Calling all Chatham County youth!

Your challenge is to design or redesign The Front Porch logo, while capturing the spirit of what makes The Front Porch valuable: helping parents connect to resources for their children. You can tweak our current logo or come up with a completely new design!

Basic Guidelines:
Create your own original The Front Porch logo design/redesign
Save your creation as a PNG, JPG, or PDF
Write a 2-3 sentence description about your amazing idea
E-mail your work to scargile@chathamcounty.org or drop off a hard copy at The Front Porch office – 2203 Abercorn St.

Submission deadline is July 8th. ALL participants receive free SCAD and The Front Porch swag bags. The top 3 participants will have their submissions featured on The Front Porch Facebook and Instagram accounts.

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🇺🇸 America 250: Celebrating Savannah’s Historic Legacy

The countdown to the nation’s biggest milestone has officially begun! As the United States prepares to mark 250 years of American history (1776–2026), there is no better place to uncover the foundational stories, sacrifices, and secrets of the past than right here in Georgia’s first city.

Savannah’s history isn’t just bound to the pages of text books—the spirits of the colony’s founders, Revolutionary War patriots, and historic citizens are still walking the streets of Savannah today.

Join 6th Sense World® for our America 250 Celebration, and experience the epic tales of survival, hauntings, and heritage that shaped the nation.

📍 The Historic Journey
Walk in the shadow of giants like General James Oglethorpe, who founded the colony of Georgia in 1733. Our master storytellers will guide you through moss-draped squares, cobblestone pathways, and sacred burial grounds to bridge the gap between 1776 and 2026.

Whether you are looking to explore deep local lore or encounter the paranormal energy left behind by centuries of history, we have a trek designed for you:

Sixth Sense Savannah® Ghost Tours: Uncover why Savannah is continuously named “America’s Most Haunted City.”

America’s Most Haunted City® Tour: Step into the shadows of and discover the 250 years of spirits still walking the historic streets of Savannah.

Bonaventure Cemetery Tours®: Walk the hallowed grounds where Savannah’s historic legacy is permanently etched in stone.

✨ Exclusive America 250 Anniversary Savings!
To kick off this monumental celebration, we are offering an exclusive discount to our online travelers.

🎉 20% OFF Direct Online Bookings!
Promo Code: AMERICA250
Offer Terms: Valid for all tours purchased through July 31st!

🎟️ Secure Your Spot on Center Stage of History
Spaces on our award-winning historic ghost and cemetery walks fill up quickly, especially during this historic anniversary season. Grab your discount, gather your fellow history lovers, and step into the past.

👉 Book Directly Online: www.6thSenseWorld.com
📞 Or Call Our Booking Office: 912-292-0960
Find Your Truth with Savannah’s Original Historic Ghost & Cemetery Tours.

Come celebrate the in historic City Market one year anniversary of Alpha Mare Gallery! See the fusion of photography and paintings in what this husband and wife artistic duo dubs “paintography.” Decide “who did it better” on their joint wall, and discover art from additional member artists. This month long event is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 10-6 and every purchase enters you to win a $100 gift certificate on June 30.

My Veterans Place Savannah, Inc. will celebrate its 5th Anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 26, 2026, starting at 3:00 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting at 5:00 p.m.

As a trusted community partner in veteran support and family stabilization, My Veterans Place is committed to ensuring that no service member, veteran, or military family is left behind. Through comprehensive programs focused on emergency housing assistance, food and basic needs support, mental health resources, workforce readiness, and community engagement, MVP provides a hand up not a handout restoring dignity, stability, and hope.

With support from our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, and community partners, My Veterans Place has assisted hundreds of veterans and their families through programs designed to strengthen bonds and rebuild lives.We understand that even one missed paycheck, a medical emergency, or an unexpected expense can push a veteran household into crisis.

Our approach is rooted in compassion, rapid response, and restoring hope during crises. We are not just cutting a ribbon; we are opening doors to opportunity and healing for those who served.

Join us Friday June 26th at 6 pm for an evening of family fun! Free to play, with prizes, snacks, and fellowship, fun for all ages!

A refined tasting experience celebrating the flavors, textures, and wines of the Lowcountry, set along Savannah’s storied waterfront.

Spend an unforgettable evening savoring a thoughtfully curated five-course dinner, each course expertly paired with exceptional wines. Set against sweeping views of the Savannah River and complemented by live music, this experience invites you to sip, savor, and celebrate the essence of the Lowcountry.

Begin the evening with a sparkling welcome at 6 p.m.
Pricing is inclusive of all taxes and gratuities.

20% of ticket proceeds will benefit Brightside Child & Family Advocacy, a nonprofit committed to preventing child abuse and neglect through the support and strengthening of healthy family relationships.

WINE DINNER MENU:
HORS D’ŒUVRES COURSE
Creamy Goat Cheese Crostini, Pepitas, Grapes, Honey, Thyme
– Paired with Laetitia Brut Cuvee

FIRST COURSE
Spring Pea & Asparagus: Frisée, Shaved Fennel, quince, Aged Manchego, Marcona Almonds, Herbs, Lardons
– Paired with Freemark Abbey Sauvignon Blanc, 2024

SECOND COURSE
Pan Roasted Diver Scallops: Cauliflower Tarragon Mousseline, Brioche “Gremolata”, Lobster Foam (Chive Oil)
– Paired with Russian River Valley Chardonnay, 2024

THIRD COURSE
Wild Mushroom Risotto: Crispy Chicken Skin, Truffles, Cippolini & Garlic Confit, Parmigiano Reggiano
– Paired with STA. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2023

DESSERT COURSE
Stonestreet Cab Poached Pear, Cardamom Hazelnut Anglaise, Strawberries, Cinnamon, Caramel, Mint
– Paired with Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

FULL WINE LIST:
– Brewton-Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
– Freemark Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
– Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay
– Laetitia Estate Vineyards Brut Cuvée
– Stonestreet Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Watch parties across the nation will screen the performance — bringing the music, the spectacle, and the moment to your community. This wonderful evening will be an opportunity for neighbors, families, and friends to gather together to enjoy uplifting and inspiring music. Find a watch party near you and reserve your free spot.

