Due to the predicted inclement weather for today, Saturday, October 10th, the Freshfield’s art show has been cancelled. Our next art show however is just around the corner!! Mark your calendars for our 5th ANNUAL ARTIST AND ARTISAN HOLIDAY SHOW scheduled for “Black Friday“, November 27th at the Lake House….more details will be forthcoming.
Submitted by Bob LeFevre President, SIAG
The next COVAR meeting (Developing and Funding Reserves for Property and Landscaping Improvement for Associations/Regimes) will be Saturday, December 12 from 10 AM to 12 Noon at the Lake House. All Seabrookers are welcome to attend.
It is with great pleasure that I announce the adoption on July 28 of Town of Seabrook Island (TOSI) Ordinance 2015-02, amending, updating and significantly strengthening Section 32 of the Town Code, Waterways and Beaches. This event marks the achievement of a significant step in COVAR’s collaboration with TOSI and Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) in an effort to address Seabrook Island beach matters during the course of the last three plus years. Continue reading “COVAR Meeting Announcement and New Dog Beach Rules”
A Gentle Reminder
The Lake House Tech Forum An Introduction to the iPhone and iPad with Chad Droze and Mark Watson of the Post and Computer Store IS TODAY, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6TH From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM at the Lake House
See you there.
Submitted by David Osborn
On Thursday, October 8th, the Seabrook Natural History Group will present Dr. Brian Balmer discussing North Atlantic Dolphin Populations. In 2013, Dr. Balmer assumed his current position as a Scientist with the Oceans and Human Health Branch of the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to this move, Brian spent 12 years with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, moving up from Intern to Staff Scientist. He graduated from Virginia Tech with Bachelors of Science majors in wildlife science and biology. Brian’s graduate research at the University of North Carolina focused on identifying the population structure of bottlenose dolphins in two regions that have been impacted by different types of stressors; St. Joseph Bay, FL and the southern coast of Georgia.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Submitted by Gary Fansler
THE SEABROOK ARTIST GUILD AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB announces an Art Show and Sale to be held at Freshfields Village in concert with their Fall Festival on October 10, 2015.
Please mark your calendars and come to see some beatiful art created by your fellow Seabrookers. REMEMBER: The Holiday Season is right around the corner and a gift of art might be the perfect, unique gift for your loved ones!!
The exhibit will run from 10 AM until 3 PM
Submitted by Robert LeFevre, President, SIAG
The next meeting of the Seabrook Island Garden Club will be October 9, 2015. It will be from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Seabrook Island Lake House.
Speaking this month will be Pat Harpell, founder and chief executive weeder of the South Carolina Herbal Society. Her presentation on “Culinary Herbs and their Folklore” is sure to be interesting and motivating.
In addition to being the fuel behind the SCHS, Pat teaches an Herbal Apprenticeship program in Charleston. She is also a guest teacher and speaker and leads Yoga and Gardening vacations in the U.S. and Europe. Pat has had the great honor of taking herbal and medicinal studies with Sarita Shrestha, MD, among many other sages. She does feel, though, that her greatest teacher is Mother Nature.
Pat maintains a sustainable, organic garden in her hometown of Charleston and is happiest when there is dirt under her fingernails and between her toes.
Also at the October 9th meeting:
• The Holiday Open House committee will have a sign-up table for volunteers before and after the meeting. We need all members to support the Holiday Open House and volunteer.
• We will also be distributing the 2015-16 Directory. Be sure to pick up your copy at the Registration table.
If you are new to Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Garden Club is a great place to meet your neighbors, support your community and cultivate friendships while learning from our experienced gardeners and wonderful speakers on a variety of horticultural related topics.
For information on membership please contact: Cheryl Schumann at cschumann@seabrookislandrealestate.com
Submitted by Alberta Barron
The Seabrook Island Photography Club will be having a Portrait and Macro Photography Workshop on October 15th at 6:30 pm at the Lake House.
Everyone is invited to bring their cameras and learn more about taking portrait and close-up photos. The workshop will be hosted by Bill Nelson and Charles Measter.
