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City of Savannah and Parker’s present:

Forsyth Park Featuring the

Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra

3:00 pm 3:45 pm 4:00 pm 4:45 pm 5:00 pm 5:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:10 pm 7:55 pm 8:15 pm

Picnic in the Park Schedule

Picnic Contest Registration - sponsored by Parker’s Windsor Forest Band Director, Lee Ewing - Drum line Johnson High School Chorus Savannah Arts Academy Orchestra Picnic Contest Judging begins Equinox Jazz Quintet Welcome - Parker’s Savannah Philharmonic Concert Intermission/ Picnic Contest Winners Announced Savannah Philharmonic Concert Continues OCT 1-7, 2014

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Week At A Glance

compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of events in the coming week. If you want an event listed, email WAG@ connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

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Armstrong Health & Wellness Fair

More than 40 vendors offer services, information sessions and giveaways.Onsite body fat analysis, smoking cessation information, healthy recipes, skin care information and fitness screenings. In the Student Union Ballroom.

10 a.m.-2 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public. armstrong.edu

Film: Pendulum (1969, USA)

Psychotronic Film Society commemmorates the birthday of the late actor George Peppard, who stars as a policeman in this legal drama. For mature viewers.

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7 sentientbean.com

Grand Opening: Original Skin Tattoo Parlor

This new tattoo parlor offers tattoos reflecting 3D realism, portraits, and cover ups, body piercing and custom airbrushing.

10 a.m Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street.

Free and open to the public. Donations for Susan G. Komen Fund accepted.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

The City of Savannah will hold a public meeting for the Highlands neighborhood to discuss neighborhood concerns. Alderman Van Johnson, who represents the area, will be present.

6 p.m Godley Station School, 2135 Benton Blvd.

Free and open to the public.

(912) 351-6527

Pooler Farmers’ Market

Featuring regional farmers, local cottage industries and community non-profits.

4-7 p.m.

Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Free and open to the public. poolerfarmersmarket@gmail.com. poolerfarmersmarket.com

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Wednesday Night Supper Club

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A new Savannah tradition. Gather at Pacci’s community table to make new friends and share in a night of food, wine and Southern hospitality. With seasonally inspired dishes from Executive Chef, Roberto Leoci.

7-9:30 p.m.

Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. Call for pricing. Reservations required.

912-233-6002. jackie.blackwelder@paccisavannah.com

2001: A Space Odyssey @Lucas Theatre

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Bethesda Farm Stand

First Friday Art March

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs.

3-5:30 p.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Lunch’N’Learn with John R. Bennett

Pedaling Productivity: How bicycling can change how we get around, how we get things done, and an effective method for making our city a better place to live.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

Lunch: $5 for Thinc Members, $10 Non-Members.

912-544-1200. caila@thincsavannah.com.

Savannah Collects: Art Collectors’ Panel Discussion

Event related to Savannah Collects exhibition at the Jepson. Savannah art collectors Eleanore De Sole, John Duncan, and Walter O. Evans share about their art collections. Reception follows with cash bar.

6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Museum admission applies. Free for members. telfair.org

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free Trolley transportation, Indie Arts Market, and Kids Art Activities. first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m Art Rise Savannah, 2427 Desoto Ave. Free for All Ages

First Friday Fireworks on River Street

Start the month and the weekend with a bang.

Kick off the Oktoberfest celebration.

9:30 p.m Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free and open to the public. riverstreetsavannah.com

First Friday for Folk Music

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment.

October acts: singer/songwriter Lauren LaPointe, and Chris Emerson & Ty Bennett. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation.

912-898-1876. savannahfolk.org

Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah Epidemic of 1820.

A candlelight upstairs-downstairs tour and living history program recreating the horror of Savannah’s 1820 yellow fever epidemic that devastated the city. This is the final

year for this program to be available to the general public. Not suitable under age 8.

7:30 & 8:45 p.m Davenport House, 324 East State St. $15 advance adults, $10 advance ages 8-17 and $17 adults $15 for children at time of performance 912-236-8097. info@davenporthousemuseum.org

Film: 2001, A Space Odyssey (USA, 1968) The futuristic classic on the big screen.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 lucastheatre.com

FIlm: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

2003 neo-classic swashbuckling adventure, starring Johnny Depp, under the stars on the Tybee Lighthouse lawn. Pirate costume contest; refreshments for sale; raffle. Rain date: Sun. Oct. 5.

8 p.m Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. $10 adults, $5 kids under 12 tybeeposttheater.org

Junior League Sale Preview Party

Cocktail party featuring early bird shopping at Savannah’s oldest sale of “gently used” items; followed by a silent auction.

5:30 p.m Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $25 912-790-1002. jrleaguesav.org

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Oktoberfest on River Street

River Street’s annual transformation into a German wonderland. German food vendors, bratwurst tasting, Oompah Band music. and a beer garden.

12-10 p.m Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free and open to the public. riverstreetsavannah.com/

‘dreadful pestilence’ spooky living history @Davenport house

Special olympics benefit concert

Georgia Kyle and Spirit I Am perform to raise funds to send Special Olympians to equestrian competition.

7 p.m Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Free admission with silent auction

An open house for prospective students and their parents. Meet professors and current students, tour campus including firstyear housing, learn about financial aid, and more. Includes same-day admission.

8:30-11:30 a.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public. armstrong.edu

A late night ghost show that’s appropriate for most ages, but a little bit scary. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Savannah Law School Open House

Prospective students are invited to come check out Savannah’s only law school.

10 a.m.-1 p.m Savannah Law School, 516 Drayton Street.

Free to attend. RSVP encouraged.

912-525-3929. admissions@savannahlawschool. org. savannahlawschool.org/

Saturday / 4 Oktoberfest on River Street

Free Family Day at the Jepson

A chance to see the Port City: Savannah Riverfront art exhibition free of charge.

Plus hands-on activities for the kiddos.

1-4 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free and open to the public. telfair.org

67th Annual Junior League Thrift Sale

Savannah’s oldest sale of “gently used” items; furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, books, you name it. Sale runs 7:30am2pm. Grab bag event 2:30pm-3pm.

Benefits community programs of the Junior League of Savannah.

Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $5 912-651-6550. savannahcivic.com

Classical Guitarist, Michael Anthony Nigro

An evening celebrating Latin American music and composers.

5-6:15 p.m Episcopal Church of St. Paul, 1802 Abercorn Street.

Free and open to the public. nigroclassicalguitar.com

Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah Epidemic of 1820.

A candlelight upstairs-downstairs tour and living history program recreating the horror of Savannah’s 1820 yellow fever epidemic that devastated the city. This is the final year for this program to be available to the general public.

A walk and festival promoting acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. Participants of all ages and abilities, carriages, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets. Sponsored by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society.

10 a.m.-2 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. $12 ldssga.org

Pirate Preview Open House

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

10am Weiner Dog Races. German food vendors, bratwurst tasting, Oompah Band music.Plus artists and craftsperson’s booths, and a beer garden.

10 a.m.-10 p.m Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free and open to the public. riverstreetsavannah.com/

Ninth Annual Buddy Walk Festival

SSU Homecoming Football Game

Not suitable for children under age 8.

Oct. 3-4, 7:30 & 8:45 p.m Davenport House, 324 East State St. $15 advance adults, $10 advance ages 8-17 and $17 adults $15 children at time of performance 912-236-8097. info@davenporthousemuseum.org

Cancer Killers Makeover

How to prepare the body to prevent and fight cancer naturally. Sponsored by Dr. Mark Domanski of Crossroads Chiropractic.

Refreshments. Local businesses specializing in natural/organic products will attend.

9 a.m Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown, 6711 Abercorn St. $20 includes Cancer Killer book 912-353-7611

Fall Plant Swap

Bring a plant. Or not. Take a plant. Or not. The fall edition of this twice-yearly plant exchange that’s part gardening gettogether, part social hour. Treats are always welcome. (Loosely) organized by Jane Fishman. At the Boundary Street Garden next to Chatham Steel.

8-11 a.m Free and open to the public.

Film: The Shining

1980 film adaptation of the Stephen King novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson.

7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $8 lucastheatre.com

First Saturday Cars & Coffee

An informal exhibition of antique or collector cars, plus gourmet coffee at the old-fashioned price of 25 cents a cup (with a $1 or higher donation to the Richmond Hill History Museum). first Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m.

Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. Free and open to the public.

912-756-3697

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. forsythfarmersmarket.com

God on Broadway: Hair

The first of Asbury’s month-long series of worship services based on different Broadway musicals. This week’s service is based on Hair.

11 a.m Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Free and open to the public. Love offering. asburymemorial.org

Ken Lavigne

This highly acclaimed tenor has performed on many world stages, including Carnegie Hall, and has released his fifth solo CD. 8 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $35 in advance, $40 at the door 912-754-1118. info@marstheatre.com

The SSU Tigers hosts the Norfolk State University Spartans. Stadium ticket booths will open at noon.

2 p.m Theodore A. Wright Stadium at Savannah State University, 3219 College St. $15 for youth, senior citizens and military; and $20-$30 for adults savannahstate.edu

SSU Homecoming Parade

Annual parade through downtown Savannah featuring marching bands, floats and decorated units. Celebrity grand marshall is Mali Music. East Broad Street near Taylor Street to Broughton Street, then to MLK Jr. Blvd., Anderson Street to Ogeechee Road.

9 a.m Free and open to the public.

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that’s appropriate for most ages, but a little bit scary. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market

Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information.

111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

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Sunday / 5 Picnic in the Park

“Fly Me to the Moon” is the theme for this year’s edition of Savannah’s favorite outdoor event. An evening concert plus a themed picnic contest that goes all out.

Presented by the City of Savannah.

3:45 p.m. Windsor Forest High School Drumline 4 p.m. Sol C. Johnson High School Chorus 4:45 p.m. Savannah Arts Academy Orchestra 5:30 p.m. Equinox Jazz Quintet 7 p.m. Savannah Philharmonic 1st half of program 7:55 p.m. Intermission 8:15 p.m. Philharmonic 2nd half of program Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free and open to the public.

Oktoberfest on River Street

German food vendors, bratwurst tasting, Oompah Band music, beer garden.

10 a.m.-5 p.m Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free and open to the public. riverstreetsavannah.com/

Beyond Boobs Yoga Benefit

A day of yoga, Lululemon shopping and support for Jennifer Moniz-Mays, a current breast cancer patient.

10 a.m.-noon Awakening Yoga Studio, 2453A US Highway 17. $20 www.awakeningyogastudio.com/

Lecture: The Meaning of Diamonds

Susan Falls, SCAD Anthropology professor and author of Clarity, Cut and Culture: The Meaning of Diamonds, discusses images of diamonds and what stories about diamonds reveal. Part of Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Fall Lecture Series.

4 p.m Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

Free and open to the public. flanneryoconnorhome.org

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Double Feature: Psychotronic Spooktacular at Muse Arts Scare House

Psychotronic Film Society presents two Australian thrillers. 5 p.m.: Road Games (1981), an homage to the works of Alfred Hitchcock as well as to Steven Spielberg’s early film Duel. It stars Savannah native and Golden Globe Winner Stacey Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. 8 p.m.: Long Weekend (1978), not to be confused with the pointless 2008 remake, this little-known cult gem is one of the creepiest films you may ever see.

5 & 8 p.m.

Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $7 for one film or $12 for the complete doublefeature (prices include free popcorn or candy at each film) musesavannah.org

A Taste of Song and Conversation with Vale Rideout American Traditions Competition presents this musical evening by a former winner of the competition. Ticket includes light hor d’oeuvres and one beverage.

5:30-7 p.m Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $25 912-667-6617. SavannahCoffee.com

Monday / 6 First Ladies and the Civil War: Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Davis

The Learning Center at SCI presents Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, historian-in-residence at Augusta’s Georgia Regents University, on the lives and controversies of these two women. Reception precedes lecture.

5 p.m Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 30 Diamond Causeway. $15 for Learning Center members, $20 for visitors.

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Tuesday / 7 Armstrong Graduate Student Fair

A showcase of grad school programs from more than 20 universities, colleges and professional programs from all over the Southeast.

3-6 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free and open to the public. armstrong.edu

Comedy: Kevin James

Stand up comedy from this producer, cowriter, and star of hit comedy films and of the TV sitcom The King of Queens.

7:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $29-$79 savannahcivic.com

Concert: Dances and Folk Songs by the Armstrong Wind Ensemble Featuring the piece Loch Ness: A Scottish Fantasy, Dutch composer Johan de Meij’s impressions of a mysterious Scottish lake.

7:30 p.m Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. $6. Free for Armstrong ID holders. armstrong.edu

first Tuesday of every month, 12-12:45 p.m.

Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Free and open to the public.

912-651-6411. Lspracher@savannahga.gov.

Tongue:Open Mouth And Music Show

Music, poetry and spoken word on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. first Tuesday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Free and open to the public.

912-238-2426. lori@savannahroasters.com. savannahcoffee.com

50% off Any Adventure Weekend Special

Flying high Sat. & Sun. just got lower with our half price weekends.

2 hour ZipLine tour $45 & 2 hour Aerial Adventure challenge courses $25

live oak & fighting sail

A discussion from maritime expert and naval historian Dr. Bill Dudley about the use of Georgia Live Oak in the construction of the USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides.

In partnership with the Savannah Tree Foundation.

6 p.m.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum North Garden, 41 MLK Blvd.

Free and open to the public. shipsofthesea.com

First Tuesday Tour of City Hall

Discover City Hall’s history, architecture and art, while learning about their City government and viewing special rotating exhibits. Please pre-register.

Free Family Day Saturday, October 4, 1-4 pm

Telfair Museums invites families to enjoy free admission to the Jepson Center to explore the Port City exhibition. The afternoon will include handson activities in the museum studios, storytelling, and demonstrations by local artists who have drawn inspiration from the Savannah River. Gallery activities will introduce visitors to the types of ships and sailing vessels found in the art on view. Funding is provided by the City of Savannah and Georgia Power Foundation, Inc.

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Free Port City Sketch Walk

Free Blank Page Poetry

Saturday, October 4, 3-6 pm

Thursday October 16, 6:30 pm

Free with registration, call 912.790.8823. Meet first at 3pm at the Jepson Center to tour Port City and discuss the variety of ways the Savannah River and our port have been depicted, before setting out on a 2 ½ hour tour of River Street with your sketch book. Moving as a group, we will stop at three River Street locations and seek out opportunities to produce Port City-inspired sketches of the riverfront. We will conclude with a review of sketches.

Telfair presents Words & Shadows: “If Ever These Rivers Should Speak,” a performance of poetic expressions of people and events related to the natural water systems that define Savannah geographically and historically. Directed by artist Jerome Meadows, this performance will encompass spoken word, digitally projected text, drumming, and dance. All of the performers are local and of various ages and, along with poetry, will represent a range of creative disciplines.

Admission is free thanks to funding from the City of Savannah.

FREE EVENTS! department of cultural affairs

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editor’s note

Idiocracy on Augusta Avenue

by Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com

SOME PEOPLE Just have a talent for making an ugly situation uglier.

Tensions were already running high enough last week in the wake of the police shooting of Charles “Mista Dee” Smith in west Savannah on Sept. 18.

The surveillance videos from the convenience store on Augusta Avenue where Smith was arrested weren’t as conclusive as hoped. They showed Smith confronted by police while in line inside the store, fighting with several officers before being subdued, then patted down briefly and put in a police car. The later fatal shooting of Smith inside the car happened further down the block, and isn’t recorded that we know of.

But the videos were “proof ” enough for Chatham County Commissioner Yusuf Shabazz, who had the brilliant idea to go to Augusta Avenue, pick up a bullhorn, and accuse the convenience store owner of “cooperating with police” —and thereby, in Shabazz’s eyes, being somehow culpable in Smith’s death.

(I guess he expected the owner, dependent on the City for permits and licenses etc., not to mention police protection, to tell the cops to go screw themselves?)

In street rallies, Shabazz encouraged this already-impoverished community to boycott one of the few businesses there, alleging the owner tipped off police to Smith’s arrival.

Given the well-documented food desert that is the Westside, the store is one of the few nearby sources of any kind of nourishment.

So after a violent summer of shootings capped by a racially-tinged officer-involved fatality, as politicians and police complain that the main obstacle to fighting crime here is the credo of “snitches get stitches,” one of our elected officials basically proclaims that... snitches should get stitches after all.

There’s a case to be made that public trust in police, locally and nationally, has eroded to a dangerously low level, and there might be very clear reasons for that. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to address it.

Shabazz’s actions are dangerously close to yelling “Fire” in a crowded theatre—reckless and inflammatory to the point of illegality.

The owner not only fears for his business, but perhaps for his safety and that of his family, which has decades-old roots here after emigrating from another country. The

fact that both Shabazz and the owner share the same Islamic faith appears not to matter.

This is how messed up it is: The store’s not even in Shabazz’s district. It’s in Commissioner Priscilla Thomas’s. And she’s not happy about Shabazz’s antics.

Of course, this happened the same week the County Commission, including Shabazz, voted to dissolve the city/county police merger in disagreements over funding and control.

I wonder what the three finalists for Savannah/Chatham police chief think about all this chaos and racial discord, and why any of them would still want the job.

The only silver lining is that the idiocy exhibited by Commissioner Shabazz— whose wife, Estella Shabazz, is on City Council—prompted a speedy backlash.

As outrage and disbelief spread over Shabazz’s open call to anarchy, without prompting people began making the trip to Augusta Avenue specifically to patronize that store.

A Coke here, a Sprite there. Maybe a bag of Doritos. Anything, to show support.

An online petition urged local officials to demand an apology from Shabazz. There’s even talk of a recall election.

Turns out Shabazz isn’t the only one who can pick up a bullhorn and yell. cs

feedback | letters@connectsavannah.com Smith killing is a wake-up call for Savannah

Editor, Although all the facts have not been unearthed, one thing is certain: the much-anticipated video raised more questions that it provided answers.

Yet, Mr. Smith’s death has united clergy, community activists, civic leaders and the West Savannah community in seeking answers as to how he died.

While they all seek justice, there have also been expressions of outrage. Yet, we seem selective in our outrage.

Three things are certain in Savannah during summer: humidity, sweltering heat, and an uptick in crime. This summer proved no different.

