It's an exciting time for Beaufort Art Association. Over 15 years ago the Beaufort Art Association Gallery opened its doors on Port Republic Street, then moved to the EIlliott House on Bay Street, and finally the present storefront location at 913 Bay Street. To encourage, support and provide opportunities for the artistic growth of its members is the main purpose of BAA. With that in mind Beaufort Art Association Gallery welcomes all member artists to exhibit, whether an established, professional artist or just emerging. By doing this BAA contributes to the Beaufort community with aesthetic and educational experiences in the visual arts.

On Saturday, August 4, and Sunday, August 5, from 10-4:30, the Beaufort Radio Amateur Group (BRAG) will have their equipment at the Hunting Island Lighthouse to set up a radio station to coincide with National Lighthouse Day. Operators will be on-site to interact with visitors as BRAG “activates” the Hunting Island Lighthouse to “speak” to other lighthouses in co-ordination with celebrations at hundreds of lighthouses across the country.

I always gain weight in the summer. I guess it's because my event schedule is not as busy, and likely because I'm spending more time on the couch with my sweet kitty Belle, binge watching The Blacklist, and Poldark and Victoria. Yep. The couch is most certainly the culprit.

By Margaret Evans, Editor

I haven’t been getting out much lately. No reason, really; just not in a social mood. I’d planned to rally last week, do some serious hobnobbing, but then the rains came, giving “Water Festival” a whole new meaning and me an excuse to mostly stay put.