Connect Savannah January 11, 2006 by Connect Savannah

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Table of Contents

Volume 5, No. 16, January 11, 2006 On the Cover: Photo illustration by Brandon Blatcher

News Cover Story Letter from Editor Feedback

6 Taking a bite out of crime 8 Jim Morekis’ take on the crime forumKIN 9

Letters to the Editorill ill

City Notebook 10 News bits from around town

Cover Story 6

Jane Fishman 11 The best laid eggs go astray Blotter 12

From SPD reports

News of the Weird 13 Strange but true Earthweek 14

This week on your planet

Culture HoTHo Art Patrol 24 Exhibits & openings

Music Interview 16

Vibes Connect Recommends 19 Music Menu 20

Recommends 19

Local gigs a la carte Regional concerts

Soundboard 26 Who’s playing and where

Now Showing 25

All the flicks that fit

The 411 Week at a Glance

5 Our best bets for cool stuff to do

Happenings 31 All the stuff, all the time

Art Patrol 24

Free Will Astrology 45 Rob Bresny’s look at your stars

Classifieds Weather 14 News from the sky Sudoku Puzzle 34 It’s all the rage Crossword Puzzle 35 Mental fun

Now Showing 25

Classifieds 45 They call it “junk,” you call it “couch”

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Music Interview 16 Blowfly

Professional and Continuing Education at AASU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Public Speaking & Fearless Presentations Instructor: Bill Edwards

Tue, Jan 24 - Mar 7 / 7 - 9 p.m. (no class: 2/14) 6 classes / 1.2 CEUs / Fee: $89

Personalities: Creating Harmony at Home and Work Instructor: Dr. Thomas G. Hollis

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Instructor: Tony Morris

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Writing Memoirs Instructor: Janet Pence

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Creative Photography (Digital or 35mm SLRs) Instructor: Paula Williamson, M.F.A.

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Basic Photography using a Digital Camera Instructor: Paula Williamson, M.F.A.

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compiled by Linda Sickler Members of the 22nd GA Heavy Artillery and other units will fire cannons and muskets and recreate Civil War camp life. When: Jan. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Old Fort Jackson Cost: $4 regular admission, $3 students, seniors 55 and over and military, 6 and under admitted free. Call: 232-3945.

The Last Days of the Confederacy and the End of the Civil War What: The Georgia Historical Society will present a lecture by award-winning author William C. Davis of the Virginia Center for Civil War Studies at Virginia Tech. Davis is a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist who has written more than 40 books. Copies of his books will be available for sale before and after the presentation. When: Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Congregation Mickve Israel, Bull Street at Monterey Square. Cost: Free. Call: 651-2125.

Washington National Cathedral: A Century of Excellence in Architecture and Art What: The Rev. John A. Runkle of the Washington National Cathedral oversees the historic preservation at the cathedral and manages all fine arts projects. A reception will follow and merchandise from the cathedral’s museum store will be available for purchase. When: Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Where: St. Paul the Apostle Episcopal Church, corner of 34th and Abercorn streets. Cost: Free. Call: 233-7787 or lula@savbusiness.net.

Sunday, Jan. 15 Tour the C-SPAN Book-TV Bus What: This state-of-the-art traveling video production studio is stopping by for an interview with local author Preston Russell. When: Jan. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Where: Barnes & Noble, Oglethorpe Mall. Cost: Free. Call: 353-7757.

Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra What: The program includes Trip Hammer by Paul Richards, Piano Concerto No. 1 by Franz Liszt and Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz. When: Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre. Cost: Tickets are $25 and $50. Call: 525-5050.

Monday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Parade What: The theme of this year's parade is Remember the Past, but Live for a Better Tomorrow. When: Monday, Jan. 16 at 10 a.m. Where: The parade will wind through downtown Savannah, beginning on Whitaker Street near Forsyth Park and ending at the Savannah Civic Center. Cost: Free.

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Tuesday, Jan. 17

Memorial Health Hockey Classic (thru Sat.)

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What: The hockey classic brings teams from University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State University to compete on the ice. When: Jan. 13 and 14. Games are set for 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. both days. Where: Savannah Civic Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. Arena. Cost: $7.50, $11.50 and $16.50. Call: 651-6556 or visit www.savannahcivic.com.

What: Planned Parenthood of Georgia screens Frontline’s The Last Abortion Clinic and a discussion of the future of reproductive rights. When: Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Free. Call: Megan at 352-4052.

VH1’s ‘Best Week Ever’ Live Show What: The SCAD Student Activities Council will host a live broadcast of the hit television show. Four of the show’s best comedians, Paul Scheer, Christian Finnegan, Paul F. Tompkins and Aziz Ansari, will perform stand-up comedy and discuss the week’s top news and pop culture stories in front of a live audience. When: Jan. 13 at 8 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: $10. Call: 525-5050.

Saturday, Jan. 14 Children’s Winter Video Series What: Go beachcombing and uncover the animals that hide beneath the sand in the opening presentation of the Children’s Winter Video Series. When: Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. Where: Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Cost: $4 adults, $3 children 3-16. Call: 786-5917.

Civil War School of the Artillery What: Uniformed Civil War soldiers will walk the parapets at Old Fort Jackson during the Civil War School of the Artillery.

Savannah Council on World Affairs What: Jack F. Matlock, Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to Soviet Russia, will present Confronting the Past: How Russia’s History Influences Current Policy. When: Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. behind Savannah Visitors Center.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 Factoring in the Arts What: Presented by Union Mission and sponsored by the Grassroots Art Program. When: Jan. 18, 25 and 28 at 5 p.m. (1:30 p.m. on Jan. 28.) Where: J.C. Lewis Health Center. Call: 238-0277.

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream What: Documentary presented by the Savannah Global. Video Theater. When: Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Week at a Glance Sponsored by: Donation. Call: 2324447. ◗

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Thursday, Jan. 12

What: Glow in the Dark String Band performs. Beginners are welcome. When: Jan. 14 from 8-11 p.m. Lesson 7:45 p.m. Where: Notre Dame Academy Gym, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $7 for nonmembers, $5 for members of the Savannah Folk Music Society.

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What: Savannah State University will commemorate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mayor Otis Johnson will be the guest speaker. When: Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. Where: SSU’s King-Frazier Student Center Ballroom.. Cost: Free.

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text and photos by Jim Morekis

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Letf to right: L.L. Law with Michael Shortt at the podium; Rolfe Glover; the crowd listens; Mayor Otis Johnson “SIX E-MAILS MADE TONIGHT happen,” said organizer Michael Shortt at the end of a packed, lively and often cantankerous crime forum last week. But Shortt sold himself short. Mediasavvy advance planning paid off big-time for the professionally packaged meeting at the DeSoto Hilton, held in response to the recent shooting death of 19-year-old Jennifer Ross. By week’s end the Atlanta Journal/Constitution had published an account of the forum, and the Associated Press had circulated its own report to papers around the nation. Under the banner “Take Savannah Back,” the forum was attended by at least 200 people, including nearly the entire City Council and County Commission as well as Interim Police Chief Willie Lovett. But publicizing an event by e-mail has its drawbacks in a city where nearly a third of the residents live beneath the poverty level. No more than a dozen attendees were African-American -- maybe two dozen if you count elected officials. Indeed, a show of hands proved that the number of Landings residents there was almost equal to the number of nonelected black citizens in attendance. The forum was driven by a nearly palpable -- and perfectly understandable -sense of outrage at the horrific murder of a promising young person with her whole life ahead of her. Race is always an issue whenever crime is discussed in Savannah. But because Ross also happened to be a white graduate of the area’s most exclusive private school, race was even more of an issue at this forum.

During a question and comment session, one elderly, well-dressed white man said that “people from the housing projects are foraging through the streets,” going on to ask “why not have more gated communities, with people having to log in and log out?” At one point things got downright ugly. When an African-American woman, Antoinette Dunham, came to the microphone with a plea for racial equality, saying black people “are human beings who deserve the same life you do,” she was loudly booed by several white members of the audience. “Five years ago when I lost my brother I didn’t see anyone here,” Dunham began. “Now people are trying to cut down branches without getting to the root of the problem. And the root of the problem is that when you look at me, you think I’m not as good as you,” she finished over a rising chorus of boos. The booing was at best a shameful bit of immaturity, and at worst a nasty display of the kind of blatant racism many white people in Savannah swear no longer exists. While a number of constructive suggestions were made during the evening, the forum’s racial tension spilled over on other occasions as well. Referring to a recent controversial e-mail circulated by Republican political consultant and Chamber of Commerce board member Dave Simons, Jamal Toure said: “For a political consultant to say we’re worried about crime because now it’s in our neighborhood, that’s a tragedy. We should not only ‘Save Our Savannah’ in Ardsley Park, but in Hazzard County as they call it, at East Broad and Anderson.”

But the most provocative comment came from L.L. Law, cousin of the late local civil rights leader W.W. Law. Sharing his famous relative’s outspoken flair, Law said, “Sherman should have burned this motherfucker down.” Calling Savannah a “Confederate city” still too caught up in the past, Law excoriated local white business owners for not hiring enough black males. However, Norman Whipple, an AfricanAmerican who heads the local Guardian Angels chapter, was having none of that. Whipple said Law “personally disrespected me” by insinuating that racial discrimination was the overriding reason why people commit crime in Savannah. Whipple also rejected the idea of more gates. “Whether you’re inside a gated community or outside, crime is still your problem,” he said. Echoing Whipple -- and doing a lot to heal the evening’s racial divide -- was an African-American woman who said she, too, had lost a relative to a murderer. She said she felt the Ross family’s loss and sent her own family’s condolences, adding that crime is not a matter of color. She received not boos, but voluminous applause. Though virtually every city and county official was at the forum, most behaved as if they were in a lion’s den. Many were visibly resistant to the combative tone of the meeting (a tone which differed immensely from the standing ovation the mayor received this past weekend at a public crime forum at the Unitarian Universalist Church). In his turn at the microphone, Mayor Otis Johnson reflected the wary attitude:

“I’m not here to make a speech. I’m here to listen to you,” the mayor said. Insisting that he and city council have talked about little else but crime since his election, Johnson said, “The D.A.’s office has some work to do. The judges have some work to do. The juvenile justice system has a lot to do. And you will have a lot to do.” In a thinly veiled reference to white Savannah’s notoriously short attention span about local crime, Johnson closed with, “Six months from now I hope you are as energized and committed to fighting crime as you are tonight.” As befitting a county commission chairman elected by an unusual coalition of black voters and white middle class residents, Pete Liakakis opted both to defend police and to call for more to be done about social problems. “There have been over 46,600 people arrested” over the past five years, he said. “The police have answered 1,067,000 calls.” At the same time, Liakakis said there’s more to be done. “Over the same period, juvenile crime has increased dramatically. Forty percent of students that drop out go on to commit crime. Until we address these social problems we’re going to still have crime in our community.” Another county commission member, however, had a different take on how to address social problems. “I am calling for a ‘Disciplined Georgia,’” said Commissioner Dean Kicklighter, who recommended an end to what he calls “frivolous lawsuits” that hamper corporal punishment in public places like schools and Wal-Marts.

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• Organizational problems: “The committee detected little urgency to reduce crime. We believe this is due in part to the expectations the city has placed on the SCMPD. Specifically, Savannah has set modest crime reduction goals of 5 percent for all crime categories of 2005.” • Staffing issues: “Every turnout for a patrol shift attended by Committee members was short staffed, typically by a quarter to a third of the officers authorized... The staffing of the patrol divisions appears symptomatic of patrol’s place in the department. Despite patrol being the largest division, it is not viewed as a place of prestige or as a good position for advancement.” • Community relations: “Currently, there is little opportunity for officers to interact with citizens in a non-emergency setting. This ‘divide’ is due in part to a strategy of trying to suppress crime via specialized units, while leaving precincts struggling to stay on tops of calls for service. “One Committee member witnessed an example of the problem that reliance on special units can cause. On a ride-along a Committee member passed a group that the patrol officer felt were dealing drugs. When asked what he does about that, the officer responded, ‘CNT (Counter Narcotics Team) deals with them.’... As a result, the community thinks the police are ineffective, because they see patrol officers driving past drug dealers, doing nothing.” • Key recommendations : 1) Set aggressive crime reduction goals; 2) Fully staff precincts; move detectives to precincts; look into 10-hour shifts; 3) Require college degrees for officers; raise salaries; pay officers normal wage to attend court hearings; 4) Review moonlighting policy; 5) Re-emphasize basics, i.e., “every officer a patrol officer”; 6) Upgrade technology; 7) Pass public safety ordinances, i.e., no underage in bars, no to-go cups. ◗

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One local man -- an “ordinary citizen,” he calls himself -- who knows about Problem Oriented Policing is Rolfe Glover, who at the forum presented the report from his work on the Public Safety Task Force’s Police Committee. The product of 15 citizens riding along with police from May 2004 to May 2005, the committee’s report seeks to answer the deceptively simple question, “Can police make a difference?” Glover emphatically said “yes.” Taking the example of the Rudy Giuliani era of New York City, Glover said “In 1990 they had 2245 homicides. In

2005 they had 540 homicides. They have cut homicides every year for 15 years. That’s a reduction of 75 percent.” Glover said the most pressing problem for Savannah police is a lack of staff at the patrol level, which he says needs at least 60 additional officers immediately. “Every turnout of patrols we saw was a third to a half short. When you turn out a patrol that’s short, it’s reactive” rather than proactive, he said. Glover said in addition, Savannah police are “not tasked with solving problems” and eliminating them, but are “managing” problems instead. Stressing that this is the fault of “the way officers are staffed and deployed” and not of the officers themselves, Glover recommended first of all changing the police policy “that keeps all vacancies at the precinct level. That’s a policy change that can be made tomorrow.” He said the force can find 50 officers that can immediately be shifted into patrol rotation in the precincts. “Taxpayers are paying for fully-staffed precincts, and right now they’re not getting one officer per beat.” Glover closed with “Savannah will get the police department it demands. We should demand the best.” But in Problem Oriented Policing, who are the decision makers that will define what -- and more importantly, who -– the problem is? And if they’re wrong -- then what? With further meetings, discussions and commitments, answers to those questions will get closer. Is Savannah finally ready for those answers? ◗

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“The state system doesn’t require consequences,” Kicklighter said. “Multiple offenders have to get off of the streets. You can talk to any police officer and they’ll tell you that police arrest criminals daily, and some are back on the streets that same night.” Painfully recounting his own experience at losing a brother to a homicide, Kicklighter also urged reform of the state Pardons and Parole Board. “Every day is hell,” he said, referring to his family’s constant petitioning of the board to deny parole to the murderer. You’d think a former Savannah police chief would have had a lot to say at the forum, but the always taciturn Dave Gellatly -- now a county commissioner -held his tongue until the very end. “You have two or three hundred people who commit 80 percent of the crime. We know who they are. It looks like we’ll have to revisit Problem Oriented Policing,” he said, referring to a school of thought which says police should look at community issues as problems that should be solved and eliminated.

