Holiday season in the Golden Isles is upon us and it’s a busy time of year. In this special Holiday Happenings section, we’re highlighting some of the events that will be taking place. We’re letting you know about these now because many fall on weekends early in December and we want you to be able to plan accordingly so you don’t miss out on your favorite Christmas events.
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ELEGANT ISLAND LIVING
hake it up for the Teen Center!
Elizabeth Correll Teen Center is in its
Every year at Halyards and Tra-
9th year of operations and offers a
mici Neighborhood Italian res-
wide array of programs for area teens,
taurants, friends of the Boys and Girls
including college prep, one-on-one
Clubs of Southeast Georgia and com-
tutoring, career guidance, and recre-
munity supporters get together at A
ational activities. The Center is a safe
Merry Mixer to celebrate the beginning
place just for teens that gives them
of the Christmas season, watch the fin-
the opportunity to grow and thrive,
est in SEC football, and raise money
and teaches them the value of being
to benefit the Elizabeth F. Correll Teen
productive citizens in the community.
Center. This year’s event will take place
Through generous donations and sup-
Saturday, December 2, from 6:00-11:00
port from the community by atten-
p.m. SEC Championship football will
dance at events like A Merry Mixer,
be playing on the TVs for the avid fans,
the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast
and, outside, the Sensational Sounds of
Georgia can continue to provide these
Motown will be playing the tunes that
much-needed services. Last year’s
will get your feet moving down to the
event raised $70,000 and the goal is
dance floor. In addition to the fabulous
to increase it this year. Tickets are $100
food and entertainment, there will be
until November 1, and then the price
a live auction featuring packages like
increases to $125, so get yours today at
trips to Napa Valley and Tuscany. The
apositiveplace.net. (continues)