Daufuskie Island, South Carolina http://www.daufuskiesouthcarolina.com/

From Melrose on the Beach: Melrose Beach Club Restaurant and Bar has reopened! Come see our renovations, have some oysters from our new oyster bar, or try something else from our new Spring menu! We will be open each week from Wednesday - Saturday from 11:30-8:30. Next Wednesday is all you can eat Fish Fry - we hope to see you soon!

Please note the following: From Calibogue Cruises: The following changes to the Calibogue Cruises Ferry Schedule will be effective beginning March 14th. Departing Daufuskie Departing Hilton Head Monday & Friday Monday & Friday 7:45AM 6:45AM 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Tues, Wed & Thurs. Tues, Wed & Thurs. 7:45AM 6:45AM 10:00AM 9:00AM 2:30PM 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM Sat & Sun Sat & Sun 12:00 Noon 11:00AM 5:15PM 4:00PM **No Palmetto Breeze ferry passes will be accepted on boats departing Hilton Head at 9:00AM & 11:00AM.

Get the best seats for the RBC Heritage Golf Tournament at the Calibogue Club. The 47th Annual Heritage Golf Tournament is April 13th-19 at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Book your accommodations and tickets now. Daufuskie Island will be full and Sea Pines Resort will be full. You may want to just anchor your boat right off of Harbour Town to watch the PGA tournament. Kroger locations to sell RBC Heritage tickets all month Four local Kroger grocery stores will be selling tickets to this year's RBC Heritage presented by Boeing in Savannah, Bluffton and on Hilton Head... Read more here: http://www.islandpacket.com/rbc-heritage-news/#storylink=cpy

I have spent many romantic and non-romantic Valentines Days on Daufuskie Island, SC 29915. It is the perfect little winter get-away for you and your Valentine. Bloody Point and the Eagles Nest Restaurant is hosting a spectacular Valentine's Day. Join us on February 14th for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner at The Eagle's Nest. Call 843-341-5522 to make reservations. Space is limited!

http://www.daufuskierum.com/ What island would be complete without rum? Now we have Daufuskie Island Rum Company making white rum, spice rum and gold rum right on the island. Stop by for a tour and a tasting. Purchase a really cool t-shirt, sweatshirt, shot glass, flask, or a bottle of rum on your visit. Tony Chase, Master Distiller The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business! The distillery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4. We have silver rum and many items in our gift shop available for purchase. Tours and tastings are offered at the top of each hour from 11-3. The cost is $5 and includes a complimentary shot glass. We would like to invite all of our island friends and supporters to our island grand opening on Jan 10 from 1-4. There will be music, food and free tours of the distillery. You will be able to sample the silver edition rum as well. We hope to see you all there!

The Daufuskie Island Rum Company is open for business! The distillery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10-4. We have silver rum and many items in our gift shop available for purchase. Tours and tastings are offered at the top of each hour from 11-3. The cost is $5 and includes a complimentary shot glass. We would like to invite all of our island friends and supporters to our island grand opening on Jan 10 from 1-4. There will be music, food and free tours of the distillery. You will be able to sample the silver edition rum as well. We hope to see you all there!

Dear Front Porch Readers, Please note the following: From the Daufuskie Island Community Farm & Artisan Village: Holiday Tour of Homes at Bloody Point to benefit DI Community Farm Friday, December 12, 1:00 - 4:00PM. Tour starts at the Eagles Nest. Refreshments will be served there and tickets may be purchased there at the door. $60.00 per person or $100.00 for two. Houses on the tour are the Silver's, Deitch's, Simonelli's and Loftus'. Please RSVP to Pat  Beichler for a head count for the food. 678-897-0942 or email: bowwow@hargray.com **************************** From the DI Co-Op: The Annual DI Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 13th at 3:00PM. Parade line up will be at the DI Community farm and the parade will end at Marshsides Mamas. Santa and Mrs Claus will be on hand for all the children. Bring your best floats because there will be cash prizes. Donations are always appreciated and will go toward the Christmas tree and decorations.