The 2010 Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival will combine a walk, cycle & kayak event all on one day to benefit the American Diabetes Association. A morning of vigorous physical activity for walkers, cyclists and kayak paddlers culminates in a family festival featuring live music, health vendors, outfitters and ends with a healthy feast!

Cost: $40 or $50 DOE / Family $70 for 4 MINIMUM

More info: 912-353-8110 or suwillis@diabetes.org, or diabetes.org/stepout

The Continuing Education and Public Service Division at Georgia Southern University invites you to participate in the celebration of Grandparents Day. Ticket includes Pizza, Drinks, A Round of Mini Golf, and 3 Batting Cage Tokens We will award Statesboro’s 2010 “Outstanding Grandmother Award” and “Outstanding Grandfather Award”.

If you would like to nominate a member of your family please fill out the nomination form with a brief description of the achievements and/or reasons why you nominated your Grandparent. You can click here for the form.

Cost: $15

More Info: Call Linda Tyler at 912.478.5551 to register or online: http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/grandparentsdayregister.html

Campaign Kick-Off officially marks the beginning of United Way’s fundraising efforts in Bryan, Effingham, Chatham and Liberty counties. Highlights of the event include announcement of the four county fundraising goal, recognition of Campaign Cabinet members and Loaned Associates, Pacesetters results and a keynote speaker.

Cost: $15 per person or $240 for a table of 16

More info: www.uwce.org

Christian scene-stealer Marcus D. Wiley has taken clean comedy to the upper echelon of entertainment. Wooing the masses (and not just Catholics), Wiley’s widespread appeal is contemporary enough to entice the fashion-savvy and culturally conscious Generation Xs, Ys, and Zs, but traditional enough to melt the matriarchs as he recounts Mama’s mandates.

Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 912-525-5050, or at the Savannah Box Office window, 216 E. Broughton St., or at the door 1 hour prior to the event.

Cost: $24 Advanced; $29 Day of Show

More info: 912-525-5050

Tea Leaf Green w/ Hill Country Review. 21 +

Cost: $12

More info: Facebook event page

August 18th is Oatland Island Night with the Sand Gnats! Help Pack the Park! Oatland Island Wildlife Center will receive a portion of pre-game night ticket sales. Tickets are on sale now at Oatland, Davis Produce, Sea Kayak Georgia and Tubby’s on River Street.

Cost: $7 general admission (regular ticket prices)

More info: Call 912-395-1500

Neil Simon’s classic comedy about two poker buddies – one a slob and the other a neat freak – who reluctantly move in together to save money.  Aug. 12+13, 8pm; Aug. 14, 3pm & 7pm; Aug. 15, 3pm.

Cost: $15/adults, $10/students, seniors.

More info: Call 713-1137 for info.

Video by Daniel Friedburg

Breast cancer in young women may only account for a small percentage of all breast cancer cases, but the impact of the disease is still wide spread. Many young women and their doctors are unaware of the risk of breast cancer, and very little research focuses on the treatment and diagnosis of this particular group. On Sunday August 15, the Young Survival Coalition Savannah will be throwing their 3rd Annual Pink Tea “Celebration of Life”to help raise awareness. Last year’s event brought out more than 300 people and this year’s event is well on its way to being a success.

Young Survival Coalition (YSC) is an international organization dedicated to critical issues unique to young women and breast cancer. The group lends support to women who have been or are diagnosed with cancer, particularly those diagnosed under 40 years old.

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