Take a leap into another mahjong day!
You requested – Seabrook Island Village listened.
Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 29, 2024 – Leap Year!
Another day is in the making to play mahjong with friends.
Be on the lookout in January when details and registration forms become available.
-Submitted by Sue Coomer
During the month of January 2024, enjoy access to participating Museum Mile sites with the purchase of one low ticket price. With the Museum Mile Month pass, you can spend an entire month learning about Charleston’s rich history and culture while visiting sites in the order that best fits your schedule.
With adult tickets at $35 and children’s (ages 12 and under) at $10 for 13 different sites, this is a deal you don’t want to miss! Purchases can be made online in advance via the Museum Mile website through December 31, making these passes a great holiday gift. During the month of January tickets can only be purchased in person at the Downtown, Kiawah Island, Mount Pleasant or North Charleston Visitor Centers.
Explore and enjoy all that Charleston has to offer with Museum Mile Month and show your support for museums. For tickets, click here.
Participating Museum Mile sites include:
Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
Must be with a child (10 and under) to be admitted
South Carolina Historical Society Museum
Nathaniel Russell House Museum
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
-Submitted by Museum Mile
(Image credit: charlestonsmuseummile.org)
Full Moon Bonfire
Monday, September 27, 2023
Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2
Sunset – 5:14 pm
Moonrise – 5:21 pm
High Tide – 8:11 pm
Full Beaver Moon
Once again, this full moon promises to bring king tides but it’s the morning tides that are predicted to be high. A cool evening on the beach with a fire gives a great way to finish the holiday weekend.
To keep things simple, each person brings what you want: food, drinks, chairs and a stick of firewood for a big bonfire. Nothing will be provided but a beautiful beach, a bonfire and, hopefully, a full moon.
Hopefully the weather remains accommodating. People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy…. the bonfire will be cancelled if it is raining or rain is threatening as few would be comfortable attending.
By terms of the permit, the fire needs to be out no later than 10:00 pm. The earlier sunset and moonrise times give us time to enjoy the evening.
Other night sky observation opportunities:
The International Space Station is not scheduled to be visible this evening.
According to spacetourismguide.com, the November Orionids Meteor Shower runs from November 13 to December 6. The shower is expected to have peak activity on the night of November 28. To spot these meteors, look in the general area of the constellation Orion. You don’t need to look right at the radiant point to spot them; instead sweep your eyes through that area of the sky.
The SpaceX has a scheduled launch on November 27 but the time has yet to be announced. This is to be a Falcon 9 launch of Starlink satellites. Starlink is a chain of satellites that reside in low-Earth orbit in outer space. The satellite constellation was launched into orbit in 2019 by SpaceX and provides worldwide, broadband internet services. It appears brighter than the space station and looks like a stream of lights are running across the sky. Findstarlink.com provides the dates and times it would be visible in the next 5 days.
Put these dates for the Full Moon Bonfires on your calendar
Tuesday, December 26 no bonfire unless someone volunteers to take charge
Friday, January 26– scheduled for the day after the full moon so the moonrise is after sunset
Saturday, February 24
There’s always plenty of room on the beach for everyone, so invite a friend or bring your houseguests.
How the full moon got its name:
Per The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
November: Full Beaver Moon – This was the time when beavers finished preparations for winter and retreated into their lodges. Space.com says some accounts suggest the name Beaver Moon came from the fact that this moon signaled it was time to set beaver traps before the swamps freeze to ensure a supply of warm winter furs! Another interpretation suggests that the name Beaver Full Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now active in their preparation for winter. Also called the Frosty Moon.
Other names: The names of the moon are most often related to natural signs of the season or to activities that were done at this time of year. Some of our favorites include:
• Deer Rutting Moon (Dakota, Lakota)
• Digging/Scratching Moon (Tlingit)
• Freezing Moon (Anishinaabe)
• Frost Moon (Cree, Assiniboine)
• Whitefish Moon (Algonquin)
I found another website that says the Cherokee Indians called it the Trading Moon and the English Medieval name was the Snow Moon.
Another website says the Chinese call it White Moon.
-Submitted by Judy Morr
Holiday Swing
December 2, 2023
5:00 pm and 8:00 pm
Charleston Music Hall
The Charleston Jazz Orchestra and director Robert Lewis have a truly joyous and magical Holiday Swing concert planned for you on Saturday, December 2. In addition to favorites like Santa Baby and White Christmas, you will have the rare opportunity to hear Duke Ellington’s jazzy Nutcracker Suite live. For tickets for the 5:00 performance, click here and for the 8:00 pm performance, here.
