Georgia Happenings

FRIDAY

"Breastfeeding: "The Gift for Life" Seminar, 7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick Campus, Miriam & Hugh Nunnally Maternity Care Center, 2415 Parkwood Drive, Brunswick. Speaker is Nancy Mohrbacher, international board-certified lactation consultant and author of "Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple." Registration required. (912) 466-4171, sghs.org/breastfeeding or email kbuckle@sghs.org.

Historical Marker Dedication, 10 a.m., Catholic Pastoral Center, 2170 E. Victory Drive, Savannah. Marker dedicated to The Sisters of Mercy and St. Mary's Home. georgiahistory.com.

"The Peacemaker," three-masted tall ship tours, 5-8 p.m. Fridays, noon-6 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, St. Marys Intracoastal Gateway dock, St. Marys and Ready streets. Free. (912) 882-4000, peacemakermarine.com or facebook.com/stmarysga.

Blessing of the Fleet Festival, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Darien Waterfront Park, 105 Fort King George Drive, Darien. Includes arts and crafts, live entertainment, a street parade on Saturday, Art in the Park and a parade of shrimp trawlers and Blessing of the Fleet 2 p.m. Sunday. $5 each Friday and Saturday, free admission on Sunday; coolers allowed for $10. (912) 437-6684 or blessingofthefleet.com.

"Little Shop of Horrors," 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive. $15 adults, $12 seniors, military and children 1-18. (912) 238-9015 or savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

"Crippen," 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Theater by the Trax, 1000 Osborne St., St. Marys. Show continues 7 p.m. April 24-25, 2 p.m. April 26. $15. (912) 729-1103 or stmaryslittletheatre.com.

SATURDAY

Earth Day Celebration, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, about 11 miles southwest of Folkston, off Georgia 121/23. Includes a refuge iltter pick-up on Okefenokee Parkway and community clean-up in Folkston, bring gloves and water. Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.., with family-friendly activities, educational programs and booths, crafts, live music, a puppet show, live animals, a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest and a bike inspection station, Suwanee Canal Recreation Area. (912) 496-7836 or fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.

AARP Driving Class, 9 a.m., Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. (912) 267-1212.

Fun at Crooked River, Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway, St. Marys. Parking $5. (912) 882-5256.

¦ Wildlife of Our World, 1-2 p.m. Features a meet and greet with the animals who make Coastal Georgia their home. $1.

¦ Story and Craft Time, 5-6 p.m. Features a park ranger with a story, followed by a craft. $1.

"The 39 Steps," 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Brunswick Actors' Theatre, 1413 Newcastle St, Brunswick. Show continues 8 p.m. April 25, 3 p.m. April 26. $25 adults, $10 students. Reservations, (912) 280-0023 or soglogallery.com.

MONDAY

Yoga, noon, Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. Free. (912) 267-1212.

TUESDAY

Mammograms by the Wellness on Wheels mobile health vehicle, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., IGA Supermarket, U.S. 84, Ludowici, (912) 545-2107, ext. 233. Mammograms required a physician's order; insurance is accepted and financial assistance is available to patients to qualify. (912) 466-5234 or sghs.org.

Storytime for children, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. Features "Smart $ Week." Free. (912) 267-1212.

Hattie's Book Group, 6:15 p.m., Brunswick-Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. Free. (912) 267-1212.

WEDNESDAY

Children's programs: Book Babies for children 6-23 months, 9:30-10 a.m. Wednesdays; Toddler Time for 2-year olds, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays; Camden County Public Library, 1410 Georgia 40 E., Kingsland. Both programs feature stories, puppets, finger plays and music. (912) 729-3741.

Okefenokee Toastmasters Club, noon Wednesdays, South Georgia State College's Student Services Building, Waycross Campus. Information, email oketoast8269@gmail.com.

"The Armstrong Lie," as part of the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island Film Series, 7 p.m., St. Simons Island Casino, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. The 2013 documentary chronicles sports legend Lance Armstrong's improbably rise and ultimate fall from grace. Rated R. $3. (912) 289-7357 or email litguildssi@gmail.com.

THURSDAY

Library Story Time,for children 2-5 years old, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Brantley County Library, 133 E. Cleveland St., Nahunta, with crafts, stories and a felt board, (912) 462-5454; Toddler Story Time for children birth to pre-K, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, St. Simons Public Library, 530 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island, (912) 638-8234.

"Coffee with the Author" series, presented by the Literary Guild of St. Simons Island, 5:30 p.m., St. Simons Island Casino, Room 108, 550 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Features Carol Kent on her journey of becoming a faith-based speaker around the world after her son was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. $10, members get in free. Reservations recommended. (912) 289-7357 or email litguildssi@gmail.com.

Emerging Artists Showcase, 7:30 p.m. Thursday and April 24-25, 3 p.m. April 26, Valdosta State University's Sawyer Theatre, 1500 N. Patterson St. Features an alternating program of student choreography and musical theatre. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children and students; VSU students get in free with valid ID. (229) 333-5804.

APRIL 24

Woodbine Crawfish Festival, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, downtown Woodbine. Includes arts and crafts, children's activities, a crawfish boil, live entertainment, music and a parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. (912) 573-3113 or woodbinecrawfish.com.

APRIL 25

Okefenokee Park fun, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, about 11 miles southwest of Folkston, off Georgia 121/23. (912) 496-7836 or fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee.

¦ Beginner Birding Hike, 10-11 a.m. Features refuge birders with a guided birding hike along the Chesser Island Boardwalk. All ages and skill levels encouraged. Loaner binoculars available. Bring snacks, water and a camera. Registration required.

¦ Owl Prowls - 5:30-8 p.m. Includes a stroll to the Owls Roost Tower and back, learning about nocturnal creatures of the swamp. Bring bug spray, binoculars, water, flashlights. Registration required. (912) 496-7836.

Fun at Crooked River, Crooked River State Park, 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway, St. Marys. Parking $5. (912) 882-5256.

¦ Wildlife of Our World, 1-2 p.m. Features a meet and greet with the animals who make Coastal Georgia their home. $1.

¦ Campfire Fun, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Features a ranger with stories and songs around a campfire. Bring s'mores supplies and roasting sticks. Free.

Fax events to (904) 359-4478 or email events@jacksonville.com. Complete listing at jacksonville.com/calendars. To put your event in the free online calendar, go to events.jacksonville.com.