Seabrook Island Veterans Day Charitable Golf Event
The Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club will be sponsoring its 15th Annual Seabrook Island Veterans Day Charitable Golf Event on Monday, November 9, 2026 to honor veterans who have served the country and to raise money to support the Ralph Johnson Veterans Hospital and the Friends of Fisher House. Seabrook Island Real Estate, Hobson Builders, Bohicket Marina, Greubel Family Foundation and McDaniel Family Foundation will be major donors. The United States Flag will be presented by St. Johns High School Jr. ROTC Cadets. Wounded Warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan will be participating as honored guests.
Lake House Renovations – Construction has begun on several improvements to the fitness and wellness spaces. This means some areas may be closed for a period of time or may not be available. Keep up to date on which areas will be affected by clicking here. This link will be updated on Thursdays.
MUSC Vaccine Flu Clinic – Wednesday, October 14, from 9:00 – 11:00 am at the Lake House. Bring your pharmacy and insurance cards. Walk-ins are welcome for Flu (regular dose and 65+), but registration is required for COVID-19, RSV, and Shingrix. Click here to register.
Dogtober Pool Party – Wednesday, October 21 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm at the Lake House outdoor pool. Click here for pool party waiver and event rules.
CPR Certification Class – Wednesday, October 21, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Lake House, Osprey 1. Click here to register.
Brass on the Grass – The Charleston Symphony Orchestra returns to Seabrook Island with a special Pops-style brass ensemble performance on Sunday, October 25 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm on the Lake House lawn.
Halloween Pet Parade – Wednesday, October 28 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm at the Lake House. An award will be given to the best pet costume!
Fitness Classes
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Semi-Private Series: Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For registration information and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.
Yin Yoga – Tuesdays at 5:15 pm. The October series meets from October 6 to 27.
Chair Yoga – Wednesdays at 2:30 pm. The October series runs from October 7 to 28.
Classic Mat Pilates at Oyster Catcher – Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:30 am from September 21 to October 28.
Check out our website at www.flemingopen.net for tournament details, photo info, and more each day. Player check-in starts today at 8:00 am, and play starts at 8:00 am on Seabrook Island with some matches on Kiawah. For all the brackets and players, check the board at the SI Racquet Club or click here.
Here are the Highlighted Main Draw Matches with Johns Island players for Wednesday, October 7. The consolation matches are listed below after the main draw.
Mens’ Singles
9:15 am SI — 50s: Chris Polychron vs Antonio Blanco Romanini
11:00 am SI — 50s: Richy Gray vs Neil Thomson
9:30 am SI — 60s: Harvey Hines vs David Randolph
9:15 am SI — 70s: Tommy Bunch vs Roosevelt Nash
9:45 am SI — 70s: Francisco Herrera vs Charles Kaplan
8:00 am SI — 70s: Bill Blankenbaker vs Bradford Baylor
Womens’ Singles
8:00 am SI — 70s: Lindy Small vs Miriam Morey
Mens’ Doubles
3:00 pm SI — 50s: Steven Sutton/David King vs David Watt/Antonio Blanco Romanini
11:30 am SI — 60s: Rich Goheen/Ken Steen vs Leslie McIver/Carlos Garcia
11:15 am SI — 60s: David King/Steven Sutton vs David Lennox/Henner Lenhardt
4:30 pm SI — 70s: Bill Blankenbaker/Jack Barker vs Bradford Baylor/Thomas Richards
2:30 pm SI — 80s: Jon Tallman/Dub Ward vs David Dickenson/Ted Hoehn
4:30 pm SI — 80s: Harry Polychron/Robert Cherry vs Michael Stewart/Fred Drilling
Womens’ Doubles
2:30 pm SI — 60s: Lindy Small/Cindy Yule vs Natalya Smith/Sharon Coudert
4:30 pm SI — 70s: Maureen Oberg/Sharon Greene vs Marilyn Jan Kirkland/Cindy Leprevost
3:30 pm SI — 70s: Donna Brown/Deb Ott vs Cynthia Babb/Margaret MacHoian
Mixed Doubles
11:30 am SI — 70s: Tommy Bunch/Cindy Leprevost vs Janet Moseley/Junior Luffman
11:00 am SI — 80s: Robert Cherry/Sharon Greene vs Marsha Bornt/Fred Drilling
Consolation Matches
11:00 am SI — Women’s 70 singles: Karen Colonnese vs Cathy Mays
3:30 pm SI — Men’s 70 doubles: Joel Crisp/Francisco Herrera vs Roy Riley/Andy Steingold
12:00 pm KIA — Men’s 70 doubles: Jeff Fenton/Mark Colonnese
1:00 pm SI — Mixed 70s: Harry Polychron/Maureen Oberg vs Ellen Smith/David Stein
Visit the Fleming Open at Seabrook Island to purchase tickets and support the Charity Raffle to benefit Sea Island Habitat for Humanity.
