Drayton Hall Oyster Roast
Sunday, December 6, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Drayton Hall is pleased to announce the 2026 date of Charleston’s best holiday-time Lowcountry event on Sunday, December 6.
A long-time favorite of local families and visitors alike, Drayton Hall throws the best annual oyster roast to celebrate the holiday season in Charleston.
Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.
-Submitted by Drayton Hall
Cooler weather is upon us, so it’s time to start thinking of changing the direction of your ceiling fan. Warm air rises, so turning the fan blades in a clockwise direction brings the air down. It will not only make you feel warmer, but it will lower the cost of running your heater.
Winter Ceiling Fan Clockwise Direction
To change the direction of the blades:
This is also a good time to clean the fan blades. It’s amazing how much dust can collect on them.
–Tidelines Editors
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On Monday, October 19, the Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy (SIGSC) hosted Dr. Blake Scott, College of Charleston, and Captain Chris Crolley, Coastal Expeditions, to discuss the urgent preservation of our coastal ecosystems. Following the presentation, SIGSC announced a significant opportunity to conserve land at Deer Point, the primary habitat of Deery, a barred owl.
On Monday, we learned that over half of North American bird species migrate through South and Central America, and South Carolina’s wetlands and near-shore islands serve as vital “refueling stations.” On peak nights, 4–5 million birds migrate through the state, with nearly half concentrated along our beaches and salt marshes.
These habitats are incredibly productive; a single acre of salt marsh can support one million fiddler crabs, providing essential energy for long-distance migrants. However, these birds face “catastrophic” declines due to sea-level rise, habitat loss, and human disturbance. Over the last 50 years, North America has lost 3 billion birds, with Red Knot populations plummeting by up to 90%. To combat this, the Bird Island Research Directory (B.I.R.D.) has launched birdislandresearch.org and a must-see documentary film. This initiative aims to de-silo data from organizations like SCDNR, Cornell and local conservancies to build a broad coalition for public education and conservation. As Chris Crolley says, “We have the burden of knowing.”
Following the presentation, SIGSC Vice President Krista Tillman introduced a local face of this conservation crisis: Deery, a beautiful barred owl residing in the woods of Deer Point. We are in a unique position to protect Deery’s home forever.
SIGSC has an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a key Deer Point property. The owner has offered this property to SIGSC significantly below its market value. By securing this land now, we will ensure it remains a natural sanctuary rather than becoming another developed lot.
To protect Deery’s home, SIGSC must raise $150,000 by year-end. This is a rare moment where a relatively small investment can preserve Seabrook’s character for generations. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today—whether $100 or $10,000, every dollar ensures this land remains a refuge. You can donate via the QR code below or click here.
Deery chose Deer Point as his home, but he cannot protect it. We can.
For more information about SIGSC, click here.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy
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Seabrook Island Village (SIV) is pleased to announce that computer expert, Chad Droze, will offer an Advanced Apple Watch class, a follow-up to the Apple Watch presentation last year.
The class is designed for participants who attended the previous presentation or, space permitting, those who are comfortable with Apple Watch basics. It is not intended for beginners.
Topics will include:
An open-forum Q&A session will follow the presentation.
Date: November 16, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Location: The Lake House at Seabrook Island
Registration is required and limited to 15 participants.
Register here: seabrookislandvillage.org or
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Village
Get Some Exercise & Sneak a Peek at the Holiday Festival of Lights!
When: Wednesday, November 11 and Thursday, November 12
Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412
Cost: $38 per standard-sized vehicle, with a maximum of 15 people per vehicle. Guests must arrive together, as each vehicle must have an entry ticket. Space is limited, and this event is expected to sell out.
Tickets: Purchase tickets for the November 11 event. Purchase tickets for the November 12 event.
Continue reading “Holiday Fun Run and Walk November 11 and 12”Seabrook Island is home to many talented artists, craftsmen, photographers, hobbyists, and more! All are invited to apply to exhibit their high-quality handmade work at “A Holiday Market”.
