Adopt-a-Turtle Program
Now you can “adopt a turtle” and contribute to that turtle’s rehabilitation. When the turtle is released with a satellite tag, you will be able to track it and know you have helped it return home. You can also adopt a turtle that has already been release, helping to pay for the research.
With your donation of $50 or more, you can adopt one of our sea turtle patients! Adoptions make a great gift! Current Patients and Already Released Patients with satellite transmitters are eligible for adoption. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing and delivery. Check the website for up to date information.

OPTION 1 - CURRENT PATIENTS
1. Official Certificate of Adoption
2. Letter from your turtle
3. 5 x 7 photo of your turtle
4. Name displayed on website adoption page
5. Bi-weekly Update and photo (via email-pdf) until turtle is released or turtle has expires
6. Notice of potential release date (when applicable/as available)
7. Final email with tracking link (when/if available) and photo from release

OPTION #2 = Successfully released turtles
with a satellite transmitter
1. Official Certificate of Adoption
2. Letter from your turtle
3. 5 x 7 picture of your turtle
4. Name displayed on website adoption page
5. Link to satellite tracking

Turtle Tales
Turtle Tales is offered on Saturdays at 10:30am and is FREE with general admission! There will be a different book and craft each month. And yes, you can purchase the books in our Gift Shop! Join us in October as we read another turtle-iffic tale!

Behind the Scenes Tour
Ever wonder what it feels like to be on the other side of the Treatment Window? You’re in luck! We offer Behind-the-Scenes Tours! Get a closer look at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center from the other side of the Treatment Window! Tours are Mondays and Fridays at 4 P.M. and are offered on a first come first served basis,–Reservations are required.
Call early or sign up in the Gift Shop- Group size is limited to 10 guests. (912-635-4444) Cost: $25/Adults - $15/Children (Must be at least 10 years of age). Price includes admission.

New Volunteer Meetings
There are several opportunities to volunteer at the Center with the education program, husbandry area, and gift shop. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two shifts a month in order to optimize your experience at the Center. Training is provided for all volunteers so there is no need to be a sea turtle expert. If you want to be a GSTC volunteer attend an interest meeting. Meetings are held in conjunction with monthly focus classes at the Brunswick Library from 7-8pm.

Focus Classes
Focus Classes are held the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm. These FREE classes are held at the Brunswick Library, no reservations required. Join us each month for a new program. The next class will be on shorebirds on October 27.

2008 Interest Meeting/Focus Class Schedule
• October 27, 2008
• November 24, 2008
• December 15, 2008

Please call Sarah Mathias for more information at (912) 635-4076.

Upcoming October Events
A. Gopher Tortoise Council Meeting Oct 3-4
B. Coastfest-October 4
C. Turtleween-October 26 12pm-4pm

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The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia program is a four-day celebration of fine writing and writers by The Georgia Review and hosted by the Jekyll Island Club. This event features four recent Pulitzer Prize winners, all of whom have an association with the state of Georgia, the University of Georgia, and/or The Georgia Review: poets Stephen Dunn and Natasha Trethewey, journalist and historian Hank Klibanoff, and historian Edward Larson.

The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia will take place at the world-famous Jekyll Island Club from October 27 - 30, 2008. The Jekyll Island Club opened in 1888 as a private retreat for many of that era’s most prominent Americans, including Joseph Pulitzer and his family. The Jekyll Island Club—now a National Register of Historic Places site—was described in the February 1904 issue of Munsey’s Magazine as “the richest, the most exclusive, the most inaccessible club in the world.” No longer inaccessible, Jekyll Island is renowned for its beaches and pristine coastal ecosystem, and is a destination resort that offers fine modern amenities alongside a wealth of Georgia history.

Stephen Dunn’s Different Hours took home a Pulitzer in 2001, and he has been a frequent contributor to The Georgia Review for more than twenty-five years. Hank Klibanoff, former managing editor for news at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, won the 2007 Pulitzer in history for The Race Beat: The Press, the Civil Rights Struggle, and the Awakening of a Nation, coauthored with Gene Roberts.

