July 16: Fort McAllister State Park hosts Story Time with a Ranger — Join a ranger as she reads stories about nature. Bring a picnic and enjoy the playgrounds and picnic area after the stories. There is no fee for the story time, but there is a $5 parking fee per vehicle. Story time is at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 16. No reservation is required. Call 912-727-2339 for more information.
July 17
Friday on the Train hosted at Station Exchange — Friday on the Train is a fun, music and community event held on the third Friday of each month, May through September, at The Station Exchange in Richmond Hill. Next is Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/FridayOnTheTrain.
July 18
Restoration Worship Center hosts One-Day Vacation Bible School — Lessons will cover understanding, courage, peace, healing, calling, etiquette, drugs, finance, bullying and career development. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided. It takes place from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18. Contact coordinator for more information at 912-271-3125.
July 19
Westside Baptist Church, Hinesville hosts Vacation Bible School — All children (prekindergarten through sixth grade) are invited to vacation Bible school, from 6-8 p.m. July 19-23. The program, “Journey Off the Map,” will be held at Westside Baptist Church, 108 N. Welborn St. in Hinesville. Children are sure to enjoy the songs, the crafts, the stories, the snacks and, of course, the fun? There is no cost. For more information, call 912-876-7600 or email westsidebaptisthinesville@gmail.com.
July 20
Midnight Star Pottery hosts Summer Camp — Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 5 and older are welcome to attend. The cost is $125 per camper and $10 off each additional sibling coming the same week. Campers will make about eight to 10 projects using a potter’s wheel, hand-building with clay, glass fusion, camper’s choice, canvas and tie-dying T-shirts. Drinks and snacks will be served. For more information, go to www.midnightstarpottery.com or contact Linda at info@midnightstarpottery.com or 912-756-7446.
July 21
Richmond Hill Farmers Market — The city of Richmond Hill hosts the new and revamped farmer’s market at J.F. Gregory Park from 2-7 p.m. every Tuesday. For vendor updates, go to www.facebook.com/RichmondHillFarmersMarket or contact Joy Lee at jlee@richmondhill-ga.gov.
July 22
The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill— The Exchange Club of Richmond Hill meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Richmond Hill City Center from noon to 1 p.m. Guests and prospective new members are welcome to attend for an interesting and informative program, great food and fellowship. Go to www.rhxc.org/ for more information.