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Keep Up with the Lake House August 19

Activities

Due to the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary Runoff Election, the group exercise classes in Live Oak Hall will be canceled on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Roll With Heart Charity Bocce Ball Tournament – Thursday, September 17 on the Lake House Lawn. This tournament benefits Operation Warm Heart, operated by the Joint Base Charleston First Sergeants Council, and provides immediate assistance to military families during times of unexpected hardship. Click here for more information.

Get the Scoop on Beach Management – Monday, September 14, 3:00 pm at Oyster Catcher Community Center. Steve Hirsch (SIPOA) and Patrick Barrineau (Coastal Science & Engineering) will present the planned sand scraping project that will take place in October 2026. They will also provide an update on the status of the future Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project. Click here for more information.

Fitness Classes

August Group Exercise Schedule

New Class: Total Body Burn with Nancy – Fridays at 11:00 am. Low Impact. High Intensity. Kick off with 30 minutes of heart-pumping cardio to boost your heart rate, increase your daily steps, and support healthy joints and bones. Then transition into a full-body strength circuit and core training to build muscle, improve balance, and leave you feeling stronger.

Click here for a description of all of the above classes. We appreciate your continued support of the Lake House fitness program and look forward to helping you stay active and healthy.

Semi-Private Series
Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For information about registering and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.

Yin Yoga – Tuesdays at 5:15 pm. The August series meets from August 4 to 25, the September series meets from Sept 1 to 29, and the October series meets from October 6 to 27.
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. The August series meets from August 5 to 26, the September series meets from September 2 to 30, and the October series runs from October 7 to 28.
Stretch, Strengthen & Socialize – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:15 pm from July 21 to August 13.
Classic Mat Pilates – Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 am from August 3 – 26.

Upcoming Seabrook Island Natural History Group Events for September

The Fall 2026 SINHG Trips will be starting this September. If you missed out on signing up for these trips, there will be dozens offered in the Spring of 2027. You can join the Seabrook Island Natural History Group for only $16 per year. Membership includes six Evening Programs, the Ice Cream Social in the Fall and the Member Appreciation Night in the Spring. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for our wide ranging SINHG Trips where you can learn about the Lowcountry, gain new skills, sample culinary offerings, attend cultural and sporting events and best of all- get together with your neighbors.

The Fall 2026 trips will be starting this September and our first Evening Program: Taino BBQ: Fire, Smoke and the first Barbeque will be held on September 10.

Trace the roots of “barbacoa” from indigenous Taino techniques to modern American BBQ. Julian Gooding will highlight marinades, spice rubs, and slow cooking methods born from Native and African ingenuity.

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pm, allowing everyone to socialize. Light refreshments will be served. Program starts at 7:00 pm

Open to all Seabrook Island Residents for $5:00 and free to current SINHG members. To register, click on the QR code above.

SIPOA Call for Candidates

The Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) Nominating Committee is looking for individuals interested in serving on the Board of Directors or Nominating Committee. In the 2027 SIPOA election, candidates are needed for four (4) three-year terms on the Board of Directors and two (2) two-term positions on the Nominating Committee.

The deadline to submit your Candidate Profile Form is October 1, 2026.

If you are interested in running for the Board of Directors or Nominating Committee, please fill out an application below.

Eligible candidates must have owned property on Seabrook Island for at least one year prior to nomination (before October 1, 2025). Prior service on SIPOA committees is encouraged.

Click here for Board of Directors Application.

Click here for Nominating Committee Application.

We look forward to hearing from you!

-Submitted by SIPOA

Kiawah Island Arts Council Announces 2026-2027 Season

Kiawah Arts Council is proud to present an extraordinary season filled with familiar favorites, exciting new performances, and unforgettable cultural experiences. Thoughtfully curated to inspire, entertain, and connect our community, this year’s lineup celebrates the power of the performing arts and all it has to offer.