Edward Larson, winner of the 1998 history prize for Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America’s Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion, is University Professor of history at Pepperdine University and former Herman E. Talmadge Chair of Law and Richard B. Russell Professor of American History at the University of Georgia.

Natasha Trethewey, a University of Georgia alumna, is the Phillis Wheatley Distinguished Chair in Poetry at Emory University and won the 2007 Pulitzer for Native Guard.

Each of these distinguished guests will participate in a variety of activities over the course of the week, including readings, panel discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and informal gatherings with attendees. The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the public to mix and mingle with four of the finest talents in contemporary American arts and letters—and to do so in a beautiful oceanside setting. The schedule of program events will leave participants free time in the afternoon for exploring the Jekyll Island area or just relaxing on the beach.

Registration for the event is open now and continues through early October or until capacity is reached. For the best choice of discounted accommodations at the Jekyll Island Club, those interested should register early. A ticket for the entire week includes admission to all conference events, including author readings and book signings, Q&A sessions, most meals, Jekyll Island History tours, and tours of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Individual day tickets are also available.

The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia is a production of The Georgia Review and the University of Georgia. The presenting sponsor is the Jekyll Island Club, with additional support generously provided by the Jekyll Island Authority, the Jekyll Island Foundation, the Jekyll Island Museum, the University of Georgia Alumni Association, Rich Products Corporation, the Odum School of Ecology at UGA, Ameris Bank, the Brunswick-Glynn County Public Library, the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, The Brunswick News, Mr. John Vance Hughes, and others to be announced.

For more information and to register for the program, contact the offices of The Georgia Review at (800) 542-3481 or garev@uga.edu. Lodging reservations should be made through the Jekyll Island Club at (800) 535-9547. On the Web, visit thegeorgiareview.com and jekyllclub.com.

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The Jekyll Island Arts Association is pleased to announce their upcoming exhibit featuring painter Mary O, Smith and potter Stephen Heywood. This exciting show will run from October 1 - 30 in the gallery at Goodyear Cottage in Jekyll’s Historic District.

Award winning artist Mary O. Smith, creates her beautiful watercolor and oil paintings in her Woodbine studio. She loves the loose and fluid qualities of watercolors, and incorporates them in her own loose, expressive style. She engages the viewer with her suggestive brush strokes and use of color. As well as winning local and national shows, she has been featured in the National magazine Watercolor Magic in the article “Ten Artists to Watch.”

If you think perhaps you see something that reminds you of a smokestack, a chimney, a water tower or a silo in Stephen Heywood’s pottery, you could be right! He uses many of these run down and weathered structures as inspiration for shapes and textures in portions of his pieces. Stephen has been visiting artist at a number of colleges and museums, has exhibited in over 70 national juried shows, has seen his work featured in several publications, and currently teaches ceramics and design at the University of North Florida.

A special reception on October 5 will give you the opportunity to see the exhibit as well as meet the artists from 1 - 3pm at Goodyear Cottage. Everyone is welcome. Regular hours for the gallery and shop are Monday - Friday 12 - 4pm and weekends from 10 - 4pm. Admission is always free to JIAA events. 635-3920

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September 1
Jekyll Island Gold Cup Adult Soccer Tournament
Regional and National adult soccer teams go for the gold as they compete in this three day tournament For more information visit www.gacups.com.

September 6
The Magical Variety Road Show
Illusionist B.J. Harris will perform a great show for the whole family. Sponsored by WAY Radio. Jekyll Island Convention Center, 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for children. For more information visit www.wayradio.org or call 912-342-1083.

September 17
Chef’s Demonstration: California Flair
Chef Rob Sartorio demonstrates the preparation of two dishes and their accompaniments with helpful suggestions for presenting with style. Jekyll island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information call 912-635-2600.

September 19
Wild Georgia Shrimp Golf Tournament
Tee-off the Shrimp and Grits Festival with a tournament on Oleander golf course. 12:30 p.m. For more information call the Jekyll Island Golf Pro Shop at 912-635-2368.

September 20
High School Cross Country Invitational
High school students are invited to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes golf course. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL
or visit www.jixc.com.