Submitted by Marty Cline
 This month’s photographer, Andrew (Drew) Wise, relocated to the Lowcountry in 2009 with Sarah, his wife of 43 years. Both are from the Upstate; Drew having graduated from Clemson in 1969 and Sarah from Brenau College in Georgia. During a successful career in the precast/prestressed concrete industry (primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country), Drew and Sarah raised three children, all of whom are now married and have given Drew and Sarah a total of six grandchildren. After spending most of their time away from South Carolina, they decided it was time to return to their home state. Drew has enjoyed photography for over 30 years as a way to interact with nature and the outdoors. Whether here at the Coast, visiting the Canadian Rockies, Maritimes, our great National Parks, or traveling overseas to Ireland; Drew’s camera is always close by. There will be a reception for Drew at the Lake House on Monday, October 5th from 5-7pm. We hope you will take time for the reception and during the month of October to stop by and appreciate the variety of photographs Drew is sharing. Submitted by Marty Cline
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A group of Seabrook Natural History Group members toured McLeod Plantation on
 Wednesday, September 23rd. Originated in 1695, McLeod was once one of the largest Sea Island Cotton plantations. It was purchased by William McLeod in 1851 who built the present plantation house shortly thereafter. McLeod is an antebellum plantation that evolved into a Civil War headquarters for both Union and Confederate troops, a Freedmen’s Bureau site, and eventually a truck farm  in the 20th century.The tour focused on the transition from slavery to freedom and included the recently renovated main house as well as the original slave cabins. Lunch at La Tabella on Harbor View Road followed the visit. Many thanks to Ilse Calcagno for arranging this first ever tour for SINHG. Submitted by Gary Fansler
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Neither heat nor rain nor gloom of day nor clouds of bugs kept us from the swift completion of our rounds at Awendaw’s Sewee Center for Red Wolves last Thursday, September 17. These beasts are magnificent and although they reminded me disconcertingly of our son’s 100lb German Shepherds, our irrepressible guide, Wolfman Bob, assured us that these pups were indeed the cat’s meow. Our trip began with a short film about the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and a tour of the center led by Education Coordinator, Emily Scott. Wolfman Bob then introduced us to two of his charges, Tiffany and Celeste, who are part of the red wolf recovery program here at Sewee. Bob is their sole keeper, and as a lifelong devotee of the red wolf, his enthusiasm, knowledge and passion for these animals is delightfully infectious. A good time was had by all. I look forward to next season when SINHG will return to the Cape Romain area for a trip to Bull Island.
Submitted by Carol Bane
The Seabrook Island Natural History Group kicked off their Fall 2015 Evening Programs
on Thursday with a presentation by Virginia Beach on the history of the South Carolina rice lands. She portrayed a landscape that stretched all the way from the Pee Dee River to the Savannah. It was a story full of interesting and memorable characters, and unlikely allies. They included English Lords, Proprietors, southern plantation owners and slaves, northern industrialists, powerful U.S. Senators, daring scientists, media magnates, Trappist monks, and Wall Street financiers.
The next program will be presented on Thursday, October 8th,and will feature Dr.Brian 
Balmer, discussing “North Atlantic Dolphin Populations”. In 2013, Dr. Balmer assumed his current position as a scientist with the Oceans and Human Health Branch of the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston. Brian spent 12 years with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, moving up from intern to staff scientist. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) majoring in Wildlife Science and Biology. Brian’s graduate research at the University of North Carolina focused on identifying the population structure of bottlenose dolphins in two regions that have been impacted by different types of stressors: St. Joseph Bay, Florida and the southern coast of Georgia.
Refreshments – 7:00 PM Program – 7:30 PM Location – Lake House
All Seabrook Island residents and guests are welcome. There is a $5 donation for non SINHG members. Information about future programs and SINHG membership can be found at the SINHG web site, sinhg.org.
Submitted by: Gary Fansler
REMINDER: Digging Into Roots Together, Seabrook’s genealogy group, is hosting a “genealogy social” on 23 September from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Lake House. There will be refreshments, exhibits, genealogy fun, games, and prizes – as well as an opportunity for anyone interested in genealogy to get to know our members, and learn about what we do. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by: Denise Doyon and Linda Mecchi
