Category: Events

Happy Rosh Hashanah

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)

You’re Invited! SIPOA Volunteer Fair 2026

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

Reminder: Roll With Heart Charity Bocce Ball Tournament September 17

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

September in Your Charleston County Parks

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)

Reminder: MUSC Vaccine Clinic September 9

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

Protecting Seabrook Island’s Marshlands

Seabrook Island is surrounded by beautiful marshes. Beyond their natural beauty, do you know the intricate role these wetlands play in sustaining the island’s diverse wildlife and habitats while also protecting our natural environment?

Seabrook’s marshes are tidal, meaning they flood and drain with the shifting tides. These areas are often inundated with saltwater and support a complex ecosystem.

According to Seabrook Island’s 2025 Guide to Marshes, Seabrook Island is home to approximately 2,000 acres of saltwater marsh, tidal creeks, and marsh islands. These marshlands are an essential part of the island’s natural environment, providing critical habitat for wildlife while helping to absorb floodwaters, reduce erosion, and filter pollutants. At the same time, Seabrook Island’s marshes face increasing pressures from rising sea levels, development, erosion, and other changes to the coastal environment.

Continue reading “Protecting Seabrook Island’s Marshlands”

Upcoming September Events at Charleston’s Historic Plantations

  • Nature Journaling Workshop ◊ September 12, 2026 9:00-11:00 am

Join the Summerville Artist Guild for a peaceful and inspiring morning of nature journaling at Magnolia. This immersive two-hour experience begins with a brief introduction, followed by time spent exploring the gardens—observing, sketching, and photographing the natural world around you. Then, return to the Magnolia Workshop to turn your field notes and sketches into your own personalized nature journal.

Click here to learn more and to register.

  • A Mindful Morning at Magnolia ◊ September 19, 2026 9:00-11:00 am

Experience a peaceful morning of movement and community at Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. Begin with a gentle yoga flow beneath the live oaks, followed by a slow-paced Lowcountry brunch. Come as you are, move with intention, and stay awhile.

Click here to learn more and to register.

  • Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews ◊ September 26, 2026 1:00-4:00 pm

Experience the best of Southern tradition at Bluegrass, BBQ & Brews at Magnolia! Gather your family and friends to enjoy a stunning fall afternoon in the Lowcountry. Sample delicious BBQ and local craft beers, then relax under the historic oaks to the sounds of live bluegrass by the Green Levels.

Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.

  • Brackish Bracelet Design Workshop ◊ September 26, 2026 10:00 am

Visit Drayton Hall for a Brackish Design Workshop and create something uniquely yours in this hands-on design class. Guests will curate their own layout – selecting from a range of beautiful components, textures, and colors – then work alongside a skilled artisan who will professionally assemble the final piece into a custom bracelet.

It is the perfect blend of creativity and craftsmanship: you design it, Brackish brings it to life. Whether you’re making a meaningful keepsake or a one-of-a-kind gift, you’ll leave with a bracelet that’s as personal as it is polished.

Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.

–Tidelines Editors

St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series

St. Christopher Sustainability Workshop Series
Session 1: Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators 
September 17, 2026
6:00 pm

All are welcome to join us at St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center for the newest round of our sustainability workshop series!

Our first session this semester will be held on site in the Chapel of the Palms on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The theme of the night will be “Coastal Gardening for Native Pollinators”. Tyler Harris, Associate Director of the Barrier Island Environmental Education Program, will be our main presenter.

Also included will be a tour of our newly established pollinator garden, made possible with grant funding from the Town of Seabrook Island and contributions from the Seabrook Island Garden Club.

Sign up today for this free workshop to learn how you can implement sustainable practices in your own life, hear from our team of environmental educators, and see the practices put into action.

-Submitted by Lauren Harris, Director of the Conference Center, St. Christopher Camp & Conference Center

(Image credit: St Christopher Camp & Conference Center)

Blood Drive September 3

The next Seabrook Island Community Blood Drive will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the Lake House from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please consider donating blood. There is a great need right now. Hospitals rely on blood donations to treat accident victims, patients undergoing surgery, cancer patients, and many others. Your donation can save lives.

To select an appointment time, contact RedCrossBlood.org (Sponsor Code: SEABROOK). Donors have found that using RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass on the day of the drive speeds up the intake process and saves waiting time. Not sure of your schedule? Walk-ins are also warmly welcomed.

Save the date for the next Blood Drive on Thursday, December 17.

For additional information, contact Kathy Rigtrup at ktrup2@aol.com or 973-715-3005.

The demand is great – can we count on you to help fill it?

-Submitted by Kathy Rigtrup

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Start Training for the Bohicket Half Marathon and 5K November 21

Registration is now open for the Bohicket Half Marathon and the 5K races, to be held Saturday, November 21, 2026. This gives you plenty of time to start a training plan for the half marathon or the 5K distance!

Early bird entry fee for the half-marathon is $85, and $50 for the 5K run. Prices will increase after August 30, 2026. There is also a 5K walk, which is $45 and will increase after September 28. All proceeds from the race benefit the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, the  Charleston Running Club, and the Charleston Animal Society.

The Bohicket Marina Run was founded in 2011 to provide the Low Country running community with a top quality 5K & 10K event. Thanks to the overwhelming support from our runners, the Seabrook Island Community Association, the Town of Seabrook, the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, the Charleston Animal Society, and the Charleston Running Club, the run has grown every year and is now a top tier 5K & Half Marathon.

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, November 19, and race day, November 21. Click here to sign up.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Bohicket Half)