Statesboro Hot Air Balloon Festival
3-8PM Saturday & Sunday, May 14-15, 2022 @ Kiwanis Fair Grounds, Statesboro
Featuring hot air balloons, tethered hot air balloon rides for $25 per person depending on weather, a kids zone with games and rides including trains, bounce house’s, rock walls and much more. DJ & live music. A grand finale after 8PM: hot air balloon glow & laser show
Find ticket info here.
YMCA of Coastal Georgia on how to help Ukraine
The YMCA World Service Campaign is working in coordination with YMCA Ukraine, YMCA Europe and the World YMCA to help people and communities impacted by the war in Ukraine.
YMCA Europe has already disbursed emergency funds to YMCAs in Romania, Moldova and Ukraine in support of the emergency services they are providing to refugees fleeing Ukraine and internally displaced people inside Ukraine.
Financial contributions can be made safely through Y-USA and provide a variety of services and support.
Click here to learn more about donating to Ukrainian relief through the YMCA World Service Campaign.
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From April 2-Aug. 28 2022, Telfair Museums in Savannah waives weekend admission fees for six-county region
Two of the most popular museums in Savannah, the Jepson Center for the Arts and the Telfair Academy, are now offering free admission to locals on weekends for a limited time.
On Saturdays and Sundays from April 2-Aug. 28, Telfair Museums is waiving admission fees at its two sites on Telfair Square to residents across a six-county region: Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina). Parking in downtown Savannah is free on Sundays.
The new offering is in celebration of the landmark exhibition The Art of William O. Golding: Hard Knocks, Hardships, and Lots of Experience, which opened April 1 at the Jepson Center. Golding, the African American son of a Reconstruction Georgia lawmaker, was tricked aboard a sailing vessel as a youth while playing on Savannah’s River Street in the 1880s. He spent nearly 50 years circling the globe on a variety of sailing and steam ships before returning to the U.S. Marine Hospital in Savannah, where he spent his final years illustrating his experiences from memory in fantastical, detailed scenes of the ports he claimed to have visited throughout his life, from China to the horn of South America. This original Telfair exhibition, the largest ever presented of Golding’s work and organized by senior curator Harry DeLorme, brings together more than 70 of his drawings for the first time.
“Golding’s story is both an exciting and poignant seagoing tale,” DeLorme said. “His life intersected with major events in world history, and he left his mark in drawings that are chock full of creative invention, personal symbolism, and sailor’s lore. His work reflects his pride of service as a Black seaman in the U.S. Navy during times of war, and he deserves a much larger place in the history of American art.”
The new free-admission program is the largest and longest ever offered in Telfair’s 136-year history, adding 44 free days in 2022. Beyond the Golding show, the program will extend access to more than a dozen other exhibitions at the Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy during the promotion period, with a distinctive emphasis on works by Black artmakers and artists with connections to Savannah.
“We wanted to do something special to commemorate this incredible exhibition and Golding’s life and work,” explained Ben Simons, Telfair’s executive director/CEO, “while at the same time celebrating our whole community being back together, out and about. The conversation quickly evolved from, ‘How can we make this one amazing exhibition free?’ to ‘How can we broaden access for thousands of people to join us in enjoying art and history again in person?’ It’s a huge personal priority of mine as director to expand accessibility for our community to all that Telfair offers, and a great testament to the passion of our board of directors, our funding partners, and our exceptional Telfair team. We’re just thrilled to be able to do this.”
Telfair’s third site, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters on Oglethorpe Square, is not included in the free-admission promotion due to the historic landmark’s ticketing and capacity limits, though it remains available for touring through museum membership or standard admission, which is $22.
The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10AM-5PM. Investment in the new free-admission program is provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other funding partners.
For more information, visit telfair.org.
Telfair Museums Free-Admission Program
When: 10AM-5PM Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-Aug. 28 2022
Where: Jepson Center and Telfair Academy, on Telfair Square in downtown Savannah
What: Free museum admission for locals; parking is free in Savannah on Sundays
Who: All residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) counties
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Summer Art Camps 2022 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Summer Arts Camp is back at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center!
