This event will be a big hit with the younger group. Purchase a rubber turtle for $2 at the Welcome Center. Turtles will then race around the twists and turns of Turtle Creek, the lazy river at Summer Waves. The race starts at 2PM. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. May the best turtle win!
Summer Waves Water Park at 912-635-2074
www.summerwaves.com
Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration – Brunswick, Georgia
Participate in an Old Fashioned Celebration of July 4th downtown Brunswick.
For more information, please call 912-265-4032 or visit www.downtownbrunswickga.com
Summer Jazz on the Beach – Jacksonville
How about relaxing in the ocean breeze listening to cool jazz? The City of Jacksonville Beach is hosting its sixth annual SUMMER JAZZ SERIES – unique concerts on July 13 and August 17, 2008 at Sea Walk Pavilion on Jax Beach. Don’t miss this opportunity to dance, eat and enjoy family and friends while listening to nationally recognized jazz performers. This is a free event.
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Walk – Edisto Beach, SC
One of the secret treasures of Edisto Beach is the threatened loggerhead sea turtle. Learn about these fascinating reptiles who return to our beaches to nest every summer. After a short, informative program, we will venture down the beach in search of a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. This program has been designed for ages 11 and up. Advanced registration to the event is required. Please call (843) 869-4430 to reserve your spot.
The Art of Spoken Word – Jacksonville, Florida
The first Thursday of every month, the lobby of the Ritz is transformed into a stage for poets and poetry lovers. Poets of all ages can read their poetry at the podium and hear the poetry of others. (904) 632-5555
www.ritzlavilla.org