The Town of Kiawah Island just reported that local authorities evaluated the bomb threat. The threat was unfounded and Harris Teeter is back to normal operations. The Harris Teeter employees and shoppers were evacuated while authorities investigated.
For store hours, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2023
Contractor Hours – No contractor work Thursday, November 23, through Sunday, November 26. Normal contractor hours resume Monday, November 27.
SIPOA Offices will be closed all day on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. They will reopen for normal hours on Monday, November 27. Trash, recycling, and yard debris will be picked up as normal on Monday, November 27.
The Lake House will close at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 23, for Thanksgiving. They will reopen on Friday, November 24, with normal hours.
All Fitness Classes will be canceled on:
– Thursday, November 23 (Thanksgiving Day)
– Friday, November 24
– Saturday, November 25
Town of Seabrook Island Offices will be closed all day on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24. They will open for normal hours on Monday, November 27.
Harris Teeter will be open on Wednesday, November 22, during normal hours. They will be open on Thanksgiving Day, November 23 from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm. They will be open from 8:00 am until 11:00 pm on Friday, November 24. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, November 25.
Vincent’s Drug Store will be open on Wednesday, November 22 from 9:00 am until 6:00 pm. They will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, November 23. They will be open from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm on both Friday, November 24, and Saturday, November 25. Normal hours will resume on Monday, November 26.
Post and Computer Center will be closed only on Thanksgiving Day.
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Veterans Day is a day to reflect on the sacrifice and courage of all U.S. Veterans. It is the day that our country honors and thanks those men and women for their service.
To hear the official Veterans Affairs march Salute to Veterans, composed by COL Eugene W. Allen and performed by The United States Army Band, Pershing’s Own, click here.
Some Background on Armistice Day and Veterans Day
November 11, Armistice Day, marked the end of World War I. On “the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month,” in a forest near the French city of Compiègne, French, British, and German leaders met and signed an armistice that officially ended “the war to end all wars” that claimed the lives of more than 16 million people over four years.
President Woodrow Wilson originally proclaimed November 11, 1919, as Armistice Day to honor the country’s servicemen who served during World War I. The date wouldn’t become a National Holiday until a Congressional Act in 1938 made it so. It would remain a holiday for this select group of soldiers, sailors, and marines until President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill that expanded its intention to celebrate the service of all servicemen and servicewomen from every American war.
It would remain known as Armistice Day for the next 35 years until Congress changed its name to Veterans Day on June 1st, 1954. That name has remained unchanged ever since. The date of the Veterans Day celebration has also remained unchanged, except for a brief period of seven years when it was changed to the fourth Monday of every October in 1971 to make sure that it complied with the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. This decision was eventually reversed in 1978 and this holiday has been celebrated on November 11 ever since.
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Once again, Vincent’s Drug Store in Freshfields will be participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Take-Back Day to properly dispose of unneeded medications. Bring your unused or expired medications (no liquids) to the store for proper disposal on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
If you are not currently on Seabrook Island, click here to see the location near you that is participating in DEA’s Take-Back Day.
This is the time to check your medicine cabinet for unused or expired prescriptions. Not only are they taking up space, but they can be harmful if someone else, other than the person for whom they were prescribed, accidentally takes them.
It is very important to dispose of medications safely. Throwing them in the trash is obviously not the solution. Once they are in the landfill, they can be picked up by people or animals. Flushing them down the drain can pollute the water system. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day provides a safe way to dispose of prescription drugs. Drop off your unused or expired medications (no liquids) at Vincent’s Drug Store in Freshfields Village on Saturday, October 29, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
If you have any questions call Vincent’s at 843-243-0007.
–Tidelines Editor
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Fall has finally arrived and Freshfields has several events celebrating this time of the year.
Starlight Cinema, which was rescheduled due to rain, will start at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 20. The featured movie is Hocus Pocus. Three 17th-century witches, hanged for their murderous crimes, are resurrected on Halloween in modern-day Salem by an unsuspecting boy, who must now figure out how to get them back in the ground. PG, 1994, 95 minutes.
Cars & Coffee on Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Check out the unique, antique and other cool cars.
Dogtoberfest on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the village green. Guests are invited to bring their furry friends to the Village for a pet expo to benefit local rescue organizations. The Pet Expo is free and family friendly with activities including an adoptable meet & greet with local rescue groups, pet vendors, pet costume contest and music. The pet costume contest will be at 4:00 pm!
Native Plant Sale – Join the Kiawah Conservancy and Seabrook Island Green Space Conservancy at Freshfields Village on Friday, November 3 from 3:00-5:00 pm for a Native Plant Sale. Enjoy refreshments and live music as you chat with local experts about natives to plant in your yards. This event is open to the public and there is no need to register.
Live Music On the Patio at FortyEight Wine Bar every Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:30 pm. Enjoy the live music featuring local artist, Austin Hahn
Jazz Night at Porch Bar at Andell Inn on Thursdays from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm featuring a local group.
Click here for more information about the activities above. In the event of inclement weather, check the Freshfields website for a cancellation notice.
–Tidelines Editors
Labor Day 2023 will occur on Monday, September 4, 2023. According to History.com, Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late nineteenth century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of the summer season for many Americans.
It is one of eleven federal holidays observed nationally by the US Government. In addition, South Carolina State Government offices are closed as are many banks and businesses.
Holiday hours for the 2023 Labor Day weekend
Trash / Recycling pick-up for the week of Labor Day will be on Tuesday, September 5, and Friday, September 8, rather than Monday and Thursday.
SIPOA offices will be closed Monday, September 4, and reopen on Tuesday, September 5, with normal hours. No contractor work from Saturday, September 2 through Monday, September 4.
