From parades to pints, this week is all about honoring our veterans — and our community that knows how to celebrate them. Before we dive into the lineup, a huge thank-you to everyone who made Brunswick PorchFest possible this past weekend — the volunteers, organizers, hosts, and all the incredible bands who filled our streets with sound and joy. Many of us agree it’s the best day of the year in Brunswick, and it’s because of you. Now, let’s keep that community spirit rolling into Veterans Day with a full week of parades, music, movies, and island fun across the Golden Isles.

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Hometown Headlines 🏝️

🥕 Fresh Groceries & Flowers — Now Right Downtown!

Downtown Brunswick neighbors, here’s some truly good news: you can now place grocery and produce orders from Farm 99 for pickup every Wednesday at Silver Bluff Brewing — plus preorder flowers from Wunderbar Florals while you’re at it! 🌸

With Schroeder’s Market missing in action, this is a welcome lifeline for anyone living downtown who’s been missing easy access to fresh food and local goods. Aly from Silver Bluff has been helping make this partnership possible, but she notes that last week there were zero orders — so let’s show some love and keep this going!

Set a quick Tuesday reminder on your phone and get your weekly fix of fresh eggs, greens, bread, and blooms while supporting local growers and makers.

🥬 Farm 99 Orders: https://www.farm99ga.com/shop
💐 Wunderbar Florals Preorders: https://wunderbarflorals.square.site/s/shop

What’s Happening This Week

Monday, November 10

Millionaire’s Mixology Class
🕰️ 5–6 PM
📍Jekyll Island Club Resort
Step behind the bar and learn to shake, stir, and garnish like a pro at this hands-on cocktail class. Each session features a new creative seasonal drink taught by a pro mixologist—plus, you’ll get to sip your own masterpiece. 🍸

Monday Night Runs
🕰️ 6–7 PM
📍Game Changers Running Co., SSI
Mondays aren’t for the couch! Lace up and meet the crew at Game Changers in Redfern Village for a fun, social group run (or walk!). All ages, paces, and experience levels welcome. 🏃‍♀️

Coastal Cookbook Club: Friendsgiving Edition
🕰️ 6 PM
📍Golden Isles Olive Oil Culinary Center
It’s “Friendsgiving” night for the Coastal Cookbook Club! Bring your favorite Thanksgiving or fall-inspired dish to share—traditional or experimental, all are welcome. Expect warm company, full plates, and even fuller hearts. 🍁🥧
More info: https://www.goldenislesoliveoil.com

Restorative Yoga with Susanne – Mellow Mondays
🕰️ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍1510 Bay Street, Brunswick
Ease into your week with a calming restorative yoga session hosted by Golden Isles Belly Dance. Let your stress melt away under Susanne’s gentle guidance. 💆‍♀️
Tickets: https://www.lenamikado.com/service-page/restorative-yoga-with-susanne-2

Socrates Café
🕰️ 7–8:15 PM
📍Spiral Wanderers, 1426 Grant St, Brunswick
Coffee, tea, and deep thought. ☕ Join a friendly discussion group that dives into life’s biggest questions—from philosophy to everyday meaning. Come curious, leave thoughtful.

Heavenly Joy – Coastal Symphony of Georgia
🕰️ 7:30 PM
📍Brunswick High School
An evening of orchestral bliss as the Coastal Symphony performs Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 4, “The Heavenly Life.” Expect rich strings, heavenly melodies, and a soprano soloist who’ll leave you enchanted. ✨
Tickets: https://www.coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org/buy-ticket.php

Tuesday, November 11 – Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Veterans Day 5K Beach Run & 1-Mile Walk
🕰️ 8 AM
📍Massengale Park, SSI
Start your day by honoring veterans with a run (or walk) by the sea. This charity event benefits Fairways for Freedom, which supports wounded veterans through golf, yoga, and therapy. Late registration available until 7:45 AM at the beach access. 🏃‍♂️

Veterans Day Parade & Observance
🕰️ Parade at 10:15 AM | Ceremony at 11 AM
📍From Mallery Park to Neptune Park, SSI
After a long hiatus, the Veterans Day Parade returns to St. Simons! Expect over 30 marching units including ROTC color guards, veteran groups, and a bagpiper leading the way down Mallery Street toward the Pier Village.

At 11 AM, gather at Neptune Park for the Veterans Day Observance, featuring guest speaker Gen. Robert Magnus, USMC (Ret.), and the presentation of the Veteran of the Year Award to Glenn Cook.

Afterward, Hospice of the Golden Isles serves up a Southern Soul BBQ lunch—free for veterans, $5 for others. ❤️🤍💙

Treat a Vet @ Silver Bluff Brewing Co.
🕰️ 5–7 PM
📍Silver Bluff Brewing Co., Brunswick
Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group invites all veterans to enjoy a complimentary drink as a small thank-you for their service. 🍻 Expect good company, raffle prizes, and plenty of appreciation.