Due to weather impacts, Eastern Wharf has rescheduled the free Riverfront Concert Series performance by Savannah legends Damon and the Shitkickers for Friday, June 26th from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Park at Eastern Wharf, the largest public green space on the Savannah River. The Eastern Wharf Riverfront Concert Series is curated by Savannah Stopover Music Festival.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live music in The Park at Eastern Wharf. Local food trucks The Cone Ranger, Mac Attack, Oh Crepe, Naked Dog and Latin Chicks will be on-site. Low Country Taps will return with their mobile bar service offering beer, wine and canned cocktails for purchase.

A true Savannah favorite, Damon and the Shitkickers deliver gritty honky-tonk with confidence and Southern swagger. This veteran Savannah band and multi-time “Best Country Band” winner stands apart as Savannah’s undisputed honky-tonk heavyweights, known for their roots-driven country sound and no-nonsense live shows.

Voted Best Country Band in Savannah for many years, this veteran outfit is led by guitarist and vocalist Damon Mailand, who brings a confident, high-energy presence to every performance. With raw vocals, twangy guitars, and a rhythm section built for boot-stompin’, Damon and the Shitkickers delivers classic country with edge and attitude.

Wymberly hits Congress St. for a hometown throw-down to kick off the summer

Date: Friday, June 26
Time: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: Congress Street Social Club

Most people who ‘can’t meditate’ aren’t bad at it. They just learned a method that only works in perfect conditions — quiet room, no thoughts, relaxed schedule, patient teacher.
Real life doesn’t look like that.

This class teaches the physiological layer underneath meditation that most instruction skips entirely: how your breath pattern directly controls your nervous system state, and how to use that mechanism to reach deep states of calm — deliberately, reliably, in any environment.

You don’t need belief. You don’t need silence. You don’t need 20 years of practice. You need the right tool, applied with the right timing, in the right sequence.
We’ll cover:
• How the mechanics behind meditation works — the physiology
• The simple progression for reaching deeper states reliably
• How to use it in 10 minutes at your desk, in your car, or at 2 AM when you can’t sleep

Saturdays at 8:30 AM | Forsyth Park, Savannah GA | $15 drop-in
We meet by the tennis courts, under the big old oak tree
Taught by Chase Barber, Oxygen Advantage certified breath coach

This class is right for you if you’ve tried meditation apps and quit, found guided meditation too dependent on mood or environment, want to understand the ‘why’ behind what you’re doing, or just want a Saturday morning practice that actually moves the needle.

Questions? Email Chase@savannahbreathreset.com.

🌼 Pollinator Palooza Summer Festival 🐝

Celebrate the pollinators that keep our world blooming at the Pollinator Palooza Summer Festival!

Join Bee City Savannah and the Forsyth Farmers Market for a fun-filled morning of creativity, wellness, and hands-on activities for all ages as we celebrate Savannah’s designation as a Bee City USA Affiliate.

✨ Enjoy:
🌸 Pollinator Coloring Bar
🧘 Buzz & Breathe: Sound Bath & Meditation
🏡 Buzz-In Boutique: Build a Bee Hotel
🎨 Brushes & Blooms: Painted Pots for Pollinators
💪 Buzz & Bloom Pilates
🌿 Meet local environmental and community organizations
🎁 Grab giveaways, resources, and family-friendly activities throughout the market.

Explore how you can help protect bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other essential pollinators by creating habitat, planting native flowers, and supporting pollinator-friendly communities.

Don’t forget to sign up for the Bee City Savannah newsletter for exclusive pollinator goodies and learn how to add your own pollinator garden to our growing network of community pollinator spaces.

Whether you’re a gardener, nature lover, parent, or simply looking for a fun Saturday morning, Pollinator Palooza is the perfect way to connect with your community and make a positive impact.

📍 Forsyth Farmers Market – Forsyth Park
🗓️ Saturday, July 19
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Admission is FREE. Bring your family, your friends, and your love for pollinators—we’ll bring the buzz!

Discover the art of creating flaky, buttery pastries in this fun and approachable two-day class, perfect for bakers of all skill levels! You’ll explore the secrets behind puff pastry, croissants, and Danish pastry, mastering the process of laminating dough with butter to achieve those irresistible layers. Plus, you’ll learn how to make rich, pillowy brioche and transform all these doughs into a variety of delicious sweet and savory treats. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just getting started, this hands-on experience will leave you feeling confident and inspired to recreate these pastries at home!

Day 1 (6 hours): Understanding Ingredients, Techniques of Lamination, Preparation of Puff pastry, Croissant dough, Danish pastry dough, and Brioche dough
Day 2 (6-7 hours): Rolling and finishing dough to prepare: Fruit Jalousie Pastry, Palmiers, Croissants, Bear Claws, Fruit Twist Danish, Brioche Pastries

Registration and attendance on both days is required. A light lunch each day is included.

Let’s get baking! https://occ.sn/KCMQbjRp