Martin Luther King Weekend @ Fort McAllister

Saturday, January 16

10:00am-4:00pm

Civil War soldiers, from the 47th Georgia Infantry will be demonstrating the loading and firing of Civil War muskets and cannon every hour. There will also be blacksmithing and cooking demonstrations.  Contact: Danny Brown at 912-727-2339

RH Relay for Life Meeting

Tuesday, January 19

Committee mtg 6pm

Relay “rally” 7pm

Located in the Crossroads Center… Speir-Brogdon Building– Food and drink is provided by What’s The Scoop. Please RSVP to the monthly email reminders 

Free Ballroom Dancing Lesson

Monday, February, 8

Life Moves Dance Studio presents free ballroom dance just in time for Valentines Day.  Studio Phone (912) 756-8482  www.lifemovesdance.com

RH Relay for Life Meeting

Tuesday, February 16

Committee mtg 6pm

Relay “rally” 7pm

Located in the Crossroads Center… Speir-Brogdon Building–  Food and drink is provided by What’s The Scoop. Please RSVP to the monthly email reminders 

Music Night in the Park

Friday, February 19

6:00-9:00pm

Live music at the Station Xchange

Performing Art in the Park

Sunday, March 14

4:00-7:00pm

Praise in the Park at the Station Xchange

RH Relay for Life Meeting

Tuesday, March 16

Committee mtg 6pm

Relay “rally” 7pm

Located in the Crossroads Center… Speir-Brogdon Building–  Food and drink is provided by What’s The Scoop. Please RSVP to the monthly email reminders 

Prom Dance Workshop

Saturday, March 20 and 27

Get ready for prom this year with a special workshop hosted by Life Moves Dance Studio. Studio Phone (912) 756-8482  www.lifemovesdance.com

Special Field Day

Friday, March 26

BC Family Connection hosts this event for our youth at the RH Recreation gymnasium annually.  Volunteers are always needed.  For more information call Wendy at 756-3602

Saturday Fair on the Square

Saturday, March 27

Noon-4:00pm

Craft fair &  food at the Station Xchange

4^th Annual Easter Extravaganza

Saturday, April 3

11:00am

Hosted by New Beginnings Community Church in J.F. Gregory Park.  This event has a 25,000 Easter egg hunt, inflatable rides, picture with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment, and a free cookout.  More info 308-7635

 Saturday April 10

This year the local civic organization will host the annual fundraising event in the new Richmond Hill City Center.  Buy your tickets in advance to enjoy this evening filled with fun.

Volunteer Day at Ft. McAllister

Saturday, April 10

9:00am-3:00pm

Help with spring cleaning at the Fort   Come help park staff do a spring fort cleanup. T-shirts and lunch provided along with an historical talk on the fort.

4^th Annual Energy 5K

Saturday, April 10

For  more info please call 756-5865 or email

info@energy-oasis.com

Chamber 25^th Anniversary Party

Monday, April 12

This gala will be held in the RH City Center located in J.F. Gregory Park. For more information call Danielle at (912) 756-3444

RH Relay for Life Meeting

Tuesday, April 13

Committee mtg 6pm

Relay “rally” 7pm

Located in the Crossroads Center… Speir-Brogdon Building– Food and drink is provided by What’s The Scoop. Please RSVP to the monthly email reminders 

Relay for Life Event

Friday, April 16

7:00pm– 7:00am

Begins at 7 PM, Survivor Lap at 7:30 PM,  and 11 PM Luminary Ceremony

GA Cities Week

April 18-24

See Schedule

The city sponsors a variety of community events throughout the week, including a business breakfast, weekend activities, such as music in the park, art in the park, a fishing derby in the park and much more.  The theme of this year’s Georgia Cities Week is “Energy to Transform” highlighting Georgia cities role in contributing to the state’s conservation to preserve the quality of life.

Movie Night in the Park

Friday, April 23

7:00-10:00pm

Watch an outdoor movie

Leadership Southeast Georgia Alumni Event

Saturday, April 24

Alumni reunite at the RH City Center located in J.F. Gregory Park

Saturday, May 01

8:00-2:00pm

Annual Memorial Day Observance

Fri, May 28

11:00am

The city of Richmond Hill will host a Memorial Day Observance in J. F. Gregory Park on Memorial Day at 11 am.  Representatives from local veteran’s organizations will speak at the ceremony.  A special guest speaker will be present.  All are welcome to attend to honor those veterans who died while serving their community and country.

Memorial Day at Ft. McAllister

Saturday, May 29

10:00am-4:00pm

Experience life as the common Confederate soldier.  Topics will include what he ate, how he lived, what he wore and the medicine of the day. Also included will be musket and cannon firing demonstrations.  

Summer Camps:

·              YMCA:  Camp will run for 11 weeks. March 1^st Summer Day Camp registration begins. YMCA Summer Day Camp and Specialty Camp information packets will be available at the Richmond Hill YMCA front desk.

Starting Monday, May 24

·              Bryan County BOE Summer Camp: A variety of summer camps are offered to children in the community. Call the Community Ed office for more details 459-5116

Starting Monday, June 1

4-one week sessions Mon -Fri

·              Life Moves Dance Studio:  Dance and theater workshops

June through July

·              Energy Oasis:  Variety of kids camps through out the month.  For more information call (912) 756-5865 or email info@energy-oasis.com

Yoga Summer Camp

Youth Wrestling Camp  

Scrapbooking and Craft Camp  

Youth Wrestling Camp

June 14-18

June 21-25

July 5-9

July 12-16

Exchange Club Fishing Derby

Saturday June 5

8:30am to Noon

Local civic organization holds an annual fishing day at the RH Fish Hatchery for children of all ages. Awards and free food attract more than just catfish.

