Coastal Companion

Your ultimate guide to the coast

Gobble & Glue – Charleston, SC

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Twin TomsJoin a city of Charleston environmental educator for the Gobble and Glue event!  All participants will learn about our favorite holiday bird, the turkey, make a Thanksgiving decoration using natural items, and eat a Thanksgiving treat that they will create. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. No fee!

This event takes place at the Tiedemann Park Nature Center on November 22nd between 10-11 am.   For more information please call 965-4002 or email to olsonm@ci.charleston.sc.us to reserve your space.

Turkey Trot at Kiawah Island – Charleston, SC

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Twin TomsRise & Shine for our annual fun run/walk on the beach! Get your workout in before the turkey eating & football watching! Registration begins at 8am at the Night Heron/Mariners Watch beach access point at Boardwalk 18.

This race offers a one-mile walk or a one to three mile run on the beach for families, beginners or competitive runners. The race begins promptly at 8:30am. All participants receive a raffle ticket for a prize drawing that will be held at 9:05am at the race start/finish line! Coffee will be provided at registration. Registration is complimentary.

Turkey Trot – Myrtle Beach, SC

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The Thanksgiving Table
2nd Annual Turkey Trot at Grand Park across from The Market Common Presented by Withers Preserve and The Market Common 8:30 am 1 mile Fun run/walk 9:00 am 8 mile run & 5 mile run/walk 10:15 am 50 yd. tot trot (6 years and under)

Call 843-235-6656 or visit our website www.rungrandstrand.com for more information.

Jacksonville’s Light Parade & Fireworks Show – Jacksonville, FL

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Prepare to Christmas 2007Deck the hulls and celebrate the holidays at the Jacksonville Light Parade! This thanksgiving weekend tradition attracts residents and visitors to witness boats of all sizes adorned with colorful lights and decorations as they parade down the St. Johns River. Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks show after the parade featuring barges, signature buildings and “waterfalls” fireworks on downtown bridges.

Call 904 630-3690 or visit our website http://www.coj.net/ for more information

Christmas Made in the South – Jacksonville, Florida

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Get your creative juices flowing for this holiday season. You can get lots of great ideas about arts and crafts project, and maybe even get an early start on your gift shopping.

Christmas in the South takes place at Prime Osborn Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida on November 28th, 29th and 30th. Bring the whole family. Lots of artisans, and crafts demonstrations, great food and lots of things to see and do.
Fri. 9-6 – Sat. 10-6 – Sun. 11-5
Adults – $ 6.00 – Children 12 & Under – Free
One Admission Good for All 3 Days with hand stamp!

For more information visit www.carolinashows.com

Christmas Made in the South – Charleston, SC

Christmas Made in the South – Savannah, GA