Labor Day Weekend Blues & BBQ Festival!

Hey all! Looking for something to do in Savannah for Labor Day Weekend? There’s a Blues and BBQ Festival going on at Fort McAllister State Park on September 4th. I know that many of you will be grilling out this weekend, but this gives you a free day of cooking!

The festival lasts from 10 am until dark, so you have plenty of time to show up, vibe out, and feed your face! From 10 am to 4 pm, there will be historical demonstrations, including crafts, musket and cannon firings, military drills, and daily civil war chores and trades, will be on display. From 4 pm until dark will be the Blues and BBQ, along with a fireworks demonstration that night. Parking is $5, and the BBQ dinner is $10.

This seems like a great Labor Day Weekend activity, but it’s only one day. What else are you getting into this Labor Day Weekend?

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Poker, Fried Fish, and a Dog Wash, Oh My!

Looking for things to do this weekend in Savannah? Well, Savannah has always been really diverse in the different events that it holds, and this weekend is no different. Here are 3 different events going on this Saturday and Sunday, August 28-29:

First off, there’s the Poker Run (Southern Custom Motors, 6546 Ga. 21, Port Wentworth) at 10 am on Saturday. What’s your game? Texas Hold ‘Em? If so, you may want to try your hand at this event, while giving to a good cause. Abate of Georgia, District 11 and U.S. Military Vets MC are promoting the Poker Run. All poker hand money goes to the winners, while proceeds from door prize tickets and 50/50 tickets will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project. Your first hand is $15, and additional hands $5.

Next up, there’s a Fish Fry at the American Legion Post 154 on Sunday from 12-5 pm. Honestly, a fish fry is one of my favorite activities. Nothing beats a hot plate of freshly fried fish! The Tybee Island Veterans Memorial Committee is hosting the event and there will be live music, a 50/50 drawing and a basket of cheer will be raffled. Admission is $10 and that’s definitely worth it!

Lastly there’s the Charity Dog Wash on Sunday from 9-5. I don’t know about you, but any time that I can get someone else to wash my dog for me, I’m jumping on the chance! He has WAY too much energy for me. This event is sponsored by and held at the Southside Animal Hospital. Local volunteers will wash, towel dry and place a bandanna on your furry friend. Proceeds benefit Spay Panama’s Animals Yes, USA. The cost is only $10, which is half the price of most groomers or vets. Bring your pooch for a good cause!

A weekend of fun and supporting good causes. How very civic.

What are you doing this weekend?

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Savannah Just Got A Bit Sweeter: Sugarland is Coming!

Hey all of you out in the Savannah area, near, around, and in the Preston Grove Apartment Community! Are you a Sugarland fan? If so, get yourselves in gear for the Sugarland concert playing at the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena/Savannah Civic Center on October 14th. Since it’s still August, this gives you plenty of time to get your tickets!

For those out there that don’t know, Sugarland is a Grammy Award winning country music duo composed of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. They have become immensely famous, and are know for their hit records Stay and Baby Girl. Get your tickets now while they’re still available. They are between $40 and $55.

After hearing the group’s hit Stay, I became a fan of their music; and I’m not a big country fan at all. But Sugarland will definitely have that effect on  you. Check out the video below of one of their hits, Something More.

Ladies Night at the Mansion!

Hey ladies! Do you need something to do after work on Wednesday? If so, grab a group of your closest gal pals and head to the Mansion on Forsyth Park on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 6 pm.

Every week, the Cashmir’s Lounge holds a networking ladies night at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. It features $5 specialty cocktails every week and $5 glasses of house wine. This week it’s a fundraiser for Second World Food Harvest – suggested $5 donation at the door and bring canned goods.

I think that this is a great after work activity for you and your girls. You can catch up on old times, and possibly make new friends. Plus you really can’t beat $5 cocktails.

Do you like to go out after work often with your friends?

SPAW Day at the Humane Society Savannah/Chatham!

Hey Preston Grove! I’m posting another blog that centered around our furry family members to let them know how much we care! Of course they can’t read the blog, but they can definitely reap the benefits when you take them to these events. Time time, it’s a “SPAW” day, put on by the Humane Society Savannah/Chatham.

This event is taking place this Saturday, August 14th at 11 am. During this time, there will be baths, nail trimming, and ear cleaning. There are also special packages available. Your precocious pets will look like new! Well, as new as a pet can look anyway…

All proceeds from the benefit will go towards the animals. The center is also throwing other events that you may want to check out when you visit the website. So grab your pets and bring them down to the Humane Society Savannah/Chatham for a special day! Trust me, they’ll thank you for it.

Yappie Hour @ Fort Cafe in Forsyth Park!