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by Jim Morekis

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Making the tough calls A LOT OF DIVERSE solutions to crime were demanded at last week’s “Take Savannah Back” meeting. More police, more prisons, more alternative schools, more gates. One lady wanted to put leftover G8 security cameras in all the squares. The common thread in these solutions is that they’ll all cost a lot of money. A hell of a lot of money. And come next election time, any politician who raises taxes one thin dime to pay for any of it will almost certainly be attacked on AM radio and in the Savannah Morning News as a “taxand-spend liberal.” This is the dilemma public servants face in trying to chip away at Savannah’s enormous social problems, and it’s no wonder so many just get tired of fighting and walk away. Whether we invest in people or in prisons -- or in both -- we’ve got to invest in something. And no one ever wants to pony up the capital to fund those investments. It’s a familiar old story around here with mostly the same cast of characters, and you’re kidding yourself if you think it’s not political. Pete Liakakis had barely taken the oath of office after his landslide win as county commission chairman when bumper stickers showed up around town saying “Liakakis means taxes.” And who came up with those bumper stickers? Hmm, let’s see... oh, yeah, that’s right: One of the organizers of “Take Savannah Back,” that’s who. Here’s a question I’d like to hear asked at the next forum: Will the political consultants who helped found Take Savannah Back make a public pledge not to attack any elected official for raising taxes strictly to fund public safety? The organizers have a constitutional right to petition their government for a redress of grievances, as we all do. They are -- quite rightly -- demanding that local officials be accountable and back up words with action. Will they do the same? Everyone’s got an opinion on how to fight crime, and here’s mine. It begins with a story from New Year’s Eve. My family and I returned home to Parkside, south of Daffin Park, about 1 a.m. after a party on the islands. Even before we got out of the car, we heard gunfire to the south of us ringing in the New Year -- apparently a hallowed tradition in some parts of town. Knowing that whatever comes up must come down, I hurried my family inside. It wasn’t just one shooter, and it wasn’t the random popping of your granddad’s .22 squirrel gun. It was lots

of shooters cooking off lots of 17-round semiautomatic pistol clips in a steady, booming rhythm, hour after hour. (During my eight years in Parkside I’ve become an expert at counting rounds. Even in a deep sleep, I automatically start counting in my head as soon as I hear the first shot.) At one point somebody went full auto with something. It was like the beginning of Saving Private Ryan -worse in a way, because gunshots in person are about a million times louder than they are in any movie theatre. (One reader has posted about 15 minutes of the gunfire online at mikesblog.americasdebate.com/2006/01 /01/a-heavily-armed-new-year/. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’ve got to hear it to believe it.) My first mistake was in assuming the shooters would run out of ammo. By three a.m. it was clear this game plan was not a winner, so I angrily called police. My next mistake was in assuming the police would know about it and say they’d gotten a lot of calls. But no. Apparently — and this seems to always be the case when I call the cops — I was the only citizen in the area to call police about this ongoing barrage of multiple automatic and semiautomatic weapons in a residential area. Did police hear the gunfire themselves and just neglect to take action? Perhaps. But to me, it’s just as crazy that no one bothered to call them. See, I’m one of those obnoxious neighbors who calls police whenever I feel they’re needed. And they’re always quick to respond. And it constantly amazes me how I seem to be the only person in my neighborhood who ever calls police about anything. This is a disturbing, almost eery feeling — a deep alienation that in a way is worse than the presence of crime itself. It’s the symptom of a profound loss of community that would be heartbreaking were it not so completely baffling. Anyway, within two minutes two cops showed up at my door. I explained what was going on, and they set off for points south. Not long afterward most of the shooting stopped. Sometimes fighting crime is easy. Sometimes all you have to do is pick up the frickin’ phone and call the police -232-4141 for non-emergencies, 911 for worse. The police don’t mind. And I should know -- I call them a lot. There are even these things called cell phones now, so you don’t have to stand in one place while you call. That’s my two cents, and we don’t even have to raise taxes to do it. ◗

Jim Morekis is editor in chief of Connect Savannah. To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com

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Mr. Simons, I am a perennial tourist to your area and currently enjoying the splendid culture of your wonderful city. However, I am very offended by your response to the recent and very unfortunate shooting of Jennifer Ross as quoted in the Savannah Morning News Dec. 28. I take issue with your remark that “Crime now has a face for many of us who only looked at crime as a tourist thing or a drug deal gone bad.” I can assure you that crime has always had a face regardless of the prominence of the victim. What I find so appalling is that a man of your current position and stature in life would show

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such little regard for any who may fall outside of your social circle, i.e. your remark “It's not going to generate the same response when you have a couple of crack heads running around shooting each other.” Remarks such as these are not only heartless, but also biased to the point of inferring that a life outside a certain social arena is not worth as much. All life is sacred and precious, and should be treated accordingly. The formation of the “Save Our Savannah” group is a positive sign which if done in a proper and judicious manner will benefit Savannah. I applaud Mr. Martin Sullivan in his efforts to bring in people of “clout to help victims of crime who do not have influence.” This is proper and positive action. When someone is sick, a doctor looks to find the cause of the illness and then treats it accordingly. It is much the same with society; one has to look for the cause and then treat it. What it will take to heal this sickness is action from people such as you who have and hold prominent positions in life. It will take people who will look at other people for what they are, human beings. My hopes and prayers are with Ms. Ross’ family, and at no point does this letter intend to dismiss the criminal actions of those responsible for this tragic shooting. I fully advocate the apprehension and prosecution of those responsible for this callous act as well as any other acts of violence against any citizen regardless of their stature in life. My heart goes out to the family of this young lady and I hope and pray that they will be able to find peace. For peace is something we should all seek, for hate only divides and destroys, whereas love and understanding conquers all. J. Allen Wilson Belton, S.C.

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community-wide solution. We have been asking for other people to get involved, but they wouldn’t. No excuses, these are just the facts. I am encouraged by the outrage that is being expressed in the community, but I remind you that the call was issued by our mayor and council almost two years ago. We have called, beckoned and pleaded with the community to get involved and become more proactive in dealing with the crime issue. Many came and participated, but many more did not. Perhaps they were too busy, too involved with other pursuits or figured that it just did not affect them. We have been actively working since that time. I just hate it that a young girl was victimized in order for some people to realize that they need to be actively involved. It is just my hope that all of this energy is focused on solutions rather than blame, and collaboration rather than victimization. We continue to ask you and your friends to bring your ideas, time and talents. We’ve been waiting for you. Welcome to the team. We need your support and we cannot do it without you. Van R. Johnson II Alderman, District 1

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Editor, I know there has been a huge outcry from some members of our community about the recent shooting of a 19-yearold in Orleans Square. I also know that among the many allegations levied was that the mayor and city council are not concerned or are not doing anything about the issue of public safety in this community. This can not be further from the truth. While many in the greater Savannah community are outraged now, to be honest with you, I have been outraged. I have been outraged when anyone with my city in general and my district in particular has been victimized by crime. I was outraged when my friend, Randy Stevens was gunned down in front of his home on Duvall Street in 2002. I was outraged when Sean Abraham was killed while working at Church’s Chicken on Bay Street in 2004. I was outraged when Mrs. Peloquin was killed on Montgomery Cross Road in April 2004. I was outraged when Shante’ Cooper was gunned down on Harden and West 38th Street on April 1 of this year. I was outraged when the young lady was raped and robbed in Tatumville Park in April. I was outraged when two men were killed in June and four in July. I was outraged when Mrs. Marino was assaulted earlier this year. I was outraged when Mr. Grant was found in the trunk of his car on the eastside in August. I was outraged when my co-worker was the victim of a home invasion on September that cost him the use of his eye. I was outraged when Mr. Gleason was killed in Ardsley Park. I am outraged that the Wesley Community Centers has been victimized four times in the past two weeks and I’m outraged that Jennifer Ross was shot on Orleans Square. I am outraged every time I learn from my residents that some one’s home or vehicle is broken into or vandalized, or someone is assaulted or abused. As an alderman of the City of Savannah, I accept responsibility for

what has occurred, because ultimately, you placed us in office to provide the policy direction and resources to deal with crime. I do not think that the mayor or any council member will shirk responsibility for what has occurred. As you know, your mayor and council have been working not only to identify criminals and the reasons for crime. We have attended your neighborhood and community meetings, marched with ministers, created and participated in task forces dealing specifically with crime, in an effort to not only decrease crime, but to attack the conditions under which crime grows. I am further concerned that many are working and operating under some false assumptions. Let me share a few: 1) Savannah is not New York. I am a New Yorker, by birth and my father is a former New York Police and Corrections Officer. While Mayor Giuliani did an impressive job in helping to reduce crime, Savannah operates under a different form of government. We have a professional city manager that is hired by council that oversees the entire police function. We have given our police department everything they have said they needed to address the crime issue in our community. I can tell you that while violent crimes statistically have gone down in New York City, there has been a sharp increase in the assault and murder of New York City police officers. 2) We have a Metropolitan Police Department. This department is the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department with responsibilities to both the Savannah City Council and the Chatham County Commission. 3) Crime is a people problem. The First District district has fought with persistent crime for years and while many people shook their heads and said “this is horrible,” there was not an overwhelming response from the other parts of the city. In the First District, you will find three census tracts where people live below the poverty line. You will also find uneducated or undereducated people that are unable to sustain themselves with suitable employment. It is a community-wide problem that will take a

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Following the bombshell report that Rep. Jack Kingston received $17,000 from the scandal-plagued Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff -- who recently pled guilty to conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion -- his political opponent has challenged the congressman to return the money. The Rev. Jim Kingston Nelson, Democratic challenger to Kingston for Georgia’s 1st District Congressional seat, hand-delivered a letter to Kingston’s office this past Monday demanding he either return the funds or donate them to charity. Opening with the quote from the apostle Paul, “Everything is permissible for me, but not everything is beneficial,” Nelson wrote to Kingston: Nelson “Just because something is legal, does not mean it is in your best interest nor in the best interest of the people.... Most of your colleagues who have received similar contributions have either returned them or given the funds to charity,” Nelson wrote. “You indicated that you would keep the money unless it was shown to be illegal... You may have done nothing wrong in accepting the money initially, but knowing what you now know it is immoral and unethical to keep it,” Nelson said. “If you do not want to return it, then do what other members of Congress have done and give it to a charity. I know there are many charities within the 1 st District that could better use those funds,” he closed. As we go to press Kingston still had refused to return or donate the money.

DeRenne takes Quiz prize DeRenne Academy’s Quiz Bowl team finished in first place at a regional competition in Jesup, Ga., this past weekend. The team will move on to compete in the state Semifinals on January 21 in Macon, Ga. The team comprises Clayton Pierson, Hunter Seabolt, Jameson Hill, Justin Lin, Minh Phan, Rebecca Chester, Russell Humphries, Sam Worsham, Sean Taylor and Tung Vu. They’re coached by Alexander Roth. “Of course if it was not for the hard work and dedication of all of the talented teachers here at DeRenne, then this

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Hockey teams ready to rumble this weekend Let’s face it, hockey is never going to be as big in the South as it is in, say, Minnesota. A shortage of ice is a real hindrance to bringing the sport to Dixie. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. For two glorious days every winter, the Memorial Health Hockey Classic brings in teams to take the puck to the ice. This year’s classic will take place Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Savannah Civic Center’s Martin Luther King Jr Arena. “There are four teams,” says Alex Grovenstein, executive director of the Savannah Sports Council. ”They’re from the University of Georgia, the University of Florida, Florida State and Georgia Tech.” The classic will open Friday at 5:30 p.m. with a match between Georgia Tech and Florida State, followed by the second game at 8:30 p.m. with UGA versus University of Florida. On Saturday, the two teams from Florida will square off in the opening game at 5:30 p.m., followed by a match between the Georgia teams at 8:30 p.m. While hockey may not be as beloved in Savannah as it is up north, the rivalries in other sports at these four colleges carry over to the hockey games. “All the schools support these teams,” Grovenstein says. “The players don’t have the benefit of ice right on campus,” he says. “The two Florida teams travel to Jacksonville for ice time, while the two Georgia teams practice at the Atlanta Ice Forum. “This is a little bit of a challenge for them,” Grovenstein says. “They don’t get to practice everyday, but they do with it what they can.” The Memorial Health Hockey Classic is now in its eighth year. Tickets for this year’s classic cost $7.50 for seats in the North and South Mezzanine, $11.50 for seats in the East and West Mezzanine, and $16.50 for Loge seats. For information, call the civic center box office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 651-6556. Tickets also may be purchased online at www.savannahcivic.com.

HSCS meeting changed Due to a scheduling conflict at the venue, this year’s annual meeting of the Humane Society Chatham/Savannah has been changed. The new date is Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St., from 6-8 p.m. Guest speaker Richard Rice, State Director for Humane Society United States, will speak on the topic of disaster relief for animals. Free and open to the public; RSVP to Mindy Nash at 224-7889 or mnash@savannah-humane.com/. ◗

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He’ll eat eggs from the supermarket, no problem, white eggs from homogeneous, and prolific leghorns, factory hens with extracted beaks and, in some cases, contact lens to keep them from fighting, caged over chutes in pens that are lit 24 hours a day to simulate daylight. But getting them from hens that you can see and hear and, if you’re brave, touch? A little too intimate, he allowed, a little too personal. At least, that’s all I can figure. I tried telling him how much more fresh these were, how the brilliant and yellow eggs stand up when cracked into a hot frying pan instead of merging into one big blob. Then I started in on something I read. “See, if an egg floats in water it means it has gases forming inside and it’s old and you shouldn’t eat it. But if it sinks and lies on its side it’s fresh,” I explained even though it’s been months since I’ve bought a store-bought egg so I can’t really say for sure since I haven’t experimented myself. By that time, the plumber friend, finished with his good deed for the day, was gathering his tools, shoving them into his toolbox and scooting out the door wearing an expression that said something like, “No offense, but I have to leave. Right now.” I’ve been asked more than once if I’ve ever had trouble with thievery, with people who think they can just tiptoe through the garden, dip into the coop and help themselves to the spoils. And the answer is no. It’s not like the old days when people without two cents to rub together raid the fields for something to eat or hop a freight train for a ride somewhere. Today, people don’t steal things like eggs or collards (maybe occasionally) or broccoli or lettuce or fennel. They like immediate things they can fence or smoke or plug into an electric socket or stick into a microwave. They like bicycles and tires cut into the shape of a flowerpot. They like shiny new things, whether plastic or gold. But the gold I like best comes from a hen after it’s been fried in a skillet. That and the question - I kid you not from a friend who is corny and/or nervy enough to call me up and ask, “Hey, I’ve just hatched a plan to serve omelets at brunch tomorrow. Got any fresh eggs?” ◗

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having problems with her. The woman said “her girlfriend’s best friend has some type of relationship with the suspect, and letting the air of the tires seemed to be some form of retaliation.” A bloody handprint was left behind on the vehicle. • Police responded to a 45th Street residence in response to a possible burglary. A woman at the scene said when she got home, she unlocked the door and went inside. Both exterior screen doors were open. When her child tried to close and lock the door, he said he could not. At that time, the woman noticed both locks appeared to have been tampered with, moved and loosened. The woman said it did not appear that anyone had entered the residence and nothing seemed to be missing. She said one week earlier she had an altercation with another woman and kicked her out. The other woman is a neighbor’s daughter. • Two women told police they witnessed two men back a moving van up to an Abercorn Street convenience store, striking an awning that is attached to the building. One of the women said she was outside and witnessed one suspect back away from the fuel pumps and attempt to park the van in the spaces in front of the store. She said she saw the man strike the awning on the left corner with the van. She said “she saw the suspect get out of the van, look at the awning, and get back inside the van.” The second woman said she was in the store with the second suspect. She said while dealing with customers, she heard a loud noise. She said she looked out the window and saw the van against the awing. Both men fled the scene. The women called the store manager, who called police. ◗

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After trying for 22 years to get Hattie Siegel, now 83, to mow her lawn and clear the other critterinfested vegetation from her yard according to regulations of the village of Tequesta, Fla., officials finally cracked down on the accumulated $1.8 million in fines they had levied, and in December, a bankruptcy court ruled that she must liquidate her estate to pay the tab. Two other properties of hers were sold, and she stands to lose more (everything except the Tequesta house itself, which is protected by state law). However, Siegel has finally sought help in the matter and plans to challenge the constitutionality of the village’s fines. A bold weight-loss program of the Life of Life Healing Spa in Hong Kong involves actually setting fire briefly to the parts of the body holding the most fat, according to a December dispatch in London’s Daily Telegraph. According to owner Karen Chu, the fire follows an energy flow “reading,” full-body exfoliation, high-pressure hose spray, and herb-andpotion and alcohol rub-downs (but wet towels and a fire extinguisher are at the ready in case of problems). Chu said about 100 clients have undergone the treatment, with no complications, and

Inexplicable The land developer Bigg Homes, creator of the Eagle Mountain community near Salt Lake City, touted in its online promotional materials the fact that the development’s “(b)lack race population percentage (is) significantly below state average.” After hearing complaints, Bigg co-owner David Adams removed the phrase in November, blaming the agency that designed Bigg’s materials. (Whoever wrote the phrase must have thought that Utah’s “state average” of 1.3 blacks per 100 was somehow suffocating.)

Unclear on the Concept In September, based on the complaint of only one letter-writer (and that man later said he was more being provocative than complaining), the band director of C.D. Hylton High School in Prince William County, Va., dropped from his playlist the popular Charlie Daniels Band song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” because it centers on Satan. Daniels, interviewed by The Washington Post, was appalled: “I am a Christian, and I don’t write pro-devil songs.”

Yee-Hah! Sidney Hale, 31, was arrested in Bluefield, Va., in November after enlisting a female friend to help him to, as he put it, sharpen his reflexes in case an intruder broke into his trailer home. The woman was to knock at the front door, and Hale was then to quickly grab his handgun. (A third person was to gauge Hale’s reaction time.) According to a

sheriff’s detective, she knocked, and Hale grabbed the gun. However, it accidentally fired a slug through the door into the woman’s back (but she is fine following surgery). And in December in Lake Worth, Fla., a 16-year-old boy found a .45-caliber bullet, began eagerly pounding it with a hammer and screwdriver, and shot himself in the stomach. (He was treated and released at a hospital.)

