the Clam Jam invitation

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Clam Jam 2009
Fabulous Clam Jam Auction Items Include
Exclusive tour and dinner on private St Catherines Island, an ecological treasure, National Historic Landmark, and the site of the
Georgia’s first Spanish settlement
Visit Little St. Simons Island, where the mighty Altamaha meets the Atlantic for a two-night private island vacation for two at
the exclusive and serene Lodge at Little St Simons
An entire week at a beautiful St Simon’s Island beach house, convenient to beaches, restaurants, clubs, and historic sites
Creighton Island cookout and walk-about for 8 with owners Frank and Martha Williams, a wild adventure on a privately-owned
inner barrier island in McIntosh County
See Georgia’s largest cypress tree on record in the mystical Altamaha River swamp with Riverkeeper James Holland – hike for
four includes a special reading by Janisse Ray environmental activist, poet, and award-winning author
Harris Neck Cultural Heritage Tour for up to 10 participants - explore the coastal community with a Harris Neck descendent and
learn the direct connection between the residents and a village in Sierra Leone, Africa
Large metal wading bird sculpture by artist Doug Makemson whose latest work was commissioned by the Atlanta Airport
Dinner for 8 on the Crescent River by Christa Fragiamore featuring Georgia seafood and Carolina Gold Rice
Books from the UGA Wildlife Series featuring snakes, turtles, frogs & toads, and lizards & crocodilians of the Southeast
Wrought iron sculpture of birds in grass by famous ironsmith Ivan Bailey
Oil Painting of Ohoopee Dunes by noted landscape painter Phillip Juras
Folk art animal sculpture made with a chain saw from fallen trees in the Altamaha Watershed by craftsman Thomas Bland
The Altamaha and its wildlife - river boating excursion for six with Captain Sheryl’s Colonial Coast Eco-tours
Airboat tour, picking, and eating fresh oysters and clams growing in the river with Capt. Charlie Phillips
Collectors vintage metal Georgia Bulldogs Coca Cola Tray - Vince Dooley
Watercolor by Beaufort SC artist Nancy Ricker Rhett whose work is in collections worldwide including the Ronald Reagan
Presidential Library
River adventure for 4 on the Altamaha complete with area history with Captain Howard Browning
More art, jewelry, services, and special items from around the watershed
A full list available at www.altamahariverkeeper.org
The Altamaha Rivekeeper Invites You to Attend
CLAM JAM 2009
Saturday, October 3
4:00-9:00 p.m.
Contentment Bluff in Shellman Bluff
Cover: Ink Wash by Alan Campbell
Celebrate the Bounty of our Coastal Treasures
Proceeds support the Altamaha Riverkeeper’s protection work.
Call your friends and bring a crowd!
Featuring live music, auction, and fresh oysters, clams, and shrimp.
Please RSVP by sending the enclosed card and check written to Altamaha Riverkeeper
or register on-line: www.altamahariverkeeper.org.
Auction items must be paid for by cash or check on the night of the event.
Directions to Contentment Bluff
From I-95 North: Take exit 67 (South Newport). Turn south (left) on Hwy 17 and travel 2.8 miles to Minton Road. Turn left and
go 3 miles to dead end. Turn left and go 3.4 miles to 3-way stop. Turn left, go .5 mile to Contentment Bluff Campground on the
right. Follow dirt road to right to screened pavilion on river.
From I-95 South: From I-95, take exit 58 (Eulonia). Turn east (right) on GA 57/99 and go 1 mile. Turn left on US 17 North and go
2.2 miles. Turn right on Pine Harbor Rd. Go 100 yards and veer to the left. Go 6.8 miles to a 3-way stop. Turn left go .5 mile to
Contentment Bluff Campground on the right. Follow dirt road to right to screened pavilion on river.
From Darien: Take Us 17 North for 10 miles to 4 way stop in Eulonia. Continue north for 2.2 miles and turn right on Pine Harbor
Rd. Go 100 yards and veer to the left. Go 6.8 miles to a 3-way stop. Turn left go .5 mile to Contentment Bluff Campground on
the right. Follow dirt road to right to screened pavilion on river.
4:00-6:00: Clams, oysters, and beverages
6:00-7:00: Dinner
7:00-8:00 Live auction with auctioneer Arlie McNeil