🌱 Bug Fest At Savannah Children's Museum + Story Under The Stars

Happy Friday, Savannah! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. Savannah Children's Museum is hosting Bug Fest this weekend. The event is meant to celebrate the smallest inhabitants - squirmy creepy crawlers. The museum is turned into a wonderful world of bugs to educate Savannah's children on their importance to the world's ecosystem. Coastal Heritage Society members get in for free. (WTOC)
2. The Savannah Philharmonic will be playing Story Under the Stars this Sunday for the community. The performance will be in Forsyth Park and will be directed by Amy Williams. Attendees will enjoy inspiring stories paired with beautiful music. (WTOC)
3. The Chatham County Health Department has lifted a beach water advisory for Tybee South Beach. The water is tested by the Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division throughout the year for enterococcus bacteria. The bacteria is found in both humans and local wildlife. (WJCL News Savannah)

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Today in Savannah:

• Adult Relaxation At Islands Branch Library (3:00 PM)
• Teen Anime Club At Pooler Library (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Where is your favorite place to rest in Savannah? Visit Savannah shares a stunning photo of Savannah's many relaxing destinations. (Instagram)
• Savannah Police Department reminds the community that the best way to prevent auto thefts is by simply locking your vehicle. Click to learn more. (Facebook)
• Savannah Children's Theatre shares its latest musical, "Backpack of Power," a powerful story by a local playwright that tackles tackle racial biases, social injustice, and discrimination through the eyes of a young boy. (Connect Savannah)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.