2^nd Annual Energy Adventure Challenge

Saturday June 5

For  more info please call 756-5865 or email

info@energy-oasis.com

Music Night in the Park

Friday, June 11

6:00-9:00pm

Live music at the Station Xchange

Saturday Fair on the Square

Saturday, June 26

Noon-4:00pm

Craft fair &  food at the Station Xchange

Old Time Family 4^th of July Festival & Fireworks

Saturday, July 03

See Schedule

Come celebrate the Fourth of July with great food, live entertainment, fireworks, crafts, and a variety of fun.  Sponsored by the Richmond Hill Recreation Association, as their annual fundraiser, it will take place at J.F. Gregory Park with events offered throughout the day and evening.

July 4th at Ft. McAllister

Sunday, July 04

10:00am-4:00pm

Troops salute fallen soldiers.  Come and celebrate our Nations birthday with civil war troops as they fire special salutes for those who have died so we may be free. Also join us for games of the day and a cool slice of melon. 

Movie Night in the Park

Friday, July 16

7:00-10:00pm

Watch an outdoor movie at the Station Xchange

Labor Day at Ft. McAllister

Saturday, September 04

10:00am-4:00pm

Experience Fort operations.  Come and enjoy as the Fort McAllister soldiers do their daily chores around the fort. From black- smith to wood worker all trades were needed to keep this fort in operation. Learn about civil war cooking. and common soldier life. Bring a lunch and spend the day.

Music Night in the Park

Friday, August 20

6:00-9:00pm

Live music at the Station Xchange

Auditions

Saturday August 28

Richmond Hill Dance Theater.  Studio Phone (912) 756-8482  www.lifemovesdance.com

Performing Art in the Park

Sunday, September 19

4:00-7:00pm

Storytellers at the Station Xchange

Saturday Fair on the Square

Saturday, September 25

Noon-4:00pm

Craft fair &  food at the Station Xchange

10^th Annual Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 2

9:00am – 1:00pm

Hosted by the RH Garden Club in JF Gregory Park

Coastfest

Saturday, October 2

All Day Event

Held in Brunswick. Cannon firings along with musket and cooking demonstrations.

12^th Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival

October 15-17, 2009

See Schedule

A 3-day festival offers live entertainment, amusement rides, art and crafts, fireworks, and the best fresh seafood in coastal GA.  Located in JF Gregory Park.  Contact the chamber for more information at 756-3444 or online at www.rhbcchamber.org

Music Night in the Park

Friday, October 22

6:00-9:00pm

Live music at the Station Xchange

Candle Lantern Tour of Ft. McAllister

Saturday, October 23

7:00-10:00pm

Experience Fort life at night.  You have seen the fort by day light now come and experience it by candle light. Walk through these historic grounds and watch the soldiers going through their nightly duties and chores. Be sure to stay with your guide or you may be captured as a spy.

Annual Veterans Day Observance

Saturday, November 13

11:00am

The Mayor and Council invite you to attend this Veterans Day Observance at 11:00 AM in J.F. Gregory Park light refreshments follow.  Fort Stewart will provide our guest speaker.

Matt Freeman Road Race in JF Gregory

Performing Art in the Park

Sunday, November 14

4:00-7:00pm

Ballroom dancing at the Station Xchange

Annual Methodist BBQ and Silent Auction

Saturday, November 20

All Day Event

RH Methodist Church presents the best BBQ in the south.  Register early or pick up onsite ribs, BBQ and sauce, and Boston butts for the whole family to enjoy.  Live local entertainment and an auction are some of the featured attractions.

Scrooge

December

See Schedule

Richmond Hill Dance Theater presents their annual holiday performance of this timeless classic.  For more info www.lifemovesdance.com

9^th Annual Chili Cook-off

Friday, December 03

5:00-10:00pm

Booths will be filled with chili chefs and craft vendors.  Cash awards are given to the best tasting chili in town.  Enjoy a variety of food, live entertainment, magician, face painting, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, inflatable rides, and more.  Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures.  The event is held in JF Gregory Park and chili and craft vendors register by calling 756-6459 or go online to www.richmondhill-ga.gov

15^th Annual Hometown Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 04

10:00am-12:00pm

Gather together with the entire family and watch the Christmas parade make its way through the streets of downtown Richmond Hill.  Local businesses and residents are encouraged to participate or come out and celebrate the holidays. Parade entries register by calling 756-3735 or go online at www.ricmondhill-ga.gov

Christmas Xtravaganza at The Station Xchange

Saturday, December 04

Noon-4:00pm

Following Christmas Parade, this winter wonderland includes real snow, live entertainment, a petting zoo, photos with Santa, ornament making stations, a cookie decorating station, complimentary candy canes, and hot cocoa.    Refreshment stands will raise funds for a local charity.  The event is FREE and open to the public. More information contact 756-2969.

Christmas on the Ogeechee Boat Parade

Saturday, December 04

6:30pm

Presented by Offshore Outlaws, boat lovers will be thrilled by this spectacular lighted boat parade.  The boat parade will begin at the state park pier and end at the last house on the point.  Attractions will include fireworks display, live music, food, and beverages.  For more information call John 547-0149

Winter Muster, Battle, & Candle Lantern Tour

Saturday, December 11

8:00am-6:00pm

Experience Fort McAllister troop life.  Fort McAllister Winter Muster, Battle and Candle Lantern Tour: Come spend the day at the fort watching the Confederate troops prepare for its final battle. The fort will be open to the public from 8:00am till 4:30pm with the battle taking place at 5:00pm. Visitors will leave the fort and occupy a safe area to view the short but bloody 15minute battle. A tour will be held right after the battle at which time the visitors will view the destruction of war first hand.