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Charleston Beer Fest October 25

Tickets are still available for the 2025 Charleston Beer Fest! The Holy City’s premier celebration of all things beer will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at North Charleston’s Riverfront Park (1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston).

Attendees can look forward to an exciting event with even more breweries than last year, food trucks, craft vendors, games, and more. Come out for a day of fun.

General admission tickets are on sale starting at $69.00, VIP tickets are priced at $139.00. Designated driver tickets are available for $28.99. To purchase tickets, go to: chsbeerf est.org/tickets.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Chsbeerfest.org)

Be Informed About Charleston City Council October 15

Sea Islands Action Network (SIAN) and Kiawah for Democracy (K4D) invite you to come learn about Charleston City Council and how this local governing body affects all our lives here in the sea islands. This is a non-partisan event that is free and open to all.

Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Place: Oyster Catcher Community Center

To RSVP, click here.

Charleston City Council is a nonpartisan body with new representatives for Districts 2, 4, 6, 10, and 12 being elected next month for four year terms. Our guests are two experts, Leslie Skardon and Aaron Polkey, each running in different districts in the upcoming November 4, 2025, City Council elections. Leslie is a candidate in D12 James Island and Aaron in D4 Charleston Peninsula.

While those who live on Seabrook and Kiawah are not able to vote in City Council races, decisions made by the Charleston City Council clearly impact all who live in the county. This race matters for anyone who regularly visits (or drives through) downtown, West Ashley, James Island, or Johns Island. Charleston traffic, flooding, and development affect all of us, and we need more effective leadership to make progress on these issues.

October in Your Charleston County Parks

Check out the wide variety of activities available during October by Charleston County Parks!

Festivals & Events
October 11 Cast Off Fishing Tournament
October 12 Palmetto Park Jam
October 18 Fall Family Festival
October 25 Cast Off Fishing Tournament

Fitness & Wellness
October 16 Starlight Yoga
October 25 Trick, Treat & Trail
Gentle Flow Yoga Series runs through October 15 in McClellanville and through October 16 in Hollywood.

Nature, History & Culture
October 11 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 11 Caw Caw: Walking on History
October 15 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 16 Seashore Exploration
October 18 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 20 Seashore Exploration
October 22 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 24 Wee Wild Ones: Pumpkins in the Park
October 24 Big Momma’s Sweet Potato Pie
October 24 Benefits of Bats
October 25 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw
October 25 Gator Tales
October 25 Junior Naturalist: One Earth
October 25 Monarch Migration
October 29 Early Morning Bird Walk at Caw Caw

Outdoor Adventure
October 11 Intro to Archery
October 11 Family Archery
October 12 Intro to Lead Climbing
October 19 Adaptive Climbing Day – Youth
October 19 Adaptive Climbing Day – Adult
October 30 Beginners Night

Youth Programs and Skateboarding
Youth Sports
Skateboard Lessons

-Submitted by Charleston County Parks

Reminder: SINHG Program October 9

Seabrook Island Natural History Group (SINHG)
October Evening Program

Dolphin Talk

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: October 9, 2025
Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7:00 pm

It is our pleasure to host Lauren Rust, Founder and Executive Director of the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network (LMMN) in our October Evening Event. Lauren will be sharing her expertise on bottlenose dolphins, Tursiops erebennus, and other marine mammals found in South Carolina, and their unique relationship with the Lowcountry, with a special focus on Seabrook Island. She will also highlight the mission of the LMMN—to protect marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and seals) in South Carolina waters for future generations through awareness, education, and research.

Reminder: Author Event October 14

Get your book group together for a fun and inspiring evening; discover the life of a rock star; and learn about moving from one creative endeavor to another!

Seabrook Page Turners will host its third and final author event of 2025 on Tuesday, October 14, welcoming acclaimed singer, songwriter, and now debut author Greta Morgan for a special evening centered on her memoir The Lost Voice.

Event Details

Date:   Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Time:   6:00 pm
Place: Seabrook Island Club
Meal: Three-course dinner
Cost:   $48 (includes tax and tip)

This event is open to everyone. Seabrook Island Club members can make a reservation using their Club app (NorthStar), under Upcoming Events, or contact mduplessis@seabrookisland.com. If you are not a member of the Club, you are welcome to attend, space permitting, by contacting a Club member and arranging to be their guest, or by emailing seabrookpageturners@gmail.com for details. You can indicate with whom you wish to be seated on your reservation.

Seats are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to engage in what promises to be a thought-provoking conversation. The deadline for reservations is October 9.

Fleming Flash for Sunday, October 5

Check out the Fleming Open website by clicking here and find tournament details, photo info, and more. Finals matches and the conclusion of some round robin matches will be played at Seabrook Island Racquet Club (SIRC) today.

