Highlights from Town Council Meeting of June 28th

Highlights from the Seabrook Island Town Council Meeting on June 28, 2016:

Carl Simmons, Charleston County Building Services Director, presented a plaque to Mayor Ciancio to commemorate the Town’s graduation to the next level in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System (CRS).  (Improvements in CRS ratings, which are tied to community performance in activities for Public Information, Mapping and Regulations, Flood Damage Reduction, and Warning and Response, lead to increasingly higher discounts on the price of Flood Insurance for a town’s citizens.)

The Town of Seabrook’s new Class 5 rating means that approximately $200,000/year, somewhat more than in the recent past, will be returned to residents in the form of discounts on their Flood Insurance policies.  (Take a look—Flood Insurance policies clearly display the amount of the CRS Discount in the “Premium Calculation” section.)

Next, Erik Glaser of Glaser+Company CPAs presented results of the Town’s 2015 Financial Audit.  He said the audit concluded that there were no control weaknesses or recommendations to be made, adding that this “unqualified” conclusion represents the highest level of assurance regarding the Town’s fiscal operations and its controls for “oversight, prevention, and detection” of potential problems.  Mayor Ciancio and the Council will review the report and, upon approving it, decide on an approach for making the information publicly available. Continue reading “Highlights from Town Council Meeting of June 28th”

Gibbes Museum – Still Life Painting in America – Through November 27th

Still lifeStill-Life Painting in America

Drawn from the museum’s permanent collection and select private loans, this exhibition examines the genre of still life over the course of three centuries. Ranging from Thomas Wightman’s paintings of the 1840s to William Merrit Chase’s beautiful Still Life with Fish to Jill Hooper’s contemporary works, the exhibition draws compelling comparisons among works from different time periods.

Exhibit will last from May 28th through November 27, 2016.

The Gibbes Museum of Art, located at 135 Meeting St., Charleston.

Click here for more information.

(Photo Credit:  CVB website)

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Charleston Museum Kid Tours – Fun with Flags – July 6th

FLagKid Tours: Fun with Flags

Celebrate the stars and stripes by exploring flags from our collection. Decorate your own flag to take home. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday in June and July at 3:30 pm and include a craft project or activity.

FREE for Museum members and free with admission for Non-members. Children under 3 are free.

LOCATION:  The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston, SC

Click here for more information.

(Photo credit:  CVB website)

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Accident on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy May Cause Lane Closures

Mike Gorski of Island Transportation Services  reported that today at 11:30 am, Thursday, June 30 an accident occurred on Betsy Kerrison Parkway.

It happened across from Rosebank Farms, on the same side of the road as Rosebank.  It appeared to involve 3 cars and ambulances were responding as he called it in.

Drivers coming onto the island may experience delay.  Drivers going off the island may also see some slow downs.

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Charleston Museum Toddler Day: Whales and Snails – July 6th

ToddlerToddler Day: Whales and Snails

Make some super snail slime and create a wonderful whale. These classes are designed for toddlers (18 months – 3 years) and a parent, grandparent, or friend to play and explore in The Charleston Museum. Each program includes four craft projects as well as finger paints, a puppet stage, a sandbox, and more. All classes are on Wednesdays from 10 – 11 a.m.

$6 for Museum members, $9 for Non-members. Price includes Museum admittance and program for one child and one adult.

Toddler-Day-PhotoClick here for more information.

LOCATION:  The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston

(Photo Credit:  CVB website and Charleston Museum website)

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Black Fedora Theatre: Tickled to Death – June 30th through August 27th

TickledTickled to Death

A brand-new witty, wacky murder mystery!

This time it’s personal…because the next victim might just be … you! The Black Fedora Theatre itself is under siege by harried henchman-for-hire tasked with a simple takedown, but as mystery guest after guest becomes murder victim after victim, even they fear they will fall prey to a serial killer with a silly sense of humor before they can understand the real reason they … or you … are here. Featuring the roles for volunteer audience members you’ve come to expect and a surprise ending that will leave mystery fans … Tickled to Death!

The Black Fedora offers clean comic whodunit shows most evenings, featuring volunteer audience participation and a la carte appetizers, desserts, and drinks. One-half block off the City Market.

DATES:
06/30/2016
07/02/2016
07/03/2016
07/07/2016
07/10/2016
07/14/2016
07/16/2016
07/17/2016
07/21/2016
07/23/2016
07/28/2016
07/30/2016
07/31/2016
08/04/2016
08/06/2016
08/08/2016
08/12/2016
08/18/2016
08/20/2016
08/25/2016
08/27/2016

TICKETS:  Click here.

LOCATION:  Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre, 164 Church Street, Charleston, SC

(Photo Credit:  CVB website)

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Holiday Art & Crafts Show and Sale This Weekend

The Seabrook Artist Guild will hold their annual 4th of July Art and Crafts Show and Sale in The Live Oak Room at the Lake House as follows:

Friday from 5:00 TO 7:00 PM: Meet the artists and view/purchase some very creative and beautiful art while enjoying wine and appetizers!

Saturday from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM: All art, including oil paintings, watercolor, acrylics, photography, sculpture and crafts will be on sale!! So if you couldn’t make the reception, be sure to show up on Saturday before it’s all gone!!
Also, throughout the show on Saturday, three of Seabrook’s fine artists, who are in downtown galleries and teach art on the Islands, will be painting live. Come watch the creative process of Gary Kunkelman, Tina Maryland, and Bob LeFevre. 

To see examples of their work and find out more about THE ARTIST GUILD, visit their website at: www.seabrookislandartistguild.com

-Bob LeFevre, President, SIAG

Sunday Matinees at The Lake House: Cinderella

Cinderella Poster 2Join us at The Lake House on Sunday afternoons for a movie, popcorn and fun! Sunday Matinees will begin at 1:00 PM in the Live Oak Hall. You are welcome to bring your favorite snacks or refreshments. Water and popcorn will be provided.

This week’s (7/3) movie: CINDERELLA

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming step-sisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella’s fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.

For more information on the film, see the following link:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1661199/

-The Lake House

Lake House Announces July Tech Forum is Full

The Read All About It Tech Forum scheduled for July 28th at The Lake House is FULL. We have reached the maximum number of attendees and registration is now closed.

Please note that The Lake House will be offering more Tech Forums in the future.

Please check the weekly SIPOA e-blasts and Tidelines to see the topics of upcoming Tech Forums as well as how to register early to reserve your spot.

-Jamie Mixson, The Lake House

“Red, White and Boom” Fourth Parade Registration at Lake House

Hard to believe, but the Fourth of July is less than a week away.

This year’s Red, White, and Boom Fourth of July Parade will be held on Monday, July 4th. The Parade will begin at 9:30 AM from the Seabrook Village area. We ask that you register with The Lake House if you would like to participate in the parade.

Please note the following:

*Any type of vehicle allowed on Seabrook roads and able to maintain 10 mph may take part in the parade.

*For safety reasons, ALL bicycle riders must line up at the FRONT of the parade and should be able to complete the 6.7 mile parade loop at a speed of 6 MPH.

*Please do not throw candy/items from vehicles in the parade.

*ALL PARADE PARICIPANTS MUST BE IN LINE ON SEABROOK ISLAND ROAD IN THE SEABROOK VILLAGE AREA BY 9:00 AM.

To register, please fill out the bottom portion of the Fourth Of July Events schedule. Forms are located at The Lake House under the Lobby TV.

For more information, please email jmogus@sipoa.org.

-Jamie Mixson, The Lake House