Canned Food Drive
November 1 – December 10
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!
Annual Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28
8:00am at the Lake House
$25 Entry Fee
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
- Race Day Pick-Up: 7:15am – 7:45am
- There are NO REFUNDS.
- If you have any questions, please email jmogus@sipoa.org
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
Lake House, Live Oak Hall
This Holiday show is open to everyone on Seabrook Island, Kiawah and Johns Island. A restricted gate pass will be issued to all non-Seabrookers upon arrival at the Seabrook Island entry gate.
All of the multi-medium artwork, produced by our fine artist and artisans, many ideal for Christmas gift giving, are available for purchase.
Important note: A portion of all sales will be donated to the St. John’s Island High School to purchase materials and products in support of their art classes.
Not only will you be purchasing a one-of-a-kind treasure, you will be supporting a very worthy cause. Please stop by our holiday art show, browse the artwork, and if inclined, make a purchase to help the school.
Come check out the amazing array of artwork and crafts created by so many talented Seabrookers!
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
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 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!