SINHG Member Appreciation Night

Mark your calendars and save the date for the Annual SINHG Members Appreciation Night on May 14 at 6:00 pm. This special evening promises to be a fun celebration featuring a catered, authentic Lowcountry meal complete with dessert and a selection of beverages, including wine. Attendees will enjoy fellowship, entertainment, gain valuable information about upcoming events, and have the chance to engage in discussions about the group’s future direction.

All current members should have received an invitation to this exclusive gathering. It is important to note that this event is limited to current members only. RSVP deadline is May 1. Our membership year runs from June 1 through May 31 of the following year. If you are uncertain about your membership status or have any other inquiries regarding this event, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at info@sinhg.org. We are happy to help.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

Swim Across America on Kiawah June 6

Hundreds of swimmers and volunteers are getting ready to dive in and make waves to fight cancer at the 10th Annual Swim Across America (SAA) – Charleston-Kiawah open water swim on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Night Heron Park, on Kiawah Island. The event raises crucial funds for cancer research at the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina. 

Swimmers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part in the annual Swim Across America – Charleston-Kiawah open water swim. Participants can swim a 1/2-mile or 1.5-mile open water swim, or participate in a same-day pool swim. For those not able to be there in-person, a SAA My Way virtual option is available.

For registration and volunteer opportunities (volunteer on the land or water), or to support the swim with a tax-deductible donation, click here.

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Angel Oak Award Banquet May 20

The Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook Foundation is honoring Leroy Blake of Johns Island with the Angel Oak Award for his outstanding volunteer contributions to the people and quality of life on Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island.

The Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook is proud to honor Mr. Leroy Blake as this year’s Angel Oak Award recipient. Among many strong nominations, Leroy stood out for the depth of his volunteer service and his unwavering commitment to the residents of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. As nominator Shirley Salvo shared, “We could not get along without Leroy Blake at the Blessing Basket—his dedication is very much appreciated.”
For nine years, Leroy has been a driving force behind the Sea Islands Blessing Basket, using his truck to collect, transport, and distribute hundreds of pounds of food each month to nearly 300 families. He and his wife, Marva, also deliver to shut in clients and bring valuable insight to the Blessing Basket Board of Directors.

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TOSI Happenings for the Week of April 20


NEWS YOU CAN USE

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

Disaster Awareness Day – May 29, 2026, Kiawah Island will host this year’s Disaster Awareness Day at KI Town Hall. More details to come.

2026 Town Grant Program – The Town is now accepting applications for funding from the 2026 Discretionary Grant Program. The first review of applications will take place on April 22, 2026. For more information about the Discretionary Grant Program, or to download a grant application form, please click here.

Business License Renewal – The deadline for TOSI business license renewal is April 30, 2026. Renewals after April 30 are subject to late penalties. Click here for more information.

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, April 21 – 10:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Discretionary Grants Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 22 – 9:00 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos are available 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.

To view the calendar of meetings beyond this week, visit the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Ceiling Fans in Warm Weather

Warm weather is upon us and summer is around the corner. This is the time to change the direction of your ceiling fan. Turning the fan blades in a counter-clockwise direction will not only make you feel cooler, but it will lower the cost of running your air conditioner. To tell which direction the ceiling fan is turning, stand under the fan, look up and watch the ceiling fan spin. The blades should spin the opposite direction of a clock for summer cooling. You also should feel a breeze while standing under the fan. If you do not feel air movement, the fan is spinning clockwise.

To change the direction of the blades to counter-clockwise for cooling:

Turn off the fan and wait for the blades to come to a complete stop.
Locate the direction switch on the fan housing. Flip the switch. Turn the ceiling fan back on and confirm the direction.

