Upcoming Area Events

Looking for something new and different to try? Look no further than Hilton Head Island! Just a few minutes from your home at Courtney Bend at New River, Hilton Head Island is setting up to host all sorts of activities and celebrations in the upcoming months...

14th Annual Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration
February 1 – 28
The 2010 schedule of events will include De Aarts Ob We People XII Art Show & Sale, an Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast, National Freedom Day, A Gullah Film Fest Series, A Taste of Gullah – Food & Entertainment, The Arts, Crafts & Food Expo on Presidents Day Weekend and The Youth Musical.
The De Aarts Ob We People XII Art Show & Sale is a month-long art exhibit, which kicks off the Gullah Celebration with an opening reception featuring a live auction and a diverse display of original paintings, woodcarvings, burnt woodcraft, sweet grass baskets and sculpture created by contemporary and emerging artists from the Lowcountry.
The Ol’ Fashioned Gullah Breakfast typically takes place at St. James Baptist Church (est. 1886) Annex, on Hilton Head’s Beach City Road, and offers very good home cooked food – a Gullah tradition. Prepared by Native Islanders, this breakfast traditionally features local and cultural delicacies such as stewed oysters, shrimp and grits, fried fish, homemade biscuits, and beverages.
For additional information, please contact the Gullah Celebration office: (843) 682-3742 or gullahcelebration.com.

25th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
February 4 – 7 & March 1 – 15
What began as a humble outdoor festival has grown to become one of the country’s premier epicurean experiences. Hosted by the Hilton Head Hospitality Association, The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival includes one of the East Coast’s largest outdoor public tastings, and kicks off with a world class International Wine Judging & Competition, February 4 – 7, at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort & Spa.
In celebration of its silver anniversary, the 25th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival will feature an even greater selection of amazing opportunities than ever before. Wine and food enthusiasts will relish these complimentary events:
Uncork the Festival: February 5; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at RedFish Restaurant
Great Chefs of the South / Food Activities: March 1 – 15; various HHI locations
Wine Centered Women: March 11 – 13; several HHI locations
Grand Tasting: March 12; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Sea Pines Country Club
Public Tasting & Auction (“Winefest”): March 13; noon – 4 p.m. at Honey Horn, HHI
For additional information, please visit the Hilton Head Hospitality Association, or call (843) 686-4944.

2010 Hilton Head International Piano Competition
March 8 – 15
The Hilton Head International Piano Competition (HHIPC), presented by the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, is an annual, eight–day event, which has been held on the island since 1996. Featuring incredibly skilled pianists from around the globe, it is considered a leading international piano competition for competitors ages 18 – 30.
Of the 125 individuals representing 30 countries, who applied to perform in the 2010 competition, 20 were selected to participate. They will compete for $33,000 in cash prizes and concerts, advancing to the finals by qualifying through four rounds of intense competition. On the final night of the competition, the three finalists will perform with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra led by Maestra Mary Woodmansee Green.
Michail Lifits, Winner of the 2009 HHIPC, will perform at the University of South Carolina Beaufort Performing Arts Center January 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (843) 521–4145 or visit www.beaufortscperformingarts.com for additional details.


Reserve your tickets to the 2010 Hilton Head International Piano Competition, beginning January 11, by calling (843) 842–2055 or visiting www.hhipc.org. Learn more about the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra by visiting www.hhso.org.


All information is courtesy of the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton Chamber of Commerce - For additional information about these and other events, head directly to their website:
www.hiltonheadisland.org/chamber-of-commerce/

"At Your Service!"

In an effort to make your life easier and more efficient, our "At Your Service Program" offers the following to our residents: Facsimile, Postage, Copy Machine, Cyber Cafe', Notary Service, Package Acceptance and Delivery. Also, Dry Cleaning, Housekeeping, Home Decorating Assistance referrals and much more!

Resident Appreciation Night

Tuesday, January 12th, 5PM – 7PM Papa John’s is BACK! Meet us by the Main Entrance and pick up a Large Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza with Papa John's FAMOUS Garlic Sauce and Pepperoncini Peppers ~ for only $8 each!

That’s right…a hot fresh pizza and all you have to do is come home!

New Leasing Office Hours

Starting Januay 17, 2010, our leasing office will be closed on Sunday's. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have a maintenance emergency, please call 1-800-779-1075 and one of our team members will respond.

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00PM
Sunday Closed

Remember you may always call: (843) 208-3420 for leasing information and resident services during normal business hours.

Resident News:

Dear Resident-

Happy New Year! It’s that time of year when we complete our annual inspection of the HVAC system in every apartment home. This inspection does not take long and will be completed by our maintenance team. During the inspection we will replace HVAC filters when needed. It is recommended that you change your filter every 30 days. We provide filters at the office for your convenience so please pick one up each time you pay your rent! This will keep your HVAC System in good running condition keeping your electric bills to a minimum!

Inspections will be completed beginning at 9am daily as listed below by building number and date:

Tuesday, January 12, 2010: Buildings 1-5

Wednesday, January 13, 2010: Buildings 6-10

Thursday, January 14, 2010: Buildings 11-15

Friday, January 15, 2010: Buildings 16-19

Every apartment will be entered and inspected and individual appointments cannot be made. If you wish to be present during the inspection then you will need to make the necessary arrangements to be home the day of your inspection between the hours of 9am and 6pm. If you have had your original locks changed then you need to bring us a copy of your key prior to the inspection or the lock will be removed and replaced at your expense (Cost $125) as this is a violation of your lease agreement.

If you have aggressive pets or pets you are worried about darting out the door, we ask that you put them up for that day.

If you have any questions please call the office at (843)208-3420. We look forward to sharing 2010 with each of you!

Best Regards!
The Staff of Courtney Bend