Save the date: Hospital fundraiser, Junior League Thrift Sale, Thomas the Train, Santa Train
1st Annual BBQ, Brews and Bluegrass Fundraiser for Memorial’s Children’s Hospital at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Organized by The Next Generation
3-7 PM Sun. Oct. 3
Music by Steward & Winfield and fantastic food for the whole family. Children’s activities include train rides, face painting, bouncy houses, pumpkin patch, arts and crafts and more! A large pumpkin patch will offer pumpkins and mums, with local photographer Lyn Bonham on hand for photos. Tickets: $20 per person for adults and children over 13; KIDS 12 and UNDER ARE FREE! Tickets available at www.nextgenerationsavannah.com or can be purchased at the door.
The Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale at the Savannah Civic Center
Oct. 1 and 2
Admission:$5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center’s box office or at www.jrleaguesavannah.org. Children under 2 are admitted free. No strollers or carts are permitted. Items sold on Saturday are half-price. All sales are cash only. Parking is free.
Thrift Sale merchandise, which is donated by League members and supporters, includes appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more. New-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods will be sold in the JL Boutique.
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE TRAIN RIDES in Cordele in SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Oct. 23, 24 and 30, 31 2010
Day Out With Thomas Celebration Tour 2010 visits SAM Shortline Excursion Train depot at Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 West, Cordele (Nine miles west of I-75 via Exit 101)
Children of all ages can take a 25-minute real train ride, meet and take photos with characters such as Sir Topham Hatt, play with Mega Blocks, join in on storytelling and crafts, live music, food vendors.
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM., rain or shine.
TICKETS:
Call 866-468-7630 or www.SamShortline.com
Ticket prices are $18. Buy before September 20 and save $2 per ticket. Non-refundable.
INFO:
For more information and directions, contact southwest Georgia’s excursion train at www.SamShortline.com or 1-877-GA-RAILS.
Santa Train 2010 @ the Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Sat. Dec. 4:
Reserve Your Golden Ticket for Santa Train 2010!
Sat. Dec 4 @ the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St., downtown Savannah
Ages 4 and Younger: 10 AM
Ages 5 and Older: 4:30 PM
This year, the Roundhouse is offering a version for younger tots in the morning and one for older kids in the late afternoon. Bring the crew, come out dressed in your pajamas, and celebrate the holiday season, Roundhouse Style!
Morning Tots (ages 4 and under)
The younger crowd will enjoy holiday-themed crafts and activities, hear Christmas stories aboard the passenger car, and will have the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus as well as make their own holiday cookie creations.
$10 Children
$4 Adults
CHS Member Adults Free
Late Afternoon Big Kids (ages 5 and up)
The older kid crew will have a special surprise train-ride visit by Santa Claus himself. They will create their own holiday artwork, sing Christmas carols, and be served a delicious dinner. This fun will be followed by a viewing of the Christmas favorite of many children, Warner Bros.’ Polar Express.
$20 Children
$14 Adults
CHS Member Adults $10
Reserve Your Spot Today: Call Kelli @ 912-651-6823 x3 or email childrensevents@chsgeorgia.org
Come by the Roundhouse booth at Holly Days on Broughton Street, Sat. Nov. 27 for fun crafts and a chance to win a family four pack of tickets to Santa Train 2010!