Storybook Shoppe Announces First Annual Halloween Story Writing Contest

For Immediate Release

Carrie Carper, Adagio Creative October 12, 2009
(843) 812-9422
carrie@adagiocreative.com

Nancy Beaupre, The Storybook Shoppe
(843) 379-3579
storybookshoppe@aol.com

Storybook Shoppe Announces First Annual Halloween Story Writing Contest
Bookstore Encourages Children to Sharpen Creative Writing Skills

Beaufort, SC - October 13th, 2009 - The Storybook Shoppe, owned by Nancy Beaupre and located at 23B-1 Market St. in the heart of the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort, will host its first annual Halloween Story Writing Contest. Beaupre is accepting submissions from 5th and 6th graders from public and private schools throughout the county through Monday, October 26. There will be a first, second and third place winner for both grades, all of whom will receive gift certificates to The Storybook Shop. Additionally, the first place winners will have their stories published on the bookstore’s website, acknowledged in its newsletter and be honored with a Halloween party at the bookstore on Saturday, October 31, during its regularly scheduled 11 a.m. story time hour. Submissions may be emailed to Beaupre at storybookshop@aol.com

“There’s really nothing like seeing the inside of a child’s mind and encouraging the development of creative skills,” Beaupre said. “I plan to open this up to more grades next year and am excited to watch this event grow.”

A small panel of judges, comprised of former and/or retired teachers, will review the stories and choose the winners in each grade. The Storybook Shoppe will provide drinks and refreshments for the first place winners’ Halloween party and Beaupre
will either read the winning stories aloud or allow the writers to do so. Winners are invited to bring a friend and wear their Halloween costumes to add to the excitement of the party.

The Storybook Shoppe is the only bookstore in the Lowcountry dedicated solely to children. Beaupre hand selects each book, 75 percent of which have won awards, received rave reviews or come highly recommended by an expert in the field of children’s literature. Beaupre hosts “Story Time” on Saturday mornings for preschool and elementary aged children and will soon offer after school reading programs and classes geared toward children of all ages. For more information, visit www.storybookshoppe.com or call (843) 379-3579.

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The First Annual Habersham Harvest Festival

For Immediate Release

Carrie Carper
Adagio Creative
(843) 812-9422
carrie@adagiocreative.com

Habersham Marketplace to Host First Annual Habersham Harvest Festival

Beaufort, SC - September 30th, 2009 - The Habersham Marketplace will host the first annual Habersham Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 24, beginning at 2 p.m. The festival, an Adagio Creative/Seahaven Consulting production, is a one-day regionally expanded farmer’s market and a celebration of food, fun, art, music and entertainment. There is no cost to enter and the majority of activities are offered free of charge. A portion of proceeds from the festival will benefit Beaufort’s Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS).

“We are planning an event that will be talked about for months to come,” said Habersham Marketplace Director of Targeted Leasing & Casting Ryan Bloom. “The merchants of the Marketplace are giving it their all, each taking a role and using it to showcase individual talents and specialties. We have no doubt this will become a highly anticipated annual event.”

Whimsical, imaginative décor, festive food and drink by Maggie’s Pub and Bistro Patois, a crafts fair, storytelling, hay rides, sports, childrens' activities and creative characters are sure to enlighten and entertain. After sundown, the party will take over the streets with music by Orangeburg, South Carolina’s RIPTIDE band, for a full night of music, dancing, food, drinks and a few surprises.

For more information and to stay up-to-date with Habersham Harvest Festival’s latest, visit www.habershamharvestfest.com.

Sponsors of the Habersham Harvest Festival are Bandwidth Creative, Beaufort Lifestyle, Hargray Communications, MCCS and The Lowcountry Weekly.

The Habersham Marketplace is the heart and soul of the “Best Neighborhood Design in America” award-winning town of Habersham located just minutes from Downtown Beaufort. This recently re-energized village boasts a collection of carefully selected iconic restaurants, retail shops, services and nightlife all created and operated by the “best of the best” local owners. The Marketplace is quickly becoming “The Lowcountry’s New Destination” with weekly activities, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, and fun filled streets set in a safe walkable village complete with vibrant active patios and plazas.

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Bistro Patois Celebrates Opening with Record Number of Supporters

For Immediate Release

Carrie Carper
Adagio Creative
(843) 812-9422
carrie@adagiocreative.com

Lantz Price
Owner, Plums Inc.
(843) 321-1705
plums@hargray.com
http://www.bistropatois.com

BISTRO PATOIS CELEBRATES OPENING WITH RECORD NUMBER OF SUPPORTERS
Community Shows Support and Appreciation

Beaufort, SC - August 6th, 2009 - Plums Inc. celebrated the grand opening of Bistro Patois with a record number of guests and supporters on Wednesday, August 5, at 21A-1 Market in the heart of the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort. Guests toured Bistro Patois, mingled with staff and sampled menu items. Owner Lantz Price was presented with a personalized photo and official thank you from Congressman Joe Wilson’s office in appreciation for the number of jobs his company has created in Beaufort County.

