Sandy, a resident of Seabrook Island, is a retired business woman and registered nurse. Retirement has allowed her the opportunity to dive into her life-long interest and her ever-lasting enjoyment of “Artful Creations”.
Observing with an artist’s eye, the beautiful lowcountry environment and the always present native wildlife are constant sources of inspiration for Sandy. She paints in two mediums, each on a different surface; oil on canvas and acrylic on glass.
Well-known on the islands for her wine glasses featuring white egrets, her signature palmetto trees and beach scenes, she also produces whimsical Christmas ornaments on recycled light bulbs.
Sandy is a member of the Seabrook Artist Guild and the Charleston Artist Guild. Her work is exhibited at Studio 151 Fine Art Gallery on Church Street and Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, East Bay Street, downtown Charleston.
Please join Sandy for the Artist of the Month reception Thursday, July 6 at The Lake House from 4:30-6:30 pm.
Please come by to greet Sandy and experience her beautiful art.
Charleston is fortunate to be the home of the International African American Museum (IAAM) opening to the public on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. According to their website, the mission of the IAAM is to honor the untold stories of the African American journey. Visitors can engage with history through transformative storytelling, remarkable artifacts and exhibitions, and a uniquely impactful power of pace.
IAAM is located at 14 Wharfside Street in downtown Charleston. It is the historic site of Gadsden’s Wharf which was the arrival port for almost half of all enslaved Africans brought to North America. The museum is open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (last entry 4:00 pm) Tuesday-Sunday. It is closed on Monday.
To learn more about the International African American Museum as well as its events, go to iaamuseum.org.
Since 2018 St. Johns Fire District Firefighters have been visiting families in need just in time for the holidays. In conjunction with the county school system, each elementary school selects five families (up from the original three families) that they believe are most in need of our holiday services including monetary donations, meals, necessary essentials, and toys. After the families are selected, I personally meet with the families and have them fill out a “wish” list. Through the community, these wish lists are fulfilled (the community has always been very responsive). Family requests have increasingly included monetary donations, along with toys. Please consider giving monetary donations this year. Working closely with the schools, I’ve realized how much some families rely on their schools for meals and snacks. I would like to continue this tradition, but monetary donations for “Stuff a Truck” have substantially declined over the past year. All donations go to our local elementary school families – Mt. Zion, Angel Oak (Johns Island) and Frierson (Wadmalaw). Thank you.
-Submitted by Deputy Fire Marshall, Stephen Mantie
The Art of Jazz Series is one of Charleston Jazz’s most popular annual programs presented in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art. Celebrated local musicians compose original works inspired by the art on display at the museum.
Art of Jazz: Heather Rice, Vocalist July 19, 2023 @ 6:00 – 7:00 pm Gibbes Museum
Click here for tickets. $35 Members | $45 Non-Members | $15 Student/Faculty A 3% credit card fee will apply
Heather Rice is a Charleston-based artist known for her powerful voice and intelligent songwriting. She is an opener for Joan Osborne, Sheryl Crow, and Lady Antebellum. She co-wrote “Like Make Believe” for Hootie and the Blowfish artist Mark Bryan and was a featured performer in the Las Vegas smash hit and Drama Desk Award show, Toxic Audio. Heather Rice heads Red Lion Recording, her independent record label, where she releases her original music.
Have you travelled with a pet or are you planning a trip this summer for the first time with your pet? Either way, there are serveral things you need to do before you set off from home. It is always helpful to have a list of reminders to take into consideration.
According pethonesty.com, the top tips for travel with a pet are:
Do your research. Is there a vet near your final destination and points in between? Is the drinking water safe for your pet? Also, double check that wherever you are staying along the route as well as the final stop is pet friendly.
Visit your vet before you go to make sure you are up to date on vaccines. They may also recommend additional medications or supplements to help with car sickness, anxiety, etc.
Secure your dog, even in the car. This is especially true if they like to hang their head out the window. Also, you don’t want them to lurch forward if you have to stop suddenly.
Go on a practice trip, even for a short period of time. This will help you find out how your pet will react to what is happening.
ID your pet. Double check that the information on the ID is correct and up to date.
Pack the essentials such as water bowl, leash, poop bags, treats, medications and health records.
Modify meals. You may be able to avoid car sickness by reducing the amount of food they eat.
Take plenty of breaks so they can take a drink and walk around.
Another good source for information about traveling with pets is humanesociety.org.
Some of these reminders are obvious, especially if you have been a pet owner for awhile, but it is always a good idea to review them.