Hapless Criminals (1) Francisco Torres, 52, wanted for murder in New York City, was arrested at Lincoln Hospital in November, after he checked in at the emergency room. According to police, he had suffered a severe asthma attack apparently triggered by the gunpowder residue from the bullet he fired at his victim. (2) Former Miami police officer Jesus Gutierrez, 35, charged with having sex with an underage girl, was initially offered a plea bargain that would have meant probation and no jail time, but he decided to go to trial. In September, he was convicted, and in December, a judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison.

Recurring Themes Guilty Despite Deformity: In November, engineering student Mischa Beutling, 22, became the most recent rape defendant to profess innocence by impossibility, arguing that his penis is simply too large to have committed the crime. Beutling, who stands 6-7 and weighs 240 pounds, called a urologist to the stand in Newmarket, Ontario, to testify that Beutling’s is 8 1/2 inches long “semi-relaxed” and 6 1/2 inches in circumference and that a woman who has not given birth could not accommodate it without serious injury. (In December, a judge named Margaret Eberhard found Beutling guilty.) ◗

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working. Sales claimed self-defense, in that, according to him, the nun reached into her bag as she was proclaiming that “the weapon I have (for fighting for preservation of the rain forest) is this,” and Sales, sensing that she was about to pull a gun, shot her. The nun’s “weapon,” was, of course, her copy of what countless preachers refer to as a primary “weapon” against sin: the Bible.

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Scientists at Syracuse University, recently describing for a British journal their study of body measurements of bats, found an inverse size relationship between a male bat’s brain and testicles. The researchers hypothesized that both sperm and brains are metabolically costly to produce, and in species with relatively stable monogamous relationships, brains are allowed to grow, but where females are promiscuous, males that do not overdevelop testicles get left out of the race to procreate. In November in Murfreesboro, Tenn., U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs bureaucrats Joseph Haymond and Natalie Coker were charged with taking kickbacks from suppliers on government purchases of 100,000 rolls of red tape. (The tape is distinctive, red “security” tape used on packages of VA pharmaceuticals.)

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New Zealanders are being exposed to about 40 percent more cancer-causing 3.6 4.2 solar radiation than North Americans living at similar lati6.6 Zeta tudes, according to atmos6.0 pheric scientists. Summertime levels of ultraviolet radiation 5.0 recorded in the country are so high that it is as if New Zealand has shifted four degrees in latitude toward the equator, and more than 3,000 feet higher in elevation. Scientists at New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research say that while the Week Ending January 6, 2006 thinner ozone layer is partly to blame, the country’s clean air the end of December, far more than any makes UV exposure even higher, along other season since record-keeping began with being closer to the sun during its in the mid-1800s. summer than North America.

Meteorology data shows the average temperature across the country last year was 73.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

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A landslide on the Indonesian island of Java buried an entire village beneath tons of mud and rock as the number of people dead or missing from days of monsoon downpours climbed to more than 210. One man described watching helplessly as dozens of his neighbors were buried alive in Cijeruk, some screaming “Allah Akbar (God is great)!” as they disappeared beneath the mud. Other victims were either sleeping or performing Muslim prayers at the mosque when the mud, rocks and trees crashed onto the village just before dawn.

Parts of the northwest Mexican mainland and Baja California were strongly shaken by a magnitude 6.6 temblor centered beneath the Gulf of California. No significant damage was reported. • Earth movements were also felt in Panama, northwest Venezuela, southern Illinois, southern Portugal, northwest Sumatra and Taiwan.

Days of heavy winter rainfall swamped parts of Northern California’s wine country, but vineyard operators insist there was no damage to the region’s prized grapevines. They say the vines were dormant and remained secured to trellises despite the rushing flood waters. But many houses, roads and businesses in the Russian River resort area were submerged, as were parts of upscale communities in Marin County. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared 16 counties, including Marin, Sonoma and Napa, disaster areas, opening the way for government assistance for repairing the estimated $200 million in flood damage.

Record Hurricane Season The 2005 Hurricane season broke yet another record when Tropical Storm Zeta formed in the mid-Atlantic. A total of 27 named storms formed from June through

Hottest Year Ever Australian Environment Minister Ian Campbell says new data shows 2005 was the country’s hottest year on record, providing further evidence of climate change. “It is a huge and serious challenge; these figures add to the weight of evidence that climate change is real and that it’s a problem that the world needs to work together to seek to solve,” he said. Bureau of

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Deep-Sea Damage New research reveals that deep-sea fish species in the northern Atlantic are on the brink of extinction due to largescale bottom trawling by the fishing industry. Writing in the journal Nature, lead scientist Jennifer Devine of Newfoundland’s Memorial University says some populations have plummeted by 98 percent in a generation, meeting the definition of “critically endangered.” Following the collapse of open water fish stocks, such as cod, bottom trawling has become more widespread. The process uses heavy trawls that are dragged across the ocean floor, destroying coral and other ecosystems. ◗

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Blowfly in his element Warning: If you are easily offended by profanity and graphic descriptions of adult sexual situations, then it’s best you skip this feature entirely. Neither the subject nor the subject matter will be to your liking. However, if the notion of a 60-year-old man dressing up in a glittery mask and cape to sing ribald – and at times filthily perverse – R&B songs gives you cause to titter, then you are prepared to enter The Weird World Of Blowfly. BEFORE ONE CAN TRULY APPRECIATE the impact the legendary and almost mythical character of Blowfly has made today’s popular music (and the evolution of rap and hip-hop in particular), one must first understand from whence he came. Born Clarence Reid in the small rural town of Cochran, Ga., in 1945, “Blowfly” was the eldest of 18 children. His mother and he soon moved to Vienna, Ga., about an hour’s drive from Macon. Before he was 10, the death of his grandfather forced him to be taken out of school, and he was made to work in the cotton fields six days a week starting at 5 a.m. to provide for his family. “The kids today, white and black, think they got it hard. They don’t know what hard is,” says the characteristically blunt performer. “Hard is when you’re seven years old and you quit school to plow a fuckin’ mule. You’re part nigga, part German, and part Sioux Indian, and your momma collects all your money!” To help put these developments in perspective, this was during a time when blacks in this part of the country were routinely harassed and assaulted by racist

whites – many of whom proudly belonged to the Ku Klux Klan. “I’d see the KKK out in the woods when I was lookin’ for rabbits to play with,” Reid recalls. He claims he developed his trademark approach to “dirtying-up” parodies of popular songs both as a way to keep these bossmen-types amused and off his case – and as a mischievous revenge on his grandmother for forcing him into such grueling servitude against his will. He would eventually parlay this juvenile hobby into a successful career that would earn him a dubious sort of international notoriety, but back then, he was happy to just get a laugh and a bit of attention on his too-short lunch breaks. “Oh, them white girls loved it,” he recalls. “They loved to be around me. But my grandmama heard me doin’ all this stuff and she said (adopts high-pitched feminine voice), ‘I don’t know why all those little white girls like you! You’re a disgrace to the black race. You ain’t no better than a nasty ol’ blowfly!’” When Clarence inquired as to just what that meant, his grandmother told him blowflies are “little black, yellow, orange and green insects that land on dead things and lay eggs. They turn ‘em into maggots, and then screw ‘em.” Satisfied with that perhaps less than scientifically accurate explanation, he says he decided then and there that he was proud to be called a blowfly. Later in life, he concluded (again subject to educated debate) that “Without blowflies, the world would’ve ended when the dinosaurs died. But the flies came and ate up all the germs and evolution continued.” It would be years before his twin predilections for scatological humor and

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Yet, by the mid-’80s, while he still recorded and played occasional shows when the money was right (sometimes backed by fawning members of Fishbone and The Red Hot Chili Peppers), he was either unable or unwilling to keep a band together, and the Pandisc label which bankrolled his releases from ‘83 to ‘99 insisted that he sing to canned music or sequenced tracks to cut touring costs – something Reid abhorred. Furthermore, by the end of the last decade, the sheer scope and ubiquity of the foul language and shocking sentiments expressed in most mainstream rap lyrics made Blowfly’s over-the-top sexcrazed humor and ludicrous cape-andmask stage getup seem more silly than shocking – as it once was. Luther Campbell of the infamous Xrated rap act 2 Live Crew once famously said of Blowfly, “Without (him), there’d be no Luther Campbell.” And that’s truer than one might imagine. In fact, over a decade before the constitutional censorship debate spurred by the branding of 2 Live Crew’s As Nasty As They Wanna Be LP as legally obscene, Blowfly’s Porno Freak became the first record in the U.S. to ever be banned for lyrical content! With all this talk of filth and perversion, it’s almost bizarre that despite his foulerthan-foul lyrics and his direct connection with the notoriously coked-out disco scene of the late ‘70s, Reid/Blowfly is a devout Christian who can quote scripture as fast as he can rattle off freestyle raps. He swears he has avoided smoking, drinking and drugs his whole life – and acquaintances support this claim. “I may go to hell,” laughs Blowfly, “but it won’t be for those things!” Although in the past few years, his early material has been sampled heavily, and used by many major rap and hip-hop groups, such as The Jurassic 5, Ice Cube, Atmosphere and The Artist Formerly Known As Puff Daddy – he has only recently resolved to jumpstart his own career as a performing artist.

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‘70s – most penned by Reid but cut by others – such as Betty Wright’s millionselling “Clean Up Woman,” and Gwen McCrae’s “Rockin’ Chair.” These tunes helped to define the socalled Miami Sound, a key precursor to the disco craze. It’s the ongoing royalties from these tracks and those he wrote for and with mega-stars KC & The Sunshine Band that have helped keep Reid afloat (and betting on his beloved Jai-Alai) during his slower years. But it’s his alter-ego Blowfly that has brought Reid his most enduring and widespread recognition – even if most of his fans have no idea who Blowfly really is. Commonly regarded by those in the know as perhaps the first real rapper, Reid’s 1970 Blowfly track “Rapp Dirty” was deemed too far out to be released at the time, but once the Sugarhill Gang hit it big in 1979 with “Rapper’s Delight,” TK Records rushed out the almost decadeold track to much underground acclaim. However, even if that was the first that most white people knew of Blowfly’s risqué repertoire, many in the black community had been hip to him for years. Under that pseudonym, Reid had been recording boastful, foul-mouthed, unsuitable-for-radio ditties in his words “before the Sugarhill Gang even knew what condoms were!” Starting with 1973’s Weird World Of Blowfly, he’d been pressing the LPs on his own and selling them at gigs and under-the-counter through a loose network of nightclubs and record stores. Along with such Xrated comedians as Rudy Ray “Dolemite” Moore, Redd Foxx, LaWanda Page and Wildman Steve, his “party records” were on the cutting edge of African-American humor and music – and as such, treasured items among a certain breed of enlightened hipsters. His live shows were the stuff of legend as well. Playing everywhere from juke joints and private parties to major music venues and small theaters, his fame was the sort that can only be generated by word-of-mouth – as virtually no media outlets would touch his off-color act (and recorded output) with a 10-foot, well, you know. Pole.

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songwriting would converge and help to create an icon of both funk and filth, but even at that early age, he was on a path he would follow for the rest of his life. His ability to charm white folks with his childish, X-rated sendups of radio hits soon began to pay off. Hitchhiking often as a pre-teen from Vienna to West Palm Beach, Fl., he’d sing to the people who’d give him rides, and they’d often drop him at the bus station with a generous handful of cash for the fare. He’d pocket the dough and keep on hitching. By 13, he was washing dishes in a Morrison’s Cafeteria in that resort city when the manager noticed him singing harmony. Struck by his musical ability, the boss recommended Reid to a friend in Miami for possible work. That friend turned out to be none other than Henry Stone, aka “The Dick Clark of Florida.” Stone’s Tone Distribution handled manufacture and sales for several independent record labels, and although Reid was initially hired to pack boxes of singles and albums in Tone’s warehouse, his new employer soon picked up on his raw musical talent and offbeat sensibility and moved him out of the warehouse and into Miami’s famed Criteria Studios. There Reid was teamed with some of the city’s top session players, and under the name Clarence Reid & The Delmiras, they would proceed to record and release a string of soul singles in the mid-’60s. When one of those finally took off (1969’s “Nobody but You Babe”) and made it to Number 7 on Billboard’s R & B Charts, Reid hit the road with a vengeance, and toured relentlessly as the opening act for such stars as James Brown, Sam & Dave, and Johnny Taylor. He also befriended many of the top soul singers of the time, such as Solomon Burke, and Otis Redding (a connection that served him well when Redding’s widow was persuaded by this not to sue Blowfly for spoofing her late husband’s signature tune with his own “Shitting Off The Dock Of The Bay”). He also claims to have helped write the timeless garage band nugget “96 Tears,” without proper credit. More hits would follow in the early

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Coaxed out of semi-retirement by music journalist and drummer Tom Bowker (who formed a road band specifically to back Reid after convincing Blowfly to play his bachelor party), Reid is now reclaiming his rightful place in hiphop history. He and his band have a new album out on Jello Biafra’s respected Alternative Tentacles label (Farenheit 69). This tongue-in-cheek “Blowfly For President” concept CD was set for release during the last election, but legal hassles kept it under wraps until now. It finds Blowfly singing with a full rock and funk band for the first time in years – and along with parodies of recent R & B hits and his trademark humorous between-song skits, it features guest appearances by electroclash outfit Gravy Train!!!! and rapper Afroman. Reid also has a “punk rock” LP in the works which should be released later in the year. I spoke to the man by phone from his home in Miami for well over an hour, but much of his side of the conversation was hard to discern, due to Reid’s deep drawl and rapid-fire delivery. Here’s a bit of our no-holds-barred rap session.

to bring her ass to the show, and if she don’t wear no panties she can get in free. (Laughs) I used to play there with Wildman Steve and Redd Foxx. I told my girl, Redd’s eatin’ too much sugar. She said, “Blowfly, for the world’s baddest nigga, you sure is innocent.” I said, oh shit – that’s cocaine!

Connect Savannah: What’s some of the first funny stuff you remember doing? Blowfly: I was about eight and I liked to get into people’s minds and fuck with ‘em. Some white folks took me to see Bob Wills and The Texas Playboys. They knew I was bad, so when I met Bob Wills they said “Tell him what his real name is.” So I said, “In your former life, you was a female and your name was Jill. So it’s really Bob Jill and The Texas Gayboys,” and they all hit the floor!

Connect Savannah: Lookin’ at your costume, what is your superpower? Blowfly: To make people laugh when they’re viciously pissed off.

Connect Savannah: Do you ever get any props from a lot of today’s rappers? Blowfly: Some of ‘em say they’re sorry I don’t get credit in any of the books on hip-hop, and I tell ‘em to stick it up their ass. It don’t bother me, ‘cause I know what I did. How come they sample me, and I don’t sample them? I just played

Connect Savannah: Are you looking forward to this show at The Jinx? Blowfly: Oh yeah! My niece Tonya just moved up there. I’m gonna tell my sister

Blowfly: Fish-smellin’, well-wishin’, dischargin’, crab-marchin’ dandruff-havin’.

L.A., and Snoop Dogg and “Dr. Gay” and all them superstars showed up, but they sat up in the V.I.P. section where the fans can’t see ‘em. I told ‘em to come down by the stage. They said later I was cold to do that. (Laughs) I said cold is when you sit up there and act like you’re better than your fans! You wouldn’t be there if it weren’t for ordinary folks.

Connect Savannah: Barack Obama. Blowfly: Who? (Laughs)

Connect Savannah: John Edwards. Blowfly: What can I say about him? He is a weird-behavin’, soul-savin’, no-preachin’, goal-reachin’, right hand of God, his breath smell like Satan’s fart!

Connect Savannah: What kind of response are you getting on tour?

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Blowfly: Some other acts are jealous of me, because I’m kickin’ ass. See, if punk rockers go see rap, they clap, but they really like punk and vice versa. Same with comedy. But when I come out, I rap, sing, do standup. Plus, I’m nasty!

Blowfly: That fucker.

Connect Savannah: John Kerry. Blowfly: No-barkin’, bone-hawkin’, his breath smells like Lassie butt.

Connect Savannah: I know you’ve been gigging some with Rudy Ray Moore. Have you guys ever had a mic battle? Blowfly: I gotta million ways of goin’ off on his ass. He tried it once and when I let loose he just backed off. I’m a virus like computer spam, I said, Rudy, just ask mother nature – everybody hates ya.

Connect Savannah: Gimme your impressions of some folks that might be in the next presidential race. Ready? Jeb Bush. Blowfly: Dysentarian, bone-buryin’, tickhatchin’, flea-scratchin’. Next one.

