Kiawah Arts Council – Lowcountry Voices – September 27th

lowcountryvoicesflyerLOWCOUNTRY VOICES
Gospel Meets Jazz Meets Gospel 2
Sunday, September 27, 2015 – 4:00pm Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Ticket Release to the Public 9/11
Click here to print online tickets beginning 9/11

Lowcountry Voices in collaboration with the Charlton Singleton Jazz Ensemble in Gospel Meets Jazz Meets Gospel Take two, a concert that explores these two musical genres, their differences and their surprising similarities. Lowcountry Voices, directed by Nathan L. Nelson, is a diverse North Charleston-based choral arts organization that focuses primarily on African-American music with special relevance to the Lowcountry. Trumpeter Charlton Singleton is well-known in his native South Carolina and around the world as an acclaimed jazz musician, composer, and conductor.

When Nelson and Singleton, both leaders in their own genres, join forces in a concert, the result is not only ground-breaking but a memorable good time!

(Photo credit:  Kiawah Arts Council website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Next Steps Johns Island Open House

next steps-2Next Steps Johns Island is holding an open house on Wednesday, September 16 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Lake House. It is the perfect opportunity to get together with other Seabrook volunteers, find out how Next Steps works, and get answers to any questions you may have.  There is a need for a variety of skill sets to help in many different aspects of the program.
If you can’t attend, but are still interested in learning about Next Steps or would like more information, please contact Nina Milton nina.milton5@gmail.com. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to use your time and talent to help others help themselves.

—Submitted by Denise Doyon

More on September 10 Charleston Council Committee Meeting

At the 10 September meeting of the Charleston County Finance Committee, the Committee will take up an aspect of funding relating to the proposed “flyover” for the intersection of Main Road and Route 17. The Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for 5:00 pm at Charleston County Public Services Building (4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston). The meeting is open to the public.

The agenda and backgrounder on the flyover can be viewed here: CCfncnccmt091015

—Submitted by John Gregg

 

 

Roadway Flooding Rekindles Transportation Debate

Recent flooding at the intersection of Main Road and Highway 17–and the resulting gridlock on two-lane Maybank Highway–gave Seabrookers a taste of what it’s like to have only one functioning way on and off Johns Island. It also served to rekindle debate over future transportation improvements.

Upcoming meetings of the Charleston County Council and its committees are likely to provide forums for lively discussion now that the issue has been brought front-and-center again, causing county officials and lobbying groups to once more advance their positions on controversial projects and alternative designs.

For those interested in attending, here are the dates for the upcoming meetings:

Charleston County Council Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 10th
5:00pm
Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
2nd Floor, 4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

Charleston County Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 15th
6:30pm
Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building
2nd Floor, 4045 Bridge View Drive
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405

—Tidelines Editor

 

 

Arriba Abides

The proprietors of Arriba Mexican Restaurante at Bohicket Marina have hastened to inform us that the removal of their large sign at the Marina entrance is not an indication the dining venue has closed. The sign was meant to publicize the restaurant’s launch period, which is over now that its presence is established and well-known.

New autumn menu items have been added, and a Happy Hour will run on Tuesdays through Sundays from 4 – 6 pm.

—Tidelines Staff

Kiawah Arts Council – Piano Bar Series – September 16, 23 and 30th

piano-bar-flyer1Piano Bar Series

Wed. Sept. 16 – 5:00-7:00pm

Wed. Sept. 23 – 5:00-7:00pm

Wed. Sept. 30 – 5:00-7:00pm

Sandcastle /No Tickets Required

Back by popular demand… Piano Bar Series at the Sandcastle. Not meant to be concerts, these 2 additional Wednesdays are to enjoy with friends who plan to come, or for the chance meeting and the opportunity to meet neighbors outside your comfort circle for some Island socializing. Relax outside on the patio with the beverage of your choice or inside closer to the music. The Sandcastle will be the happening place at 5 p.m. Island time. Bring the beverage of choice and any snack to “tide” you over.

