Upcoming Community Events

Wilderness Southeast Winter Beach Walk

Jan 29, 2011
10 a.m. - Noon
Location: Tybee Island
Admission: $20 per adult, $10 for children under 12 accompanied by an adult
Website: www.wilderness-southeast.org
Phone: 912.236.8115
During the winter, the beach exercises a quiet magic. Join a Wilderness Southeast naturalist guide for a close look at the mysteries and dynamics of our wide, flat beaches. Find out who hides under the sand, and what they’re hiding from. Learn where beaches come from and why they remain. Learn the history of the area as you search for natural treasures. Group size: 5 -15. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!

Old Fort Jackson's 150th Occupational Anniversary

Jan 29, 2011
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Old Fort Jackson
Admission: $6
Website: www.chsgeorgia.org/home.cfm/page/Calendar.htm
Phone: 912.232.3945

Cannon firings and special programs for all ages mark Old Fort Jackson's 150th occupational anniversary.

 

22nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival

Feb 01-13, 2011
Vary
Location: Varies
Admission: Free, with some ticket reservations needed
Website: www.SavannahBlackHeritageFestival.com
Phone: 912.358.4309

Savannah’s Black Heritage Festival 2011

The 22nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival kicks off its celebration on February 1, 2011, and will continue through Sunday, February 13th with some pre- and post-festival events. The festival is presented by The City of Savannah and Savannah State University, and all events and activities are free of admission* and open to the public. Each year, the festival presents activities for every age and every interest. Cultural education and exposure to the performing and visual arts, as well as ethnic cuisine, crafts, fun and family are emphasized throughout the celebration. Great music of every genre and dance performances by national recording artists and dancers, local youth talent showcases, historic tours, visual art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed and local artists and sculptors, lectures, spoken word and dramatic productions are all included on the schedule. In addition, educational opportunities are provided during the festival through a Health and Wellness Fair, Culinary Arts activities and Youth Programs. Grand Festival Day, a family fun day of top entertainment, is one of the highlights of the festival and is held in the Savannah Civic Center’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Arena on a Saturday, February 12th from morning into the evening. In addition to the variety of activities and performances, food and retail vendors are also on hand with a wide variety of food, goods and services.

Family Campfire Night

Feb 05, 2011
6 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Location: Oatland Island Wildlife Center
Admission: Must Pre-Register
Website: www.oatlandisland.org
Phone: 912.395.1212

Bundle up the kids and have some campfire fun without a morning back ache! Oatland Island Wildlife Center will have “Family Campfire Night” on Saturday, February 5 from 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy campfire favorites such as making S’mores, storytelling, campfire sing-along, star-gazing, night hiking, and a Nocturnal Natives program. Space is limited so pre-register by calling 912.395.1212.