From July 5-Aug. 5, 24 people were shot in 21 incidents. Of that number police

speculate three were selfinflicted. Yet there was no outrage, no protest.

In 2011 Savannah recorded 31 homicides, in 2012 26 homicides, and in 2013 31 homicides. Where was the outrage?

Is the outrage lost because most of the murders in Savannah take place in povertystricken neighborhoods?

Is the outrage lost because these crimes are among persons who are poor, uneducated, disenfranchised or marginalized because of their status?

Every day, I see young men standing on the street corners of the underserved sections of our city, sagging pants, cellphone in hand, walking with nowhere to go, nothing to do, no training, and no strategy.

Some refuse to use education or opportunity to get out of

the cycle and out of the life and with no signs of prosperity in sight they turn off and turn up a blunt or their favorite rap songs, reciting them as they walk with hand gestures moving wildly.

Rebels without a cause, there are no protests for them and no outrage at their injustices.

These are the lost sheep of our community.

We have been given a rare opportunity, but can we seize upon this moment? Many in our underserved neighborhoods believe they have no voice, and now there is a direct line of communication with city leaders and their needs can longer be dismissed or overlooked.

We should be outraged that nearly 26% of our citizenry live in poverty, and I submit another 26% lives near poverty.

The current protest should

bring about a sense of urgency among city leaders, clergy, and activists who, while seeking answers to his death, should also seek answers as to how this city can increase the opportunities for the Mista Dee’s who want a way out of the life.

There should be a demand for change and outrage over the fact that it hasn’t occurred.

Some lost sheep are too ashamed to admit they can’t read or pass a test, yet they are capable of learning a trade.

They can be trained as a plumber assistant, brickmason, in computer or automotive repair, to name a few.

I am African-American and I feel the pain when I see a generation lost. Dr. King said, “An injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

Joseph Ervin

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news & Opinion | The (Civil) Society Column

Decriminalizing childhood

Channeling rebellious tendencies into good choices

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

HUNGRY?

It’s a wellknown fact that middle school is just the worst.

All those prepubescent hormones festering with algebra and training bras and horrific cafeteria food—it’s enough to make a kid a little crazy.

Maybe even inspire some bad choices.

It’s been a minute, but I remember. This is when my peers began to wander off the straight and narrow path, some fooling with drugs, others becoming preoccupied with the opposite sex. Me, I decided to call in a bomb threat to my junior high.

Though I had harbored rebellious tendencies ever since I had listened to my parents’ Joan Baez albums, I hadn’t actually acted upon them. Then one morning, when my brother pleaded to stay home with a cough (faker!), I realized I had an opportunity to free my classmates from the strangling oppression of The Man—in this case, a Civics quiz in Mr. Coffinger’s class.

After my parents left for work, I gave my pajama-clad bro strict instructions to call the school office at exactly 1:45 and tell nice Mrs. Louise at the front desk that he was going to blow her and everything else to hell.

I figured she would follow the protocol— call the police, evacuate the building and let us all go home since it was already so late in the day.

“It’s no big deal,” I said breezily as I strapped my French horn to my bike basket.

“Stacy Estrada has her sister call every time she’s supposed to make a cake in Home Ec.” Mrs. Louise followed the protocol all right. She also traced the call. After my poor sniffly brother was interrogated, my parents were called into the principal’s office. I got suspended for a week and grounded for the rest of eighth grade.

This was way back in the 1980s, before all of the awful things happened that now require us to take bomb threats and youth violence and school safety so much more seriously. Most states didn’t even have seat belt laws yet, let alone concerns about misanthropic band nerds with test anxiety.

If my stupid self tried to pull that kind of nonsense today, it would not be a charming anecdote my parents still love to tell about

their budding anarchist but an incident that would landed me in juvenile jail. Even then, however, my parents’ professional status and the privilege of having the right skin color might save me from playing in the detention center marching band (is there is such a thing?)

Their advocacy would have probably also steered me back to the right track, one that leads to college and paying taxes and becoming a mostly productive and upright citizen. (Thanks, Mom and Dad.) But those without the same benefits are far more likely to drift further away from the path and be scooped into the juvenile justice system.

“Most of juvenile crime is just kids doing dumb things and not having the advantage to get out of it,” explains Celia Irvine, an attorney for the Chatham County Juvenile Court.

“It shouldn’t screw up the rest of their lives—our job is to make sure it doesn’t— but it’s not someplace you want to end up.”

Nowadays, a single “it’s no big deal” bad choice spurred by the chaos of eighth grade can mean irrevocable consequences—especially if you’re poor and of color. Once in the juvenile justice system, a child is 30 percent less likely to graduate from high school and

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22 percent more prone to finding their way to prison as an adult.

So it makes sense to help our kids take a longer view instead of letting them Snapchat themselves into a stupor. A high school diploma is the number one predictor in social and economic success, but guiding kids to the podium hasn’t been easy around here: Savannah’s alarming dropout rate may have diminished since 2012, when 54 percent of Chatham County high school students didn’t cross the diploma line, but the county’s 70 percent graduation rate is still far below the country’s overall average of 80 percent. That’s one in five American kids not making the good choices.

To keep our kids in school, the City of Savannah recently partnered with America’s Promise Alliance, D.C.-based non-profit seeking to boost the nation’s graduation rate to 90 percent. Together they hosted a GradNation community summit at the Civic Center last week, where 400 middleschoolers and their parents heard presentations on how to plan for college and explore career options.

Call it early intervention.

“They’re just in middle school, so they might not understand why they’re here exactly,” said APA’s director of media relations Daria Hall as gawky kids in braces tried chiseling blocks of wood at the Savannah Tech Historic Preservation Dept.’s tool table.

“But the idea is that the more times they hear the information, the more graduation becomes a given.”

For those who still grumble about their tax dollars paying for public education, Hall notes that when the U.S. reaches the 90 percent GradNation goal, those additional graduates will add an extra $6.6 billion to the GDP. But Hall’s colleague Bill Carpluk acknowledged that while gatherings like

last week’s summit are useful, there are still those families who can’t or won’t be reached.

“The hope is that these parents will take this information home and share it with their neighbors, with their community,” he said. “It starts with people knowing that the resources are there.”

There’s no doubt that parent involvement in their children’s education is crucial, but not everyone has a mom or dad with the time/wherewithal/desire to attend workshops and PTA meetings.

That shouldn’t keep kids from success, but it often does. The powerful school-toprison pipeline remains a heavy reality here in Savannah, and no one is quite sure how to break the cycle.

“The school system blames the parents, who are products of the same school system,” points out juvie court advocate Irvine.

As an amateur social scientist with absolutely no formal academic background in such things, I say we just get rid of middle school altogether.

Or as former Louisiana school superintendent Cecil Picard once referred to it, “the Bermuda Triangle of education.”

K-8 models have been a great start—I haven’t seen any statistics on high school graduation rates, though a Johns Hopkins study suggests that keeping sixth, seventh and eighth graders with the younger kids instead locking them up in the same petri dish has positive effects on reading and math achievement scores.

We also must keep our collective eyes on the continued reformation of the juvenile justice system until it reflects more “justice” than “system.”

Most importantly, we need to remember that middle school is already hard enough without criminalizing every tiny misstep (fake bomb threats notwithstanding.)

How else will all the vulnerable young anarchists learn to make good choices instead of bad? cs

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When I ask people what prevents them from riding a bicycle to work, to class or just to get a little exercise, this is the most frequent response by a wide margin: They are concerned about sharing streets with aggressive, distracted or impaired drivers.

What would make them feel more confident? Better facilities, including bike lanes and paths, they say.

A different type of facility, situated at the end of a trip made by bike, can help ease another common worry. Speaking at the Downtown Neighborhood Association meeting on Sept. 17, Capt. Ben Herron of Savannah Chatham Metropolitan Police Department Precinct 2 confirmed that stealing bikes is an increasingly popular activity.

No one in the room was surprised by Herron’s statistics, of course, as having a bike stolen has become a rite of passage in Savannah.

Purchasing a high quality bike lock (and knowing how to use it) is clearly a good way to dissuade thieves. But finding a secure structure to lock to is important, as well.

I shake my head when I see bikes locked to parking meters with cable locks, knowing the bike and lock can be lifted up and away from the meter. Bikes locked to porch or stair railings can be released with a handsaw or a well-placed kick.

The good news is the City of Savannah has installed more than 300 bike racks since 2011. A bike locked to something that cannot easily be compromised may cause a thief to move on to a more vulnerable target.

However the extra security provided by bike racks is only one reason the city has been vigorously deploying racks, according to Dominic Ross, a project manager and analyst with the Department of Mobility and Parking Services.

“Expanding bicycle opportunities in the City of Savannah only contributes more to the department’s mission of creating and maintaining alternative mobility opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors alike,” he said. “Doing so greatly helps to reduce the demand for on-street and offstreet parking.”

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Secure bicycle parking has a role in reducing bike theft. This rack’s at the Savannah Bicycle Campaign office on Lincoln Street. simple form to request bike racks at their locations. Ross said a number of factors are considered in evaluating new locations, including the amount of space available for installation, the distance to the closest existing bike rack and evidence that bike parking is needed, as indicated by improvised solutions. Ross’ staff looks for trees and poles that show the signs of having had bicycles locked to them.

While poles can be repainted, the damage to trees can be serious.

“There is a high probability that the lock, or key, or bike gears will scratch and damage the tree bark, which is not good for the tree,” said Karen Jenkins, executive director of the Savannah Tree Foundation.

What’s more, “stepping repeatedly around a small diameter tree to lock and then unlock a bike will compact the soil of the root ball, depriving the newly forming roots of the air pockets they need to grow,” she said.

Jenkins recommends seeking out one of Ross’ racks so trees are allowed “to grow peacefully in the tree lawns.”

While bike racks are the most recognizable type of end-of-trip bicycle facility, another amenity has been installed at the Gwinnett Street Kroger store: a self-service bike repair stand featuring bike tools suspended by stainless steel cables.

According to the manufacturer, the station “includes all the tools necessary to perform basic repairs and maintenance,

from changing a flat to adjusting brakes and derailleurs.”

Matt Clements, Enmark marketing director, reports the company will soon be installing similar repair stations at selected stores.

“It’s hard not to notice the increased bicycle presence around the city, and we’re always thinking about goods and services that we can add to our locations to attract customers that may not currently be shopping with us. It might seem counterintuitive for a business that sells automobile fuel to promote transportation that does not require gasoline,” Clements said. “But we recognize that there are a significant number of bikers in the city of Savannah and we want to provide services befitting to them.”

While people on bikes will bypass Enmark gas pumps, Clements said, that doesn’t mean they aren’t spending money.

“We hope that when cyclists stop by to tweak their bike, they might also visit the store to pick up a drink or snack. Cyclists are great customers in that they frequently purchase water and other beverages,” he said.

He notes another advantage of encouraging bicycle traffic.

“As an added bonus, their vehicles don’t cause much wear and tear to our lots.”

The first station will be installed in October at the Enmark at 405 MLK Jr. Boulevard. cs John Bennett is executive director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.

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Talking about… the Ocean Exchange

Co-founder Cort Atkinson on connecting innovators with entrepreneurs to help the environment

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ECOncrete, a type of concrete that reduces harm to marine life, is an example of a working solution.

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“Organizations have set really broad and aggressive goals and they want to meet them,” Atkinson says. “What we do is help bring them the types of technologies that will help them do that.”

The Exchange offers innovators the support of a worldwide network of 450 wellconnected advocates.

“What’s driven such rapid success for our innovators is that when they need guidance, we connect them with the guidance and help and then they just work together,” Atkinson says. “We don’t slow them down in any way.”

Atkinson says the concrete, made by a young Israeli startup, ECOncrete, is an example of a solution that went from working prototype to big contracts rather quickly.

Along the way, over its four years, the Savannah Ocean Exchange dropped

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And they started addressing problems beyond the sea. They now accept solutions for problems dealing with any aspect of the environment, the economy or health.

“We take the ocean as being the global connector,” Atkinson says. “It impacts what’s going on on land and in the forests.”

Sadly for us, they also dropped public programs. So, their three-day meeting at the Trade Center will be a private affair for 10 innovators, 150 advocates and their invited guests.

The main event will be the selection of two award winners. They’ll each get $100,000 from the organization’s sponsors to help advance their solutions.

I imagine lots of suits, fancy phones and hushed presentations. It’ll certainly

be quieter than last week’s demonstrations, some of the largest addressing climate change in history.

Would the bangers shout “not enough?”

Would they question whether companies are really looking for solutions? I did. (Well, I didn’t shout. But I politely asked.)

Atkinson’s response is that working solutions have to come before corporate change.

“When businesses know the solutions are there, then they are willing to agree to all types of policies that will move whole industries forward,” Atkinson says. “Our job is to shine a light on the solutions so that people can see and use them.”

And I’ll add “demand that they be used.”

Both activists and boardrooms propel this dialog. cs Listen to this and other interviews by Orlando Montoya at savannahpodcast.com

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Worldwide protests last week demanded global leaders take action on climate change.

And beginning this Sunday, the Ocean Exchange will hold its fourth annual meeting in Savannah.

Perhaps it’s unfair to link the two events. I interviewed this week’s subject weeks before the protests. But I can’t think of more opposite ways of addressing the world’s most pressing issues.

Call it bangers vs. board rooms, activists vs. corporations, whatever you prefer.

For their part, business leaders here in Savannah founded the Ocean Exchange as an express reaction to what they felt were “problem-focused” ways of talking about the environment.

Look at this pollution! Look at this melting ice cap!

The organization’s co-founder Cort Atkinson told me what was going through those leaders’ heads as she sought support initially.

“They said, ‘We’re a community whose businesses are integrated into oceans and transportation and we have a long history of innovation in those areas,’” Atkinson says. “We’d like to see something much more business-oriented and solution-focused.”

So, the Savannah Ocean Exchange bounded to life in 2008 as a way to connect innovators and business people in the service of addressing big problems.

And not just innovators with back-ofthe-napkin ideas. Innovators must come to the Exchange with working prototypes that businesses can implement now.

Things like robots that sail unassisted across the Pacific to monitor ocean health.

Things like wires that harvest more energy from the sun. Things like concrete that reduces our impact on marine life.

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Friends are medicine Co-owners of Dept. 7 East Chef Michele Jemison and Meta Adler donated their time, talent, and delicious food to the reunion. Their demonstration cooking session helped participants add to what they had learned in the CRI Life Enhancement Program about shopping and healthy cooking on a budget. Meta and Chef Michele showed graduates how to make a delicious seafood dinner for less than $4 per person.

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At Canyon Ranch InstiCanyon Ranch Institute is led by some tute, a short quote on the wall of our of the world’s top scientists—including two offices serves as a call to action. One of our U.S. Surgeons General—and we emphasize CRI team members heard it at a reunion measuring health changes. Those measures many years ago, and it stuck with us. It is: include markers that can help indicate “Friends are medicine.” The 55-year-old whether a person is at a high risk for diswoman who said these words—we’ll call eases and problems like a heart attack or her Maria—went on to explain that because diabetes. Markers include blood pressure, of her experiences with the Canyon Ranch lipid profiles, body weight, and ability to Institute Life Enhancement Program with exercise for certain periods of time.

Urban Health Plan in the South Bronx, The improvements that I hear about the she had changed her life for the better. most from CRI Life Enhancement Program One of the best parts of her life was that participants, however, aren’t measured in she now regarded friendships as key to her numbers on a chart or on a bathroom scale. well-being.

Graduates talk about feeling connected This approach was new to Maria, who to a community or finding a focus outside had previously thought of medicine—as themselves. That feeling of being someone you may think of it right now—as somewho matters happens when people experithing you put inside your body to help you ence—sometimes for the first time in their lives—what it is like to have friends. manage a short-term health problem such True friendship is often described as as a headache, or a chronic illness such as diabetes or high blood pressure. what it feels like to be able to balance helpMaria shared her happy philosophy at ing and being helped by another person or a 2009 reunion of the participants in the people. Help and support from friends come in many forms—a hug when we’re feeling South Bronx’s CRI Life Enhancement Program. The CRI Life Enhancement Pro- lonely, a celebratory moment when we’ve gram has a long track record for successfully succeeded at a goal, or a smile of recognition

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The CRI Life Enhancement Program in Savannah is offered to patients of Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc. through the CRISP partnership between Canyon Ranch Institute and Connect Savannah and Charles H. and Rosalie Morris. Recently, the first group of Savannah’s CRI Life Enhancement Program graduates gathered at the Charles H. Morris Center for a reunion.

Graduates have been through a lifechanging experience together, which included learning how to exercise, losing weight, changing how they eat (a little less fat, a little more vegetables), discovering yoga and other relaxation techniques, and so much more. Across all of the places where people have graduated from the CRI Life Enhancement Program, reunions like this one in Savannah are happening—and for good reason. The reunions are an important part of helping graduates maintain their healthy choices and changes—forever.

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It seems almost everyone I’ve spoken with in the past few years has a family member or friend with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.

What’s going on here? Is the incidence increasing? Is it being recognized with greater accuracy due to improved testing? Or is it one of those catch-all diagnoses for unexplained problems of the central nervous system? —HarryLlama A RARE disease once upon a time, MS is now the most common neurological disorder affecting young adults of northern European descent. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 266,000 to 400,000 people currently have it.

MS is a chronic, incurable condition that can’t be prevented or effectively treated. The body’s own white blood cells strip the protective sheathing (myelin) off nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to poor nerve function and a wide range of debilitating symptoms—numbness or tingling, dizziness, weakness, spasms, loss of coordination, problems with vision and urination.

MS won’t kill you directly, but it can take five to ten years off your life.

The causes of MS remain mysterious, although some trends are evident among

those who get it. There’s a definite genetic tendency towards the disease, although twin studies show environmental factors also play a part. Cigarette smoking is implicated not only for prevalence but severity of symptoms.

It’s long been thought there was a link between latitude and MS—people living above 42 degrees north were more likely to get the disease, and the further north you went, the greater the risk. A 2011 study in Sweden concluded the prevalence of MS increased by 1.5 percent for men and 1 percent for women for each degree of latitude further north. The same effect has been found in Japan and an equivalent southernhemisphere effect in New Zealand, where the risk increases as you head south.

