December 2019 Calendar
Universal Human Rights Month | Stress-Free Family Holidays Month
3rd: Nat’l Day of Giving | 22nd-30th: Hanukkah | 25th: Christmas
31st: Nat’l Champagne Day
During December
NOV 30-DEC 1 HOLIDAY ARTISTS MARKET
10 am both days. Find unique holiday gifts from select local and regional artists and crafters. Location: Postell Park in St. Simons Island Pier Village. Details: www.soglogallery.com
DEC 1-30 MERRY ARTISTS MARKET
Open daily. Sponsored by the Jekyll Island Art Association at Goodyear Cottage. Featuring one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Extended holiday hours in effect. Details: 912.635.3920, or www.jekyllartists.com.
DEC 6-22 STUDENT ART SHOW AT THE RITZ
This annual show features hundreds of works in every medium made by creative K-12 students. Opening Reception: Dec. 6, 5-8 pm in Wilcox Gallery at the Historic Ritz Theatre; 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. Details: Golden Isles Arts and Humanities; 912-262-6934.
DEC 6-7 HOFWYL-BROADFIELD CHRISTMAS
6–9 pm at Hofwyl-Broadfield State Historic Site, 5556 US Hwy 17, Brunswick. Walk the illuminated path to a holiday decorated antebellum rice plantation; enjoy reenactors; live music, wassail and cookies; Adults $10/Youth $5/5 & Under Free. Details: 912-264-7333 or www.georgiastateparks.org/hofwyl.
DEC 7-22 "And the Winner Is" by Mitch Albom
Saturdays: 8 pm; Sundays: 3 pm. Presented by The Brunswick Actors Theatre; Details: 912.262.0628, www.soglogallery.com., and see ad on right.
DEC 8 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
4 pm: Grant Chapel Presbyterian Church, 506 North Way, Darien, Ga. Refreshments, fellowship. 4:30: Christmas Tree circle lighting ceremony. Tie red ribbons on tree in memory of loved ones; limited outdoor seating /bring your chair. Details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
DEC 12 LIGHTS OF COURAGE
6-7 pm: Tree Lighting at Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Nunnally House and Gumaer Gardens, 3215 Kemble Avenue, Brunswick. Lights are $25 each and are available In Honor or In Memory of loved ones. To reserve your light please call 912-466-3360 and see ad page 5.
DEC 13 MEET THE AUTHOR
10:30 am. The Literary Guild of St. Simons Island presents Executive Chef Whitney Otawka and The Saltwater Table: Recipes from the Coastal South. Location: St. Simons Casino, Room 108; Free to Guild members/$10 guests; RSVP to litguildssi.org/events.
DEC 14 GRACE HOUSE CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
8am registration; 9am scramble start. 4th Annual Tournament at Sea Island Retreat Golf Course, SSI. $100pp/$400team; raffle prizes & silent auction; Online registration available. Benefits Grace House of Brunswick, Inc.
DEC 14 SANTA ARRIVES AT ST. SIMONS PIER
2:30 pm. Santa Claus arrives by pilot boat at the St Simons Island Pier Village, Mallery Street! Treats and Fun. Sponsored by the Pier Village Association, SSI. Details: Call: 912.634.1888 at St. Simons Bait & Tackle.
DEC 17 GEORGIA COAST SURGICAL OPEN HOUSE
4–7 pm. Join in the holiday fun and wellness Open House at Georgia Coast Surgical & Med Spa, 3226-F Hampton Ave., Brunswick. Live demos, door prize, specials. Call to reserve your spot: 912.264.9724 and see the ad, page 2.
DEC 17 JEKYLL SINGERS HOLIDAY CONCERT
7 pm. The 2019 Holiday Concert performed by the Jekyll Singers, to be held at the Jekyll Convention Center, includes bell ringers from St. William Catholic Church. Free event with goodwill offering. Details: contact Kate Hamer: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
DEC 22 CHRISTMAS CANTATA
5 pm. The Greatest Story by Ft. Frederica Presbyterian Church Choir will feature local soloists and scripture readers. 6450 Frederica Road, SSI. All are welcome/Free. Refreshments afterwards.