The Lake House will be open with regular hours.
Town of Seabrook Island offices are normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, September 4, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, with normal hours.
Vincent’s Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays and they will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. They will reopen for normal hours on Tuesday, September 5.
Post and Computer Center is closed on Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, September 4, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 5, with normal hours.
Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Monday, September 4, with normal hours.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.
–Tidelines Editors
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We are running out of summer, so be sure to check out all the summer activities at Freshfields:
Farmers Market on Mondays from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm has fresh organic produce, local food products, and Lowcountry crafts. Click here to see which vendors will be there.
Popsicles on the Green on Monday, August 7 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Farmers Market. Kiawah Next invites everyone to enjoy a popsicle and hear about the proposed goals and objectives for Kiawah.
Cars & Coffee on Saturday, August 19 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. Check out the unique, antique and other cool cars.
Jazz Night at Porch Bar at Andell Inn on Thursdays from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm featuring a local group.
Cake Decorating Class at Ben & Jerry’s from 9:30 am until 11:30 am on Tuesday, August 8.
Music on the Green is a free, family friendly event from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to listen to the following bands:
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July is another busy month at Freshfields. Check out all the activities:
Farmers Market on Mondays from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm has fresh organic produce, local food products, and Lowcountry crafts. Click here to see which vendors will be there. Please note that there will not be a Farmers Market on Monday, July 3.
Cars & Coffee on Saturday, July 15 from 9:00 am until 11:00 pm. Check out the unique, antique and other cool cars.
Jazz Night at Porch Bar at Andell Inn on Thursdays from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm featuring a local group.
Cake Decorating Class at Ben & Jerry’s from 9:30 am until 11:30 am on Tuesday, July 11 and Saturday, July 29.
Music on the Green is a free, family friendly event from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to listen to the following bands:
Starlight Cinema Series is another free family event. The movie starts at 8:30 pm on Wednesdays and guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for the following:
Click here for more information about the activities above. In the event of inclement weather, check the Freshfields website for a cancellation notice.
–Tidelines Editors
Independence day is on Tuesday, July 4, and is designated as a federal and state holiday. This means most banks and federal offices will be closed.
All Trash, Recycling & Yard debris will be collected on Monday, July 3, instead of Tuesday, July 4.
No Contractor work from Saturday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 3.
Brown & White Day will be on Friday, June 30 instead of Friday, July 7.
All Fitness Classes will be canceled on Monday, July 3, Tuesday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 5.
The holiday hours for the July 4, 2023, holiday are as follows:
SIPOA Offices will be closed all day on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. They will reopen Wednesday, July 5. Check sipoa.org for office hours.
Town of Seabrook Island Offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, for the holiday. They will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, with normal hours. Check townofseabrook.org for office hours.
Freshfields Farmers Market is canceled for Monday, July 3. Market will resume on July 10 and be held every Monday in July and August from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm.
Vincent’s Pharmacy will be closed on Tuesday, July 4. They will reopen on Wednesday, July 5 with normal hours.
Post and Computer Center will be closed Tuesday July 4, for the holiday. They will reopen on Wednesday, July 5, with normal hours.
Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including July 4, with normal hours.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend.
–Tidelines Editors
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Juneteenth National Independence Day is a US federal holiday signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday, June 17, 2021. It is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was designated in 1983. It is also a South Carolina state holiday. This means most banks and federal offices will be closed.
Juneteenth is a portmanteau word for June and nineteenth and commemorates the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and the emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the Confederate South.
Juneteenth 2023 will be observed on Monday, June 19, 2023. Read the Tidelines post about Juneteenth as well as activities celebrating the day by clicking here.
Trash pickup will be picked up on Monday, June 19 as usual. To see the complete trash and recycling schedule go to sipoa.org then click on Resources.
The local holiday hours for Juneteenth 2023 are as follows:
SIPOA Offices will be open on Monday, June 19. Check sipoa.org for office hours.
The Town of Seabrook Island Office will be closed on Monday, June 19 for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, June 20, with normal hours. Check townofseabrook.org for office hours.
Vincent’s Pharmacy will be open on Monday, June 19 with normal hours.
Post and Computer Center will be open on Monday, June 19 with normal hours.
Harris Teeter will be open Monday, June 19 with normal hours.
–Tidelines Editors
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June is a busy month at Freshfields. Check out all the activities:
Farmers Market on Mondays from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm has fresh organic produce, local food products, and Lowcountry crafts. Click here to see which vendors will be there.
Music on the Green is a free, family friendly event from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs:
Cars & Coffee on Saturday, June 17 from 9:00 am until 11:00 pm. Check out the unique, antique and other cool cars.
Starlight Cinema Series starts Wednesday, June 28 at 8:30 pm. The movie this week is Luca. Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film Luca is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides
Click here for more information.
–Tidelines Editors
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of our country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country.
Let’s enjoy this weekend with our families and friends while being grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.
Memorial Day is both a federal and state holiday, thus banks, post offices, and all non-essential federal and state government offices will be closed.
Trash pickup will not be picked up on Monday, May 29. The schedule for this week only is:
-Trash/Recycling Pickup for single-family properties will be Tuesday, May 30.
-Multi-family properties will be on Tuesday, May 30, and Friday, June 2.
The local holiday hours for the Memorial Day Weekend 2023 are as follows:
SIPOA Offices are normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays and will be closed all day on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. They will reopen Tuesday, May 30. Check sipoa.org for office hours.
The Town of Seabrook Island Office is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours. Check townofseabrook.org for office hours.
Vincent’s Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays and they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours.
Post and Computer Center is normally closed on Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours.
Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Memorial Day, with normal hours.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
–Tidelines Editors
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