June 13 – July 8, 2022
Campers heading into 1st through 7th grade are invited to 3 weeklong camps covering mixed media, ceramics, performing arts, and creative movement!
Rising 8th-12th graders are invited to a week of creativity in either visual or performing arts!
Learn more and register at savannahga.gov/artcamp
Note that registration is currently open for City of Savannah residents. Other registrations will be added to a waiting list and contacted about available space starting two weeks before the start of camp.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation in Brunswick Ga. will have a month long Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt rather than a 1-day event
Visitors may participate from March 15 – April 24 2022 on Tuesdays – Sunday from 10AM – 4PM daily.
Guests will be given an Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt map with instructions. Just follow the simple instructions, using the map for clues, to answer the secret phrase. After completing the hunt repeat the phrase to the Ranger at the museum and receive a prize bag with toy filled Easter Eggs & more.
Participants can receive an EXTRA PRIZE for taking a selfie at one of the clue locations.
This event is for the ENTIRE FAMILY and all ages. Come out and enjoy the open spaces, have fun & tour the plantation.
Cost
$8 adults
$7.50 seniors (62 and over)
$5 youth (ages 6 to 17)
Children ages 5 & younger are free
912-264-7333
Learn more here.
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Earth Day Workshops @ The Sandbox at Tanger 2 Outlets in Bluffton SC
These one-hour workshops designed for children 5-12 years will explore a variety of eco-friendly topics, including building a bee hotel, making eco slime, paper making, seed starters, and fruit and flower dissection.
Cost: $15/child $8 for members does not include admission.
Register online here by clicking Book Now.
The Sandbox @ Tanger 2 Outlets
1414 Fording Island Rd
Suite E-180
Bluffton, SC 29910
(843) 705-6235
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2022 Georgia Tech Savannah Summer Programs
Georgia Tech Savannah will continue to offer both virtual and in-person programs in summer 2022. Both virtual programs (STEAM Whistle Workshops) and in-person programs will run June 6-July 22 2022. Programs available for rising 3rd-12th graders.
On-Campus Summer Programs
Every week-long program is uniquely themed to provide a full summer of STEM/STEAM fun and learning for everyone. Additionally, all programs now include a meaningful take-home component so that participants can continue to expand their STEM/STEAM knowledge long after the week is over.
See all the descriptions for programs here. All programs will be located at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus. Each day will run from 8:30 AM – 3PM and all parents/guardians will be invited to a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30PM.
2022 programs include:
MakerCamp (3rd-5th Grades)
Artbotics (3rd-5th Grades)
Make It, Move It (6th-12th Grades)
Exploring Music Through STEM (6th-8th Grades)
3D Design & Printing (6th-8th Grades)
IoT and You (6th-12th Grades)
Robotics Camp (3rd-5th Grades)
LEGO Robotics (3rd-5th Grades)
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Learn more or register online here.
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Savannah-Chatham Public School’s Embrace Summer Learning Registration Deadline Approaching
Attention Savannah-Chatham public school families: The SCCPSS Embrace Summer Learning experience will begin June 1- and end June 29, 2022 (Holiday June 20th).
The Elementary/K-8 and Middle school start time and end time are 8AM and 3:30PM. High School start time begins at 7:30AM and ends at 1:30PM. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided daily. Summer Learning camps and CTAE camps will rotate between the morning and afternoon sessions.
Registration information for Elementary/K-8 students was emailed to public school families. Each child in the household should have received a separate email. The registration link in the individual emails can only work for the intended student. If you did not receive a link or the link is not working, please contact your child’s school.
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
EMBRACE Summer Learning Program
Grade Levels K-8
June 1-29, 2022
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SouthCoast Health: Why you need an annual physical
SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson (pictured above) has one message for you: Never miss your annual check-up.
This retired school teacher says being diligent about her screenings likely saved her life.
In late 2016, a mammogram revealed a suspicious lump and the subsequent biopsy confirmed the bad news. Watson had Stage 2B breast cancer.
