Due to a technical glitch, our weekly post about the Lake House did not go out through email this morning. We apologize for any inconvenience.
To learn about activities at the Lake House, visit tidelinesblog.com.
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If you have household items to donate—or are considering a donation—several organizations in the Charleston area may be able to put them to good use. Many local agencies accept clothing, furniture, household goods, shoes, books, and eyeglasses. Read more to learn about these agencies and their donation requirements.
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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.
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!
Canned Food Drive – November 2 – December 10. Join us for a welcoming kickoff reception in Live Oak Hall at the Lake House, Monday, November 2, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Bingo is Back – Monday, November 2, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the Lake House, Eagles Nest.
Thanksgiving Events
Fitness Classes
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Group Exercise Classes
The Lake House offers an average of 30 Group Exercise Classes a week, ranging from various Yoga classes to HIIT Boxing. Click here for the schedule.
Semi-Private Series
Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For registration information and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.
Seabrook Island Village—Neighbors Helping Neighbors, held a program titled “The Empowered Caregiver” on Monday, October 19, at the Lake House. The event drew more than 70 participants and featured two impressive speakers.
Venita Olson, with the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Association, led a presentation and follow-up discussion on how caregivers, friends, neighbors, and healthcare professionals can prepare for effective communication with someone who has dementia. Venita discussed using a person-centered approach by drawing on what the caregiver knows about the person’s unique abilities and preferences. She emphasized the importance of recognizing that changes in behavior are caused by the disease, not the individual.
Sara Perry, of Respite Care Charleston, shared information about the services and support systems available to Seabrookers through the organization she leads. She described support groups for caregivers and programs for people living with dementia, and she offered contact information and personal assistance through Respite Care Charleston.
For information about upcoming events, please visit seabrookislandvillage.org.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Village
(Image credit: Seabrook Island Village)
Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild
for a reception
to meet Gary Kunkelman and view his creative artwork.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House
In a departure from his recent single-subject approach, Seabrook Island artist Gary Kunkelman invites viewers on a journey across time and place with his November Artist of the Month exhibit. From ancient Athens to modern-day Havana—and, of course, the Lowcountry—his newest paintings explore a rich variety of subjects and perspectives.
The exhibit features figurative works, an area in which Gary has earned recognition in recent years, alongside what he describes as “a new take” on landscapes. Together, the paintings explore the many ways inspiration finds expression in the world around us.
As Gary explains:
Continue reading “SIAG November Artist of the Month, Gary Kunkelman”I try to show that in a variety of environments and expressions. These range from the timelessness of a child dancing, to a spontaneous expression of joy on a crowded city street, to a classical Greek potter, whose work was considered divine inspiration realized by human hands.
Seabrook Island Veterans Day Charitable Golf Event
The Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club will sponsor 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 participate as honored guests.
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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Beach Off-Peak Season– Temporary beach rules are now in effect. Temporary beach rules began on October 15 and will continue through December 31, 2026. Pets must remain on leash at all times. Beach fires are not permitted while the temporary beach rules are in place. The beach will be closed to the public from sunset to sunrise. To learn about the temporary beach rules, click 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 am 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. To learn more and sign up, click here.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – Sign up for the town’s 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, October 27 – 2:30 pm
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch live on YouTube.
Seabrook Island Utility Commission Meeting
Wednesday, October 28 – 8:30 am
The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
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.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Seabrook Island Village, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, was pleased to present a community program on fire safety at the Lake House on October 9, 2026. Chief Fire Marshal Tim Pristatskiy, assisted by Senior Captain Ed Singleton, shared the remarkable history and rapid growth of the Johns Island Fire Department.
Chief Tim described the fire department’s beginnings with the hiring of its first—and only—professional firefighter in 1969, the construction of the first fire station in 1978, and the challenges faced by early volunteers. Today, the Johns Island Fire District has 148 employees and seven fire stations.
Continue reading “SIV Sponsored a Fire Safety Workshop”
Strand feeding is a rare event in which dolphins push fish onto the beach before feeding on them. Seabrook Island is fortunate to be one of the few places where you can see this unique behavior!
Come to the next Get The Scoop (GTS) presentation on when, where and how this learned behavior occurs.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
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
(Image credit: delmarfans.com)
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
(Image Credit: Glen Cox)