2026 A Holiday Market
Friday, November 27, 2026
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Lake House
The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) and Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) will host the 2026 “A Holiday Market.” This year, “A Holiday Market” will benefit the two local public secondary schools, St. John’s High School and Haut Gap Middle School. A percentage of the sales will be donated by the exhibitors to the schools to purchase art supplies to enhance their students’ growth and development in visual and applied arts.
To register to be an exhibitor, click here. The deadline for registration is Monday, November 2 at noon.
Continue reading “Calling All Exhibitors for Holiday Market”
-Submitted by Hannah Rice, Lake House Manager
Several exciting, new restaurants have recently opened or are upcoming on Johns Island.
Upcoming Establishments:
Asian Hibachi Grill
A Japanese restaurant offering traditional Japanese fair and takeout
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub
This will be the fourth location in the greater Charleston area. It will offer sushi and hibachi dinners, as well as tacos, burgers, and wings.
Lumpy’s Place
A new culinary venture from the team behind the South Carolina barbecue chain, Swig & Swine
South Island Market: A new community hub
South Island Market will be a 34-acre mixed-use development.
Stono’s Oyster Bar
Stono’s Oyster Bar will be boater-friendly with roughly 60 complimentary boat slips for guests. The menu will focus on locally sourced Lowcountry seafood and oysters.
Some Recently Opened Restaurants Over the Past Few Years :
Barrier Island Oyster Co. (The Brinery)
Cabana & Co
Catrina’s Mexican Grill
El Molino Taqueria
Linnette’s at the Dunlin
Lost Isle
Parlor Doughnuts
Snow Monkeys
Somm Wine Bar
The Heyday
(Tidelines does not endorse any establishments.)
–Tidelines Editors
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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 is a second King Tide 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 26-29.
Continue reading “Reminder: King Tides in the Charleston Area October 26-29”The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) welcomed some very special guests to its October 5 meeting at the Oyster Catcher Community Center—and what began as a Guild meeting became a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community invests in its young people.
Joining the SIAG meeting were Sean Bishton, principal of St. Johns High School; Dana Brown Hunter, art teacher; and two St. Johns students, Jesus Osorio and Ashanti Brown. Their visit came at the invitation of the SIAG board, which wanted to create something more meaningful than simply writing a check to support the school’s art program. The SIAG board wanted Guild members to meet the educators and students who benefit from their support—to hear their stories, see their enthusiasm, and understand firsthand how the arts can expand a student’s world.
Keeping medications that are expired, unwanted, or no longer needed can pose a safety risk. Consumers and caregivers should remove them from the home promptly and dispose of them properly. Doing so helps prevent accidental ingestion and intentional misuse.
The Biannual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The event, which is sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, sets up a nationwide network of collection sites. The Charleston site is located at the MUSC Public Safety Greenway located at 101 Johnathan Lucas St. Click here for more information.
Commonly accepted medications for drop off and take-back programs include prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, ointments and creams, liquids and syrups, pet medications, prescription patches, and vitamins. Items generally not accepted include needles, inhalers, aerosol cans, hydrogen peroxide, thermometers, and illegal drugs.
Several CVS and Walgreens pharmacies offer year-round drop off locations for medications. These include the CVS on Johns Island located at 2803 Maybank Highway and the Walmart Pharmacies at 1231 Folly Rd and 3951 West Ashly Circle. Always call ahead to validate. Click here for more information.
Continue reading “Safe Disposal of Medications and Biannual Take-Back Day on Saturday!”
As we approach the “Season of Giving,” we invite you to join The Matching Challenge to raise awareness and critical funds necessary to support Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundations’s (SIHAF) programs and partners for the coming year. SIHAF’s 6th annual $100,000 Hunger Awareness Matching Challenge for 2026, is a year-end campaign that runs October 1 through December 31, 2026.
Together our community can alleviate hunger and build stronger futures. Click here to learn about the impact of what your donation supports.
To learn more, donate, or volunteer visit SIHAF.org. Gifts can also be sent to: SIHAF, PO Box 268, Johns Island, SC 29457-0268. Thank you.
-Submitted by Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation