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Weekly Scoop February 18-24, 2010
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Film Screening
St. Marys Library Temporary Relocation
Up the Creek Xpeditions
Picture This Custom Framing & Fine Art Gallery
Yappy Hour
Scavenger Hunt
Camden House Membership Drive
St. Marys Community Market
The Osborne Buzz
Ready, Set, SCORE!
St. Marys Dining
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.



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What's happening in your town?  Don't miss all of the excitement this week in Downtown St. Marys!
Coastal Georgia Film Society to Host Film Screening

Come to the Ward L. Hernandez Building at 400 Osborne Street in Downtown St. Marys on Friday, February 19 at 7 pm to view the film, "Man from Plains".  This event is free to the public and is an event appetizer for the Amelia Island Film Festival which takes place February 26-28.  912-729-1103.

 
The Cumberland Sound Ferry will have a special schedule for this festival.  St. Marys departures will be 9 am, 11 am, 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.  For info call 877-264-9972.
Library Renovation is here!!!  Temporary Location Opens March 1st   
library remodelOn March 1st the temporary location for the St. Marys Library opens in the Kings Bay Village Shopping Center next door to Belks.  The Library Staff is in need of your help If you are interested in helping move books on February 15 and 16.  Call 912-882-4800 for more information.
Guided Kayak Trip - Okefenokee Swamp   

up the creekExplore the legendary swamp and experience abundant wildlife in a world far beyond ordinary. Join Up The Creek Xpeditions on Saturday,

February 20, 2010 for a guided kayak trip.  For more information check out www.upthecreektrips.com or call 882-09111 and book your trip today!
Picture This!   
Now featuring the art of Mary O. Smith for the month of February!  Mary is a long time resident of Camden County and is well known for her work in both watercolor and oil painting.  Visit 1719 Osborne Road to view her wonderful collection of original art including 18 watercolors and 12 original oil paintings.  As an added bonus, receive a 25% discount on all custom framing of any of her original pieces purchased at the gallery during the show.  912-729-5045.
Yappy Hour    

yappy hourBring your canine companion and enjoy this Humane Society sponsored event at Seagle's Saloon Patio, Thursday, January 28 from 6-8 pm.  Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society.

Everyone Loves Camden Scavenger Huntsalon ella par

Join the fun this February and you could win a $100 gift certificate to Salon EllaPar.  Get you clues at the salon and use them to find 10 local businesses.  Collect business cards from those businesses and return them to Salon EllaPar by February 27.  A winner will be drawn on that date at 4 PM.  No purchase necessary to participate.  912-576-3525.

Camden House Crises Center Launches Its 2010 Membership Drivecamden house
Camden House Crisis Center launched its 2010 membership drive on February 1, 2010. The program which is called "Friends of Camden House", is a series of activities that will include community presentations, information mailings, fund raising events and a new web site.  If you want to make a difference in our community, become a member by calling 912-882-7858 or by mailing your donation directly to Camden House, P.O. Box 5159, St. Marys, Georgia 31558. Volunteers can also call 912-882-7858 and ask about volunteer opportunities.  
St. Marys Community Marketcommunity market
Come Downtown to the St. Marys Community Market every Saturday from 9am - 1pm.   Call 912-882-8111.
       
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Check each week for specials from businesses along Osborne!
*New Wild Horses - Wild Women, Cumberland Island Inspired Gift Shop, located inside the lobby of The Riverview Hotel.  Featuring unique handmade island jewelry by artist Glenda Barber.  Also, island inspired handbags & accessories.  912-882-3242
* The Consignment Cottage  is now open on Mondays from 12-4 p.m.  50% off purple tags.  Select winter items 60% off.  Coming soon... A men's rack!  Look for extra discounts on the outside rack (items change daily).  Also drop off your Camden House donations at this location.  Call 912-673-1200 for details. 
*Refinance your home or purchase a property.  Call Primelending at 912-882-5610 or visit www.camdenhomeloan.com to learn about all of the programs offered or to take advantage of current tax credits.
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business score
It's a New Year!  If you need some help getting your business booming, contact SCORE!  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
 
Lucky Dawgs' February Sweetheart of A Deal Discount...Stop by and get $1.00 off any dine-in entree (excludes dinner specials and discounted items).  Limit one coupon person and expires 2/29/2010.
 
Save gas and eat locally!  Visit your St. Marys restaurants for your dining needs. 
Places to Worship in St. Marys

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St. Marys DDA
400 Osborne Street
St. Marys GA  31558
912.882.8111