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GOLF June 9th-21st, 2009 Jekyll Island is proud to announce the first Summer Kids’ Golf Camp, hosted by PGA Professional Steve Godley. The camp runs from 9am-3pm each day and includes ages 8-14. Campers will receive instruction on putting, putting, bunker play, and more; in addition, camp lessons also focus on golf rules, etiquette, safety, and perseverance. Kids will learn from PGA professionals and get to play Jekyll Island’s historic golf courses. Spaces are limited and therefore on a first come, first serve basis. Parents are encouraged to attend and participate! For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/golf/summercamps.
  
TENNIS June 15-19, 2009 July 6-10, 2009 July 27-31, 2009 The Jekyll Island Tennis Center is excited to offer 3 different camps taught by USPTA-professionals. Kids will learn to develop individualistic styles of play and have a minimum of 5 hours of on-court instruction daily. With 3 different camps, there are options for all levels of players, and each camp session concludes with a tournament. For more information or to register online, visit www.jekyllisland.com/tennis/summercamp.

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The Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA is pleased to announce that it was recently recognized as a hotel that “supports green practices” by its franchisor, Choice Hotels International. The Quality Inn and Suites hotel has successfully completed and fulfilled the basic requirements of the company’s “Room to be Green” program, an optional program that allows properties to be recognized for their fulfillment of specific “Green Initiative” requirements.

“We’re very excited to be able to let guests know that we are making efforts to be environmentally conscious,” said Linda Keel, general manager of the Quality Inn and Suites hotel. “We are always working to provide the things that travelers are looking for in their hotels today and by adopting these new ‘green’ practices, we hope to set ourselves apart from the competition.”

As a participant of Choice Hotels International’s “Room to be Green” program, the Quality Inn and Suites hotel has adopted green practices in the program’s core addressable areas of energy conservation, water conservation, and recycling and waste management.  In addition the Quality Inn and Suites hotel uses only biodegradable chemicals, lower water usage showerheads, and donates all old linens, blankets and pillows to the Red Cross or the Humane Society.

Some of the hotel’s new practices that it has already put into place include:

• Energy efficient lighting such as compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and LED signs.
• A towel and/or linen re-use program, giving guests the option to keep their linens throughout the course of their stay.
• Recycling receptacles for staff and guest use.

And for these efforts, the hotel has received a designation as a hotel that “Supports Green Practices” - a distinction that some travelers may value when choosing where to stay.

For more information on the Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA, or to book your reservations today, visit choicehotels.com, jekyllislandquality.com, call 800.4CHOICE, or contact the property directly at 912.635.2202.

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May 7-9
Jekyll Island Buggy Expo
JIBE is Jekyll Island’s first and only annual kite buggy rally, located on the beach at Blackbeard’s Restaurant.It is an informal get-together for kite-buggy pilots, but ATB/ landboarders and all traction and power kite fliers are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. coastalwindsports.com
  
May 9
Summer Waves Opening Day with Jonas Brothers Karaoke
Splash in to a rockin’ summer at Summer Waves Water Park’s opening day. Included in the fun will be Jonas Brothers Karaoke and registration to win tickets to a Jonas Brothers concert!
  
May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”
11:30 a.m - Golf Clinic Q & A. 12:30 p.m Shot Gun Format, 2 Person Scramble Players - Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course.
  
May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl
Athletes compete in a triathlon, an Olympic-distance triathlon, a sprint triathlon, or a and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com
  
May 30
Safety Fair
Join the Georgia State Patrol, the Brunswick Police Department and Red Bug Motors for a Safety Fair at the Jekyll Island Airport. Basic teen driving course; DUI Driving Course, and more. 11:00 - 2:00 PM.

  
June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month
Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. 912-635-2368.
  
June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island
A week-long celebration of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center’s anniversary. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th.
  
