Scenes From An Italian Restaurant–Billy Joel Dinner Theatre
5 p.m. Sun. Apr 29, 2012
Admission: $72
www.savannahjea.org
912.355.8111

“The Stranger” is the complete premiere tribute to the music of the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. Fronted by accomplished pianist and vocalist Mike Santoro, and backed by some of the finest seasoned musicians in the business, this six-piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes a Billy Joel song what it is. So much so that you will find yourself taking a second look. Join us for an amazing evening as the JEA is transformed into an Italian restaurant, serving up a traditional Italian dinner with wine and beer, proceeded by a night of wonderful entertainment with music by everyone’s favorite Piano Man, Billy Joel, preformed by Mike Santoro and his six-piece band. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit www.savannahjea.org or call 912.355.8111. Childcare is available with advanced reservation.

Earth Day Festival in Forsyth Park
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Apr 21, 2012
Free
www.earthdaysavannah.org
912.651.6943
More than 100 exhibitors promoting green living and environmental activism. Tons of fun activites for children and great workshops featuring raising chickens, bees, composting, etc.

Savannah Sand Gnats Opening Night
7:05 PM Thurs. April 5
Home games continue April 5 through April 11 2012
Admission: $7 General Admission Seating, $8 Reserved Seating, $10 Box Seating, $5 Children Ages 4-12/Seniors/Military General Admission Sea
Come enjoy a night at the ballpark and cheer on the Savannah Sand Gnats! Spend time with your friends and family at Historic Grayson Stadium, visit with Gnate the Gnat, and of course enjoy some great baseball! Visit www.sandgnats.com  or call 912.351.9150 to purchase tickets today.

Shell-e-brate Earth Day at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center
Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 11am-3pm
You’re invited to the fifth annual Shell-e-brate Earth Day family festival! This earth shell-e-bration features recycled crafts, earth-tastic activities and eco-entertainment for the whole family! No reservations needed; event is FREE with general admission to the Center, $7 adults, $5 children, 3 & under are free.

Make plans to attend Savannah College of Art & Design’s annual Sidewalk Arts Festival April 28 historic Forsyth Park in Savannah! The event features a chalk art competition, children’s drawing areas for young artists, food, drinks and music. Admission is free and open to the public!
11 AM-5 PM
An annual tradition nearly as old as the university itself, the SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival offers students, alumni and prospective students an opportunity to create temporary chalk masterpieces on the paved walkways of Savannah’s scenic Forsyth Park every spring.

New this year…Enchanted Unicorn Rides!

Easter EGGstravaganza At Shelter Cove Community Park
10:30AM – 1:30PM April 7 2012
Easter Egg Hunt 11AM, Egg Race 12:30PM, Blowup Rides, Music, Face Painting & More.
Proceeds benefit the Hilton Head Island Recreation Association Children’s Scholarship Fund.
$10 Admission for ages 2- 12 Includes Activities
Parents and Grandparents Free of Charge
Food Sold Separately
Shelter Cove Park, Hilton Head Is.
843-681-7273

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Salty Dog Annual Easter Egg Hunt
10 AM – 12:30pm April 7 2012
South Beach Marina Village – Hilton Head Island
At South Beach Village outside the Salty Dog Ice Cream Shop. Find Easter eggs filled with candy, prizes and certificates redeemable for Salty Dog T-shirts & more. Special appearances & photos with the Easter Bunny & Jake the Salty Dog! The hunt begins at 10 AM, so don’t be late.
232 S Sea Pines Dr
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Easter Egg Hunt, Savannah
11 AM Saturday, April 7
Habersham YMCA, Savannah
Bring your baskets and join the Habersham YMCA for a huge Easter egg hunt
6400 Habersham St., Savannah, GA, 31405
(912) 354-6223

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Pooler Egg Hunt
10 AM Saturday April 7
900 South Rogers Street, Pooler.
Chick-fil-A Pooler & the First Presbyterian Church of Pooler are hosting a free community egg hunt. The event is for all children through 5th grade. Be sure to bring your own basket!
The Egg Hunt is free but you must register here.
Two fields for the kids, one for children age 5 & younger & the other for children age 6 through the 5th grade.
The event does not last long so be sure to get there early. Drinks & refreshments served after the hunt.

