Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic

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The Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic has been named one of the top ten football rivalries by ESPN, College Football News, The Sporting News, Fox Sports and America’s Best Online.A great time for Bulldogs, Gators and everyone else! Join the celebration that attracts fans from near and far. Don’t miss the Championship Dreams Festival (the home of interactive games and autograph sessions with sports greats), Suncoast RV City, Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and much more.

Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic
October 27, 2007
Sports Complex
Kickoff TBA
Jacksonville, Florida

Visit the website for more information about the event

Steamboats and Stories – Jacksonville, Fla

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mandarin_museumWalk through the Walter Jones Historical Park on Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 7pm to 9 pm as the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society presents its third annual lantern tour. Hear fascinating stories told by re-enactors portraying author Harriet Beecher Stowe, a trapper’s wife, Civil War soldiers and others. Children are invited to wear costumes. Refreshments provided. Admission is free.

Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
904 268-0784
www.mandarinmuseum.net

Free Movie Screening of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi – Jacksonville, Fla

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Come and spend an afternoon at the movies with Books Alive!Books Alive!

The screening series held at the Main Library featuring films created from children’s literature. Read the books & watch the movies. Reading level is 9 and up – though the titles will be favorites for everyone! Refreshments and activities to follow the film.
4th Sunday of the month at 2:30 PM

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi is screened on October 28, 2007

RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI (1975) – Orson Welles narrates this fine animated feature based on Rudyard Kipling’s story about a brave mongoose who saves his English family from two deadly cobra snakes.

Jacksonville Public Library – Main Library
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Jacksonville Agricultural Fair 4H Horse Show – Florida

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This annual 4H event is sponsored by the Jacksonville Agricultural Fair and the City of Jacksonville. Come see 4H members compete in a wide variety of English and Western Disciplines. So come out and enjoy wholesome family fun, great entertainment, friendly competition and educational experiences for the whole family! Event begins Friday evening and runs thru Sunday.
The Jacksonville Equestrian Center; 13611C Normandy Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32221
904-353-0535

Friday – Sunday October 26-28, 2007

www.jacksonvillefair.com