“We are proud to be able to say we’ve created over 100 jobs in Beaufort,” Price said. “We have great products, talented people and the support of our community. We feel very fortunate.”

Bistro Patois specializes in comfortable, approachable food prepared with the elegance of old French fundamental style. Offering a full wine list and select beers, Bistro Patois is open Tuesday – Saturday, 4 – 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling 843-379-2207 or visiting www.bistropatois.com.

The Habersham Marketplace is the heart and soul of the “Best Neighborhood Design in America” award winning town of Habersham located just minutes from Downtown Beaufort. This recently re-energized village boasts a collection of carefully selected iconic restaurants, retail shops, services and nightlife all created and operated by the “best of the best” local owners. The Marketplace is quickly becoming “The Lowcountry’s New Destination” with weekly activities, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, and fun filled streets set in a safe walkable village complete with vibrant active patios and plazas.

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Plums, Inc., comprised of Plums Restaurant, Saltus River Grill and Bistro Patois, is a restaurant group committed to providing the highest quality food, service and atmosphere to its customers. Considered local favorites, Plums, Inc. restaurants present their creations classically and artfully, ensuring unique experiences for all.

Plums, Inc. Opens Bistro Patois in Habersham Marketplace

For Immediate Release

Carrie Carper
Adagio Creative
(843) 812-9422
carrie@adagiocreative.com

Lantz Price
Owner, Plums Inc.
(843) 321-1705
plums@hargray.com
http://www.bistropatois.com

PLUMS INC. OPENS BISTRO PATOIS IN HABERSHAM MARKETPLACE, BEAUFORT, SC
Restaurant Group to Host Grand Opening Celebration

Beaufort, SC - July 24th, 2009 - Plums, Inc. recently opened Bistro Patois at 21A-1 Market in the heart of the Habersham Marketplace in Beaufort and is planning a grand opening celebration to commemorate the new venture. The celebration will be held Wednesday, August 5, from 4-6 p.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce at 5:30 p.m. Additionally, guests will be able to tour the bistro, mingle with staff and sample menu items.

“This is an exciting time for us,” said Plums Inc. Owner Lantz Price. “This was a fantastic opportunity to expand our restaurant group and move into a new place and have a fresh new face in Beaufort.”

Saltus River Grill Executive Chef Jim Spratling will man the kitchen at Bistro Patois in addition to his daily operations with Plums Inc. Spratling, a born and bred North Carolinian, first began working with Price in 1997 at Plums Restaurant, a staple in historic downtown Beaufort that is celebrating its 21st anniversary. In 2003, Spratling moved a few doors down to Price’s second establishment, Saltus River Grill, and helped lead the way for a cutting edge eatery and sophisticated bar that remains a Beaufort favorite.

“It’s a treat for me to be able to work so closely with Bistro Patois,” Spratling said. “Every venture with Plums Inc. has proven to be an exceptional journey and I expect no less from this one.”

Bistro Patois specializes in comfortable, approachable food prepared with the elegance of old French fundamental style. Offering a full wine list and select beers, Bistro Patois is open Tuesday – Saturday, 4 – 10 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling 843-379-2207 or visiting www.bistropatois.com.

The Habersham Marketplace is the heart and soul of the “Best Neighborhood Design in America” award winning town of Habersham located just minutes from Downtown Beaufort. This recently re-energized village boasts a collection of carefully selected iconic restaurants, retail shops, services and nightlife all created and operated by the “best of the best” local owners. The Marketplace is quickly becoming “The Lowcountry’s New Destination” with weekly activities, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, and fun filled streets set in a safe walkable village complete with vibrant active patios and plazas.

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Plums, Inc., comprised of Plums Restaurant, Saltus River Grill and Bistro Patois, is a restaurant group committed to providing the highest quality food, service and atmosphere to its customers. Considered local favorites, Plums, Inc. restaurants present their creations classically and artfully, ensuring unique experiences for all.

40 years of collecting books leads to Habersham children's bookstore

By MARTI COVINGTON
mcovington@beaufortgazette.com
843-706-8147
Published Sunday, June 28, 2009

islandpacket.com | 40 years of collecting books leads to Habersham children's bookstore

When Nancy Beaupre was 20, a friend of her mother's gave her a gift -- a children's book about the alphabet.

"She said, 'This can be the first book in your collection,'" said Beaupre, now in her late 60s, who opened The Storybook Shoppe this month in Habersham. "Now I have over 2,000 books."

Beaupre's expansive, personal collection is housed in an upstairs room of her home, but the tomes that line the shelves of her children's bookstore also reflect her passion for improving childhood literacy.