Connect Savannah: And Ralph Nader. Blowfly: Ralph Nader! Well, I kinda like him a little bit. (Laughs) If I don’t win, I guess I gotta let him win.

Connect Savannah: He could be your Vice President. Blowfly: Yeah, yeah. Then the world would be doomed! ◗

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Eric Culberson Blues Band The area’s best-known electric R & B guitarist and vocalist (think Albert King) – who’s been touring for well over a decade. Tues. (hosts Open Jam) - Wed., Mercury Lounge + Thurs., JJ Cagney’s + Sun., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House.

Eat Mo’ Music Hard-grooving instrumentals soul-jazz quintet (bass, trumpet, drums, trombone and guitar) of moonlighting local music educators that veers a bit into rock and funk territory. Fri., 9 pm, The Mansion on Forsyth Park.

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All Walks Of Life is a local spoken word organization that sponsors inclusive, family-oriented poetry recitals, Open Mics and slams. This show centers around the birthday of one of the world’s foremost civil rights icons. Sun., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.

Statesboro indie-rockers with a vaguely prog vibe and an approach that veers from melodic emo-core to dreamy Falk Jeff Buckley-esque vocal athleticism. Sat., 10 pm, Finnegan’s Wake.

Jacey Falk & The Revue

Legendary X-Rated rapper. See Music Interview. Tues., 9 pm, The Jinx.

Catty and scatty local jazz vocalist who spent a few years on the NYC circuit, and featured a duet with the great Ruth Brown on his debut CD. This is the opening weekend for live music in this basement-level room on Bay St. Sat., 10:30 pm, The Underground at Churchill’s Pub.

Bluesonics

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Long-running local Chicago-style blues known for a tight, upbeat show. Sat., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

This apolitical open poetry reading allows anyone to perform a short piece of their own, as long as they also share a work written by someone else. Then, the winner of the slam contest receives half of all suggested donations. Thurs., 7 pm, The Sentient Bean.

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some of Athens, Ga.’s finest veteran players. Sat., 10 pm, Locos Deli & Pub.

Bottles & Cans Enthralling Delta-blues-influenced quartet (bass, drums, guitar and harp) that blurs the lines between roadhouse rock, Americana and garage music through their unique arrangements of standards and obscure tunes by everyone from Dylan to Toots Hibbert. Think R.L. Burnside meets Thee Shams or The Black Keys. Thurs., 10 pm, Savannah Blues.

Thomas Claxton Balls-out solo acoustic guitarist who peppers his intense sets of classic and modern rock covers with original material. He’s soon to release a debut CD of his own songs. Wed., 7 pm, Pogy’s Bar & Grill (Richmond Hill) + Thurs., B & D Burgers (Southside location) + Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, The Bayou Café + Sun., 5:30 pm, The Warehouse.

Cosmic Charlie (Grateful Dead Tribute) Heartfelt love letter to the original psychedelic superstars. Unique arrangements of hits and rare tracks, played by

Friction Farm Florida duo that’s down-shifted from full-band pop-rock to atmospheric acoustic balladry a la the Indigo Girls. Young local songwriter Brandon Clark opens. Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.

Gumshoe Local “pretentious indie-rock” outfit based around the songs of Kevin Daiss. Appealing, low-fi home-recorded anti-folk with slight traces of the kind of timeless creepiness and discordant clangor which inhabits early Pixies tunes. With metal bands O’Death and Skeletonbreath. Tues., 7 pm, Le Mort Rouge (103 W. Congress St.) – ALL-AGES.

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High Velocity Impressive Southern and classic rock covers from a group of veteran area players. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Tommy’s (Pooler).

Billy Ray Cyrus’ former drummer. Sat., Augie’s (Richmond Hill).

Harry O’Donoghue Celebrated troubadour, playing contemporary and traditional Celtic music and pop hits on acoustic guitar and bodhran. Wed. - Sun., Kevin Barry’s. *

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Bill Hodgson This former Tremors guitarist has been on the local scene for decades in a variety of bands. Now he steps out as a solo act with an unusually varied setlist of covers including tunes by Bowie, The Beatles, Al Green and even Burt Bacharach. Fri. Sat., 9 pm, Steamers (Georgetown).

Travis Ledoyt (Elvis Mimic)

Red Moon Reggae-influenced South Carolina jam band that has become something of a permanent fixture on our local Friction Farm organic rock scene. Tues. (hosts Open Mic Night) + Sat., JJ Cagney’s.

The Peter Tavalin Ensemble Jazz standards and old-time faves from a group led by an esteemed pianist and composer. Thurs., 8 pm, The Mansion on Forsyth Park.

Gail Thurmond A downtown fixture of sorts, this vibrant singing pianist plays jazzy standards and show tunes. Tues. - Sun., Planter’s Tavern (beneath The Olde Pink House Restaurant).

Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti Bassist Tucker composed a handful of jazz standards (including Mel Tormé’s signature hit “Comin’ Home Baby”), Pianist Alberti has played with everyone from Tommy Dorsey to Louis Prima, and was musical director of The Bob Hope Show. He’s also Steve WormsLoew and Eydie Gormé’s accompanyist. Sun., 11:30 am, Aqua Star Restaurant in The Westin Hotel.

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Jacksonville, Fl. - based jazz vocalist with a growing reputation. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar.

Electric blues and R & B duo of guitarists Jeff Beasley and Ray Lundy (of Bottles & Cans). Thurs., 10 pm, Molly Macpherson’s Scottish Pub.

Up-and-coming local jam band featuring both a drummer and percussionist, bassist, acoustic and electric guitarists. Fri., 10 pm, JJ Cagney’s.

Tradewinds

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Longstanding local sextet offering Motown, shag, beach and boogie covers. Fri. - Sat., 9:30 pm, Il Pasticcio.

Local “Y’allternative” band playing tunes from Drive-By Truckers, Skynyrd and The Band, plus originals in a similar vein. Sat., 6 pm, The Warehouse.

Professional Elvis Presley impersonator backed by a 4-piece live band. Thurs., 7:30 pm, Emma Kelly Theater (Statesboro).

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Newly-formed local urban blues act featuring ex-members of Bluesonics, and

Mark Kuhlmann. Covers and originals. Thurs., 10 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House.

Sick Sick Sick. Fri., 7 pm, Le Morte Rouge (103 W. Congress St.) – ALL AGES.

Statesboro group playing jazz, funk, blues and R & B favorites. Sat., 9 pm, The Mansion on Forsyth Park.

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James Gregory - Isothermal Community College, Spindale, NC Cigar Store Indians - The Handlebar, Greenville Lennon / Shannon Curfman - Freebird Live, Jacksonville Hobex - Rafter's, Saint Simons Island

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Sunday the 15th Aerosmith/Lenny Kravitz - Philips Arena, Atlanta The Samples - Smith's Olde Bar, Atlanta Jimmy Johnson - Atlantic Theater, Atlantic Beach, FL Galactic - Freebird Live, Jacksonville

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â€˜The Anti-postcardâ€™ show hosts an opening reception this Friday Marcus R. Thomas -- Black Orchid Gallery features this artistâ€™s paintings, prints and mixed media through Jan. 31. 131 Drayton St.

Meryl Truett -- New photographs exploring the vernacular architecture of the American South, at Rosewood Studio and Gallery at 113 Oglethorpe Ave.

â€˜The Anti-postcard Show!â€™ -- Paintings by Lind Hollingsworth and photographs by Michael Ellison through Feb. 28 at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, located at Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

â€˜Various Viewsâ€™ -- Work by Fran Thomas, Morgan Kuhn, Charlotte Dunlap, Frances Walters, Angela Coonce, Carolyn Neely and Preston Russell is on display at Gallery 440, 440 Bull St. between Monterey Square and Forsyth Park. The gallery represents over 20 local and national artists.

â€˜Natural Selectionâ€™ -- A collection of paintings and original prints by Savannah artists Curtis Bartone and Dale Clifford at the Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. 'Earth Talks' -- Photos by German photographer Imke Lass thru Jan. 19 at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

â€˜Small Worksâ€™ -- SCAD annual holiday exhibition featuring work from students, alumni, faculty and staff, at The Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. All pieces are priced at $500 or less and measure 18 inches or less in any one direction.

â€˜Under Pressureâ€™ -â€˜Aftermathâ€™ -- The SCAD hosts this exhibition of new works by Armstrong Atlantic State University printmaking minors at Department of Art, Marcus Thomasâ€™ paintings, prints & mixed the May Poetter Music & Theatre Gallery, 342 Bull St. media are at Black Orchid (AASU AMT) presents JEA Art for January -the artwork of painter Paintings by Ligel Lambert will be on Katherine Taylor Jan. 9-26 in the AASU display this month at the Jewish Fine Arts Gallery. Taylorâ€™s large scale, oilEducational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. on-canvas paintings are based on actual scenes of devastation in the Gulf Coast. Gallery 209 Artists -- â€œSmall Treasuresâ€? is Taylor will attend the closing gallery the theme for January at this gallery at reception, Thursday, Jan. 26 at 12 noon. 209 E. River St. â—— â€˜Panic at the Bistroâ€™ -- Exhibit at the Art Patrol is for rotating shows, exhibiStarland Districtâ€™s DeSotoRow Gallery tions and receptions. Send your art info showcases recent work by Jamie to jim@connectsavannah.com Bennett, Michele Chidester, Brett Garrett and Cory Lundquist. Jan. 6-12.

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Has there ever existed a movie genre simultaneously as macho and as rife with homoerotic undertones as the Western? With the exception of the war flick, no other classification has found as little use for women as this one. So in hindsight, it seems like a no-brainer that Annie Proulx’s short story Brokeback Mountain should have been brought to the big screen. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what the nation’s in-bred yahoos and right-wing commentators think about the film: Most likely, they won’t turn out for it any more than they did for, say, Lost In Translation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or any other challenging movie that had nothing to do with homosexuality but plenty to do with breaking away from the conventional pack. But the secret behind Brokeback Mountain is that, behind its convenient (and infuriating) designation as “the gay cowboy movie,” this is as universal as any love story Hollywood has produced in recent times. The story begins in 1963 Wyoming, when two young cowboys -- reserved Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and the more outgoing Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) -- are hired by a gruff rancher (Randy Quaid) to tend to a flock of sheep up on Brokeback Mountain. One night, when it’s too cold to sleep alone, the pair huddle up together inside their small tent; before long, Jack is forcefully kissing Ennis and, to his own surprise, Ennis responds in an equally aggressive manner. The men separate, each going on to pursue a more traditional lifestyle. For Ennis, that means marrying his longtime sweetheart, Alma (Michelle Williams), and producing some kids. For Jack, that means trying his hand once again on the rodeo circuit, where he eventually meets his future wife, Lureen (Anne Hathaway). It isn’t until some time later that the men see each other again, and upon their first embrace it’s clear that they’ve been bottling up a significant part of their lives. As Jack, Gyllenhaal delivers a nicely modulated performance that’s by turns silly and sullen. The weakness in his work -- that he doesn’t completely disappear into his character -- is only noticeable because his co-star is operating at such a stratospheric level. Ledger, in short, is phenomenal as Ennis, the sort of pensive individual who’s so reluctant to speak that it appears as if uttering a syllable is as strenuous for him as lifting a refrigerator is to the rest of us.

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These days, it seems that everyone this side of Mike Leigh has climbed aboard the animation bandwagon. So it’s really no surprise that Harvey and Bob Weinstein, the former Miramax heads responsible for such adult features as The Piano and The English Patient, have acquired (for their new outfit The Weinstein Company) the distribution rights for this independently produced toon flick. Given the quality, however, the Weinstein siblings would have been well-advised to use the funds as a down payment on another Jane Campion or Anthony Minghella project instead. Hoodwinked isn’t exactly awful, but with its crude animation, lumbering storyline and forgettable songs, it’s hard to envision any demand for its mere existence. Clearly aping the Shrek films, this attempts to put a spin on the classic children’s fairy tales by adding all manner of so-called “hip” references and grownup-geared plot maneuverings, approaches that grow more stale with each passing year. Hoodwinked is basically Little Red Riding Hood by way of Rashomon, as amphibious Detective Nicky Flippers (voiced by David Ogden Stiers) hears variations on the saga from four different participants: Red (Anne Hathaway), Granny (Glenn Close), the Wolf (Patrick Warburton) and the Woodsman (Jim Belushi). Viewers who haven’t completely Zenned out during the showing will easily guess the identity of the true culprit, though they’ll doubtless have more fun mentally tracking the Six Degrees of Separation between Mike Leigh and Jim Belushi.

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Munich is a strong film, an important work, and already a lightning rod for controversy and (one hopes) healthy debate. But another instant Spielberg classic? Not quite. With a script drafted by heavy-hitters Tony Kushner (Angels In America) and Eric Roth (Forrest Gump), Munich is largely a fictionalization of the events that transpired after that tragic day at the 1972 Olympics in Germany, when a group of Palestinian terrorists known as Black September slaughtered

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In need of quick cash, a struggling office worker named Steve (Johnny Knoxville) is persuaded by his sleazy uncle (Brian Cox) to pretend to be a mentally challenged athlete named Jeffy so he can enter the Special Olympics and come away the big winner. The movie may sound outrageous and offensive, but truthfully, navel-scratching slobs won't enjoy this any more than navel-gazing snobs once they catch a whiff of its overwhelming timidity. Because the filmmakers respect the plight of the mentally handicapped (indeed, the movie's executive producer is Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics), they go out of their way to avoid anything that might be

29 construed as demeaning. This in turn means that, except for a smattering of scenes with Cox's character (who openly calls the athletes "'tards"), the film's only outlet for any risky business is Knoxville, and he falls in line by offering up a performance-within-a-performance (i.e. a regular guy pretending to be handicapped) that's so meek, it's often hard to differentiate between when he's playing Steve and when he's playing Jeffy.

FUN WITH DICK AND JANE ✰✰1/2

The 1977 original employs Jane Fonda and George Segal in a lumbering yarn about a well-to-do couple who turn to crime once the husband loses his job. Jim Carrey and Tea Leoni play the new Dick and Jane, who find themselves in a similar predicament once the CEO (Alec Baldwin) of Dick’s company bails out, leaving thousands of employees without jobs, pensions or benefits. After working a series of low-paying odd jobs (the picture’s funniest sequences), the couple eventually turn to robbing local shops with a squirt gun, earning enough dough to engage in even more elaborate heists.

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Sarah Huttinger (Jennifer Aniston) learns through a series of events that the bestselling novel The Graduate was based on the experiences of her own family. Over 30 years ago, both her mother (now deceased) and grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) had slept with Beau Burroughs (Kevin Costner), who in more recent times has become a billionaire. She maneuvers to meet him in person, only to find that, like her mom and grandma before her, she can’t resist his roguish charm. The hook turns out to be the most entertaining aspect of the film, as Sarah strives to learn exactly how all the pieces of the Graduate puzzle fit together. Director Rob Reiner then proceeds to make matters worse, repeatedly mistaking frantic for funny.

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This Australian import strands three college-age kids (Cassandra McGrath, Kestie Morassi and Nathan Phillips) in the Australian Outback, whereupon they meet a hulking roughneck (John Jarratt) who proceeds to slice and dice them as he sees fit.

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Peter Jackson’s new Kong will make a fortune, and it saddens me that it will be viewed by scores of people who won’t even give the original 1933 take a passing glance because they lack the imagination to immerse themselves in the world of vintage black-and-white cinema. But that’s their loss, and certainly not Jackson’s fault. He’s done his part by treating the property with love and respect, and, much to my surprise, his Kong is a -- pardon the pun -- roaring success. The first portion of the film details how visionary filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) elects to head out into uncharted waters to make his epic adventure movie, recruiting a struggling actress named Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts) to serve as his leading lady. Denham is all business, meaning that Ann’s romantic escapades arrive in the form of Jack Driscoll (Adrien Brody), a sensitive screenwriter. The second part charts the sea voyage and the arrival on Skull Island, whereupon Ann is co-opted by the local natives for the purpose of serving as a human sacrifice to the great ape known as Kong. The climactic third act finds Kong captured and taken to New York, where, billed as “King Kong, The Eighth Wonder of the World,” he becomes the featured attraction in Denham’s lavish theatrical production. Ultimately, Jackson respects that King Kong is above all else a love story -that’s why Fay Wray is remembered so fondly from the original picture, and why

Naomi Watts will emerge the most triumphant from this new version.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE ✰✰✰

C.S. Lewis’ source material sprinkled Christian allegories throughout a fantasy yarn that was aimed primarily at children, and the movie steadfastly respects Lewis’ intentions. Its religious themes -issues involving honor, forgiveness and redemption -- embody the true spirit of Christianity and in effect serve as an antidote to the sadistic theatrics of Mel Gibson’s garish snuff film, The Passion of the Christ. Lewis and The Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien were friends and contemporaries, so it’s not surprising that the films based on their respective works often resemble each other in style and structure. In fact, I’d wager that it took the massive success of the LOTR flicks for Narnia to even be given the green light. It’s easy to see the plucky Pevensie children -- Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes) and Lucy (Georgie Henley) -- as human Hobbits, bravely entering enemy territory to defeat an evil entity whose cruel reign threatens all.

