Connect Savannah June 3, 2015

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Photo by Katie Mattern

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The Psychotronic Film Society celebrates the 56th birthday of actor and writer Rupert Everett with the screening of this obscure yet beloved cult classic, a cross between a romantic comedy and a darkly humorous horror film.

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

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Psychic Medium John Edward

Internationally acclaimed psychic medium and former television personality John Edward will make an appearance in Savannah.

7-9 p.m Desoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty St. $150 1-800-514-3849. johnedward.net

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William Jay Society Annual Garden Party

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The garden is in full bloom, and the William Jay Society is celebrating the season.

Enjoy libations and hors d;oeuvres in the Owens-Thomas House garden, and take a tour of Savannah’s most-visited historic home.

5:30 p.m Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St. $10 for non-members

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Deep southern blues, smooth jazz and smokey BBQ will be served up all weekend long. Bring the entire family along with your appetite, and get ready to pig out on some mouthwatering BBQ from local restaurants & catering companies. Performances will include local favorites Eric Culberson, Hitman Blues Band, Main St. Trio, Bottles and Cans, and Velvet Caravan.

Regional artists AJ Ghent Band, The Low Counts, Doug Carn Soul Explosion, Rod Hamdallah and Richard Harris Trio will also be taking the stage throughout the weekend.

June 5-7 River Street, River St.

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Vs. Greenville. Thirsty Thursday.

7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

Blues, Jazz, and BBQ

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Savannah Sand Gnats

This open house party is for all former Armstrong students and will include free food, prizes and live music by City Hotel.

Dress is business casual.

5:30-7 p.m Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St.

Theatre: Big Fish the Musical

Stops at the BLUE DOT

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Alumni Open House Party

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Film: Cemetery Man

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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First Friday Produced Art March

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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 907-299-6227. info@artmarchsavannah.com

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie's. first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m Rousakis Plaza, River St. Free info@riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/first-friday-fireworks

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1. Grand Bohemian 2. 13 Bricks 3. Sentient Bean Cafe 4. Cultural Affairs Gallery 5. Foundery Coffee Pub 6. Non-Fiction Gallery 7. Gallery at St. Paul’s 8. Foxy Loxy Cafe 9. Sulfur Studios 10. Appreciation Society 11. The Vicar’s Wife 12. Starlandia 13. Kathi Rich 14. The Florence 15. Black Orchid Tattoo 16. Kat Casey Studios 17. Art Rise Exhibitions 18. Indie Arts Market

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First Friday for Folk Music

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

June performers: Chris Desa and Roy Swindelle First Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. $5 donation 912-898-1876. savannahfolk.org

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KIDS ACTIVITIES & OPEN AIR MARKET

Vs. Greenville. Pet friendly weekend. Facebook Flashback Friday.

7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

New Broadway musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, spinning magic and myth, fact and fiction.

8-10:45 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. 15-20 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Saturday / 6 Blues, Jazz, and BBQ

Deep southern blues, smooth jazz and smokey BBQ will be served up all weekend long. Performances will include local favorites Eric Culberson, Hitman Blues Band, Main St. Trio, Bottles and Cans, and Velvet Caravan. Regional artists AJ Ghent Band, The Low Counts, Doug Carn Soul Explosion, Rod Hamdallah and Richard Harris Trio will also be taking the stage throughout the weekend.

June 5-7 River Street, River St.

Dance: Alice in Wonderland

Pooler’s premier ballet studio, A Class Act Dance Center, presents an original production of Alice in Wonderland.

6:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. 912-525-5050

Family Fun Day

Activities for children, including seed planting, a Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by Mercer University School of Medicine students and a market scavenger hunt. In addition, medical students will conduct free health screenings for adults. The first 200 people will receive a free reusable shopping bag.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Farmers' Market, South End of Forysth Park Free

Film: Fresh

Outlines the vicious cycle of our current food production methods, while also celebrating the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are reinventing our food system.

6:30 p.m The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. Free 912-507-5735. fsioab@yahoo.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). Car collectors encouraged to bring their vehicles, and lookers-only are welcome, too. first Saturday of every month, 9-11 a.m.

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

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First Saturday Hike

National Trails Day

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. $2 912-727-2339

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. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

Fort McAllister will celebrate National Trails Day with a fun and informative threemile hike on the Redbird Creek Trail. A naturalist will be talking about the unique ecosystems at Fort McAllister during this hike. Bring water and insect repellent.

9 a.m Ft McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Ft McAllister Rd. $5 parking 912-727-2339. fortmcallister.park@gadnr.org

Savannah Art Walk

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earth wind & fire NABA Butterfly Count

Participants will conduct a day of field observations counting butterflies along the trail system and within various habitats of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. The count will last until about 4 p.m. weather permitting. Meets at 9 am in the Savannah Visitor Center and then split into groups heading to different locations within the refuge. Will reconvene back at the Visitor Center at the end of the day and compile species lists.

9 a.m Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

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Humane Society Thrift Store Book Sale The Humane Society Thrift Shop will hold its popular quarterly book sale in the shelter parking lot. All parking lot books, videos and CDs will be just 25¢. All proceeds from book and thrift shop sales benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and the pets in our care.

9 a.m.-noon Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.

Includes twenty exceptional Galleries, as well as collaborative endeavors with Andaz and Bohemian Riverfront Hotel to offer wine pours gratis for guests. first Saturday of every month, 4-8 p.m Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Free SavannahArtWalk.com

Savannah Bazaar

Be a part of Savannah's creative community with artists vending their work, live music, food and drink, and kids' activities.

1 p.m Barrelhouse South, 125 West Congress St.

Savannah Fire Flea

This flea market provides a retail outlet for emerging artisans, designers, vintage dealers and food service businesses in the Savannah area.

10 a.m.-5 p.m Music Festival Grounds, 425 Speedway Blvd.

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Shag Dance Lessons

Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 6–7:30 pm Telfair Academy Price per lesson: Students $5 / Members $10 / Non-members $15

Life will truly be a “beach” as we beat the heat with Shag dancing. Lessons are taught by the Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio in the magnificent Telfair Academy Rotunda and are open to dancers of all levels, from beginner to expert. Space is limited, and

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advanced reservations are encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome for one or more lessons but are subject to availability. A small reception will follow the June 23 class.

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Thursday, June 11, 6pm Jepson Center Free and open to the public

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Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Greenville. Fireworks after the game.

Pet-friendly weekend.

6:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

Theatre: Big Fish the Musical

New Broadway musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, spinning magic and myth, fact and fiction.

3-5:45 & 8-10:45 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. 15-20 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Wilmington Island Farmers Market

Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, honey, meats, poultry, coffee, pasta.

Events also include story time, a musical guest, and other special guests.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Free wifarmersmarketpr@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org

Sunday / 7 Blues, Jazz, and BBQ

Deep southern blues, smooth jazz and smokey BBQ will be served up all weekend long. Performances will include local favorites Eric Culberson, Hitman Blues Band, Main St. Trio, Bottles and Cans, and Velvet Caravan. Regional artists AJ Ghent Band, The Low Counts, Doug Carn Soul Explosion, Rod Hamdallah and Richard Harris Trio will also take the stage.

June 5-7 River Street, River St.

Concert: Earth Wind & Fire

America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, was born in Chicago in 1969 and is still going strong in its fifth decade.

7 p.m Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Jazz Concert

The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundatiomn presents their annual jazz concert featuring the Teddy Adams Quintet.

4 p.m Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. $25 912-234-8000 ext. 202

Lecture: The Jewish Community in Kaifeng

Presented by Savannah State's Confucius Institute.

6:30 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. savannahstate.edu/confucius

Savannah Fire Flea

This flea market provides a retail outlet for emerging artisans, designers, vintage dealers and food service businesses in the Savannah area.

10 a.m.-5 p.m Music Festival Grounds, 425 Speedway Blvd.

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Greenville. Kids eat free and run the bases after the game. Pet-friendly weekend.

2:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8

Theatre: Big Fish the Musical

New Broadway musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, spinning magic and myth, fact and fiction.

3-5:45 p.m Savannah Children's Theatre, 2160 East Victory Dr. 15-20 912-238-9015. savannahchildrenstheatre.org

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Savannah is at a crossroads, with one foot planted in the past and another reaching towards the future. What will Savannah's future look like? The Port City Cultural Alliance asks and answers these questions in this collaborative event series. This month’s event focuses on community radio in Savannah, with panelists Ike Carter, Lady Mahogony, Vicki Weeks, Ryan Koch, and moderator Skip Jennings. second Monday of every month, 7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free

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GreenDrinks Savannah

A happy hour networking gathering for folks who want to save the Earth. Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Location varies monthly. Check the "GreenDrinks Savannah" facebook page. second Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m B & D Burgers (Congress St.), 912-238-8315.

Free to attend. Cash bar.

Richmond Hill Farmer's Market

Vendors include Hardwicke Farms, Sage Wishes, FraLi Gourmet, Savannah River Farms, Woodland Swamp Farm, Sikes Honey, Foods of the Farm, and Farm Fresh Produce. There will also be free balloons, reusable shopping bags, corn hole, and a bouncy house.

2-7 p.m.

J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, work. second Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

Wednesday / 10 Film: The Ark of the Sun God

For Raiders of the Lost Ark's 34th anniversary, the PFS screens this forgotten European ripoff of the film. In this version, a safecracker takes a job where he must go to Istanbul and steal a scepter that once belonged to the god Gilgamesh.

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $6

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editor’s note

Of privilege and preservation patriarchal society.

And yet she is celebrated. She is celebrated because… Context is important.

If you’ve ever been to Ossabaw, you know You keep using that word. I do not think it it’s one of the best-preserved and most beaumeans what you think it means. tiful barrier islands on the east coast.

—Inigo Montoya Indeed, most of Georgia’s barrier islands are excellently preserved, a glaring contrast to the over-development prevalent SUDDENLY, the P-word on so many South Carolina Sea Islands, has taken over our like Fripp, Seabrook, and of course Hilton national discussion.

Head.

Whether it’s a debate All Georgia’s barrier islands with the about race, or class, or exception of Wassaw were plantations at tourism, or grocery shopone time, dependent on slave labor and ping, someone someowned by the One Percenters of their day. where knowingly After the Civil War, with the collapse of or unknowingly now has some sort of “privilege” that suppos- the plantation economy, most of the baredly renders them A) ineligible to contribute rier islands were bought up on the cheap by Northern industrialists like the Carnegies fully to the debate; B) a nefarious actor in and the Coffins and the Parsons—the One the debate; or C) both.

Percenters of their own time.

Aside from being a ham-handed college While Jekyll Island wasn’t actually owned debate club tactic—putting your opponent by the members of the famed Jekyll Island on the defensive by forcing them to prove Club, that group of people who vacationed a negative—accusing someone of “having privilege” is what previous generations might there at its peak comprised one-sixth of all have called “having a theoretical advantage.” the world’s wealth.

But as history and irony would have it, That advantage may in fact be an unfair it’s precisely because these islands were playone, or it could just be… an advantage. grounds of the privileged rich and famous There is no doubt whatsoever that some things in American society do indeed confer that they’re so well-preserved from rampant development today. an advantage, fair or unfair, on those who I get a kick out of the folks who still think have it: White ethnicity, the ability to walk, there’s a back room where the “old money” fluency in English, etc. people meet to smoke cigars and make all But context is still important. the decisions for the rest of us.

By all means, go to eastern Kentucky— which is almost 100 percent white and also home to five of the ten most impoverished counties in the U.S.—and tell everyone there about all the white privilege they enjoy.

Fluency in English is usually a plus— unless you’re trying to do serious business in Miami, and then it might be optional at best. Fluency in Spanish becomes the privilege. (Or am I doing this wrong?)

There can be little question that Eleanor “Sandy” Torrey West, the 102-year-old matriarch of Ossabaw Island, is the product of all kinds of privilege.

White privilege, to be sure.

Wealth and class privilege?

Abso-freaking-lutely.

Historical privilege, definitely. (Is that a thing? Don’t stop me, I’m on a roll here!)

Sandy West is a woman and therefore does not have male privilege per se, but is pretty clearly the beneficiary of a heavily Sandy West

by Jim Morekis

jim@connectsavannah.com

Those days are long gone, mostly because the old money itself is gone—either spent or split a dozen ways among children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

New money runs the world today. Most of the One Percenters of 2015 didn’t inherit their money from industrial fortunes, but made it from hedge funds and internet IPOs and mergers and acquisitions.

Today’s One Percenters aren’t interested in nature preserves, but in billion-dollar condos overlooking Central Park, where they spend a few weeks a year.

Technically, Sandy West is “old money,” an heiress to the Ford family fortune—not the auto manufacturer of Richmond Hill fame, but the glass-maker. West’s mother, a Ford, and her husband bought Ossabaw in 1924.

But West spent most of her inheritance on a series of outreach programs based on the island, encouraging generations of artists and writers and natural scientists.

She sold the island to the state at a discount in 1978, and it became Georgia’s first Heritage Preserve. Though she made $4 million off the deal, most of that money went back into island-based programs.

She retains her 24-acre estate, but is in no way supported by the taxpayers. The opposite is true in fact: She has to pay $100,000 a year to the state for the privilege—see what I did there?—of staying on the island she once owned.

Now, quite simply, she needs more money to live on, to finish out the rest of her days.

There’s no other way to put it.

Mostly in the hands of full-time caregivers, West has literally outlived her insurance policy, which has paid out its lifetime cap.

It is indeed a privilege, in the classic and poetic sense of the word, for West to continue living in a magnificent place such as Ossabaw. But in this case it is a wholly earned privilege, one which has been repaid a hundred times over in preserving this irreplaceable natural habitat.

It would be completely understandable if you said the world has far more pressing problems than helping out Sandy West.

It does feel odd to make a fundraising appeal on behalf of a person once in charge of such a vast and unique inheritance.

But I guess that’s what I’m doing.

There is a Go Fund Me page for Sandy West, set up by her friend and wellknown local artist Betsy Cain. Find it at www.gofundme.com/sandywest. cs

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Death of the #Absurdivan

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

Dearest community, we are gathered here today to mourn the passing of one of Savannah’s most colorful figures.

The 2000 Mazda MPV known as the “Absurdivan” succumbed to complications from a warped engine block after months of hacking and overheating like an asthmatic, menopausal mule.

Daily infusions with the garden hose could not prevent its mysteriously leaky radiator from leaving oozy puddles in the driveway, and its frequent hot flashes were often accompanied by a noxious odor akin to fried dog hair.

It had also been suffering from squishy brakes, a hissing fan belt and a terrifying pause while accelerating out of first gear before it quietly gave out at the corner of Price and Henry Streets during rush hour.

The Absurdivan leaves behind a grieving driver as well as three other immediate family members who are deeply relieved that they will no longer be subjected to its mechanical whims or being snickered at in the carpool line.

They have been reminded that while it was an undeniably embarrassing vehicle to hand over to the parking valet at The Grey,

A dream dashed: The Absurdivan leaves behind a grieving driver and relieved family members. Photos by Jon Waits/@jwaitsphoto

it was also unfailingly hospitable and generated an endless supply of individually-packaged wintergreen Lifesavers from its side door pocket.

With its three hubcaps and terminal pollen coating, the Absurdivan could never be called a beauty, but it made up for its lack of refinement with a most distinctive feature: A figurine-festooned dashboard that provided endless entertainment for its driver, passengers and anyone who bothered to stop texting at a stoplight.

From the first Little Pet Shop bobblehead to the South of the Border sombrero to the one-of-a-kind Troy Wandzel minisculpture, this loony exhibition represented a decade of family life events. Its demented plastic menagerie included Disney princesses, pirates, Smurfs, superheroes, toy soldiers, tiny dancers, champagne corks, naked Mardi Gras babies and a veritable safari of exotic animals, including a rhino, two giraffes, a gorilla, a Shetland pony and a sloth.

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Among its organic additions were hawk feathers, surf wax and a full set of swallowtail butterfly wings.

Of course, ridiculousness of such magnitude does not happen by itself. Gratitude is owed to the birthday party goodie bags, Happy Meals and 183 tubes of Superglue that transformed it from an ordinary beige minivan into an enchanted multidimensional voodoomobile.

Indeed, there was a certain good magic exuding from all those juju eyeballs. Every tsotchke (defined by my grandmother as

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“stuff you have to dust”) represented a prayer to keep its precious cargo safe as it navigated the treacherous paved world, each charm an appeal to the angels, the car karma gods and Lady Luck to keep the drunk drivers at bay and the senile in their own lanes.

The superstitious adornment seems to have worked; for all of its crotchety feebleness, the Absurdivan never experienced so much as a fender bender.

Among its many adventures was a crosscountry sojourn that wound through Yosemite National Park and the Navajo Nation, across Texas, over the North Georgia hills and finally to Tybee Island, where, sadly, it never got to check riding in a parade off its bucket list.

It once blew a radiator cap deep in the Appalachian Mountains, a crisis ameliorated by a roll of duct tape and a pair of tightly-folded boxer briefs. Mostly, it made its loyal rounds from home to school to work and back again, accruing knickknacks at every turn.

