Coastal Companion

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Archives for May 2008

First Friday Artwalk – St Augustine, Florida

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This event is one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from five to nine p.m. Enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries around town. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer participants a complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every thirty minutes. For more information about the event, please call 904.829.0065 or visit www.staugustinegalleries.com.
Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
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Read our previous story about the First Friday Art Walk

Chair-ity Auction in St Marys, Georgia

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The Chair-ity Auction” displays lots of creatively embellished chairs on Saturday, July 19th at The St. Marys Antique Mall, 921Osborne, St. Marys.  Stroll through St. Marys Antique Mall, while you try to pick out the absolute “best seat in the house”. “Chair”- ity Auction – St Marys Antique Mall 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Visit www.chair-ity.org for more information.

Salt Cooking School – Amelia Island, Fl

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The first day features a “behind the scenes” tour of the resort’s kitchens, including the pastry shop, butcher shop and garde manger kitchen, which gives the participants a glimpse into the inner workings of a 444-room resort and an understanding of the various responsibilities of the 45 member culinary team. Students then work with Chef Richard Gras and his team to prepare all the elements of a four-course luncheon, which is served family style and paired with a selection of fine wines.

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Wings Over Florida Kayak Tour

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Leave from the lush gardens of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park only to find the true heart of Florida on our two-hour kayak tour. Search for the inhabitants of the coastal estuary including dolphins, manatees, turtles and an incredible variety of local and migrating birds.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Hours: 10 a.m. to noon
Admission: $40 per person, reservations required
For more information, please call 904.347.1565, click here to visit the website.

Fort Clinch Union Garrison – Amelia Island, Fl

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Living history interpreters recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War between the States. Activities may include powder artillery demonstrations, marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. For details call (904) 277-7274.