From the elegant opera dinner theatre experience of Puccini & Pasta with Charleston Opera Theatre to electrifying tribute concerts including The Boys in the Band – The Alabama Tribute and On the Border – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, the spirited Irish traditional music of Dervish in March, and the vibrant African dance of Nobuntu this October, the 2026–2027 season offers something for every artistic taste.

For tickets and more information, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

TOSI Happenings for the Week of August 17

NEWS YOU CAN USE

TOSI’S New Emergency Alert System – The Town of Seabrook Island is switching to Everbridge, a mass notification system that delivers only critical, local emergency alerts. This system will be used exclusively for emergency notifications. To read more about it and to sign up, click here.

Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.

TOSI State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program – TOSI is currently accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the Town’s State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) Grant Program. This program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that attract or provide for tourists within TOSI. The program is funded by revenues received from a two percent (2%) tax imposed by the State of South Carolina on the gross proceeds from overnight lodging within the town limits of Seabrook Island. For more information, click here.

TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up to date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.

MEETINGS

To stay up to date on meeting dates and times, visit TOSI’s calendar located on its homepage.

Public Safety Committee Meeting
Tuesday, August 18 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.

Seabrook Island Utility Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 19 – 8:30 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.

Discretionary Grants Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 19 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.

Community Facilities and Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 20 – 1:00 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.

View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals wishing to participate in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for login information before the meeting.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Full Moon Bonfire

Full Moon Bonfire
Friday, August 28, 2026
Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2
Sunset – 7:51 pm
Moonrise – 8:08 pm
High Tide – 7:11 pm
Sturgeon Moon

Join us on the beach for Seabrook Island’s Full Moon bonfire on Friday, August 28, 2026.

The August full moon is called the Sturgeon Moon, named after the large sturgeon fish that were historically abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain during late summer.

This is the last full moon of summer. It offers a spectacular opportunity to observe both a full moon and a partial lunar eclipse!

Come enjoy a pleasant evening with a bonfire on the beach with friends and neighbors. Visit with existing friends and meet someone new. There’s always plenty of room on the beach for everyone, so invite a friend, bring your houseguests.

To keep things simple, each person brings what they want: a stick of firewood for a big bonfire, chairs, food, drinks. Nothing will be provided but a beautiful beach, a bonfire, and a full moon.

Hopefully, the weather will be perfect for the evening. People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy. The bonfire will be canceled if it is raining or rain is threatening, as few would be comfortable attending.

By terms of the permit, the fire needs to be out no later than 10:00 pm. The later sunset and moonrise times give us time for dinner before gathering on the beach.

Put the next date for the Full Moon Bonfire on your calendar:

Monday, October 26 – Hunters Moon

-Submitted by Mollie Korski

October Art Demo and Workshop with Nadine Vogel

From Surface to Statement:
Mastering the Art of Abstraction and Texture
with Nadine Vogel
Live Demo: October 5
Two-Day Workshop: October 6 and 7
Oyster Catcher Community Center

What if your art could move beyond the canvas—beyond color and composition—and become something viewers can feel? This October, the Seabrook Island Artist Guild invites you to experience an extraordinary creative breakthrough with acclaimed abstract artist Nadine Vogel—a dynamic teacher, inspiring speaker, and true creative force. Whether you’re just beginning your journey with acrylics or looking to push your work into bold new territory, this immersive two-day workshop will challenge, energize, and transform the way you approach your art.

Support Angel Oak Kids!

Support Angel Oak Kids!

Let’s help all Angel Oak Primary students (formerly Mt. Zion) get off to a great start! This past school year, our generous and warm-hearted community donated funds to provide students and teachers with supplies they need for success. All purchases are based on teacher requests.

Your donations help with:

Classroom supplies: Scissors, rulers, folders, pencils, crayons, paper, and glue sticks.
Clothing: Extra shirts, pants, socks, and underwear in every size for the school nurse’s office. Every day, someone needs something!
Calming Boxes: Calming tools for each classroom. Just like adults, students get stressed and frustrated! A stress ball, a swatch of textured fabric, a soft stuffed animal, or other small manipulatives help children feel calmer.
Family Game Night: A variety of board games focused on building math, reading, and communication skills for parents and children to enjoy together.
Water Wise Swimming Lessons Program -Swimsuits for first graders in May. Students also received towels if they needed them.

