Coastal Companion

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Skating Under the Stars – Savannah, GA

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Turbo PowerCome to Broughton Street for ice skating and holiday cheer! Be the first to ice skate on Broughton and preview one of the featured
Savannah Holiday Frolic festivities. The event will be held on Broughton Street between Lincoln and Abercorn Streets.

Christmas on the River and Lighted Holiday Parade – Savannah, GA

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Merry Christmas!

There will be First Saturday festivities, including regional arts and crafts and live holiday entertainment, highlighting this multicultural holiday celebration. The festival offers unique shopping in an old world setting of charm and history. The Fun-Fare Children’s Play Area complete with Bouncies and other interactive games will be available across from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. The official arrival of Ol’ St. Nick and the magic of the Lighted Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. and courses its way down River, Bay, Abercorn and Broughton streets. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information 912.234.0295 or visit http://www.riverstreetsavannah.com/

Christmas on Chesser Island – Folkston, GA

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Located just a short drive west of Kingsland, celebrate the holiday season at the “Christmas on Chesser Island” event at the Chesser Island Homestead with a hayride, luminaries, refreshments, caroling, and live music! Discover the region’s traditions as you tour a “swamper” home decorated with traditional homemade decorations and enjoy a bonfire. For more information, contact the Okefenokee NWR Visitor Center at 912-496-7836 o r www.fws.gov/okefenokee

Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run – Savannah, GA

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Savannah Bridge
The mission of the Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run is to create an enjoyable fitness opportunity for the people of Savannah and surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to try to conquer “The South’s Toughest Bridge Run” by either walking or running in the 5K, 10K, or DOUBLE PUMP! The Talmadge Memorial Bridge spans 1.4 miles over the Savannah River peaking at 196 feet with a 5.5% grade.

The Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run is one of the fastest growing running events in the Southeast and reached a record 3,500 participants in 2007. The event has been featured by Bart Yasso of Runner’s World Magazine as the “Race of the Month” and was recently named “Best-Kept Secret” by Bart in his book, MY LIFE ON THE RUN.

The 2008 Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run will be capped at 4,000 participants, so don’t wait another minute and sign up today!

For more information, visit our website here!