7/13/2008
SL TNLN. Another beautiful area we wouldn’t have found if not for caching. Thanks for picking this spot!

Due to heavy rain storms last Saturday night, the Fireworks Extravaganza at Summer Waves Water Park has been rescheduled for this Saturday, July 12. Come join the fun as Summer Waves on Jekyll Island creates tons of excitement with Guitar Hero, 80’s karaoke, and a fireworks display. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 3pm with great prizes for participants including an Apple® iPod for the Guitar Hero first place winner.

Guitar Hero will be hosted from 3pm until 5pm followed by 80’s karaoke with MC Bert from 6pm until 8pm. Fireworks will follow just after dark.

Regular admission rates apply, fun and entertainment at no additional cost!

More musical fun is in store for Sunday, July 13th, when Radio Disney drops by from 1-3PM to give away 3D glasses in honor of the televised Hannah Montana concert, “Hannah, Miley, & Me Makes 3!”

[SPOILER] Found this cache late in the evening after playing on the beach and exploring Jekyll Island all day. We decided to grab a bite to eat and enjoy our dinner out on the deck in front of the ocean. Thanks for bringing us to a neat place with great seafood. Left a TB and traded small toys. Thanks for the cache.

Beachview Club staff member Cindy Smith recently visited the Georgia Sea Turtle Center when her family came to vacation on Jekyll Island. Cindy’s sister Tammy and Tammy’s children, Nicole and Cody, were visiting from Detroit and had the opportunity to take in all Jekyll Island to offer. The entire group was so captivated by our flippered friends at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center that they wrote in to share about their trip:

My sister Tammy, her daughter Nicole and son Cody had such a good time at the Turtle Center during their visit from Detroit..it was the highlight of the vacation. Nicole was amazed when she saw the viewing window where they were actually patching up a sea turtle that had been cut by a boat, after which we observed the team feed this turtle by feeding tube. What great care is given to one of God’s most precious creatures. We also took a picture of Dylan. Nicole and Cody were sad they would miss her release, but I sent them the Islander and newspaper articles and called to let them know what time Good Morning America would air the story.

Thanks so much Cindy and Tammy!

And here’s the link they had on their website to learn more about Dylan!

June 1 - August 15
Jekyll Island Club Hotel Junior Golf Camps
Instructors Marty Mills and Jay Ewing will coach beginnger and intermediate golfers ages 6-18 in the 2008 golf camps. Reservations. For more information call 1-800-533-4597.

July 2 - July 30
Hands on History
Embark on a guided learning adventure for family fun! Wednesdays only, 9:30 am and 11:00am. Reservations. For more information call 912-635-4036.

July 4
Herpetology 101: Reptiles & Amphibians
Children get the chance to learn about and touch indigenous reptiles and amphibians species of the southeast. Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 4
Old Fashioned Hayride
Children are welcome to jump on board a shiny, red, horse-drawn wagon for an old fashioned hay ride 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 4
July 4 Fireworks Extravaganza
Fun food, and fireworks at Jekyll Island’s Beachdeck featuring the Big Dog and Paul Show. Fun begins at 5:00 p.m. For more information, call 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 fireworks and the Big Dog and Paul Show. For more information call 912-635-2074.

July 11
Build a Bird Workshop
Birding experts Georgia Graves and Lydia Thompson present an educational birding experience for kids. 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 11
Life Under the Water
Learn all about fish. Discover the three different classifications of fish. Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 12
Horton House Living History
Visit Horton House where colonial re-enactors present the story of the Spanish raid following the Battle of Bloody Marsh. For more information call 912-635-4036.

July 18
Fish ‘n Ships Shadow Puppet Show
Curious Moon Puppet Theater presents a puppet and sing-a-long show featuring Amateur Detective Fry and a haunted pirate ship! 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 18
Dock Adventures
Students will use dip nets to collect and study organisms from the fouling community at the dock.Tidelands Natural Center. Admission 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 912-635-5032.

July 20
Apostles of Bluegrass
The Apostles of Bluegrass have invited fiddle player Leah Calvert to join them in an exciting summer concert. Admission. 7:30 p.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

July 25
Cooking for Kids
Chef Lewie Mashburn gives a just-for-kids cooking demonstration. Reservations. 10:30 a.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For more information, call 912-635-2600.

August 3
Franklin Pond String Quartet Concert
The Faculty Quartet of Franklin Pond Chamber Music will present a concert in Faith Chapel. Tickets are $10.
7:00 p.m. For more information call 912-635-3920.

