Coastal Companion

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26.2 with Donna to fight breast cancer – Jacksonville, Florida

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The big marathon with Donna takes place on February 15th in Jacksonville, Florida, but there are lots of events including a fitness expo over the weekend, so even if you’re not running – check out the fatgirl666 pictures Breast Cancer marathon event.

2009 Race Weekend Itinerary
Thursday, February 12, 2009
11:59 p.m. Online race registration closes, Eastern/Pacific Time

Friday, February 13, 2009
26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. On-site registration and packet pick-up are available during expo hours.

Saturday, February 14, 2009
7 a.m.- noon CME Symposium- Management of Adjuvant and Metastatic Breast Cancer, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Course Directors: Edith Perez, MD Lynn C. Hartmann, MD Frances M. Palmieri, RN, MSN, OCN 26.2 with Donna The National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Health & Fitness Expo Presented by Winn Dixie Hyatt Regency Jacksonville 9 a.m.-6 p.m. On-site final race registration and packet pick-up available during expo hours.

3 p.m. 2008 Honda Fit Drawing Health & Fitness Expo
4 p.m. National Galloway Pep Rally The Jacksonville Landing
6 p.m. Pasta Dinner presented by Nektar Therapeutics Hyatt Regency Jacksonville
Tickets may be purchased online, at the door or at the expo on Friday and Saturday.

Sunday, February 15, 2009
26.2 with Donna National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer Marathon and Half Marathon Start/Finish, Mayo Clinic Campus Medical Support at the start/finish line will be provided by Mayo Clinic from 7 a.m. until the end of the race and race events.

4 a.m. Runners’ Village Opens Staff will be on-site to assist runners.
6:30 a.m. VIP/Sponsor Viewing Area Opensï‚· Located at the race start/finish line.ï‚· Invitation Only
7:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Marathon and Half Marathon Post- Race Celebration
ï‚· Food and Beverages
ï‚· Entertainment
ï‚· Family Reunite Area
Noon Awards Presentation

for more information, visit www.breastcancermarathon.com

Georgia Day Parade in Savannah

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On Thursday, February 12th, the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah organizes the Georgia Day parade. This colorful parade is a yearly tradition in Savannah. Customed characters, dignitaries, local citizens and thousands of elementary school students join the parade through the squares of Bull Street.
The parade starts at 10:30 am from Forsyth Park and then it continues all the way to city hall where the participants will be greated by the Mayor.

The parade is part of the celebration of Georgia Days. Georgia Historical Society commemorates the rich history of the state of Georgia with a celebration lasting for a whole month. For more information visit www.georgiahistory.com

Winter Camellia Festival at Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC

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If you are interested in gardening, this is definitely an event for you. The 2009 Winter Garden Festival is taking place at Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina this month. Magnolia Plantation is America’s oldest garden and the last large-scale, romantic-designed garden in the United States.
During the festival there are daily tours of the gardens led by Johnson or Miles Beach, director of Magnolia’s camellia collection. The festival also features a lecture series on a variety of topics for gardening.

For more information, call (800) 367-3517 or visit www.magnoliaplantation.com for more details.

$10 Admission for SC Residents in February at South Carolina Aquarium

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During the whole month of February, South Carolina residents can visit the South Carolina Aquarium with a flat rate admission of $10.00 – that’s actually a savings of $7 off adult admission!

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the expanded Touch Tank featuring Atlantic sting rays or take a ride on the kids only Discovery Boat in the new Something’s Fishy Kid Zone, watch a dive show or enjoy a family hike through the new exhibit Camp Carolina.

The aquarium offers tons of interactive fun, daily shows and programs, animal encounters and new exhibits to explore, This Offer is only available to South Carolina residents with valid proof of residency and may not be combined with any other offer. Expires February 28, 2009. For more information, visit scaquarium.org or call (843) 577-3474 (FISH).

First Garden Tour in 2009 – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Florida

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For those interested in gardening, here’s an interesting event. The first Garden Tour of the year is taking place at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens in February.

This is an opportunity to learn about evergreen plants. Participants need to register in advance on the website www.Jacksonvillezoo.org. Saturday February 7th at 9.00 am.

Ticket to the event are $10 per person for Zoo members and $20 per person for nonmembers. Admission to the Zoo itself is included in the cost.

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