Island Adventures is very excited to offer a cooking class with Chef Aaron Bellizzi.  Chef Aaron is the former Chef de Cuisine of The Georgian Room at Sea Island and is a Forbes Five-star award winning chef.  He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has worked for Le Cirque, Gilt, Nix and three-Michelin star restaurant, Eleven Madison Park.

Currently, he and his partner, Lillie Onday, are the new owners of The Local Brew. Their goals are to develop delicious seasonal menus by using the best locally sourced foods available.

Cooking class will included 3 course – appetizer, entree and dessert.

Price includes class and meal.  Wine and/or beer is additional.

Important Event Details:

• Min/Max participants 7
• Last Date to Register: September 28th, 2020
• Wear mask-Social distancing
• All adventures are fully non refundable from moment of confirmation.

THIS EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS BUT YOU HAVE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND. EVENT  PROVIDED BY THE UNIFIED COMMAND AND ST SIMONS RESPONSE

Island Adventures has booked representatives from the St. Simons Response Team to present to us the details of the Golden Ray removal! How exciting is that!! Join us on Monday, Sept. 28 @ 6:30 pm at the St. Simons Island Casino Atrium – 550 Beachview Dr.
– Bring your chair, drink and snack optional.
– We do request, unless immediate family, to spread your chairs out, and wear masks.
– Please note: The Response team can not answer any questions regarding the incident, they will only cover the removal process.

Speaker Bios:

CDR Efren A. Lopez, USCGR: Federal On-Scene Coordinator (FOSC)
CDR Lopez has been the Senior Reserve Officer for Sector Charleston since October 2019 and is currently assigned to the Saint Simon Sound Incident (MV Golden Ray) as the Incident Commander/Federal On-Scene Coordinator.

CDR Lopez is a retired Lieutenant from the Miami-Dade Police Department after 30 years, where he served in Economic Crimes, Homeland Security, Communication, Emergency Operation Center, Robbery, Professional Compliance, Narcotics, General Investigations Unit and Crime Suppression Team. He is a Certified Emergency Manager and a graduate of the Southern Police Institute – Command Officer Development Course. He has earned BA degrees in Accounting and Business Administration as well as an MPA.

Chris Graff: Responsible Party Incident Commander (RPIC)
Chris Graff joined Gallagher Marine Systems in August of 2012 after retiring from California Fish and Wildlife. Before retiring, his last position with California was Deputy Administrator for the Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) which empowered Chris with executive management responsibilities. Prior to the Deputy Administrator duties, Chris was the Law Enforcement Captain with statewide responsibility of Investigators and State on scene coordinators of spill response. Chris had responsibilities as the Lead State on Scene Coordinator for pollution response along with management duties for statewide response activity. As the Director of Response Services, Chris oversees all Response Services activities and supervises the Response Managers for the Gulf, West, and East Coasts.

LCDR Daniel Donovan, USCGR: Liaison Officer
LCDR Daniel Donovan is the Liaison Officer for the St Simons Response. He received his reserve commission in the United States Coast Guard in 2004. Prior to his commission in the USCG Reserves LCDR Donovan also served on active duty with the US Navy for three years as an Aviation Electronics Technician, and later in the US Navy Reserves as an Information Systems Specialist. LCDR Donovan has a Master’s degree in Emergency Management, is a qualified Master Exercise Planning Practitioner. In his civilian status he works for the US Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington DC as an Emergency Management Specialist.

This is a last minute opportunity, so timing on signing up ASAP is critical. Be sure to follow CDC guidelines and come represent Island Newcomers to learn new and exciting things about our island! Hope to see you there!

Event Location: St. Simons Island Casino Atrium – 550 Beachview Dr.

Cost: THIS EVENT IS FREE TO MEMBERS BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EVENT PROVIDED BY THE UNIFIED COMMAND AND ST SIMONS RESPONSE

Date: Monday, September 28, 2020

Time: 6:30pm

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Sign up for Croquet & Cocktails at the historic Jekyll Island Club and meet your new Island Newcomer friends! This is a unique experience – one you don’t want to miss!!

Event Details
When: Wednesday, October 7th at hotel lawn
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm (Please arrive no later than 3:15, and allow time to park)
Cost: $47 per person

• All participants are required to wear white (does not include shoes)
• Price includes: Private instructor, mallets, and rental of courts
• Afterwards, all that are interested are invited to meet in the hotel lobby for socializing and drinks (drinks are not included)
• Minimum/Maximum – 12 participants
• Last day to register – September 15th

Please Note: We have to have full participation of 12 players otherwise the event will be canceled – and all monies has to be submitted 3 weeks prior to event. So max sign-ups have to be completed by September 15, 2020.

Come and meet your new neighbors and make new friends! Kayak beginners are welcome!

A guide is included and will work with all levels.

Village Creek Landing is a peninsula surrounded on three sides by tidal creeks and marsh. Views over these beautiful Marshes of Glynn include Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, and St. Simons Island. Village Creek Landing is located off Frederica Road, at the end of South Harrington Road, in the middle of St. Simons. This peninsula was once the site of Cusie’s Fish Camp, an important part of St. Simons history.

Event Details:

• Where: Village Creek Landing on South Harrington
• Cost: $37.00 per person, includes single or dual kayak, plus guide
• Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
• Time: 11:30pm
• Minimum participants: 4
• Maximum participants: 12
• Last date to register: Friday, October 16, 2020
• Wear clothing that can get wet, and bring sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, tennis shoes, and a sense of humor!

Note: IF a conflict occurs due to an event at Village Creek Landing – launch site will be changed to their Brunswick location. All parties will be notified in advance if this occurs.