Your annual physical can be among the most important events of your year.
“It’s so important to keep your appointments,” SouthCoast Health patient and cancer survivor Bernice Watson also insists, “and I take every opportunity I can to remind other women to do the same. Early detection was the key to my good outcome.”
Learn more about why you need an annual physical here.
If you’re due for your annual physical, or want to begin a yearly relationship with one of SouthCoast Health’s physicians, visit SouthCoast Health online to schedule an appointment, or call 912-691-3600.
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Toddler Tuesdays nature program @ Oatland Island Wildlife Center in Savannah
Toddler Tuesday is a program for 1-4 year old children and their caregivers that focuses on one of Oatland’s animals, or a relevant nature theme. The program includes: singing, fingerplay, a story, an encounter with one of our animals, and a take-home craft.
Sessions are offered twice on Tuesdays from 10-10:30AM & 11-11:30AM and registration is required. There are a limited number of spaces so reserve early!
UPDATE: Cost for the program is $5 for children and $5 for adults.
Registration is made online, but the program fees will be paid at the front booth on the day of, and not in advance, so please, if you know you won’t make your reservation, please call and cancel so organizers can open the space for someone on the waitlist.
See the 2022 Toddler Tuesday Schedule and register online here.
All adults are asked to please wear a mask at all times when indoors.
Questions about the program? Call 912-395-1517, or email michelle.kelly@sccpss.com
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Easter Day Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt @ Skidaway Island State Park
Bring your kids to Skidaway Island State Park in Savannah on Easter Sunday (April 16 2022) for a Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt, 9AM-4:30PM.
Follow the clues and find the eggs along the trails for Skidaway Island State Park’s Easter Egg Hunt. Each egg will have a clue to help find the next egg. Children who find the golden egg at the end will receive a small prize. Please note that participants will not be collecting the eggs.
Parking fee: $5
Skidaway Is. State Park
52 Diamond Causeway
Savannah, GA 31411
Chatham County
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Calvary Baptist Temple in Savannah will host Journey to the Cross, a Bible-times Easter event for families, on Sunday, April 10, 2022.
Ready to take your family back in time? Come to Journey to the Cross and experience Easter like never before. You’ll taste, see, and even smell what life was like when Jesus was alive. You’ll find stations and activities for all ages—so bring the whole family.
Come to Calvary on a journey to Jerusalem, Palm Sunday, April 10, immediately following the 10:15AM worship service. You and your family will discover more about Jesus’ incredible life, death, and resurrection as you journey together through this multisensory, hands-on experience. This is an unforgettable, interactive event that will deepen and enrich your family’s Easter experience.
Stay after for more family fun in the courtyard. There will be a cookout, fun and games for the whole family. Journey to the Cross begins at 1PM and ends at 3PM.
Register online @ Church Center or online here .
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Connect with your Library during National Library Week (April 4-8, 2022)!
Live Oak Public Libraries invites you to venture beyond books and discover your world. Check out free park and museum passes, learn a new language, or enjoy music and art programs.
Visit your local library or go online to liveoakpl.org.
Learn about free park and museum passes- including to Zoo Atlanta, Telfair Museums, Georgia State Parks & Center for Puppetry Arts – here.
HURRY LIMITED TIME – KIDS SAIL FREE DEAL
Is cruising on your vacation wish list this year or next?? If so, Two Sisters Travel has the details on the BIGGEST deals, and now is the time to book an exciting Royal Caribbean cruise vacation!!
Take advantage of the popular Kids Sail Free AND up to $500 OFF plus 30% each guest. Select sailings on Oasis of the Seas, Anthem of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas offer free upgrades!
For families Royal Caribbean offers exciting amenities & entertainment designed with everyone in mind. For anyone seeking a more couples only escape there’s plenty of spaces onboard just for adults!
This deal is available on most itineraries including popular destinations like the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska, Europe, & more! No matter the adventure you’re seeking Royal Caribbean has it!
Hurry, let Two Sisters Travel book your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation now, availability is limited and this deal ends March 31.
