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Big Name Concerts, Special Events and More Offered in June and July

For Release: May 30, 2023

Valdosta, GA – Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark in Valdosta, Georgia are kicking off the summer by opening seven days a week, hosting big name concerts and staying open late on Fridays for the second year of Sweet Summer Nights.

“Everything we’ve done so far this Season has demonstrated our commitment to providing new and exciting ways for families to have fun,” said Jon Vigue, vice president and general manager. “From the debut of the all new Oasis Outpost to amazing new animal exhibits and incredible concerts, our guests have been making unforgettable memories all season. And those moments will continue all summer, starting with Sweet Summer Nights.”

Sweet Summer Nights returns for the second year beginning June 2 and continues every Friday night in June and July from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sweet Summer Nights features live music at the Water’s Edge Stage, a live DJ in Splash Island Waterpark, special $2 menu items throughout the park and special food and beverages, including a 16-inch funnel cake and more.

“If you’ve never experienced Sweet Summer Nights, you have been missing out,” said Vigue. “The park comes alive with a summer party atmosphere, amazing live music and extended park hours into the night. We are even making it super easy for non Season Passholders to join us for the fun with a discounted after 5 p.m. Sweet Summer Nights ticket.

Guests looking to visit after 5 p.m. on Friday nights in June and July can purchase a $19.99 Sweet Summer Nights ticket online at WildAdventures.com.

The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series also continues this summer with performances from REO Speedwagon, Larry the Cable Guy, Barenaked Ladies, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Skillet and more.

Legendary Christian rock band Newsboys will perform on July 1 as part of Celebrate America Festival, June 24 through July 9. The event will also feature the Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular on July 4 and the Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Showcase, July 8 - 9.

“Celebrate America Festival is one of our favorite times of year at Wild Adventures,” said Vigue. “The whole park is decked out in red, white and blue, and we get to show our appreciation to those who have served by offering free military admission for the entire event.”

Also this summer, Wild Adventures will be unveiling more details and a new name for the park’s largest ever Christmas celebration. The event was announced in March as part of a multi-million dollar expansion that also includes a new RV park and campground that will open in 2024.

“The fun doesn’t stop at the end of summer,” said Vigue. “With a Season Pass, you can experience all the fun of summer and come back for Great Pumpkin LumiNights in the fall and a Christmas event that will be ‘wilder’ and ‘brighter’ than you’ve ever experienced at Wild Adventures.”

Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Waterpark are now open everyday through July 30. Park operating hours are available at WildAdventures.com/Calendar.

For more information about Sweet Summer Nights, the Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series, the new Oasis Outpost, the expansion of Wild Adventures Christmas, or 2023 Season Passes, visit WildAdventures.com.

Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fl. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 40 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance.

Platinum Selling Group Will Join Wild Adventures LIVE! Lineup on June 10

For Release: May 30, 2023

Valdosta, GA  – The Wild Adventures LIVE! concert series presented by Valdosta TKO Nissan continues Saturday, June 10 with iconic rockers REO Speedwagon at the Wild Adventures LIVE! Amphitheater.

Certified Platinum rock legends REO Speedwagon will take the Wild Adventures LIVE! stage at 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Guests can look forward to live performances of their favorite No. 1 singles including “Keep On Loving You,” “Take It On The Run,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” “Time For Me To Fly” and more. REO Speedwagon has sold more than 40 million albums around the globe, and their landmark album Hi Infidelity has earned the RIAA’s 10x Diamond Award for surpassing sales of 10 million units in the United States.

“REO Speedwagon is sure to deliver an electrifying performance,” said Adam Floyd, sales and marketing director, “And the best way to enjoy all the concerts and seasonal events Wild Adventures has to offer is with a Season Pass, which are on sale now. Prices go up after May 29.”

General Admission to the concert is included free with a 2023 Season Pass, and Gold and Diamond Passholders can purchase Reserved Concert Seats for just $5 in advance. Guests who do not have a 2023 Season Pass can purchase General Admission to the concert for $10 and Reserved Concert Seats for as low as $15 as an additional cost to park admission.

Before the show, guests can also enjoy live music at the Water’s Edge Stage where Mainstream Band will deliver rock classics from 4 to 7 p.m.

“Guests are invited to relax with a freshly baked pretzel and a crisp local brew from Georgia Beer Company while they enjoy a scenic view on the lake and some of their favorite songs from a great band,” said Floyd. “It’s the perfect spot to press ‘pause’ between a day of riding and sliding fun and an unforgettable performance by REO Speedwagon that night.”

Families can enjoy every Wild Adventures LIVE! concert and unlimited visits to Wild Adventures Theme Park and Splash Island Water Park all season with a 2023 Season Pass on sale now at WildAventures.com.

Wild Adventures Theme Park is located at the halfway point between Atlanta, Ga. and Orlando, Fl. off Interstate 75 and is home to more than 40 family and thrill rides, hundreds of exotic animals, dozens of concerts and special events each year and Splash Island Waterpark, named as one of the “Top 30 Waterparks” in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Wild Adventures is ranked as one of the Most Affordable Theme Parks in America by Travel + Leisure, one of the Top 10 Most Affordable Water and Theme Parks in the U.S. by AOL.com and the Top Theme Park Deal in Georgia by Yahoo! Finance.

