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Lights On for Tybee Island!

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It’s finally here! Christmas time! You know what that means…it’s time for the annual tree lighting on Tybee Island!

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Lights On for Tybee is this Friday, December 2nd, and it is always a fun time you don’t want to miss. The festivities start up at 6:30 p.m. at the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout. Come on down to Downtown Tybee Island and enjoy musical performances, dancing, and entertainment! Take a stroll through our beautiful little paradise and shop the quirky mix of shops and restaurants, or just enjoy the Pier and Pavilion. You can make the season even more special by stopping by the “Park of Giving” in the Park of Seven Flags! Donations for the Toys for Tots, Tybee’s Rising Tyde Food Pantry, and The Milton Project will be going on there.

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The Mayor’s Motorcade begins to evening of Lights On for Tybee, but the fun continues all weekend with the always-fabulous Tybee Island Christmas Parade and the Holiday Shop and Stroll! Complementary refreshments will even be available at participating locations through the evening. It’s a fun time for everyone, and we sure hope you make it out to Tybee to enjoy the holiday festivities! Joy us and kick off the holiday season right…Tybee style!

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PurpleStride Walk is Coming!

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Please come out to Tybee November 12th and join the Savannah Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for The PurpleStride 2011 event! This is the perfect event to bring the whole family, meet others, and create memories. There are great incentives for fundraising and all proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Stride with others who are just as passionate about finding a cure for pancreatic cancer. Come enjoy a 5K run/walk and PurpleLight vigil to honor and remember loved ones, music, kids’ activities, refreshments, and much more!

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     Registration for this event is ongoing online at the group’s website. Fees are $25 for adults (or $30 day of event) and $10 for ages 3 through 15 ($15 on the day of event). Survivors, volunteers, and ages 2 and under are FREE!
The fun will be centered at the Pier and Pavilion here on Tybee, and registration opens at 2:00 pm the day of the event. Come on down and get registered! The 1/4 mile Kiddie Run begins at 3:00 pm, followed by the Adult 5 K Walk/Run at 3:30 pm. There will be a Closing Ceremony at 5:30 pm, so make sure you don’t miss a minute!

     The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in their own words, “is the only national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure.” You can read more about the group and their efforts at their website, just click the link above. You can also learn more about pancreatic cancer and how you can help there as well!
This is a fun way to raise money for a great cause…not to mention a wonderful excuse to come to the beach! We hope to see you there!

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Lewis Avenue Trick-or-Treat Event

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Are you looking for something fun and family friendly to do this Halloween? Well look no further! Come to Tybee for your trick-or-treating!  Trick-or-treat on Lewis Avenue is back again this year. Monday, October 31st, if the big day and Tybee is buzzing with excitement!

We hope you have your costumes ready because the fun begins at 6:30 p.m. and runs to 9 p.m. The Lewis Avenue Halloween event is attended by guest from all over the Savannah area and any assistance you can provide will help out both the island’s public safety staff and Lewis Avenue residents more than you know!! In preparation for the big night, there will be a barrel in the lobby at City Hall as well as at the Fire Station at Jones and Fifth Street. These barrels are where non-Lewis Avenue residents can donate candy to be given out the Tybee Island Fire and Police Departments. Please stop by and donate if you’d like!

Remember to be safe and look both ways while out haunting, no matter where you might be. We sure hope to see all you boys and ghouls on Lewis Avenue this Halloween!

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Pirate Fest 2011 is Here!

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It’s finally here…Pirate Fest! The island will be taken over and the swashbuckling fun will be had by all! There are so many events going on this weekend, it’ll make your head spin. The festival is happening this weekend, October 7th through October 9th. Get ready, because it’s always a blast!

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Whether you’ve experienced Pirate Fest before,  or you are discovering the fun for the first time, you certainly won’t be disappointed! Come out to Tybee in your finest pirate garb and enjoy live entertainment, costume contests, fabulous grub, the Pirate’s Victory Parade, and the treasures of the Thieves Market. The festivities go on all weekend, so there will be something to fit everyone’s fancy.

 

Don’t miss a minute of the fun! Follow the Tybee Pirate Fest on Facebook and make sure to check out the website for more information and a schedule of events. Come out for the day or make a weekend of it- call us today at (912) 313-0784 to book a cottage! We still have openings available! We can’t wait to see you this weekend. Ahoy! Drop your anchor on Tybee Island today!

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