Find out what it was like in colonial times. The soldiers guarding St. Augustine are dismissed for the night, and their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House. The commander of the new watch puts the replacement soldiers through a drill before they take over their posts. The retiring soldiers are ordered to clear their weapons with the command of “Disparen!†Blasts of musket fire echoes between the buildings in the Old City. In 18th century St. Augustine the sound meant that the changing of the guard has taken place and the town is safe for the night. This traditional Spanish military routine takes place at 7 p.m. in front of St. Augustine’s Government House in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
For more information, please call 904.825.1004
Jekyll Island Foundation 7th Annual Sea Turtle Weekend
Join the Jekyll Island Foundation for this all-inclusive weekend event. Activities include shrimp boat excursions, dolphin tours, guided kayak trips, reception and private tour at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and a Saturday evening Low Country Boil and Auction at the Jekyll Island Club Beach Pavilion. Proceeds benefit the ongoing conservation and restoration efforts of the Jekyll Island Foundation.
www.jekyllislandfoundation.org
Kingfish Tournament – Fernandina, Florida
Nassau Sport Fishing Association’s Kingfish Tournament of Champions
Challenging participants’ fishing prowess, one of the largest events on the Southern Kingfish Association tournament trail, the NSFA’s Tournament of Champions attracts the world’s best kingfish anglers to Amelia Island.
This year the anglers will compete for cash prizes totaling over $75,000. This three-day event includes a Saturday fish fry, awards ceremony – with free performance from The Finesse Band – and other festivities. For more details or to obtain an entry form, call (904) 607-4224 or visit www.fishnsfa.com.
First Friday Artwalk – St Augustine, Florida
This event is one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from five to nine p.m. Enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries around town. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer participants a complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every thirty minutes. For more information about the event, please call 904.829.0065 or visit www.staugustinegalleries.com.
Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
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Read our previous story about the First Friday Art Walk
Chair-ity Auction in St Marys, Georgia
The Chair-ity Auction†displays lots of creatively embellished chairs on Saturday, July 19th at The St. Marys Antique Mall, 921Osborne, St. Marys. Stroll through St. Marys Antique Mall, while you try to pick out the absolute “best seat in the house”. “Chairâ€- ity Auction – St Marys Antique Mall 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Visit www.chair-ity.org for more information.