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The Savannah Sand Gnats have released dates for their 2011 season. The affiliate of the New York Mets, the Gnats begin their season on April 7th in Charleston, W. VA. The home opener is at Grayson Stadium at 7:05 on April 15th against the Greenville Drive. It is the first game in a nine-game homestand, wrapping up April 23rd with the Gnats’ second annual Hometown Heroes Day.

Standard game times will be 7:05 pm, Monday through Friday, 6:05 pm on Saturdays and 2:05 pm on Sundays. Saturday games will be followed by fireworks.

The gnats are offering season seats, which guarantee seat holders the best seats, guaranteed giveaways, VIP parking passes, discounted merchandise in the team souvenir store and more; half-season seats; and Flex Plans, which include 10 undated general admission tickets all available for $50 for a $20 savings. Call 912.351.9150 for more information.

On March 5th Tybee Island will present it’s annual Mardi Gras celebration. Already King Cake parties are being organized to lead up to the festive occasion. They’ll be music, food, a parade, costumes, and more – fun for all!

For more information go to www.tybeefest.com and get ready for the celebration.

The Marine Science Center on Tybee Island, Georgia offers unique outdoor learning experiences for students of all ages. Classroom Modules include:

Dock Lab – Students investigate live animals that reside underneath a floating dock using flexible cameras, large-screen televisions and hands-on experiences. Kindergarten and up (1/2 hour).

Squid Dissection – An amazing video clip introduces students to key external features and the locomotion of squid. Students are paired to perform a guided dissection to learn about these complex creatures. Third grade and up (1 hour).

Gyotaku Fish Printing – The Japanese art of fish printing, Gyotaku, is an international art form. In this program, Continue Reading »

Juliet Gordon Low’s Girl Scouts organization will celebrate 100 years in 2012, but already, Savannah and the surrounding areas are gearing up to commemorate this wonderful occasion.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center will offer a two-hour Coastal Georgia Badge Program for Brownie to Ambassador Girl Scouts. Groups can select from two programs: The Beach Program or the Marsh Program, and then select from a Sand Sifting or Seining activity, PLUS a Coastal Gallery Tour.

The B each Program consists of a guided beach ecology walk to explore the dynamics of Georgia’s barrier islands including tides, seashells, and sand dunes; and Continue Reading »

The prestigious Savannah Music Festival has now announced their lineup. The festival takes place March 24th to April 9th, 2011 at different venues in and around Savannah, GA. The Festival features all kinds of music from blues, to R&B, to jazz, to bluegrass, to classical, alternative music, and more–literally there is something for everyone.

For the complete lineup, visit www.savannahmusicfestival.com .

Come for the great music, and stay at the beach–getting the best of both worlds. Savannah is only 20 minutes away from Tybee Island, so call Tybee Vacation Rentals today to get your accommodations. 912.786.5853.