Speaker Series: Lauren Gingerella – From Fairways to Forests
🕰️ 6:30–7:30 PM
📍College of Coastal Georgia, Nunnally Hall, Brunswick
The Audubon Group welcomes wildlife biologist Lauren Gingerella for a fascinating talk about how former golf courses are being rewilded to restore bird and bat habitats. 🦇🌲 A mix of science, heart, and conservation inspiration.

Music Bingo @ Silver Bluff Brewing Co.
🕰️ 6–9 PM
📍Silver Bluff Brewing, Brunswick
Swap your trivia cards for a bingo sheet and your brain for your dancing shoes! 🎶 DJ Saleem spins the hits while you mark off tunes for prizes and bragging rights. Bingo starts at 6:30.

Wednesday, November 12

Member Meet-Up: DNR Earth Day Trail Hike
🕰️ 11 AM
📍Coastal Resources Division – Georgia DNR
Join One Hundred Miles for a guided walk led by educator Stephanie Chewning through live oak forests, cedar hammocks, and salt pans. 🌿 Bring a bag lunch and your curiosity—this is Georgia’s coast at its most beautiful.
More info: https://donate.onehundredmiles.org/event/member-meet-up-dnr-earth-day-trail/e724179

Yoga – Free Wednesdays
🕰️ 3–4 PM
📍St. Simons Library (Casino Building, Room 108)
Unroll your mat (or borrow one there) for a relaxing beginner-friendly yoga session led by Bitsy Moores. Sponsored by the Literary Guild of SSI. 🧘‍♀️

Film: The Ballad of Wallis Island
🕰️ 7–8:40 PM
📍St. Simons Casino Theater
A quirky comedy about an eccentric lottery winner who invites his favorite musicians to his remote island home for a one-of-a-kind concert. 🎬 Rated PG-13, 1 hour 40 minutes. $3 suggested donation.

Trivia Night @ Tipsy McSway’s
🕰️ 7–9 PM
📍Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
Bring your A-game (and a sense of humor) for general knowledge trivia with Mallory & Michael. Expect pop culture, cold drinks, and the occasional chug-off tie-breaker. 🍺🏆

Thursday, November 13

Torras Foundation / Rivers Alive Cleanup
🕰️ 4 PM
📍F.J. Torras Causeway Flat Fishing Bridge (SSI)
Join Keep Golden Isles Beautiful and the Torras Foundation for a community cleanup along the marsh. All ages welcome, supplies provided, and free T-shirts while they last. 🌊
More info: https://kgib.org

Women & Wellness Night @ Sea Palms
🕰️ 6–8 PM
📍Sea Palms Clubhouse, SSI
An evening of rejuvenation featuring Dr. Sage Campione speaking on Vitamin D and hydration, followed by your choice of a sound bath & yoga session or discounted IV hydration therapy. 🌿 Shop local wellness vendors, sip, and recharge.

Cinema Gourmet: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
🕰️ 6:30–9 PM
📍Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
Humphrey Bogart and gold fever—what more could you ask for? This Oscar-winning classic takes you deep into the mountains of Mexico with greed, grit, and great storytelling. 🎥
Tickets: https://www.goldenislesarts.org/events

🎵 Monday, November 10

🎹 Tim Akins on Piano @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Ashton Rowland @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – Sign-up 8 PM, music 8:30 PM ($5 for non-performers, all ages)

🎵 Tuesday, November 11

🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Josh Bruen @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Tim Akins @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎹 Michaele Hannemann on Piano @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 7–9 PM
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7 PM

🎵 Wednesday, November 12

🎸 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 5–8 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 5–9 PM
🎤 Paul Ivey @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 6:30 PM
🎹 Tim Akins on Piano @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Hilton Garden Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎷 John Belt @ Uptown Tap & Cigar (SSI) – 6–7:30 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 6–8 PM
🎤 Open Mic Jam (Full Band Setup) w/ The Red Shed Band @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – Starts at 7 PM
🎸 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 5–8 PM
🎤 Live Music @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Open Mic Night in the Alley @ Wine Alley / Wine, Body & Soul (SSI) – Sign-up 6 PM, music 7–10 PM

🎵 Thursday, November 13

🎸 Tony Adams @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 7:30 PM
🎤 Live Music @ ECHO / King & Prince Resort (SSI) – 6–9 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen on Piano @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎤 Live Music @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Songbird Open Mic Night @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 6–8 PM (family-friendly, originals encouraged)
🎸 Acoustic Open Mic Jam w/ Gypsy Joe @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎤 Crawford & Co @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 6–9 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 6–9 PM
🎷 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 8 PM
🎸 Street Sinatra @ Rafters (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 8–11 PM
🎤 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 9 PM (password required, call 912.289.2679)
🎸 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 7–10 PM
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 6–9 PM

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