Though it began its tenure as a pragmatic decision paid for in cash, this accidental art project found purpose along the way. Its asinine calvalcade became a testament to the absurd avalanche of useless plastic crap we encounter unblinkingly every day. It also served as a good-natured rebellion against the status our society places on material possessions in general and cars in particular.

The Absurdivan never failed to provoke a reaction, and while most found it delightfully ludicrous, there were a surprising many disturbed and downright offended by its abject rejection of resale value.

Yes, there were those who saw it rollin’ and were hatin’, them in their shiny, leased 500-series jobbies who have never known the joy of gluing one’s fingers together while affixing Marge Simpson as the Bride of Frankenstein to the air conditioning vent.

When they delivered their gas pump sermons on the topic of devaluation, the best response could only be, “What’s your car payment? Bet it’s not less than zero.”

For the most part, the Absurdivan leaves behind a legacy of validating weirdos everywhere, and its loss will make road trips a lot less fun (but definitely less alarming.)

Those wishing to express their condolences are invited to attend a closed-hood memorial service at the First Friday Art March, June 5 at the Old Starland Dairy on Desoto Row. In the spirit of its gaudy largesse, a raffle will be held to help ArtRise Savannah continue its innovative community programs and Emmaus House and Old Savannah City Mission to feed and shelter the less fortunate. A variety of prizes have been donated from sympathetic local businesses, including A Squad Bake Shop and SOS Tires & Auto.

Each $5 ticket comes with the opportunity to pluck the sun-bleached talisman of one’s choice from the dashboard; chisels will be provided.

In closing, it must be said that the Absurdivan fulfilled a destiny far beyond its station as a shitty minivan. Yes, it got us where we needed to go, except for when it died in the middle of nowhere and that time it fricasséed Seb Edwards’ jumper cables.

But even then, it taught us that sometimes, all it takes to break down barriers between the diverse voyagers of this planet up and bring them up to the same speed is a plastic Strawberry Shortcake and a couple of melted lizards.

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Local designer’s bicycle skirt is the future of functional fashion

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Designer Lara Neece once had a linen skirt from Italy that was perfect for bike rides.

“It was short enough to not get caught in the chain and long enough not to blow up in the wind,” she recalls with fondness.

“I wore it for years and years. Then one day it got a rip and just fell apart. I was so sad!”

Anyone who’s ever worn a favorite garment to death can relate. But not all of us channel our grief into sartorial reincarnation.

Inspired by her old vestment’s softness and swing, Neece went to the drawing board to design an even better version for the woman on two wheels. The self-taught seamstress considered different materials and cuts that would keep both hands free and prevent unintended flash potential.

After a year of research, several prototypes and plenty of road tests, The Bicycle Wrap Skirt launches this week through her website, ForestandFin.com.

The final version fits sizes 0-14 and comes in short and tall lengths; its breathable linen/cotton blend is essential for humid Southern summer commutes.

It has a host of thoughtful features including a pocket, a removable pouch and snaps that transform it into ersatz cullotes when the wind really kicks up.

Best of all, the Bicycle Wrap Skirt is meant to hold up to many spins in the washing machine.

“I wanted to create something that’s as durable as your favorite blue jeans,” explains the 31 year-old former book editor who quit her job in 2009 to pursue art and independence.

Speaking of denim hues, Neece is collaborating with Sea Island Indigo founder Donna Hardy to dip-dye the wrap skirt’s first 250-piece run, keeping with Forest and Fin’s philosophy of local and regional sustainability. The skirts are sewn at an employee-owned factory near Charleston, SC, and Neece plans to source textiles grown in the U.S. for future runs.

“Sewing jobs are coming back in the 10 southeast, and there is a growing demand

Locally designed by Forest and Fin’s Lara Neece (below), the Bicycle Wrap Skirt is built to last with functional features like pouches, pockets and snaps. Pre-orders opened last week for its first regionally-manufactured run. Photo by Kelly Roetto for locally-sourced clothing,” she says, echoing Hardy’s vision of a regional fashion economy that employs fair labor practices and environmentally-sound manufacturing.

“Sustainability is good business.”

Always an outdoorsy type, Neece’s sustainable sensibility was elevated when she and her husband sailed the East Coast and around the Caribbean for a year and half, using as much wind and solar power as possible. That sojourn showed her the delicate connections between eco-systems and spurred her to create the Forest and Fin line, which includes a line of T-shirts silkscreened with Neece’s nature-based artwork.

“My mission is to encourage people to be outside,” she writes on her site. “[This is]

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“If you’re riding to work, you don’t need to dress like a superhero.”

Bennett points out that Savannah has one of the highest rates of bicycle commuting in the South, according to U.S. Census data— and that doesn’t count the thousands of students cruising bike lanes or the folks who use their bikes to shop and go out to dinner.

“In a place like Savannah, it’s faster, easier and a lot more fun to ride your bike,” sums up Bennett.

Neece concurs, and her own longtime casual cycling habit is what sparked her to revive that perfect Italian riding skirt.

“Biking is my primary form of transportation, but I’m not always going for a sporty look,” says Neece, who shares a car with her husband and regularly cycles to the day’s appointments on her lightweight aluminum 10-speed. “I think there are other women who can appreciate that.

“We love to ride, but we want to look put together when we arrive where we’re going.” cs

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functional apparel that captures the beauty of nature in a manner that doesn’t burden the world.”

The environmentally-minded entrepreneur knows also it’s as important to save time as well resources. Earlier this year, she took her prototype to local business think tank the Creative Coast, where she honed her elevator pitch and sought advice. She won the organization’s Fast Pitch Competition in March in both the product and overall categories, and the victory scored her more capital towards the $10,500 price tag on this summer’s manufacturing run.

To fund the rest, Neece is accepting pre-orders for the Bicycle Wrap Skirt at a reduced price. Several colors and options will be available, to be delivered by August.

(The skirts will retail from $100-$120 off the rack.) Feedback has been phenomenal, and Neece is already deep in designs for plus-sized and little girl versions.

The demand for stylish, bicycle-friendly duds is on the rise, a marked difference (and some say, improvement) from the Lycra shorts and neon gear of the previous decade.

Those who work with the cycling community say functional fashion like the Bicycle Wrap Skirt exemplifies how cycling has gone from a sport to a lifestyle in a few short years.

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I’M NOT the kind of person to share much of my life on Facebook. But I’m an ostrich like that.

Savannah inventor Ian Nott is more like an eagle.

The 24-year-old has been flying in business for a few years and knows that people today crave the “shareable experience.”

“It’s something that they can take a photo of or a video of and ultimately get out to the world to get those ‘likes’ and share it,” he says.

Likes and shares? Okay. But cool videos?

Wow! If a kid skids down a mountain on a bike, sails across a valley on wings or rolls like thunder on skates, I’ll watch it twice.

Nott designed a product for those active adventurers with a penchant for posting. It takes the shakes and calms the camera so online audiences know what a wild time you had.

“If you’re running down a rocky trail and you’re trying to hold your camera, any other camera device is going to look like your running down a rocky trail,” he says.

Nott’s invention relies on mechanical stabilization technology. You attach a camera to it. And, like a Gimbal system on a Hollywood movie set, it smooths out the picture.

“It looks as if you had set up a track, a dolly and a boom crane and really thought through that shot, when in reality, you’re just having fun,” he says.

Nott has been having fun with cameras for a few years. You might have seen him around town with his “drone” cameras. They fly above the crowd and capture a bird’s eye view.

Eagle is the word for him. The remotecontrolled flying videos are how he began down the road of startup maven in the field of adventure cameras. They were his college crush.

But federal air safety authorities and liability insurers don’t make great dancing partners. So he took the best from his winged camera idea and came up with a new business plan.

“In just a year’s time, it went from just basically sketches on a napkin in terms of what the product might be to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, building a great core team of designers, getting the office space set up and just really rocking out,” Nott says.

His invention doesn’t have a name yet.

But he calls his company Aetho. He’s set up at Creative Coast. His co-founder is in San Francisco. And lot of folks are betting on him.

That’s because he’s standing at the crossroad of a number of different trends.

I already mentioned social media. But another big one is the democratization of filmmaking.

His jibless jib works with the GoPro camera. Cheap, sturdy and small, it’s put high quality and high definition into average hands.

Not a bad product to marry. But, as I alluded to right up front, video is only a side interest of mine here.

I like to ask about the creative process, the entrepreneurial spirit and how a college student goes from “drop out” to “drop product” in a very short period of time.

“It’s doing away with those late nights at the bars or hanging out with friends or whatever that thing is that you might do every week and just keeping your nose to the grindstone,” he says. “Every day you wake up thinking of this and how to keep it moving forward.”

So there’s my problem. Karaoke! Nott’s grindstone aims to have his camera stabilizers for sale by this holiday season. Expect a jillion likes and shares when that happens. CS

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Are there more natural disasters now than ever before?

Have there been more natural disasters than usual in recent years? Or are there just more videos of them on YouTube? —Haley Block FOR ONCE, our answer is a pretty clear yes. According to the World Meteorological Organization, humanity experienced nearly five times as many natural disasters (3,496) in the first decade of this century as we did during the 1980s (743). That said, the increase in the sheer number of events isn’t as simple as it seems.

For one thing, as you’ve pointed out, everything’s better-documented these days—though how anyone manages to appropriately angle their phone to film themselves running down Everest away from an avalanche and then moments later

post it online is beyond my imagination.

Backing up a bit: As a species and a planet we’re more vulnerable to cataclysmic events than in the past, and a considerable part of this vulnerability comes from climate change. It’s of course impossible to pinpoint what percentage of events are directly our fault, but there are signs we’re not doing ourselves any favors.

If you divide disasters into climate-related events (tornadoes and hurricanes, flooding, etc.) and geophysical occurrences (earthquakes, tsunamis), the latter have remained basically steady for decades while the former are responsible for at least 80 percent of the overall increase in reported disasters. Floods and megastorms represented 89 percent of all disasters between 1970 and 2012.

Heat waves are responsible for a much larger proportion of deaths in the last decade than ever before, and some of the deadliest killers of the past half-century were droughts in East Africa.

And over that same 42-year period, damage from storms, droughts, and flooding (in that order) have cost the most money— more than 80 percent of overall disaster losses worldwide. But 10 percent of that went just to the Sandy and Katrina cleanups (and in Katrina’s case, the cleanup of the cleanup).

Which stands to reason: it obviously costs a lot more to repair disaster damage in New York City than in Sri Lanka, and the money is more easily come by.

You see where it gets tricky—the definition of natural disaster is unavoidably tied to the number of people affected and/or the

value of the damage done, both of which will naturally increase as the earth’s population and wealth do, and of course wealth and population aren’t evenly distributed worldwide.

And that brings us to the other big part of our growing vulnerability to disasters: urban migration in developing countries means denser populations, which often goes hand in hand with quickly-assembled, not overly sturdy housing. The parts of the world where this is most common tend to have largely informal economies, in which the enforcement of building-code regulations may not be a top priority.

All this makes it much more likely that a serious meteorological or seismic event will meet the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance’s criteria for a disaster: ten or more people killed and at least 100 injured, evacuated, displaced, or left homeless.

By that organization’s count we now have twice the number of disasters per year that we did 20 years ago.

Take the Haitian earthquake of 2010: measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, it killed about a quarter-million people, with another 1.5 million displaced; a whopping $13.34 billion dollars was spent in aid.

As it happens, a 7.0 also hit New Zealand later that year, followed by a much more destructive 6.3 aftershock in early 2011.

Total deaths: 181.

The key to the difference, of course, is that Haiti has about twice the population of New Zealand living in a tenth the space, and the buildings housing this population are of generally poorer quality—the lack of rebar

and other structural reinforcement led to exponentially greater damage.

Comparing India and the U.S., it’s a similar story: between 1980 and 2002 India had 14 major earthquakes killing 32,117 people, while the U.S. had 18 that killed only 143.

And so on: a disproportionate share of the deaths caused by environmental shocks are borne by people in developing countries where population growth is greatest.

According to the University of Colorado, roughly 403 million people live in places with significant seismic hazard. It only makes sense that the death tolls are increasing.

So yes, there are more disasters, and they’re hitting us harder. This may not be entirely inevitable: Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, for instance, is pushing a seven-year, $2 trillion plan to build improved housing for 170 million citizens now living in slums.

On the other hand, climate change will worsen as long as we continue to ignore it, as President Obama not-quite-jokingly pointed out at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in April.

At any rate, we’re not likely to turn the more-catastrophes trend around soon. The fact that CGI is finally capable of realistically rendering all this stuff for summerblockbuster audiences is small consolation, but for now it may be all we’ve got. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com

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Detectives are investigating the shoot14 ing of two men in the Edgemere/Sackville neighborhood Friday “as well as illegal activi(3 solved) ties that are suspected of contributing to it,” police say.

Teen killed at Eastside apartment Officers arrived on the 1100 block of East Police are investigating the fatal shooting 59th Street “to find one victim in the yard of a 15-year-old male near the Sunrise Villas and a second who had been pulled into the apartments on the 1200 block of East 38th house after the noon shooting,” police say.

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Ricky Tyrone Craig, 21, who lives in the Mikell Wright of an East 69th Street house, and Dominique Leonard Dillard, address was declared dead at Memorial Uni- 28, found in the yard, were transported for versity Medical Center after he was found treatment of serious injuries. “A woman shot at 38th and Loyola streets at 4:43 p.m. driving through the intersection of 59th and Eetectives also are investigating an inciGuatemala streets escaped injury when an dent Monday morning in which shots were errant shot struck her car,” police say. fired at an apartment in the complex.

Dillard has been arrested eight times “Central Precinct patrol officers since 2004 and Craig has been arrested six responded to the incident at 12:35 a.m. to times since 2013. Both have past arrests for find multiple shots had been fired at the res- probation violations and drug charges. idence occupied by four people,” police say.

“Clearly, behavior in the house and by “This is a broad, active and fluid investiga- participants led to endangerment of the tion with many aspects,” said Maj. Richard entire neighborhood,” said Metro Police Zapal, commander of the Criminal InvesChief Joseph H. “Jack” Lumpkin Sr. “Indistigations Division. “We are following many criminate shooting such as this is taking leads and we will need some time to sort place nationwide and it is going to take comthem all out. It is important that no one munity-wide efforts to stop them. Dozens draw conclusions at this point and that no of people were on scene when police arrived. one takes actions on their own..”

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“A Savannah man faces charges here and in Arizona after undercover officers responding to burglaries in the Pinpoint/Whitfield Avenue area teamed up with Man shot on Westside in aviation unit officers Friday afterdomestic dispute noon,” a police spokesperson says.

Detectives are piecing Willie Arthur Moore, 35, of a together information in the Grant Street address was arrested shooting Thursday night of about 6 p.m. after he fled from William Arthur a 27-year-old Savannah man police in cars “but could not elude Moore “in what initially appears to officers in Metro helicopter Eagle be a domestic confrontation,” One,” police say. police say.

Officers were working undercover in Officers responded to a ShotSpotter the neighborhood about 5:45 p.m. when call on the 1200 block of Comer Street in Moore was seen walking out of a wooded west Savannah at 10:42 p.m. “to find shell area and driving away in a gold 1997 casings in the street and bullet damage to Cadillac Deville, police say. Undercover officers followed until a sergeant in a a vehicle and a residence,” police say. “Soon marked unit attempted a traffic stop, only after, Marion Bernard Johnston arrived to see the Cadillac speed away, its driver at a hospital with a serious but non-life unaware of the police helicopter threatening gunshot wound.”

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When officials in Richmond, California, learned in 2009 that 70 percent of the city’s murders and firearms assaults were directly linked to 17 people, they decided on a bold program: to pay off those 17 to behave themselves. For a budget of about $1.2 million a year, the program offers individual coaching, health care coverage and several hundred dollars a month in stipends to former thugs who stick to their “life map” of personal goals and conflict-resolution training. According to an April report on National Public Radio’s “This American Life,” Richmond is no longer among the most dangerous towns in America, with the murder rate in fact having fallen from its alltime yearly high of 62 to 11 last year.

