Safe Harbor

Bippity Boppity Bland Boutique with Champion Mary Katelyn Bland
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Bland Family Princess Castle, 102 Dudley Lane, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Step into a fairytale world at the Bippity Boppity Bland Boutique Princess Party on April 20th! Join us for a magical experience filled with enchantment and sparkle.

Choose from two enchanting sessions:

Morning Magic: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Adventure: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

For just $30, your little princess will be treated to a royal makeover including a glamorous hairstyle, mini-manicure, and a touch of princess-worthy makeup. Let their creativity shine with a special princess craft activity, and indulge in delicious refreshments fit for royalty!
All princesses are encouraged to come dressed in their finest royal attire. Get ready to immerse yourself in a day of princess pampering and magical memories!
Reserve your princess’s spot now for this enchanting event. Spaces are limited, so book today!
Please Note: All little princesses are welcome! If your princess is potty trained, feel free to drop her off to join the royal festivities. For our younger princesses who are still mastering the royal art of potty training, we kindly ask that they be accompanied by an adult.

Yacht Rock Tribute Silent Disco with Champions Ken King, Jimmie Nell Tate and Chris Gantt
2024-04-21 16:00 - 20:00 | Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Slip into your finest boat shoes and groove your way to “Dockside (Silent) Disco,” happening on April 21st, between 4 PM and 7 PM, at Queen and Grant in downtown Brunswick. This yacht rock-themed party is brought to life by Champions for Children- Chris Gantt, Ken King, and Jimmie Nell Tate who invite you to leave your worries ashore and immerse yourself in an afternoon of silent disco bliss. Get lost in the tunes by Island Sound, and when hunger strikes, indulge in delectable burgers and refreshing drinks from Reid’s Apothecary. Plus, the excitement doesn’t stop there; anticipate a series of sensational raffle prizes that could be yours!

Event Details:
Date: April 21st
Time: 4 PM to 7 PM
Location: Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Tickets: $30
Prepare to set sail on a journey of rhythmic beats and culinary treats, all while supporting a noble cause. Don’t let this ship sail without you—grab your tickets for an unforgettable escape into the heart of yacht rock at the “Dockside (Silent) Disco.”

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Champions for Children Grand Culmination Event
2024-04-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Come step into the Winner’s Circle with us on Thursday, April 25th, from 5-8pm, at Queen and Grant in Historic Downtown Brunswick. Pull out your best all-American Polo look and come support the 2024 Champions for Children, their campaigns, and Safe Harbor Center. Tickets are $75 for an evening packed with a vendor market, live music by local sensation Owen Plant, delicious catered bites, a signature cocktail and bar, along with our thrilling Champions for Children Awards ceremony where the Ultimate Champion takes home this year’s title. Don’t miss this memorable evening – it’s not just an event, it’s a celebration of community, philanthropy, and standing up for our communities most deserving children.
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Champions for Children 2025 Kickoff
2025-02-26
The 2025 Champions for Children Campaign Kicks Off February 26th!
The Champions for Children campaign is officially live on February 26th, bringing together local leaders, businesses, and community advocates to raise critical funds for Safe Harbor Center. Over the next eight weeks, our Champions will host exciting fundraising events and initiatives to support Coastal Georgia’s most vulnerable children—those who have faced abuse, neglect, abandonment, and homelessness.
Check out this year’s Champions, vote for & support your favorite, and follow along with our event calendar to stay up to date on all the fun fundraising events you can attend!
Together, we can make 2025 a record-breaking year for Champions for Children!

Sip & Shop at Brown Butter Shoppe with Champion Tresena Bowe
2025-03-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Brown Butter Shoppe, 1304 Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
This Friday, March 7, during Downtown Brunswick’s First Friday, Tresena is opening the doors of Brown Butter Shoppe for a special event to support The Village. Join us for live music from Temakha & The Remedy Tour and a silent auction fundraiser benefiting Safe Harbor’s newest program — The Village, a Maternity Group Home. Hear from Dr. Sherzine McKenzie & learn more about how we can become the village in our community.
? Brown Butter Shoppe, Downtown Brunswick
? Friday, March 7
⏰ 5:30 PM – Until
Performance: The Remedy by Temakha is an immersive musical experience blending soul, jazz, and uplifting spoken word, designed to inspire and heal through the power of sound. With a unique fusion of rhythmic storytelling and deeply resonant melodies, The Remedy creates an atmosphere of connection, reflection, and empowerment. This one-of-a-kind performance invites audiences to not just listen—but to feel, engage, and be moved.