July 1 - July 31
Jekyll Island Family Golf “Kids Play Free”
Kids 14 and under play free with a paying adult. Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  
July 4th
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day with a family-fun party at the Beachdeck! Featuring the the Big Dawg and Paul Show, with a giant reverse bunge, bouncy houses, and a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
  
July 6 - July 12
Daughters Play Free
Bring your daughter to play golf and she plays FREE! Contact the Jekyll Island Golf Course / 912-635-2368
  

August 9
Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke
Have a rockin’ summer with Summer Waves Demi Lovato Karaoke and registration to win tickets to her Aug.2 concert in Orlando, FL!
  
August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash
Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. www.jekyllisland.com/bmf
  
September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day
Golfers will receive a $10 discount on Green Fees & Cart and are asked to donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation. 912-635-2368. www.jekyllisland.com/golf
  
September 13
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational
Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. www.jixc.com
  
September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits
  
October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding & Nature Festival
The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Visit
www.coastalgeorgiabirding.org for more information.

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April 11, May 9, May 30
Jekyll Island Play Golf America “Play Day”
Golf Clinic Q & A, Shot Gun Format, 2-Person Scramble. Players—Beginners or Skilled, create your own team. Limited to 72 players. Must register online at playgolfamerica.com. Event is FREE. Jekyll Island Golf Course, 912-635-2368.
 

April 11
Easter Egg Stroll
Enjoy a stroll through the Jekyll Island Historic District as you hunt for Easter Eggs. All Easter Eggs will be numbered and can be turned in for a special treat. The hunt will continue from 10 AM - 2 PM as the turned in eggs will be re-hidden. Call 912-635-4036 for more information.
 

April 18
Mother Nature Festival
Join the Jekyll Island Authority and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center to celebrate Earth Day. Eco-friendly arts and crafts activities, pictures with Scute the Sea Turtle, puppet shows, interactive education session and outdoor excursions. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information, or visit www.jekyllisland.com/mothernaturefestival
 

April 18
Eco-Book Fair
Jekyll Books at the Old Infirmary, located at 101 Old Plantation Road in the Landmark Historic District, will be hosting the first annual “Eco Book Festival” from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Features best-selling authors. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 1
Shepherd Krech Booksigning
Shepard Krech III will sign copies of his book “Spirits of the Air: Birds and American Indians in the South.” The book, which discusses how birds shaped the worldview of the southern Indians, will be launched with a series of special events on Jekyll Island. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 7-9
JIBE Kite Buggy Rally and Fun-Fly!
The 2009 JIBE Kite Buggy Rally will be held on a stretch of beach in front of Blackbeards Seafood Restaurant that has become known as Kite Beach. Call 877-4Jekyll for more information.
 

May 9
Summer Waves Water Park Opens
Get cool and rock out at Summer Waves Water Park on Jekyll Island! 2009 Season Passes are available! For more information, please call 912-635-2074 or visit www.SummerWaves.com.
 

May 10
Grand Reopening of Indian Mound Cottage
Observe historic preservation month with this festive gathering at the island retreat of William and Almira Rockefeller. Contact the Welcome Center at 877-4Jekyll.
 

May 15-16
Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl
Athletes compete in a triathlon and 5K fun run. Proceeds benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Registration still available at www.gamultisports.com.
 

June 1 - June 30
2009 Women’s Golf Month
Jekyll Island offers a “Ladies Play Day” on Wednesdays for $25.00 ea. Includes 1 hour group lesson, Green Fee & cart. All participants receive one year subscription to Golf Digest! Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

June 8-13
Nest Fest Week on Jekyll Island
A week-long celebration of the one year anniversary of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Educational seminars and outdoor activities all week with a finale event at the Beachdeck on the 13th. For information: 912-635-4444.
 

July 4th
July 4th Celebration
Celebrate Independence Day on the beach at a family-fun party at the Beachdeck featuring the DJ game show - the Big Dawg and Paul Show - with a fireworks finale that is known to be one of the best in the region.
 

August 21-22
Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash
Beach Music concerts, shag lessons, and lots of dancing all weekend. Concerts feature some of today’s top beach music bands and take place on Jekyll Island’s beach. This year includes a BBQ Competition! Visit www.jekyllisland.com/bmf for more information.
 

September 4-7
Jekyll Island Patriot Golf Day
Donate a minimum of $1 to benefit the Folds of Honor Foundation and receive a discount on Greens’ Fee and Cart. Jekyll Island Golf Course. Call 912-635-2368 for information.
 

