Coastal Companion

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Halloween with Sea Turtles – Jekyll Island, GA

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Turtleween at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit? Come Trick-or-Treat with the Sea Turtles! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is hosting the first annual Turtleween on Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 12-5pm. Guests who arrive in costume will receive $1 off general admission and will be able to participate in a number of fun, turtle-inspired activities! Be sure to check out our website www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org for more details.

Contact: The Georgia Sea Turtle Center / 912-635-4444
Address: 214 Stable Road
Website: http://www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

Scarecrow Stroll – St Marys, GA

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Haydays in St. MarysPlease join in and support the spirit of the St. Marys Scarecrow Extravaganza. The Downtown Merchants will be hosting an evening of fun for your entire family called The Scarecrow Stroll. During the hours of 5 – 7 PM visitors are invited to view all of the creative scarecrows, pick up a treat from the downtown businesses and watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on the grounds of Orange Hall. Costumes are welcome.

For more information contact 912-882-8111

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Savannah Folk Music Festival, Georgia

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The 18th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival takes place on October 12, 13 and 14, 2007.

The Festival will begin with its traditional “Folkfest in City Market” from 7:00 to 11:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 12th. The Folkfest features a variety of Savannah’s top folk performers making joyful sounds in a number of folk music styles and genre. The evening also features part one of the “Noteworthy Art” auction, the sale of several Gretsch guitars, some signed by celebrities and others transformed into unique art objects by leading Savannah artists.

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Hay Days in St. Marys Coming Up – St. Marys, GA

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Haydays in St. MarysFall has once again come to St. Marys and with that the celebration of the harvest season with the annual “Hay Days” event. Hay Days kicks off October 13th and continue through November 3rd. The quaint downtown district of St. Marys will be transformed into a beautiful fall display. Storefronts and historic homes emblazoned with pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales and flowering potted mums will enhance the harvest season scene.

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Free Concert wih Savannah Jazz Orchestra – Georgia

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The Coastal Jazz Association of Savannah will present a special concert featuring the Savannah Jazz Orchestra for Senior Citizens which will be held on the 3rd floor at the Savannah Civic Center at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2007.
The Savannah Jazz Orchestra, is a 16-piece big band including trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, bass and drums. It is comprized of the region’s top musicians, under the co-leadership of trombonist, Teddy Adams and saxophonist, Randy Reese.

Read about the event here