Connect Savannah June 17, 2015

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State of the Trees As our urban forest shrinks, how can a growing Chatham County stay in the shade?

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

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Film: Mystery Isabella Rossellini Film

13th Annual Smart Living Expo and Health Fair

In honor of Isabella Rossellini's lifelong commitment to the fringes of arts and entertainment, the PFS will host a rare public screening of one of the most unusual films she has ever starred in, and one that was sadly ignored by the majority of the viewing public. The exact title will not be revealed before showtime.

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

This fun and informative event will include several free screenings for glaucoma, skin cancer, blood pressure, and more. There will be door prizes, giveaways, a farmers market, and other entertainment. Parking is free for this event at the Civic Center.

For more information, contact SJ/C’s Smart Senior program at 912-352-4405.

9 a.m.-1 p.m The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

Savannah Sand Gnats

Concert: John Mellencamp

Vs. Asheville. Pack the Park for charity.

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

Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp performs his Plain Spoken tour at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.

7:30 p.m Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $39.50-$118.50

Sesame Street Live

Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies!

10:30 a.m The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $15-$55 912-651-6556. sesamestreetlive.com

Film: Dr. No

Dr. No is the first James Bond film, starring Sean Connery. It is based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. In the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to investigate the disappearance of a fellow British agent. The trail leads him to the underground base of Dr. No, who is plotting to disrupt an early American manned space launch with a radio beam weapon.

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

Thursday / 18 Concert: Teddy Adams and the Divas

Teddy Adams and his talented group of musicians will be joined by Savannah's own Divas: Huxsie Scott, Claire Frazier and Gina Rene. Hors d'oeuvre and desserts from local vendors are available.

7 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $35 912-233-2939 ext. 2

Concert: Walkin' After Midnight

Join J.J. Hobbs and Jared Hall on this walk down memory lane with the music of country music legend Patsy Cline.

8-10 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com

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Participants riding a car, a bike and a bus will compete for the title of fastest commute downtown during the 8th Annual Dump the Pump Challenge. New this year: competitors will be outfitted with live video feed, allowing spectators to track race progress from the finish line.

8 a.m Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, Abercorn Street.

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Archaeology Day Trip

Concert: John Mellencamp Film: The French Connection

A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Followed by a post show discussion of the film.

7 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

(it) Improv Troupe

This band of fast paced characters dive into the unknown: a world we call...improvisation. No scripts, no boundaries - only audience suggestions and bravery. Join the fun as the group creates hilarious scenarios from the wackiest improv games. Free keg beer and photobooth pictures with the troupe before the show.

8 p.m Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. $10

Occupy Savannah: The True Cost

The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking new documentary film that pulls back the curtain on an unseen part of our world and asks us each to consider, who pays the price for our clothing?

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

Savannah Sand Gnats

Vs. Asheville. Thirsty Thursday. Wild Wild Western night.

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

Participants in this one-day workshop will assist graduate students excavating public and domestic architecture associated with a Late Mississippian Native American village, and will likely encounter historic period artifacts as well from the site being farmed in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. Techniques include excavation, remote sensing using ground penetrating radar, and labwork including rinsing, sorting and identifying artifacts.

9 a.m Ossabaw Island, 1 Cane Patch Rd. $95 912-233-5104. robin@ossabawisland.org

Blues Bash

The Coastal Empire Blues Society presents this dance with music by Vinyl Appreciation and free beginner dance lessons from 9pm-midnight.

8 p.m Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive. $5

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Forsyth Farmers Market

Savannah Bazaar

Gardening Session

Savannah Derby Devils All-Stars vs.

Classic City Rollergirls

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 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. third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. Free and open to the public

Hostess City Hellions vs. Ft. Stewart Rollergirls

Savannah's roller derby team takes on the girls from Fort Stewart.

5 p.m Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $13

JCB Mudfest

Run or bike through five-mile muddy obstacle courses while helping charity.

Don't run or ride? Join in the Party Pit for live music from Junkyard Angel and Cody James from 8 am-1 pm and all you can eat food and beverages for a $10 donation to the LBC. 8 a.m JCB Savannah, 2000 Bamford Dr. jcbmudfest.com

Miles for Meals 5k Run/Walk

Run, walk, or race with celebrity veggies for a morning filled with fun and fitness for the entire family and leave knowing you have made a difference in the lives of seniors in your community. Participants are encouraged to wear vegetable, fruit, or other food-related costumes or hat. All proceeds benefit Senior Citizens, Inc.'s Meals on Wheels program.

8 a.m Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. $35 on race day 912-236-0363

Movies in the Park

Beginning at sundown, the City of Tybee will show a family-friendly movie in the park.

June film: The Lego Movie third Saturday of every month.

Memorial Park on Tybee Island, 403 Butler Ave.

Paddle Georgia

This seven-day, 90-mile adventure takes place on the Ogeechee River, a free-flowing blackwater river that spans 245 miles. The paddle begins at the Rocky Ford boat ramp and ends at the Kings Ferry Park.

-26 Ogeechee Riverkeeper, 785 King George Blvd, STE 103. $425 866-942-6222. gapaddle.com

Come be a part of Savannah's creative community with artists vending their work, live music and poetry, food and drink, and kids' activities. third Saturday of every month, 1 p.m Barrelhouse South, 125 West Congress St.

Savannah's roller derby team takes on the girls from Athens.

7 p.m The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $13

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The Southern Isles Bodybuilding and Figure Championships are open to athletes nationwide and have drawn competitors from as far away as New York in the past 10 years. The judging takes place in the morning and is all business. The finals in the evening are where the competitors pose to their choice of music.

10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $15-$25 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/southern-isles-bodybuilding/

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Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month River Street, River 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.

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Sunday / 21 Concert: Lil John Lumpkin

Coastal Jazz Association presents this Father's Day concert. John, an up-andcoming producer and artist, is joined by a distinguished group of Jacksonville musicians: Josh Bowlus, Stan Piper, Daniel Dickenson and Tori Peoples.

5-7 p.m Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Dr. $20

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Thirsty Thursday Half-Priced Draft Beer & Soda Thursday, June 18th| First Pitch at 7:05 PM

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christopher lee tribute Dance: Empire

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Jazz, hip hop, ballet, praise, Mojah, and African dance presented by the students of the Sankofa Center for the Arts. "Empire" is the center's 2nd Annual Dance Production.

Great for the entire family!

3:30-6 p.m Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. $15 advance $20 at door 912-312-5353. sankofaartscenter@gmail.com

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Stopover in the Yard w/ Great Peacock

This series of musical events will combine food, music and drinks at The Yard at The Grey, where chef Mashama Bailey serves enticing Southern fare including grilled meats, seafood and vegetable dishes.Cost includes food, music and a drink - choose from beer, wine or housemade Chatham Artillery Punch on draft. Admittance is first come-first served.

1 p.m The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. $21

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Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every month River Street, River St.

Tuesday / 23 Richmond Hill Farmer's Market

Vendors include Hardwicke Farms, Sage Wishes, FraLi Gourmet, Savannah River Farms, Woodland Swamp Farm, and Farm Fresh Produce.

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, thoughtful work. fourth Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

Wednesday / 24 Concert: Bill and Eli Perras and Chris Desa

The Savannah Folk Music Society presents this concert.

7 p.m Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. $15

Film: Mystery Christopher Lee Film

Known and beloved worldwide for his many iconic roles, Christopher Lee was a towering figure in genre films and whose influence cannot be underestimated. In celebration of his life, the PFS will screen one of Lee's personal favorite movies he made. The exact title will remain secret until showtime, but it is almost entirely unknown in the United States.

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

editor’s note

School tax hike needs closer scrutiny the state as well.

The tax hike includes funding a 2 percent jim@connectsavannah.com cost of living raise, not only for teachers but for administrative personnel. The latter are One of the already among the highest paid public sermore frustratvants in the area, and arguably among those ing hallmarks of with the least impressive performance. local politics is The increase—tentatively approved by a the way voters narrow 5-4 margin last week—takes place here are so easagainst the backdrop of a dispute between ily bamboozled longtime School Superintendent Thomas about taxes.

Lockamy and a new-look School Board Chatham County voters are often told under the presidency of Jolene Byrne. they can keep property taxes low if they’ll In the most recent meeting, Byrne— just vote for Sales Tax X, only to hear the next year that the same folks who made that potential swing vote on the tax increase— pointed out that board members hadn’t even promise want to raise property taxes too.

In its budget for the upcoming fiscal year, seen the budget yet, though they were supposed to receive it by May 21. But Lockamy Savannah-Chatham Public Schools—one was asking them to vote yes anyway. of the poorest performing districts in the The meeting contained this unfortunate one of the poorest performing states in the union, and awash in new construction cash exchange: Byrne: “It is our job as a board to analyze from ESPLOST—now wants to raise the these things and not to rubber stamp them. millage rate for property taxes.

Sure, it’s a smallish increase, amounting to Otherwise there is no reason for a board.”

Lockamy: “I don’t expect the board to about $60 a year for a house worth $150K. rubber stamp, but I do expect you to respect (Then again, would you think it smallish if my recommendations.” you were asked to get out your checkbook It’s easy to ascribe nefarious intent to and write a check for that amount?)

Lockamy here, but the much more likely And to be fair, the local school tax rate explanation is this has more to do with him is not only quite low by historic local standards, but low compared to other districts in adjusting to a new board president.

by Jim Morekis

Previous President Joe Buck specialized in keeping the peace and balancing the various competing concerns of board members.

He did that quite well, but deferred to Lockamy on most day-to-day operations.

Byrne, however, was elected to keep a closer eye on things. One assumes that includes having a look at the budget before actually voting on it.

There are other issues. For example, inhouse school bus routing is proposed in the aftermath of switching the contract from the horrid First Student to MV Transportation.

But drill down and you’ll see the new budget calls for the hiring of four routing specialists, at about double the salary of similar specialists with Chatham Area Transit.

Also, they will train for a full year before actually routing buses, while MV continues to get paid for the same service.

More concerning, the new budget seems to require no department to make any cuts, in any amount. Yet they want more taxes, ostensibly to recover from state budget cuts.

There are public hearings on the increase at the Whitney Administrative Complex at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 17 and at 6 p.m.

June 24. Final vote will be shortly thereafter.

Regardless of how you feel about the schools and the tax hike, it’s your money and your right to get involved. cs

feedback | letters@connectsavannah.com | 1464 E. Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31404 Don’t let One Percenters off the hook

Editor, Regarding your recent column about Sandy West and Ossabaw Island, “Privilege and Preservation:” You know, I wouldn’t have minded a straight up request for help. There’s enough on the merits—Sandy West owned it, she turned it over to a trust (yes there was $4 million, still she could have kept it, I suppose, maybe money was the problem then as well), and yes she should be supported.

She’s done a great thing, even if it was for selfish reasons (keeping an estate in tact and not turning it over to developers who would have made the place truly ugly).

What I don’t understand is why you felt the need to puff up the 1%ers (wealth disparity in this country is at least as great as it’s ever been in our history —we surpassed the gilded age a few years ago and may only be comparable to Southern plantations just before the 1850s where 90% of the labor was free) as if somehow it’s a joke, or unreasonable for the 99% to blame the 1% for being so greedy.

Of course they’re in “back rooms planning out the future.”

What do you think they do in lobbyists’ offices on K Street?

What do you imagine meetings between legislators and lobbyists are about? Gerrymandering? No healthcare supports for Georgians? Buying baseball

stadiums instead of creating summer jobs for at-risk youth?

So, just to bring you up to speed, here are a few articles I hope you will read and digest.

It’s NO joke. It’s the way our democracy is being hijacked.

Laugh if you like, but you’re too smart for that!

• http://journals.cambridge. org/action/displayAbstract?fro mPage=online&aid=8864478 &fileId=S153759271200360X • http://ourfuture.org/20130327/ surprising-study-findsdc-does-what-wealthiest-wantmajority-opposes • http://www.cheatsheet. com/politics/wealthyamericans-run-washingtonis-populism-just-a-big-lie. html/?a=viewall

As you can see, the question of money in politics is studied by respected scholars. The wealthy are getting what they’re paying for and so are the poor.

Do with it what you will. I remain an admirer. ­Jill Livingstone I couldn’t agree more, Jill! I was trying to make the point that the “old money” One Percenters have largely been replaced by a newer generation of One Percenters with less investment in the health of their communities. And let’s not forget the recent meeting at the Hyatt Regency, uncovered by an Atlanta news team, where Georgia lawmakers were being lobbied in private by the notorious ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) at their annual meeting. – Jim

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New Styles Arrive Daily!

What to do, DA Heap?

Lawrence nor Heap be required to comply with repeated open records requests by investigative reporter Dave Kartunen.

Dang it all, here we Starting Jan. 2, immediately after Matt’s death, WSAV’s Kartunen began requestare midway through ing a copy of the relevant surveillance video June, a half a year disas part of his ongoing interest in the jail’s solved faster than a unsettling record of dead inmates (four in spoonful of sugar in a the past year, including Ajibade.) glass of tea. As someHe must’ve gotten really annoying, one I love likes to say, because St. Lawrence and Heap co-launched the days are long, but the years are short.

For the family of Matthew Ajibade, an injunction against the TV station, stathowever, the last six months have been a ing that the video is exempt from the public painful slog. Since Jan. 1, they’ve waited for record because it’s part of an open criminal information about the death of the 21-year- investigation. old former SCAD student, killed while in WSAV’s attorneys argue that under the restraints at the Chatham County Detenlaw, the video must be released since it led to tion Center after he was arrested during a investigations about the incident by both the violent bipolar episode.

Georgia Bureau of Investigations and the They’ve waited for the hard truth. And Sheriff Dept.’s own Internal Affairs division.

“If an agency is being investigated, then M waited. its records are not exempt under the GeorIn May, nine deputies were fired from gia Open Records Act,” explains Sadie the Chatham County Sheriff ’s Office in Craig, part of the legal team representing relation to the tragedy, accompanied by a WSAV. statement announcing policy changes and That case will be heard by Judge Michael both internal and state probes but no actual Karpf on June 29. details on what—or who—killed Matt.

WSAV asked for nothing from the DA’s Finally, two weeks ago, an autopsy report office or Meg Heap herself, and Ajibade’s leaked on social media revealed that county coroner William Wessinger ruled the cause lawyers say her status as co-plaintiff on the of death as “homicide by blunt force trauma.” public records dispute and the fact that she “It took almost six months to find out shares a lawyer with the Sheriff tarnishes their son was beaten to death, and then it’s her neutrality. from the internet,” laments Mark O’Mara, Especially since St. Lawrence could be the Florida-based attorney and CNN legal named as a possible defendant in the crimiconsultant representing the Ajibade family. nal case of the killing of Matt Ajibade.

“Where is the civility?”

O’Mara, Claiborne and the family conUnderstandably, the family’s patience has tend that in addition to the skull-cracking run out. Increasingly concerned about the deputies already fired, the Sheriff himself glacial pace of the investigation, their lawyers ought be under investigation for his failure have filed a complaint to remove District to institute proper policy for the use of tasAttorney Meg Heap as the prosecutor for ers and for allowing an environment where the case, citing her close connections with low-ranking personnel have used unnecesSheriff Al St. Lawrence as well as personal sary force in a number of incidents. and political conflicts of interest.

“Creating a culture of violence and sadism “Heap has an obligation to be a good should subject the Sheriff to criminal prosecutor,” says O’Mara. “Instead, she’s charges,” reads the petition. stuck her head in the sand.”

DA Heap is expected to hand down The 16-page complaint was filed last indictments for Ajibade’s death to a grand week by local counsel Will Claiborne, who jury on June 24. There is no indication lays out a web of intrigue that accuses Heap that 82 year-old St. Lawrence—who’s held of having “an interest in the outcome of the office long enough to grow moss on his desk case or a relationship with either the victim chair—will be included. or the accused.”

