🌱 Sea Turtle Season Starts Strong + Housing Action Committee Forming

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Hilton Head Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: An afternoon t-storm; warmer. High: 81 Low: 66.
• Tuesday: Sunshine and patchy clouds. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Hilton Head:

1. Sea turtle season has just started on area beaches with over 50 nests already counted on Hilton Head Island. Sea Turtle nesting will last until August when the baby sea turtles will hatch. Volunteers say that people should leave off their lights as this can confuse new hatchlings, keep the beach free of plastic and trash, and leave the turtles alone. (Explore Beaufort SC)
2. In case you missed it: The Town of Hilton Head Island is forming a Housing Action Committee consisting of diverse community leaders and citizens to address workforce housing affordability. The committee will provide advice and recommendations to the Town Manager and Council, supporting the implementation of the Workforce Housing Framework's goals and objectives. The committee will cover various areas, including homebuilding, finance, philanthropy, and community representation, and interested individuals can apply online for committee membership. (Hilton Head Island)
3. Cat Island Golf Club reopened Memorial Day weekend in Beaufort County after being closed for years. Resort Development Partners bought the dormant golf course and hired John LaFoy to redesign the classic George Cobb layout. Currently, the course is open to members with memberships available for purchase. (The Beaufort Gazette)

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Today and tomorrow in Hilton Head:

Monday, May 29

• Bienalle: National Juried Art Exhibition At Art League Of Hilton Head Gallery (All Day)
• Live Music Featuring Kyle Wareham At The Sandbar (2:00 PM)

Tuesday, May 30

• Trivia Night At Lincoln And South Brewing Company (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sign ups are open for the weekly Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5K. The trot is on each week from Jun. 7 until Nov. 23. The event partners with Palmetto Dunes Cares Charity to help awareness for our turtle friends. (Town of Hilton Head Government via Facebook)
• Celebrate Memorial Day with live music on Daufuskie Island at Freeport Marina. Exit 8 kicks off the music in the morning and the Horan Brothers Band plays in the afternoon. (The Daufuskie Difference via Facebook)
• The Beaufort Summer Reading Program starts from Jun. 1 through Jul. 31. There will be plenty of events and activities for both children and adults. (Hilton Head Friends of the Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you around.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.