POWER PLANTS
WHAT: P.E.O. Chapter BB Plant Sale
WHEN: Accepting orders now through Oct. 2. Order pick-up is Thursday, Oct. 16, by last name: A-L 11 a.m.-11:45 a.m., and M-Z 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W. Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: Pricing varies on order form
CONTACT: Jane at janeholst1399@comcast.net, 404.775l1442
WHAT ELSE: P.E.O. is a philanthropic education organization that raises funds for scholarships and loans for women in higher education.

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GOOD GRIEF
WHAT: 11-week grief support group
WHEN: Fridays, Sep. 26 – Nov. 21, and Dec. 5 and12; 3:30 - 5 p.m.
WHERE: Messiah Lutheran Church, One West Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: $20 for books
CONTACT: For more information and to register, contact Pastor Karen Scheib, kdsspin54@gmail.com or send an inquiry to MessiahSK@gmail.com or call the church at 912.598.1188
WHAT ELSE: The group is open to adults in the community who have experienced the death of spouse, life partner, parent, adult child, relative, or friend. Maximum group size 10. Registration closes on Sep. 25.

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BUILDING BRIDGES
WHAT: Learn Bridge in a day
WHEN: Saturday Sep. 27, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Savannah Bridge Club, 8511 Ferguson Ave.
HOW MUCH: $45 (includes instruction materials and lunch)
CONTACT: Bobby Glenn, 912.441.3358 or rsglennjr@gmail.com.

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SHELF INDULGENCE

WHAT: Bag of Books Sale

WHEN: Last Saturday of every month

WHERE: The Village Library, 1 Skidaway Square

HOW MUCH: Buy a bag for $15 and fill it with books from the sales wall 

CONTACT: Contact the library at 912.598.1183 for more information

WHAT ELSE: Fiction and nonfiction, hardcover and paperbacks, all genres. Benefits the Village Library.

SOUND SLEEP
WHAT: Enjoy live music by the Bourbon Boys, delicious brats, hot dogs, and sides
WHEN: Saturday, Sep. 27, 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 West Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community.
CONTACT: Lisa Oswald 203.554.5845
WHAT ELSE: Donations welcome and all proceeds will benefit Sleep in Heavenly Peace, helping children get the beds they deserve. Rain or shine. Bring your own chair.

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FUELING THE FUTURE
WHAT: 7th annual Peanut Butter Drive
WHEN: Now through Nov. 17
WHERE: KDS Sandfly, 7360 Skidaway Rd., Ste A-2, next to Your Pie
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community.
CONTACT: For more information, email Julie Palmer, julie@tpgsavannah.com
WHAT ELSE: Join the Palmer Group Cares for its annual Peanut Butter Drive by dropping off unopened 16-oz. jars of peanut butter. Your donation supports Backpacks of Love, ensuring that school age children have access to nutritious food over the weekends.

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SHELL GAMES

WHAT: Release of turtle hatchlings

WHEN: Tuesday, Sep. 30 at 5 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.

WHERE: Sunset Park, Landings Way South

HOW MUCH: free, donations appreciated

CONTACT: friendsofskidawayaudubon@gmail.com

WHAT ELSE: Participation is limited to Landings residents with gate passes. Please pre-register at skidawayaudubon.org beginning Aug. 1. Attendees will learn how volunteers rescue Diamondback terrapin eggs from the golf course sand traps, and how they are incubated, and then will help release the hatchlings into the marsh. Limited to 60 attendees per session. Children must be at least six years of age to participate. Golf carts recommended as parking is limited.

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GROWING MEMBERSHIP
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club New Member Tea
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 1, 2 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: Home of LGC President Gayle Ridgway, 26 Delegal Rd
CONTACT: Gayle, 508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com
WHAT ELSE: The Landings Garden Club promotes gardening, conservation, and beautification across Skidaway Island. Membership is open to all residents. Enjoy tea and learn how the club supports the community through education and the protection of forests, marshes, native plants, and wildlife.

LUNCHTIME LECTURE
WHAT: Intro to Georgia Seafood webinar
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 12 -1 p.m.
WHERE: Virtual
HOW MUCH: Free
CONTACT: gacoast.uga.edu/event/ or Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or 912.598.2344 
WHAT ELSE: Join Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Fisheries Specialist Bryan Fluech for an introductory webinar exploring Georgia’s seafood scene.

DOMESTIC HELP
WHAT: A World Without Violence: The New Frontier of Stopping Familial Violence
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Liston Hall, Skidaway Community Church
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community
CONTACT: skidcc.org/occ or 912.598.0151
WHAT ELSE: October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Shannon Bates, CEO of SAFE Shelter for Domestic Violence, will share a look into the operations and mission of SAFE Shelter. Part of a four-part series entitled “Our Community Cares,” hosted by Skidaway Community Church.

