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Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans 1.6

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy. 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $10

WEDNESDAY 1. 3 Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue

Freaks, wonders and human curiosities galore. 8 p.m. The Stage on Bay, 1200 West Bay St. $15

Mystery Screening

All but forgotten in Great Britain, where it was made, and essentially unknown here in the states, this decidedly peculiar and clever murder mystery stars the criminally underrated, German-born leading man and character actor Peter Van Eyck. It is a tense and unpredictable B&W thriller that deserves greater acclaim, and should be appreciated by all fans of well-made suspense flicks. The exact title remains a closely guarded secret until showtime. 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. $7

THURSDAY 1. 4 Film: Forrest Gump

Filmed in Savannah and the winner of an astounding six Academy Awards, Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved movies of all time. 7 p.m. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne $10 tybeeposttheater.org

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The 42nd annual bluegrass festival features Grand Ole Opry stars, IBMA winners and more. Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Beach View Drive North. $40 single day, $95 for three day pass 706-864-7203. adamsbluegrass.com

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The 42nd annual bluegrass festival at Jekyll Island features Grand Ole Opry stars, IBMA winners and more. Jan. 4-6 Jekyll Island Convention Center, 75 Beach View Drive North. $40 single day, $95 for three day pass 706-864-7203. adamsbluegrass.com

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Dance: The Sleeping Beauty

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents this timeless classic. Chef Lauren will be holding a bake sale 7:30 p.m. outside in the front courtyard. Every week The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West she will offer a selection of different sweet Oglethorpe Ave. and savory treats. $25.20 5 p.m. An Evening with Travis Tritt Atlantic, 102 East Victory Drive. Enjoy a special evening with CMA and atlanticsavannah.com Grammy award-winning country artist, Cash Unchained Travis Tritt. Experience this rare opportuTake a journey back in time to the life and nity featuring the multi-platinum artist in music of “The Man in Black” performed by an intimate solo-acoustic setting where Cash Unchained. The Virginia-based band, his powerful voice and his guitar are the fronted by James Tamelcoff is touring subject of the spotlight. nationally bringing the sights and sounds 8 p.m. of the legendary Johnny Cash. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. y 8 p.m. First Saturday Hike Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horne This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike will $18 include a talk about the different ecosystybeeposttheater.org tems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and d First Friday for Folk Music bring water and insect repellant. Parking Monthly folk music showcase hosted pass is $5. by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. friendly, alcohol-free environment. Hosted Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort by Tom Cooler. McAllister Rd. January’s performers are Michael Maddox $2 and The Unusual Suspects. first Friday of 912-727-2339 every month, 7:30 p.m. Forsyth Farmers Market First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Local and regional produce, honey, meat, Ave. dairy, pasta, baked goods and other de$5 donation lights. Rain or shine. 912-484-3936. savannahfolk.org 9 a.m.-1 p.m. First Friday in Starland Forsyth Parkforsythfarmersmarket.com A monthly art event featuring galleries, Front Porch Improv restaurants, boutiques and more. Front Porch Improv mixes improv games, first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. improv scenes, and stories into a seamStarland District, 40th and Bull. less spontaneous and unscripted theatriFree cal experience. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, SATURDAY 1. 6 you’ll laugh at other people crying. first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Art on River Street Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St. , Local artists display and sell their art on $15 a the river. Gardening Session first Saturday, Sunday of every month, Learn how to garden and harvest vegeta10 a.m. bles and herbs to bring home. Kerry Shay, Rousakis Plaza, River St. an organic farmer and owner of landscapFree ing company Victory Gardens, provides Contra Dance free instruction. First and third Saturday of Local callers Bob Beattie and Joyce every month. Murlless will teach and call the dances first Saturday of every month, 8:30-9:30 a.m. and ‘The Hungry Monks,’ a 4-person band Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St. from Charleston, will play tunes. Easy to Free and open to the public learn, no experience or partner needed, Master Class w/ Doyle Dykes two left feet accepted, come early for Doyle Dykes will conduct a master class beginner lesson, casual dress, teens and for aspiring finger style guitarists. Space up. Friendly and alcohol free setting. is limited. 7:30 p.m. 2 p.m. Garden City United Methodist Church, 62 Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. Varnedoe Ave. $50 $9, $6 for Savannah Folk Music Society members CONTINUES ON P. 6

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1964 The Tribute

The Fab Four are memorialized in this acclaimed tribute act. 7:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts $39-49 via savannahboxoffice.com

Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans

An improv comedy show in the style of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Followed by long form comedy. 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $10

Pints + Poses Brewery Yoga

This light hearted 60 minute class taught by Melissa DeLynn will be every first Saturday of the month. first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. $15 for a 60 minute session 912-667-0033. natalie@southboundbrewingco.com. facebook.com/SBpintsposes/

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MONDAY 1. 8 Monday Means Community: The Emerging Shape of Savannah

Emergent Savannah explores the emerging shape of the city featuring Brooks Stillwell, Kiwaona Riley, Van Johnson, and Stephen Plunk with civic provocateurs Lisa Ring, John McMasters, and George Seaborough. 7 p.m. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Free

Odd Lot Improv: Monday Night Madness

Built around a series of improv games, the show relies on audience suggestions to put the players into hilarious characters and scenes to drive the show forward. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $5

TUESDAY 1. 9 Dance: Dirty Dancing

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit on stage tells the Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birth- classic story of Baby and Johnny,. day as well as his contributions to Human 7 p.m. Rights during the Civil Rights Movement The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West with the MLK Parade Oglethorpe Ave. 2 p.m. $40 Tybee Pier Pavilion, Off HWY 80 at the end of GreenDrinks Savannah Tybrisa St. A happy hour networking gathering for SUNDAY 1. 7 folks who want to save the Earth. Location varies monthly. Check the “GreenDrinks Film: Metropolis Savannah” facebook page. Classic silent film, presented as part of second Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. the Movies You Must See Big Series. Whole Foods Market, 1821 East Victory 7 p.m. Drive. Lucas Theatre for the Arts Free to attend. Cash bar. $8 general admission; $5 military and Tongue: Open Mouth and Music seniors; $5 for non-SCAD students, children Show hosted by Melanie Goldey under 15 and $2 for SCAD Card holders A poetry and music open mic with an emArt on River Street phasis on sharing new thoughtful work. Local artists display and sell their art on second Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. the river. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. first Saturday, Sunday of every month, WEDNESDAY 1.10 10 a.m. Rousakis Plaza, River St. Film: The Room Free In honor of the first-ever nationwide Savannah Songwriters Series release of writer-director-star Tommy Featured musicians are Tom Gray, Claudia Wiseau’s infamously inept feature film Nygaard, and Jerry Stenger. debut, “The Room,” the Psychotronic 7 p.m. Film Society of Savannah is canceling The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. its regular Wednesday night screening at $5 the Sentient Bean, and instead encouraging area film fans to head to the Regal Cinemas on the Southside to catch this one-show-only digital streaming event. 8 p.m. Regal Sav’h Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. $13.38

NEWS & OPINION EDITOR’S NOTE

BY JIM MOREKIS

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THE DRAMA of Savannah’s new Fire Fee continued over the past week as more details became clear about the controversial measure. First off: Now that we’re able to actually run some numbers, the Fire Fee appears to be less of a fee after all, but more like an insidious form of regressive tax. A regressive tax, as opposed to a progressive tax like the federal income tax, is one that’s proportionately easier the more money you make or the more your prop-

Here’s a more specific example: As you might expect from a clergyman, Mayor Eddie DeLoach’s home in Ardsley Gosden has a broader view: Park is listed by the Board of Assessors at a “I’m all for firefighters getting all the fair market value of $802,700 for 2017. support and funding they need. But govEven after paying the Fee, the Mayor — ernment’s main function is to provide who in supporting the Fee told us “the cup- safety and protection for its citizens. When board is bare” — looks like he might now that permanent role is passed on to citiget a small tax cut of about $349. zens, the government is shirking its priAnd to be fair, the Mayor’s home isn’t mary duty onto the rest of us,” he says. anywhere near one of the most valuable in To be fair, plenty of other municipaliSavannah or even in Ardsley Park. ties and areas in Chatham County have for Meanwhile, modest homes in more many years charged a fire subscription. modest neighborhoods will see a net But Gosden and other critics say Savanincrease in outlay, even with the rollback. nah’s case is different: The City is burdenThe City counters that a fund of about ing citizens with a new fee because of its a half-million dollars has been set up to own past financial mismanagement. relieve low-income homeowners. That’s Gosden says the Fire Fee will particuadmirable, but a half-million dollars isn’t larly impact houses of worship in an era of

Here’s the thing: Because the City bundled the Fire Fee with a one-mill rollback of property tax — equal to roughly eight percent — some affluent homeowners will actually get a tax cut out of the whole deal... Sound familiar? erty is worth. A sales tax, for example, is a type of regressive tax. (Adding to the confusion is the fact that the Fee will show up on property tax bills.) Here’s the thing: Because the City bundled the Fire Fee with a one-mill rollback of property tax—equal to roughly eight percent — some affluent homeowners will actually get a tax cut out of the whole deal. While, you guessed it, those closer to the bottom will carry even more of the burden. Sound familiar? I spoke with Nick Palumbo, president of the Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Neighborhood Association about the Fire Fee, which he has energetically opposed. Nick ran the numbers and thinks he’s found the “tipping point” over which the new Fire Fee turns into a de facto homeowner tax cut. If his numbers are right — and they seem to check out — the magic number is a fair market value of exactly $640,000. At that value, there’s zero change. Under that, you pay out a net increase. Over that, you begin to see a net decrease in payment. You do the math: Take 40 percent of $640,000 (the assessed percentage of property value) multiplied first by the “old” millage rate of 12.48 (.01248). Set that number aside, then multiply the 40 percent value by the new millage rate of 11.48 (.01148). Add the standard household $256 Fire Fee. Subtract the latter total from the former. In this example you get no change.

nearly enough to mitigate the impact on all City homes negatively affected. The vast majority of us will get neither a tax cut nor access to low-income relief. “If the goal of the Fire Fee was to get all entities to ‘pay their fair share,’ so be it. Let’s find a way to do that,” Palumbo says. “But the current arrangement hurts those of less means the most and renders a tax cut to the wealthiest residents.” The Fire Fee could also cause a potentially crushing burden on some commercial property and nonprofits, the latter of which can’t enjoy the tax rollback. Ben Gosden is the pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church on Telfair Square. He figures Trinity UMC will have to pay as much as $5000 extra per year. The formula for non-residential property is even more complicated: Divide your total commercial or nonprofit square footage by 1700. Multiply that number (up to a maximum of 49) by a multiplier based on the fire safety specifics of the building, ranging from .2 to 1.5. Multiply that by the base Fire Fee of $256. Got it? (According to some interpretations, the Fire Fee might also apply to… wait for it… parking lots.) While Gosden disagreed with his Alderman Bill Durrence’s support of the Fee, he says Durrence did take the time to send what Gosden calls a thoughtful, well-reasoned response to his concerns.

declining attendance for many. “Some of these churches in town were originally built for, say, 800 or 1000 people to attend, but their congregations might be down to 200 or even less today,” he says. “Many donor bases are shrinking.” Churches are also at a huge disadvantage because A) they usually own, not rent; and B) tend to require high square footages. Gosden says his church has already signed up for a City workshop enabling nonprofit attendees to get a discount. For commercial property, the City maintains that the Fire Fee for a “typical” retail establishment of under 3,580 square feet will come in at about $540 a year, the “typical” restaurant at about $740 per year. Retail and food/beverage of course have notoriously thin profit margins already. The City says the typical big box retail store will pay over $15,000 per year, a downtown hotel over $12,000. All these costs will inevitably be passed on to consumers. The real elephant in the room is the Fire Fee’s impact on Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools and its enormous volume of square footage. The City itself says most schools would pay over $11,000 each per year! That collective cost will at some point almost certainly result in increased school taxes. The Fire Fee is unfortunately a done deal. But it also looks like even more of a bad deal for most of us. CS

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takes place on Saturday, January 6, a week before the official MLK holiday weekend. The processional will be headed up by Grand Marshall John Finney, who recently retired as the Executive Director of the Economic Opportunity Authority after 48 years. Tybee’s first female Episcopal vicar, June Johnson, will serve as the mistress of ceremonies for the human rights program held at the YMCA. Local Rep. Buddy Carter is expected to make his usual appearance at the event. “We bring together people from all walks of life—all religions, all political persuasions—as a whole in the beloved community, just like Dr. King described,” avows Ward. In addition to exploring and celebrating the ideas and action of the Civil Rights hero, the program also honors local social justice warriors who have contributed to Tybee’s beloved community. Tybee’s director of finance, Angela Hudson, will receive special recognition as the first African American administrator in the history of the island. “She keeps the city fiscally and financially sound and we want to thank her for a job well done,” Ward extols. The winners of two essay contests will also be announced, with accompanying scholarships awards that memorialize posthumous gratitude: The high school contest carries the name of Imam Majid Faheem Ali, who led Savannah’s downtown Muslim community until his death,

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and the middle school contest honors educator and Tybee MLK founding member Elizabeth “Liz” Killorin. Both passed away in 2016. The Tybee MLK Dreamer Award sponsored by United Way and Hands on Savannah recognizes humanitarian efforts on the island, and this year the distinction goes to all of the citizens of Tybee Island. “Because of the way we as a community have pitched in for each other with two hurricanes in 11 months,” says Ward, describing how neighbors cleared each other’s properties and offered shelter to each other in the aftermath of Matthew and Irma and continue to stock the Rising Tide Food Pantry. When she isn’t planning the MLK parade, Ward, who has lived on Tybee Island for 20 years, champions human rights and decency in practical ways all year long. She helped found the organization Tybee Strong, which in addition to brokering local aid advocates for affordable housing on the island, and ran for City Council in November on zoning reform.

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“I’m bemoaning the fact that my neighborhood has changed so much. There are so many vacation rentals, and it’s really affected the community. People who work on Tybee can’t afford to live here anymore,” she laments. Though she lost the election, Ward remains committed to figuring out how to put into practice the ideals of Dr. King’s beloved community and equal opportunity for all. “A successful community is built on people from all different socioeconomic backgrounds,” she says. “We need that diversity on Tybee. It makes a community richer.” CS

TYBEE MLK PARADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION

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Start the year with self-defense New classes begin Jan. 9 at Fit912Savannah

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THERE ARE many takeaways from the #MeToo movement, and one of the big ones is that women are incessant targets for violence and sexual assault. According to the United Nations, one in three women experiences at least one physical attack in her lifetime, and simply walking alone is a risk. While the culture has a long way to go in shifting the bull’s eye, there are ways to keep from becoming a victim. Local martial arts teacher Don Oja has developed a series of strategies called Practical Defensive Arts Training (PDAT), a series of simple, easy-to-implement moves that increase surviving violent crime. “It all starts with avoidance, really,” counsels Oja, a computer programmer and textbook author who also happens to have a black belt in tae kwon do. “There are dangerous people in the world, and we can decrease our interactions with such people—practical defense uses a variety of drills to develop situational awareness so they can be more easily spotted and avoided.” That doesn’t always work in closed situations, and Oja teaches other tools to successfully disrupt an attack, such as keeping a large object—like a car—between you and an aggressor and running in a zigzag motion to create confusion. “If they can’t reach you, they can’t hurt you,” he explains. Oja will be co-leading the six-class Practical Defense for Women along with instructor Amber Liberati on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Jan. 9. The workshop, held at Fit912Savannah in the bottom floor of the United Way building on Monterey Square, offers pragmatic skills for all women seeking a proactive way to confront the statistics. “These classes are absolutely appropriate for all ages, sizes and athletic ability,” promises Liberati, a former student of Oja’s who decided to earn her certification this year in order to help others. “These are important things people can use effectively without having a lot of training and that are attainable for everybody.” Each class builds on continual skill 10 development, but Oja says it’s OK to drop

“These are important things people can use effectively without a lot of training and that are attainable for everybody,” Amber Liberati says.

in or miss a class. Classes are $10 each or $30 for all six; space is limited so advance sign-ups are recommended. While the strategies are rooted in traditional martial arts, Oja designed PDAT with a different focus. He taught the program in his native Michigan before bringing it to Savannah, where he has conducted seminars and workshops at the YMCA. This is the first time he has offered the class through Fit912Savannah and thought it would be timely given the current conversation about women and safety. “It’s mostly about being aware and not taken by surprise, even when you find yourself in a scary situation,” he says, modeling some of those situations with Liberati in a series of promotional videos. “Whatever you’re doing should not increase you getting injured, it should decrease it. We’re teaching people to deescalate and respond in a matter so they won’t get hurt.” In one of the videos, Oja attempts to drag Liberati and she demonstrates escape

techniques; in another, an oblivious Liberati is walking with her face in her phone when Oja grabs her from the side. Here is where practical self-defense training comes in: Liberati doesn’t hesitate in fighting back, using the skills she’s learned to distract him and escape. “When you learn the specific things you can do to get yourself away and practice them, you gain confidence. And when you have confidence, you have that quick response when something does happen,” she says. Liberati met Oja through mutual acquaintances and signed up for one of his classes a couple of years ago. The empowerment she felt inspired her to complete the year-long teaching certification course. In addition to the de-escalation techniques and home invasion drills, the physical activity of the class itself offers benefits. “I learned from a young age that it’s a good thing to be strong and powerful, and I really wanted to reach out to women to help them feel that way,” says the

newly-minted PDAT instructor, who works as a dental hygienist during the day. “Working out and exercising makes you feel better all-around and develops an extra level of confidence. And when you walk down the street with confidence, you’re less likely to be seen as a target.” While she has not suffered a violent attack herself, Liberati says she is always aware of her surroundings and keeps her practical defense skills sharp should she find herself in a dangerous situation. “I don’t know if I could beat off every attacker,” she says. “But they’re going to at least wish they hadn’t tried.” CS

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when it pertains to electricity. I was still learning when I retired.” Conquering any fear of heights is only the beginning of the challenge. Lineworkers perform exhausting work in extreme weather. And, of course, they work around lines carrying enough power to kill people. “I’ve had good friends to get electrocuted,” Thornton says. “Somebody was parked under a power line eating a sandwich and the power line falls, hits