Raffle tickets will be available at the Racquet Club porch during the following times:
Thursday, October 8, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday, October 9, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The drawing will take place on Saturday, October 10 at 2:15 pm. Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100. Raffle tickets can be purchased with cash, check, or credit card.
Don’t miss out on these great prizes:
• Two night stay with breakfast and ninety minute spa treatment at the Dunlin (Kiawah River)
• Two night stay at Andell Inn (Freshfield’s Village)
• Kobalt 228 pc Household Tool Set
• AI Smart glasses
• Seabrook Island Racquet Club — custom group tennis instruction for eight (two sessions with two Pros)
• Hanebrink Jewelers gift card $100
• Palmetto Room dinner for four (Seabrook Island Club)
• Wine and Beer assortment plus cart
• GDC Home Furnishings gift card $100
• Medical Spa and Salon at Kiawah treatment package
• Hege’s Restaurant gift card $200
• Women’s tennis weekend (instruction for two at Roy Barth Tennis, Kiawah)
• Blue Mercury goodie bag and private party certificate
Check out our website at www.flemingopen.net for tournament details, photo info, and more each day. Player check-in starts today at 8:00 am, and play starts at 10:00 am on Seabrook Island. All matches today are on Seabrook Island. For all the brackets and players, check the board at the SI Racquet Club or click here.
There will be complimentary coffee and snacks available from 7:30 – 10:00 am for the players in the clubhouse. Lunch will be available to players and guests each day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. You can get wraps, sandwiches, sides, desserts and drinks. Cash, credit or a member number will be accepted.
All players should be sure to check-in at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club prior to playing your first match. And be sure to check in with USTA about your matches and scores.
Please review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs and Handicap vehicles. Click here for details.
Here are the Highlighted Matches with Johns Island players for Tuesday, Oct 6.
Mens’ Singles
60s Tom McDaniel vs James Abbuhl 11:30 am
70s Jeff Fenton vs Glen Fanelli 10:00 am
Womens’ Singles
70s Lindy Small vs Terry Cherry 10:00 am Karen Colonnese vs Margy Pettit 10:00 am
Mens’ Doubles
70s Jeff Fenton/Mark Colonnese vs John Davis/Jerry Beck 1:30 pm Joel Crisp/Francisco Herrera vs Glen Fanelli/John Evans 1:30 pm
Womens’ Doubles
70s Maureen OBerg/Sharon Greene vs Diana Kitt/Judith Wirsing 10:00 am Deb Ott/Donna Brown vs Frances Dickenson/Nancy Hoehn 10:00 am
Mixed’ Doubles
70s Maureen OBerg/Harry Polychron vs Thomas Richards/Lisa Jette 3:15 pm Ellen Smith/David Stein vs Patricia Hirsch/Larry Smith 3:00 pm Tommy Bunch/Cindy Leprevost vs Christopher Swenson/Emily Swenson 3:00 pm
80s Robert Cherry/Sharon Greene vs Nancy Hoehn/Ted Hoehn 2:15 pm
-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Fleming Open Tournament Committee
King Tide is a common term for high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. Charleston’s average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a king tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher.
King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying areas, resulting in road closures on Seabrook Island, as well as the Johns Island and Charleston areas. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant rain and/or wind.
There are two King Tides in October because the lunar cycle, which takes about 29.5 days to complete a full and new moon phase, aligns twice this month.
The next dates of the predicted King Tides are October 10-11 and 26-29.
Fall migration is in full swing and birds are on the move! Every day is an opportunity to see migrants as they pass through our area. Join us in October at one of several events around the island and in the local area. We hope to see you there. No birding experience necessary, we all learn together!
Please click here for more information and to sign up.
