Good morning, Savannah.

Savannah-based Hope Haven received a $15,000 donation from Critz Family Foundation Inc. yesterday to boost its dementia support services (including twice-weekly gatherings and caregiver respite) for local families.

The Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Committee honored its adjutant staff at an annual banquet held today to recognize their contributions in supporting community festivities.

The event celebrated dedicated team efforts in planning local celebrations.

Loop It Up Savannah’s Soup It Up fundraiser will take place Saturday, March 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kehoe Iron Works Building in Trustees’ Garden; it aims to raise $175,000 for creative learning programs that serve over 11,000 local children (tickets are $125 or two for $200).

Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America celebrated its new fire truck with a traditional wet down ceremony on Friday, Feb.

27 at the Metaplant in Ellabell (CEO Tony Heo led the event).

Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center is hosting its grand reopening today at its beachfront location + updated exhibits and interactive programs invite local families to explore marine life in a fresh way.

High school students visited the 165th Airlift Wing on Feb.

27 to explore military careers and learn about training opportunities as they toured the base and talked with servicemembers.

Local agricultural experts warn that a severe drought (that began in November) is stressing crops such as blueberries and Vidalia onions and will likely hinder spring planting in the region.

Georgia lawmakers advanced HB 1023 this week, proposing a mandate that every public K-12 school have weapons-detection systems by next July.

Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools said its 146 detectors meet the new requirements as other districts explore options amid unclear funding, and the bill now moves to the state Senate.

Walmart stores in Georgia are recalling certain Great Value cottage cheese products because they may not have been fully pasteurized; the affected items have expiration dates from April 1 to April 3 and shoppers should check their refrigerators + follow return instructions.

Savannah high schools are off to a strong start and readers can vote for the Early Season Boys Soccer Player of the Year — the open poll closes Monday, Mar.

9 at 11 a.m.

The Memorial Day girls basketball team won its first state championship after beating Citizens Christian Academy 51-38 at Columbus State University on Friday, Feb.

27 (despite being short-handed and facing foul trouble).

Ajeva Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Victory North Savannah — Ticketed event — Enjoy the funky grooves of St. Petersburg's Ajeva as they rock the night away.

Chefs + Farmers: A Culinary Experience

7 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum — Early bird tickets available until February 15 — Savor seasonal dishes and cocktails crafted by top local chefs while supporting area farmers.

Greening of the Fountain

12-2 p.m. — St Patrick's Day Parade Committee — Free entry — Experience the vibrant kickoff of St. Patrick's Day with the traditional greening of the iconic fountain in Forsyth Park.

Shamrocks and Shenanigans Celebration

All Day — JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District — Not specified — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with music and laughter along Savannah's beautiful waterfront.

Chick-fil-A 5k at Red Gate Farm

8-11 a.m. — Red Gate Farms — Registration required — Run in your Cow Costume at this fun-filled 11th annual 5k supporting Young Life Savannah.

DeSoto St. Patrick's Day Breakfast

6:30-10:30 a.m. — The DeSoto Savannah — Full breakfast buffet — Enjoy a southern breakfast spread in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Family Easter Egg Hunt

2-5 p.m. — The Living Vine — Free entry — Celebrate spring with a fun-filled day of egg hunting, face painting, and food for the whole family.

Cirque de Paris

1:30-1:45 p.m. — Tanger Outlets Savannah — Tickets from $29.56 — Experience the magic of Cirque de Paris under the big top in Savannah!

Savannah Music Festival

Mar 25 – Apr 5 — Lucas Theatre For the Arts — Ticket information available — Experience the captivating indie-pop sounds of Lucius in a vibrant musical celebration.

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me Comedy Quiz

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Johnny Mercer Theater — $ — Enjoy a hilarious NPR quiz show featuring news and celebrity guests with a twist of comedy.