Take advantage of this opportunity to get all your holiday shopping done in one place. Shop from your favorites, Pampered Chef, Discovery Toys, Avon, Tupperware, Creative Memories, Home & Garden Party, Longaberger, and many more!
Call 843-997-1017 for more information.
Parade of Paws – Amelia Island, FL
On Saturday, December 6, Redbones Dog Bakery and Boutique will be holding their 8th annual “Parade of Paws” down Centre Street, a showcase of pets at their best. Interested pet owners can pre-register at Redbones starting November 1 or sign up the day of the parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. The line-up of pets and owners will begin at 10:30 am. For those interested in watching the Parade of Paws, the parade begins at 11 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour. There is a $10 entry fee for participating pets, with all proceeds benefiting the Nassau Humane Society. A photographer will be taking pictures of dogs with their owners, which can be purchased during the event. Following the Parade, a pet caricature artist will be creating caricatures for customers who bring their dogs back to Redbones. For more information, please visit www.redbonesbakery.com or call (904) 321-0020.
4th Annual Festival of Trees at World Golf Village – St. Augustine, FL
Enjoy a magnificent display Of Christmas trees at the third-annual Festival of Trees at the St. Johns County Convention Center adjacent to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. The event will open Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m., showcasing trees and wreaths decorated by businesses, organizations, families and friends from the community. The event, which is free to the public, will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the final day. The decorated trees will be part of a silent auction and visitors will be encouraged to fill out a ballot indicating the number of votes (in minimum $1 bids) they would like to cast for their favorite trees. All proceeds raised during the event will go directly to The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund and the United Way of St. Johns County.
Call 904.940.4010 or visit http://wgv.com for more information.
Historic Homes for the Holidays – Amelia Island, FL
Tour five of Amelia Island’s loveliest, private historic homes during the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Christmas on Centre, an annual celebration of the holiday season in Fernandina Beach. Also included are caroling, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a huge model train exhibit, decorated trees, gingerbread houses, children’s games and much more. For more tickets and information, call the museum at 904.261.7378 or go to www.ameliamuseum.org.
The Great Camden County Chili Cook-Off
The 2nd annual Great Camden County Chili Cook Off will take place Saturday, December 6, 2008 at Waters Edge subdivision on Haddock Road in Kingsland from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Local builder W.H. Gross Construction is hosting the Chili Cook Off to give back to the community by donating proceeds to the Humane Society of Camden County.
The Chili Cook Off challenges residents to put their most prized chili recipes to the test. Last year’s event boasted a range of delicious recipes from the mild to the fiery. Teams of two or more people are invited to register and have their chili scored by local expert judges. Recognition will also go to the chili voted ‘People’s Choice’ by attendees and to the team that demonstrates the most creativity and showmanship in decorating their booth.
In addition to tasty chili, the event will feature exhibits from local entities, an appearance by Santa Claus and his elves, activities for children, and live music. A Pet Costume Parade and Contest will take place at 2:00 PM.
For more information or to enter your team call Diane at 729-4393, Charlotte at 882-7559, or Madonna at 729-5864.