Join us at Grayson Stadium for our 13th Annual Run for the Wounded—a fun and meaningful event for the whole community!

Choose between a 5K or 10K, and bring the family along—kids and leashed pets are welcome. There is also a virtual option if you can’t make it in-person! Come run, walk, or cheer while supporting a great cause and honoring those who have served.  All funds raised benefit Nine Line Foundation.

Awards and drinks to follow.

$35 5K

$40 10K

$30 Virtual

Join us for the Savannah Pickleball Festival, a weekend of competition, family fun, and community impact benefiting The Living Vine Maternity Home.

Saturday, August 29 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
8:30–11:00 AM: Free games, lessons, and open play
11:00 AM–1:30 PM: 55 Mixed Doubles Tournament (beginners welcome)
1:30–4:00 PM: Mixed Doubles Divisions: Beginner (below 3.0), Intermediate (3.0–3.5), Advanced (3.5 ), and Open (beginners without a DUPR rating are welcome).

Sunday, August 30 | 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
11:00 AM–1:30 PM: 55 Women’s & Men’s Doubles Tournament (beginners welcome)
1:30 PM–Close: Women’s & Men’s Divisions: Beginner (below 3.0), Intermediate (3.0–3.5), Advanced (3.5 ), and Open (beginners without a DUPR rating are welcome).

Throughout the weekend, attendees can also enjoy music, family activities, the Skills-N-Thrills Challenge Circuit, vendors, a silent auction, and more. Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, every registration, sponsorship, and activity helps support mothers and babies served by The Living Vine Maternity Home.

Resource Fair will again be a community partnership between veterans service organizations, veteran owned businesses, nonprofit, federal, state and local agencies. Goal is to provide direct connection and information regarding specific programs and resources available to veterans and their families.

It’s hot out, it’s time. SATURDAY AUGUST 29TH, 12pm-8pm Save the date for our 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗛 𝗙𝗘𝗦𝗧. 𝟑𝟎+ 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗭𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗦 concocted by the 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 slush artisans we know, plus a few slushies by yours truly, AND some by a few of our bestest friends that aren’t breweries. There’s gonna be a little somethin’ for everyone, including non-alcoholic drinks. 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗜𝗦 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗔 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗟𝗟. 𝗡𝗢 pre-order, 𝗡𝗢 tickets, just show up for slushy goodness. Participants, event layout, slushy flavors, food specials, event merch deets, and other happenings to be announced reeaaaall soon. We can’t wait to share everything we have planned. BTW… we have *EVEN MORE* tricks up our sleeve this year to keep ice cold slush rollin’ for ya all. day. long.

Think your friend is a catch? Give them the spotlight. Single and ready to mingle? Step up and pitch yourself.

Join Singles in Savannah at Bar IX for Pitch a Friend, a fun, low-pressure dating event where friends can introduce their single friends to the crowd, or singles can take the mic and share a little about who they are and what they’re looking for.

The first hour will feature lighthearted pitches and introductions, followed by a wristband mixer where guests can mingle, meet new people, and enjoy specialty cocktails. Green wristbands will be available for singles, and red wristbands for those who are taken but still coming to support, socialize, or pitch a friend.

All are welcome (21+)

Tickets are $10, or $5 if you sign up to pitch.

Join us for an intimate evening celebrating BŌKEN, a new generation of premium craft sake crafted for the modern palate.

Chef Mike has designed six exclusive courses, available nowhere else, each paired with a different BŌKEN sake selected to complement the dish. A BŌKEN representative will guide you through each pour, while Chef Mike shares the story behind every plate.

Two Seatings
5:00 PM & 7:00 PM

$75 per person

Seats are limited — reserve yours today.

(Must be 21 to attend)

Join us for an evening of connection and celebration as we open the doors to The Bright House. Tour the space, meet the people behind the mission, and learn how this new resource is creating brighter futures for children and families in our community.

Come join me at the table as we celebrate the launch of Like Poppies Do! 🌺

This book represents so much more than words on pages—it’s a piece of my journey, and I would truly love nothing more than to celebrate this accomplishment surrounded by the people who have been part of my life and community.

We’ll break bread, be merry, enjoy food and beverages provided with the support of some amazing local champions, and I’ll share a little about the journey behind the pages and what it means to finally see this story out in the world.

📚 Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event, but quantities will be limited. To guarantee your copy, preorder at chelsealivinglife.com and select pickup at the event.

Can’t make it but still want to support the book? Like Poppies Do is also available on Amazon.

Come as you are, grab a seat at the table, and help me celebrate the beginning of this beautiful next chapter. I would genuinely love to share this moment with you. ❤️

The date for the region’s largest hiring event, RISE Job Palooza, is set for Wednesday, Sept. 2 at Enmarket Arena, 620 Stiles Ave.