The suit seeking to disqualify Heap from The drama begins with another lawany further involvement in the Ajibade case suit filed at the beginning of May against also alleges another problematic alliance: WSAV that demands that neither Sheriff Both the DA and the Sheriff employed

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David Simons as a political consultant in their election campaigns. (Simons famously ran for Chatham County School Board last year on the platform that he “would run the schools like a business” until an ethics investigation flattened his credibility.)

The complaint asserts than since being elected, Heap has failed to go after anyone represented by Simons—including the construction company Rives Worrell for its shady involvement in a $21 million contract to rebuild a local school.

Another client of Simons’, J.T. Turner, appears to be getting off scot-free in spite of accusations that he fleeced subcontractors out of millions before he claimed bankruptcy earlier this year.

“It’s a case study of Savannah corruption,” rails Claiborne.

But some in the legal community argue (it’s what lawyers do!) that six months is a perfectly appropriate length of time for a thorough investigation and that the attempt to bar Heap from the case will only cause further delays. Yes, the county jail is a mess and needs better oversight, say sources, but the lawsuit won’t change that.

And as for accusations of Heap’s impropreity, they’re an exercise in “politically motivated horseshit.”

(Claiborne ran for district attorney in the 2008 Democratic primary and currently chairs the local party committee. He vehemently denies he’s planning to run against Heap, a Republican, in 2016.)

“The family wants her to step down so that their son’s death will be fairly and impartially investigated and prosecuted,” he avows. “That’s the only point of this lawsuit.”

Life is short, and tragically, some lives are shorter than others. Matthew Ajibade was born in Nigeria and came to Savannah to work, study and create. He struggled with mental illness, but by all reports was kind and respectful except for the day he was arrested while in the throes of his disease.

His family could have piggybacked on the justifiable outrage over the hundreds of young black men killed at the hands of law enforcement. Instead they have patiently tried to work with and within the system.

Shocker: the same system that killed their boy continues to fail them by ignoring them.

I’m no lawyer, and I don’t know if the best thing for the Ajibade family is for DA Heap to recuse herself and let the state appoint an independent prosecutor or to stand by her oath to hold accountable all involved in Ajibade’s death, including those by default and neglect.

The suit against Heap will also be heard in Judge Karpf ’s court, and the DA reminded in a statement that she is bound by law from commenting on open cases.

But it wouldn’t hurt for her to send a message that the family and the public desperately needs right now: That the purpose and priority of the justice system is to mete out justice, not to protect its own. cs

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State of the trees

Photo by Jon Waits/@jwaitsphoto

As our urban forest shrinks, how can a growing Chatham County stay in the shade?

County’s iconic urban tree canopy is around a century old, mostly the result of trees planted after the Sea Island Hurricane “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. wiped the coast clean in 1895.

The second best time is today.”

Those towering oaks, sweetgums and —Ancient Chinese proverb magnolias that shade Savannah’s streets and squares have enchanted generations and SKY-HIGH sycamores, papery crape serve as a lovely marketing tool to attract myrtles, gargantuan live oaks crowned with visitors and development. outstretched branches—trees are undoubtBut our local trees do much more than edly some of the Lowcountry’s most famous lend charming ambience and cool respite. residents, and a hardy few have been here far They sequester carbon from the atmolonger than any of us. sphere and prevent the ground from sliding While a handful of old giants have surout from under us, saving the county over 10 vived for more than 250 years, Chatham almost $600 million a year in air pollution

By Jessica Leigh Lebos

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reduction and stormwater infrastructure costs.

The canopy provides a habitat for a diverse collection of bird, animal and other plant species and has been linked to a variety of public health and socioeconomic benefits.

It’s also disappearing at a rate of four acres a day.

That’s the alarming takeaway from “An Assessment of Urban Tree Canopy of Chatham County, Georgia” conducted in 2014 and available to the public earlier this year.

Made possible by a grant from the Savannah Tree Foundation and conducted by Colorado-based geospatial mapping company

Plan-It GEO, the Chatham Canopy Assessment reveals that 36 percent of county land is covered by trees, down from 50 percent in 1992.

Aerial photography comparisons indicate that the county has lost over 21,000 acres of canopy since 1999.

“We know we’re losing trees,” says Savannah Tree Foundation Executive Director Karen Jenkins. “The question is, how do we mitigate that loss?”

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the Candler Oak and informing policy for local governments, the non-profit also hosts regular volunteer planting and mulching sessions throughout the county. Jenkins recently led the students of May Howard Elementary in a clean-up day for a hundred STF trees planted a decade ago.

But its efforts aren’t enough to stop the attrition documented in the report, which states that for every acre of tree canopy lost, 70 trees need to be planted and grow to maturity to offset it.

“If every PTA would spend two hours on trees instead of baking cupcakes, the world would be a better place,” sighs Jenkins, noting that there are over 1500 acres of available land on the county’s public school campuses.

STF does outreach and education about the importance of trees, and Jenkins points out that the City of Savannah has met the canopy loss proactively with the adoption of a Complete Streets policy and a Park & Tree Dept. that plants a third more trees than it removes each year on public property.

“Urban forests don’t just happen. There’s a lot of management going on,” she says. “The city is doing its part. But it’s also up to individuals and property owners to plant trees and take care of them.”

New commercial development is the biggest threat to Chatham’s trees, a trend driven by the explosive growth of Southside Savannah and Pooler. Balancing the county’s economic interests with its arboreal resources is one of the challenges put forth by the canopy assessment.

That requires viewing the canopy in “environmental, social and economic terms,” and the assessment recommends an umbrella urban forest management plan for the county’s nine municipalities, from Pooler to Tybee Island.

But growth is good, reminds City of Savannah Park & Tree Director Gordon Denney. While the canopy loss statistics are distressing, they’re also the result of new housing, shopping districts, schools and ballparks in parts of the county that were once inaccessible.

“You have to remember the Savannah Mall, the annexation of West Chatham— the numbers reflect places that were just woodland when the canopy was assessed in 1992,” says Denney, who has worked at Park & Tree since 2001 and took over as head of the department in May. As a Savannah native and a graduate of UGA’s landscape architecture program, he’s concerned about canopy loss. But he also accounts for marsh and water when reading the statistics and takes a measured view on 12 the future.

City of Savannah Park & Tree Director Gordon Denney takes a ‘glass half full attitude to managing the aging tree canopy. Tree photo by Jon Waits/@jwaitsphoto “I tend to see the glass as half full,” he says. “Yes, it’s an alarming trend—if you aren’t managing under a good tree ordinance.”

While most of the county’s municipalities enforce some type of oversight regarding public trees, the City of Savannah’s Landscape and Tree Protection Ordinance is by far the most comprehensive. Denney helped craft the most recent version back in 2007 as well as a set of revisions adopted in February that call for expanded regulations, improved compliance and measures to preserve Savannah’s biggest, oldest specimens.

The tree ordinance applies to single-family, multi-family, commercial and industrial development, and its revisions include moving it from the Public Services header to Planning and Regulation of Development to clarify that protection is its first intent.

Definitions have been changed and added, including a new designation of “specimen tree” that preserves mid-growth canopy trees over 24” in diameter.

Private homeowners are still allowed to do as they please on their own property, but commercial developers now have more stringent guidelines to follow if they want to remove trees from an area. To help developers realize the value of accommodating trees instead of removing them, the revised ordinance also contains increased incentives: Within the landscape quality point system that governs development projects, specimen trees are now given a higher value of 2.0 instead of 1.5 for preserved retention factor, and the value of “exceptional trees” has jumped from 2.5 to 3.0.

“If we don’t save these middle-aged trees, we’ll never have anything exceptional,” says Denney.

Any healthy tree “of notable historic interest, high aesthetic value or of unique character” can be deemed “exceptional” after being recommended by a neighborhood association or Park & Tree and approved by the city manager. The process protects the tree in perpetuity on public and commercial property.

Currently, the live oak incorporated into the landscape of Critz BMW on Abercorn is the only designated exceptional tree on the books.

An “exceptional” sticker still doesn’t protect a tree that’s rotting or dying, and Denney gently reminds that even most stalwart trunks will eventually succumb to age.

Urban forestry requires pruning and sometimes removal in the interest of public safety, and many trees in the canopy have reached peak maturity.

Addressing the concern that the city preemptively cuts down older trees to avoid lawsuits—like the one that resulted in a $9.5 million settlement in 2013 after a dropped branch took a woman’s leg and caused permanent brain damage—Denney shakes his head.

“This is my home. My grandma would give me an earful if she thought I wasn’t doing right by this city.”

Pests, disease and heavy traffic can shorten a tree’s lifespan, and part of the department’s mission is to remove ones that pose a threat to public safety.

Denney explains that in most cases, the city replaces a removed tree with a sapling of

the same species; however, it takes time— decades, in some cases—for a new tree to fill in the same patch of canopy.

“A live oak can’t grow in the shade of a live oak,” he says. “Unfortunately, you can’t underplant for the next generation.”

Is it possible to catch up? The assessment predicts a drop to 23 percent in canopy coverage by 2050—more than 40,000 additional acres—if trends continue “business as usual.” Urban forestry professionals are doing everything they can to stave off that dramatic a decrease in greenery.

“I know we’re losing trees, but the study really brought it home,” says Mike Pavlin, an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and owner of Ossabaw Consulting.

Pavlin is often called to verify a tree for removal or preservation and counseled on the irreversible decay that forced the city to bring down the controversial Victory Oak on East 41st Street last year. He also provides consultation on commercial projects.

“Smart developers incorporate existing trees as much as possible,” he says. “They see that trees add value; they’re not just placeholders.”

He encourages private citizens to plant trees themselves, though he’d like to see more diversity and less “go-to” species like crape myrtles and red maples.

A member of the Coastal Arborists Association, Pavlin is also aligning with other arborists and foresters to better educate the public and to advocate for best practices within municipal governments.

(The CAA is hosting Dr. Kim Coder of UGA’s Warnell School of Forestry for a lecture this Friday, June 12, and the public can join Jenkins in representing the trees at the county budget review on June 18.)

Faced with the data put forth by the canopy assessment, Chatham County has much work to do to stave off an arboreal crisis in the next 35 years.

The good news is the study shows 44,000 acres open for planting, and neighborhoods with less than 20 percent tree coverage could benefit immediately from a countywide planting and preservation strategy.

“We have a premiere urban forestry program here, and the elected officials need to understand that how important it is to our economic future,” says Pavlin.

“People come here for the trees. My goal is to save as many of them as I can.” cs CAA presents Dr. Kim Coder on “Why Trees Fail” When: Noon, Friday, June 12 Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler RSVP: 478-733-2606 or mmcclellan@gfc.state.ga.us

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A successful approach to living healthy, happier lives

By Eva Fedderly

JUNE 17-JUNE 23, 2015

WE SPEND more money on healthcare in the United States than any other nation in the world, yet we rank 50th in life expectancy, according to the CIA World Factbook.

This is largely because the U.S. spends more than $2 trillion per year on healthcare, yet only devotes two to three percent of that figure to prevent chronic disease such as type 2 diabetes, asthma, depression, or heart disease.

According to 17th Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Richard Carmona, focusing on prevention, integrative health, and health literacy are essential tools to reduce the frequency and severity of disease, improving quality of life, and decreasing healthcare costs.

Savannah is the site of a new solution for this health problem. Charles H. and Rosalie Morris provided funding to bring The Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program (CRI LEP) to Savannah. The program is an evidence-based, multi-disciplinary program that introduces the best practices of the renowned destination health resort Canyon Ranch.

Since April 2014, three groups of participants have graduated from the CRI LEP, with a fourth group scheduled to start this summer. The goal is to help a total of 100 participants by the end of 2016. As of now, 52 participants have graduated.

“Integrative health means addressing the connections among mind, body, spirit, and emotion. Traditional western medicine tends to focus mainly on the body with less attention being paid to the mind, spirit, and emotions that also underpin health and well-being,” explains CRI’s senior director for health literacy and research Andrew Pleasant, Ph.D. “Taking a truly integrative approach to health with a focus on health literacy inherently means health professionals need to know the entire person, not just their disease state.”

Canyon Ranch Institute is partnering with Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, a primary and preventive healthcare center in Savannah, to offer the CRI LEP. “CRI LEP is a valuable program. It’s great 14 to have this in the Southeast,” says Albert

Clockwise from top left: Kim & Joy of the CRI LEP give a healthy cooking demo; Kathy Kurazawa, Palmer Steverson, Glennis Cadle, Carolyn Eiland & Reggie Franklin in the walking club (since this pic was taken they’ve shed many pounds between them); Group A graduates of the CRI LEP pose with Mr. and Mrs. Morris.

Grandy, CEO of Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care. “It’s different than other wellness programs. This is the first scientific program where they track and have scientific outcomes.”

Canyon Ranch Institute trained a team of local health experts to help program participants live healthier, happier lives. The carefully selected Core Team includes expertise in integrative health, behavioral health, exercise, nutrition, and spirituality.

CRI LEP Core Team member and nurse practitioner Chris Ferrelle, N.P., has understood the integrative approach for a long time.

“It’s about balance. If you aren’t happy in an emotional aspect, it interferes with the balance of the rest of your life,” Ferrelle says.

“For example, if your blood pressure is up, it isn’t always just about your diet. It can be about your stress levels and lack of sleep.”

Program participants and CRI LEP Core Team members meet weekly for twelve weeks. Participants have the option to attend the CRI LEP Walking Club,

gardening sessions at the CRI Healthy Garden at Trustees’ Garden, yoga and fitness sessions, and other activities that help advance their overall well-being. They also experience four one-hour individual consultations with CRI LEP Core Team members in integrative health, nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health.

Maria Malcolm, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and CRI LEP Core Team member, helps program participants learn about stress management, how to prioritize in their life, how to get better sleep, and how to find a sense of purpose.

“It’s not like therapy; it’s much more like a type of coaching and assisting them with their game plan,” Malcolm says. “When I learned about the CRI LEP, I was excited because their concepts are very much how I conceptualize my own practice.”

Nutrition is another core element of the CRI LEP. Registered Dietitian, Kim Floyd explains that nutrition is not just about diet —it’s about choices.

“We discuss having a relationship with

food. Some people never think about it in terms of a relationship,” says Floyd.

“We talk about time spent with food.

Are we engaging in the process? Are we going to the store and selecting each item, preparing the food, being hands-on with our food? Or are we doing fast food drivethrus so we don’t see the process? It’s much healthier when we’re hands-on and focused on healthy choices,” she says.

Floyd says culture plays a big role, especially in the South.

“In the South, our food is not the healthiest. So we take traditional Southern food and show just one or two adjustments to make the food a healthier choice,” she says.

The program also teaches exercise and meditation. A certified fitness instructor for 36 years, Sandy Haeger is a CRI LEP Core Team member.

“At each of the weekly meetings, we do fitness, including yoga, weightlifting, and aerobic activities. I lead the aerobic activities,” she says.

Palmer Steverson is a personal trainer and also a member of the CRI LEP Core Team.

“As a person, I’m very much into mind, body, spirit, emotion, as a whole approach to health. If you lack one, you can’t just make up for it in another area,” Steverson says.

“You have to have a balance. When I heard about the program, I instantly liked it. It just makes sense.”

Jennifer Cabe, M.A., executive director and a board member for Canyon Ranch Institute, explains that the CRI LEP is about taking small, attainable steps, like consistently cutting out one sugary drink a week or not eating fried food as often and replacing these items with something healthier, like water or a salad.

“It adds up. That’s how people are successful,” Cabe says. “A small change can be really powerful. Small changes maintained over time have the power to change a person’s life—and a community—dramatically.”

Charles H. Morris says he hopes that the CRI LEP will continue to reach as many people in the Savannah community as possible.

“I hope that the Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program will be an ongoing project in Savannah so that we live in a healthy, happier community,” Morris says. cs The next Savannah Canyon Ranch Institute Life Enhancement Program begins in August. For more information email CRI@canyonranchinstitute.org and visit www.canyonranchinstitute.org.

Can we harvest icebergs for fresh water yet?

My lawn slowly dies as we here in southern California suffer another drought and our water agencies reduce deliveries to a slow dribble. Is it technically and economically feasible to harvest icebergs as a fresh-water source?