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SOUTHSIDE residents lived with orange cones, bucket trucks and occasional road blocks on Montgomery Cross Road for months. Electrical lineworkers appeared to be installing new, taller transmission lines. Is it storm-related work? I don’t know. But the nearness of these workers – and those storms, Matthew and Irma – got me thinking about what it takes to become one of these high-climbing helmeted heroes. So, I went to the closest place where you can get a quick leg up on an electrical lineworker career, Okefenokee Technical College in Waycross. I didn’t climb poles or operate buckets. But I did talk with a former lineworker of 42 years who now teaches lineworker students. Instructor Danny Thornton led about eight students into to a field where the lineworkers-in-training donned white hats, spiky shoes, thick belts and harnesses – for high climbing. “If you like a challenge, you’ll like this profession,” he says. “You never know it all

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says that 26 electrical lineworkers, or about 20 per 100,000, died in 2015, making it one of the most dangerous professions in America.

and is one of the the car and kills largest such schools them.” in America. Thornton Savannah Techdescribes the death nical College offers as a freak accident. a five-to-six term But the U.S. degree that proBureau of Labor Stavides advanced tistics says that 26 training, including electrical lineworkwhat lineworker ers, or about 20 per students need for an 100,000, died in 2015, entry-level job and making it one of the beyond. most dangerous proObviously, I’m fessions in America. not a career counIf you can handle selor and anyone the risk, it offers interested in the rewards. profession should When I ask him if consult one about Matthew and Irma the options. spurred new interest Danny Thornton on the job site. But as long as our in the profession, he lives are tied to elecsays no. trical wires (and “These young ones I’d prefer to cut that cord, too) it’s not like coming out of high school, I think it’s lineworkers are in danger of “displacebecause their buddy’s making some…” he says, his voice trailing off into the obvious. ment” any time soon. Which leads me to a question: Since the A Georgia Power spokesman says linepower company’s doing all this work any worker apprentices make about $40,000 way (on the Southside and elsewhere) why per year plus benefits and overtime. can’t they just bury the lines to prevent “Senior journeymen,” the top in the profuture outages (and the work it requires)? fession, make about twice that much. A Georgia Power spokesman says that Future lineworkers start off as “groundother underground utilities like gas and men,” however, stocking and cleancable, not to mention trees and driveways, ing. “You got to learn everything on make it cost-prohibitive, if not impossible, the ground before you can start going to retrofit existing neighborhoods. up,” Thornton says. So, I’m grateful for the occasional road Okefenokee Technical College is one of only four public technical colleges in Geor- blockages and the workers who create them. gia that offer a lineworker certificate, very Thornton says that’s the most rewarding helpful for a job. It’s an eight and a half part of the job. week program. “The people are very appreciative,” he A private school in North Georgia, the says. “They’d just about give you the shirt Southeast Lineman Training Center, has off their backs.” CS hundreds of students, a 15-week program

Do all animals yawn and stretch? The other day I woke up, stretched, yawned, and wondered: Do all beasts, large and small, stretch and yawn? What about rhinos, hippos, ants, or even the wee little microscopic things? —Mr. Eddie SORRY, Eddie, no, and as it happens the very largest of earth’s creatures aren’t known to yawn. But that still leaves a lot of yawning animals out there, some of them so small they haven’t been born yet: thanks to a 1989 paper out of Newfoundland, we can confirm the occurrence of fetal pandiculation in sheep. Pandiculation will turn out to be a very useful word here; as defined by the OED, it’s “an instinctive movement, consisting in the extension of the legs, the raising and stretching of the arms and the throwing back of the head and trunk, accompanied by yawning.” Pandiculation can be seen in fetal humans, as early as 12 weeks after conception. In the animal kingdom, pandiculation falls along clean lines: with a few notable exceptions—whales and giraffes seem to have evolved differently—it’s near-universal among vertebrates, both cold- and warm-blooded. This includes your rhinos and hippos, then, Eddie, but not ants. (Lacking lungs, ants are pretty much categorically excluded from yawning.) What’s the point? As a scholar of yawning, the French physician Olivier Walusinski, has put it, “its survival without any notable evolutionary variations is an indication of its functional importance.” Not just evolutionarily favored, pandiculation is in fact hard-wired into our nervous systems. Medical patients paralyzed on one side of the body have been observed, when yawning, to involuntarily raise the arm that’s otherwise immobile— “with the muscles of the paralyzed limb activated nearly as much as those of a normal limb would be in a voluntary movement,” one paper reports, going on to mention that yawning can be seen, too, in animals whose brain stems have been severed from the cortex. These “decorticated animals,” the paper continues, are also able to “feed

themselves, express rage and fight, and have sexual intercourse”—i.e., to engage in the behaviors most associated with the basic drive for self-preservation. That pandiculation originates somewhere in the brain stem or the hypothalamus—the parts responsible for involuntary movement, mood, metabolic upkeep, etc., as opposed to higher-order thinking— lends further credence to the idea of its performing some vital function. But what, exactly? I first addressed this about 30 years ago, and report back today with an update: the jury’s still out. Our biggest clue is that pandiculation occurs when vertebrates are in transitional states— between sleep and waking, or switching between discrete activities. Beyond that, we’re still formulating hypotheses. A couple of the more interesting guesses: Pandiculation enhances alertness. Yawning might serve to heighten our vigilance when we need it most, or at least when our ancestors did: upon waking, around mealtimes, and in threatening situations. This would explain why, as neurobiologist Robert Provine notes, army recruits about to jump out of an airplane for the first time have been observed yawning more as the big moment approaches, or why Olympic athletes may yawn as they settle into the starting blocks. It regulates temperature. In a 2007 study, researchers asked subjects to hold hot or cold packs to their foreheads and then recorded their yawning. The cold-pack group yawned significantly less, suggesting that yawning might be a way we keep temperature down in our brains, where thermal management is a real issue—they use 20-plus percent of our metabolic energy. It keeps muscles shipshape. A 2011 paper wondered whether involuntary stretching and yawning might not have something to do with the maintenance of the myofascial system. That is, pandiculation gives us a regular chance to snap our muscles and connective tissue back to a kind of equilibrium, ensuring their ongoing functioning. I’ll add a last note on the related phenomenon of contagious yawning, the tendency to empathetically “catch” yawns. Animals that do this form a far more exclusive group, apparently all but restricted to humans and our closest relatives and friends: great apes and dogs, mainly. Recent work has found that dogs are more likely to yawn contagiously when the originating yawn comes from their owner rather than from a stranger, and that contagious yawning in humans may reflect in-group/out-group prejudices—that even this empathetic behavior, in other words, could indicate things like unconscious racial bias. Yawning: another perfectly good animal behavior that humans have somehow managed to muck up. CS BY CECIL ADAMS

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Suspects sought in Dec. 22 shooting on Abercorn Street

SCMPD Robbery Unit detectives are seeking information on a Hispanic male by the name of Ishmael and a white male by the name of Vince in connection to the armed robbery and shooting that occurred on W. Magnolia Street Dec. 22. “Officers were called to the area just before midnight and discovered Ryan Kamalakis, 24, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers learned Kamalakis and Christian Newell, 20, rode to the area with two unidentified males,” police say. “One of the men struck Newell in the head with a pistol, resulting in the gun going off and wounding Kamalakis. The two men then left the area with some of the victims’ belongings. Both victims were transported to a hospital for treatment,” police say. Detectives continue to investigate the case. “Evidence suggests the victims were involved in risky behavior at the time of the shooting,” police say.

Man shot at 36th and Harden Streets

Metro’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a Dec. 23 shooting at 36th and Harden streets that left a 41-yearold man with critical injuries. Officers responded to the area just prior to 11 a.m. and found Grover Cleveland Watson Jr., suffering from injuries. He was transported to a hospital for treatment. Detectives continue to investigate.

Man shot on Wilder Drive

Detectives are investigating the Dec. 23 shooting of a man at Wilder Drive and Avery Street. Officers were called to the 700 block of Wheaton Street about 12:30 p.m. and found Rakeith Hendrix, 19, with a

non-life-threatening injury. He had run to the area to get help after being shot near Wilder Drive and Avery Street.

Man arrested for Dec. 15 murder

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives arrested a 24-year-old man for murder. “Around 7:40 a.m. on December 15, officers responded to a check subject call in the 1100 block of East 67th Street. They found Theron Warner, 40, deceased from shooting-related injuries,” police say. “Through their investigative efforts, detectives determined Warner was previously engaged in criminal activity with another man, 24-year-old George Bostick. Bostick’s felonious actions ultimately led to the shooting of Warner. Accordingly, he was charged with felony murder,” police say.

“Cold case” homicide solved

Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Cold Case Unit arrested a man Dec. 29 for a 2015 murder. “Around 5 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2015, SCMPD officers responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Wilder Drive. Upon arrival, they found Marquail Banner, 20, suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries,” police report. Detectives identified Dominique Daniels, 19, as a suspect in this shooting. Daniels was served his warrant for murder.

Howard Foss Drive hit-and-run investigated

Police officers responded to a crash in the 6100 block of Howard Foss Drive at approximately 9:50 p.m. on December 28. Daysha Whitfield, 21, was walking on Howard Foss Drive and was struck by a passing vehicle. She was transported to the hospital for treatment and is in serious, but stable, condition at this time. The vehicle, believed to be a red sedan, fled the scene. CS OUR HOMICIDE TALLY REFLECTS THREE FATALITIES OVER JULY 4 IN CITY MARKET, WHICH LOCAL AUTHORITIES DO NOT INCLUDE IN THE OFFICIAL TALLY.

NEWS & OPINION NEWS OF THE WEIRD Two American tourists, Joseph Dasilva, 38, and Travis Dasilva, 36, of San Diego, were arrested in Bangkok, Thailand, on Nov. 28 and detained in an immigration detention center after they posted a “buttselfie” on Instagram, taken in front of the Buddhist temple Wat Arun, or Temple of the Dawn. The pair’s Instagram account, traveling_butts, showcased their hindquarters at tourist sites around the world, but it was deleted shortly after the arrests. District police chief Jaruphat Thongkomol told Reuters that the two would also be fined for a similar photo at a different temple.

But Why?

In Birmingham, England, renowned 53-year-old surgeon Simon Bramhall pleaded guilty on Dec. 13 to branding his initials onto human livers using an argon beam during transplant surgeries. A colleague first noticed the initials “S.B.” in 2013 on an organ during a follow-up surgery, which sparked an investigation, the Guardian reported. Bramhall resigned in 2014 and acknowledged that marking his patients’ livers had been a mistake. But former patient Tracy Scriven of Dyrham, Wiltshire, told the Birmingham Mail that he should be reinstated. “Is it really that bad? I wouldn’t have cared if he did it to me. The man saved my life.”

Inept Santa Moves

Jesse Berube, 32, of Rocklin, California, tried using a favorite trick of Old St. Nick -but he got stuck in the chimney of a Citrus Heights business he was trying to rob on Dec. 13 and had to call police for help. ABC News reported that Sacramento firefighters responded and used special equipment to free Berube, who now faces one count of burglary. Citrus Heights police said Berube “does not have the same skills as the real deal.”

The Check’s in the Mail

Lorette Taylor of Burlington, Ontario, Canada, responsible for meting out her family’s inheritance after her father’s death sent a bank draft last February to her brother, Louis Paul Hebert, for $846,648.46 via UPS. Hebert waited at his local UPS store for the check to arrive -- but nothing came in. “I came back in the evening. Nothing shows up,” he told the CBC. UPS could trace the package only to its distribution center north of Toronto, so along with an apology for Hebert’s inconvenience, UPS refunded the $32 shipping fee. Taylor’s bank, TD Canada Trust, initially assured her the check would be canceled, but two days later refused to issue a new draft until Taylor signed an indemnity agreement making her and her heirs liable for life should the original check be cashed.

Not only that, the bank then asked her to put up collateral against the new bank draft, but that request was later recalled. Finally, 10 months after the whole ordeal began, the bank released the money, and Hebert, at press time in December, was making the 273-mile drive to pick up the check in person.

Awesome!

An unnamed newborn boy underwent surgery at the Scientific Research Institute of Pediatrics in Baku, Azerbaijan, to remove a small remainder of a parasitic twin that had attached itself to the baby’s back: a penis. Gunduz Agayev, head of the institute’s neonatology department, reported to Metro News in December that the baby “has a normal sexual organ where it is supposed to be” and “the penis on the back ... has been surgically removed.” The newborn was not traumatized by the surgery and is already at home with his parents, the doctor said.

Channeling Mike Tyson

British model Chloe Hammond, 27, also known as Chloe Rebelle, succumbed to a fit of road rage on March 19 when Julie Holloway, 56, tapped on her car window to ask her to stop using her phone while driving in traffic in London. Metro News reports that Hammond responded by parking her Audi TT and then “came out of nowhere” toward Holloway, kicking her in the stomach, grabbing Holloway’s hair and biting off a piece of her ear. Holloway, bloodied and disturbed, didn’t realize part of her ear was missing until someone “picked it up off the floor.” In October, Hammond was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in Southwark Crown Court, and on Dec. 18, a judge sentenced her to five years in jail.

Inexplicable

Don’t you ever just want to get away? An unnamed man in Catherine Way, Batheaston, England, started digging a “very deep” hole in his yard weeks ago, but caused a neighborhood disruption when he climbed into the hole on Dec. 12 and refused to come out. Neighbor Dominic Denny told the Bath Chronicle that “it started at about 4 a.m. ... when there was a lot of shouting and screaming coming from the house opposite me. The young man’s family was outside trying to get him back in the house.” Emergency responders from a variety of services converged on the scene, even bringing a crane to lower into the hole to retrieve the man. A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset police later reported that the incident was resolved and “the man got out of the hole of his own accord.”

Special Delivery!

An employee at a TCBY yogurt shop in Matthews, North Carolina, got a surprise while opening three packages delivered to the store -- filled with $220,000 worth of marijuana. Upon further investigation, the store told WSOC-TV, the packages had been delivered mistakenly and were meant for a P.O. Box at the postal store next door. While the origin of the packages is still unknown, the drugs and the recipient’s information have been turned over to police, who report that no arrests have been made.

Questionable Judgment

The Mirror reports that a flight attendant with Urumqi Air in China has been suspended after a co-worker captured her on video eating from in-flight meals meant for passengers. In the video, a line of open meals is on a shelf in front of the female attendant, who samples from at least two of them with a spoon. The airline said in a statement that the meals were leftovers not handed out to passengers, and it was launching a full investigation.

Least Competent Criminals

Israel Perez Rangel, 38, of Santa Ana, California, raised suspicions begging for money at a service station to put gas in the 2015 Ferrari 458 Spider he was driving on Nov. 1. The $300,000 car was in rough shape, according to the Los Angeles Times, with cracked fins, emblems torn from the body and vomit caked on the side. When Santa Ana police arrived, Rangel ran away, but he was caught nearby hiding in bushes. Car owner Susan Friedman of Laguna Beach had left the Ferrari at a Costa Mesa service center in October, where it was stolen, and surveillance video confirmed it was Rangel who nicked the hot rod. Luckily for Friedman, her insurance company cut her a check and she replaced the Ferrari with a 2018 Lamborghini Huracan. “I love it,” she said.

Wait, What?

