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Easter Weekend Events in Savannah Georgia

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Easter Weekend Events in Savannah, Pooler and Richmond Hill, Georgia

There are three main Easter egg hunts near Savannah Georgia:

At Hull Park is the annual community Spring Carnival. This is located at 504 E. 54th St. Families and children alike will enjoy Easter egg hunts, games, prizes, clowns and more. This is sponsored by the New Covenant Church.

At Stockade Storage located at 1060 King George Blvd., kids can get a picture with the Easter Bunny at this annual Easter egg hunt event.Easter Weekend Events in Savannah, Pooler and Richmond Hill, Georgia

At the Habersham YMCA, and join us for a Good Friday breakfast with Pastor Andy Blair of Tapestry Savannah. This is a free event starting at 7:15 AM located at 6400 Habersham St.

At the New Beginnings Community Church in Richmond Hill Georgia there will be Easter egg counts for toddlers, infants and children of all ages. The Easter Bunny is even said to make an appearance. Provisions will be made if there is bad weather and this is free admission including children’s crafts, music and storytelling. Make sure you bring a basket to collect your eggs.

In Pooler Georgia at 900 South Rogers St. is the free community egg hunt sponsored by Chick-fil-A and First Presbyterian Church. The egg hunt is free but you must register first at firstprespooler.com/egg_hunt in order to be eligible. There will be two fields for kids and one for children ages five and under and the other for children ages six through fifth grade.

The River Street Arts Festival is also happening the weekend of Easter, April 3 and fourth from 4 o’clock until 10:00 PM on Saturday and from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM at River Street on Saturday. This is a festival for the visual arts. If you’re looking for something other than an Easter egg hunt, you might check out these beautiful interactive activities for families and kids. There will be community performances, live music and delicious food.

On April 5 is the Visual Blues Art Exhibit at the Jepson. This comprises 52 paintings, drawings and other types of artistic mediums illustrating the unprecedented outburst of artistic creativity during the Harlem Renaissance. This inspired blues, jazz, dance and social clubs. This is located at the Telfair Museum.

I hope you have a safe, healthy and happy Easter weekend; I’m here whenever you need help with real estate sales or purchases in Chatham and Bryan County Georgia.

Spring Break in Savannah Georgia 2015

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Spring Break in Savannah Georgia 2015

Spring Break in Savannah Georgia 2015Spring break doesn’t have to be party central for every family. Some families are looking to go away with their small children and find unique and interesting events, activities, sights and sounds during their spring break or maybe even just staying home and finding different things to do right here. Spring break for the Savannah school district is April 6 through the 10th and if you plan on staying close to home this spring break here are some of the events happening around the Savannah area.

Spring Break Art Camp – This event is held every day of the week and is perfect for families that simply must continue to work but need a comfortable and safe environment for their children. This event is Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM and if you’re a city resident of the fee is just $140 per child per session. Make sure your child has a lunch with them and let them have a great day at Spring Break Art Camp making fun crafts that they can bring home and display.

Cruises – Now might be the perfect opportunity to take that river cruise you’ve always wanted to enjoy. You can schedule cruises for lunch or dinner and there are special discounts and information on Spring Break cruises.

Savannah Foodie Tour – Are you a foodie? Then you can’t miss the Savannah Food Tour. This is a great way to explore local culture and cuisine as you ride along in a comfortable motor court making your way through historic Savannah learning about the history and interesting dining options available. The tour just opened for the 2015 schedule so make reservations early.

Best Nightlife – If you are looking for a party, there will be several special events, bar and nightclub parties throughout Savannah Georgia. Each will have their own specials, music and events running all week long so if you have a favorite in mind simply check their website or visit the 912area.com or information on spring break schedules.

Theater! – At the Historic Savannah Theatre you can enjoy a variety of different musicals and theatrical performances. Shows include Viva Vegas!, I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change!, The 25Th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Broadway On Bull Street, and Savannah Live! Visit the website for times, tickets and scheduling your theater show.

Camping – Of course this is a perfect time to head out to Tybee Island and enjoy some quality beach time. You can rent a cabin, and RV spots or stay in one of the hotels on Tybee Island. This might be a great “staycation” for your family to learn more about your own area.

If you’re considering buying or selling a home during spring break, I would be happy to offer personalized tours of any properties for sale, local information on school districts and the communities or offer a customized list of homes that meet your search criteria and price throughout the Savannah Georgia real estate market.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Events in Savannah Georgia

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Follow the Rainbow to Savannah, Georgia this St. Patrick’s Day. You won’t find any pots of gold but you will find some amazing activities for you, your family, and your friends.St. Patrick's Day Events in Savannah Georgia

Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: On March 17th starting at 10:15 AM and going to about 2:30 PM the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will be occupying the streets of Savannah. This parade-second largest in the U.S- will entertain visitors to the local Celtic and Irish families, pipe bands, and traditional Irish dancers. For the 191st year of the parades running, 15,000 people will take part in the parade along with 350 different floats and other marching units. The parade will be starting out on Gwinnett and Abercorn streets and will end in Madison square (for the complete parade route check out the first link).

St. Patrick’s Day Festival: From Saturday March 14th to March 17th, a festival will be taking place on River Street and City Market. This festival will be fun for just about everyone with lots of food, live bands and other entertainment, face painters, and caricature artists. And for those 21 and older Corona, Sweetwater, and Heineken will have their own tents for the festival. If you want to take part in the drinking you will need to purchase a wristband that symbols that you are OK to have your drink in hand. Wristbands are $5 and can be purchased at any of the booths.