Tara McCoy, Vacation Specialist at Two Sisters Travel
843.284.3241
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Bug Fest @ Savannah Children’s Museum
Savannah Children’s Museum invites the public to attend Bug Fest, the annual family-friendly celebration buzzing with bug-themed crafts, activities and workshops. The event will be Sat. April 23 2022, 10AM-1PM @ Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah.
Learn about the importance of bees and other natural pollinators with the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association, enter the Insectarium with Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus Entomology class, learn about insectivores with Oatland Island Wildlife Center and enjoy bug-themed yoga with Savannah Yoga Center.
Savannah Children’s Museum educators will also deliver exciting programs and activities, such as the eat-a-bug club, insect activities and many other creepy-crawly programs throughout the day.
Food trucks will be on Sugar Beet Bluff picnic area, just outside of Savannah Children’s Museum’s entrance with food available for purchase.
Admission to Bug Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find museum membership info here.
Purchase your Bug Fest tickets online here.
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SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance
Updating Your Diet as You Grow Older
Want to stay happy, healthy, and ready to face whatever challenges come your way? Take a look at the following diet tips to follow as you grow older.
SouthCoast Health Dietitian Rebekah Laurance shares diet tips to follow as you grow older here.
Read more here.
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The Savannah College of Art and Design announces SCADstyle 2022, the 16th edition of the university’s annual power-stacked design summit.
Taking place April 4–6 2022 with in-person and streaming events in Savannah and Atlanta, SCADstyle offers intimate access to today’s go-to design stars who offer insight on the top trends heating up in 2022.
From beauty, fashion, and footwear to architecture, advertising, and beyond, SCADstyle covers the hottest design domains, engaging the SCAD community in thrilling talks and panels on contemporary practices and future innovations, as well as career-making networking opportunities with design leaders across creative industries.
This year’s SCADstyle event also coincides with the announcement of the new SCAD sneaker design minor launching in Spring 2022.
To commemorate the announcement, SCADstyle includes two sneaker-focused programs including an alumni panel in Savannah on April 5 featuring industry leaders Zaneta Horne, Cesar Idrobo, Carson Whittaker, and Quintin Williams.
Learn more here.
Follow @scaddotedu and use #SCADstyle to join the conversations on Instagram and TikTok.
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SCADstyle 2022 schedule, Savannah
All events are free and open to the public.
MON., APRIL 4
11AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Self-Made: Decoding the Power of Dress with Elle fashion features director Véronique Hyland
2:30PM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Beauty Marks: Unique Revelations for Next-generation Influencers with today’s top beauty pros
6PM @ Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. : Reframing Utopia: Evolving Aesthetics of Blackness with art critic Antwaun Sargent and photographer Tyler Mitchell
TUES. APRIL 5
11:30AM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Building Momentum: Reclaiming Architecture for Women and Designers of Color with architect and Beyond the Built Environment founder Pascale Sablan
2:30PM @ SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.: Up Your Game: The Future of Sneaker Design with SCAD alumni
6PM @ Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. : Iconic: Being Authentically You in the Art World with pop artist Ashley Longshore
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On Stage and Behind the Scenes at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center
New classes begin Monday, April 4, welcoming young artists of all ages, interests, and experiences. From acting to dance to songwriting, sign up for youth spring classes @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
New featured classes for Spring 2022:
Songwriting (Wednesdays, Ages 14+)
Put your thoughts to words and your words to song! This 8-week class will guide you through the creative steps of songwriting. Bring your ideas, lyrics, poetry, and a sense of imagination as we direct those into creating your very own original song. Instrument is optional (a keyboard and guitars will be available), no experience necessary!
Acting: Character Development (Wednesdays 13-18)
Teen actors of all levels are welcome to this fun series covering the importance of physical awareness and functional movement patterns in acting. Through imagination, games, and movement-based exercises, students will learn to develop their characters as well as gain confidence for the stage.
Plus Brazilian Drumming, Jazz, and Choreography are back for teens, and dance classes for ages 2-5 have been added!
Learn more and register online here.
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Live life as a SCAD student this summer!