THE FAMILY STONE ✰✰1/2

This ensemble piece centers on the Stone family, a liberal New England clan whose members prove to be remarkably close-minded when it comes to accepting a conservative prude into their abode. Oldest son Everett (Dermot Mulroney) brings girlfriend Meredith (Sarah Jessica Parker) home to meet his parents (Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson) and siblings, but except for his laidback brother Ben (Luke Wilson), all the family members -- especially bitchy sister Amy (Rachel McAdams) -- treat their guest poorly.

SYRIANA ✰✰✰

Bob Barnes (George Clooney) is a CIA field operative who’s stunned when his years of service count for naught once his superiors decide it’s in their best interest to betray him. Syriana offers little hope and no answers, catering instead to the substantial number of Americans who feel that the bad guys -chiefly, Big Business and Big Government -- have already won, and there’s not a damn thing we ordinary citizens can do about it. For those who already believe this, the movie’s a wellexecuted downer. For those seeking to educate themselves, the movie’s a mustsee. ◗

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Pianos S A V A N N A H T H E A T R E - Jukebox Journey (8 pm) S C A N D A L S ( T y b e e ) - Karaoke w/DJ Marty Corley (9:30 pm) T H E S E N T I E N T B E A N - “The Frantic Rabbit” Poetry Slam (7 pm) 1 7 9 0 R E S T A U R A N T - Ed Rogers S L U G G E R S - Trivia w/Artie & Brad (10 pm) S P A N K Y ’ S ( R i v e r S t . ) - Live Music TBA (8 pm) T O M M Y ’ S ( P o o l e r ) - Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca T R O P I C A N A N I G H T C L U B - DJ Southstar spins Top 40 (10 pm) T U B B Y ’ S ( T h u n d e r b o l t ) - Live Music TBA (7 pm) UNCLE BUBBA’S OYSTER HOUSELive Music TBA (7 pm) V E N U S D E M I L O - DJ Maybe spins disco & house (9 pm)

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party) w/DJ Shrapnel (10 pm) C R E O L E R E D - Karaoke (9 pm) D O C ’ S B A R ( T y b e e ) - Live Music TBA DOUBLES (Holiday Inn Midtown)DJ Sam Diamond’s Karaoke DRIFTAWAY CAFÉ (Wilmington I s l . ) - Live Music TBA (7 pm) EMMA KELLY THEATER (33 E. M a i n S t . , S t a t e s b o r o ) - Elvis Mimic Travis Ledoyt (7:30 pm) F I D D L E R ’ S C R A B H O U S E - The Train Wrecks (10 pm) THE GRILL BEACHSIDE (Tybee)Live Music TBA (7 pm) THE JAZZ CORNER (Hilton Head)Lavon Stevens & Co. w/Louise Spencer (7:30 pm) J A Z Z ’ D T A P A S B A R - Trae Gurley’s Sinatra Tribute (7 pm) T H E J I N X - Fever Dance Party w/DJs Vinyl Ritchie & ShizNite J J C A G N E Y ’ S - The Eric Culberson Blues Band (10 pm) K E V I N B A R R Y ’ S - Harry O’Donoghue L O C O S D E L I & P U B - Open Mic JA N UA RY 12 T H Night w/The Hitmen THE MANSION ON FORSYTH B & D BURGERS (Southside P A R K - The Peter Tavalin Ensemble L o c a t i o n ) - Thomas Claxton (8 pm) BAJA CANTINA (The Landings)M C D O N O U G H ’ S - Karaoke Chuck Courtenay (6:30 pm) M E R C U R Y L O U N G E - Live Music BARNES & NOBLE (Oglethorpe TBA (10 pm) M a l l ) - Open Mic (8 pm) MOLLY MACPHERSON’S B A Y S T R E E T B L U E S - Open Mic S C O T T I S H P U B - Too Blue (10 pm) Night w/Tim M O O N R I V E R B R E W I N G C O . - Eric B A Y O U C A F É - Live Music TBA (9 Britt (8:30 pm) pm) B E R N I E ’ S O N R I V E R S T R E E T - Live N V N I G H T C L U B ( S e d a h / M a i n F l o o r ) - Reggae Madness Music TBA (8 pm) B L A I N E ’ S B A C K D O O R B A R - #@*! w/Syndicate Sound PLANTER’S TAVERN (OLDE PINK Karaoke H O U S E ) - Gail Thurmond C H U C K ’ S B A R - #@*! Karaoke (10 S A V A N N A H B L U E S - Bottles & pm) C L U B I N V A S I O N ( 1 2 1 W . C o n g r e s s Cans (10 pm) S A V A N N A H D O W N U N D E R - DJ S t . ) - DJ Nick J - ‘80s, house, Blue Ice (Hip-hop, Reggae, Top 40, breaks, D & B (10 pm) R & B) C L U B O N E - Psi-Vamp (release S A V A N N A H S M I L E S - Dueling

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Activism & Politics Amnesty International meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave.. Call Raymond at 898-3506.

Chatham County Democratic Committee

Savannah Republican Club

Blessingdale’s

Meets every second Tuesday of the month. Call 927-7170.

thrift store at 2118 Bona Bella, at the corner of Skidaway and Bona Bella in the Bacon Park Shopping Center, sells clothes, furniture, electronics and household items. Proceeds support The Living Vine Christian maternity home. Donations appreciated. Call 355-4339.

Sierra Club meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. 351-7436.

Skidaway Island Democrats

Chatham County Democratic Women

Local activist group focused on protesting the war in Iraq. Call Richard DiPirro at 4417167.

For information, call Maxine Harris at 3520470 or 484-3222.

Chatham County Young Democrats Call Cory at 508-3335 or send email to c@depthllc.com. For information, call Brad Morrison at 5964810.

Coastal Democrats Drinking Liberally Promoting democracy one pint at a time -share politics while sharing a pitcher at a local Democratic drinking club. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, leftleaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Coach’s Corner. For information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org or send email to august1494@excite.com.

Fellowship of Reconciliation The oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

League of Women Voters meets on the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3 of the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital. Membership is open to anyone18 and older.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County meets each Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Call 3083934 or visit http://www.nodebts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html.

National Council of Negro Women

Auditions Abyssinia Players will audition new company members for the February production of A Sho ‘Nuff Heaven! -- A Gospel Song Play, written and directed by Ja Jahannes. Seven actors with strong dramatic narrative voices, seven soloists with gospel singing experience, praise dancers of all ages, and members for a spoken word ensemble are needed. Must be able to commit to rehearsals. Send e-mail to abyssiniaplayers@aol.com. Send a brief resume of theater experience, sound files if available and contact information.

Cultural Arts Theatre will hold auditions for its production of The Sound of Music on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 30 and 31 at 6:30 p.m. with call-backs on Feb. 2 at the Black Box Theatre at SPACE, 2 W. Henry St. Call 651-6783.

Lowcountry Ensemble Company is looking for actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, poets and others. Send e-mail to negroensemble@comcast.net.

Tybee Arts Association - TAPS will hold auditions for the ghostly comedy I Hate Hamlet on Wednesday, Jan. 11 and Thursday, Jan. 12 from 7-9 p.m. at the Old School Performance Space at Memorial Park next to the gym. Three men and three women are needed for available roles. The production is directed by Barry Finch and will be presented March 9-21. Call 272-8883.

Benefits & Fundraisers 2006 Girl Scout Cookie Sale

meets the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

Girl Scouts currently are taking orders. Cookies are $3.50 a box, with proceeds benefitting local girls. Call the Cookie Hotline at 888-223-3883 or visit www.girlscouting.org.

Planned Parenthood

Bikers Care Second Annual Poker Run

meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Megan Burgoyne at 352-4052 or send e-mail to megan.burgoyne@ppfa.org.

Savannah Peace Coalition meets every Tuesday on Yahoo Chat around 7 p.m. Send an e-mail to schmalk@yahoo.com to receive an invitation to join the chat.

will be held Sunday, Jan. 15 to benefit Carlie Godbee, a 5-year-old Port Wentworth girl who received third-degree burns over 45 percent of her body last summer. Sign-in will be at 10:30 a.m. at the The Island Grill on Highway 21 in Port Wentworth, with the first bike out at 11 a.m. and the last bike out at noon. Call Mikie Wells, 728-7753 or 6577247, Sherry Wells, 657-6456, or Sherry Kirkland, 441-2361.

These holiday wreaths are offered for sale in your neighborhood or drop by Savannah Toyota, Greyson Stadium, Keller’s Flea Market, and the Piggly-Wiggly and Kroger in Richmond Hill. You also can call 927-7272 to order them.

Give for the Gulf is a year-long, comprehensive Armstrong Atlantic State University initiative that will raise funds and provide community services for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. Visit www.armstrong.edu/katrina.

Hurricane Katrina Benefit Website A community website/blog where local Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, fundraising events and other information are listed can be found at http://www.katrinahelp.gatherat.com.

Call for Entries Chatham County Chamber seeks musicians The Chatham County Chamber Group is seeking classically trained musicians. Call 232-2326.

Cultural Affairs Artist Roster The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is compiling a list of artists of all disciplines of the arts and humanities to include in a Savannah Artists Roster. Call Daisy Williams at 912-651-6417 or send an email to dwilliams@savannahga.gov and include: group and/or individual name, contact information, and discipline.

Stained Glass Window Competition

In honor of the fallen soldiers who served in the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) out of Hunter Army Airfield, the Military Affairs Council of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging donations. Call Linda R. Rogers at 352-6645 or send donations to: The Night Stalkers Association, 3/160 SOAR, 1304 N. Lightning Rd., Hunter Army Airfield, 31409-4719.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah is offering a $500 award for the best design for a stained glass window to be placed in the apse behind the pulpit in the historic Jingle Bells church located on Troupe Square. The window must display religious symbols from a variety of faiths with the Flaming Chalice being predominant. Judging will take place after Jan. 15. Send email to dinehart@aol.com to receive the window design and instructions.

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Two Pale Josephines

The Savannah Chapter -- Liberty Branch of the American Red Cross is seeking donations of coffee, hot chocolate mix, tea bags, baked goods, snack foods, hot-serve cups, stir sticks, individual sugar and creamer packets as they welcome home 20,000 troops from Iraq. Call 912-876-3975.

is a boutique gallery/working studio on West Broughton Street that is looking for artists to consign work, especially clothing, accessories and textiles, plus home decor, painting and sculpture. Send email to 2palejosephines@bellsouth.net or call 232-4848.

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This project raises money for burn victims throughout the region. Models for the calendar are actual firefighters and emergency personnel from the Southside Fire Department. The calendars are $10 and are available at three SunCom locations in Oglethorpe Mall, on Hodgson Memorial near Kroger and at the Savannah Crossing Shopping Center on Abercorn Extension. Calendars also may be purchased at SSFD Headquarters on Norwood Avenue or by calling 354-1011.

Adult Art Classes

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are being offered for children and adults at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. For information, call 651-4248.

The Young Professionals of Savannah will present a black-tie ball on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Bethesda Home for Boys. Tickets are $150 per couple or $85 for singles and are available at the Cobbleston Conch House, 124 W. River St., or the

are held at The Art School Mondays from 79 p.m. and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Beginners are welcome. For information, call Lind Hollingsworth at 921-1151.

Adult Education The Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St., offers tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in basic literacy skills, GED preparation and computer training. Call 447-5711.

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This fundraiser helps uninsured and underinsured women receive mammograms. It will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 from 1-5 p.m. at Candler Hospital’s Marsh Auditorium. Cost is $15 in advance or $20 the day of the tournament. Rule “fudges” will sell for $1 and cheat sheets for $5. To pre-register, call 8195074.

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The Art School

Church Music Seminar

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The Art School provides quality art instruction for ages 6 through adult. Register now for afterschool classes. Classes provide a comfortable, non-competitive atmosphere for students of all levels. Tuition includes professional art supplies. Located across from Summit Gymnastics/Sharks Cheerleading at 74 W. Montgomery Crossroads. Call 921-1151 or visit www.theartschool-sav.com.

The School of Church Music located at 101 Bull St. offers specialized workshops to give practical help with almost every area of music ministry. Call 236-1566 or send email to scm@schoolofchurchmusic.org.

Free drawing classes for teens, adults and seniors are offered by the Savannah Art Association on Saturdays through October from 9 a.m. to noon at Armstrong Atlantic State Universityâ€™sâ€™ Fine Arts Hall. For information, call 897-5612 or 598-8217.

Baby sign classes Savannah Speech & Hearing Center is offering Baby Sign classes for babies aged 6-12 months and their parents. The cost is $50, which includes materials. To register, call 355-4601.

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Babysitters training class St. Josephâ€™s/Candler Childhood Injury Prevention Program offers a class for boys and girls 11-15 who want to become babysitters. The cost is $35. Call 819-8583.

Basic computer class Eastside Concerned Citizens Inc. at 803 E. Park Ave. offers basic computer classes every second and fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. 232-5280.

Beginners quilting classes are held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc., 1601 Drayton St. 447--5711.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic School at 1003 Victory Dr. will hold a Pre-K and Kindergarten round-up Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 9-10:30 a.m. Call 356-6987.

Building a Home The UBuildIt office in Savannah offers free seminars. Call 236-1211.

Career Achievement Program St. Maryâ€™s Community Center, 812 W. 36th St., an affiliate of St. Josephâ€™s/Candler, offers a program to help adults with math, reading and writing skills. Participants choose their hours between Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 447-0578.

Ceramics, Visual Arts and Theater Classes The City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Department will offer classes in ceramics, painting, stained glass, jewelry, theater and more. Classes start in mid-January and registration begins Jan. 1. Call 651-4248 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Chatham County Aquatic Center offers open lap swim, water aerobics classes, swim lessons and competitive swim teams for all ages, home school programs and field trips for students on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. 6526793 or chathamcounty.org.

Classes at Familiar Pathways Several classes are offered, including Meditation 101 and 102; Aura 101; Tarot 101, 102. 103 and 104; Witchcraft 101 and 102; Henna 101 and 102; Herbology 101, 102 and 103; Deity 101 and 102; and The Art of Control: Principles and Tactics. Most classes cost $50 and lunch is included. Many classes are ongoing, running every month. Payment is to be made two days prior to the class starting date. Call Anastasia at 443-9678.

Coastal Scooters Classes

Drawing to Painting to Clay Classes with certified art teacher Carolyne Rodgers Graham are offered on an ongoing basis on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Savannah Art Association in City market. Sign up at any time. Call 925-5465 to register.

Eastside Concerned Citizens, Inc. Project Tomorrow Inc. offers several classes and workshops, including sewing, crocheting, computer training, CPR and more. 232-5280.

focus on road skills, safety and the proper maintenance of scooters. Classes are limited in size to provide personal assistance. Each rider is equipped with a TGB 49.5cc scooter and helmet. The class is three hours in length, consisting of classroom, field and on-road instruction. Classes meet on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $40. To register, call 232-5513 or visit Coastal Scooters at 418 W. Broughton St.

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Computer Classes

First Steps parent education program

Basic introduction to computers and Microsoft Works offered at St. Paulâ€™s Lutheran Church, Bull and 31st streets. Cost is $20 for the session and $20 for the text book. Pre-registration is required. Call 3550219.

Culinary Arts Classes Enroll now in a free culinary arts training program at the Starfish Cafe. This program is a collaborative effort of Union Mission, Inc., and Savannah Technical College. For information, call Mindy Saunders at 2382777.

Davenport House Docent Training will be offered beginning in mid-February. Training includes studies in local history and decorative arts. Docents lead tours and assist with programming. Call Dottie Kraft at 236-8097 or send e-mail to jcredle@savbusiness.net.

Discover Creativity Coaching Free initial consultation. Expert with two creativity degrees helps you kick-start your project, sort ideas, break through blocks, clarify intentions and plan approaches. Call 412-9199 or send e-mail to breakthru.creativity@gmail.com.

offers free computer classes in Computer Basics Level One plus the study guide program software for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Call Gloria Ferguson at 238-2960, Ext. 153.

Fannyâ€™s Spanish Learning Center Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Call 920-2171 or 220-6570 to register. This parent education and support program is based at St. Josephâ€™s/Candler. Call 8196910.

