Low Country Oyster Festival – Mount Pleasant, SC
The World’s Largest Oyster Roast is coming to Boone Hall Plantation. Two tractor-trailers packed with 65,000 pounds of oysters will arrive at Boone Hall Plantation on Sunday, January 27, 2008 when we’ll kick off the 25th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival. This giant oyster roast has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by the Southeastern Tourism Society.
The gates to “Oyster Fest” open at 10:30 am with free parking available.
Oysters are sold by the bucket (approximately 3-4 dozen) for market value and served with cocktail sauce and crackers. You can BYO knife and glove or you can purchase them at the event. Beer, soft drinks and other beverages will be sold.Besides fresh oysters , other food will be available from some of the area’s popular restaurants.
Activities include: the “Oyster Shucking Contest”, the “Oyster Eating Contest” and local live entertainment. Also, the winner of the “Oyster Recipe Contest” will be announced.Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center, Travel Council and Charleston County Science Materials Resource Center.
Advance tickets for the 25th Annual Oyster Festival will sell for $10.00 and will be available at all Charleston area Applebee’s Restaurants and through the Association Office. Tickets can also be purchased at the event for $12.00 (kids 10 and younger are admitted free when accompanied with an adult).
Call Boone Hall Plantation (843) 577-4030 or visit the Low Country Oyster Festival website
Golf Health – Kiawah Island, SC
The “Golf Health†concept, developed by Dr. Christian Reichardt, author or “Pain Free Golf†and writer for the PGA Teaching Manual, has developed a unique program that provides golfers with a complete sense of well-being, enjoyment, and confidence that they will have a great day on the links! Ease your pain, frustration, and feelings of inadequacy during this three-day program open to males and females of all skill levels.
Call (843) 452-1486 or visit www.kiawahresort.com/special-events/golf-health.php.
March 14, 2008 – March 16, 2008
Exploring the Ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite – Ponte Vedra, Florida
In Stabiano: Exploring the Ancient
Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite
Wine and hors d’oeuvres sponsored
by Brucci’s Pizza
Janice Machin, University of North Florida professor, presents this amazing new exhibition at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Machin facilitates a presentation of the ancient Seaside Villas of the Roman Elite. For the first time in the United States, this exhibition brings to light art objects and archaeological artifacts found in four ancient Roman villas of extraordinary proportions, innovative design and luxurious decoration.
This wonderful presentation will conclude with a thrilling Italian opera performance by Bella Voce Cabaret. Erin Barnes, a member of the Bella Voce Cabaret will perform Italian opera arias following the lecture.
Thursday, December 20, The Cultural Center, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
This lecture and peformance is FREE for members of The Cultural Center and members of the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Non-members may attend at a cost of $10. Please RSVP by calling (904) 280-0614 ext 204.
Traveling Zoo Needs Volunteers – St Augustine, Florida
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience needs volunteers for the Traveling Zoo, an educational program for kindergarten through third grade students. Volunteer teachers transport marine animals to schools and present a curriculum that encourages students to become familiar with various marine species while emphasizing the importance of careful observation. The Traveling Zoo offers students a unique experience where they are able to do things such as touch an urchin, lift a horse conch, and feel an anemone. In 2006, Whitney Lab visited many schools in neighboring counties introducing marine animals to over 1,400 students.
Volunteer teachers come from all walks of life and all levels of experience. They do not have to have science or marine – related experience because they will receive training from Whitney Lab staff. If you are interested in volunteering for the Traveling Zoo, please contact Brenda Cannaliato at (904) 461-4014 or brenda@whitney.ufl.edu.