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JUL 27-AUG 2, 2011 | WWW.CONNECTSAVANNAH.COM
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Kiteboarding Demo & Free Clinic
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International kiteboarding superstar and champion Damien Leroy Mon, Aug 1, 3 pm. Where: Meetup at The Board Loft, 406 Hwy 80, Tybee Island. Cost: Free and open to the public. Info: Contact Tim Malins, tim@boardloft.com or 912-472-4197. When:
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Diesel Train Rides
Canoe Trip: Altamaha River & Cathead Creek
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What: Guided ride on the passenger car about
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for a complete listing of this week’s music go to: soundboard.
What: Paddle the Altamaha & 19th century rice fields from Fort King George to Skippers Seafood. Guided interpretation. Canoes, paddles and life vests furnished. Reservations required. When: Sat. July 30, 9 a.m. Where: Fort King George State Historic Site, Darien Cost: $35 Info: 912-437-4770. http://www.gastateparks. org/fortkinggeorge
the history of Central of Georgia Railroad and the Roundhouse. Tu-Sat 11am, 1pm, & 2pm. Sun 1pm & 2pm. When: Wed. July 27, Thu. July 28, Fri. July 29, Sat. July 30, Sun. July 31, Tue. Aug. 02, Wed. Aug. 03 Where: Georgia State Railroad Museum/The Roundhouse, 601 W. Harris St. Cost: Free with adult admission/$4 ages 2-6 Info: 912-651-6823. http://chsgeorgia.org/
History Exhibit: West Broad Street School
R. Kelly plays the Civic Center July 30
What: “A Thirst For Learning” showcases 89
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for a list of this weeks gallery + art shows: art patrol
years that the Scarbrough House spent as West Broad Street School, the first city-supported school for black students. Sundays free to Chatham Cty residents. When: Wed. July 27, Thu. July 28, Fri. July 29, Sat. July 30, Sun. July 31, Mon. Aug. 1, Tue. Aug. 2, Wed. Aug. 3 Where: Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK Jr Blvd. Cost: $8/gen, $6 student/senior/military Info: 912-232-1511. http://www.shipsofthesea.org/
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Thursday Spanish-language Forum on FREE Banking
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What: Spanish-language workshop covering Bank On Savannah, family budgeting, and legal issues affecting children under Georgia’s new immigration law. When: Thu. July 28, 7 p.m. Where: First Hispanic Baptist Church, 1 Gamble Rd. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-232-6747. http://www.stepupsavannah.org/
Farmers Market
What: The Forsyth Park farmers market
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Friday Concert: Savannah Children’s Choir
What: End of Camp Summer Concert show-
cases the Children’s Choir’s two week camp, featuring 70+ singers in grades 2-8, and 20 mini-choral singers age 4-7. When: Fri. July 29, 7 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. Cost: $5 at the door Info: 912-412-2833.
Theater: Hairspray continues
What: Savannah Summer Theatre Institute presents a production of the popular musical. When: Fri. July 29, 7 p.m., Sat. July 30, 7 p.m., Sun. July 31, 2 p.m. Where: SCDS Jelks Auditorium, 824 Stillwood Dr. Cost: $10 Info: http://www.savannahsummertheatre. com/
Theater: The Wizard of Oz continues
What: The Tybee Arts Association sends Doro-
thy and Toto over the rainbow and down the yellow brick road. When: Fri. July 29, 7:30 p.m., Sat. July 30, 7:30 p.m., Sun. July 31, 3 p.m. Where: Tybee Gymnasium, 204 5th Street, Tybee Island Cost: $20/genl, $18/TAA members, $12/kids Info: http://www.tybeearts.org/
features locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs and other items. When: Sat. July 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: South end of Forsyth Park, Park & Bull St. Info: http://www.forsythfarmersmarket.org/
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Tomato Canning Presentation
What: “So Easy to Preserve Tomatoes” features publications, recipes and food preservation information for home canning. When: Sat. July 30, 10 a.m. Where: Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: 912-652-7981.
Chakra Tuning
What: Certified Jivamukti teacher Brent Martin leads an exploration and tuning of the seven chakras. Learn a sequence of postures for physical, emotional and spiritual balance. When: Sat. July 30, 2 p.m. Where: Yoga Co-op of Savannah, 2424 Drayton Street, Cost: $30 Info: http://www.yogacoopsavannah.com/
Film: Shane (US, 1953)
What: A drifter and retired gunfighter help a homesteading family under siege by a cattle farmer and hired gunman. When: Sat. July 30, 7 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. , Cost: $6-8 (additional service fees may apply) Info: 912-525-5050. http://scadboxoffice.com/