Other researchers downplay the latitude gradient, saying the real problem is vitamin D deficiency. Latitude figures in this because the greater your distance from the equator, the lower your exposure to ultraviolet radiation, specifically the shorter-wavelength UV-B, and the less vitamin D you produce.

Some claim to see a link between spring/ early-summer birthdays and MS, which could be tied to mothers’ lower UV-B exposure during pregnancy.

Research in the U.S. indicates an eastwest gradient for MS prevalence, possibly related to the spread of Scandinavian immigrants across the country. Meanwhile back in Norway there seems to be <ital>reduced<> risk in the northernmost regions, possibly due to greater local consumption of oily fish. To further confuse matters, there’s apparently little relationship between MS and vitamin D in food, although vitamin D supplements may have

a protective effect.

MS is mostly a problem for those of northern European ancestry—it’s rare in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. That’s not just because nonwhites tend to live closer to the equator. In Australia and New Zealand, for example, MS is far more common among those of British background than Aborigines and Maori.

Back to the fundamental question: Is MS becoming more common? Sure looks that way. A 35-year Australian study found the MS prevalence (total-cases) rate tripled and the incidence (new-cases) rate doubled between the early 1960s and the mid-1990s.

A study of one county in Norway found incidence went up by a factor of 3.3 over 50 years, with smaller increases in other counties.

Women have borne the brunt of the jump in MS. Between 1950 and 2000 the ratio of women to men with the disease increased by about 1.4 percent per year. Nowadays it’s estimated that women are 50 to 300 percent more likely to be diagnosed with MS than men.

Why? Nobody knows. One possibility is women are simply more likely to seek help for MS-like symptoms. Other hypotheses include more obesity, increased use of oral contraceptives and hormone-replacement therapy, and a trend towards later childbirth.

Then again, research shows MS was increasing in women even in the pre-Pill days, and for that matter before any of these other trends had emerged.

Improved diagnosis undoubtedly does explain some of the increase. One study found MS rates in parts of Finland were fairly stable from 1979 to 1993, then more

than doubled between 1994 and 1998—a jump the investigators attributed to greater use of magnetic resonance imaging to aid in diagnosis. (While there’s no definitive MS test and diagnosis is partly a process of elimination, using MRI to look for lesions in the nervous system eliminates some of the guesswork.)

Another explanation for the increase is that people with MS are living longer. Still, factoring all that out, the consensus seems to be that there’s been a real increase in MS in the past 50 years, possibly due to some unknown environmental cause.

I don’t mean to be alarmist. A disease that even in hotspots afflicts three people in a thousand doesn’t qualify as the next Ebola.

The fact remains that if you’re a woman of northern European extraction and someone in your family has MS, there’s a growing chance you’ll get it too. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com or write him c/o Chicago Reader, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago 60654.

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Just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 28, SCMPD responded to a convenience store Lost boys on the 800 block of Montgomery Street. A Metro officers on foot and in a helicopter store employee was observed suffering from came to the rescue when two Chatham a gunshot wound. A gunman with a skully County teenagers found themselves lost in pulled over his face entered the store and the woods Wednesday night. robbed the clerk before shooting him. The One of the two boys in their mid-teens suspect fled on foot. The victim sustained had called his mother about 9 p.m. using his cell phone to tell her that he and a friend non-life-threatening injuries.

The gunman is described as black male, had ventured into the wooded area between his residence on Red Maple Drive and Little standing roughly 5-7, with a slender build.

Anyone with information on this case Neck Road. They were unable to find their should to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234way out.

2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the The youths started a signal fire that was keyword CSTOP2020. not viewable by West Chatham Precinct Patrol officers of the Savannah-Chatham • Police have charged a man who crashed Metropolitan Police Department who were a rental car into a sheriff ’s patrol car on trying to talk them out when their cell Sept. 9, with multiple offenses. phone battery depleted.

Leonardo Divinci “Rock” Larck has been Officers in Metro Police helicopter Eagle One scanned the area, located the signal fire charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; trafficking heroin; posand directed two officers and a lieutenant session with intent to distribute heroin, through the woods to the youths. The fire was extinguished and the teens safely led to MDMA, and cocaine; and possession of tools for the commission of a crime. their homes within about two hours after The charges are a result of the investithey had called for help. gation of the crash conducted by Metro’s All cases from recent Savannah/

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Larck was taken into custody while being treated for injuries received when the rental car he was driving collided with a marked Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Chatham County Sheriff ’s Deputy Edward Gray on the 37th Street Connector to Interstate 16.

Both men had been transported for treatment of injuries in the 9:40 a.m. crash when deputies discovered an active probation violation warrant against Larck for a previous aggravated assault.

Larck was previously sought by the Metro Homicide Unit as a person who may have had information regarding the July 18 homicide of Arkeen Abron on the 1200 block of Seiler Avenue.

• Police are investigating an early morning crash on Sept. 22 that left a Savannah woman in critical condition and a Garden

City man charged with DUI. Jessica Brown, 21, of a Rosa Lane address, was transported to Memorial University Medical Center after the 2:05 a.m. crash in the westbound lanes of Abercorn Extension.

Wesley Felton Bragg, 30, of a Smith Avenue address in Garden City, was charged with driving under the influence after the Ford Explorer he was driving was stopped by workers at a construction project underway at the time.

He received non-life threatening injuries.

Brown was driving west bound in the center lane where construction crews had closed the two outer lanes with construction barrels for an asphalt project.

Bragg was traveling in the same direction at a high rate of speed and struck several of the barrels before striking the rear of the Nissan Versa Brown was driving.

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patient) for events like walking into a lamppost, or getting sucked into a jet engine, or receiving burns from on-fire water skis, or having contact with a cow beyond being bitten or kicked (since those contacts have separate codes). Also notable was S10.87XA, “Other superficial bite of other specified part of neck, initial encounter,” which seems to describe a “hickey.”

of reverence, according to a July New York Times dispatch from Yushu, China, describing the freeing of river shrimp the size of a fingernail clipping. These specks of life, an advocate told the Times, “could very well be the reincarnated souls of relatives” who perished in the 2010 earthquake that demolished the local area. “We” workers, said another, “have the same feelings as the fish,” alluding to his own occuRecurring Themes pation of “digging in the • More Drivers mud.”

Who Ran Over • Surgeons at the Themselves: In University of Arizona June, Robert Pullar, Medical Center removed i’m in the new 30, Minot, North a 47-pound tumor from magic mike Updates Dakota, subsea woman’s stomach in movie • How to Confuse an Arizonan: In quently charged April—not even close August, a state appeals court overruled a with DUI, fell out to being the largest ever lower court and decided that Thomas and of his car and was mentioned in News of Nancy Beatie could divorce, after all. The run over by it. In the Weird, but likely the first judge had determined that their outJuly, Joseph Karl, 48, only such large tumor of-state marriage was not valid in Arizona jumped out of his appearing in a postbecause they were both women, but Thomas truck to confront operative photograph has had extensive surgery and hormone another driver in a being cradled in the arms therapy and become a man—although he is road rage incident in of a member of the suralso the spouse who bore the couple’s three Gainesville, Florida, gical team. (The patient, children, since he made it a point to retain but as he pounded without insurance, had his reproductive organs. on that driver’s winbeen putting off the surdow, his own truck • In August, for the 12th straight year, a gery for months, which (negligently left in group of Japanese adult-film actresses has allowed the tumor to volunteered their breasts to raise money for gear) crept up and grow and to complicate ran him over. Pullar an AIDS-prevention charity event shown the surgery—but credits and Karl were not seriously injured, but in on an X-rated cable TV channel from “Obamacare” with finally allowing her to July, a 54-year-old St. Petersburg, Florida, Tokyo. The 12-hour-long “squeeze-a-thon” afford the procedure.) (“Boob Aid”) sold individual fondles to men man was hurt badly when, attempting to • Previous reports of obsessively vengeful climb onto the street sweeper that he operfor donations of at least (the equivalent of ) ex-lovers seem concentrated in Japan, where ates for the city, he fell off, and the machine $9, with donors required first to spray on some heartbroken girlfriends have relentran over his upper body. disinfectant. In all, 4,100 pairs of hands lessly harassed their exes with thousands of • For patients who are musicians, deep roamed the nine actresses. phone calls for months after the breakup. brain stimulation (open-brain) surgery can • Regulatory filings revealed in August However, in a September report from provide entertainment for operating-room that AOL still has 2.3 million dial-up subRhone, France, a 33-year-old man was sendoctors as they correct neurological condiscribers (down from 21 million 15 years tenced to prison for 10 months for harassago) paying, on average, about $20 monthly. tions such as hand tremors. In Septeming his ex-girlfriend with a total of 21,807 Industry analysts, far from rolling on the ber, the concert violinist Naomi Elishuv, phone calls and texts over the 10 months floor laughing at the company’s continued who has performed with the Lithuanian following the split (an average of 73 a day). success with 20th-century technology, estiNational Symphony Orchestra, played for The man insisted that he only wanted the mate that AOL’s dial-up business constitutes surgeons at the Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical woman to thank him for the carpentry work Center so they could locate the exact spot a hefty portion of its quarterly “operating he had done on her apartment. in the brain for inserting the pacemaker profit” of about $122 million.

• Size Matters (Sometimes): It’s not the to control the hand-trembling that had • Commentators have had fun with the first time that a suspect has had the idea, wrecked her career. (In fact, last week’s win- but usually, judges are skeptical. This time, new system of medical diagnostic codes ner of the annual Steve Martin Prize for (denominated in from four to 10 digits a court in Leer, Germany, ordered a mediExcellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Eddie each) scheduled to take effect in Octocal examination of the manhood of Herbert Adcock, 76, had finger-picked some tunes ber 2015, and the “Healthcare Dive” blog O., 54, to help decide a criminal charge of in the operating room in 2007 for his own had its laughs in a July post. The codes for exhibitionism. The man’s wife testified that “problems in relationship with in-laws” and deep brain surgery.)

Herbert’s organ is “too short to hang out of • Buddhists continue to believe in the “bizarre personal appearance” are quixotic (his) trousers,” as claimed by the victim of wholesale “mercy release” of living creaenough, but the most “absurd” codes are the flashing. The judge asked a local health “subsequent encounters” (that is, at least the tures, with smaller and less consequential official to make an exact measurement. second time the same thing happened to a animals making even stronger statements Dutch inventors Bart Jansen and Arjen Beltman struck again recently when Pepeijn Bruins, 13, called on them to help him grieve over his pet rat, Ratjetoe, who had to be put down because of cancer. Having heard of the inventors’ work, Pepeijn asked if they could please have Ratjetoe stuffed and turned into a radio-controlled drone.

Jansen and Beltman, who had previously created an “ostrichcopter” and are now working on a “turbo shark,” created Pepeijn’s rat-copter, but remain best noted for their epic taxidermied cat, “Orvillecopter,” created in 2012 (which readers can view at nydn. us/1r0WmmA).

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Clues at the Scene: (1) Alfred J. Shropshire III was charged in June with burglarizing a home in Lakewood, Washington, identified by his having accidentally dropped at the scene a plaque from a local Mazda dealer naming Alfred J. Shropshire III Salesperson of the Month. (2) John Martinez, 68, was arrested for allegedly robbing a Wells Fargo bank in Denver in July, - having been identified by bank personnel who remembered that the robber wore a black T-shirt with “John” on it and in part because video revealed that a silver Honda registered to “John Martinez,” was waiting outside for his getaway.

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Most victims seemed baffled or only modestly distressed by the obsession of Sherwin Shayegan, 27 (with one describing him as “completely harmless”). Shayegan’s perversion is that, from time to time (allegedly dating to at least 2006), he befriends s high-school male athletes, questions them in the locker room as a reporter would, and then, after distracting them with the inquiries, jumps on the athletes’ backs and

demands piggyback rides. No other overtures are made, and no injuries have been reported, and the principal complaint about Shayegan is his obnoxiousness. His latest arrest took place in May (2010) in Tualatin, Oregon, near earlier incidents in Washington state.

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One of the highlights of this year’s Savannah Stopover came as Nashville indie band Those Darlins rocked the K of C hall on Liberty Street.

Their distinctly Southern take on garage rock, driven by Jessi Darlin’s charismatic vocals and chunky guitar sound, had the crowd bouncing around even after the last note had faded away.

It wasn’t just a highlight for the audience. Ten Minute Interviews asked Darlin what was the best crowd the band had ever played for since their founding in 2006.

Her response: “We have played in front of so many awesome crowds that it would be an injustice to name one above the other. I will say that the crowd at Savannah Stopover would be included in my favorite audiences of all time list if I ever made one.”

The core members of Those Darlins are Jessi, Nikki Darlin on guitar/vocals, and Linwood Regensburg on bass. These days the band tours with a rotating set of drummers. They have their own label, Oh Wow Dang Records, under which all three of their albums have been released.

They play the Dollhouse this Friday, with Brooklyn buzz duo She Keeps Bees and local faves Crazy Bag Lady opening—an amazing bargain at only ten bucks.

We spoke to Jessi last week.

You told a recent interviewer that the crowd at Savannah Stopover may have been the best you ever played for. What was so special about that show to you?

Jessi Darlin: We like it when people are really attentive, but also relaxed. Not like, I can’t tell if you like this or not. Sometimes you get a real stone-faced crowd, then at the end of the night they’ll come up and say, ‘oh that was great.’ And you’re like, really? Cause I couldn’t tell if you liked it or not.

At Stopover people were having a good time, but not too obnoxiously crazy (laughs).

It was just fun.

And it’s really nice to play places like Savannah that are trying to build a music scene for national and touring acts. I can tell people really appreciate bands coming there.

The core members of Those Darlins are Linwood Regensburg, Jessi Darlin, and Nikki Darlin.

So many great indie bands coming out of Nashville these days. It’s not the hick town a lot of people still think. Do people still assume you’re a country act when they hear you’re a Nashville band?

Jessi Darlin: Nashville is different in that it does have that LA or New York side, but mostly it’s that there are so many more musicians here. That’s what this town is, that’s the industry here.

A lot of times there’s this misconception that Nashville is all country music, but it’s also a real breeding ground for rock ‘n roll and a real indie music scene, and everything else you can think of here.

There are so many resources here for musicians. People to manage you, labels to be on. There’s even a record pressing plant.

You can literally walk in and watch your record being pressed. Nashville’s got everything you need as a musician. It’s just a lot easier to get a start here .

That being said, the garage rock community we’re a part of is also a reflection of the pop-country that’s here. There are a lot of sons and daughters and nephews and nieces of people who write and play and do all that, and they’ve passed on tips and advice. Also there’s a rebellion against the pristine and sometimes overly fabricated sound of popcountry. That’s not all we are here, and there

are real people here!

It’s an interesting dichotomy, because there’s still that reverence towards the early days of country music. Like the great ‘70s artists like Emmylou Harris and Kris Kristofferson. It’s all kind of meshed in together.

Another thing is, I don’t really know exactly how many people are really from here! A lot of people famous for being from Nashville actually grew up in the middle of nowhere and came here to get their start.

You guys just got back from Pickathon.

Why was that so much fun for you?

Jessi Darlin: It’s a great festival in Portland, Oregon, that’s really well put together. It’s different than any other festival we’ve been to in that it wasn’t huge at all, only about 3500 people. There are a bunch of stages, all different. There’s one stage in the woods that’s so cool. It’s basically an amphitheatre in the middle of the woods where the whole stage is made of like fallen logs and trees. It sounded really good too. There’s a tree-line stage at the edge of the woods that’s made completely out of pallets.

We played on a stage in the Galaxy Barn.

The guy running sound brought out all this old equipment, great vintage gear that nobody uses anymore at live shows. It all sounded really cool in the barn.

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there’s always been Another great thing like a two year gap about Pickathon is that because we’ve had everyone plays like two to tour so long. We times on two different wanted to do a new days. A lot of times album sooner. when you play festivals It gets so old once you can’t make it over you get to the end to see bands you want of the album cycle. to see ‘cause you’re Those old songs get playing at the same refreshed as soon as time they are. you write a few new It was really nice to ones. stay put in one city We’ve been working for longer than one part of this week. It’s day! They treated the definitely strange. The artists really well, and next step is doing some we saw some amazrecording at home. The ing shows. Jonathan difference between the Richman was incredlast few records and Jessi at the K of C Hall at this ible. Warpaint just this is we didn’t have a year’s Savannah Stopover. blew our minds—I very good way to record Photo by Jim Morekis couldn’t even hardly demos. None of us has believe it! They had literally just got off the plane from overseas their own studio set up. We’re always making these crazy low-fi things. If you heard and went straight onstage. They were like them you’d laugh. They were made on anyreeling, but they still killed it. thing we could grab to record.

I have a theory that in the download era, It’s easy to track the evolution of your when bands make more money touring than selling albums, young bands have by sound as a band, from country-tinged to a more garage/punky sound. Do you have necessity become really good at playing a clear idea of the direction your next live. So we have a real live music renaisrecord might take? sance going on. Do you agree?

Jessi Darlin: I think there’s definitely truth to

Jessi Darlin: We want to start with a very

that for us. When we make an album it’s a project totally different from the live show.

I think over time playing a lot on the road you learn—or hopefully you do anyway— how to gauge an audience and write a setlist.

It’s hard sometimes, because songs you want to write and put on an album don’t necessarily translate to a live show.

We have to tour a lot, because there’s not really money in album sales. Actually there’s about as much money in T-shirt sales, and merchandise at the show.

It’s interesting but also kind of a weird, strange trap. We’re just touring all the time to try to make ends meet, and then we realize we haven’t actually written a new album in a long time.

You can’t be playing the same songs forever, and you can’t go back to the same city and play the same set. At some point you’ve got to figure out how to take a break.

primitive sketch of music, then learn it as a band, then take it into the studio. That’s really what we want to do this time, especially since we have more access to actual recording equipment now—and I know a lot more about recording myself.

This time what I want to do is get a little bit more on the front end as a band and have a little bit better idea. We want to grow it pre-studio a little bit more.

Part of that is us just wanting to have the band make more calls on how the music sounds, and have less producer input. I’m not saying anything bad about anyone— all our producers have been very mellow and hands-off.

But we’re at a point we know what we want more. There comes a time to wean yourself more and more into a self-sufficient entity. That’s what my hope is for this new record. cs

Are you ready to take that break?

