From earlier this week

• Thank You Letters for Feb. 8
  For scholarship help (full story)
• Hospice fundraiser to be held Thursday
  The Hospice, Hearts and You fundraiser for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Windows on the Waterway on Hilton Head Island. The event features wine, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and presentations from self-improvement professionals. Cost is $35. Reservations are required. (full story)
• Local bridge clubs announce winners
  WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF HILTON HEAD ISLAND (full story)
• Coming This Week for Feb. 8
  TODAY (full story)
• At Okatie thrift store, save a buck to help save the animals
  The walls of A Better Bargain Thrift Store are lined with photos of tigers, lions, camels and parakeets. When shoppers pick out used clothes, jewelry or toys, money from those purchases may go to help the animals in the photos. (full story)
• After 2 decades, couple still loving the RV life
  Celebrating 20 years of full-time traveling in their motor home has Lew and Barbara Shattuck full of tales from their "happy trails." (full story)
• Georgia Historical Society hosts gala
  The Georgia Historical Society will present the "As Time Goes By: Georgia Days Birthday Bash and Awards Gala" at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The event will honor CNN founder and chairman of Turner Enterprises, Ted Turner, and baseball legend Hank Aaron. Both honorees will be featured speakers. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, an awards ceremony, dancing and more. Cost is $250 for society members and $275 for non-members. (full story)
• 'Aida,' 'Who's Tommy' auditions are Feb. 15
  Auditions for the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina's upcoming productions of "Aida" and "The Who's Tommy" will take place from noon-3:30 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. Feb. 15. All roles in both shows are open for Equity and non-Equity performers between 16 and their mid 50s who can sing and dance; local actors are encouraged to audition. (full story)
• Lowcountry Chorale rehearsals scheduled
  Rehearsals begin for Lowcountry Chorale at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 157 Lady's Island Drive, Beaufort. (full story)
• Habitat Hop is Friday at Shoreline Ballroom
  Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity's second annual Habitat Hop will be from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Shoreline Ballroom on Hilton Head Island. The event features live music, dancing and a silent auction. Tickets are $25. Money raised benefits this year's Women's Build project. Tickets are available at several local outlets; call for details. (full story)
• Coming This Week for Feb. 7
  MONDAY (full story)
• 'Extreme Family Makeover' helps bring lessons from church into daily life at home
  At the beginning of each episode of ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," viewers hear a family's story and learn why their home has been chosen to be remodeled. (full story)
• Religion News: Local church donations reach Haiti
  News of local church's contributions to Haiti earthquake relief continues to arrive. (full story)
• Show love to pets in need at fundraiser
  The Hilton Head Humane Association is holding a Valentine's Day Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the courtyard in Pineland Station on Hilton Head Island. (full story)
• Coming This Week for Feb. 6
  TODAY (full story)