September 18-20
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
A weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods - shrimp & grits. The festival features a cook-off, shrimp boat tours, live entertainment and kid-friendly fun zone. Visit www.jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits for more information.
 

September 19
Jekyll Island High School Country Invitational
Jekyll Island High School Cross Country Invites High School students to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island’s Great Dunes Golf Course. Visit www.jixc.com.
 

October 9-11
Georgia’s Colonial Georgia Coast Birding Festival
The Georgia’s Colonial Coast Birding Festival has activities such as nature walks, educational seminars and children’s programs. Call 877-4-Jekyll for more information.
 

October 28-30
Georgia/Florida Golf Classic
Gather your teammates for a weekend of Georgia- Florida fun. Fans play against rival fans in this 30 year tradition. Great prizes, great food, and a lot of team spirit. Registration opens April 1st. For more information, visit www.jekyllisland.com/georgiaflorida.

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Beginning this year, the Jekyll Island Authority Event Marketing team is getting extra help via volunteer participation on event planning committees. The committee approach was initiated to encourage more community and inter-departmental involvement at all Jekyll Island events.”Our local business owners, managers, and residents are great resources for ideas and are eager to help,” said Jones Hooks, Executive Director of the Jekyll Island Authority. “By establishing these committees, we hope to bring those ideas together and open more lines of communication between the JIA and our community.”

The Event Planning Committees are divided into two categories. Event Support Committees help bolster all events via sponsorship sales, fund-raising, entertainment negotiations, financial management, volunteer recruitment, and environmental oversight. Event Committees work on issues directly related to their specific event. An Event Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from each of the other committees, oversees all events and makes decisions on any new event proposals.

“With more people involved we are able to gather ideas and find better solutions,” said Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Jekyll Island Authority. “We want our annual events to be more community-oriented rather than just promote tourism. So far the response has been extremely positive and we appreciate the input and support.”

Interested parties are still invited to participate on an Event Committee. To sign up contact Beth Burnsed, Event Marketing Coordinator for the Jekyll Island Authority at 912-635-4189. For more information on all Jekyll Island events, visit www.jekyllisland.com.

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January 24, 2009 — Indian Mound

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January 24, 2009 — Indian Mound

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January 12, 2009 —- Pine Lakes

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The first float finder of Jekyll Island’s 2009 Island Treasure promotion is Eric and Deborah Stevens from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Staying at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, the couple read about Island Treasures in Jekyll Island’s Beachscape Newsletter.

“Island Treasures on Jekyll Island” is a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia’s most popular public beach. The treasures are hand-crafted glass floats, called Island Treasures. The glass floats have been sought after by Jekyll Island guests since 2002. Each is unique and stamped with the year to be a collector’s item for the lucky beachcomber who finds one.

Island Treasures mimic glass floats once used on the fishing nets of fishermen in the early 1900s. The floats would sometimes break loose and wash ashore for lucky beachcombers to find and keep. Collecting these glass floats became a hobby in the 1950’s, declined as commercial fishing moved to plastic and Styrofoam floats. Glass fishing floats became rarer and are highly sought after and very valuable today.

During January and February, the Jekyll Island Authority recreates this hunt-and-find experience is recreated. The glass float treasures are the works of commissioned artists from across the country. “Beach Buddies” hide them along the shore line every day for lucky visitors to find and keep. Treasure finders can register their Island Treasure at the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to receive a bio on the artist and a certificate of authenticity. The Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center has Island Treasure floats and an array of the other colorful glass creations for purchase in-store or online at www.jekyllisland.com/islandtreasures.

Since the promotion began six years ago, over 1,000 glass floats have been found by guests from across the U.S., Canada and England. Jekyll Island floats are collector’s items and can be occasionally found on auction sites like eBay.

Those who are unable to visit Jekyll Island can participate in a virtual treasure hunt on www.jekyllisland.com. Search the website for small, hidden Island Treasure pictures. The first person to click on one will win an actual Island Treasure that will be shipped to them.

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