Telfair Museums will present “Community in Conversation: Carrying African American Basket Traditions,” a special convening and community dialogue presented in conjunction with the museum’s exhibition, “Roots in the Rushes: African American Basketry of the Lowcountry.” The convening is open to the public and will take place Nov. 5-7, 2026, at the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. Registration is encouraged.
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Asbury Memorial Church will host a special Pride service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23. The event will take place at the church and promises to be an evening of celebration, solidarity, and sacred belonging.
The service includes music, storytelling, and prayer, featuring a performance by J.J. Collins and a special musical offering by the Asbury Memorial and community choir. Through these shared experiences, attendees will celebrate stories, songs, and messages that uplift LGBTQ+ people and families while fostering a spirit of inclusion, affirmation, and joy.
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The Abbie DeLoach Foundation, in partnership with Georgia Southern University Campus Recreation & Intramurals, invites students, alumni, families and community members to participate in the 2026 True Blue 5K & Abbie’s Adventure Race on Saturday, Nov. 7, at M.C. Anderson Park, located at the Recreation Activity Center, 2687 Akins Blvd, on Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro Campus.
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Bryan County Family Connection will host its 25th Anniversary Appreciation Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 at Richmond Hill City Center, located at 520 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, GA 31324. The event will commemorate 25 years of collaboration, service, and commitment to strengthening children and families throughout Bryan County.
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Panda Fest, making its Savannah debut Oct. 16–18 at Tanger Outlets Savannah, is bringing more than 70 food vendors, 150-plus street-food offerings and over 20 merchandise vendors to the Coastal Empire from around the nation as well as local Georgia businesses.
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Telfair Museums will present “Michelangelo’s Women: Images of Female Power and Divinity from the Casa Buonarroti,” on view Oct. 9, 2026, through Jan. 24, 2027, at the Jepson Center, 207 W. York St., Savannah. This groundbreaking exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the women who inspired, appeared in and helped preserve the legacy of one of history’s greatest artists.
Tickets for the opening reception and lecture on Oct. 8 have already sold out, but there’s still time to reserve your spot for the educational and entertaining programs accompanying the exhibition. The lineup includes the Free Family Day on Oct. 24, a lecture by Dr. Emily Fenichel on Nov. 12, and “Music of Michelangelo’s World: A Performance by the Savannah Consort” on Dec. 11.
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The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens will celebrate the season with Fall Harvest Family Night on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road in Savannah.
The family-friendly evening will feature storytelling, games, interactive educational tables, fall photo opportunities and a pumpkin patch where children can select a “pie” pumpkin to take home. Concessions will also be available throughout the evening.
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Savannah Classical Academy (SCA) has been recognized as a 2026 Title I Distinguished School by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The Distinguished Schools designation recognizes the highest-performing Title I schools in Georgia and reflects the effective teaching and strong leadership demonstrated across the honored schools. This marks the third consecutive year SCA has earned the distinction and the third consecutive year it is the only Title I Distinguished School in Chatham County.
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Liberty County changemakers will receive some well-deserved time in the spotlight this week. The Liberty County Boys & Girls Club’s annual Humanitarian Award Gala will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Richmond Hill City Center, located at 520 Cedar Street, Richmond Hill, GA 31324. This special evening will celebrate individuals whose service, leadership, and courage have made a lasting impact on the community.
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Lesley Francis Public Relations (LFPR) has announced the appointment of a new Marketing Assistant, Amy Pipkin. In her new role, Pipkin will support LFPR with social media content, event management, community relations, and client research.
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