Coastal Companion

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Play Golf America Day at the World Golf Village

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The golf courses at World Golf Village will offer a variety of fun – and FREE – options for beginning, intermediate or seasoned golfers during Play Golf America Day Saturday, May 24. Guests can enjoy demos from an assortment of vendors, one-on-one tune-up, putting, short game and bunker clinics from PGA professionals, putting and chipping contests and more. Enjoy an active-packed day of golf fun at the World Golf Village for beginning, intermediate or seasoned golfers. If you love golf, this is the event you can’t miss!
World Golf Village

Call 904.940.6088 for more information about Play Golf America Day at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida.
Directions: Exit 323 off I -95
Admission: FREE

Teddy Bear Affair at the Zoo – Jacksonville, Florida

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Saturday, May 10th, join Nemours’ Children’s Clinic at the Zoo between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the 16th annual Teddy Bear Affair. Kids who bring their injured teddy bears receive free admission and teddy bear check-ups to be performed by Nemours’ skilled staff. There will be prize drawings, giveaways, visits from Jazoo and Smokey the Bear. Radio Disney will also be onsite with music and games.

For more information, visit www.jacksonvillezoo.org

Civil War Encampment – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Visit military living history re-enactors with the Armory Guards as they recreate a Civil War encampment near where the original military units once set up their quarters. Throughout the course of the demonstration, the Armory Guards intend to accurately and respectfully portray the experience of the common American Civil War infantry soldier in Georgia.

Come discover more about Civil War soldiers at the Horton House Historic Site from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm this Saturday, May 3 and from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm this Sunday, May 4, 2008.

Discuss battle tactics with the soldiers at camp. Watch them practice their drills and march along with them. Witness them mount guard, fire muskets, and patrol the camp.

Admission is free. This event is sponsored by the Armory Guards and hosted by the Jekyll Island Museum. For more information contact the Jekyll Island Museum, at (912) 635-4036.