Weekly Scoop September 3-9, 2009
Supporting & Promoting St. Marys Business!
In This Issue
Business Seminar
Beer Tasting at Riverside Cafe
Indoor Yard Sale
Pooch Plunge
Up the Creek Xpeditions
Sassy Ladies Boutique
St. Marys Public Library Expansion
St. Marys Community Market
Ready, Set, SCORE!
St. Marys Dining
Places to Worship in St. Marys
Quick Links
St. Marys DDA Website
Mission Statement:
To support current businesses and encourage new business development in St. Marys. Preserve and enhance the natural beauty of St. Marys. Promote St. Marys as a destination of choice.
Dear Tricey,
Did you know that right on the St. Marys waterfront on Saturday mornings you can purchase fresh seafood, local produce and honey? Don't miss the St. Marys Community Market every Saturday Morning from 9-1 PM.
Small Business Success Strategies for Tough Times
This seminar will offer suggestions for surviving an economic downturn through careful analysis of existing procedures and strategic planning for greater future profits. To sign up contact 912-882-8111 or visit info@stmarysdda.com.
Beer Tasting at Riverside Cafe
The latest released beers will be introduced for the first time in Camden County at River Side Cafe, 106 St. Marys Street by JP's Wine & Spirit's on Thursday September 3rd. An RSVP must be made by calling John at 912-673-8988.
Indoor Yard Sale
Find bargains no matter what the weather from 9-1 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.
Pooch Plunge-St. Marys Aquatic Center
On Sunday Sept.13 from 3:00-5:30 PM bring your dogs to play in the kiddie pool. Dogs are free-owners are $4.00. Call 912-673-8118 for info.
Up the Creek Xpeditions
USED Kayak Sale at Up The Creek Xpeditions. Priced to sell fast. Stop by this weekend before they are all gone! For more information contact Up The Creek Xpeditions at 912-882-0911 or www.upthecreektrips.com.
Sassy Ladies Boutique
Sassy Ladies Boutique will be offering a FREE Kindermusik Demo on Saturday, September 5 from 11am - 12pm. Also there will be a Sewing class offered from 1pm -3pm that afternoon. Please call 912-882-7867 or visit www.sassyladiesboutique.com.
St. Marys Public Library Expansion
The Library will begin a major transformation in the coming months - a $1.1 million construction project that will double the size of the facility. Visit http://ping.fm/pSJPJ to track the progress.
St. Marys Community Market New Location
The Market has a new home! Visit the Community Market from 9-1 PM at the pavilion in downtown St. Marys at the end of Osborne Street and greet our newest vendors. Call 912-882-8111 or visit www.stmcmarket.wordpress.com.
SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
Twelve volunteers are waiting and willing to assist you with your business start up or questions lingering about your existing business. The service is free of charge and is here for you! For an appointment call 912-882-3583. Counseling Sessions are held every Wednesday from 10-2 PM by appointment only.
St. Marys Dining
Captain Seagle's Seafood Restaurant (In the Riverview Hotel) is now serving All You Can Eat Fried Shrimp every Friday for $15.95. 912-882-3466
Stop by Market on the Square and pick up your ice cream card. Buy 9 of your favorite Haagen Daaz ice cream flavors or ice cream bars and receive the 10th free! 912-882-2215
Save gas and eat locally! Visit your St. Marys restaurants for your dining needs.
To Preview St. Marys Restaurants Menus Click Here! TIMES, PRICES AND MENUS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT OWNER'S DISCRETION!
Places to Worship in St. Marys
Click here for a listing of Places to Worship in St. Marys
St. Marys DDA
400 Osborne Street
St. Marys GA 31558
912.882.8111
www.st.marysdda.com
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
St. Marys Conference Room meets Federal Standards for Meeting Space
For the past three weeks the St. Marys Economic Development Conference Room has been the site of Captain John Scotts First Coast Maritime (FCM) licensing class. First Coast Maritime LLC offers quality maritime training and instruction for a variety of licenses issued by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). FCM has obtained USCG approval for the St. Marys Economic Development Center facilities, allowing licensing courses to be taught at the facility. Students are also tested at the site, and the diploma issued by FCM for successful completion of a program may be submitted to the USCG to obtain certain licenses. FCM offers courses from the basic Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel certification – commonly referred to as a “six pack license” to more advanced professional maritime licenses and training. With class schedules of up to two weeks, the students attending classes with FCM make a substantial contribution to the local economy. The company also offers post military career counseling for active duty members of the Navy, Marines and Coast Guard, demonstrating how the active duty sea service can be used in the Merchant Marine setting, from service on commercial ships to operating a small fishing charter.