Visitors to South Korea for the Winter Olympics may want to make a side trip to Haesindang Park near the coastal town of Sinnam. The park, also known as Penis Park, opened to the public in 2007 and was dedicated to the memory of a virgin brideto-be left behind by her fisherman fiance. Locals told the Mirror that after being abandoned, the bride was swept out to sea and drowned, causing fish to leave the area. Now her spirit can only be soothed by the sight of male genitalia. The park features nearly 300 erect phallus statues, and about 12,000 visitors take in the titillating sights each year, most of them women. CS ANDREW MCMEEL SYNDICATE

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A man and his guitar: Travis Tritt takes the Savannah Theatre stage solo. PHOTO BY ARLUND PHOTOGRAPHY

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THIS WEEK, Savannah country music fans will be treated to a rare experience. Not only will hit maker Travis Tritt perform a unique solo set, but the superstar will do so in the velvety luminance of the Historic Savannah Theatre. The downtown jewel, at home on Chippewa Square since 1818, gives its in-house musical theatre cast a break to host the intimate concert. In the 1990s wave of big cowboy hats and shiny belt buckles, Tritt stood out from his peers with a rawer, Southern Rock and blues-influenced style. While the industry was hesitant—with his signature lion’s mane of hair, sideburns, moustache, and outlaw flair, the Marietta, Georgia native just wasn’t like anyone else on the market—Tritt’s style spoke to countless music lovers. As a writer, singer, and performer, Tritt didn’t fit perfectly into a box, and that rulebreaking and genre-defying style spoke to an array of listeners who spun his singles into chart-topping history. “I had a lot of influences as a kid,” Tritt shares. “Everybody from The Eagles to other rock bands, obviously a lot of country artists, people like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Charlie Daniels, a lot of blues, a lot of bluegrass, a lot of gospel. All of that is part of my upbringing.” Tritt broke out in 1988 with the cheeky single “Country Club.” The song sat on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts for 26 weeks and peaked at number nine. Tritt achieved his first number one with his second single, “Help Me Hold On.” Those first two hits would set the tone of Tritt’s career, defining him as an artist capable of getting down and dirty with honky-tonk swagger while simultaneously possessing the ability to perform heartfelt, tender ballads. Tritt has an idea of why his versatility has had such long-lasting appeal. “I think one of the things that has kept me going all these years and has made me recognizable is that my voice doesn’t sound like anybody else’s,” he muses. “I think that, from the very beginning, for whatever reason, my voice had a special, unique quality to it that didn’t sound like any other artist. As soon as you heard my voice on the radio, people recognized me immediately.” And hear him on the radio they most certainly did. Tritt’s debut album, Country Club, produced five total singles: “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” “Put Some Drive in Your Country,” and “Drift off to Dream.” His accomplishments landed him the Top New Male Artist award from Billboard in 1990, and the Country Music Association

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me and a guitar, no other performers onstage. And when you’re in that kind of environment as an artist you are really vulnerable. You’re really wide-open. You don’t have anything to cover for you. Any mistakes you make or anything you do that’s a little bit different than what you’d normally do is immediately exposed and right out there for everybody to see.” It’s a daunting setting, but Tritt loves being alone on an open stage and connecting with his fans. “It gives me the opportunity to not only share the music I’ve done over the years but to do some of the songs and music that influences me when I was a kid growing up,” he explains. “It also gives me an opportunity to tell stories about those influences and how I got involved in music and where the music really comes from.” For many artists, 30 successful years in the industry is more than enough, but Tritt’s passion keeps him going, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. “I can’t ever imagine thinking about the word ‘retirement,’” he says. “It’s not a word that shows up in my vocabulary, simply because I enjoy it too much. I absolutely love what I do for a living. I love the feeling that I get when I get an opportunity to go out and perform for people, and I love seeing the response from the fans. I can’t imagine a better place to be than to absolutely love what you do for a living, go out every night, do what you enjoy, and what the fans enjoy, as well.” CS

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awarded him the Horizon Award (known these days as the New Artist Award). The hype was building, and Tritt returned with a sophomore stunner. The album It’s All About to Change boasted now-classics like “Here’s a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares),” “Anymore,” “Bible Belt,” and the Marty Stuart duet “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin’ Anymore.” Throughout the mid-1990s, Tritt continued to release favorites like “Foolish Pride,” “Tell Me I Was Dreaming,” and “Between an Old Memory and Me.” He turned a new leaf in the new millennium, making the move from Warner Bros. Records to Columbia. 2000’s Down the Road I Go produced one of Tritt’s most-loved songs to date, “The Best of Intentions,” followed by the positive hit “Great Day to Be Alive,” and “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde,” a return to his outlaw influences. As trends come and go and the industry changes moment to moment, Tritt continues to release music that prioritizes poignant lyricism and highlights that unmistakable voice. In 2016, he released A Man and His Guitar, a solo retrospective that rounds up fan favorites, chart toppers, and covers of some of Tritt’s personal favorite songs. “In our full band shows, those have always been high-energy shows, and those have always been great shows for us to do because the excitement level is always high,” Tritt remarks. “In our solo acoustic shows…those shows I really enjoy doing because the fact it gives me an opportunity to do things a little differently than what we do in our band shows,” he says. “Basically, it’s an intimate solo acoustic performance, just

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IT MAY be too late to see all of the original Beatles play in the flesh, but it’s not too late to experience the rush of the Fab Four’s music live and in person. 1964, the world’s leading Beatles tribute band, returns to Savannah with a show that lovingly recreates the sights, sounds, and sensations of seeing the Beatles in America. We caught up with Mark Benson, 1964’s John, on recreating the classics, the changing tribute band industry, and what it takes to get to Carnegie Hall. I understand you’ll be playing Carnegie Hall soon! Yes, it’s our 14th time on February 17. It’s the perfect Valentine’s getaway. Give your girl the card on Wednesday, fly on

Thursday, mess around Friday, go to the show Saturday, home Sunday! It’s really cool, we work with a 16-piece orchestra. We still stay within the early time period.

told any of us that doors like this would open for us. The tribute world, especially back in ’84, was in its infancy. There were very few tribute acts, especially Beatles. And the industry has taken off so much What’s it like working with an in the last 30 years that you get bands out orchestra? there now like Three Dog Night, Journey, Foreigner, that are basically tributes now. It’s different because you know, the timing They replaced their iconic lead singers and and just melding the two sort of classical are still touring, drawing people, and peoand rock ‘n’ roll styles together. Sometimes ple still love it. You could have never told us that we’d be you have to work at that, but it’s always playing Carnegie Hall, Red Rocks Amphifun, and over the years now, most of the people playing have been the same people. theatre...those have got to be the most thrilling places, especially if you do what we do. That’s got to be a surreal experience, playing a place like that. Having been around the scene since the It’s a milestone playing that stage. There’s early days, why do you think there are so many tribute bands in recent years? that old joke: How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. When we started this in 1984, you could never have I think the music from that era is so good

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of the Beatles as this amazing group and the biggest rock band of all time—in the beginning there were no PA systems available. They never needed them. Then you got 30,000 screaming girls and four guys centerfield trying to hear what they were doing, and nobody could hear anything! So you kind of have to credit the Beatles coming over here for the entire sound reinforcement industry. It’s amazing they were as good as they were, not being able to hear.

Were there many other Beatles tributes when y’all were starting out?

How has your show changed over the years?

Only two others, Rain and Beatlemania on Broadway.

Our biggest challenge is, what amazingly cool song do you pull out of the song list and replace with another amazingly cool song? We choose our music from the first seven releases up to and including Revolver. You could play every single song from those seven records and still people would say, “You didn’t play my favorite!” because the catalog goes on and on. Most groups have one or two records off their album, while the Beatles—well, find a bad one! You can’t.

How did you want to distinguish your act in the beginning? Most of the Beatles shows are A-to-Z and go through all the eras and costume changes. We wanted to show people what it was like. It’s more of a Beatles show than a Beatles concert. We wanted to do something that focused more on if you were lucky enough to get a ticket to see the Beatles, this is what you would see. That’s the excitement of what happened when the Beatles first came over to America—the mania surrounding them, the screaming. They were the first musical group to start playing stadiums! Up to that point, there were only sports in stadiums. There were all these people and they had to have a place to have the concert. You think

How does being in this band challenge you as a musician? Here’s the thing I think most people don’t realize about any artist, dancer, photographer, writer, musician: Your natural tendency is to progress in some direction. Our challenge is to learn something one way and never change it, and that is way harder

than you might think. You listen to the live versions of Beatles records, even their live versions are different from the recorded records because they were progressing, adding a little of this and that, jazzing it up. We try to stay very close to the recorded version. That’s what most people know. Have you seen your audiences shift? In the beginning, it was mostly baby boomers who were nostalgic, but I’ve got people who, when we first met them, they weren’t married, and now they’re bringing grandkids! It doesn’t show any signs of slowing. In certain audiences when the lights are just right, you can see three generations of families sitting together. How unusual is that? What kind of entertainment holds the attention of three generations? That’s what you’re going to see when you see the show. The show is about love. All the songs have some kind of love…but if I can get 10,000 people at Red Rocks to sing, “Love, love, love,” altogether during “Eight Days a Week,” well…that’s pretty cool. CS

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that people of all ages seem to like it for the same reason, whether they grew up with it or not. And when people have deaths in the groups, the band keeps going because they find a new guy that sounds fantastic. When you think about these bands that have their sound all based around the lead singer and his voice, which is so unique, if he’s done, the band is done. That’s it. Your career is over. So this started to give the other band members a second life.

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2017 BROUGHT new albums from some of Savannah’s most seasoned performers, fresh debuts, and more. Here, we look back at the records that had the town talking.

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Nineteen Eighty Four, Dope KNife (Strange Famous Records) Kedrick Mack began working on his latest full-length back in 2017. “I was writing and approaching with a nameless, faceless audience,” he told Connect back in January. “I wanted to make it feel introductory, but at the same time, I’m 33, I’m not a new artist. It can come out sounding kind of corny if you’re not a new artist but are trying to pretend you are. So I was trying to find the balance: the majority of people who hear this one out of everything I’ve done don’t know who the hell I am, and it’s going to be their first time hearing what Dope KNife is.” The result? A character portrait rapped over, as Mack said with a grin, “some unapologetically boom-bap hip-hop shit.” For his original samples, Mack brought ilocal bassists, guitarists, and drummers into the studio. This year, Dope KNife was named “Best Local Hip-Hop/Rap Artist” in the Best of

Savannah awards for the second time. He also won “Best Local Music Video” for his “Name Up” video. Kingdoms Fall, Lulu The Giant Savannah’s own Rachael Shaner released a stunner of a debut that blends folk, rock, blues, Americana, jazz, and roots music into a sonic landscape that’s entirely her own. Kingdoms Fall shows the span of her abilities, whether it’s building tension, creating sharp balance, or throwing the listener into sumptuous depths of layering. With her live band— Daniel Malone on drums, Alex Bazemore on guitar, Shaner on upright bass—Shaner has created a trio to be reckoned with. One More Last Hurrah, In For A Penny Beloved Irish punks In For A Penny received international acclaim for their eight-song album One More Last Hurrah. Fittingly recorded live in the back room of

The Sand Bar on Tybee Island in a sevenhour blast (including their lunch break), the album honors Irish tradition while leaning into those Celtic punk influences and an embracing an undeniably wild and carefree Tybee vibe. ‘European Tour EP 2017,’ The Discussion This year, Kylesa’s Laura Pleasants returned to the scene with a new band and new sound. Taking influence from psychedelic rock, postpunk, and Goth rock, Pleasants recorded the band’s debut EP for precisely what the title infers: An expansive European tour. Recorded through July and August 2017, Pleasants and drummer Richard Adams produced and engineered the EP with Pleasants performing on guitars, bass, synthesizer, and vocals and Adams contributing drums.

Acid Bath, Rude Dude & The Creek Freaks Garage-punks Rude Dude & The Creek Freaks released their full-length debut in July, reveling in their scuzzy, acid-dripped sound. Audiences can’t get enough. The album, recorded by Garden Giant’s Devin

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Smith, was released on a limited run of 100 cassette tapes. Superautomatica, Street Clothes Street Clothes’ supercatchy, melodic dance rock spans all eight tracks of Superautomatica. Influenced by disco, new wave, and vintage glam, the band deftly captured their live experience in the Dollhouse Productions studio. The album reunited the band, which was broken up at the time, resulting in a string of unforgettable shows and earning them new fans throughout the region.

Young or Old, Isaac Smith The singer-songwriter shared an album that highlights strong songwriting skills and the dynamics of his full band. Once Again, The Train Wrecks A decade into their time as the “hardest-gigging band in Savannah,” Savannah’s own Train Wrecks returned with an album that fully encapsulates their live sound. Mixing their signature country/Americana with hard-edged rock ‘n’ roll, Once Again is Johnny Cash and Nirvana’s lovechild, and we’re here for it. Matt Eckstine, Matt Eckstine The former Accomplices frontman shared his solo debut this year. “I want to explore different avenues of music,” he told Connect in July. “I think this record is a great kick starter for a solo career, and I can do anything from there.” These days, Eckstine is strapping on an electric guitar and playing with a full band, sharing a sound that’s part roots, part rock, and all Eckstine.

‘Ache of Eternity,’ Vatican (Sorrow Carrier Records) Savannah’s leading hardcore kids returned with a critically-acclaimed EP that earned them international attention. “The songs were completed musically before the loss of a close friend,” Vatican’s Nolan Mobley told Connect in August. We felt that it was necessary to speak on touchy subjects like suicide and dealing with depression because most of us have been there mentally at some point or another and the entire situation was a real eye-opener. Rather than work around it, we wanted to dedicate our work to our friend’s memory and also remind others that there is hope, even when it feels like there isn’t.” Honey, Danielle Hicks & The Resistance Working with Grammy winner Jim Scott, local vocalist, band leader, and songwriter Danielle Hicks unveiled a debut record that celebrates her love of rock ‘n’ roll, blues, and beyond. Don’t Go to the Porch, City Hotel Savannah’s oldtime bluegrass band released its strongest record yet in August. Showing off the musical and songwriting abilities of each, the album is a testament to individual strength and the magic that happens when Aaron Zimmer, Cory Chambers, Jay Rudd, and Anthony Teixeira collaborate. CS

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Americana, rock ‘n’ roll, and vintage soul collide in the sound of Urban Soil. The Raleigh-based band, helmed by soulshaking frontwoman Sarah Reinke, layers vocals, guitar, washboard, bass, violin, mandolin, and percussion into a rich tapestry of sound. In 2016, Urban Soil released their third album, Sounds from the Underground. With tasteful instrumentation, breezy tempos, and Reinke’s vocal delivery— both deeply powerful and velvety—fans of jam, folk, and rock will find something to love in the band’s live show. The band will play two sets on Friday at Social. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 9 P.M., FREE, 21+

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Bassist Phil Morrison has held a storied career in the jazz world. The player and composer got his start in his hometown of Boston, performing with saxophonist Sam Rivers, pianist Hal Galper, and drummers Tony Williams and Steve Ellington. Later, Morrison worked with a group featuring vibist Monty Stark, guitarist John Abercrombie, and drummer Vinnie Johnson. With that lineup, Morrison recorded the album Now. Later, the Black Eyed Peas would sample Morrison’s iconic bassline from the song “Comrades,” using it to set the groove to their song “Audio Delite.” In his life, Morrison has worked with legends like Dizzy Gillespie, T-Bone Walker, Gloria Lynne, Freddy Cole, and many more. He’s written songs for sports stars like Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and the Beijing Olympics. Currently, Morrison co-leads World Unity Jazz Ensemble with Keith Williams, recording and traveling through China and Japan. He lives on the Georgia coast. 22 THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 7 P.M.

Enjoy a donation-based, kid-friendly concert in the Starland District when local singer-songwriter Lakin Crawford offers a unique, in-store concert during First Friday Art March. Vintage boutique House of Strut will have a donation-based bar and a sale during the performance. Crawford, who has been playing and writing music since he was 12 years old, released a new EP, ‘Valley of Sound,’ in 2017. Flush with dreamy swells and smooth grooves, audiences can get the full experience at House of Strut. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 6 P.M., FREE, ALL-AGES

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Atlanta’s own Rod Hamdallah kicks off his 2018 right here in Savannah. Inspired by Southern Delta blues, garage rock, and real roots country, Hamdallah got his start early, opening up for legends like Sean Costello and Dex Romweber when he was just 17 years old. Fans of Flat Duo Jets, Captain Beefheart, and the Black Keys will be drawn to his raw, dirty sound and melodic vocal style. Hamdallah plans to release the follow-up to his debut EP, ‘Think About It,’ in 2018. Savannah bluesman Ray Lundy of the band Bottles & Cans opens up the show. THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 10 P.M., $6, 21+

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Experience the hooky pop of two Charleston bands this weekend. Rare Creatures takes inspiration from acts like King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Alt-J to create their own style of heavy synth-pop with a curtain of big guitars. Together, vocalist and guitarist Coleman Sawyer, bassist and synth player Hugh Camp, lead guitarist Keller James, and drummer Logan Crank are on their way to creating some memorable Lowcountry sounds. Expect recordings in 2018 and, in the meantime, tune into their live B-Side Session at Fairweather Studio on YouTube. Human Resources kicks out ‘80s-inspired dance jams with deep grooves and fresh tones. Find their infectious EP ‘Pizza Dreams’ on Bandcamp. Savannah’s own aquadelic space pop troupe McLeod joins the bill. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 10 P.M., FREE, 21+

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Brooklyn garage rockers Dirty Fences offer a mid-week pick-me-up. The band released its third album, Goodbye Love, in October via Greenway Records. Taking inspiration from the Ramones and Johnny Thunders, the album is a melodic rocker with super-catchy riffs and unshakeable choruses. Single “Teen Angel” gets shreddy with fuzzy riffage and singalongable lyrics, while closer “One More Step” features vocals from Sheer Mag’s Christina Halladay. Savannah’s own Too Much opens. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 10 P.M., FREE, 21+

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Fans of eclectic Atlanta-based indie act Little Tybee won’t want to miss an intimate show from two of the band’s players. Led by singer-songwriter Brock Scott, Little Tybee has gained fans worldwide thanks to lush, intricate arrangements that touch on jazz, bossa nova, folk, and psychedelic music. Over the years, the acclaimed group has opened for the likes of Victor Wooten, Kurt Vile, of Montreal, and more. They released their fourth studio album, a self-titled record, in 2016. At The Sentient Bean, Scott, a Savannah native, will perform solo works with accompaniment from Little Tybee violinist Nirvana Kelly Scott. Expect a down-to-earth show that highlights Scott’s songs about growing up by the water. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 8 P.M., $10, ALL-AGES

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Barrelhouse South Ben Lewis, 9:30 p.m. Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Ray Tomasino, 9 p.m. Boomy’s Eric Culberson Band, 10 p.m. coffee deli Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m. Five Oaks Taproom Eric Britt, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Randy Reese Quartet, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray Lundy, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Ray Tomasino, 7 p.m. Rachael’s 1190 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. The Sandbar Open Mic, 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Latin Music Night, 9 p.m. Tree House Wobble Wednesday Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Jubal Kane, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 9 p.m.

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The Chromatic Dragon Geeky Trivia Night, 8 p.m. Dub’s Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Jinx Rock n Roll Bingo w/ Some Kind of Nightmare, 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Trivia Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Bingo, 7 p.m. World of Beer Trivia, 7 p.m.

KARAOKE

Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Hercules Bar & Grill Karaoke, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, ongoing, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Stafford’s Public House Weird Wednesdays Open Mic Comedy, 9 p.m.

Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

The Stage on Bay Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow Revue, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY 1. 4 LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Hitman Blues Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Eric Culberson Band, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Cohen’s Retreat Munchies and Music, 5:30 p.m. Congress Street Social Club DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m. Fannie’s on the Beach Christy and Butch, 8 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Phil Morrison Trio, 7 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Danielle Hicks Duo, 7 p.m.

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Folk is People @FOXY LOXY Jacksonville’s Folk is People is led by singer-songwriter, Stacey Bennett. With vocals, stringed instruments, and Bennett’s captivating vocals, the band crafts unforgettable story-songs that will translate well to the intimate Foxy courtyard environment. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 7 P.M., ALL-AGES Jekyll Island Convention Center New Year’s Bluegrass Festival The Jinx Rob Hamdallah w/ Ray Lundy, 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Georgia Kyle, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Trivia PS Tavern Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Gypsy Jazz, 7 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Sentient Bean Estuarie, Mark Stokes, 8 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Open Mic, 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon, Frank Bright, first Thursday-Saturday of every month The Warehouse Jon Lee’s Apparitions, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Chuck Courtenay, 7:30 p.m. The Wormhole Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

The Britannia British Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. McDonough’s Trivia, 7 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Trivia Pour Larry’s Explicit Trivia, 10 p.m. Southbound Brewing Company Geeks Who Drink Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Trivia, 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE

Blueberry Hill Trivia and Karaoke, 7 p.m.

