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COME ALIVE WITH CHRISTINA’S DANCE WORLD

You’re invited to “Come Alive” as you experience performances of talented dancers, actors, singers, and guest entertainers at Downtown Brunswick’s Historic Ritz Theatre on Sunday, March 17th . This annual variety production show directed and choreographed by Christina Godwin has an uplifting, positive, family-oriented theme that will be encouraging and inspiring for everyone. Christina’s Dance World teaches individuals how to become complete and not compete, and to be eloquently courageous while finding what makes them shine. Christina’s Dance World actively serves others in the community and Christina herself is a worship leader and encourager for the Kid Jam elementary program at St. Simons Community Church. Showtimes are at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and a portion of ticket sales will benefit local non-profits. For more information call 912.399.1417 or visit christinasdanceworld.com.

TAKE ON THE BRIDGE

A signature event for the Golden Isles and fundraiser for Southeast Georgia Health System’s cancer care programs, the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Bridge Run returns Saturday, February 16 with the Half Marathon beginning at 7:00 a.m. Unique among bridge runs, the races take place on the 7,780-foot Sidney Lanier Bridge and the Half Marathon extends through Historic Brunswick. Certi-

LACE ‘EM UP

The 41st edition of the Super Dolphin Day will take place on Saturday, February 23. An island tradition, the Dolphin Day race is the largest fundraiser for both St Simons and Oglethorpe Point Elementary Schools. The annual event includes 10K, 5K, and Fun runs. Races start at 7:00 a.m. In addition to the run, the Family Expo will take place on the ocean side of the St. Simons Casino building in the village. Bouncy houses and sponsor expo will round out the activities on what is always a fun filled day for the Golden Isles community. And don’t forget about the Pasta Party at the Casino the night before! Plan to grab a delicious plate of pasta provided by Halyards Catering and check out the auction items between 5:008:00 p.m. on Friday. Sit down or carry out available. For more information or to register, visit superdolphinday.com. fied by the U.S. Track and Field Association as the toughest 5K in Georgia, 5K runners start on the southbound side of the bridge, go over, and return back, crossing the bridge twice. Half Marathon runners complete the 5K and finish the course through Historic Brunswick. The Bridge Run also includes a fun walk and family-friendly festival featuring community vendors, food and drink, entertainment and children’s activities. Friday, February 15, enjoy a pasta dinner and event EXPO at the foot of the bridge from 5:008:00 p.m. Register at the-bridge-run.org.

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TOUR THE TABBY CABINS

The tabby slave cabins at Gascoigne Bluff will be open to the public for guided educational tours by the Cassina Garden Club docents between 10:00 a.m. and noon on Saturday, February 2nd and on the first and third Saturdays of the month from February through May. The cabins were built by slaves in the early 1800s and used by house slaves who lived and worked on Hamilton Plantation. In 1932, Cassina Garden Club began using the slave cabins as a meeting place, and in 1950 the county deeded the property and cabins to them. The club’s mission has been to restore and preserve the integrity of the slave cabins. In 1988, the historic property was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Cassina welcomes requests for private tours. A $3.00 donation per adult is suggested. A short tutorial video welcomes you to this historic location. For more information visit cassinagardenclub.org.

JOIN THE JUBILEE

Come out to The Tree Bar at Bennie’s Red Barn on St. Simons Island for Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Community Jubilee on Sunday, February 10th , from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. This toe-tapping fun fundraising event features great live music by Backbeat Boulevard, upcycled art silent auction items, big ticket live auction items, a 50/50 raffle, and a super Southern BBQ buffet with all the fixins. (Cash bar.) All ages are welcome. Tickets are $30 and are on sale at Keep Golden Isles Beautiful offices in historic downtown Brunswick, through KGIB board members, and at Pane In The Glass on St. Simons Island. They will also be sold at the door. To purchase tickets or for more info, contact info.kbgib@gmail.com or 912.279.1490.

VISIT THE WANDERER MEMORY TRAIL

In November 2018, the Wanderer Memory Trail was opened on Jekyll Island. The trail is the second memorial to be placed on the south end of the island in tribute to the enslaved passengers of the Wanderer, the last known slave ship to land in Georgia and one of the last known slave ships to arrive in the U.S. The trail rests along the banks of the Jekyll River, near the point where the Wanderer illegally came ashore on November 28, 1858, with more than 400 enslaved Africans on board. Interactive exhibits walk visitors through the moving true story of the journey from capture to freedom of Umwalla, a young African boy brought to America on that ship 160 years ago. During the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month, guided tours will take place at the trail at 2:00 p.m. each Saturday. For more information, visit jekyllisland.com.