Coastal Companion

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Cooper’s Ice Cream Social – Amelia Island, FL

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Icecream and mango
Bring the whole family over to the back porch of Marché Burette and enjoy a delicious ice cream cone from Cooper’s Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts. Complimentary. All events subject to change. Please contact the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plantation at (904) 432-2202 or www.aipfl.com for more information.

Spirited Gifts from Elves & Santa! – Charleston, SC

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Christmas Elves 2006 - 020FThroughout the season, a bevy of “elves” will provide complimentary gift-wrapping in the Lobby for all guests who take advantage of Charleston’s fantastic shopping. While Santa will make appearances on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season from noon until 4 p.m. (November 29 & 30; December 6 & 7; 13 & 14; 20 & 21) and children can take home a complimentary photo of themselves with “Old Saint Nick!”

Call 843-723-0500 or visit our website http://www.marketpavilion.com for more information.

Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus – St. Augustine, FL

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moby:35 minutesDress up the children in holiday attire for a chance to visit with Mrs. Claus at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. This tea party is offered to children ages 5-7 and includes a sharing Christmas wish list session, storytelling featuring “The Reindeer Christmas”, an arts and crafts project, a souvenir photograph of Mrs. Claus, a Christmas stocking filled with goodies and of course tea and cookies. Tea party times are 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Stuffed animal companions are welcome. The tea party is $15 per child and includes park admission.

Call 386.446.6783 for more information.

40th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes – St. Augustine, FL

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Golden ChristmasEnjoy “Christmas Traditions,” the St. Augustine Garden Club’s annual tour that will showcase homes located around Maria Sanchez Lake, the Matanzas Bay and St. George Street in St. Augustine’s South Historic District. These beautiful historic homes which will be open for the tour represent styles popular in the city and were constructed in 1890, 1905, 1920’s and more recent years. All decorations and floral arrangements throughout the tour will be composed of natural materials designed and hand crafted by members of The Garden Club of St. Augustine. In addition, your ticket includes a delightful tea at the Coastal Community Center, located at 180 Marine Street where quality-crafted items made by Garden Club members will be available for purchase. Tours begin at the Coastal Community Center, from noon to 5 p.m. The Red Train Trolley will provide shuttles from the Center to the homes on the tour. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 day of tour.

For more information call 904.797.6862 or visit our website www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org