The Chromatic Dragon Karaoke Night, 9 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m. Flashback Karaoke, 8 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, ongoing, 9 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Karaoke Totally Awesome Bar 80s and 90s Karaoke, 10 p.m. World of Beer Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Jinx Live DJ, 10 p.m. Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Cesar, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m. SEED Eco Lounge Daas Unterground Thursdays, 10 p.m. Stafford’s Public House Open Mic, 9 p.m.

FRIDAY 1. 5 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, 7 p.m. Barrelhouse South The Norm, 9 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Urban Soil, 10 p.m. Dockside Seafood Bluegrass Happy Hour, 4 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge The Welzeins, Rude Dude and the Creek Freaks, 9 p.m. Flashback Evenpete, Evenpete, 9:15 p.m.

Foxy Loxy Cafe Isaac Smith, 6 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio, 8 p.m. House of Strut Lakin Crawford, 9 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Fundamentals, 7 p.m. Jekyll Island Convention Center New Year’s Bluegrass Festival, Jan. 6 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Levi Moore, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub The Mercers, 10 p.m. Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House David Duckworth, 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. Taste of India Don Read, 6:30 p.m. Tijuana Flats Gary Strickland Tybee Post Theater Cash Unchained, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, first Thursday-Saturday of every month, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Prime Real Estate, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bill Hodgson, La Bodega, 5 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Willie Jackson and the Tybee Blues Band, 9:30 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Coach’s Corner Trivia, Movies & Music Trivia, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Beer Pong Tournament, 10 p.m.

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Abe’s on Lincoln DJ Doc Ock, 9 p.m. Club One Drag Show

SATURDAY 1. 6 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, first Friday-Sunday of every month, 7 p.m. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s Nancy Witt (piano and vocals), 6 p.m. Boomy’s Liquid Ginger, first Saturday of every month Club Elan Jayceeoh, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Ben Keiser Band, 10 p.m. El-Rocko Lounge Rare Creatures, Human Resources, McLeod, 10 p.m., DJ Precisa Flashback Jon Lee and the Hextones Foxy Loxy Cafe Folk is People, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The John Lumpkin Trio, 8 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre An Evening with Travis Tritt, 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Voodoo Soup, 7 p.m. Jekyll Island Convention Center New Year’s Bluegrass Festival Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Matt Eckstine, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Wood & Steel, 10 p.m. The Olde Pink House David Duckworth & Alisha Duckworth Pour Larry’s DJ & Live Music Rachael’s 1190 Framing the Red, 9 p.m. Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant Jody Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m. Rusty Rudders Tap House Live Acoustic Music, 6 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Eddie Wilson, first Saturday of every month Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos, 7 p.m. The Sentient Bean Brock Scott, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Frank Bright, first Thursday-Saturday of every month, Claire Frazier and Norm Gagne, 7 p.m. The Warehouse Eric Culberson, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Jason Courtenay Duo, Bill Hodgson, DJ Gary Lucca, 1 p.m., CC Witt, 9:30 p.m.

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Bay Street Blues Karaoke, 8 p.m. Doodles Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Islander Karaoke, 10 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill Karaoke & Throwback Jams, 8 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, ongoing, 9 p.m. Melody’s Coastal Cafe and Sandbar Cantina Karaoke, 8 p.m. PS Tavern Karaoke

COMEDY

Bull Street Labs Front Porch Improv, first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m. Savannah Coffee Roasters Odd Lot Improv: Saturday Shenanigans, 8 p.m. The Wormhole Comedy Planet, With Andrew Miller and Cherith Fuller first Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Bingo

KARAOKE

Boomy’s Karaoke, 10 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Little Lucky’s Karaoke McDonough’s Karaoke, ongoing, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

COMEDY

Doubles Nightclub DJ Sam Diamond, 8 p.m. Liquid Night Club Live DJ, 9 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ Rusty Rudders Tap House DJ Tap SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m. Tree House DJ Phive Star

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Molly Mondays, 10:30 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

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Club One Drag Show, 10:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 1. 7 LIVE MUSIC

A-J’s Dockside Joey Manning, first Friday-Sunday of every month, 7 p.m. Bayou Cafe Don Coyer, 9 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Voodoo Soup, 10:30 p.m. Flashback Open Jam, 5 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant The Eric Jones Trio ft. Huxsie Scott, 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Jon Hill, 7 p.m. The Olde Pink House Eddie Wilson The Sentient Bean Savannah Songwriters Series, 7 p.m. Tybee Island Social Club Sunday Bluegrass Brunch, noon Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m., Thomas Claxton, 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry, 1 p.m.

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Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Trivia, 8 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar and Grill Trivia, 9:30 p.m.

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Boomy’s DJ Basik Lee, 10 p.m.

BAR & CLUB EVENTS

Exclusives Bar & Grille Open Mic Poetry Night, 7 p.m. Saddle Bags Bar Olympics

MONDAY 1. 8 LIVE MUSIC

Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mic, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe David Harbuck, 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Wormhole Open Mic, 8 p.m., Open Mic, 6 p.m.

TRIVIA & GAMES

Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina Team Trivia, 7:30 p.m. The Britannia British Pub Bingo, 8 p.m.

The Jinx DJ Lucky Bastard, 10 p.m. Little Lucky’s Live DJ SEED Eco Lounge DJ Pieces, 10 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC

Bay Street Blues Ben Keiser Band, 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Jam Night with Eric Culberson, 9 p.m. Foxy Loxy Cafe Acoustic Tuesday featuring City Hotel Solo Sessions, 7 p.m. Good Times Jazz Bar and Restaurant Jeremy Davis and The Equinox Quintet, 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night, 11 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Live Music, ongoing Lizzy’s Tequila Bar and Grill Alex Bazemore, 7 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Open Mic Nickie’s 1971 Open Mic hosted by Willie Jackson, 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean Tongue: Open Mouth and Music Show hosted by Melanie Goldey, second Tuesday of every month, 8 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon The Warehouse Hitman Blues Band, 8 p.m.

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Basil’s Pizza and Deli Trivia, 7 p.m. Coach’s Corner Trivia, 8 p.m. CoCo’s Sunset Grille Trivia, 7 p.m. Congress Street Social Club Trivia, 10 p.m. Fia Rua Irish Pub Trivia, 7:3010 p.m. McDonough’s Bingo, 7 p.m. Mellow Mushroom Trivia, 7:30 p.m. PS Tavern Poker Rachael’s 1190 Adults Only Trivia, 9 p.m. Savannah Taphouse Trivia, 7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe (Pooler) Trivia, 9 p.m. The Wormhole Trivia, 10:30 p.m.

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Blueberry Hill Karaoke, 7 p.m. Club One Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke, ongoing, 9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Pooler) Karaoke The Rail Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Margins

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A CANVAS endures stretching and painting and, but that takes a backseat to the art it hosts. Leave a canvas blank, and what happens? The canvas becomes the art in ‘Margins’ by Henry Dean, opening Jan. 4 at Sulfur Studios. ‘Margins’ consists of two bodies of work, Tilt and Crescent Sun, that utilize canvas in a different way. For Tilt, Dean painted with natural media—bentonite, charcoal, clay and hematite—on canvases and placed them in the marshes of Port Royal, S.C. The canvases weathered the elements for two months before Dean returned to photograph them as they stood. “In a sense, it’s a little dance I’m doing,” explains Dean, a Foundation Studies professor at SCAD and the director of the drawing minor program there. “I paint the 26 canvases at the early stage before they go

look at the work because it’s so familiar, then I really have to try to find a different way of talking about it.” into the marsh. What I’m really interested That’s when Dean realized how he could in is how to represent the damage that can use the connection between helping the occur, but there’s another thing, which environment and painting landscape. is the idea of how the canvases resist the “In my work when someone comes in forces of nature. ‘Wow, they’re standing.’ and they see something They’re standing as a testament to the and they have a thought power of nature to sustain and live on.” or a feeling they’ve At first glance, the canvases look misnever had before, an placed in the marsh, but as Dean points insight, ‘oh…huh!’ out, they couldn’t be more at home. That’s what all the “Specifically my work is addressing work is for,” says Dean. landscape and environment and in a very However, Dean real way, it’s getting into the environment,” strives to keep his artexplains Dean. work from making too “They’re not of the landscape, they are strong a statement, the landscape. After they’ve been in the choosing instead to water, been eaten by crabs, after they come let the viewer have out of the marsh, they still manifest this their own “oh…huh!” experience. In other words, they’re almost moment. like living things.” “I think very careDean had a moment of clarity at an exhi- fully in my career, especially with all of bition in Philly when two visitors skimmed these pieces,” he explains. “I stay a little by a huge beach scene he painted. bit away from being very active in terms of “Totally dismissive—they didn’t even trying to throw my work into a discussion hesitate,” he recalls. “That was a very about culture. I’ve been cautious, I don’t important moment for me. I don’t want want my work to become labeled with what people to do that with the environment. it’s trying to represent.” This is a really important subject! If people In Crescent Sun, Dean put reflective are going to dismiss it or not even start to panels near a ditch in Elloree, S.C., during

the Aug. 21 solar eclipse. The panels were rendered in red oxide with gold leaf and capture the path of totality. “I’m very interested in the forces of nature,” muses Dean. “Those forces to me have lots of different meanings and you can take them as being literal, and some of them are metaphorical.” Since the panels in ‘Margins’ have endured the forces of nature, they feel more human to us. We have all been caught in a thunderstorm, gotten our feet dirty, or stayed out in the sun too long. The canvases feel what we do, which creates empathy, which is precisely what Dean wants. “My work definitely is trying to create empathy. Empathy with the experience of the canvas,” Dean enthuses. “My job is that in that gallery, someone’s looking at that and can feel that sense of time. Empathy is absolutely essential.” CS ‘Margins’ is on display at Sulfur Studios from Jan. 4-13.

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in her artmaking to keep her ecological footprint small. Avanguardia is part of Telfair Museums’ #art912 initiative, a dedicated platform to showcase the work of Savannah Artists. Through March 11. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. BLACK / LIGHT // WHITE / NOISE — Axelle Kieffer’s paintings and collage straddle the line between the fantastic and macabre. This exhibition is presented by Sulfur Art Services, a project of Sulfur Studios, which pairs local artists with local businesses. free and open to the public Through Jan. 11, 6-9 p.m. In Vino Veritas, 102 E. Liberty St.

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COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE — The SCAD Museum of Art presents “Collective Intelligence,” a solo exhibition featuring the work of Agnieszka Kurant, composed of sculpture, works on paper, lenticular prints and a video. Kurant’s research-based practice explores how complex social, economic and cultural systems can operate in ways that confuse distinctions between fiction and reality or nature and culture. Through Jan. 14. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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MARGINS — “Margins” by Henry Dean features two environmental pieces: Tilt, a marsh installation executed near Port Royal in South Carolina, and Crescent Sun, a real-time video capture of a site-specific work set up in the path of totality during the August 21st 2017 solar eclipse. Jan. 4-13. sulfurstudios.org. Sulfur Studios, 2301 Bull St.

CONTINUING EXHIBITS ANNUAL 2-D COMPETITION — Each year the judges select 30 finalists from a growing pool of talented young and mid-career artists throughout the nation whose work covers a variety of concepts and addresses different issues and technical considerations in art. Through Jan. 17. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. AVANGUARDIA — Avanguardia, an exhibition by Savannah-based artist Lisa D. Watson, explores the encroachment of the constructed environment on the natural landscape. Watson uses 95 percent reclaimed materials

FROM THE FRONT LINES — This series by Hannah Alsdorf examines the despondency and frustrations that women feel toward the world we have inherited while confronting our own conflicting natures of destruction and healing. Through Jan. 9. Starland Cafe, 11 East 41st St. GATES MAYBE — Everett Mayo has been painting and print making since the 60s and for this show, his work combines abstraction with the historic cast iron imagery frequently found in Savannah gates and fences. Through Jan. 5. whatisthebutcher.com/. The Butcher Tattoo Studio, 19 East Bay St. CONTINUES ON P. 28

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FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES — The SCAD Museum of Art presents this eponymous exhibition of works by the late Cuban-American artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres. This collection forms a concise dialogue centered on the artist’s exploration of the fragile boundaries between public and private domains and his use of abstraction as a vehicle for political critique. Through Jan. 14. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

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GOD AND MODERN MAN — What is the relationship between God and modern man? Through Jan. 15. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. GUO PEI: COUTURE BEYOND — SCAD exhibits the work of Chinese fashion designer Guo Pei, best known for the yellow cape entertainer Rihanna wore to the 2015 Met Gala. The exhibition held at Pei Ling Chan Gallery on MLK Blvd. will complement a larger exhibition at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta. Through March 4. Pei Ling Chan Gallery and Garden for the Arts, 322 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. KIRK VARNEDOE: IN THE MIDDLE AT THE MODERN — Can you have an art exhibition without any artworks? Is a curator an artist? Who or what decides an object’s value? Through the lens of an art historian’s life, Kirk Varnedoe: In the Middle at The Modern challenges the nature of authenticity and the power of museums to define what is “high” and what is “low.” Native to Savannah and a national art legend, Varnedoe helped set in motion these questions as Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art (1988-2001). TThrough Feb. 11. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

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LOST AT SEA: THE LIMINAL ESSENCE OF IMMIGRATION — The museum’s first international exhibition (in various media), featuring the work of artists from Scotland, England, Ethiopia and Savannah (none of whom were born in the United States.) Conceived by the late Bertha Husband, it investigates the psychology and logistics of trans-oceanic relocation and acculturation. Featuring original work by Bertha Husband, Simon Ford, Colin Lloyd, Milutin Pavlovic and Kebedech Tekleab. Through Jan. 7. shipsofthesea.org. Ships of The Sea Museum, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. OTHER SITUATIONS — Liliana Porter is best known for her photographs and installations exploring the conflicting boundaries between reality and fiction and the ways in which images are circulated and consumed. Selected works feature anonymous miniature figurines confronted with overwhelming tasks as a

metaphor for the burden of labor and domesticity; others present icons such as Joan of Arc and Che Guevara as their legacies are reduced to representations in cheap, everyday merchandise. Through Jan. 7. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. RICHMOND HILL HOLIDAY ARTIST COLLECTIVE — Photopoint Gallery will host an upscale, holiday arts market featuring oneof-a-kind coastal gifts, collectibles, original paintings, photographs, fine arts prints and cards by local artists. Through Jan. 6. Photopoint Gallery, 30 Cherokee St. RODIN: THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE — Rodin: The Human Experience presents a selection of 32 figures in bronze by Auguste Rodin (1840-1917), the French sculptor who left behind 19th century academic traditions to focus on conveying the passion and vitality of the human spirit. This exhibition is in honor of the centennial of Rodin’s death. Through Jan. 7. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. SCENIC IMPRESSIONS: SOUTHERN INTERPRETATIONS FROM THE JOHNSON COLLECTION — When the world gets urban, the South gets Southern. That’s one way to sum up Scenic Impressions: Southern Paintings from the Johnson Collection, which tells the visual story of shifting stylistic trends in the 19th and early 20th centuries, when Savannah artists of their day often found themselves working in contrast to the increasing mechanism of Europe. Through March 25. telfair.org. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, 121 Barnard St. TEMPORAL — New York-based artist Miya Ando explores images and materials and their associative cultural significance. Her exhibition brings together three significant works and series made of wood, steel and silk chiffon. “Temporal” underscores the artist’s interest in the contrasts between the steadfast and the ephemeral, the secular and the spiritual. Through Jan. 14. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. TIO ARTURO — Alexandro Santana imbues his work with a calculated complexity fed by a lusciously-hued aesthetic, an international upbringing and an affinity for obscure postmodernist French philosophers. Through Feb. 2. Location Gallery at Savannah LGBT Center, 1515 Bull St. UNORTHODOX SAVANNAH — Savannah native Britton Dockery presents his view of Savannah. Through Feb. 1. galleryespresso. com/. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

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for the right project: Why soil his reputation on a Paul Blart: Mall Cop sequel when something better could be right around the corner? In this case, that “something better” is Molly’s Game, with Sorkin not only directing but also penning this adaptation of Molly Bloom’s exhaustively titled book Molly’s Game: From Hollywood’s Elite to Wall Street’s Billionaire Boys Club, My High-Stakes Adventure in the World of Underground Poker. As Molly, a former skier whose legendary poker games made her an FBI target, Jessica Chastain delivers a typically brainy and impassioned performance, with Idris Elba offering solid support as the lawyer who elects to take her case. Most year-end holiday movies are logically geared toward families and kids, but here’s one made just for grownups seeking some respite from seasonal servitude.

STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI

OOO When Star Wars: The Force Awakens debuted exactly two years, its detractors groused that it was a timid and lazy movie insofar as it never deviated much from the template established by the original Star Wars back in 1977. I would counter that this isn’t exactly true – while it did borrow plenty of plot points from George Lucas’ first baby, it did so in imaginative and exciting ways – but never mind. Star Wars: The Last Jedi likely won’t be dismissed with similar charges, even if one sizable chunk feels like a rehash of The Empire Strikes Back. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, The Last Jedi is very much its own entity, exploring new routes as it teases out themes that have always been present in the Skywalker saga. It’s a bold and challenging work — exactly what we would expect from the auteur of Brick and Looper. In the debit column, it’s also a tad bloated, and it contains an almost risible number of false endings — admittedly not as many as the 42 or so that closed The Lord of the Rings:

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The Return of the King, but enough to draw attention. The last thing anyone would want in a review of a new Star Wars movie is spoilers, so let’s tread carefully, shall we? As we saw at the end of The Force Awakens, new Jedi on the block Rey (Daisy Ridley) has finally made contact with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), who’s been hiding out on an island populated by Porgs (this movie’s equivalent of those infernal Ewoks, though thankfully employed only sparingly). Meanwhile, in another part of the galaxy, General Leia Organa (Carrie Fisher) is doing her best to keep the Resistance from being crushed by the First Order. In other story strands, the bravery exhibited by Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) is weighed against his recklessness; Finn (John Boyega) finds a new friend in maintenance worker Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran); and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) continues to fret and fume and throw tantrums with the best of them. Actually, the character arc given to Kylo Ren is an excellent one, marking him as one of this entry’s most intriguing players. Yet the greatest appeal is in watching Hamill and Fisher again explore and expand upon their iconic roles. Fisher delivers a commanding performance in both senses of the word, and knowing that her tragic death means this will be her final appearance further lends the proceedings a somber and bittersweet tone. As for Hamill, this might represent his finest work in the 40-year-old franchise. Johnson allows the character of Luke Skywalker to evolve in some startling and unexpected ways, and Hamill is with him every step of the way, contributing a turn that’s weighty and wonderful. At 152 minutes, The Last Jedi is the longest of the nine Star Wars films to date — it’s also the only one where the length is felt (that riveting Trade Federation chat that opens The Phantom Menace, though…). While all the scenes involving younglings should have been deep-sixed, the rest of the bloat can be forgiven, since it simply meant Johnson wanted to make sure fans were saturated and satisfied. Yet there aren’t many vignettes that couldn’t have benefited from a judicious trim here or there. Still, this is a minor quibble when placed against the magnitude of the movie. Between its acute attention to character growth, the excellent effects that serve rather than dominate, and the poignant moments that tie back to past entries (a particular scene that employs a snippet of vintage footage is nothing less than glorious), it’s easy to imagine true believers’ emotions hitting hyperdrive as they anticipate the concluding chapter that’s landing on December 20, 2019.

THE SHAPE OF WATER

OOO Beauty and the Beast meets The Creature from the Black Lagoon in The Shape of Water, an unusual love story that emerges as writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s best English-language movie to date. Del Toro, whose Spanish-language efforts (particularly Pan’s Labyrinth) remain more deeply satisfying than his Hollywood output, has crafted (along with co-scripter Vanessa Taylor) a sensual and often surreal drama in which a mute cleaning woman named Elisa Esposito (Sally Hawkins) finds romance in an unexpected place. Working alongside her best friend Zelda (Octavia Spencer) at a research facility in 1960s Baltimore, Elisa is naturally curious when government operative Richard Strickland (Michael Shannon) arrives on the property with a water-filled tank in tow. Elisa soon discovers that Strickland has brought an amphibious humanoid to the facility, a highly intelligent creature he fished out of the Amazon. While Strickland abhors his nautical discovery and wants it destroyed, Dr. Hoffstetler (Michael Stuhlbarg), a scientist with a clouded past, wants to study it. If The Shape of Water never quite breaks out of the confines of what’s basically (to quote B&B) a tale as old as time, it’s still an artfully executed diversion further strengthened by an excellent central performance by Hawkins and stellar supporting turns by Stuhlbarg (also memorable in this season’s Call Me By Your Name) and Shannon.

COCO

OOO Viewers who elect to see the animated feature Coco have my full blessing to arrive approximately 30 or 35 minutes after the announced show time. That way, they can miss the 15 or so minutes of trailers for mostly awful-looking efforts like Duck Duck Goose and Sherlock Gnomes and, more importantly, avoid the painful Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, the preceding short that runs a punishing 22 minutes. After that, it’s all smooth sailing, as Coco proves to be another top-shelf effort from the Pixar factory. The fanciful story centers on Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a young Mexican boy who yearns to become a celebrated musician like his idol, the late singing star Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). That’s quite the challenge, though, since his entire family hates music and has prohibited anyone within its ranks to ever pick up a guitar or a microphone. (The disdain traces back generations, to when Miguel’s great-great-grandmother was abandoned by her husband, who left to pursue his musical career.)

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Undeterred, Miguel goes against his family’s wishes, a decision that, through supernatural means, catapults him into the Land of the Dead. There, he not only has to contend with a hard-luck layabout named Hector (Gael García Bernal) but also with his deceased ancestors, all of whom also forbid him from becoming a musician. Coco opens by following the traditional toon template of a person following their dreams against all odds, but once Miguel reaches the Land of the Dead, the movie deepens in satisfying and even unexpected ways. Interpersonal relationships take some surprising turns, and the story’s metaphysical slant (particularly the notion that a person doesn’t truly disappear until no one remembers they ever existed) lends the proceedings a haunting and ruminative air. All of this is played out with Pixar’s usual attention to engaging characters (dumb dogs are always a reliable addition, and here we get Dante, a street hound with a tongue longer than that of Kiss’s Gene Simmons) and cutting-edge animation that is ofttimes jaw-dropping.

JUSTICE LEAGUE

OO Certainly, after the three-and-out represented by Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Suicide Squad, the arrival of this past summer’s Wonder Woman was nothing short of a miracle. The solo starring vehicle for the Amazonian warrior princess clicked on all cylinders, and it appeared that DC had finally turned the corner and would begin producing superhero sagas as acclaimed and as beloved as those emanating from the Marvel warehouse. But if Justice League makes anything clear, it’s that Wonder Woman was an illusion, a cinematic sleight of hand, and the celluloid equivalent of a stopped clock being right twice a day. Justice League defaults to the problems that have plagued the DCEU films pre-WW, and while it offers more pleasures than its detractors would ever admit, it still qualifies as yet another big-screen disappointment from The House That Clark Built. A constant problem in all the DCEU titles (even Wonder Woman) has been the lack of a truly great villain, and that debit continues with this picture. Steppenwolf (voiced by Ciaran Hinds) is the latest baddie du jour, a towering CGI entity plotting to conquer Earth with the aid of demonic insects. Naturally, such a threat couldn’t be handled by just one hero, so Batman/ Bruce Wayne (Ben Affleck) and Diana Price/Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) assemble a crime-fighting outfit whose members also include Barry Allen/The Flash (Ezra Miller), Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jason Momoa) and Victor Stone/Cyborg (Ray

Fisher). As expected, Superman (Henry Cavill) returns from the dead, although he’s inexplicably something of a combative tool when initially revived.

LADY BIRD

OOO Coming-of-age movies can often feel as ubiquitous as superhero films, yet Lady Bird turns out to be one of those special efforts that manages to leapfrog over the competition with a single bound. Although known primarily as an actress, Greta Gerwig has worked before as a writer and director, and here she devotes all her attention to those duties. This is the first time she doesn’t star in her own story – instead, the lead is Saoirse Ronan, delivering a performance that compares favorably to her smashing turn in 2015’s Oscar-nominated Brooklyn. Set in Sacramento in 2002, the film orbits around Christine McPherson (Ronan), a high school student who prefers to go by the nickname “Lady Bird.” Like any normal teenager, Christine wants to be accepted by the popular kids and hopes to find love in the arms of a desirable classmate.

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OO Kenneth Branagh’s interpretation of Murder on the Orient Express unfortunately registers as a disappointment, with the director-star, aided by scripter Michael Green, puncturing the source material as often as someone ends up stabbing Edward Ratchett. Ratchett (Johnny Depp) is one of the travelers aboard the Orient Express, and he seeks to hire fellow passenger Poirot (Branagh) to be his bodyguard lest someone try to murder him. Realizing that Ratchett is a thoroughly detestable gangster, Poirot refuses, only to awaken the next morning and find Ratchett slain. The changes that Branagh and Green make to the novel and the remarkably faithful 1974 version are baffling, leading to a film that feels as if it’s just skimming the surface of a compelling murder-mystery. With so much emphasis on Poirot (it’s clear the director loves his star), expository scenes that should establish the other characters prove to be choppy and unsatisfying.

THOR: RAGNAROK

OOO Marvel movies have always plopped heaping servings of humor on top of the expected action and mythmaking, but Thor: Ragnarok dials up the laugh track to heretofore untested decibel levels. This is Asgard by way of The Comedy Store, an approach inspired not so much by previous Avengers-related entries but by Deadpool and Guardians of the Galaxy. CS

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Happenings ACTIVISM & POLITICS 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. first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m. (912) 341-7427. livingliberally.org/drinking/ chapters/GA/savannah. Tondee’s Tavern, 7 E. Bay Street. GREEN PARTY OF CHATHAM COUNTY

People, Planet and Peace over Profit! Meets Saturdays and the first Tuesday of every month. Join the Facebook group, @ChathamGreens, to find out about upcoming local events. ongoing. No physical address given, none. MONDAY MEANS COMMUNITY: THE EMERGING SHAPE OF SAVANNAH

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. VICTORIAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

Open to all residents, property owners and businesses located between Anderson and Gwinnett, M.L.King,Jr. Blvd to East Broad Street. Free second Tuesday of every month, 6-7 p.m. 912-233-0352. 1308 West, Henry St. and Montgomery St.

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Mondays at 7pm on the second level of Foxy Loxy, Bull Street. Call or visit the Young Democrats Facebook page for more information. Free ongoing. 423-6197712. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St.

AUDITIONS AND CALLS FOR ENTRIES

AUDITIONS FOR ARMSTRONG YOUTH ORCHESTRA

Open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.

com. Info is also available at www. savaayo.org. AYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, www. savannahfriendsofmusic.com ongoing. Armstrong Campus, Georgia Southern University, 11935 Abercorn St. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR TEDXSAVANNAH

Speaker applications open Monday, Nov. 20 for the 2018 TEDxSavannah, scheduled for May 11, 2018. For details, go to tedxsavannah.com on Nov. 20 or visit the TEDxSavannah Facebook page. Ticket sales begin March 12. Through May 11. Downtown Savannah, downtown. CALL FOR AUDITIONS FOR THE DOWNTOWN DELILAHS DANCE CABARET

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Contact Brenda Lee at 912-236-3156 or at revbrendalee@yahoo.com for more information. ongoing. Online only, none. CALL FOR MUSICIANS FOR EFFINGHAM COUNTY ORCHESTRA

Effingham Community Orchestra is now accepting additional musicians. Instruments included are winds, orchestral strings and orchestral percussion. For information contact the Director at www. effinghamcommunityorchestra.org or call 912-826-5300 ext. 110. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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other classes. ongoing. 912-228-4838. bridgewebs.com/savannahclubs. Savannah Duplicate Bridge Center, 8511 Ferguson Ave.

modifications of child support, visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 912-3546686. mediationsavannah.com.

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-3494582. ctcsavannah.com.

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646.

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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. 912-358-3160. confuciusinstitute@ savannahstate.edu. savannahstate.edu. savstate.edu/. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. CLAY CLASSES

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

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register. 912-897-7656. savannahaux. com. COUNTRY TWO STEP GROUP CLASS

Country Two Step: no partner needed or experience required. 4 weeks for $40 or drop in for $15. $40 for 4 weeks Thursdays, 7-8 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. CREATIVITY COACHING

Do you have a creative idea but don’t know where to start? Is it time to move forward with your project? Work with your very own creativity coach and learn how to blast through blocks, plan your time, and enjoy the richness of a creative life. See website for more info at www.laurenl. com/creativity_coaching/ or contact Creativity@LaurenL.com ongoing. Online, ---. DIVAS & PUMPS: ADULT HEELS DANCE CLASS

Divas & Pumps is a dance class teaching walks, struts, freestyles, and choreography to hits by our favorite Divas. Come get your life every Wednesday at 7:30. $15 Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. 323-539-1760. DANCEHOWIWANTTO@ GMAIL.COM. DANCEHOWIWANTTO. COM. DUI PREVENTION GROUP

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/ session 912-443-0410. 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,

Film: Metropolis

Classic silent film is part of the Movies You Must See Big Series. SUN. JAN. 7 AT 7 P.M., LUCAS THEATRE FOR THE ARTS, $8 GENERAL, $5 DISCOUNTS, $2 SCAD CARDHOLDERS

Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am11am. Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha. com. savannahpha.com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website. Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav.com. LIFE CHALLENGE COACHING

In an environment of patience, nonjudgement and compassion, we will explore the source of your challenge, the beliefs that hold your challenge in place, and discover & enact healthy and healing life changes. For appointment, contact Cindy Un Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail. com, or Text (only) to 912-429-7265. ongoing. Online only, none. MASTER CLASS W/ DOYLE DYKES

Doyle Dykes will conduct a master class for aspiring finger style guitarists. Space is limited. $50 Sat., Jan. 6, 2 p.m. randywoodguitars.com. Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 East Hwy. 80. MUSIC LESSONS AND CLASSES: ALL INSTRUMENTS, ALL AGES

Portman’s Music Academy offers private lessons on piano, guitar (electric, acoustic, classical), mandolin, ukulele, banjo, bass guitar, drums, percussion, voice, clarinet, saxophone (alto and tenor), oboe, flute, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, DJ, Pro Logic, Composition, Ear Training, violin, viola, and cello. Group classes for beginner piano and guitar. Music Adventures for ages 5 to 7. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman’s Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. MUSIC LESSONS--MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS AND STYLES

Savannah Musicians’ Institute offers private instruction for all ages and experience levels for Guitar (electric, acoustic, bass, classical, jazz), Piano, Flute, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Voice as well as Music Theory/ Composition/ Ear Training. We teach public, private and home school students as well as adults at all experience levels. Located at 15 East

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Very limited space available, reserve your spot and register online today. $20/ class $75/September package ongoing. 954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@yahoo. com. thestudiosav.net. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave.

NEW HORIZONS ADULT BAND PROGRAM

Music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school/college and would like to play again. Tuesdays 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.

ZONA ROSA WRITING WORKSHOP

Become the writer you were meant to be: Join Zona Rosa, the internationally acclaimed, monthly Savannah-based writing workshops founded and led by award-winning author Rosemary Daniell. Over 180 Zona Rosans have become published authors. For information, contact Rosemary at info@myzonarosa. com. Also ask about the week-long, intensive Sixteenth Annual Zona Rosa Writing and Living Retreat,Tybee Island, July 22-29, 2017. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

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.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

13TH COLONY SOUND (BARBERSHOP SINGING)

Photography Workshops: Beginner to Advanced level. 4-hour sessions. $250 per student. See website for complete list. 410-251-4421. chris@ chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com/learn.

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

PIANO VOICE-COACHING

ABENI CULTURAL ARTS DANCE CLASSES

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

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-631-3452, or Darowe, 912272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@ gmail.com.

POWER SELF DEFENSE

Get fit and develop powerful selfdefense skills. For active adults. $30/ month Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7 p.m. fit912savannah.com. fit912savannah. com. Fit912 Savannah, 428 Bull Street.

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R&B SOUL ADULT LINE DANCING

The R&B Soul line dance group Savannah Show Stoppers are conducting line dance classes every Monday night at the West Broad St. YMCA and every Tuesday nights at the John Delaware Center. Both classes starts at 6:30. Lamont Hunter, the founder of the Savannah Show Stoppers, is the Instructor. Donations Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. and Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-220-7712. hlamont70@yahoo.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. REIKI TREATMENT

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Reiki relaxes & rejuvenates; promotes emotional & physical healing; reduces neuromuscular & arthritic pain. E-mail request for appointment/ Fee base at revfugon@gmail.com, or Text (only) 912429-7265 ongoing. Online only, none.

A. ROPER STUDIO - VOICE TECHNIQUE AND COACHING

Experienced and successful voice instructor is accepting students. Nurturing and collaborative studio. Services offered include strengthening the voice, range extension, relaxation techniques, and coaching through various styles of music. Audition and competition preparation. Located 15 minutes from downtown. Varies Mondays-Saturdays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 912-484-0628. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

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.

First Friday in Starland

A monthly art event featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. FREE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 6-9 P.M. STARLAND DISTRICT, 40TH AND BULL. RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES

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

DANCEHOWIWANTTO.COM. TIME FOR SCRAPPING

Time for Scrapping is hosting a 3 day crop event January 19-21, 2018 in Pooler GA for scrapbookers, stampers and SAMBA SAVANNAH DRUMMING WORKSHOP crafters. Time away to work on unfinished projects or to start new ones. Creative Learn Afro-Brazilian rhythms with classes will be offered, daily door prizes, drumming instructor Andrew Hartzell. on-site vendors and much more. For All ages. $10 Sundays, 2:30 p.m. starlandiasupply.com. Starlandia Creative information join our FB page Time for Scrapping or email: timeforscrapping@ Supply, 2438 Bull Street. gmail.com Through Jan. 21. SASS & SWAG ADULT HIP HOP Sass & Swag is a high energy, adult hip YOUTH AND TEEN AERIAL SILK CLASSES hop dance class. Learn hip hop grooves you can take to any party or club, and Youth Class ages 8+. Teen Class ages learn a choreographed routine to today’s 11+. Learn to dance and work with Aerial hottest hits. Mondays at 7:30 pm. $15 Silks and Hoop while suspended in Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 323-539-1760. the air. Weekly classes held on Fridays DANCEHOWIWANTTO@GMAIL.COM. through the month of September only.

BUCCANEER REGION SCCA

Local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/ autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion.org. BUSINESS NETWORKING ON THE ISLANDS

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912308-6768. CHATHAM RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION MEETING

The Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) is an organization of retired educators and friends of education designed to support educational and community service. $17.00 (optional) second Monday of every month, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. 912-925-4980. aohoward@

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hotmail.com. careyhilliards.com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 Abercorn St. 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. COASTAL BEAD SOCIETY

Coastal Bead Society monthly meetings, 12 noon on the third Friday of the Month at the Coastal Georgia Center, 303 Fahm Street, near SCAD. All beaders are welcome. ongoing. wyrnut18@gmail. com. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. FIBER GUILD OF THE SAVANNAHS

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

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

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing. 912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org. HISTORIC SAVANNAH CHAPTER: ABWA

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

Toastmasters International is an organization which gives its members the opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through local club meetings, seminars, and contests. Regardless of your level of comfort with public speaking, you will find a club that is interested in helping you improve your speaking abilities. Free Tuesdays, 6:157:15 p.m. hostesscity.toastmastersclubs. org. bullstreetlabs.com. Bull Street Labs, 2222 Bull St.

