BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The City of Springfield, Georgia - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:The City of Springfield, Georgia X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://springfieldga.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The City of Springfield, Georgia REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240401T181500 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240305T210604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T211448Z UID:10000280-1711994400-1711995300@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Public Hearing of the Planning & Zoning Board DESCRIPTION:Public Hearing Time: 6:00 pm  \nPublic Hearing to hear comments on: \n\nRequest for Conditional Use for construct a Gas Station with Retail at B-1 Zoned property located at 521 W. Third Street (Parcel S104-57A).\nRequest for Special Exemption for a fence taller than 72” in height at DT Zoned property located at 122 and 124 N. Laurel Street (Parcels S102-38 and S102-36).\nRequest for Annexation and Rezoning of the following parcels:\n\nParcel 389-23 located at 225 Webb Rd consisting of 2.04 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-2 with request for Springfield zoning designation of R-1. \nParcel 390-20 located at 923 McCall Rd consisting of 47.69 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-1 with request for Springfield zoning designation of AR-1 \nParcel 390-18B located at 1051 McCall Rd consisting of 15.97 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-1 with request for Springfield zoning designation of R-1. \nAny interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearings to speak for or against these items. Questions can be directed to the Zoning Office at Springfield City Hall by calling (912) 754-7617. Written comments can be submitted to ephillips@Springfieldga.org. \nThe press and public are invited to attend. \nThe Public Hearing Policies and Procedures are adopted by ordinance and can be found in section 5.1.6.2 Policies and Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Springfield. This section can be found here:  https://library.municode.com/ga/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOSPGE_APXAZOOR_ARTVPLZOPR_5.1ORPRPLZOBO \n  URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/public-hearing-of-the-planning-zoning-board-4-2024-03-04-3/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240401T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20231213T174414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T152409Z UID:10000155-1711994400-1711998000@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Planning & Zoning Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Planning Board Meeting Time:  6:00 pm  \nMonthly meeting of the Springfield Planning and Zoning Board. Agenda or minutes can be requested by emailing ephillips@springfieldga.org \nThe Planning Board regularly meets on the Monday prior to the second Tuesday of each month. Meetings length will vary based on business discussion. \nThe press and public are invited to attend. \nAny interested parties are encouraged to attend the meetings. The public is encouraged to ask questions or seek clarification about agenda items prior to the meeting. Questions can be directed to the Zoning Office at Springfield City Hall by calling (912) 754-7617. Written comments can be submitted to ephillips@Springfieldga.org. \nThe Public Hearing Policies and Procedures are adopted by ordinance and can be found in section 5.1.6.2 Policies and Procedures of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Springfield. This section can be found here:  https://library.municode.com/ga/springfield/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOSPGE_APXAZOOR_ARTVPLZOPR_5.1ORPRPLZOBO URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/planning-zoning-board-meeting-2024-03-04/2024-04-01/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240405T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240405T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240311T201940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T162511Z UID:10000440-1712332800-1712347200@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:April First Friday Downtown DESCRIPTION:Food Trucks confirmed for April First Friday:  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FAST FOOD. MADE THE SLOW N SOUTHERN WAY.\n Our truck is more than just a place to grab lunch. It is a place to try out new dishes created by a great chef. Click the image above for link to full menu and price list.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n New Food Trucks will be added as they are confirmed. If you have any questions\, or would like to be a part of this event. Call Springfield City Hall a the number below.  URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/april-first-friday-downtown/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events,Vendor Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springfieldga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/April-Date-only-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240305T211736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T211736Z UID:10000376-1712685600-1712687400@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Public Hearing of Mayor and Council DESCRIPTION:The City of Springfield Mayor and Council will hold public hearings\, with regular meeting immediately following the close of the public hearings on  April 9\, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm to receive comments on the following items: \n  \n\nRequest for Conditional Use for construct a Gas Station with Retail at B-1 Zoned property located at 521 W. Third Street (Parcel S104-57A).\nRequest for Special Exemption for a fence taller than 72” in height at DT Zoned property located at 122 and 124 N. Laurel Street (Parcels S102-38 and S102-36).\nRequest for Annexation and Rezoning of the following parcels:\n\n  \n\nParcel 389-23 located at 225 Webb Rd consisting of 2.04 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-2 with request for Springfield zoning designation of R-1.\nParcel 390-20 located at 923 McCall Rd consisting of 47.69 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-1 with request for Springfield zoning designation of AR-1.\nParcel 390-18B located at 1051 McCall Rd consisting of 15.97 acres\, more or less\, and currently zoned as Effingham County designation AR-1 with request for Springfield zoning designation of R-1.