This summer, your high school student can develop their creative vision and experience all the perks of being a SCAD student with these SCAD pre-college programs.
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SCAD Rising Star programs for high school juniors
Over five weeks, SCAD Rising Star students enroll in two courses and earn college credit. Courses are taught by SCAD faculty in inspiring SCAD spaces, and students live in residence halls. Rising Star students have access to industry-standard technology and resources, including 4K cameras, 3D printers, and the full Adobe Creative Suite. Open to current high school juniors.
Apply today here.
Rising Star dates:
June 19-July 22
Atlanta and Savannah
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SCAD Summer Seminars for high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors
During SCAD Summer Seminars, participants choose two weeklong workshops from a palette of academic programs, including animation, fashion, film and television, graphic design, illustration, interior design, photography, sequential art, and more. During nightly activities, connect with creatives from around the world. Open to current high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors.
Register today here.
Atlanta sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22
Savannah sessions:
Session I: June 12-17
Session II: June 26-July 1
Session III: July 10-15
Session IV: July 17-22
Session V: July 24-29
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Summer Dance Camp 2022 @ The Studio Savannah
Jazz. Ballet. Tap. Acro. The Studio Savannah Dance Camp will offer it all & more this Summer 2022 @ their new location: 5201 Waters Ave Savannah GA 31404 (corner of 66th & Waters Ave)
Reserve your spot today. Register online here.
Options include:
Summer ACRO Camp (Beginner)
For ages 3-5
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
9AM-Noon
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.
SUMMER DANCE CAMP
For ages 3-9
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 13-17
9AM-3PM
Early Bird Special: $285 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.
Summer Acro Camp (Intermediate/Advanced)
For ages 6-11
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 6-10
1-4PM
COST: $200
EARLY BIRD: $175 (UNTIL MARCH 1ST)
Register online here.
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Questions? Call 912 216 1216 or email elyse.thestudio@yahoo.com
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New Pre-K Program @ Savannah Classical Academy
Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) will offer a tuition-based Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program for the 2022-23 school year. Our program is not a Georgia Lottery funded program. Pre-K students will be introduced to appropriate and content-rich academic instruction, which will prepare them for successful entry into Kindergarten.
· Serving 22 Pre-K students
· Led by a professionally qualified Early Childhood or Elementary Education teacher, supported by a qualified teaching assistant
· Offering the opportunity to benefit from an early learning experience supported by SCA’s core virtues
· Including instructional activities in core subject areas, active learning experiences, and off-campus events
Children enrolled in SCA’s Pre-K program will have priority enrollment into our kindergarten program. A $50 application fee is required.
Apply online here.
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Enrollment for the Soccer Shots Spring 2022 Season is now open for children ages 2-8!
Soccer Shots Savannah is kicking off the season and wants your child to join in on Soccer Island.
Soccer Shots Savannah will continue to take a variety of precautions to keep both children and staff safe.
Visit Soccershots.org/savannah to learn more about the program! Or go straight to the enrollment page and sign up for a location near you that meets at a time that fits your schedule at savannah.soccershots.com.
Soccer Shots Savannah has locations all throughout Savannah, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon and Bluffton!
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FREE Soccer Day, March 26
Want to try the program and meet Soccer Shots Savannah awesome coaches before you enroll? There will be a free soccer day at Forsyth Park on Sat. March 26 2022 for all children ages 2-8! You must preregister for this free event. Visit savannah.soccershots.com and search by the keyword “free” to be directed to the registration page.”
Questions? Contact Rachel Wright, 762.333.1177, rwright@soccershots.com
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High Cotton Kids consignment in Savannah now has new weekly store hours.
HCK will continue to add new inventory daily, too! This includes a newly added Women’s boutique section, too!
Discount Days will be added sporadically and will be announced at a later date.
Come see what great deals and hidden treasures High Cotton Kids has for you!
2164 E Victory Drive
www.highcottonkids.com
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Musical Theater Summer Camps 2022 in Savannah & Pooler
Savannah Children’s Theatre will offer musical theater summer camps 2022 in Pooler, too.
Register online here.
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