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April 1-2
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Relay for Life -- J. F. Gregory Park
Begins at 7:00 p.m. Survivors Lap at 7:30 p.m.
Luminary Ceremony at 11:00 p.m.
Georgia Cities Week
April 17-23
Wednesday (April 13) – Large Item Trash Pick-up.
Thursday (April 14) – Large Item Trash Pick-up.
Friday (April 15) – Large Item Trash Pick-up.
This opportunity is only available for the city of Richmond Hill current water account users in residential zoning areas only. Curbside pickup will include large items such as appliances, furniture and other bulky items not normally picked up by the regular trash service. All city residents should place their items on the curbside Wednesday morning by 7 a.m. for pickup.
The following items will not be collected: tires, hazardous waste items, paint, refrigerators, freezers, oil or oil based products, grease products, batteries, gas or gas-based products, lawnmowers, freon or freon-based products.
Saturday (April 16) – Fishing Derby in J.F. Gregory Park. Registration starts at 7 a.m. and fishing begins at 8 a.m. Refreshments furnished. Sponsored by the Fort McAllister Sport Fishing Club and the City of Richmond Hill.
Monday – Friday (April 18 – April 22) Children’s Art Show in city hall.
Monday (April 18) – Business Breakfast. City Center at 8 a.m. Invitation Only.
Guest Speaker: Hon. Jack Kingston
Tuesday (April 19)
Wednesday (April 20) – Employee Luncheon and Awards. City Center at noon.
Mayor’s Editorial in Bryan County News.
Thursday (April 20) – City Hall, Fire Department, Police Department Open House -- 8:30 a.m. until noon
Mayor Harold Fowler's editorial in Bryan County Now.
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Earth Day
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April 22 10:00am-12:00
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Earth Day Celebration in support of sustainable business practices. Ceremonial tree planting followed by lunch at City Center.$10/person with part of proceeds to benefit Bryan County Tree Foundation
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4th Annual Easter Extravaganza
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Saturday, April 23
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11:00am
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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
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Easter Brunch at the City Center
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Sunday April 24th 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Egg hunt followed by full brunch. $26/person. Reservations highly recommended.
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GA Cities Week
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April 17-23
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See Schedule
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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.
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Annual Memorial Day Observance
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Mon, May 30
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11:00am
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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.
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Memorial Day at Ft. McAllister
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Saturday, May 28
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10:00am-4:00pm
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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.
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Summer Camps:
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� YMCA: Camp will run for 11 weeks. March 1st Summer Day Camp registration begins. YMCA Summer Day Camp and Specialty Camp information packets will be available at the Richmond Hill YMCA front desk.
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� 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
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Old Time Family 4th of July Festival & Fireworks
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Saturday, July 2
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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.
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July 4th at Ft. McAllister
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Sunday, July 3
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10:00am-4:00pm
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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.
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Labor Day at Ft. McAllister
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Saturday, September 3
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10:00am-4:00pm
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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.
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10th Annual Pumpkin Patch
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Saturday, October 1
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9:00am – 1:00pm
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Hosted by the RH Garden Club in JF Gregory Park
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Annual Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival
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October 14-16, 2009
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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
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Candle Lantern Tour of Ft. McAllister
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Saturday, October 22
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7:00-10:00pm
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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.
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Annual Veterans Day Observance
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Grand Opening
Catnip n Biscuits will host a grand opening Oct. 30 from 12 to 4 p.m. Fun for all the animals. Call 445-5785 for more information.
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Annual Veterans Day Observance
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Friday, November 11
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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
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Annual Methodist BBQ and Silent Auction
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Saturday, November 19
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All Day Event
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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.
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Annual Chili Cook-off
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Friday, December 03
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6:30 to 9:00pm
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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 756-3641 or go online to www.richmondhill-ga.gov, Forms then JF Gregory Park for applicatiions
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Annual Hometown Christmas Parade
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Saturday, December 03
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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, Forms, then JF Gregory Park for applications
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Christmas on the Ogeechee Boat Parade
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Saturday, December 3
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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
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