Answer soon, as we’re tired of Navy showers and unflushed toilets! —Marvin Gardens IF shower duration is your primary concern right now, the drought may be making your whiskey-and-waters a little too strong.

California accounts for about 11 percent of U.S. agriculture by revenue and 12 percent of the nation’s GDP overall. When you guys run out of water, we’re all screwed. We may never see an almond again.

Which makes the iceberg idea pretty appealing. With global warming well under way, icebergs should be breaking free and floating past our coasts any day now—and corralling one or two giant frozen chunks of fresh water certainly sounds easier than reducing the excess consumption of several metropolitan areas, or addressing the obvious problems with growing massive amounts of high-water-demand food under semi-arid conditions.

And the idea’s not new: proposals along these lines had already been kicking around for a few decades when the Saudi prince Mohammed al Faisal got into the act in the mid-70s. Seeking water for his country that

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didn’t have to be desalinated, he formed a company to harvest Antarctic icebergs and tow them up to the Red Sea. Unfortunately the plan stalled, in part because of difficulty balancing fuel economy with enough towing speed to keep the berg from melting en route.

Icebergs haven’t changed much since then—they’re still unwieldy, slippery, dirty, and melty. But the tech’s gotten better, and we’re desperate, so let’s look at the process.

Step one: Get a lawyer. Most legal opinion appears to agree that bergs are generally available on a first come, first served basis, but it’s possible that either the United Nations (under the Convention of the Law of the Sea) or the Coast Guard might intervene in an ice-towing scheme—the latter is in charge of enforcing not only marine commerce safety regulations but also the U.S. Antarctica Conservation Act. Greenpeace could conceivably have some beef with iceberg towing, as might various other environmentalist groups.

Step two: Scout a suitable iceberg. What you want is a tabular iceberg—flat top, longer than it is tall—weighing maybe a million to 10 million tons. There are more of these in Antarctic waters than in the north Atlantic, plus there aren’t any polar bears on them; on the other hand, using an Arctic iceberg may save money by minimizing towing distance. If the right berg doesn’t already exist, explosives may be needed to break a usable hunk off an ice shelf or glacier.

Step three: Move it. While we currently use tugboats to nudge icebergs away from oil tankers, imparting more long-term direction is trickier. A few years ago, a group of researchers led by Georges Mougin, Prince Faisal’s engineering guru from the 70s, used 3D-modeling software to simulate towing a 7.7 million-ton tabular iceberg from Newfoundland to the Canary Islands. The team calculated that a single tugboat attached to a giant kite, if aided by winds, currents, and Mary Poppins, could do the job in 141 days.

What about the melting issue? Ice (bergs

included) readily melts in water, even more so when it’s being dragged around.

Several solutions have been proposed to deal with this. Team Mougin favors wrapping a “skirt” of geotextile—synthetic fabric typically used to prevent soil erosion or improve drainage—around the entire submerged portion of the iceberg to insulate it from the warmer water. (Remembering that nine-tenths of an iceberg famously lurks below the surface, that’s a lot of geotextile.)

Even so clad, the simulated iceberg loses 38 percent of its original mass in transit.

Step four: Start making sacrificial offerings to Poseidon, because that’s really all we can do at this point to prevent catastrophe.

Icebergs aren’t structurally homogenous and can easily shatter under stress. Keeping tow cables secured to an object whose shape is constantly shifting will also be difficult, and an unexpected storm could set the berg drifting toward cruise ships, commercial vessels, wildlife refuges, or seaports. Cue The Perfect Storm, but with an iceberg crashing into Newport Beach.

Step five: Attempt, probably in vain, to limit the energy required to transform the iceberg into usable water. Since we can’t haul the entire berg up on land, the ice will have to be cut up (using heated wires or tubes) and melted offshore and the water transported as needed, which turns out to be labor-intensive and costly. It’s just not particularly easy to cut up a lot of ice, as anyone who’s tried to chisel a frozen hulk in the freezer into individual cubes knows well. Finally, any water slated for human consumption would require treatment to remove pollution, penguin poop, etc., but even water for agricultural use will likely need some desalinization.

Needless to say, none of this has reached a level of obvious practicality. I think it’s safe to say that if it’s yellow, you’re going to have to let it mellow for a while yet. cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com

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GBI called to investigate arrest of teen Savannah-Chatham Police called in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation following the arrest of a Savannah teenager injured after fighting with officers during an arrest.

“Undercover officers assigned to the SCMPD’s Undercover Narcotics Investigation Team, or UNIT, were working East Savannah streets to disrupt and arrest shooting offenders and street drug dealers when they observed a suspicious black Nissan Altima,” a police spokesman says.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. Saturday June 13 they observed the vehicle “driving recklessly in the state streets area. The officers, wearing outer vests imprinted with “POLICE” on them, attempted to stop a male exiting the vehicle. The male ran from officers,” the spokesman says.

That male has been identified as a 16-year-old who listed a Port Wentworth address.

Another undercover officer wearing an outer vest with “POLICE” imprinted on

it also responded. “That officer chased the fleeing individual and tackled him to the ground. A fight ensued and the individual refused to comply with officers’ commands.

The individual continued to fight,” police say.

“It was only after the arrival of a K-9 team that the individual stopped fighting with officers and complied,” police say. The K-9 did not bite the individual, police say.

Officers found 10 small bags of marijuana on the teenager. He was then placed in the back of a patrol car. “The individual told officers he was tired and had asthma and officers called for EMS,” police say. “ Chief Joseph H. Lumpkin, Sr. requested the GBI to investigate the arrest incident.

“It will always be the intention of my department to keep the public informed of all the facts of cases to the point that we can,” he said. “But I have asked the GBI to investigate and we cannot release information that may hinder their... investigation.”

The male is under police watch at the hospital. The officers involved in the response have been placed on restrictive duty status.

Members of the UNIT were in plainclothes and not outfitted with body cameras.

Chief Lumpkin has ordered that any overtime officer in support of the UNIT wear body cameras and be equipped with Tasers.

Shooter at large after incident in drug house

The Monday afternoon shooting of a man in an apartment containing a quantity of drugs and items used in their distribution has detectives looking for witnesses. Officers found Marcus Decarl Echols, 21, with a gunshot wound in his apartment on the 10000 block of Abercorn Street about 5:20 p.m.

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Suspects sought after home invasion

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police seek the identities of the suspects who shot a man during a robbery attempt.

The incident happened just before midnight on Thursday June 11, at a residence on the 2000 block of Lewden Street.

Enrico Hughes, 39, was shot “when three males entered the residence demanding cash and armed with a gun,” police say.

Investigators are looking for three suspects and two vehicles linked to this crime.

The first suspect is a black male in his late 20s to early 30s, with short brown hair, medium brown skin and a thin mustache.

He stands 5-6 to 5-7 and weighs 145 to 150 pounds. “He may be driving a tan, older model, small to mid-size SUV,” police say.

The second suspect is a slender black male with a dark complexion and low haircut, standing 5-8 to 5-9. The third suspect is a black male with medium brown skin, standing 5-6 to 5-9.

Woman charged with murder

Detectives added murder charges against 68-year-old Vivian Corely after the death Wednesday afternoon of a woman shot on the Southside June 4.

Lorraine Manuel, 27, of the 7200 block of Grant Street, died in Memorial University Medical Center. She had been in critical condition since the shooting on Culverton Court.

Corely called Emergency 911 at 3:40 p.m. to report that she had shot someone in the rental house she owns off Beaumont Drive in southwest Chatham County. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 912/234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using keyword CSTOP2020.

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Notwithstanding the suggestion in mova “precocious (sexual) choice” (“apparently a ies, stealing a 200-pound floor model safe reference to homosexuality,” according to a Ironies is a very low-return crime, as the February May Associated Press dispatch).

According to Nathan Hoffman’s lawsuit, arrest of three pals in Kingsport, Tennessee, he was prepped for eye surgery that day in illustrated. After struggling to load the safe The Continuing Crisis May 2014 when the clinic employee handed into a car’s trunk (accidentally shattering • America (sometimes called a land of him a small-lettered liability-limitation the back window), they drove to one’s apart“second chances”) gave stockbroker Jerry form to sign. He was told that the surgery ment, but police were called when neighbors Cicolani Jr., 69 such chances, before he at the LASIK Vision Institute in Lake pleaded guilty in May to selling unregistered saw the safe being dragged across a parking Oswego, Oregon, could not proceed withlot in the middle of the night. (During the securities — setting up his first overt punout a signature, and despite hazy vision, trip, it fell onto one perp’s foot.) Police, folishment despite a history of 60-some clihe reluctantly relented, but things went lowing gouge marks, visited the apartment ent complaints made to his then-employer, badly. The form limits lawsuit damages to a Merrill Lynch, between 1991 and 2010. The and spotted the safe, as yet unopened, in the money-back $2,500, but Hoffman demands stockbrokers’ self-regulating arm (Financial middle of the kitchen. (Police: Why do you at least $7,500 (to cover the so-far two gentlemen have a safe? Perp: We found it in Industry Regulatory Authority) has finally additional surgeries elsewhere to correct an alley.) Police opened it. It was empty. revoked his license, but issued a statement LVI’s alleged errors). acknowledging that it needed to improve its Just Another Day in Court in Florida monitoring.

War Is Hell It started in 2008, when one of Tampa • Awkward: Corey Huddleston, 52, Some jihadists who have traveled to Bay’s two nastiest radio “shock jocks,” apparently having taken a fancy to a teenSyria to join ISIS have complained recently age girl in Dickson, Tennessee, in May, Todd Schnitt, sued the other, Bubba the (according to a Radio Free Europe dispatch) knocked on her family’s front door, accordLove Sponge Clem, for defamation. With that they cannot secure work as “martyrs” depositions underway in 2013, according to police, then pushed his way in, asked because of discrimination by incumbent ing to reporting by the Tampa Bay Times, for cigarettes and beer, “touched himself ”

Schnitt’s lawyer, Philip Campbell, unwinding in a bar, was hit on by a perky young paralegal who (unknown to him) worked for Bubba’s lawyer’s firm. After several drinks, she exaggerated inebriation, angling for Campbell to drive her home. According to charges by the Florida Bar Association, the paralegal’s boss called a Tampa cop to trail Campbell — who, sure enough, witnessed the car weaving, and thus arrested Campbell for DUI. (Bonus: Campbell’s work-packed briefcase went missing in the traffic stop.)

Bubba himself was not implicated, and the disciplinary charges against the lawyers, pending in June 2015, are creating suspense about which of them might take the fall.

From the Third-World Press

Kenya’s The Standard reported the May proclamation by prominent Nairobi lawyer Felix Kiprono that he had fallen in love (long distance) with Malia Obama (who is, famously, part-Kenyan) and is prepared to offer President Obama 50 cows, 70 sheep and 30 goats in exchange for her hand. “If my request is granted,” he said, he would not “resort to the cliche of popping champagne” but rather would “surprise (Malia) with mursik, the traditional Kalenjin sour milk,” and affix the “sacred plant,” sinendet, queenlike, around her head.

News of the Weird Classic (March 2011)

The Redneck Chronicles: (1) Timothy Walker, 48, was hospitalized in Burlington, North Carolina, in February (2011) after he fell off of the top of an SUV while holding down two mattresses for the driver, who apparently rounded a curve too fast. (2) Three people were hospitalized in Bellevue, Washington, in January (2011) when their van exploded as the ignition was re-engaged.

They were carrying two gallons of gasoline in an open container and had been feeding the carburetor directly, through an opening in the engine housing (between the seats), as the van was in motion. (No explanation was reported.) cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Welcome to the swankiest cookout ever.

Bid farewell to the days of charcoalsmudged sundresses, the arguments over what “well-done” actually means, the battles over who gets to be the DJ and please, for the love of god, just let the track play all the

way through before choosing another?

Put the lighter fluid away. Buy a ticket for Stopover in the Yard.

In the sunlit “Yard” of The Grey—the outdoor area behind the big bar in the main dining room—attendees can kick back and enjoy summer’s finest culinary tradition, accompanied by live music, refreshing beverages, and, of course, award-winning food from Chef Mashama Bailey.

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Nashville’s Great Peacock head down to strut their stuff in the Yard at The Grey.

Savannah Stopover’s Kayne Lanahan sets the scene.

“Think elevated outdoor picnic food,” she says. “We’re letting them do what they do best.”

The idea for a musical picnic held at Savannah’s favorite new restaurant hit after Stopover V, when VIP festival attendees were treated to an oyster roast and a performance from returning Stopover band this

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mountain. The laidback vibe of the outdoor area paired with unforgettable dishes and entertainment made the exclusive party a hit. It also got the gears turning for the Stopover team.

“We started kicking around ideas,” Lanahan says. “’Let’s extend the Stopover brand in a kind of fun, new light.’”

The Grey was already offering lunch service and was interested in engaging an array of patrons.

“They didn’t want The Grey to just be thought of as a special occasion place,” Lanahan explains. “They want it to be more community-oriented. We reached out to some bands and agents, and they all loved the idea.”

Since the shows take place earlier in the day, Lanahan says the series will most likely consist of regional bands who can make the trip easily.

To kick off the new tradition is Nashville’s Great Peacock. Self-described as “a group of red-blooded country boys who aren’t afraid of the big city,” the band just released their debut LP, Making Ghosts, on May 12.

Strains of pedal steel and fiddle waft through radio-ready choruses that Tom Petty would envy; it’s beautiful, harmonydriven pop with a rosy Southern glow.

Wary of genre-dropping, vocalist/guitarist Andrew Nelson prefers to think of Great Peacock as pop band with folk tendencies.

As their name indicates, the band’s known for a colorful, showy performance.

“We’ve embraced the image of the big peacock feathers, and we want to entertain you,” said Nelson in a press release for Making Ghosts. “We look that way, we think that way, and we sound that way, too.”

While Great Peacock will certainly be captivating, the grub is sure to entice, as well.

Look forward to seafood, grilled meats, and vegetables on your plate, and a choice of wine, beer, or house-made Chatham Artillery Punch in your glass.

While additional food or a beverage refill costs extra, the meal, drink, and entertainment is just $21 a head—a crazy-good deal for the lux Grey.

Next up is Thomas Wynn & The Believers on Saturday, July 11, with more events to be announced throughout summer.

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Street Clothes, ESP, SeaKings, Broken Glow @Hang Fire

All-ages rock show! All-ages rock show!!!

Big props to the Foundery Coffee Pub: as the name suggests, the Victorian District mudslingers will close for normal business and throw open the doors of an all-ages music venue throughout the summer.

Just because it’s a coffee house doesn’t mean this will be an unplugged affair—after all, pub owner Kevin “Rev Kev” Veitinger hits the skins in punk band Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains, and several Foundery baristas perform in Savannah bands. The space is perfect for shows: sprawling cement floors hearken the days of sweaty basement shows, without the whole basement part. The crew plans to get the furniture out of the way and open up the floor for a diverse audience.

The series kicks off with two promising and relatively new-to-the-scene local bands.

Garden Giant, comprised of guitarist/vocalist Devin Smith (ex-General Oglethorpe & the Panhandlers), drummer Luis Salazar (Curb Dogs), and bassist/vocalist Brad Shields, debuted at the Crazy Bag Lady album release party with a huge sound—think Foo Fighters-style grandeur with a touch of Modest Mouse texture. They’re a versatile bunch, with Smith and Shields occasionally doing lightning-fast instrument trade-offs and Shields handling lead vocals on a few numbers.

Smith, a videographer by day, recently launched a musical web series called “House Show For One” on his website, Volition Studios. His most recent upload—and first with a full band—featured show mates Carpet Coats performing their song “Womback,” a breezy, charmingly catchy number about the anxiousness of growing up and having to navigate the real world. Dreamy harmonies, piano grooves, and ambling bass make “Womback” a delightful tune worthy of a top seed in your summer playlist.

Best of all? It’s free. It’ll be a treat to see the roster of local talent The Foundery turns the spotlight on this season.

