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Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary October 3

Community Day at the Dill Sanctuary
1163 Riverland Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412
Saturday, October 3, 2026
9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Come experience the largest area of privately protected land on James Island, The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary. On October 3, 2026, the Museum invites the community to tour this precious landscape to learn more about the rich historic and natural features located within this 580-acre wildlife preserve. Click here to register.

SIPOA July 2026 Citation and Access Stats

The July citation statistics reflect SIPOA’s ongoing efforts to promote safety and compliance throughout the community. Parking violations were the most common citation type, with many involving visitors or renters parking in the Oyster Catcher Community Center property owner-only parking lot. The moving citations were primarily issued for speeding, failure to stop at stop signs, and other traffic-related violations. These violations were spread over a variety of driver types, including owners, non-property owners, and contractors.

Natural enhancement with balanced lighting and color

-Submitted by SIPOA

(Image credit: SIPOA)

-Submitted by SIPOA

(Image credit: SIPOA)

TOSI Happenings for the Week of September 21

NEWS YOU CAN USE

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.

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 alerts from the National Weather Service. To read more about it and to sign up, click here.

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

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, September 22 – 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

You’re Invited! SIPOA Volunteer Fair 2026

Make a Difference in the Community You Call Home

Seabrook Island is more than the place you live – it’s a community shaped by Property Owners who choose to get involved.

This fall, we’re inviting Property Owners to bring their interests, experience, ideas, and perspectives to one of SIPOA’s volunteer committees.

There’s a place for you.

Maybe you’re passionate about protecting Seabrook Island’s natural beauty. Maybe you’re a big-picture thinker, have an eye for design, enjoy working with numbers, care deeply about safety, or simply believe good communication makes a stronger community.

Whatever your strengths, there’s likely a SIPOA committee where you can put them to work.

Join us at the Volunteer Fair to learn about our committees, talk with current volunteers, ask questions, and find an opportunity that interests you.

Monday, September 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
The Lake House, Live Oak Hall

Wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres

Ready to make a difference? The Volunteer Form opens September 15 and will remain open until the end of the year.

Questions? Contact nominations@sipoa.org.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Lake House Renovations Begins September 21

Renovations Update #1 | Kickoff September 21

Exciting things are coming to the Lake House! Beginning Monday, September 21, construction will officially begin on several improvements to our fitness and wellness spaces.

What’s Coming?
Over the next few months, we’ll be:

Expanding the fitness studio
Adding sliding doors for indoor/outdoor class flexibility
Extending the barres to accommodate more participants
Adding new studio mirrors
Adding men’s and women’s saunas with access through the respective locker rooms

We’re excited to see these improvements come to life! While construction is underway, here’s what you need to know:

Construction FAQs

What areas will be closed?
Beginning Monday, September 21, there will be no acces to the:

Back lawn
Back porch
Fitness studio
Loading dock on left side of the building

For everyone’s safety, please stay out of the designated construction areas and follow all posted signage.

Will fitness classes continue? YES! Classes will continue during construction. Classes normally held in the studio will move to our temporary outdoor classroom on the pool deck. We’ll have the equipment you need waiting outside – all you need to bring is YOU!

The Point Hosts Bunco October 18

Grab a Friend and Join us for Bunco

Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00 pm

Join us at Stono Market and Tomato Shed Cafe for an afternoon of laughter, friendly competition, and purpose.

Our second event of 2026 benefits the Yvonne H. Oliver Scholarship Fund, which supports local women as they pursue education and opportunity right here in our community.

$25 per player
Prizes, fellowship, and plenty of fun
Every roll makes an impact

Grab your friends, reserve your spot, and join us for this fun event.

For more information about The Point and for Bunco tickets, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Election Day is November 3: What You Need to Know to Vote

Mid-term Election Day is November 3 and is quickly approaching. Here are reminders and links that can help you prepare for the voting process.

Check your voter information to be sure you are eligible to vote by clicking here.
Register to vote, if you have not already done so, by clicking here. In-person registration deadline is October 2, on-line registration deadline is October 4, and registration by mail must be postmarked by October 5. More information about deadlines can be found here. (Scroll down to page 4.)

Prepare to vote by reviewing the sample ballot, which is available 45 days prior to election day (September 18). Knowledge is power. Print out the sample ballot and research the candidates. You may bring this with you into the voting cubicle. Remember, in the General Election you can vote for candidates from any political party regardless of your party affiliation.

Early voting begins Monday, October 19, until Saturday, October 31 (Closed Sunday, October 27) from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm. Click here for information and locations. The polling locations closest to Seabrook Island are St. John’s Episcopal Church on 3673 Maybank Highway, Johns Island (near Main Road) and Greater Macedonia AME Church on 725 Savage Road, West Ashley (off of US-17N).

Absentee voting allows qualified voters to cast a ballot by mail prior to Election Day. It is a multi-step process, so plan ahead. You have to apply for an application, receive the application, and send it in by October 23 at 5:00 pm. You can request an application for a ballot by calling the Charleston County Voter Registration Office at (843) 744-8683. When you receive the ballot, complete it and either mail it in or drop it off. Ballots must be received by the county voter registration office by 7:00 pm on Election Day. Click here for complete details, including addresses and contact information.

