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On February 9, The Armstrong Atlantic State University Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery will host its 3rd annual Sweetheart 5K Run at AASU, with 50% of the proceeds to benefit Coastal Pet Rescue. The race starts at 8:30 am. Pre-registration is $10/individual, $15 couple.
Registration and information is available online at http://www.aasu.acm.org/sweetheart5k/
A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night. Call 904.824.3152 for more information.
Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine
Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s “Symphony Kids Saturday: Meet Peter†at Sea Turtle Cinema in Bluffton at 9:30 a.m. and the Main Street Youth Theater at 11:30 a.m. Free. (843) 842-2055 or hhso.org.
If you are near Hilton Head lsland, how about a wine tasting event this weekend? At the Island Winery on Saturday there is an event called Chilean Wine Barrel Tasting & Custom Blending . If you can’t make it this weekend, you can also participate on February 9th from 1-5 p.m. Reservations are no required. Call The Island Winery for more information at (843) 842-3141 or visit their website www.islandwinery.com.
Take a self-guided gallery walking tour in the Historic District in downtown Fernandina on Friday February 1st from 5 – 8 p.m.. Gallery tour start at the Island Art Association, 18 North 2nd Street. For more information, call (904) 277-2717.