Employers actively hiring in Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty and Screven counties will be on-site during the one day job fair. Last year’s event drew 124 employers with more than 2,400 job seekers.

Inspired by the sun-soaked tables of Spain, this class is all about small plates made for sharing. You’ll prepare a seasonal spread including patatas bravas, lamb meatballs with smoked paprika, and fresh ceviche with melon and mint, while learning the techniques behind building bold flavor into every dish.

This rotating menu is designed around contrast, balance, and simple ingredients treated well. A relaxed, colorful way to explore Spanish cooking and bring a little more spontaneity to the table.

Escape to island time with Sons of Sailors as they bring two completely different nights of Jimmy Buffett music to the stage for one unforgettable weekend celebration of “Gulf & Western” fun.

The Way You Make Me Feel reimagines the timeless songs of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 through the lens of contemporary jazz, soul, and R&B—blending rich improvisation with unmistakable melodies that span generations.

Featuring renowned vocalist Niki Haris, celebrated for her two decades as the powerhouse voice behind Madonna, this dynamic performance brings both star power and deep musicality to the stage. Under the musical direction and inventive arrangements of bandleader Christian Tamburr, the project transforms these legendary songs into modern jazz interpretations honoring their original spirit while opening new space for creativity, interplay and improvisation.

The ensemble delivers a vibrant, rhythmically charged experience that highlights Tamburr’s signature approach to groove, texture, and ensemble storytelling. From the infectious energy of Jackson 5 classics to the global anthems of Michael Jackson’s solo career, each piece is reimagined with nuance, spontaneity, and soul.

The Way You Make Me Feel is a bold, artistically driven exploration of a legendary songbook, celebrating the innovation, emotion, and enduring impact of a global icon.

Indigenous food has always been at the table even when it wasn’t recognized as such. Join us at Coastal Table and Tales for an evening with Chef Crystal Wahpepah, founder of Wahpepah’s Kitchen in Oakland, the first Indigenous woman to own a restaurant in Northern California, a James Beard Award finalist, and the first Indigenous chef to appear on Food Network’s Chopped.

Chef Wahpepah will prepare two dishes rooted in generations of Kickapoo foodways: Kickapoo Chili and Sweetblue Cornbread. Dishes that carry her heritage forward, on their own terms.

During the demonstration, Chef Wahpepah,will be in conversation with her co-author, Amy Paige Condon, about her cookbook, her heritage food, and what it means to reclaim recognition at the table. The evening will also open up discussion on:

The long, often unrecognized presence of Indigenous cuisine in American food culture
The role of land acknowledgment in modern cooking
How Native ingredients are finding their way back into everyday kitchens
Chef Wahpepah’s path from home cook to James Beard finalist and culinary ambassador
Come hungry, come curious, and leave with a signed copy of the book and a deeper appreciation for the food heritage that’s always belonged at the table.

Mark your calendars for 912 Community Day & Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, September 12, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. as we celebrate the grand opening of both VyStar Pavilion and Ghost Pirates Ice Cove!

Stick around for an action-packed afternoon featuring live music, family-friendly activities, games, inflatables and bounce houses, crafts, local vendors, food trucks, a mechanical bull, food and Frozen Anchor Sports Bar, Georgia Bulldogs football and so much more! PLUS, public skating (First come first served), Jr Ghost Pirates & Sirens Exhibitions, Figure Skating Exhibitions, Learn to Play and more at the Ice Cove!

Whether you’re ready to lace up the skates, catch some live music, cheer on the Dawgs or simply explore your new neighborhood venues, there’s something for everyone!

It’s a celebration of the 912, and we can’t wait to welcome the community home to Anchor Park!

Historic Savannah Foundation and the Davenport House Museum will present a special Mid-Autumn Festival Family Day in conjunction with the Savannah Chinese Association on Sun., Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will be filled with hands-on activities, cultural performances, refreshments and fun for all ages.

One of the most important holidays in many East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures, the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the harvest, family reunions and the full moon, serving as a time for gathering together to share food and give thanks. The celebration will also include the opening of the Savannah Chinese Association’s new photography exhibition, “Charming Savannah Seen Through Chinese Eyes” at 12:30 p.m.

The Mid-Autumn Festival Family Day also honors an important chapter in the Davenport House Museum’s own history. From 1901 to 1902, a portion of the home was occupied by the Chan family, one of Savannah’s earliest Chinese-American families. Through a special partnership with the Savannah Chinese Association, guests are invited to connect with the museum’s past while celebrating a living cultural tradition.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the return of the museum’s acclaimed exhibition, “Old Chan Magic: Chinese Roots, Southern Branches,” which shares the story of the Chan family and Savannah’s early Chinese community.

