Spotlight: Jekyll Island Events
April 3 Calle Sur Latin American ConcertLatin American instrumental and vocal duo Calle Sur performs a distinctive concert. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.
April 4 - 6 Bennet Waters Foundation Golf ClassicPopular golf classic and auction gala to benefit the Bennett Foundation for Morquio research. Guest speaker Heather Whitestone McCallum, 1995 Miss America. For more information, call 1-877-4JEKYLL.
April 5 G.E.O.R.G.I.A. Oyster Reef RestorationUGA MArine Extension’s G.E.O.R.G.I.A. program needs volunteers to bag oyster shells for their reef restoration project. For more information contact Ashby Nix at 912-264-7323 or email anix@uga.edu.
April 10 Give My Reguards to Broadway ConcertPianist Scott Douglas of Atlanta performs a variety of wonderful tunes from Broadway. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.
April 10 - 12 Marty Lyons Foundation Celebrity WeekendJoin in for a great cause at the Marty Lyons Foundation Auction and Celebrity Golf Classic. Jekyll Island Convention Center. For more information, call 912-46-0808.
April 19 Shell-e-brate Earth Day!Come to the Georgia Sea Turtle center to Shell-e-brate Earth Day with the sea turtles. For more information, call 912-635-4444 or visit www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org.
April 26 2008 Red Bug Motors Invitational Join Red Bug Motors for a fun filled day of golf. Scramble format with foursomes. Tournament benefits the oncology nursing society foundation. Entrance deadline is April 10. For more information, call 912-635-9330.
April 27 Sunday Dinner DanceThe Sunday Dinner Dance in the Grand Dining Room with gormet food and Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” band. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 6:00 p.m. Reservations.
May 2 -3 Turtle Crawl and Nest FestCelebrate the start of the annual sea turtle nesting season at the Jekyll Island Beackdeck. To register for the triathlon, visit www.gamultisports.com. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com.
May 2 - 31 Reclaiming Past Glories Tour Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with a special behind the scenes tour of Hollybourne Cottage! Reservations. For more information, call 912-635-4036.
May 10 Summer Waves Season Opening! Happy 20th birthday, Summer Waves! Get your season passes now and celebrate! Park opens every weekend starting May 10th. Download the complete schedule at www.summerwaves.com For more information, please call 912-635-2074.
June 17 - August 7 In Service of Others Tour Explore the hidden world of the hired help at this upscale turn of the century resort. Reservations. For more information, please call 912-635-4036.
June 27 - 29 Jekyll Island Foundation Sea Turtle WeekendA weekend of activities celebrating the beauty of Jekyll Island and honoring the one-year anniversary of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. All proceeds benefit the Jekyll Island Foundation. Visit www.jekyllislandfoundation.org.
July 2 - July 30 Hands on History Tour Embark on a guided learning adventure for family fun! Wednesdays only, 9:30 am and 11:00am. Reservations. For more information, please call 912-635-4036.
July 4 CelebrationMusic and fireworks on Jekyll Island’s beautiful beach, plus live entertainment. For more information, please contact 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com.
July 5 Fireworks at Summer Waves! Visit Jekyll Island’s water park for a wonderful night of brilliant fireworks. For more information, please call 912-635-2074 or visit www.summerwaves.com.
August 15 - 17 Beach Music FestivalVisit the beautiful beach of Jekyll Island and listen to musical greats The Swinging Medallions, the Rickey Godfrey Band, and Second Chance. For more information, call 1-877-4JEKYLL
August 30 - September 1 Jekyll Island Gold Cup Adult Soccer TournametRegional and National adult soccer teams for for the gold as they compete in this three day tournament For more information please call 1-877-4JEKYLL.
September 19 - 21 Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp FestivalA weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods. The festival features a cook-off, live entertainment, and a kid-friendly fun zone. For more information please call 1-877-4JEKYLL.
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