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NEWS & INFORMATION
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DON'T BE LEFT OUT
Visitor/Relocation Guide
We mail out thousands of guides to potential visitors
and potential community residents relocating to the
Amelia Island, Fernandina, and the Yulee area. The guide
is taken to trade shows in market areas such as New
York, Louisiana, southern Florida and even Canada! And,
it is mailed to all 50 states as well as Europe! Time is
running out. Contact the Chamber to reserve your space.
Return the reservation form by fax to 261-6997 or drop
it off at the Chamber Gateway location. Expose your
business to over 25,000 visitors and residents monthly!
For more information e-mail
Shelley@aifby.com.
SUPPORT GOVERNOR'S OPPOSITION
TO NO-GROWTH AMENDMENT
Please see the attached letter from Doug Wheeler of the
Florida Chamber of Commerce regarding Governor Charlie
Crist's concerns about the proposed Hometown Democracy
amendment.
Click Here: Letter Regarding Hometown Democracy
RIBBON CUTTINGS SCHEDULED
Join us in celebrating with our local businesses as they
ceremoniously cut the red ribbon and officially open for
business.
- Mutt Motors, Wednesday, September 19
at 5:30 p.m. - 1815 S. 8th St.
BUSINESS-AFTER- HOURS
Rogers Towers, PA will sponsor Business-After- Hours for
Chamber members. Mark your calendars for Thursday,
September 20 from 5-7 p.m. Their new office is located
at 960185 Gateway Blvd, Suite 203.
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THANK YOU FROM THE CHAMBER
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CARPET DONATION
An extra big thank you to Hampton Inn Amelia Island
for the donation of carpet from their lobby and
breakfast area, and to Rick Keffer Chrysler Jeep
Dodge for the loan of a pick up truck to haul the
carpet. We had all hoped the carpet could be used to
beautify the Depot and were disappointed that it wasn't
enough to cover the 23 x 20 space at the downtown
visitor center, but we are delighted that it is large
enough to use in the Gateway meeting room! We would also
like to thank Alex Collins for the installation.
MURRAY'S GRILLE
Thank you to Murray's Grille for hosting Yulee Area
Council Forum on September 11 at 8:30 a.m. We appreciate
the use of their restaurant and the provision of coffee
and refreshments.
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IT'S YOUR BUSINESS
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Thanks to each of you for providing announcements
to place in "It's Your Business." We will make every
attempt to get your announcement in the e-reporter,
however, due to the overwhelming response we find it
necessary to adopt a "first-come, first served" policy.
In some cases you will find your announcement listed on
the community calendar.
AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE presents a Victorian
Tea party September 12 at 3:00 p.m. Sip tea and enjoy
scones! Other savory items will be served as well.
Groups are welcome. Cost is $15.00 per person.
Reservations required. PHONE: 277- 2328 ADDRESS: 103 S.
9th St.
MUTT'S MOTORS invites you to come by the new
dealership. Mutt loves people and cars! He's been in the
business since 1979. He'll even schedule an appointment
for you outside normal business hours to serve you
better. Open Monday-Friday 9-6 and Saturday 9-4.
ADDRESS: 1815 S. 8th St.
GAY McCLELLAND, REALTOR, CENTURY 21 is your go-to
gal! She's with you every step of the way. Gay will
provide you with excellent buying and selling service
and take you right through toward a smooth closing. Call
for more info. PHONE: 904 206-2283 E- MAIL:
gmcclelland@bellsouth.net
CONTEMPO APPAREL & AUCTION DROP Let the ebay
store turn your items into cash to donate to local
organizations. They can assist with one item or run a
complete fundraiser for you. What a great way to make
more money and less of a headache than holding a garage
sale. Open up the selling channels to the world! call
556-7093 for more details.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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COURTYARD NIGHTS ANNOUNCED
The Florida Community College Courtyard Nights Series,
in co-sponsorship with the News-Leader and the Nassau
County Record, begins its fall schedule on Friday,
September 14 at 7:30 p.m. with Roger Hawk and the Dixie
Angel Band. On Friday, October 12, Fernandina Beach
guitarist and singer Early McCall will be featured, and
on Friday, November 16 Robin Braddock Kinsey will
perform.