August 14
Beach Music Festival Early Bird Concert
Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort. Join shag club members and start your beach music weekend early. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

August 15 - 16
Beach Music Festival
Visit 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 or visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival

August 16
Beach Music Festival Free Concert
Enjoy a FREE beachside concert featuring The Swinging Medallions the Rickey Godfrey Band, and Second Chance! For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL or visit www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival

August 30 - September 1
Jekyll Island Gold Cup Adult Soccer Tournament
Regional and National adult soccer teams for the gold as they compete in this three day tournament For more information visit www.gacups.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.

Get ready for the excitement! Jekyll Island Beach Music Fest ‘08 takes place August 15-16. Celebrating 25 years of fun in the sun, Jekyll Island is bringing back an old tradition with a FREE concert on the beach Saturday afternoon. The concert kicks off with the Rickey Godfrey Band at 12PM, followed by Second Chance at 2:30PM, and completed with headliners the Swinging Medallions at 4:30PM. Everyone is invited to this free party on the beach while listening to live performances complete with Corona beer and delicious food from various vendors.

To complete this rockin’ weekend, guests can enjoy Friday and Saturday evening concerts featuring the Swinging Medallions at the Jekyll Island Convention Center’s Atlantic Hall. In addition, golfers can start their weekend early with the annual Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament Friday morning. Tickets for the evening concerts and registration forms for the Golf Tournament can be found online at www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival.

Schedule of Events

August 14: Thursday Night: Early Bird Party for Shag Club Members

Are you a member of a shag club? Meet other shag club members at this Early Bird Party. Limited tickets available. Call the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to make reservations.1-877-4-JEKYLL or (912) 635-3636. Jekyll Oceanfront Clarion Resort. 7:00-9:00 PM / $10 per couple. Includes Hamburgers/Hotdogs and music by DJ Spaulding. Sponsored by Red Bug Motors.

August 15: Friday

Beach Music Festival Golf Tournament

$80 per player. Includes Two Tickets to the Friday Night Concert. Tee Times can be made by calling the golf course at 635-2368. Tee Times from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Friday Night Kick-off Party

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantic Hall

8:00 PM -9:00 PM. Shag Contest. $20 to enter. Sign up at the concert.

9:00 PM -12:00 AM Swinging Medallions in concert. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14.88 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.jekyllisland.com/beachmusicfestival.

August 16:Saturday

Free Beach Blast Concert!

12:00 - 6:00 PM. On the Beach, behind the Jekyll Island Beachdeck. Hosted by DJ Pat Patterson

12:00 - 2:00 Rickey Godfrey Band

2:30 – 4:00 Second Chance

4:30 – 6:00 Swinging Medallions

Be a VIP and sit in the shade! Free Beer 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Tickets can be reserved by calling the Jekyll Island Information Center at 1-877-4JEKYLL.

Saturday Night Reunion Party

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Jekyll Island Convention Center, Atlantic Hall. Swinging Medallions in concert. Hosted by DJ Pat Patterson. Tickets: $12 in advance, $14.88 at the door. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased online. (Prices do not include sales tax.)

The recipes may be passed down or home grown. The chefs will range from back yard burner to culinary craftsman. What all of the cooks will have in common during Jekyll Island’s 3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival September 19-21st will be two key ingredients: shrimp and grits. Amateur and professional chefs will spin their culinary creations for top honors and cash prizes in this 3rd annual cooking competition.

“The quality and creativity of the entries is always and interesting and delicious surprise,” said Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Manager for Jekyll Island. “The variety of shrimp & grits recipes makes the competition harder and harder every year. These contestants mean business!”
On the amateur side, individuals or groups are able to participate. This year there will be amateur competitions, both on Saturday and there is an entry fee of $30 per group which provides entrants with shrimp, grits, and a festival T-shirt. Each chef will need to furnish all other ingredients, a propane cook-top and cooking utensils necessary to create their shrimp and grits specialties. The first place recipient will receive a $500 cash prize. The second place recipient will receive $300, and the third place contestant will garner $100.


The entry fee for professional chefs, those who have worked within the restaurant business for 2 years or more, is $100 and includes shrimp, grits, and a festival T-shirt. The first prize winner will take home bragging rights, $1,000 cash. Second place will receive $800, and the third place contestant receives $500.


The Amateur Cook-offs will be held on Saturday, Sept 20th beginning at 10 a.m and 3:30 PM. Professional chefs will compete on Sunday, Sept 21st beginning at 12:00 p.m. The competition will utilize staggered start and stop times to ensure each entry is freshly served to the panel of judges. Contestants will be judged on recipe/ingredients, taste, originality and presentation. Recipes can be centered on any meal day part and include an array of ingredients, but all must contain both shrimp and grits. Participation in both cook-off events is on a first-come, first-served basis with space restricted to ten entries per competition. Registration forms can be obtained online
www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits.