KNITTERS, NEEDLEPOINT AND CROCHET

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees. Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-308-6768. LOW COUNTRY TURNERS

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART LADIES AUXILIARY

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. PHILO CAFE

Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook. com/SavannahPhiloCafe. Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com. R.U.F.F. - RETIREES UNITED FOR THE FUTURE

RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues. Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. Savannah Tree Foundation, 3025 Bull Street. 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. 912-3533148. 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 AUTHORS WORKSHOP

If you’re a writer, and you’re serious about it, Savannah Authors Workshop is looking for you and has space for a few new members. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at 630 East Victory Drive. We have members of all standards, from multiple-published to never-tried. Have a look at our website www.savannahauthorsworkshop.com and call Christopher Scott, President, 912272-6309. ongoing. No physical address given, none. THE SAVANNAH CHINESE CORNER

The Savannah Chinese Corner welcomes anyone interested in Mandarin language or Chinese culture. Meets every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. Check the Facebook group to see meeting location. ongoing. facebook.com/groups/ SavannahChineseCorner. Downtown Savannah, downtown. 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 GO CLUB

This is a new club for the board game “go” (igo, weiqi, baduk). For places and times, please call John at 734-3552005. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown.

(except October) 6:00pm, WoodvilleTompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner St. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-232-3549. chesteraellis@comcast.net.

CONCERTS

FIRST FRIDAY FOR FOLK MUSIC

Monthly folk music showcase hosted by the Savannah Folk Music Society in a SAVANNAH GO GREEN friendly, alcohol-free environment. Hosted Meets most Saturdays. Green events and by Tom Cooler. $5 donation January’s places. Share ways to Go Green each day. performers are Michael Maddox and Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768. The Unusual Suspects.. first Friday of SAVANNAH KENNEL CLUB every month, 7:30 p.m. 912-484-3936. Monthly meetings open to the savannahfolk.org. fpc.presbychurch. public the 4th Monday each month, net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Sept. through June. ongoing, 7 p.m. Washington Ave. savannahkennelclub.org. careyhilliards. com. Carey Hilliard’s (Southside), 11111 EVENTS Abercorn St. 100 BLACK MEN OF SAVANNAH 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 help you learn about Savannah and make new friends. Ongoing sign-up. savannahnewcomers.com. ongoing. 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. 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. 912-4846710. 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. SCAD DAILY TOURS

SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, in Savannah, Atlanta, and Hong Kong. Tours allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. Free MondaysSaturdays. scad.edu/admission/visitscad/daily-tours. scad.edu/. Savannah College of Art and Design, PO Box 2072. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA CHAPTER 671

Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-656-6818. jsphmtler@gmail.com. vvasav.com. WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION

Meets second Tuesday each month

MEETINGS

The 100 Black Men of Savannah present a mixer for all Professionals in the Greater Savannah area. 100 Black Men of Savannah General Membership Meeting When: Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Price: free to attend To join or for more information, contact events@100blackmensav.org. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion 225 Reynolds Ave. Savannah-Midtown COMMON GROUNDS

Common Grounds is a collaboration of the Episcopal Church and the United Methodist Wesley Fellowship. We meet on Wednesday nights for open theological discussion on hot button issues. All are welcome regardless of faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. We are open and affirming of the LGBT community. Order for Compline by candlelight is offered on Sunday nights at 8PM. Wednesdays, 8 p.m. facebook.com/ commongroundssavannah. The Foundery Coffee Pub, 1313 Habersham St. DRINKS AFTER WORK

This group is for people that enjoy getting out mid-week, being social after work, and want to discover new places in the downtown Savannah area. Come have a cocktail, make new friends, and get over the hump. The group will meet on Wednesdays at various establishments throughout Downtown Savannah and nearby area. http://www.meetup.com/Drinks-afterwork/ https://www.facebook.com/ groups/960991837322187/ Wednesdays, 7 p.m. drinksafterworksavannah@gmail. com. meetup.com/Drinks-after-work/ events/227656080/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF SAVANNAH

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In a rut? The Exchange Club of Savannah welcomes men and women like you to support, serve and encourage the best teachers, students, firefighters, crime fighters, leaders and organizations in our community. Check us out at savannahexchange.org or find us on Facebook. Mondays, noon. 91235

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441-6559. ddewitt30@yahoo.com. Savannahexchange.org. Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street. FIRST FRIDAY FIREWORKS

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

Watch the Golden Globes Awards on the big screen. Sun., Jan. 7, 8 p.m. tybeeposttheater.org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. 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. Tours are Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and must be scheduled. To schedule a tour, contact Megan Chandler at 912-525-5029 or mchandle@ lucastheatre.com. ongoing. 912-5255023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. KINGDOM BUSINESS NETWORKING ALLIANCE

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Ballroom Fit

Always wanted to learn how to ballroom dance? Don’t have a partner? Want to get in shape and have fun in the process? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this program is for you! Learn how to ballroom dance and get a great workout in the process. We use all styles of music that are modern or traditional. Cha Cha, Rumba, Swing, Jive, Samba, Paso Doble, Foxtrot, Waltz, Hustle, and more! CHECK OUT OUR SCHEDULE FOR MORE DETAILS. 4 CLASSES FOR $40, 10 CLASSES FOR $80, UNLIMITED FOR $120 SUNDAYS, 5-6 P.M., MONDAYS, 6-7 P.M., TUESDAYS, 12:30-1 P.M., WEDNESDAYS, 12:30-1 & 6-7 P.M. AND THURSDAYS, 12:30-1 P.M. 612.470.6683. SALONDEBAILE.DANCE@GMAIL.COM. SALONDEBAILEDANCESTUDIO.COM. SALON DE BAILE DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO, 301 US HWY 80 SE.

Our mission is to Grow, Encourage, Inspire, Ignite & Equip Christian Business owners on how to do business with a Kingdom mindset. We promote and celebrate excellence in the business arena while developing the future generations of leaders through Christian values, disciplines, honor, integrity and expression of skills. Register early before the event closes out and please share this event by inviting a guest. Free first Wednesday of every month, 7:30-9 a.m. 912-257-6248. info@kbnalliance.com. kbnalliance.com/. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler, 103 San Drive. 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. 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.

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SCAD DAILY TOURS

SCAD offers tours in Savannah, Atlanta and Hong Kong for prospective students and their families. Tours are available daily, excluding Sundays, and allow prospective students an opportunity to view classrooms and administrative buildings, galleries, residence halls and dining facilities and see where our students live, learn and prepare for professional careers. For more information please visit, https://www. scad.edu/admission/visit-scad/dailytours. ongoing. SCAD Student Center, 120 Montgomery 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 TASTES

Savannah’s first microbrewery is open for public tours and tastings Wednesday - Fridays from 5:30-7:30 and Saturdays from 2-4. Hang out, have a few cold ones, and learn a little more about Savannah’s first craft brewery. Free Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. 912-335-7716. info@southboundbrewingco.com. southboundbrewingco.com. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. TYBEE MLK PARADE AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAM

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday as well as his contributions to Human Rights during the Civil Rights Movement with the MLK Parade Sat., Jan. 6, 2 p.m. parks.chathamcounty. org/Parks/BoatRampsandFishingPiers/ TybeeIslandFishingPierandPavilion.aspx. Tybee Pier Pavilion, Off HWY 80 at the end of Tybrisa St.

FESTIVALS

FIRST FRIDAY IN STARLAND

A monthly art walk featuring galleries, restaurants, boutiques and more. Free first Friday of every month, 6-9 p.m. Starland District, 40th and Bull.

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$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. ADULT DANCE FITNESS

Come out to the Lake Mayer Community Center and participate in “Twist & Shout.” Work out while you dance to the oldies in this fun and varied fitness class. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a yoga mat, bottled water, and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, Thursdays, 1 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@chathamcounty. org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery

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AERIAL YOGA CLASSES

Increase flexibility and strength using aerial yoga, a relatively new approach to a traditional yoga practice. We use a silk fabric called a ‘hammock’ to support the weight of our bodies, helping us achieve various postures with more depth, ease and excitement. Every Saturday. Class size limited. Required to register online ahead of time. $25 Saturdays, 12:30-1:45 p.m. 954.682.5694. elyse.thestudio@ yahoo.com. thestudiosav.net/schedule. html. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE

Let the excitement begin as Mahogany takes you to the best staycation each and every Tuesday night to the Islands through movement and rhythm. This class will focus on the cultural movement of Afro-Caribbean dance. Get ready for hip winding and arms in the air as we explore our bodies’ rhythm through Caribbean and reggae music. $10 Tuesdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. AIKIDO CLASSES

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba, ‘O Sensei’ or (‘Great Teacher’). On a purely physical level it is an art involving throws and joint locks that are derived from Jujitsu and Kenjutsu (open hand and weapon based techniques). Beyond the self defense aspects of the art its true goal is to challenge its practitioners to discover their best selves. $50/month for JEA Members, $70/month for NonMembers, or $80/8-class punch card Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. 912604-0958, 912-346-2650. AikiNorm@ aol.com, AikidoBilly@hotmail.com. CoastalAikido.com. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. BALLET BODY TONING

Ballet Body Toning is a ballet inspired workout designed to improve balance, flexibility, and use body resistance to strengthen core, legs & booty. This workout is low impact and scorches major calories and teaches you basic ballet! Call to make a reservation before class. This is a semi-private class so space is limited! $10.00 Wednesdays, Sundays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. BALLROOM FIT

more! Check out our schedule for more details. 4 classes for $40, 10 classes for $80, UNLIMITED for $120 Sundays, 5-6 p.m., Mondays, 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, 12:30-1 p.m., Wednesdays, 12:30-1 & 6-7 p.m. and Thursdays, 12:30-1 p.m. 612.470.6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE.

BARIATRIC SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP

Located in Mercer Auditorium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For those who have had or are considering bariatric surgery. Call or see website for info. first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m. 912-350-3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. BEACH BODY WORKOUTS WITH LAURA

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

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results. Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. BEGINNING POLE FITNESS

Pole fitness is a fun and flirty way to get in shape! Taught by Pole Dance America National Professional Champion Sabrina Madsen, you’ll learn the basics of pole dance in a safe and welcoming environment. Gain strength, balance and confidence. Beginner Classes are open to all shapes and sizes and are for ladies only (men welcome at our Intermediate Class). $25 for drop-in or $100 for a package of 5 classes Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801.673.6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. firstcityfitness.com/pole-fitnessparties. html. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. BLUE WATER YOGA

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

Join us October 3 and every first Saturday 10-12. Discover a practical and transformative approach to life and health. Receiving Breema bodywork releases deeply held tension in the body, mind and feelings. Breema is a way to practice being present. Taught by Laura Ike. Open to community. Donation jar. Call 912 658-5592 with questions. first Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. CANDLE(LIT) COMMUNITY FLOW

Catherine Mulligan teaches this vinyasa flow yoga class in efforts to raise money

for local charities in the Savannah community. The class is heated, candlelit, and set to upbeat music. Charities are rotating and chosen based on feedback from the students who show up. $8 Thursdays. The HUB Savannah, 4505 Habersham St. DANCE DYNAMIX

Dance DynaMix is a choreographed dance fitness class inspired by funky hip hop and sleek jazz moves! No dance experience required. Call 732.232.3349 to reserve your spot ahead of time, as class space is limited. Stay after class for a 30 minute stretch to wind down for the weekend with! $10.00 Wednesdays, Fridays, 10-11 a.m. 732.232.3349. FitnessFoodWine@gmail.com. thestudiosav.net/. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Ave. FIT4MOM SAVANNAH STROLLER STRIDES

A group of moms that meet with strollers and workout at Savannah Mall, Daffin Park and on occasion Hull Park. Also offer HIIT Classes to other Moms who have any age children. The HIIT program is a kid free program. 1 hour long stroller based workout with kiddos. Moms- Pre and Post Natal, and kids of stroller age. Savannah Mall (M,W,F). Daffin Park (T,Th), Hull Park (Sat) ongoing. ashleyyoungblood@fit4mom.com. savannah.fit4mom.com. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. FITNESS CLASSES AT THE JEA

Sin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba. Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing. 912-355-8811. savj.org. savannahjea.org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments. Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com. FREE YOGA FOR CANCER PATIENTS

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Center for WellBeing offers Free Yoga for Cancer Patients every Monday from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. in Candler’s Heart & Lung Building, Suite 100. The very gentle movements and breath work in this class will give you much needed energy, it will make your body feel better, and it will give you a mental release. This class is free to cancer patients. Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. 912-819-8800. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING CLASS

Celebrate fall with a Saturday morning workout class. All levels welcome. A smooth mix of cardio and strengthening exercises. Call Kara 912-667-0487 if interested. ongoing. Downtown Savannah, downtown. GET EXCITED AND MOVE

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This program is designed to combat the effects of Parkinson disease for Savannah/Chatham-area people and their caregiver. The activities are designed to enhance and improve muscular strength, and endurance, coordination, agility, flexibility, speed work, and voice command. $10 a month MondaysWednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. & 6-7 p.m. and Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 912-376-9833. psgsav@gmail.com. Anderson-Cohen Weightlifting Center, 7230 Varnedoe Drive. GLUTE CAMP WITH KAYLA

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton 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. HIKING & BIKING AT SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-598-2300. gastateparks.org/ SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. INSANITY LIVE WITH SHAWN

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. 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. 912-429-5150.

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LINE DANCE

Line dance class teaches basic instructions, coordination, and dance combinations, to the rhythm of different styles of music. Line Dancing is exercise for the body & mind, and is a fun way to dance socially without a partner. Dancing styles covered in this class include Country Western, Swing, Salsa, Tango, Cha Cha, Waltz & more. $10 Wednesdays, 6-7:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St.

and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John S. Delaware Center. On Tuesdays, the classes are held at the center, at 1910 Abercorn Street. Classes include Zumba (Tuesdays) and Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises (Mondays/ Wednesdays). Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-447-6605. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. MOMMY AND BABY YOGA

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

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

This light hearted 60 minute class taught by Melissa DeLynn will be every first Saturday of the month. $15 for a 60 minute session first Saturday of every month, 11 a.m.-noon. 912-6670033. natalie@southboundbrewingco. com. facebook.com/SBpintsposes/. Southbound Brewing Company, 107 East Lathrop Ave. POWER YOGA

This is an hour of stretching your mind and body to become one, and a reset in the middle of the work week. Come experience the endless possibilities as you take yourself to the next level with Mahogany. $10 Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. PRANA YOGA

Prana Yoga is a practice that integrates breathing techniques and chakra sounds into the yoga. Come experience a deep sense of grounding, learn to be present, and develop your center, passion, strength, compassion, creativity, intuition, and light. $10 Mondays, 6:45-8 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga. com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. PREGNANCY YOGA CLASSES

Pregnancy is a transitional time when many physical and emotional changes take place. Pregnancy Yoga is about St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American honoring these changes in ourselves, our Health Information and Resource Center offer the Living Smart Fitness Club, which body and our baby. Yoga strengthens the rapidly changing body and increases the is an exercise program to encourage ability to relax, and helps to prepare for a healthy lifestyle changes. On Mondays LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB

more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and motherhood. Pregnancy Yoga classes are offered as a 6 week session on Thursday evenings from 6pm – 7:15 pm. The class is suitable for all stages of pregnancy and no prior yoga experience is necessary. $120 - six week session Thursdays. 912-704-7650. ann@douladeliveries. com. douladeliveries.com. savannahyoga. com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull 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. LADIES DAY AT SAVANNAH CLIMBING COOP

Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop.com. SAVANNAH DISC GOLF

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

With a one-year, $35 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes. Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com. SHIMMY CHIC

Shimmy Chic Fitness is an energetic, fun dance workout based on the ancient art of belly dance- with a modern twist. The class provides calorie-burning and muscle-toning moves, along with increased flexibility, grace, and sense of self. No dance experience necessary. Shimmy Chic provides fun & repetitive routines suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear comfortable workout clothes and sneakers (you do not have to show your stomach). Open to all ages and fitness levels. $10 Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. SLIDERS WITH KAYLA

All classes are included in membership

and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. STUDIO DANCE PARTY

Free lesson at 7:30 p.m. Social dancing, light refreshments, and fun. All ballroom dances, Argentine Tango, Hustle, West Coast Swing, and more. $15.00 first Saturday of every month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612-470-6683. salondebaile.dance@ gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio. com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 80 SE. TIMED INTERVAL TRAINING WITH KAYLA

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 12:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX CIRCUIT TRAINING WITH SHAWN

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. TRX FUNCTIONAL TRAINING WITH SHAWN

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. VINYASA YOGA

In this vinyasa yoga class you will experience dynamic movements while linking breath, building heat, and endurance. This class is open to all levels. We will explore each pose with special attention to alignment. This class will be the perfect way to start your week and stay energized. $10 Mondays, 8-9 a.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. WEIGHTED WORKOUT

A 45 minute, total body workout that includes a 5 minute warm-up and a 5 minute cool-down/stretch. We will use dumbbells and steps to perform compound functional movements to maximize workout time. $10 Tuesdays, 8-9 a.m. 912233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 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. YOGA WITH BIANCA

All classes are included in membership and day passes. Please contact gym for more information. Mondays, 6 p.m. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. ZUMBA

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Zumba Fitness is a dance fitness class for everybody and every body! With easy to follow moves, Zumba focuses on a wide variety of Latin and International rhythms. This hour long class is guaranteed to make you sweat. It’s not a workout, it’s a party. $10 Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 p.m. 912-233-1951. wbsymcagardener@ westbroadstreetymca.org. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. ZUMBA FITNESS

Isn’t lifting weights and running on the treadmill boring? Come join Sheena’s Zumba Fitness class and have fun while burning calories! The class regularly has 75+ participants that know that Sheena is the best Zumba instructor in Savannah! So show up early and see you soon! Free with YMCA membership Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. 912-354-6223. facebook. com/ZumbaFitnesswithSheena/. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St.

and more. In addition, 100 percent grass fed ground beef in various quantities are available at the farm stand, which is raised and distributed by Bethesda Academy’s Cattle & Beef Operation. Specialty cuts are also available. merrin.slocombe@bethesdaacademy. org. bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. FIRE & WINE