\n\nAny interested parties are encouraged to attend the public hearings to speak for or against these items. Questions can be directed to the Zoning Office at Springfield City Hall by calling (912) 754-7617. \nAll public hearings and meetings will be held in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel Street (located between Springfield City Hall and Springfield Police Department). URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/public-hearing-of-mayor-and-council-5/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240209T150056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T150056Z UID:10000316-1712685600-1712692800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:City Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly meeting of the Mayor and City Council \nAgenda or minutes can be requested by emailing jsmith@springfieldga.org \nCity Council regularly meets on the second Tuesday of each month. URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/city-council-meeting-2/2024-04-09/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240409T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240409T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240404T183535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T183536Z UID:10000379-1712685600-1712692800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:City Council Meeting DESCRIPTION:City of Springfield 2024-04-09_ Agenda \nMonthly meeting of the Mayor and City Council \nAgenda or minutes can be requested by emailing jsmith@springfieldga.org \nCity Council regularly meets on the second Tuesday of each month. URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/city-council-meeting-3-3/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240415T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20231213T175720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T175821Z UID:10000292-1713202200-1713205800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Meeting of the Downtown Development Authority of Springfield\, GA DESCRIPTION:Regular Time: 5:30 pm  \nMonthly meeting of the Springfield Downtown Development Authority (DDA). \nAgenda or minutes can be requested by emailing ephillips@springfieldga.org \nThe DDA typically meets on the third Monday of each month. \nMeetings length will vary based on business discussion. URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/meeting-of-the-downtown-development-authority-of-springfield-ga-2024-03-18/2024-04-15/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240417T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240409T141306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T141306Z UID:10000450-1713373200-1713384000@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:2024 General and Primary Election Candidate Forums DESCRIPTION:The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 General and Primary Election Candidate Forums in partnership with Kinetic by Windstream. These forums\, designed to promote civic engagement and informed decision-making\, will provide a unique opportunity for voters to interact with candidates vying for various offices crucial to the future of Effingham County. \nScheduled to take place at the historic Mars Theatre beginning at 5PM on April 17th and 18th\, the candidate forums will cover a range of races\, including but not limited to those for the School Board\, Board of Commissioners\, District Attorney\, Tax Commissioner\, Probate Judge\, and Clerk of Court. Independently moderated and open to the public\, these forums are essential to the democratic process\, allowing candidates to articulate their platforms and voters to assess their qualifications and positions on key issues. \nIn keeping with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to promoting a pro-business environment and sustained economic prosperity\, all candidates were provided with questionnaires\, the answers for which will be available at the forums. These questions have been carefully crafted with the greater business community in mind\, addressing economic development\, small business\, education\, and infrastructure issues. They aim to give voters valuable insights into the candidates’ positions and priorities. \nAll community members are invited to attend the 2024 Election Candidate Forums at the Mars Theater on April 17th and 18th. Doors will open at 4PM and the forums will commence promptly at 5PM. For more information\, please contact the Effingham County Chamber at 912.754.3301. \nFOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT: 2024 Candidate Forums – Effingham County Chamber of Commerce\, GA URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/2024-general-and-primary-election-candidate-forums/2024-04-17/ LOCATION:Mars Theatre\, 106 S Laurel St\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240418T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240418T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240409T141306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T141306Z UID:10000451-1713459600-1713470400@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:2024 General and Primary Election Candidate Forums DESCRIPTION:The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 General and Primary Election Candidate Forums in partnership with Kinetic by Windstream. These forums\, designed to promote civic engagement and informed decision-making\, will provide a unique opportunity for voters to interact with candidates vying for various offices crucial to the future of Effingham County. \nScheduled to take place at the historic Mars Theatre beginning at 5PM on April 17th and 18th\, the candidate forums will cover a range of races\, including but not limited to those for the School Board\, Board of Commissioners\, District Attorney\, Tax Commissioner\, Probate Judge\, and Clerk of Court. Independently moderated and open to the public\, these forums are essential to the democratic process\, allowing candidates to articulate their platforms and voters to assess their qualifications and positions on key issues. \nIn keeping with the Effingham Chamber of Commerce’s commitment to promoting a pro-business environment and sustained economic prosperity\, all candidates were provided with questionnaires\, the answers for which will be available at the forums. These questions have been carefully crafted with the greater business community in mind\, addressing economic development\, small