September 19 - 21
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A 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 call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

September 26 - 28
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo
Join kite-buggy enthusiasts for a cruise around Jekyll Island, beginning in front of Blackbeard’s Restaurant. For more information call 912-265-1149 or
visit www.coastalwindsports.com

September 27
Dances and Impressions of South America
A classical guitar concert by Michael Nigro of Long Beach, California, features the music of Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. Jekyll island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information
call 912-635-2600.

September 28
Sunday Dinner Dance
Enjoy ballroom dancing and dinner in the Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Dance to Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” band. Reservations are required. For more information call 912-635-2600.

October 3- 24
Folklore, Rumor, and Myth Tour
Pass through the old Jekyll Island Landmark Historic District at twilight and enter one of the cottages for spine-tingling tales that will draw you back through centuries. Fridays only. 7:00 p.m. Reservations are requested. Recommended for ages 10 and above. For more information, call the Jekyll Island Museum at 912-635-4036.

October 4
WAY Radio Beach Concert
WAY Radio, Brunswick’s source for Christian Radio, host a concert on the beach from 2-5 p.m. featuring top Christian artists Mark Harris, Laura Story, and Mikeschair. For more information visit
www.wayradio.org or call 912-342-1083

October 10 - 12
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival
This festival has a little bit of everything for the casual nature enthusiast to the most experienced birdwatcher. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL

October 27 - 30
The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia
The Georgia Review presents “The Pulitzer Legacy in Georgia” featuring Pulitzer Prize-winners Stephen Dunn, Natasha Trethewey, Edward J. Larson, Hank Klibanoff, and others. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations are required. For more information call 1-800-542-3481 or visit www.uga.edu/garev.

November 8
Plus Fours Historic Golf Celebration
Golfers take a step back in time by donning knickers and argyle socks for this tournament played on Jekyll Island’s historic Great Dunes golf course. Hickory shaft clubs and gutty balls complete the transformation back to the day of Bobby Jones. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

November 29 - January 1
Holiday Island on Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island is transformed in to a Holiday Island of twinkling Christmas lights and decorations. The season is kicked-off by the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL

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The Georgia Shrimp Association and the Jekyll Island Authority are proud to bring you Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival in celebration of the sweet, wild Georgia shrimp harvest!

Commercial shrimping defines the look and feel of the Georgia coast. Shrimp boats trawl the horizon or sweep near shore as sunbathing tourists watch with interest and children try to catch a glimpse of the captain at his wheel; at rest, the boats distinctive rigging proclaims the freshness of local seafood at picturesque docks and fishing villages. And it’s not just for show - shrimping is among the nation’s largest fisheries and Georgia shrimpers and shrimp are counted among the best in the nation.
The shrimping tradition in Georgia is old and proud, and it is the state’s most important and vibrant connection to the life of the sea. Making a living from the sea is one of the most ancient and esteemed pursuits of man.

The Georgia Shrimp Association seal signifies that the shrimp is local, gathered from coastal Georgia waters and packaged according to strict Georgia Shrimp Association guidelines. While Georgia shrimpers face competition from foreign imports who grow pond-raised shrimp, the size and taste of the seafood fails in comparison to the sweet, jumbo sized wild Georgia shrimp.

Jekyll Island and the Georgia Shrimp Association welcome you to celebrate Georgia’s shrimp and the hardworking shrimpers who trawl our waters. Friday, September 19, through Sunday, September 21, the beautiful Jekyll Island Club National Landmark Historic District will feature great professional and amateur shrimp and grits chefs, shrimp eating contests, a kids fun zone, and vendors galore. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call the Jekyll Island Visitors Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

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Think your shrimp and grits recipe has what it takes to be crowned a 2008 Shrimp & Grits Festival favorite? You can enter the amateur or professional cook-off and prepare your favorite shrimp-and-grits meal. The amateur cook-offs will be held on Saturday, September 20th beginning at 10 a.m and 3:30 p.m. There are two seperate rounds and each round will have a first, second, and third place winner.