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Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Hailey Mae’s Children’s Boutique in Pooler
Open to the public
12-3 PM with hunt at 1 PM Saturday April 7 at Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens, Savannah.
Free parking. Free admission. For more local Easter Egg Hunts & Easter Activities, click here.

Easter Blast
1-3 PM Sat. April 7
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah
Bring the whole family for a day filled with hayrides, games and crafts. Easter egg hunt starting at 1pm. $3 plus $5 parking.
(912) 598-2300.

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The Easter Bunny will be available in front of 24e Saturday morning, then at Marc Jacobs after lunch. Bring the kids on Saturday for a hopping good time and pictures with the Easter Bunny! Come by 24e from 11-1, Marc by Marc Jacobs from 1:30-3:30, and La Berry from 4-6 and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny for a donation of $5. All proceeds go the Savannah Downtown Business Association.
Where & When
319 West Broughton St
Savannah, Georgia 31401
April 7th
10:00AM- 2:00pm

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8 AM-Noon Sat. April 14, 2012
Welcome spring to Savannah with a day of bird watching at Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens.
Local birding enthusiast and expert iris grower, Stan Gray will lead a bird walk in the gardens followed by a seminar on the beautiful iris he has planted and grown here at the Bamboo Farm. We have over 400 iris and many species of birds for you to enjoy. We’ve ordered perfect weather for the day. The iris will be blooming and the birds will be singing so put on your sneakers and come to the Gardens!
The bird watching will be followed by a seminar on the tall bearded iris, which may be appropriate for 15 years old and older
$20 per person
Please call to register (912) 921-5460

Statesboro’s Georgia Southern Planetarium, which recently underwent renovations to a Digistar 4 full dome digital planetarium system, will host a free public, new full dome digital show, WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE, 4-5 PM April 14, 2012.

This will be the first new full dome digital show in the redone planetarium! You’re invited to attend this FREE educational and exciting event that’s for all ages.

Telescopic viewing following /during the event weather permitting.

The planetarium is located in the Math/Physics Bldg (#203) on the campus of Georgia Southern University Campus map at: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/map/

Parking directions for planetarium public events: Turn on to Herty Drive from Fair Road (GA Hwy 67) and follow all the way to the end. Turn left through the open parking gate then right into the large faculty/staff parking lot. Walk back down toward the gates and the planetarium is across on the other side in the Math/Physics Building between the small Eidson Building – Honors (old Alumni House) and the Biology Building.

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE (New full dome digital show!)
4-5 PM Sat. April 14, 2012

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system. From Evans and Sutherland Digital Theater Productions.

Running time: 20 minutes

Trailer: http://www.es.com/Products/Shows/Wonders/WondersOfTheUniverse.html

A live star show of the current night sky will also be included with each presentation. Free sky maps, telescopic observing, activities, and more! Free event for all ages to enjoy sponsored by the Department of Physics of the College of Science and Technology at Georgia Southern University. The planetarium will be collecting canned and non-perishable foods to donate to our local food bank for those in need in our community.
For more information, visit GSU planetarium here. Questions? E-mail planetarium@georgiasouthern.edu, or call the Department of Physics at 912-478-5292.

Statesboro’s Georgia Southern Planetarium, which recently underwent renovations to a Digistar 4 full dome digital planetarium system, will host a free public, new full dome digital show, WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE, 4-5 PM April 14, 2012.  

This will be the first new full dome digital show in the redone planetarium! You’re invited to attend this FREE educational and exciting event that’s for all ages.

Telescopic viewing following /during the event weather permitting.

The planetarium is located in the Math/Physics Bldg (#203) on the campus of Georgia Southern University Campus map at: http://www.georgiasouthern.edu/map/

Parking directions for planetarium public events: Turn on to Herty Drive from Fair Road (GA Hwy 67) and follow all the way to the end. Turn left through the open parking gate then right into the large faculty/staff parking lot. Walk back down toward the gates and the planetarium is across on the other side in the Math/Physics Building between the small Eidson Building – Honors (old Alumni House) and the Biology Building.

WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSE (New full dome digital show!)
4-5 PM Sat. April 14, 2012

Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion you’ll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you’ll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system. From Evans and Sutherland Digital Theater Productions.