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First Things First

(1) A 21-year-old man in Hefei, China, The three gentle grammar pedants (one collapsed in May after 14 straight days an environmental lawyer calling himself of Internet gaming, yet when paramedics “Agente Punto Final,” i.e., “Agent Period”) revived him, the man begged them to leave devoted to ridding Quito, Ecuador, of and put him back in front of the screen. (2) poorly written street graffiti, have been patrolling the capital since November 2014, Then, two weeks later in Nanchang, China, a 24-year-old female gamer took only a minidentifying misplaced commas and other utes-long break at an Interatrocities and making sneaky net cafe, at 4 a.m., to head corrective raids with spray to a rest room and give paint. Punto Final told The birth -- returning with her Washington Post in March blood-covered baby in her that he acts out of “moral arms to resume her place at obligation” -- that “punctuaI am shiny and the mouse pad. (London’s tion matters, commas matter, chrome Daily Telegraph, reporting accents matter.” As police take from Beijing in May, estivandalism seriously in Quito, mated that China has 24 the three must act stealthmillion Internet “addicts.”) ily, in hoodies and ski masks, Can’t Possibly Be True with one always standing -- One might believe that a 6th-grader, Undignified Deaths lookout. suspended for a whole year after school -- It takes only four of officials found a “marijuana” leaf in his back- Suspicions Confirmed the U.S. Supreme Court pack, might be immediately un-suspended justices to accept a case -- Almost half of the DNA if authorities (after three field tests) found for review, but it takes collected from a broad swath the leaf was neither marijuana nor anything of the New York City subway five to stay an execution. else illegal. Not, however, at Bedford Middle system matched no known On January 23, the Court School in Roanoke, Virginia, whose officials organism, and less than 1 accepted the case challengsaid they had acted on gossip that students ing Oklahoma’s death penalty chemicals, but percent was human. Weill Cornell Medical called the leaf “marijuana,” and therefore the lead challenger, Charles Warner, lacking College researchers announced in Februunder the state schools’ “look-alike-drug” ary that they had identified much DNA by that fifth “stay” vote, had been executed eight policy, the 6th-grader was just as guilty as if swabbing passenger car and station surfaces, days earlier (using the challenged chemithe leaf were real. Formerly a high-achiever finding abundant matches to beetles and cals), during the time the justices were delibstudent, he has, since last September, sufflies (and even traces of inactive anthrax and erating. (The case, Warner vs. Gross, was fered panic attacks and is under the care of a bubonic plague) but that since so few organ- immediately renamed Glossip V. Gross, but pediatric psychiatrist, and his parents filed a isms have been fully DNA-”sequenced,” Richard Glossip himself was scheduled to federal lawsuit in February. die on January 28. Then, without explanathere was no cause for alarm. The lead tion, at least one other justice supplied Glosresearcher fondly compared the bacteriaThe Job of Researcher sip’s missing fifth vote, and, with one day teeming subway to a “rain forest,” deserving to spare, his execution was stayed until the -- Biologist Regine Gries of Canada’s “awe and wonder” that “there are all these challenge to the chemicals is resolved.)

Simon Fraser University devotes every Sat- species” that so far cause humans relatively urday to letting about 5,000 bedbugs suck -- Only 17 states have specific laws to little harm. protect against “revenge porn” (exposing exblood from her arm -- part of research by lovers’ intimate images online as retaliation Gries and her biologist-husband Gerhard Latest Religious Messages for a break-up), but a possible solution in to develop a pheromone-based “trap” that -- “I’m doing what God wants,” Mike the other states, reported CNN in April, is can lure the bugs from infested habitats Holpin, 56, told British TV’s Channel 5 for the victim to file a “takedown” demand like bedding. (She estimates having been in April. “In the Bible, God says go forth under the federal Digital Millennium Copybitten 200,000 times since the research and multiply,” said the unemployed former right Act, which would subject the avenger began, according to a May Wired magazine carny who claims to have fathered at least to penalties for not removing the images. report.) Regine holds each mesh-topped 40 children (now aged from 3 to 37) by 20 However, to prove copyright, the victim jar of bugs against her arm for about 10 different women. Holpin has been married minutes each (which Gerhard cannot do three times, and lives with his fiancee Diane must file copies of the bawdy images with because he is allergic) -- leading, of course, and two kids in the Welsh town of Cwm. “I the U.S. Copyright Office, increasing the to hours of itchiness and swelling in the (will) never stop,” Holpin said. “I’m as fertile victim’s trauma (though an office spokesman told CNN that only the copyright examiner name of progress. as sin...” would see them).

Recurring Themes

Drivers Hit With Their Own Cars Recently: (1) A 64-year-old woman was knocked down by her in-gear minivan in Lake Crystal, Minnesota, as she got out to retrieve something from her house (March).

(2) A man in South Centre Township, Pennsylvania, was hospitalized after leaving his idling car to adjust something under the hood and apparently adjusted the wrong thing, sending the car thrusting forward (February). (3) Jamie Vandegraaf, 23, was slammed by his own car as he leaped from the driver’s side (not far enough to clear the door, apparently) to avoid South Portland, Maine, police and U.S. Marshals pursuing him concerning the robbery of a Shaw’s supermarket (April).

From the Third-World Press

-- Mohamed Nafiu was arrested in Lagos, Nigeria, in April and charged with robbery after he and his pet baboon intercepted a pedestrian leaving a bank and frightened him into fleeing, leaving his money behind.

Police said the versatile baboon had also previously snatched victims’ valuables.

-- Police in eastern South Africa were searching in May for the three women who accosted a man in Kwazakhele Township, near Port Elizabeth, raped him in the back seat of a black BMW, collected his semen in a cooler, and sped away without him. Constable Mncedi Mbombo told the Sowetan Live website, “This is really confusing to us because we have never heard of such a thing before.”

A News of the Weird Classic (January 2011)

The Key Underwood Memorial Graveyard near Cherokee, Alabama, is reserved as hallowed ground for burial of genuine coon dogs, which must be judged authentic before their carcasses can be accepted, according to a December (2010) report in the Birmingham News. The Tennessee Valley Coon Hunters Association must attest to the dog’s having had the ability “to tree a raccoon.” (In March 2010, a funeral for one coon dog at Key Underwood drew 200 mourners.)

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Now a cult classic, the 1970 Czech new Paul Goerner has been creating wave film Valerie and Her Week of Wonders droning, shadowy post-rock under the mon- has been a source of surrealist inspiration iker Blackrune for years now; with a loose for many writers, artists and musicians since cast of musicians, Goerner has pushed the its debut. very definition of performance, sound makIn the Jaromil Jireš-directed film, audiing and being a “band.” ences meet Valerie, 13 years old and on From packing a stage with musicians the brink of adulthood. As she encounters and taking on the role composer/leader for vampires, priests, and seductive strangers, the captivating Blackrune Circle Esoteric she navigates the world like a lucid dream as Orchestra to experiments in live-scoring identities transform and logic goes hazy. classic films, Savannah’s sound alchemist Goerner found the film through a love of and his collective may have solidified them- English band Broadcast, who were deeply selves as the city’s most innovative group. influenced by the film and its soundtrack.

Goerner’s first soundtrack undertak“It’s weird but it’s really fun,” says Goerner ing was a freeform accompaniment to the of Valerie. “The really cool thing about this experimental film of Stan Brakhage; next, movie that I’ve been using this as a selling Blackrune took over The Sentient Bean for point is it’s really a pure fantasy. The moods

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are really, really wide, and shift. It seems sometimes like a really happy fantasy dream narrative, and it almost turns into a horror movie at some points, but the young girl, Valerie—she’s always in charge. No matter what happens, no matter how much of a sense of danger or uncertainty there is, you always get the sense that she’s in charge.”

Valerie acts as a kind of apex, a goal reached, for Blackrune’s film nights.

“This has been the goal from the beginning,” Goerner says. “When we decided to start doing soundtrack stuff, everything else has admittedly been a build-up to this. The movie’s a little more than an hour long, so we’re pushing people past the lengths of our normal set.”

Goerner notes that many bands perform with film, using it as an “atmospheric backdrop,” a mood-setter for a show. With

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Blending elements of fantasy and horror, Valerie has captivated audiences since its 1970 release.

Blackrune’s film nights, he strives to create a space where both the music and the film are in equal focus.

“The idea is to create a more totally immersive space for people to escape into, to submerge into, to sort of create what I’d think more of as a metaphorical space,” he explains. “It’s not necessarily just about watching a band play with a movie there.

It’s about going to see the movie with some extra sensory additions to it to make it an

Goerner, along with Matt McCullough, Kastella, and Copalt, will employ a variety of instruments and tools (mostly electronics and programming) to create a soundtrack that’s rooted in the film’s original score but allows the quartet to create a new experience.

“So Broadcast as a band has already adapted a lot of the [original score’s] melodies for their songs,” Goerner explains.

“The idea is to add ourselves into the legacy,

stand in things are a little better equipped to understand where they are.

“That’s kind of how I feel,” he says. “We’re just admitting that we’re in this lineage of something, but contributing the best we can, and trying to make something new for people in our immediate vicinity to relate to, take that, and investigate it more deeply.”

As a part of First Friday Art March, Goerner looks forward to welcoming art lovers, show-goers, and film buffs alike,

ultimately immersive experience. It’s sort of combines the film and some live music to make something a little bit bigger than both of those in their live settings.”

He also likes the idea of having the focus drawn away from the performers and allow the music to speak for itself.

“I have this need to take my image out of play,” he says. “I’m not interested in people looking at me when they see the music.

There are plenty of good bands out there that put on really good, traditional-style rock ‘n’ roll shows, and I still really love to go see those bands, too. But at the same time, I don’t really see myself as a very rock ‘n’ roll image-oriented person.”

become a part of this chain of influence.

We’re going to do an interpretation of one of the Broadcast songs.”

The notion reminds Goerner of the philosophy in Taoism that he and McCullough recently studied in a World Literature class.

“The idea is that everything, as it moves into the future and evolves, is essentially a second-rate copy of the thing that came before it and everything is sort of getting worse, in a way,” he says. “But it sort of presents this challenge to look more deeply; to get at the original heart of something. It sort of creates this more meditative state in a more considerate sense—people who are more aware of history and where they

advising that Valerie is an excellent introduction to surrealist film.

“Through her, you get this sense of power,” he explains. “I really like that about it. Just when you feel that intense feeling of ‘Valerie’s in danger,’ or there’s something weird or intense happening, she always comes out on top. It gives it a triumphant feel. Anybody who likes weird stuff will enjoy it.” CS Blackrune and Sulfur Studios Present: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders and live soundtrack Sulfur Studios Friday, June 5 9 p.m. Free and all-ages

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Salty air tousling your hair. Icy beer chilling your fingertips. The sweet bend of guitar strings prickling your ears. Steam curling off of a plate piled high with fresh, hot pork.

Through the Blues, Jazz, and BBQ Festival, Savannah Waterfront Association (SWA) hopes to have all of your summer senses tingling.

“It’s a unique event, because when you walk down there, you smell the barbecue— the restaurants have their smokers going— you can hear the music…it’s a fun event to attend, see live entertainment and the mix of the sounds and smell of summer,” says SWA’s Leigh Anne DiVito.

2015 marks the third anniversary of the three-day family-friendly River Street tradition.

“Our first year was a huge success,” DiVito recalls. “We were just blown away by the amount of tourists and locals who came out. Immediately it became a popular event.”

As the celebration has grown in popularity, SWA anticipates their largest turnout ever this year.

Showcasing both local and regional talent has always been a priority for the festival; Savannah favorites like Eric Culberson Band, Bottles & Cans, Hitman Blues Band, and Velvet Caravan will perform.

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“We are very excited to have Eric Culberson come back,” DiVito says of the local bluesman. “And we’re very excited to have all these regional bands; for some, it’s their first time performing in Savannah.”

Regional talent includes Florida jazz musician Doug Carn Soul Explosion, the captivating lap steel guitar playing of AJ Ghent and his band, two-piece wielders of “blue collar rock ‘n’ roll” The Low Counts, Atlanta garage rocker Rod Hamdallah, and Charleston pianist Richard Harris White, Jr. A new addition for those who enjoy partaking in adult beverages is the VIP Bud Light Blues Club, a bar with two-story seating for an optimal view of the bands.

Wanna be one of the cool kids? Just look for a Bud Light representative. They’ll be on hand handing out swag, including VIP badges—scope them out down by the Bud Light tables and big umbrellas.

As for the ‘cue, a variety of River Street vendors will be firing up the smokers to cook up the most succulent meat around.

Guests are encouraged to wander and check out all that the festival has to offer.

DiVito notes that there will be arts and crafts vendors peddling their wares; get some grub and wander to have a look at

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Look Homeward @The Sentient Bean Hailing from North Carolina, Look Homeward are masters of layering, pulling in sweetsinging, textural strings at just the right moment or a thumping and grooving bass just in time for some quick-stepping merriment. Wistful banjo picking brings out the delicateness of the instrument, and gentle horns groan like cabin floorboards underfoot.

On their self-titled 2015 LP, the four-piece blends mountain music, jaunty indie-folk, and timeless pop (I mean, track three is straight-up called “Motown”) with a wink toward vaudeville fun. Lee Anderson’s warm and inviting vocals are reminiscent of folky brethren like Dawes and The Avett Brothers, and will make you wanna find a good rocking chair and run up to the North Georgia mountains for the weekend. With a name referencing fellow North Carolinian Thomas Wolfe’s first novel, Look Homeward, Angel: A Story of the Buried Life, Look Homeward certainly looks to the summits and meandering streams of their home turf to spin their take on Appalachian tradition.

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Summertime Brews & Tunes with Waits & Co., Georgia Mountain String Band, Black Water Choir @Southbound Brewing Company Is there anything better than a cold beer in the summertime? Nah. Well, maybe sipping a cold beer while watching live music. A-ha! Southbound’s way ahead of ya, kicking off a new series, Summertime Brews & Tunes, that’s sure to distract you as the heat index rises.

The local brewery is starting the festivities with some folky faves: Waits & Co., Black Water Choir, and Decatur’s Georgia Mountain String Band.

We all know Southbound loves inviting guest brewers in to help dream up new concoctions; this time is no exception, with a dream team consisting of folks from Waits & Co., Foxy Loxy, Rock 106.1’s Work Release Program, Art Rise Savannah, Wild Wing Café, and Trapper Jack. Together, they’ve created a Habanero Rye Ale, a Dubbel (rich and malty, with a little kick to it), an Imperial Cascadian Dark (a.k.a. a “black IPA”—darker and maltier than a typical IPA), with more surprises to come. Admission includes beer samples.

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The first Friday of the month offers plenty of fare for culture buffs, and for 19 years, The Savannah Folk Music Society (SFMS) has been a leading touchstone for original songwriting. On June 5, SFMS president Chris Desa and local legend Roy Swindelle will celebrate the anniversary with a performance at Stewart Hall in First Presbyterian.

“First Friday has a loyal, growing following by both audience and artists who enjoy being in perhaps the ‘only’ true listening room environment in a coffeehouse-style concert setting,” says Desa. “Artists get an opportunity to perform for a knowledgeable audience who appreciate and listen intently to every performer.”

With half a century of musical knowledge and experience, Desa favors six and twelvestring guitars and enjoys performing his own material in addition to songs from the 1960s through 1980s.

A longtime staple of the Lowcountry scene, particularly on his home turf of Tybee Island, Roy Swindelle will make his First Friday debut this weekend. From bass to steel drum to guitar, Swindelle brings with him years of experience playing a variety of styles. In addition to being the house musician at beloved Tybee dive Doc’s Bar, Swindelle also performs with his wife, Martha, in The Christy Alan Band.

He also recently received a wonderful honor: Swindelle’s song “Living on Tybee Time” was named the city’s official song by the mayor and city council of Tybee Island, establishing cherished “Tybee Time” as a way of life.

Wrap up the “weekend of the songwriter” (yep, we’re calling it that) with Sunday dinner and music before plunging back into the work week. This edition of the SSS brings some great young talent, including Anitra Jay, John Russell, Andrew Gill, and Roy Swindelle.

Jay, a New Orleans native currently based in Charlotte, was deeply nfluenced by her hometown’s plethora of gospel, jazz, blues, and R&B. She grew up singing in church choir and taught herself piano in high school, but she didn’t pick up guitar until after college; once she purchased a dark blue guitar on a whim, she began writing original songs, and hasn’t looked back.

Jay deftly blends R&B grooves with uptempo guitar picking and a dynamic vocal range. Among poetic musings, pop hooks, and sultry harmonies, the neo-soul heart at the center of her songs is fresh and addictive; you may find yourself dancing in your chair.

John Russell has been making waves since his big return from South by Southwest, where he was hand-picked to perform by John Legend. A songwriter of diverse influences, Russell incorporates pop, jazz, soul, funk, blues, and rock into his compositions.

After his big fest debut, Russell is being courted by a number of labels—better see him in the relaxed environment of the Songwriters Series while you still can.

Locals Andrew Gill, a strong vocalist and lyricist who often performs around town by himself or with the Andrew Gill Band, joins, as does Roy Swindelle. CS

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It is early morning at Colonial Park Cemetery, the serene ambience of the long dead not yet disturbed by the bustle of Liberty Street’s commerce and tourists.

Three black-clad figures in purple tights approach the main gate just as the sunlight breaks through the oak trees. They shuffle silently near the stone stairs as a few early commuters waltz by, coffee cups in hand and earbuds in place. The women in black roll their necks and shrug their shoulders, ignored except for a white poodle that stops to sniff at their heels, then clicks away on tiny feet with its owner.