Half priced bottles of wine, campfires in the courtyard, marshmallows and s’mores kits. 912-401-0543. info@foxyloxycafe. com. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. FORSYTH FARMERS MARKET

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. GHOST COAST DISTILLERY TOURS

Tour & Tasting Visit Ghost Coast Distillery, where you will hear about Savannah’s unique history of drinks and revelry, Kick off 2018 on the right foot with a while learning how we create our unique, 2-hour Zumba fitness party. No dance hand crafted spirits. Hours Tuesday – background or rhythm required--just Wednesday: 12–6 (last tour starts at follow the lead of your instructors. 6) Thursday – Saturday: 11-8 (last tour A portion of the proceeds will be starts at 8) Tours begin every hour, on the donated to the Safe Shelter Center hour Closed Sunday and Monday Tour for Domestic Violence. 13.00 Fri., with tasting: $12.50 Tour with tasting Jan. 5, 6-8 p.m. 912-631-9795. and Souvenir Bottle of Ghost Coast kates1907@yahoo.com. facebook. Vodka 261: $32.00 All guests must be com/events/301309943711517/?ti=cl. 21+ or accompanied by a parent or legal salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy guardian. ID Required $12.50 Saturdays. (912) 298-0071. ghostcoastdistillery.com. 80 SE. Ghost Coast Distillery, 641 Indian St. ZUMBA FITNESS (R) WITH APRIL Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at HAPPY HOUR 6:30pm. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 39 Rue De Jean favorites at happy Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for hour prices! Enjoy $4 house wine, $4 info. ongoing. 912-349-4902. well cocktails, $8 daily cocktail feature, Moules en Six Preparations for $8, $8 1/2 dozen raw oysters, and more. MondaysFOOD & DRINK EVENTS Thursdays, Sundays, 5-7 p.m.. 912Ongoing 721-0595. holycityhospitality.com/39ALL YOU CAN EAT MUSSELS rue-de-jean-savannah/promotions/. Make your Tuesdays “Ruesdays” at holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeanRue de Jean in Savannah with ALL savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W YOU CAN EAT mussels! Choose from 6 Oglethorpe Ave. different flavors and enjoy baby greens HONEY TASTING AND BODY CARE salad, bottomless pommes frites, and SAMPLES + STORE TOUR warm bread all for just $24. One order Daily honey tastings and body care per guest. Reservations suggested. demonstrations. Come see honeybees in 39ruedejeansav.com/reservations $24 the observation hive or call 912.629.0908 5-9 p.m.. ruedejeansavannah.com. to schedule a tour of the Bee Garden. holycityhospitality.com/39-rue-de-jeanGarden tour available March through savannah/. 39 Rue de Jean, 605 W October. $3 per person. Must call ahead. Oglethorpe Ave. Free Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.. 912BAKE SALE FRIDAYS 234-0688. jessie@savannahbee.com. Chef Lauren will be holding a bake sale outside in the front courtyard. Every week Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd. she will offer a selection of different PREPARE SUNDAY SUPPERS AT UNION sweet and savory treats. 912-417-8887. atlanticsavannah.com. atlanticsavannah. MISSION Local organizations are invited to sign com/. Atlantic, 102 East Victory Drive. up to prepare Sunday Supper for people BETHESDA FARM AND GARDENS STAND who are homeless and live at Union Each week, this popular organic farm Mission’s shelters for homeless people. stand, managed by Bethesda students Groups must sign up in advance and and staff, sells fresh produce, seasonal bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm vegetables, herbs, free range eggs, a variety of plants, goat milk soap, firewood ZUMBA FITNESS PARTY

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on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. 912-236-7423. PRESS PLAY BOOMBOX BRUNCH

Brunch is served from 11 am – 3 pm. Jason B. James Live vinyl DJ spinning classic soul, R&B, indie, rock, pop, and everything in between begins at noon. foxyloxycafe.com. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. TYBEE ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

Featuring a variety of produce, baked goods, honey, eggs, BBQ, sauces and dressings, popsicles, dog treats and natural body products. Artisans are also featured each week. The market is nonsmoking and pet friendly. Tybee Island, Tybee Island. WINE SAMPLING

Sample the variety of wines Lucky’s Market has to offer. luckysmarket.com/ savannah-ga/. Lucky’s Market, 5501 Abercorn St.

HEALTH

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s SmartSenior offers blood pressure screenings on every Monday from 10 AM to Noon in the SmartSenior office, #8 Medical Arts on 836 E. 65th Street. No appointment is necessary; the screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, call (912) 352-4405. ongoing. St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Arts Building, 836 E. 65th St. FREE HEARING AND SPEECH SCREENING

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-3554601. savannahspeechandhearing. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. FREE HEARING SCREENINGS

The Savannah Speech and Hearing Center offers free hearing screenings every Thursday from 9-11 a.m. Children ages three years old to adults of all ages are screened on a first-come, first-serve basis by a trained audiology assistant. If necessary, a full audiological evaluation will be recommended. Free and open to the public Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. 912-355-4601. speechandhearingsav. org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. CONNECT SAVANNAH | JAN 3-9, 2018

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. 912-644-5217. 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.

HYPNOSIS, GUIDED IMAGERY AND RELAXATION THERAPY

Helps everyday ordinary people with everyday ordinary problems: smoking, weight loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. Caring, qualified professional help. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927-3432. savannahypnosis.com.

kids moving. Dance to the latest hits and get fit at the same time. Bring bottled water and a friend. FREE Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. 912-652-6863. sedavis@ chathamcounty.org. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. KIDS CLUB

The Kids Club’s mission is to educate and inspire children to take part in their local farmers market while enjoying nutritious foods and empowering their families to LA LECHE LEAGUE OF SAVANNAH A breast feeding support group for new/ make healthy choices at home. Saturdays, expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering 10 a.m. wifarmersmarket@aol.com. first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website Islands High School, 170 Whitemarsh for location and other info. ongoing. 912- Island Road. 897-9544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga. KIDS NIGHT OUT! html. Join us for our monthly kids’ dance party. Hip hop, ballroom, games, crafts, movie LIVING SMART FITNESS CLUB & popcorn. $15.00 first Friday of every An exercise program encouraging month, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 612.470.6683. healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. 6pm-7:15pm Hip Hop low impact salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. Baile Dance & Fitness Studio, 301 US Hwy 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph’s Candler 80 SE. African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 6605. SCHOOL YEAR HOURS NAMI EDUCATION SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday Second Tuesday of every month NAMI 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays Savannah presents professionals from that SCC Public Schools are not in the community sharing current topics session including Labor Day. For more of interest and resources. FREE second details go to savannahchildrensmuseum. Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. 912org ongoing. Savannah Children’s 353-7143. namisavannah.org. The Reed Museum, 655 Louisville Road. House, 1144 Cornell Street. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HOTLINE

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

This course gives an overview of reproductive anatomy and physiology and explains the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. The four-week course includes a tour of the labor and delivery unit. This class is popular, so please register early $75 per couple Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 912-350-2676. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. THE SAVANNAH 7-DAY DIABETES REPAIR

If you are ready to take control of your life and health, call today, enroll in this fun but intensive seven week program to heal your body of diabetes. You will learn how changing can heal. You can reverse diabetes by following a new protocol, even if you have been diabetic for years. Includes over a year of follow-up support. $450 Thursdays, Saturdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga. org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St.

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AFTER SCHOOL DANCE BREAK YOUTH DANCE CLASS

Pop in the Lake Mayer Community Center on Tuesdays and join youth dance class “After School Dance Break.” This is a recreational dance class designed to get

TODDLER TIME

Bring your 2-4 year old to enjoy stories, games and learning designed just for them. Each week there will be a different nature-based theme. $5 parking Thursdays, 10 a.m. gastateparks.org/ skidawayisland. gastateparks.org/info/ skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. TODDLER TUESDAYS AT OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER

Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their adults. Themed programs--story books, singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, guided walks, up close encounters with Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm Monday. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

LGBT

FIRST CITY NETWORK

Georgia’s oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985) is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire. Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org. GAY AA MEETING

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA

meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing. GVNT HAVS

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

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBTQI community in the South. Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month. PO Box 6044, Savannah, GA 31414. 501c non-profit. ongoing. info@savannahpride. com. savannahpride.com. STAND OUT YOUTH

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-288-1034. info@standoutyouth. org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street. WHAT MAKES A FAMILY

A children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611.

LITERARY EVENTS

HISTORICAL WRITERS GUILD

The HWG will endeavor to offer a variety of programs for both published and unpublished writers to promote historical fiction and creative non-fiction. All compatible and cross-genre works to historical writing are welcome. HWG is also open to hobbyist writers to enjoy a relaxed and fun environment. Annual dues $20 second Monday of every month, 7-9 p.m. 713-907-8627. hwg.rh@comcast.net. Richmond Hill Museum, 11460 Ford Ave.

NATURE AND ENVIRONMENT

COFFEE WITH A RANGER

Start your morning right by getting coffee and having a discussion with a park ranger. Fridays, 8:30 a.m. gastateparks. org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy. DOLPHIN PROJECT

Dolphin Project’s Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/grade appropriate programs and handouts. See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org. FIRST SATURDAY HIKE

This moderately-paced, 3-mile hike

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will include a talk about the different ecosystems of the park. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water and insect repellant. Parking pass is $5. $2 first Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. 912-7272339. gastateparks.org/FortMcAllister/. Fort McAllister Historic Park, 3894 Fort McAllister Rd. GARDENING SESSION

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

A happy hour networking gathering for folks who want to save the Earth. Second Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm. Location varies monthly. Check the “GreenDrinks Savannah” facebook page. Free to attend. Cash bar. second Tuesday of every month, 5 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 1821 East Victory Drive.

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. 912-2368115. wilderness-southeast.org.

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“NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT” —WORDS AND PHRASES THAT ARE *ALMOST* PALINDROMES.

PETS & ANIMALS LOW COST PET CLINIC

TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, military and seniors the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm. Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savannah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com. TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village. LOW-COST VACCINATION CLINIC

Shots available will be 1-year rabies, kennel cough, canine and feline distemper, heartworm test, FIV/FeLV WALK ON THE WILD SIDE test, and microchips. Pets are seen on A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail winds through maritime forest, freshwater a first come, first served basis. Every wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live dog must be on a leash and every cat native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10am- must be in a carrier. Thu., Jan. 4, 2-6 p.m. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society 4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years. Call or see website for info.

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1 Anthony of the Red Hot Chili Peppers 7 Beethoven and the like 11 Maple tree output 14 Part of ACTH 15 Up to it 16 “In Treatment” actress Wasikowska 17 Period that doesn’t involve levies or charges (almost, except for letters 3 and 9) 19 Shapiro of NPR 20 Tissue additive, sometimes 21 Greek vowel 22 FBI agent Kurt of “Blindspot” 24 Poet Sandburg 26 Chews out 27 Wayne’s “Wayne’s World” cohost 30 “___ du lieber!” 33 Muscles that are crunched 34 It may be shaved or crushed 35 When duels may occur, in westerns 38 His “Frozen Adventure” appeared before “Coco” in theaters 41 “And ___ Was” (1985 Talking Heads hit) 42 Place for a soak (almost, except for letters 2 and 6) 44 Heady brew 45 Daly of “Spider-Man: Homecoming”

47 Vitamin B3 48 Web portal with a butterfly logo 49 Talk incessantly 51 ___-Caps (Nestle candy) 52 It’s really a light crime 54 Van Gogh painting that set an auction record 57 Superfood seen in seed form 59 “I’m not lying!” 60 Place with polar bears, perhaps 61 Some car cleaners, slangily 65 Census info, in part 66 Give quick attention to (almost, except for letters 5 and 7) 69 Flock formation shape 70 Fictitious cookie guy Spunkmeyer 71 Plaza Hotel girl of kid-lit 72 Mess up 73 “Star Wars” universe character Boba ___ 74 Word before date or jacket

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1 Japanese syllabic writing 2 Matinee figure 3 Puzzle cube creator Rubik 4 Pick up on 5 Needle ___ haystack 6 Bobby-___ (1940s teen) 7 Numbers to crunch 8 ___-Wan Kenobi 9 Luminesces 10 Iroquois Confederacy tribe

11 Some trick-taking feats, in bridge (almost, except for letters 5 and 6) 12 Broadcast 13 Some poker hands 18 Legendary sunken island 23 Southwestern wolf 25 Moby-Dick’s pursuer 27 Central idea 28 Hurting and sore 29 Design again from scratch (almost, except for letters 5 and 6) 31 Broadway composer George M. ___ 32 Drink in a mug 36 Leather shade 37 Rapa ___ (Easter Island) 39 As well 40 “Twin Peaks” actress Sherilyn 43 ___ B’rith 46 Facility 50 Words in some greatest hits album titles 53 One of Buddy Holly’s last hits 54 “___ my doubts” 55 “Copy that” 56 What a star may stand for 58 Held expectations (for) 60 Lemon peel 62 Similar (to) 63 “Deal or No Deal” container 64 Hip or quip ending 67 Box full of model components 68 Peyton’s brother

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for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. OPERATION NEW HOPE

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Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www. chathamsheriff.org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav. org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr.

com or call (912) 236-3156. ongoing. No physical address given, none.

Enter the stillness of another age. Gregorian Chant sung by candlelight at 9:00-9:30 p.m. every Sunday night MARITIME BETHEL by the Complne Choir of Christ Church “Sundays on Thursdays” worship at the Anglican. Come, say good nigh to God. Fellowship Assembly. Plenty of parking for large trucks. Free Thursdays. 912-220- All are welcome. ongoing. Christ Church Anglican, 37th and Bull. 2976. The Fellowship Assembly of God Church, 5224 Augusta Road. SOUTH VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH A NEW CHURCH IN THE CITY, FOR THE Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, CITY 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page “Savannah Church Plant.” Pastor Rev. Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren Road, Pooler, GA “Saving a nation ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St. one soul at a time.” ongoing. 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. ST. ALMO’S Apply now at www.nobts.edu to start Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting classes this winter. ongoing. 912-232Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine 1033. revwasson@gmail.com. Savannah Baptist Center, 704 Wheaton Street. Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com. PSYCHIC MEDIUM YOUR PAL, ERIN Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. Ready to reconnect you with your loved ones who’ve passed and your own inner RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL knowing? I’m here to help. Let’s all work BAND OF SISTERS PRAYER GROUP together to create the amazing new life All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, you truly desire, releasing old situations 7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, that no longer serve you. Readings 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne available in person and by phone. 60 Seaver or see website for info. “The king’s minutes, $65. Group readings of 5 or heart is like channels of water in the more, $30 per person for 20 minutes. Get hands of the Lord.” (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. your personalized, 45 minute prerecorded 912-663-8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. “Tuesday Tune-Up” emailed to your inbox capitolcom.org/georgia. for just $45. Visit www.yourpalerin. BUDDHIST MEDITATION com for more information or contact Everyone is welcome. Experience psychicyourpalerin@gmail.com today. not necessary. Visit our website for ongoing. Online only, none. location, meditation periods and classes. READ THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR savannahzencenter.com. Individual A Bible book club for those wanting to instruction upon request. Email Cindy Un read the Bible in one year. Open to all. Shin Beach at revfugon@gmail.com for Book club format, not a traditional Bible more information. ongoing. Online only, study. All welcome, regardless of race, none. creed, sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. CATHOLIC SINGLES 6:00pm-7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 912-233-5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran meet frequently for fun, fellowship and Church, 622 E. 37th Street. service. Send email or check website SAVANNAH FRIENDS MEETING to receive announcements of activities (QUAKERS) and to suggest activities for the group. Un-programmed worship. 11am ongoing. familylife@diosav.org. diosav. Sundays, third floor of Trinity United org/familylife-singles. Methodist Church. Call or email for info. GRATITUDE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARES All are welcome. ongoing. 636-233Gather with others to share gratitude. 1772. savannahquakers@gmail.com. Everyone welcome. Park next to Bull trinitychurch1848.org/. Trinity United Street Library. Wednesdays, 12-12:30 Methodist Church, 225 West President St. p.m. 917-676-4280. facebook.com/ SAVANNAH REIKI SHARE savannahgratitude. liveoakpl.org. Bull During shares, participants take turns Street Library, 2002 Bull St. giving and receiving universal life force GUIDED SILENT PRAYER energy via Reiki and other healing Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided modalities. Present at the shares are silent prayer, and minutes to receive usually no less than 2 Reiki Masters. prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, Come share with us on the 1st and 3rd 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Thursday of every month at the Sweet Montgomery St. See website for info. Water Spa in downtown Savannah. Sign ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org. up at Savannah Reiki Share or Reiki by JESUS YESHUA Appointment on Facebook. Free ongoing, Holidays and plans for 2017 underway 7 p.m. 440-371-5209. Sweet Water Spa, for young adults and college Christians. 148 Abercorn Street. Contact Reverend Brenda Lee @yahoo. SERVICE OF COMPLINE

TAPESTRY CHURCH

A church for all people! We don’t care what you are wearing, just that you are here. From the moment you walk in until the moment you leave, Tapestry is committed to delivering a creative, challenging, straight forward, and honest message about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga. org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. THEOLOGY ON TAP

Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm-10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

SPECIAL SCREENINGS FILM: FORREST GUMP

Filmed in Savannah and the winner of an astounding six Academy Awards, Forrest Gump is one of the most beloved movies of all time. $10 Thu., Jan. 4, 7 p.m. 912472-4790. info@tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater.org. tybeeposttheater. org. Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn. MYSTERY SCREENING

SPORTS & GAMES

ADULT AND JUNIOR TENNIS CLINICS

On Thursdays. Intended for a class size of 4-8 students. Buy four classes, get the fifth class free. $15 per class ongoing. 912-201-2000. westinsavannah.com. theclubatsavannahharbor.com/index.php. The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Dr.

