-3444 or habershammarketplace.com.

Military Appreciation Day hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at Tri Command Communities, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Entertainment, children’s activities, food, drink and family fun to honor the men and women of the military. Free and open to the public. 600 Laurel Bay Rd. (843) 525-8524 or beaufortchamber.org.

9/11 Ceremony hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. Bay St. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.

Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Naval Heritage Park, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Certified local organic produce, flowers, honey, eggs, prepared foods, live music, animal adoptions and more. Ribaut Rd. portroyalfarmersmarket.com.

StreetMusic: Davina and the Vagabonds in Port Royal, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Beaufort County. Free and open to the public. Paris Ave. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

Join us as Hampton Lake opens its doors and invites the community to an Open House on September 11th and 12th from 10am-5pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday.

You are invited to Backwater Bill’s, Hampton Lake’s casual lakefront restaurant, on Saturday, September 11th from 5-8pm for Prime Rib Night!

The 2010 Mozart In The South Festival concludes with a finale concert on the grounds of the historic Middleton Place plantation. Musicians perform wind ensemble works by Mozart, Gounod and Dvorak.

Beaufort County’s Gen. Richard H. Anderson Camp #47 Sons of Confederate Veterans monthly meeting in the Harmony Masonic Lodge, 7 p.m. 2710 Depot Rd. scvcamp47beaufortsc.com.

Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz & Brew Festival hosted by the Hilton Head Area Hospitality Association at various locations. Live jazz music, beer and food pairings, fresh seafood and a craft beer festival. (800) 424-3387 or hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com.

“Third Wednesday: Still Life in the Classical Manner with Christopher Marshall” hosted by the Beaufort Art Association in the Charles “Lind“ Brown Activity Center, 2:30-4 p.m. Free and open to the public. 1001 Hamar St. (843) 379-2222 or beaufortartassociation.com.

“Get Your Art Out Critique Session” led by artist and gallery owner, Deanna Bowdish, at the ARTworks Gallery in Beaufort Town Center, 6-8 p.m. Bring your own work for critical evaluation. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

Beaufort Writers meet in the Lady’s Island Airport conference room, 5:30 p.m. 39 Airport Circle. For details, e-mail evanste@islc.net.

“The Stages of Senior Care” with Jan Gerahty, part of Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Community Health Education Seminars, at Beaufort Medical Plaza, 12:05-1:05 p.m. Free and open to the public. RSVP required. 989 Ribaut Rd., 3rd Floor. (843) 706-2296 or e-mail gestes@hospicecarelc.org.

Green Forum with guest speaker, Steve Mouzon, author of “The Original Green: Unlocking the Mystery of True Sustainability” at the Technical College of the Lowcountry, 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 921 Ribaut Rd., Bldg. 12. (843) 986-9610 or cnucarolinas.org.

The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market in Freedom Mall, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts and seafood. Free and open to the public. Bay St. in front of the Downtown Marina. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.

Annual Wheelchair Tennis Championships, part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, hosted by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) at the Chaplin Park Tennis Center. Men’s, Women’s and Quad divisions. Run/Roll Pro Exhibitions on Sept. 13 at the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center and Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club. Spectators welcome, volunteers are needed. (843) 785-7244 or ptrtennis.org.

Author Nicole Seitz signs her book, “Saving Cicadas,” at Bay Street Trading Company, 1-4 p.m. 808 Bay St. (843) 524-2000 or baystreettrading.com.

“Ancestors to Future Generation: Look Back, Look Forward Beaufort - Communications,“ part of the Beaufort Three-Century Project, at Technical College of the Lowcountry, MacLean Hall, Bldg. 12, 6 p.m. An initiative engaging children, elders and everyone in between in a process of exploring Beaufort’s history to create a resource repository. 921 Ribaut Rd. (843) 489-1711 or beaufortthreecentury.org.

The Beaufort County Historical Society meets at the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club, noon. Dave Smoot of the Parris Island Museum discusses military medical practices during the Civil War. Optional light lunch available at 11:30 a.m. 30 Yacht Club Dr. (843) 785-2767 or beaufortcountyhistoricalsociety.org.

Sea Island Quilters’ Monthly Workshop Program at the Charles Lind Brown Activity Center, 6-8 p.m. 1001 Hamar St. (843) 524-1892 or creativestitchesbft.com.

Jazz in the Park featuring the Howard Paul Quintet hosted by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra in Shelter Cove Community Park. Part of the Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz & Brew Festival. (800) 424-3387 or hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com.

4th Annual VDM South Carolina Jr. State Open Championships for ages 10-18 at Van Der Meer Tennis Center, Van Der Meer Shipyard Tennis Resort and other satellite sites. Over 200 participants are expected from South Carolina and surrounding states. (843) 785-8388 or vdmtennis.com.

