Thursday, April 2, 2026
Good morning!
If you’re looking for a spot to discover brightly colored eggs along the coast, you can choose from parks to a Civil War fort for your hunting ground this weekend. And if you want to forage for new plants or a used book, there are spots for you, too, along with community-building opportunities and more. Happy hunting!
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Correction: April 2, 12:22 p.m.: The Earth Day Trivia at Broomelli Boys Pizzeria will be held on Tuesday, April 14. The initial post indicated the wrong day of the week.
CHATHAM COUNTY
The Great Thunderbolt Egg Hunt: Family-friendly community event featuring egg hunts, games, food trucks, games and more. Hosted by the Town of Thunderbolt. Free and open to all. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Caesaroni Park, 2702 Mechanics Ave., Thunderbolt.
How do you travel?: Coastal Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (CORE MPO) wants you to participate in a regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Survey to better understand where people feel safe, where improvements are needed, and which bicycle or pedestrian projects should be prioritized in the region. Surveys are open through May 31, and can be completed using the following methods: In English:www.tinyurl.com/COREBikePedSurvey; Spanish, www.tinyurl.com/COREBikePedSurveyESP Map your experiences:www.tinyurl.com/COREBikePedMap
New Savannah architecture: Historic Savannah Foundation will host a special panel discussion titled “Designing the Next Layer of History: New Architecture in Savannah’s Historic Districts” as part of the 2026 HSF Lecture Series, “The People, Places and Stories That Define Savannah.” The panel discussion will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Murray C. Perlman and Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, 323 E. Broughton St. in Savannah. Attendees may attend a wine reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by the panel discussion.
Save Tybee’s Turtles: Register for the 2026 Turtle Trot 5K run/walk by April 6 and you’ll be guaranteed a t-shirt! The race starts at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 25, on the beach next to the boardwalk at Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island. $45 fee benefits the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and includes a t-shirt, medal, and free admission to the center after the race, where you’ll also find water, snacks, and run times. Turtle nesting season runs May through August.
CAMDEN COUNTY
Community market: St. Marys Community Market open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, at Orange Hall Gilman Cultural Center, 311 Osborne Road, St. Marys. 912-882-4000.
Electronics scrap event: Earthkeepers Alliance hosts E-Scrap at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, near the St. Marys Public Library, 100 Herb Bauer Drive in St Marys. Anything with a plug is accepted except old-style televisions. $10 donation suggested.
BRYAN COUNTY
Used Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Richmond Hill Library, 9607 Ford Ave. Richmond Hill. Sales held first Saturdays and third Thursdays. All proceeds benefit the library. 912-756-3580.
“The Mayor’s Table”: The City of Richmond Hill invites residents to an opportunity for open conversation between residents and Mayor Kristi Cox. They’ll meet second Mondays of the month at the Wetlands Education Center, with two available sessions to accommodate different schedules: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more detail, visit richmondhill-ga.gov.
Eggs at the Fort: Easter egg hunt at Fort McAllister State Park, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 3894 Fort McAllister Road, Richmond Hill. Preregister by calling 912-727-2339.
GLYNN COUNTY
Headmasters open house tours: The Selden Park Advisory Committee will offer free open house tours of the Selden Park Headmasters House each month, starting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this month on the third Saturday. The public is encouraged to come and learn about the historic school that served as a place of higher education for Black students during Reconstruction. The tours are scheduled to continue through October, and tours by appointment are available by calling the Selden Park office at (912)-279-2800.
Board of Elections, Registration’s new board member: Kathleen Gallagher-Duff was sworn in last Thursday by Judge Kelly S. Lanier. Her oath was witnessed by Vice Chairman Ken Leppard and Director Christopher Channell. A resident of Saint Simons Island, Gallagher-Duff has been appointed to fill the board vacancy created by Dane Hutcheson. The board will seat Ms. Gallagher-Duff at the next regular board meeting Tuesday, April 14.
