Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Gobble & Glue – Charleston, SC

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Twin TomsJoin a city of Charleston environmental educator for the Gobble and Glue event!  All participants will learn about our favorite holiday bird, the turkey, make a Thanksgiving decoration using natural items, and eat a Thanksgiving treat that they will create. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. No fee!

This event takes place at the Tiedemann Park Nature Center on November 22nd between 10-11 am.   For more information please call 965-4002 or email to olsonm@ci.charleston.sc.us to reserve your space.

Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

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Canal Boat Lights 001 The 1st Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade will be held on Saturday evening, December 13, 2008 at the Water Front Marina at the foot of Centre and Ash Streets in downtown Fernandina Beach. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., spectators are invited to bring their chairs to view the lighted parade from along the beautiful waterfront walkway. All boats will be decorated with lights in a Christmas/Holiday theme. Applications will be available online at www.downtownfernandina.com after October 1, 2008. The 1st Annual Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Boat Parade is hosted by the Historic Fernandina Business Association. For more information, contact Sandy Price, event coordinator, at 904-206-0756 or by email at slprice@bellsouth.net .

54th Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade

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Christmas ColoursThe 54th Annual Christmas Parade has grown to be one of the largest parades in north Florida and includes floats, marching bands cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. The parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. by the Mission of Nombre de Dios; continue through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine and end behind the Visitors Center on Castillo Dr. Pictures with Santa will follow in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

For more information please call 904.461.9518

Wine Tasting – Amelia Island, FL

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Please join us at Marché Burette to enhance your wine knowledge first-hand by enjoying samples of wine from all over the world. 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.

Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade – Savannah, GA

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Merry Christmas!

There will be First Saturday festivities, including regional arts and crafts and live holiday entertainment, highlighting this multicultural holiday celebration. The festival offers unique shopping in an old world setting of charm and history. The Fun-Fare Children’s Play Area complete with Bouncies and other interactive games will be available across from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. The official arrival of Ol’ St. Nick and the magic of the Lighted Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and courses its way down River, Bay, Abercorn and Broughton streets. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information 912.234.0295 or visit http://www.riverstreetsavannah.com/