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DONATION DAY
WHAT: The Landings Company and Goodwill of Southeast Georgia collaboration
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Back parking lot, The Landings Company, 1 Landings Way North
CONTACT: Goodwill of Southeast Georgia, 912.856.4418 or The Landings Company, 912.598.0500
WHAT ELSE: Making giving easier than ever. Just load your car and swing by. TLC agents will be on-site to help. No mattresses, boxsprings, pillows, cribs, car seats, paint, or building supplies will be accepted.

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HOME STUDY

WHAT: A literary crawl through the Green-Meldrim House

WHEN: Fridays, Oct. 3,10,17, 24, and Saturdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 25 - 6 and 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Green-Meldrim House, 327 Bull St., on Madison Square

HOW MUCH: $18 per person

CONTACT: Jamie Credle, 912.233.3845 or jcredle@greenmeldrimhouse.org

WHAT ELSE: Limited attendance; call 912.233.3845 or email info@greenmeldrimhouse.org for tickets. Lovers of words and houses will hear the words of renowned writers Flannery O’Connor, Conrad Aiken, Joel Chandler Harris, and more as you move through the Gothic-Revival style townhouse. In keeping with the autumnal season, the authors will share two Gothic tales.

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ALL THE BUZZ
WHAT: SCAD Bee Sharps vocal concert
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 5, 5 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W. Ridge Rd
HOW MUCH: Free-will donations appreciated
CONTACT: saintpeterssav.org or Lyndall Stanley, 912.596.3480
WHAT ELSE: An energetic performance of music from classics of the Great American Songbook to today’s pop hits.

HOW DOES HIS GARDEN GROW?
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Garden Tour
WHEN: Monday, Oct 6, 10 a.m.
WHERE: Home of Bill Ansley
CONTACT: Meg, 404.333.4663 or meg.kettlitz@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Garden club members are invited to explore Bill Ansley’s beautifully transformed, deer-resistant garden. An e-vite with Bill’s address will be sent to all members.
 

TEACHABLE MOMENTS
WHAT: The Learning Center Lecture Series
WHEN: Mondays, Oct. 6 – Nov. 10, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Skidaway Community Church, 50 Diamond Causeway
HOW MUCH: $10 – member, $20 – visitor, per lecture; $50 – member, $100 – visitor, for the series
CONTACT: seniorcitizensinc.org/skidaway or dhornsby@seniorcitizens-inc.org
WHAT ELSE: Enjoy three six-part lecture series, examining the pivotal events and human stories that shaped the dramatic final year of World War II; exploring Southerners whose time abroad broadened perspectives, leaving lasting legacies and shaping culture and history; and exploring the history of the Blues, from its origins in hardship to its rise as one of America’s most enduring and expressive musical traditions.

THE RAIL THING
WHAT: The Learning Center Lecture: “Gilded Age Entrepreneur: The Curious Life of Albert Pullman”
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 6, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., reception begins at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Skidaway Community Church, 50 Diamond Causeway
HOW MUCH: $15/$20 per lecture (member/visitor)
CONTACT: seniorcitizensinc.org/the-learning-center or dhornsby@seniorcitizens-inc.org
WHAT ELSE: Historian Simon Cordery shares the story of Albert Pullman, George Pullman’s inventive yet unconventional brother, and his luxury railcars.

PICKUP ARTISTS
WHAT: Early intake for Landlovers Flea Market and Auctionmania
WHEN: Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7, then the first Tuesday of each month
WHERE: Your home 
CONTACT: fleamarketdonations@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Take advantage of Landlovers special early pick-up service designed for island residents facing unique challenges – whether you’re moving, planning an estate sale, have physical limitations, or expect to be out of town. Collected treasures will be reserved for the March 2026 Landlovers Flea Market and Auctionmania, with proceeds supporting the Landlovers Foundation’s scholarships, merit awards, and grants to local students and non-profit organizations.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE
WHAT: Growing the Next Generation: The Crucial Role of Parent Involvement in Education
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Liston Hall, Skidaway Community Church
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community. 
CONTACT: skidcc.org/occ or contact 912.598.0151
WHAT ELSE: Michael O’Neal, executive director of Parent University, will discuss how parents can build bright futures for their children. Part of a four-part series entitled “Our Community Cares” hosted by Skidaway Community Church.

