Month: June 2022

Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday signed into law by President Biden on June 17, 2021. It acknowledges and celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War, an often overlooked moment in African American history. Because June 19, 2022, falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, June 20.

Although the Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves in the South in 1863, it could not be enforced in many places until after the Civil War ended in 1865. On June 19, 1865 Union Major General Gordon Granger and his troops arrived at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and the enslaved were now free. 

For more than 150 years, African American communities across the country have observed Juneteenth – a portmanteau for June and nineteenth – as their Independence Day and Freedom Day. Juneteenth is a celebration of resilience and a time to gather with family and friends sharing music, culture, and great food.

To mark this day, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American and History (NMAAHC) will host a variety of virtual and in-person events and programs highlighting the experiences of African American Juneteenth celebrations. 

Here in the Lowcountry, Middleton Place will hold a series of programs on June 19 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm to celebrate this special day. Programs will include theatrical presentations, Beyond the Fields documentary viewings, and other hands-on crafts and activities. In addition, several all-day celebrations are planned at various venues in Charleston County.

Lowcountry Juneteenth Week and Festival
June 13 – 19, 2022
Various times and venues

Root of Soul J19th Fest
June 11, 2022
1:00 – 10:00 pm
Hanahan Amphitheater, Hanahan

Juneteenth Family Fest  
June 18, 2022 
3:00 – 10:00 pm
North Charleston’s Riverfront Park 

Juneteenth is a day to commemorate a pivotal milestone in African American history and the richness of African American culture.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: charlestoncvb.com)

Keep Up With The Lake House June 8

Fitness and Recreation

Indoor/Outdoor Pools

The Outdoor Pool hours:
– Monday through Friday from 9:15 am to sunset
– Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to sunset. – The Lake House Outdoor Pool and Pool Area will be closed from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday,
June 30 for a SIPOA event. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

The Indoor Pool schedule, as well as rules for both the Indoor and Outdoor Pools, can be viewed by clicking here.

Fitness Classes

The monthly schedule for fitness and recreation classes is available on the SIPOA website, click here to view the June fitness calendar. This does not include the semi-private classes.

Additional information:

  • Effective Wednesday, June 1, Splashers and Water Aerobics will move to The Lake House Outdoor Pool for the summer season.
  • Gentle & Restorative Yoga at 4:00 pm on Wednesdays was cancelled as of June 2. The last Gentle & Restorative Yoga class was on Wednesday, June 1.
  • Due to the Statewide Primary, the following classes will be canceled on Tuesday, June 14: Vin to Yin Yoga, Cardio Interval, Core Fusion, Get Pumped, HIIT Boxing
  • Due to the American Red Cross Blood Drive, Get Pumped and 30/30 Cardio Stretch will be canceled on Thursday, June 16.
  • New! Southern Dance Party! – Thursdays at 10:00 am.

Beginning Thursday, June 23, join Denise Hull for a Southern Dance Party. Party starts at 10:00 am every Thursday!

Dancing is a fun way to get your cardio workout. At Southern Dance Party, we will learn and practice many dances of the South including Shag, line dances, the two-step, and the Charleston. No partner or experience is needed. This class is part of the regular Fitness Class schedule at The Lake House.

Come and join Denise for this Southern Dance Party starting June 23.

Semi-Private Series

Sign up now for the following Semi-Private classes. Please note, Semi-Private classes are limited to a maximum of 10 participants. Pre-registration is required. There are no drop-ins or refunds. Semi-private classes are not included in the monthly class pass, and the entire class will be charged to your Property Owner/Club account at the time of registration. Semi-private classes are available to Seabrook Island Property Owners, Seabrook Island Club members, and guests staying on Seabrook Island.

Fitness Rewired Outdoor Semi-Private Series – This class focuses on cardio, strength, mobility, balance, and overall fitness improvement. Enjoy the camaraderie and good humor of your workout buddies as you meet three times a week for a challenging workout.
-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, June 6 to July 1 at 8:30 am. $120 for the 4-week series.
-This series is taught by Kayleigh Breaux.

Tai Chi Semi-Private Series – This series is similar to the workshop above. It is a series of low impact, slow-flowing, standing-only movements, accompanied by focused breathing. It promotes stress relief, flexibility, and especially balance.
-Mondays at 5:15 pm from June 13 – June 27. $36 for the series (Note new dates and price.)
-This series is taught by Lisa Anderson

Chair Yoga Semi-Private Series – This is a gentle form of yoga that can be done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Benefits include improved flexibility, better concentration, increased strength, a boost to your mood, and reduced stress and joint strain.
-Wednesdays at 2:30 pm from July 6 – July 27. $60 for the series.
-This series is taught by Natasha Stevens.