Suddenly, as if by telepathic agreement, the trio breaks into a syncopated march along the sidewalk, their stride becoming stronger and more purposeful with every

Renowned dance educator Janet Kaylo (top photo) brings her provocative Savannah Moving Art Projects (SMAP) to public places like Colonial Cemetery, the Bull Street Library and the CAT bus station. Photos by Paul Thompson step. One of the women begins to swing her arms wide, and the other two break away into their own rhythm, twisting their torsos and ducking along the fence.

Passersby now begin to give double and triple takes as the threesome moves deliberately towards the stone archway, reaching and turning like a single, slow-moving dervish. After a few more moments, the first woman leads the way into the cemetery, parting the humid, magnolia-scented air as if it were a curtain.

A couple of firemen hosing down their red truck at the station next door stare after

them, then begin to mimic their movements as the group continues to twirl among the crumbling headstones.

A man watching it all unfold from a nearby bench sidles up to another onlooker.

“I gotta know. What the hell are they doing?”

You might wonder the same if you encounter the bodies of Savannah Moving Art Projects (SMAP) in action. Conceived by renowned dancer, teacher and somatic movement pioneer Janet Kaylo, SMAP is a form of public art that presents spontaneous movement in ordinary places.

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Think of it as kind of an improvisational flash mob.

In her artist’s statement, Kaylo defines SMAP’s primary aim as a way to “interject embodiment as an implicit element of present-moment experience.”

“Basically, we are enhancing the environment with movement. It’s different than a performance, where things are more static,” explains Kaylo, a former featured dancer in several New York companies who founded the New Orleans Repertory Dance Theatre and the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies at York University in Toronto.

She moved from London to Savannah last year to “slow things down,” and though her purposeful choreography may be as graceful as a bird’s expanding wings, Kaylo has done anything but sit still.

In addition to teaching regular classes at Savannah Yoga Barre, she has orchestrated SMAP happenings at several high-profile Savannah locations, including the Bull Street Library, The Waving Girl Statue and the wholly unartistic setting of the CAT bus station.

Each event takes place in two 30-minute parts, in the filtered light of both dawn and dusk— “the mystery imagination time,” as Kaylo calls it. She maps out the selected space beforehand, and while there’s a loose structure to the choreography, for the most part it is all developing in real time.

The point is to affect and be affected, and reactions from observers range from confused and apathetic to curious and engaging.

“When you’re in it, the story just sort of takes a hold of you,” says Kaylo.

“In fact, the best reaction we’ve ever had came from a little boy who was watching us at the library and asked, ‘Can I join your story?’To get that much gleeful curiosity out of people is amazing.”

Joined at the cemetery by Sunrise Healing Arts massage therapist Dawn Tanis and visiting artist Nadine Saxton, Kaylo leads the way through the brick mausoleums, interacting with some unseen force. The man from the bench continues to watch quietly, following them at a distance.

“I didn’t want them to think I thought they were weird, so I didn’t want to stare,” he confides, introducing himself as Tim Murnane, a frequent habitué of Savannah’s public parks.

Now that he’s been educated about the group, Murnane’s fascination grows, and a discussion ensues on the nature of performance and the role of audience, and whether those conventional definitions hold up under scrutiny.

“Art is an agreement between the artist and the beholder,” muses Murdane as he watches the women paddleturn their way along the oyster shell walkway.

“But you can be your own beholder… wait, I think I get this! We are each the subject and the object, at the same time!” he exclaims.

He does get it.

“It breaks down the barrier between the spectator and the performer,” affirms Brea Cali, Savannah Dance Festival Executive Director and occasional SMAP collaborator.

“You find yourself engaged in the narrative, and it opens up all kinds of possibilities for internal examination.”

That inner experience is as much the point of SMAP as the physical movement itself. Kaylo brings her decades as a teacher of somatics to the project, applying the notion that the way we move informs the way we think and feel.

The practice of somatics is less about exercise than it is a form of mindfulness that increases and refines “proprioceptive” cognition—that is, how one relates to the world around him or her.

Not just limited to the dance realm, somatic techniques are employed in Pilates, massage, psychotherapy and spiritual practices, allowing participants to command a deeper and more genuine understanding of the present moment.

At this point in time, the three women in black and purple are gearing up for a climatic finish, their movements becoming more staccato, legs kicking wildly under the tree canopy. Then, by some unheard signal, they drop their arms and walk in a line.

They cross the threshold of the cemetery’s iron gate and return to the ordinary day, melding into a small crowd gathered at the bus stop.

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Openings & Receptions “Elemental” Silent Art Auction — Some of the

Savannah’s most talented and prolific artists will have their work on display in “Elemental” a Silent Art Auction benefitting Sulfur Studios. Come by and bid on some great artwork and watch artists create a collaborative painting throughout the evening.

Plus food, drinks and live DJs. Then stick around for the After Party Screening of the 1970 Czech surrealist film “Valerie and Her Week of Wonders” - with a live original soundtrack performed by Blackrune. Movie is free and starts at 9pm. free Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

Artists of Social Change -- Highlighting artists

and arts organizations whose work presents a different vision of what art can be and how it brings people together. Collaborative show features the work of Savannah’s artists working towards social change, opening at the June 5 Art March.Featured Artists: James Kimble, Molly, Lieberman, Panhandle Slim, Emily Earl, AJ Perez, Labeeb Abdullah. Presented by Art Rise Savannah and Emergent Savannah at Art Rise Exhibitions at 2427 Desoto Ave.

Art and Poetry — Clara Agüero Ortiz’s col-

laborative exhibition features illustrations that showcase royalty, nobility, family, and poetry. Reception June 5, 5-9pm. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

Reed House White Linen En Plein Air Event — Join

Reed House for its first fundraiser, an En Plein Air Painting Event. Wear your Summer White Linen and enter the hat contest – or dress casually but don’t miss the fun.

Featured artists: Becky Frame, Sharon McIntosh, Irene Sainz Mayo, Mimi Diamond, Joseph F. Ebberwein, Kip Bradley, Ann Lutz, Deborah Redden, Beth Logan, Judy Crisp. Live jazz, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.

Charity auction of fine art, jewelry, vacations, sports memorabilia and more. $25 Sat., June 6, 5-8 p.m. Savannah Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Drive.

Illustrations by Clara Aguero Ortiz are at the Cultural Affairs Gallery on Henry Street; reception is Friday 5-9 pm as part of the First Friday Art March.

Space for Opions — By local SCAD student

Indy Taen. His exhibit features multiple works in the style of street spray paint art.

Opening reception in participation with First Friday Art March. Free Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m. Black Orchid Tattoo Studio & Gallery, 118 West Victory Dr.

Vibrancy of Life: Oil Paintings by Marilyn Sparks —

Marilyn Sparks is known for her impactful, colorful compositions of florals and Southern landscapes. A meet-the-artist event will be held at the Bohemian Hotel June 6 from 4-8pm in conjunction with Savannah Art Walk. Opening reception June 5, 5:309pm. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

Continuing Exhibits

Savannah’s Mossterpiece — Judge Realty and Art Rise Savannah invite you to watch the face of public art in Savannah grow. Jamie Bourgeois will create a mural that represents growth, community and art out of moss on the facade of the Judge building.

June 4-30. Judge Realty, 347 Abercorn St.

Archive Projects — Exhibition focusing on proposing a counterpoint to the transparent model of the archive as “recording things as we see them.” The archive aims at a familiar simultaneity, an ordered and hierarchized system that has dominated the Western intellectual tradition, with deep socio-political ramifications. Artists include Collin Richard, Reese Riley, Allie Sherman, Dylan Hoefer and Daniela Marin. Through June 5. ‘Sup Son, 1930 Montgomery St.

SHOW BIG: Works by the Landings Art Association — Inspired by the lofty large space in the

The Art of Diplomacy: Winston Churchill and the Pursuit of Painting — Features paintings by Sir

Blick Gallery, Artists of the Landings Art Association present their first group show in downtown Savannah. Twenty artists, many of whom have won local and national prizes for their work, have joined together to create a dramatic impact for your viewing pleasure. All work is at least 24 inches wide, some are very “BIG”, and include a variety of mediums. (Part of the downtown Savannah Art Walk June 6 with a Reception in store June 10) FREE Sat., June 6, 4-7 p.m. Blick Art Materials, 318 East Broughton St.

Winston Churchill, as well as photographs, letters, and personal belongings on loan from members of his family. The paintings depict landscapes, family vacation spots, friends’ estates, gardens, seascapes, and still life interiors. The Art of Diplomacy explores the relationship between Churchill’s strategic decision-making and his evolving practice as an artist. Through July 26. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Beaumont’s Fairy Tales — Olivia Beaumont specializes in fantasy portraiture of the animal kingdom utilizing historical costume and character. Her works commonly feature the epic Shakespearean themes of barbarism, opulence, and bravery. See Beaumont’s Fairy Tales at Galerie 124 until June 6. Galerie 124, 124 East Taylor Street. data.tron/data.scan — Exhibition by acclaimed

Japanese composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda, marking his first exhibition in the southeastern U.S. Ikeda’s practice explores the contemporary world of information and data. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Dicky Stone and Dana Richardson — A native of Sewanee, Tennessee, Dana Richardson holds a BFA in painting and a MAT from SCAD and currently teaches art at Savannah Christian. Her pieces are small-scale Savannah cityscapes in oil, collage and mixed media. Savannahian Dicky Stone transforms indigenous wood such as pecan, sycamore and maple into pieces of sculpture. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

Folk Art: Simply Profound — Exaggeration and

simplicity converge to describe the folk artist as he deals with family, God and the human condition. Through Oct. 15. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.

Harriet Speer and John Forbes — Harriet’s work

includes dreamy watercolors of Savannah scenes and florals all with a French influence by happenstance. John Forbes a.k.a.

Jean de Charent has painted vignettes also with a French twist and wit. Reception at June Art March, June 5, 6-9pm. Through June 7. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn Sts.

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Smith Bros. born again on Liberty Street A Savannah tradition brings more quality and convenience to downtown

By Rachael Flora

In a world of Walmart and other conglomerate grocery stores that hype low prices instead of quality products, it’s rare to find a community marketplace that’s affordable, locally-sourced and knowledgeable about the product.

Luckily for us, Savannah’s had such a place for years, and its new location makes it even more accessible to the masses.

The beloved Smith Brothers Butcher Shop reopened in its new location at 535 E. Liberty Street on May 28. Local vendors gave free samples, wine tastings, and demonstrations to a huge crowd that left no space for elbow room.

The shop, opened by Harry and Leon Smith, has been a community staple since 1924.

“I guess you could say we’re one of Savannah’s longest-running traditions,” says sales associate Karen Richardson, who’s been with the shop since its move to Liberty.

Smith Bros. has been in City Market, on Bull Street, and at Habersham Antique Market, which, Karen points out, is worth checking out.

“It still has all the original meat racks and everything,” she says, “so it’s very cool to visit.”

Displays of fresh produce hearken back to the days when farmers brought their produce straight to market.

The new location manages to blend an old-time marketplace vibe with a feeling of freshness in a roomy, modern space. The baskets of fresh produce at the front of the store hearken back to the days when farmers brought their produce straight to market.

Plus, the gingham-patterned burlap aprons and tablecloths are just plain darling.

A perk of the new location is their cookbook library. Shoppers can browse through

as many cookbooks as their hearts desire to find the perfect meal, then go find the ingredients in the store. In true library fashion, the books can be checked out and brought back.

To be frank, a downtown marketplace doesn’t exactly seem plausible at first thought; images of hefting a full bag of groceries while speed-walking through the squares comes to mind.

But you don’t have to live down Liberty to pull off a successful Smith Bros. haul. The new store comes with a parking lot right next door, a unique amenity for downtown businesses and a must-have for any grocery store.

“It’s very convenient that we have our own parking on the side,” Karen says. “It makes it much more enticing, much easier to stop by. I think that’s the biggest drag of

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The new location also seems to be ideal for bringing a new crowd. Some citizens, particularly the younger set, seem not to know about Smith Bros. and proclaim that Savannah desperately needed a place like this. Hopefully the move will generate a buzz that will revitalize business.

Within the shop, you’ll find plenty of local and nearby products — PERC coffee, Byrd cookies, Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit mixes, Verdant Kitchen produce, and Savannah Bee Company honey, among many others.

“We definitely try to pull in as much local product as we can and push that,” says Karen. “We try to support the community.”

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The equipment is confusing, the temperature and time elements are more involved and the college chemistry-level vocabulary words needed to describe your brew day stretch into five syllables or more.

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explanations of the different malt types and a DIY guide to toasting your own specialty malt. This leads into mashing and sparging technique.

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Homebrew Beyond the Basics: AllGrain Brewing and Other Next Steps comes in at under 200 pages with tons of the pretty pictures you’ve come to expect in modern beer books. Twenty-one simple homebrewing recipes further illustrate the concepts described by Karnowski.

They’re almost like lab exercises that follow each chapter in a science textbook.

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It’s a bunch of rocks vs. The Rock as in San Andreas with their plight, and the special effects are consistently excellent, with some visuals that really pop in 3-D. But after about an hour, the picture hits a brick wall, settling into a measured routine that grows tedious.

How many times does a character smile and relax, believing he or she is out of danger, only to be faced with another crisis within milliseconds? It’s this film’s equivalent of the horror film trope wherein a cat suddenly leaps into the frame, scaring the protagonist but boring the viewer, and it occurs repeatedly. And as the mayhem grows more monumental and the rescues more outlandish, the film loses much of its initial personality and settles into standardissue CGI chaos.

ALOHA

OO The new disaster flick San Andreas features an earthquake that measures 9.8 on the Richter scale, but on the cinematic scale, the film itself only rates a 5. That’s actually not too bad a number, considering the dismal quality of most of the similar shake ’n’ bake duds that pass through theaters, whether fantasy-based (Battle Los Angeles), history-based (Pompeii) or imbecility-based (2012).

San Andreas, which basically pits The Rock against tons of rocks, offers the common theme of personal problems set against a massive backdrop. And while Bogart’s Rick Blaine in Casablanca opined that “it doesn’t take much to see that the problems of three little people don’t amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world,” in the disaster

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Riddick’s a wealthy architect, the sort of workaholic who calls his skyscrapers his “kids,” and he’s eventually revealed to be a heel molded in the same cartoonish manner as Billy Zane’s Cal Hockley in Titanic.

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by Hugo Johnstone-Burt and Games of Thrones’ Art Parkinson).

The 1974 all-star idiocy Earthquake is notorious for the casting of 52-year-old Ava Gardner as 59-year-old Lorne Greene’s daughter, so rest assured there’s nothing that daft in any aspect of San Andreas. The actors play their likable characters with conviction, making it easy to sympathize

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OO Far from the madding crowd of big-budget blockbusters comes Aloha, and will there be a more infuriating film this summer than this one? Writer-director Cameron Crowe, who once upon a time earned an Oscar for writing Almost Famous but whose last two features were the dim and dimmer team of Elizabethtown and We Bought a Zoo, has here crafted a picture containing more peaks and valleys than even the Swiss Alps.

“When I’m good, I’m very good, but when I’m bad, I’m better,” Mae West famously purred. Aloha mishandles that decree: When it’s good, it’s very good, but when it’s bad, it’s better left unseen.

Bradley Cooper, taking a break from Oscar ceremonies and Jennifer Lawrence movies, stars as Brian Gilcrest, a defense contractor returning to Honolulu after many years working elsewhere. There to serve as a point person between the military and billionaire Carson Welch (Bill Murray)

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trilogy which ended 30 long years ago. With Tom Hardy cast as the new Max Rockatansky, it’s quickly established that this man is a loner who suffered great loss during his lifetime but manages to keep alive and kicking.

Yet his troubles commence as soon the film itself, with Max being captured by a group of pasty warriors and in essence used as a human blood bag for a sickly youth named Nux (Nicholas Hoult, hairy as the X-Men’s Beast but hairless here).

The community is ruled by the savage Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), who keeps a stable of beauties for breeding. When the one-armed warrior woman known as Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) crosses Immortan Joe and flees across the desert with his grateful brides in tow, planning to introduce them to a better life, the outraged despot takes off in hot pursuit, flanked by his soldiers.

It’s hardly a spoiler to reveal that Max eventually frees himself and forges a testy relationship with Furiosa. Yet even as they grow mutually respectful, theirs is a camaraderie based on action, not words.