SOUTHERN TRAWL
WHAT: Landlovers Rambles event
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WHERE: Lobby of the UGA Aquarium, 30 Ocean Science Circle
HOW MUCH: $65 per participant 
CONTACT: Sally Robinson, srobinga@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Climb aboard the R/V Sea Dawg for a trawl in Wassaw Sound. Participants will join marine educators to collect, sort, and identify a variety of marine organisms for research. Wear comfortable, close-toed shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, and water. Register at landingslandlovers.com and look for the Rambles event through the Fundraising section.

PERRENIAL FAVORITE
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Oleander District Annual Meeting 
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 9 - 9 a.m. (registration), 10 a.m. (meeting)
WHERE: College Place Methodist Church, 3890 Altama Ave., Brunswick 
CONTACT: Gayle, 508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com
WHAT ELSE: Members are invited to carpool to the Oleander District’s annual meeting with guest speaker Charles McMillian, Georgia Conservancy Coastal Director.

HAPPY HOURS
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Buzz-By Friday
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 10, 6 – 9 p.m.
WHERE: Faye Clark’s home
CONTACT: Faye, 912.665.5522 or fmclark952@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Join us for the kickoff pop-up social! BYOB and an appetizer to share. An e-vite with Faye’s address will be sent to all members.

GO NUTS
WHAT: P.E.O. Chapter AS Pecan Sale
WHEN: Orders accepted by Oct. 10; Pickup at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church - Friday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $13 per bag
CONTACT: Callie Ryan 912.598.2284 or Sue Muscarella 925.948.5202
WHAT ELSE: Delicious, beautifully packaged, dark or milk chocolate, glazed, mammoth halves or medium pieces, caramel clusters and cinnamon glazed. Fundraiser for scholarships and loan funds for women seeking degrees at accredited institutions.

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FLOWER POWER
WHAT: Fall plant sale fundraiser to benefit the Botanical Gardens.
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Savannah Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Dr.
HOW MUCH: Free admission and parking
CONTACT: Savannah Botanical Gardens, 912.355.3883
WHAT ELSE: Rain or shine, the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs and the Savannah Botanical Gardens will offer beautiful nursery plants and flowers for sale, including day lilies and pass-along plants. Belinda and Ron Jacobs will talk about Camellias and master gardeners will be available to answer gardening questions.

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WONDERS OF WHITEMARSH
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Great Gardens of Savannah Tour
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Bradley Point neighborhood, Whitemarsh Island
HOW MUCH: $25 suggested donation
CONTACT: Gayle, 508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com
WHAT ELSE: An e-vite with details will be sent to all members.

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BIRDS AND PREY
WHAT: “Raptors and Reptiles LIVE!”
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m.
WHERE: The Landings Athletic Field, 600 Landings Way
HOW MUCH: free
CONTACT: friendsofskidawayaudubon@gmail.com
WHAT ELSE: Get up-close looks at hawks, owls, and fascinating reptiles, as Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education brings its fun and educational wildlife program to Skidaway Island. This family-friendly event is presented by Skidaway Audubon. Cameras are permitted, but pets and food are prohibited.

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SEA FOR YOURSELF

WHAT: Skidaway Marine Science Day

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: UGA Skidaway Marine Science campus 30 Ocean Science Circle, Skidaway Island

HOW MUCH: Free and open to the public

WHAT ELSE: A can’t-miss event for all ages. The campus-wide open house will be presented by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, UGA Skidaway Institute of Oceanography and Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary.

SISTER ACTS
WHAT: The Learning Center Lecture: The Ashurst Sisters and Their Times
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 13, 5:30 - 6:30pm (reception begins at 5pm)
WHERE: Skidaway Community Church, 50 Diamond Causeway
HOW MUCH: $15/$20 per lecture (member/visitor)
CONTACT: www.seniorcitizensinc.org/the-learning-center to register or contact dhornsby@seniorcitizens-inc.org
WHAT ELSE: Georgia Southern professor Allison Belzer introduces the Ashurst sisters of Victorian England – Eliza, Caroline, Matilda, and Emilie – fearless women whose activism spanned causes from Italian unification to abolition.

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VINO AND VEGETATION
WHAT: The Landings Garden Club Wine and Weeds
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct 15, 5 p.m.
WHERE: Delegal Marina, screened porch
CONTACT: Gayle, 508.922.7539 or gridgway@mac.com
WHAT ELSE: BYOB. An e-vite will be sent to all members.

SETTING THE TABLE
WHAT: Sharing the Table: Addressing Food Insecurity in Savannah
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Liston Hall, Skidaway Community Church
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community 
CONTACT: skidcc.org/occ or contact 912.598.0151.
WHAT ELSE: Executive director Ariana Berksteiner will share a look into Emmaus House and how it’s addressing the needs of Georgians who are food insecure. Part of a four-part series entitled “Our Community Cares,” hosted by Skidaway Community Church.  

