We knew that golden retrievers have great noses and often are used for searching for drugs. But we had never heard of dogs being used to help locate sea turtle nests. On Hilton Head Island there is a golden retriever whose job is to help find sea turtle eggs on the beach. The dog’s name is Keiki Makai, which means “child by the ocean” in Hawaiian. This dog is the newest member of Hilton Head Island’s Sea Turtle Protection Project.
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Historic Weapons Demonstration – St Augustine, Florida
Historic Weapons Demonstration
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Northeast Gun Deck
Time: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM
Rangers and volunteers demonstrate the weapons, and relate the experiences of the colonial Spanish soldier of 1740`s St. Augustine. Firing times are subject to change depending on weather conditions and staff availability.
(904) 829-6506 x233
Screening Update – The Altman Series – Jacksonville, Florida
I just received this email from Tim regarding the upcoming screening of the Altman film “3 women”.
“I am sorry to say that Criterion Pictures sent us a 35mm print that is not presentable at least by my standards. I
don’t think Altman intended for his film to be in pink & white and scratched up.
Anyways…our friends over at MGM have come through with a nice print of another early Altman film:
THIEVES LIKE US starring Keith Carradine and Shelley Duvall.
I apologize that you won’t be seeing 3 WOMEN but THIEVES LIKE US is another ignored Altman gem.
Hope you will all make it out for this extra special screening… SUNDAY at 1PM at San Marco Theatre
Cheers!
Tim “
First Weekend Union Garrisons Fort Clinch – Fernandina, Florida
Living historians recreate life at Fort Clinch during the War Between the States. Activities may include black powder artillery demonstrations and marching drills, as well as soldiers and civilians taking up duty in the laundry, infirmary and kitchen. Candlelight viewings on Saturday evenings every First Weekend.
Park entrance fee plus $2.00 per person Fort admission.
September 1 & 2, 2007. Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 9:00am – 12:00pm.
For more information, call 904-277-7274.
St Augustine Amphitheatre Grand Opening – St Augustine, Florida
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is pleased to announce its Grand Opening with Blackwater Sol Revue a one day music festival on Sunday, September 2nd.
Blackwater Sol Revue brings together the best performers in rock, blues, jazz, Americana, Latin, soul, and funk. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 20th at the early bird price of $35.00. After July 27th, ticket prices will increase to $40.00 and day of show cost will be $45.00. Tickets can be purchased through www.ticketmaster.com or www.blackwatersolrevue.com