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More to the point, recording and touring as England in 1819, the duo play a sexy and intriguing mix of electronic music and orchestral arrangements, harking back to their original woodwind training. Haunting, ethereal lyrics combine with sinuous, scintillating grooves and atmospheres for an altogether unique listen.

It’s dreamy symphonic triptrance-pop, is what it is, and it continues Hang Fire’s efforts to expand Savannah’s sonic palette by booking experimental, cutting-edge touring bands. The additions of Fare the Gap and Sunglow to the bill make this an evening unlikely any other in town this weekend, for sure.

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A winking emoji after the status update didn’t negate the obvious question mark surrounding in the ensemble, known for their aggressive and guitar-heavy blend of punk sensibility and very tasteful echoes of ‘90s grunge – not to mention their rowdy, boozy stage act.

At the time, singer/bandleader/chief cut-up John Cargill was suffering a bout of throat issues which prompted the abortive search for a new singer. But things are looking up in Fur Elise world, as the band reunites with the original lineup – Cargill, David on bass and Michelle on drums – for a much-anticipated gig in City Market.

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➜➜Keith Kozel Benefit @Jinx Last weekend’s Pee-Wee Herman screening at the Lucas was just one part of a multi-pronged effort to raise money for the medical bills of beloved local musician Keith Kozel, stricken with a particularly obnoxious kidney disorder.

This weekend, his old stomping grounds of the Jinx will host a packed bill of music including local bands Forced Entry, Hot Plate, and Niche.

However, Keith’s buddies especially want to direct your attention to the silent auction fundraising portion of the evening, during which there will be sets by DJ Basik Lee (aka Steve Baumgardner of Ambrose) and… wait for it… a kissing booth run by Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque.

For more info on how to help, go to keithneedsakidney.com.

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And we’re told they’ll be doing some filming of their own at this gig, as “sleazy host sleazy host Patrick Smash decided we should make a movie,” with the help of Hurly Burly alums Butt Reynolds and Billy Butch, and new members Sir Rams-a-Lot and Hunter S. Testicle.

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By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

OCT 1-7, 2014

Let’s get something straight: Erin Ferdinand does not see dead people.

She just kind of…feels them.

That’s not to say the professional psychic hasn’t had her share of paranormal experiences involving flashing orbs of light, mysterious messages and the occasional brush of an invisible hand.

“As a medium, I act like a tuning fork and receive messages from the other side,” clarifies Ferdinand, a Minnesota native who now lives in Savannah’s historic district.

But rather than exploit the spooky side of spiritual divination, this ghost whisperer all about the positive.

“Death is just a dimensional shift, so as beings there are still ways to connect. I want to take something scary and mystical and make it common for people.”

Indeed, her business card reads “Your Pal, Erin,” and among her services is helping folks get comfortable with the supernatural specters around them. A former production assistant and actor, she has developed a faithful following as a compassionate counselor and fascinating party entertainer.

She also offers training on how to access our own natural psychic abilities through 26 automatic writing and meditation, using a

Psychic Erin Ferdinand offers counseling and communion with all matters related to the “other side,” but don’t ask her to tell the future. Photo by Jordan Matter battered deck of the Faerie’s Oracle to perform readings.

“I tell people that I come in ‘light and love, joy and play,’” giggles Ferdinand, a sprite of a woman in her 30s who pays more than just a passing resemblance to the mischievous fairies that decorate her oracle card deck.

She began getting friendly with local ghosts several years ago as a docent at the Sorrel-Weed House, arguably one of Savannah’s most haunted mansions. Featured on the 2005 Halloween episode of Ghost Hunters, the grand home is fully-equipped with sound equipment and infrared cameras, and Ferdinand enjoyed using them to validate and enhance her communiqués with the “other side.” Often while she spoke or sang to the house’s empty rooms, flickers of light or fast-moving shadows—which some say are electromagnetic evidence of non-physical entities—would be captured on video.

“Erin took a liking to the spirits here, and they seemed to like her too,” recalls SorrelWeed site manager Calvin Parker.

“She was able to give people experiences on our tours that no one else could.”

Gifted with the sixth sense as a young child, Ferdinand “always knew things,” but shut down her sensitivities after she had a

frightening vision about Minnesota state senator Paul Wellstone just before he perished in a plane crash in 2002.

“I stopped using my abilities for a while after that. I was kind in the psychic closet for a long time,” she says.

After pursuing show business in New York both in front of and behind the camera, fate brought her to Savannah and its undeniably mysterious vibes. She reconnected with her psychic tendencies, though it took a soul-shaking experience to inspire her to offer them to others.

In 2012, Ferdinand had to put down her beloved dog, PJ. That afternoon, she was having an old-fashioned wake for her canine friend at the Crystal Beer Parlor when her name—spelled “e-r-Y-N—appeared in the foam of her glass (the photographic evidence is on her blog.) She felt strongly that she should pay a visit to the Sorrel-Weed House, where she turned on the cameras and attempted to contact PJ. Around the seven-minute mark of that night’s video footage, she asks whether PJ wrote her name in the beer. As if in response, a visible spark flies madly around the room—even non-believers can’t deny that the light appears only after the

question.

A few months later, Ferdinand contacted another psychic to help her move through the grief she still felt for her dog. She was told that her life’s work is to use her metaphysical gifts in service to others, and she has been helping people come to terms with the passing of their loved ones ever since.

One of her clients is Carrie Delaney, whose 17-month old daughter, Grace, died in May 2012. Born with Down’s Syndrome and a complicated heart defect, Grace caught a common cold that turned into pneumonia and never recovered.

“I contacted Erin because I wanted closure,” says Delaney, a special education teacher. “I’m not a particularly religious person, and what happens after we die wasn’t something I’d put a lot of thought into until I needed it.”

In a session, Ferdinand reached out to Grace’s spirit, describing the little girl’s love for her family and that she had been trying to make her presence known by certain types of cloud formations.

“When Erin confirmed for me that she was still here, I could open my eyes and really see it and feel it,” remembers Delaney.

“It’s definitely helped me on my journey and given me a bit of peace.”

Ferdinand is currently writing a book about her experiences with PJ and her psychic path, titled My Dog Died and All I Got Was This Lousy Miracle. She hopes it will inspire folks not only feel friendlier to the ghosts around them but to reconnect to their own intuitive gifts.

“In my experience, the majority of people who reach out to psychics do so because they have lost touch with their own inner knowing and are looking for answers—kind of like that friend you have who is always asking for advice about their love,” she laughs.

“It’s a condition I lovingly call OCD— Obsessive Compulsive Divination—that ‘need to know’ panic that wakes us in the middle of the night.”

Ferdinand has just launched a new version of her website and is available for spiritual tune-ups, cheerful ghostly encounters and other psychic services.

But don’t bother asking her what’s next for your career or when you’ll meet the lover of your dreams.

“I don’t deal in the future. I believe the future is mutable,” she winks.

“It’s all about how you set your intentions.” cs Learn more at www.yourpalerin.com.

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The search for the perfect chicken salad is over Tell me if you’ve heard this: “I’ve searched for years for the perfect chicken salad!”

What is it about this dish that causes so many hearts (and stomachs) to flutter? Since I’ve told people about Chicken Salad Chicks, a great new lunch place off Hodgson Memorial (sharing the Toys R Us lot), this is a common theme.

Usually accompanied by hopefully raised eyebrows and ending with a sigh, people express their love of chicken salad with a glow of passion in their eyes—amazing!

You can look around in just about any culture and find chicken lovers—even P.J. O’Rourke, travel/political writer for Rolling Stone, refers to the fact that chickens seem to be ubiquitous—and he should know, having seen them scurrying off the road and across yards from Seoul to Bogota and other far-flung territories.

Chickens are small, fairly easy to feed and raise, simple to execute, and have a mild yet delicious flavor and naturally tender texture that lends itself to any cuisine you can mention.

Add to this the versatility the American appetite, their love for mayonnaise and tasty fast food and you have a foodie phenomenon in the making. If you’re a native Southern soul I can just about guar-on-tee that your mama or grandma or Aunt Bessie has a rockin’ recipe for the stuff that has family members looking forward to the yearly reunion.

My hubby from Peru swears by his and when he brings his mini-chicken salad sandwiches to parties they disappear fast.

This enormous love of chicken salad is one of the reasons I waited a few days after the grand opening to make a hit on the place—didn’t matter though. Upon entering I encountered a sea of people smiling and exclaiming over their chicken salad plates and sandwiches—“Marvelous!”, “Awesome!”, “Ohmigod!”—there was one table left, so my foodie buddy and I grabbed it, perusing the menu while in line.

This is a place that shines with gracious Southern hospitality, tasteful displays of kitchenware and cookbooks, soft light, and an elegant calligraphy across the celery green

Fancy Nancy, Jalapeno Holly and Jazzy Julie are just a few of the ones offered.

There are four accompanying sides to choose from, some of which are distinctly Southern, like the very sweet Grape Salad lavished in cream cheese, brown sugar and pecans, or the (also quite sweet) Broccoli Salad with cheese and bacon. Each dish comes with Lance’s Wheat Crackers (even more addictive than their Captain’s Wafers!) and a pickle. Desserts are the Cookie-of the Day and only 89 cents.

I love the addition of four deli sandwiches to the menu. Choose a Turkey Hoagie, Cajun Roast Beef, Virginia Ham, or that Old South fave, fresh Pimento Cheese, or pick a Gourmet Soup of the Day, if you’re not into chicken salad.

My foodie buddy and I both choose the Chick Trio so we can taste a variety of flavors. This is not the chunky chicken salads you find in downtown spots or even at Arby’s, its chicken shredded off the bone, mixed with mayo and a variety of flavorings—the taste is mild, pleasing, not drenched in mayonnaise yet creamy on the tongue. There was not as much difference as I thought there’d be in the flavors I picked: Dixie Chick (for onion lovers), Fancy Nancy (with apples, pecans & grapes) or Cranberry Kelli (dried cranberries & slivered almonds)—but all of them were tasty.

My dining partner’s choices had more differentiated pizzazz, though the smooth texture and delicately homogenized taste shines through them all. His picks: the Jalapeno Holly has a definite savor of jalapeno without much of the bite; the Kickin’ Kay Lynne is distinguished by its richness: ranch dressing, bacon, shredded cheddar, jalapeChicken Salad Chick is already a huge hit immediately after opening. nos and buffalo sauce combined (don’t even Photos by Cheryl Baisden Solis think about if you’re on a diet); the Barbie wall which tells the true story: “Good food salad—began making up her recipe in the Q stood out for me among them all—the brings people together and nourishes the kitchen late at night, to sell to neighbors smoky flavor in this salad makes it intrigusoul.” and friends, and gained a quick following. ing and truly delicious.

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It’s diamonds, darling

Local anthropologist mines the meanings behind the sparkle

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

OCT 1-7, 2014

We’ve all heard plenty about diamonds: They’re romantic, they’re forever, they’re a girl’s best friend.

They’re also everywhere: Every day thousands of hopeful suitors plunk down two months’ salary for one to present their beloveds. Pop stars croon about them. No Best Actress nominee would be seen on the red carpet without a few of of Harry Winston’s draped around her neck.

But what makes these little chunks of compressed carbon so special, and what drives our cultural obsession with them?

SCAD anthropology professor Dr. Susan Falls has spent the past decade researching these most precious stones and parsing their value. But along with exploring their economic and anecdotal worth in her book, Clarity, Cut and Culture: The Many Meanings of Diamonds, Falls also examines diamonds through the lens of semiotics, the study of meaning.

“This is a book about a lot of things, and one of them is how things have meaning.

What meaning is, how it is acquired, how it is established,” says the North Carolina native, who is scheduled to speak at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Sunday, Oct. 5.

“I had been thinking about meaning and how it operates for a long time, which brought me to the study of semiotics. I wanted to focus on it with a regard to material culture.”

She had felt fairly ambivalent towards gems in general, but it turned out that diamonds were the perfect example to show how we create value and identity through particular objects.

“There’s not a lot of external variation, it’s carbon. It’s not like shoes, where you have high heels, boots, all of kinds of different manifestations,” explains Falls.

“Still, there are ways that their value and meaning may be motivated by the form that it takes.”

Before she could glean their significance, however, she had to study those forms. Falls began her research on New York’s City’s Diamond Row, the busy block of FortySeventh Street near Fifth Avenue where gems are traded on the Diamond Dealers Club Exchange and legions of jewelers and 28 gem cutters broker deals in shops. So much

perceptions: The phenomenon of diamonds as bling is examined as a way to rebel against the marketing narrative of middle class, heterosexual suburbia. At some point in the 1980s, diamonds became signs of the urban, oppositional and/or masculine, especially when touted by a rapper or placed somewhere unexpected, like someone’s front tooth.

“Is it a display of wealth, is it a critique of wealth? It’s very provocative,” muses Falls.

“Part of its power is what happens when we see diamonds in a surprising context.”

Even more surprising is the documentation of the market for diamonds made from the compressed bones of cremated loved ones.

“It’s just carbon, why not?” she grins.

SCAD’s Dr. Susan Falls examines our attachment to sparkly Touching on the subject of blood things in her new book. Photo by Jon Waits/@jwaitsphotos diamonds and the efforts to keep unethically-sourced stones out of the exchange, Falls reports that the volume moves through this spot that it’s not BCE. While they were supernatuindustry has not suffered a marked uncommon to find an errant gem stuck in rally hard and the cracks of the sidewalk. decrease in public perception.

Diamond Row is also where Falls earned useful as tools, “The diamond industry has a rough diamonds a basic certification from the Gemological vested interest in keeping it to a miniInstitute of American on how to grade a dia- were difficult to mum because they know the market cut and not particularly pretty, looking more might be affected. If not for moral reasons, mond using the all-important 4 C’s: Carat, like greasy bits of gravel than the perfectlycut, color and clarity. The experience gave then for economic interest, they at least her a greater appreciation for the variations sheared gems we recognize. They gained have to give the appearance of regulating the in particular stones that aren’t evident to the popularity in Europe as ornaments in the black market.”

1400s, and Brazil enjoyed a brisk market in naked eye.

Ultimately, Clarity, Cut and Culture the 1700s. By the time entrepreneur Cecil “When you look at diamond magnified exposes the mythology of diamonds and Rhodes founded De Beers Consolidated through a loupe, the difference between a their value as human conceit.

Mines in South Africa in 1888, diamonds well-cut stone and one that’s not becomes “We put the meaning on them. They’re were big business. apparent, or one that’s clear compared to much more than a mirror than anything,” “When De Beers was established, diaone that has a bunch of junk in it,” she says. she says. “We see that how we ascribe meanmonds had already become something asso- ing to anything is constructed.”

Many diamond consumers know about ciated with women, in rituals of romance,” the 4 C’s (it’s sometimes accompanied by a As for attaching her own meaning to dianotes Falls. fifth, “certification,” as in the kind the GIA monds, Falls remains equivocal: Other than “What De Beers was really good at was bestows) but in her interviews Falls found one she inherited from her grandmother, capitalizing on these cultural meanings. Not she doesn’t wear any regularly. In fact, she that few could actually discern them. only did they capture the consumer market eschewed a diamond ring when she became “Most people can’t tell by looking what’s that way, they owned the site of production engaged to her husband, musician and Deep good quality, what’s poor quality, even the and streamlined the way diamonds were dis- director Dare Dukes. difference between a good simulated stone tributed. Very masterful, really.” and a real diamond, yet they still have very “I was so embroiled in my research back De Beers took it to the next level with strong preferences about what they want then that it made it hard to think about,” she their 20th-century American marketing cam- laughs. “I still don’t know how I feel about to have,” she observes, adding that the way value is assigned depends on the individual. paign “A Diamond is Forever,” perhaps the them.” cs “For some people, the actual object can most iconic advertising tagline in the history dematerialize in a sense, it just acts the of humanity. Falls devotes a large chunk of Dr. Susan Falls and the Many Meanings of Diamonds storybook. For other people, it really is the Clarity, Cut and Culture to this enduring When: 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5 stone itself.” phrase, which has had tremendous influence Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Falls tracks the history of diamonds, gath- on our cultural perceptions.

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Annabelle, Gone Girl, Boxtrolls, Equalizer, Walk Among the Tombstones, Maze Runner, This is Where I Leave You, Dolphin Tale 2, No Good Deed, Guardians of the Galaxy

MARS THEATRE 106 S. LAUREL ST., SPRINGFIELD 754-1118 Dolphin Tale 2, Oct. 2, 7 p.m.

Farmland, Oct. 9, 7 p.m.

Maze Runner, Oct. 10, 10 p.m.

Boxtrolls, Oct. 16, 7 p.m.

THE EQUALIZER Edward Woodward’s primary claim to fame—at least among cineasts— remains his starring role in the macabre 1973 classic The Wicker Man (remade, as we all know, as a bad Nicolas Cage vehicle that in turn led to a great YouTube compilation clip). Yet the British actor enjoyed greater stateside prominence for his hit TV series The Equalizer; running for four seasons (1985-1989), the show found him essaying the role of Robert McCall, a former government agent employing his impressive skills to help out those too weak and powerless to fight for themselves.

In the new film version, also called The Equalizer, Robert McCall has been reborn in the personage of Denzel Washington. At first glance, it seems like a role that could have been filled by Liam Neeson, who’s been a one-man factory when it comes to churning out movies in which a reticent outsider lays waste to a sizable number of despicable crooks who sport absolutely no redeeming values whatsoever. Yet Washington has also found himself in similar roles on occasion, and he brings enormous reserves of brains, brawn and bravado to this latest assignment.

Washington’s Robert McCall is first shown working at Home Mart, a supply store not unlike Lowe’s or Home Depot.

Respected by everyone, he nevertheless keeps mostly to himself—that’s especially true when he’s off the clock, as he frequents

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a local diner where he can read quietly while sipping his tea. He does make small talk with another regular customer, a too-young call girl named Teri (Chloe Grace Moretz).

He can easily surmise that her vocation isn’t exactly what this Russian immigrant had in mind for herself—that becomes even more clear after she’s brutally beaten

by Russian thugs who control her very existence. Realizing he can no longer stand idly by, McCall taps into his long-buried past to help him with this present situation.

But the Russian crime syndicate will brook no interference or opposition, so they turn to a brutal enforcer (Marton Csokas) to take care of this mysterious man of action who has suddenly appeared on the scene.

