Month: January 2025

Meeting Rescheduled for Proposed Island Park Place

At the request of the developers of the proposed Island Park Place Medical Health and Wellness Village, a meeting with a committee of the Charleston County Council has again been delayed.

The Planning and Public Works Committee had been set to hold the meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025. It is now rescheduled – tentatively – for March 6, 2025. Stay tuned because that could change to an earlier date.

The large development would be located along Betsy Kerrison Parkway, just up the road from Freshfields Village.

–Submitted by the Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy

Keep Up with The Lake House January 8, 2025

The Lake House’s normal hours of operation can be viewed by clicking here.

Activities & Events

Monthly Schedule
The January Social Calendar can be viewed by clicking here.

Monthly Vaccine Clinic – Wednesday, January 8 from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Click here for more details.

SIPOA’s 38th Annual Arts & Crafts Show – Friday, February 14, 2025. Attention Seabrook Island Property Owners. We would like to display your artwork – all forms of it! Click here for more details. Registration forms are available here. Registration forms must be submitted online by February 7, 12:00 pm. Due to limited space, no registrations will be accepted after February 7. No walk-ins permitted.

For information about Fitness Classes, Semi-Private Series, The Lake House Wellness Services and Indoor/Outdoor Pools, click on Continue below.

Continue reading “Keep Up with The Lake House January 8, 2025”

SEWE 2025

Since the inaugural Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) was held in February 1983, it has become an important and highly-anticipated event in Charleston. SEWE is a celebration of the great outdoors through fine art, live entertainment and special events. It’s where artists, craftsmen, collectors and sporting enthusiasts come together to enjoy the outdoor lifestyle and connect through a shared passion for wildlife.

A wild weekend awaits… There’s so much to SEWE!

SEWE will be held February 14 – 16, 2025. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Learn more about SEWE here

Please note purchasing tickets in advance of SEWE is the best way to guarantee entry into all exhibits. SEWE organizers may discontinue in-person, day-of ticket sales should any venue reach capacity.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: SEWE.com)

January in Your Charleston County Parks

Festivals & Events
January 11 Off-Road Duathlon

Nature, History & Culture
January 10 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
January 10 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 11 Secrets Of The Swamp
January 11 Caw Caw: Walking On History
January 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 17 Seabirding at The Folly Beach Pier
January 17 Homeschool In The Parks: Navigating Nutrients
January 17 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 18 Owl Prowl
January 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 24 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays
January 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 25 Junior Naturalist: Naturally Nocturnal
January 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
January 31 Nature Rx: Forest Bathing Fridays

Outdoor Adventure
January 11 Kids On The Go: Balance Bike Demo Day
January 19 Adaptive Climbing Day
January 25 Kids On The Go: Balance Bike Demo Day

Youth Programs
January 7 – February 11 Baptist Hill Youth Dance
January 14- February 25 McClellanville Youth Basketball & Cheerleading
January 18 Johns Island Youth Basketball Education

Skateboarding
January 23 and 25 Beginner or Intermediate Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

January 6 Update: Seabrook Island Master Plan

We hope you enjoyed the holidays with family and friends! As we enter 2025, here is what you can look for regarding the next steps in the Master Planning process.

  • The next major checkpoint will be on February 11. On that day, Kuo Diedrich Chi (KDC) will be on the island to share their initial thoughts and seek input and feedback. That meeting will involve the Master Plan project team, SIPOA, SIC, and TOSI leadership teams, as well as the Focus Group members.
  • This timing will allow for the sharing of directional top-level concepts at the SIPOA and SIC Annual Meetings, which are a few days later. This work is part of Step 3 of the KDC process.
Continue reading “January 6 Update: Seabrook Island Master Plan”

National Day of Mourning January 9, 2025

President Joe Biden has declared January 9, 2025 a national day of mourning following the death of former President Jimmy Carter. A national day of mourning operates like a federal holiday, but in this instance a complete closing of all government operations isn’t required. The following organizations will be closed on January 9:

  • The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq (Bond markets will be open, but will close at 2:00 pm EST.)
  • The United States Postal Service
  • Federal offices

The Post and Computer Center in Freshfields Village will be open on Thursday.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Greenville Online)

Freeze Warning January 6

The National Weather Service in Charleston warns that a strong cold front will push across the area. The front will include very gusty winds and dangerous marine conditions, with rainfall. Wind gusts along the Charleston County coast could reach 45 mph. 

After the front passes, expect significantly cooler temperatures with possible freezing temperatures at night from Monday – Thursday.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Author Series Premier Event January 18

The Seabrook Page Turners are thrilled to announce that Autumn Phillips, Post and Courier Editor-at-Large, will be joining us to interview Michael DeWitt about his book, The Fall of the House of Murdaugh. This special Lowcountry brunch and discussion will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 9:30 am at the Seabrook Island House. The cost to attend is $35 per person inclusive.

  • If you are a Seabrook Island Club member, full tables of 10 or individual open table registrations can be made by emailing Michelle Duplessis at mduplessis@seabrookisland.com.
  • If you are a Seabrooker who is not a member of the club, we encourage you to connect with a club member for assistance with registration. Alternatively, you can email Susan Leggett at ssleggett@comcast.net for additional details and support. To purchase alcohol at the event, non-members can pay with cash, not credit cards. 

This event is primarily for Seabrook Island residents and their guests. If space permits, others may be extended the opportunity to attend as the event date approaches.

Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to engage in what promises to be a light yet thought-provoking conversation. Click here for a brief introduction to Michael DeWitt, prize winning author and storyteller. His book is available at Indigo Books at a discounted price.

We look forward to seeing you there!

-Submitted by Seabrook Page Turners

TOSI Happenings for the Week of January 6


NEWS YOU CAN USE

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. Click here to read the off-peak rules.

TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.

MEETINGS

Environmental and Wildlife Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 9 – 10:00 am
The agenda may be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.

View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.

Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Charleston Restaurant Week January 9-19

Restaurant Week returns to Charleston!

Charleston Restaurant Week will be held January 9-19, 2025. This eleven-day celebration offers opportunities to try out a restaurant that is new to you and return to your old favorites.

As one of the most highly anticipated culinary events, Charleston Restaurant Week will whet appetites and tempt tummies.

Click here to access the website and find out which restaurants will be participating. Be sure to continue to check for updates as restaurants and menus are added daily.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: lowcountryhospitalityassociation.com)

January Kiawah Arts Council Events

Post-holiday winter blues? Check out these Kiawah Arts Council events for which tickets are on sale now!

Judy Carmichael

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 
7:30 PM | Seabrook Island Club

Tickets on Sale Now

Grammy-nominated pianist and vocalist Judy Carmichael is renowned as one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride and swing piano.

OPERA! by Shakespeare

Friday, January 17, 2025 
7:30 pm | West Beach

Tickets on Sale Now

The theatrical genius of Shakespeare, coupled with the high-wire emotion inherent in opera, creates an electrifying result.

 To learn about upcoming events, click here.

Submitted by Kiawah Arts Council