We received a notification at 1:25 pm today, Thursday, September 10, about an accident on Bohicket Road near Ace Hardware and Dayspring Nursing Facility. Traffic is backed up in both directions.
Tidelines does not receive notification when an accident has cleared. Please use an app such as Google Maps, Traffic Maps, or Waze to see if the roads are passable.
–Tidelines Editors
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Friday, September 11 and is a festive time welcoming the Jewish New Year. This holiday starts the High Holy Days and culminates with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah is filled with special foods, rituals and traditions. One of the most important rituals is the sounding of the Shofar, (a hollowed-out ram’s horn), to welcome the New Year. It is traditional to eat apples dipped in honey signifying hope for a sweet year. During the year, on Shabbat and festive occasions, Jewish people eat loaves of traditional braided bread known as Challah. On Rosh Hashanah, the Challah is baked in a round shape to symbolize the cyclical nature of life. Raisins are added to the dough for extra sweetness.
Another Rosh Hashanah ritual is known as Tashlich (“casting off”), in which pieces of bread are thrown into water while prayers are recited. As the bread, symbolizing the sins of the past year is swept away, those who embrace this tradition are spiritually cleansed and renewed.
On Rosh Hashanah, Jews everywhere greet each other with the Hebrew phrase “L’Shana Tovah,” which translates to “for a good year.”
May you have a sweet year ahead!
–Tidelines Editors
(Image credit: Magnific)
(Sources: History.com, Chabad.org)
The September 2026 edition of The Seabrooker can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website.
Click here and select the September 2026 link.
–Tidelines Editors
Activities
Roll With Heart Charity Bocce Ball Tournament – Thursday, September 17 on the Lake House Lawn. This tournament benefits Operation Warm Heart, operated by the Joint Base Charleston First Sergeants Council, and provides immediate assistance to military families during times of unexpected hardship. Click here for more information.
Get the Scoop on Beach Management – Monday, September 14, 3:00 pm at Oyster Catcher Community Center. Steve Hirsch (SIPOA) and Patrick Barrineau (Coastal Science & Engineering) will present the planned sand scraping project that will take place in October 2026. They will also provide an update on the status of the future Captain Sams Inlet Relocation project. Click here for more information.
Fitness Classes
Group Exercise Schedule:
Semi-Private Series:
Sign up now for the following semi-private classes. For registration information and detailed descriptions of the individual classes, click here.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is an IRS program that provides free tax preparation assistance to seniors and low-to moderate-income taxpayers. VITA volunteers help taxpayers receive the credits and deductions they’ve earned.
Volunteers of all backgrounds and ages are welcome and are needed to serve clients in the Charleston area, including Johns and James Islands, with basic tax returns. No prior tax preparation experience is needed, and being comfortable operating a laptop computer is helpful. Tax counselors receive extensive free tax training and will become familiar with IRS/SC tax rules and regulations. The key to providing this service is local volunteers who are willing to help out.
Tax counselors are expected to be available at least four hours one day per week from mid-February through April 2027. The reality is that many people travel, so schedule adjustments can be made. It’s a great way to learn new skills, assist in helping others, and become more involved in your community.
Please consider joining the local volunteer team! Contact the Lowcountry VITA Recruitment Coordinator, Anne Woods, at (602) 785-1836 or email annwoodsaz@gmail.com for more information.
To learn about the VITA Program, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
(Image Credit: IRS VITA Program)
Public Notice
Charleston County Mosquito Control
Spraying is scheduled overnight
Thursday, September 10-Friday, September 11
Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone “K2,” which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 pm on Thursday, September 10, and will be completed before 7:00 am on Friday, September 11, weather permitting.
As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town’s website.
For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.
-Submitted by Town of Seabrook Island
(Image credit: Charleston County Mosquito Control)
This summer has been eerily quiet on the tropical weather front for us in the Lowcountry. Remember, things can change quickly.