Note: If you request an absentee ballot and wish to vote at an Early Voting Center or on Election Day, you will be required to vote via a provisional ballot. Your ballot will then be reviewed by the Board of Elections & Voter Registration in the days following the election to determine if an absentee ballot has been received and whether to count the provisional ballot or not.

In-person voting will be at the Lake House on Tuesday, November 3 from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Sample ballot can be obtained by clicking here, and frequently asked questions are available by clicking here.

Remember: In the General Election, you can vote for candidates from any political party regardless of your party affiliation.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: scvotes.gov)

New Exhibit at the Gibbes: Alice Smith

The Gibbes Museum of Art announces a new exhibit featuring Alice Smith.

Celebrating 150 years of Alice Smith
Beginning September 18, 2026

Alice Ravenel Huger Smith devoted her life to capturing the landscapes and waterways of South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Born in Charleston in 1876, Smith was exposed to painting by attending classes at the art school established by the Carolina Art Association (now the Gibbes Museum of Art.) Throughout her career, Smith honed her craft through a variety of media and techniques, including drawing, etching, block printing, and oil painting. Watercolor, however, is the medium for which Smith is best known. The artist’s celebrated ethereal scenes of marshes, rivers, woodlands, birdlife, and coastal light express her lifelong devotion to nature and to her homeland.

-Submitted by The Gibbes Museum

(Image credit: The Gibbes Museum)

Reminder: Seabrook-Kiawah Island Genealogy Club Presentation on the Angel Oak Tree

Untold Stories of the Angel Oak Preserve
September 23, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Live Oak Room, Seabrook Island Lake House

The Seabrook–Kiawah Genealogy Club is pleased to welcome Victoria Bock, MPA, Communications Director of the Lowcountry Land Trust, for a special presentation on the Angel Oak Tree. We hope you will join us for this special program and an opportunity to learn more about the history and preservation of this remarkable Lowcountry landmark.

Ms. Bock’s presentation will focus on information uncovered about the iconic Angel Oak and the surrounding 44‑acre Angel Oak Preserve. Attendees will hear stories of the land, the people who have shaped it, and the cultural and environmental significance that continues to define the site today. The session also offers a preview of the narratives that will be shared at the future Angel Oak Preserve, highlighting its role in conservation and community heritage.

To help us continue providing high-quality events and resources for our community, we kindly request a $5 donation from all non-members participating in this activity.

The registration deadline is Monday, September 21, 2026.

If you would like to attend, please send your name, your email address, and indicate if you need a gate pass to Seabrookkiawahgc@gmail.com.

-Submitted by Lynn Maney-Mcintosh

(Image credit: Seabrook-Kiawah Genealogy Club)

Summerville Sweet Tea Festival September 19

This year’s Sweet Tea Festival is Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Summerville, the birthplace of sweet tea.

Saturday, September 19, 2026
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hutchinson Square in the heart of historic downtown Summerville
Free Admission for this family-friendly festival

This sweet festival pays homage to Summerville’s tea cultivation history, tracing back to the late 1700s. Visitors can explore the Sweet Tea Trail; grab a selfie with Mason, the 15-foot-tall jar that holds the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Sweet Iced Tea; or stop by the Visitors Center to see the Sweet Tea Mural.

Click here for more information about Summerville’s sweet tea celebration.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: VisitSummerville.com)

Sand Scraping Project Presentation

On Monday, September 14, Steve Hirsch of SIPOA and Patrick Barrineau of Coastal Science & Engineering presented details about the planned sand scraping project at a Get the Scoop meeting.

If you missed the presentation, you can view it by clicking here. You can also view the presentation at sipoa.org by clicking Activities and Events, then Get the Scoop presentations.

Below is a copy of one of the slides outlining some of the project details that are helpful to know.

–Tidelines Editors

SIGSC Presents: Our Vital Natural Habitats October 19

Our Vital Natural Habitats
Protecting our Coast and Marshlands

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: Registration and light refreshments at 6:30 pm, program starts at 7:00 pm.

To register, please scan the QR code below.

Join us on October 19 for this lively discussion by Dr. Blake Scott, College of Charleston and Captain Chris Crolley, Coastal Expeditions.

Learn about three collaborative initiatives focused on preserving and protecting our vital coastal ecosystems and marshlands: the work of the Bird Island Research Department (B.I.R.D.), the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, and the M.A.R.S.H. Project.

Dr. Blake Scott is an expert storyteller, historian, published author, and an associate professor at the College of Charleston. His research delves into cultural and ecological links connecting the United States with the Caribbean and Latin America. He is also the co-founder of the M.A.R.S.H. Project.

Captain Chris Crolley, founder, owner, and CEO of Coastal Expeditions, has been a leading figure in ecotourism and outdoor guiding in the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1992. With over 30 years of experience exploring, guiding, and advocating for the protection of our coastline and marshlands, he brings invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our region.

We invite you to join us on Monday, October 19, for this engaging presentation as Dr. Blake Scott and Captain Chris Crolley share their insights and experiences related to the conservation of South Carolina’s vital marshlands and coastal ecosystems.

Light refreshments and registration will begin at 6:30 pm. To register, please scan the following QR code:

For more information about SIGSC, click here.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy

(Image Credit: SIGSC)