It’s difficult to pin down Savannah’s Street Clothes; even band leader Andy Sutphen takes his time in phrasing their sound. Seeking inspiration from eclectic bands like Blondie and The Clash, Sutphen and company aren’t afraid to blur genre lines, dipping into country, reggae, and punk rock.

“I like bands that are really eclectic,” Sutphen explains. “If you listen to London Calling, there’s a punk song, there’s a reggae song, there’s almost disco songs. And Blondie, especially—they just didn’t care. When they did it, they did it right. My plan was to kind of just rip off everybody, to do a dance song, a punk song, all this stuff, so when you see our show, it kind of makes sense at the end of it.”

Perhaps more important than a sense of style is the fervor of a Street Clothes performance—the six-piece wants you to dance, and they’re gonna lead by example.

“At the end of the show, I’m sweating, out of breath, writhing around on the floor,” Sutphen laughs. “I just want to put on a badass show. I want it to be a spectacle.”

Pre-Street Clothes, Sutphen was composing for a budding project, Country Feedback.

While things didn’t quite work out the way he planned, he started trying out his original material at The Wormhole’s open mic night. Through late-night jams and mingling with other artists, Street Clothes was born and raised on the neighborhood bar’s stage.

“We started at The Wormhole and pretty much stayed there,” Sutphen explains. “We’ve never played anywhere but there. We’d go up and they’d let us do whatever we wanted— without the Wormhole, we wouldn’t be a band.”

Monday’s show is the young band’s first off their home turf, and they’re looking forward to venturing into the downtown bar scene. Expect to see more of them around in the coming months: they’ll head into Dollhouse Studios in August to record a full-length LP. ESP (Emo Side Project) and SeaKings are touring through from the Midwest. ESP’s name says it all: if you like sensitive bedroom emo, you’ll dig it. SeaKings blend early emo influences with power-pop fervor, occasional jazzy/mathy guitar explorations, and vocals that sound so much like The Menzingers at times, it’s scary.

Savannah’s Broken Glow is always a great show for fans of straight-up, high-in-protein rock ‘n’ roll. All in all, a fine way to carry the weekend’s energy into the work week.

Sunday, June 21, 8:30 p.m., free

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The Seduction, Hot Plate, Rotten Blush @The Jinx

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Merging stadium-shredder riffs with doomy undertones, The Seduction cranks out thick Queens-of-the-Stone-Age-meets-Thin-Lizzy rock ‘n’ roll for the head banger in everyone. Hailing from Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the four-piece is pure adrenaline, merging classic rock with nods to new turns in metal.

The guys of The Seduction are at their strongest when they’re pairing splintering gang vocals with snarling yet distinctly Southern guitar leads, as on “Wolf In The Night” from their January release You Catch Fire.

It’s always good to see Hot Plate on a bill; have you heard the EP they just recorded with Peter Mavrogeorgis down at Dollhouse Studios, Plans are Built on Thin Ice? It rips.

With Savannah stoner rockers Rotten Blush playing out for the first time in a while, look forward to a diverse bill with a little bit o’ loud for everybody.

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Summer Solstice Bacchanalia: An Orgy of Roman Opulence @The Wormhole

What’s summer without a little indulgence?

Sure, you can treat yourself to a few frosty margs on the beach or top that burger off with extra pickles, but perhaps you’re looking to turn up the heat and relish all of the pleasures.

Who better to rescue you from the summertime blues than Savannah’s theme party maven, Chris Cook? Welcome Summer Solstice Bacchanalia: An Orgy of Roman Opulence: part ritual, part performance, and all unbridled revelry.

Taking place on the first day of summer, the party follows in the footsteps of Roman worshippers of Dionysus (you may remember him from school as the “god of good times”—grape harvest, wine, fertility, theatre, and religious ecstasy).

Ladies and gents in togas, feeding you grapes. Burly gladiators making sure everyone toes the line. The performers of The Tied and Tasseled Cabaret performing the Rituals of Madness in front of your very eyes, and managing the fetish play areas.

Gladiator battles? Got ‘em. Prizes from Starship Enterprises? Massage parlor? Check.

Keep in mind this is an Anything But Clothes party—lingerie, swimwear, togas, and creative interpretations on the theme are welcome, but not required.

Saturday, June 20, 10 p.m., $10 online via wormholebar.com, $15 at door

On Stage Cabaret: Walkin’ After Midnight @The Lucas Theatre for the Arts

She was the voice of the brokenhearted and lovelorn, but Patsy Cline was no shrinking violet.

Though her career and colorful life was tragically cut short when she was just 30 years old, Cline changed the trajectory of country and pop music.

An O.G. Girl Boss, she’d take the stage to bemoan a lover’s cheating heart with unrivaled warbling pain and piercing sorrow, then follow it with an evening of beers and jokes with country’s biggest male stars—and all with a full pocket. In a time in which performers, particularly women, often got cheated by sleazy promoters, Patsy “No Dough, No Show” Cline demanded to be paid before she hit the stage.

In Walkin’ After Midnight, The Lucas’s On Stage Cabaret series continues with a full evening dedicated to “The Cline” herself. Vocalist JJ Hobbs couldn’t be happier to pay tribute to the legend.

“I’ve been singing Patsy Cline since I was a young girl; my voice is very similar to hers,” Hobbs explains. “I wanted to do a concert that really focused on her music, because I like the way her music sounds and feels when I sing it—it resonates with me.”

If you’ve been keeping track, you’ll know this is the second On Stage Cabaret evening of the summer; hot on the heels of The British Invasion, a tribute to 1960s Brit-pop, Walkin’ After Midnight continues the focus on accessible and influential 20th century popular song.

Hobbs believes that Cline’s catalog is vastly underrepresented and under-sung nowadays; she looks forward to honoring Cline’s life and legacy.

“Her timbre and resonance is so warm and rich,” Hobbs admires. “There’s nothing strident about her voice; there’s nothing abrasive, and there’s nothing divisive. No one can find an issue with her voice! It’s just soothing, and it does exactly what it’s supposed to do: it’s authentic, and that’s what people crave nowadays.”

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A marvelous ‘Mossterpiece’

Growing Savannah’s first ecofriendly public art project

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

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Savannah may be synonymous with curtains of Spanish moss, but a different species of plushy green plant has captivated attention this month.

(Did you know our famous organic tree tinsel isn’t really moss at all? It’s a flowering bromeliad that depends on the breeze to propagate.)

Now through the end of June, a mural composed entirely of Hypnum moss is gracing the façade of Judge Realty on Abercorn Street, the first local public art project made from pleurocarp, a fast-growing type of moss that covers evenly and holds up to the elements.

Artist Jamie Bourgeois designed the fern and fauna motif and applied the lush sheets with a slush of fertilizer and plain yogurt over the period of a week. The living art will continue to grow as long as it stays moist and shaded, which means daily spritzing.

The building’s eastern direction has crisped some sections of the moss into different colors, giving an ombré effect.

“We’ve got a couple of patches that are turning golden in the direct sun,” Bourgeois pointed out as she put on the finishing touches from atop a scissor lift last week.

“The richest greens are from some moss I found in an old air-conditioning unit.”

Conceived in partnership with ArtRise Savannah, the project is meant to commemorate a decade in business for Lori Judge as well as the real estate broker’s passion for art and artists.

She launched the Judge Realty Permanent Art Collection last year with Kedgar Volta’s Urban Imposition—a moving installation visible 24/7 from the sidewalk—and advocates for more partnerships between business leaders and the artistic community.

“I hope to draw attention to how the business sector can help grow an art economy that benefits the whole city,” says Judge, who hosted an installation by Katherine Sandoz on the transom of her office in 2012.

“We need to be champions of public art.”

The project highlights Savannah’s intrinsic link between art and commerce (a connection memorialized on the front of City Hall) and dovetails perfectly into ArtRise’s 24 mission of creating opportunities for

Artist Jamie Bourgeois designed the fern and fauna motif on the façade of Judge Realty to help commemorate 10 years in business and champion the cause of public art in Savannah. Photos by Dylan Wilson working artists like Bourgeois.

The natural materials of Savannah’s Mossterpiece also represent Judge’s commitment to putting her money where her mouth is when it comes to the environment.

Committed to reducing her personal and commercial carbon footprint, Judge drives an electric car and took her entire office off the grid this spring after installing solar panels on the roof.

“Our historic buildings are a vital part of our city’s economy. Some of them are centuries old, yet it’s possible for them to run on solar energy. I think that’s amazing,” she enthuses.

The sprawling fronds and flying birds of the moss mural continue to amaze passersby, many who stop to touch it gingerly and marvel. The colors and coverage are expected to evolve throughout the month depending on the weather, a reminder of

public art’s dynamic climate.

“We’ll see what happens,” shrugs Bourgeois with a smile.

“Mother Nature is the real artist here.” cs Savannah’s Mossterpiece Reception When: 6:30-9:30pm, Thurs., June 18 Where: Judge Realty, 347 Abercorn St. Info: judgerealty.com or artrisesavannah.com

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It’s been said that people go to performances to see other people be brave.

That couldn’t be more true for the art of improv.

For (it), Savannah Stage Company’s growing troupe of quick-witted comedians and actors, vulnerability and confidence are the keys to innovation, creativity, and the future of SSC. Taking suggestions from the audiences and unfolding them into side-splitting scenarios, the bunch offers fast-paced fun for the 18+ crowd at their performance at Indigo Sky Gallery.

Oh! There’s free beer, too.

While touring theatrical productions are SSC’s bread and butter, the organization’s founding members are always looking for new ways to offer Savannah diversity in the performing arts.

“In terms of growth, we asked, ‘what is the bravest thing we can do?’ Well, not have any scripts,” shares founding member and Artistic Director Jayme Tinti.

“How can we make that as imaginative as possible? Okay, we’re going to do improv!”

And thus, the community and educationdriven collective got into the world of interactive comedy; Tinti is proud to say this year is their strongest yet.

“We’re playing to the top of our intelligence,” she says. “We’re not ‘living in the potty’—we say that all the time, ‘get out of the potty!’”

The style of (it) runs on creativity and imagination—don’t expect streams of puns or up-to-the-minute political jokes. Instead, marvel in the quick-stepping chops of a bunch of locals who dare to dream. (it)’s current lineup includes Tinti, Sarah Alice Michael, Wesley Pridgen, Chris Davison, Dylan Elizabeth Good, Amelia Lux, Ian Maule, the newest member, and David McCall, who provides musical accompaniment.

The troupe’s performance at Indigo Sky will be a great introduction to improv for folks who have never experienced it and an A-game performance for longtime fans of the art form.

Part of Savannah Stage Company’s mission is to take (it) and other projects to nontraditional venues in front of nontraditional audiences.

“We’ve all had some training here and there,” says Tinti.

Improv was a big part of her conservatory studies, but for spurof-the-moment action, it’s all trial, error, and lots of rehearsal time.

“It’s all prompts from the audience,” Tinti “We approach everything from a explains. “We do a lot of short form, a lot of learning standpoint, so it’s very educational,” games…things people would see on Whose she explains. “We’re all learning how to do Line is it Anyway? Then we take an intermis- this and figure it out.” sion, come back, and do a long form, which Above all, (it) values honesty in perforstarts from one suggestion, and we expand mance, and Tinti says that kind of truth on that for about thirty minutes.” shines particularly brightly in this round-up In (it), as well as all things SSC, the of performers. troupe strives to reach people who may not “I think of all these people as actors,” have access to theatre and the performing Tinti says. “And I know there are one or two arts. In addition to evenings like the Indigo stand-up comedians in there who wouldn’t Sky show, you can find (it) in wonderfully necessarily think of themselves as actors, but unexpected places, like Chuck’s Bar. With they are an actor. We ask for honesty in actChuck’s being a hot-spot for both stand-up ing, in the same way we’d ask for it in a play comedy and karaoke, Tinti says hosting a rehearsal. I wouldn’t want someone to get show in the beloved River Street dive just up there ‘schmacting’ or being untrue.” works.

“No one’s going to want to engage with “It’s in our mission and it’s in our values: someone whose onstage not being truthful,” we’re thinking about ways to take theatre she observes. “So if we’re in an igloo, don’t out of the theatre and get non-theatre goers be fake. Be in an igloo! We will be engaged involved in what we’re doing,” she explains. because you’re in an igloo. And whatever “So we can go to Chuck’s Bar at ten o’clock happens, happens.” cs at night and serve people who are not going to come to a traditional play.” (it) Improv @ Indigo Sky Plus, for the ever-learning troupe, a When: Thursday, June 18, 8 p.m. change of environment is a welcome Where: Indigo Sky Community Gallery challenge.

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Talking with… Tatia Adams Fox

Marketing maven preaches the importance of old school etiquette sense and her family’s “coolness.” The picwith artists and top executives. “It eventually to bring an artist through to your office, do became troubleshooting before it became a you have an hour?’” she says. She always did. tures are flawless. There are comparisons problem.”

The really neat thing is that Fox seems to to the Huxtables. But it’s all too shallow for me.

I HAVE a hard time with Like, please don’t eat with your hands have hours and hours to mentor people of “Those titles are a little uncomfortable. proper etiquette these tonight when I introduce you to the label all bank account sizes. She’s taught for both days. Social norms are chief at a really fancy restaurant. It sounds the Boys & Girls Club in Compton and for I’m just who I am,” Fox says. “That world is definitely about who you wear. And I’m not changing so fast, I can’t tell like the work of Mr. Higgins in My Fair MIT. that person.” if I offended you by callLady.

Her paying clientele tends to attract the A focused and career-minded inspiraing or you offended me Wouldn’t it be loverly to be a fly in the sons and daughters of well-educated and tion to many, she now also teaches marketby Tweeting. room during those lessons? Actually, it well-traveled moms and dads. But I’d run Thankfully, the didn’t work like that. Fox says she used out of space listing where she’s mentored for ing at Savannah State and divides her time between here and New Jersey. cs ABC’s of manners have nothing to do with humor, never embarrassed the musicians free. new technology and haven’t changed in ages. and never got pushback from them.

It’s amazing Google doesn’t seem to know So, if you’re still a social offender, there’s “And slowly but surely, I would have other about this generosity. Simple searches repeat Hear more of Orlando’s interviews at a new school for you here. marketing people say, ‘Hey, Tatia, I’m going a few well-read articles about her fashion savannahpodcast.com “Manners go beyond just please and thank you,” says Tatia Adams Fox, the stylish New York marketing maven who has opened a Savannah branch of her New Jersey-based New School of Etiquette. “It really is more about understanding how to make someone else feel comfortable and being considerate of everyone’s feelings.”

That means reading body language, reading a room, making eye contact and speaking in turn. Let’s not even call it etiquette or manners anymore. How about social intelligence?

“The social intelligence comes in when that A-type, very outgoing personality can identify that other person and go, ‘You know what, maybe I take my energy down a tad and bring that person into my world,” she says.

Yes! You full-on Robin Williams types, listen up. You oppress my inner Dick Cavett.

Fox gets all of these types and more. Most of her students are kids… and kids at heart.

“We take them as early as six,” she says.

“And I have senior executives who are presidents of companies.”

Fox started the New School of Etiquette about five years ago in Orange, New Jersey.

That’s where the Savannah State University alumna and daughter of jazz maestro Teddy Adams settled after climbing the ladder of music marketing in Chicago and New York.

She held senior marketing positions for companies like Warner Music, MTV Networks and Universal Motown. She helped to sell artists like Sean Combs, Akon, Q-Tip and Wu Tang Clan. And that’s where she began teaching etiquette.

“Even dealing with platinum selling artists, A-list artists, more money than I’ll ever see in my lifetime, I would sit there and just cringe,” she says of troubled meetings Fox’s clients comesfrom all backgrounds; she has taught for both the Boys & Girls Club in Compton and MIT. (Photo SSU) 27

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RON and Kelli Lash are no new-comers to serving up made-from-scratch goodness-on-a-plate.

For over six years their lil’ pizzeria in Marion, Ohio, was known for its extensive homemade selection of fresh breads, pizza, rolls and house-made sauces, sausages as well as the freshest of local ingredients.