Captain Scott had these words to share about the conference facility available through city. “When you are in need of a meeting facility for your business, there are two main challenges: finding the right facility to meet your specific needs and finding the best establishment and professional staff to work with. St. Marys Economic Development Center has become our anchor to the successful execution of conducting USCG Federal Licensing classes.”
Alyce Thornhill, Director of Economic Development agrees that this is an asset to our City. Leasing the conference room not only brings funds into the city it also keeps activity in our Downtown; these students support local businesses on breaks during the long sessions. “It is an initiative of our Economic Development Committee to attract and recruit more opportunities like this for the conference space, our room will easily hold 50 people and has all the amenities for hosting conferences, classes, workshops and planning sessions. For more information please contact St Marys Economic Development Department, 912-882-8111, www.stmarysdda.com
(In photograph: Captain John Scott, owner of 1st Coast Maritime (right) awarding Lt. Dale Williams of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (left) his challenge coin for successfully meeting the requirements for his USCG Captain’s License).
Captain Scott had these words to share about the conference facility available through city. “When you are in need of a meeting facility for your business, there are two main challenges: finding the right facility to meet your specific needs and finding the best establishment and professional staff to work with. St. Marys Economic Development Center has become our anchor to the successful execution of conducting USCG Federal Licensing classes.”
Alyce Thornhill, Director of Economic Development agrees that this is an asset to our City. Leasing the conference room not only brings funds into the city it also keeps activity in our Downtown; these students support local businesses on breaks during the long sessions. “It is an initiative of our Economic Development Committee to attract and recruit more opportunities like this for the conference space, our room will easily hold 50 people and has all the amenities for hosting conferences, classes, workshops and planning sessions. For more information please contact St Marys Economic Development Department, 912-882-8111, www.stmarysdda.com
(In photograph: Captain John Scott, owner of 1st Coast Maritime (right) awarding Lt. Dale Williams of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (left) his challenge coin for successfully meeting the requirements for his USCG Captain’s License).
Updates on our Local Sea Turtles
Courtesy of Sandra Baker-Hinton, Amelia SanJon Gallery
*Nest excavation schedule. I am sorry to report that although I am sure there are some there have been
no postings on the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch's website in at least a week and I have not received
any word from any of my sources there. So all I have to report is Ft. Clinch
*Fort Clinch State Park Saturday Morning:
Nest 15 will be excavated at 7:45am in the park. The nest is located on the Ocean side just South of the Beach Access Boardwalk.
Immediately afterward (as long as it takes to drive up there) will be nest 18 which surprised us by hatching early. It is located just East of the Fort itself. Access by going into the dirt parking lot just before you get into the main parking lot at the Fort.
This means that we will only have nests around and west of the pier and on the ocean front left to hatch, but we do have at least 8 left to go. 16 is overdue and of concern since it was pilled up with about a foot of new sand after that last high water with Bill. 10 and 11 were probably never nests so we will excavate them over the weekend sometime just to see. Those two turtles crawled all over each other one night and we thought that they had layed but nothing seems to have happened so at 70 days we will just dig in to it to find out.
www.AmeliaSanJonGallery.com
*Nest excavation schedule. I am sorry to report that although I am sure there are some there have been
no postings on the Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch's website in at least a week and I have not received
any word from any of my sources there. So all I have to report is Ft. Clinch
*Fort Clinch State Park Saturday Morning:
Nest 15 will be excavated at 7:45am in the park. The nest is located on the Ocean side just South of the Beach Access Boardwalk.
Immediately afterward (as long as it takes to drive up there) will be nest 18 which surprised us by hatching early. It is located just East of the Fort itself. Access by going into the dirt parking lot just before you get into the main parking lot at the Fort.
This means that we will only have nests around and west of the pier and on the ocean front left to hatch, but we do have at least 8 left to go. 16 is overdue and of concern since it was pilled up with about a foot of new sand after that last high water with Bill. 10 and 11 were probably never nests so we will excavate them over the weekend sometime just to see. Those two turtles crawled all over each other one night and we thought that they had layed but nothing seems to have happened so at 70 days we will just dig in to it to find out.
www.AmeliaSanJonGallery.com
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