July 8: Richmond Hill City Center hosts weekly Lunch Bunch — Enjoy a meal prepared by head chef Greg Tanner and staff at the City Center. Cost is $15 per person, $13 for City Employees. Lunch Bunch is served from 12-1:30 p.m. For more information, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rhcitycenter or call 912-445-0043.
July 10
‘Waving Backwards’ Book Launch Party, Savannah — V.L. will sign books and meet with fans on Friday, July 10, from 6-9 p.m.at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 Gen. McIntosh Blvd. There will be finger food and cake at this free event, as well as a cash bar, door prizes, live music by Greg Williams and lessons on how to make Savannah’s famous palm roses. For more information, email vbrunskill@gmail.com.
July 11
Free family day: Life’s a Beach hosted by the Jepson Center — “Beach baby, beach baby, get ready for fun in the sun, from early July to late September!” Make your own flip flops and kites, and have your photo taken at exotic beaches from around the world with a beach chair and green screen. Admission is free and the event takes place from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11 at the Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. in Savannah. For more information, go to www.visitsavannah.com.
July 12
Learn to Study & Study Skills Summer Session hosted by Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church — Learning to study and study skills will be taught by Sharon Worsham on July 12, 13, 14 and 16 at Richmond Presbyterian Church from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The class is offered to all students, from rising seventh-graders through college. A small fee maybe needed to cover supplies. Call the church at 756-2339 to register for classes.
July 13
Altered Journal Class hosted by Let’s Create — Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Take an everyday blank notebook and develop it into a custom, one-of-a-kind altered scrapbook-style journal. Participants will use papers, ribbon, stickers, eyelets, brads, and any other embellishments that can be found. Each one will be as unique and special as the person creating it. Cost is $70 per class for children ages 10-12, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Let’s Create, 10471 Ford Ave. RSVP via “contact us” on the website, letscre8.com, or call 912-480-0007.
July 14
Richmond Hill Farmers Market — Visit the new and revamped Farmer’s Market at J.F. Gregory Park, Tuesdays from 2-7 p.m. For vendor updates visit the Farmer’s Market Facebook page or contact Joy Lee at jlee@richmondhillga.gov.
July 15
Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce hosts Pet Alert’s Ribbon Cutting — Join the Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, Richmond Hill Mayor Harold Fowler and other invited guests for Pet Alert’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15. The ceremony will take place at the Richmond Hill Fire Station, 9954 Ford Ave., with Fire Chief Ralph Catlett and Police Chief Billy Reynolds Sr. Light refreshments will be served immediately afterward. Leashed pets are welcomed with their owners. Dog treats with fresh water will be provided.