Miller makes sure to keep Max’s personalBradley Cooper and Emma Stone irk each other (and maybe you) in Aloha ity intact from the Mel Gibson years, again The title is of course the ultimate product with splashy effects that engage the eyes but presenting him as a taciturn fighter who’s placement—this is a Disney-backed movie, not the senses, and ham-fisted attempts at gruff but compassionate, a man whose perand the Disney theme parks have a Tomor- symbolism. sonal pain dictates that he keep others at a Clooney receives the star billing, and he’s distance yet whose empathy forces him to rowland, so … yeah…but in the context acceptable in the picture, but the triumphant make concessions along the way. Hardy was of the film, it refers to a magical place hidperformances belong to Cassidy and Robden from view from most of the world, a a sound choice to assume the role, and he futuristic realm that can only be accessed by ertson. The turns by these two actresses go matches up nicely with Theron, who prothose who have been given a special pin by a a long way toward salvaging huge chunks of vides most of the picture’s heart. young girl named Athena (Raffey Cassidy). the movie—whenever they’re absent from Miller throws in a few treats for the series Young Frank Walker (Thomas Robinson) the screen or even relegated to the sidelines, faithful, not only in the inspired casting of receives such a pin at the 1964 World’s Fair, Tomorrowland proves to be about as stale as Keays-Byrne as Immortan Joe—he previas does Casey Newton (Britt Robertson) in yesterday’s bagels. ously played head villain Toecutter in the

the present day. original Mad Max—but in scattered visual Both have been chosen because of their MAD MAX: FURY ROAD references throughout the picture (the wideternal optimism and hopes for a brighter OOO ening eyeballs from Mad Max, the music future, but over the decades, Frank (now George Miller’s original Mad Max was box from Beyond Thunderdome, etc.). played as an adult by George Clooney) has part of the Aussie New Wave that allowed There’s also a nice shout-out to fellow become disillusioned, and it’s up to Casey global audiences in the 1970s to see that Aussie trailblazer Peter Weir in the porcuand Athena to bring him around and in the our neighbors Down Under were making pine design of some of the vehicles, a clear process save the world from… some pretty incredible films. Mad Max set homage to Weir’s 1974 The Cars That Ate TOMORROWLAND Well, I won’t spoil it, but let’s just say this the stage, but 1981’s The Road Warrior (aka Paris (aka The Cars That Eat People).

OO is the sort of movie in which a discussion of Mad Max 2) positively set it ablaze, elevatBut let’s cut to the literal chase. PerforTomorrowland is not an atrocity like Patch global warming plays a supporting role and ing the bar on vehicular mayhem and daring mances, storyline, sops to the faithful— Adams (thank the Lord!), but it shares the senselessness of Hollywood movies and stuntwork. these are all secondary to the series’ bread DNA in that it seeks to be a positive and video games receives its obligatory cultureThe third entry, 1985’s Mad Max Beyond and butter, the action. Post-screening, I uplifting experience and, damn it, it’s going war spanking.

Thunderdome, found the road warrior going joked on Facebook that “The action scenes to grab you by the lapels and vigorously Brad Bird’s soap box stance would be Hollywood and the result was a PG-13 rat- in Mad Max: Fury Road make the action shake you until you agree! It’s full of upeasier to take if it were in the service of ing (the others had been R), perfectly coiffed scenes in Avengers: Age of Ultron look as with-people messages and liberal ideals and an engaging film, but even on a basic stohair for star Mel Gibson, and, after a terrific puny as Bela Lugosi wrestling with that fake progressive viewpoints. rytelling level, this picture too often fails, opening 45 minutes, an unfortunate narraoctopus in Ed Wood’s Bride of the Monster On the movie screen, such stances need particularly in its surface examination of tive shift that basically found Max hanging by comparison.” Of course, I’m exaggerating to be organically woven into the fabric of the Tomorrowland itself. out with Peter Pan’s Lost Boys.

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in their joint effort to place a satellite in space, he finds himself becoming involved with two disparate ladies: Tracy Woodside (Rachel McAdams), the woman he abandoned decades earlier and who’s now married to a pilot ( John Krasinski) involved in covert missions, and Allison Ng (Emma Stone), an Air Force captain and the person assigned to look after Brian. Tracy’s marital woes might allow Brian an opening, but he has to weigh his feelings for her against those for Allison, who initially irks but eventually charms him.

Crowe’s movie seems hopelessly naïve in a couple of respects. The scenes focusing on Hawaiian mythology and its people’s resentment of cultural appropriation by nonnatives are murky and half-baked (though there’s a nice turn by Hawaiian nationalist and Nation of Hawai’i leader Dennis “Bumpy” Kanahele, playing himself ).

Even more dubious is the generous view of the U.S. military leadership (repped by Alec Baldwin’s barking General Dixon) as being shocked—shocked!—at the notion of space weaponization, especially in partnership with a deep-pocketed businessman (guess Eisenhower was wrong to warn us against the military-industrial complex).

Where Aloha succeeds is in its delineation of its central characters’ relationships.

There’s a palpable ache in McAdams’ portrayal of a woman whose betrayal by her one true love meant she had to settle for second best, and she and Cooper establish a tender rapport.

Even more interesting is the relationship between Brian and Allison. Stone seems too young for her role, and Allison remains as much a conceit as an actual character—she’s like a manic pixie dream girl in uniform. But the actress injects the part with irresistible effervescence, expertly getting her mouth around Crowe’s occasionally purple prose while also forcing Cooper (as actor and character) to keep up.

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Open to all residents, property owners and businesses located between Anderson and Gwinnett, M.L.King,Jr. Blvd to East Broad Street. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-0352. alpost135.com/. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Young Democrats

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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 ongoing. 423-6197712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

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Call for Applications to Citizens Academy

Registration is now open for the next semester of the City of Savannah Citizens Academy, an eight-session program intended to immerse residents into the workings of their city government.

compiled by Rachael Flora | 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.

The Academy gives residents a detailed overview of City services and policies and includes on-site visits, presentations by key City officials, and other hands-on activities. It's designed to increase awareness on how Savannah's government works. The application deadline is July 17. Interested citizens must be willing to commit to attend twice-a-week classes, which generally run 6-8pm, beginning July 28 through August 20. A maximum of 25 students will be accepted for the 2015 Academy, which will be filled on a firstcome, first-served basis. $5 entrance fee Through July 17. savannahga.gov/citizensacademy.

Call for Art Instructors for Fall 2015 and Winter 2016

The Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking applications from artist/instructors to teach classes during the fall 2015 and winter 2016 sessions. Beginning, advanced, adult and youth classes and workshops in the mediums of jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, metals, fused glass, stained glass, glass beading and fibers will be considered. Day and evening class proposals can range from one-day workshops to six week courses. Interested individuals should submit an application and a proposal to include: a resume; description of proposed class; and up to five portfolio images (in digital format). Previous experience in art instruction is required. Applications are available at www.savannahga. gov/arts. The deadline for applications is July 17 at 5 p.m. Visual Arts applications should be submitted to Debra Zumstein, Arts Programs Coordinator, at dzumstein@savannahga.gov. Through July 17.

912-651-6783. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Artists for 2016 Exhibitions

The City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting exhibition proposals at the Cultural Arts Gallery for the 2016 calendar year. The 1,700 square foot community gallery serves the Savannah area with exhibitions and educational programming that strengthen awareness and stimulate dialogue through artistic expression. In conjunction with each exhibition, artists are encouraged to develop and present a learning opportunity to the public such as a workshop, lecture or demonstration.

All mediums will be considered for a nondegree seeking solo or group exhibitions, including video and installation pieces.

Proposals should be professionally presented and should include a cover letter; a resume; an artist statement; a previous exhibition record; 10-12 digital images of the work to be considered; and a self-addressed stamped envelope if the proposal needs to be returned. Through Sep. 11.

912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts. City

of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Proposals for 2015 Weave-a-Dream

The City of Savannah's Weave-a-Dream Panel has issued a call for proposals for its 2015 cultural and arts projects initiative. Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available. Programs are to be completed prior to October 1, 2015. Project funding is available up to $2,000 for specific and innovative arts, cultural, or heritage projects or presentations that have a measurable, quantifiable benefit to Savannah’s diverse populations. The Weave-A-Dream committee seeks proposals that actively involve youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts based programs in Savannah. Programs engaging participates ranging from 6 -11 graders with disciplines of production, animation, photography desktop publishing, CAD, metalworking and carpentry are of particular interest to Weave-A-Dream.

While other programs such as performing, visual, media, theater, folk, design (architecture), or literary arts are also encouraged to apply. To be eligible for consideration, an organization must be a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted.

Through Aug. 2. 912-651-5988 ext. 8969. rbrown02@savannahga.gov. savannahga. gov/arts. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Speakers for Geekend 2015

The theme of Creative Coast's Geekend 2015 is Growth. All entrepreneurs, developers, marketers, social media mavericks, technology enthusiasts, designers and other creatives are encouraged to apply to speak now. Geekend is looking for compelling cutting-edge content that is actionable and touches upon any one or several of the following topics: Design, Development, Mobile, Social Media, Marketing, Growth Hacking, Access to Capital, Sales, Management. The festival will take place October 15-17. Through Oct. 15. 912-447-8457. geek-end.com/speakers/apply. thecreativecoast.org. Creative Coast, 415 W. Boundary St. City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries

The City of Savannah's TV station, SGTV, seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of Savannah to run on "Engage," a television show produced by the city. No compensation. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose local works to over 55,000 households in Chatham County. Submit proposals via website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/engagesgtv.

Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood. Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV and bio to info@kobogallery. com. Mondays. Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic. com.

Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary

Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s.

Great memories from field trips. Special family memories of Oatland Island. Send your photos and stories to memories@ oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org.

Benefits

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.. 912351-6750. 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. $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. ongoing. 912.356.8280. bikramyogasavannah.com.

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.

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rized 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. ongoing. (912) 525-2151. jlewis01@savannahga.gov.

Shoes to Trees Program

Help with West Broad Street YMCA with the Shoes to Trees program. Help the MORE Foundation send millions of tree seeds to offset carbon and help Y’s overseas support themselves. Funding for this life-changing program comes from used athletic shoes donated by members, volunteers, donors, community partners, and more. Every donated pair sends 10 tree seeds to a Y overseas. Every pair removes one ton of carbon from the atmosphere. Now collecting gently used athletic and soccer shoes sizes 7-11.

Through Aug. 31. 912-233-1951. westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. Warriors 4 William Foundation Golf Fundraiser

There will be hole prizes, gift bags full of merchandise, a 50/50 raffle and a chance at winning a car donated by Grainger Honda. Lunch will be provided by Paul Kennedy Catering. Warriors 4 William is a foundation dedicated to eradicating childhood cancer. $125 per player Mon., June 8, 8 a.m. warriors4william@gmail.com. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Art Classes at The Studio School

Ongoing weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-4846415. 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.

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, 101 N. Fahm St. 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. Board Game Nights

Bring your favorite board game or learn to play one of ours! Join our community of gamers and make some new friends

while having an awesome time. Guild Hall members get in free, and non-members must simply purchase a $2 Day Pass.

Saturdays, 7 p.m. Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Calligraphy Lessons

Impress ypur friends and family. Learn the art of beautiful writing to address wedding and event invitations, write greeting cards, journal, create gifts of calligraphy and more. Taught by Charleston Museum instructor, Natasha Lawrence, no prior experience is needed. Class fee ($25) includes guides and practice papers. Cartridge pens are extra ($8-15) at Hobby Lobby. Register online at www. southcarolinacalligraphy.com. Contact instructor with any questions at lawrence. natasha@gmail.com. $25 per person Sat., June 6, 1-3 p.m. 843-761-3103. lawrence. natasha@gmail.com. southcarolinacalligraphy.com. hobbylobby.com. Hobby Lobby, 11140 Abercorn 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. 912-3494582. ctcsavannah.com.

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876

Chatham County Sheriff'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 Sheriff's web page, click "Community/Explorers Post 876 or call. Wednesdays.. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org.

Chinese Language Classes

The Confucius Institute at Savannah State University offers free Chinese language classes starting January 17. To register, please call 912-358-3160. ongoing. 912358-3160. confuciusinstitute@savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate. edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Clay Classes

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

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british june 11th, 8:00 pm The British are Coming and so is the Onstage Cabaret Series! To kick off our 3rd season, we will be celebrating the music of The Beatles, Petulah Clark, Dusty Springfield, and many more!

Tickets are $25 general admission.

Limited to 125 seats.

912.525.5050 lucastheatre.com

Boating Classes

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register.

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

Drum Clinic with Kent Aberle

Kent Aberle is a first-call professional drummer, highly sought after instructor, author and clinician. Kent has performed every type of situation possible from the jazz gig, to the metal rock show, to playing for a sold out crowd of 150,000 people in China. $5 Tue., June 9, 7 p.m. portmansmusic.com. Portman's Music Superstore, continues on p.34

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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 912-443-0410.

EOA Housing Fair

The Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County will host the Annual Housing Fair as part of the Home Buyer’s Program at the Aaron L. Buschbaum Building, 1120 May Street, Savannah, GA on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This year’s theme is “Moving into Homeownership.” Real estate experts, mortgage lenders, insurance companies, home inspection experts and City, County and State housing agencies will be available for one-on-one conversations. This event is free and open to the public. Free, Open to the Public Sat., June 6, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-238-2960, ext 131. https://facebook.com/EOA.Housing.Fair.

Aaron L. Buchsbaum Building, 1120 May Street.

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. ongoing.

912-921-4646.

Figure Drawing Classes

Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:3012:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing.

912-484-6415. 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. ongoing. 912-232-5987.

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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, 9am11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha.com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. KIDS CAMP 2015: Dance is for everyone!

Get your kids involved with our 5 day dance camp. We will have sessions that will include all of the styles listed above. We will provide lunch on Mon34 day, Wednesday, and Friday. Snacks and

water will also be served throughout the day. Ages 5-14. Please call or email us for our rates. We give military and family discounts as well. 612.470.6683 Call for prices Every 5 days, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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.

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course

Discover what world-class organizations such as General Electric, Motorola and Xerox already know. Six Sigma can improve a company’s bottom line. By attending this week-long program, participants will gain a deep understanding of the Six Sigma approach, proven tools for implementing the Define/Measure/Analyze/ Improve/Control (DMAIC) methodology to a project and a Green Belt Certification. $3,950 per person Through June 5, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. https://pe.gatech.edu/ sections/201500/15639/lean-six-sigmagreen-belt. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 Technology Circle.

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.

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.

Step-by-step guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person or telephone sessions.

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

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. ongoing. 912-358-0054. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St.

Saxophone, Music Theory/Composition/ Songwriting. 609 69th Street, Savannah GA. ongoing. 912-398-8828. smisavannah@gmail.com. savmusiciansinstitute. 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. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. New Mama's 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. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you've started, revise it or pursue publication.

Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 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. ongoing.

Pole Fitness Classes

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.. 912-3541500. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic.com. Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St.

Pole dancing is a beautiful artform, and a combination of dance, flexibility and gymnastics. Pole dancing has quickly become one of the most popular forms of fun and exercise for women. It can help you lose weight, gain beautiful muscle tone, make you stronger than ever and build confidence like no other form of exercise can.

Join us on Tuesday nights and get fitter and stronger than you've ever been, with this amazing full body workout. Schedule TBA $20 Every other Tuesday, 7-9 p.m.

912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way.

Savannah Musicians' Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels in Guitar (electric, acoustic,classical), Piano, Bass, Voice, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Flute, Clarinet,

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. Colo-

Music Lessons: Private or Group

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Quilting Classes

nial 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. 912660-7399. cordraywriter@gmail.com.

A. Roper Studio - Voice Technique and Coaching

Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown.

Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718.

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.

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.

Taylor Harkness’ Bringing Intellect to Sensation: An In-Depth Weekend for Both Students and Teachers

Who this is for – Students looking to explore and unlock their own recipe to a vibrant and happy lifestyle (Shine On Master Class, Friday Night) – Students looking to deepen and advance their inversion and back bending practices (Inversions—Saturday afternoon, Backbends—Sunday morning) – Yoga Teachers interested in crafting creative, fluid, yet safe yoga sequences (Sequencing for Teachers—Saturday morning). – Yoga Teachers interested in advancing their methods for instructing advanced asana (Inversions—Saturday afternoon with

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teacher segment, Backbends—Sunday morning with teacher segment) $100 before May 20 / $135 after / sessions also sold individually Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m., Sat., June 6, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sun., June 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-232-2994. kathy. davis@savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga. com/events/taylor-harkness-yoga-weekend/. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 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.. 912656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Downtown.

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, 912-631-3452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

Avegost LARP

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 nonplayer character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 912308-6768.

Chatham Sailing Club

Friday evening social event at the clubhouse. Meet Members and their families who all enjoy water based activities but whose prime interest is sailing. This BYOB event is free and all are welcome, but Membership is encouraged after several visits once interest is gauged!! We look forward to meeting you. Fridays, 7-10 p.m. pranschkec3@gmail.com. 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. Geechee Sailing Club

Founded in 1971, GSC promotes sailing and boating safety, education, and fellowship.Member of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association. second Monday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-356-3265. geecheesailingclub.org. liveoakstore.com/ tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 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. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah. org.

Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby's Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257.

Ink Slingers Writing Group

A free creative writing group for writers of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative ventures. Meets every other Wednesday.

Discussion of exercises, ideas, or already in progress pieces. See Facebook page savinkslingers. Every other Wednesday.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google. com/site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/.

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Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

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

Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-3086768.

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. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. 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

RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues.

Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St. Safe Kids Savannah

A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

Savannah Brewers' League

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/.

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@gmail.com. panerabread.com/.

Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St.

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

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A dinner meeting every 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at local restaurants. 3rd Tuesday in November; none in December.

For dinner reservations, please call Sybil Cannon at 912-964-5366. ongoing. 912748-7020. savannahnavyleague.us.

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. savannahfenc36 ing@aol.com.

Savannah Go Green

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

Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

Savannah Kennel Club

Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@comcast.net.

Concerts

Monthly meetings open to the public the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. savannahkennelclub.org. barnesrestaurant.com.

Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue.

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing)

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. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub.com.

Concert: Earth Wind & Fire

Savannah Newcomers Club

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-3449768. savannahbarbershoppers.org.

Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave.

Earth, Wind & Fire, America’s seventh top-selling musical group of all-time, was born in Chicago in 1969 and is still going strong in its fifth decade, making music that crosses years and decades and now connects the 20th and 21st centuries.

Savannah Parrot Head Club Sun., June 7, 7 p.m. savannahcivic.com.

Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West website for events calendar or send an Oglethorpe Ave. email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoPICKFirst Friday for Folk Music ing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannah- Monthly folk music showcase hosted by phc.com. the Savannah Folk Music Society in a Society for Creative Anachronism friendly, alcohol-free environment. $5 doMeets every Saturday at the south end of nation June performers: Chris Desa and Forsyth Park for fighter practice and gen- Roy Swindelle. first Friday of every month, eral hanging out. For people interested in 7:30 p.m. 912-898-1876. savannahfolk. re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaisorg. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbytesance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannah- rian Church, 520 Washington Ave. sca.org. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Jazz Concert Savannah Story Games The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundatiomn A group that plays games that tell impro- presents their annual jazz concert featurvised stories. Create an amazing story ing the Teddy Adams Quintet. $25 Sun., in just three hours, using group games June 7, 4 p.m. 912-234-8000 ext. 202. with special rules that craft characters, Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. settings, and conflicts. Sundays at 6pm.

Primavera Tour free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahsto- Come out and enjoy some amazing rygames.com. savannahstorygames.com. rhythm and folk music. The West Palm Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Beach Ethan Parker Band is on a 60Savannah Toastmasters city tour across the U.S. and will be in Helps improve speaking and leadership town playing some of their newest hits. skills in a friendly, supportive environTheir music is on a mission. The goal ment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health is to make a difference by spreading University Medical Center, in the Conferhope in the lives of orphans and at-risk ence Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. youth across the nation. Come out and memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health be a part of the movement. Our voices, University Medical Center, 4700 Waters together, can change these kids' lives.

Ave. This is a free event (donation-only entry).

Savannah Veggies and Vegans All donations go to Project Primavera, Join the Facebook group to find out more a not-for-profit organization. Tue., June about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, 9, 10-11:30 a.m. 727-482-3172. renee@ and to hear about upcoming local events. projectprimavera.org. https://youtube.

Mondays. com/watch?v=6sVDgxdMJIg. Frank Savannah Writers Group Callen Boys & Girls Club, 510 E. CharlA gathering of writers of all levels for ton Street. Come out and enjoy some networking, hearing published guest auamazing rhythm and folk music. The thors, and critique. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, West Palm Beach Ethan Parker Band is 7:00pm, Atlanta Bread Company, Twelve on a 60-city tour across the U.S. and will Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn. be in town playing some of their newest Free and open to the public. second hits. Their music is on a mission. The Tuesday of every month.. savannahwritgoal is to make a difference by spreading ersgroup.blogspot.com. hope in the lives of orphans and at-risk Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 youth across the nation. Come out and Meets second Monday of each month, be a part of the movement. Our voices, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, together, can change these kids' lives.

1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940.

This is a free event (donation-only entry). rws521@msn.com. vvasav.com.

All donations go to Project Primavera, a Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation not-for-profit organization. Tue., June 9, Meets second Tuesday each month 7-8:30 p.m. 727-482-3172. renee@pro(except October) 6:00pm, Woodvillejectprimavera.org. https://youtube.com/

watch?v=6sVDgxdMJIg. musesavannah. org/. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Dance

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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

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 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. 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.

Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesday's classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/ person and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

Beginner's Belly Dance Classes

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with local Belly Dancer, Nicole Edge.

Class is open to all ages and skill levels.

Walk-ins welcome. 15.00 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912-596-0889. edgebelly@gmail. com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

Happenstance Bellydance

All levels and styles of bellydance welcome. Classes every Monday, 5:306:30pm. 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. ongoing. 912-7480731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Dance: Alice in Wonderland

Pooler’s premier ballet studio, A Class Act Dance Center, presents an original production of Alice in Wonderland. We welcome all ages to join us for a story about a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar new friends, and creatures.

Sat., June 6, 6:30 p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Dance for Peace

A weekly gathering to benefit locals in need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages.

Donations of nonperishable food and gently used or new clothing are welcomed.

Free and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. 912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com.

Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

No beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-7480731.

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays.

912-704-8726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408 West Broughton Street.

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.

Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

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.

912-335-3335. 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. Free Dance Thursdays at Lake Mayer

Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fitness classes for all ages every Thursday, in the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the "Little Movers" class for toddlers. 12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness.

1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 pm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-6526780. sdavis@chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Irish Dance Classes

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.

LaBlast- Dance Fitness designed by Louis Van Amstel from DWTS

Created by world renowned dancer and ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" professional, Louis Van Amstel, LaBlast uniquely combines a wide variety of ballroom dance styles and music genres. Do the Cha Cha Cha, Disco, Jive, Merengue, Salsa and Samba set to everything from pop and rock to hip-hop and country – and burn fat and blast calories! No experience and no partner necessary. $15.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80.00 Mon-

days, 6-7 p.m. and Fridays, 10-11 a.m.

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

Line Dancing

Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar.

Come early and learn a new dance from 7:30pm-8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty

Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step.

Modeling and acting classes. All ages/ levels welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing. 912-272-8329.

Modern Dance Class

Beginner and intermediate classes. Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ongoing. 912-354-5586.

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.

Salsa Night

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

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Home Cookin' Cloggers

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road.

RELATIONSHIPS

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Pooler where it's cooler. Wednesdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052. medi.tavern314@ gmail.com. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. Savannah Shag Club

Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

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

ongoing. 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.

Events

Alumni Open House Party

This open house party is for all former Armstrong students and will include free food, prizes and live music by City Hotel.

Dress is business casual. Fri., June 5, 5:30-7 p.m. 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 specific 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. Family Fun Day

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There will be several activities for children, including seed planting, a Teddy Bear Clinic hosted by Mercer University School of Medicine students and a market scavenger hunt. In addition, medical students will conduct free health screenings for adults. The first 200 people at the market will receive a free reusable shopping bag provided by AgSouth Farm Credit. Free Sat., June 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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com/. Forsyth Farmers' Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park.

First Friday Fireworks

Celebrate the end of the week and the beginning of a new month with First Friday Fireworks, presented by Wet Willie's.

Free first Friday of every month, 9:30 p.m. info@riverstreetsavannah.com. riverstreetsavannah.com/event/first-fridayfireworks. Rousakis Plaza, River St. First Friday Oyster Roast

Enjoy oysters, cocktails and live music and take a tour of the new Whitman Yacht. first Friday of every month, 6:30-9:30 p.m. westinsavannah.com/. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive.

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). Car collectors encouraged to bring their vehicles, and lookers-only 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. 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. ongoing. 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

ton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Pizza Party!

Appreciation Society is throwing a pizza party to celebrate new pizza-themed products coming to the shop! Featuring pizza art, zines, stickers, etc. from: Kayla Mattes Dripface Awkward Ladies Club Killer Acid We'll also have free pizza, snacks and drinks. Free Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m. 912-401-8767. info@appreciationsociety.com. appreciation-society.com.

Appreciation Society, 106 East 40th Street.

Psychic Medium John Edward

Internationally acclaimed psychic medium and former television personality John Edward will make an appearance in Savannah. $150 Wed., June 3, 7-9 p.m.

1-800-514-3849. johnedward.net. desotohilton.com/. Desoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty St. Richmond Hill Farmer's Market

Vendors include Hardwicke Farms, Sage Wishes, FraLi Gourmet, Savannah River Farms, Woodland Swamp Farm, Sikes Honey, Foods of the Farm, and Farm Fresh Produce. There will also be free balloons, reusable shopping bags, corn hole, and a bouncy house. Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Savannah Art Walk

An inclusive and inspiring Art Walk of our Historic Downtown. Our Savannah Art Walk includes twenty exceptional Galleries, as well as collaborative endeavors with Andaz and Bohemian Riverfront Hotel to offer wine pours a gratis for our guests. Free first Saturday of every Lecture: Key to Sustaining Savannah's Longmonth, 4-8 p.m. 912-507-7860. savartterm Logistics Leadership walk@gmail.com. SavannahArtWalk.com.

Enjoy breakfast and gain a better underDowntown Savannah, downtown. standing of port regions’ challenges with sustainability and other supply chain com- PICKSavannah Fire Flea ponents in the face of continued growth, This flea market provides a retail outlet inadequate infrastructure and unsustain- for emerging artisans, designers, vintage able inefficiencies. The Physical Internet dealers and food service businesses in Initiative, an emerging long-term solution the Savannah area. Saturdays, Sundays, to achieving a more sustainable global 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Music Festival Grounds, supply chain, aims at transforming the 425 Speedway Blvd. way physical objects are moved, stored, Savannah Storytellers realized, supplied and used. Thu., June 4, Tall tales and fun times with the classic 8-9:30 a.m. Georgia Tech Savannah, 210 art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at Technology Circle.

6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoLecture: The Jewish Community in Kaifeng Presented by Savannah State's Confucius akstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Institute. Sun., June 7, 6:30 p.m. savannahstate.edu/confucius. savannahjea.

Shag Dance Lessons org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 The Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio Abercorn St. will teach the classes in the magnificent Telfair Academy Rotunda. Classes are The original Midnight Tour open to dancers of all levels, beginning One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn to expert. Space is limited and advanced about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah reservations are encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome for one or more lessons and Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few are subject to availability. A small recepgoose bumps and an unexplained need tion will follow the June 23 class. Register for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense at telfair.org/tickets. $5-$15 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.. telfair.org/tickets. telfair.org/ Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street. jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 PBJ Pantry West York St. A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sut- Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice

Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org.

Southbound Brewery Saturday Tours and Tastes

Savannah's first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah's first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco.com. southboundbrewingco. com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted

by Melanie Goldey

A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. second Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Under The Rainbow

On Thursday nights come out to the coolest spot in Pooler for Under The Rainbow.

Every week we will host a different event that will cater to those that play over, around and under the rainbow. Thursdays, 8-11 p.m. 912-988-1052. Mediterranean Tavern, 125 Foxfield Way. William Jay Society Annual Garden Party

The garden is in full bloom, and the William Jay Society is celebrating the season. Enjoy libations and hors d’oeuvres in the Owens-Thomas House garden, and take a tour of Savannah’s most-visited historic home. $10 for non-members Thu., June 4, 5:30 p.m. telfair.org/visit/ owens-thomas-house/overview/. OwensThomas House, 124 Abercorn St. Festivals

Blues, Jazz, and BBQ

Deep southern blues, smooth jazz and smokey BBQ will be served up all weekend long. Bring the entire family along with your appetite, and get ready to pig out on some mouthwatering BBQ from local restaurants & catering companies.

Performances will include local favorites Eric Culberson, Hitman Blues Band, Main St. Trio, Bottles and Cans, and Velvet Caravan. Regional artists AJ Ghent Band, The Low Counts, Doug Carn Soul Explosion, Rod Hamdallah and Richard Harris Trio will also be taking the stage throughout the weekend. June 5-7. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St. PICKSavannah Bazaar Come be a part of Savannah's creative community with artists vending their work, live music and poetry, food and drink, and kids' activities. Sat., June 6, 1 p.m. Barrelhouse South, 125 West Congress St. Fitness

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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. 5Rhythms

A moving meditation. A path to higher vibration. A spiritual practice for some. A workout for others. With limited guidance and an eclectic mix of music, each person moves through the 5 rhythms of: flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical and stillness. In this practice the "energy" of these rhythms is explored through each persons authentic way of moving. There is no right or wrong way and no steps to follow. No experience is needed. Led

by Dana Danielson. Last Friday of every month. Sign up at savannahyogabarre. com or simply show up. ongoing, 7 p.m. facebook.com/wavessavannah. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 E Victory Drive. $6 Community Meditation Classes

Join us for breath work, guided meditation, and yoga nidra, a deep relaxation technique to relieve stress, quiet the mind, and find the calm within. All proceeds support local organizations.

Sundays, 6-7 p.m. 912-349-2756. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. AHA Yoga Classes

Jivamkuti Inspired w/ Brittany Roberts Mondays 6:30pm – 7:45pm Soul Progression w/ Lynn Geddes Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:30pm – 1:45pm & 6:30pm – 7:45pm TGiF! Power Hour with Lynne McSweeny Fridays 5:45pm – 6:45pm All Levels Yoga w/ Christine Harness Glover Saturdays 9:30am – 10:45am n/a first Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday of every month.

912-308-3410. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Al-Anon Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope for friends/family of problem drinkers. AlAnon is for adults. Alateen is for people age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. check website or call for info. ongoing. 912-598-9860. savannahalanon.com.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group

Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery.

Call or see website for info. first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Barre Classes

Looking for a fun way to tone and burn

calories? Savannah Yoga Barre offers daily barre classes to help you reach your fitness goals. Diverse classes ensure there's something for everyone. All levels are encouraged to attend. Start where you are and go from there. Classes start as early as 6 a.m. and as late as 6:45 p.m. $15 drop-in or use class pass ongoing.

912-200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre. com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

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

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. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. ongoing. bohemianbeats.com.

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am-10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol.com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. CommUNITY Classes

The Community Class (with a user-friendly $5 cash price) has a rotating roster of SYC teacher training graduates & SYC regular teachers. It is affordable, fun and a great chance to take class from fresh and enthusiastic new teachers. These teachers volunteer their time/talents to teach these classes and funds from these classes are donated to a local charity. $5 Wednesdays, Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m..

912-232-2994. http://savannahyoga.com/. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. CommUNITY Yoga Classes

The Community Class (with a user-friendly $5 cash price) has a rotating roster of SYC teacher training graduates & SYC regular teachers. It is affordable, fun and a great chance to take class from fresh and enthusiastic new teachers. These teachers volunteer their time/talents to teach these classes and funds from these classes are donated to a local charity. $5 Tuesdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.. 912-988-1320. savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center Pooler, 111 Canal Street.

Core Pilates

This fun and challenging Pilates class will tone your entire body while focusing on building core strength. Betsy HunterHughes is at your service every MonWed-Fri 9:45 at Savannah Yoga Barre. $15

drop-in or class pass Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 912-2004809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

Krav Maga / Tactical Self Defense:

Dynamic Defensive Tactics combines the Israeli self defense techniques of Krav Maga with tactical fighting concepts. This is NOT a martial art but a no nonsense approach to self defense. With over 37 years of experience, Roger D'Onofrio will teach you solutions, which are aggressive, simple and effective, to the violent situations of today. Note: these are private sessions for adults only. ongoing. 912308-7109. ddt_910@yahoo.com.

Elemental AcroYoga Weekend w/Katie Capano

The Elemental Immersion is the integration of Yoga, Acrobatics and Healing Arts.

Katie's workshops will introduce the full spectrum practice of AcroYoga in a safe, supportive atmosphere. The mindfulness of yoga creates a steady foundation from which to explore the power of Acrobatics and the loving-kindness of Thai Massage. The interplay of all three disciplines will empower everyone to embody the practice with grace, ease and joy. This mini-immersion is open to all levels: no experience required and no partner necessary. individual/entire weekend rates available Fri., June 5, 6-9 p.m., Sat., June 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. & 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Sun., June 7, 12:30-3:30 p.m. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

Fitness Classes at the JEA

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

Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing.

912-355-8811. 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. ongoing. 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.

Free Yoga for Cancer Patients

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you

much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 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. Happy Hour Boot Camp Classes

Amanda Jessop, certified strength and conditioning specialist, teaches classes for those who enjoy challenging and fun workouts and have goals to lose weight, tone up, or get in shape for the new year.

Different packages available: Classes start out at $8 Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6-7 p.m.. 832-470-2257. amanda@channelyourinnerathlete.com. channelyourinnerathlete.com/work-with-me/sportsconditioning-boot-camp/. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West.

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 7am-10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 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 Sundays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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. ongoing. 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..

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Living Smart Fitness Club

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which is an exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/Wednesdays).

Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605.

Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Mommy and Baby Yoga

Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Nonstop Fitness Spin Class

Join us every Thursday at 5:30pm for Spin. Space is limited, please call 912-349-4902 to reserve your spot and to inquire about our other classes. 10 classes for $50 Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

912-349-4902. kristi@nonstopfitnesssav. com. nonstopfitnesssav.com. NonStop Fitness, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Pilates Classes

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

Ongoing series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Qigong Classes

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 ongoing. qigongtim.com/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. 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 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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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. ongoing.

