Yes it's hot. And yes, it's humid. But do we let a few (ok, several week's worth) record-breaking temperatures stop us from having a little weekend fun? I don't think so! Let's take a quick look at just a few of the events happening in Columbus, GA this weekend, but remember, this is just a few of the things going on so make sure you head to the Community Calendar to find out more.
The 67th Annual Miss Georgia Pageant will be in Columbus this weekend at the Bill Heard Theatre in RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. That means 40 talented young women from all over the state are here to compete for the title of Miss Georgia and the chance to compete in the 2012 Miss America Pageant. Also in town are 35 teens in running for Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen competition. The girls have actually been in Columbus for most of the week for preliminary competitions and this weekend will culminate in lots of excitement. All the nights guarantee great entertainment as contestants compete in fitness, talent and evening wear, but there can only be one winner…and the new Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Outstanding Teen will be announced Saturday night! Admission is $60 Friday night (June 17) and $80 on Saturday evening (June 18) and the event begins at 7:30pm each night. (706.256.3612)
This Friday night (June 17), Fort Benning and Navy Federal are offering a chance for families to enjoy an affordable and awesome evening of entertainment with their Movie Night Under the Stars. The movie will be held at the National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center located just outside the gates of Fort Benning (between South Lumpkin & Ft. Benning Roads) so you don’t have to worry about access and security. Iron Man 2 will be the feature movie and it will start as soon as it’s dark outside, but festivities will begin at 7:30pm with jump houses and inflatable slides. Don’t forget to bring your blankets and chairs and concessions will be available for purchase. (706.685.5800)
Here's something Dad might enjoy doing for Father's Day! Head to West Point, GA with your own pole, bait, tackle and chair and enjoy a day on Oakhurst Farm Lake with the Family Fishing Day! You even get to take everything you catch home with you. Your welcome to bring picnics and snacks and they'll event have awards for the smallest and biggest fish. You do need to pre-register and the cost is $8 per person. Fishing will be from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday, June 19. (706.289.8762) for more information.
No doubt we could always use a little comedy in our lives and this might just do the trick! Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover their cook has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters and they are in desperate need of funds for the burials. They decide the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show so they take over the school auditorium which is currently set up for Grease. Wackiness ensues with characters like the Reverend Mother, a former circus performer, Sister Mary Leo, a wannabe ballerina, and Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun that lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. The show, featuring tap, ballet, an audience quiz and comic surprises, has become an international hit. Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out! It's being held this Friday and Saturday at CSU's Theatre on the Park (6 W. 10th St. in Uptown) and admission is $20 for adults and $17 for kids, Seniors, and students. (706.507.8444)
This is one of those great events that lets you do something different and it’s completely free! The Coca-Cola Space Science Center offers star-gazing through their Mobile Astronomy Nights. They’ll bring the telescopes so don’t worry if you don’t have one, but you are also welcome to bring your own. Experts will talk you through what you’re seeing and how to properly use a solar telescope. You’ll be able to see the moon, planets, star clusters & other bright objects in the night sky. The program starts at 9:00pm and this is a special weekend because you’ll have two chances to do this; on Saturday night at FDR State Park and on Monday at Callaway Gardens. (706.649.1470)
Friday (June 17) is National Flip Flop Day, so Tropical Smoothie Café is celebrating by offering the first 500 customers that come in wearing flip flops a free 24oz Jetty Punch Smoothie. Donations will be collected all day long to send a local child and their family to Camp Sunshine, a camp in Maine for terminally ill children and their families. Call 706.257.1751 for more information. That's pretty cool!
So there you go—just a few ideas to get you started on your weekend plans!
Now, go have some fun…
shelby