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Community Events
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Event Description
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9/22 - 4/27
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Humane Society Fun
Humane Society Fun! The Humane Society is sponsoring Yappy Hour at Seagle's Saloon Patio. Bring your canine companion and enjoy on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September through April from 6-8 PM.
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4-6pm,
at Seagle's Saloon Patio.
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1/14 - 12/31
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St. Marys Community Market
Visit the Community Market from 9-1 PM at the pavilion in downtown St. Marys at the end of Osborne Street and greet our newest vendors. Call 912-882-8111 or visit www.stmcmarket.wordpress.com.
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9am – 1pm,
at Pavilion in downtown St. Marys
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1/14 - 12/31
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Woodbine Opry
Woodbine, Georgia is where you’ll find the WOODBINE OPRY-it’s an open mike jam session with some of the best musicians in the Deep South! We’ve got all the old-timey music you've been hankering for!
Opry music nights on Friday and Saturday are still going strong, so come on out and join us!
FRIDAYS - Acoustic Bluegrass & Gospel
SATURDAYS-Amplified Country
Admission to the music is free - donations cheerfully accepted.
Music starts at 7:00 PM
Cake Raffle/Intermission at 9:00 PM
We call it a night at 10 PM!
If you play an instrument, come join in! If you just sing, talk to us and if we know the song, we'll play the instruments to accompany you!
Acoustic instruments are welcome on Friday evenings--guitar, mandolin,
fiddle, dobro, upright bass, banjo, harmonica, accordion, autoharp,
other acoustic instruments--if it doesn't need to be amplified, you're
welcome to bring it Fridays--we've even had bagpipes here before!
Check in with Friday host Hoydt Drury to get in the lineup.
Electric instruments, keyboards/piano, pedal steel, amplifiers and drums
are allowed on Saturday evenings only. This night is not an open jam session.
The music is provided by the Woodbine Opry Band and the Saturday night host is Bob Staats. If you are interested in performing, contact Bob to check
on getting scheduled into the line-up. Only those musicians that are invited
by the host will be allowed to sit-in with the band.
You can contact Bob via e-mail at bstaats@bellsouth.net or by calling 912-264-8019
The Woodbine Opry provides microphones and sound reinforcement both nights for vocalists and lead performers.
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6pm – 9pm,
at Old School House" Woodbine Community Center
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2/18 - 3/31
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Camden House Crises Center Launches Its 2010 Membership Drive
Camden House Crises Center Launches Its 2010 Membership Drive
Camden House Crisis Center launched its 2010 membership drive on February 1, 2010. The program which is called "Friends of Camden House", is a series of activities that will include community presentations, information mailings, fund raising events and a new web site. If you want to make a difference in our community, become a member by calling 912-882-7858 or by mailing your donation directly to Camden House, P.O. Box 5159, St. Marys, Georgia 31558. Volunteers can also call 912-882-7858 and ask about volunteer opportunities.
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See Below,
at Camden House - St. Marys
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3/12 - 3/14
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St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival presented by Winn-Dixie Stores
Get ready for great seafood nearly any way you want it; tap your toes to live bluegrass, folk and country music, then stroll through more then 100 arts and crafts exhibitors. These are just a few of the highlights of the 29th St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival presented by Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.. This three-day event is a favorite throughout northeast Florida and features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding music and affordable arts & crafts. The event has fun for all ages, so bring the kids. The business showcase, contests and prizes add to the fun. You can win groceries, gifts and cash prizes. To be held at Francis Field at 29 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine, next to the Visitors Center garage. Festival hours are 3-9 p.m. on Friday, March 12th, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults. Net proceeds go to Lions Club charities. For recorded information, call 904.825.0850, visit www.lionsfestival.com, send an email to admin@lionsfestival.com. Thanks to our generous Sponsors : Winn-Dixie Stores Inc., The St. Augustine Record, WSOS 94.1 Sunny FM and Country Legends 100.7 FM and Eclispe recording studio.
For the second year the Festival will be hosting the Americana Roots Idol Competition. Bands and Musicians can audition for a chance at becoming a semifinalist. Semifinalists will perform at the Festival on Saturday, where they will be judged by a panel of professionals. The top three will return on Sunday to perform again and find out who wins! The prize package includes studio recording time and many other benefits. Visit www.lionsfestival.com for more details.
Do you love crabcakes? Then you need to be at the 29th Lions Seafood Festival. Numerous vendors will be competing against each other for the title of the Best Crabcake. Seafood vendors from as far away as Maryland will offer up their own famous crabcakes to the public and the judges.
The music just gets better each year. This year the headliner will be Valerie Smith with Liberty Pike. Valerie has a worldwide following and has been honored with many awards and nominations. Featured acts include Katherine Archer, Lonesome Bert with the Skinny Lizards, Southern Lite , Vinny Jacobs and Coastal Blue.
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Friday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
at Francis Field at 29 W. Castillo Drive in St. Augustine
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3/18
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FREE Job Fair at Keiser University
This event is free and open to the community to attend. There will be about 25 employers present for the event. For directions, please contact 904-296-3440.
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10 am - 2 pm,
at Keiser University Southpoint Parkway Third Floor
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3/20
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2010 St. Johns River Celebration
Please mark your calendars for the 2010 St. Johns River Celebration. The 2010 event will be March 20th from 8am-12noon with lunch immediately following at Camp Chowenwa. This year we have registered with the HandsOn Network to allow our volunteers to participate in the Give a Day. Get a Disney Day promotion.
