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New Year’s Holiday Hours

New Year’s Holiday Hours

SIPOA Administration Offices:
• New Year’s Eve – will close at noon on Wednesday, December 31.
• New Year’s Day – will be closed all day on Thursday, January 1.
• The SIPOA Daily Pass location will be closed from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Sunday, January 4, 2026. The main gate will be open 24/7, and passes can be obtained there.
• No contractor work will be allowed from Thursday, January 1, 2026, through Sunday, January 4, 2026.
• ARC/Commercial Access – will close at noon on Wednesday, December 31, and will be closed all day Thursday, January 1.

The Lake House:
• New Year’s Eve – will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31. Please note that during the closure, property owners and club members with after-hours access will be able to access the facility with their QR code.
• Thursday, January 1, will open at 5:00 am for property owners (with after-hours access) and 8:00 am for guests.

Town of Seabrook Island Offices:
• New Year’s Day – will be closed all day Thursday, January 1.

Vincent’s Drug Store:
• New Year’s Day – will be closed all day Thursday, January 1.

Harris Teeter:
• New Year’s Eve – will have regular hours on Wednesday, December 31.
• New Year’s Day – will have regular hours on Thursday, January 1.

Post & Computer Center:
• New Year’s Eve – will open from 9:00 am until noon on Wednesday, December 31.
• New Year’s Day – will be closed all day Thursday, January 1.
• They will reopen on Friday, January 2, with regular hours.

Best wishes for 2026!

–Tidelines Editors

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Christmas 2025 Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours 2025

SIPOA Administration Offices:
• Christmas Eve – closed at noon on Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day Thursday, December 25.
• Open on Friday, December 26, with regular hours.
• No contractor work from Thursday, December 25, through Sunday, December 28.
• The SIPOA Daily Pass location will be closed from Thursday, December 25, through Sunday, December 28. The main gate will be open 24/7, and passes can be obtained there. ARC/Commercial Access will be closed at noon on Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25.
• ARC/Commercial Access will be closed at noon on Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25.

The Lake House:
• Christmas Eve – closed at noon on Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day Thursday, December 25. During this time, there will be no access to the Lake House.
• Re-open on Friday, December 26, at 5:00 am for property owners (with after-hours access) and 8:00 am for guests.

Town of Seabrook Island Offices:
• Christmas Eve – closed all day on Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day on Thursday, December 25.
• Closed on Friday, December 26.
• They are normally closed on the weekend and will reopen on Monday, December 29, with regular hours.

Vincent’s Drug Store:
• Christmas Eve – open from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon on Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day Thursday, December 25.
• They will reopen on Friday, December 26, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm.
• They will reopen on Saturday, December 27, with regular hours.

Harris Teeter:
• Christmas Eve – closing at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day Thursday, December 25.
• They will reopen on Friday, December 26, at 8:00 am.

Post & Computer Center:
• Christmas Eve – open 9:00 am until noon on Wednesday, December 24.
• Christmas Day – closed all day Thursday, December 25.
• They will reopen on Friday, December 26, with regular hours.

Happy Holidays!
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Holiday Movies at Freshfields Tonight and December 20

Holiday Outdoor Movie Series

Freshfields Village is sponsoring two holiday outdoor movies. The first one, A Christmas Story, is scheduled for tonight, Saturday, December 13.

The second one, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, is scheduled for December 20.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy the family-friendly movie under the stars beginning at 6:00 pm .

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Holiday Shipping Deadlines

The Post & Computer Center in Freshfields has posted the following shipping deadlines for the holidays:

US Postal Service
• USPS Ground Advantage – December 17
• First Class Mail – December 17
• Priority Mail – December 18
• Priority Mail Express – December 20

FEDEX
• Ground – December 17
• Saver – December 20
• 2-Day – December 22
• Overnight – December 23

UPS
• Ground – December 16
• 3-Day Select – December 20
• 2-Day – December 21
• Overnight – December 22

Please note: These deadlines apply only to the Post & Computer Center. Other stores or locations may have different deadlines.

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Reminder: Santa and Holiday Market Coming to Freshfields Village

Kick off the festive season at Freshfields Village on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts! Guests can also enjoy live music each day. Click here for a full schedule of performers.

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

2025 Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2025

Contractor Hours – No contractor work Thursday, November 27, through Sunday, November 30. Normal contractor hours resume Monday, December 1.

The Lake House will be closed at noon on Thursday, November 27. All fitness classes will be canceled Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.

SIPOA offices and ARC/Commercial Access will be closed all day on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28. They will be back to normal hours on Monday, December 1. Trash, recycling, and yard debris will be collected as usual on Monday, December 1.

Harris Teeter will be:
• Open Wednesday, November 26, with normal hours.
• Open Thursday, November 27, from 6:00 am until 2:00 pm.
• Open Friday, November 28, at 8:00 am
• Back to normal hours on Saturday, November 29.

Town of Seabrook Island Offices will be:
• Closed from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26.
• Closed all day on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.
• Back to normal hours on Monday, December 1.

Vincent’s Drug Store will be:
• Open Wednesday, November 26, with normal hours.
• Closed all day Thursday, November 27.
• Open Friday, November 28, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm
• Back to normal hours on Saturday, November 29.