About 75 percent of the books at the shop have won literary awards such as Newberry and Caldecott Medals; the rest Beaupre carefully selects based on expert reviews. Classics like "Babar" and "Cordurory" are mixed in with brand-new releases.

"I try to have things that have great value to children," said Beaupre, who holds degrees in teaching and child development from Michigan State University. "So far, I have had a great response from people about the kind of books that I have there."

The Storybook Shoppe is the second children's bookstore Beaupre has owned. Her first was in Michigan, where she lived until the mid-1980s when her husband, Larry, was transferred to Australia. After eight years Down Under, the couple and their son moved back to Michigan -- but the warm, Lowcountry weather drew them to Habersham in 2005.

"People tend to think that this is a retirement community, and it's not at all," Beaupre said. "There are a lot of children at Habersham. They all call me 'Miss Nancy,' and when they see me on the street they call out 'Hi, Miss Nancy.' They're just darling."

The neighborhood children and their parents have kept business steady at The Storybook Shoppe since its opening. Beaupre plans to hold events that will draw kids and adults from all over Beaufort County and across the state.

An actor portraying statesman Ben Franklin will be in the shop Tuesday, giving brief history lessons and ushering in Independence Day.

"We're just trying to do a lot of different things to excite children about books," Beaupre said. "It's a shop that everyone seems to love when they come in, and that makes me happy. It's fun to come to work every day."

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Habersham Selected as One of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities

For Immediate Release

Jonathan Herron
Habersham Properties
1.877.542.2377
843.846.1114 (fax)
marketing@habershamsc.com
http://www.habershamsc.com

Habersham Once Again Selected as One of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire Magazine

Beaufort, SC - June 22nd, 2009 - The coastal town of Habersham, South Carolina has once again been included on a national list of the top master-planned communities in the U.S. Where to Retire Magazine editors evaluated several hundred communities across the country by considering the criteria of location, cost and amenities. The magazine’s editors surveyed readers about their retirement expectations and relocation experiences to further narrow the list of communities awarded to the Top 100 list.

Surveyed retirees indicated that a mix of people, activities and lifestyles cultivates a richer, more lively community environment. Retirees also suggest that activity level and neighborly interaction help ease the transition into the retirement lifestyle. Habersham's unique mix of residents and appreciation for the principles of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Development helped position the community on the list. Offering a walkable town plan with its own marketplace of shops, eateries and services, along with multiple parks and amenities, further secured consideration for Habersham as one of the country's premiere master-planned communities.

Habersham is ideally located on the coast just minutes from historic Beaufort, South Carolina and within an hour's drive of Hilton Head Island and Charleston, South Carolina as well as Savannah, Georgia. Recently awarded the "Best Neighborhood Design in America" by the National Association of Home Builders, Habersham continues the tradition of beautiful coastal towns with all of its charm and friendliness, elegant architecture, incredible natural beauty and the true experience of genteel southern living.

Where to Retire Magazine is the authoritative source of useful information for more than 380,000 Americans who move across state lines to retire every year. Where to Retire educates readers on topics such as who’s moving where, how to buy and sell a home, and how to get involved in a new community. Established in 1992, Where to Retire is published six times a year.

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Outdoor Life Magazine Ranks Beaufort, SC a 'Top Outdoors Town'

For Immediate Release

The Island Packet
Staff Reports
10 Buck Island Road, Bluffton, SC 29910
843-706-8100
newsroom@islandpacket.com
www.theislandpacket.com

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Outdoor Life Magazine Ranks Beaufort a Top Outdoors Town

Beaufort, SC - June 16th, 2009 - Beaufort was named the 108th best town for sportsmen by Outdoor Life Magazine in its June/July edition, joining the publication's second annual list of 200 towns across the country.

Numerous variables were used to determine these rankings, including affordable housing, unemployment rates and the number of huntable and fishable species. Ultimately, Lewistown in Indiana topped the list while Seneca (48th) served as the only other city from South Carolina.

For an avid local fisherman like Nick Russell, Beaufort's appearance on this list is no surprise. In fact, in Russell's mind, Beaufort deserves a much higher ranking than 108th. "As far as I'm concerned, Beaufort's number one," said Russell, who works part time at the Beaufort Boat Dock and Supply store. "We've got just as many species of fish as anybody else, and it's the beautiful water environment and many landings that make Beaufort County such an appealing place, as far as boating is concerned. "It's southern hospitality at its greatest."

It is just the latest attention Beaufort has received for being an outdoors destination. In 2008, Field & Stream Magazine listed Beaufort No. 2 on its list of best fishing towns in America with a population under 100,000 residents.
The magazine called Beaufort "a saltwater paradise," and went on to say "fishing-wise, you couldn't expect to cover all the flats and inshore options for redfish, seatrout, and even tarpon at certain times of the year, in one lifetime."

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