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9TH ANNUAL GOLDEN ELEPHANT The Golden Elephant – The Upscale Resale Marketplace, sponsored by The Symphony Society for the benefit of The Coastal Symphony of Georgia, is back by popular demand for its 9th treasure filled engagement, on September 22-23 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The sale is being held at the Golden Isles Presbyterian Church, 48 Hampton Point Drive, St. Simons Island again this year. The Golden Elephant will be accepting donations of antiques, rugs, furniture, art, silver, crystal, home accessories, toys, holiday items and more from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., September 8-9, and September 15-16 at the Golden Isles Presbyterian Church or by appointment. Contact Jeanne Anderson at 912.634.3852 for pick-up of large items only. The Preview Sale and Party will be held Thursday evening September 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments while getting an exclusive chance to shop early. Tickets can be purchased online at coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
GET READY FOR GATSBY IN THE GARDEN Save the date for the 48th annual Victory Board Gala benefiting the Glynn County unit of the American Cancer Society. Gatsby in the Garden will be a magical night that transports you back to the roaring 20s. This year’s event will be held Saturday, November 11th at The Greenhouse, The Vine’s fabulous new event venue on St. Simons Island. It will begin with a cock-
tail hour and strolling silent auction prior to a dinner featuring local fare created by Chef Dave Snyder and the catering team from St. Simons Island’s highly acclaimed restaurant, Halyards. After dinner, guests will enjoy a live auction before the evening concludes with dancing to live music by the always entertaining Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars. Gala Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at acsvictoryboard.org.
ISLAND NEWCOMERS KICK OFF SEASON The Island Newcomers Club will kick off the 2017/2018 season with a gathering at Bennie’s Red Barn on Tuesday, September 19 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Members will learn about everything the Club has to offer and have the opportunity to sign up for various future activities and field trips while enjoying a delicious dinner. The cost for the dinner is $27. You must be a member of the club to attend and preregistration for the dinner by September 12 is required. A free gift will be given to all attendees who register
before September 1. To become a member of the club and to register for the dinner, please go to islandnewcomers.org. The Island Newcomers Club is a terrific way to meet new friends and experience new adventures. It is open to all men and women,
singles or couples, who have moved to St. Simons Island within the past two years.
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