The Equalizer is about as subtle as a nail gun shot to the temple, with McCall worthy of sainthood and the villains worthy of being Satan’s emissaries on Earth. But who wants subtlety when one can bask in the glory of Denzel Washington obliterating remorseless degenerates left and right? Like such Neeson vehicles as Taken and the current A Walk Among the Tombstones, The Equalizer isn’t a film for those seeking moral ambiguity or thought-provoking shades of gray. It’s cinema as catharsis, allowing ordinary people weary of living in a world run by vile criminals and corrupt cops the fantasy of seeing a sentient superman righting all wrongs on their behalf.

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THE SKELETON TWINS

OOO Oh, look, another movie about family dysfunction, a subject Hollywood filmmakers find as addictive as crack cocaine. Yet The Skeleton Twins offers its fair share of pleasures, not least being the central work by two Saturday Night Live alumni.

Although they were close while growing up, twins Milo (Bill Hader) and Maggie (Kristen Wiig) haven’t seen each other in a decade, a situation that changes when Milo’s failed suicide attempt (via slit wrists) brings his sister to his bedside. For her part, Maggie was contemplating suicide (via pill overdose) right when she got the hospital call, so clearly here are two people pretty miserable in their lives.

Their parental units are no help: Mom ( Joanna Gleason) is a self-absorbed, New Age flake, while Dad—well, wouldn’t you know it, he committed suicide (via jumping off a tall building) many years ago.

Initially, Milo seems the more unfortunate of the pair: A homosexual whose attempts at making it as an actor in L.A. have failed, he’s also just broken up with his boyfriend. He’s invited back east by Maggie to stay with her for a spell—she professes to be more stable, in that at least she has a significant other in the form of her husband, a perpetually chipper guy named Lance (Luke Wilson, delivering one of his best performances).

But the longer Milo stays, the clearer it becomes that his sibling matches him step for step when it comes to being a mental and emotional mess.

Wiig has been allowed to strut her stuff in major movie roles before (primarily Bridesmaids), so the surprise is Hader, who’s usually cast in small parts but here ably demonstrates that he can carry a heavy load. Even when the picture slightly loses our trust with an unlikely climax, our faith in its two stars is never shaken.

A Walk Among The Tombstones

OOP An adaptation of one of author Lawrence Block’s countless novels featuring the character of Matt Scudder—it’s only the second Scudder saga to hit the screen, following 1986’s 8 Million Ways to Die (with Jeff Bridges essaying the role)—Tombstones certainly isn’t bad, and it will make an excellent Netflix streaming option on some chilly Saturday night in the near future. Its chief draw is, of course, Liam Neeson, who seems perfectly content turning down tony films like Lincoln in order to play variations on a gravel-voiced man of action.

Here, he lends his usual conviction to the project, playing an unlicensed private detective who reluctantly agrees to an assignment submitted by a drug trafficker named Kenny Kristo (Dan Stevens). Kristo’s wife had been kidnapped by two men, and even after he paid the ransom, she was tortured and killed anyway. Now he wants Scudder to locate the psychos so he can exact his revenge, but as Scudder investigates, he learns that this goes deeper than just one murder.

Hotshot scripter Scott Frank (Minority Report, Get Shorty, Dead Again) also doubles as director on this film, and he errs by wallowing in the horrific deeds being committed against the various female victims (sample atrocity: breasts being sliced off bodies). This adds a queasy level to the picture that it never quite shakes, and unlike past Neeson actioners in which he’s providing catharsis by bloodily dispatching of evildoers every couple of scenes, this is a slow-burn of a film that doesn’t provide much relief until late in the game—and then proceeds to botch that with an illogical and unsatisfying denouement.

THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU

OP The new seriocomedy This Is Where I Leave You is packed to the rafters with insufferable characters, and the youngest of these offenders is a small tyke who’s always shown sitting on his portable toilet trying to poop. This leads to the sort of bodily-function gags that are always a telltale sign of screenwriter desperation, but one moment stands apart with its brutal honesty.

After proudly doing his duty—or should that be doody?—the kid flings said contraption, contents and all, at one of the grownups. This defines This Is Where I Leave You, a wretched film that spends 104 minutes hurling crap at audience members.

This is one of those works programmed to make audiences alternately laugh and cry—and since nothing is too shameless for this film, one character even instructs another to “laugh or cry” ... twice.

Jason Bateman handles the leading role of Judd Altman, who learns that his father has died around the same time he also learns that his wife Quinn (Abigail Spencer) has been sleeping with his boss Wade (Dax Shepard), the obnoxious host of a he-man radio show. And how does Judd discover his wife’s infidelity? By coming home early on her birthday and finding the pair in bed together. The fact that a wife might not think that her husband just might decide to surprise her on her birthday is the sort of dunderheaded plot idiocy that is repeated throughout this film.

THE DROP

OOO The title refers to the small joint that used to be owned by Marv ( James Gandolfini) until the Chechens showed up and took over everything. Once an important figure around the hood, Marv now has been reduced to middleman status, running the bar and nothing else.

His most loyal employee is his cousin Bob (Tom Hardy), a sensitive sort who works there as a bartender. Tom’s basically a loner, but his single status ends up taking a severe hit on two fronts: Nadia (Noomi Rapace), a street-smart neighbor who slowly warms up to him, and Rocco, the adorable pitbull puppy that he finds inside a trash can, beaten and abandoned.

But these glimpses of normalcy and domesticity are compromised by the sudden presence of Eric Deeds (Matthias Schoenaerts), a possible psycho making claims on both Nadia and Rocco. And if Eric’s devious machinations aren’t enough, Tom also has to contend with the aftermath of a holdup at the bar, with the Chechens insisting that Tom and Marv find and return the missing money ... or else.

Michael Roskam’s gritty direction and Dennis Lehane’s incident-packed script are both noteworthy, yet what truly sells The Drop are the sterling performances from all.

THE NOVEMBER MAN

OO Pierce Brosnan, the former Bond himself, back in the saddle again at the age of 61, showing he’s still got what it takes by engaging in espionage activities in The November Man. It’s a pet project for the actor—he’s been trying to bring the late Bill Granger’s novel to the screen for almost a decade, and he receives an executive producer credit.

Brosnan’s Peter Devereaux is a CIA operative who quits the agency after his eagerbeaver young partner David Mason (Luke Bracey) accidentally kills a little boy during one of their missions. A CIA superior (Bill Smitrovich) shows up with an assignment, one that leads to Devereaux spring back into action. It also leads to him subsequently protecting a woman (Olga Kurylenko) who’s being sought by the CIA Roger Donaldson is a competent director and he does acceptable work in keeping this film moving. Otherwise, this is warmedover spy vs. spy material, albeit featuring characters whose illogical actions repeatedly place them closer on the IQ scale to Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling Johnny English than any of the Bond incarnations. cs

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Activism & Politics

Drinking Liberally

An informal, left-leaning gathering to discuss politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, etc. Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. Free first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m.. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/GA/ savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

The City of Savannah will hold a public meeting for the Highlands neighborhood to discuss neighborhood concerns and issues. Alderman Van Johnson, who represents the area, will be present. Free and open to the public. Wed., Oct. 1, 6 p.m.

(912) 351-6527. Godley Station School, 2135 Benton Blvd.

Muffins with Mary Ellen

Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague’s weekly conversation with District 4 constituents.

Drop in to ask questions and discuss local issues. Free and open to the public.

Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m. 912-659-0103. ogeecheecoffee.com/. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St.

Public invited to apply to boards, commissions & authorities

The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah will be accepting applications beginning Sunday, September 28, 2014 through Friday, October 24, 2014 for appointment(s) and reappointment(s) to several Boards, Commissions and Authorities. Applications and list of openings can be found on the City’s website at www. savannahga.gov/boards. No applications will be accepted after noon on October 24.

For further information, contact the Office of the Clerk of Council at (912) 651-6441 or clerkofcouncil@savannahga.gov. Through Oct. 24. savannahga.gov/boards.

Savannah Area Young Republicans

Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free . 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

Savannah Libertarians

Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook.com/groups/SAVlibertarians.

Savannah Tea Party

5pm social time. 5:30pm meeting begins.

6pm speaker. Reservations not necessary. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. 912-598-7358. savannahteaparty. com. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. OCT 1-7, 2014

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Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free . 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

32 compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com Happenings is Connect Savannah’s listing of community gatherings, events, classes and groups. If you want an event listed, email happenings@connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

Auditions and Calls for Entries

lery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed meSlideluck Savannah, the local chapter of a dia, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. national arts nonprofit, is looking for artists Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV for its November 13 show. Deadline for and bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays. submissions is October 24. Through Oct. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

24. submissions@slideluck.com. slideluck. Homeschool Music Classes com/submissions. alpost135.com/. Ameri- Music classes for homeschool students ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in can Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call for Artists Guyton and Savannah. See website for The Sentient Bean seeks experienced art- details. . CoastalEmpireMusic.com. ists for one-month-long exhibitions of his/ Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollecher work. Artists must have a website with tions for 40th Anniversary Oatland Island Education Center is looking current images representing a sample of for memories of Oatland Island in honor the work to be shown in order to be conof their 40th anniversary. People who were sidered. Apply to sentientbooking@gmail. part of the Youth Conservation Corp that com, subject line “art show.” See webhelped to build Oatland Island Education site for info. Fridays.. sentientbean.com/ booking#visualarts. sentientbean.com. The Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from field trips. Special family memories of OatSentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Call for Artists/Craftsmen land Island. Send your photos and stories Telfair Museum Stores are calling local to memories@oatland40th.org. Deadline artists & craftsmen to participate in the is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500.

Annual Telfair Trunk Show held in conjunc- oatlandisland.org. tion with the “Cool Yule” sale days Dec. 6 & Weave-A-Dream Grant Applications Sought Call for proposals for the 2014 Weave-A7. Twelve artists will be selected: potters, Dream—Cultural & Arts Projects initiative. jewelry makers, sculptors, glass, wood, fiber, paper & mixed-media artists, etc.No Applications will be accepted through the work on canvas or that requires wall hang- calendar year, while funds are available.

Programs are to be completed prior to Deing. To submit sample photos and pricing, or for more info, email Lisa Ocampo at oc- cember 31, 2014, and the application must ampol@telfair.org. Deadline Oct. 1. Through be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project. Grants are Oct. 1. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center $2500 maximum.Priority for projects for for the Arts, 207 West York St. Canyon Ranch Institute Healthy World Scholar- youth, seniors, and those who have limited ships access to arts. Applicants must be a nonCanyon Ranch has generously donated profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savan25 stays at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ, nah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs as scholarships for people who work must also be produced within the City’s or volunteer in low-income and medicorporate limits. No individual artist apcally underserved communities helping plications will be accepted. See website to enhance the health and well-being of for application. Mondays.. 912-651-6417. their local populations. What’s Included: cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov. (savannahga.

A complimentary five-day, four-night stay gov\arts. at Canyon Ranch in Tucson in 2015. Apply

by October 1. Details and requirements Benefits 1st Ever Oysterpalooza 2014 online. Wednesdays.. canyonranchinProceeds benefit the American Heart Asstitute.org/storage/FINAL_Call_for_ sociation. All you can eat Oysters, hamCRI_Healthy_World_Scholarship_Apps_ burgers and hot dogs plus live music and REV__6_17_2014.pdf.

City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries raffles. $20 pre event, $25 at the door Sat., The City of Savannah’s TV station, SGTV, Oct. 4, 1-5 p.m. 912-441-8056. The Nye seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, Law Group, P.C., 114 Barnard Street, Suite original music videos, histories or other 2C. 67th Annual Junior League Thrift Sale original works by or about the citizens of Savannah’s oldest sale of “gently used” Savannah to run on “Engage,” a television items; furniture, knick-knacks, clothing, show produced by the city. No compensabooks, you name it. Sale runs 7:30amtion. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose 2pm. Grab bag event 2:30pm-3pm. Benlocal works to over 55,000 households in efits community programs of the Junior Chatham County. Submit proposals via League of Savannah. $5 Sat., Oct. 4, 7:30 website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/ena.m.-3 p.m. 912-651-6550. savannahcivic. gagesgtv.

Gallery 209 Call for Artists com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Gallery 209, 209 East River Street, seeks Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Beyond Boobs Yoga Benefit a 3D artist to join its cooperative gallery.

A day of yoga, Lululemon shopping and Interested artists call 236-4583 between 10:30am--1:30 pm, or emailbmrousseau@ support for Jennifer Moniz-Mays, a current breast cancer patient. Proceeds benefit aol.com. Sundays.. gallery209savannah.

Beyond Boobs Breast Cancer Support com/. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Gallery Seeks Local Artists group. $20 Sun., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-noon.

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D 912-656-9663. http://www.awakeningyoand 3-D artists to join its cooperative galgastudio.com/. awakeningyogastudio.com.

Call for Artist Submissions for Slideluck Savannah

Awakening Yoga Studio, 2453A US Highway 17.

Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control seeks items for pets in the facility. Canned and dry dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, towels. Open daily, 1pm-5pm. Mondays.. 912-351-6750. animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market Seeks Sponsors

Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and support the local economy.

Sponsorships begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. Tuesdays.. kristen@ forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket. com/. Forsyth Farmers’ Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park.

Grand Opening: Original Skin Tattoo Parlor

This new tattoo parlor offers tattoos reflecting 3D realism, portraits, and cover ups, body piercing and custom airbrushing. Tattoos for Tatas is a benefit for Susan G. Komen during October. Cancer ribbons, Survivor, and Memorial tattoos offered at a discounted rate, with proceeds donated to Komen. Free and open to the public. Donations for Susan G. Komen Fund accepted.

Wed., Oct. 1, 10 a.m. originalskinartworks@gmail.com,. facebook.com/originalskinartworks.. savannahmall.com/.

Savannah Mall, 14045 Abercorn Street.

Junior League Thrift Sale Preview Party

A cocktail party featuring early bird shopping at Savannah’s oldest sale of “gently used” items; followed by a silent auction.

Benefits community programs of the Junior League of Savannah. $25 Fri., Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. 912-790-1002. jrleaguesav.org. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class.

Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month. This is a regular Bikram Yoga class. . 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com.

Pacing for Polio 5K & Family Fun

A 5k run followed by a free after race party hosted by the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill at the Station Exchange (across from J.F. Gregory Park). $25.00 or late registration is $30.00 Sat., Oct. 4, 6 p.m. (912) 4452163. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walk-ins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. . (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

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A Taste of Song and Conversation with Vale Rideout

American Traditions Competition presents this musical evening by a former winner of the competition. Ticket includes light hor dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and one beverage. $25 Sun., Oct. 5, 5:30-7 p.m. 912 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 667-6617. SavannahCoffee.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Argentine Tango Beyond Basics Group Class

A class for advanced beginners in Argentine Tango. Prerequisite: knowledge of Basic elements of Argentine Tango. No partner required. This is a 4 week course that will progress each week. $35 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Chatham County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Explorers Post 876, is taking applications from young men and women (ages 14-20) interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as productive citizens. See Chatham County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s web page, click â&#x20AC;&#x153;Community/Explorers Post 876 or call. Wednesdays.. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org.

a university professor. Lessons available for all levels with Dr. Brian Luckett, DMA. Private studio in Starland District. $25/half hour, $45/hour. brian@brianluckett.com. (brianluckett.com.

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com.

Like a wine tasting, but with coffee. A lesson on coffee process methods and origins worthy of a connoisseur. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Fridays, 11 a.m.. 912-209-0025. perccoffee.com. PERC Coffee Roasters, 1802 East Broad Street.

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Classical Guitar Instruction

Clay Classes

Boating Classes

and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register.

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

Coffee Cupping

Conscious Kids Yoga

Art Classes at The Studio School

weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

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Beading Classes

Offered every weekend at Perlina Beadshop, 6 West State Street. Check website calendar or call for info. 912-441-2656. perlinabeadshop.com.

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times.

912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds.

Beginner Group Guitar Classes

Covers basic chords and strumming techniques, rhythm, tuning, and use of a flatpick. Eight-week course begins Monday, September 8. Kids 6-12 from 4-4:45PM. Adults/teens from 6-6:45PM. $120 for 8 week course Mondays, 4-4:45 & 6-6:45 p.m.. savannahschooloffolkmusic@ gmail.com. savannahschooloffolkmusic. org. Savannah School of Folk Music, 2421 Waters Ave. Beginning Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Champions Training Center

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

Chatham County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Explorers Post 876

Ä&#x2030;VSTEBZ r 0DUPCFS UI r QN Join us for an evening of dancing, frivolity, food & drink!

Come one, come all, to the Buccaneer Ball! The Crab Shack hosts the kick oďŹ&#x20AC; to the 10th Annual Pirate Fest, a weekend full of swashbuckling fun for all!

The Buccaneer Ball boasts costume contests, grub and grog as only The Crab Shack can provide, and, of course, a bounty of pirates and wenches! This event is open to pirates and wenches over the age of 18.

King and Queen will be crowned at 7:30 and will reign over the Ball and the rest of the Pirate Fest weekend festivities.

Costume prizes for Best Buccaneer, Best Wench, and Best Buccaneer Couple Food will be promptly presented from 6:30 - 8:30pm.

Tickets are $35 until October 8th or $50 at the door.

On your tickets are purchased, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive an invitation to the private Once facebook page for the Buccaneer Ball where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďż˝nd all the details for the evening about food, drink specials, entertainment, costume contests, treasure hunt, and more.

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Group forming on Fridays beginning in March. 1:30pm-3pm. Based on The Artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Way by Julia Cameron. Contact Lydia Stone, 912-656-6383 or rosesonthemove@ gmail.com. . 912-656-6383. rosesonthemove@gmail.com.

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yoga class for children age 4 and up, to build skill, confidence, strength, and abilities of the body, mind, and heart. $15 per class or $50 for 6 sessions (to be used within 2 months) Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m..

912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Creative Magic Mondays

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108 MALL BLVD SAVANNAH 354-0300

10060 FORD AVE RICHMOND HILL 459-0619

A way to begin the week on a creative note.

Doodling, planning, manifesting, crafting.

Participants bring their own art supplies.