If you are a military veteran or the spouse of one, a new club is forming that could be of special interest to you.
The goal of the new Seabrook Island Veterans Club is to bring together the more than 350 veterans and their spouses who live on Seabrook Island to enjoy the camaraderie that comes from sharing memories. In addition, the club plans to sponsor a variety of social and other activities starting in September that will create new memories for participants.
To enlist and learn about Seabrook Island Veterans Club, visit their website: SIVClub.org. For questions, contact Andy Grimalda at andrew.sivclub@gmail.com.
If you would like to learn about all the special interest groups on Seabrook Island, go to our website, select the Do You Know menu tab, then About Special Interest Groups, and select from the list.
We know that the nation will celebrate Independence Day on July 4, but do you what is celebrated on June 28?
South Carolinians, and Charlestonians in particular, have been celebrating June 28 as Carolina Day for over 200 years. It was on June 28, 1776 that South Carolina achieved the first decisive victory of the American Revolution at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, encouraging all of the colonies to mutually pledge their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor in the fight for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Palmetto Society of Charleston, founded in 1777, celebrates the Revolutionary War victory of the Battleof Sullivan’s Island, June 28, 1776 and is hosting several events commemorating Carolina Day.
Church bells will ring out across the historic city of Charleston and there will be a commemorative service at St. Michael’s Anglican Church. Following the service, citizens, dignitaries and costumed Revolutionary reenactors will gather in Washington Park at the corner of Meeting Street and Broad Street and process with all the pomp and circumstance that bagpipes and flags afford to nearby White Point Gardens for a ceremony of speeches and commemoration.
CAROLINA DAY 2023
Schedule of Events Wednesday, June 28, 2023
10:00-11:00 am Church Service at St. Michael’s Church
11:00-11:30 am Gather at Washington Park
11:30-11:45 am Parade from Washington Park to White Point Garden
11:45 am-12:30 pm Program at White Point Garden featuring Dr. David Preston
The outdoor pool hours: – Monday through Friday opens at 9:15 am following the conclusion of the water classes and closes 9:00 pm. Please note that water classes will move to the indoor pool during inclement weather. – Saturday and Sunday open from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Information about the indoor pool, as well as the rules for both indoor and outdoor pools can be viewed by clicking here. The updated indoor schedule can be viewed by clicking here.
Bring a towel with you; pool towels are not provided.
Fitness Classes
Monthly Schedule The monthly schedule for fitness classes is available. To view the June fitness calendar, click here. The July fitness calendar can viewed by clicking here. This schedule does not include semi-private classes.
Class Information
All Fitness Classes will be canceled on the following days: Monday, July 3, Tuesday, July 4, Wednesday, July 5.
Water Classes will move to The Lake House Indoor Pool during inclement weather.
Semi-Private Series Sign up now for the following Semi-Private classes. For more information about the semi-private series as well as detailed descriptions about the individual classes, click here. Note the new June hours.
All Over Fit – Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, June 5 – 30 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.
Yin Yoga -Option 1: Mondays, July 10 – 31 at 5:15 pm; Option 2: Tuesdays, July 11 – 25 at 5:15 pm.
Chair Yoga Semi-Private – Wednesdays, July 12 – 26 at 2:30 pm.
Sit & Be Fit -Mondays & Fridays, July 7 – 28 (no class July 3) at 3:00 pm.
Social Fit Hybrid -Wednesdays, July 12 – July 26 at 4:00 pm.
Lake House Wellness Services – click here for information.
-Submitted by Jamie Mogus Mixson, The Lake House Manager
Start planning now for all the activities on Monday, July 3, 2023 and Tuesday, July 4, 2023 celebrating the Fourth of July!
All Trash, Recycling & Yard debris will be collected on Monday, July 3 instead of Tuesday, July 4. Brown & White Day will be on Friday, June 30 instead of Friday, July 7. All Fitness Classes will be canceled on Monday, July 3, Tuesday, July 4, Wednesday, July 5.
To download the registration form for the 4th of July Walk/Run click here.
To download the registration form for the Fourth of July Parade, click here.
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Live Oak Hall at The Lake House
Fine art artists and craft artisans from the Seabrook Island Artist Guild will be showing their beautiful and useful products Tuesday, July 4, 2023 from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. All items are for sale with some of the proceeds being donated to the St. John’s High School Art Department.
While you are out for the always festive parade and after-parade reception, please stop by the art and craft show. It will be great!
SIAG is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with close to 100 artists from Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, and Johns Island.
It’s been an interesting week here on our little patch of paradise. We have 5 new nests this which brings us to a total of 17 for the season!