Please make plans to bring your kiddos for story time at the VEML on every 2nd and 4th from 4:30pm-5:00pm! Snacks are provided.

Source: VEML

It sounds scary: A child can seem fine after getting out of a pool or body of water but then start to have trouble breathing an hour -- or up to 24 hours -- later. You'll worry a whole lot less once you know the signs of submersion injuries, and how to prevent them.  Chances are you've read scary warning stories about "dry drowning" or "secondary drowning" -- terms you probably never even knew existed before you became a parent -- on social media. The idea that your child could "drown" on dry land is admittedly terrifying, and makes many parents feel helpless. But these rare incidents can be prevented. Get the facts you need to help keep your kids as safe as possible in and out of the water.  The terms "dry drowning" and "secondary drowning" (also called submersion injuries) are often used interchangeably -- even by some experts -- but they're actually different conditions.  In dry drowning, someone takes in a small amount of water through his or her nose and/or mouth, and it causes a spasm in the airway, causing it to close up. In secondary drowning, the little bit of water gets into the lungs and causes inflammation or swelling that makes it difficult or impossible for the body to transfer oxygen to carbon dioxide and vice versa. Dry drowning usually happens soon after exiting the water, but with secondary drowning, there can be a delay of up to 24 hours before the person shows signs of distress. Both can cause trouble breathing and, in worst-case scenarios, death.  Rest assured: Dry drowning and secondary drowning incidents, while incredibly scary, are rare and account for only about 1 to 2 percent of drowning incidents.  There are no specific stats on how many kids die each year from these types of submersion injuries, but it's very few in reports noted.  The good news is, dry drowning or secondary drowning (submersion injury) doesn't happen out of nowhere. No matter your child's age, be on the lookout for:  Water rescue.  Any child pulled from the pool needs medical attention at the very least, call your pediatrician.  Coughing. Persistent coughing or coughing associated with increased work of breathing needs to be evaluated.  Increased "work of breathing." Rapid shallow breathing, nostril flaring, or where you can see between the child's ribs or the gap above their collarbone when they breathe, means they're working harder to breathe than normal. This is a sign that you should seek medical help immediately.  Sleepiness. Your kid was just excitedly playing in the pool, and now she's fatigued? It could mean not enough oxygen is getting into her blood. Don't put her to bed until her doctor gives you the go-ahead.  Forgetfulness or change in behavior. Similarly, a dip in oxygen level could cause your child to feel sick or woozy.  Throwing up.  Vomiting is a sign of stress from the body as a result of the inflammation and sometimes a lack of oxygen, also from persistent coughing and gagging.  Any time you're concerned about your child and think he could have symptoms of dry or secondary drowning, whether you're in your backyard pool or on a beach vacation, call the pediatrician right away for advice. Your child's doctor should be able to talk you through it and might advise you to go to the ER, a primary care doctor, or a national urgent care center.  But if your child is really struggling to breathe, call 911 and/or head to the emergency room right away. Necessary treatment may not be available in settings other than the ER.  Treatment for submersion injury depends on the severity of the patient's symptoms. The doctor will check the child's vital signs, oxygen level, and work of breathing. Patients with more mild symptoms just need careful observation, in more serious cases, the doctor may also do a chest x-ray or give him oxygen. In cases of respiratory failure, or when a child can no longer breathe on their own, extra support is needed -- such as intubating or putting the child on a ventilator -- but that's very rare. The goal will be to increase blood flow in the lungs and get the child breathing well again.  Prevention is the same for dry drowning and secondary drowning as it is for any other kind of drowning:  Swim lessons. Kids who are comfortable and skilled at moving around in the water are less likely to go under and take in water. Around age 4 is a good time to start.  Supervision. Monitor kids closely in and around the water, and enforce pool safety rules.  Water safety measures. Children should wear floatation devices on boats; pools should have four-sided fencing around them; and you should never leave standing water where a child could get into it.  As long as you practice water safety, pay close attention to your kids after swimming, and get them checked out if you notice any signs of trouble breathing, you shouldn't have to constantly stress about dry drowning or secondary drowning.

Source: Parents.com

6-4-23

Support the Ashburn Police Department with their Badges for Life Blood Drive on Friday, June 16th from 10am - 3:30pm. 

Source: Ashburn Police Department 

They are almost finished with the Big Peanut and only have just a few small things left to work on and then Ashburn - Turner County Chamber of Commerce will be announcing the long awaited date. We are excited! Are you?

Source: Ashburn - Turner County Chamber of Commerce

6-4-23

The Victoria Evans Memorial Library will be having a fun-filled month of June for their summer reading program. Crafts, puzzles, performances, and movie activities just to name a few!  They will be posting their calendar for June as soon as they confirm some final things. Be on the lookout!

In the meantime, save the dates for each Monday in June for their Matinee Mondays! All are welcome to attend!

Victoria Evans Memorial Library

605 North St.

Ashburn, GA

Source: VEML

6-4-23