Tybee for the Holidays 2009
HOLIDAY PARKING:
FREE PARKING ON TYBEE Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Eve!
When you see the bows and or ornaments on the Pay & Display machines and meters,
know that Tybee thanks you for buying local and making this holiday season special!
Thanksgiving Week November 22-30
Many of our hotels, B&B’s and Vacation rentals will be offering Holiday specials and packages . Bring your family, your friends and even your pets to enjoy Thanksgiving week on the island.
November 26 – Thanksgiving Day Food Frenzy!
No need to fuss in the kitchen when on an our island. If you choose not to cook this holiday, check out the full array of delicious options outside the home…
BENNY’S TAVERN (1517 Butler Ave., 912-786-0121) will be serving up a Thanksgiving dinner between 4pm – 5pm! Benny’s will bring the turkey & ham, while their bartenders and customers all pitch in and bring a variety of tasty dishes. And boy, do they know how to cook!
CHARLY’S ON TYBEE (106 South Campbell Ave.. 912-786-0221) will be open for Thanksgiving day from 11am – 2pm. They will be serving up the tradtional turkey and ham dinner.
DOC’S BAR (10 Tybrisa St., 912-786-5506) will be open Thanksgiving Day from 12pm – the wee hours. They’s be having a “Tybee Thanksgiving Dinner” at 2pm with the turkey/dressing. All you need to bring are your favorite trimmings. Enjoy Roy’s playing that evening and through the weekend.
DOLPHIN REEF (inside Ocean Plaza Beach Resort @ 15th St., 912-786-8400) will be open from 11am – 7pm. They will have a Thanksgiving Day Beachside Buffet.
GROOVER’S PLACE (4 C Old Hwy 80, 912-786-8013) will be open from 4pm – 10pm.
HISTORIC HUNTER HOUSE (1701 Butler Ave., 912-786-7515) will be open from 1pm – 6pm. They’ll be serving your Traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Reservations are suggested.
LIGHTHOUSE PIZZA (15 Tybrisa, 912-786-9874) will be open from 4pm – 10pm. Check out their full menu with Signature Pizzas and Calzones and Dessert Pizza and Calzone!
MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD HOUSE (101 Lovell Ave., 912-786-8888) will be open Thanksgiving Day from 12pm – 8pm. They’ll be offering a plated Turkey or Pork Tenderloin dinner with three (3) sides which includes all the traditional Thanksgiving menu items (dressing, sweet potatoes, etc). You can also choose from their regular menu and the daily Chef Creations- all will be posted on their website by November 5. Click here for the full menu.
SAND BAR (1512 Butler Ave., 912-786-8304) has regular winter hours from 5pm to 3am. Happy hour is from 5pm – 8pm. Sand Bar has food until 2:45am, 7 days a week and the day before Thanksgiving you can get even get Sushi from 7pm - 11pm.
November 27 and 28 Shopping, Shopping and more Shopping
Find the perfect gifts for family and friends on the best shopping day of the year- the Friday after Thanksgiving. There is such a variety of fabulous local shops that you will have to extend your experience into Saturday as well!
Contact Chantel Morton for more details on all the Tybee retail shops. 912 844- 9771.
November 28 - We ’re Decorating the Island!
Yes, the entire island… Join your neighbors and bring your friends for Decorating Day! And when we’re done, we ‘ll have this entire island filled with as many lights and holiday decor we can find!
Time: 12:00PM
Location: Meet at Memorial Park on Butler Ave . We’ll be decorating specific areas throughout the business corridor and other ares of the island
Sponsored by the City of Tybee’s Better Hometown Initiative.
Call Chantel Morton at (912) 844-9771 or email: cmorton@cityoftybee.org
Saturday November 28 – Tybee Island Christmas Tree Procession
Starting at 3pm…Join the community spirit and follow the Island’s Christmas Tree from the North End of the Island to its Holiday home located at the Tybrisa/Strand roundabout, right by the Walter Parker Pier and Pavillion.
Friday December 4: 6:30pm – LIGHTS ON FOR TYBEE
Lighting of the Island’s Christmas Tree with music, dance performers, characters and more! We’ll even have special visitors from the North Pole here to celebrate the evening!
Mayor Buelterman lighting the Tree
Join this celebration starting at 6:30PM along Historic Tybrisa and the Tybrisa/Strand roundabout located on the South End of the island. Complementary refreshements will be provided at a variety of locations.
Enjoy exploring, shopping and dining while you experience Tybee in a different “light”.
Saturday December 5 – Holiday Shop & Stroll
Today is a special shopping day on the Island. Shoppers can obtain a Shop’n’Stroll card from participating marked locations in order to receive special offers and discounts. LOOK FOR THE SIGNS! Shoppers who visit at least five participating merchants on the island during the day will be eligible to win prizes at a drawing later in the day. The more shops visited, the bigger the prize! Starting at 1:00 PM, shoppers can help benefit St. Michaels’s School scholarship fund by stopping at Doyle Landscaping on Highway 80 for a campfire, s’mores, and hot dogs.