Running time: 20 minutes

Trailer: http://www.es.com/Products/Shows/Wonders/WondersOfTheUniverse.html

A live star show of the current night sky will also be included with each presentation. Free sky maps, telescopic observing, activities, and more! Free event for all ages to enjoy sponsored by the Department of Physics of the College of Science and Technology at Georgia Southern University. The planetarium will be collecting canned and non-perishable foods to donate to our local food bank for those in need in our community.
For more information, visit GSU planetarium here. Questions? E-mail planetarium@georgiasouthern.edu, or call the Department of Physics at 912-478-5292.

March 31 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Visit the Refuge and see how birds are banded (even band yourself!), learn about wildland fire using real fire equipment, test your archery skills using a bow and arrow, and take the Animal Olympics challenge. Free and open to the public; rain or shine.
http://www.fws.gov/savannah
843-784-2468
Savannah NWR Visitor Center
U.S. Hwy 17/Jasper County, SC, 6 miles N of Savannah
Jasper County, SC

You’re invited to the Red Shoes Run / Pop Tab Pandemonium 2012/Blood Alliance Blood Drive benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities. It’s a 5K Run/Walk & Pop Tab Collection Event at the Ronald McDonald House, Savannah, 9AM-Noon on Sat. April 14.

During the event, please stop by The Blood Alliance & donate blood! The blood drive will be 9 AM-Noon. The Blood Alliance will make a donation ot the Ronald McDonald House Charities for every unit of blood collected at the RMHC blood drive! The Blood Alliance is the sole provider of blood to Memorial University Medical Center, the only Level 1 trauma center and dedicated children’s hospital in SE Georgia.

Red Shoes Run & Pop Tab Pandemonium is a family friendly fundraiser that will feature free activities including fun with Ronald McDonald, a 1/4 mile kiddie run, live music, games, prizes and refreshments!
There is a wonderful bridge that participants will traverse twice for which this 5K is nicknamed the “mini-bridge run!” It’s perfect training for those aiming for the big one at the end of the year!

Strollers are welcome.

To Register: Red Shoes Run: Download registration form here or register online: www.active.com
key words red shoes run.

We are so jazzed to learn that Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah will host a FREE screening of the documentary film “The Business of Being Born”, 6 to 8 PM Wed. April 4, 2012.

The award-winning film will be followed by a discussion with local health professionals. (Fingers-crossed that among the childbirth issues discussed will be the lack of local OBs who will do VBACs)

The screening will be at University Hall, Room 156, Armstrong Campus, 11935 Abercorn St., Savannah.

“The Business of Being Born”  is about the implications of the medicalization of childbirth and the ways in which many women are turning away from invasive medical models of delivery. It examines modern models of child delivery in America and what some women are doing to take back their rights to birth.

This event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the Center for Public Health Media and Research , the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health & the Armstrong Master of Public Health program. Contact Leigh Rich at leigh.rich@armstrong.edu  for more information.

Our favorite annual kids’ event – the Savannah Children’s Book Festival – will be Nov. 10, 2012 in Forsyth Park. A fun way for kids to get excited about the festival is to have them partake in the festival poster contest. This would also be a great art project for school art classes.

Deadline to design a poster for the 2012 Savannah Children’s Book Festival is Wed. April 25, 2012. For contest details see the image above this post! More details here.

April is Autism Awareness Month.
April 2 is Light it up Blue for Autism! If you purchase a blue light bulb from Home Depot, they will donate $1 for Autism Awareness.
Click here to donate to the local Autism Speaks Team Bray & J, or join their team or get more info.
There has been a 600 percent increase of children diagnosed with autism. The increase is partly explained by improved diagnosis, but other factors have also contributed. The Light It Up Blue movement by Autism Speaks encourages businesses and individuals to get involved by “lighting up” blue on April 2, World Autism Awareness Day, to help bring attention to the disorder. Will you light it up blue, too?

Concerned about dye in your child’s foods?

Then consider dying your Easter Eggs naturally this year with foods. That’s right, move over PAAS Easter Egg dye. Cabbage, blackberries, beets and more can be used to dye egg shells.

The helpful (and healthful) Website The Whole Tulip offers instructions on how you can color your eggs additive-free using real food. Check it out here. Happy Dye-Free Egg Hunting.

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