Seeds of Love Community Garden

Seeds of Love Community Garden ~ Missions for Camden
When Kingsland was chosen to be Lovetown USA one of the things mentioned at a meeting was a
community garden. As fate would have it, Missions for Camden also had it in mind for their new
location in downtown Kingsland. Love trees that will bear fruit were recently added to the garden
located at 164 Lee Street in Kingsland, GA (the old Bennett Chevy lot on Hwy 17). The bounty
collected will provide additional food for the Missions for Camden food bank. To participate in the
Seeds of Love Community Garden, please contact Email: info@iknowjax.com or PH: (904) 345-0755.
Check out the Seeds of Love Garden on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/#!/SeedsOfLoveGarden
To find out more about Missions for Camden visit http://camdenmissions.org/.
Kingsland Veterans Memorial Park
Kingsland Veterans Memorial Park – Located on
the corner of Highway 40 & Orange Edwards
Boulevard in historic Downtown Kingsland
“Honors with Love” the memory of men and
women who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. This memorial
park will stand as a remembrance of the brave Americans who have fought to keep us free and is being built solely
with donations collected by the City of Kingsland’s Downtown Development Authority. For more information about the
Kingsland Veterans Memorial Park or how you can donate, please call (912) 673-1890 or go to http://
www.kingslandgeorgia.com/index.aspx?NID=308.
A Neighbor in Need
Last Friday morning, (3-30-2012) the home of Carrie Casey and Joe Proffit's was totally destroyed by
fire. They lost everything including clothing, household goods, and most painfully, their beloved
dog. They also lost all lifelong mementoes. Carrie had lived in the home since childhood. Thankfully,
Carrie and Joe are physically okay. The tragedy is that there was no home insurance. Now they must
start all over and find a way to rebuild a home and replace their furniture, clothing, and other items
necessary for daily life. It is at times like this that we learn what a warm and loving community we
live in. There has been a fund set up at Southeastern Bank, located at 2512 Osborne Road, St. Marys
to help Carrie and Joe rebuild their lives. It's under the names of Carrie Casey and Joe Proffitt. If you
know what wonderful human beings these two people are, I know you'll want to help. Please visit Southeastern Bank if
you are able to help in any way. Carrie and Joe send out their heartfelt gratitude to all those who are already coming
forth to try and clean up the devastation. Thank you so much for opening your hearts.
The Humane Society of Camden County
The Humane Society of Camden County needs
volunteers who can spend time at the shelter as
well as individuals who are available for events
and fundraising activities for this non-profit
organization.
For information about volunteering onsite at the
shelter, contact the shelter at (912) 729-7141 or hscc@tds.net. You may also stop by the shelter to complete a
volunteer application. To volunteer with fundraising or at events, contact board member Jim Caskey at (912) 8828508 or caskey1@tds.net.
Habitat for Humanity of Camden County
The “Tiki Island Party” benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Camden County is being held on
Saturday, April 28th from 6-10 pm, poolside at the River Club in Osprey Cove. The party is
celebrating the 15th year of operation of the Restore and they will auction off “creative master
pieces” that are repurposed and refurbished from the Restore or other second hand shops,
demonstrating that our society throws away far too much and almost every item can be
repurposed and reused.
Help is needed with decorating for the party and for “creative masterpieces”. People that want to help create an
auction item can pick up supplies from the Restore and then donate the finished product to be auctioned off. To
participate please contact Diane Maurer at PH: (912) 729-4393 or Email: dmaurer@whgross.com for more information
about this benefit see http://www.island-party.net/
Woodbine Bike Trail
This short section, of what will eventually become a 68-mile-long Rail-Trail, parallels East
and West Oak streets through the small town of Woodbine. The trail is being constructed
along the old railroad bed south of the current trail in Woodbine. Check out the trail at
http://www.traillink.com/trail/georgia-coast-rail-trail-(woodbine-riverwalk).aspx
Tommy Casey Memorial Dog Park
Located at 600 West Ashley (next to the St Marys Pool), this off leash dog park will be a
place for dogs and their humans to be safe and run free. Find out more at https://
www.facebook.com/TommyCaseyMemorialDogPark if you are interested in
volunteering, please Email to info.tcmdogpark@yahoo.com.