Yin Yoga Semi-Private Series – This class is a slow, soothing, and meditative style of yoga where the legs, hips, and lower back are the main benefits. Yin Yoga is a slow, soothing and meditative style of yoga.
-Tuesdays at 5:15 pm from July 5 – July 26. $60 for the series.
-This series is taught by Natasha Steven

Kripalu Yoga Semi-Private Series – Linking Breathing with Movement. This class will include learning various breathing techniques and postures, both standing and on the mat, and end with relaxation. This class is perfect for beginners but is also an opportunity for any level to take a step back and rediscover the foundation of their practice.
-Thursdays June 9 – June 30, at 4:00 pm. $60 for the series.
-This series is taught by Emmy Marquardt.

For more information about the classes above, go to sipoa.org and click on The Lake House, Semi-Private Series, or click here to be directed to the semi-private series page. You can also email your questions to The Lake House staff at Wellness@sipoa.org.

The Seabrook Island Property Owners website includes everything you need to know about all the classes, any cancellations that may occur, The Lake House Spa, and The Lake House Guide. Once on the SIPOA website, look at the area close to the top of the homepage for The Lake House. There is a dropdown menu with all this information.

-Submitted by Jamie Mogus Mixson, The Lake House Manager

Upcoming Events at Charleston’s Historic Plantations

  • Summer Camp at Drayton Hall ◊ July 18-22
    Parents are invited to register children ages 7-10 for this year’s camp, July 18-22, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Thanks to a generous anonymous sponsor, camp registration free-of-charge. Space is limited.
    Click here for additional information.
  • June Bird Walks ◊ June 10, 18, & 25
    Bird Walks are back at Magnolia! Guide Chris Smith will meet you at the welcome center and take you on a specifically curated guided walking tour pointing out some of the special species of birds that call Magnolia home.
    Click here for additional information.
  • Red White and Blue ◊ June 11
    Come learn and celebrate Flag Day and Carolina Day, one of the first victories of the American Revolution at the Battle for Fort Moultrie. Presentations on the history of the U.S. flag, flag etiquette, and the Revolutionary War soldiers of the American Southern Continental Army that camped here at Middleton Place in 1782! Included with general admission.
    Click here for additional information.
  • Wine on the Piazza | Edmondston-Alston House ◊ June 16 & July 21
    Looking for a breathtaking view and a glass of wine? The Edmondston-Alston House is the perfect piazza for a springtime evening. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the Edmondston-Alston House followed by a glass of wine on the second-story piazza overlooking Charleston Harbor.
    For additional information click on the desired date: June 16, July 21
  • Juneteenth ◊ June 19
    On June 19 Middleton Place will be holding a series of programs to celebrate this special day. Programs will include theatrical presentations, Beyond the Fields documentary viewings, and other hands-on crafts and activities.
    Click here for additional information.
  • Independence Celebration ◊ July 2, July 3, & July 4
    In 1776, Arthur Middleton and 55 other members of the Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, thereby creating the United States of America. To mark this occasion, Middleton Place is hosting its annual three day Independence Celebration.
    For additional information click on the desired date: July 2, July 3, July 4
  • Junior Historian Summer Camp ◊ July 18-22
    Middleton Place will immerse young people in South Carolina history by introducing them to one of America’s Founding Families and to the daily activities of a working Low Country rice plantation. The summer camp is filled with hands-on activities and demonstrations, and personalized tours and programs specially prepared by the professional staff at Middleton Place. The fun and educational programs will provide valuable real-life experience and will inspire the next generation with an interest in history, social studies, science, and art.
    Click here for additional information.
  • Book Talk: American Landmark ◊ July 24
    Join the Middleton Place Foundation for American Landmark: Charles Duell and the Rebirth of Middleton Place Book Talk and signing reception with Author Virginia Beach on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 4:00 pm. This is a free, in-person event, advance registration is required and seating is limited.
    Click here for additional information.

–Tidelines Editors

Temporary Bike Path Closure: Thursday June 9

A portion of the Seabrook Island Road bike path will be Closed to traffic on Thursday, June 9, 2022 for the completion of asphalt repairs. The repairs were scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, June 8, but were delayed due to heavy rain in the area.

The pathway will be closed between Andell Bluff Boulevard (entrance to Bohicket Marina) and Freshfields Village and will reopen as soon as the repairs are completed. For your safety, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to obey all signage and to avoid riding or walking around barricades while the pathway is closed.

