February 2019 Issue
2019 Most Adorable Pet Contest Winners!
Top 15 Pets from Facebook Here are the top 15 pets that you, our readers have chosen! You have great taste CH2 readers! Lucy’s Pick Meet Orion, CH2’s most adorable Pet Contest Winner for 2019! Orion won a photoshoot with his family in CH2’s Studio and a $200…
Five Drinks with: Mayor John McCann
Hilton Head Island’s new mayor talks town business and why the next four years will be about much more than just fixing mistakes. If you go by public perception, John McCann might seem like a hardliner. With his strong New York accent and even stronger viewpoints,…
Nine Things I’ve Learned in Nine Decades: Evie McCandless
BenchMark® Physical Therapy: Setting the bar for outpatient rehabilitation
Whether you are recovering from an injury, illness or surgery or are simply looking to gain or regain strength and balance for daily activities or sports, finding the right physical therapist is often the key to achieving your goals. BenchMark Physical Therapy, with locations in…
ESA and Service Dog Fakers
Some dog owners need to ask themselves this question: “How selfish am I?” That’s a pretty bold question on a topic that has received much press but doesn’t seem to be going anywhere toward a resolution. Legitimate emotional support animals (ESA) and service dogs provide…
February 2019 Editor's Note
Lucy, my lovable eight-year-old Bernese mountain dog, has become a bit obstinate in her old age. For the most part, she’s still a joy to be with, but specifically when it comes to time in front of the camera, she does exactly the opposite of…
Fit Club: Men of F3 training for a cause
If you’re familiar with the novel and film Fight Club, you’ll know the drill. A group of guys get together and encourage one another through tough love, and the next thing you know they’ve organized their collective efforts into a project designed to change the…
The Best Foods for Man’s Best Friend
When my gorgeous mutt Harlan was nearing the end of his life and had digestive issues, our veterinarian suggested we prepare a homemade dog food recipe of boiled chicken breasts and sweet potato and add it to his regular dry food. We enjoyed making it…
New Year, New Smile: If you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolution, Harbor Point Dentistry has a great way to get back on track.
The start of a new year signifies the perfect time to turn a new page, which is why so many people create New Year’s resolutions. A new year provides a great opportunity to eliminate bad habits and establish new and healthy routines. And while you regularly…
The Law of the Jungle
Laura Sterling thought she was done with the law and with politics. Instead, she found herself back in the fray, with the lives of a farm full of animals on the line. You don’t need to tell Laura Sterling how laws can impact Americans with disastrous…
Loving your Partner in Sickness and Health
If you are married, chances are you breezed right through that vow to love, honor, and cherish your partner in sickness and in health. And just like some of those other vows, it’s a promise much easier uttered than kept. (If you have so much…
The Love of a Rescue Dog Knows No Bounds
Working in animal rescue changes you. You realize a deep-rooted, instinctual sense of compassion that you’ve never fully tapped into before. Your heart aches when you begin to truly comprehend the sheer number of animals who need saving. You experience joy like no other each…
The Scoop on Poop
So here is the “scoop on poop.” A normal, healthy stool is one that you could pick up off the rug without leaving a mark. If it is soft, gooey, oozy, slimy or wet, it is not a healthy stool. What about consistency? Are some…
Hilton Head Preparatory School to Present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Hilton Head Preparatory School will continue their 2018-2019 season with an all-school performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This thrilling musical adventure follows the Biblical story of Joseph and his famous coat—the favorite son blessed with prophetic…
Pretty Nail & Spa: For a polished look and a personalized experience
Anyone walking into a salon for a personal care service wants one result: a relaxing, indulgent experience that ends with a refreshed feeling and more polished appearance. Alex Ta and his team at Pretty Nail & Spa invite you to have that consistent experience every…
From Pound Puppies to Therapy Dogs: Second chances lead to amazing community contributions
Have you ever wondered how young purebred dogs wind up in the animal shelter? In the case of my rescued Doberman pinschers, the owner surrendered them to the dog pound saying, “I can’t handle her.” Someone purchased a puppy from a breeder and never invested…
