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War of Jenkins Ear
Wormsloe will commemorate Georgia’s role in the 1739-1748 war between Britain and Spain. A brief presentation at the Visitor Center will be followed by a tour to the tabby ruins and then to Colonial Life for military drills, musket and cannon firings, and a reenactment. 1-4 p.m Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. $10 Adults, $9 Senior/Military, $4.50 Youth 6-17, $2 Kids 1-5 912-353-3023. marketing.wormlsoe@gmail.com. gastateparks.org/wormsloe
Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market
Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information. Every Saturday. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church. Free and open to the public wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/
Sunday / 25 Bug Fest
A family-focused day at the museum featuring native insects and other animals and their importance in the ecosystem. Bug goggles, a pollination game, and Scribble Art Studio. 11 a.m.-4 p.m Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road. Regular Admission Pricing applies savannahchildrensmuseum.org/calendar
Digging Savannah Guided Archaeology Hike at Skidaway Discover the park’s archaeology sites and learn history from a new perspective. 4 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $10 Free from Friends of Georgia State Parks. (912)598-2300. gastateparks.givezooks.com
Disc Dog Pets for Vets: 2014 Hyperflite Skyhoundz Canine Disc Championship Qualifier
A qualifying event for the largest disc-dog competition series in the world. Benefiting Pets for Vets, providing a second chance for shelter pets by rescuing, training, and pairing them with America’s veterans. Contestants and their canine teammates earn points for basic throws and catches, with bonus points for mid-air catches in the Distance/Accuracy event. May 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m West Chatham Middle School, 800 Pine Barren Rd. Free to attend. Fees for participating in the competition. 912-656-5788. TailsSpin.com
MUSIC: PeTER MAYER
Master guitarist/singer/songwriter brings his “songs for a small planet” to town for an intimate concert in a great little venue for live music. 5 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris St. $15 912-234-0980. www.eventbrite.com/e/peter-mayerconcert-tickets-10639349581
Kick off Summer at Savannah Mall!
Saturday, May 24 thru June 29 Saturday, May 31
Savannah Mall Train Rides at Center Court. $2 per person. Monday-Saturday 10am - 8pm, Sunday Noon - 6pm.
11am - 3pm Join Savannah Mall and the Live Oak Public Library as we kick off Summer with the Summer Reading Program and introduce the Savannah Mall Reading Tree.
Savannah Mall is so much more than a mall. Sure, we have great shopping like Bass Pro, Dillard’s, Target and Burlington Coat Factory but Savannah Mall is really about fun! Whether you are taking break for a great meal at Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesdays or one of our food court restaurant, Savannah Mall is the perfect place to unwind.
Outdoor Fitness Trail at Skidaway
A short fitness hike for those who want to leap like a grasshopper and run like a deer. Bring water and wear tennis shoes. For kids and adults. 3 p.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available. (912)598-2300. SkidawayIsland
Skidaway Island Bird Hike
Join a Skidaway State Park naturalist guide for an informative morning bird hike. Bring binoculars or borrow limited pairs from the museum. 9 a.m Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. $5 parking fee. Annual passes available. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland continues on p. 8
There’s always something happening here. Open Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m Sunday Noon to 6:00 p.m.
www.SavannahMall.com
MAY 21-27, 2014
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