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite is truly a masterpiece. In 1960, Ellington and his collaborator, Billy Strayhorn, arranged Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet music into a jazz suite, which has since become a holiday classic. The Nutcracker Suite showcases Ellington’s signature style of big band swing, bluesy melodies, and complex harmonies, while still paying homage to the original classical work. The result is a delightful and unique interpretation of the beloved Nutcracker story, with each movement bringing a fresh and exciting jazz twist to the familiar tunes.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: charlestonjazz.com)
The public hearing for Ordinance 2023-14 and Ordinance 2023-15 on November 28, 2023 has been cancelled. See the public notice below:
TOWN OF SEABROOK ISLAND, SC
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORD. 2023-14
AND ORD. 2023-15
The town previously provided notice on November 8, 2023 for a Public Hearing to be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 2:30 pm at Seabrook Island Town Hall, 2001 Seabrook Island Road, Seabrook Island, SC for the following ordinances:
Please note the public hearing for Ordinance 2023-14 and Ordinance 2023-15 on November 28, 2023 has been cancelled.
For more information, please visit the Town Website: www.townofseabrookisland.org or call Town Hall: (843)768-9121.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
The Town of Seabrook Island is currently working with a design professional to design a new gateway sign for the entrance to Seabrook Island. The new sign will replace the existing sign located along Betsy Kerrison Parkway, near the entrance to the roundabout.
The town is seeking public feedback on three proposed alternatives and feedback on two font alternatives. Use the survey link below to preview the designs. Please provide feedback on your preferred design and font alternatives.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9YLKVWD
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
The tenth annual Homegrown Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Johns Island County Park (2662 Mullet Hall Road) from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The Homegrown Holiday Bazaar is your one-stop shop for all things local and festive! With plenty of local vendors you’re sure to complete your holiday shopping in no time.
There will be lots of fun activities for all ages including seasonal themed games, crafts, bounce house, pony rides, and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
The Holiday Bazaar is free to attend although there is a $2.00 per person fee charged by the Charleston County Park (Gold Pass members and children under two years old are free). There is plenty of free parking on site.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image Credit: seaislandschamber.org)
With so much conflict and division in the world today, it is particularly important to pause on this day of Thanksgiving and reflect with appreciation on all the blessings we enjoy. It is a time to remember and embrace those who enrich our lives and to delight in the simple pleasure of a shared meal.
We extend our best wishes to you and yours. May your Thanksgiving holiday be full of love, laughter, and gratitude. To those who are on the road, we wish you safe travels.
PS Don’t forget to compliment the chef!
–Tidelines Editors
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The Town of Kiawah Island just released the following update about the proposed Medical Village on Betsy Kerrison:
On November 13,2023, the Charleston County Planning Commission held a meeting on the planned development zoning district request for the Island Park Place Medical Health and Wellness Village. This request was to rezone the properties located along Betsy Kerrison Parkway (TMS# 203-00-00-048 and 203-00-00-053) from R-4, Residential (low density residential) to Planned Development, PD-187, to allow for large scale medical office park with associated retail and residential uses. To view the Nov. 13 meeting, click here.
County Staff Recommendation
Charleston County staff recommended the disapproval of the rezoning request due to the scale and intensity of the proposed development being incompatible with the existing land use pattern of the area and that it is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use recommendation.Public Comments
Many residents/stakeholders of the surrounding areas spoke during the public comments session in opposition of the proposed project. Suggestions were made that the future land use remains a low density residential property.Planning Commission Motion
The Charleston County Planning Commission voted to accept staff’s recommendation for disapproval.Upcoming Meeting Dates
Public Hearing: December 12, 2023
Planning and Public Works Committee: December 21, 2023
First Reading: December 21, 2023
Second Reading: January 9, 2024
Third Reading: January 30, 2024
Upcoming meeting agendas and information will be available on the Charleston County Planning Commission’s website here.
–Tidelines Editors
King Tide is a non-scientific term used to describe 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. They can cause flooding in low-lying areas resulting in road closures that may disrupt normal daily routines. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant precipitation.
The last 2023 predicted tide:
Remember to clear debris blocking the drains near your home before predicted king tides and if your home is prone to flooding, you might want to prepare your ground level for flooding.
SCDOT warns: Please use caution in areas that are impacted by flooding. It takes just 12 inches of water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. Never drive around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is leading the South Carolina King Tides Initiative to document the effect that extreme tide events have on our state’s beaches, coastal waterways, private property, and public infrastructure. For more information on king tides and the Initiative, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
The Lake House Activities & Events
Click here for more information about The Lake House Activities
Fitness Classes
Monthly Schedule
The November fitness calendar can viewed by clicking here. This schedule does not include Semi-Private classes.
Cancellations
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 of the individual classes, click here.
The Lake House Wellness Services
For complete information about the Wellness Services, click here.
Indoor/Outdoor Pools
The regular outdoor pool hours:
– Monday through Friday opens at 9:15 am following the conclusion of the water classes and closes 9:00 pm.
– 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.
Please bring a towel with you. Pool towels are not provided. Amenity Cards are required to access The Lake House.
-Submitted by Jamie Mogus Mixson, The Lake House Manager
The Town of Kiawah Island just reported that local authorities evaluated the bomb threat. The threat was unfounded and Harris Teeter is back to normal operations. The Harris Teeter employees and shoppers were evacuated while authorities investigated.
For store hours, click here.
–Tidelines Editors