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The Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival is renowned through the Southeast as one of the best events of its kind. A variety of musical entertainment and demonstrations by exhibitors will occur daily. This is the 33rd Annual Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, the fee is $6 per adult with free park admission.
16148 Ocean Hwy. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
(843)235-8755
www.atalayafestival.com
The best-selling author Charles Martin is visiting. St. Marys on Saturday September 27th for a book signing event at Marianne’s in downtown. The author will read from his book Where the River Ends and sign books for fans. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet with the author of this popular book.
5.00 pm – 5.30 Reading from the gazebo
5.30 pm – 6.00 pm Q & A with the author
6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Book Signing
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This popular monthly event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District in Saint Augustine, Florida. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios stay open during the event. Meet artists, listen to live music in a party-like atmosphere in downtown. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for event goers. Call 904.824.3152 for more information.
Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine
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A Florida Park Ranger will illustrate some of the techniques anglers use to catch fish and the importance of conservation and safety. Participants will learn to identify saltwater fish species commonly caught in this area, and will learn how to use a fishing rod & reel. Each workshop will be hands-on with participants fishing along the bank of the Intracoastal Waterway while applying their newly learned skills. All fishing gear will be furnished for each participant to use during the workshop, including complete rod & reel, fishing tackle and bait. This workshop is open for ages 8-15 years old and the fee is $20.00 per participant, which includes the park entrance fee.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL
Please call 386.446.6783 or e-mail: Washington.Oaks.Gardens@dep.state.fl.us
Hours: 9 a.m. to noon
Admission: $20 per person
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Bring the family for a fun and educational day when the GTM Research Reserve celebrates National Estuaries Day! Included in the festivities will be live animal presentations, touch tanks, kayak tour (reservations required), nature crafts for kids of all ages, estuary games and activities, and presentations throughout the day – some with live animals!
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person
GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center
Saturday, Sep. 27, 2008
505 Guana River Rd
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Call 904.823.4500
www.gtmnerr.org