Come out and enjoy brunch at the Fleming tournament (for purchase) while you watch some great tennis!

Here are the matches with Johns Island players and the final matches for Sunday, Oct 5:

Finals Matches –

Mens’ 40 Singles Paulo Baumer vs Ryan Pang 8:00 am SIRC
Mens’ 50 Singles Chris Wallce vs Doug MacKelcan 8:00 am
Mens’ 60 Singles Jaime Barajas v Taylor Hamilton 8:00 am
Mens’ 70 Singles Jeb Courtney vs Bill Ashley 9:30 am
Women’s 60 Singles Deborah Podolin vs Debbie Southern 8:00 am SIRC
Men’s 50 Doubles Doug MacKelcan/Kevin Stribling vs Vladimir Makatsana/Vladi Tsiperiyuk 11:30 am
Mens’ 60 Doubles Peter Kolaric/R Thomas Couton vs Bob Willimas/Taylor Hamilton 2:30 pm
Men’s 70 Doubles Bill Ashley/Roger Pearce vs Jeb Courtney/Tommy Bunch 1:30 pm
Women’s 30 Doubles Jennifer Ansari/Jeni Burnette vs Elzabeth Hodgles/Emily Perry 9:30 am
Women’s 40 Doubles Jeni Burnette/Emily Perry vs Deanna Vroman/Mary Neill Hagood 1:00 pm
Women’s 50 Doubles Nena Day/Alice Stubbs vs Sharon Bunck/Cheryl Hicks 2:00 pm
Women’s 60 Doubles TBD vs Margaret Brossy/Mariana/Hollman 8:00 am
Mixed Doubles 40s Mary Neill Hagood/Matthew Hane vs Nena Day/Ryan Pan 11:15 am
Mixed Doubles 50s Deanna Vroman/Shirish Deshpande vs Vladimir Makatsaria/Olga Harvey 8:00 am
Mixed Doubles 60s Al Cannon/Anne Frautschi vs Michelle Williams/Bob Williams 11:30 am

Women’s Singles –

40s Amanda Benepe vs Tracy Sladish 8:00 am
50s Andrea Hines vs Anna Yates 11:30 am

Men’s Doubles –

30s Aldrich Boss/Steven Sutton vs Tripp Larkin/Kevin Lyle 1:30 pm
40s Tom McDaniel/Billy Stover vs Michael Rubin/Matthew Hane 2:30 pm

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Reminder: Shredding Event Wednesday, October 8

Free Fall Shredding Event

Town of Seabrook Island
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Now is the time to organize your files and discard old, unneeded, or duplicate documents. Gone are the days when we have to keep backup pieces of paper. Most information is now available online and is easy to access.

This is also a good time to go paperless. Many companies, such as banks, credit cards, and insurance companies, offer this service. Not only is it safer, but it can also be helpful when you are away from home. A bonus is using less paper, which is good for the environment!

Since most of your documents probably have personal information, you don’t want to just throw them away. The best way to dispose of these documents is by shredding them.

Join Habitat to Raise the Roof!

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity invites you to join us on October 16, 2025, at the Seabrook Island Club for our bi-annual Raise the Roof Auction, an evening dedicated to celebrating community and creating lasting impact. Every other year, this signature event raises enough to completely build at least one home, giving families in need the gift of safety, stability, and hope.

Guests will enjoy a beautifully catered dinner with live and silent auctions. Every dollar raised goes directly to building homes and completing critical repairs, helping families remain safely in the homes they love and strengthening communities across Charleston and the Sea Islands.

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity builds 6 to 8 homes annually and completes over 100 critical home repairs, preserving generational properties and empowering families to thrive. Attending the Raise the Roof Auction is more than an evening out; it is a chance to make a tangible difference, connect with like-minded supporters, and celebrate the impact of generosity in action.

Tickets are $200 and can be purchased at www.seaislandhabitat.org/auction. To view the live and silent auction items, click here. Secure your seat today and join us for a night of inspiration, community, and purpose. Together, we can raise the roof for families in need, one home at a time.

-Submitted by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity

Fleming Flash for Saturday, October 4

Check out the Fleming Open website by clicking here and find tournament details, photo info, and more. Matches will be played at both Roy Barth Tennis Center (RBTC) and Seabrook Island Racquet Club (SIRC) today. For information on all of the brackets and players, click here.

Complimentary coffee and snacks are available from 7:30 to 10:00 am in the clubhouse for the players. Lunch will be available to players and guests each day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. You can get wraps, sandwiches, sides, desserts, and drinks. Cash, credit card, or a member number will be accepted.

