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The Seabrooker

The March 2026 edition of The Seabrooker can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website.

Click here and select the March 2026 link.

–Tidelines Editors

Artist Workshop April 7 and 8

Seabrook Island Artist Guild will host a two-day artist workshop.

Karen Hagan
Wonderful Paintings from Travel Photos
April 7 and 8
Oyster Catcher Community Center

Do you have favorite photos you want to make into paintings? If so, this workshop is for you.

Karen has conducted workshops in Europe, the Caribbean and across the US, on how to create paintings from photos. Using your photos and medium of choice, you’ll create two small pieces per day— turning photo favorites into strong paintings that reflect your personal voice. Among her topics is the all-important start, the up-front considerations that translate photos into successful paintings. Look to sharpen your compositional skills, experiment with different paint handling techniques, and put color theory to work for you. The two day workshop is $200 for members.

If you have questions or wish to reserve a spot in the workshop, contact Gary Kunkelman at kkunkelman@comcast.net and drop off a check made out to the artist dated for the first day of the workshop:
Gary Kunkelman, 2116 Royal Pine Drive, Seabrook, 29455

News Flash: Treasures of Seabrook Island

The Seabrook Island Artist Guild (SIAG) is about to unveil something that is totally new on Seabrook Island — and it promises to be unforgettable.

All 115 members of the Guild have been invited — no, challenged — to create an original work of art for a bold new exhibition extravaganza titled:
“Treasures of Seabrook Island”. Each participating artist will submit an anonymous piece that captures what they believe is a true treasure of Seabrook Island — its beauty, spirit, wildlife, landscapes, people, or hidden gems.

The exhibition will feature a stunning variety of media including oils, acrylics, watercolors, sculpture, fiber art, inks, pottery, and more. The guild family anticipates there will be between 45 and 50 original pieces of truly unique art on display.

But here’s the twist…

Practical Tips for Safe Movement

Seabrook Island Village (SIV), Neighbors Helping Neighbors, held its third “Practical Tips for Safe Movement Workshop” on January 30 at the Oyster Catcher Community Center.

Dr. David Anderson and Ms. Laurie Lybrand, from Roper Home and Hospice Services, provided strong scientific evidence about safe movement, and tips on accessing local resources. Charleston Southern University’s Dr. Nicole Decker identified changing physiology issues connected with aging as another factor in achieving safe movement.

SIPC Presents WCBD’s Jed Christoph March 19

Jed Christoph
“The Elements in Focus: Subject, Adversary, and Ally”

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Location: The Lake House, 2319 Seabrook Island Rd, Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Time: 6:15 – 8:15 pm
Refreshments 6:15 pm
Announcements 6:45 pm
Presentation 7:00 pm
Cost: Free for SIPC Members, First-time guests free
Access: Non-residents, please email seabrookislandphotographyclub22@gmail.com to arrange a gate pass.

Join the Seabrook Island Photography Club (SIPC) for a special presentation by Count On 2 WCBD Meteorologist (and former Seabrook Island Beach Patrol member), Jed Christoph. Dwelling less on the specifics of shutter, aperture and ISO, Jed will focus on diving into the atmospheric science behind the shot.

Thank You from SIV

Thanks to all of our players for joining us at our Mah Jongg FUNd-raiser on Thursday, February 26 at the Seabrook Island Club. We welcomed over 80 “mavens” to the Atlantic Room for a delicious breakfast of pastries and beverages, three rounds of Mah Jongg, a lovely buffet luncheon, a heartfelt drawing, a raffle for a Mah Jongg set, and an abundance of door prizes. We hope you had a wonderful time playing, socializing, and enjoying the company of old and new Mah Jongg enthusiasts.

A successful event is only as good as its attendees and volunteers… and ours were amazing!

Much appreciation to the mavens who shared their MahJongg sets at our event and our kind sponsors and donors-we couldn’t have done it without you!

Save the Date!
Seabrook Island Village
Mah Jongg Fall Fundraiser
Friday October 20, 2026

-Submitted by Sue Coomer, Mah Jongg Event Chairperson, and the SIV Marketing/Fundraising Committee

Garden Club Meeting March 13

From Gardens to the Spa:
Harvesting Luffa in the Lowcountry

Date: March 13, 2026
Time: 9:45-11:00 am
Place: Oyster Catcher Community Center

The Seabrook island Garden Club’s next meeting is on Friday, March 13, from 9:45 – 11:00 am. Our featured speaker is Brian Wheat, BA, EdM, a professor of horticulture at Trident Technical College and the founder of Common Joy, a family-run farm specializing in sustainably grown luffa gourd sponges in Charleston, SC.

Exchange Club Requests Updated Handbook Information

The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club Handbook team is finalizing the content and layout for the 2026-2027 edition. Please review your listing in the 2025-2026 Handbook. If there are any additions/changes/deletions you would like to make, please send an email today to:
KS-ExchangeNames@outlook.com.

Included in the Handbook are:

Name: The name you use on Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Cassique, Kiawah River Estates, Kiawah River.
Contact Number: The number you use when you meet someone on the island. Cell numbers have become the most common entry. Two names and numbers can be listed for each address on separate lines, or one contact number on a single line listing with two names.
Address: Your local address on the island. Please include the house or unit number and street name.

The new edition will be sent to your primary home address on file with SIPOA around Memorial Day. If you do not receive a copy or would like additional copies of the Handbook, they can be picked up at the Seabrook Island Town Hall or the SIPOA office.

Thank you for your assistance in ensuring the accuracy of the new Handbook.

-Submitted by the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook

(Image credit: Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook)

SINHG Program March 12

SINHG Presents Jed Christoph
of Channel 2 News
March 12

Where: Seabrook Island Lake House
When: March 12, 2026
Time: Light refreshments at 6:30 pm, Program starts at 7:00 pm

Jed Christoph, the meteorologist for Channel 2 News, grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and has seen all sorts of wild weather here, everything from hurricanes and tornadoes to major floods and even snow. While attending college, Jed spent summers on Kiawah and Seabrook Islands working as an Emergency Medical Responder and ocean lifeguard, handling ocean and medical emergencies. He graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Meteorology in May 2020, before embarking on his first on-air role as a meteorologist in Missoula, Montana. During his three years there, he reported on severe winter storms, frigid temperatures, wildfires, and various other extreme weather events.

Now, Jed is thrilled to return to his roots, serving as a meteorologist at the station he grew up watching! Please join us for an interesting and informative evening.

Don’t forget to reserve your spot!

This event is free for current SINHG members and just $5.00 for Seabrook Island Residents and their guests. If you want to attend and have registered for the postponed February event, please register again for March to confirm. If you paid for the Jed Christoph Evening Event in February, you may use the special ticket indicating this and do not have to pay again.

To reserve your spot and for more information regarding SINHG programs, click here.

-Submitted by Annie Snelgrove for Seabrook Island Natural History Group

(Image Credit: SINHG.org)

SIV Presents: Getting Your Affairs in Order, A Practical Approach

Seabrook Island Village (SIV) will host an interactive presentation entitled “Getting Your Affairs in Order, A Practical Approach”.

Friday, March 27, 2026
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Live Oak Hall at the Lake House

The event is free of charge, and SIV invites everyone to attend.

“Getting your affairs in order” is a phrase that we usually don’t want to think about, because the phrase itself can bring about fear, anxiety, and worry. Instead of thinking about “the end”, how about working to get our affairs in order before we travel abroad, or before we relocate to another state? It’s true, we’re all busy folks, but it’s possible we put off thinking about “getting our affairs in order” because we don’t know where to start. Once we have our important affairs in order, we may feel relieved knowing that essential items are documented in an orderly manner.

Join us for an interactive session with Ashley Andrews, JD, of LaFond Law Group. In this session, we will explore a practical approach to getting our affairs in order, covering topics such as assigning power of attorney, tax considerations, healthcare directives, and other important matters.

Ashley focuses her practice on probate and estate matters, guardianship and conservatorship cases, and real estate closings and litigation.

Click here to register for this event or scan the QR code below:

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Village

Shorebird Steward Registration

Seabrook Island Shorebird Steward Training
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:00 am– 12:00 pm
Oyster Catcher Community Center

The Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards perform a significant service to the shorebirds that visit or nest on Seabrook Island. No special skills are needed to be a Shorebird Steward, just a willingness to spend time on the beach interacting with beach walkers. Volunteers spend two-hour shifts on the beach greeting beachgoers and educating them about the shorebirds and how to protect shorebirds from disturbance. The Stewards can be on the beach any day between March 1 and until at least May 25. If shorebirds like the American Oystercatcher, Least Tern, or Wilson’s Plover nest on Seabrook Island, the season may extend through around July 6. Stewards schedule as many, or as few, two-hour shifts as they are willing to work. Each shift can have two people.

The training is for new or returning Shorebird Stewards. The session on Saturday, March 7 is indoors provided by South Carolina Audubon. It teaches why Stewards are so essential and valuable. Participants will learn how to interact with people, be introduced to the educational material available to use while on the beach and discover information about the birds they might see. Additional field training will occur through a process of mentorship with seasoned Stewards.

Teens 14-18 years old may register as shorebird stewards but must be accompanied by a parent while on the beach. Both parent and teen will be required to complete classroom, field training & mentor session.

Please register for training no later than March 3, 2026. All registrants will receive a confirmation letter the day prior the event.

-Submitted by Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards

(Image credit: Seabrook Island Shorebird Stewards)

March SIAG Artist of the Month, Terri Goslin-Jones, PhD

Please join the Seabrook Island Artist Guild for a reception
to meet Terri, and view her creative artworks.

Tuesday, March 3
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Seabrook Island Lake House

Terri Goslin-Jones, PhD, is a psychologist, educator, poet, and visual artist whose work is rooted in expressive arts and a lifelong commitment to creativity as a path to personal and spiritual growth. Her artistic journey deepened through her studies in expressive arts with Natalie Rogers, PhD, and continues to be informed by her background in psychology, mindfulness, and poetic inquiry.

After moving to Seabrook Island in 2022, Terri joined the Seabrook Island Artists Guild (SIAG) and immersed herself in monthly workshops, embracing experimentation as a central aspect of her creative process. Her visual work includes oil painting, cold wax, and encaustic, often emerging from her love of photographing landscapes and writing poetry. For Terri, painting and poetry are inseparable—each informs and enriches the other, offering complementary ways of seeing, feeling, and making meaning.