RIGHT ON
WHAT: Ladies on the Right October meeting
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 16 – 12 noon social, 12:30 – 2 p.m., lunch and speaker
WHERE: Palmetto Ballroom, the Landings Club
HOW MUCH: $37.50 - members, $45 - non-members 
WHAT ELSE: Author Marsha Metzger will address “Saving Our Children from ‘Hive Mentality’ – Parent Navigator 2.0 to the Rescue.” Please RSVP at ladiesontheright.org.

A SHORE THING
WHAT: “Microplastics and Our Coast”
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m.
WHERE: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 3 W. Ridge Rd.
HOW MUCH: Free for members of Friends of Skidaway Audubon (FOSA), and $5 for guests, payable online or at the door
CONTACT: friendsofskidawayaudubon@gmail.com   
WHAT ELSE: Skidaway Audubon welcomes Dr. Jay Brandes of UGA’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. His team has conducted extensive microplastics research along the Georgia coast. All are welcome to come learn about causes and ways to reduce impacts. Please pre-register online at SkidawayAudubon.org.

FEELING CRABBY

WHAT: Crabbing 101

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

WHERE: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

HOW MUCH: $25

CONTACT: gacoast.uga.edu/event/ or Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or 912.598.2344

WHAT ELSE: See different species of crabs up close, then head outside for a crabbing lesson.

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AUTUMN SERENADE
WHAT: Georgia Southern University Singers in Concert 
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. in Ardsley Park
HOW MUCH: Free and open to the community
CONTACT: savannahfpc.org; 912.354.7615
WHAT ELSE: All donations benefit Hope Arbor’s joyful respite care for seniors with dementia. Free on-street parking.
 

BEHIND THE SEA-NS

WHAT: Behind the scenes aquarium tours

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 20, 3 - 4 p.m.

WHERE: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

HOW MUCH: $15

CONTACT: gacoast.uga.edu/event/ or Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or 912.598.2344

WHAT ELSE: Learn what it’s like to care for our ambassador animals during tours led by aquarium staff. Participants access areas not typically open to the public.

BETWEEN THE LINES
WHAT: Author Conversation Series
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 20, 5 – 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Village Library, 1 Skidaway Square
HOW MUCH: Free to all Skidaway residents
CONTACT: Contact the library at 912.598.1183 for more information
WHAT ELSE: A wine-and-cheese reception hosting author Karen Dove Barr, author of Night’s A Shadow, Day’s A Shine. Includes a book signing and interview.

GREEK GALS
WHAT: Sorority Tailgate Party
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: 14 Priory Lane, The Landings
HOW MUCH: $40, covers food and drink, include fabulous tailgate margaritas
CONTACT: Email panhellenicsavannah@gmail.com for a registration form
WHAT ELSE: This event is open to all area sorority women. Proceeds benefit Union Mission’s Parker’s House. Deadline to register is Oct. 10.

SOUND BITES

WHAT: Lunchtime lectures and live music

WHEN: Fridays, Oct. 24, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 at noon

WHERE: Liston Hall, Skidaway Community Church

HOW MUCH: Free

CONTACT: skidcc.org/sound-bites or Nick Klemetson at nick@skidcc.org

WHAT ELSE: Pack your lunch and join Skidaway Community Church’s music director Nick Klemetson for an hour of bite-sized talks and live music on piano, organ, and more — the perfect mid-day mix of learning and listening.

WORDS AND PICTURES
WHAT: Fall Book and Art Sale
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: The Village Library, 1 Skidaway Square
CONTACT: Contact the library at 912.598.1183 for more information
WHAT ELSE: Discover hundreds of books for readers of all ages and genres – at bargain prices! Includes exhibits by members of the Landings Art Association, local authors available to meet and greet, and kids activities.

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TRAWLING TOUR

WHAT: Sea Dawg Trawl

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WHERE: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

HOW MUCH: $20

CONTACT: gacoast.uga.edu/event/ or Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or 912.598.2344

WHAT ELSE: Climb aboard the research vessel, the R/V Sea Dawg, for a trawl in Wassaw Sound. Participants actively contribute to marine sampling efforts alongside marine educators to collect, sort, and identify a variety of marine organisms.

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ROLLIN’ ON THE RIVERS

WHAT: Bull River Cruise

WHEN: Friday, Nov. 14 - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

WHERE: UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

HOW MUCH: $30

CONTACT: gacoast.uga.edu/event/ or Cindy Lingebach at calingeb@uga.edu or 912.598.2344

WHAT ELSE: Guided exploration of Georgia’s coastal rivers and sounds aboard an education skiff. Cruise down the Wilmington River and into Wassaw Sound before heading up the Bull River into Lazaretto Creek.

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