Coastal Companion

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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/

4th Annual Festival of Trees at World Golf Village – St. Augustine, FL

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Prepare to Christmas 2007Enjoy a magnificent display Of Christmas trees at the third-annual Festival of Trees at the St. Johns County Convention Center adjacent to the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village. The event will open Friday, November 30 at 6 p.m., showcasing trees and wreaths decorated by businesses, organizations, families and friends from the community. The event, which is free to the public, will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the final day. The decorated trees will be part of a silent auction and visitors will be encouraged to fill out a ballot indicating the number of votes (in minimum $1 bids) they would like to cast for their favorite trees. All proceeds raised during the event will go directly to The St. Augustine Record’s Empty Stocking Fund and the United Way of St. Johns County.
Call 904.940.4010 or visit http://wgv.com for more information.

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

Citadel’s Christmas Candlelight Service – Charleston, SC

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The South Carolina Corps of Cadets will present its Christmas Candlelight Service for the Lowcountry at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 7 and 8 in Summerall Chapel on The Citadel campus.
Cadets from the Protestant, Catholic and Gospel choirs, the Chorale, the Women’s Ensemble and members of The Citadel Regimental Band will take part in the annual celebration of the birth of Christ, observing the events of the Advent, the Annunciation, the Birth of the King, and Epiphany through Scripture lessons and carols. Traditional and international favorites are sung, and special highlights include the Procession of Lights.

Cadets coordinate the production with Nancy Lefter, director of chorale activities, organist Mark A. Bebensee of the School of Business Administration and Commander Mike Alverson, director of music.

The hour-long program is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted. Flash cameras and video lights are not permitted inside the chapel.

This event is one of the most popular Christmas activities in Charleston. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early to secure parking on campus and seating in the chapel.
For more information, call 843-953-5049. Summerall Chapel on The Citadel campus.
12/06/2008, 12/07/2008, 12/08/2008

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