Attention all bird and kayak enthusiasts! The St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center’s Outdoor Encounters program invites you to join us on our annual Deveaux Bank Birding and Kayak Trip. The 3-hour tour will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
The trip includes paddling with tandem or single sit-on-top kayaks from St. Christopher’s Beach on Seabrook Island to Deveaux Bank, with an hour of exploring and birding along Deveaux’s intertidal zone.
Deveaux Bank is one of the premier seabird sanctuaries north of Florida, with thousands of birds nesting and migrating through every year. An assortment of species, including American white pelicans and piping plovers, frequent the bank’s shores. Because of Deveaux’s importance, we ask that all guests adhere to SCDNR regulations by staying below the high tide line, not designated as a nesting area.
Spots are limited on a first-come, first-served basis and, as such, you may be placed on a waitlist. The cost is $85 per person. Lunch is not provided. If you are interested in joining us for the 2026 trip, please fill out this form to register: https://forms.gle/UwQG722GbPiDEZsM8
Special notes:
• Please be mindful of the vigorous nature of this kayaking trip.
• As Deveaux Bank’s intertidal zone only opens for landing between October 16 and March 14, we select our tour date for late October based on tidal and current conditions. Although we target late October due to more favorable weather, this tour is weather-dependent, and low air temperatures, low water temperatures, wind, storms, or other natural events may force cancellation. We cannot guarantee a make-up date if we cancel. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we ensure the safest experience possible.
• A signed waiver form and completed kayak health questionnaire are required to participate.
Please contact Tyler Harris, Associate Director of Barrier Island, at tharris@stchristopher.org if you have any questions. We look forward to exploring Deveaux with you.
-Submitted by Tyler Harris, Assistant Director of Barrier Island Environmental Education Program
Our Vital Natural Habitats Protecting our Coast and Marshlands
Join us for an engaging presentation on the preservation of our coastal ecosystems, featuring Dr. Blake Scott from the College of Charleston and Captain Chris Crolley of Coastal Expeditions.
Explore three collaborative initiatives dedicated to protecting our local environment:
The Bird Island Research Department (B.I.R.D.)
The Coastal Expeditions Foundation
The Marsh Appreciation and Restoration Society for Happiness (M.A.R.S.H.) Project
Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Time: Registration* and light refreshments at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7:00 pm Location: Seabrook Island Lake House
Fall Shredding Event – The Town will host a shredding event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Town Hall.
Beach Off-Peak Season– As of October 1, off-peak season beach rules are in effect. Pets may be off-leash at all times in the General Beach area, provided they are effectively controlled while on the beach. For a full list of beach rules, visit our website here.
2026 Holiday Drop-In and Toy Drive – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
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, including all National Weather Service alerts. If you are sign up to get phone call notifications, Everbridge will call from this number: (843) 994-3547. You can save that number in your contacts as Everbridge for all future calls. Be sure your voicemail box is cleared and turned on, so you can receive the weather alert message. To read more about the new emergency alert system and to sign up, 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.
Town Council Budget Workshop Monday, October 5 – 9:00 am View the agenda by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.
Environment & Wildlife Committee Meeting Thursday, October 8 – 10:00 am View the agenda by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the TownofSeabrookIsland.org homepage.
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.
Town of Seabrook Island Wednesday, October 7, 2026 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Now is the time to organize your files and discard old, unneeded, or duplicate documents. Gone are the days when we have to keep backup pieces of paper. Most information is now available online and is easy to access.
This is also a good time to go paperless. Many companies, such as banks, credit card companies, and insurance companies, offer this service. Not only is it safer, but it can also be helpful when you are away from home. A bonus is using less paper, which is good for the environment!
Since most of your documents probably have personal information, you don’t want to just throw them away. The best way to dispose of these documents is by shredding them.
The October edition of Currentshas arrived! Click on the cover above or visit the SIPOA website and access it through the News dropdown menu.
Fall is officially here on Seabrook Island – and while the temperatures may not always agree, the calendar certainly does!
This month’s issue is packed with updates to keep you in the know, including details on the upcoming sand scraping project, progress at the Lake House, a new Seabrook Island Communications Roadmap, a particularly heartwarming Saltwater Story 50 years in the making, and opportunities to get involved with SIPOA.
You’ll also find plenty to look forward to, from Brass on the Grass and the Lake House fall festivities to your first look at Jingle Palooza, our Thanksgiving weekend full of holiday fun!
Grab your calendar and take a few minutes to explore everything happening on Seabrook Island this fall!
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