Post and Computer Center will be:
• Open Wednesday, November 26, with normal hours.
• Closed all day Thursday, November 27.
• Back to normal hours on Friday, November 28, and Saturday, November 29.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

–Tidelines Editors

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Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2025

Holiday Hours for Thanksgiving 2025

Contractor Hours – No contractor work Thursday, November 27, through Sunday, November 30. Normal contractor hours resume Monday, December 1.

The Lake House will be closed at noon on Thursday, November 27. All fitness classes will be canceled Thursday, November 27, through Saturday, November 29.

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Veterans Day Tuesday, November 11

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.

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, 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 1, 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.

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.

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Freshfields Village Kicks Off the Holiday Season

Freshfields kicks off the holiday season with the following events:

Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K Finish Line Party: Saturday, November 22

Join us on the Village Green for the Finish Line Party following the Bohicket Half Marathon & 5K on Saturday, November 22. After crossing the finish line, runners and spectators are invited to celebrate with complimentary food, beverages, and live music. The festive atmosphere will include awards presentations and custom finisher medals. Whether you ran the 5K or the Half, the Finish Line Party is the perfect way to relax, refuel, and celebrate your accomplishment.

Thanksgiving Farmers Market: Monday, November 24, 1:00-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Thanksgiving week Farmers Market on Monday, November 24, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. This food-based market will have an assortment of local produce and prepared foods, as well as other crafts that can be used for the upcoming holidays.

Santa Visits Freshfields: Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30

Kick off the festive season with us on Friday, November 28, as we welcome Santa to the Village Green!

Santa Claus will be available for complimentary photos in Santa’s Surf Shack on the Village Green from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29, and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30. Be sure to bring your camera or phone as families will be able to capture their own special moment this year. Plus, don’t forget your Letter to Santa to send to the North Pole!

Holiday Market: Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm

Join us for a special Holiday Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Choose the perfect gift from local holiday season food products and Lowcountry crafts!

For more information about these events and other happenings at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:00 am- 2:00 pm

As a part of HCA Healthcare, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is committed to improving more lives in more ways. HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is proud to partner with local law enforcement and other local agencies in support of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in the fight against medication misuse and opioid addiction. Crush the Crisis events aim to educate our communities on the risk of medication misuse while providing a safe and anonymous way to dispose of medications that may be left over from previous procedures or other medical visits.

Accepted items: Tablets or capsules in any packaging, patches, medicated ointments, lotions, or drops, liquid medications (in leak-proof containers), vape cartridges (without batteries), and pet medications*
Not accepted items: Needles, syringes, lancets, and illegal drugs*

*Accepted and not accepted medications may vary depending on local law enforcement guidance.

Visit our website or call 833-582-1970 for more information, including location details for each take-back event.

To help keep members of our communities safe, Crush the Crisis Prescription Drug Take Back Day events will adhere to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention safety protocols.

Since expanding Crush the Crisis as a nationwide initiative in 2019, our colleagues have helped to safely dispose of more than 88,600 pounds of unused or expired medication. That journey moves forward in 2025 as we continue on the road to our overall goal of 100,000 pounds of collected medication. But we can’t do it without your help!

October Events at Freshfields Village

Freshfields kicks off the fall schedule with the following events:

Fall Art Walk: Friday, October 10, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm

For the first time ever, a beloved February event is making a fall appearance. Visitors can pop in and out of retail shops where local artists will be doing live demonstrations and offering works for purchase. Beverages will be offered throughout for an enjoyable evening full of art and experiences.

Dogtoberfest: Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 11:00 am-3:00 pm

In celebration of Halloween, The Village’s most popular pet-friendly annual event returns with an afternoon of canine-themed fun. The Green is abuzz with furry friends in costumes, highlighted by a pet costume contest a 2:00 pm, local vendors with unique dog gear and accessories, adoptable pups from community rescues and more.

Music on The Green: October 17, 2025 from 7:00-9:00 pm

Movies on the Green returns for one more fall showing in October. The free screening will feature Harry Potter for families of all ages to enjoy, complete with a complimentary popcorn station and snacks for purchase.

Garden & Gun BBQ, Bluegrass & Bourbon Event: Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 3:00-6:00pm

The semi-annual Garden & Gun event returns this fall for the fourth installment of this wildly popular event. This free event, in partnership with Garden & Gun, brings together Southern BBQ, live bluegrass music, and specialty bourbon tastings from Kiawah Spirits and FortyEight Wine Bar.

For more information about these events and other happening at Freshfields Village, click here.

–Tidelines Editors

Labor Day Weekend Holiday Hours

Labor Day 2025 will be observed on Monday, September 1. 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 2025 Labor Day weekend

Trash / Recycling pick-up for single-family properties will be on Tuesday, September 2, instead of Monday. Multi-family properties will be on Tuesday, September 2, and Friday, September 5. Please note the date change for Brown & White Pickup this month due to the holiday. It will be Friday, September 12.

SIPOA offices will be closed Monday, September 1, and reopen on Tuesday, September 2, with normal hours. No contractor work from Saturday, August 30, through Monday, September 1.

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 1, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, with normal hours. Reminder: The office will be closed on Friday, August 29, for AC maintenance. Employees will be working from home.

Vincent’s Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays and they will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, with normal hours.

Post and Computer Center is closed on Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, September 1, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, September 2, with normal hours.

Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Monday, September 1, with normal hours.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend.

–Tidelines Editors

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