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COASTFEST TURNS 25

Georgia’s largest celebration of our state’s coastal natural resources returns for a 25th year on Saturday, October 5th. CoastFest 2019 will take place at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Over 70 interactive environmental, educational and resource organizations from around the Southeast will give visitors the chance to learn about Georgia’s coastal resources and have fun at the same time with live wildlife, touch tanks, kayaking, boat tours and more! Arthur Atsma and his Science Circus will demonstrate marine science and Newtonian physics with fastpaced circus stunts and magic tricks; Jim Sawgrass and his Creek Indian family will perform Native American songs and ritual dances. Master juggler Rhys Thomas will engage the audience with amazing juggling feats, and skills of both juggler and magician combine for a high energy show in the Family Fun Follies. C’mon out!

14TH ANNUAL R.E. THOMAS MEMORIAL BENEFIT

Everyone is invited to join Johnny and Joyce Thomas and their extended family and friends for the 14th Annual R.E. Thomas Memorial Benefit for Hospice of the Golden Isles at the Brunswick Shrine Club on Saturday, August 24. Enjoy a delicious prime rib and shrimp dinner catered by Mudcat Charlie’s, live entertainment from local talent with plenty of opportunity for dancing, and, best of all, fun and fellowship with other members of the community. Proceeds from the event support Hospice of the Golden Isles and the important services they provide. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 7:00 p.m. This is a BYOB event. Tickets are $60 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Johnny Thomas at 912.269.5001.

MORE ICE CREAM FUN

We’re not quite done talking about ice cream yet. Mark September 1st on your calendar as a date for deliciousness! It’s the Annual Ice Cream Churn-off at Ashantilly Center in Darien from 4:00-6:00 p.m.! This familyfriendly event includes ice cream, live music, raffle, and a jewelry sale. A $5 admission fee includes 3 tastes, and you can purchase an additional 3 for $5 more. We veteran tasters know you’re in for a treat and some creative flavors. Our friends from Sugar Marsh Cottage Confectionery have been known to bring their A game! You

need only bring your chairs, some cash, and adventurous tastebuds. Proceeds benefit the care and upkeep of Ashantilly Center. For more information or to enter the churnoff, call 912.437.4473 or visit ashantillycenter.org.

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