Scoop and Events in Downtown St. Marys, GA

July 4th River Cruise
Board the Cumberland Princess at 7:00 PM and cruise the river to Cumberland Island and return to St. Marys and enjoy the fireworks display from the best view in town, The River! Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased at the St. Marys Downtown Development Authority. 912-882-8111. (The event is sponsored by St. Marys Kiwanis Club and will offer no refunds).


P.A.W.S For A Cause Pooch Walk & Show
P.A.W.S. - Providing Abused Women Shelter will host this 1st annual benefit for Camden House on Saturday, June 6 from 8-2 PM at the Howard Gilman Waterfront Park in St. Marys. There will be Dog Contests, A Rally Course, Face Painting and more. For info call 912-673-7770 or Pet Supplies "Plus" at 912-882-2225.

Be Creative @ Your Library - St. Marys Public Library Vacation Reading Program 2009
Wednesday, June 10 at 10 AM Ron Anglin will perform his Juggling Act "Quite a Catch". Visit the St. Marys Library this summer for all of the unique programs. No registration required and free for all ages. 912-882-4800. Ask for info to join the Vacation Reading Club (May 26-July 25 read 25 books or 10 hours to earn a reading certificate and other prizes).

Farragut Films Brings Home Best Fan Film Award
Starship Farragut, an independent film project based on the
original series of Star Trek, won "Best Fan Film of 2009" at the Wrath of Con science fiction conference and film festival in Panama City Beach, Florida recently. Starship Farragut won the award for its latest film, "A Rock and a Hard Place," and last year, won the same award for its second film, "For Want of a Nail." Farragut films was established in 2004 and has studios in various cities including Historic St Marys. Visit www.starshipfarragut.com.

Father's Day Gifts @ Market on the Square
Visit Market on the Square (100 Osborne Street) for all of your GA Bull Dog Father's Day Items! Find sunglasses, wallets, car tags and more. Mention the Scoop and receive 20% off any one GA Bulldog item. Not a GA Bulldog fan... pick up dad some fudge, a straw hat, his favorite candies or more. 912-882-2215.

Indoor Yard Sale...
Find bargains no matter what the weather from 9-2 pm at St. Marys Antique Mall (921 Osborne Street) on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Or if you're looking for a spot to sell your vintage collectables this is the place for you. Spaces available on a first come first serve basis. Call 912-576-2777.


Camp Survivor Summer Day Camp
Registration for this years fun filled summer day camp has begun. Register at Camden Recreation center or visit www.upthecreektrips.com. One week sessions begin June 1 and run through June 26. Camp times are from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday for ages 5-12. Call 912-882-0911 for more information.

Sassy Ladies Boutique Summer Camps
Date: June 9-12 and 16-19
Times: 10AM-12noon
Price: Per class or per week-call for details. (912) 882-7867
Location: 555 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy, Ste 1, Saint Marys, GA 31558

Each day will have a different activity or event for your child. Sign up for the days you are interested in or for the whole week. Activities will include: no-sewing projects, cooking, making a keychain, reading with Herrington (the Seeing Eye dog), card making (for Father's day), and craft and chocolate.

Camden Printing Special
Visit Camden Printing (2402 Osborne Street) during June for their Business Card special. Purchase two sets of Full Color Business Cards and receive 50% off the total, all sizes, styles, finishes and quantity. StarMarque Business Cards are also included. 912-882-4731 or sales@camdenprint.com.

Mindful of These Our Many Blessings...
Get your copy of this social history of Camden County's people written by two local writers: Rosa Lee Kelley & Sharon Bowen. Copies can be purchased at Once Upon A Bookseller 912-882-7350, Mane Cutters 912-882-9336, The Cottage Shop 912-882-9171 or the St. Marys Visitors Center 912-882-4000 all in St. Marys.

St. Marys Community Market
Saturday's 9 AM - 1 PM. 206 Osborne Street (Tribune & Georgian Parking Lot). www.stmcmarket.wordpress.com

SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
Does your business need to SCORE? Call the local SCORE office for an appointment at 912-882-3583. Counseling Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10-2 PM by appointment only. Existing businesses can benefit from advice on cash flow, marketing and new businesses can be advised on concept feasibility.

St. Marys Dining
*Marianne's Sterlings Southern Cafe is launching new lunch, dinner and dessert menus coming soon. Visit www.sterlingssoutherncafe.com to view menus and track Marianne's upcoming trip to Vietnam on their blog. 912-882-3430.

*Market on the Square now offers 24 flavors of ice cream, low fat yogurt and no sugar added ice cream! Visit for their many treats 912-882-2215.

*The Mill Seafood Bar & Grill 912-882-5659. Call the Mill for their weekly specials.
*Seagle's Cafe now open for lunch Friday through Sunday and for dinner Tuesday through Saturday. 912-882-2472.

*Silver Star Steakhouse 912-882-1485. New Lunch Salad Express Menu (served in 15 minutes or less or you receive a free non-alcoholic beverage).

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St. Marys DDA
400 Osborne Street
St. Marys GA 31558
912.882.8111