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Weekly Scoop December 10-16, 2009
Supporting & Promoting St. Marys Business! 
In This Issue
Historic Candlelight Tour of Homes
Artist Chris Woloszak
A "Live" Nativity
Pedaling for Poverty Event
Up the Creek Xpeditions
Market on the Square Newest Items
Humane Society Volunteer of the Year
St. Marys Community Market
Gamez Zone Offers
ServiceMaster Holiday Specials
Emma's Bed & Breakfast Specials
Ready, Set, SCORE!
St. Marys Dining
Tribune & Georgian Gift Subscription
Places to Worship in St. Marys
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To support current businesses and encourage new business development in St. Marys.  Preserve and enhance the natural beauty of St. Marys.  Promote St. Marys as a destination of choice.



Greetings!,
 
Christmas is quickly approaching, remember to shop local First!
Historic St. Marys ChO Hall Christmasristmas Tour of Homes
St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Historic Preservation Committee will co-host this years' Tour of Homes scheduled for Saturday, December 12 5-9 pm.  There will be tours of 6 private homes, the old city jail, historic inns and B&Bs, a three-masted schooner and more.  For info call 912-882-4000.
An Evening With Artist Chris Woloszakpainting
You are cordially invited to attend an evening with the artist on December 12th from 5-6 pm at Old Towne Gallery, 304 Osborne Street.  Chris will complete one of his aluminum art paintings in the main display window.  Cedar Creek Café and Old Towne Gallery will both be open until 9:00 pm that day in association with the Historic Candlelight Tour of Homes.  Call 912-673-0102.
A "Live" Nativitylive nativity
TDS is proud to sponsor a moving reenactment depicting the long ago holy night.  The event will take place on the grounds of Orange Hall in downtown St. Marys on Thursday, December 17th  from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  Celebrating the blessed birth will be live nativity animals, choral selections of local church choirs, and elementary school students. For info call 912-882-8111.
Cumberland Sound Ferry Hosts Pedaling for amelia river cruises Poverty Cellist/Cyclist - Ben Sollee
Ben Sollee is making the bicycle tour "Pedaling against Poverty" with a cello on his back - from Wilmington, NC to Jacksonville FL.  Enjoy this cello and drum concert aboard the ferry ride from St. Marys' to Amelia Island at 2:30 pm, Saturday, December 12.  Call  904-491-7617 for reservations.
Try Something New!  Up the Creek
What is one thing you have always wanted to do, but you have never done? Visis www.upthecreektrips.com for your new adventure into the new year today!  Open seven days a week, Up The Creek Xpeditions, is located in downtown St. Marys.  912-882-2215.
Market on the Square coffee
Did you know that they now serve Espresso, Lattes, Cappuccinos, Mochas and more???  Stop by 100 Osborne Street, Downtown St. Marys, and enjoy the aroma of the freshly ground espresso.  Don't forget to sample the special seasonal flavors including peppermint and eggnog.  Call 912-882-2215.
Candy Barrie Named Humane Society
Volunteer Of The Year humane society volunteer
St. Marys resident, Candy Barrie, was named Humane Society Volunteer of the Year by the Board of Directors.    Through her efforts, many animals have found loving homes.  If you would like to volunteer with the Humane Society, there are many opportunities available.  Call 912-729-7141, go to www.humanecamden.org or visit the shelter at 950 South Grove Boulevard, Kingsland.  
St. Marys Community Marketcommunity market
Visit the market every Saturday from 9 AM - 1 PM at the pavilion in Downtown St. Marys.  This week order your fresh baked goods for the holidays!  Call 912-882-8111.
Exciting Offers At Gamez Zone  gamez zone
Visit Gamez Zone in the KingsBay Village Shopping Center to shop at a local owned business! PLAY, TRADE, and BUY at GAMEZ ZONE!
 
Bring your children and/or spouse to play games while you go shopping!
 
GAMEZ ZONE lock in scheduled for December 19th from 10 pm until 7 am. PLAY VIDEO GAMEZ ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
 
Reserve your next birthday party at GAMEZ ZONE!  Call 912-673-9663.
Get Your Home Ready with ServiceMaster Christmas Specialschristmas bells
Only $99.99 cleans and deodorizes 4 or 5 Rooms of Carpet and Hallway!  Call 912-673-7688 or visit www.servicemasterccc.com for more specials on Tile/Grout Cleaning, Upholstery, and fewer rooms of carpeting.
Emma's Bed & Breakfast Specials   Emma's B&B
Treat yourself to a two night stay in downtown St. Marys, (300 W. Conyers Street), the weekend of December 11-13 and receive 2 FREE Tour of Homes Tickets.  Visit to enjoy the magic of the holiday season and white lights downtown!  Call 912-882-4199 or visit www.emmasbedandbreakfast.com.
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business score
Twelve volunteers are waiting and willing to assist you with your business start up or questions lingering about your existing business.  The service is free of charge and is here for you!  For an appointment call 912-882-3583.  Counseling Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10-2 PM by appointment only. 
St. Marys Dining
 
Cedar Oak Cafe and Java Joe'z.  Now open!  Visit 304 Osborne Street, Downtown St. Marys, and experience our newest hidden jewel.  912-882-9555.

Save gas and eat locally!  Visit your St. Marys restaurants for your dining needs.   

Tribune & Georgian

 A subscription The Tribune & Georgia makes a wonderful gift. For only $27.00*, your gift arrives, not once, but, 104 times a year. Call 912-882-4927 to give a gift subscription.
 
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Places to Worship in St. Marys

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