Contact Susan Kelleher for additional information, (912) 661-3838.
Sunday December 6 (3pm – 6pm): REALTORS HOLIDAY TOUR OF HOMES
Your chance to tour some amazing Tybee Homes decked out for the holidays… and even for sale! Plus, get up close and personal with the Historic Post Theater. That’s right! You get to see the inside this special day! Click for a sneak peak of what all you will experience!
Call Melba Judd at (912) 308-2181 for more details.
Friday December 11 - Campground Christmas
Calling all kids! Bring your Christmas wish list to the Tybee Island Campground ” River’s End” and tell Santa what you want! Wear your favorite holiday outfit and get your picture taken with Santa! Stick around for S’mores and hot chocolate by the campfire then watch “Home Alone” on the big screen.
Call Woody Hemphill at (912) 786-5518 or riversend1@aol.com,
Friday & Saturday December 11 and 12
Candlelantern tours recreating the Confederate Nog Party of 1861. Please visit the Fort Pulaski Website for more details.
Candlelantern Tours of Fort Pulaski.
Saturday December 12 – Deck the Paws
Coastal Pet Rescue wants you to bring your “best friend” and “furry family members” to have their picture taken with Santa! Hot chocolate and dog biscuits will be served @ Tybee Island’s River’s End Campground Pavilion near the Tybee Dog Parks. Two of our other special guests just found out they had to make a last minute trip for Mrs. Claus and regret they cannot be here, but want all the pets to give a big ”WOOF” or “MEOW” when they see Santa! Festivities begin at 11AM until 1PM. Coastal Pet Rescue will have important info on the local Spay and Neuter programs on Tybee and Savannah.
Call Woody Hemphill at (912) 786-5518 or riversend1@aol.com.
Saturday December 12 – Tybee Island Christmas Parade
THE PARADE IS POSTPONED UNTIL DECEMBER 19 AT 3PM DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER ON DECEMBER 12. THE NEW ROUTE IS BELOW…SEE YOU THEN!
A Tybee Tradition! The Holiday parade will stage by the Tybee YMCA on 5th Street and officially starts at 3PM. Festive floats and characters will travel down Butler as they make their way to the Strand Parking lot. Afterwards, Santa will be ready for his photo opp with good girls and boys! He still has a few presents to hand out to good girls and boys before the BIG day!
Mr. & Mrs ClausWant to be in the parade? Entries are due by December 4. Contact Hallie Currigan at (901) 634-0035, Chantel Morton at (912) 844-9771 cmorton@cityoftybee.org
December 12 YMCA’s Photo Opp with Santa!
Following the Tybee Holiday Parade, we’ll all gather at the Tybee YMCA to visit with Santa and share your holiday wishes . Pictures will be available, lots of fun activities. We’ll be starting right after the Holiday parade @ 4PM.
Contact Hillary Brodofsky of the Tybee Island YMCA at (912) 786-9622
Saturday December 12 – American Legion’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party –
Covered dish Christmas party for Children; Reservations are required. Starting @ 6PM
Contact Wanda Kindrick of the American Legion at (912) 786-5356
Lodging Holiday Specials November 30 thru January 3
Our island hotels, B&B’s and Vacation rentals will be offering specials and packages during the entire Tybee For The Holidays Celebration. Visit www.tybeeisland.com or www.tybeevisit.com and select Lodging. All the websites will offer their specific specials for the holidays. Ocean front hotels, Cozy Cottages, Charming B&B’s and Tybee Houses large enough to accommodate your entire extended Family are available! Many homes welcome Pets as well.
Saturday December 19 – Tybee Island Christmas Parade (NEW DATE & ROUTE)
A Tybee Tradition! The Holiday parade will stage by the Tybee YMCA on 5th Street and officially starts at 3PM. Festive floats and characters will travel down Butler as they make their way to the Strand Parking lot. Afterwards, Santa will be ready for his photo opp with you! Plus, he still has a few presents to hand out to good girls and boys before the BIG day!
Mr. & Mrs ClausWant to be in the parade? Entries are due by December 4. Contact Hallie Currigan at (901) 634-0035, Chantel Morton at (912) 844-9771 cmorton@cityoftybee.org
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Saturday December 19 – Under the Sea Tea with Santa – CANCELLED
Join Santa and his nautical friends ( including some mermaids!) for a very special tea. We invite all our Guests to come dressed as their favorite character from the sea, we’ll have games, prizes and of course a tea party! 2PM- 4PM The Guard House. $5.00 donation to attend. This event is sponsored by TIARA ( Tybee Island Association of Rental Agencies- our group of Tybee’s professionally operated Vacation Rental Companies)
Contact Maryanne Street of Tybee Vacation Rentals at (912) 786-5853
Saturday December 19 – CAROLLINGF TROLLY AROUND TYBEE:
An annual Tybee family tradition that has grown and spreads cheer and happiness to individuals each holiday. Starts at 5pm. Pre-sale tickets are availabe at Huc-a-poos now!
