TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | DEC 2018 17
Main Street Musings
Chantel Morton, Development Authority/Main Street Program Staff Director
As the season of giving and spreading joy continues, we continue to count our
blessings! TYBEE FOR THE HOLIDAYS is in full swing and the Community of
Caring boxes are filling up, the tree is lit downtown, parades are happening, and
holiday parties are filling our calendars! Hopefully, you are enjoying the winter so
far and taking some time for yourself too.
Does taking time for yourself mean having someone else make a meal or
two for you and the fam, especially on a holiday day? Well then, check out
the list of restaurants that will be open under “holiday dining” at http://www.
tybeefortheholidays.com/holiday-dining/!
As mentioned, Community of Caring donation boxes are filling up. Community
of Caring has become a tradition
since it was created in 2009 as
a coordinated effort to spread
joy. This time of the season is
one of sharing with others, and
the joint effort of merchants
and residents has brought more
joy to neighbors, animals, and
children with donations year
after year. Donations for Tybee’s
Rising TYde Community Food Pantry, animal shelters, and children in need can
be taken to ten (10) businesses across the island now until New Year’s Day.
Please keep in mind that toys will be picked up in advance of Christmas so they
can be delivered to Toys for Tots and other agencies. A list of needed items and
participating donation locations is available at http://www.tybeefortheholidays.
com/community-of-giving/.
The first weekend of December is filled with family fun! Friday, December 1 at
1pm is the annual Tybee Island Christmas Parade. Mr. and Mrs. Clause will
safely ride atop the Tybee Fire Department truck as they are led from downtown
to the Tybee gym by candy-giving elves and festive floats. Once they arrive at
the Gym, the Tybee YMCA will host photo time, refreshments, and activities for
all to enjoy. We look forward to having everyone share their holiday music and
costumes on their decked out parade floats.
This weekend will also be your opportunity to experience House of the Christmas
Mouse at the Arts Center and the annual Holiday Market at the American Legion.
After that, lit parades, live shows and more continue thru New Year’s. Details
about such activities for the public, church services, etc. can be found at
www.tybeefortheholidays.com.
For more information about the Tybee Island Development Authority/Main Street
Program, preservation spotlights, upcoming city approved special events, and
business and community matters, sign up for the monthly Main Street E-News
by visiting www.tybeeislandmainstreet.com or the Tybee Island
Main Street FB page. As always, feel free to contact members of the Development
Authority/Main Street Board of Directors or me with suggestions and/or concerns
re: economic vitality and preservation.
Take time to enjoy “Tybee time” and remember why those of us who live and
work here are “lucky enough” and those who visit love returning.
We look forward to continued successes with preserving community, commerce
& culture with you in 2019! Happy Holidays!
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