SPOTLIGHT: Upcoming Events

March 1

Geocaching for Island Treasures
Join us for the 2nd Annual Geocaching for Island Treasures at 11 a.m. at the airport! Experienced geocachers please. For more information, please call 877-4JEKYLL.

March 1

G.E.O.R.G.I.A. Oyster Reef Restoration
UGA MArine Extension’s G.E.O.R.G.I.A. program needs volunteers to bag oyster shells for their reef restoration project. 912-264-7323

March 2

Friends of Historic Jekyll Island Auction
Over 300 great items for auction to benefit
the preservation efforts of the Jekyll Island
History Museum. Plenty of seating, refreshments
and fun! For more information, please call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

March 5

Spring Wine Event
Enjoy the delights of a selection of Lolonis wines paired to perfection with food that complements and enhances their tastes. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.

March 6-9

Sandy Paws - Greyt Fun in the Sun
The fifth annual Sandy Paws–Greyt Fun in the Sun Greythound Gathering will be held at the Jekyll Oceanfront Resort. Seminars, a Parade on the Beach, shopping, The Dancing Gilley Girls, and lots of other activities. www.sandypaws.org or sandy-paws@comcast.net.

March 7-9

JIAA Arts Festival
Art competition, show, exhibitions, raffle, bake sale, entertainment–day of fun! Goodyear cottage, historic district. 635-3920

March 8

Lions Club Benefit the Blind Golf Tournament
Join the Lions Club for a 4-person scramble golf tournament to benefit a great cause. Jekyll Island Golf Course. 635-2675. 8:15am

March 13

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Lecture
Storyteller and author, Sudy Leavy, relates the story of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation based on her recently published book. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.

March 14 & 15

Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale
Be part of this great Southern Yard taking place along 212 miles of Highway 341 from Perry to the Golden Isles of Georgia. Jekyll Island Convention Center. Call the Welcome Center 877-4JEKYLL for vendor info.

March 17

Something Irish: A Concert by Malarkey
Put on your best green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in true Irish fashion! Irish folk band Malarkey plays a concert of Irish airs. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.

March 19

Chef’s Demonstration
The Jekyll Island Club Hotel Chefs demonstrated two complete courses with a California Flair. Tasting and recipes are provided after the preparation. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m. Reservations.

March 22-24

Jekyll Island Collegiate Golf Invitational
The top nationally ranked men’s and women’s collegiate golf teams in NCAA Divisions II and III compete. 635-2675.

March 22

Easter Festival, Pier Road
At this family event, enjoy children’s activities, food and arts vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a pooch parade, and more! Call 1-877-4JEKYLL

March 13-15

High School Soccer Tournament of Champions
Varsity and Junior Varsity soccer teams enjoy a weekend of soccer at the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex. For more information please call 1-877-4JEKYLL

March 30

Sunday Dinner Dance
The Sunday Dinner Dance in the Grand Dining Room combines the delights of gourmet dining and ballroom dancing. Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” dance band features piano, bass, drums and horn. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. 6:00 p.m. Reservations required.

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One Response to “SPOTLIGHT: Upcoming Events”

  1. Tindale Says:

    We had a great time but were very disappointed to find no treasures and no flags! It appeared people were a little greedy and took more than just two treasures. Hope you do it again soon!

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