All remaining funds provide teachers with specific school supplies that they request.

Thank you for helping our Angel Oak Primary students!

Please send your checks to: Support Mt. Zion Kids!
4314 Hope Plantation Dr, Johns Island, SC 29455

Or donate through Zelle: mtzionkids1@gmail.com. Please include your email address in the memo.

-Submitted by Support Mt Zion Kids!

(Image credits: Microsoft stock image)

Update on Captain Sams Spit

Permanent protection of Captain Sams Spit moved a major step closer Tuesday, August 11, when the South Carolina General Assembly approved funding for the state’s $32 million share of a $37 million settlement agreement that would preserve the property in its natural state and end nearly two decades of litigation over its future.

The $37 million settlement would be funded by $32 million from the State of South Carolina, $3.7 million from the Town of Kiawah Island and $1.3 million from Conservancy of the Sea Islands.

The agreement secures the Spit as a permanently protected landscape, prohibiting development and restricting significant human impacts to a critical wildlife habitat.

Extreme Heat Throughout the Weekend

Charleston County is forecast to experience potentially record-breaking heat indices, with some of the highest values across the Southeast.

While Coastal South Carolina is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, an Extreme Heat Watch is expected for Saturday from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, with heat index values potentially reaching 117°F.

This is more than just a hot summer day. These conditions can become life-threatening, particularly with prolonged exposure or strenuous outdoor activity.

During this period of extreme heat, please encourage personnel and the public to:

Drink plenty of water and electrolyte-containing fluids.
Limit time outdoors, particularly in direct sunlight.
Reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities when possible.
Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, moisture-wicking clothing.
Check on individuals who may be especially vulnerable to extreme heat.

If someone shows signs of a heat-related emergency, call 911 immediately, move them to a cooler location, and begin cooling measures while awaiting emergency responders.

– Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Save the Date: Get the Scoop on Beach Management

Steve Hirsch (SIPOA) and Patrick Barrineau (Coastal Science & Engineering) will present the planned sand scraping project that will take place in October 2026. They will also provide an update on the status of the future Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project.

When: Monday, September 14, 2026 (please note the corrected date)
Where: New Location: Oyster Catcher Community Center
Time: 3:00 pm
Click here for Zoom link.

According to John Lassiter, President of Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA), in the August issue of Currents:

Sand Recycling along Boardwalks 7, 8 and 9: Our engineering team and consultants have been closely monitoring the status on the beach along this area and paying careful attention to the integrity of the dunes and impact on nearby villas and Club properties.

Erosion has continued to limit access and require regular repairs to the boardwalks and stairs to the beach. Beginning in October, SIPOA will resume scraping sand north of Boardwalk 1 and bringing sand to the area in front of Beach Club Villas and Pelican Watch Villas.

This is the same process we used in late 2024 to add sand along most of our beaches to retain broader strands for each of us to enjoy. Though this process is expensive, dredging like the project underway at Isle of Palms runs more than twenty times this project’s cost.

–Tidelines Editors

WineLines: Different White Wines

Jim wrote about Sauvignon Blanc last month, so I’m going to follow in the same vein. When you’re feeling adventurous (aren’t we all?) and want to try something different from the wine store for a summer day, here are some thoughts on white wines that are not Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, or Pinot Grigio. There are plenty of tasty bottles out there.

For starters, I suggest going to look for an Albarino. This is an ancient grape, long grown only in the North-West of Spain, Galicia, and adjacent areas of Portugal. Galicia is the source of a variety of excellent seafood, including fish, shrimps, and shellfish of all kinds. And Albarino pairs perfectly with seafood. It has stone fruit and citrus flavors, acidity, and minerality. Drink it young. Some is now grown outside Galicia, but no other region has yet to rival the Spanish versions. Don’t overchill it; it tastes best served around 55° to 60° F. There’s a similar Portuguese grape, Alvarinho, which is just as good.