The remainder of the pathway between Town Hall and Andell Bluff Boulevard (including both crosswalks) will remain open to bike and pedestrian traffic.

For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall at (843) 768-9121.

-Submitted by Joe Cronin, Town Administrator

Temporary Bike Path Closure: Wednesday June 8

A portion of the Seabrook Island Road bike path will be Closed to traffic on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 for asphalt repairs. The pathway will be closed between Andell Bluff Boulevard (entrance to Bohicket Marina) and Freshfields Village for approximately half of the day and will reopen as soon as the repairs are completed. For your safety, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to obey all signage and to avoid riding or walking around barricades while the pathway is closed.

The remainder of the pathway between Town Hall and Andell Bluff Boulevard (including both crosswalks) will remain open to bike and pedestrian traffic.

For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall at (843) 768-9121.

-Submitted by Joe Cronin, Town Administrator

SI Photo Club Hosts Photo Tour of Ocean Winds – 6/11

Event:Photo Tour of Ocean Winds Golf Course
When:Saturday, June, 11, 2022, 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Location: Meet at Island House (golf course parking lot next to Spinnaker Beach Houses) to ride along the golf course in golf carts
Cost: Free for Photo Club members; $5 donation for guests
Registration:Preregistration is required! See link below

As the Ocean Winds Golf Course will be closed for aeration, the SI Photo Club has arranged with the Seabrook Island Club for Photo Club members and guests to use golf carts to travel the course and take photographs. There is no telling what we’ll see but the course contains rookeries, picturesque bridges and lagoons, gators and a variety of birds – large and small.

Join us for this unusual chance to photograph the natural beauty of this course. In addition to your camera, bring hats, sunscreen and bug spray. Water will be provided.

Please register no later than Thursday, June 9. There will be a maximum of 12 golf carts available, limiting enrollment to 24 participants if all seats in golf carts are used. SI Photo Club members will get preference so please sign up quickly. All registrants will receive a confirmation email on Friday, the day prior to the trip. (We’ll advise by email (at 7:30 am) if the trip is cancelled due to weather.) To register click here.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Photo Club

(Image credit: Susan Culler Soden)

Turtle Patrol Report for May 27-June 2

The weather is heating up and so is the turtle activity. As summer approaches, we are finding the beaches are becoming more populated. We hope everyone has a great time on the beach but please leave it as beautiful as you found it. Please remind your family, friends and guests to stay off the dunes, fill in holes, knock down sand castles and remove all personal property from the beach when they leave for the day. The turtles thank you. 

Nest 14 – May 27 
Braving wind, rain and a very high tide, walkers Sandy MacCoss, Jacquie and Patrick Weyers and Jane Magioncalda found a crawl just north of Boardwalk 3. The 160 eggs of the very large Nest 14 were relocated to a sanctuary above the high tide line in the dunes. One of the eggs was a strange looking double yolk egg. These types of eggs are not unheard of but they certainly are unusual, especially when they are deformed like this one. 

Nest 15 and 16 – May 29 
Getting up before sunrise may not seem like fun to most people but it certainly has its rewards. Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol Walkers, Regan, Jennifer and Stuart Passantino found nest 15 about 150 yards north of Boardwalk 1. The large nest, with 151 eggs, was relocated to higher ground about 50 yards closer to Boardwalk 1. Walkers Ellen and Peter Smith discovered a crawl on the beach in front of the cross at Camp Saint Christopher. Nest 16 was left in-situ as the turtle momma found a good spot without the assistance of SITP. As some of you may know, the television show, Outer Banks, had been filming near there on Friday night under the watchful eye of some of the Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol members. The cast and crew were incredibly cooperative and supportive and extremely considerate of the turtles. 

Nest 17 – May 30 
This Memorial Day we were honored with numerous grandchildren joining in the fun. Nest 17 was found between Boardwalks 2 and 3 by walkers Mike Vinson, Catherine Scully, Bonnie Bohme, Rob Jerome and Gary Holtz along with Mike’s granddaughter, Kate and her friend, Chloe as well as Jennifer Gibson’s granddaughter, Maggie. 119 eggs were moved further back on the dunes. 

Nest 18 – May 31 
The end of May last year we had 14 nests so this year is looking very promising. Lynda Zegers, Lori Porwoll, Ruby Jenkins and Mary Van Deusen were the happy walkers that found Nest 18 in the bird nesting area on North Beach. Working in conjunction with the Seabrook Island Birders we were permitted to enter the area. The nest, with 101 eggs, was moved to a more suitable and safe location about 50 yards closer to Boardwalk 1. 