Ron yearned for more, though. Ten years running a cattle ranch in Arizona gives him a deep love of good meat and a well-honed knowledge of what makes it flavorful, and he planned to expand on that knowledge with a vengeance. Scouting around during vacation he came upon the little outta-the-way hamlet of Richmond Hill.

His mom, Melody, known throughout the family as a genius in the kitchen, came to give him a helping hand, and various cousins and kids followed him and Kelli to their new spot on the Georgia coast.

Family works in the kitchen, serves at table, and his best friend and fellow cattlerancher, Steve, oversees the Sandbar Cantina, making up mind-boggling batches of martinis—I recommend the Muscadine Madness made with Deep Eddy Cranberry Vodka.

This trio of good friends presents quite a picture: with their lacings of finely detailed tattoos, good-hearted smiles and a sort of mellowed-biker vibe-- it sorta draws you in and makes you wanna stay a while.

In fact, this little café sitting near the junction of Highways 144 & 17, was once a notorious biker hang-out. Enter the family Lash, who take time to clear out all the stale smoke, make it clean as a whistle, tone down that raucous vibe, and offer an eclectic menu with weekly specials that will have your mouth watering as you run down their Facebook page.

Least you fear to bring yer mama here for fried shrimp and tea, be assured, this quaint lil’ café and bar make a perfect nook for lunching moms, grandpops, kids under 10 who get $2 meals on Saturdays, as well as young couples yearning for a bit of culinary heaven with their cold beer.

Ron makes sure to keep his menu alive with fresh flavors like the classic Vietnamese Banh Mi, soft corn tacos generously stuffed with shredded carnitas (seasoned pork), and

Kelli with hubby Chef/Owner Ron Lash, with his inspiration, mom Melody & best bud, Steve Matteson (bartender). Below, Pork Carnitas Tacos w/ Jalapeno-Cheese hushpuppies + Shrimp n’ Grits our old South fave, Shrimp ‘n’ Grits.

Now, Ron, who originally hails from colder climes, says he’d never had grits prior to 3 years ago—it’s one of those dishes Yankees love to laugh over without having actually eaten them. He first got to know what the fuss was all about in New Orleans, where he was served a heaping bowl of stone ground grits slathered in rich gravy, heavy with Andouille sausage and big Gulf shrimp—and he was sold, baby!

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Georgia White shrimp. If you want THE perfect summer meal, try this along with a basket of those same beauties delicately fried with a side of hand-battered fresh okra.

My mama is one of the pickiest women alive when it comes to eating out, and yet she raved over the shrimp here—golden, light, crispy without a hint of being overcooked, and wished we ordered a bigger basket of fried okra!

My sister Lori’s head was turned

by Chef ’s Favorite, the “Triple B”: a luscious mound of smoky, thinsliced Beef brisket piled high on a pillowy Brioche roll, and topped with melted Brie. Good golly Miss Molly—hand me another Guinness and an extra plate of those handcut Cajun Fries!

Ron is particular about his condiments, down to the creamy tartar sauce accompanying a golden hand-breaded fresh oysters or the Caribbean Jerk spice on the wings. Every single thing is made from scratch—on a kitchen walk- French-Canadian Poutine: hand-cut fries, topped with light gravy, fried pork belly, cheese curds, through I saw the detailed grocery a fried egg & scallions--listed as an appetizer but definitely a meal! list of the sauces made fresh that

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Glassware by Kicking Glass — The colors and unique patterns of this fused glass add inspiration to any table-scape or home décor vignette. Free and open to the public Fri., June 19, 4-8 p.m. and Sat., June 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St.

So-Called — Solo exhibition of existing and new work by artist Nari Ward. Ward’s practice plays with the ambiguity and symbolism of objects sourced in his immediate surroundings. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Continuing Exhibits

Structural-Response II — Monumental installation of new sculpture and painting by Serge Alain Nitegeka created specifically for the museum’s Pamela Elaine Poetter Gallery during deFINE Art 2015. Conceived as a performance sculpture, the work confronts the viewer with a tall, labyrinthine assemblage of black-lacquered wooden beams and invites them to choreograph their own passage through the space. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Art and Poetry — Clara Agüero Ortiz’s collab-

orative exhibition features illustrations that showcase royalty, nobility, family, and poetry. She is a retired professor of Fine Arts at Savannah State University and continues to work at her private art studio. Through July 2. City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St.

The Art of Diplomacy: Winston Churchill and the Pursuit of Painting — The landmark exhibition,

organized by Millennium Gate Museum, is the first of its kind in the United States since 1965 and features paintings by Sir 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. Through July 26. telfair. org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Come As You Are: Art of the 1990s — Explores the history of the 90s through the perspectives of 45 different artists born or working in the United States between the years of 1989 and 2001 -- from the fall of the Berlin Wall to 9/11. Covering a range of social issues and geopolitical milestones, the show centers around three principal themes: multiculturalism and the “identity politics” debates, the digital revolution, and globalization. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Dicky Stone and Dana Richardson — A native of Tennessee, Dana Richardson’s 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 decorative pieces of sculpture. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

Folk Art: Simply Profound — What is folk art?

Exaggeration and simplicity converge to describe the folk artist as he deals with family, God and the human condition.

Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St.

Meet-the-artist receptions for Kicking Glass happen this Friday and Saturday at the Grand Bohemian Gallery inside Mansion on Forsyth Park.

The Highwaymen — The exhibit features several well known black artists known as The Highwaymen. A total of 26 artists, one woman and twenty-five men, traveled the highways of Florida from the early 1960s to the early 1990s selling oil paintings from the trunks of cars. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Joshua Hill — As well as faux finishes, painted furniture and murals, Joshua has designed greeting cards and painted canvases. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Life’s a Beach: Photographs by Martin Parr —

Martin Parr has been photographing this subject for many decades, creating images that range from close-ups of sunbathers to rambunctious swimmers caught midplunge. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Mandala Blooms: Visual Meditations Papercut Art Exhibition — Savannah artist Rachel

Greneker’s newest hand-cut paper works. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St.

The Maps of Infinitude — Known for his

complex, monumental and kaleidoscopic mandala paintings, SCAD alumnus Caomin Xie (M.F.A., painting, 2001) ponders the magnitude and ethereal beauty of the celestial realm. The new paintings on view

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ThincART: Thomas Mitz — Works by Thomas

Mitz, from large oil paintings, to personal portraits and charcoal studies, showcasing Mitz’s vast artistic skill set and artistic process. ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. Suite 300.

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Michael Banks — Folk artist Michael Banks is

Bing, one of the most important contemporary artists of his generation and the SCAD deFINE Art 2015 honoree, presents his solo exhibition of multimedia works.

Through July 3. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Moments in Space — The viewer will be

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. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 700 Drayton St.

a young artist from Alabama whose art has been collected by George Clooney, Martha Stewart and Tim Burton. He uses salvaged boards for his work and uses acrylic, enamel, turpentine and tar. Through July 1.

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prompted to consider how the imagery may have an effect on their perception of the space. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St.

The Paintings of Anne Taylor Nash — Anne Taylor

Nash (1884–1968) did not begin painting until she was forty years old, when she became inspired by the example of her close friend Elizabeth O’Neill Verner, an artist and a key figure in the Charleston Renaissance. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. 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

Vibrancy of Life: Oil Paintings by Marilyn Sparks —

Vivienne Westwood Designs — Andre Leon Talley curates this collection of legendary designs by Vivienne Westwood. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Xi Guo and Deborah Mueller — Xi’s newest works are Impressionistic water color paintings of Savannah which shows the tranquility and beauty of our area. Deborah Mueller creates one of a kind sculptural, functional and decorative pottery using stoneware and Raku. Gallery 209, 209 E River St.

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JURASSIC WORLD

OO “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” This 19th century adage, often credited to Ralph Waldo Emerson, has been modified by Steven Spielberg and co. to read, “Build a better Jurassic Park, and the world will beat a path to the box office.”

Certainly, Jurassic World will emerge as one of the summer season’s top grossers, but is it really better than the 1993 blockbuster helmed by Spielberg in the same calendar year that also saw him tackling Schindler’s List? Of course not, though it’s easily an improvement over the two sorry sequels that followed in 1997 (The Lost World: Jurassic Park) and 2001 (Jurassic Park III).

Spielberg, who directed the first two installments, turned the reins over to Joe Johnston for the third chapter, content to serve only as an executive producer. He does the same on Jurassic World, taking a back seat while allowing indie filmmaker Colin Trevorrow (Safety Not Guaranteed) the opportunity to lord over a billion-dollar franchise.

Trevorrow doesn’t flub the assignment— the film is generally well-paced and contains a handful of satisfying set-pieces—but neither does he imprint it with anything resembling a personal touch. The original Jurassic Park looked, felt and moved like a Steven Spielberg joint; conversely, Jurassic World seems like it could have been made by any Tom, Dick or Colin.

Chris Pratt, newly anointed action star following his turn in last summer’s Guardians of the Galaxy, tops the playbill here— he’s Owen, who works at Jurassic World as a combo dinosaur wrangler and velociraptor whisperer. Like his filmic forefathers Sam Neill and Jeff Goldblum, he’s not sure man should be messing around with nature—in this case, creating a new and improved dinosaur meant to be bigger and bolder than

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Having learned nothing from the lessons imparted via the aborted Jurassic Park— namely, that out-of-control dinosaurs love to snack on humans—the scientists, capitalists and paleontologist powers-that-be overseeing Jurassic World ignore all modes of common sense and soon find their baby, the so-called Indominus Rex (Darth Indominus to its friends), wreaking havoc all over the themed island.

Other dinosaurs also manage to break free, and soon there are fatalities galore— alas, in the depressing slasher-flick manner, the most unnecessarily graphic and needlessly prolonged torture/death is foisted upon a pretty young woman, presumably for having sex before she’s married.

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Other actors, though, are defeated by the shrillness of their roles. Bryce Dallas Howard, as park operations manager Claire, has to remain in ninny mode for far too long a period, only coming into her own toward the end.

As young brothers Zach and Gray, visiting their Aunt Claire and becoming subject to the most dino-destruction, Nick Robinson and Ty Simpkins are required to play perpetually irksome kids, the sort of brats you wish will eventually be used by some immoral adult as a bite-size distraction for the rampaging beasts.

And the fine actor Vincent D’Onofrio, who first made his mark as a military grunt in Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 Full Metal Jacket, here engages in Full Metal Raptor, playing a gung-ho security head who wants to train dinosaurs to serve as soldiers in overseas

combat situations. Yes, it’s as ridiculous as it sounds, and D’Onofrio’s part requires him mainly to act pompous and spout nonsensical dialogue.

But let’s face it: Audiences are coming to see dinosaurs, not people, and in that respect, the film delivers the goods a decent amount of the time. The lovingly crafted critters seen in the ’93 model have naturally given way to CGI counterparts, but for the most part, the effects work proves to be potent, with enough bravura sequences (the aquatic mosasaurus maneuvers, the pterodactyl attack) to satiate the faithful.

It’s just a shame that, like the recent San Andreas, the movie gets sillier as it progresses. By the time the story hits some unlikely Kumbaya notes in the late innings, we fully expect Barney (of purple reign fame) to appear on the scene and lead humans and dinosaurs alike in a campfire sing-along.

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queen both amused and annoyed by Susan’s shenanigans, and Statham, absolutely hysterical as a macho agent more skilled in OOO Here’s the extraordinary thing about Spy, braggadocio than in anything else.

Yet the depth chart extends beyond just the latest comedy from director and hitthe marquee names, with Miranda Hart maker Paul Feig: it somehow manages to feel like both a star vehicle and an ensemble endearing as Susan’s equally awkward friend and co-worker Nancy and Peter Serafinowpiece even though those classifications icz ceaselessly amusing as the randy Italian generally belong on opposite ends of the agent Aldo. spectrum.

Like this past spring’s Kingsman: The At its center is Melissa McCarthy, who’s Secret Service, Spy derives a good amount of been memorable when part of a large cast mileage out of upending spy-flick conven(Bridesmaids, St. Vincent) or even in a cotions. The scene where Susan is outfitted starring role (The Heat) but whose chances with a wide range of gadgets for her misat a headlining career took a hit with last sion is a deft takeoff on all those meetings summer’s dismal Tammy. But Feig, who between James Bond and Q, only 007 never guided the actress to an Oscar nominahad his life-saving gizmos hidden inside a tion for Bridesmaids and also helmed The Heat, clearly knows how to best employ her stool-softener bottle or a wristwatch emblazoned with the poster art for a movie every talents, and with Spy, a picture he not only directed but also wrote, he offers her what’s woman is apparently required to love (a gag basically a cinematic love letter, allowing her that still has me chuckling).

And the excesses often seen in action to not only flex her comic chops like never before but also presenting her with her most yarns is taken to inspired extremes, not only in the character played by Statham (the complete character to date. movie could have used even more of him) McCarthy plays Susan Cooper, a CIA but also in the scene in which Susan records agent who’s content confined to desk duty, her first (unintentional) kill. serving as the miked-up voice in the ear of Whether Spy holds up to repeat viewings agent extraordinaire Bradley Fine ( Jude (as does Feig’s Bridesmaids) is unknown, Law). But when Fine is put out of comalthough the incessant audience laughter at mission by a femme fatale named Rayna the advance screening drowned out so many Boyanov (Rose Byrne, another Bridesmaids quips that a second viewing will at least feel alumna), Susan volunteers to go out into like it’s offering some new material. But even the field. if this is a one-and-done deal, that virginal Her boss (Allison Janney) informs her viewing provides a great time at the movies. that she’s only to observe and report, but And as far as spy games go, the high qualSusan instead finds herself immersed in ity of both this picture and Kingsman: The deep-cover espionage, mixing it up with Rayna while also contending with Rick Ford Secret Service means that even James Bond himself will have to be at the top of his game ( Jason Statham), a rogue CIA agent who when Spectre hits theaters this November. firmly believes that Susan will hopelessly

screw up the mission.

The plot is fairly standard spy-spoof ENTOURAGE material, but Feig has taken great care to OO provide his star with an arsenal of comedic There’s always a perverse pleasure to opportunities. McCarthy never once lets be gained when a character in a fictional him down: Her Susan Cooper is wholly movie writes a book, or sings a song, or sympathetic, but that vulnerability (rarely delivers a performance, and while everyone seen in the actress’ roles before) never else on screen is declaring its brilliance, we interferes with her ability to deliver preci- in the audience, treated to a brief snippet, sion-timed laughs. are laughing at its sheer awfulness. Such a Many of these gags are at her expense, scenario unfolds within the parameters of but they’re never mean-spirited, and, perEntourage, the big-screen continuation of haps most pleasingly, they don’t revolve the long-running (2004-2011) HBO series around her weight (the fat jokes are merci- loosely based on Mark Wahlberg’s early fully MIA) but rather the impressions that years. others make about her. It’s here where the Ari Gold ( Jeremy Piven), having rest of the cast comes in and makes Spy far ascended from being an agent to becoming more than a one-woman show. a studio head, wants actor (and Wahlberg Without fail, all of the performers beau- stand-in) Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) tifully play off McCarthy and her often to star in his upcoming movie Hyde, an hapless, often heroic character, particularly expensive update of Robert Louis StevenByrne, who’s wonderful as a cool crime son’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

SPY

Backed by his trio of buddies/co-workers/ sycophants E (Kevin Connolly), Turtle ( Jerry Ferrara) and half-brother Drama (Kevin Dillon), Vincent agrees, but only if he can also make his directorial debut with the feature.

Ari reluctantly agrees, and soon he’s overseeing a project that’s far behind schedule and way over budget. Ari and other studio bigwigs are anxious to see at least a rough cut of the picture, and they finally get a chance…as do we.

The footage, featuring Vincent playing a Hyde who’s some sort of futuristic dubstep DJ orchestrating a skirmish between clubbers and cops, looks jaw-droppingly awful, with Vincent coming across like some rejected Avengers villain or, as my lil buddy Adam stated, some heretofore unseen Sith Lord (Darth Ludicrous, perhaps?).