St. Patrick's Day Events in Savannah GeorgiaTara Feis: On Saturday March 14th from 11 AM to 5 PM Tara Feis will be taking place in Emmet Park. If you and your family are looking for some clean fun that is alcohol free this is the event for you. There will be different forms of entertainment for all ages, from the puppeteers and magicians for the kiddies to Irish dancers and the Irish band FullSet for the adults. But that’s not all; there are tons of arts and crafts for the little ones including potato printing and castle making with sugar cubes. When lunch time hits make sure to stop by any one of the food tents, and if you want to have the kids burn off any extra energy before taking them home (which is always nice) there are bounce houses and games set up around the park.

Hope everyone has a great St. Patty’s Day! And if you do choose to drink, please drink responsibly.

Images by Sebastian Dooris

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Savannah Georgia 2014

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New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Savannah Georgia 2014

If you’re looking for something fun to do this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Savannah Georgia there are plenty of activities and events planned for this festive occasion.New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Savannah Georgia 2014

There’s no better tradition than the beautiful Savannah Riverboat Cruises for New Year’s Eve. Their Dinner Cruise begins at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. For about $60 per adult and $32 per child, this relaxing adventure is perfect to get you in the mood for the New Year.

The Riverboat also offers a Party Cruise just for adults boarding at 9:00 PM, Cruising from 10:00-12:30 AM, for $59.95. This includes a 2 1/2 hour cruise with hors d’oeuvres, party favors, cash bar, and a champagne toast at midnight; it is unique.

However, if you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve Gala, this event boards at 7:30 PM and cruises from 8:30 PM all the way until 12:30 AM, You can cruise in style for this one-of-a-kind dinner party and cruise event. With four hours of hors d’oeuvres, a surf and turf buffet, house wine or champagne, dancing, live entertainment and cash bar, the fun and dining pleasure is very timely; fare is $169.95 per adult or child. Savannah Riverboat Cruises are certainly something you won’t want to miss.

Up the Cup is also a Savannah tradition happening at the Rousakis Riverfront Plaza. Join us on historic River Street to celebrate the end of the year with the second annual Up the Cup Countdown sponsored by Wet Willies of Savannah. Enjoy live music, our nontraditional “the ball drop” and raise your 6 foot to-go cups to ring in the New Year. This is going to be a fun event.

Outdoor City Market is hosting a street party from 9:00 PM until 1:00 AM. This free event is open to the public with fireworks taking place at 11:00 PM at the Tybee Pier. There will be live music, partying, dancing and more. If you want to start early make reservations at one of the fabulous restaurants surrounding the City Market and then join us outside for this fun and free event.

Most of downtown Savannah’s restaurants and bars will be hosting their own events, including New Year’s Day Brunches. Downtown hotels and resorts will also have special events; if you’re staying downtown, check with the front desk on events and parties in or near your hotel.

I hope the 2014 has been very profitable for you and were looking forward to 2015. If this next year seems like the right time to buy or sell property anywhere around Savannah or Pooler, I urge you to check with us first for expert care, professional service, and a knowledgeable real estate agent. Happy New Year’s!

Chili Cook-Off in Richmond Hill December 5

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Chili Cook-Off in Richmond Hill December 5

Have a favorite chili recipe? You will want to get involved with the Richmond Hill Chili Cook-off on December 5 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the JF Gregory Park.Fire Roasted Steak Chili with Beans

Judges will decide who has the best chili in town. This 13th annual Richmond Hill event will offer grand prizes for the best chili and the winner will receive a trophy as well as $350. The first runner-up will also receive a trophy with $200 and second runner-up, a trophy and $100. There’s even a third runner up who will also receive a trophy and 50 bucks. There will also be specific trophies given for People’s choice awards and best booth design. The contest deadline is December 3 and there are also many other craft and food booths available. This will be a really fun and festive time and if you love chili or are a “hothead” you won’t want to miss this fun event. I might be there to taste some of the fantastic chilies but here’s one of my favorite recipes for fire roasted steak chili.

 

Fire Roasted Steak Chili:

Ingredients:chili

2 to 3 pounds of stew meat
1/2 cup sherry wine
2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 can fire roasted tomatoes
1 small onion chopped
3 tablespoons of minced garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons of chili powder or blend
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh or dried oregano
1 teaspoon of salt
Pepper to taste
1 can tomato paste
1 can tomato sauce
3 cans of beans of your choice, black, Pinto, red, or kidney,

Directions

Prepare your slow cooker either with a liner or set it on low and begin cooking. Brown the stew meat on the stove until it is nicely crusted all over. Sear the meat in batches and add to the slow cooker. Deglaze the pan with the sherry wine, scraping up all the bits stuck to the bottom of the pan and add to the slow cooker. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the beans and the breadcrumbs to the stew meat and cook on high 6 hours or low 8 to 10. During the last 30 to 60 min. of cooking add the breadcrumbs and the beans to the slow cooker. If your chili is too thick for your taste you may add the liquid from the can of beans. Stir to combine and serve when ready. This chili is best topped with shredded cheese, onions, avocados, and sour cream but any of your favorite chili toppings will work.