ADULT COED FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE

8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com. BEARS ELITE FOOTBALL

Learn the fundamentals of football. Ages 4-12. Sign up now. Mondays-Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 912-272-6684. Daffin Park, 1198 Washington Ave. DERBY DEVILS ROLLER DERBY CLASSES

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby. com. GRIEF 101 SUPPORT GROUP

Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. SATURDAY GROUP RUN OR WALK

Join us in our quest for fitness. Beginners are welcome. We can help you exceed your fitness goals. Free Saturdays, 7-8:15 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. SAV. STRIDER WEEKLY GROUP RUN OR WALK DOWNTOWN

Join us for a run or walk downtown or over the bridge if you’re feeling froggy. The best part is afterwards when we get coffee or whatever else your heart desires from Savannah Coffee Roasters. Free Sundays, 7-8 a.m. 912-398-4130. runthecity@live.com. savystrider.com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. SAVANNAH BIKE POLO

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

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/ pick-up/. Forsyth Park, Drayton St. & East Park Ave. YOUTH BASKETBALL

A coaches meeting will be on November 28, 2017 at the Lake Mayer Conference room, 6pm. All coaches are welcome to attend this meeting. Practice is planned to begin the week of December 11, 2017 and games start January 6, 2018. Team registration will begin next week, November 27, 2017 for all ages 14U,

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12U, 10U, 8U, and 6U. All teams must be registered by Dec. 22, 2017. For more information please contact Cameron Chastain at cjchasta@chathamcounty. org or 912-652-6782. Through Jan. 6. Chatham County Public Works & Parks and Recreation, 7226 Varnedoe Drive.

on the second Monday of each month from 6 to 7 pm. For more information, please call 912.629.1331 or visit www. EdelCaregiverInstitute.org. second Monday of every month, 6 p.m. Edel Caregiver Institute, 6000 Business Center Drive.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Caregiver’s Coffee, an informal support group for caregivers of cancer patients, meets on the second and third Wednesday of every month in the lobby of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion (LCRP), located on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. For more information, call 912-819-5704. second Tuesday of every month. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS

Adult children of Alcoholics is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. 24 Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Drive. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Are you troubled by someone else’s drinking? Please go to alanon.org for daily meeting schedule. ongoing. savannahalanon.com. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join. Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa. com. ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER AND FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP

For individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912236-0363 x143. AMPUTEE SUPPORT GROUP

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912355-7778. BACK PAIN SUPPORT GROUP

Second Monday of every month,7:00pm. Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing. BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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CHILDREN’S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. CONNECT FOR KIDS

This group is for children who have a loved one with a life-limiting illness. Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. DEBTORS ANONYMOUS

For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-572-6108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS

Free, volunteer-led support group for recovery from anorexia/restrictive eating and/or bulimia/binge/purging. Not a diet group, nor for those who struggle solely with overeating. Mondays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. Email for info. ongoing. edasavannah@yahoo.com. Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 Henry St. ESSENTIAL TREMOR SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

Join other non-paid family caregivers in a welcoming and encouraging environment

NAMI Savannah offers their Family to Family Education Program to families who have a loved one diagnosed with a chronic mental illness. This free 12-week class is taught by trained NAMI family volunteers, and participation and discussion is confidential. The class includes diagnosis, crisis, relapse, medications, communication techniques, problem-solving skills, recovery, rehabilitation, and self-care. Starting date is Monday, Jan. 8 at 6pm. Reservations are necessary as space is limited. Call Lisa at 912-313-3272 or Pam at 912401-2689. ongoing. namisavannah.org. NAMI-Savannah, Inc., 224 Stephenson Ave., Suite B. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP

Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave. GAMBLING PROBLEM 12 STEP PROGRAM

Twelve step program offers freedom from

gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730. GEORGIA SCLERODERMA SUPPORT GROUP

A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola’s Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-4126675 or 912-414-3827. ongoing. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

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

This group is open to individuals with cancers of the head and neck area and their caregivers. At the meetings, we have a brief discussion from experts in the treatment of head and neck cancer and allow time for group discussion. For more information, please call Suzy Buelvas at 912-350-7845. Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth. CONTINUES ON P. 43

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For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

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

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com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. KLINEFELTER SYNDROME/47-XXY SUPPORT GROUP

For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com. LEGACY GROUP: FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADVANCED AND RECURRENT CANCER.

Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register

for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer CurrinMcCulloch at 912-350-7845. ongoing. 912-350-7845. Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA AND MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. Located in the Summit Cancer Care office at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.

com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-2385925. NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS

NAMI Savannah is offering their monthly Mental Health Education meetings on the second Tuesday of every month from 6-8 PM at The Reed Clubhouse on 1141 Cornell Drive, Savannah. Connections Group which is for anyone with a Mental Health diagnosis is offered weekly on Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM at The

FREE WILL ASTROLOGY ARIES (March 21-April 19)

In 2018, your past will undergo transformation. Your memories will revise and rearrange themselves. Bygone events that seemed complete and definitive will shimmy and shift, requiring new interpretations. The stories you have always told about how you became who you are will have to be edited, perhaps even rewritten. While these overhauls may sometimes be disconcerting, they will ultimately be liberating.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20)

In 2018, people will be drawn to you even more than usual. Some will want you to be their rock -- their steady, stable source of practical truth. Some will ask you to be their tonic -- their regular, restorative dose of no-nonsense. And others will find in you a creative catalyst that helps them get out of their ruts and into their grooves. And what will you receive in return for providing such a stellar service? First, there’ll be many opportunities to deepen and refine your integrity. To wield that much influence means you’ll have to consistently act with high-minded motivations. And secondly, Taurus, you’ll get a steady supply of appreciation that will prove to be useful as well as gratifying.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20)

Influences that oppose you will fade as 2018 unfolds. People who have been resistant and uncooperative will at least partially disengage. To expedite the diminishing effects of these influences and people, avoid struggling with them. Loosen the grip they have on your imagination. Any time they leak into your field of awareness, turn your attention instead to an influence or person that helps and supports you. Here’s another idea about how to collaborate with the cosmic rhythms to reduce the conflict in your life: Eliminate any unconscious need you might have for the perversely invigorating energy provided by adversaries and bugaboos. Find positive new ways to motivate yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22)

I predict that in 2018 you will figure out

how to get your obsessions to consistently work for your greatest good. You will come to understand what you must do to ensure they never drag you down into manic self-sabotage. The resolute ingenuity you summon to accomplish this heroic feat will change you forever. You will be reborn into a more vibrant version of your life. Passions that in the past have drained and confused you will become efficient sources of fuel for your worthiest dreams.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)

Just because you have become accustomed to a certain trouble doesn’t mean you should stop searching for relief from that trouble. Just because a certain pain no longer knocks you into a demoralized daze for days at a time doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Now here’s the good news: In 2018, you can finally track down the practical magic necessary to accomplish a thorough healing of that trouble and pain. Make this the year you find a more ultimate cure.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Have you ever nursed a yearning to speak Swahili or Chinese or Russian? The coming months will be an excellent time to get that project underway. Do you fantasize about trying exotic cuisines and finding new favorite foods? I invite you to act on that fantasy in 2018. Is there a form of manual labor that would be tonic for your mental and physical health? Life is giving you a go-ahead to do more of it. Is there a handicraft or ball game you’d like to become more skilled at? Get started. Is there a new trick you’d like to learn to do with your mouth or hands? Now’s the time.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Before the fifteenth century, European nations confined their sailing to the Mediterranean Sea. The ocean was too rough for their fragile, unadaptable ships. But around 1450, the Portuguese developed a new kind of vessel, the caravel. It employed a triangular sail that enabled it to travel against the wind. Soon, exploratory missions ventured into the open sea and down along the coast of West Africa.

Trinity Lutheran Church at 12391 Mercy Blvd, Savannah. Family Support Group is offered on the last Monday of the month at The Reed Clubhouse on 1144 Cornell Drive, Savannah from 6-8 PM. Please call for any further information. NAMI Savannah phone number is 912-353-7143 second Tuesday of every month, 6-8 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

Is food a problem for you? Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/meetings.

BY ROB BREZSNY

beautyandtruth@freewillastrology.com

Eventually, this new technology enabled long westward trips across the Atlantic. I propose that we make the caravel your symbol of power for 2018, Libra. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will find or create a resource that enables you to do the metaphorical equivalent of effectively sailing into the wind.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The Aztecs were originally wanderers. They kept moving from place to place, settling temporarily in areas throughout the land we now call Mexico. An old prophecy told them that they would eventually find a permanent home at a site where they saw an eagle roosting on a cactus as it clutched a snake in its talons. There came a day in the fourteenth century when members of the tribe spied this very scene on an island in the middle of a lake. That’s where they began to build the city that in time was the center of their empire. I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, so it can serve as a metaphor to guide you in 2018. I suspect that you, too, will discover your future power spot -- the heart of your domain for years to come.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

Not every minute of every day, but when you have had the time, you’ve been searching for a certain treasure. With patience and persistence, you have narrowed down its whereabouts by collecting clues and following your intuition. Now, at last, you know its exact location. As you arrive, ready to claim it, you tremble with anticipation. But when you peel away the secrets in which it has been wrapped, you see that it’s not exactly what you expected. Your first response is disappointment. Nevertheless, you decide to abide in the presence of the confusing blessing and see what happens. Slowly, incrementally, you become aware of a new possibility: that you’re not quite ready to understand and use the treasure; that you’ll have to grow new capacities before you’ll be ready for it in its fullness.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Soulful beauty will be a major theme for you in 2018. Or at least it should be. But I suppose it’s possible you’re not very interested in soulful beauty, perhaps even bored by it. Maybe you prefer skin-deep beauty or expensive beauty or glamorous beauty. If you choose to follow predilections like those, you’ll lose out on tremendous opportunities to grow wilder and wiser. But let’s hope you make yourself available for a deeper, more provocative kind of beauty -- a beauty that you could become more skilled at detecting as the year unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

“Let your freak flag fly” was an expression that arose from the hippie culture of the 1960s and 1970s. It was a colorful way to say, “Be your most unique and eccentric self; show off your idiosyncrasies with uninhibited pride.” I propose that we revive it for your use in 2018. I suspect the coming months will be a favorable time for you to cultivate your quirks and trust your unusual impulses. You should give yourself maximum freedom to explore pioneering ideas and maverick inclinations. Paradoxically, doing so will lead to stabilizing and enduring improvements in your life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)

In accordance with the astrological omens, I suggest you start compiling a list entitled, “People, Places, Ideas, and Things I Didn’t Realize Until Now That I Could Fall in Love With.” And then keep adding more and more items to this tally during the next ten months. To get the project underway in the proper spirit, you should wander freely and explore jauntily, giving yourself permission to instigate interesting mischief and brush up against deluxe temptations. For best results, open your heart and your eyes as wide as you can. One further clue: Act on the assumption that in 2018 you will be receptive to inspirational influences and life-transforming teachings that you have never before been aware of.

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dedicated to the art of public speaking. In a friendly, supportive atmosphere, For parents of children attending members learn to speak more precisely Chatham-Savannah Public School System and confidently via prepared speeches, who have IEP plans, to offer mutual impromptu speaking, and constructive support through the challenges of the evaluations. It’s fun, informative, and IEP process. Email for info. ongoing. a great way to network with area amkw210@gmail.com. professionals. Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. PARENTS OF ILL CHILDREN 912-663-7851. St. Leo University, 7426 Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors Hodgson Memorial Drive, Suite A. this group for parents with a seriously SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient If you believe you have a problem with treatment. Case manager facilitates the sex addiction (or are wondering if you meetings. Meets weekly. Call for info might) and you want to change your ongoing. 912-350-5616. memorialhealth. behavior, we recommend that you attend com/backus. memorialhealth.com/ a meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous. backus. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 The only requirement is a desire to Waters Ave. stop your addictive sexual behavior. PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Meets Mondays at 7 pm. Call for venue The Parkinson’s Disease Support Group information. ongoing. 731-412-0183. will meet on the first Thursday of the saa-recovery.org. Downtown Savannah, month from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Marsh downtown. Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 SPINAL INJURY SUPPORT GROUP Reynolds Street. Featuring medical and Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the therapeutic guest speakers, join us for Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. discussion, support, and new community Call or see website for info. ongoing. activities. For more information, call Fran 912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. McCarey at 912-819-2224. ongoing. 912- memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health 355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, University Medical Center, 4700 Waters 5353 Reynolds St. Ave. PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH IEP’S (INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLANS)

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: MAN TO MAN

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

The Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group will meet on the second Tuesday of the month in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital at 6 p.m. This group provides an opportunity for people with MS and their family and friends to get together to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. For more information, please call Fran McCarey at 819-2224. second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. RAPE CRISIS CENTER

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

Second Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with this disorder, plus family members/caregivers interested in learning more. Call for info. ongoing. 912858-2335. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. SBC TOASTMASTERS

Toastmasters is an organization

SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP

Open support group for adults whose spouses or life partners have died. Meets Thursday mornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-noon. Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive.

the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute. Saturdays, 4-6 p.m. 912-8973933. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

volunteering, call 912-748-6000 or email hospiceangels@affinishospice.org. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

VOLUNTEERS

Share your love, friendship and empathy with caregivers and hospice patients in their homes or nursing homes. Hospice Savannah is seeking caring volunteers to provide companionship and caregiver respite throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty and Long counties. There are also opportunities to volunteer in our Hospice House on Eisenhower Drive, in our administrative offices or at Full Circle Grief and Loss Center off Chatham Parkway. Please complete an application on-line at www. HospiceSavannah.org/volunteer or call the volunteer department at 912.355.2289 for more information. No prior experience is needed - just a loving heart. Volunteer training will be offered Monday, May 10 in the community education room at the rear of Hospice House from 8:30 am to 5 pm. Pre-registration is required. ongoing. hospicesavannah.org/. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

BETHESDA SEEKS VOLUNTEER DOCENTS FOR NEW HISTORY MUSEUM/ VISITORS CENTER

Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing. 912-351-2061. Elizabeth. brown@bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR BONAVENTURE

Bonaventure Historical Society is looking for about a dozen people, each with three hours a month to spare and a willingness to meet, greet and assist visitors to Bonaventure Cemetery. Volunteer hours are 10 am to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Training for the visitors center and to become a BHS tour guide provided. For more information, contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ewoalo@hotmail.com or go to our website, www.bonaventurehistorical. org. ongoing. savannahga.gov/cityweb/ cemeteriesweb.nsf/cemeteries/ bonaventure.html. Bonaventure Cemetery, 330 Bonaventure Rd.

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Volunteers are the backbone to the Tybee Island Historical Society and Lighthouse. Because we are a non-profit we rely on volunteers to help us succeed everyday. If you’re interested in volunteering at the lighthouse please call Gus Rehnstrom at 912-785-5801 or email lhvolunteers@ SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE SUPPORT CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR DOG yahoo.com. For more information visit: GROUP FOSTER CARE Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, GRRR (Georgia Rescue, Rehabilitation and www.tybeelighthouse.org. ongoing. tybeelighthouse.org/. Tybee Island anger, hurt and unanswered questions. Relocation) is in need of volunteers for Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal its dog Foster Care Program. Fostering Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention gives animals a second chance at life and DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Alliance offer an ongoing support group. AT FLANNERY O’CONNOR HOUSE allows them to receive temporary care Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home from loving foster parents before finding seeks additional volunteers and volunteer confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss their forever homes. It is a rewarding docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912experience for both humans and pets in 629-1089. ongoing. Full Circle Grief and need. Please contact Kathryn at 912-656- 1p-4pm, and for possible extended Loss Center, 6000 Business Center Drive. 5900 for more info. ongoing. No physical hours. Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales TEENS NURTURING TEENS (CANCER address given, none. and help with tours. Docent training SUPPORT) CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR GEORGIA and written narratives for reference Support group for teens with a family REGIONAL HOSPITAL’S COMMUNITY member or loved one impacted by cancer. GARDEN CONTINUES ON P. 45 Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Georgia Regional Hospital is in need of Call for information. ongoing. 912-819volunteers for their community garden. 5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Contact Jessica Mathis at 912-356Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. 2826 or email her at jessica.mathis@ TEENS WITH NO ONE TO TURN TO dbhdd.ga.gov. ongoing. Georgia Regional Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned Hospital, 1915 Eisenhower Drive. parents of teens. Park Place Outreach CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR HOSPICE Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see ANGELS website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. Do you have a big heart and time to parkplaceyes.org. share? Hospice Savannah is currently YOUNG SURVIVAL COALITION looking for amazing volunteers to make Young breast cancer patients and their a difference in the lives of Hospice caregivers in the greater Savannah, patients. Some of these patients have Hilton Head, and Coastal Georgia area no family and would be forever grateful are invited to join this group. Meetings for the time you could share with include presentations from local medical them. Become a Hospice Angel to help community and discussions. Meetings individuals that are seriously ill and/ conducted in the Conference Room of or Homebound. If you are interested in

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during tours are provided. ongoing. 912-233-6014. haborrello@aol.com. flanneryoconnorhome.org. Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

DOLPHIN PROJECT SEEKS VOLUNTEERS

Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia. Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-2326572. thedolphinproject.org.

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GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CLINIC

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-964-4326. HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN CHATHAM AND OTHER COASTAL COUNTIES

Island Hospice, THA Group’s nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite. Also seeking nonpatient 46 contact volunteers who can contribute

Second Tuesdays Membership Meeting 100 Black Men of Savannah General Membership Meeting When: Second Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. Price: free to attend TO JOIN OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EVENTS@100BLACKMENSAV.ORG. NANCY N. AND J.C. LEWIS CANCER & RESEARCH PAVILION 225 REYNOLDS AVE. SAVANNAH-MIDTOWN

by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-842-4463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup.org. LIVE OAK PUBLIC LIBRARIES

Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-6523661. liveoakpl.org.

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs. Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph’s/Candler--St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. OATLAND ISLAND WILDLIFE CENTER

Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland. org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. PRE-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Seeking early childhood education

majors, retired elementary teachers and/ or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills. Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-0578. sjchs.org/1969. cfm. St. Mary’s Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123. RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

Help in the “home away from home” for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire. org. rmhccoastalempire.org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue. STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDING

Lessons and tours. East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. email or call for info. ongoing. 912-4843200. eastcoastpaddleboarding.com.

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