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Do You Know About… Compost Program?

Do you know… how you can collect items to compost on Seabrook Island?

SIPOA has established a compost collection site at the existing trash and recycling center at 2902 Seabrook Island Road near the Maintenance Shed and the Community Garden. Special compostable bags are available at the site for you to use to collect compostable material at home.

Compostable items can be brought there and deposited in one of the two collection containers found adjacent to the Club laundry facility as seen below.

The containers are emptied every Tuesday and Friday and the material is hauled to the Charleston County compost facility to be processed as compost. Details on what is and not compostable can be found in the image below or on Charleston County’s website.

Let’s do what we can to contribute to a more sustainable environment.

To review this entire series, go to tidelinesblog.com and click “Do You Know” at the top of the page.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: smartrecyclingus.com)

Updated June 2026

SIAG August Artist of the Month, Marie-Helene Grabman

Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Marie-Helene and view her creative artworks.

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
4:30-6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House

“I draw with my scissors,” says Marie-Helene Grabman, gently dismissing the idea of templates or mechanical cutting devices when asked about her process. Her work—intricate, delicate, and remarkably precise—is created entirely by hand. Marie-Helene practices scherenschnitte, a centuries-old art form in which detailed scenes are cut from a single sheet of paper. Originating in 16th-century Switzerland and Germany, this tradition began as a religious craft in alpine communities before evolving into the richly expressive folk art we recognize today. Now, it is a discipline practiced by few, and mastered by even fewer.

Turtle Patrol Activity July 27

Turtle Patrol had a busy weekend!

Our teams have been diligently monitoring, maintaining, and checking the existing nests for any indications of activity. And, of course, they’re also keeping a close eye out for new mama turtle tracks, which would indicate a possible new nest.

Our Zone 1 walkers, Jan and Chris Couch and Kim Neath, reported a new crawl, and probers Sandy MacCoss and Nancy Schibler located the eggs. They also noted that the nest had been predated. The coyote wasn’t that hungry, as the majority of the eggs were transferred to a safer location. Congrats to Jan and Chris on their first experience with relocating the eggs.

Many nests are showing signs of boiling. The Walkers check the nests early in the morning, and our intrepid PHAT (Pre-Hatch Activity Team) members check all the nests late in the day for any further development during the day.

Many inventories are coming up. Check your email for a post from Tidelines about the date, time, and location. You can also go to siturtlepatrol.com for the information.

The mission of Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol is to protect and preserve sea turtles. Click here for more information.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol

(Photo credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)

Mosquito Spraying July 28

Public Notice

Charleston County Mosquito Control
Spraying is scheduled for overnight
Tuesday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 29

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone “K2,” which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 pm on Tuesday, July 28, and will be completed before 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 29 (weather permitting).

As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town’s website.

For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: Charleston County Mosquito Control)

TOSI Happenings for the Week of July 27

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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

Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo – The next Chow Town is coming! On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, food trucks from various local vendors will take over the Town Hall parking lot.

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.

Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 28 – 2:30 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
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2
Sunset – 8:22 pm
Moonrise – 8:40 pm
High Tide – 10:35 pm
Buck Moon

We are gearing up for another full moon bonfire! Join us on the beach for Seabrook Island’s Full Moon bonfire on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

The July full moon is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by. Other names for the July full moon include: Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wyrt Moon.

Come enjoy a pleasant evening with a bonfire on the beach with friends and neighbors. 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 following dates on your calendar for other upcoming full moon bonfires.

Friday, August 28 – Sturgeon Moon
Saturday, September 26 – Harvest/Corn Moon
Monday, October 26 – Hunter’s Moon

-Submitted by Mollie Korski

Turtle Patrol Inventory Tuesday, July 28

The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled two inventories for Tuesday, July 28; one in the morning and one in the evening.

The inventory of nest 18 is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 7:00 am. This nest is located between Boardwalks 6 and 7. Boardwalk 6 is the better beach access. The inventory of nest 15 is scheduled for Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm. This nest is located on North Beach about 900 yards north of Boardwalk 1, which is the nearest beach access.

Turtle Patrol Inventory Monday, July 27

The Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol has scheduled three inventories for Monday, July 27. Two are scheduled in the morning, and one is scheduled in the evening. Nests 6 and 70i are scheduled to begin at 7:00 am. These nests are located between Boardwalks 6 and 7. Boardwalk 6 would be the better beach access. Nest 17 is scheduled for 6:30 pm. Nest 17 is about 450 yards north of Boardwalk 1, which is the nearest beach access.

South Carolina U.S. Senate Republican Special Primary Election

On August 11, a Special Primary Election will be held after the death of the Republican Party nominee for U.S. Senate, Lindsey Graham.

Who’s eligible to vote?

Voters who participated in the Republican Primary or did not vote in either party’s June primary are eligible to vote. Voters who participated in the June Democratic Primary are not eligible to vote.

Important Dates

Deadline to apply for an absentee ballot: July 31. Click here for qualifications and how to apply.
Early voting: August 5-7. Click here for locations and times.
Special Republican Primary: August 11
Runoff (if necessary): August 25

Candidate filing closes July 28. After that date, you can find out who is running for office by checking your sample ballot at scvotes.gov.

In-Person Voting on Election Day

The polling precinct for Seabrook Island is the Lake House. It will be open from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm on August 11. Don’t forget to bring your photo ID.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Pinterest)

SC Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Educational Meetings

South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) will host two educational open houses for Phase II of the 2024-2028 Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Review. BCM will host two open houses in different locations so attendees can choose whichever is most convenient; both events will provide the same material.

The first open house is focused on the Greater Charleston Area and will take place on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Keith Summey Library, 3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. The Phase II beaches in the greater Charleston area include Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Morris Island, Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, and Dewees Island.

The second open house is focused on the Greater Edisto Area and will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Paul’s Hollywood Library, 5130 SC-165, Hollywood, SC 29449. The Phase II beaches in the greater Edisto area include Edisto Beach, Edingsville Beach, Botany Bay/Pockoy, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island.

These drop-in, informational events are designed to educate the public on the beachfront jurisdictional lines review process, with SCDES BCM staff present to answer questions about the Phase II beaches. There are currently no new lines available for Phase II beaches, and public comments will not be recorded at this time. Public hearings for the Phase II lines will be scheduled once the proposed lines have been made available, along with a public comment period. To learn more about the beachfront jurisdictional lines review, please visit des.sc.gov/beachlines.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Meet Jaxie Ferguson July 28

The 2026 midterm elections are scheduled to be held on November 3, 2026. In addition to statewide offices, there are other offices to be filled specifically for Charleston County.

Come and meet Ms. Jaxie Ferguson, who is running for a seat on the Charleston County Council representing District 9, which encompasses James, Johns, Seabrook, and Kiawah Islands.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Oyster Catcher Community Center
4:00 pm

Click here to learn more about Jaxie.

–Tidelines Editors

Time Change for Turtle Patrol Inventory Friday July 24

Due to inclement weather, the time of today’s inventory of nest 4 which is located about 100 yards south of boardwalk 6 has been moved up to 6 pm. The weather may not be ideal so please exercise caution in deciding whether to venture out this evening.

-Submitted by Jane Magioncalda for SI Turtle Patrol

(Image credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)