COVAR will be holding a virtual Zoom meeting on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
Notice of the meeting was emailed to COVAR members on June 4, 2021. The agenda for the meeting will be sent on Friday, June 18, 2021.
If you did not receive an email and would like to be sent the link to the meeting, please send an email to joanne.fagan@comcast.net
-Submitted by Joanne Fagan, COVAR Secretary
A King Tide is a non-scientific term used to describe high tides that are higher than normal. They usually occur during a full or new moon or during specific seasons throughout the year. They can cause flooding of low-lying areas resulting in road closures that may disrupt normal daily routines. This is particularly true when a king tide coincides with significant precipitation.
The 2021 predicted king tides are:
Remember to clear debris blocking the drains near your home before predicted king tides and if your home is prone to flooding, you might want to prepare your ground level for flooding.
SCDOT warns: Please use caution in areas that are impacted by flooding. It takes just 12 inches of water to carry away most cars and just 2 feet of rushing water can carry away SUVs and trucks. Never drive around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is leading the South Carolina King Tides Initiative to document the effect that extreme tide events have on our state’s beaches, coastal waterways, private property, and public infrastructure. For more information on king tides and the Initiative, click here.
–Tidelines Editors
The Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council is excited to announce the return to live in-person events!
The 2021-2022 season will kick off with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra (CJO) and their presentation of Ellington at Newport on August 15 at 7:30 pm at the West Beach Conference Center.
Tickets ($25) go on sale for Kiawah residents on Friday, June 18 and for non-residents on Monday, June 21 on the CJO’s website.
Please review the following information as we prepare to welcome you back:
-Submitted by Town of Kiawah Island Arts Council
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Summer is upon us and Freshfields Village has several activities going on during the week.
Farmers Market – every Monday afternoon during the summer there is a Farmer’s Market on the Village Green featuring fresh organic produce, local food products and Lowcountry crafts. Stop by from 4:00 to 8:00 pm to purchase some goodies!
Shag Night – Join Freshfields Village and Doin’ the Charleston for Summer Shag Night on Tuesday, June 22 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Are you a shag dance pro wanting to dust off your dancing shoes? Or are you new to the area and want to learn the basic steps to the official dance of South Carolina? Head to the Lakeside Dock to enjoy beach music tunes perfect for shagging.
Jazz Night on the Green – The Village Green is the place to be Thursday, June 24 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm featuring Table Top. Guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs and blankets for this complimentary event.
–Tidelines Editors
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The SIPOA Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly board meeting on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 1:00 pm, via teleconference.
You can access the agenda by logging into GateAccess.net using your property owner login information. Click on the main Overview page, then “Community News,” and scroll to Agenda – Board of Directors Meeting 6/21/21.
Zoom links and dial-in information for the meeting are listed on the agenda. If you do not have your login information, please email receptionist@sipoa.org.
Note: Links do not work on the GateAccess app.
-Submitted by SIPOA
Good News! Monday morning bridge is back in the Osprey Room at the Lake House. The bridge group meets every Monday from 9:00 am to noon. You don’t need a partner. Everyone is welcome.
If you would like to join us please contact Ilse Calcagno at 843-768-0317 or calcagno03@comcast.net
-Submitted by Ilse Calcagno
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On June 15, 2021, an announcement concerning Deveaux Bank was so interesting that it was announced at a special event held at the Charleston Museum to an audience filled with some of the state’s most notable naturalists. After years of monitoring and documentation, our backyard barrier island was found to be a stopover for tens of thousands of Whimbrels.
Read Post and Courier’s article and the news release from SCDNR about the announcement.
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Seabrook Island Village Neighbors Helping Neighbors (SIV) invites the Seabrook community to an Open House on Monday, June 21, 2021 from 5:00-6:00 pm, at the Oyster Catcher Community Center. Learn about the services SIV provides, meet our current members, and get your questions answered about becoming a member and/or a volunteer. Come and enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, appetizers and more.
In a nutshell, what is SIV? SIV helps community members of any age remain independent and active in the community. SIV volunteers are vetted and trained, and deliver services which may include, but are not limited to transportation, companionship visits, reassuring calls, minor home maintenance, and basic help with technology. Come meet us on June 21 or click here to learn more about SIV membership and volunteer opportunities.
-Submitted by Seabrook Island Village
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We just received notification from St. Johns Fire department that there is an accident on Main Road near the Dollar General Store (923 Main Road).
Follow us on Twitter at TidelinesAlert to receive instant information about traffic issues as we receive it.
–Tidelines Editors
We just received notification from St. Johns Fire department that River Road is closed in both directions due to a vehicle collision at Coquina Drive which is near Plow Ground Road just north of the Charleston Executive Airport.
Follow us on Twitter at TidelinesAlert to receive instant information about traffic issues as we receive it.
–Tidelines Editors
Juneteenth is a yearly observance remembering the date, June 19, 1865, that the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced in Galveston, Texas, eliminating slavery completely in the United States. Galveston was one of the most remote regions that still had slaves, thus this enforcement freed the remaining enslaved peoples. Texas was the first state to declare Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980 and 46 other states commemorate this date in some manner.
There are several activities in the Charleston area celebrating this date. The Lowcountry Festival has weeklong events which include a family day of fun on Saturday June 19. Juneteenth Freedom Fest, also on Saturday, June 19, is at Riverfront Park and celebrates family and freedom with fun and fireworks.
–Tidelines Editors
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Do you know… who is allowed to bring firearms and fireworks onto Seabrook Island?
SIPOA has restrictions on who may bring a firearm onto Seabrook Island and limits the use of fireworks, firearms and fire as outlined below:
These are from SIPOA Rules and Regulations, Section XI. A. and C. and the Town’s Code of Ordinances.
Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests. Our Do You Know…? posts may be accessed at any time on the Tidelines website.
–Tidelines Editor
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