The footage is so risible, in fact, that it makes the recent bomb Jupiter Ascending look as phenomenal as Blade Runner or 2001: A Space Odyssey in comparison. In the real world, it’s doubtful even Paul Blart groupies would turn out for this nonsense, but in the vacuum-sealed world of Entourage, it naturally promises to be a critical and commercial smash.

Indeed, such stunning lack of selfawareness is the constant stream running throughout this smug, self-satisfied picture, which is saved from total disaster by some clever Hollywood-insider digs but which otherwise asks us to spend an inordinate amount of time with a group of insufferable lunkheads, the sort that most of us try to avoid in social situations.

Without exception, these doofuses are ripe for a comeuppance, or a putdown, or a hard lesson learned, but whenever it looks as if someone might actually, you know, grow or at least enjoy some sort of character arc—generally helpful ingredients in motion pictures, so as to prevent narrative stagnation and dramatic flatlining—creatorwriter-director Doug Ellin (scripting with Rob Weiss) pulls back and ends up letting boys be boys, or putting bros before hos, or whatever the manly meme this week might be. Nowhere is this more evident than in the character of Drama, a misogynistic creep prone to making declarations like, “[A relationship’s] not fun. What’s fun is forgetting a chick’s name while you’re fucking her.”

In a slasher flick, Drama is the type of character who would be the first to go; in a high school rom-com, he would be the only one at movie’s end without a girlfriend; in a crime movie, he would be the snitch who gets garroted by Ray Liotta. Here, he’s basically the glorious hero, the Indiana Jones of a-holes, the Luke Skywalker of d-bags.

SAN ANDREAS

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 genre, the problems of the little people are paramount.

In the case of San Andreas, the three would be Ray (Dwayne Johnson), an LAbased search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, his wife Emma (Carla Gugino), whose inability to crack her husband’s defenses following a past tragedy has left her no choice but to file for divorce, and their daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario), whose inner decency matches her outward beauty. cs Hanging around another part of the plot is Lawrence Hayes (Paul Giamatti, lending necessary gravitas), a Caltech seismologist whose own research has revealed that a gargantuan earthquake is set to hit California, with most of the damage occurring in San Francisco. Sure enough, disaster wallops the West Coast, and it’s up to Ray to rescue first his wife and then his daughter, the latter off spending the day with her mom’s new boyfriend Daniel Riddick (Ioan Gruffudd).

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.

But while Blake can’t count on Riddick for her survival, she does encounter brothersin-arms in the form of British siblings Ben and Ollie (a winning pair of performances

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

As the mayhem grows more monumental and the rescues more outlandish, the film loses much of its initial personality and settles into standard-issue CGI chaos.

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Activism & Politics

Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition, Inc. Vision and Goals Community Meeting

What is your vision for Chatham County twenty years from now? The CGIC, a group of community members and advocates working together in a comprehensive approach for planning and accountability, will host a brief update highlighting all work performed to date, including neighborhood forums, focus groups and surveys, and their results. Fri., June 19, 8:30-11 a.m.

912-651-1478. tjennings@uwce.org. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. Drinking Liberally

Every first and third Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.

A gathering of Liberals for an informal discussion of politics, the economy, sports, entertainment, and the world around us.

Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free third Thursday of every month. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally.org/drinking/chapters/GA/savannah.

Tondee's Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street.

Occupy Savannah: The True Cost

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them and the impact it’s having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking new documentary film that pulls back the curtain on an unseen part of our world and asks us each to consider, who pays the price for our clothing? Thu., June 18, 7 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Savannah Area Young Republicans

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

Savannah Libertarians

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

Savannah Tea Party

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

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

Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr.

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Young Democrats

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. 423-619-7712. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. Auditions and Calls for Entries

Call for Applications to Citizens Academy

Registration is now open for the next

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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.

zens Academy, an eight-session program intended to immerse residents into the workings of their city government. 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 first-come, first-served basis. $5 entrance fee Through July 17. savannahga. gov/citizensacademy.

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 Call for Art Instructors for Fall 2015 and Winter Weave-A-Dream. While other programs 2016 such as performing, visual, media, theater, The Department of Cultural Affairs is seek- folk, design (architecture), or literary arts ing applications from artist/instructors are also encouraged to apply. To be eligible to teach classes during the fall 2015 and for consideration, an organization must be winter 2016 sessions. Beginning, advanced, a non-profit, 501c3, head-quartered in Saadult and youth classes and workshops in vannah’s corporate limits. Proposed prothe mediums of jewelry, ceramics, printgrams must also be produced within the making, drawing, painting, metals, fused City’s corporate limits. No individual artist glass, stained glass, glass beading and applications will be accepted. Through fibers will be considered. Day and evening Aug. 2. 912-651-5988 ext. 8969. rbrown02@ class proposals can range from one-day savannahga.gov. savannahga.gov/arts. workshops to six week courses. Interested City of Savannah Department of Cultural individuals should submit an applicaAffairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Speakers for Geekend 2015 tion and a proposal to include: a resume; The theme of Creative Coast's Geekend description of proposed class; and up to 2015 is Growth. All entrepreneurs, develfive portfolio images (in digital format).

Previous experience in art instruction is re- opers, marketers, social media mavericks, technology enthusiasts, designers and quired. Applications are available at www. other creatives are encouraged to apply to savannahga.gov/arts. The deadline for applications is July 17 at 5 p.m. Visual Arts speak now. Geekend is looking for compelapplications should be submitted to Debra ling cutting-edge content that is actionable and touches upon any one or several of Zumstein, Arts Programs Coordinator, at dzumstein@savannahga.gov. Through July the following topics: Design, Development, 17. 912-651-6783. City of Savannah Depart- Mobile, Social Media, Marketing, Growth Hacking, Access to Capital, Sales, Management of Cultural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Artists for 2016 Exhibitions ment. The festival will take place October The City of Savannah's Department of 15-17. Through Oct. 15. 912-447-8457.

Cultural Affairs is now accepting exhibition geek-end.com/speakers/apply. thecreproposals at the Cultural Arts Gallery for ativecoast.org. Creative Coast, 415 W. the 2016 calendar year. The 1,700 square Boundary St. City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries foot community gallery serves the SavanThe City of Savannah's TV station, SGTV, nah area with exhibitions and educational seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, programming that strengthen awareness and stimulate dialogue through artistic ex- original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of pression. In conjunction with each exhibition, artists are encouraged to develop and Savannah to run on "Engage," a television present a learning opportunity to the public show produced by the city. No compensation. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose such as a workshop, lecture or demonlocal works to over 55,000 households in stration. All mediums will be considered Chatham County. Submit proposals via for a non-degree seeking solo or group exhibitions, including video and installation website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/engagesgtv. pieces. Proposals should be professionGallery Seeks Local Artists ally presented and should include a cover Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D letter; a resume; an artist statement; a and 3-D artists to join its cooperative galprevious exhibition record; 10-12 digital lery. Must be a full-time resident of Savanimages of the work to be considered; and nah or nearby area. Work to be considered a self-addressed stamped envelope if the includes painting, photography, mixed meproposal needs to be returned. Through dia, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood.

Sep. 11. 912-651-6783. savannahga.gov/ Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV arts. City of Savannah Department of Culand bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays. tural Affairs, 9 West Henry St. Call for Proposals for 2015 Weave-a-Dream Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street ,.

The City of Savannah's Weave-a-Dream Homeschool Music Classes Panel has issued a call for proposals for its 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.. 912-351-6750. animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market Seeks Sponsors

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

Sponsorships begin at $350. Help keep food fresh and local. Tuesdays.. kristen@ forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket.com. forsythfarmersmarket. com/. Forsyth Farmers' Market, 501 Whitaker St., South End of Forysth Park. $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. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

Potential volunteers are asked to notify J. Lewis prior to orientation; though, walkins are welcome. Volunteers must be at least 17-years-old. ongoing. (912) 5252151. 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. continues on and p. 36 Now collecting gently used athletic

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soccer shoes sizes 7-11. Through Aug. 31.

912-233-1951. westbroadstreetymca.org.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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 Exploration Sessions

Projects will include color exploration, mixing experiments, creation with found objects and beyond! Artistic discoveries are always going on at the Lab. Saturdays beginning June 13th. Ages 6-11. $20 per class Saturdays, 12-1 p.m.. 912-388-1939. artlabsavannah@gmail.com. artlabsavannah.com/#!classes-for-kids/cbhe. ArtLab, 2417 Waters Ave. 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.

Basic Gun Safety Class

Offered by the Chatham County Sheriffs Office firearms instructors, for Chatham County civilians. Third Saturday of the month, 8:30am-12pm. until noon.$25 fee.

Sign up by telephone. Those interested do not need to own a firearm to attend the class. third Saturday of every month, 8:30 a.m.-noon. 912-652-6959.

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. Belly Dance at the Beach

Magic Carpet Dance Studio, Savannah's Exclusive belly dance studio is now offering special belly dance classes on the Beach on Tybee Island! We will meet at the 10th street beach access and carve our little dance oasis in the beautiful sand with the clashing waves in front of us, and the magical ocean breeze! $15ea drop in, or $10ea with punch cards Sundays, 5:306:30 p.m.. 912-663-5114. beckywaller99@ gmail.com. magiccarpetdancers.com.

Magic Carpet Dance Studio, 6409 Abercorn Street, Suite E. 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.

Champions Training Center

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

912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio School, 1319 Bull St.

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.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876

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.

Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons

Emphasis on theory, reading music, and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. ongoing. 912-232-5987.

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

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Intro to Woodworking

Boating Classes

This class is designed to inform you on the plethora of tools we have at the Guild Hall Forge Maker Space. We are a fun and friendly community that loves to build stuff, so let us show you how to safely use our equipment while also giving you some ideas on your next project! $5 Sun., June 21, 6-9 p.m. 844-694-8453. events@ theguildhall.com. theguildhall.com/ events/2015-06-21/IntrotoWoodworking.

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Creative Writing 2

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

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

Clay Classes

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

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.

This course is designed for students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling. Students will have assigned readings and writing homework, which will be reviewed and critiqued workshop style by the instructor and classmates. Student writing and outside readings will explore narrative structure and scenic writing, dialogue, character, place, word choice, rhythm, pacing and revision. Publication and ready pieces are the goal, along with knowledge of strong narrative structures, beautiful and varying sentences, a refined writer’s voice. Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

DUI Prevention Group

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

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.

Knitting & Crochet Classes

Learn about your neighbors - Bottlenose dolphins

Love dolphins? Interested in learning about the local dolphins and/or helping in dolphin research? Come learn about these wonderful animals from 'The Dolphin Project' at the Richmond Hill Library in Richmond Hill, GA. You'll be amazed at what you don't know about the local Bottlenose dolphins. Help protect wild estuarine Bottlenose dolphins by volunteering with The Dolphin Project for research surveys.

We need skippers with boats, photographers and team leaders. Minimum age for research surveys is 16. Serious research & serious fun since 1989!!! Join us on Saturday, June 20th from 10:30am to 1:00pm. www.thedolphinproject.org/training.html thedolphinproject@gmail.com $0 Sat., June 20, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-657-3927. thedolphinproject@gmail.com. thedolphinproject.org. Richmond Hill Public Library, 9607 Ford Avenue.

Learn to Sew

Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Private and Group classes. Tuesdays.. 912596-0889. 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.. 912596-1952. 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. Music Lessons: Private or Group

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

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

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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. Reading/Writing Tutoring

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

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. 912484-0628. 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.

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Understanding Social Media

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center will present Understanding Social Media on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Center located on 1910 Abercorn Street. Refreshments are provided.

For more information or to pre-register, please call 912-447-6605. Thu., June 18, 5:30 p.m. sjchs.org/body.cfm?id=399.

African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Vocal Lessons

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help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each instructor holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. Group classes held once a month, plus an annual recital.

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

Drop N Circle Craft Night

On June 18, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will gather to set a new Guinness World Record for largest simultaneous swimming lesson. Call the center at 912-652-6793 to register. Thu., June 18, 10 a.m. aquatic. chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Dr.

Exchange Club of Savannah - Weekly Lunch

World's Largest Swimming Lesson

Clubs & Organizations

13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus

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

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

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. 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 non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com.

Blindness and Low Vision Workshop

Workshops on the 3rd Thursday of each month on vision loss, services, and technology available to participate in the community. For people with blindness or low vision, and for caregivers and friends. Free and open to the public. third Thursday of every month.. savannahcblv.org. Savannah Center for the Blind and Low Vision, 214 Drayton St. 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. 912-308-6768.

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.

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.

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. 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/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

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

Want to learn? Join us. 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.

National Association of Women in Construction June Chapter Meeting

Did you know Savannah is positioned to be the fastest growing container port? How can you be part of that growth? Ms. Brynn Grant, Chief Operating Officer, Savannah Economic Development Authority and Vice President, World Trade Center Savannah, will speak on “What World Trade Center Savannah means for our community and how it can help build your business.” Registration and networking begin at 11:30am, and the meeting will begin promptly at 12:00pm. The meeting fee is $20 for members and $30 for guests (includes lunch).

Bring your business cards. Please RSVP to Candace Forkner at cforkner@pioneersavannah.com $20 Members, $30 Guests Mon., June 22, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 912-6501850. cforkner@pioneersavannah.com. thepirateshouse.com. The Pirate's House, 20 East Broad St. 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

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. savannahfencing@aol.com.

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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

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.

Savannah Newcomers Club

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

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

Savannah Parrot Head Club

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

Society for Creative Anachronism

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

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

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah Veggies and Vegans

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

Mondays.

Savannah Writers Group

A gathering of writers of all levels for networking, hearing published guest authors, and critique. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm, Atlanta Bread Company, Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn.

Free and open to the public. fourth Tuesday of every month.. savannahwritersgroup.blogspot.com.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

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

Waving Girls--Smocking Arts Guild of America

The Waving Girls welcomes smockers and all those who create fine heirloom items.

At each meeting there is an opportunity to learn and share our work. The group makes over 100 "wee care" gowns for memorial hospital each year. fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m. 912 536 1447.

debcreation@hotmail.com. smocking.org.

Coastal Center for Developmental Services, 1249 Eisenhower Drive.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

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

Concerts

13th Colony Sound (Barbershop Singing)

“If you can carry a tune, come sing with us!” Mondays, 7pm. ongoing. 912-3449768. savannahbarbershoppers.org. Thunderbolt Lodge #693, 3111 Rowland Ave. Concert: John Mellencamp

Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp performs his Plain Spoken tour at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. $39.50$118.50 Fri., June 19, 7:30 p.m. savannahcivic.com. Johnny Mercer Theatre, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Concert: Lil John Lumpkin

Coastal Jazz Association presents this Father's Day concert. John, an up-andcoming producer and artist, is joined by a distinguished group of Jacksonville musicians: Josh Bowlus, Stan Piper, Daniel Dickenson and Tori Peoples. $20 Sun., June 21, 5-7 p.m. johnnyharris.com/.

Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Dr.

includes food, music and a drink - choose from beer, wine or housemade Chatham Artillery Punch on draft. Admittance is first come-first served. $21 Sun., June 21, 1 p.m. The Grey, 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Conferences

13th Annual Smart Living Expo and Health Fair

This fun and informative event will include several free screenings for glaucoma, skin cancer, blood pressure, and more. There will be door prizes, giveaways, a farmer’s market, and other entertainment. Parking is free for this event at the Civic Center. For more information, contact SJ/C’s Smart Senior program at 912-352-4405. Fri., June 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. 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

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. Mondays Concert: Teddy Adams and the Divas and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class Teddy Adams and his talented group of or $90/8 classes. Call for info. Academy musicians will be joined by Savannah's own of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad.

Divas: Huxsie Scott, Claire Frazier and Gina Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

Argentine Tango Rene. Hors d'oeuvre and desserts from local vendors are available. $35 Thu., June Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed 18, 7 p.m. 912-233-2939 ext. 2. shipsofttoe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin hesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-7416.