Habersham Farmer’s Market, 4-7 p.m. Fresh produce, home baked and canned goods, artwork, flowers and handcrafted, locally produced goods. 22 Market. (843) 846-3444 or habershammarketplace.com.

Brews on the Harbour & the 2nd Annual Men Drinking Beer event, part of the Hilton Head Island Seafood, Jazz & Brew Festival, at Shelter Cove Harbour. Craft beer tastings, food, live entertainment, contests and more. (800) 424-3387 or hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com.

Port Royal Farmer’s Market at Naval Heritage Park, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Certified local organic produce, flowers, honey, eggs, prepared foods, live music, animal adoptions and more. Ribaut Rd. portroyalfarmersmarket.com.

Don't miss Edwin McCain live in concert on September 18th at the Jasper County Farmer's Market!

29th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and the City of Savannah at various locations. A celebration of all genres of jazz with performances, including contemporary jazz supergroup, Spyro Gyra, jam sessions and movie screenings. Free and open to the public. (912) 920-1317 or savannahjazzfestival.org.

3rd Annual Business to Business Expo hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beaufort, 12-5 p.m. Companies of sizes and industries showcase their products and services. Free and open to the public. 2225 Boundary St. (843) 525-8524 or beaufortchamber.org.

Business After Hours hosted by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 5:30 p.m. An evening of networking, food, beverages, music, prizes and more. 2225 Boundary St. (843) 525-8524 or beaufortchamber.org.

“Lowcountry Writers Workshop” led by Stephanie Austin Edwards at the Arts Council of Beaufort County in Beaufort Town Center. Tuesday or Wednesday sessions, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. 2127 Boundary St. (843) 597-3910 or e-mail steffed6@islc.net.

The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market in Freedom Mall, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts and seafood. Free and open to the public. Bay St. in front of the Downtown Marina. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.

11th Annual Memory Matters Art Expo at All Saints Episcopal Church, 6-8 p.m. A silent auction of artwork created by local artists and Memory Matters participants. 3001 Meeting St. (843) 842-6688 or memory-matters.org.

Classic Car Cruise-In hosted by the Carolina Dreamers Classic Car Club at Main Street Village, 6-8 p.m. View classic cars, meet the owners and vote for your favorite to earn the “People‘s Choice“ trophy. (843) 705-3354 or carolinadreamers.org.

“Movies in the Park: Casablanca” hosted by Main Street Beaufort, USA, in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, 8:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Bring chairs and blankets. Bay St. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.

“Beaufort Through the Years” Author Book Talk & Signing with Gloria Singleton at the Beaufort Public Library, 5:30 p.m. 311 Scott St. (843) 255-6456 or beaufortcountylibrary.org.

USCB’s 10th Anniversary “Lunch with Authors” series featuring Sue Monk Kidd, author of “Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Journey to the Sacred Places of Greece, Turkey and France,” at the Holiday Inn Beaufort, noon. Reservations required. 2225 Boundary St. (843) 521-4147 or e-mail kingsley@uscb.edu.

30th Anniversary “An Evening of the Arts” presented by the Island School Council for the Arts at Historic Honey Horn, 6-10 p.m. An evening of art and music under the stars with drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a live auction to benefit local Arts in Education Programs. (843) 681-5381 or promisingartists.org.

Habersham Farmer’s Market, 4-7 p.m. Fresh produce, home baked and canned goods, artwork, flowers and handcrafted, locally produced goods. 22 Market. (843) 846-3444 or habershammarketplace.com.

StreetMusic: Stacy Mitchhart Band in Port Royal, 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Arts Council of Beaufort County. Free and open to the public. Paris Ave. (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

Join us as Hampton Lake opens its doors and invites the community to an Open House on September 25th and 26th from 10am-5pm on Saturday and noon to 5pm on Sunday.

Dixieland Jazz Society of the Lowcountry New Orleans-style Jazz Jam at The Jazz Corner in The Village at Wexford, 2-5 p.m. Free admission, minimum purchase required for table seating. (843) 842-8620 or djslc.com.

13th Annual Habitat for Humanity Golf Tournament & Auction at Oldfield in Okatie, SC, 10 a.m. Special live auction for a trip for two to Pebble Beach. Fee includes golf, box lunch, gift bag, cold beverages and buffet dinner. (843) 342-8003 or e-mail joan.sherwood@suntrust.com.

Beaufort Writers meet in the Lady’s Island Airport conference room, 5:30 p.m. 39 Airport Circle. For details, e-mail evanste@islc.net.

The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market in Freedom Mall, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local fruits and vegetables, boiled peanuts and seafood. Free and open to the public. Bay St. in front of the Downtown Marina. (843) 525-6644 or downtownbeaufort.com.