Providing the key ingredient, Wild Georgia Shrimp, will be the Georgia Shrimp Association, the events title sponsor.
Other activities taking place during the festival weekend include shrimp-eating contests, an arts and crafts show, kids play area, live music and lots of food. We will even have a the Lady Jane, a real shrimp boat, available for tours and a sunset cruise! For more information on the Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits or call 1-877-4JEKYLL.

Chortles and shouts. Racing feet. Sticky fingers. These sights and sounds might seem unexpected in standard house museum environments. But this summer the Jekyll Island Museum aims to engage the youngest members of the community in the wonders of the past. Whether racing with barrel hoops, becoming stained glass artists, or jumping on pony hops, they are discovering Jekyll Island’s historic district as an active learning environment.

The Jekyll Island Museum offers children’s programs every Wednesday morning at 9:30 and 11:00 am. Designed for children 6-12, the 60-minute programs each shed light on the history of Jekyll Island. Museum interpreters lead children and their adult companions on a guided learning adventure through segments on Jekyll Island’s past.

“The programs are a fun way to excite children at a young age about history,” says Phyllis Gaska, a former elementary school teacher on the Jekyll Island Museum tour staff. “They are very concrete, and hands on, and active.

The Hands on History segments include the following:

Old-Fashioned Butter-Making: Take a whirlwind tour of a late 1800s southern kitchen at Club Cottage. Inspect and handle original kitchen items before heading outdoors for a lesson in old-fashioned butter-making. July 2, 2008, 9:30 am.

Colonial Games: Have fun learning the games the English, French, and African-American children of Jekyll Island might have played during the Colonial Period. July 2 & 30, 2008, 11:00 am.

Young Inventors’ Workshop: Discover a few of the famous inventors who vacationed on Jekyll Island in the Club Era, then replicate the island’s experiment in “green energy.” July 9, 2008, 9:30 am.

Club Era Games: View rare archival images of Jekyll Island Club Members at play, then try the sports that were popular in their day. July 9 and 23, 2008 at 11:00 am.

Architectural Scavenger Hunt: Follow a series of clues, searching the historic district for notable architectural details. July 16, 2008, 9:30 am

Stained Glass Studio: View two important works of American stained glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany, David Maitland Armstrong and Helen Armstrong inside of historic Faith Chapel. Be inspired to make your own masterpiece! July 16, 2008, 11:00 am.

Bridge Building: Visit Hollybourne Cottage, a mansion built for Charles Stewart Maurice, a partner in a bridge building company. Discover how houses can be like bridges, learn about different kinds of bridges, and create your own bridge. July 23, 2008, 9:30 am.

Native American Life: Jekyll Island has been a seasonal retreat for over 4,500 years. Learn about Native American culture on Jekyll Island, through such engaging supervised activities as atlatl target practice, pottery stamping, and bow drill fire-making. July 30, 2008, 9:30 am.

Program offerings are subject to change. Reservations are required. Admission for participants is $5 per person. Young children should be accompanied by an adult. Please call or visit the Jekyll Island Museum on Stable Road for details or for information about its
other tour offerings, 912-635-4036.

For a fun family event, raise a jovial mug of (ginger) ale or (root) beer near the site of Georgia’s first brewery, and watch 18th-century British military re-enactors perform musket drills. The soldiers are rallying their defenses against further attacks on Jekyll Island’s strategic shores.

Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., Horton House, one of the oldest standing tabby structures in Georgia, where colonial re-enactors will demonstrate 18th-century activities and present the story of the 1742 Spanish raid on Jekyll Island following the Battle of Bloody Marsh.
Fort Frederica National Monument and the Jekyll Island Museum will team up to present this joint program on Georgia’s early colonial history.
Learn about Major William Horton, his family, his servants, and his property on Jekyll Island, as well as their significant role in producing goods to supply the needs of the fledgling British colony. Investigate early British military life, the events of the Battle of Bloody Marsh and the raid on Jekyll Island, and why Horton was a target for the Spanish.

Musket demonstrations, children’s activities, food and drink, and interactions with the interpreters provide a fun and memorable way to learn about the early colonial life of the island, said John Hunter, the director of the Jekyll Island Museum.

“Children will have a chance to make a colonial toy, play some games, and talk to costumed interpreters,” Hunter said. “Participating in activities and visiting with people who seem to step out of the past really brings history alive for them. With Fort Frederica’s help, the Jekyll Island Museum is proud to offer this outstanding living history opportunity.”

During the living history event, general parking will be available both before and after the split-rail fencing that lines Riverview Drive leading up to Horton House. The site is also a pleasant bike ride away from both the Jekyll Island Club National Historic Landmark District and the Clam
Creek Picnic Area.

Visit www.youtube.com/user/JekyllIslandMuseum to view a video clip of last year’s event! Co-sponsored by Fort Frederica National Monument and the Jekyll Island Museum. For more information, call 912-635-4036.