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It Takes a Village: Join Champion Tresena Bowe in Supporting Teen Mothers at Safe Harbor’s New Maternity Home
For Tresena Bowe, being a Champion for Children is more than just a campaign—it’s personal. She knows firsthand the challenges that come with being a teen mother, the uncertainty, the sacrifices, and the resilience it takes to build a future for yourself and your child. At just 17, Tresena gave birth to her daughter and faced the overwhelming responsibility of navigating young motherhood while trying to build a life of stability and success.
With the support of those who believed in her, Tresena forged her own path, and today, she is the proud owner of Brown Butter Shoppe in Downtown Brunswick and the mother of a thriving, soon-to-be graduate of Glynn Academy. But she also knows that not every young mother has a support system to lean on, and that’s why she is dedicating her Champions for Children campaign to The Village—Safe Harbor’s newest upcoming program, a Maternity Group Home designed to provide young mothers with the stability, resources, and encouragement they need to build a brighter future for themselves and their children.

This is more than just a night of shopping—it’s a night of empowerment, community, and giving back. A portion of all sales will go directly toward Safe Harbor and The Village, ensuring that young mothers have a safe place to stay, access to essential resources, and the support they need to thrive.

“I know what it’s like to be in their shoes,” Tresena says. “To feel like the odds are stacked against you. To want to give your child the best future possible, even when you’re still figuring out your own. It really does take a village, and I want to be part of that for these young mothers.”

Come out and show your support for Tresena, Champions for Children, and the young mothers who need us most. Together, we can help build a future where no young mother has to face this journey alone.

"Shamrockin' Eve" Dinner at Delaney's Bistro with Champion Don Maxey
2025-03-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Delaney’s Bistro, 3415 Frederica Road, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
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"The Luck of the Tiles" Mahjong Event with Champion Lexie Whatley
2025-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Frederica Golf Club, 100 Pike's Bluff Drive, St. Simons, GA, 31522, United States

"Shaken, Not Sunk": The Bartender Showdown with Champion Daniel Auffenberg
2025-03-23 15:00 - 18:00 | Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar, 12 Market St, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
12 amateur bartenders compete for the ultimate title—judged by the best cocktail experts on St. Simons Island! Live Music, great food, and plenty of drinks. All proceeds benefit Safe Harbor’s Champions for Children Get your tickets now—limited availability!

"Roast on the River" with Champion Alexa Hawkins
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Hollybourne Cottage, 381 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, 31527, United States
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"Design & Unwind" Floral Arrangement Class with Champion Tresena Bowe
2025-03-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Opulence Studio, 1426 Newcastle Street #101, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States

Meatballs and Merlot with Champions Keith and Nicki Schroeder
2025-04-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Jekyll & Tide, 1175 Beachview Drive N, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, United States
Join Keith & Nicki Schroeder for a three course wine-paired dinner, featuring diverse meatball preparations, from classically to globally inspired.
*Note: wine is not all Merlots!
April 3rd, 7:30 pm at Jekyll and Tide
1175 Beachview Drive N, Jekyll Island, GA
* ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SAFE HARBOR CENTER VIA THE CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN CAMPAIGN! *

First Friday with King & Prince Seafood Champions Mike Tigani & April Ullrich
2025-04-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Fishtank, 1521 Newcastle St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Join King & Prince Seafood for a Champions for Children fundraiser in Downtown Brunswick on First Friday! Stop by for an afternoon of great food, fun, and fundraising, all in support of Safe Harbor.
What to Expect:? Shrimp Po’ Boys & Lobster Rolls – Served with chips and a drink for a $10 donation (or more!)? Raffle Prizes – Enter for a chance to win exciting giveaways? Meet Larry the Lobster – Fun photo opportunities with everyone’s favorite lobster? Safe Harbor Info Table – Learn more about the mission and impact of Champions for Children
Come hungry, bring your friends, and support a great cause! Every dollar raised helps Safe Harbor provide safety, stability, and hope to children in need.
We’ll see you there!

