Happy National Pasta Day! Thank you for your patience during the past few weeks as I worked out the technical bugs with producing this newsletter. We seem to be living in an increasing complex world and all we can do is try to keep up with the changes. I found an excellent resource in Mr. James Wilson. (https://join.nextdoor.com/pages/james-wilson-st-marys-ga-1/).
He is mostly responsible for me being back up and running. Do give him a call if you need computer support.
I would like to say I have been wild and crazy and having a load of fun over the past few weeks, but John had a head cold and then, being a loving husband, shared it with me. We are both recovered, but it was not a fun time.
As always, if you are in a group and would like me to include your information in this feed, please let me know.
Now, here are some FUN THINGS GOING ON:
The Scarecrow Stroll, presented by KBAY 106.3, is scheduled Sunday, October 22nd from 1-4pm!! Enjoy the scarecrow displays, trick-or-treating in costume, and DJ entertainment. K-BAY will also have food vendors onsite. You can also visit local shops and restaurants, too!
You do not have to enter in any particular place. You may enter at any side street!
Please call 912-729-6000 or message the kbay 106.3 (@kbay1063) Facebook page to register for a space to put up a scarecrow display and for details and rules. They will need your business name, email address, and phone number. If your business or organization wants to do something special or host an activity during the stroll please let KBAY know!
Visit Tractor Supply Co. for an adoption event!
Puppies & Kittens
Where: 1584 Boone St in Kingsland, GA 31548
When: Saturday, 10/21/23 from 11AM to 4PM!
Questions or concerns?
E-mail us!
hscc@tds.net
Give us a call!
Office Phone: 912-729-7141
Theater by the Trax
Tickets
www.onthestage.tickets/show/st-marys-little-theatre/64ad92cac4a06a0e416321ec/about
Fri. Oct 13th 2023, 7:00 pm
Sat. Oct 14th 2023, 7:00 pm
Sun. Oct 15th 2023, 2:00 pm
Fri. Oct 20th 2023, 7:00 pm
Sat. Oct 21st 2023, 7:00 pm
Sun. Oct 22nd 2023, 2:00 pm
Immerse yourself into an evening of dazzling entertainment by our area's greatest talents. The perfect way to get into the mood for Halloween!
Get Tickets in advance! JEKYLL & HYDE (B'WAY)
Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI
Event by Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Duration: 4 hr
The 36th annual Spooktacular promises to be as “wicked as you wish,” with new creepy characters, beloved traditions, chilling captivating experiences and more scares than ever before. This year, the scare zones are more spine-tingling, with frightening fiends and sinister sights hidden around every corner. Embrace the Halloween spirit to explore a land filled with winding pathways, themed decorations and plenty of sweet treats. Whether you're a fan of ghosts and ghouls, or frights and ghoulish delights, Spooktacular has something frightfully fun for everyone.
New this year! Interested in going to the Zoo beforehand? Purchase a combo ticket that includes same-day access to the park, beginning at 3 pm and stay through the end of Spooktacular.
Tickets www.jacksonvillezoo.org/spooktacular
First Baptist Church St. Marys
Duration: 3 hrs
We will have booths with fun games, a Cake Walk, Bounce Houses and much more! Everyone is welcome! Free event!
Woodbine River Walk
Tickets
form.jotform.com/230448916164156
Falloween is right around the corner!
Vendors and Sponsors please click here: https://form.jotform.com/230448916164156
Stay tuned for more information my pretties...
Event by Grimsley's Fighting Arts and Friends of Crooked River State Park
Crooked River State Park
Tickets
sparkpages.io
Come on out to this awesome family friendly event! We are hosting this year's event at Crooked River State Park. There will be trunks with candy, food trucks, a creepy haunted house, hayrides and games! This is a free event brought to you by Friends of Crooked River State Park, GFA and Camden's Best; there is a $5 parking fee required. We look forward to this FUN & SAFE event, to help us serve you, please register at the link. If you are a local business owner or own a food truck, please reach out to join this community event!
Jesup Drive-In
Tickets
ticketing.useast.veezi.com/sessions
On October 20th and 21st come experience the first ever Jesup Film Festival along with a horror fest at night.
October 20th
The Historic Strand Theater
Films will be shown from 12PM to 5PM
Jesup Drive In
Horror films and horror festivities will start at 6 PM
6:30- Horror Movie Trivia
8:00- Zombie Beauty Pageant
Horror Films starting at 8:00
Carnival Rides
Haunted Forest
October 21st
The Historic Strand Theater
There will be films and seminars from 11 AM to 5PM
Seminars include
Producing and Directing with Marti King Young
Writing in the Movie Industry with Yamma Brown
Life of an Extra with Helena Chavez
Jesup Drive In
Horror films and horror festivities will start at 6 PM
6:30- Horror Movie Trivia
8:00- Film Festival Awards Show
Horror Films starting at 8:00
Carnival Rides
Haunted Forest Come out and have some fun at the first ever Jesup Film Festival. We hope to see you there.
Georgia Coastal Railway
Saturday Oct. 21, Oct. 28 (3P & 5PM)
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
Event by Unleashed Axe Throwing Bar & Lounge
Oct. 21, Nov. 4
Duration: 4 hr
$10 Buy-In. 1/2 the total Buy-In will be matched by Unleashed.
$0.50 per game. 6 Games guaranteed.
We're playing 'Race to 3'.
Prizes awarded to Top 3 Finishers.
Register ahead or walk-in to sign-up.
Join us for some Wizard inspired fun! Lots of activities for our HP enthusiasts.