Be sure to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs, and handicap vehicles. Check the Tidelines post or the website by clicking here.

There will be several finals, semi-finals and consolation matches being played today and tomorrow so be sure to look at the posted schedules at the courts in addition to the finals listed below.

Here are the matches with Johns Island players and the final matches for Saturday, Oct 4:

Finals Matches –

Men’s 80 Singles: Richard Shipman vs Jimmy Washington 8:00 am SIRC
Women’s 70 Singles: Becky Timmis vs Miriam Morey 8:00 am SIRC
Mixed Doubles 70s: Pamela Simons/Herb Cooper vs Cynthia Babb/Andy Steingold 11:30 am SIRC

Women’s Singles –

40s Amanda Benepe vs Anne Billion 8:00 amRBTC
50s Andrea Hines vs Renee Fleishman 8:00 am SIRC

Men’s Doubles –

30s Aldrich Boss/Steven Sutton vs Sean Bacha/Donny Reeder 2:30 pm SIRC
40s Tom McDaniel/Billy Stover vs Lee Ingram/Barry Quinn 12:30 pm SIRC
70s Tommy Bunch/Jeb Courtney vs Kari Juusela/Doug Myser 2:15 pm SIRC
80s Chris Ryan/Richard Shipman vs Charles Burns/Richard Weathers 2:00 pm SIRC

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Full Moon Bonfire October 6

Full Moon Bonfire
Monday, October 6, 2025
Location: On the beach between BW 1 and 2
Sunset – 6:59 pm
Moonrise – 6:40 pm
High Tide – 8:24 pm
Harvest Moon

Mark your calendars! Join us on the beach for Seabrook Island’s Full Moon
bonfire on Monday, October 6, 2025.

The full Harvest Moon isn’t just any moon—it’s the first of three consecutive Supermoons in 2025, making October’s full moon the largest and brightest of the year. The moon will be at perigee, its closest point to Earth. It will rise low on the horizon and appear noticeably larger and brighter than a typical full moon.

The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox (September 22 or 23). Unlike other full moons, it will rise about the same time for several nights, providing extended evening light. Historically, this extra illumination helped farmers complete their harvests before fall frosts.

Hopefully, the weather remains accommodating. People ask if the bonfire will be held if it’s rainy. The bonfire will be canceled if it is raining or rain is threatening, as few would be comfortable attending.

According to the permit, the fire must be extinguished by 10:00 pm.

Put the next date for the Full Moon Bonfire on your calendar:

Wednesday, November 5 – Beaver Moon (Super Moon, closest to the Earth!)

-Submitted by Mollie Korski

Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing

The Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club will sponsor its 14th Annual Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Event on Monday, November 10, 2025. The purpose of the event is to honor veterans who have served our country, and to raise money to support the Ralph Johnson Veteran’s Hospital and the Friends of Fisher House. Major contributors to the event are the Seabrook Island Real Estate Company, Hobson Builders, and Rick McDaniel. The United States Flag will be presented by St. Johns High School Jr. ROTC Cadets. Wounded Warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan will be participating as honored guests.

Fleming Flash for Friday, October 3

Be sure to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs, and handicap vehicles. Check the Tidelines post or the website by clicking here.

Tonight is the big event, the player party for players and their guests! Tickets are required for both players and guests so don’t forget to bring your tickets with you. The party will be at the pool located across the street from the Seabrook Island Club, 3772 Seabrook Island Rd, Seabrook Island. Be ready for some fun!

Here are the matches with Johns Island players for Friday, October 3:

Men’s Singles –

50s Chris Polychron vs Christopher Cagle 9:30 am SIRC
60s Harvey Hines vs Jaime Barajas 9:45 am SIRC
70s Andrew Hodge vs Jeb Courtney 8:00 am SIRC

Women’s Singles –

40s Amanda Benepe vs Barnes Dix 9:30 am RBTC
50s Andrea Hines vs Amy Templeton 8:00 am SIRC

Men’s Doubles –

30s Aldrich Boss/Steven Sutton vs Kevin Graf/Conor Salceetti 2:00 pm SIRC
70s Tommy Bunch/Jeb Courtney vs Greg Williams/Jack Barker 3:00 pm SIRC

Women’s Doubles –

30s Katie Richey/Marsha Davis vs Elizabeth Hodges/Emily Perry 1:00 pm SIRC
60s Lindy Small/Nan Steen vs Tamara Fleming/Rhonda Coumas 11:00 am SIRC

Mixed Doubles –

50s Patti Kelly/Richy Gray vs Deanna Vroman/Shirish Deshpande 11:00 am SIRC
- Lisa Duckworth/Jonathan Barth vs William Mendler/Tracy Sladish 11:15 am SIRC

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee