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2025 Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing

On Monday, November 10, 2025, Lowcountry golfers teed up at the Seabrook Island Club in the 14th Annual Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing to recognize veterans and raise money to support the Charleston Fisher House and the Ralph Johnson Veterans Hospital in Charleston.

The event is sponsored by the Seabrook Island Club and the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club. Major donors included the Seabrook Island Real Estate Company, Hobson Builders, Bohicket Marina, the McDaniel Family Foundation, and the Greubel Family Foundation. During the opening ceremonies, the flag was presented by the St. Johns High School Jr. ROTC Color Guard, and WWII veteran Ed Gillen was recognized for his service.

World Affairs Council of Charleston – Upcoming Event

The World Affairs Council of Charleston hosts several expert speaker events each year. These evening events feature distinguished presenters from the U.S. government, nongovernmental organizations, the military, academia, think tanks and the business community. The next event is:

Rotary in the World
Monday, December 8, 2025
5:30 – 7:00 pm

Speaker is John Hewko, CEO of Rotary International.
Venue is Capers Hall at the Citadel, 1 Lee Ave., Charleston, SC.

With government spending on social needs and services declining across the globe, the need for civil society is more important than ever.

John Hewko, general secretary and CEO of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation, will discuss the increasingly important role of global organizations such as Rotary in filling the gap, promoting peace and people-to-people multilateralism, and addressing social needs at the local, regional, and international levels.

Reminder: 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.

CSO Concert Canceled Today

Due to high winds, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) event scheduled for today at 4:00 pm at the Lake House has been canceled. The performers are unable to safely set up their inflatable stage in the current weather conditions.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding, as safety remains our top priority.

No word right now if or when it would be rescheduled.

-Submitted by SIPOA

Reminder: Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing November 10

CSOL Tour of Kiawah Homes November 1

28^th Anniversary
Symphony Tour of Island Homes on Kiawah Island
Saturday, November 1, 2025

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra League, Inc. (CSOL) is celebrating the 28th anniversary of the Symphony Tour of Island Homes on Saturday, November 1. The CSOL invites long-time and new tour-goers to join this highly anticipated event, featuring five unique Kiawah homes and supporting the Charleston Symphony and CSOL’s Music Scholarship Fund.

From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, guests will be treated to live music performed by the talented CSOL scholarship recipients throughout the self-guided tour. While touring the homes, local artists will be creating custom pieces of art for purchase, or commission your own one-of-a-kind masterpiece!

Tour of homes tickets for November 1:

$65 – CSOL Members
$75 – General Admission
Day-of pricing: $75 CSOL Members | $90 General Admission

Other ticket options:

$135 – Island Celebration Soirée Tickets, Thursday, October 30, 2025
Brass quintet provided by the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra

$200 – VIP Weekend Passport Tickets
Includes an exclusive invitation to the Island Celebration Soiree (October 30), and one (1) tour ticket

$500 – Symphony Tour Patron Tickets
Includes two (2) exclusive invitations to the Island Celebration Soirée (October 30) and two (2) tour tickets

To learn more about the CSOL, to purchase tickets, or to become a member, visit www.csolinc.org.

-Submitted by Charleston Symphony Orchestra League

(Image credit: Charleston Symphony Orchestra League)

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.

Seabrook Island Veteran’s Day Charitable Golf Outing

Pickleball Tournament October 4

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity invites the community to join in the action at its Annual Pickleball Tournament at Kiawah River, 2515 Mullet Hall Road, Johns Island, SC.

All proceeds support Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s mission to build safe, affordable homes and provide critical home repairs for families in need across the Sea Islands. Registration includes a full day of competition and community fun, plus delicious food from Chicken Fats and refreshing beverages from Low Tide Brewing.

Spots are limited, and demand is high. Organizers encourage players to register soon to secure their spot!

Sea Island Habitat for Humanity builds six to eight new houses each year and completes over 100 critical home repairs, all thanks to the generosity and support generated from community events like this one.

Don’t miss your chance to play for a purpose. Click here for more information about the tournament and to register your team.

-Submitted by Sea Island Habitat for Humanity

CSO Tour of Homes November 1

Experience the Magic of the Lowcountry
28th Annual Charleston Symphony Tour of Homes
Kiawah Island
Saturday, November 1, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Step into the charm and beauty of Kiawah Island’s most exquisite homes during the 28th Annual Symphony Tour of Homes, hosted by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra League (CSOL). This beloved tradition invites you to explore inspiring architecture, coastal elegance, and the vibrant arts community that brings it all to life. Buy your tickets now.

-Submitted by Charleston Symphony Orchestra League

Upcoming Events at Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens, a National Historic Landmark and 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is located on U.S. 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island, on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast, and is open to the public daily.

Visitors to Brookgreen Gardens can soon embrace the first cool breezes of fall while exploring its 9,000+ acres of lush landscapes, nationally recognized sculpture collection, and unique cultural programming, all framed by centuries-old live oaks and year-round blooms. This September, guests are invited to celebrate West African, Caribbean, and Gullah Geechee traditions at the Junkanoo Festival, journey through rock history during the Fleetwood Mac tribute concert or take home their very own piece of Brookgreen’s botanical beauty from the annual Fall Plant Sale. For information about all of these events, click here.

The holidays will be here before you know it! Tickets are now on sale for the 26th annual Nights of a Thousand Candles at Brookgreen Gardens, taking place on select evenings from November 28, 2025 to January 4, 2026. This renowned event, voted the best Christmas light display in the state by Travel + Leisure, draws visitors from across the country. It features over 2,700 candles and millions of twinkling lights adorning the ancient live oaks and illuminating the Gardens’ breathtaking array of American figurative sculpture, the largest and most comprehensive collection in the country. To purchase tickets, click here. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and space is limited.

–Tidelines Editors

World Affairs Council of Charleston – Upcoming Events

Married to the CIA
Thursday, September 18
6:00-7:00 pm

Speakers are Rolf and Rosie Mowatt-Larssen. Venue is the Charleston Library Society.

Taiwan’s Security in the Face of China’s Rising Military Threat
Monday, October 13
6:00-7:00 pm

Speaker is Michael Sun. Venue is Capers Hall at the Citadel.

Is Democracy in Retreat?
Tuesday, November 18
6:00-7:00 pm

Speaker is Amb. James Story. Venue is the Charleston Library Society.

Registration is required for each of these events. For more information about any of the events click here.

The World Affairs Council of Charleston (WACC), formerly the Charleston Foreign Affairs Forum, was founded in the early 1980s as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.

We work to deepen our community’s global perspective through speaker programs, discussion groups, and educational experiences.

–Tidelines Editors

Taiwan’s Security in the Face of China’s Rising Military ThreatMonday, October 136:00-7:00 pm

Taiwan’s Security in the Face of China’s Rising Military Threat
Monday, October 13
6:00-7:00 pm