Category: Freshfields

Sugar Snap Peas Opening in Freshfields

There is a new baby clothing store that just recently opened in Freshfields. It is called Sugar Snap Peas and is located at 624 Freshfields Drive.

It is described as a destination for fresh and fun children’s clothing, toys and gifts. Whether you’re browsing for a baby shower, a birthday present, or just a new wardrobe, this store has you covered.

Current locations for their other stores include King Street in Charleston, and Coleman Boulevard in Mount Pleasant. They have a wide range of products that run from newborn to age 8 for boys and 16 for girls. They also offer concierge-shopping services for out of state customers.

SSP

 

-Barbara Burgess, Tidelines Writer

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – June 16

Music on the Green

06/16/2017, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Join us each Friday evening this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Freshfields Village Green! This week’s concert features a variety of funk, rock and jazz by Louie D. Project. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

The Louie D Project is a four piece band performing funk, jazz, rock, and hip-hop music. They deliver everything from smooth jazz instrumentals suitable for the quiet moments all the way to the latest pop tunes perfect for packing the dance floor.

(Photo credit:  Louie D Project website)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Starlight Cinema – Minions – June 14

Starlight Cinema

06/14/2017, 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM

Join us on the Freshfields Village Green at 8:30 pm for a free movie under the stars featuring Minions. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

MINIONS:  PG; 91 min; 2015
Despicable Me’s minions get their very own spin-off in this summer tent-pole from Universal Pictures. Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda co-direct this animated comedy featuring the voices of Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm.

(Photo credit:  Minions website)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – June 9

Music on the Green

06/09/2017, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Join us each Friday evening this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Freshfieflds Village Green! This week’s concert features a variety of hits by Groove Train. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

Groove Train is high-energy, versatile group featuring rich vocals, a full sound and an expansive repertoire.  From classic R&B, Pop and Rock favorites to more recent hits, these guys get the dance floor packed and singing along.

(Photo credit:  Groove Train website)

-Tidelines Editor

Freshfields Village Music on the Green – June 2

Music on the Green

06/02/2017, 6:00 to 9:00 PM

Join us each Friday evening this summer from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for a complimentary concert on the Freshfields Village Green! This week’s concert features rock and blues by Tullamore Road. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket for the event.

Tullamore Road performs a wide mix of rock and blues covers. They blend a wide range of influences in crafting a unique sound and vibe in their music. They also perform an increasing number of originals in their sets. The band recently finished in the top 3 of a major battle of the bands contest in Atlanta.  Tullamore Road delivers a high energy performance and is fronted by Erik Bush on vocals, guitar and harmonica with Chris Prescott on vocals and lead guitar, John Kortier on drums and Bob Bush on bass.

(Photo Credit:  Tullamore Road website)

-Tidelines Editor

Art Show At Freshfields Sunday, May 28

The Seabrook Artist Guild will hold an Art Show on The Green at Freshfield’s Market, Sunday, May 28, 2017 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

The show will include fine art in many mediums, photography and crafts.  Some artists will be painting live, so stop by and see the breadth of creativity that exists on our island and experience the artistic process live!

For more information go to: http://www.seabrookislandartistguild.com

-Submitted by Bob LeFevre, President
Seabrook Island Artist Guild

 

 

 

Freshfields Village: Memorial Day Weekend Concerts – May 26 & 27

Memorial Day Weekend Concerts

05/26/2017, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the Freshfields Village Green

Come out to Freshfields Village to kick off the summer season with two evenings of live music during the Memorial Day Weekend Concert Series.

On Friday, May 26 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm get ready to party with Java Band, a high energy band playing great hits from every decade. Their versatile style combines music of all genres to satisfy the music enthusiast as well as the person that’s the life of the party. Jazz standards, Rock, Motown/Beach, R&B, Hip Hop, and Country they do it all.

On Saturday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm enjoy a wide mix of hits from 70’s, 80’s and 90’s by The Counts. The Counts play a variety of classic hits from the 80’s and 90’s such Earth Wind and Fire, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kool and The Gang and Chicago, as well as today’s Top 40 hits, by Bruno Mars and Adele.

The concert is free and guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets.

-Tidelines Editor

Kiawah Arts Council: Piccolo Spoleto Comes to Kiawah – June 6

Piccolo Comes to Kiawah

Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Ticket Release: 5/22
E-tickets available here 5/22 beginning at 9 am

6:30pm at Mingo Point

There is an Oyster Roast and Dinner buffet starting at 5:30pm, followed by the performance at 6:30pm.  The performance features an up-tempo take on the songbook of Fats Waller and the heyday of Harlem featuring Manny Houston.

For more information, visit our website here or call 843-768-9166.

(Photo credit:  KAC website)

-Tidelines Editor

Java Java Remodeling

 

Java Java will be closed for remodeling on Monday, May 1 through Wednesday, May 3.  They are located in Freshfields at 375 Gardeners Circle.

For more information such as hours and menu,  go to http://www.freshfieldsvillage.com , click on “Directory,”  then scroll down to Java Java.