Housing Authority offers free classes The Housing Authority of Savannah Neighborhood Resource Center at 1407 Wheaton St. is offering classes free to the public. Job Search and Job Skills training is offered the second, third and fourth Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Job Training Unlimited for ages 14-21 is by appointment. Adult Literacy classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. Call 2324232, Ext. 115.

Management/Conflict on Jan. 18 from 1011:30 a.m. The classes are offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St.

Inquiry Circle based on the work of Byron Katie offers immediate help when you need answers right away. No charge. Contact Ursula at 484-0134 or send e-mail to u.sterling@att.net. For information, visit http://www.thework.com/WhatisTheWork.as p.

Legal Secretary Certificate Program at Armstrong Atlantic State University is a series of 10 courses over a one-year period. Each course meets once a week for six weeks. Fees are $135 plus textbooks. Call 927-5213.

Life Challenge Consulting When would now be a great time to engage yourself in life-changing strategies. Career; stress reduction; spirituality. Free initial halfhour consultation. Call Cindy Beach, M.S., at 429-7265.

The Live Oak Public Library offers free classes on using computers to access information at the Bull Street Library. Call 652-3662.

Memorial Health positive parenting class The cost is $10 per person and is most beneficial to parents of children less than 4 years. To register, call 350-9335.

Mindful meditation classes will be held Monday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Integrated Behavioral Center, 1121 Cornell Ave. The cost is $10 per session. Call 355-4987.

Mindfulness and Ordinary Recovery Indepth exploration of the 11th step. Meditation and contemplation instruction provided as it applies to recovery and maintenance. Classes are held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Class fee is $12. 313 E. Harris St. For information, call Cindy Beach, M.S., 429-7265.

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for personal, career and professional development. Call Executive Leadership Coaching, 443-9860, or send e-mail to Vicki@excellentcoach.com.

is a four-week education course offered by Memorial Health and designed for the family expecting twins, triplets or more. Call Barbara at 350-3129 or visit www.memorialhealth.com.

Free computer classes St. Josephâ€™s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offers free computer classes. Call 447-6605.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes Free classes that will be offered include Financial Education on Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to noon, Abuse Versus Dependence on Jan. 13 from 2:30-3:30 and Anger

Open Studio Nights Bring your preferred medium to work in the company of fellow artists. No teacher, no schedule, no pressure, just share the artistâ€™s experience. $5 a session. Held every Tuesday from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Savannah Art Association Gallery, above Belfordâ€™s in City Market.

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Paralegal Certificate Program

217 Eisenhower Dr.

The Armstrong Atlantic State University paralegal programs provide real-world skills and training. Each course meets once a week for eight weeks. Fees are $130 plus textbook. Call the AASU Center for Justice Administration at 927-5231.

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Parent and Teen Driving Course The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department will present a free two-hour parent/teen driver’s course the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Day School, 4625 Waters Ave. Call 651-6653 or send e-mail to ccamire@savannahga.gov and request a registration form. The course is designed for 14-16 year olds and their parents. Advance registration is required.

Parenting the preschooler is a course offered by Telfair Women’s Hospital at Candler. Call at 819-3368 or visit www.sjchs.org.

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garten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adults’ Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Small Business Record Keeping and Taxes This series of classes will be held Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 17 with Basic Record Keeping and Business Structure. Business Tax Deductions is set for Jan. 24. Employment Taxes Jan. 31 and Understanding Financial Statements: Managing by the Numbers Feb. 7. The cost is $30 per workshop or $99 for all four. Call 651-3200 to register.

science and art for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students. Call Edith Schmidt at 598-2447.

Clubs & Organizations AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club On Thursdays, the club sponsors free role playing. The club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AASU Compass Point Club House and sponsors a laser tag team and bi-monthly children’s readings on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. at Media Play. Call Antonio at 713-1470 or send email to Catscandance2@aol.com.

ABATE (American Bikers Active Toward Education)

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District 11 meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Hwy. 204 and Old River Rd. Please call for more info. 233-9800.

Workshops will be held Jan. 12 and 26 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. The cost is $40 in advance or $50 the day of the workshop. Call 651-3200 to register.

Alternative Video/Film Enthusiast Viewings are held in private homes which includes social time as well as viewing a movie. Call Don at 655-0482 or send e-mail to savdeca@aol.com.

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Tybee Island Marine Science Center

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Drawing sessions will be held the first three Tuesdays of every month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Savannah Art Association (located in City Market upstairs over Belford’s). Bring your own drawing supplies. $10 per session for members.

offers hands-on classes for students of all ages from pre-kindergarten through adults. Classes include microscope labs, squid dissection, guided beach walks and tours of the Science Center. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org.

meets the second Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. of the month at Books-A-Million. Bring your art, art books of interest, techniques, etc. to discuss and share with the group.

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at 801 E. Gwinnett offers business and computer classes.

presents outreach programs that are interactive, with live animals, costumes and fun activities. Contact Stephanie Edgecombe at 598-2335 for reservations. “Turtle Tales” is a 60-minute outreach program that combines

Students who apply online to SCAD on any Tuesday in December will pay a reduced fee of $25, half the regular application fee. Students who visit the college in person at 342 Bull St. also can take advantage of the discounted fee. Students may apply for SCAD programs in Savannah, Atlanta or online via SCAD e-Learning by vising http://scad.edu/admission/apply/index.cfm.

Savannah Area Tennis will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kinder-

Ascension Lutheran Dinner and a Movie Join other college-age Lutheran friends for fun and fellowship on the first and third Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran, 120 Bull St. After dinner, the group will attend Reel Savannah screenings. Call 2324151 or send email to program@elcota.org.

Banner of the Nations Savannah meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 12 Drake Dr. Call Frank Spencer at 352-2323 or visit the Web site at www.bannerofthenations.com.

Beach Historic Neighborhood Association meets monthly on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. Call 605-4471 for details.

Beanhead Writers Group meets very second Saturday at 1 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. to critique works in progress and to discuss technique and marketing. Fiction and non-fiction, but no poetry.

Bike Night with Mikie every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill. Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items.

Bipolar Support Group

Artist/Photographers Group

John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

A new group is forming to honor unique artistic visions and means of photographic expression. For information, call Kathleen Thomas at 234-2130 or send e-mail to ghostgirl1204@excite.com.

1511 Abercorn, ACBL certified duplicate bridge game every Wednesday at 1 p.m. There is a $4 fee. Call Lynn Pierce at 3549739.

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Jamie and Bobby Dean of The Lady and Sons will speak at the Buy Local Savannah annual awards luncheon on Jan. 18 at noon at The Lady and Sons. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVP at www.buylocalsavannah.com or send email to joe@marketsouth.com.

will meet Jan. 12 at 6 p.m. at The Exchange on Waters. The speaker will be O. Kay Jackson, author of Waking Up Men. RSVP by calling 233-2838.

Chihuahua Club of Savannah A special little club for special little dogs and their owners meets one Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChiSavanna h/.

Civil Air Patrol

Hostess City Toastmasters Club Gain confidence in public speaking. Meets Tuesday evenings, 7pm at 6206 Waters Ave, Rivers Edge Retirement Community. 3555450.

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Community Hymn Chorus All denominations are welcome to come together to make a joyful noise every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at White Bluff United Methodist Church’s Horton Hall, 11911 White Bluff Rd. Call Ronn Alford, Director of Music Ministries, at 925-5924.

Daughters of Destiny An ongoing seminar for women who want to make changes in their lives through spirituality and positive reinforcement meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Daughters of Destiny House, 12 E. 41st St. Facilitated by Miriam Center. Call 663-0894.

Friends of Oatland Board of Directors meets every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; general membership meeting follows at 7 p.m. at the Oatland Island Educational Center. Call Serena Nasworthy at 897-3060.

Friends of the Library meet the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bull Street Library. Call 652-3655.

Georgia Christian Singles Memberships start at $25 and remain active until marriage. See website or call for local chapters. 1-800-869-2500.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association promotes education, safety and fun to motorcycle riders. Call Julian at 920-2700 or John at 858-5414 or visit chaptere2.tripod.com.

Goth Night Savannah A place for those interested in the Gothic subcultures. Visit www.Goth-NightSavannah.com.

Harley Owners Group HOG meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Mighty Eighth Heritage Museum. Call 925-5349.

the game that will soon replace Chess as the intellectual strategy game par excellence., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Books-AMillion on Abercorn. Call Greg at 232-7549. sponsors a Country Textiles African American Quilt Making Guild. Call 447-1888.

Loyal Order of Moose at 2202 Norwood Ave. sponsors bingo every Tuesday and Friday starting at 7:30 p.m. There is a $700 jackpot.

MOMS Club for stay-at-home moms and their children. For information, call Courtney at 921-1462, visit www.momsclub.org or send e-mail to momsclubofsavannahga@hotmail.com.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) The Island Mothers of Preschoolers meets every first and third Wednesday at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Child care is provided. Call Linda at 897-9632.

Millionaire’s Club for Women The purpose is to achieve wealth and success in personal and professional life and to share this wealth by mentoring others. Call 236-3660.

Objectivist Society of Savannah meets biweekly at the Lion’s Den Lounge. Call Brian at 234-2484 or ww.savannahobjectivists.org.

Oglethorpe Business & Professional Women’s Club meets for lunch the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Call 966-3619 or visit www.obpw.org.

Partners for Community Health is a group that meets every other month to discuss healthcare topics that impact the community. Call Dana Huffman at 350-6357.

Philo Cafe Philosophical sessions taking on a different topic each time at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Call 659-2930 or 443-9267.

Postage stamp meeting and auction The Savannah Stamp Club meeting and stamp auction is held the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 6412 Waters Ave. Call 354-8870.

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All instrumentalists interested in Celtic music are welcome. Meets the second and fourth Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at the Folk Traditions Store, 12 Price St. Call 341-8898.

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meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546.

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is the civilian, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is involved in search and rescue, aerospace education and cadet programs. Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for cadets (12-18 years old) and 7 p.m. for adult members at the former Savannah Airport terminal building off Dean Forest Road. Visit www.gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410. meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule.

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ronment. Meets the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Sentient Bean Coffee House. 231-8841.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-AMillion and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

Salon for Women Seeking Change Lively discussion, laughter and fun. Call 2368581.

Savannah Adventure Club People who enjoy outdoor activities and are looking for adventure are invited to join. Visit www.savannahadventureclub.com for information.

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

offers affordable art workshops, social activities and a chance to display art in a downtown gallery. Drop by the gallery at 309 W. St. Julian St. above Belford’s in City Market or call 356-0249.

Savannah Brewers’ League Meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. 447-0943. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League.

Savannah Chapter of the Sons of Italy

Savannah Jaycees for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests. Call 232-6682 or visit www.savannahjaycees.com.

Savannah Linux Users Group will meet Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at E-market South at 24 W. Henry St. Phil Peterman will present Ruby on Rails.The group usually meets the first Wednesday of every month. Call Vernon at 210-9066.

Savannah Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Savannah Golf Club. For information, call 355-6033.

Southside Optimist Club is a civic organization catering to youth and community service projects that meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Taylor’s Restaurant inside the Days Inn on Mall Boulevard. Call Linda Lee at 695-7733.

Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Society Dinner meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Restaurant, 65 W. Fairmont Ave. Volunteer Saturdays are the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Savannah-Ogeechee Museum & Nature Center at 681 Fort Argyle Rd. (Highway 204) 2.3 miles west of Interstate 95. 748-8068.

Savannah Psychogeographic Society

meets Monday at Books-A-Million from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring your chess sets. Call 631-0338 or send e-mail to geocities/savannahchessclub.com.

The society will investigate spaces in and around downtown. Celebrate the ordinary, the extraordinary, the overlooked, the neglected and the transcendent in Savannah’s built and natural landscapes. Contact Ryan at leifmadson@hotmail.com.

meets every first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ryan’s Restaurant on Stephenson. For information, call 920-9081.

has a dinner meeting the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club, Hunter Army Airfield. Call John Findeis at 748-7020.

Savannah Ski Club

Savannah Euchre Club

meets every second Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty St. All that is required is an interest in knitting or crocheting. Bring a project and join in the stitching, talking and munchies. Call 2380514.

For information, see www.savannahskiclub.com.

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Tybee Beautification Association

Youth Dance Program

meets the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. With the exception of the June and December meetings, the association meets at the Tybee Community Center.

The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional Dance Program in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes. Call 233-1951.

Tybee Performing Arts Society (TAPS)

meets the fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m., August through May, at the Coastal Development Services, 7712 Seawright Dr. Those who love smocking and sewing are invited to attend. New members are welcome.

Weekend Warriors is a program at Portman’s Music for people who were musicians as kids, but went on to pursue other types of careers. The cost is $95, which includes two hours of instruction each week for four weeks. The latest gear will be provided. Call 354-1500.

Writers Unite! Serious writers who want to read, do warmup writing, hold each other accountable, call 236-3660 and ask for Dana.

The Young Professionals of Savannah For information, contact Jacob Cottingham at Jacob@thesouthmag.com.

Film and Video Music Festival on GPB’s State of the Arts The Savannah Music Festival will be featured on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s State of the Arts on Friday, Jan. 13 at 9 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m.

Fitness 5 Steps to Healthy Weight Loss is offered Tuesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St.

A balanced life Student massage and yoga classes are offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $20 to $30 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. Multi-level yoga classes are offered Monday and Friday at 5:45 p.m. Cost is $10 for drop-ins, $40 for a package card of five classes. Walk-ins are welcome. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt.com.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

Concerts Memorial Health Musical Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be presented Thursday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Team Member Auditorium at Memorial Health. The Feel Better Singers and area choirs will perform. Donations will go to Backus Children’s Hospital sickle-cell disease program.

Singer Ashton Allen to Perform Singer Ashton Allen of Atlanta will present a concert with excerpts from his new CD, Dewdrops, and sign CDs on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 353-7757.

meets the first Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Golf Club on East President Street. RSVP to Laura McLaren at 236-6750, Ext. 14, or 898-9362.

meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am at the First City Club in downtown Savannah. 233-1600.

Dance

Savannah Toastmasters

Savannah Fencing Club

helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935.

at Islands Dance Academy. All levels welcome, including beginners. Challenging, rewarding and fun. Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 115 Charlotte Rd. on Whitemarsh Island. Call Sue Braddy at 897-2100.

offers beginning classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a

Savannah’s original shag club meets every Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Midtown at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 927-9439.

meets monthly for tournaments and practice matches. For information, call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

Subbuteo Table Soccer

Waving Girl Smocking Guild

is open to all residents who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. The club hosts a monthly luncheon and program on the third Wednesday of each month at various area restaurants and sponsors tours, activities and events to help new residents. Call 351-3171.

The Savannah Shag Club

hosts Magnificent Mondays from 7-9 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free swing dance lessons are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered the third and fourth Mondays. No cover and club membership is not necessary. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com.

Savannah Newcomers Club

Savannah Chess Club

Savannah Express Network Chapter of American Business Women’s Association

discusses education and plans and hosts social events and functions for singles throughout each month. Meets Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at White Bluff United Methodist Church, Room 22.

meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. See www.savannahmug.org.

Savannah Port City Lions Club

Euchre is a four-handed card game in the same family as Hearts and Spades, a poor (but discerning) man’s Bridge. Call Katie at 308-9815.

Single People in Christian Education (SPICE)

meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested, please attend or send e-mail to ried793@netscape.com.

Savannah Macintosh Users Group (SMUG)

is the oldest and largest national organization that celebrates Italian/American heritage for men and women. Call Dennis Piasio at 1-888-674-2937.

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

will come to Savannah on Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theatre as part of the 2006 Black Heritage Festival. Admission will be free, but tickets are required. Call 691-6847 to reserve tickets. Unclaimed seats will be distributed to those waiting 10 minutes prior to the show.

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for 8 sessions. 819-6463.

Free Nutritional Counseling/Body Fat Testing by certified nutritional consultants. Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown.

Jade Lotus Tai Chi Group Classes are offered Saturdays, beginning Jan. 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Unity Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Drop-in rate is $10, $8 for students or 10 classes for $80, $70 for students. All experience levels are welcome. Fundamental/beginner instruction available for the first hour. Call Jeff at 3527057 or send e-mail to jadelotustaichi@yahoo.com.

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Savannah Art Association

is dedicated to discussing and preserving the heritage of Italians and ItalianAmericans. Meets the first Tuesday at 2717 Livingston Ave. Call Carol Taylor at 9254064.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Bring a white and dark shirt, water, cleats and a positive attitude. Visit www.savannahultimate.com for information.

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The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 6550994.

