The Charleston Symphony Orchestra concert at the Lake House on Sunday was a great celebration of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association. It was a memorable day.
I want to give special thanks to:
The Charleston Symphony Orchestra for an exceptional performance,
Our SIPOA staff and security officers for a terrific setting and assistance with parking,
The Club for use of the equestrian center pasture for overflow parking, and
All who attended and shared in the afternoon.
Dave Brown, President Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
10/8/24 – The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor the Major Category 4 Hurricane Milton. Charleston County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch. The National Weather Service says Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida late Wednesday evening.
The storm will then pass to our south in the Lowcountry. Local meteorologists say the biggest impact we could see will be coastal flooding around the high tide cycle on Thursday. They say rainfall will be minimal for our area. Winds could be 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph for inland areas and 20-25 mph with 40 mph gusts along our beaches. The rip current risk is high all week, so they are urging people to stay out of the ocean. Beach Patrol Season has ended for 2024 on Seabrook Island, so there are no Beach Patrol personnel on our beaches. We can expect these storm impacts on Thursday.
Please continue to follow our local meteorologists, as the track of the storm will depend on how significant these impacts are along our coast. We will be monitoring the storm and send out updates as needed.
10/7/24 – The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor the Major Category 4 Hurricane Milton. The National Weather Service does expect this storm to become a Category 5 Hurricane by tomorrow. This system will make landfall in Florida late Wednesday.
The storm will then pass to our south in the Lowcountry, but we could experience coastal flooding, rough ocean conditions, gusty winds, and some rain on Thursday. We will be on the weaker side of the storm.
Please continue to follow our local meteorologists, as the track of the storm will depend on what impacts we see here along our coast. We will be monitoring the impacts and send out updates as needed.
The beach project contractor, SJ Hamill, mobilized last week and has begun their scope of work. Stone for the seawall repair began arriving on the island this week. Armor stone is being delivered to Boardwalk 1 where it is stockpiled. The stone is then loaded onto dump trucks and transported down the beach to the exposed seawall between Boardwalks 6 and 7.
Further details on this project and the schedule can be found by accessing the project presentation here.
Please exercise patience and use caution when accessing the beach near this active construction area.
Sand scraping and transfer will bein on October 15.
Drop off at the Lake House lobby – Goal: 5,000lbs!
One way to make our own holiday celebrations even more meaningful is to help our neighbors in need on Johns and Wadmalaw Island. When you go grocery shopping, please purchase a couple extra cans of food, or even better, multi-packs of canned food items for distribution to the clients of the Sea Islands Hunger Awareness foundation (SIHAF).
Protein-items like hearty or chunky soups, stews, chili, corned beef hash, tuna and canned chicken, as well as canned vegetables, fruit, are especially appreciated.
Please bring your donations and place them behind the column under the new donation sign in the lobby of the Lake House. Be sure to check expiration dates before donating.
All donations will be weighed before they are picked up.
Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference. Together, we can fight hunger, one meal at a time.
The Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation is very grateful to the Seabrook Island community and to The Lake House staff for collecting and organizing the Harris Teeter bags used for the past several years to distribute food to the clients of the Blessing Basket. It is estimated that close to 20,000 bags have been contributed, which have been filled with groceries, fresh produce, meat, eggs, and other items to benefit our neighbors on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands.
Harris Teeter recently changed the size of their bags and, unfortunately, the new bags are not sufficient for our food distributions. Therefore, the SIHAF is discontinuing the bag collection process, effective immediately. We do have an inventory of bags that will last through May of 2025 and alternate arrangements are being made to secure the bags needed for subsequent distributions.
SIHAF thanks you very much for your support in the past!
Online registration closes at 8:00pm on Tuesday, 11/26. You can register in person at the Lake House on Wednesday, 11/27 from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Thursday, 11/28 from 7:15am – 7:45am.
Race will start promptly at 8:00am from the Lake House. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.
Course is just over a 5k at 3.4 miles | The race route for the Turkey Trot has CHANGED:
Start out down Lake House driveway
Turn LEFT onto Baywood Drive
Turn LEFT onto The Haulover
Turn LEFT onto Cat Tail Pond Road
Turn LEFT onto Seabrook Island Road
At stop sign, continue LEFT onto Seabrook Island Road
Turn LEFT up 1st Lake House driveway to FINISH!
Participants will be placed in corrals to space out the start
This is a fun run. A clock will be at the start/finish; however, there will not be official times recorded.
Packet Pick-Up: Wednesday, November 27 from 10:00am – 4:00pm
Leave the cooking for later or for someone else and join us at the Lake House on Thanksgiving morning for Seabrook Island’s Annual Turkey Trot!
