The sun peeked through the clouds with a chill in the air as the Fifth Annual Holiday Parade kicked off on Friday afternoon of Thanksgiving weekend for its complete loop around the island followed later by the lighting of the Christmas tree.
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Holiday Extravaganza at Town Hall December 12
Thursday, December 12
from 4:00 to 7:00 pm
We’re hosting the biggest little holiday festival right here at Town Hall.
Come see Santa, drop off toys, have some great treats, and listen to holiday music while you shop.
The Town is once again hosting a toy drive for the Toys for Tots program. If you are able to do so, we encourage you to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a family in need in the Charleston area.
Donations may be dropped off during the event or at Town Hall anytime between now and December 12.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Scenes from the 2024 Turkey Trot
With cloud cover and a mild 65-degree temperature, we had ideal race conditions on Thanksgiving morning for the (just over) 5K Turkey Trot, an annual family-friendly, multi-generational, tons-of-fun event.
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Once again, the Town of Seabrook Island is holding a toy drive in support of the Toys for Tots program. New, unwrapped toys and books may be dropped off at Town Hall anytime between now and December 12, 2024.
Black Friday Sip and Shop for Blessing Basket
Blessing Basket is sponsored by the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation providing food to those in need on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. This non-profit is the beneficiary of a one-day fund raising event at the J. McLaughlin store in Freshfields today. If you are in the area, please stop by!
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: J. McLaughlin in Freshfields)
Happy Thanksgiving from Your Tidelines Team
As we enjoy this holiday, we are continuing an American tradition that dates back to 1621. We have always heard that Governor William Bradford began this feast to celebrate the Pilgrims’ first successful corn harvest, inviting the local Indians to join them. The real story is that the Pilgrims celebrated their successful harvest by shooting their guns into the air, which caused Massasoit, the Indian Chief, to bring together warriors and prepare for battle. Instead of fighting, the Wampanoag and Pilgrims worked together to prepare a feast. Although the celebration dates back to then, it wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that Abraham Lincoln declared a national Thanksgiving Day to be held every November.
We gather on this special day to be thankful for the family we love, the friends we cherish, and for the many blessings in our lives. May your Thanksgiving holiday be full of love, laughter, and gratitude.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: clipartix.com)
Reminder: Holiday Canned Food Drive at The Lake House
9th Annual SIPOA
Holiday Canned Food Drive
November 1 – December 10, 2024
Goal – 5,000 pounds
Thank you to those in Seabrook Island who have supported the Holiday Canned Food Drive. As we gather today to share a Thanksgiving meal and give thanks for all that we have let’s remember that many of our neighbors on Johns and Wadmalaw Island deal with hunger on a daily basis.
To date we have collected 2,391 pounds of canned food. With 12 days to go, we are half way to the goal of collecting 5,000 pounds of canned goods. Let’s stretch and reach that goal!
Please consider purchasing extra cans of food, or even better, multi-packs of canned food items, for distribution to the clients of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation(SIHAF). Protein items like hearty or chunky soups, stews, chili, corned beef hash, tuna, and canned chicken, as well as canned vegetables and fruit, are especially appreciated. Please check expiration dates before donating.
Donations and contributions can be delivered to The Lake House lobby. Place your items in the bin under the new donations sign behind the column.
Thank you!
–Tidelines Editors
Upcoming Holiday Events at Charleston’s Historic Plantations
Need some ideas for things to do over the holidays? Here is a sampling of events taking place at Charleston’s Historic Plantations.
What were historic holidays like in Drayton Hall?
In this special tour offered throughout the season, Drayton Hall’s Curator of Education, Amber Satterthwaite will answer your questions about Christmases past and present at Drayton Hall. Was it cozy or cold? Was it secular or spiritual? What are the twelve days of Christmas, anyway—and exactly why isn’t there a Christmas tree?
This tour will unwrap the evidence and explore the origins of some modern-day Christmas traditions as we discover how people at Drayton Hall celebrated the holidays.
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The Lake House normal hours of operation can be viewed by clicking here.
The Lake House will close at noon on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. During the closure, there will be no access to The Lake House. They will reopen on Friday, November 29 at 5:00 am for property owners with after-hours access and 8:00 am for guests and property owners.
All fitness classes will be canceled Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30.
Activities & Events
November Holiday Activities
- Turkey Trot – Packet pick up is Wednesday, November 27 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The walk/run race is on Thursday, November 28 at 8:00 am. Click here for information.
- Holiday Art Fair – Friday, November 29 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Live Oak Hall at The Lake House. A portion of all sales will be donated to St. John’s High School to purchase materials for their art classes.
- Holiday Parade – Friday, November 29. Gather at The Lake House at 3:00 pm. The parade will begin at 3:30 pm and will complete the loop around the island on Seabrook Island Road and finish at The Lake House. Stukie Valentine is the new Grand Marshall! For more information, click here.
- Holiday Tree Lighting – Friday, November 29 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at The Lake House. Enjoy hot chocolate, wine, live music, and some holiday cheer. The Seabrook Island Club Food Truck will be on site and Tommy & The Chucktown Players will be performing. Click here for more information and the Food Truck menu.
- Annual Canned Food Drive – November 1 through December 10. Drop off your food items at The Lake House lobby. Protein items like hearty or chunky soups, stews, chili, corned beef hash, tuna, and canned chicken, as well as canned vegetables and fruit, are especially appreciated.
Are you a photographer? Submit your photos from the Turkey Trot, the Holiday Parade and the Holiday Tree Lighting to cenright@sipoa.org. A winner from each event will be chosen by the Activities Committee. The winning pictures will be printed and displayed in The Lake House.
For information about Fitness Classes, Semi-Private Series, The Lake House Wellness Services and Indoor/Outdoor Pools, click on Continue below.
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Seabrook Island Artist Guild
Fine Art and Fine Craft Holiday Show
Friday, November 29
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Live Oak Hall at The Lake House
This holiday show is open to everyone on Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island and Johns Island. A restricted gate pass will be issued to all non-Seabrookers upon arrival at the Seabrook entry gate.
All of the multi-medium artwork produced by our fine artists and artisans are available for purchase. Many works are ideal for Christmas gift-giving.
A portion of all sales will be donated to the St. John’s High School to purchase materials and products in support of their art classes. Not only will you be purchasing a one-of-a-kind treasure, you will be supporting a very worthy cause.
Please stop by our holiday art show, browse the artworks and, if inclined, make a purchase to help the school.
-Submitted by Bonnie Younginer
Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2024
Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2024
Contractor Hours – No contractor work Thursday, November 28, through Sunday, December 1. Normal contractor hours resume Monday, December 2.
The Lake House will close at noon on Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving. During the closure, there will be no access to The Lake House. They will reopen on Friday, November 29 at 5:00 am for property owners with after-hours access and 8:00 am for guests and property owners.
All fitness classes will be canceled Thursday, November 28 through Saturday, November 30.
SIPOA Offices will close all day on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. They will reopen for normal hours on Monday, December 2. Trash, recycling, and yard debris will be picked up as normal on Monday, December 2.
Harris Teeter:
• Open Wednesday, November 27 with normal hours.
• Open Thursday, November 28 from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Open Friday, November 29 from 8:00 until 11:00 pm.
• Back to normal hours on Saturday, November 30.
TOSI Updates November 25
Town Hall will be closing at noon on Wednesday, November 27. It will remain closed November 28 and November 29 for Thanksgiving. Town Hall will reopen on Monday, December 2.
Beach Rules – The temporary beach rules have been lifted effective November 22, 2024 at 11:59 pm. Off-peak season beach rules are now in place.
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