Are you all ready to Ghosts and Gobblins to come to your house? One of my favorite things I like about Halloween is looking at all the different costumes the children (and dogs!)
are wearing. John and I have a big stash of the large candy bars all ready. He was not happy last year when we had a such a large crowd there was no left over candy. (Ha). I hope we have as large a group this year. John and James are taking me to the Jacksonville Zoo in the morning for my birthday to see the sights and ride the train. We will be back home in lots of time to hand out treats.
I have attached an interesting article on home sale trends from 2023 at end of email.
If you are looking for some spooky events to attend, here are some FUN THINGS GOING ON in our area:
Tickets
www.stmaryslittletheatre.com/collections/box-office
Some of St. Marys’ most chilling and historical figures will be out and about as St. Marys Little Theatre presents its 14th Annual Haunted History Tour. This year’s line-up features haunting storytellers stationed in period costume around eight venues in downtown St. Marys.
Melding legends of local spirits with authentic historical events, actors will regale spectators with tales from beyond the grave creatively connected to St. Marys’ history.
Golf carts with volunteer drivers are available for those who prefer not to walk.
Tickets are available online at www.StMarysLittleTheatre.com or in downtown St. Marys at Once Upon a Bookseller and the Welcome Center. Advance tickets are $8 and $10 on the day of the event. Upon purchase of a ticket, guests can pick up a map of the tour and wristband at Once Upon a Bookseller or St. Marys Welcome Center, and they can begin the tour at any of the venues. For more information, call or text 954-290-9873.
Duration: 45 min
Join our ranger for a fun night full of sweet treats and fun campfire games.
Space is limited. Please call or visit the main office to register
This program is free
TOUCH OF GRAY AT OUTERBANKS BAR AND GRILL Oct. 28 6:30-9:30pm
140 Lakes Blvd., Kingsland
Only 11 more days till the baddest, scariest, spookiest, hottest halloween party in town!! � Friday the 27th we finna be lit, pull up ready to party and dance the night away!! � The Guise are playing on stage from 8-12. Winners for best dressed � along with games and other spooking events floating… � We can’t wait to see you all at the BREEZE on the 27!!
October 27
Tickets · $32.50 - $112.50
via Ticketmaster
GRAMMY®-nominated band MercyMe has announced the line-up and routing for their fall "Together Again Tour." Joining the band to hit 16 cities in October are past tourmates Crowder and Andrew Ripp. Tickets go on sale May 12th in most markets at mercyme.org, and the tour routing is below.
This spring the band has been touring across the U.S. in support of their latest best selling project, ALWAYS ONLY JESUS, which feature's the No. 1 hit "Then Christ Came" and their new single, "To Not Worship You," coming May 19th. About the song, lead singer Bart Millard said, "I think with this song, I better realize what being still and knowing that He is God means. A lot of times when we have doubt or we're questioning stuff, I think ultimately it's because we're not stopping and remembering who God really is. When you take the time to remember who God is, then it's easy to ask, ‘who are we to not worship him?’"
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 12 May 2023 at 10:00 AM
ARTIST PRESALE : Tue, 9 May 2023 at 10:00 AM
Official Platinum Presale : Tue, 9 May 2023 at 10:00 AM
Official Platinum Onsale : Fri, 12 May 2023 at 10:00 AM
Pet Supplies Plus-St. Marys
We’re having an adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus!
It’ll be a wagging good time!
Come out and meet your furry new best friend!
Where: 6500 GA-40 in St. Mary's, GA 31558
When: Sunday, 10/29/23 from 11AM to 4PM!
Questions or concerns?
E-mail us!
hscc@tds.net
Give us a call!
Office Phone: 912-729-7141
This after hours family night will be filled with fun games, activities, and a costume contest! We will also have a mini haunted house for those who are brave enough
October 28 3-3:10pm
440 S Lee St, Kingsland, GA 31548-5010, United States
Tickets
thegeorgiatrain.com/halloween-train
Gather up the kids and board the train to “Meet the Monsters” in this family friendly, interactive train ride. They’ll see that not all monsters are bad guys. Some just want to be your friend. Join us on a fun-filled 75-minute train ride on our open air cars and have a blast doing the Monster Mash with happy monsters ready to sing, dance, and share some candy. Make sure to wear a COSTUME! Note: This excursion is suitable for “children” aged 0 – 1000 years old and friendly monsters only
Psalms 19:1-2 NIV
Join us (With lights and helmets - helmets required by Ga law for anyone 16 or younger). Friday 10/27 7:30pm at Howard Gilman Memorial Park for a full moon bike ride through downtown St. Marys. Blessings on your week.
#praypedalrepeat #Christian #Jesus #God #Bible #Love #cycling #cyclinglife #bike #cyclingphotos #bikelife #cyclist #bicycle #adventurecycling #nightride #fullmoonbikeride
Event by NineTwelve Car Culture
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
Hope to see @everyone downtown October 29th
All we ask is that you bring your car, truck or bike and some candy to pass out
No need to decorate, just park and participate 4
2023 Home Sales Likely Lowest Since Housing Bust
The highest mortgage rates in two decades have started to take a toll, and by the end of 2024, total existing-home sales will probably be the weakest since 2011.
NEW YORK – By the end of 2023, previously owned home sales are expected to decline to a rate not seen since at least 2011, according to many economist forecasts, dragged down by the highest mortgage rates in more than two decades.
Chen Zhao, economics research lead at real estate brokerage Redfin, estimates that total existing-home sales for 2023 will amount to around 4.1 million, which if true, would mark the lowest number of sales since about 2008. And Zhao says sales are unlikely to pick up much next year, with mortgage rates likely to remain at elevated levels.
The quick rise in mortgage rates has driven away all but the most committed homebuyers, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage up to 7.57%, according to Freddie Mac – about a half-percentage point increase just since August.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), purchase mortgages dropped in late September to the lowest levels since 1995, an indication that home sales will stay depressed in the coming months.
Well-maintained houses in good neighborhoods still often sell for more than the asking price, real estate agents say. However, almost 18% of homes listed in September had price reductions, the highest level since November 2022, according to Realtor.com.
“The market has definitely started slowing,” says Steven Fischer, a real estate agent in Savannah, Ga. “Everyone’s doing open houses, everyone’s doing price reductions, and now sellers are offering a lot of incentives to get buyers to buy their house.”
Source: Wall Street Journal (10/16/23) Friedman, Nicole
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