St Marys Methodist Home for Children & Youth
The Methodist Home for Children & Youth is a private, tax-exempt
organization that is a safe haven, providing residential services for
children and youth who have been removed from their homes due to
abuse and neglect. An integral part of our mission is to "restore
childhoods" and we need your help to continue to fulfill our vision, "that
the children and families we serve will be far better off because we have
met one another". To get involved please call (912) 882-7770. Check out this great organization at http://
www.facebook.com/MHCY.SM
Live United Center - The new “Live United Center” is located at 707
Osborne Road in St Marys, Georgia. To Give, Advocate or Volunteer with United Way
of Camden County or one of their partner agencies, or to donate time or funds to
complete the new building, please contact them at (912) 729-5362 or check them out
at http://www.uwocc.org/blog-entry/23-02-2012/united-way-moving
Andrew Cohen AED Petition
The Andrew Cohn AED Project has been formed in memory of Andrew, he was playing a Saturday afternoon baseball
game and died at the age of 15. It is the goal of the project to implement a working AED program in the Camden
County school system & beyond. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical device designed to quickly
analyze the heart’s rhythm and safely deliver an electric shock, if needed.. To find out more about the Andrew Cohen
AED Petition check them out at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrew-Cohn-AED-Project/137944136218550?
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Spring Festival "Willie Mae Glover Praise in the Park"
We need the help of Lovetown Army of Volunteers for the upcoming Spring Festival on Saturday, April 21st. We need
volunteers for our kids' activities (jumping castles, face painting, arts-n-crafts), hospitality, setup/breakdown and also
our mobile blood drive. This is a free community event featuring a free diverse Christian concert, free games for kids
of all ages, blood drive, vendors on the main street and so much more. Can we come together and make this a
successful event for Camden County. Let’s reach out to all communities to ensure that everyone participates. For more
information please contact: Kenyatta Compton, email: nichellecompton@yahoo.com, Ph: (678) 621.9019 or check out
their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Spring-Festival-Willie-Mae-Glover-Praise-in-thePark/209398289155653
Justin's Miracle League Field
Located off of South Grove Boulevard (Lions Park) in Kingsland, Justin's Miracle League Field
was designed to allow kids with special needs to play baseball. To get involved, check it out at
https://www.facebook.com/JustinsMiracleField call (912) 322-1970 or Email
Jeff@camdenmiracleleague.com. Justin’s Miracle League is looking for donated yard sale
items for their Fundraiser Yard Sale on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Howard Peeples Park!
Please call (912) 322-1970 to arrange for pick-up or drop off and be sure to stop by and
support the yard sale!!
Locks of Love
During the filming of the Lovetown USA television show, Salon EllaPar, located at 888 Kings
Bay Road, St Marys (912) 576-3525, hosted a Locks of Love Event. Locks of Love is a public
non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in
the US and Canada under age 21 If you are interested in getting involved, please contact
Salon EllaPar to find out more information or check out http://www.locksoflove.org
Kiwanis One Day
Think you won’t make a difference? THINK AGAIN! Each year, Kiwanis clubs around
the world join in a day of service. In 2012, Kiwanis One Day is Saturday, April 21st.
It’s a global effort, but it’s made of personal commitments. Kiwanis, through
guidance and example, works to develop future generations of leaders. Get
involved!! Make a difference in your community and around the globe! For more
information about Kiwanis, check them out at http://www.smkiwanis.com/, call local
president, Chris Thurner at (912) 322-8668 or Email at c.d.thurner@gmail.com .
The Camden County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program
CASA is having heir Annual Pinwheel Ceremony on Saturday, April 7th at 10am at the CASA building located at 696 E.
William Ave. Kingsland Georgia 31548. During this ceremony CASA will recognize the
survivors of Child Abuse for 2011 served by CASA. Everyone welcome. CASA is looking for
a small kitchen table that seats two/four people, small and preferably wood. Please let us
know if you have one you are willing to donate.
To find out more see http://www.camdencountycasa.org/ check out their Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/CamdenCountyCASA Email: casa-admin@tds.net or call Phone:
(912) 882-3119