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is here again, so come join us as we celebrate National Running Day with a Scavenger Hunt Run and followed by a #RnRSAV party. Scavenger Hunt Run (lead by Fleet Feet Savannah) starts at 6:30 pm. Followed by drink and food specials, live music and giveaways. Stay tuned for more details. Free Wed., June 3, 6-8 p.m. rnrsavannah@competitorgroup. com. https://facebook.com/?_rdr#!/ events/362452640617512. wildwingcafe. com/savannah.html. Wild Wing Cafe, 27 Barnard St.

use class pass Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. 912200-4809. info@savannahyogabarre.com. savannahyogabarre.com. Savannah Yoga Barre, 2132 East Victory Drive.

Ultimate outdoor power workout! Group physical training program conducted by former military personnel. Build strength and fitness through a variety of intense group intervals lasting approx. 45 minutes. First Class FREE Mondays-Fridays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-675-0952. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp@gmail.com. rocknbodyfitnessbootcamp.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

Rock'n Body Fitness Bootcamp

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. ongoing. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Savannah Disc Golf

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. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

Taylor Harkness Yoga Classes

Taylor Harkness teaches yoga for this weekend. She will give a talk and teach a vinyasa class on Friday, teach an inversion on Saturday, and teach glitter bomb back bends on Sunday. June 5-7. 912-2322994. savannahyoga.com/events/taylorharkness-yoga-weekend/. savannahyoga. com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 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 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah.

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for cancer patients and survivors.

The classes help with flexibility and balance while also providing relaxation.

Located at FitnessOne, on the third floor of the Memorial Outpatient and Wellness Center. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:45 p.m. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. 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. ongoing. 912-349-4902.

Food Events

Wine Tasting Benefitting Frank Callen Boys & Girls Clubs

p.m. 912-507-5735. fsioab@yahoo.com.

The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. Wilmington Island Farmers Market

Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, honey, meats, poultry, granola, coffee, pasta, pecans, popsicles, ice cream, kettle corn, canned goods, body products, herbs, plants. Events also include story time, a musical guest, and other special guests. Free 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. wifarmersmarketpr@aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org. Wilmington Island Farmers' Market, 111 Walthour Rd @ Islands Community Church.

Health

All Level Free Fitness Class

Ready to get your free workout on? Come workout in a supportive, encouraging fun environment. All Fitness Levels welcomed. Every Monday at 9:30am. FREE Mondays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.. 912-544-6387. info@erigosavannah.com. erigosavannah. com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused 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. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/ Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and PeachCare

Please come join us for an evening of fun, food and wine as Savannah Wine Cellar honors the important work of the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club which currently serves more than 1000 young people in the Savannah area. The wines are complemented by delicious appetizers which are provided by charity partners - Bonefish Grill, Gigi's Cupcakes, SIZZLE- Dance Cardio The hottest cardio class to keep or get you Virginia College Culinard & Savannah in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to Tech Culinary. Proceeds of the event plus give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch 10% of wine sales during the event will be training that you need for that bikini body. donated to the children at the Club. $20 advance / $25 door June 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Enroll now and get the first class free.

912-233-2939 xt. 6. fcbgcrd@comcast.net. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, https://savannahwinecellar.com/events/ Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondei8275051xi. savannahwinecellar.com. baile.dance@gmail.com. salondebaileSavannah Wine Cellar, 5500 Abercorn St., dancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Twelve Oask Shopping Center.

Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Parents can find the help they need to renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) on Medicaid or PeachCare.

Enrollment Assisters will work with clients through the process. Free and open to the public. Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, 1-5 p.m.. 912356-2887. Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Drive (facing Sallie Mood Dr.).

"Fresh" outlines the vicious cycle of our current food production methods, while also celebrating the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are reinventing our food system, from a basketball player and former-executiveturned-urban-farmer to a poetic prophet of the fields who tells us: We can raise everything we need without any of the industrial food system. Free June 6, 6:30

Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.-Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-644-5217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr.

With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com.

Somatic Movement Improvisation

This class is for everyone who moves!

Improve your dynamic alignment, breath, grounding, and the ability to access fluid movement. You will improve in all your movement activities, while awakening more fully within your own life as an embodied experience. Led by international teacher Janet Kaylo. Wear light, loose fitting clothes suitable for dance or yoga.

No experience necessary. $15 drop-in or

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Free Hearing and Speech Screening

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am.

Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/.

Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St.

Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

Health Care for Uninsured People

Open for primary care for uninsured residents of Chatham County. Mon.Fri., 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or

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appointment. ongoing. 912-443-9409.

St. Joseph's/Candler--St. Mary's Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation Therapy

Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

Know Your Water

What everyone ought to know about our drinking water (bottled, tap, distilled, reverse osmosis, filtered, alkaline and spring.) Are you paying thousands of money for water that is making you sick? Find out what water is best for your body. FREE Tuesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. 703-989-6995. oggisavannah@gmail.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. La Leche League of Savannah

A breast feeding support group for new/ expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. html.

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.) ongoing. 912-447-6605.

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New Mama's Club

Fun new class with Ann Carroll. Time will be spent on a variety of engaging activities for mom and baby including some light yoga. $20 per mom or bring a friend and pay only $30 for you both. If you'd prefer to pay for multiple classes at once you can purchase 6-sessions for $95 to be used within 2 months of purchase. $20 Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-544-6387. info@erigosavannah.com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services. Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-264-7154.

Prepared Childbirth Class

This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. The Savannah 7-Day Diabetes Repair

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1 Baymax’s friend in a Disney movie 5 Art Spiegelman graphic novel 9 Dress like 13 More put-together 14 Convention center event 15 Banish from office 16 Members of the peerage who stay that way forever?

18 “Close My Eyes Forever” singer ___ Ford 19 Test that’s all talk 20 “Jaws” sighting 21 Irregular way to get paid 23 Come calling 25 Singer Josh 26 Aid in finding the Titanic 27 Go door to door, perhaps 28 2, 3, or 4, usually, in miniature golf 29 Robot comedian’s scanning command?

34 Wear down 36 Clumsy bumpkin 37 “Raw” pigment 38 Places that are lush to the max?

41 Walgreens alternative 42 Marketplace in ancient Greece 43 Blockheaded 45 Gold measures

47 Journalist Joseph 48 Actress Tomei 49 1040 expert 50 “Game of Thrones” actress Chaplin 53 “Little Things” singer India.___ 54 Device for processing flour in the distant future?

57 Caliph’s title 58 Racing pace 59 Vegas table option 60 Bull, for one 61 “Happy Motoring” company of yore 62 ___-majesté

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1 Salon sweepings 2 Pro 3 Catch, as a fish 4 Round figure 5 Badge justification 6 Impulse transmitter 7 “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” station 8 “My apologies!”

9 “Jurassic Park” actor 10 Board for fortune-seekers 11 ___ Martin (Bond’s car) 12 Semi-educated guess 13 ___-mo 17 “Hearts ___” (‘90s TV series) 22 Numskulls 24 Demonstrates fuel efficiency

25 Blunder 26 Indian woman’s attire 27 R&B singer of “Oh” and “Promise” 28 “As ___ instructions” 30 Pride sounds 31 Airer of the Triple Crown and the Summer Olympics 32 “Scream” actress Campbell 33 ‘01 and ‘10, e.g.

35 “Heavens to Betsy!”

39 As desired, in recipes 40 1960s U.N. ambassador Stevenson 44 Prank performed on someone in a headlock 45 Word in a Lennon title 46 Common font variety 47 Probably will, after “is” 48 Mangle 49 Companies’ money execs 51 Handle 52 Pro vote 55 Auditing gp.

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betes, in just seven weeks. We will meet once a week for seven weeks, (a total of 7 meeting days). You’ll receive educational and informative workshop materials including strategies for change, stress managing techniques, videos, an offsite tour, and you will learn to eat real foods.

You’ll be able to shop for food in any grocery store. You’ll also learn to create a lifestyle to support health. You will learn how to order in restaurants to get what you really want quickly and easily. We include cooking demonstrations, samples of many meals with recipes, so you see how easy it all can be. $450 Wednesdays, 1 p.m., Thursdays, 7 p.m. and Saturdays, 1 p.m.. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Kid's Happenings

Art-Full Apprentice Program

In this 12 week session, students ages 12-14 will study the practice of graffiti, still life drawing, and painting under the mentoring of a SCAD student. At the completion of the course students will perform a service-learning project for their local community utilizing the skills learned as well as, display their work in a showcasing event. Ages 12-14 Free Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 3-4 p.m..

912-233-1951. westbroadstreetymca.org.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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.

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Mad Science 2.0

For rising 2015 grades K-5. It’s back!

All new activities for Mad Scientists!

We will mix it up with chemical science, explore stuff that flies, and campers will create a variety of take-home projects while exploring how science affects the world around us. We have daily hands-on activities. $135 June 8-12. ellispta.com.

Charles Ellis Montessori Academy, 220 E 49th Street.

Maker Camp

For rising 2015 grades K-5. Maker Campers will build, tinker, and explore! Kids will be inspired to embrace their inner maker, get their hands dirty, fix some things, break some things, and have a lot 42 of fun doing it! Maker Camp is designed

to accommodate broad maker interests, so there’s something for everyone. Daily hands-on activities including science, technology, and art plus virtual field trips to amazing places. $135 Through June 5. Marshpoint Elementary School, 135 Whitmarsh Island Dr.

Monkey Joe's Fundraiser for Kids with Cancer

During June, Savannah Monkey Joe’s will be donating a percentage of lemonade sales to ALSF. In addition, families can make a separate donation in-store or online at https://www.alexslemonade. org/mypage/1132688 Through June 30, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. https://alexslemonade. org/mypage/1132688. Monkey Joe's, 311 EISENHOWER DR. 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.

Positive Youth Basketball Team

Tryouts for the Positive Youth Basketball Team begin March 14 and are open to 3rd-6th grade kids. The games are every Saturday from 2-4 pm. $20 per child ongoing. 912-604-2900. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Savannah Children's Museum School Year Hours

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

Summer Adventure Camp

Pegasus Riding Academy is a therapeutic riding program providing equine assisted activities for individuals with physical, mental or emotional disabilities. Summers at PRA include equestrian instruction, ground lessons with horse and equestrian themed art projects. Sessions are conducted by Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors so you know your children are in good hands. Children develop balance and coordination while building mental concentration, self-esteem and social skills. Sessions last one week and run Monday through Friday, 9am-noon.

Mondays-Fridays.. prasav.org. Pegasus Riding Academy, 2828 Wicklow Street.

Studio

Celebrate summer with Scribble Art Studio at our Swing into Summer party in Pooler Friday, June 5th 6-8pm. There will be art projects, games, door prizes, face painting, popcorn and a lemonade stand!

The first 10 kids will receive a FREE art kit!! Location: 115 Canal St. Pooler 31322 Please contact Scribble Art Studio with any questions 912.713.7376 or info@ thescribbleartstudio.com Free Fri., June 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-713-7376. info@thescribbleartstudio.com. thescribbleartstudio. com. Scribble Art Studio Pooler, 115 Canal St. Toddler Time

Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature-based theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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. Young Living Essential Oils for Overall Children’s Wellness Class

Learn and explore the benefits of Young Living Essential Oils for overall children’s wellness. We will be discussing safe and practical uses as well as highlight common concerns: immune system support, allergies, healthy sleep options, calming tension & anxiety, and the best oils for focus and attention. FREE Saturdays, 6-8 p.m.. 912-480-4345. info@erigosavannah. com. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

LGBT

First City Network

Summer Camp

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.

912-236-CITY. firstcitynetwork.org.

Swing into Summer Party at Scribble Art

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. ongoing.

Open to youth ages 4-12. Activities include youth sports, character building, STEM, guest speakers, academic enhancement, and field trips. Registration fee is $60.

Weekly camp rate is $85 per child. CAPS accepted. Mondays-Fridays, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

Gay AA Meeting

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

GVNT HAVS

GVNT HAVS is a free monthly drag show that houses the unique antics of the House of Gunt, a Savannah based freeform 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 well-being of the LGBT community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month.

Call for location. ongoing. 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. 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. ongoing. 912-3522611.

Literary Events

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/body.cfm?id=399. AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 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. ongoing.

912-232-5488. liveoakpl.org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St. Nature and Environment

Animal Sign ID

Animal sign is the evidence animals leave that they were in an area. Learn to identify scat, tracks, and other sign like different burrows and holes. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Breakfast Time

Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, leaping lizards, chomping turtles and snakes licking their chops. Sundays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/.

Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Dolphin Project

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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. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

PICKFirst Saturday Hike This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. $2 first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. 912-727-2339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. Gardening Session

Learn how to garden and harvest vegetables and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscaping company Victory Gardens, provides free instruction. First and third Saturday of every month. Free and open to the public first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. GreenDrinks Savannah

A happy hour networking gathering for folks who want to save the Earth. Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Location varies monthly. Check the "GreenDrinks Savannah" facebook page. Free to attend. Cash bar. second Tuesday of every month, 5:30 p.m. bdburgers.net. B & D Burgers (Congress St.), 912-238-8315.

Knot Tying

Learn some handy knots for everyday use. Sundays, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/ info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

NABA Butterfly Count

Participants will conduct a day of field observations counting butterflies along the trail system and within various habitats of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.

The count will last until about 4:00 p.m. weather permitting. We will meet at 9:00 am in the Savannah Visitor Center and then split into groups heading to different locations within the refuge. We will reconvene back at the Visitor Center at the end of the day and compile species lists. Free Sat., June 6, 9 a.m. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive off S.C. 170.

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

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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 Walk on the Wild Side are available for adoption can be viewed A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and live native animal exhibits. Open daily, community donations. ongoing. cha10am-4pm except Thanksgiving, Christthamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/. mas, New Years. Call or see website for Humane Society for Greater Savannah, info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatland7215 Sallie Mood Dr. island.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. St. Almo's Wilderness Southeast Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting A variety of programs each month includ- Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine ing guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine understanding, stewardship, and enjoyPalace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. ment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115.

Religious & Spiritual wilderness-southeast.org.

Pets & Animals

Humane Society Thrift Store Book Sale

The Humane Society Thrift Shop will hold its popular quarterly book sale in the shelter parking lot. All “parking lot” books, videos and CDs will be just 25¢. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick out some great beach reads to enjoy as we welcome summer in Savannah. All proceeds from book and thrift shop sales benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah and the pets in our care. Sat., June 6, 9 a.m.noon. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. 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. ongoing. tailsspin. com. tailsspin.com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham

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) ongoing.

912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.org/georgia.

Buddhist Meditation

Visit savannahzencenter.com for location, schedule & events. Teacher: Un Shin Beach, Sensei. Newcomers and all lineages welcome. Children of all ages welcome. Suggested donation $10. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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. ongoing. 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. 912-228-9425. Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets.

Daily Meditation

Daily meditation is offered at Studio ZhaZhee. Each session is unique and designed to benefit those in attendance. Tea is served at 5:30am and 7:30pm. Please, come as You are. I look forward to sitting with You! By Donation Through June 3, 4:30-6:30, 8-9 a.m., 12:30-1 & 6:30-7:30 p.m. 912-231-3612. studiozhazhee@ gmail.com. calendly.com/studiozhazhee. studiozhazhee.com. Studio ZhaZhee LLC, 125 W Duffy st.

Gratitude Circle in the Squares

Join Joanne Morton and others on Wednesdays for a weekly gathering of positive energy. All are welcome. Free hugs. View calendar for the square of

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Fort McAllister will celebrate National Trails Day with a fun and informative three-mile hike on the Redbird Creek Trail. A naturalist will be talking about the unique ecosystems at Fort McAllister during this hike. Bring water and insect repellent. $5 parking Sat., June 6, 9 a.m.

912-727-2339. fortmcallister.park@gadnr. org. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/.

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Free will astrology ARIES

(March 21-April 19) The Persian scholar Avicenna was so wellrounded in his knowledge that he wrote two different encyclopedias. Even as a teenager he was obsessed with learning all he could.

He got especially consumed with trying to master Aristotle’s *Metaphysics,* which did not easily yield its secrets to him. He read it 40 times, memorizing every word. When he finally understood it, he was so excited he celebrated by giving out money and gifts to destitute strangers. I suspect you will soon be having an equivalent breakthrough, Aries. At last you will grasp a truth that has eluded you for a long time. Congratulations in advance!

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) *Gesamtkunstwerk* is a German word that can be translated as “total art work” or “allembracing art form.” It refers to a creative masterpiece that makes use of several genres. The 19th-century composer Richard Wagner had this in mind when he produced his opera cycle *The Ring of the Nibelung,* which included orchestral music, singing, theater, and literature. I’m invoking the spirit of *Gesamtkunstwerk* for your use, Leo. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to synthesize and coordinate all the things you do best, and express them with a flourish.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) *Defender* was a popular video game that young people played in video arcades during the 1980s. Fifteen-year-old Steve Juraszek was profiled in *Time* magazine after he racked up a record-breaking 16 million points while playing the game for 16 hours straight. But when his high school principal found out that Juraszek had skipped classes to be at the arcade, he was suspended. I’m wondering if there may soon be a similar development in your own life, Virgo. Will you have to pay a small price for your success?

