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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 cocktail 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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SAVE THE DATE

Sea Island and the Golden Isles College and Career Academy will partner for a special dinner at The Retreat at Sea Island on Wednesday, November 8. The Career Academy’s advance culinary students will work with the Sea Island Chefs to prepare excellent cuisine to accompany an exciting program and a silent auction to support the Career Academy Foundation and its students. Individual tickets, reserved tables and sponsorships will be available. Proceeds will support initiatives such as student scholarships, service learning projects, and academic competitions. The Career Academy Foundation has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships the last five years while maintaining a graduation rate over 90%. The Career Academy is building a 21st century workforce for Glynn County in areas such as healthcare, hospitality, construction, welding, engineering, and graphic design. Contact Rick Townsend at rick. townsend@gica.us or 912.506.5347 for additional details and sponsorship information. Visit gica.us to buy tickets, table sponsorships, and donate silent auction items.

JOIN THE FUN!

Come out to Jekyll Island’s Morgan Center on September 22 for the 17th Annual International Night Out to benefit the International Seafarer’s Center. Enjoy a fantastic evening of international cuisines paired with wines and beers from around the world, and accompanied by music by Michael Hulett along with Stan Walker and the Coastal Empire Orchestra. Win unique gifts from our incredible Silent Auction and new to the event this year is the excitement of a live auction as well! Limited tickets are available at $100 per person. The International Seafarers’ Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit serving the Seafaring community since 1982. “Live Local, Reach Nations” is the thrust behind its ministry. The Seafarers’ Center does this by meeting the spiritual, physical, and material needs of every seafarer that comes through our ports. Call 912.267.0631 to reserve your ticket and support this ministry today.

IT’S A BARN DANCE!

Come on out to Bennie’s Red Barn on September 28th for an old-fashioned Barn Dance to benefit the Farm at Oatland North. There will be square dancing, live entertainment, and dinner. The fun will take place from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Kick up your heels and have some fun while raising funds for more HAY! The Farm at Oatland North is a non-profit retirement community for animals, currently housing horses, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, geese, dogs, and cats. The Farm’s primary goal is the prevention of cruelty to animals by providing proper housing, feed, cleaning, veterinary care, and all other necessary care to assure them safety and proper living conditions. For more information, visit thefarmssi.org.

Jeff Jones

Financial Advisor 1430 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA (912) 264-8865

Ginny Johnson

Financial Advisor 219 Edwards Plaza St. Simons Island, GA (912) 634-0200

Will McKenzie

Financial Advisor 559 Ocean Blvd. St. Simons Island, GA (912) 634-6557

Dale McNabb

Financial Advisor 29 Coral Park Way, Ste. 102 Brunswick, GA (912) 267-9374

James Sexton

Financial Advisor 3409 Frederica Road St. Simons Island, GA (912) 634-9796

Logan Jones

Financial Advisor 1430 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA (912) 264-8865

MAREX HOSTING OPEN HOUSE

Join the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant for their inaugural Open House at the Brunswick Station located on the banks of the Brunswick River at 715 Bay Street, on Thursday, September 28, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while learning about Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s research, education, and outreach efforts on the coast. Explore the native plant garden. Tour the 72-foot research vessel, the Georgia Bulldog. Interact with live animals, like horseshoe crabs, whelks and more. Learn about turtle excluder devices and sea turtle research. The Brunswick Station’s multidisciplinary staff has been serving the Golden Isles community for over 40 years, conducting important water quality research, ensuring safe seafood, preparing communities for hurricanes and educating residents about native plants and pollinators. Visitors are invited to tour the station, meet our experts and enjoy hands-on, interactive activities for people of all ages. For more information, visit gacoast.uga.edu.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SUCCESS

Join Coastal Georgia Community Action for their second annual Voices of Success Fundraising Gala celebrating 50 years of “Helping People, Changing Lives and Building Families,” on Saturday, September 16 at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Cocktail reception at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $65 per person or $450 for a table of eight. Sponsorship opportunities also available. All proceeds benefit CGCA educational programs. CGCA is the largest comprehensive human service agency in Southeast Georgia. Since 1967, the agency has serviced more than 1.5 million families with a $250 million economic impact. Serving nine counties and administering the Federal Head Start program, the agency also partners with other community organizations. Focused community initiatives also include Weatherization, Georgia Pre-K Program, Energy Assistance, Income Tax Filing Assistance, Workforce Development, Affordable Housing Assistance and youth development programs. Please make reservations by September 4 by calling 912.264.3281 or visiting coastalgacaa.org.

TENNIS ANYONE?

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia will hold an inaugural Tennis Tournament on Wednesday, September 27 at the Jekyll Island Tennis Courts. The tournament is a doubles round-robin open to adult players of all skill-levels. Single players are encouraged to play and will be matched for doubles play. Registration will take place from 12:00-1:00 p.m. $75 for a single player or $140

for two players. Court sponsorships available for $100. Light lunch and drinks are included. There will be a silent auction, drinks, and heavy appetizers following the tournament. All proceeds from the Tennis Tournament will help support a wide variety of programming for more than 6,500 children who attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia for a safe, fun, and educational environment after school and during the summer. For more information, contact Brooke Eldridge Parmelee at developmentbgcglynn@gmail.com or 404.904.1611.