Cultivating a Better Relationship with Myself
Know thyself. This ancient aphorism has been attributed to a variety of sages and philosophers, from Socrates to Shakespeare. But what does it really mean? The most succinct and illuminating explanation I ever heard was given by the late S.N. Goenka, a teacher of Vipassana…
Chow Daddy’s: Spices Things Up with Fresh New Menu Additions
Just when you thought the diverse menu of inspired originals and time-tested classics at Chow Daddy’s couldn’t get any more mouth-watering, along comes a dizzying array of new items guaranteed to satisfy. Ready to try something new in nachos? Then how about a pile of…
A G Thing: The G-Free Spot proves you don’t need gluten to have a decadent treat
To a certain type of person—those of us with noses, eyes and taste buds—there’s simply nothing like the experience of walking into a bakery when the ovens have been cranking out sweet and savory treats all day. That aroma of sugary goodness ensnares us. The…
Musicians in Bathrooms: Geno and Andrea Miller
DOGS: The Best Accessory
Since the dawn of time, our wardrobes have taken a cue from our animal companions. The splotchy stripe of the zebra on the latest flats, or the faux fur of the fox adorning the hood of a winter coat are just a few examples. For…
Swipe Right: Hilton Head Humane Association’s Most Eligible Pets
This & That: February 2019 Edition
A Series of Fortunate Events, interesting news and a hodge-podge of other items. You know…this and that! If you would like to submit something for this special section, please email m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com. If we have room and it’s appropriate for public consumption, we’ll be happy to oblige.…
2019 Dynamic Duos
Ashton & Steve Harmon Hilton Head Ice Cream Truck Why did you decide to go into business together? When this opportunity came along, we saw this as a great way to network and spend more time together, while selling a product that we truly believe in that is…
A Note from Bluffton's Mayor
Don Ryan Center Enhances Vibrant Business Climate The new year is off to a good start in the heart of the Lowcountry. This season represents a blank slate, looking ahead and setting goals. It’s the time to take action. As Mark Twain said, “The secret to…
Top 15 Pets from Facebook Here are the top 15 pets that you, our readers have chosen! You have great taste CH2 readers! Lucy’s Pick Meet Orion, CH2’s most adorable Pet Contest Winner for 2019! Orion won a photoshoot with his family in CH2’s Studio and a $200…
Five Drinks with: Mayor John McCann
Hilton Head Island’s new mayor talks town business and why the next four years will be about much more than just fixing mistakes. If you go by public perception, John McCann might seem like a hardliner. With his strong New York accent and even stronger viewpoints,…
Nine Things I’ve Learned in Nine Decades: Evie McCandless
A continuing series featuring the wisdom of an older generation.
BenchMark® Physical Therapy: Setting the bar for outpatient rehabilitation
Whether you are recovering from an injury, illness or surgery or are simply looking to gain or regain strength and balance for daily activities or sports, finding the right physical therapist is often the key to achieving your goals. BenchMark Physical Therapy, with locations in…
ESA and Service Dog Fakers
Some dog owners need to ask themselves this question: “How selfish am I?” That’s a pretty bold question on a topic that has received much press but doesn’t seem to be going anywhere toward a resolution. Legitimate emotional support animals (ESA) and service dogs provide…
February 2019 Editor's Note
Lucy, my lovable eight-year-old Bernese mountain dog, has become a bit obstinate in her old age. For the most part, she’s still a joy to be with, but specifically when it comes to time in front of the camera, she does exactly the opposite of…
Fit Club: Men of F3 training for a cause
If you’re familiar with the novel and film Fight Club, you’ll know the drill. A group of guys get together and encourage one another through tough love, and the next thing you know they’ve organized their collective efforts into a project designed to change the…
The Best Foods for Man’s Best Friend
When my gorgeous mutt Harlan was nearing the end of his life and had digestive issues, our veterinarian suggested we prepare a homemade dog food recipe of boiled chicken breasts and sweet potato and add it to his regular dry food. We enjoyed making it…
New Year, New Smile: If you’ve already given up on your New Year’s resolution, Harbor Point Dentistry has a great way to get back on track.
