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Georgia Sea Turtle Center Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

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Celebrate the one-year anniversary of success and progress with Scoot the Turtle.
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is hosting its one-year anniversary celebration June 28 from 1-4 pm at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Local residents and guest are invited to join Scoot the Turtle and the GSTC staff in this elaborate celebration of success and future progress.

Activities begin with a turtle release at the Beachdeck at 1:00. Guest are then invited back to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for relaxing musical sounds of Straight No Chaser while touring the facility and visiting the rehabilitant turtles. Kids can enjoy activities ranging from cookie and notepad decorating to reenacting the life of a turtle, shell included.

For more information on the Anniversary Celebration contact the Georgia Sea Turtle Center at 912-635-4444. The Anniversary Celebration is part of a full weekend of activities in connection with the Jekyll Island Foundation’s Sea Turtle Weekend. For more information on Sea Turtle Weekend visit www.jekyllislandfoundation.org or call 912-635-4402.

About the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
The Georgia Sea Turtle Center officially opened June 16, 2007 in Jekyll Island, Ga.’s Historic Landmark District on the site of the original 1903 Power Plant building, which has been preserved and adapted for reuse. The ambitious, $3 million center – offering an outstanding, museum-style learning experience and a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center and veterinary clinic – is the first of its kind in Georgia. For more information about the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and related programs, visit www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org.

One and Only Genuine Original MOSH Party – Jacksonville

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Get ready for the “One & Only Genuine Original MOSH Party,” coming to MOSH on Saturday, June 21! The Best family-fun event of the year will include activities and entertainment like BMX tricksters, Frisbee dogs, and clowns, as well as activities such as moonbounce, live animal shows, virtual reality, and a visit from Iron Man!
www.themosh.org

15th Annual Beer and Music Festival – Jacksonville, Florida

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Get Your Shrine On! Friday, June 27 from 7-10 p.m. at the Morocco Shrine Auditorium, 3800 St. John’s Bluff Rd.
Rockabilly all night on the BL Lime Stage to the heavenly songs of Kings of Hell. Enjoy a free sampling of food until 8 p.m. fro these great local restaurants: Apna Indian Restaurnt, Hola Mexican Restaurant, Angelo’s New York Style Pizza, Mama Fu’s, Isaac’s Bistro and Santioni’s.
General Admission $20 in advance, $25 at the door.Tickets on sale soon. General admission is $20 in advance, $25 at the door. (Must be 21 or older.)  For more information, visit the my space page for the event.

American 19th Century Authors Write – Jacksonville, Florida

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If you want to be an author, or your interested in writers, you need to take a look at this event. It’s an exciting exhibit of original letters and writings by 19th Century American authors featuring Mark Twain, Poe, Washington Irving, Harriett Beecher Stowe and others. The exhibit starts on June 19 and continues through June 28. Admission is free. Museum hours of operation are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Tuesday through Saturday and 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday.
For more information visit the website www.karpeles.com