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Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Midtown on Abercorn. The $20 guest fee will apply to your membership if you join.

member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.

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The Jewish Education Alliance Join Amy Levy at 9:45 am on Fridays for yoga. Fee is $35 per month, Water Aerobics, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am. Fee is $42 a month for up to 16 sessions, Step Aerobics will be offered at the JEA on Thursday’s at 6:15 am. Cost is $35 per month. Call Drew Edmonds at 3558111.

Ladies Living Smart fitness club provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. are offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing, Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30, eight sessions are $50. Pre-register by calling 8196463.

Private Yoga Instruction Have you always wanted to try yoga but were unsure about participating in group classes? Do you need a safe, gentle and effective method of creating radiant health, reducing and even eliminating stress, and increasing happiness and joy in your life? Then consider learning the ancient and timehonored science of yoga in your own home. Instruction will be tailored to fit your individual needs and help you create a daily, personal practice or allow you to feel more confident practicing in a group setting. The instructor is certified and thoroughly educated in the practical applications of yoga as well as its history and philosophy, and has taught group classes and private students for the past 10 years. For information or scheduling, call Hunter Leaf, 354-9274.

Savannah Yoga Center The only center in the area that brings in the world’s leading yoga teachers to conduct workshops. Located at 25 E. 40th St. at Drayton. Call Kelley Crane at 441-6653 for more info and directions or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Current class schedule is as follows: Monday, Mellow Flow Yoga, all levels, 5:30-6:45 p.m.; Tuesday, Beginners

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Basic Yoga, 6-7:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Flow Yoga-All Levels, 6-7:15 p.m.; Saturday, Flow Yoga-All Levels, 10-11:15 a.m. (no class Oct. 8 due to workshop). Drop-in rates are $12, Students with ID $10, active duty military/dependents with ID $8. KIRTAN Indian Chant concert with David Newman “Durga Das” on Nov. 18. All workshops are held at Epworth Methodist Church, 2201 Bull St.

Tai Chi Classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30 or eight sessions are $50. Call 819-6463.

Water aerobics at the JEA The Jewish Educational Alliance is offering aquatics classes. Call Shannon at 748-2393.

Yoga The City of Savannah, Leisure Services, Recreation Services Department, offers a yoga class on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Center, 414 Briarcliff Circle. The fee is $10 per month for ages 14 and over. Call 921-2105 or 651-3650.

Yoga Flow classes are offered Wednesday starting Jan. 25 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. $10 drop-in fee.

Yoga @ Work A six-week series of Yoga @ Work will be held Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in offices located in downtown Savannah starting in January. The series will incorporate discussions about stress and provide tools to use during the work day to combat the stress we all experience. The class is available to all ages and levels of physical ability. No special attire is needed. The instructor is Ann Carroll. The cost is $90. Call 667-8877 for information on space availability or send e-mail to yayaannie@bellsouth.net.

The Yoga Room Hatha Flow Level I Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m., Friday 6-7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Hatha Flow levels I and II, Tuesday 6-7:30 p.m. and Sunday 5-6:30 p.m.; Hatha Flow levels I and II Monday 6:30-8 p.m.; Vinyasa Flow-Power Yoga Saturday 9-

10 a.m. and Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Mommy & Me Yoga Monday 4-5 p.m. for 5years old and up and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. for 2 and 4-year-olds; Baby & Mommy Yoga call for schedule. Private instruction and gift certificates available. Whitemarsh Center, 115 Charlotte Rd. Cost is $12 for drop-ins and $75 for eight classes. Call 8980361.

First City Network Community Center and Library

Yogalates Classes

offers assistance to youth and young adults who need and want a job or a better job. Call 236-2489 or send e-mail to bwooten@comcast.net.

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463.

Food and Beverage Calling All Cooks The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is planning to publish a cookbook that will feature seafood recipes along with illustrations and the natural history of the fish, crabs, shrimp, oysters, mussels, clams and so on featured in each dish. The cookbook also will include appetizers, salads, side dishes and deserts that will compliment the seafood entrees. Visit www.tybeemsc.org for information on submitting your recipes.

Dessert Wines and Exotic Cheeses This monthly testing will be held Jan. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Venus de Milo, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Limited tickets are $25. Learn about dessesrt wines from around the world and the delectable cheeses that enhance them. Call 447-0901 for reservations.

Gay & Lesbian Alpha Financial Management seminars A series of free seminars specifically designed for the LGBT community will be held. Attendees will learn about the tools needed to increase their wealth, protect their assets, take actions that are congruent with their own values, and to build a sense of financial and emotional security in life. For information, call 353-9343.

First City Network Board Meeting Meets the first Monday at 6 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor. 236-2489.

The FCN Community Center & Library is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to check out gay/lesbian books and obtain information on “Gay Savannah” businesses and happenings. www.firstcitynetwork.com. 236-CITY

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Friends & Company bowling league meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at AMF Victory Lanes, 2055 E. Victory Dr. 354-5710.

Gay AA Meeting meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Mark at 441-4407.

Georgia Equality Savannah is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

Georgia Equality Savannah Training Sessions Local residents can become certified “Ambassadors” for Georgia Equality. A training session will be held Sunday, Jan. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the offices of First City Network, 307 E. Harris St. A $10 registration fee covers lunch and all materials. Call Kevin Clark at 944-0996.

Lesbian Potluck Girls eat and socialize. Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. 236-CITY.

Lesbian Therapy Group Share your thoughts, feelings and concerns in a safe, confidential environment that is facilitated by a licensed therapist the second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. Spaces are limited. Call 352-2611.

Savannah Gay Business Guild meets the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. to offer a networking service of gay and gay friendly businesses, organizations and individuals. For information, contact Kevyn Withers at kevyn@kevynwithers.com.

Standout is First City’s gay youth support group. Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the FCN Headquarters, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor. Call 657-1966.

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is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 3522611.

sponsors a lecture every Thursday at 6 p.m. titled “The Essence of Chiropractic for the 21st Century.” Call 356-5887.

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like Mark Merlis on Dateline. Safe, effective, reasonable cost. Researchers at the University of Connecticut found that people who used hypnosis lost 60 percent more weight than any other method. The Alpha Institute, 201-0071.

Alzheimer’s Association Docs and Desserts

Mammograms

This program on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. will give caregivers the chance to ask questions. Dr. Susan Brown, a neurologist, will speak for 20 minutes then take questions for an hour. It will be held at The Marshes of Skidaway Island in the Island Club ballroom. Park at the Presbyterian church parking lot. Shuttles will run from the parking lot. RSVP by calling Jenny House at 920-2231.

St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Most insurance plans (with the exception of Blue Cross HMO) are accepted. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Community HealthCare Center provides free health care for those patients who live in Chatham County, are under 65, who do not have primary medical coverage, and who do not exceed certain financial thresholds. 310 Eisenhower Drive Medical Center. Call for an appointment at 692-1451.

March of Dimes The March of Dimes offers valuable information for women. www.modimes.org or 1888-MODIMES. 354-5900.

Massage by Certified Massage Practitioner

Memorial Health blood pressure check

This 12-step program addresses all addictions and mental health recovery. Persons who are recovering from an addiction and a mental health problem can send e-mail to katkope@netscape.com for information.

are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578.

Free hearing & speech screening Every Thursday morning from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601.

Gastric Bypass Surgery Session Memorial Health Bariatrics presents free informational sessions every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium with Dr. John Angstadt and other staff members, who discuss obesity and the surgical process. Free. Call 350-DIET or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

Got a drug problem? Need help? Call the Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at 1800-334-3322.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727.

La Leche League of Savannah Call 897-9261.

FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www.memorialhealth.com.

The program provides eye exams, education and care to those who have no health insurance, are unable to pay for care privately and meet certain qualifications. The clinic meets Thursdays by appointment. Call 352-2032.

The Quit Line a toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco. Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

Senior companions needed Citizens Inc. is seeking Senior Companions 60 or older to provide care to older adults. Applicants must meet program requirements to apply. Call 236-0363, Ext. 120 or 121.

Super 2 Access Clinic Super 2 Access (After Cancer Cure Evaluation Strategy and Support) is a clinic for children and adolescents who completed cancer treatment at least two years ago. For information, call Pam at 658-2215 or Donna at 667-8943.

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are offered free to the public every Tuesday from 5:30-6 p.m. on the third floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine.

Researchers at the University of Iowa combined 600 studies covering 72,000 people and found that hypnosis is the most effective way to stop smoking. Call the Alpha Institute. 201-0071.

Memorial Health heart risk assessment

Wanted: CPR and First Aid Instructors

is held once a month at FitnessOne. The appointment takes about 40 minutes and the cost is $50. Call Midge at 350-4042.

The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for instructors. Call 6515371 or send email to daled@savannahredcross.org.

Memorial Health group meditation sessions

Memorial Health Joint Replacement Lecture This free orthopedic lecture series is held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:157:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial Health to educate the community about the risk factors of arthritis, the prevention of arthritis and medical and surgical joint replacement. To register, call 350-3603.

Memorial Health SET Focus Group This is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents/caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. Call Donna at 350-5616 or Saundra at 350-3396.

The Midwife Group The Midwife Group/Family Health & Birth Center is offering a free program to women at any stage of pregnancy that includes free information on pregnancy, birth and parenting, an opportunity to talk to other pregnant women and information on a certified nurse midwife-assisted birth, whether at a birth center or area hospital. Call 8264155.

Miracle on Wheels will make available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 and over) usually at no out-of-pocket expense. This service also may be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call 1-800-749-8778 or visit the Web site at www.durablemedical.com.

Historic A Missing Steam Train The Coastal Heritage Society is trying to locate a working replica of the Central of Georgia’s No. 406 passenger train that was built in the 1950s by machinist J.L. Owen. The 1/12th sized train operated on actual steam power and included child-sized passenger cars. Owen pulled kids around the former Gold Star Ranch, which was located off White Bluff Road. Anyone with information about the train is asked to call Michael Jordan at 651-6895 or send e-mail to mjordan@chsgeorgia.org.

Take a walk on the wild side at the Oatland Island Education Center. The “Native Animal Nature Trail” features a variety of live animals and landscapes and winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. M-F:9 a.m.-4 p.m. and most Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for everyone over 4. 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. Beach Discovery Walks are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 786-5917 for information about current programs. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 3-16. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays when it is open 9 a.m. to noon.

Pets and Animals Site Launched for Reclaiming Lost Pets A new website has been launched to help people reclaim lost pets. It is located at www.thepetrescue.com. t

Readings & Signings A.W.O.L. -- All Walks of Life, Inc.

is a spoken word troupe that hosts an open mic night every third Sunday at the Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Free and open to the public.

Signing for Petropolis Illustrator Christopher Santoro will read and sign copies of his latest children’s book, Petropolis, written by Susanne Santoro Whayne, on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 3537757.

The Casual Poets Society holds an open poetry reading the second Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. at The Casual Reader bookstore, 1213 Highway 80. on Tybee Island at The Shops at Tybee Oaks. Call 786-7655.

Lectures

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Trustees’ Garden Club Conservation Program

Inspirational book club

Dana Beach, founder and executive director of the South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, will present a lecture Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center. This program is free and open to the public. Call 920-4537.

Nature & Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research which will take place one weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center, 1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605. Wesley Community Centers offers weekly book discussions of life situations and complexities every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 1601 Drayton St. All women and teen-aged girls are invited to attend. Stop by the center or call 447-5711.

The Islands book group discusses thought-provoking literature with a different theme monthly the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Islands Branch Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd. 897-6233.

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A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Memorial Health CPR training

Project SAVE

This program is presented by Wilderness Southeast in conjunction with Fort McAlister State Park. It will be presented Sunday, Jan. 15, Feb. 19 and March 19 from 2-5 p.m. Walk and paddle with a naturalist guide to learn about the salt marsh ecosystem. $30 per person includes canoe rental and basic instruction. Meet in the parking lot at Fort McAlister. Reservations are required. Call 897-5108.

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Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc.

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-2647154.

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offers free blood pressure checks Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1900 Abercorn St. Call 232-6624.

at your home, business or hotel in the Savannah and Richmond Hill area. He comes to you. Offers therapeutic and relaxing massage, Swedish massage, deep muscle, reflexology and energy balance. Pain treatment, cellulite reduction, long established business. Specials for women or couples. Gift certificates available. Call 8561534.

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Lunch bunch book group

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

An open book discussion the fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. Participants can talk about any book.

meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 652-3496.

Page turners book group

Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group

meets monthly to get the scoop on what other adults are reading at the Ogeechee Branch Library, 1820 Ogeechee Rd. Call 232-1339. every other Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the South Effingham Library in Rincon. This performance group is a free program for middle and high school students. Call Linda Bridges, children’s coordinator at 826-2222.

meets Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, on Habersham Street at East Harris and East Macon Streets, on Troup Square. Please arrive and be seated no later than 8:55 a.m. Sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talk or reading. All practices are welcome. Newcomers should contact Cindy Beach, lay ordained Soto Zen Buddhist, at 429-7265 for sitting instruction.

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Reader’s theater meeting

Tea time at Ola’s

Savannah State University Day

is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 2325488 or 652-3660.

will be observed at St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church Jan. 15 at 11 a.m. at 1112 Jefferson St. SSU President Carlton E. Brown will be the guest speaker. The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be commemorated.

Tongues of Fire: erotic poetry

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

will be held the third Monday of each month from 8-11 p.m. at 800 E. Derenne Ave. Poets should stop by by 7 p.m. The fee is $5 general admission and $2 for poets. All are welcome regardless of race, sexual orientation or class. For directions, call 354-1678 or 352-2134.

Affirming the worth and dignity of every person. The church is located at the corner of Houston and Oglethorpe streets. Religious education is provided for K-12 youth. Call 233-6284 or send e-mail to UUBC2@aol.com.

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Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Local author Winnie Walsh will sign her first novel, Child of the Lots, Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. Walsh has resided in Savannah for eight years and her prose has been published in various newspapers, while her poetry has been printed in some anthologies.

A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. On Jan. 15 at 11 a.m.., the Rev. Joan Kahn-Schneider will speak from the topic Beyond Systems -- The Thirteenth Way, An Open Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The church has moved to a temporary home at Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 E. Gordon St. on Monterey Square. For information, call 234-0980, or send e-mail to uusav@comcast.net or visit www.jinglebellchurch org. The Uncommon Denomination.

Religious & Spiritual Chanted Office of Compline The Service of Compline, “Saying good night to God,” is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah (Episcopal), located on Johnson Square. The choir, made up of singers from churches around the city, sings in the darkened nave of Christ Church by candlelight. Compline, the last of the monastic prayer services before retiring, is a service in which one is invited to meditate and reflect on the day or week past and then enter into the little death of sleep to rise with hope and thanksgiving for the days ahead.

Christian Businessmen’s Committee meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Peggy Lynn’s Country Cooking, 3718 Ogeechee Rd. Call 964-4297.

Ekklesia, The Church Do church in a casual and relaxed setting on Saturday nights. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. in the BSU building on Abercorn between the Publix Shopping Center and the Armstrong campus. Call 596-4077.

Nicodemus by Night An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus was a religious leader who came to Jesus by night looking for a way out of the darkness. He received revolutionary understanding that compelled him to forsake everything to become a disciple. Jesus was considered a heretic for his radical teachings that people should give up their own possessions and care for one another instead of themselves. Would Jesus’ teaching require anything less today?

Wildwood United Methodist Church invites you to its morning worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday followed by Sunday morning worship fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Wildwood UMC is located at 4912 Garrard Ave. east of the south end of the Chatham Parkway.

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Sunday school is at 9:45, worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. 2502 Highway 80, Garden City.

Women’s Bible Study at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or stop by 1601 Drayton Street.

Sports & Games Savannah Area Tennis will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kindergarten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adults’ Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Savannah Masters Adult Swimming is available at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Dr., next to Lake Mayer. Levels are Beginner, Fitness, Triathlete and Competitive. Times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:306:45 a.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:15 p.m. and Saturday from 7-8:30

a.m. For information, call Scott Rabalais at 927-7016 or visit www.savannahmasters.com.

Savannah Shamrocks women’s rugby team Practices are every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Forsyth Park near the tennis courts. Call 404-449-5875 or send e-mail to savannahrugby@yahoo.com.

Wheelchair Basketball BlazeSports Club of Savannah, a program of The Rehabilitative Institute at Memorial Health Medical Center, sponsors wheelchair basketball. Practices are held each Monday. Beginners and intermediate players practice from 6-7 p.m. Advanced players practice from 7-8 p.m. Basketballs and sports wheelchairs are provided. Call 350-7268.

Support Groups African-American Women Overcoming Depression and Bi-Polar Disease meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bull Street Library. For information, call JoAnne Wright at 236-0027.