PICKConcert: Walkin' After Midnight Join J.J. Hobbs and Jared Hall on this savh_tango@yahoo.com. walk down memory lane with the music of Awaken with Chakradance™ A free-flowing, meditative dance, with country music legend Patsy Cline. From the Grand Ole Opry to Carnegie Hall, Patsy eclectic music selected to resonate with Cline broke down gender barriers with her each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras velvet voice and take-no-prisoners chaknowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 risma. With songs like “Crazy," “I Fall To Pieces," “Leavin’ on My Mind," and “Sweet p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synerDreams," come enjoy a nostalgic evening gisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 of fantastic music, genuine emotion, and down home humor. $25 Thu., June 18, 8-10 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/ Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on schedule/walkin-after-midnight/. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for Abercorn St. The Love and Soul Experience 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m.

Kimberly Gunn Music Presents The Love 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. and Soul Experience every third Friday of salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de the month beginning May 17th. There will Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memobe music, poetry, comedy, creative arts, rial Drive. and networking. Kimberly Gunn Music and Ballroom Series Group Class friends will provide musical entertainment. A group ballroom dance class for beginners through advanced. Rumba, Swing, An event for ages 18 and up. $10 AdmisTango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, sion $12 VIP third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (912) 224-6084 or (912) 224-4461. and more. Singles or couples. $10.00 per person or $35 for 4 weeks (per person) kimberlygunn.com. The Eden Room, 1105 Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549.

Stiles Avenue.

Stopover in the Yard w/ Great Peacock reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebaileThis series of musical events will combine dancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance food, music and drinks at The Yard at The Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom/Latin Group Class Grey, where chef Mashama Bailey serves Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesenticing Southern fare including grilled day at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundameats, seafood and vegetable dishes.Cost

mental 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

Learn basic moves and choreography 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. Big Band Dance

Swing down memory lane to the music of the big band era. Come dance or just enjoy the music. Benefits the church's youth summer mission projects. Refreshments, door prizes, nursery. $10 Sat., June 20, 6-9 p.m. 912-925-5924. wbumc.org/. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd. Blues Bash

The Coastal Empire Blues Society presents this dance with music by Vinyl Appreciation and free beginner dance lessons from 9pm-midnight. $5 Sat., June 20, 8 p.m. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

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.

Connecting The Lines Convention & Competition

This summer ConnectingTheLines.com is bringing their Auxiliary Convention and Competition to Savannah State University in Savannah, GA. The convention will feature the best in the business, celebrity choreographers and professionals in their prospective fields. Dance teams that will compete in the competition on Sunday afternoon come from across the nation. $10 in Advance, $15 at the door Sun., June

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21, 1-7 p.m. 706-523-7551. connectingthelines@gmail.com. connectingthelines. com. Tiger Arena (Savannah State), 3219 College St.

ibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps. Certified.

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

Come out and enjoy an afternoon of Jazz, hip hop, ballet, praise, Mojah, and African dance presented by the students of the Sankofa Center for the Arts. "Empire" is the center's 2nd Annual Dance Production.

Great for the entire family! $15 advance $20 at door Sun., June 21, 3:30-6 p.m.

912-312-5353. sankofaartscenter@gmail. com. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

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.

Dance: Empire

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. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata)

Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Spanish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-7048726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsasavannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408 West Broughton Street.

Dance Party

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

Disco Hustle Dance Class

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

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

Kids/Youth Dance Class

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 Mondays, 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 7:30pm8:30pm. 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, Lake Mayer is offering free dance and fit7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. ness classes for all ages every Thursday, in ongoing. 912-354-5586.

Monthly Dance Parties the Community Center. 9:30 am and 10:30 am is the "Little Movers" class for toddlers. A dance party for students to put dance moves into action. Every 3rd Friday of the 12:00 pm Lunch Break Fitness. 1:30 pm Super Seniors. 5:30 pm youth hip hop. 6:30 month, 8pm-10pm. Designed for practice of all of the moves learned in private lespm Adult African Fitness. FREE ongoing, 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. 912-652-6780. sdavis@ sons, group lessons, or for anyone who wants to come have fun. Free for private chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. lesson students/ $5 for social dancers Montgomery Crossroads.

FUNdamentals Dance Lesson third Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m.

Group dance lessons every Tuesday and 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.

Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesde Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson day: advanced elements. $15/person $25/ Memorial Drive.

Monthly USA Ballroom Dance couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ Support your Ballroom Dance Club. Bring refreshments for the party. Lesson from gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 7-8 pm. Social dancing from 8-10 pm. $10 members $15 non-members third SaturTravis Street.

Home Cookin' Cloggers day of every month, 7 p.m.. 912-224-7593.

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods moonriverdancers6069@yahoo.com. Moon Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No River Dancers, 160 Whitemarsh Rd. beginner classes at this time. Call Claudia Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur.

Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

Irish Dance Classes 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pmGlor na Dare offers beginner to champion 6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up.

Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406.

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Salsa Night

Come and shake it to the best latin grooves and bachata the night away in 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

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/healing-aha/.

Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. AWWIN Food Pantry Opening

AWWIN, Inc. (Assisting Working Women In Need), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and Grace Cultural International, a nondenominational church in Guyton, have partnered to offer services to the communities of Chatham and Effingham Counties by opening a one of a kind Grace CARES food pantry. Some of the items distributed will be: bread, salmon, tuna, rice, beans, canned vegetables, soap, baby diapers, baby wipes, feminine items, tissue, etc.

Tue., June 23. Grace CARES Food Pantry, 101 Buckingham Drive, Suite 104.

Dump the Pump Challenge

Participants riding a car, a bike and a bus will compete for the title of fastest commute downtown during the 8th Annual Dump the Pump Challenge. New this year: competitors will be outfitted with live video feed, allowing spectators to track race progress from the finish line. Thu., June 18, 8 a.m. Twelve Oaks Shopping Center,

Abercorn Street.

Friday on the Train

This free community event will feature food and refreshments, kid friendly fun, line dancing, and live entertainment. June entertainment: Bucky and Barry, Pet Parade. third Friday of every month, 6:308:30 p.m. Suites at Station Exchange, 3205 TSX Grand Central.

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. PICKJCB Mudfest Run or bike through five-mile muddy obstacle courses while helping charity.

Don't run or ride? Join in the Party Pit for live music from Junkyard Angel and Cody James from 8:00am-1:00pm and all you can eat food and beverages for a $10 donation to the LBC. Sat., June 20, 8 a.m. jcbmudfest.com. jcbamericas.com/. JCB Savannah, 2000 Bamford Dr. The original Midnight Tour

One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PBJ Pantry

A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Putt Putt for Paws Pub Crawl

The price for a 4 person team is $100 and all proceeds go the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. You will visit restaurants with a Miniature golf hole and play the hole. The format is a Foursome scramble. Record the best 2 scores of your foursome. Entry fee includes your team, Logoed Tumbler & Golf Ball. Mulligans will be available for $5 each. All Players go to Ellis Square starting at 12:00 pm to pick up their scorecard & goodies prior to play. $100 for a 4 Person Team or $30 per individual Sat., June 20, 12-6 p.m.

912-201-2009. dana.schultz@westin.com. oliverbentleys.com/puttputt. Downtown Savannah, North of Victory Drive.

Reception for Artist in Residence, Frank Brannon

Frank Brannon, artist in residence at the Ashantilly Press, will show everyone what he has been doing at the print shop. The print shop is on the grounds of Ashantilly Center on GA 99 just 1.5 miles out from Darien. If you missed his program on the Cherokee syllabary, do come - or come again. Free Wed., June 17, 4-6 p.m. 912230-6962. ashantillycenter@gmail.com. ashantilly.org/blog/?page_id=323. The Ashantilly Center, 15591 GA Hwy 99.

Richmond Hill Farmer's Market

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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 Storytellers

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm. Reservations encouraged by calling 912-349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Shag Dance Lessons

The Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio will teach the classes in the magnificent Telfair Academy Rotunda. Classes are open to dancers of all levels, beginning to expert. Space is limited and advanced reservations are encouraged. Drop-ins are welcome for one or more lessons and are subject to availability. A small reception will follow the June 23 class. Register at telfair.org/tickets. $5-$15 Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m.. telfair.org/tickets. telfair.org/jepson/.

Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. 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

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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. fourth 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. Unity in the Community

Unity in the Community is a nonprofit organization that promotes and hosts free, family-friendly culturally diverse events to give back to the community. The events feature handcrafted ethnic arts and crafts, home-based businesses, and community nonprofits. Entertainment is provided by churches and other local individuals and groups. third Saturday, Sunday of every

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month. riverstreetsavannah.com/. River Street, River St. Walk to End Alzheimer's Team Rally

The Savannah's Walk to End Alzheimer's team really party will feature live music, corn hole, raffle prizes, and karaoke. Bring a family member, friend or coworker and learn how to form a team, raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Meet other Walk teams and participants and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment. Thu., June 18. 706-8363461. ccorley@alz.org. bdburgers.net. B & D Burgers (Congress St.), 912-238-8315.

Fitness

$8 Community Yoga Classes

Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $8. 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. $8 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. $8 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. $8 Sundays, 6-7 p.m.

912-349-2756. savannahpoweryoga.com/.

Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 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.

Al-Anon 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.

JUNE 17-JUNE 23, 2015

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. third Saturday of every month, 10 a.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 40 barre classes to help you reach your fit-

ness 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.

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. 912-308-7109. ddt_910@yahoo.com.

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.

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.

Beach Body Workouts with Laura

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., 9:30am10:30am. 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 Mon-WedFri 9:45 at Savannah Yoga Barre. $15 dropin or class pass Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. 912-200-4809. 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

Fitness Classes at the JEA

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. 912819-8800. 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.. 832470-2257. amanda@channelyourinnerathlete.com. channelyourinnerathlete.com/ work-with-me/sports-conditioning-bootcamp/. 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. 912-5982300. 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..

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

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. Miles for Meals 5k Run/Walk

Run, walk, or race with “celebrity” veggies for a morning filled with fun and fitness for the entire family and leave knowing you have made a difference in the lives of seniors in your community. Participants are encouraged to wear vegetable, fruit, or other food-related costumes or hat. All proceeds benefit Senior Citizens, Inc.'s Meals on Wheels program. $35 on race day Sat., June 20, 8 a.m. 912-236-0363.

Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. 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

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Ferguson Ave. Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. 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.

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.

Rock'n Body Fitness Bootcamp

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.

in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body.

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

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

Southern Isles Bodybuilding

The Southern Isles Bodybuilding and Figure Championships are open to athletes nationwide and have drawn competitors from as far away as New York in the past 10 years. The judging takes place in the morning and is all business. The finals in the evening are where the competitors pose to their choice of music. $15-$25 Sat., June 20, 10 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com/schedule/southern-islesbodybuilding/. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout

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.

us onboard for our Special Father's Day Brunch Cruise. Dad can sit back and relax while enjoying brunch. Boards at 11:30 am, sails noon-1:30pm. Adults: $45.95*, Children(ages 5-12)$26.35*, Children 4 & under are Free June 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 912.232.6404. info@savannahriverboat.com. savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/cruises/2015-fathers-day-cruises. savannahriverboat.com. Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 East River Street.

Father's Day Dinner Entertainment Cruise

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. Boards at 6 pm, sails 7-9pm. Adults: $56.95*, Children(ages 5-12)$32.95*, Children 4 & under are Free June 21, 6-9 p.m.

912.232.6404. info@savannahriverboat. com. savannahriverboat.com/riverboat/ cruises/2015-fathers-day-cruises. savannahriverboat.com. Savannah Riverboat Cruises, 9 East River Street.

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. Basic Breastfeeding Class

This two-hour session is designed to Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah educate and support the mother planning Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah to breastfeed. Topics include preparing to Every Wednesday women climb for half breastfeed, basic breastfeeding concepts, price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. nutrition, and a discussion of common 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. concerns. Issues such as family support Zumba Fitness (R) with April com. for the breastfeeding mother, the father’s Savannah Disc Golf Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm. role in feeding, and how to breastfeed and Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson continue to work are also covered. Your Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongo- support person is encouraged to attend.

Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped ing. 912-349-4902.

The class fills quickly so register early.

League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the $20 Tue., June 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350Food Events Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels wel2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial come. Instruction available. See website or Wilmington Island Farmers Market Health University Medical Center, 4700 email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@ Vendors offer fresh produce, baked goods, Waters Ave. Free Enrollment Help for Medicaid and Peachhoney, meats, poultry, granola, coffee, gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

Care Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club pasta, pecans, popsicles, ice cream, kettle With a one-year, $35 membership,free corn, canned goods, body products, herbs, Parents can find the help they need to training programs for beginners (walkers renew or sign up their children (ages 0-19) plants. Events also include story time, a and runners) and experienced athletes. on Medicaid or PeachCare. Enrollment musical guest, and other special guests.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly Assisters will work with clients through Free 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. wifarmersmarketpr@ meetings with quality speakers. Frequent aol.com. wifarmersmarket.org. Wilmington the process. Free and open to the public. social events. Sign up online or look for the Island Farmers' Market, 111 Walthour Rd Mondays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Wednesdays, Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongo1-5 p.m.. 912-356-2887. Chatham County @ Islands Community Church.

Father's Day Brunch Cruise ing. savystrider.com.

Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower SIZZLE- Dance Cardio Let Savannah Riverboat Cruises take Drive (facing Sallie Mood Dr.).

The hottest cardio class to keep or get you care of everything this Father's Day. Join Free Hearing and Speech Screening Ladies Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-355-4601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

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. 912-6445217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. 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 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. 912-9273432. 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.

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. 800264-7154.

Prepared Childbirth Class

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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. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

Irish Dancers of Savannah

We will show you how to 'repair' your diabetes, 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.

The theme for this camp is Archaeology and Native Americans of our area. We will have archeological digs and discover hidden treasures. Work beside a professional archaeologist and use their tools to learn just what they do as an archaeologist. We will also explore the Guale Tribe who once made their home right here. $90 per child.

June 22-26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. gastateparks. org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd.

The Savannah 7-Day Diabetes Repair

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Art-Full Apprentice Program

In this 12 week session, students ages 1214 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 servicelearning 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.

Geek Week

For rising 2015 grades 6-8. This is a tech heavy week designed just for kids. We will make photospheres, videos, screen savers, websites, and much more! Come and make a video game to share with friends!

Learn how to make your own ringtone. $135 Through June 19. STEM Academy, 207 East Montgomery Crossroads.

In the Pool, Life is Cool

JUNE 17-JUNE 23, 2015

On Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 5:00pm7:00pm the West Broad Street Y will be hosting our “In the Pool, Life is Cool,” Pool Party! Join the Y for some fun, games, and music, as we tackle the challenge of Water Safety. The party will take place at 1110 May Street, Savannah, GA 31415. Certified lifeguards will be on duty and an adult must accompany children under the age of 13. There is a $3.00 fee to attend. Thu., June 18, 5-7 p.m. YMCA-West Broad St, 42 1110 May St.

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.

Junior Ranger Camp

Kids Summer Fest

School's out! Calling all kiddos ages 5-10 to join us to play and have some good ol' fashioned food fun! Snack and activity supplies included for all registered participants. June 16: Fitness & Food Facts June 17: Food Science & Cooking Class with Jesse June 18: Food Craft & Grocery Games June 23: Fitness & Food facts June 24: Grocery Games & Cooking Class with Jesse June 25: Food Craft & Food Science Space is limited, please RSVP. You can register for all dates or a few. Detailed scheduled will be sent with confirmation.

FREE Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon.

912-358-5829. hillary.bradbury@wholefoods.com. Whole Foods Market, 1821 East Victory Drive.

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.

Save the Planet!

For rising 2015 grades K-5. Whether it’s flying away from our home planet, driving on Mars, or saving our Earth from pollution and disaster, this week will be full of hands-on science exploration. From pollution and ecology, to the science of space, we will have daily hands-on activities. $135 Through June 19. Marshpoint Elementary School, 135 Whitmarsh Island Dr.

balloons, paper airplanes, kites, gliders, helicopters and more will be part of this week. Kids will enjoy hands-on fun while they learn about interesting flight-related principles and science facts. $135 June 22-26. Windsor Forest Elementary, 414 Briarcliff Circle.