All ages welcome~
Camden County Public Library
Duration: 2 hr
Stop by to build something awesome!
All ages welcome!
You are welcome to bring your own building set to work on but we will have some building activities available for all to use.
Event by Molly's Old South Tours
Visit St. Marys GA
Tickets
mollysoldsouth.com/murder-mayhem-and-martinis-halloween-extravaganza-st-marys-tour
An assassination plot. A deadly cane fight. A gruesome theft.
On this walking tour, hear tales of REAL murders and mayhem, some of which are more recent than you may expect!
Plus, enjoy a special Halloween twist on this popular tour. Hint: it involves candy!
Then we’ll make our own mayhem at Seagle’s Saloon, which will offer spooky Halloween-themed cocktails and Happy Hour priced drinks exclusively for our guests!
Date
Thursday, October 19
Friday, October 20
Saturday, October 21
Time
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Price
$20 per adult, $10 per child
Starting Point
St. Marys Welcome Center, 400 Osborne Street
Ending Point
Seagle’s Saloon, 105 Osborne Street
Sign up here: https://mollysoldsouth.com/murder-mayhem-and-martinis.../...
OCTOBER 9, 2023
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Businesses and Service Animals: What Can You Do?
By Cathy Womble
Fair Housing Act rules differ from the ADA, and while biz owners must accept service animals (dog or miniature horse), they don’t always have to allow support animals.
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. – With all the support animals turning up in public places in recent years, restaurant owners find themselves with a dilemma. There have been stories about peacocks, donkeys, turkeys and, most recently, an alligator being used as support animals.
According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), service animals are always allowed inside restaurants, but support animals are not.
The dilemma for the business owners is how to know the difference.
The problem came to light recently in Okeechobee when a disabled veteran entered a local restaurant with his dog. The dog had no signage, and the veteran had no papers to show the restaurant owner, so the man was asked to leave. Patrons who witnessed this and who heard about it later were upset and threatened to boycott the restaurant.
However, the restaurant owners have been hyper-vigilant about dogs in their restaurants after visits from DBPR explaining that dogs are not allowed inside eating establishments, including in outdoor seating areas.
According to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), only miniature horses and dogs are recognized as service animals, so if anyone comes in with a peacock or gator, you can rightly assume it is not a service animal. Contrary to popular belief, restaurant staff do have the right to question the presence of the service animal. They can ask two questions:
Is this service animal required because of a disability?
What work or service is the animal trained to perform?
You cannot ask the customer what their disability is. You cannot ask to see certification for the service dog. The dog is not required to wear a vest identifying them as a service animal. The service animal is not required to be on a leash.
Even if local law prohibits animals, the animal is still allowed access. They can enter dining areas, waiting areas, restrooms and outdoor eating areas.
Not only can you not ask to see a dog’s certification, but the animal is not even required to be certified. It only needs to be able to perform the task, be housebroken and controllable.
Webstaurant Store blog answers some common questions on this subject:
What can I do if a service animal bothers another customer?
A service animal should be under the control of its handler, but in the event that a service dog barks, growls or acts out and bothers another customer, you do have some options.
Allow the handler to try and calm the animal to ensure that it wasn’t just an isolated incident.
You may ask the parties involved if they would prefer a new table that offers the service animal more space.
If the animal continues to act out, you may ask the disabled customer to remove the animal and offer to provide the service without the animal present.
If a service animal is not housebroken, you may ask the customer to remove the service animal.
What if another guest is allergic to a service dog?
If a customer expresses concern with a service animal due to allergies or fear, you may offer that customer a new table farther away from the service animal. You may not relocate or isolate the customer with disabilities.
Can I charge a maintenance or cleaning fee for service animals?
As a business owner, you may not charge a maintenance surcharge or cleaning fee to a customer with disabilities for their service animal. The only time a fee may be considered is if your business usually charges a fee for damages and the service animal ends up damaging something while on your property. A service animal would also be excluded from a pet fee if you require that from your guests, as they are not considered pets.
According to the DBPR, “the law allows cities and counties in Florida to create a licensing structure to opt into legalizing dogs at outdoor portions of restaurants. Prior to this law, only service dogs were allowed anywhere on a restaurant’s premises. Local governments must first enact an ordinance allowing dogs in specified outdoor patio areas, and Florida law requires the local government to issue a permit to the establishment before dogs are allowed. Enforcement of Florida law and administrative code regarding animals in restaurants has not changed since the Florida Legislature passed the Dixie Cup Clary Local Control Act in 2006. Please contact your city or county government to inquire if a local ‘doggie dining’ ordinance is in effect and for information on ‘doggie dining’ permitted establishments in your area.”
Mayor Dowling Watford said to his knowledge, Okeechobee has never enacted a doggy dining law.
The veteran involved in the recent encounter in Okeechobee said he did provide papers for his dog, even though he knew he was not required to do so.
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October 17: National Pasta Day
October is National Pasta Month! And today is the day to really get your noodle on. There are endless options for enjoying this Italian staple, from a quick spaghetti dinner to authentic Italian recipes and all the pasta salads and mac & cheeses in between–this is an easy holiday. Whip up your favorite pasta dish at home or support your local Italian restaurant. You could even go full Buddy the Elf and drench your pasta in maple syrup (though I wouldn't recommend it).
Use #NationalPastaDay to share your tasty creations or plug your favorite Italian spot on social media.
When you start dreaming about twirling your noodles in a new home, give me a call and I'll find the perfect space for you.
Cathy Holman
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Hodnett Cooper RE
717-801-5900
912-673-7373
cathy@holmansellhomes.com
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