Greetings!
I spent the weekend sipping tea and blowing my nose—head cold season has officially arrived.
Side note: Ollie’s often has an interesting assortment of teas that I like to browse through and pick up from time to time—worth checking out if you enjoy trying something new.
Despite feeling under the weather, I managed to finish my lounge cushions, bringing me close to completing my backyard furniture refurbishment. It’s almost done: I’m still waiting on the foam for the lounge cushions and for the wrought iron furniture to return from its paint job. It’s been such a satisfying project.
Next up is a big family celebration—Mom’s 90th birthday in October! Since my next-door neighbor and I also share October birthdays, we’re planning a big joint celebration. It should be a lot of fun, and I’ll need to start giving some thought to the decorations.
What projects are you working on around your home?
If you are looking for some FUN THINGS GOING ON:
Historic Downtown St Marys, Georgia
The Kiwanis Club of St. Marys Annuary St. Marys Seafood Festival will bring a day of family fun to the Georgia coast. The festival includes a 5K and 10K Run, a 10:00 a.m. parade, Kids Fun Zone, arts & crafts vendors, and an afternoon of free concerts in the St. Marys Waterfront Park.
A favorite part of the day will be the food! Local restaurants, food trucks, and the Kiwanis Club will all have sensational seafood options (and other choices, too).
The festival is on the riverfront in St. Marys’ historic district and offers visitors a relaxing small-town feel.
The festival schedule is as follows:
7:03 a.m. ~ 5K / 10K Run Start
8:30 a.m. ~ Kids Fun Run
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ~ Kids Fun Zone, Arts, Crafts, Music and Food Vendors
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. ~ Camden Community Band at Conyers
10:00 a.m. ~ Parade Begins
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ~ Grimsley Fighting Arts Demo end of Osborne Street
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. ~ Saltwater Performing Arts Park Gazebo
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ~ King Cheese & The Other Mothers Park Amphitheater
FREE CONCERTS AT THE ST. MARYS WATERFRONT PARK
If you’re planning on attending, advance registration is encouraged for the 5K/10K runs and is mandatory for vendors and parade entrants.
The St. Marys Seafood Festival is organized by the Kiwanis Club of St. Marys. The festival is supported by the City of St. Marys and area sponsors. Festival proceeds are spent locally to fund Kiwanis youth programs in Camden County. For more information, visit smkiwanis.com. For information on restaurants, lodging, and other local information explore www.visitstmarys.com.
Event by Southeast Blues & BBQ Festival
100 W St. Mary’s st., St. Marys, GA, United States, Georgia 31558
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with soulful blues music, mouth-watering BBQ, and fun for the whole family! Hosted by Women United International, this festival is a celebration of our vibrant community—and all proceeds support vital local relief efforts through Women United International and A Better Community–Camden.
Join us at St. Marys Waterfront Park on September 27, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a day of great vibes, amazing food, and community spirit.
Bring your family, friends, and appetite—and help us make a difference!
Event by Saltwater Performing Arts
124 Industrial Park Dr, St Marys, GA 31558-4424, United StatesExperience the magic of Hadestown: Teen Edition — a family-friendly adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical that brings Greek mythology to life in a gritty, modern industrial world. Follow the intertwined love stories of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone as they navigate themes of love, loss, hope, and the timeless battle between faith and doubt. With music and story every bit as powerful as the Broadway original, this edition has been crafted for teens, with the same magical staging, but age-appropriate content — making it thrilling, moving, and unforgettable for audiences of all ages.
Evening Performances: September 26-27 and October 3-4 at 7:00p.m.
Matinees: Sundays, September 28 and October 5 at 2:00 p.m.
Pigmental Studios Auditorium, 124 Industrial Drive, St. Marys, GA
Youth: $13, Student: $15, Adult: $22,
Plus senior & military discounts
www.saltwaterpac.org
(912) 510-9700
Mainstage@saltwaterpac.org
Event by King of Peace Episcopal Church
6230 Laurel Island Pkwy, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548
Fall into Fun!
Join us for a full day of autumn festivities at our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 27 from 9AM to 3PM!
Whether you're here for the food, the fun, or the shopping, there's something for everyone:
Local Artisan Vendors
Bake Sale
Live Music & Music Bingo
Wine & Beer Garden
Pet Corner
Arts & Crafts
Free Kids’ Activities – Bounce house, parachute games, cornhole, bocci, crafts, and more!
Come hungry!
The Boy Scouts will be grilling up BBQ sandwiches and hot dogs, and King of Pops will be serving their signature gourmet popsicles.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and Fall into Fun with us—rain or shine!
Free Event by Crooked River State Park
6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy, 31558 Thursday 8:30-9:30am
Enjoy a relaxing morning as we go on a birding adventure. This class will teach you the basics of birding as we hike and explore around Crooked River. Meeting at the Nature Center.
Be sure to bring plenty of water and good hiking shoes. Guests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars. Binoculars will be provided, but we have a limited amount so first come first served. This program is free.
Event by Cottle & Gunn
711 Osborne St, St. Marys, GA Saturday 10:30am - 1pm
Join us as we take ordinary craft pumpkins and transform them use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and IOD transfers. It's the perfect class to learn the art of transfers while creating a fall decor items you will enjoy for years. No experience necessary and all supplies are included.
Event by St. Marys Senior Center
2603 CC Osborne Road, St. Marys, GA, United States, Georgia 31558
egal Help Day at the Senior Center
Join us on Wednesday, September 24th from 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM to have your legal questions answered. A legal professional will be available during this time to provide guidance and support.
Space is limited, so please call the front office or stop by to reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you!
Event by Camden County Public Library
1410 GA Highway 40 E, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548
The Coastal Atlantic Paranormal Association (C.A.P.A.) is returning on Friday, September 26th from 5:00-7:00PM!
This is your chance to meet the investigators, check out their equipment, discuss their local hunts and get all your paranormal hunting questions answered.
Please call the library with any questions (912)729-3741.
Event by Camden County Public Library
1410 GA Highway 40 E, Kingsland, GA, United States, Georgia 31548
Our new Dungeons and Dragons Club will have Adventure Academy Session 1 on Saturday, September 27th from 10-12:30PM!
Character sheet is required. Please call the library with any questions (912)729-3741.
Event by St. Marys Methodist Church Georgia
Chris Gilman Stadium
It's a Friday night home game! Let's get together as a church family and cheer on the Wildcats together. Our plan is to sit around the south side (closest to the main entrance) 35 yard line stands about midway up. Please invite anyone to join