You should at least be prepared to risk an acceptable loss in order to accomplish an important goal.

GEMINI

LIBRA

Nobel Prize-winning physicists Wolfgang Pauli and Niels Bohr were both amused at how counterintuitive their innovative theories seemed. Once Pauli was lecturing a group of eminent scientists about a radical new hypothesis. Bohr got out of his seat in the audience and walked up to the front to interrupt his colleague. “We all agree that your theory is crazy,” Bohr told Pauli. “The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct. My own feeling is that it is not crazy enough.” Pauli defended himself. “It *is* crazy enough!” he said. But Bohr was insistent. “It’s *not* crazy enough!” he argued. I’m going to pose a comparable query to you, Gemini. Are your new ideas and possibilities crazy enough to be true? Make sure they are.

People I meet are sometimes taken aback by the probing questions I ask them. Recently an acquaintance said to me, “Why don’t you feel driven to talk about yourself all the time, like everyone else?” I told him the truth: “Being curious is just the way I was made.

Maybe it’s because of my Mercury in Gemini, or my seventh-house sun, or my three planets in Libra.” I suspect that you are due to go through a phase similar to the mode I’m so familiar with. If it doesn’t happen naturally, I suggest you coax it out. You need to be extra inquisitive. You’ll benefit from digging as deeply as you dare. The more information you uncover, the better your decisions will be.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)

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help every step of the way.

When it’s rush hour in Tokyo, unwieldy crowds of commuters board the trains and subways. They often need help at squeezing in. Railway workers known as *oshiya,* or pushers, provide the necessary force.

Wearing crisp uniforms, white gloves, and neat hats, they cram the last stragglers into each car. I foresee the possibility of you being called on to perform a metaphorical version of the service these pushers provide.

Is there a polite and respectful way for you to be indelicate in a worthy cause? Could you bring light-hearted tact to bear as you seek an outcome that encourages everyone to compromise?

(May 21-June 20)

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You’ve wandered into an awkward phase of your cycle. Missed connections have aroused confusion. Disjointed events have led to weirdness. I’ve got a suggestion for how you might be able to restore clarity and confidence: Make a foray into a borderland and risk imaginative acts of heroism. Does that sound too cryptic or spooky? How about if I say it like this: Go on an unpredictable quest that will free your trapped vitality, or try a mysterious experiment that will awaken your sleeping magic. P.S. For best results, ask for

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) I love to watch an evolved Scorpio get his or her needs met by helping other people get their needs met. It’s thrilling to behold the paradoxical Scorpio assets in action: the combination of manipulativeness and generosity; the animal magnetism working in service to the greater good; the resourceful willpower that carries out hidden agendas and complex strategies designed to make the world a better place. I expect to see a lot of this idiosyncratic wisdom from you in the coming weeks.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21) “Would that life were like the shadow cast by a wall or a tree,” says the Talmud. “But it is like the shadow of a bird in flight.” That’s a lyrical sentiment, but I don’t agree with it.

I’ve come to prefer the shimmering dance over the static stance. The ever-shifting play of light and dark is more interesting to me than the illusion of stability. I feel more at home in the unpredictable flow than in the stagnant trance of certainty. What about you, Sagittarius? I suggest that in the immediate future you cultivate an appreciation for the joys and challenges of the shimmering dance.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The core of your horoscope comes from the poem “A Color of the Sky” by Tony Hoagland. Imagine that you are the “I” who is saying the following: “What I thought was an end turned out to be a middle. What I thought was a brick wall turned out to be a tunnel. What I thought was an injustice turned out to be a color of the sky.” Please understand, Capricorn, that speaking these words might not make total sense to you yet.

You may have to take them on faith until you gather further evidence. But I urge you to speak them anyway. Doing so will help generate the transformations you need in order to make them come true.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Lessons in luck are coming your way. Will they help you attract more luck? Maybe.

Will they show you how to make better use of your luck? Maybe. A lot depends on your ability to understand and love the paradox of luck. I’ve assembled a few enigmatic teachings to prepare you. 1. “Luck is believing you’re lucky.” - Tennessee Williams. 2. “It is a great piece of skill to know how to guide your luck even while waiting for it.” - Baltasar Gracián. 3. “Sometimes not getting what you want is a brilliant stroke of luck.” - Lorii Myers. 4. “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” - Samuel Goldwyn. 5. “You’ve got to try your luck at least once a day, because you could be going around lucky all day and not even know it.” - Jimmy Dean. 6. “Go and wake up your luck.” - Persian proverb.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20) The word “boudoir” means a woman’s bedroom. But hundreds of years ago, it had a more specific definition. It was a room where a well-bred girl was sent when she was pouting. “Boudoir” is derived from the French verb *bouder,* which means “to sulk.” If it were in my power, Pisces, I would send you to the sulking room right now. In fact, I would encourage you to sulk. In my opinion, a good long sulk would be just the right prescription for you. It would trigger brainstorms about how to change the soggy, foggy conditions that warranted your sulking in the first place.

the week. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 p.m.

917-676-4280. magicpassionlove.com/ savannah-gratitude/. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

Maritime Bethel

"Sundays on Thursdays" worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912220-2976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

A New Church in the City, For the City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page "Savannah Church Plant." ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

Courses are now being offered at the new Savannah Extension of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Full course loads for both Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees will be offered. Apply now at www.nobts.edu to start classes this winter. ongoing. 912-232-1033. revwasson@ gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street.

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. ongoing. 912-233-5354. 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. ongoing. 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 ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-3715209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

Service of Compline

Enter the stillness of another age.

Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night by the Complne Choir of Christ Church Anglican.

Come, say good nigh to God. All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull.

South Valley Baptist Church

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10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA "Saving a nation one soul at a time." ongoing.

Sundays on Thursdays Worship Service

Thursdays. 912-826-0206. maritimebethelatsavannah.org. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road.

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

Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

humorous horror film. $7 Wed., June 3, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Film: Valerie and Her Week of Wonders

Local band Blackrune and emerging midtown art space Sulfur Studios present an official, free public screening of 1970 Czech surrealist cult classic 'Valerie and Her Week of Wonders,' accompanied by a live soundtrack by a small chamber orchestra of local musicians. Guaranteed to be a truly unique and enjoyable experience for fans of surreal films and ethereal soundtracks alike. FREE Fri., June 5, 9-10:30 p.m. 912-657-1122. waxingcrescentmedia@gmail.com. https://facebook. com/events/1592803050998258/. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull Street.

Sports & Games

Adult Coed Flag Football League

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. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/savannahbikepolo.

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Greenville. Thirsty Thursday. $8 Thu., June 4, 7:05 p.m. sandgnats.com. Vs. Greenville. Pet friendly weekend. Facebook Flashback Friday. $8 Fri., June 5, 7:05 p.m. sandgnats.com. Vs. Greenville.

Fireworks after the game. Pet-friendly weekend. $8 Sat., June 6, 6:05 p.m. sandgnats.com. Vs. Greenville. Kids eat free and run the bases after the game. Petfriendly weekend. $8 Sun., June 7, 2:05 p.m. sandgnats.com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. Sports Coach

Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Etc. for novices or professionals. Fine tune your mental game with guided imagery and visualization. 25 years experience. For more info call 912-247-4903. ongoing. Online only, none.

Ultimate Frisbee

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, Roller derby league offers 12-week 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side courses for beginners, recreational scrim- of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts maging for experienced players and two Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah (one light or white, one dark), water, and annual bootcamp programs. See website Liberal religious community where peocleats (highly recommended). ongoing. for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com. ple with different beliefs gather as one savannahultimateproject@gmail.com.

Grief 101 Support Group faith. Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ Seven-week morning or evening adult website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. pick-up/. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. admin@uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. support group offers tools to learn to USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist USMNT is a national soccer team that or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. represents the U.S. in international soccer charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. competitions. American Outlaws SavanUnity Church of Savannah Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah nah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. is not concerned with where people come Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014.

Blvd., Suite H. from, what they look like, or whom they savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Hinesville Gators Tryouts love – Unity is just glad that each person Grill, 117 Whitaker St. is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service The Hinesville Gators will be holding tryouts for select teams (competitive) and 11:00am celebratory service show Support Groups on June 4th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. what the New Thought Movement is all Alcoholics Anonymous Tryouts will be at James Brown Park. about. Children’s church 11am service.

For people who want or need to stop U13 Boys and U14 Girls, coached by Unity loves all people, just as they are. drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah. Tom Sukaratana and U17 Girls coached throughout the Savannah area. Free to

by Sheldon Whiteman. Tryouts are free org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church attend or join. Check website for meeting Thu., June 4, 6-8 p.m. 912-977-4642. of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongomarcia_graham31@yahoo.com. facebook. ing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

Vacation Bible School com/HinesvilleGators. James Brown Park, Alzheimer's Caregiver and Family Support Children will gather daily from 6-9 p.m.

Tupelo Trail. to experience serving God and others Group Saturday Group Run or Walk through acts of love. Participants also For individuals caring for Alzheimer's and Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners dementia family members. Second Monwill be encouraged to move, care, follow and share in accordance with the Biblical are welcome. We can help you exceed day, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursteachings and scriptures. $15 Through a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com.

June 5, 6-9 p.m. cbhester@gmail.com. day, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. asburymemorial.org. Asbury Memorial Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Montgomery Crossroads.

United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 Sav. Strider Weekly Group Run or Walk x143.

Special Screenings Downtown Amputee Support Group Film: Cemetery Man Join us for a run or walk downtown or Open to all who have had limbs ampuThe Psychotronic Film Society celebrates over the bridge if you're feeling froggy. The tated and their families or caregivers. Call the 56th birthday of actor and writer best part is afterwards when we get coffee for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778.

Rupert Everett with the screening of this or whatever else your heart desires from Back Pain Support Group obscure yet beloved cult classic, a cross Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. between a romantic comedy and a darkly 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes

is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

Bariatric Surgery Information Session

This session provides information about bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics. Learn about the surgical procedures we offer, the support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can change your life. For more information, call 912-350-DIET (3438) or visit bariatrics. memorialhealth.com. There is no charge to attend. Wed., June 3. Generation One, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Suite 27A. Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 912-819-5704. 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. ongoing. 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. ongoing. 912-355-7633.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive.

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Meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the lives of polio survivors. Call or see website for info. Polio survivors and guests are invited. Free and open to the public. ongoing. 912-927-8332. coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.

Connect for Kids

This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness.

Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Debtors Anonymous

For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah.

See website or call for info. ongoing.

912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Eating Disorders Anonymous

Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. Essential Tremor Support Group

For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Fibromyalgia Support Group

Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. Gambling Problem 12 Step Program

Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730.

Georgia Scleroderma Support Group

A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola's Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912414-3827. ongoing.

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Grief Support Groups

Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah, and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442.

HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupport.

Head and Neck Cancer Support Group Meeting

This group is open to patients with cancers of the head or neck and their caregivers. Call or visit website for more information. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memo46 rial Health University Medical Center,

4700 Waters Ave.

Heartbeats for Life

Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/ or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm.

Free and open to the public. Tuesdays.

912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga. org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

Klinefelter Syndrome/47-XXY Support Group

For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis.

Started by the mother of a boy with 47XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com.

Legacy Group: For individuals with advanced and recurrent cancer.

Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer CurrinMcCulloch at 912-350-7845. ongoing. 912350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ.

Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Narcotics Anonymous

Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-2385925.

National Alliance of Mental Illness

NAMI Savannah is offering their monthly Mental Health Education meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM at The Reed Clubhouse on 1141 Cornell Drive, Savannah. Connections Group which is for anyone with a Mental Health diagnosis is offered weekly on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM at The Trinity Lutheran Church at 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah. Family Support Group is offered on the last Monday of the month at The Reed Clubhouse on 1144 Cornell Drive, Savannah from 6-8 PM. Please call for any further information. NAMI Savannah phone number is 912-353-7143 second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd.

Overeaters Anonymous

Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m.

See website for locations and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings.

Parents of Children with IEP's (Individualized Education Plans)

For parents of children attending Chatham-Savannah Public School System

who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail.com.

Parents of Ill Children

Backus Children's Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment. Case manager facilitates the meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing.

912-350-5616. memorialhealth.com/ backus. memorialhealth.com/backus.

Backus Children's Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. Parkinson's Support Group

First Thursdays, 5pm-6:30pm, Marsh Auditorium at Candler. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. Prostate Cancer Support Group: Man to Man

This group is for prostate cancer patients and their caregivers. Meets in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. 912-897-3933. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital,11705 Mercy Blvd., Meeting Room 1(on the 2nd Floor above ER entrance) at 6 p.m. An opportunity for people with MS and their families and friends to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. ongoing. 912-819-2224. sjchs.org/. St. Joseph's Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd.

Rape Crisis Center

Assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. Free, confidential counseling for victims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912233-7273. ongoing.

Rape Crisis Center Support Group

The Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire will be offering a free eight-week support group for adult victims of rape and sexual assault on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00. The support group will focus on adult individuals who have had some therapy prior to attending the group. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Wednesday night support group, call 912.233.3000. Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

with area professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. 912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. Spinal Injury Support Group

Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Spouse/Life Partner Support Group

Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions.

Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an ongoing support group.

Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Teens Nurturing Teens (Cancer Support)

Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer.

Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704.

Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Teens With No One to Turn To

Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes.org.

Young Survival Coalition

Young breast cancer patients and their caregivers in the greater Savannah, Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area are invited to join this group. Meetings include presentations from local medical community and discussions. Meetings conducted in the Conference Room of the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-8973933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Theatre

Theatre: Big Fish the Musical

Big Fish is an extraordinary new Broadway musical, based on the novel by Daniel Wallace, spinning magic and myth, fact and fiction. This tale of reconciliation between father and son reminds us why we love going to the theatre – for an experience that’s richer, funnier and bigger SBC Toastmasters than life itself. Tickets available online at Toastmasters is an organization dedicated www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org 15-20 to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, Fri., June 5, 8-10:45 p.m., Sat., June 6, supportive atmosphere, members learn 3-5:45 & 8-10:45 p.m. and Sun., June 7, to speak more precisely and confidently 3-5:45 p.m. 912-238-9015. laura@savanvia prepared speeches, impromptu speak- nahchildrenstheatre.org. savannahchiling, and constructive evaluations. It's fun, drenstheatre.org. Savannah Children's informative, and a great way to network Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs. org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St.

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Dinner & Fireworks Cruise SATURDAY, JULY 4TH

NEW! Join us on board for a one-of-a-kind 3 hour celebration!

Enjoy a delicious, 4th of July inspired dinner buffet, live entertainment, drink specials and a spectacular fireworks show presented by the Waterfront Association! With 2 climate controlled lower decks and an outdoor, open-air third deck, we make celebrating July 4th a breeze!

JULY 4TH

Boarding | 6 pm Sailing | 7–10 pm Call for more details and special menus!

LIMITED SEATS ONLY $325.00* per person (gratuity included)

Elite Captain’s Suite Cruise SATURDAY, JULY 4TH

The Fireworks won’t be the only thing sparkling on this 4th of July! Let us roll out the Red, White & Blue for you as you join our Captain and award winning crew for the most Elite Fireworks Cruise around! This is one all-inclusive 4th of July Fireworks celebration you don’t want to miss!  Exclusive Access Pass & Early Boarding  Meet the Captain & Tour the Pilot House  Private Captain’s Reception  Hand Passed Hors D’ Oeuvres

TICKETS Adults $119.95* Children (5-12) $69.95*

 4 hour Premium Hosted Bar  4 Course Gourmet Dinner & Exquisite Table Service

Boarding | 5:45 pm Sailing | 7–10 pm Call for more details and special menus!

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 Live Entertainment

Departing from River Street behind City Hall.

 Spectacular Fireworks Display

*plus tax and port fee

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Happy Father’s Day! FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH CRUISE Sunday, June 21, 2015

FATHER’S DAY DINNER CRUISE Sunday, June 21

Set your sights on an unforgettable experience with Dad! Let Savannah Riverboat Cruises take care of everything this Father’s Day! Join us on board for our Special Father’s Day Brunch Cruise.

Dad can sit back and relax while enjoying our exceptional Brunch. He won’t leave hungry!

Sit back, Relax, and let us do all of the work! This Father’s Day, let Savannah Riverboat Cruises help you make this a Father’s Day he will never forget!

This 2 hour cruise includes a buffet dinner, live entertainment, and an unforgettable evening!

Adults $45.95* | Children (ages 5-12) $26.35* Children 4 & under are FREE Boarding | 11:30 am • Sailing | 12–1:30 pm

Adults $56.95* | Children (ages 5-12) $32.95* Children 4 & under are FREE Boarding | 6 pm • Sailing | 7–9 pm

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