If using a remote, stop the fan. When the blades have come to a complete stop, press the reverse button on the remote.
Turn the ceiling fan back on and confirm the direction.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Clipart Library, delmarfans.co)

Explore Charleston’s Congregations with a Spirited Brunch

The Spirited Brunch is a self-guided snack tour of downtown Charleston’s prayerful spaces. Positioned as an open house-type event with every congregation on the Charleston peninsula invited to welcome visitors during the three-hour time frame. Notably, the event presents a rare chance for non-members to peek inside historically and architecturally significant sanctuaries. But what makes Spirited Brunch special is that each house of worship is asked to serve a snack representative of its local community or faith tradition.

Date: Sunday, May 3, from 12:30-3:30 pm

Click here for more information on this event.

Click here to find the participating congregations and their snacks.

–Tidelines Editors

BPBSI to Serve More Students

Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island (BPBSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide nutritious weekend meals to children living below the poverty line. Since 2014, BPBSI has been helping to feed food-insecure children attending school in Charleston County.

During the past year, BPBSI has served 352 children in three schools: Mt. Zion Elementary School, Lambs Elementary School, and Johns Island Elementary School.

Recently, Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach on Johns Island approached BPBSI for help in supporting 16 children enrolled in their after-school program. While the Lowcountry Food Bank provides healthy meals during the week at the community center, these children still face a critical gap in access to nutritious food over the weekends. Since the mission of BPBSI is to provide weekend meals and snacks to children in need, it was proud to step in and help meet this need.

Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island is excited to welcome the newest member to the BPBSI community and looks forward to helping ensure local children have the food they need on the weekends.

Thank you for joining us in making a difference and helping ensure local children have the food they need to thrive. Together, we’re building a stronger, more caring community—one backpack at a time.

To learn more about Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island, click here.

-Submitted by Backpack Buddies Seabrook Island

Piccolo Preview at Holy Spirit Church

Sunday, May 3
Doors 3:30 pm; Show 4:00 pm 

Each year in anticipation of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival, the Kiawah Arts Council collaborates with the City of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs to coordinate a “sneak-peek” concert that gives Sea Islands residents a taste of what Piccolo Spoleto has to offer!

Tickets are no cost, but required. 

Click here to reserve yours .

–Tidelines Editors

Kirk Deeter Book Presentation and Signing April 18

Kirk Deeter, author of The Fisheable Feast, will talk Saturday April 18 in the Pavilion at Johns Island Presbyterian Church from 2:00-4:00 pm.

Whether you are a world-traveling angler or someone dreaming of taking a first trip, you will appreciate the complete joy of fly fishing portrayed in this book. Deeter is the editor-in-chief of Trout magazine and the former editor-at-large for Field & Stream. He has written stories on fishing from all fifty states and twenty-eight other countries around the world (and counting).

He will sign books following the presentation.

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CATR’s Derby Party May 2

Join us for CATR’s 5th Annual Derby Party!
The Waverly
94 Stuart Street, Charleston
May 2, 2026
4:30 – 8:00 pm

Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding’s Annual Derby Party brings the glamour and excitement of the Kentucky Derby to Charleston!

Ladies, pick out your fancy hats. Gentlemen, grab your bow ties for a memorable party complete with all the Derby essentials. CATR’s Derby Party includes an open bar and specialty cocktails, Southern fare, fun contests, horse-betting raffles, auctions, and premium viewing of the big race!

Tickets are limited and on sale now at CATR’s event website. Click here to purchase your ticket.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: CATR)

Getting Your Affairs in Order Workshop

Seabrook Island Village (SIV) hosted an educational session, “Getting Your Affairs in Order, A Practical Approach” on March 27. Ashley Andrews, J.D. of LaFond Law, PA. facilitated the session at Seabrook’s Lake House for approximately 50 attendees.  Ms. Andrews covered several important topics, including health care power of attorney, basic tax considerations, digital assets, probate vs. non-probate Assets, planning for pets, and other topics related to getting one’s affairs in order.  Overall response from attendees indicated that the information provided was extremely useful and would help them organize for the future.  

Click here to request copies of the presentation from Seabrook Island Village website. 

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Village

(Image credit:SIV)