Free. Love donation appreciated. Mondays, 11 a.m.. relaxsavannah@gmail.com. facebook.com/creativemanifest. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Critical Reading Prep for the SAT - Prep for the Nov. 8th Exam

This course focuses on strategies in active reading that pertain specifically to the SAT. While improving their vocabulary, students will learn to identify key words, recognize main ideas/themes, draw conclusions and make inferences. $160 per person; $135 for groups of 3 or more Mondays, 6-8 p.m..

912-644-5967. personaldevelopment@ georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/satprep/. cgc.georgiasouthern. edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912443-0410.

English as Second Language Classes

Learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 East. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. org.

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops per month for people who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad.

Register by phone. . 912-921-4646.

Figure Drawing Classes

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Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. . 912484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St. Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. .

912-232-5987.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am.

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs,

1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. . 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com.

Learn to Sew

Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels. Private and Group classes. Tuesdays..

912-596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com.

Kleo’s Sewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201.

Lecture: First Ladies and the Civil War: Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Davis

The Learning Center at SCI presents Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell, historian-in-residence at Augusta’s Georgia Regents University, on the lives and controversies of these two women. Reception precedes lecture. $15 for Learning Center members, $20 for visitors. Mon., Oct. 6, 5 p.m. 912-236-0363.

Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, 30 Diamond Causeway.

Life Coaching

Group & individual life coaching with a Certified Life Coach. Plan for a career change, new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue creative or business projects. Stepby-step guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person or telephone sessions. Thursdays..

912-596-1952. info@roiseandassociates. com. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Lunch’N’Learn with John R. Bennett

Pedaling Productivity: How bicycling can change how we get around, how we get things done, and an effective method for making our city a better place to live. RSVP by 9/29. Lunch: $5 for Thinc Members, $10 for Non-Members. Thu., Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-544-1200. caila@thincsavannah.com. https://eventbrite.com/e/ lunchnlearn-with-john-bennett-thursdayoctober-2-tickets-13328506923. thincsavannah.com. Thinc Savannah, 35 Barnard St. 3rd Floor.

Microsoft - Excel 1

Looking for proficiency and confidence in basic Excel functionality? Our Microsoft Excel 1 course covers the basic Excel environment, creating workbooks, navigating the Excel working screen, formatting and navigating worksheets, entering data, entering labels and creating and working with charts. $95 Thu., Oct. 2, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 912-651-2005. ProfTrainingTech@ georgiasouthern.edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/programs/personaldevelopment/microsoft/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Mommy & Me Relaxation Class

Teaches techniques to face the physical, mental, and emotional changes of a new mother’s body, mind and heart with poise and grace. a variety of relaxation techniques for mother and child. For expecting and new moms as well as those with small children (4 and under). $15/class or 6 classes for $50 (to be used within 2 months) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m..

912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

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Music Instruction

Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruction by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar. All ages welcome. . 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Music Lessons: Private or Group

Portman’s Music Academy offers private or group classes for ages 2 to 92, beginner to advanced level. All instruments. Also, voice lessons, music production technology and DJ lessons. Teaching staff of over 20 instructors with professional, well equipped studios. Fridays.. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic. com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, ddrums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, flute, woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. . 912-692-8055. smisavannah@gmail.com.

New Horizons Adult Band Program

Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Mondays at 6:30pm at Portman’s. $30 per month.

All ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. . 912-354-1500. portmansmusic. com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publication. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-onone or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting.

Email for pricing and scheduling info. . pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

Photography Classes

Beginner photography to post production.

Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list.

410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com.

Piano Lessons

Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. 912-312-3977. . georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Piano Voice-Coaching

Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. .

Quilting Classes

Quilting classes for beginners and advanced stitchers. See the website, call, or come by the shop. varies first Saturday of every month.. 912 925 0055. email@colonialquilts.us. colonialquilts.us. Colonial Quilts and Savannah Sewing Center, 11710 Largo Drive.

Reading/Writing Tutoring

Ms. Dawn’s Tutoring in reading, writing, and composition. Remedial reading skills, help with borderline dyslexia, to grammar, term paper writing, and English as a Second Language. Fun methods for children to help them learn quickly. 912-660-7399. cordraywriter@gmail.com.

9/5. Presented by Senior Citizens, Inc. Free Learn to speak Russian. All experience Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.. 912-236-0363. levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for jobrien@senior-citizensinc.org. https:// info. . 912-713-2718. seniorcitizens-inc.org. Senior Citizens Inc., Senior Citizens, Inc.’s Powerful Tools for Care3025 Bull St. Russian Language Classes

givers Educational Series

A six-week educational series for family caregivers, Tues. 9/16 - 10/21. How to reduce stress, build self-confidence, improve communication and decision-making techniques, locate helpful resources and create balanced lives. Pre-registration required by

Sewing Classes

For beginners or advanced sewers. Industry standard sewing courses designed to meet standards in the garment industry.

Open schedule. Savannah Sewing Academy. 1917 Bull St. Sundays.. 912-290-0072. savsew.com.

Short Story Writing

In this course, students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling will use assigned readings, writing homework and workshop style critiques to explore various writing techniques. Offered

by Georgia Southern Univ. Continuing Education department, in Savannah. $200 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-651-2005.

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Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Singing Classes

Bel Canto is a singing style which helps the voice become flexible and expressive, improves vocal range and breathing capacity.

A foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays, 6 p.m..

786-247-9923. anitraoperadiva@yahoo. com. Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 West State Street, 3rd and 4th flrs.,.

Spanish Classes

Spanish courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed. and native speaker. Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. Tuesdays.. conquistador-spanish.com.

Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen

Stress-reducing practices for body, speech and mind. Five Thursday night classes from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei.

Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 revfugon@gmail.com .

Vocal Lessons

A group of voice instructors who believe in the power of a nurturing community to help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each instructor holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. Group classes held once a month, plus an annual recital.

Varies Wednesdays.. 912-656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Downtown.

Yoga on the Beach

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After Labor Day Yoga, every Saturday until the weather gets too cold or if raining.

North Beach Parking Lot, Gulick Street beach walkover. Drop-ins and beginners encouraged. Bring yoga mat or beach towel. Taught by Ann Caroll. By donation Saturdays, 10-11 a.m.. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. aikyayoga.com. North Beach, Tybee Island.

Clubs & Organizations

13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus

Sing in the harmonious barbershop style with the Savannah Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. No charge Mondays, 6:30 p.m.. 912-344-9768. rfksav@ gmail.com. savannahbarbershoppers.org.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. . abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

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Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. . godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost. com.

Buccaneer Region SCCA

Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of

America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate.

See website. . buccaneerregion.org.

Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. . 912-308-6768.

Chatham Sailing Club

Meets every Friday evening for an informal social gathering of like minded people who enjoy the water. Watch the sun go down over Turner Creek. All are welcome, including kids and dogs. Fridays.. chathamsailing.org. Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Drop N Circle Craft Night

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina.

Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm. 6 W. State Street. A working gathering of knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers, etc. All levels of experience welcome.

Tuesdays.. 912-233-1240.

Exchange Club of Savannah - Weekly Lunch

Meets every Monday (except on the fifth Monday of the month), 12pm-1pm. Weekly speaker, and honor a student of the month and year, police officer and fireman of the year. Charities: Jenkins Boys & Girls Club; Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Guest are welcome Mondays, 12-1 p.m..

912-441-6559. Savannahexchange.org.

Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street.

Fiber Guild of the Savannahs

A club focusing on weaving, spinning, basket making, knitting, crocheting, quilting, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals seeking more freedom in an unfree world. Meetings twice monthly, Thursdays, 8:30pm. Topics and meeting locations vary. No politics, no religious affiliation, no dues, no fees. Every other Thursday.. onebornfree@yahoo.com.

Georgia Nature Photographers AssociationCoastal Chapter

Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers.

Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail. com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Historic Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. . 912-596-

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1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, MediMeets the second Thursday of every month care, Medicaid and related senior issues. from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby’s Tank House, Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors .

2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. .

Bull St. Rotary Club of Savannah Sunrise 912-660-8257.

Hostess City Toastmasters Club Meets every Thursday, 7:30 a.m. for breakA group for improving public speaking and fast at Ort Hall (Lady & Sons) 112 West leadership skills. Professional, friendly, Congress Street. Visitors are welcome. peer-run. Every Tuesday 6-7 PM at 35 Thursdays.. savannahsunriserotary.org. Ort Barnard Street 3rd Floor (ThincSavannah.) Hall, 112 W. Congress St. Safe Kids Savannah $10/month Tue., Oct. 7, 6-7 p.m. 912-4840165. hostesscitytm@gmail.com. facebook. A coalition dedicated to preventing childcom/hostesscitytoastmasters. thincsavan- hood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or nah.com. ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. call for info. . 912-353-3148. safekidssaSuite 300.

Ink Slingers Writing Group vannah.org.

A free creative writing group for writers Savannah Brewers’ League Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or ventures. Meets two Thursdays a month, see website for info. . 912-447-0943. hdb.

5:45pm. Discussion of exercises, ideas, or org. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River already in progress pieces. See Facebook Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St. page savinkslingers. Thursdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group Island MOMSnext Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.

For mothers of school-aged children, Prose--fiction and non fiction. Discussion, grades K-12. Mothering support, personal constructive criticism, instruction, exercisgrowth, practical help, and spiritual hope. es and examples. Location: Charles Brown First and third Mondays. Childcare on Antiques/Fine Silver, 14 W. Jones St. All are request. A ministry of MOPS International. welcome. No charge. first Tuesday of every first Monday of every month.. 912-898month.. 912-308-3208. alicevantrease@live.

4344. kymmccarty@hotmail.com. mops. com.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discusorg.

Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA

Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees.

Want to learn? Join us. . 912-308-6768.

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-2380514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Leadership Now October Event

Our speaker will be Kevin Sheehan with the Savannah AMBUCS. $10 Tue., Oct. 7, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-663-7826. savannahjaycees@gmail.com. https://facebook.com/ events/616118078466568/. savannahjaycees.com. The Hut, 101 Atlas St. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. . 912313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. . 912-786-4508.

American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Philo Cafe

Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future

sion Group

Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. . charlesfund@gmail.com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm (except December.) Location: Hunter Club. Call John Findeis for info. . 912-748-7020.

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, join the Savannah Fencing Club; $5/month.

Experienced fencers welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays.. 912-429-6918. savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

Call for info. . 912-308-6768.

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info session held the 1st Tuesday each month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events. Must be age 21-40. Jaycees Building, 101 Atlas St. first Tuesday of every month.. 912-353-7700. savannahjaycees. com.

Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings open to the public. Held at Logan’s Roadhouse, the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through May. Dinner: 6:pm. Speaker: 7:30pm. Guest speakers each meeting. . 912-238-3170. savannahkennelclub.org. Golden Corral, 7822 Abercorn St. Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years.

Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. . savannahnewcomersclub. com.

Savannah No Kidding!

No Kidding. Join Savannah’s only social club for people without children! No membership fees, meet great new friends, enjoy a wide variety of activities and events. savannahnokidding.angelfire.com/ or email savannahnokidding@gmail.com . The Historic District, Downtown Savannah.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. . savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc.com.

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join Savannah Sacred Harp Singers. All are welcome to participate or listen to one of America’s most revered musical traditions.

Call or email. . 912-655-0994. savannahsacredharp.com. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road.

Society for Creative Anachronism

Meets every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. For people interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Savannah Story Games

A group that plays games that tell improvised stories. Create an amazing story in just three hours, using group games with special rules that craft characters, settings, and conflicts. Sundays at 6pm. free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahstorygames.com. savannahstorygames.com.

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment.

Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. . 912-484-6710. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah Veggies and Vegans

Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. . 912-429-0940. rws521@ msn.com. vvasav.com.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Meets second Tuesday each month (except October) 6:00pm, Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. . 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@comcast. net.

Concerts

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing)

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. . 912-344-9768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Candice Glover Performing Live at USCB

Candice Glover will be performing live at USCB’s second annual Homecom-

ing Concert on the Hilton Head Gateway campus located along HWY 278 in Bluffton, SC. $15.00 (purchased in advance); $20.00 (purchased at the door) Sat., Oct. 4, 7:308:30 p.m. 843-208-8000. alumni@uscb. edu. uscb.edu/campus_life/student-life/ homecoming_2014.php#questions. uscb. edu. University of South Carolina Beaufort - Hilton Head Gateway Campus, HWY 278 Bluffton.

Classical Guitarist, Michael Anthony Nigro

An evening celebrating Latin American music and composers. Free and open to the public. Sat., Oct. 4, 5-6:15 p.m. 912232-0274. nigroguitar@gmail.com. nigroclassicalguitar.com. Episcopal Church of St. Paul the Apostle, 1802 Abercorn Street.

Concert: Dances and Folk Songs by the Armstrong Wind Ensemble

Featuring the piece Loch Ness – A Scottish Fantasy, Dutch composer Johan de Meij’s impressions of a mysterious Scottish lake. $6. Free for Armstrong ID holders. Tue., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. armstrong.edu. Armstrong Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. PICKFirst Friday for Folk Music Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 donation. October acts: singer/songwriter Lauren LaPointe, and Chris Emerson & Ty Bennett.. first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-898-1876. savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Ken Lavigne

This highly acclaimed tenor has performed on many world stages, including New York’s Carnegie Hall, and has released his Fifth solo CD, entitled Showtime. $35 in advance, $40 at the door Sat., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. 912-754-1118. info@marstheatre. com. bit.ly/1sX7CEy. marstheatre.com.

Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street.

Picnic in the Park

“Fly Me to the Moon” is the theme for this year’s edition of Savannah’s favorite outdoor event. An evening concert plus a themed picnic contest that goes all out.

Performance program to be announced.

Presented by the City of Savannah. Free and open to the public. Sun., Oct. 5. 912651-6417. eseals@savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov/index.aspx?nid=987. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

The Van Allen Belt w/ Star Period Star & Doom Salad

Pittsburgh’s Van Allen Belt offer up a quirky, mysterious brand of technologically enhanced psychedelic pop, with curtains of playful electronics falling behind a thoughtful, catchy female lead. Joined

by Savannah’s own Star Period Star and Doom Salad! $5 Suggested Donation Thu., Oct. 2, 6-9 p.m. (912) 335 8018. graveface. com. Graveface Records & Curiosities, 5 West 40th St. Conferences

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days.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Dance

Beginner’s belly dance class instructed by local performer Nicole Edge. Learn the basics of American Cabaret belly dance.

15$ Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912-596-0889. edgebellydance@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St.

Adult Ballet Class

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. . 912-234-8745.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info.

Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

Beginner and intermediate ballet, modern dance, barre fusion, barre core body sculpt, gentle stretch & tone. Tuesdays..

912-925-0903. theballetschoolsav.com.

Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St. Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. . 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

Argentine Tango Basics Group Class

This beginners group class will focus on the basic elements of movement and Argentine Tango. This class is a 4 week session that will start from week 1 and progress while reviewing each week until week 4. No partner or experience required. $35 Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Awaken with Chakradance™

A free-flowing, meditative dance, with eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 , 7-8:30 p.m. 912663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com.

Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class

Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m.

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom Series Group Class

A group ballroom dance class for beginners through advanced. Rumba, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, and more. Singles or couples. $10.00 per person or $35 for 4 weeks (per person) Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques.

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Beginner’s Belly Dance Classes Every Wednesday

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm. Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call or see website. . 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com.

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person.

Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. . 912-414-1091. info@cybelle3. com. cybelle3.com.

Happenstance Bellydance

All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes every Monday, 5:30-6:30pm.

Drop-ins welcome. $15/lesson Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. C.C. Express Dance Team

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary. Call Claudia Collier for info. . 912-748-0731.

Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday: advanced elements. $15/person $25/ couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. . 912-748-0731.

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na Dare offers beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up.

Adult Step & Ceili, Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps. Certified.

Wednesdays.. 912-704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail.com.

Kids Hip Hop and Jazz

A kids dance class with high energy music.

Students learn different elements of hip hop dancing and how to put it together in a routine. $8 Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m..

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Kids/Youth Dance Class

Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program.

Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pmDance for Peace 10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come A weekly gathering to benefit locals in early and learn a new dance from 7:30pmneed. Music, dancing, fun for all ages.

8:30pm. . doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Donations of nonperishable food and gently Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty used or new clothing are welcomed. Free Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m.

West African, ballet, lyrical and step.

912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. ForModeling and acting classes. All ages/ syth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata) levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. .

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, 912-272-8329. call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Span- Modern Dance Class Beginner and intermediate classes. Friish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704days 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 8726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsa7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. . savannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408 West 912-354-5586.

Broughton Street.

Dance Party

Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friendship, and dancing. Free for Savannah Ballroom students. $10 for visitors ($15 for couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Disco Hustle Dance Class

Do the hustle! A New York style Disco Hustle group class taught by Jos’eh Marion, a professional ballroom dance instructor.

Sundays at 5pm. Call for pricing. Sundays, 5 p.m.. 843-290-6174. Trudancer@gmail. com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. FUNdamentals Dance Lesson

Group dance lessons every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental

Mojah Dance Technique Master Class

This class is taught by Mojah technique’s creator, Ajile Axam, who has studied extensively under Katherine Dunham, James Truitte, Chuck Davis, and others. Mojahis a high energy fusion of West African and modern v dance. Master Drummer Ojinga Love will lead the drum circle during both classes. Location: 221 Executive Cir #5 Youth ages 6-16 $10. Adults $15. Drum Circle $10 or $15 for both days) Thu., Oct. 2, 5:30-6:45 p.m. and Every 14 days, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-312-5353. sankofaartscenter@ gmail.com. Sankofa Center for the Arts, 221 Executive Circle.

Salsa Group Classes

The hottest dance class around. For solo dancers or duos. $5 undefined, 5:30 p.m.

912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.

com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah

Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur.

8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pm6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406.

Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com.

Savannah Shag Club

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. . doublesnightclub. com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing

. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Sizzle: Dance and Cardio

A class designed to maintain that summer body by dancing and having fun.

Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs. $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-312-3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

West Coast Swing Class

Instructor Rick Cody teaches the smooth rhythms of beach music and west coast swing. $12 drop in fee or $35 for 4 weeks Wednesdays, 7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

West Coast Swing Group Class Series

This 4 week class series teaches the basics of West Coast Swing. Each month will begin a new series teaching you the from the very beginning. No experience or partner required. $35 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m..