The MASTERS Kickoff Watch Party with Champion Don Maxey
2025-04-10 15:00 - 19:00 | Uncle Don’s Local Market, 1610 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Enjoy classic Masters-inspired bites like pimiento cheese sandwiches and other fan favorites, along with signature Arnold Palmers, great company, and the tournament streaming live.
THURSDAY, APRIL 10 FROM 3 – 7 PM
UNCLE DON’S LOCAL MARKET
$30 MINIMUM DONATION onto Uncle Don’s Donation Page

"Battle of the Bands" with Champion Foster Hayes
2025-04-12 12:00 - 18:00 | Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Golden Isles Battle of the Bands – Hosted by Champion Foster Hayes
Get ready for an epic showdown of local talent! Join us for the Golden Isles Battle of the Bands, hosted by Champions for Children Foster Hayes of Hodnett Cooper, where musicians from across the region will compete for the title of Best Band—all while raising funds for Safe Harbor’s Champions for Children campaign.
? Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025⏰ Time: Noon – 7:00 PM? Location: Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant Street, Brunswick
How It Works:

Band Entry: Free! (Limited to 25 bands, secure your spot today!)
Tickets: $25 per person
Voting: $10 per vote | $100 for 15 votes
Vote for your favorite band day of on the ticketing page!

Enjoy live music and community spirit as bands take the stage to battle it out for the top spot. Proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Center, helping provide safety, stability, and hope to children in need across Coastal Georgia.
Think your band has what it takes? Sign up today, or grab your tickets and get ready to rock for a great cause!
Tickets and band registration available now!

Mojito School with Champions Keith & Nicki Schroeder
2025-04-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Jekyll & Tide, 1175 Beachview Drive N, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, United States
Join Champions Keith & Nicki Schroeder for Mojito School! Mojitos, Rum Tasting with Javier Salgado, Cuban Food & Drinks, Cigars, Dancing, & Music

Ticket includes incredible Cuban food (plantains, rice & beans, Cuban sandwiches), as well as one drink ticket. Additional drink tickets & exquisite rum flights can be purchased night of the event.

Pints & Putts with Champion Alexa Hawkins
2025-04-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Jekyll Island Mini Golf, 100 Great Dunes Lane, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527, United States
Pints & Putts – Mini golf, mighty cause!
Join us for this special fundraising event to support the children of Safe Harbor Center. For one day only, families can enjoy two rounds of mini golf on the courses of their choice, as well as the following:

Adult Ticket = 2 Beer Tickets

Child Ticket/Under 21+ = 1 Ice Cream of Choice

All proceeds go to Safe Harbor’s Champion’s For Children Spring Fundraiser! Tickets are encouraged to be purchased in advance but can also be purchased day-of at Jekyll Island Mini Golf. Conveniently located next to Red Bug Pizza, families can enjoy a bite to eat before or after play, and children can enjoy the adjacent playground activities.
Join us after church for a fun Sunday afternoon, and be back in time to watch the closing of the Masters Tournament!

"Big Wig Dinner" with Champion Jason Umfress
2025-04-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Reid’s Apothecary, 1618 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520, brunswick, GA, 31521, United States
You’re Invited to the Big Wig Dinner – A Champions for Children Event
Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food, fine wine, and over-the-top wigs as Champion for Children Jason Umfress hosts the Big Wig Dinner to benefit Safe Harbor!
? Date: Sunday, April 14, 2025⏰ Time: 6:30 PM? Location: Reid’s Apothecary, Downtown Brunswick? Tickets: $91 (In honor of Safe Harbor’s founding in 1991)? Only 46 tickets available
Indulge in a three-course meal with expertly paired wines crafted by a guest chef (to be announced soon), and compete for the title of Biggest Wig, Best Wig, or Most Creative Wig in our wig competition.
Wigs are highly encouraged—go big, bold, or creative! Whether you pull out your best towering updo or a colorful masterpiece, come ready to have fun and embrace the theme.
This exclusive event is your chance to enjoy a night of fun, philanthropy, and fabulous wigs, all while supporting Safe Harbor’s mission to provide safety and stability for children in need.
? Tickets are limited—reserve yours today!

