The Annual Christmas Arts and Crafts Show, sponsored by the Greater Nassau County Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1 in the parking lot of Southeastern Bank on US 1 in Callahan. “The 12 Days of Christmas” parade will start promptly at 11 a.m.
Following the craft show, the West Nassau Historical Society invites everyone to a “Christmas Open House at the Callahan Depot” from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and listen to live entertainment by Callahan’s own Liz Mobley, Ray Williams and Robin Kinsey.
Stay after and enjoy the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (scheduled for dusk) on the front lawn with Mayor Shirley Graham and the town of Callahan. For more information about the West Nassau Historical Society visit www.wnhsfl.org or call (904) 879-3406.
Jacksonville, Florida, November 26, 2007 – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens has become Bushmaster pit viper central among zoos nationwide. The fourteen babies are the first offspring of the Zoo’s 5-year-old, 7-foot 6-inch female Bushmaster and its male mate. This is the first time the two have produced offspring. The eggs were hatched after a 75-day incubation period on September 1, 2007. Each of the neonate Bushmasters (Lachesis muta muta) were an average of 2 ½ ounces in weight and 22 ½ inches long.