Beginning January 20, 2010 follow the link below to register yourself and up to 8 other family members in your household for the 2010 St. Johns River Celebration and receive a voucher for one of the Walt Disney World theme parks for participating volunteers (once hours are worked and verified). When registering please include a contact number so we may contact you for your site selection (Main Street, Governors Creek or Lakeshore Boat Ramps).
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/index?name=Give-A-Day-Get-A-Disney-Day
I look forward to seeing you all on March 20, 2010. For those volunteers who do not meet the criteria for the Give a day/Get a Disney Day you will need to contact us at (904)284-6374. Students will still receive double community service hours to meet bright Futures requirements.
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8am-12noon,
at (Main Street, Governors Creek or Lakeshore Boat Ramps)
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3/20
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Bikes Bars Cards and a Cure Poker Run - American Cancer Society
Please help raise money for the American Cancer Society by hopping on your motorcycle and participating in the Bikes Bars Cards and a Cure Poker Run Saturday, March 20. The ride will cover 120 miles and all four corners of St. Johns County. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Finnegan's Wake and kickstands will go up at 10 a.m. Registration is $25 for the rider and $15 for a passenger. The poker run will end at Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club. There will be live music, food, a 50-50 auction and the B-2 Bomber Motorcycle built by Orange County Choppers for Northrop Grumman will also be on display. For more information please visit www.bikers4acure.com or call Suzanne at (904) 307-6930.
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Registration begins at 8 a.m. and kickstands will go up at 10 a.m.,
at Finnegan's Wake
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3/27
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Fraternal Order of Eagles Speech Competition
Fraternal Order of Eagles Speech Competition. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 4379 will host a speech competition on Saturday March 27, 2010, at 10:00 AM. There will be three age divisions for kids from 10 to 15 years of age. For information and application that needs to be filled out visit www.4379.foe.com, pick up at the school counselor's office or at the local libraries. For full details, information or questions call 912-882-4377 or go to the website www.foe.com/events/programs.
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10:00 AM,
at Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 4379
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4/17
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Quigley House Spring Gala
Cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment by Terry Mabe (Reflections of Elvis) and author Karen Petit Tickets are $60 for individuals and $100 for a couple Sponsorships are also available.
Contact Penny Reynen, Director of Fundraising at 904.375-0259 or purchase on line at www.quigleyhouse.org
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6:00 pm- 10:00 pm,
at Thrasher Horne Conference Center
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5/7 - 5/8
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2010 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic
JaxKayakFishing.com, Northeast Florida's online kayak fishing community, is hosting the world's largest kayak fishing tournament on May 7th and 8th. The 7th annual Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic promotes kayak fishing in Jacksonville with a fun conservation-oriented format and raises funds for children's programs at the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, Daniel Memorial, and the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation.
With over 175 registered early, officals expect that more than 350 kayak anglers will target Redfish, Trout and Flounder in a catch-photo-release format with more than $80,000 in prizes and gifts. Last year's Classic raised over $40,000 for local children's and conservation charities.
The captain's meeting is scheduled for May 7th at Jacksonville's St. Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church. Check-in, awards, ceremonies and a banquet are set for May 8th at Jacksonville's St. Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church. The entry fee is $60 and includes a captain's bag with trounament t-shirt, rights to fish, entry into the raffles and banquet. Anglers will be launching and fishing at any inshore location within Duval, Nassau, St. John's, Camden and Glynn counties.
Trophies, kayaks, fishing gear and gift certificates will be awarded for first place through fifth place finishers in four open divisions.
Kayak fisherman can register online at www.JacksonvilleKayakFishingClassic.com or can pick up an entry form at Strike-Zone Fishing, Black Creek Outfitters, All Wet Sport, and Gander Mountain. More information, rules, and prize details are available online.
2010 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic Captain's Meeting Schedule:
May 7th
3pm - Registration/CheckOut Opens
4:30pm - Food and Bar open
6:15pm - Registration/CheckOut Closes
6:30pm - Captains Meeting Begins
7:30pm - Raffles and Auction
2010 Jacksonville Kayak Fishing Classic Banquet Schedule:
May 8th
Safe Light - Fishing Begins
2pm - CheckIn Opens
4pm - CheckIn Closes
4pm - Banquet Begins
4:30pm - Raffles and Auctions, Scoring
6pm - Awards Ceremonies
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3:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
at St. Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church, 4650 Kernan Blvd. S., Jacksonville, FL
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5/15
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Dog Park Day - Project Chance
Dog Park Day - May 15 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at 95512 Arbor Lane, Fernandina Beach. Sponsored by Dog Leg Productions, this is always a fun and safe day to run your dogs and meet the Project Chance dogs, puppies and kids. The pond is high and clean, the birds are flocking and spring is in the air. Bring your family (that of course includes your dog). Snacks and hot dogs. A $20 donation is requested. For more information about any of our upcoming events, call 904-261-4279
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11:00 am - 2:00 pm,
at 95512 Arbor Lane, Fernandina Beach
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7/10
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Wolfson Senior High School 40 Year Reunion
The Wolfson High School Class of 1970 is having its 40th reunion on 7/10/10.
Contact www.samuelwwolfson70.com for more information!
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6:00 pm,
at Hyatt Riverfront
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8/30
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Golf Tournament - Project Chance
Golf Tournament - August 30th to benefit Project Chance at the St. Johns Country Club. We're looking for foursomes to fill a field of 144 talented and amusing players. 8:30 am shotgun start with a delightful day of food, friendship and stories. $100 per player. More information will follow.
Check our website : www.projectchance.com for updates.
We'll also have a pre-registration form available. For more information about any of our upcoming events, call 904-261-4279
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8:30 am shotgun start,
at St. Johns Country Club
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