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Brooke Baskin, left, and Lauren Brown Carol and Ben Slade Chris and Rachel Morgan Elizabeth and Patrick Holladay

ST. SIMONS LAND TRUST’S OYSTER ROAST

The St. Simons Land Trust recently hosted its annual oyster roast at Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island. In addition to its namesake dish, the sold-out event also featured area restaurants serving up various dishes from their locations. The proceeds from the roast benefit the many conservation projects the non-profit champions.

Valerie Hepburn, from left, Susan Shipman, David Wright, Frances McCrary, Deb Luginbull, Jim Barger, and Greer Brown

George Skarpalezos, left, and Martin Sportschuetz Lydia and J.P. Thornton Jim and Linda Henderson Shannon Gilreath, left, and Caroline Dorminy

Hannah Jones, from left, Wade Qauattlebaum, Sara and Thomas Cason, and Amy and Andy Broderick Holly Wolfe, from left, Paul Dukes, Mitzi Tollison, and Cissy Thompson

Emily Greer, left, and Anna Henry Trish Rugaber, left, and Cheryl Keefer Ella Cart, left, and Trish Rugaber

ARTTRENDS’ FOR THE BIRDS EXHIBITION OPENING

ArtTrends Gallery on St. Simons Island recently hosted an opening for its For the Birds exhibition. Lydia Thompson, bird expert and Golden Isles Magazine columnist, was a participating artist. She also gave a talk about the annual bird count and shared her illustrated book, Willia Gets Her Friendship Bands.

Lydia Thompson, left, and Linda Bobbinger Ed Smith and Linda Caldwell

David Foshee, left, and Patrick Johnson Adrienne Reynolds, left, and Cornell Harvey Janice Youmans, from left, and LeRoy Dickson Aimee Edmund, from left, Peyton Foster, and Pam Brown

Renthia Lewis, left, and Lori Pfaff Virginia and Hammond Breland Barry and Jim Kaminer, from left, and Buffy and Ted Williams

TASTE OF GLYNN

Photo assistance by Jan Bone

Taste of Glynn, which features samplings from restaurants and chefs, was recently held at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. Hundreds attended the event, sampling food and wine, bidding on auction items, and enjoying entertainment. The event is a fundraiser for the Glynn Community Crisis Center and Amity House which aid victims of domestic violence.

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Bill and Merry Tipton Bonnie Duncan, left, and Debbie Banks Brandi Jones, left, and Brittany Tate Cecile Kirby, left, and Meredith Flagstad

STAR FOUNDATION’S CATCH A RISING STAR GALA

The STAR Foundation, which offers work-readiness programs for low-income individuals, recently held its annual fundraising gala, Catch a Rising STAR. The soiree, which was held at the A.W. Jones St. Simons Island Lighthouse, featured entertainment, food, and drinks. The funds raised toward supporting their teachers and programming at their center in Brunswick.

Valerice Bell, left, and Audrey Gibbons

Chandra and Steve Kendall Elaine Griffin, left, and Mike Bauer Emory Larkin, left, and Ryan Grady Gene and Dr. Michelle Johnston

Kenneth Searles, from left, Greer Anderson, and Christy and Chris Jordan Donna Davis, from left, Courtney Prince, Tina Kirby, Debbie Banks, and Markisha Butler

Jan and Marty Carriker Kay Miller, from left, and Davis and Jo Scott Linda Sallins, from left, and

Karina Bowles with Dianna Wilson standing Kathleen Orians Dawson, from left, Peggy

Tuten, Lauren McGrath, and Angie Votsis

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FASHION SHOW

Photo assistance by Lindy Cofer

The Glynn County branch of the American Cancer Society recently held its annual fashion show at Sea Palms on St. Simons. The event was moved from its original October date to February due to the pandemic. The models were all cancer survivors. The group also held a meet-and-greet luncheon, hosted by Jan and Marty Carriker.

The fashion show models are pictured. Standing are Peggy Tuten, from left, Sherrie Beecher, Judy Sutton, Jackie Mull, and Angie Votsis. Seated are Robin Nunn, from left, Ruby Jackson, Ken Gaubert, Jo Scott, and Shadah Arnette

Sherrie Beecher, from left, Peggy Tuten, Ruby Jackson, Robin Nunn, Jackie Mull, Judy Sutton, Angie Votsis, and Jo Scott Standing are members of the committee Lis McDermitt, from left, Jackie Mull, Peggy Tuten, Kathleen Orians Dawson, and Connie Hiott. Seated are Carol Nolan, from left, Rhonda Barlow, and Joy Cook

Jackie Mull, from left, Robin Nunn, Angie Votsis, Ruby Jackson, Jo Scott, Peggy Tuten, Sherrie Beecher, and Judy Sutton Seated are Liz McDermitt, from left, Rhonda Barlow, Kathleen Orians Dawson, Lauren McGrath, and Andrea Vacheron. Standing are Jackie Mull, from left, Carole Nolan, Diann Clark, Joy Cook, Connie Hiott, Christy Hand, Olivia Holland, Stephanie Barwick, and Peggy Tuten