Coastal Companion

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Holiday Tea with Mrs. Claus – St. Augustine, FL

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moby:35 minutesDress up the children in holiday attire for a chance to visit with Mrs. Claus at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. This tea party is offered to children ages 5-7 and includes a sharing Christmas wish list session, storytelling featuring “The Reindeer Christmas”, an arts and crafts project, a souvenir photograph of Mrs. Claus, a Christmas stocking filled with goodies and of course tea and cookies. Tea party times are 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Stuffed animal companions are welcome. The tea party is $15 per child and includes park admission.

Call 386.446.6783 for more information.

40th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes – St. Augustine, FL

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Golden ChristmasEnjoy “Christmas Traditions,” the St. Augustine Garden Club’s annual tour that will showcase homes located around Maria Sanchez Lake, the Matanzas Bay and St. George Street in St. Augustine’s South Historic District. These beautiful historic homes which will be open for the tour represent styles popular in the city and were constructed in 1890, 1905, 1920’s and more recent years. All decorations and floral arrangements throughout the tour will be composed of natural materials designed and hand crafted by members of The Garden Club of St. Augustine. In addition, your ticket includes a delightful tea at the Coastal Community Center, located at 180 Marine Street where quality-crafted items made by Garden Club members will be available for purchase. Tours begin at the Coastal Community Center, from noon to 5 p.m. The Red Train Trolley will provide shuttles from the Center to the homes on the tour. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 day of tour.

For more information call 904.797.6862 or visit our website www.gardenclubofstaugustine.org

54th Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade

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Christmas ColoursThe 54th Annual Christmas Parade has grown to be one of the largest parades in north Florida and includes floats, marching bands cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. The parade will start promptly at 10 a.m. by the Mission of Nombre de Dios; continue through the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine and end behind the Visitors Center on Castillo Dr. Pictures with Santa will follow in the Plaza de la Constitucion.

For more information please call 904.461.9518

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.

Luminary Night at The St. Augustine Lighthouse

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Yule GlitterSee the lights of St. Augustine from the top of the tower! Bring the kids, enjoy holiday music, cider, and even take time out to visit Santa! Luminary night takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. and is free to the public. The St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue on Anastasia Island.

Please call 904.829.0745 or visit our website www.staugustinelighthouse.com for more information.