(photo:  www.freshfieldsvillage.com)

-Tidelines Editor

 

 

 

Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Fundraisers – May 5-6

Two celebrations for one great cause, Sea Islands Hunger Awareness!  If you’d like to become a sponsor or make a donation to this crucial cause, click here.  If you have items to be auctioned, click here for the form.

Gullah Gala – Friday, May 5, 6:00-8:00pm
Location: the Seabrook Island Club
Admission: $100 (click here for tickets) and tickets are limited.
Meet Artist Jonathan Green introduced by Mary Whyte

Gullah Celebration – Saturday, May 6, 3:00 – 6:00pm
Location: Freshfields Village on the Village Green, Kiawah Island
Admission : $15 adv./ $20 door (12yrs and under are free) (click here for tickets).
Performances by Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers, and the Deninufay African Dance & Drum Production.  In addition, there will be a Silent Auction,  Sweetgrass Baskets, Jewelry and Art, Gullah Cuisine, and Wine/Beer.

Facts about Hunger

1. 25.2 % of the population of Wadmalaw (approx. 2,989) is below the poverty level.
2. 13.5% of the population of Johns Island (approx. 21,763) is below the poverty level.
3. Nearly 90% of the children on the sea islands are living below the poverty level.
4. One out of six Americans face hunger.
5. One out of five South Carolinians face hunger.
6. African Americans are twice as likely to face hunger.
7. Hunger is highest among rural communities
8. The lack of adequate food affects the cognitive and behavioral development of children.

Groups that Help Fight Hunger on the Sea Islands

1. Backpack Buddies of Seabrook
2. Hebron Zion Presbyterian Emergency Food Bank
3. Holy Spirit Catholic Church Food Pantry (fully funded by Holy Spirit Catholic Church) 4. Meals on Wheels of Charleston
5. Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Food Pantry
6. Rockville Presbyterian Meals on Monday
7. Sea Islands Blessing Basket
8. Sweet Grass Garden Co-0p

The Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation is a 501c-3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible. For more information about the foundation please visit us online at www.FightIslandHunger.org

These events are sponsored by:

Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic, 3226 Maybank Highway, Suite 1-A Johns Island, SC 29455 BIFMC.org

Tiger Corner Farms, 104 W 7th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483 tigercornerfarmsmfg.com

Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation PO Box 268 Johns Island, SC 29457-0268 FightIslandHunger.org

-Tidelines Editors

 

 

Bohicket Marina’s 4th Annual Dolphin Slam – April 29

Bohicket Marina’s                                                                                  4th Annual Dolphin Slam

Saturday, April 29, 2017

We would like to invite you and all of your friends to become part of a yearly tradition at Bohicket Marina.  The Dolphin Slam is by design, made for all the anglers that want to go offshore with their friends, pay a low entry fee, and have the possibilities of great cash prizes!  The best part is that you can fish it from anywhere as long as you bring your catch by car or boat to Bohicket Marina for the weigh in!

$200 Entry Fee per boat Plus $50 for dockage

Cash prizes based on a % of entries

Last day for entry is Thursday, April 27, 2017

CLICK FOR OFFICIAL RULES & ENTRY FORM

New in 2017~  State Record Dolphin – $25,000 Prize

Guaranteed by Todd Gerhardt of the Ship’s Store and Ice Cream Boat is an additional prize of $25,000 for a new State Record dolphin caught during the Dolphin Slam!  The current State Record dolphin is 77.8 lbs and was caught during Bohicket Marina’s 2008 Billfish Invitational for the SC Governor’s Cup Billfishing series.  This is a sweet addition to what is already looking like a great 1st Place prize.

NEW IN 2017~  $50 DOCKAGE & TRAILER STORAGE FEE

This covers your dockage for the day prior to and of the tournament.  This year we are offering trailer storage onsite in Bohicket Marina for all participants of the 4th Annual Dolphin Slam.  This was a huge obstacle for many of our participants last year and we heard you!  You must bring your own trailer lock or have it attached to a vehicle.  Spaces are limited and your entry fee and dockage fee must be paid for trailer storage. First come will be first served!

NEW IN 2017~  FREE SEA WEATHER FORECAST FROM WRI!

Weather Routing Inc. joined us this year to be our Forecast Provider!  Please use the link to set up your very own SeaWeather Account to use during the tournament!  This link will GO LIVE APRIL 27-30, 2017!

2016~ OUR 3RD ANNUAL DOLPHIN SLAM WAS AMAZING!

With over 85 official entries, our last Dolphin Slam was something everyone who was there will never forget!  Fantastic fishing conditions produced a great day offshore and an even better time at the weigh in!  Thank you for coming out to join us last year and we sure hope you come back and bring all your friends!  Check out last year’s winners!

1ST Place Winners:  “Teamwork”, for over $10,500

2ND Place Winners:  “Team Anchorless”, for over $3,500

3RD Place Winners:  “Big Enough”, for over $1,700

-Tideline Editor