Coastal Companion

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Jazz Yule Love – Savannah, Georgia

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Jazz-up the spirit of this holiday season in Savannah by attending the 32nd Annual CJA Jazz Holiday Concert and Jam Session. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 25, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to listen to Teddy Adams and his All-Stars featuring Huxsie Scott on vocals and some of the best musicians in the Coastal Empire.

The concert will be held at The Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah – 520 West Bryan Street. (Bryan & MLK). This is a major fundraiser for CJA and will benefit the student scholarship education fund. Cost $15. Further information at www.coastal-jazz.org or by calling 912-675-5419.

Holiday Island – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Jekyll Island is transformed into Holiday Island with month long festivities and glittering Christmas lights. The festivities begin with The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 24th). Other activities include Bingo with Santa, Storytelling, Tours, etc. To find out more, visit the special holiday website for Holiday Island or Call the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 877-4-JEKYLL

Holiday Island Golf Tournament – Jekyll Island, Georgia

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Celebrate the season on par. Set your own tee time, and play at your own pace in the First Annual Holiday Island Golf Tournament. Turn in your scorecard at the end to see if you have the best score of the day. Winners announced at the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival that evening. For more information, call the Jekyll Island Pro Shop. 912-635-2368.

Holiday Island Jingle Bell Bicycle Ride – Jekyll Island, GA

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Join us for a family fun ride. Decorate yourselves and your bicycles and come ride the one-mile course (departing at 4:15 p.m.) or the 18-mile course (departing at 3:30 p.m.) Both rides depart from the Jekyll Island Bike Barn and end at the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Please bring your own bicycles as only a limited number of bicycles will be available for rent. Helmets are required for ages 16 and under. Advanced registration is requested. Ride managed by bicycle SAVANNAH,LLC. 1-877-4JEKYLL. Free.

Getting Ready for Savannah Bridge Run

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The Bridge Run is coming up on December first. This year organizers are planning for a record number of participants. The current record number is more than 3,100 participants.
According to WTOC 11, race director Robert Isponoza says that about 2,000 runners are signed up for the race right now, but it’s possible that we could see as many as 4,000 this year.
Read more about the race here.

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