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ANNUAL RECYCLING EVENT TO BE HELD IN MAY Old electronics, clothes, batteries, prescription drugs, light bulbs, sensitive documents and scrap metal can be difficult to dispose of properly. The annual Keep Golden Isles Beautiful Electronics & More
PRESENTATION OF SSI CEMETERIES On Saturday, May 18, Historic Harrington School Cultural Center will be conducting a program of stories called “This is My Dirt: Stories of St. Simons Island and Coastal Georgia.” The digital stories focus on the history of African American cemeteries on St. Simons Island and are based on interviews conducted by Mercer University students in collaboration with the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition. The guest speaker is Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and the Oliver H. Radkey Regents Professor of History, University of Texas at Austin. The presentation will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the historic school located at 291 S. Harrington Road on St. Simons Island, 912.634.0330. ssiheritagecoalition.org
Recycling Event held at Glynn Place Mall’s JCPenney end parking lot provides the community with the opportunity to rid their homes and businesses of these items safely and conveniently. The event takes place Saturday, May 18
TAPS AT TWILIGHT The St. Simons Rotary Club invites the community to come out to Neptune Park for the annual Taps at Twilight program on a Memorial Day, May 27, at 6:45 p.m. This tribute and traditional observance of the holiday began in 1991 to honor the men and women who have fallen in the service of our country, those who have valiantly served and returned, and those who are serving today. There will be patriotic music performed, including anthems for each branch of service, and remarks by a guest speaker to be announced. The event is free and open to the public, attendees should bring chairs or blankets as provided seating is limited. Memorial bricks for Veterans Walk and American flags will be available for purchase.
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from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For a $5 suggested donation per automobile, electronics, textile, battery, light bulb and scrap metal recycling, a prescription drug drop-off and on-site paper shredding services will be available. Volunteers will be on hand to unload materials brought to the event for recycling and the event is open rain or shine. Get the last of your spring cleaning done as we head into summer! For more information and restrictions, visit kgib.org.
