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In This Issue
Social Media Seminar
The Love Rally
2012 Winter Cabaret Showcase
2012 Short Film Festival
18th Annual Mardi Gras
The Spirit of 1812
Third Annual Masonic George Washington Re-enactment
GFREE
Beauty Bootcamp
Facade Program
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Enjoy this week's list of upcoming events.
Social Media and Your Business
The St. Marys DDA, SBDC, Camden County Chamber of Commerce and the local SCORE branch will be hosting a seminar on February 9th at 5:30 pm in downtown St. Marys highlighting social media.  The speaker, Marjorie Young, will teach the importance of blogs, Facebook, YouTube, etc., and guests will learn how to increase their visibility and credibility online and much more.  This NO FEE seminar will fill up soon so visit http://www.chamberorganizer.com/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=CAMD&evid=9874661 to register or call 912-729-5840 for more information.  
The Love Rally
The entire community is invited to rally for a fun-filled kick off celebration for the new TV series, LOVETOWN USA, being filmed at the waterfront park in Downtown St. Marys on Sunday, February 12 from 2-5 pm!  This is the 1st official LOVETOWN community event and will lead off the show's first episode.  THE CAMERAS WILL BE ROLLING!!!!  Early arrival is encouraged.  
2012 Winter Cabaret Showcase
Featuring live music from local artists like:  Man Apart, Anna Patterson and more on Sunday, February 12th at 6 pm.  Also share laughs with comedic host:  Will Isom.  Ticket price includes admission, light refreshments and proceeds will benefit a music scholarship program for Camden County Children.  Purchase tickets at Jerry Lee's Music & Artisan's Emporium or call 912-464-9450 for more information. 
2012 Short Film Festival
Beginning Thursday, February 16th do not miss your chance to view a series of highly acclaimed and award winning short films.  The Live, Action, and Animated shorts will be shown in two sessions are are hosted by both the Coastal Georgia Film Alliance and the Fernandina Little Theatre.  Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at:  The Blue Goose (126 Osborne St., 912-673-7974), The Cedar Oak Cafe (304 Osborne St., 912-882-9555), Once Upon A Bookseller (207 Osborne St., 912-882-7350), and Bulldog Discount Liquors (1101 Osborne St., 912-576-5002).  For a listing of dates and times call Mike at 410.925.8873.  
St. Marys Mardi Gras Festival Amps Up!all that jazz
This year's festival dated February 18th, is themed "All That Jazz!" Celebrity matchmakers from the OWN Network's LOVETOWN, USA series will serve as grand marshals of the parade that begins at 10 am in Downtown St. Marys.  After the parade, attendees can browse the food and craft vendors, enjoy The Great Camden County Chili Cook-Off, Pet Costume Parade and the Most Romantic Dessert Contest.  The special Mardi Gras Ball is at 7 pm at Southern Junction.  Tickets for the ball are only $35 each and include an authentic New Orleans Style Buffet, Music and Dancing. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes.This event has earned the Southern Tourism Society's designation of "Top 20 Event" so you will not want to miss it!  For more information call 912-882-4000.  
The Spirit of 1812spirit of 1812 logo
The War of 1812 comes alive at Orange Hall on Saturday, February 18th during the Mardi Gras celebration.  Come to Orange hall to learn about the war that raged from 1812 to 1815 and the part that St. Marys played in it.  This event is sponsored by the St. Marys DDA, the National Park Service and the Spirit of 1812 committee.  For more information, contact Cheri at 912-576-2906.   
Third Annual Masonic George Washington Re-enactment
This community event takes place on Sunday, February 19th at 3 pm starting at the pavilion on the St. Marys Waterfront and proceeding to the Washington Pump in front of Orange Hall.  For more information call Bob at 912-729-3022.  
Georgia-Florida Renewable Energy Expo
Various speakers will be onGFREE hand to discuss different types of renewable energy.  This event will be held at the College of Coastal Georgia, Camden Center on Thursday, March 22nd 9-5 pm.  Visit:   www.caes.uga.edu/extension/camden/anr/index.html to register or call 912-882-8111.  
Beauty Bootcamp!salon ellapar
Salon EllaPar, (888 Kings Bay Road, Suite C), will be hosting their Beauty Bootcamp on Thursday, February 16th from 6-8 pm to celebrate A New Year & A New You!  There will be 3 rotating classes consisting of skin care, makeup tricks & tips, and hair styling.  The classes are reserved seating.  For more information call Christin at 912-576-3525.   
Facade Program  LOGO

The St. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) avails their new Facade Grant program.  This program is available for businesses located in the DDA boundaries and is designed to encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of commercial structures within the DDA boundaries.  Click here for more information call 912-882-8111. 

SCORE  scoreIt's a new year with new opportunities!  Contact SCORE (Counselors to America's Small Business) for your No Cost Counseling.  SCORE is a resource for 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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Check each week for specials from businesses along Osborne and around St. Marys! 

Coastal Dance Studio invites you to join them for Ballroom Dancing  coastal georgia dance every Thursday evening, 7:30-9:00 pm.  The studio is located at 2015 Osborne Road, Suite D.  Class sizes are limited and private lessons are available.  For more information call 912-882-1411 or 912-409-5824.
St. Marys Dining
Save gas and eat locally!  Visit your St. Marys restaurants for your dining needs.  

 

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