Coastal Companion

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Camp Carolina Grand Opening Festival & Scout Expo

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Join the South Carolina Aquarium on Liberty Square to celebrate the grand opening of the new major exhibit, Camp Carolina. Enjoy a day packed with outdoor activities, fun for the kids and live music on the lawn. Watch as scouts demonstrate their outdoor skills; test your own camping talent on the climbing wall; listen to camping stories while feasting on s’mores. You won’t want to miss a visit inside the Aquarium to see firsthand Camp Carolina’s exciting interactives and animals! The outdoor festival is FREE and open to the public. Standard admission rates apply for the Aquarium and Camp Carolina, the new exhibit experience. Children 1 and under (free); Youth 2-11

To learn more about Camp Carolina visit scaquarium.org or call (843) 720-1990.

Water for Life Walk – Charleston, South Carolina

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Water Missions International presents the Water for Life Walk at Hazel Parker Playground on Saturday, March 8, at 9:00am. This 3-mile walk is inspired by the experience of women and children who fetch water for their families daily. We encourage walkers to form teams and raise support to bring these families clean water.
Hazel Parker Playground
Call 843-769-7395 or visit www.watermissions.org for more information.

Grand Opening of New Stingray Bay Exhibit at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Seaweed-Cutting Ceremony Set For Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ newest exhibit, Stingray Bay, officially opens with a special seaweed-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m.  Guests will have the opportunity to interact with the stingrays by petting and feeding them as they swim in a 17,000-gallon pool.  This exciting, interactive exhibit is made possible by of the generous support from Jacksonville’s hometown supermarket Winn-Dixie.

“This is the only opportunity in Jacksonville for families to interact with stingrays,” said Dennis Pate. “Kids large and small will enjoy and learn about these sea creatures that live right off the First Coast.”

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Night Owl Cinema – Star Wars – St Augustine, Florida

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The Night Owl Cinema series at St. Augustine Amphitheatre presents the classic Sci-Fi movie: Star Wars This is a great movie for the whole family, especially if your kids haven’t seen this movie on the big screen. The Night Owl Cinema series consists of screenings under the star for Free.

The Amphitheatre is located on Anastasia Island next to Anastasia State Park and Recreation Area at 1340C A1A South. Click here for directions. March 14th, 2008 8:00 pm

Choir Performance – St Augustine, Florida

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Community Choir 2008 – St. Augustine Community Chorus
“Gettin’ There is…All the Fun!”
March 1 at 7:30p.m. and March 2 @ 3:00p.m.
Tickets: $10 advance, $15 door. St. Augustine High School Auditorium
3205 Varella Ave., St. Augustine.
More info: 904-471-8402. www.staugustinecommunitychorus.org