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Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: Election Day is Tuesday, November 6th at the Janie Hamilton School next to the Billie Burn Museum. Voting takes place between 7 AM and 7 PM. If this is your first time to vote in Beaufort County and you did not provide ID with your Voter Registration Application, you will be asked to show a current valid ID. That ID could be a “current valid photo ID or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address in this county”. Voters who are age 65 and over, voters with disabilities, members of the U.S. Uniformed Services or Merchant Marines and their families…are exempt from this requirement”*. If you have voted in Beaufort County in the past, you will be asked to show an ID with your current address. That ID could be any of the items listed above or your voter registration card. Everyone will vote for Federal, State and Local races as well as Local Questions and S

Check VRBO.com for rentals on Daufuskie Island. Click South Carolina, Hilton Head, Daufuskie then you can screen further for the areas of the island that you want to stay. Or you can branch out and try a new area that you have never visited. Here are some sites that you may want to keep handy to plan your trip to Daufuskie. http://www.bloodypoint.com/ http://Bloody-Point.com http://www.HaigPoint.com http://www.MarshsideMamas.com http://www.LowCountryJoe.com http://daufuskieislandhistoricalfoundation.org/index.html http://www.daufuskieisland.com

Dear Front Porch Readers, Just a reminder.... From Bloody Point Come to The Eagle's Nest Restaurant on Halloween (Wednesday, October 31) for a Bloody good time! The festivities begin at 6pm and last till 9pm. There will be candy and games for the kids, as well as drink and appetizer specials for the adults (come in costume to receive a discount!). We will also be awarding gift certificates to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best costumes! See ya there! ********************* From the Oceanfront Residence Club The Oceanfront Residence Club is hosting a pumpkin painting party! All residence of Daufuskie Island are welcome to join. Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 5:00pm – 6:00pm at The Oceanfront Residence Club’s Office (Cottage 99 Ave of Oaks). Pumpkins, paints, snacks, and drinks are provided! The fun doesn’t stop there; Sea Grass Stables with Melrose on the Beach will be picking up the kids from the party for a Haunted Hay Ride at 6:00pm ending at the Equestrian Center where the win

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Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From Bloody Point Mark your calendars for the Bloody Point Halloween Bash on October 31, 2012! Lots of treats for the kids and spooky drink specials for the adults. Prizes for best costumes. We look forward to seeing you here! Also please note that there will be patio seating only on October 20th, as the rest of the restaurant is closed for a private event. ******************* From the DI Co-op The Daufuskie Island Community Improvement Club will be holding a chili cook off on Sunday, Oct 21st, 1:00 at Marshside Mama’s at 1:00 PM to benefit the December 9th Christmas parade. Everyone is encouraged to enter their favorite chili!!! $10 for chili and hotdogs. $5 for kids and those who enter a chili. Two prizes will be awarded: Peoples Choice and Judges Choice. The fun also includes a cornhole tournament at 2:00 PM. ****************************** From The Ocean Residence Club PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY Tuesday, October 3