(Photo credit:  Kiawah Arts Council website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Dining Delivery Startup Open for Business

LowcountryDelivery-Logo-ResizedforWebA novel service that provides delivery from nearby restaurants to Seabrook and Kiawah locations is now available. Lowcountry Delivery allows diners to order a meal from area restaurants and have it delivered to their door in heat bags and coolers within a targeted time frame of 45 to 60 minutes. Deliveries are possible to home, business and beach locations on both islands.

The business is owned by Cathryn Gray Strupe and Mark Duryea. More details on the service are available by viewing their press release here–Lowcountry-Delivery-Press Release-09-2015–and by visiting their web site at lowcountrytogo.com.

—Submitted by Cathryn Gray Strupe

Charleston Scottish Games and Highland Gathering – September 19th

3640735a71c7316dd9945b5e91b5c7a6The Scottish Society of Charleston, Inc., a non-profit organization, promotes Scottish heritage, history and customs through the conduct of ongoing events in the Lowcountry which educate our youth and assist other Scottish-American organizations.  The games include Piping and Drumming Competitions, Highland Dancing competition, Scottish Country Dancing, Highland Wrestling, Border Collie Demonstrations, Genealogy, Celtic and Clan Tents, and Children’s Games.  New this year, the games will include Women’s Athletic Competition, Fiddling Competitions and beer served by Highland Brewery.  This event will be held at Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant.  Saturday, September 19th, 9am-5pm, with a games after-party at 6pm. For tickets and information, go to http://www.charlestonscots.org. So, get your kilt on and come out for the games!

(Photo Credit:  the Charleston Scots website)

-Submitted by Tidelines Editor

Island Choraliers Holding Meet & Greet at Open Rehearsal

The Island Choraliers is a men’s chorus comprised of residents of Seabrook and Kiawah Island. Our first rehearsal is Tuesday, September 8, at 2:15 pm at the Church of Our Saviour on Betsy Kerrison Parkway. We cordially invite anyone interested to drop by tomorrow and “check us out”.  This is not an audition but simply a chance to get better acquainted with us and hopefully think about joining the group.

—Submitted by Michael Morris

SIPOA Continues Calls for Volunteers: New Orientation Committee

When you first moved to Seabrook, or bought property here, did you wish you had some assistance in transitioning into your new community?  Well, here is your opportunity to help others.

SIPOA is looking for volunteers to participate in a program directed at all new Seabrook residents and property owners in an effort to familiarize them with our lovely community.  The newly formed Orientation Committee will consist of volunteers who will attempt to contact all new residents and property owners to provide them with an introduction and orientation to Seabrook Island.  All volunteers will be provided with tools to help in the familiarization process, including a Welcome Package prepared by SIPOA, talking points, and a summary of key rules.  Volunteers can use this information, along with their own wealth of experience, when they reach out and attempt to contact new members of our community.

Sound like fun? If you are interested and would like to volunteer, please contact Janet Gorski at gorskijw@gmail.com.

—Submitted by Janet Gorski
Vice President, SIPOA Board of Directors

D.I.R.T. Meeting Reminder

Just a reminder that the Seabrook genealogy group, Digging Into Roots Together (D.I.R.T.), will meet this coming Wednesday,  Sept 9, 2015 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in Osprey 2 at the Lake House.

This week we will be working together to organize the “genealogy social” that we are hosting during our Sept 23 meeting.   We will be inviting residents of Kiawah and Kiawah River Estates who may be interested in participating in our group to join us for refreshments and learn what we are doing in D.I.R.T. We will also be working on a new project which we hope will help  our members get more organized, resolve their research issues more efficiently and grow their family trees.

The agenda can be accessed and previewed by visiting the blog at diggingtogether.blogspot.com and clicking on the tab labeled “Agenda”. If you are interested in genealogy and looking to network with others who share your passion, or would like some guidance getting started on your own family history journey, please join us. Each week someone will be available to provide assistance and answer questions.

Further information can be found on the blog or you can email us at diggingtogether@yahoo.com.

Submitted by  Denise Doyon