Roughly 90% of all Atlantic tropical weather typically occurs in August, September, and early October. Hurricane season peaks on September 10. The majority of the biggest storms have appeared within a week or two of September 10.
Now is the time to complete your hurricane preparations. Tidelines began publishing our Hurricane Hints series back in 2017. You can find our Hurricane Hints anytime on the Tidelines website. Use the Hurricane Hints dropdown menu.
Remember, be prepared; stay safe.
–Tidelines Editors
Make a Difference in the Community You Call Home
Seabrook Island is more than the place you live – it’s a community shaped by Property Owners who choose to get involved.
This fall, we’re inviting Property Owners to bring their interests, experience, ideas, and perspectives to one of SIPOA’s volunteer committees.
There’s a place for you.
Maybe you’re passionate about protecting Seabrook Island’s natural beauty. Maybe you’re a big-picture thinker, have an eye for design, enjoy working with numbers, care deeply about safety, or simply believe good communication makes a stronger community.
Whatever your strengths, there’s likely a SIPOA committee where you can put them to work.
Join us at the Volunteer Fair to learn about our committees, talk with current volunteers, ask questions, and find an opportunity that interests you.
Monday, September 28 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
The Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Wine, beer & hors d’oeuvres
Ready to make a difference? The Volunteer Form opens September 15 and will remain open until the end of the year.
Questions? Contact nominations@sipoa.org.
-Submitted by SIPOA
The Lake House Bocce Ball Tournament has always been about more than bocce. It is about neighbors coming together to make a meaningful difference.
This year, we invite you to join us in supporting the families who stand behind those who serve our country. Together, we can provide hope, stability, and support when it matters most while strengthening the community we proudly call home.
Whether you register a team or donate, your generosity provides hope, stability, and practical support when it is needed most. Click here for more information and to register. The registration deadline is Tuesday, September 15.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
NEWS YOU CAN USE
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. Town Hall will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.
TOSI’S New Emergency Alert System – The Town of Seabrook Island is switching to Everbridge, a mass notification system that delivers only critical, local emergency alerts. This system will be used exclusively for emergency notifications, including all alerts from the National Weather Service. To read more about it and to sign up, click here.
Beach Rules – Peak season beach rules are now in effect.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up to date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of September 7-11, 2026.
To stay up to date on meeting dates and times, visit TOSI’s calendar located on its homepage.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by visiting the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours before each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals wishing to participate in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email pwiggins@townofseabrookisland.org for login information before the meeting.
-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island
Check out the wide variety of activities available during September by Charleston County Parks!
Festivals & Events September 18 Moonlight Mixer September 19 Cast Off Fishing Tournament September 23 Wine Down Wednesday September 26 Birds Of A Feather September 26 Parrot’s Holy City Skate Jam October 4 Latin American Festival October 11 Palmetto Park Jam Nature, History & Culture September 17 Seashore Exploration September 19 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw September 21 Dock Discovery September 23 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw September 25 Surge And Spirit: Surviving The Lowcountry’s Greatest Storms September 26 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw September 30 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw Outdoor Adventure September 15 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery September 20 Climbing Rescues – Skills For Outdoor Top Rope And Lead September 22 Lowcountry Senior Series: Archery September 26 Special Olympics South Carolina State Kayaking |
-Submitted by Charleston County Parks
(Image credit: CCPRC.com)
Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) has partnered with Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide monthly vaccine clinics for the community. Need a vaccine? Please bring your pharmacy and health insurance cards to the event. To find out more, come and meet the pharmacy team!
When: Wednesday, September 9 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Where: Lake House, Osprey 1
How to attend: Bring your insurance card. Walk-ins are welcome for Flu (regular dose and 65+), but registration is required for COVID-19, RSV, and Shingrix. Click here or on the picture above to register.
The next Vaccine Clinics will be Wednesday, October 14 and Wednesday, November 11 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Property Owners Association