Coastal Companion

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Archives for August 2008

Sharks – Myrtle Beach State Park, SC

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Discover the truth about sharks through hands on activities and then take a walk to the beach in search for shark teeth. $3/per person fee. Activity Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
Call 843-238-0874 or visit www.myrtlebeachsp.com

Community Market in St. Marys, Georgia

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The community market takes place on Saturdays at 206 Osborne St., St. Marys (Tribune & Georgian Parking Lot) in downtown St. Marys. Purchase home grown and homemade items from local vendors. For more information call 912-882-8111 or visit www.smcmarket.com

Giving Sea Turtles a Chance – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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With school starting and summer coming to a close, we’re also approaching the end of turtle nesting season. So far, 154 nests have been reported on Jekyll Island so the staff at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is keeping very busy this summer! Support the Georgia Sea Turtle Center by visiting and maybe participating in Arribada Adventures, an educational program for the whole family. These two hour programs will introduce you and your hatchlings to Georgia’s turtles! Become an expert Turtler through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and outdoor exploration.

Come learn what the Georgia Sea Turtle Center is doing to help sea turtles. Participate in a mock sea turtle rescue and learn how we rehabilitate a turtle!

For more information, contact The Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444
www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

Wine Strolls in the Gardens – Charleston, SC

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There is simply no better way to spend a relaxing summer evening in Charleston than taking a stroll through the beautiful Middleton Place gardens with a glass of wine! The Summer Wine Strolls continue every Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Enjoy wine tasting in the gardens, paired with a variety of cheeses. Two convenient tasting tables are available each week in a different garden location. Tastings are $10 per person.
For more information, please visit www.middletonplace.org or call (800) 782-3608

Starry Nights in St Marys, Georgia

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Mike Roddy Praise Band is performing downtown historic St Marys on Saturday at the Starry Nights event. The band specializes in contemporary worship music and consists of twelve talented vocalists and instrumentalists. for more information, please call 912-882-1400 or visit www.stmaryswelcome.com