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Kid's Happenings
Baby & Mom Yoga
For mothers with babies who are precrawlers. Moms learn poses for baby to help with digestion and sleeping -- and get a bit of relaxation, movement and camaraderie for themselves. $120 for a six session pass. Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveriescom. savannahyogacenter.com. savannahyoga. com. Savannah Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street. Irish Dancers of Savannah
Savannah's first organized Irish dance school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up. Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient mid-town location. Adult classes available. Thursdays.. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@ aol.com. New Mamas Club
A weekly Friday gathering of new moms and their babies. Practice baby & mom yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, affirmation writing, personalized aromatherapy and other projects. $20 per session. Six session discount. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street. Pegasus Riding Academy Fall Session
This therapeutic riding program provides equine assisted activities for individuals 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).
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. 912-547-6263. Savannah Pride, Inc.
Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being 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. 912-6571966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. What Makes a Family
A children's therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. 912-352-2611. 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, Savannah Children's Museum School Year tracing the growth and development of Hours Savannah through the 18th and 19th centuSCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be ries, on exhibit in celebration of the City of Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday Savannah's 225th anniversary in 2014. Free 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that and open to the public. Through Dec. 31. SCC Public Schools are not in session savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East including Labor Day. For more details go to Bay Street. savannahchildrensmuseum.org Savannah Lecture: Personal Experience and Literary Influence Children's Museum, 655 Louisville Road. Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Novelist Larry Baker discusses the converCenter gence of personal experience and literary Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their influence in shaping the writing process adults. Themed programs--story books, Baker's novel A Good Man updates the singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, world of Flannery O'Connor's characters guided walks, up close encounters with through the Bush years and into the age Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Mon- of Obama. Part of the Flannery O'Connor day. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults Childhood Home Fall Lecture Series. Free ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. and open to the public. Sun., Oct. 12, 4 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatland- p.m. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery island.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton 711 Sandtown Rd. Street. 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
Low Country Sisters in Crime, Inc.
A reading group for lovers of crime fiction, focusing on books and authors. Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month, 10am-12pm. Free and open to the public. second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. owcountrysistersincrime.blogspot.com. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. 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. org. Green Drinks Eighth Anniversary Gathering
Happy Birthday to this roving monthly happy hour for anyone interested in a greener Savannah. Free to attend. Cash bar. Tue., Oct. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. greendrinkssav@ gmail.com. moonriverbrewing.com/. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.
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. 912-427-7265 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 Support EOA through the FundingFactory presence is in everything in the universe, Recycling Program. Recycle empty carunifying all of life. Welcoming all on their tridges, cell phones, small electronics, lap- spiritual pathway. Celebration: Sunday tops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive mornings. Location: Bonaventure Chapel, technology products and cash. Businesses 2520 Bonaventure Road. Meditation at may also recycle items on behalf of EOA 10:30am Service at 11:00am Childcare for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Anderavailable in the "Funday School" Sundays. son St. See website, email or call for info. cslsavannah.org. Columba House 912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@aol.com. Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming fundingfactory.com. Walk on the Wild Side hospitality space dedicated to building and A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail sustaining a community of faith commitwinds through maritime forest, freshwater ted to social justice with the city's young wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live adults, college students, and creative native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10amdemographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, 4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, includes dinner and a program focused on New Years. Call or see website for info. justice. All are welcome. Free and open to 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatland- the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912island.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 228-9425. Columba House, 34th Street 711 Sandtown Rd. between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets. Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Authority
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. WildLife Refuge Lunch and/or Sightseeing Cruise
This annual cruise includes commentary by "Teddy Roosevelt" in the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Oatland Island Wildlife Center brings several animal friends on board for an up-close encounter. Lunch & Sightseeing: Adult-$49.95*, Child(ages 4-12)-$28.95*, Sightseeing ONLY: Adult-$31.95*, Children(ages 4-12) $21.95*, Children 3 & under are Free Sun., Oct. 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-232-6404. info@savannahriverboat.com. savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/cruises/2014wildlife-refuge-sightseeing-andor-lunchcruise. savannahriverboat.com. Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 East River Street.
God on Broadway: Little Shop of Horrors
Part of Asbury's month-long series of worship services based on different Broadway musicals. Free and open to the public. Love offering. Sun., Oct. 12, 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.
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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) 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/ georgia.
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