THE SUNSHINE BOYS
Amelia Community Theatre presents, "The Sunshine
Boys" September 21 through 29 and October 3-6. This
Neil Simon comedy is the story of two old vaudeville
comedians who agree to reunite once more for a TV
special, even though they can't stand each other and
haven't spoken in years. Call 261-6749 for more
information; or go to
www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org.
FIESTA DE SANTA MARIA
Fernandina Beach honors its latin heritage during Fiesta
De Santa Maria Saturday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. The event is hosted by the Historic
Fernandina Business Association and takes place on South
3rd Street in Fernandina. Artisans and crafters
transform the street into a Market place from 11 a.m. to
7:00 p.m. A Street Dance, featuring the popular Latin
Impact Band will be held from 7 until 10 p.m. For more
information contact Sandy Price at 261- 9504.
TASTE OF AMELIA
The Nassau County Volunteer Center's annual "The Taste
of Amelia Island" will be held on Friday, October 19
from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Amelia Island Plantation
Ballroom. The event will feature local restaurants and
chefs, jazz by "The Instant Groove" and unique raffle
items. The attire is semi-formal and tickets are $40 per
person. For additional information call (904) 261-2771
or e-mail Gail Shults at
ncvcfb@aol.com .
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NON-PROFIT NEWS
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DOG PARK DAY
Dog Leg Productions is sponsoring a dog park day on
October 6, 2007 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to benefit
Project C.H.A.N.C.E. an assistance dog agency pairing a
dog with a person with a disability; focusing on
children with autism. Festivities include silent
auction, 50/50 raffle, and music. A donation of $20 is
requested. The dog park day will be held at 95512 Arbor
Lane. For additional information go to
www.projectchance.com or
www.k9bedandbone.com.
HOUSE OF POSSIBILITIES
House of Possibilities Decorators' Showcase to benefit
Barnabas Center, Inc. will be held October 25 - November
4, 2007 at the historic Chadwick House, 121 North 6th
St. in Fernandina. Advance tickets are available October
1- October 24
AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FESTIVAL
You can stay up to date with all the lastest news and
information for the Amelia Island Book Festival by going
to their website:
www.bookisland.org . Check it out!
AMELIA ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL
The Amelia Island Film Festival will open its inaugural
season on Tuesday, September 18 at 7:15 p.m. at the
Palace in Fernandina Beach. Features include:
- Local photographer Ann Fontaine with Amelia
Island Montage Slide Show and music provided by
local jazz musician Les DeMerle. This presentation
begins at 6:30 p.m.
- Cash Bar, free popcorn provided by the Palace
Saloon.
- Free Chocolate Dipping provided by the new
Peterbrooke Chocolatier on Sadler Road.
- Tickets available at the door starting at 6:30
p.m. For more information go to
www.AmeliaIslandFilmFestival.org.
NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY
ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER
Professionally prepared by local chefs, dinner will be
at the Recreation Center on Atlantic Avenue Saturday,
October 6 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $10.00 and
tickets are on sale now at Amelia Island Animal
Hospital, Bark Avenue, Fernandina Beach Animal Clinic,
Lofton Creek Animal Clinic, Nassau Humane Society,
Nassau Veterinary Hospital and Redbones Dog Bakery. For
more information please call John & Penny at 277-1152.
Take out is available.
AMELIA ISLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Amelia Island Jazz Festival, a not-for profit
corporation, is pleased to announce it has recently
recieved 501c3 Tax Exemption. All sponsorships are now
tax deductible as charitable donations. The Jazz
Festival is now just four weeks away! Starting Monday,
September 17th, tickets will be available for purchase
at the UPS Store and Angel's Porch Cafe. For more
information visit
www.AmeliaIslandJazzFestival.com. or phone
904/504-4772.
NASSAU COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING
The Council on Aging will hold a HUGE YARD SALE in the
parking lot of the Eastside Senior Center (located
across the street from Baptist Medical Center) on
Saturday, Sept 22 from 8am to 12 Noon. If anyone has
items they would like to donate to COA for the yard
sale, please bring them to us the week of Sep 17. Unsold
items will be donated to Barnabas/New To You. All
profits will go to the Nassau County Council on Aging.
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS/MEETINGS
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Board Meeting
Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Noon
The Surf Restaurant
Ribbon Cutting
Mutts Motors
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.
1815 S. 8th St.
Business-After-Hours
Rogers Towers, PA
September 20 from 5-7 p.m.
Gateway Commons II
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