business\, education\, and infrastructure issues. They aim to give voters valuable insights into the candidates’ positions and priorities. \nAll community members are invited to attend the 2024 Election Candidate Forums at the Mars Theater on April 17th and 18th. Doors will open at 4PM and the forums will commence promptly at 5PM. For more information\, please contact the Effingham County Chamber at 912.754.3301. \nFOR COMPLETE SCHEDULE VISIT: 2024 Candidate Forums – Effingham County Chamber of Commerce\, GA URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/2024-general-and-primary-election-candidate-forums/2024-04-18/ LOCATION:Mars Theatre\, 106 S Laurel St\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240311T174002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T195611Z UID:10000438-1713571200-1713657599@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Old Effingham Festival DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 20th\, 2024 \n10am to 5pm \nDisplays from pre-historic to 1960 \nBuildings dating from 1790 to 1950 \nCanon Firing\, chair caining\, basket weaving\, vendors\, crafts\, food\, bake sale\, old tractors and cars\, bands\, childrens activities\, Photo show featuring people of Effingham plus doll and quilt show.  \nPlant sale from 10am to 3pm Sponsored by the Springfield Garden Club.  \n  \nVendor Spots available – Contact Historic Society at (912) 754-2170 or (912) 755-1145 URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/old-effingham-day/ LOCATION:Effingham Living History Site\, 1002 N. Pine Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://springfieldga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Olde-Effingham-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240416T144409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T144409Z UID:10000453-1713895200-1713898800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:City of Springfield GA \nPUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING \nThe City of Springfield Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting on \nTuesday April 23\, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.\, \nin the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel St. reference: \nConsideration to approve Request for Conditional Use to construct a Gas Station with Retail at B-1 Zoned property located at 521 W. Third Street (Parcel S104-57A). \n  \n  \n  \nIt is the policy of the City of Springfield that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA\, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator\, Jennifer Smith\, at (912) 754-7617 or e-mail jsmith@springfieldga.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation. URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/5912/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240423T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240423T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240423T122801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T122801Z UID:10000454-1713895200-1713898800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Special Called Meeting DESCRIPTION:City of Springfield GA\nPUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING\nThe City of Springfield Mayor and Council will hold a special called meeting on Tuesday April 23\, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.\,in the Springfield Council Room located at 130 S. Laurel St. reference: \nConsideration to approve Request for Conditional Use to construct a Gas Station with Retail at B-1 Zoned property located at 521 W. Third Street (Parcel S104-57A). \nIt is the policy of the City of Springfield that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA\, please call the City’s ADA Coordinator\, Jennifer Smith\, at (912) 754-7617 or e-mail jsmith@springfieldga.org at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation. URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/special-called-meeting/ LOCATION:City Hall\, 130 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, GA\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative ORGANIZER;CN="City of Springfield":MAILTO:jsmith@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240427T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240427T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T012909 CREATED:20240311T174247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T183305Z UID:10000439-1714204800-1714222800@springfieldga.org SUMMARY:Springfield Century Ride DESCRIPTION:The Springfield DDA welcomes you to Downtown Springfield for a scenic bike ride through Effingham County. The Ride will begin and end in Springfield\, with staging located at the Second Street Parking lot adjacent to Springfield City Hall. We’ve worked hard over the years to help improve downtown Springfield and proceeds from this annual ride have helped to fund facade grants and beautification projects that have made a huge difference. SWAG bags for all participants will include information about stores\, restaurants\, and events coming up in downtown. We will be raffling off awesome door prizes from our Springfield businesses as well. We hope that this will give you a sample of downtown and that you will come back for a visit!\n\nThere will be rest stops along the route with restrooms\, drinks\, and snacks. Water and snacks will be available at registration as well. SAG support will be patrolling the route – Special Thanks to the Effingham Fire Department for providing amazing route support over the years and for coming back to do it again this year. Laminated pocket size route cards will be given to each rider with both a map and a turn by turn direction sheet. We will be providing after race meals from Frencheese’s Food Truck to all registered riders. Kona Ice will be on site if you would like to purchase a cool treat.\nIf you’re coming back to our ride again this year- THANK YOU for your continued support. We were unable to host the ride last year\, but are excited to do it again this year! URL:https://springfieldga.org/event/springfield-century-ride-2/ LOCATION:Second Street Parking Lot\, 200 S. Laurel Street\, Springfield\, 31329\, United States CATEGORIES:Athletic,Community Events,Vendor Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://springfieldga.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Ride-Banner-6-x-2-ft.png ORGANIZER;CN="Downtown Development Authority":MAILTO:ephillips@springfieldga.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR