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D.I.R.T. Workshop – Seats Still Available – April 20th

There are still seats available if you want to attend D.I.R.T.’s Wednesday Workshop entitled, “Find The Path To Your Past”. The workshop will take place at the Lake House on Wednesday, 20 April from 7-9 PM and will cover the basics of setting up an account on FamilySearch.org and beginning a family tree. The workshop is free but we ask that you register in advance by emailing us at diggingtogether@yahoo.com. If you are interested in genealogy or have been considering embarking on this new and fascinating hobby, we hope you will join us.

-Submitted by Denise Doyon and Linda Mecchi

 

Abridged Environmental Committee Minutes for April 16th

Abridged EC minutes for 4-16

beachThe Greenery – The leaf collector truck is working well. There have been no negative comments by residents. Spring plantings will continue through May.

Earth Day Plans – SIPOA Engineer Steve Hirsch will be at the EC table from 9 to 10:30 am to answer questions.

Wildlife Mapping – Turkey reports are outnumbering bobcats sightings on the island. This is the first time that has happened. Piebald deer will be added to the sightings list of wildlife that residents can report.

Waste Management – The cameras are in at the maintenance area to dissuade residents and contractors from dumping illegally. The fine is $200.

Nature Trails – The repairs on the trails and signs are continuing. Chairman Michael Orris reminded everyone that all responsibility for the trails belongs to SIPOA. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the office.

Offshore Drilling – Michael and the committee commended and thanked Barry Shedrow for his hard work finding the excellent speakers he arranged for the offshore drilling seminar.

Wild Things – Butterflies will be the topic of the next Seabrooker article for May.

Bluebirds- Dean Morr reported that the seasonal counting is about to begin. All boxes have been checked, cleaned and repaired.

SIB – Charley Moore reported a current membership of 140. At the next SIB meeting there will be a presentation by the Center for Birds Prey on April 27th.

The third meeting in 2016 will on June 22nd. Representatives from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will talk about the importance of Seabrook Island’s beach to Red knots, Pipping plovers and other shore birds.

Audubon International – Barry Shedrow is our liaison and will be reporting on the environmental aspect. The group continues to work on Stage Two.

Dead Wax Myrtles – Steve Hirsch reported that the dead wax myrtles on the beach are crucial to rebuilding the dunes. They are doing their job of collecting sand around their branches thus creating new dunes.

-Submitted by Jane Marvin

Jazz Artists of Charleston: A Night at the Village Vanguard – April 23rd

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APRIL 23

A NIGHT AT THE VILLAGE VANGUARD:                                                                  Celebrating the music of the Thad Jones / Mel Lewis band

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) presents A Night At The Village Vanguard, Celebrating the Music of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band. Both born in the 1920s, Thad Jones was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, bandleader and long time member of the Count Basie Orchestra. Mel Lewis was an American drummer, jazz musician, and bandleader. Their band, the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Band, was formed around 1965. Among professional jazz musicians, this elite jazz orchestra is one of the most respected big bands of all time. During the height of their popularity, the band consisted of New York City’s crème de la crème of studio jazz musicians. The band won a Grammy Award in 1978 for their album Monday Night Live At The Village Vanguard. The CJO will be performing various pieces from this album along with other songs.

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CCPR – Friday Night Boogie at the Mt. Pleasant Pier – 2016 Schedule

Friday Night Boogie

The Mount Pleasant Pier will be rockin’ with the sounds of DJ Jim Bowers spinning a variety of unforgettable oldies, beach music classics, and line dancing hits!

2016 Schedule
May 13, 7-11 p.m.
June 10, 7-11 p.m.
July 15, 7-11 p.m.

Admission
Buy Online! Advance general admission is $10/$8 CCR*
At the gate: $10 (based on availability)

Event Details
You must be 21 years of age to gain entry, and a photo ID is required.
Online registration ends at midnight on the day before each event. On the day of the event, admission can be purchased by calling 843-795-4386 by 2 p.m. or at the event gate if available.
No outside beverages or coolers are permitted.
Beverages, food, and snacks will be available for purchase on-site.
No refunds issued or rain dates scheduled. If an event is cancelled due to inclement weather, your receipt will be good for any other 2016 Friday Night Boogie. You must keep and present your receipt to gain admission into the next 2016 Friday Night Boogie of your choice.

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

2016 Mt. Pleasant Home, Garden and Art Tour – May 1st

ArtShow2016 Mount Pleasant Old Village Home, Garden & Art Tour – May 1st

Visitors to the Old Village Home, Garden & Art Tour in Mount Pleasant will experience an inspiring walk through history, a peek into personal residences with exciting architectural touches, see brilliant colors of the region’s flora, enjoy local chefs creating culinary delights, and the area’s best known local and regional artists showcasing their work and offering many treasures for sale to benefit the Red Cross.

For more information, please click here.

LOCATION:  Edwards Park, 400 Pitt Street, Mount Pleasant SC 29464.

(Photo Credit:  CVB website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

A Perfect Closing to Earth Day Activities – April 22nd

 A Perfect Closing to Earth Day Activities

fullmoonMother Nature has blessed us this Earth Day, April 22 with a beautiful end to the day. She has arranged a full moon. As always there will be a full moon bonfire on the beach at sunset/moonrise. More info to come in the Blog.

After the ladybug release in the community gardens at dusk come join your friends and neighbors to celebrate this beautiful closing of Earth Day. Mother Nature thanks you for your participation.