Earth Day Trivia: Kick off Glynn Environmental Coalition’s 2026 Earth Day celebrations with Earth Day-themed trivia hosted by Gary Moore from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Broomelli Boys Pizzeria, 760 Scranton Rd #101, Brunswick. Expect good food, family-friendly fun, raffle prizes, and a special prize for the winning trivia team! Call 912 267-7075 to reserve your trivia table today.
MCINTOSH COUNTY
Plan your dinner: Shrimp Creole dinner to benefit local community outreach. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 18, St. Andrew’s Parish House, corner of Greene and Rittenhouse streets. $20 tickets on sale at St. Andrew’s church office, 912-437-4562. Dine in and takeout available. Sponsored by St. Andrews Episcopal Church Women.
Native plant sale: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, Ashantilly Center, 15591 Ga 99, Darien.
LIBERTY COUNTY
Time to Plant: Today, Thursday, April 2, Liberty County High School is holding its annual Spring Plant Sale from 2 p.m to 5 p.m. at the Liberty County High School Greenhouse, 3216 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., Hinesville. Cash, card, and check accepted.
Help register voters: Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday, April 3 to learn how to register citizens to vote. The one-hour class takes place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Historic Liberty County Courthouse, 100 Main St., Hinesville, in the Multipurpose Room. Elections and Registration also is recruiting bilingual English-Spanish citizens to serve as poll workers for the 2026 elections. To apply, visit the office at 100 N. Main St., Suite 1600, or email elections@libertycountyga.gov.
Celebrate Neurodiversity: Today, Thursday, April 2, is Paint Liberty Blue Day. Show your support for people with autism by wearing blue and check out the student art exhibit from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening at the Hinesville Area Arts Council Gallery, 102 Commerce St., Hinesville. Autism affects social interaction, communication, and behavior to various extents. Autistic people may experience heightened sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors, and problems reading social cues. Learn more here.
One day left to apply for scholarship: The SNF Foundation awards a number of scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors in Liberty County. Multiple award amounts will be provided, ranging up to $500 one-time awards, to a $1,000 endowment award per year for up to four years of education for each winning applicant. Criteria and application can be found at: https://www.snf.com/locations/us/scholarships/ Deadline for submissions is April 3, 2026.
Military Spouse Bus Tour: Register by Friday, April 3 for this month’s Fort Stewart/HAAF Military Spouse Bus Tour, happening 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, and boarding at the Historic Bacon Fraser House, 208 E. Court St., Hinesville. Tour Liberty County and enjoy free lunch at a local eatery, thanks to a generous donor. $15 deposit holds your seat, first come, first served. Email operations@libertycounty.org or call 912-368-4445.
Miss Midway Fish Fry: Indulge in a fish fry fundraiser benefitting the Miss Midway Pageant from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, April 3, at City Hall, 41 Charlie Butler Rd. Sandwich $5, dinner $10. For more information, call 912-884-3344, ext. 1. The pageant is designed to teach participants the importance of giving back to the community through fundraising.
Walthourville Easter Egg Hunt: Hop on down to the City of Walthourville’s Easter Egg Hunt, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Johnnie Frasier Park, 2113 Shaw Rd. Bring your own basket! For more information, call Councilman Patrick Underwood, 912-318-4173.
Fleming Easter Egg Hunt: On the other side of Liberty County, Granny Smith’s Farmers Market is holding an Easter celebration from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 6136 Leroy Coffer Hwy., Fleming. Egg hunt at 1 p.m. Meet the Easter Bunny, hop in the bounce house, and visit the animals at the petting zoo.
YMCA Hop n Splash: Combine the fun of swimming with an Easter Egg hunt at the Liberty County Armed Services YMCA’s Hop n Splash, 10:30 a.m to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 201 Marylou Drive, Hinesville. Hunt for floating plastic eggs and take home a goodie bag. $10 preregistration required. Hunt start times by age group: 10:30 a.m. 6 mos. to 3 years, 11 a.m. 4 to 6 years, 11:30 a.m. 7 to 9 years, 12 p.m. 10 to 14 years. Call 912-368-9622 for details or to register.
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