Nests 19 and 20 – June 1 
Walkers Lesley and Tony Gore and Susan and Bill Miller found nests 19 and 20. Nest 19 was found near the point at the Camp Saint Christopher end of the beach. The nest had 120 eggs that were relocated to higher ground in front of the large cross at the Camp. Nest 20 was found in the Camp Saint Christopher area with the downed trees, known as “the boneyard”. Sadly, it had been discovered by raccoons before the walkers found it. No viable eggs were found. 

Nests 21 and 22 – June 2 
Nest 22 was found by walkers Lucy and Ray Hoover, Carole Heilman and Amy Kashmer at the Camp Saint Christopher end of the island. Unfortunately, this nest had also been discovered by raccoons before the Turtle Patrol. The entire nest was lost to predation. Heather Fife, Charlie Faught, Joanne Gallivan, Paula Baram and Pixie Hider with guests Regina and Billy Cariello found Nest 21. The momma turtle led them on a merry chase as she had come in 100 yards north of Boardwalk 6, created a body pit, walked along the bottom of the dune, climbed the dune and slid back down before heading back to the ocean. The nest was left in-situ.

-Submitted by Anne Snelgrove for SITP

(Image credit: Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol)

SIUC Water Quality Report

Each community water system is required to provide an annual Drinking Water Quality Report to all its customers. The Seabrook Island Utility Commission’s (SIUC) Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the year 2021 can now be accessed on their website at https://siuc.org/water-quality-report.

As we know, water is essential for life. According to the Seabrook Island Utility Commission website:

We are proud to report that the water provided by SIUC meets or exceeds established water quality standards.

Seabrook Island Utility Commission

–Tidelines Editors

Happy Hours to Honor Local Nurses

Blind Tiger Pub, Fatty’s Beer Works, Frothy Beard and Seabrook artist Deane Bowers of The Together While Apart Art Project invite everyone to attend three different Happy Hours during the month of June to celebrate our local nurses. Nurses are the heartbeat of our community and they have been stretched to the limits over the past two years. These Happy Hours are a fun way to celebrate our local heroes and thank them for their service, bravery and dedication. Please bring your favorite nurse and come out to celebrate. 

All nurses attending will receive a small gift of appreciation from The Together While Apart Art Project, which will also be on display. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Together While Apart Project’s Thank You Nurses Campaign, a fundraising campaign that supports The American Nurses Foundation’s Wellness Initiative Programs. The Blood Connection Bus will hold a blood drive at Frothy Beard.

-Submitted by Deanne Bowers

(Image credit: Deanne Bowers)

Pure Theatre Season 20

Season 20

Just announced!
The plays of Pure Theatre’s twentieth anniversary season!

A Hidden Life
by Randy Neale
August – September 2022
World Premiere 

Four actors share the remarkable and quiet brilliance of one woman’s life from her impoverished birth on a dirt farm in Canada, through her life as a young widow and mother in Detroit during the depression, to the satisfaction of her matriarchy of a huge extended family. A Hidden Life, lyrically written and directed by Pure Core Ensemble member Randy Neale (Last Rites), is a joyful and celebratory exploration of the triumphs and trials that hold equal sway in a simple life well lived.

Clyde’s
by Lynn Nottage 
January – February 2023
Southeast Regional Premiere

Creating the perfect sandwich is the shared quest of the formerly incarcerated kitchen staff of Clyde’s, a truck stop cafe. Even as the shop’s mischievous owner tries to keep them under her thumb, the staffers are given purpose and permission to dream—finding that “sometimes a hero is more than a sandwich” (The New York Times). 

Septima Clark
by Patricia Lessane
March – April 2023
World Premiere

In cooperation with the League of Women Voters Charleston Area, Pure Theatre is proud to announce the commission of a world premiere play on the life of Charleston native Septima Clark. Playwright Patricia Lessane will explore Septima Poinsette Clark’s life as an African American educator and civil rights activist, whom Dr. Martin Luther King called “the mother of the Civil Rights Movement.”

Compulsion: Or The House Behind
by Rinne Groff
April – May 2023
Southeast Regional Premiere 

Sid Silver is a man obsessed. When he learns about a young girl named Anne Frank and her extraordinary diary, Silver makes it his mission to ensure her tale is heard. But is the manuscript a work of art? A cultural treasure? Once publishers and producers get involved, it becomes “a very valuable product” and his good intentions prove to be his undoing.

Click here for tickets and more information.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Pure Theatre)