-Submitted by Jane Marvin

 

Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina – The Dayporch – April 21st to May 7th

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Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina presents “THE DAYPORCH” a hilarious Southern comedy with a Hitchcock twist, by award-winning SC playwright Ceille Baird Welch, directed by Broadway, film and TV veteran Clarence Felder, with a professional cast. Meet three of the toughest, craftiest, old broads this side of the Mason Dixon and their nurse as they entertain a gentleman caller. Set in the countryside of South Carolina, this play has delighted audiences in NYC and Charleston.

DATES:  April 21st to May 7th

LOCATION:  Threshold Repertory Theatre , 84 1/2 Society Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Click here for tickets and information.

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No. Charleston Performing Arts Center – Jerry Seinfeld – June 4th

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America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will be performing his signature stand-up routine at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Seinfeld has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing both nationally and internationally in 2016.

Click here for tickets.

(Photo Credit:  PAC Website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Footlight Players Theater – Lend Me a Tenor – April 22nd through May 8th

Tenor“Lend Me a Tenor” by The Footlight Players

The Footlight Players brings to the stage the Tony Award winning play, “Lend Me a Tenor” by Ken Ludwig for 10 shows running April 22 to May 8 at the historic Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St.

It’s the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. Unfortunately, Tito Merelli, a renowned tenor about to make his North American premiere, is incapacitated by a series of calamities and someone is forced to impersonate him. What follows is a chain reaction of mistaken identity, mixed signals and absurd plot twists that are as funny as they are ridiculous.

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Worldwide Anglican Leaders Visiting St. Christopher Center

Worldwide Anglican Leaders Visiting St. Christopher Center

BishopsSt. Christopher Camp and Conference Center has been host to a prestigious group of Anglican Bishops and clergy recently. Those staying at the Center now are from Uganda, Tanzania, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil. They were joined earlier with visitors from South Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. They have traveled here for the New Wineskins for Global Mission Conference. This conference was held in Ridgecrest, NC but St. Christopher invited some of the attendees to stay here before and now after the conference.

I was privileged to have lunch with this impressive group this week. When I asked them what they got out of this conference, one man said: “It was a good experience. We know that we are not alone, we are part of a greater group”. Many of the participants are missionaries and one explained: “the Christian mission does not know borders – even where there are bans”. Someone else added that some of the people participating in this conference have put themselves at risk coming here.

The New Wineskins Conference is held every three years. This year there were 1200 people participating from over 40 countries. There were presentations by outstanding preachers and numerous workshops. Those attending said that it provided a good opportunity to meet other people “doing the Lord’s work”. They valued the networking with others, the feeling of partnership.

(Photo Credit:  Geison Vasconcellos)

-Submitted by Sally Kimball, Tidelines Writer

 

SINHG Class on Reptiles, Amphibians, and Animal Tracking at Camp St. Christopher

SINHG Class on Reptiles, Amphibians, and Animal Tracking at Camp St. Christopher

Another fun SINHG trip! A small but interested group of Seabrookers took to the fields and hammocks of Camp St. Christopher to find out more about reptiles and amphibians as well as animal tracking. The group was led by Nature Denizen and Master Tracker David Gardner (Director of Barrier Island Environmental Education at the camp) in cahoots with our own certified naturalist and trip leader, Don Smith. The class began with David’s illuminating lecture about creepy crawlies after which the group applied—with good results—some of the things they had learned about animal tracking. Using sight and sound, and following animal prints, scat, and other identifiable markings, they managed to find and capture a baby alligator that was already caged in the classroom. Below are three photos: a group shot; David with his Egyptian Asp headdress; Judy Morr with David and pet Allie Gator.

(Photo Credit:  Don Smith)

-Submitted by Carol BaneCampStChris1 CampStChris2 CampStChris3

Fido Fest 2016

Fido Fest 2016

Bring your family and your furry friends (on leashes) for a day of fun at Fido Fest 2016 on Saturday, April 23 from 11am to 3pm on Palmetto Grande Drive in Mt Pleasant.

Activities will include a Fido Marketplace with vendors such as Hairy Winston, Camp Bow Wow, My Three Dogs, Mud Puppy Training, Local Dog and Bark West Mobile Dog Spa. Wine Cellar Wine & Gifts will host some great promotions at the store to benefit Pet Helpers: special wine glasses will be on sale and you can “Pet Fido for $1” – all proceeds to be donated to Pet Helpers.

There will be music from DJ Yonni Rude from 95sx. Stop by the Fido Photo Booth, get a doggie caricature, and see the artist in Fido with doggy water color painting with Fear No Easel Art Studio. There will be doggie-themed face painting for the kids. Plus, meet Charlie from the Charleston RiverDogs between 12:30 and 1:30pm.

Dress Fido in his/her BEST spring fashion attire and you could be randomly selected by the DOGGIE FASHION POLICE to win a great prize!

You can also enter to win a $150 Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Gift Card. Entry forms are available at the main stage area from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Bring a bag of dog or cat food to donate to Pet Helpers and receive an extra entry form – double your chances to win! Winner to be selected at 3:00pm and must be present to win.

Fido Fest will benefit Pet Helpers, who will be on site collecting donations and providing information on their Pet Adoption programs. Pet Helpers is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 Rescue and Adoption Center and low-cost Spay/Neuter & Veterinary Center that serves communities across the Lowcountry. Their mission is to end the euthanasia of all adoptable cats and dogs by keeping all animals until adopted; providing low cost spay/neuter surgeries; offering humane education programs; pursuing animal-cruelty prosecution; and initiating animal-welfare legislation.

-Submitted by  Deborah Robinson