Remember, there is no better way for Seabrookers and their guests to start Thanksgiving Day!
Turkey Trot Event Shirts are SOLD OUT!
Run now, Gobble later!
THANKSGIVING PHOTO CONTEST Are you a photographer? We have a contest for YOU! Please submit your photos from the Turkey Trot (Thursday, 11/28 at 8am), the Holiday Parade (Friday, 11/29) and the Holiday Tree Lighting (Friday, 11/29) to cenright@sipoa.org.
A winner from each event will be chosen by the Activities Committee. The winning pictures will be printed and displayed at the Lake House. The winners will also receive a 30-minute Lake House Massage Gift Certificate!
Volunteers needed for Thanksgiving Turkey Trot! The Lake House is looking for volunteers to assist with Seabrook Island’s Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on 11/28. Volunteers will be asked to meet in the lobby of the Lake House at 7:15am. The race should be completed by 10:00am. Responsibilities may include: directing participants on racecourse, hydration support at water stations, and cheering on participants. If you are interested in volunteering, please email jmogus@sipoa.org
Holiday Art Fair
Friday, November 29
11:00am – 4:00pm at the Lake House, Live Oak Hall
Refreshments: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Come check out the amazing array of artwork and crafts created by so many talented Seabrookers!
A portion of all sales will be donated to the St. John’s High School to purchase materials and products in support of their art classes.
Holiday Parade
Friday, November 29
We are so excited to announce the Very Merry Grand Marshall of the 2024 Holiday Parade is…STUKIE VALENTINE!
Gather at the Lake House at 3:00pm! The parade will begin at 3:30pm.
Start the holiday season off right with your neighbors and friends at the 5th Annual Seabrook Island Holiday Parade! The parade will begin at 3:30pm on Friday, November 29 at the Lake House. The parade will complete the loop around the island on Seabrook Island Road and finish at the Lake House.
Holiday Parade Information:
Any type of vehicle allowed on Seabrook Island roads and able to maintain 10 mph may take part in the parade.
Cars, Trucks, LSVs are all welcome – Sorry, no bikes.
Vehicles decorated to show off the holiday spirit will receive one voucher for 20% off Lake House merchandise.
Please do not throw any candy/items from vehicles in the parade.
ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE IN LINE BY 3:00PM ON THE LAKE HOUSE LAWN.
For more information on the Holiday Parade, please email jmogus@sipoa.org.
Everyone is invited to come out and join the fun, as a participant or a spectator!
THANKSGIVING PHOTO CONTEST Are you a photographer? We have a contest for YOU! Please submit your photos from the Turkey Trot (Thursday, 11/28 at 8am), the Holiday Parade (Friday, 11/29) and the Holiday Tree Lighting (Friday, 11/29) to cenright@sipoa.org.
A winner from each event will be chosen by the Activities Committee. The winning pictures will be printed and displayed at the Lake House. The winners will also receive a 30-minute Lake House Massage Gift Certificate!
Holiday Tree Lighting
Friday, November 29
4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Lake House
Join in on the holiday fun with your fellow Seabrookers for the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Lake House!
Enjoy hot chocolate, wine, live music and some holiday cheer.
The Seabrook Island Club Food Truck will be on site!The Seabrook Island Food Truck will accept Seabrook Island Amenity/Club cards as the preferred form of payment. Credit card will also be accepted with an additional 3% processing fee.
We are thrilled to welcome back TOMMY & THE CHUCKTOWN PLAYERS at the Tree Lighting for some amazing live music. Tommy & The Chucktown Players kept us moving and grooving last year! Can’t wait to do it again!
THANKSGIVING PHOTO CONTEST Are you a photographer? We have a contest for YOU! Please submit your photos from the Turkey Trot (Thursday, 11/28 at 8am), the Holiday Parade (Friday, 11/29) and the Holiday Tree Lighting (Friday, 11/29) to cenright@sipoa.org.
A winner from each event will be chosen by the Activities Committee. The winning pictures will be printed and displayed at the Lake House. The winners will also receive a 30-minute Lake House Massage Gift Certificate!
Mark your calendars for a free fall shredding event coming up at the end of the month. It’ll be held on Wednesday, October 30from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Town Hall.
Attendees will be limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle.
Presenter: Steve Hirsch, Director of Engineering & Facilities Management
Are you aware that SIPOA owns and maintains 23 lakes on Seabrook Island? These lakes are managed to balance many interests including stormwater, water quality, natural aesthetics, and wildlife habitat. You are invited to come learn more about how SIPOA’s lakes are managed.
For more information on all Get the Scoop events, click here.