912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Events

15th Annual Pumpkin Patch presented by Richmond Hill Garden Club

Carnival-style games for children, face painting, photo ops with Pumpkin Fairy and among Fall displays. Pumpkins, mums, decorations and baked goods for sale. Free Admission Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Armstrong Graduate Student Fair

A showcase of grad school programs from more than 20 universities, colleges and professional programs from all over the Southeast including Armstrong, University of Alabama, Mercer Law School, Georgia Southern University, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia State University’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business. In the student union. Free and open to the public. Tue., Oct. 7, 3-6 p.m. 912.344.2563. careers@armstrong.edu. armstrong. edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Awaken with Chakradance™ - Thursdays

Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each spe-

Dreadful Pestilence: Savannah Epidemic of 1820.

A candlelight upstairs-downstairs tour and living history program recreating the horror of Savannah’s 1820 yellow fever epidemic that devastated the city. This is the final year for this program to be available to the general public. Not suitable for children under age 8. $15 in advance for adults, $10 in advance children (ages 8-17) and $17 for adults and $15 for children at the time of the performance Oct. 3-4, 7:30 & 8:45 p.m. 912-236-8097. info@davenporthousemuseum.org. davenporthousemuseum.org. Davenport House, 324 East State St. Bring a plant. Or not. Take a plant. Or not.

The fall edition of this twice-yearly plant exchange that’s part gardening get-together, part social hour. Treats are always welcome. (Loosely) organized by Jane Fishman. At the Boundary Street Garden next to Chatham Steel. Free and open to

the public. Sat., Oct. 4, 8-11 a.m. 912-4843045. gofish5@earthlink.net.

First Friday Fireworks on River Street

Start the month and the weekend with a bang. Free and open to the public. Kick off the Oktoberfest celebration.. Fri., Oct. 3, 9:30 p.m. riverstreetsavannah.com. savannahga.gov/cityweb/mobilityweb.nsf/ f43552dd7c50cae2852573b000734940/b939 89c4334a4a68852576f00070d9a8?OpenDoc ument. Rousakis Plaza, River St. First Saturday Cars & Coffee

An informal exhibition of antique or collector cars, plus gourmet coffee at the oldfashioned price of 25 cents a cup (with a $1 or higher donation to the Richmond Hill History Museum). Car collectors encouraged to bring their vehicles, and lookersonly are welcome, too. Free and open to the public. first Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m.. 912-756-3697. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave. First Tuesday Tour of City Hall

Discover City Hall’s history, architecture and art, while learning about their City government and viewing special rotating exhibits. Please pre-register. Free and open to the public. first Tuesday of every month, 12-12:45 p.m.. 912-651-6411. Lspracher@ savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

conversation, support and refreshments.

Children are welcome! FREE first Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-5446387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Free Port City Sketch Walk

This event is in conjunction with the Telfair Museums Port City exhibition and part of a family day sponsored by Canson Paper.

Meet first at 3pm at the Jepson Center to tour the exhibition Port City and discuss the variety of ways the Savannah River and our port have been depicted, before setting out on a 2 ½ hour tour of River Street with your sketch book. Moving as a group, we will stop at three River Street locations and seek out opportunities to produce Port City-inspired sketches of the riverfront. We will conclude with a review of sketches.

Free, registration required Sat., Oct. 4, 3-6 p.m. 912-790-8823. bradleyk@telfair.org. telfair.org/learn/classes/adult/. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Graduate School Fair

Armstrong State University osts this showcase of programs from more than 20 universities, colleges and professional programs across the southeast: Armstrong, University of Alabama, Mercer Law School, Georgia Southern University, Morehouse Free Monthly Expectant & New Parent Support School of Medicine, Georgia State UniversiGroup ty’s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, This FREE monthly support group is held and more. Free and open to the public. on the first Tuesday of each month. No pre- Tue., Oct. 7, 3-6 p.m. 912-344-2563. about. registration is required. Please join us for armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Arm-

strong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. No reservations needed for 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2pm. Other times by appointment. Call for info. . 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com.

Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. NeoPopRealist Art Contest Dedicated to its 25Year Anniversary

Deadline: December 15, 2014. Artists’re welcome to submit up to 3 images of NeoPopRealist work as .JPEG files 300dpi with brief info about self & work’s medium, email: neopoprealismPRESS@mail.com.

Winners ‘ll be announced Dec. 31, 2014.

Grand prize for the 1st place is signed original drawing by NeoPopRealism creator Nadia Russ. S2nd place winner’ll receive signed print of the same work. See the Grand Prize at www.neopoprealism. org Free Through Dec. 15. neopoprealismpress@mail.com. Online only, none.

Ninth Annual Buddy Walk Festival

A walk and festival promoting acceptance and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome. Participants of all ages and abilities, carriages, strollers, wheelchairs, little red wagons and pets. Sponsored by Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. $12 Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ldssga.org.

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OCT. 25th May Howard School Wilmington Island, GA

Online Registration >>>>>>>>> Save $5.00

Register by 10/15

www.FleetFeetSavannah.com/trick-or-trot

This event benefits: Midtown Community Center, West Broad Street YMCA, Wesley Community Centers, Savannah Public Schools CAREER TECH, and May Howard School PTA. It also helps support the Georgia Rotary Scholarship Program and other Rotary Programs.

Presented by Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club www.TrickorTrot.net 912-224-6957

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cific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life.

No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healingaha/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B.

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The original Midnight Tour

One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 . 1-866-666-3323.

6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PBJ Pantry

A free food pantry held every Thursday, 1011am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 . ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Picnic in the Park

Sun., Oct. 5, 3 p.m. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Pirate Preview Open House

An open house for prospective students and their parents. Meet professors and current students, tour campus including first-year housing, learn about financial aid, and more. Includes same-day admission. Free and open to the public. Sat., Oct. 4, 8:30-11:30 a.m. armstrong.edu. about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Revolutionary Era Lecture Series-Coastal Heritage Society

“Coastal Georgia in The War of 1812” presented by Daniel Elliot will focus on the people, places and events in coastal Georgia during the War of 1812 and will offer context for interpreting Georgia’s participation in the war. Reception at 6:30 followed by lecture at 7pm. Free Tue., Oct. 7, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-651-6840 x303. chsgeorgia.org. chsgeorgia.org/. The Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Savannah Collects: Art Collectors’ Panel Discussion

An event related to the Savannah Collects exhibition at the Jepson. Savannah art collectors Eleanore De Sole, John Duncan, and Walter O. Evans share about their art collections. Reception follows with cash bar. Museum admission applies. Free for members. Thu., Oct. 2, 6 p.m. telfair.org. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Savannah Law School Open House

Prospective students are invited to come check out Savannah’s only law school.

Free to attend. RSVP encouraged. Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-525-3929. admissions@savannahlawschool.org. savannahlawschool.org/. Savannah Law School, 516 Drayton Street.

no longer spoke, she struggled at birth, was carelessly named and wore borrowed clothing. Naval historian Dr. William S. Dudley discusses the 1797 U.S.S. Constitution who survived an inauspicious early career to become the oldest warship still in commission today. Topic covers the role played by live oaks harvested near Savannah in earning her reputation “Old Ironsides”. Dr. Dudley is opening speaker for the Savannah Tree Foundation 2014 gala themed “Live Oak and Fighting Sail”.

Lecture free and open to public. Tickets for gala to follow $100 each. FREE Tue., Oct. 7, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-8733. info@savannahtree. com. savannahtree.com. shipsofthesea. org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.

age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. . 912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com.

Festivals

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results.

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. . beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

Oktoberfest on River Street

River Street’s annual transformation into a German wonderland. Sat. 10am Weiner Dog Races. German food vendors, bratwurst tasting, Oompah Band music. Plus artists and craftsperson’s booths, and a beer garden. Free and open to the public.

Fri., Oct. 3, 12-10 p.m., Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m.10 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. riverstreetsavannah.com/. savannahga. gov/cityweb/mobilityweb.nsf/f43552dd7c50cae2852573b000734940/b93989c4334a 4a68852576f00070d9a8?OpenDocument.

Rousakis Plaza, River St.

Savannah State University Homecoming Parade

Annual parade through downtown Savannah featuring marching bands, floats and decorated units. Celebrity grand marshall is Mali Music. East Broad Street near Taylor Street to Broughton Street, then to MLK Jr. Blvd., Anderson Street to Ogeechee Road. Free and open to the public. Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. heywardl@ssu.edu. Downtown Savannah, North of Victory Drive.

Fitness

$6 Community Yoga Classes

Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $6. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details.

Most classes are heated to 90 degrees.

Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $6 $5 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. AHA Yoga Classes

Jivamkuti Inspired w/ Brittany Roberts Tall tales and fun times with the classic art Mondays 6:30pm – 7:45pm Soul Progresof storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. sion w/ Lynn Geddes Tuesdays/Thursdays Reservations encouraged by calling 91212:30pm – 1:45pm & 6:30pm – 7:45pm 349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakTGiF! Power Hour with Lynne McSweeny store.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby’s Tank Fridays 5:45pm – 6:45pm All Levels Yoga House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. w/ Christine Harness Glover Saturdays Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice 9:30am – 10:45am n/a first Monday, TuesLocal chapter of the Society for Creative day, Thursday-Saturday of every month.

Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth 912-308-3410. Anahata Healing Arts CenPark (south end) for fighter practice and ter, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Al-Anon Family Groups general hanging out. For those interested An anonymous fellowship of relatives in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. . and friends of alcoholics. The message savannahsca.org.

Tree Foundation Hosts Free Lecture & Fundof Al-Anon is one of strength and hope raiser for friends/family of problem drinkers.

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Savannah Storytellers

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

First Wednesday each month, 7pm, and third Saturday, 10am, in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery. Free to attend. Call or see website for info. . 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Beach Body Workouts with Laura

MONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer Community Center $5.00 per session Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Beastmode Fitness Group Training

Bellydancing Fusion Classes

Mixes ballet, jazz, hip hop into a unique high energy dance style. Drills and choreographies for all levels.Small classes in downtown Savannah, and on request. $10 per person. Email for info. . bohemianbeats.com.

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. . egs5719@aol.com.

Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. Dance Conditioning

A class designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body fitness, with belly dance movements for a total workout. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba.

Prices vary. Call for schedule. . 912-3558811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Free Caregiver Support Group

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. . savannahcommons.com.

Free Dance and Fitness Classes at Lake Mayer

Every Thursday. 9:30am-10:15am Toddler Class. 12pm-1pm Adult Lunch Break Dance Class. 1:30pm-2:30pm Super Seniors Workout. 5:30pm-6:15pm Youth African Dance Fitness (ages 6-12). 6:30pm7:30pm Adult African Dance Fitness. Wear comfortable clothing. Free and open to the public. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m..

912-652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Dude’s Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am10pm. Call or see website. . 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Insanity Workout Group Class

INSANITY turns old-school interval training on its head. Work flat out in 3 to 5-min blocks, and take breaks only long enough to gulp some air and get right back to work. It’s called Max Interval Training, because it keeps your body working at maximum capacity through your entire workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes Saturdays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes

A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Custom Fit offers individual and small group training and intensive workshops. . 912-441-4891. customfitcenter.com.

Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. . 912-429-9241.

Latin Cardio

A cardio-based workout class designed to get students fit while having fun. Latin style dances like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, salsa. No partner necessary.

Workout clothes required. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Mondays, 6 p.m..

912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Mommy and Baby Yoga

Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. . 912-232-2994. savannahyoga. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. . 912-238-0018. savannahpilates. com. pilatessavannah.com/. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. Piloxing

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maximizing cardiovascular health; also includes dance moves. $10.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Fridays, 10-11 a.m..

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Pole Fitness Classes

Pole fitness classes taught by Pole Dance America’s 2014 National Professional Champion and Miss Fitness 2013 & 2014, Sabrina Madsen. Pole fitness concentrates on upper body strength and overall flexibility as well dance elements. Beginner class: Tue. 8-9pm. Advanced class: Wed. 8-9pm. Stiletto Sundays 5-6pm. Open Pole, Sun. 6pm-7pm. Call for pricing.

Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. and Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 801-673-6737. info@firstcityfitness. com. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr.

social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. . savystrider.com.

Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park

Tuesdays, 9am-10am. $10. North End of Forsyth Park. Email for info. . relaxsavannah@gmail.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 . qigongtim.com/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St.

Free for cancer patients and survivors.

6:30pm Tuesdays. 12:45pm Thursdays.

Fitness One, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial. Call for info. . 912-350-9031. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Renagade Workout

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only.

Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 . Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. .

Ronin Academy Self Defense Classes

A short course in simple self defense techniques for adults. Uses real life scenarios designed to provide greater self confidence and empowerment. Fees vary.

Every 3 days. michael@roninacad.com. roninacad.com. aikidosavannah.com/. Aikido Center of Savannah, 5500 White Bluff Rd.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Zumba Fitness (R) with April

Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. . 912349-4902.

Food Events

Pooler Farmers’ Market

Featuring regional farmers, local cottage industries and community non-profits. Music, kids activities, sustainability lectures and cooking demonstrations--and, it’s in Pooler. Free and open to the public. 4-7 p.m.. poolerfarmersmarket@gmail.com. poolerfarmersmarket.com. Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Wednesday Night Supper Club

Savannah Disc Golf

A new Savannah tradition. Gather at Pacci’s community table to make new friends and share in a night of food, wine and Southern hospitality. With seasonally inspired dishes from Executive Chef, Roberto Leoci. Call for pricing. Reservations required. 7-9:30 p.m.. 912-233-6002. jackie.blackwelder@paccisavannah.com. paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St.

Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students lead or assist in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques. 3-5:30 p.m.. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave.

Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. . 912-4958010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. . savannahdiscgolf@gmail. com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

With a one-year, $10 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent

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The hottest cardio class to keep or get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body.

Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing. No experience or equipment needed.

Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 . 586-822-1021. facebook. com/turbokicksavannah.

Qigong Classes

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SIZZLE- Dance Cardio

series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. . 912-704-7650. ann@ aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St.

Pregnancy Yoga

“From Z to A”--such a short trip.

Bethesda Farm Stand

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1 Chow’s chow, perhaps 5 Western loop 10 Dr. Frankenstein’s gofer 14 Canal to the Red Sea 15 First name in b-o-l-o-g-n-a 16 Florida city, familiarly 17 He plays Tom Haverford on “Parks and Recreation” 19 Sent a quick note online 20 Verb finish 21 [Your comment amuses me] 22 Reuben’s home 23 Item in a nest in barn rafters 26 All over again 28 Madhouse 29 1970s soul group The ___-Lites 30 Long time period 32 High school wrestling team equipment 34 Nutella flavor 37 Ward, to the Beav 38 Persian poet Khayyam 39 Put into law 42 Altar exchanges 45 0, in soccer scores 47 Superhero in red and yellow 49 Downloadable show 53 Number in the upper left of this grid 54 “Born Free” rapper 55 “Ceci n’est pas ___

pipe” (Magritte caption) 56 Film on ponds 58 Like an infamous Dallas knoll 60 Academic period 62 Ms. Thurman 63 Made it into the paper 64 Acapulco assent 65 Second man to walk on the moon 70 Sneaker problem 71 John on the Mayflower 72 Party with glow sticks and pacifiers 73 Gram’s nickname 74 Put up with 75 Ogled

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1 Blind ___ bat 2 Light, in La Paz 3 JFK Library architect 4 Harriet’s husband 5 Too far to catch up to 6 Total jerk 7 Teatro alla ___ (Milan opera house) 8 Asian wrap 9 The Who’s “Baba ___” 10 “The same place,” in footnotes 11 Wednesday’s father 12 American wildcat 13 They’re all set to play 18 Broadway backer 23 Cuatro y cuatro 24 1980s duo 25 Country singer-songwriter who wrote hits for Merle Haggard

27 2000s Iraq war subject, briefly 31 Cloister sister 33 Inbox stuff 35 “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” author Carle 36 Work on your biceps?

40 Comedian Margaret 41 Amount equal to a million pennies 43 Ending for psych 44 One-horse carriage 46 Vegas headliner?

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49 Dons, as clothes 50 New York silverware city 51 Goes diving, casually 52 Ruckus 57 Miata maker 59 “Open” author Agassi 61 Actress Sorvino 66 “Your Moment of ___” (“The Daily Show” feature) 67 Sliver of hope 68 “___ got a golden ticket...”

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ated in partnership with White Bluff Elementary School. Also hosting a bake sale, used book sale, and an art sale featuring art work and products from local artists and businesses. $6 each or $15 for a family * Takeout is available Oct. 2, 5-7 p.m.

912-927-1731. whitebluffpc@bellsouth.net.

White Bluff Presbyterian Church, 10710 White Bluff Rd.

prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. .

912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

for location and other info. . 912-897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

Vendors offering produce, prepared foods, crafts, plus storytime, musical performances, and community information.

Every Saturday. Free and open to the public wifarmersmarket@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org/. Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market, 111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Information on bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics.

Learn surgical procedures offered, support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can affect patients’ lives.

Call or see website for info. Free to attend.

Hoskins Center at Memorial. . 912-3503438. bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market

Richmond Hill Farmers Market

The City of Richmond Hill’s weekly market offers a variety of produce and local crafts to purchase as well as prepared food and entertainment. Rain or shine. Pet-friendly (on a leash please). Free to attend. 3-7 p.m.. richmond-hill-farmers-market. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Health

“Healthy Living @ The Park”

Come to the Lake Mayer Community Center and learn how to live a healthier, more holistic life. Local health and wellness professionals will be on hand to casually share information on eating well, disease prevention, and more. The non-profit organization, C.O.P.E will be on hand to educate and motivate participants in taking control of their health. Bring the entire family out for this informative and fun event. FREE Oct. 4, 9:30-11 a.m. 912-652-6784. vhblumbe@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Armstrong Health & Wellness Fair

More than 40 vendors offer services, information sessions and giveaways.Onsite body fat analysis, smoking cessation information, healthy recipes, skin care information and fitness screenings. In the Student Union Ballroom. Free and open to the public. Wed., Oct. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/ Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

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Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Cancer Killers Makeover

A session on how to prepare the body to prevent and fight cancer naturally. Sponsored by Dr. Mark Domanski of Crossroads Chiropractic. Refreshments. Several local businesses specializing in natural/organic products will attend. $20 includes Cancer Killer book Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. 912-3537611. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown, 6711 Abercorn St.

Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) .

912-447-6605.

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. . 800-264-7154.

Register for Functional and Medical Needs Emergency Registry

The Chatham County Health Department is encouraging residents who may be eligible for the Functional and Medical Needs Registry to apply. The Registry is for people who may need help functioning within a general shelter or the support of medical professionals at a more specialized facility and have no other way to evacuate, in a community emergency such as a hurricane evacuation order.To apply, residents should call 912-691-7443. The application and protected health information authorization form can also be downloaded by going to www.gachd.org/chatham Every 3 days.

Walk-a-Weigh Workshop

Change eating and physical activity habits to lose weight and control or reduce risk Parents can find the help they need to for chronic diseases like heart disease, renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) diabetes and cancer. Each session includes on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment a short presentation, a taste test of a low Assisters will work with clients through calorie recipe and time to exercise. Preregthe process. Free and open to the public. istration required. Sponsored by LIFE, Inc. Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, and UGA Chatham County Extension. Thu., 1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887. Chatham County Oct. 2, 1-2:30 p.m. 912.652.7981. jodgen@ Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive uga.edu. L.I.F.E., Inc. (Living Independently (facing Sallie Mood Dr.). for Everyone), 5105 Paulsen Street, Suite Free Hearing and Speech Screening 143-B. Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website Kid’s Happenings Baby & Mom Yoga for times. . 912-355-4601. savannahFor mothers with babies who are prespeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech crawlers. Moms learn poses for baby to help with digestion and sleeping -- and get and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health a bit of relaxation, movement and camaraDept. derie for themselves. $120 for a six session Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.pass. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.. 912-704-7650.

Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in ann@douladeliveriescom. savannahyoga20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling center.com. savannahyoga.com. Savannah will be set up for anyone testing positive.

Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street.

Irish Dancers of Savannah Call for info. . 912-644-5217. Chatham Savannah’s first organized Irish dance County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. Health Care for Uninsured People school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up.

Open for primary care for uninsured Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) residents of Chatham County. Mon.-Fri., Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointmid-town location. Adult classes available. ment. . 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/ Thursdays.. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@ Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 aol.com.

New Mamas Club Drayton St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation A weekly Friday gathering of new moms Therapy and their babies. Practice baby & mom Helps everyday ordinary people with every- yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, day ordinary problems: smoking, weight affirmation writing, personalized aroloss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. matherapy and other projects. $20 per Caring, qualified professional help. See session. Six session discount. Fridays, 10 website or call for info. . 912-927-3432. a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladelivsavannahypnosis.com. eries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigosaLa Leche League of Savannah vannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

A breast feeding support group for new/ Pegasus Riding Academy Fall Session This therapeutic riding program provides expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering equine assisted activities for individufirst Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and PeachCare

als in Savannah with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Horse experience not necessary. Tuesdays.. 912-547-6482. prasav.org. Wicklow Farm, Wicklow Ave. (behind Johnny Harris Restaurant).

Savannah Children’s Museum School Year Hours

SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org . Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays.

912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. LGBT

First City Network

Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire.

Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org.

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. .

Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-5476263. .

GVNT HAVS

GVNT HAVS is a free monthly drag show that houses the unique antics of the House of Gunt, a Savannah based free-form drag collective whose mission is to connect the trashy with the flashy, the kitschy with the classy, and the people of Savannah with a breath of fresh, queer air. Free first Thursday of every month, 10 p.m. houseofgunt@gmail.com. Chuck’s Bar, 305 West River Street.

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the wellbeing of the LGBT community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/ month. Call for location. . 912-288-7863. heather@savpride.com. savpride.com.

Stand Out Youth

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization.

Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m.

912-657-1966. info@standoutyouth.org.

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A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. . 912-352-2611.

Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash. Businesses may also recycle items on behalf of EOA for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Anderson St. See website, email or call for info. .

912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@aol.com. fundingfactory.com.

What Makes a Family

Literary Events

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. . 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body. cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Exhibit: Savannah Historical Maps and Prints

A selection of maps and prints from the collection of John and Virginia Duncan, tracing the growth and development of Savannah through the 18th and 19th centuries, on exhibit in celebration of the City of Savannah’s 225th anniversary in 2014.

Free and open to the public. Through Dec. 31. savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

Lecture: Susan Falls on The Meaning of Diamonds

Falls, SCAD Anthropology professor and author of Clarity, Cut and Culture: The Meaning of Diamonds, discusses images of diamonds and what stories about diamonds reveal about creating value, meaning and identity through material culture. Part of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Fall Lecture Series. Free and open to the public. Sun., Oct. 5, 4 p.m.

912-233-6014. flanneryoconnorhome.org.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

Tea Time at Ola’s (Book Club)

A book discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday, 1pm. Bring a book you’ve read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea is provided. Call for info. . 912-232-5488. liveoakpl.org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St. Nature and Environment

Dolphin Project

Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/ grade appropriate programs and handouts.

See website for info. . thedolphinproject.

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Walk on the Wild Side

A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. .

912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

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Wilderness Southeast

A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. . 912-236-8115. wildernesssoutheast.org.

Pets & Animals

Low Cost Pet Clinic

TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm.

Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. . tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com.

TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

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Operation New Hope

Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes.

The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www.chathamsheriff.org.

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Free will astrology

by Rob brezsny | beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

ARIES

like a cultivated pearl.

to them.

As I hike through the wilderness at dusk, the crickets always seem to be humming in the distance. No matter where I go, their sound is farther off, never right up close to me. How can that be? Do they move away from me as I approach? I doubt it. I sense no leaping insects in the underbrush. Here’s how this pertains to you: My relationship with the crickets’ song is similar to a certain mystery in your life. There’s an experience that calls to you but forever seems just out of reach.

You think you’re drawing nearer, about to touch it and be in its midst, but it inevitably eludes you. Now here’s the good news: A change is coming for you. It will be like what would happen if I suddenly found myself intimately surrounded by hundreds of chirping crickets.

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

In June 2012, a U.S. Senator introduced a bill that would require all members of Congress to actually read or listen to a reading of any bill before they voted on it. The proposal has been in limbo ever since, and it’s unlikely it will ever be treated seriously. This is confusing to me.

Shouldn’t it be a fundamental requirement that all lawmakers know what’s in the laws they pass? Don’t make a similar error, Leo. Understand exactly what you are getting into, whether it’s a new agreement, an interesting invitation, or a tempting opportunity. Be thoroughly informed.

Tomatoes are a staple of Italian cuisine now, but there weren’t any tomatoes in Europe until the 16th century, when Spanish explorers brought them from Central and South America. Likewise, Malaysia has become a major producer of rubber, but it had no rubber trees until seeds were smuggled out of Brazil in the 19th century. And bananas are currently a major crop in Ecuador thanks to 16thcentury Portuguese sailors, who transported them from West Africa. I foresee the possibility of comparable cross-fertilizations happening for you in the coming months, Sagittarius. Do you have your eye on any remote resources you’d like to bring back home?

(March 21-April 19)

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

In three years, you will comprehend truths about yourself and your life that you don’t have the capacity to grasp now. By then, past events that have been confusing to you will make sense. You’ll know what their purpose was and why they occurred.

Can you wait that long? If you’d rather not, I have an idea: Do a meditation in which you visualize yourself as you will be three years from today. Imagine asking your future self to tell you what he or she has discovered. The revelations may take a while to start rolling in, but I predict that a whole series of insights will have arrived by this time next week.

GEMINI

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Oliver Evans (1755-1819) was a prolific Virgo inventor who came up with brilliant ideas for steam engines, urban gas lighting, refrigeration, and automated machines. He made a radical prediction: “The time will come when people will travel in stages moved by steam engines, almost as fast as birds fly, 15 or 20 miles an hour.” We may be surprised that a visionary innovator like Evans dramatically minimized the future’s possibilities. In the same way, I suspect that later in your life, you might laugh at how much you are underestimating your potentials right now.

In telling you this, I’m hoping you will stop underestimating.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

The journey that awaits you is succinct but epic. It will last a relatively short time but take months to fully understand. You may feel natural and ordinary as you go through it, even as you are being rather heroic. Prepare as best as you can, but keep in mind that no amount of preparation will get you completely ready for the spontaneous moves you’ll be called on to perform. Don’t be nervous! I bet you will receive help from an unexpected source. Feelings of deja-vu may crop up and provide a sense of familiarity -- even though none of what occurs will have any precedents.

CANCER

SCORPIO

In the wild, very few oysters produce pearls -- about one in every 10,000. Most commercial pearls come from farmed oysters whose pearls have been induced by human intervention. As you might expect, the natural jewel is regarded as far more precious. Let’s use these facts as metaphors while we speculate about your fate in the next eight months. I believe you will acquire or generate a beautiful new source of value for yourself. There’s a small chance you will stumble upon a treasure equivalent to the wild pearl. But I suggest you take the more secure route: working hard to create a treasure that’s

“Dear So-Called Astrologer: Your horoscopes are worse than useless. Mostly they are crammed with philosophical and poetic crap that doesn’t apply to my daily life. Please cut way back on the fancy metaphors. Just let me know if there is money or love or trouble coming my way -- like what regular horoscopes say! -Skeptical Scorpio.” Dear Skeptical: In my astrological opinion, you and your fellow Scorpios will soon feel the kind of pressure you just directed at me. People will ask you to be different from what you actually are. My advice? Do not acquiesce

(June 21-July 22)

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(July 23-Aug. 22)

When Jimmy Fallon was a senior in high school, he received a weird graduation gift: a troll doll, one of those plastic figurines with frizzy, brightly colored hair.

Around the same time, his mother urged him to enter an upcoming comedy contest at a nearby club. Jimmy decided that would be fun. He worked up a routine in which he imitated various celebrities auditioning to become a spokesperson for troll dolls. With the doll by his side, he won the contest, launching his career as a comedian. I foresee the possibility of a comparable development in your life: an odd blessing or unexpected gift that inspires you to express one of your talents on a higher level.

(May 21-June 20)

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CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Years ago, you experienced an event that was so overwhelming you could not fully deal with it, let alone understand it. All this time it has been simmering and smoldering in the depths of your unconscious mind, emitting ghostly steam and smoke even as it has remained difficult for you to integrate. But I predict that will change in the coming months. You will finally find a way to bring it into your conscious awareness and explore it with courage and grace. Of course it will be scary for you to do so. But I assure you that the fear is a residue from your old confusion, not a sign of real danger. To achieve maximum liberation, begin your quest soon.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

This is prime time to do things that aren’t exactly easy and relaxing, but that on the other hand aren’t actually painful. Examples: Extend peace offerings to adversaries. Seek reconciliation with valuable resources from which you have been separated and potential allies from whom you have become alienated. Try out new games you would eventually like to be good at, but aren’t yet. Get a better read on interesting people you don’t understand very well. Catch my drift, Aquarius? For now, at least, leaving your comfort zone is likely to be invigorating, not arduous.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)

Your oracle is built around the epigrams of conceptual artist Jenny Holzer. From her hundreds of pithy quotes, I have selected six that offer the exact wisdom you need most right now. Your job is to weave them all together into a symphonic whole. 1.

“It’s crucial to have an active fantasy life.”

2. “Ensure that your life stays in flux.” 3.

“I have every kind of thought, and that is no embarrassment.” 4. “Animalism is perfectly healthy.” 5. “Finding extreme pleasure will make you a better person if you’re careful about what thrills you.” 6.

“Listen when your body talks.”

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Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. . 912-234-3336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. Religious & Spiritual

Band of Sisters Prayer Group

All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) . 912-6638728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom. org/georgia.

A Buddhist Meditation Center

Welcoming all lineages and spiritual traditions. Newcomers to meditation welcome. Daily meditation, study groups and classes. Sunday includes a talk given by resident priest on Buddhist philosophy and how it relates to daily life. The center is available for individual and group retreats, weddings and funerals. Visit Savannahzencenter.com for schedule and see us on Facebook. Soto Zen lineage, resident Priest Un Shin Cindy Beach Sensei. 912427-7265 . The Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St. Catholic Singles

A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet frequently for fun, fellowship and service.

Send email or check website to receive announcements of activities and to suggest activities for the group. . familylife@diosav. org. diosav.org/familylife-singles.

Center for Spiritual Living--Savannah

All are invited to this Science of Mind community. Recognizing the presence and power of God within, and believing that this presence is in everything in the universe, unifying all of life. Welcoming all on their spiritual pathway. Celebration: Sunday mornings. Location: Bonaventure Chapel, 2520 Bonaventure Road. Meditation at 10:30am Service at 11:00am Childcare available in the “Funday School” Sundays. cslsavannah.org.

Columba House

Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming hospitality space dedicated to building and sustaining a community of faith committed to social justice with the city’s young adults, college students, and creative demographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, includes dinner and a program focused on justice. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912228-9425. Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets.

God on Broadway: Hair

The first of Asbury’s month-long series of worship services based on different Broadway musicals. This week’s service is based on Hair. Free and open to the public. Love offering. Sat., Oct. 4, 11 a.m. asburymemorial.org. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Guided Silent Prayer

Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. . vineyardsavannah.org.

A New Church in the City, For the City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” .

Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. Read the Bible in One Year

A Bible book club for those wanting to read the Bible in one year. Open to all.

Book club format, not a traditional Bible study. All welcome, regardless of race, creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs.

6:00pm-7:00pm. Call for info. . 912-2335354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. . 912-308-8286. savbranart@gmail. com. trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. Savannah Reiki Share

During shares, participants take turns giving and receiving universal life force energy via Reiki and other healing modalities. Present at the shares are usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sweet Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by Appointment on Facebook. Free , 7 p.m. 440-371-5209.

Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

Science of Mind Foundations Class

A ten-week course for enhancing a spiritual connection to a Higher Power., and for discovering emerging direction and purpose and how to make it happen. Taught

by Rev. Wesley, with discussion, sharing and learning to grow. $20 each class Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.. 912-3351905. cslsavannah@gmail.org. cslsavannah.org. Center for Spiritual Living, 109 E. 52nd Street.

Service of Compline

A chanted service by candlelight held every Sunday night at 9pm. “Say goodnight to God.” Presented by Christ Church Anglican. . Independent Presbyterian Church, Bull Street and Oglethorpe Ave. Tapestry Church

A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap

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Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. . distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Sports & Games

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. . 912-234-0980. admin@uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St.

Adult Coed Flag Football League

Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah is not concerned with where people come from, what they look like, or whom they love – Unity is just glad that each person is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service and 11:00am celebratory service show what the New Thought Movement is all about. Children’s church 11am service.

Unity loves all people, just as they are.

Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah. org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes

Unity Church of Savannah

Weekly Spiritual Gathering

A spiritual gathering with artist Joanne Morton and friends on Wednesdays at 12:12pm in a different square in the Historic Distric of Savannah. This is a new Savannah ritual - a growing heart collective for those who are committed to living from their hearts, and believing in the collective power of law of attraction. See website for each week’s location. Wednesdays.. magicpassionlove.com/savannah-gratitude.

Special Screenings

Film: 2001, A Space Odyssey (USA, 1968)

The futuristic classic on the big screen. $8 Fri., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. lucastheatre.com. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Film: Pendulum (1969, USA)

Psychotronic Film Society commemmorates the birthday of the late actor George Peppard, who stars as a policeman in this legal drama. For mature viewers. $7 Wed., Oct. 1, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. . 912220-3474. savadultrec.com.

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. . savannahderby.com.

Grief 101 Support Group

Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered

by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. .

912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. . facebook.com/savannahbikepolo.

Savannah State University Homecoming Football Game

The SSU Tigers hosts the Norfolk State University Spartans. Stadium ticket booths will open at noon. $15 for youth, senior citizens and military; and $20-$30 for adults Sat., Oct. 4, 2 p.m. savannahstate.edu.

Theodore A. Wright Stadium at Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Southeast Georgia Flag Football

An adult recreation 4 on 4 flag football league. Registration now open for this league’s inaugural season (Fall 2014) with a targeted start date of Aug 28th - could be a week or two sooner if registration goes well. $200 per team Sundays.. 912-3423019. segaflag.com. segaflag.com. Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Ultimate Frisbee

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm 1980 film adaptation of the Stephen King until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth novel, directed by Stanley Kubrick and star- Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or ring Jack Nicholson. $8 Sat., Oct. 4, 7 p.m. white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly lucastheatre.com. lucastheatre.com. Lucas recommended). . savannahultimateproTheatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. ject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.

Friday Night at the Movies: Pirates of the Carib- wordpress.com/pick-up/. Forsyth Park, bean: The Curse of the Black Pearl 501 Whitaker St. Tybee Post Theater presents this 2003 USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter USMNT is a national soccer team that neo-classic swashbuckling adventure, represents the U.S. in international soccer starring Johnny Depp, under the stars on the Tybee Lighthouse lawn. Pirate costume competitions. American Outlaws Savannah contest; refreshments for sale; raffle. Rain chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call date: Sun. Oct. 5. $10 adults, $5 kids under for details. . 912-398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 12 Fri., Oct. 3, 8 p.m. 912-663-1099. info@ tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org/ Whitaker St. events/. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island Support Groups Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Film: The Shining

Double Feature: Psychotronic Spooktacular at Muse Arts Scare House

Psychotronic Film Society presents a double feature of horror films. Title of films to be announced at screening. Dubbed in English. $7 for one film or $12 for the complete double-feature (prices include free popcorn or candy at each film) Sundays, 5 & 8 p.m.. musesavannah.org. musesavannah.org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd.

the Savannah area. Free to attend or join.

Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. . 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver and Family Support Group

For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. . 912-236-0363 x143.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. . 912-355-7778.

Back Pain Support Group

Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 .

Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. . memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Breast Cancer Survivors Group

Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. . 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch. net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Cancer Support Group

For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. . 912819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Children’s Grief Support Group

Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. .

912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Citizens With Retarded Citizens

For families with children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly.

Call for info. . 912-355-7633. Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive.

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ACOA-Al-Anon

The “From Survival to Recovery” Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon Group is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Meets Thursdays, 5:45pm at the 24-Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Dr. Call for info. . 912-598-9860.

Alcoholics Anonymous

For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout

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