Tacos, Tequila & a Great Cause at Dorothy's
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Dorothy’s Cocktail & Oyster Bar, 12 Market St, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
We’re teaming up with Alma del Jaguar Tequila to bring you an evening of bold flavors and heartfelt purpose.
Join us Wednesday, April 16th from 5–7 PM on our patio for Tacos & Tequila — a spirited event where 50% of all proceeds will go to benefit Safe Harbor, a local nonprofit doing incredible work for children and families in crisis.
? $60 Admission includes:
• A curated tequila tasting experience featuring Alma del Jaguar’s full lineup
• Unlimited tacos, created by our kitchen exclusively for this event
• House margaritas and a sunset patio vibe you won’t want to miss
This is more than just dinner and drinks — it’s a chance to give back while enjoying some of the best flavors the Golden Isles has to offer.
? Reserve your spot now — space is limited, and this event will sell out.

Pizza Making Class with Keith & Nicki Schroeder
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Schroeder’s Market, 203 Gloucester St., Brunswick, GA
Join Champions for Children Keith & Nicki Schroeder for a Pizza Making Class!
Lessons, food, wine, & lots of laughs included.
Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 pm at Schroeder’s Brunswick.
All proceeds benefit Safe Harbor Center

Bingo Night with Liza, Emerson, and Cara Lynn: Pirates of the Spanish Main
2025-04-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
Bingo Night – Support Champions Liza, Emerson, and Cara Lynn: Pirates of the Spanish Main!
Join us for Bingo Night at Queen & Grant and support Champions for Children! Liza Johnson, Emerson Pickens, and Cara Lynn Owens are stepping up as Champions this year, which means they are raising critical funds for Safe Harbor while competing to make the biggest impact for children and families in need.
? Date: Friday, April 18, 2025? Location: Queen & Grant, 1315 Grant St, Brunswick, GA? Tickets: $25 (Includes 2 bingo boards)➕ Additional bingo boards: $10 each
Come enjoy a night of fun, friendly competition, and exciting prizes—all while supporting a great cause! Every ticket purchased helps Safe Harbor continue its mission of providing safety, stability, and hope for vulnerable children.
Get your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening of bingo for a cause!

Cocktails for a Cause with Champion Tresena Bowe
2025-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Little Zooks, 1503 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States
April 19th from 3-5 pm at Little Zooks!

Wine Tasting with Champion Elizabeth McLauchlin
2025-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Engel & Völkers Golden Isles, 100 Redfern Village, St Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Join one of Safe Harbor’s 2025 Champions, Elizabeth McLauchlin, at Engel & Völkers for a wine experience brought to you by some of our local wine experts.
Enjoy a selective wine tasting perfectly paired with appetizers and desserts. The evening will also include the opportunity to bid on amazing items—such as a round of golf for four at Frederica Golf Club.
Space is limited—the first 60 to RSVP with their $50 donation will secure their spot.
Don’t miss this elegant evening in support of Champions for Children and Safe Harbor Center!

Champions for Children 2025 Culmination Event
2025-04-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Queen and Grant, 1315 Grant St., Brunswick, GA, 31520, United States

"My Big Fat Greek Dinner!" With Champion Uncle Don Maxey
2025-04-26 18:00 - 20:30 | Uncle Don’s Local Market, 1610 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
Come enjoy authentic Greek appetizers & desserts by Olympia Poulakis, along with Ouzo & wine.
Where: Uncle Don’s Local Market
when: Saturday, April 26
Time: 6:00 pm

Chefs for Kids: Pro Am Open Fire Competition
2026-03-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Village Creek Landing

Golden Isles Spring Classic Pickleball Tournament Benefitting Safe Harbor Center, Champions Hernan & Victoria Stutzer
2026-03-07 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | North Glynn Recreation Complex, 622 Harry Driggers Blvd, Brunswick, GA, 31525, United States

Duke of Edinburgh Cup Qualifying Event
2026-03-17 12:00 - 18:00 | Frederica Golf Club, 100 Pike's Bluff Drive, St. Simons, GA, 31522, United States

Brian Corry's Champions for Children Bracket Challenge
2026-03-19 08:30 - 12:00

Basketball & Brews at Barrier Island Brewery with Champion Brian Corry
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Barrier Island Brewery, 1226 Ocean Blvd, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States

Gowen Family Band at Uptown Tap & Cigar
2026-03-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Uptown Tap and Cigar, 253 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA, 31522, United States