The start of a new year signifies the perfect time to turn a new page, which is why so many people create New Year’s resolutions. A new year provides a great opportunity to eliminate bad habits and establish new and healthy routines. And while you regularly…
The Law of the Jungle
Laura Sterling thought she was done with the law and with politics. Instead, she found herself back in the fray, with the lives of a farm full of animals on the line. You don’t need to tell Laura Sterling how laws can impact Americans with disastrous…
Loving your Partner in Sickness and Health
If you are married, chances are you breezed right through that vow to love, honor, and cherish your partner in sickness and in health. And just like some of those other vows, it’s a promise much easier uttered than kept. (If you have so much…
The Love of a Rescue Dog Knows No Bounds
Working in animal rescue changes you. You realize a deep-rooted, instinctual sense of compassion that you’ve never fully tapped into before. Your heart aches when you begin to truly comprehend the sheer number of animals who need saving. You experience joy like no other each…
The Scoop on Poop
So here is the “scoop on poop.” A normal, healthy stool is one that you could pick up off the rug without leaving a mark. If it is soft, gooey, oozy, slimy or wet, it is not a healthy stool. What about consistency? Are some…
Hilton Head Preparatory School to Present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Hilton Head Preparatory School will continue their 2018-2019 season with an all-school performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. This thrilling musical adventure follows the Biblical story of Joseph and his famous coat—the favorite son blessed with prophetic…
Pretty Nail & Spa: For a polished look and a personalized experience
Anyone walking into a salon for a personal care service wants one result: a relaxing, indulgent experience that ends with a refreshed feeling and more polished appearance. Alex Ta and his team at Pretty Nail & Spa invite you to have that consistent experience every…
From Pound Puppies to Therapy Dogs: Second chances lead to amazing community contributions
Have you ever wondered how young purebred dogs wind up in the animal shelter? In the case of my rescued Doberman pinschers, the owner surrendered them to the dog pound saying, “I can’t handle her.” Someone purchased a puppy from a breeder and never invested…
Cultivating a Better Relationship with Myself
Know thyself. This ancient aphorism has been attributed to a variety of sages and philosophers, from Socrates to Shakespeare. But what does it really mean? The most succinct and illuminating explanation I ever heard was given by the late S.N. Goenka, a teacher of Vipassana…
Chow Daddy’s: Spices Things Up with Fresh New Menu Additions
Just when you thought the diverse menu of inspired originals and time-tested classics at Chow Daddy’s couldn’t get any more mouth-watering, along comes a dizzying array of new items guaranteed to satisfy. Ready to try something new in nachos? Then how about a pile of…
A G Thing: The G-Free Spot proves you don’t need gluten to have a decadent treat
To a certain type of person—those of us with noses, eyes and taste buds—there’s simply nothing like the experience of walking into a bakery when the ovens have been cranking out sweet and savory treats all day. That aroma of sugary goodness ensnares us. The…
Musicians in Bathrooms: Geno and Andrea Miller
Special thanks to Brock and Elizabeth Rowley for hosting our shoot at their Colleton River hideaway.
DOGS: The Best Accessory
Since the dawn of time, our wardrobes have taken a cue from our animal companions. The splotchy stripe of the zebra on the latest flats, or the faux fur of the fox adorning the hood of a winter coat are just a few examples. For…
Swipe Right: Hilton Head Humane Association’s Most Eligible Pets
Hilton Head Humane Association is located at 10 Humane Way, Hilton Head Island, open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
For more information, visit www.hhhumane.org or call (843) 681-8686.
This & That: February 2019 Edition
A Series of Fortunate Events, interesting news and a hodge-podge of other items. You know…this and that! If you would like to submit something for this special section, please email m.washo@celebratehiltonhead.com. If we have room and it’s appropriate for public consumption, we’ll be happy to oblige.…
2019 Dynamic Duos
Ashton & Steve Harmon Hilton Head Ice Cream Truck Why did you decide to go into business together? When this opportunity came along, we saw this as a great way to network and spend more time together, while selling a product that we truly believe in that is…
A Note from Bluffton's Mayor
Don Ryan Center Enhances Vibrant Business Climate The new year is off to a good start in the heart of the Lowcountry. This season represents a blank slate, looking ahead and setting goals. It’s the time to take action. As Mark Twain said, “The secret to…
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