The Mid-Autumn Festival Family Day is free and open to the public thanks to generous support from the City of Savannah.

Join us at Baobab Lounge for an exclusive South African Food & Wine Pairing Experience, where thoughtfully crafted cuisine meets the distinctive flavors of South Africa’s celebrated wine regions.

This intimate dining event invites guests on a culinary journey through the country’s rich gastronomic traditions. Each course has been expertly paired with exceptional South African wines, highlighting the unique character, elegance, and complexity of every varietal while complementing the vibrant flavors of the menu.

Set within the warm and sophisticated atmosphere of Baobab Lounge, the evening offers more than a wine dinner. It is an immersive exploration of South African culture, culinary artistry, and the stories behind some of the world’s most renowned wine-growing regions. From the first pour to the final course, guests will discover a harmonious pairing experience designed to delight the senses and inspire discovery.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply looking to experience something extraordinary, this exclusive evening promises unforgettable flavors, exceptional wines, and meaningful connections around the table.

Reserve your seat for this one-night-only culinary experience at Baobab Lounge.

No child should have to sleep on the floor.
Christmas With Logistics is proud to sponsor a community Bed Build benefiting Sleep in Heavenly Peace–Savannah, bringing members of the logistics industry and the greater Savannah community together to build beds, restore dignity and create a safer place for local children to sleep.
Join us for a meaningful morning of hands-on service as volunteers work side by side to help build beds for children in need.
Register today: https://givebutter.com/2026-bed-build-benefitting-sleep-in-heavenly-peace-savannah-chapter-cqq6uq

Event Details
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
230 Flonnel Ave.
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
Schedule
8:00 AM — Volunteer arrival and check-in
8:45 AM — Group gathering, announcements and instructions
9:00 AM–12:00 PM — Bed build

No woodworking experience is required. Volunteers will receive guidance throughout the build.
What to Bring
Please bring:
Work gloves
Closed-toe shoes
A hammer, screwdriver or other basic hand tools, when available
Some tools will be provided. Please label any personal tools you bring.
Bedding Drive
We are also collecting new twin-size bedding to help complete the beds built for local children.
Most-needed items include:
Twin-size sheet sets
Comforters
Pillowcases
Bring your bedding donation with you on the day of the event.
Three Ways to Make an Impact
Volunteer. Help build beds alongside members of our community.
Donate. Bring new twin-size bedding.
Share. Invite your friends, family and colleagues to participate.
The logistics community knows how to move what matters. Together, we can move compassion into action and help ensure that no child in our community sleeps on the floor.
Build beds. Build hope. Change lives.

Join us for Mahjong for Missions at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah, a fun-filled fundraiser supporting the church’s mission work. Enjoy a morning of Mahjong played with beautiful tiles at elegantly decorated tablescapes, along with a delicious luncheon, homemade bake sale, raffle, and exciting prizes. Whether you’re playing for fun or to win, every game helps make a difference through the missions of First Presbyterian Church.

Kwanzaa365 Connection is proud to host the 3rd annual Afro-Wellness Experience, a vibrant and uplifting day of holistic healing for mind, body and soul.

Attendees are invited to participate in dynamic wellness workshops taught by renowned local and guest artists, shop for unique artisanal goods at the vendor market, and enjoy an electrifying cultural arts showcase taking place for the first time ever on Savannah State University’s campus at 3219 Coll Street from 6-8 p.m.

With the theme of Unity in Diversity and an emphasis on cultural connection, the Afro-Wellness Experience evokes the richness of African diasporic culture. This event is open to the public. Registration is available on Eventbrite.

Join us in supporting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah while enjoying a complimentary bourbon tasting and light bite pairing. Guests who bring a donation item will receive a free bourbon tasting paired with chef-curated light bites. In addition, 15% of all beverage sales during the event will be donated to the Humane Society, helping support local animals in need.  Spend some time in our Doggy Garden, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet several adorable adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes.

Requested Donation Items: Dry and Wet Dog Food (Any Brand) Items from Amazon Wish List

Join us Thursday, September 24, from 3 to 7 p.m. at The Kehoe Ironworks Building for the 2026 Chamber Business Expo and Business Connection. This premier event brings together more than 800 Chamber members and community partners for an afternoon dedicated to showcasing local businesses and fostering professional relationships.

The Expo begins at 3 p.m., where guests can peruse vendor booths to learn more about Chamber members, their product offerings, and how they help drive Savannah’s vibrant business economy. Between 5 – 7 p.m., the event transitions into Chamber’s Business Connection—an engaging networking reception with delicious light bites and cocktails provided by member restaurants.

This event is free and open to the public; attendees do not need to register.