December 24 – Christmas Eve Services – local Tybee Churches
All Saints Episcopal Church – 808 Jones – 786.5845
Christmas Eve – 7:00 pm
No Christmas Day Service
Chapel-By-The-Sea Baptist Church – Special service on Dec. 20th – Hope of David – Derek Leman “A Jewish Christmas” – 7:00 pm – no Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services
St. Michael’s Catholic Church – 800 Butler – 786.4505
Mass at 5:00 on Christmas Eve
Mass at 9:30 on Christmas Day
Mass at 7:00 on New Year’s Eve
Mass at 9:30 on New Year’s Day
Trinity Chapel United Methodist Church – 911 Butler – 786.4491
Christmas Cantata – Dec. 13th at 7:00
Christmas Eve Service – 6:30 pm
No Christmas Day Service
No New Year’s service
December 25 – Christmas Day Holiday Menus
Many of our island restaurants and bars will be offering special Christmas Day menus. Details on the specific restaurants are currenly being updated. So far….
BENNY’S TAVERN (1517 Butler Ave., 912-786-0121) will be serving up dinner between 4pm – 5pm! Benny’s will bring the turkey & ham, while their bartenders and customers all pitch in and bring a variety of tasty dishes. And boy, do they know how to cook!
BERNIE’S OYSTER HOUSE (13 Tybris St., 912-786-5100) will open at 5pm for all your Christmas delights!
DOC’S BAR (10 Tybrisa St., 912-786-5506) will open at noon and have savory food available from their kitchen. PLUS…Infamous Roy will play that evening and through the weekend.
LIGHTHOUSE PIZZA (15 Tybrisa, 912-786-9874) will be open from 4pm – 10pm. Check out their full menu with Signature Pizzas and Calzones and Dessert Pizza and Calzone!
GROOVER’S PLACE (4 C Old Hwy 80, 912-786-8013) will be open from 4pm – 10pm.
MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD HOUSE (101 Lovell Ave., 912-786-8888) will be open. Their annual Christmas Day specials will be posted soon!
SAND BAR (1512 Butler Ave., 912-786-8304) has regular winter hours from 5pm to 3am. Happy hour is from 5pm – 8pm. Sand Bar has food until 2:45am, 7 days a week and the day before Thanksgiving you can get even get Sushi from 7pm - 11pm.
December 31 – American Legion’s New Years Eve Dance
Bring in the New Year at the Tybee American Legion. Reservations are required.
Contact Wanda Kindrick at (912) 786-5356
Bringing in 2010…specials galore…
http://tybeevisit.com/new-year-on-tybee
December 31 – Fireworks Celebration on the Beach
Come out early and enjoy the island before experiencing the annual “Island Blast” of bringing in another New Year with celebrations and fireworks! The Tybee Pier will be where the fireworks are shot with the best seats all along the beach. Fireworks are at Midnight.
January 1, 2010 – 10th Annual Polar Bear Plunge – 11AM – 1PM
Jump into the Atlantic Ocean with thousands of your friends! Costumes and funny hats are encouraged. Memorial t-shirts and beach towels will be available. All funds raised go to support Nursing candidates in Chatham County.
Check out a pic that recently ran about PBP in South Magazine…
Contact Don Ernst at (912) 224-6195 or visit Tybee Tyme for additional information.
WARM UP AFTERWARDS WITH THE FOLLOWING “POST” POLAR BEAR PLUNGE SPECIALS…
ALL POINTS CAFE (22 Tybrisa, 912-786-9312) will be the place for warmth following the Polar Bear Plunge with $1 bowl chili until 2pm! Plus, they will open at 6am with holiday cookies , hot cocoa and coffee.
BENNY’S TAVERN (1517 Butler Ave., 912-786-0121) will be offering discount prices such as 2 for 1 well drinks and $1 draft beer!
BERNIE’S OYSTER HOUSE (13 Tybris St., 912-786-5100) will offer free hot chocolate and free apple cider to everyone.
DOC’S BAR (10 Tybrisa St., 912-786-5506) is having a bikini and bathrobe contest. There will also be specials for those that brought in the New Year extra late! Hours to be announced!
LIGHTHOUSE PIZZA (15 Tybrisa, 912-786-9874) will be open from 12pm – 10pm. Post Polar Bear Specials to be announced!
MACELWEE’S SEAFOOD HOUSE (101 Lovell Ave., 912-786-8888) will be open at noon. Post Polar Bear Specials to be announced!
January 1, 2010 – Tune into the New Year with The Tams – 1-5pm
What better way to warm up after a dip in the chilly Atlantic than grooving at a free concert to sounds of Motown giant “The Tam’s!” With hits like “Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy” and “What Kind of Fool,” this band is a definite crowd pleaser! Randy “Hatman” Smith will be playing also! Music starts at 1pm and will run until approximately 5pm at the majestic Tybee Pier & Pavilion.
January 2, 2010 – Game Day Pub Crawl – 12 Noon
There’s no need to stay at home for game day! Pick your favorite Tybee restaurants or watering holes and enjoy a full day of fun and most importantly football. More details to follow soon.
