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Georgia Coastal Artists Spring Show “Coffee and Art

Sponsored by: Georgia Coastal Artists Guild Date: April 26 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Lighthouse Heritage Center 620 Beachview Drive, Saint Simons Island

For more information: Call 912-634-8696

Wet Paint Show and Sale – Golden Isles scenes and American Landscapes by Plein Air Painters of the Southeast

Date: Tuesday through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (April 25-May24)

Location: Anderson Fine Art Gallery 2009 Frederica Road, Saint Simons Island

For more information: Call 912-634-8414

High School Juried Art Show – Glynn County High School Students Show

Sponsored by: Jekyll Island Arts Association

Dates: April 22 – May 5 12 – 4 Monday – Friday 10 – 4 Saturday and Sunday

Location: Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll Island Historic District

For more information: Call 912-635-3920

Linda L. Wunder Exhibit Sponsored by: S. E. Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery

Dates: April 19 – April 30, Monday – Friday 9 – 5, Saturday 9 – 1

Location: 2300 Starling Street, Brunswick

For more information, call 912-262-0638

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Anyone Care to Dance in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia...

Here are your opportunities to Dance.....

Beginner and Intermediate Ballroom and Latin Dancing

Hosted by Shore Line Dance Club

Every Friday - both singles and couples welcome

Beginners 6:30 to 7:30

Advanced 7:45 - 8:45

Cost $40 monthly

Location: YWCA for details 912-634-8219

Shag Dancing

Hosted by the Golden Isles Shag Club

Every Tuesday and Firday from 7 - 10

Location: Ziggy Mahoney's, 206 Retreat Village, Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Call 912-267-9077 or 912-222-1935 for more details

Square Dancing

Hosted by the Jekyll Island Squares

Every Thursday at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Taylor's United Methodist Church 766 Old Jesup Road Brunswick

Cost $3.50 per person

Saint Simons Island Singles

Every Friday Night at 7:00 pm

Location: Bonefish Grill 202 Retreat Village for dinner and social

Dancing on Ziggy Mahoney's next to Bennie's Red Barn on Frederica Road

For details call 912-258-6994

Swing, Rumba and Waltz

Hosted by Seaside Dance Association

Every Monday at 7:30 at the Saint Simons Island Elementary School

For more information call 912-634-9527

Singles Dance Classes

Location: Thorpe Building of Saint Simons United Methodist Church

Every Thursday

Beginners 7:00 p.m. and Intermediate at 8:00 p.m.

For more information and details call 912-634-8218

Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia Blog

There is so much to do as a family in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia I am going to break it down into 4 posts. Whether you are a full time resident or just visiting Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, there are a multitude of options for family members of all ages.

Public Beach access is available on both Saint Simons Island and Jekyll Island where you can sun, splash in the waves, build a sandcastle, ride horses, use body boards or fly kites. On Saint Simons Island, you can call Barry's Beach Service at 912-638-8053 and rent a catamaran sailboat

or a fun-cycle-a low riding pedal powered beach vehicle from Wheel Run Rentals at 912-634-0606.

Another great option is to call the Island Dive Center at 912-638-6590 for Jet Ski Rentals from the Golden Isles Marina on Saint Simons Island. Ocean Motion at 912-638-5225 or Barry's Beach Service at 912-638-8053 both offers kayak trips from Saint Simons Island. Experienced kayakers may want to try the two and three-day overnight kayak trips to Cumberland and other local islands.

Feral horse on Cumberland Island

There is fun and educational Trolley tours on the Saint Simons Island Trolley at 912-638-8954.Tours of the Jekyll Island Historical District are available at the Island History Center on Stable Road (912-635-4036). Horse drawn carriage rides are available on Jekyll Island from Victoria's Carriages at 912-635-9500.

The Blythe Island regional park offers a fully stocked fresh water lake with boat rentals, saltwater fishing piers, bike and canoe trails, volleyball, horseshoe courts, boat launch, bait shop and a small beach for swimmers.

Summer Waves Water Park features rides such as the Force 3 - where you spiral down 150 ft of fully enclosed feet of twisting slide know as Thunder or a 32 foot plunge known as Lightening for its lightening speed. The Nature's Revenge is 330 feet of a curving downward spiral. Float around the park on a tube on the Turtle River or catch a wave in the Frantic Atlantic Wave Pool. Call 912-635-2074.

For a newcomer's guide or more information on Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, call Chapman Realty at 1-877-221-0088 or email Chapman Realty at chapmanrealty@yahoo.com. Look for the next three installments of family fun in Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia.

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Victorian Day at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site - Brunswick, Georgia Saturday January 19 2008 11 - 3 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Program focuses on the early 1900s when the Dent sisters were young ladies. Patricia Buie, a local elderhostel teacher and tour guide, will present a program on the life of a Victorian lady. Young ladies will be playing croquet on the lawn and tours of the heirloom Camellia gardens of Miriam Dent will be ongoing. Light refreshments to be served.

Book Signing - Hofwyl Broadfield Plantation - Brunswick, Georgia Saturday February 9, 2008 2 - 5 p.m., 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Author Sudy Vance Leavy will sign copies of her new book "Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation" published by Arcadia Publishing. Copies will be on sale in the gift shop. A native Georgian, Leavy has lived on the coast for over 40 years.

U. S. Kids Golf Tournament - Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jekyll Island, GA Saturday February 16, 2008 to Monday, February 18, 2008 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jekyll Island hosts 400+ kids in this annual invitation-only tournament that draws avid young golfers from across the United States. Come on out and support the future of golf.

Black History Celebration - Hofwyl-Broadfield Historic Site - Brunswick, Saturday, February 23, 2008 11. a.m. - 3 p.m.. 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N. Understanding the influence of West African culture on a Southern rice plantation is presented by Sierra Leone native Braima Moiwai. Braima is an artist, musician, teacher and storyteller who will demonstrate his native music and prepare an authentic African dish on a three-stone open fire.

Bera Sera, Sunset Jazz Festival Sunday, March 16, 2008 to Monday, March 17, 2008 10 am or 5 pm Bera Sera, which means "beautiful evening", offers guests a one-of-a-kind musical and entertainment journey. The festival combines a love of jazz and wine into a weekend of smooth music, savory wines and delicious food. Musicians include both national and local favorites

Jekyll Island Collegiate Golf Invitational Saturday, March 22, 2008 to Monday, March 24, 2008 10 am to 5 pm Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Jekyll Island, GA The top nationally-ranked men's and women's collegiate golf teams in NCAA Divisions II and III compete on Jekyll Island in an early season test of individual and team performance. For many teams coming from northern schools, the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational is their first opportunity to play in temperate weather

For more information on Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia, visit Chapman Realty's website at http://www.juliechapman.com or call Chapman Realty toll free at 1-877-221-0088.

BER Properties is a family owned and operated business. Ron Sluder's years of experience in residential construction and development spearheads the company. Ronʼs brother Brad Yeomans is hands on, supervising the daily activities of construction. Ron and Brad ʽs mother Elaine Murphy provides business ideas and support to the company. BER's goal is to maximize space and features while providing a quality yet affordable home for buyers in all price ranges.

BER currently has inventory available in Maggie's Ridge, Hunter's Pointe, The Plantation at Golden Isles, The Cottages at Golden Isles, The Estate at Golden Isles, The Retreat at Golden Isles and The Lakes with lots available for building custom homes. For more information or a newcomer's guide, please visit Chapman Realty's website at http://www.juliechapman.com or call Chapman Realty toll free 1-877-221-0088.

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