Hey Preston Grove!   As we all know, our pets can be our very best friend. Thus, we should definitely treat them as such. There are various events that occur around Savannah that you and your precious pooches can enjoy, and they aren’t that far from the pet friendly apartment community of Preston Grove!

Today, ST. ALMO (Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others) is hosting a ‘Yappie Hour‘ at Fort Cafe in Forsyth Park. The cafe is located at Drayton and Whitaker streets. The ‘Yappie Hour‘ is the perfect opportunity for you to find other pet lovers around the community. Who knows, maybe you and your pet can meet a new best friend!

The ‘Yappie Hour‘ will be from 5 to 7 pm today, August 10.  A barking good time will be had by all, so make sure to stop by if you can!

Do you attend pet friendly events often? Let us know if you would like to see more pet friendly events around the community!

Lowcountry Traditions Ablaze w/Oyster Roast at the Westin Savannah!

Hey Preston Grove! What are you doing tonight? If you don’t have anything on your plate, how about putting some oysters on it? I’m talking about attending the oyster roast tonight at the Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Bar from 7 to 10 pm.

This lowcountry tradition happens every first Friday of the month. At this mouth watering event, you’ll get oysters by the bucket, lowcountry boil, tasty grill items, a full bar and s’mores, all while sitting by the firepit trading stories and anecdotes, and just having a good time in general. There will also be live music from local band “Liquid Ginger“ that fits the fun, casual, riverside atmostphere.

The culmination of the night will be the Fireworks Extravaganza which starts at 9:30.  For your convenience, you can catch the complimentary water ferry from River Street or take advantage of easy parking at the resort, validated with purchase. If I were you, I’d just take the ferry; it’s more fun that way!

Hope to see you there!

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Could Savannah Be Getting an Indoor Football Team?

Hey football fans! How thrilled would you be if Savannah had a football team? It wouldn’t be pro ball of course, but there are talks of  the Louisiana based Southern Indoor Football League considering expanding eastward in  Georgia, and Savannah is about as far east as you can get.

D.J. Daniels, a front man for GT Sports and the Southern Indoor Football League visited Savannah to see if it would be a good fit for the indoor league. So far, it looks like Savannah is close in the running with Macon.

The decision hasn’t been made yet, but it’s assumed that something will be solid come mid-August. I think that this would be great for Savannah. It’ll give everyone something to look forward to besides the Sand Gnats for sports, and may bring even more people into this great city. The only downside is that games will take place during the spring; way out of the football season range. Oh well, only time will tell.

The SIFL has teams in Columbus and Albany in Georgia, Greeville in South Carolina and Lafayette and Lake Charles in Louisiana.

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The Perfect End to Any Evening: Savannah Riverboat Moonlight Cruise

Doesn’t a moonlight cruise sound romantic? Or if you don’t have a honey, doesn’t it just sound like the ultimate relaxation? I think so. If you agree, then make a reservation for the Moonlight Entertainment Cruise with Savannah Riverboats.

Now, don’t you go thinking that it’s all romance only. It’s definitely a fun time for a group of friends as well. You can dance the night away on this 1 ½ hour cruise as one of the riverboat entertainers play popular music ranging from the 50’s to today! There’s also a cash bar and snack bar available on board.

If it were me, I’d spend most of my time on the open air third deck of the ship.  Just the thought of me escaping the commotion of everyday life, and sitting back and relaxing under a blanket of stars sounds like the ultimate evening.

Advanced reservations are required. Tickets are $17.95 for adults, $10.95 for children 12 and under, and children 3 and under are free. If you’re celebrating a birthday or anniversary, take advantage of one of the Savannah Riverboat special packages to make the event even more special.

Get a Deal on Pet Vaccine’s This Weekend!

Hey Preston Grove! I know that some of you out there have some precious pets, and you want to keep them happy and healthy. This weekend, July 24th at the Coastal Empire Fairgrounds (4801 Meding St, off of W. 62nd St.), The Spay and Neuter Alliance wants to help you do just that.

There will be low cost vaccines for dogs and cats. Here is the price list:

• Rabies 1 yr – $7
• Dog Annual Booster – $12
• Cat Annual Booster – $12
• Bordetella (6 most) – $10
• Microchip – $20

This is a steal right? The clinic is only accepting cash, and of course there are a few guidelines. Multiple pets are accepted, and your pet must be at least 6 months for a rabies shot. No appointment is necessary, but be prepared to wait patiently as I’m sure the lines will be long. Elderly pets will be given priority. Dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. There is a large but limited supply of vaccines so get there EARLY. The last numbers will be given out at 1:30 pm. In order for them to better understand how many vaccines are needed, email SNACclinesav@hargray.com with how many pets you’re bringing.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!

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