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up soon, I would like to remind everyone to treat the beach as if it were their own front yard. Large holes, sand castles, coolers, grills, trash, beach chairs and tents can all cause big problems for the nesting turtles and other beach goers. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by all who want to use the beach.
Since Seabrook is a delightfully dog friendly community, it is important to respect the rules that are in place for everyone’s benefit. This way we are able to keep our dogs and all the humans happy. Please pick up after your dog. There are numerous places scattered around the island to dispose of their waste and obtain pick up bags. Please keep your dog on a leash at all times except when allowed to be off leash in the designated area of the beach at the designated time. Even when your dog is allowed to be off leash, do not let them approach people or other dogs unless they are expressly encouraged to do so. Dogs should never be allowed in the dunes or the bird nesting areas at any time. Dogs off leash should still be under voice control. We all appreciate everyone’s efforts to keep our beach safe, clean and beautiful.
June 11, 2023 Nothing to report other than another lovely morning to walk on the beach. The turtles must have been sleeping in and enjoying the pleasant night.
Nest 13 – June 12, 2023 Nest 13 was found by the very effective and fortunate team of Rob Jerome and Mike Vinson near Boardwalk 3. This nest was left in-situ. Parts of an old dock were found between Boardwalk 9 and the dog signs on the beach at Camp Saint Christopher. Beach patrol was notified and they cleared the large debris.
Nest 14 – June 13, 2023 For the third time this year, a loggerhead was seen laying a nest when the walkers arrived. Fortunate walkers, Linda and Bill Nelson, Ginger Seabrook, Patt Tamasy, Tory Kindley, Amber Berry and her friend Rebecca found what became Nest 14 near Boardwalk 6. The walkers earnestly stood guard at a respectful distance while the turtle finished her business. DNR approved turtle patrollers, Judy Morr and Mike Vinson, measured her carapace (the top shell of a sea turtle) as she returned to the ocean. She was 41 inches from the front of her carapace to the notch at the tail and 37 inches across. The nest of 121 eggs was relocated to a location north of Boardwalk 6.
Some of the eggs were unusually large, unusually small or oddly shaped. The largest one was the size of a goose egg! A normal loggerhead egg is the same size and shape as a ping pong ball.
Finding a nesting turtle still on the beach has been a life goal for many long-time turtle patrollers. Years can pass between these events so finding three in one month is almost unheard of on our little island. The walkers also found a Pelican egg that appeared to have washed up on the beach. Other walkers found a lovely crawl near Boardwalk 4 but no nest was found.
Nest 15 – June 14, 2023 The loggerheads must be enjoying the warm summery weather as we have our third nest in as many days. The crawl was discovered on North Beach by walkers Lynda Zegers, Nancy Kupersmith, Jackie Brooks, and Andrea Daley with Kristopher Daley. 148 eggs were relocated to a more elevated location in the dunes.
June 15, 2023 No new nests this morning but that doesn’t mean we didn’t find anything interesting on the beach this day. A capsized boat was seen in the water between The Club and the yellow house. Beach Patrol confirmed it was the same boat that had been stuck on the sandbar previously. Walkers on the beach in front of Camp Saint Christopher and Pelican Watch Villas reported finding debris from the capsized boat including 9 life preservers, 2 boat cushions, a bag of toys, a sippy cup, ear buds in their case along with unopened snacks and bottles of water. Fortunately, there are no known injuries related to the incident.
Nest 16 – June 16, 2023 We have nest 16 on June 16! Walkers Sandy MacCoss, Laura Wendling, Jennifer McLaughlin, Lori Chait and David Williams found the crawl 250 yards south of Boardwalk 2. It had been laid in the dunes so it was able to be left in-situ. In less exciting news, a set of stairs was found on the beach just north of Boardwalk 6 and more unoccupied life jackets on the beach by Camp Saint Christopher.
Nest 17 – June 17, 2023 Could a trend be starting? Nest 17 was found on June 17 near the vehicle entrance at Boardwalk 2 by walkers Nancy Chomel, Vivien Joklie, and Elaine Morris. The turtle cleverly disguised her nest by digging in two places before she found the right spot for her eggs. After eventually finding the location of the nest in the path of the vehicle entrance, 121 eggs were relocated to a safer location.
Nancy, Vivien and Elaine also found Nest 12 last Saturday with the assistance of some young visitors. Unfortunately, that picture was not included in last week’s report so it is being included now.
In less exciting news, another life jacket and boat cushion were found near Pelican Watch Villas.
