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Weekly Scoop  October 21-27, 2010
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In This Issue
Trick or Treat St. Marys
1st Annual Sand Gnat BBQ Challenge
1st Annual USS FL vs USS GA Flag Football Game
Whale of a Sale Community Yard Sale
Eye of the Hurricane
Yappy Hour
Artist of the Month
St. Marys Community Market
SCORE
The Osborne Buzz
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.



Greetings!, 
Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile. [Quote by: William Cullen Bryant]
 Enjoy your Autumn and smile!
Trick or Treat  halloween

Trick or Treating for the City of St. Marys will be on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 6 PM - 8 PM.  Remember responsible safety tips and precautions.  For info call 912-510-4000.

1st Annual Sand Gnat BBQ Challenge  grill

The St. Marys Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to the 1st Annual Sand Gnat Challenge to be held October 23 at the Tribune & Georgian parking lot in downtown St. Marys from 10-4 PM.  Enter the competition to compete for the ultimate prize:  Title of Pitmaster!  Live entertainment, hay rides, and more.  For info call 912-882-4000.

1st Annual USS Florida vs USS Georgia Flag Football Game  
Kick-off time is 2 PM on Saturday, October 23rd at the St. Marys Middle School football field for this event.  Come out and cheer for your favorite team/boat!
Whale of a Sale Community Yard Sale whale of sale
Saturday, October 23rd, 8-2 PM at Bocks Board Packaging (Corner of Hwy 40 and Julia Street in St. Marys).  Reserve your space to sell your goods, donate items to be sold, or come shop and buy!  For more information call 912-674-1199, 912-322-6179 or visit www.saintmaryslions.com.
Eye of the Hurricane  filming

Here's your chance to be in the movies. The production team of "Eye of the Hurricane,"  now filming in St. Marys, is inviting the public to be a movie extra for a day. This is an all-volunteer day, (meaning no compensation), but a great chance for bragging rights to your friends. They need you (actually 125 of you) this Saturday, October 23, at 1 PM at the west end of Conyers Street in St. Marys. This is where they have the FEMA village set up for the movie. You will be on set for about 3 hours. Please show up in casual clothes (no white/red/stripes/or plaid please or obvious  name brands showing like Nike, etc.) Check in at the first tent you see. If interested, please email [email protected] and let her know you'll be there.

Yappy Hour is Back!   yappy hours
The Humane Society welcomes you and your canine companion back to enjoy Yappy Hour at Seagle's Saloon Patio, Thursday, October 28th from 6-8 PM.  Dogs must be leashed at all times and proceeds benefit the Humane Society.  The best pet Halloween costume will receive a prize.
Artist of the Month   october otg

Olde Towne Gallery is presenting a memorial display of the art of St. Marys' artist Cleon Murray through month of October.  This self-taught artist is reminiscent of the highwaymen artists and shows great variety of inspiration.  Visit the gallery at 304 Osborne Street and have lunch and a latte next door at Cedar Oak Cafe.

SCORE   score

Is your small business struggling?  Would your business benefit from No Cost Counseling?  If you answered yes contact SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) to set up an appointment.  SCORE is a resource of small business development and offers free one to one counseling to small businesses and potential business owners.  Contact 912-882-3583 for an appointment.

       
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St. Marys Dining
 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