Amateur prizes: First Place: $500; Second Place: $300; Third Place: $100.

Professional chefs will compete on Sunday, September 21st beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Professional prizes: First Place: $1000; Second Place $800, Third Place: $500

For more information or to enter, fill out an entry form online at www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.

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Cruising the costal waters is a unique experience when on a shrimp boat excursion with Captain Larry Credle. Born in Belhaven, NC, Captain Credle started shrimping in his early teens on weekends and summers with his dad. Working with a fleet of five vessels at the age of fourteen, he became the captain of his own shrimp vessel in 1979. Being a captain for nearly 30 years, Credle has had fun, interesting, and educational shrimp excursions on the Lady Jane.

Consisting of a two-hour voyage along the Marshes of Glynn, shrimp excursions were made famous by the poet Sidney Lanier. With much to see, such as dolphins, shorebirds, and minks, guests can observe the crew deploy the shrimp net and retrieve a bountiful catch of various sea life. Shrimp nets can catch shrimp, crabs, fish, horseshoe crabs, manta rays, and so much more. The day’s catch is “like Christmas, you never know what’s in the nets’ bag,” states Credle. While guest take pictures and learn, the crew prepares a fresh shrimp boil with the recent catch and guests can taste “fresh out of the water, Georgia sweet white shrimp.”

Captain Credle’s Shrimp Excursions are taking part in the 2008 Shrimp & Grits: Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival by offering two shrimp boat tours daily on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The tours take place on the Lady Jane, a United States Coast Guard certified 49-passenger steel shrimping vessel retired after years of loyal service to the shrimping industry. The Lady Jane has been refurbished for the cruising pleasure of her tourists. While enjoy the sights, sounds, and wonderful tastes of Jekyll Island’s Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, be sure to take part in a true shrimping experience and see first-hand how much hard work goes in to retrieving this southern favorite. All of the trips September 19 - 21 will depart from the dock on Highway 17 in Brunswick, located behind Spanky’s Marshside. Trips are $39.95 for adults and $25 for children 10 and younger. You can also check out the Lady Jane online at www.shrimpcruise.com

To experience the fun of Captain Credle’s shrimp boat excursions call 912-265-5711 or e-mail captain@shrimpcriuse.com. For more information on the 2008 Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival, visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call the Jekyll Island Visitors’ Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

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Local restaurants celebrate the most craved seafood in the south- Wild Georgia Shrimp. Golden Isles restaurants are taking part in September’s Wild Georgia Shrimp Month by offering special shrimp dishes featuring only Wild Georgia Shrimp. No matter what your taste buds crave, fried, grilled, or sautéed, they have it all.

Visit one or all of these local restaurants to enjoy the delightful tastes of shrimp cooked to perfection. Participants include:

Blackwater Grill
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp appetizer
260 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island
912-634-6333

The Grand Dining Room at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Speciality Jekyll Shrimp and Grits dish
371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island
912-635-2600

Seajay’s Waterfront Café and Pub
Seajay’s Shrimp Salad Croissant
1 Harbor Road, Jekyll Island
912-635-3200

Blackbeard’s Seafood Restaurant
One-of-a kind Shrimp and Grits dish
200 N Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island
912-635-3522

Latitude 31/ Rah Bar
Array of dishes including romano crusted shrimp appetizer, desert fire fettuccine, surf n surf, children’s fried shrimp, peel n eat shrimp, jumbo Georgia White Shrimp, and low country boil.
1 Pier Road, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-635-3800

Time Out Sport Grill
Shrimp Carbonara; sauteed jumbo shrimp tossed with tomato, bacon, peas, mushroom and a cream sauce served over fettuccine.
975 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island
912-635-2531

Saydee’s Restaurant
Resort-chic restaurant offers a wide variety of seafood entrees. The many shrimp dishes capture the essence of coastal cuisine and more.
1175 N Beachview Dr, Jekyll Island
912-635-3588

This is an event you do not want to miss. The Shrimp and Grits festival will be September 19-21. For more information visit www.jekyllisland.com or contact the Jekyll Island Welcome Center at 1-877-4-JEKYLL.