No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special - so join in. Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! $15-$55 Wed., June 17, 10:30 a.m. 912-651-6556. sesamestreetlive.com. savannahcivic.com. The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.

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

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

Sesame Street Live

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.

LGBT

First City Network

Gay AA Meeting

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

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Summer Camp

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.

Toddler Time

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-6571966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

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. 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. Wild Blue Yonder

For rising 2015 grades K-5. Help your student fly high in the sky with our great range of air and flight related activities in Wild Blue Yonder. Learn about Bernoulli’s principle, how the aerofoil works and the forces involved in flying. Activities using

Stand Out Youth

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.

912-352-2611.

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.

Coastal Savannah Writing Project's Summer Writing Institute

The Coastal Savannah Writing Project (CSWP) at Armstrong State University will hold a one-week, 30-hour Summer Writing Institute for educators. The Institute will focus on the effective teaching of writing to K-12 writers and will be limited to twelve participants at the cost of $250. Through June 19. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Tea Time at Ola's (Book Club)

A book discussion group that meets the

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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.

grade appropriate programs and handouts.

See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

Fishing in our Coastal Waters

Learn about how to fish in our local rivers and around the barrier islands from our experts. You will learn about the regulations and required licenses as well as Nature and Environment Animal Sign ID what equipment you need. Live or artificial Animal sign is the evidence animals leave bait, how to throw a cast net, and where that they were in an area. Learn to identify and when to fish, will all be covered in this scat, tracks, and other sign like different informative class. This is perfect for new burrows and holes. Fri., June 19, 1 p.m.

Georgians. $4 per person. Sat., June 20, gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway 1-2:30 p.m. gastateparks.org/FortMcAlIsland State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. lister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Archaeology Day Trip Fort McAllister Rd. Participants in this one-day workshop will Gardening Session assist graduate students excavating public Learn how to garden and harvest vegetaand domestic architecture associated with bles and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, an organic farmer and owner of landscapa Late Mississippian Native American ing company Victory Gardens, provides village, and will likely encounter historic free instruction. First and third Saturday of period artifacts as well from the site beevery month. Free and open to the public ing farmed in the 18th, 19th, and 20th third Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 centuries. Techniques include excavation, a.m. charleshmorriscenter.com. Charles H. remote sensing using ground penetratMorris Center, 10 East Broad St. ing radar, and labwork including rinsing, Knot Tying sorting and identifying artifacts. $95 Sat., Learn some handy knots for everyday use.

June 20, 9 a.m. 912-233-5104. robin@osSundays, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ sabawisland.org. Ossabaw Island, 1 Cane skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Patch Rd. Breakfast Time Diamond Cswy.

Watch as the ranger feeds the reptiles, Mystery of the Giant Ground Sloth Learn about the amazing Giant Ground leaping lizards, chomping turtles and Sloth and others that roamed Skidaway snakes licking their chops. Sundays, 10 during the last Ice Age. See and touch real a.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. fossils. Wed., June 17, 11 a.m. gastateSkidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond parks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island Cswy.

Coffee with a Ranger State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Start your morning right by getting cofPaddle Georgia This seven-day, 90-mile adventure takes fee and having a discussion with a park place on the Ogeechee River, a free-flowranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks. ing blackwater river that spans 245 miles. org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State The paddle begins at the Rocky Ford boat Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Dolphin Project ramp and ends at the Kings Ferry Park.

Dolphin Project's Education Outreach $425 June 20-26. 866-942-6222. gapaddle.

Program is available to speak at schools, com. Ogeechee Riverkeeper, 785 King clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presen- George Blvd, STE 103.

Predators of Coastal Georgia tation with sound and video about estuaLearn about the traits and talents of the rine dolphins and their environment. Age/

local animals at the top of the food chain here on the coast. Thu., June 18, 3 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Authority

Support EOA through the FundingFactory Recycling Program. Recycle empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, laptops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive technology products and cash. Businesses may also recycle items on behalf of EOA for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Anderson St. See website, email or call for info. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@ aol.com. fundingfactory.com.

native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing.

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

A variety of programs each month including guided trips with naturalists. Canoe trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, understanding, stewardship, and enjoyment of the natural world. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org.

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Do you know all the differences between reptiles and amphibians? Come learn all the differences and touch live examples.

Sat., June 20, 1 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Venomous Snake Safety and ID

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Can you spot a copperhead? Do you know the difference between a coral snake and a king snake? Identify venomous snakes and learn how to be safe around them. No live venomous snakes at program. Wed., June 17, 2 p.m. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

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Free will astrology ARIES

March 21-April 19

Would you like to stop pushing and struggling for a while? Is there a clenched attitude you would love to let go of? Do you wish you could take a break from having to give so much and try so hard and be so strong? Then do it! Now would be a good time to take a sabbatical from any situation that feels too demanding or frustrating. You wouldn’t incur the wrath of the gods or the twists of karma if you sneaked away to indulge in some recreational frivolity. For the foreseeable future, “relax” and “surrender” are your words of power.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

Theologian Karl Barth speculated that when the angels get together to praise and honor God with music, they perform the compositions of Bach. But when they are playing for each other, they are more likely to choose Mozart. I guess that’s because Mozart’s stuff is loose and free and inventive compared to Bach, who’s formal and sober and systematic. Mozart is more for parties, while Bach is for serious occasions.

I’m seeing the coming days as a time when you, like the angels, should be especially willing to express yourself in very different ways, depending on the audience.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

Before E. Annie Proulx became a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, she wrote a series of how-to books, including a dairy foods cookbook and an instructional text on making your own hard cider. But the manual of hers that I especially want to call your attention to right now is *Plan and Make Your Own Fences & Gates, Walkways, Walls & Drives.* It might be inspirational for you to read it. You’re in a phase when it makes perfect sense to create new paths for yourself to travel on. This will allow you to forgo at least some of the paths that others have built and that can’t actually take you where you need to go.

CANCER

JUNE 17-JUNE 23, 2015

June 21-July 22

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I’m getting itchy to see you blow your own cover. I would love you to come all the way out of your hiding place, even if just for a while, and see what happens if you make full disclosures and brave displays. My hope is that you will close the gap between the real you and the images that people have of you. Does that sound interesting?

Or have you become so fond of being a big riddle that you can’t imagine any other way to be? Maybe I can tempt you to be more self-revelatory if I add this: Taking your disguises off even briefly will enable you to discover intriguing secrets about yourself.

And then once you put your disguises back on, you will seem more mysterious than ever.

LEO

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by Rob brezsny | beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

A new cycle will begin for you after your birthday. Between now and then you will

be wrapping up the current cycle. I invite you to do so with a flourish. Don’t just wait around passively for the themes of the last 11 months to fade away or go to sleep.

Instead, set an intention to bring them to a climactic close. Schedule a splashy graduation or a grand finale. Plan a cathartic party or a celebratory rite of passage. Take a playful leap of faith or try that magic trick you’ve been saving for the perfect moment.

Or all of the above!

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

“I’m tired of all this nonsense about beauty being only skin deep,” said author Jean Kerr. “That’s deep enough. What do you want, an adorable pancreas?” In accordance with the current astrological omens, Virgo, you should feel free to play around with that impish idea. Just for now, appreciate and enjoy the surfaces of things.

Make decisions based on first impressions and instant analyses. Give your attention and energy to what looks appealing to you, and don’t think too hard about stuff that presents a boring appearance.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

Now is a favorable time to wish upon a star.

In other words, you can enhance the likelihood that your wish will come true if you choose this phase of your cycle to enlist the assistance of a higher power. It’s your duty to make sure, however, that you wish upon the right star. Pick a higher power that can truly help you with your wish, not necessarily one that has worked for other people’s wishes. Here’s another crucial detail: Be precise in formulating your wish. No foggy thinking or sloppy language allowed!

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

If you are fully committed to being both honest and kind, you will have more power to heal other people than you’ve had in a long time. You will have a resemblance to a magic potion or a wonder drug. Here’s a caveat, however: The therapeutic influence you have to offer might be scary to those who aren’t ready to be cured. The solutions you propose could be disruptive to anyone who is addicted to his or her problems.

That’s why I advise you to be discerning about how you share yourself. P.S. The medicine you are generating is not too potent for your own use. It’s exactly what you need to transform limitation into liberation.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Each of us has at least one pesky ghost or nagging demon that occupies a dark corner of our psyches. It may have been there for years, or we might have picked it up more recently during a phase of temporary insanity. In any case, most of us can benefit from conducting a periodic banishing ritual.

Now would be prime time for you to do just that. Ready? With your imagination, draw a clockwise circle of your favorite-colored light on the floor or ground. Next, identify an image that makes you feel happy and

safe, and visualize four versions of it at the four cardinal points, hovering three feet above your circle. Then say this: “I dissolve any hex and banish any pest that has been draining my energy. I purge any wasteful emotions, unsound ideas, and trivial desires that I may have grown attached to.”

To put the seal on your magic, laugh for two minutes.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

By my estimation, 97 percent of the population is chronically starving for the pleasure of being listened to with deep empathy and focused intelligence. Very few of us enjoy the prolonged and undivided attention of a receptive ally on a regular basis.

It’s rare to be in the presence of a person whose sole agenda is to be innocently curious about you. Your assignment, Capricorn, is to go on a quest to remedy this shortfall.

Figure out how you can get the skillful listening you’re missing. (P.S. One way to prime the magic is to offer yourself up as a skillful listener to others.)

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

At this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony, British singer Sam Smith won in four categories. His tune “Stay with Me” was named Song of the Year. In one of his acceptance speeches, Smith expressed appreciation for the difficult muse who inspired the song.

“I want to thank the man who this record is about, who I fell in love with last year,” he said. “Thank you so much for breaking my heart, because you got me four Grammys.”

I invite you to come up with a comparable expression of gratitude, Aquarius. What experience that seemed like tough luck at the time has actually turned out to be a blessing? Now would be a perfect time to acknowledge and relish and make full use of the unexpected grace.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20

The Bay of Fundy is a branch of the Atlantic Ocean between the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. It’s renowned for its tidal range. When high tide comes, the water may be as much as 53 feet higher than what it is at low tide. The shift back and forth happens twice a day.

I’m wondering if in the coming weeks your emotional ebb and flow will have a similar variability. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could experience both very high highs and very deep depths.

Please note that when I say “depths,” I don’t mean sadness or despair. Rather, I’m talking about a profound ability to feel your way into the heart of things.

Religious & Spiritual

Band of Sisters Prayer Group

All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne Seaver or see website for info. "The king's heart is like channels of water in the hands of the Lord." (Prov. 21:1) 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/familylifesingles.

Columba House

Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming hospitality space dedicated to building and sustaining a community of faith committed to social justice with the city's young adults, college students, and creative demographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, includes dinner and a program focused on justice. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912228-9425. Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets.

An Evening of Spirit Communication

An Evening of Spirit Communication is an opportunity for people to witness evidential mediumship and receive specific messages from their loved ones in the Afterlife.

In order to demystify mediumship and encourage people to believe that their own experiences with deceased loved ones are genuine, I’ll explain the process of receiving spirit evidence and messages periodically throughout the evening. There will be plenty of time for questions and validation in this upbeat, joyful, and very entertaining evening. $20.00 Mon., June 22, 7-9 p.m.

800-518-3577. priscilla@apracticalpsychic. com. apracticalpsychic.com. ogeecheecoffee.com/. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham 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 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, 6:458:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

Journey Off the Map

Higher Ground Baptist Church Vacation Bible School is Monday, June 15 through Friday June 19, 9 a.m. to noon. This imaginative and fun Lifeway program combines crafts, songs, snacks, a mission project,

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and learning about the Ultimate Guide, Jesus. Any child between the ages of 3 and 11 is welcome to join us – please register in advance by calling 355-1505, or go online to highergroundsav.org. Through June 19, 9 a.m.-noon. Higher Ground Baptist Church, 9120 Whitefield Ave. Maritime Bethel

"Sundays on Thursdays" worship at the Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-2202976. 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. 6:00pm7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2335354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th Street.

Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers)

Un-programmed worship. 11am Sundays, third floor of Trinity United Methodist Church. Call or email for info. All are welcome. 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. and third Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street.

A church for all people! We don't care what you are wearing, just that you are here.

From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap

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energies as necessary to the process of our spiritual evolution, for how can we appreciate our connection to Source if we have not experienced the absence of it?

Where you might see science as something created by humans to disprove the existence of God and His glorious creations, I see it as empirical evidence of His inexplicable miracles. Especially Quantum Physics… they’re pretty damn awesome!

Where you might see those who are saved or left behind, I see people who are doing the best they can at any given time.

While your letter doesn’t indicate any particular opinion about those who do or don’t see the world as you do, I’d like to think that regardless of our point of view, in the final analysis we are all the same: perfectly loved; perfect exactly as we are; at peace when we leave this physical plane; doing our best to be peaceful in the here and now.

Thanks for hearing me out Tom. Much love, light and happiness to you!

Your pal, Erin The Ghost Dog Diaries is a weekly advice column, inspired by the late PJ Cuddlesworth. Three hours after PJ’s passing, Erin held an Irish Wake in her honor.

That’s when her name appeared in her beer. (Misspelled, of course. Ghost Dogs aren’t equipped with Autocorrect.) Erin and PJ have been giving psychic readings and helping people connect with their loved ones who have passed ever since.

Got a question about life after death and other phenomena? Give us a shout at psychicyourpalerin@ gmail.com. Although we don’t give psychic readings in this column, you can learn more about private consultations at www.yourpalerin.com

Film: Mystery Isabella Rossellini Film

A pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Followed by a post show discussion of the film. Thu., June 18, 7 p.m. www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/.

Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St.

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

Dear Erin, When we die, we go to one of two places. End of story.

Tom

June 19, 8 p.m. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St.

Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, 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

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Hi Tom, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I always appreciate the opportunity for discourse and would like to reply Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Liberal religious community where people with my own perspective.

Imagine for a moment that we might with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website both possibly be right; that free will allows for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@ each one of us to create and live our own uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusapersonal truth. vannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church Where you might see Heaven as a place of Savannah, 313 Harris St. where you can walk hand in hand with the Unity Church of Savannah Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah Lord in the afterlife, I see myself connected is not concerned with where people come with All That Is in the here and now. from, what they look like, or whom they Where you might see Hell as a place love – Unity is just glad that each person is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service where you pay for your earthly sins in the form of fire, brimstone and eternal damnaand 11:00am celebratory service show what the New Thought Movement is all tion, I see it as the unhappiness we create about. Children’s church 11am service. when we are estranged from the uncondiUnity loves all people, just as they are. tional love that’s inherent within us.

Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah.

Where you see might Jesus Christ as our org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Lord and Savior, I see a man who was so connected to Source that he could bring Special Screenings people into alignment with that inherent, Film: Dr. No unconditional love; a man who taught us Dr. No is the first James Bond film, starhow to experience it fully for ourselves and ring Sean Connery. It is based on the 1958 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. In share it freely with others. the film, James Bond is sent to Jamaica to Where you might see good and evil, I see investigate the disappearance of a fellow energies that are either finite or infinite in British agent. The trail leads him to the untheir connection to God. derground base of Dr. No, who is plotting to Where you might see finite energy as sin disrupt an early American manned space launch with a radio beam weapon. $8 Fri., and infinite energy as salvation, I see both

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

By Your Pal Erin

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.

In honor of Isabella Rossellini's lifelong commitment to the fringes of arts and entertainment, the PFS will host a rare public screening of one of the most unusual films she has ever starred in. The exact title will not be revealed before showtime. $7 Wed., June 17, 8 p.m. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

Service of Compline

H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Film: The French Connection

Movies in the Park

Beginning at sundown, the City of Tybee will show a family-friendly movie in the park. June film: The Lego Movie. third Saturday of month. Memorial Park on Tybee.

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