Al Anon Family Groups A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 5989860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 354-0993.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementiacausing illnesses and meets the first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Upcoming meetings are set for Tuesday, Jan. 17 and Monday, Feb. 6. Visit www.alzga.org or call 920-2231.

Alzheimer’s Support Group This monthly support group is for families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia and is held the second Thursday at 6 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Amanda Christenson, 236-0363, Ext. 105.

Amputee Support Group Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers. Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents

Better Breathers support group meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, at noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. Contact Tina Nelson at 819-7340 or Cindy Balkstra at 8198032.

Bipolar Support Group John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

Bulloch County Rape Crisis Hotline The Bulloch County Sexual Assault Task Force has announced a new 24 hour/7 day a week hotline staffed by trained volunteers to aid victims of rape, incest and sexual molestation. The number is 912-531-1771.

CASA Support Group This support group is for parents and extended caregivers whose child or children have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care, or who have been given custody of a family member’s child who has been involved with DFCS and/or has been in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

Cancer support group meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the board room located on the first floor of St. Joseph’s Hospital. 819-2475.

Caring for Us is a support group for caregivers of ill or injured family members or loved ones. Call Kimberlee Mitchell at 350-3399.

Celiac Support Group for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 5072592.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633.

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association meets the fourth Saturday of the month from10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 352-8383 or 927-8332.

Compassionate Friends Support Group offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. It meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Conference Room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. 9255195.

who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity Meets once a week. Call Donna at 350-5616.

Depressive/Manic support group

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders

Diabetes support group

meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644.

Open to persons diagnosed with depression. Meetings are held in classroom B in the Surgery Center Building of Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 7 p.m. 920-0153 or 927-2064 meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843.

Domestic violence community support group SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building at 325 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 629-8888.

Domestic Violence Hotline The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence,

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Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999.

china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

Savannah Chatham Truancy Intervention Project

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Call 964-0455 or visit www.LowcountryHD.com. Call 964-0455.

Fibromyalgia support group

is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets monthly at Summit Cancer Care. Call Patty Thornton at 350-9385.

The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, and family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. For information, call Martyn Hills at 651-4094.

meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 428 Bull St. in the United Way Building. The project can educate you regarding the new truancy law and how it impacts your child.

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

The Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group

Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free. 3025 Bull St. 651-0004.

meets the first Thursday of the month from 56:30 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666.

St. Joseph’s/Candler Emory transplant support group

Sexaholics Anonymous

meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 8196743.

First line is an after-hours referral and information line to talk confidentially about birth control, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy options. A free service from Planned Parenthood, available nightly from 7 to 11 p.m. at 1-800-264-7154.

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center

Gay AA Meeting

is a support group for men meets every Thursday of the month. Come on out and meet other brothaz. 231-8727.

Hope House provides supportive housing for single mothers with one child. Please call 236-5310 for information.

Huntington Disease Support Group meets the last Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital, second floor, Room 2. Call Sandra at 9640455.

Journey Through Journaling People whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to this support group that delves into the creative expression of cancer experiences through journaling and craft activities. The group will meet Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cancer Institute Conference Room at Memorial Health. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Error Prevention Conference Room. A variety of guests discuss ways to improve health. Call Glenda at 350-3690.

meets every other month, Jan. 12, March 9, May 11, July 13, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9, in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For information, call Terria Manning at 819-2171 or Karen Traver at 819-8350.

Memorial Health Hemophilia Support Group

Sarcoidosis support group

for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, Noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. 692-2032.

Memorial Health Diabetes Support Group

Memorial Health Pancreatic Cancer Support Group’ For information, call Jennifer Currin at 3503988.

Memorial Health POPPS! Group for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616.

Memorial Health SET Focus SET Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For information, call Saundra at 350-3396.

Mommy and Me: Life With Your Little One is a support group that meets the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Candler Professional Building, Room 508A, 5354 Reynolds St. Call 819-6171 for information.

Multiple Sclerosis support group discusses topics that are relevant to anyone with a debilitating disease every fourth Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. at Montgomery Cross Roads. 355-1523

Muscular Dystrophy support group meets Jan. 28, April 19, July 19 and Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. 354-9576.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 3517035 or 353-7143.

Keeping hope alive while living with cancer

Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders

meets the fourth Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Women’s Services Conference Room at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial Health. Call 350-7845.

meets the fourth Thursday at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church at Abercorn and Gordon streets. A free story/coloring book, I’m Feeling Just Ducky!, is available for children to better explain seizure activity.. Call Pam Steadman at 2331006.

Koolostomy Accessories is a support group open to anyone who has an ostomy and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Each month, the group focuses on a specific topic related to blood-related cancers and also discusses ways to improve quality of life. The group will meet Jan. 12 at 5 p.m. at Summit Cancer Care. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Living without Violence

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of

PRIDE Support Group

The Parents of Difficult Teens group for parents having problems with their teens and pre-teens. 353-7699.

is a fellowship of men and women whose purpose is to help those with sexual addictions. 351-7440.

S-Anon Family Group is a fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For information, call 663-2565.

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HIV/AIDS :living with HIV/AIDS? My Brothaz Home

A support group that is open to patients with lupus, their family members and friends. 4476605.

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An Alcoholics Anonymous group for gays meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Mark at 233-4255.

Lupus Encouragement Group

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a program of Hospice Savannah, offers the free counseling services for anyone dealing with loss. Call 355-2289. Grief 101 is a seven week support group for individuals who have suffered a loss by death. Pre-registration required. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Grief Support Network is an on-going peer-run support group. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Children’s Groups, call for times. Specialty Groups such as Spouse Loss Group and Loss by Suicide Group are offered when needed.

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are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 819-8032 or 819-3361.

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Teen Mom Support Program Hope House of Savannah provides support for teenage mothers between the ages of 13 to 19. Childcare, snacks and transportation provided. Call 236-5310.

Transgender Support Group My Brothaz Home, Inc. is sponsoring this support group. For information, call Lady Maverick or George at 231-8727. Telephone information & referral service that provides expertise and relief to individuals and families in need, with a database of more than 500 agencies and organizations. 651-7730.

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United Way’s First Call for Help

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meets the fourth Friday at 7 p.m. at 2320 Sunset Blvd., (just off Skidaway at Carey Hilliards). The Work is for mentally healthy people who are stuck in some area of their lives. 355-4704.

the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking Chatham County volunteers to assist with income tax return preparation and to serve as receptionists. There is no requirement to be retired or to be an AARP member. Call Linda Gladin at 786-5530.

American Red Cross needs volunteers The Chatham Branch of the Savannah Red Cross needs volunteers. Call Mark Stall at 651-5352 or send e-mail to stallm@savannahredcross.org.

is for families of murder victims. The meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Chatham County Courthouse on Montgomery St. third Thursday of each month. 652-7329

Weight loss support group

America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight loss group provides informative programs & info. Meets every Tuesday. from 6-6:45/6:45-7:45 at the Windsor Forest Community Center. 748-8700.

to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109.

Wheeze busters

AYUSA International

is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368.

is a nonprofit high school foreign exchange organization that places students from more than 50 countries in American homes and schools for an academic semester or year. Call 1-866-241-0517 or visit www.ayusa.org.

Women who love too much meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987.

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Thursdays at Wesley Community Centers. Call Valeria Flowers at 447-5711.

Become a mentor Make a difference in a child’s life. Call Michelle Jones, 652-6710.

CASA needs volunteers to speak up for abused children in court for their best interests and to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. Call 447-8908 or send e-mail to infor@savannahcasa.org.

Chatham County Truancy Intervention Project matches volunteer attorneys and other professionals with children who have been brought before the court for excessive school absenteeism. They also provide legal representation and other resources to children and their families to prevent school failure. TIP is recruiting professionals in the fields of education, law enforcement and social service. Become a mentor today and help make a difference in a child’s life. For information, call 201-2133.

Coastal Pet Rescue Foster parents are needed. A volunteer coordinator is needed, as are vet techs with microchipping experience, Pet Expo volunteers, fundraiser volunteers, a PR/marketing coordinator, a trainer/behaviorist and Adoption Day volunteers. Fill out an online application at www.coastalpetrescue.org.

Community Cardiovascular Council is looking for medical volunteers to check blood pressures for our walk-ins. Anyone interested in a few hours a week please call Sydney Oetgen at 236-7666.

Council on International Education Exchange is seeking volunteer coordinators to recruit host families and supervise high school foreign exchange students in Savannah and surrounding areas for the academic school year. Small stipend and great travel incentives. Contact Bethany Hudson toll-free at 1866-860-1991.

Crafts and Ceramics Teachers Needed The Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers is seeking volunteers to teach crafts or ceramic classes on Mondays. Call Valeria Flowers at 447-5711.

The Dolphin Project of Georgia needs boat owners, photographers and other volunteers to help conduct scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along the coast of Georgia. You must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit the Web site at www.TheDolphinProject.org.

Eur Au Pair Intercultural Child Care needs volunteers is looking for volunteers to interview potential host families, plan orientation for host families, meet with au pairs once a month, organize two cultural events, along with other duties. The Area Coordinator will host a workshop for training. E-mail: euraupairsouth@euraupair.com or try the internet www.EurAupair.com. 1-800-618-2002.

Faith in Action Multi-cultural Program of EOA needs volunteers. Your neighbors who are elderly or who have disabilities need your help with everyday activities, simple chores, friendly visits, telephone calls and respite care. Call Linda Fields at 238-2960, Ext. 123.

First Steps at St. Joseph’s/Candler Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910.

Fort Pulaski National Monument is seeking volunteers. Greet visitors, maintain trails, catalogue historic photographs and assist in the gift shop and more. Call David Underwood at 786-5787.

Foster families and adoptive families are needed in Chatham County. Call 651-5437.

The Foster Grandparent Program needs volunteers who are 60 or older to volunteer their time in educational facilities, day care centers and other social service agencies for 20 hours per week, working four or five days per week. FGP offers a modest stipend and assistance with transportation fee. Call Linda Fields at 234-7842 or 238-2960, Ext. 123.

Georgia Cares is a program of the Savannah Regional Office of Georgia Legal Services that provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare enrollees on health insurance coverage, benefits, consumer rights and healthcare fraud. Volunteer training is required. Call Rose Beck, 1-800559-8387.

Hospice Savannah volunteer training is available in all areas of care. Volunteers can work directly with patients and families in their homes, in the nursing home or assisted living facilities or at Hospice House, and also can provide clerical assistance or other bereavement support. Call Beth Logan at 629-1043.

Host families needed for exchange students Host families are sought for boys and girls from the former Soviet Union, Canada, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Students are between the ages of 15 & 18. Program is sponsored by ASSE International Student Exchange Programs. Students will stay through 1 school year. www.asse.com. 954-757-5115

Host families needed for exchange students Students from Spain, Mexico, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan or one of the former Soviet Union countries need host parents. The World Heritage International Student Exchange Program is seeking families for the 2002-2003 school year. Host families provide room, board and guidance. Call Justin Johnson at 655-9953 or 1-800888-9040.

Islands MOPS seeks volunteers Islands Mothers of Preschoolers is seeking loving childcare volunteers for their MOPPETS program, a non-denominational Christian ministry that encourages and supports moms of preschoolers. Meets the first and third Wednesday from Sept. through May from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Call Linda at 897-9632.

Library gift shop needs volunteers The Friends of the Library Gift Shop at the Bull Street Library needs volunteers for all days of the week and Saturdays. Retail experience is not necessary. All proceeds from the gift shop benefit the library branches. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661.

Lifelink of Georgia seeks volunteers to speak to community groups, pass out information at health fairs and organize awareness-raising events. Potential volunteers include transplant recipients and their families, patients waiting for organ or tissue transplantation, donor families or anyone interested in organ and tissue donation. Call 341-0000.

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Meals on Wheels

Medbank foundation, Inc.

New Parent Education Program

Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week. Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047.

Senior Citizens Inc.’s Meals on Wheels volunteers are responsible for delivering hot, nutritious meals to seniors on routes that typically do not exceed one hour in length. Volunteers may deliver as frequently as they choose and all meals are brought to the area by Senior Citizens Inc. staff. Training and support is provided. Call Darla Cady, volunteer coordinator, at 236-0363.

needs volunteers to fill out applications, do data entry, make phone calls, help with filing, process mail and perform other office tasks. Call Holly Smith at 356-2898.

The St. Joseph’s/Candler program helps provide new parents with support, education and resource referrals to establish positive relationships with their newborns. To find out how to become a volunteer, call 692-6910.

Live Oak Regional Public Libraries needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661.

Mentor and Volunteer Probation Program Community volunteers are needed to be mentors for low-risk youth currently involved in the juvenile justice system. Call 652-6710.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): On behalf of Saturn, the Lord of Karma, I hereby invite you to take advantage of a very ripe opportunity to make substantial reductions in your debt-your karmic debt, that is, not your financial debt. (Though I have it on good authority that lowering your karmic IOU will have a ripple effect that will ultimately alleviate the struggles with money you might be suffering from.) But to return to the main point: This is one of the best times ever for fixing the mistakes you made in the past, atoning for the pain you have caused, and correcting the imbalances that resulted from your careless behavior. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I’ve discovered a new way to stimulate my psychic powers. I simply eat large amounts of wasabi, the bracing horseradish-like paste that’s traditionally served with sushi. Its astringent potency seems to crack open an interdimensional wormhole in my brain through which news of the future pours in. After meditating on the astrological factors coming to bear on you, I ingested the stuff to give my divinations some extra oomph. Here’s what I came up with: You need the equivalent of the wasabi approach right now--some gentle shock, self-administered, that will extend the range of your normal perceptions. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): While riding my mountain bike out in the wilds, I passed

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Balding, five feet tall, and heavy set, 61-year-old Scorpio actor Danny Devito is not renowned as an embodiment of male beauty. That’s what helped make his appearance on an episode of the old TV show “Friends” so amusing. He played a striptease artist dressed as a cop who came to entertain Rachel, Monica, and Phoebe. The spectacle of him dancing provocatively as he removed his clothes was appalling, fascinating, funny, and ultimately harmless. I predict you will have at least two experiences that fit this description in the coming week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In an interview with The New York Times, the Dalai Lama spoke of how he deals with sexual feelings. As a monk who has taken a vow of celibacy, he said he’d prefer not to experience that appetite at all. “If you itch, it’s nice to scratch it,” he mused, quoting the Buddhist teacher Nagarjuna. “But it’s better to have no itch at all.” This counsel applies to a wide variety of situations, including one that will be especially important for you in the coming months. I suggest that you take an inventory of your needs and urges and compulsions, and try to dissolve those that have little meaning or purpose for you in the big picture of your destiny. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The San Francisco 49ers football team recently endured one of its worst seasons ever. But as the losses piled up, head coach Mike Nolan continued to profess an optimism that

seemed deluded to most observers. After an especially galling defeat in the team’s 13th game, however, he finally confessed he was a little down. In response, San Francisco Chronicle sportswriter Ray Ratto exulted, “At least Mike Nolan isn’t calling a chemical fire the Aurora Borealis anymore.” I bring this up, Capricorn, because in recent months you have now and then suffered from the reverse problem: It’s like you’ve been gazing at the Aurora Borealis and theorizing it’s a continued on page <None> chemical fire. But this glitch in your attitude is now becoming untenable. Your pretty good luck is evolving into damn fine blessings. It’s time to acknowledge the beautiful truths in all of their glory. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): German scientist Juergen Zulley specializes in research about the hours we spend unconscious lying in our beds every night. He has come to the conclusion that a lack of sleep can make you stupid, fat, and sick. It weakens your memory, decreases a hormone that helps control your cravings for food, and undermines the healthy function of your heart, digestive system, and circulation. I would add that sleep deprivation reduces the time you spend dreaming, which compromises your mental hygiene. All of these consequences would be major problems for you in the next two weeks, Aquarius. If anything, you need to sleep more than usual. I implore you to get at least eight hours a night. More would be better. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Officials in the California coastal city of Malibu recently updated their manual on emergency preparedness. In the event of a tsunami, they advised the public, surfers should not try to ride the tidal waves, but should flee inland. While that might be good counsel from a literal perspective, Pisces, on a metaphorical level I think you should do the opposite in the coming week. As the tidal wave of opportunities flows toward you, don’t run away. Instead, do your best to surf it as far and as long as you can. ◗

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I intoned a Hindu prayer and did a sacred Sufi dance as I stood inside a Native American medicine wheel and carried out parts of a Buddhist ritual while holding a Wiccan wand and Christian cross. My intention was to seek divine favor in helping you open to the possibility that you can expand your spiritual life considerably in the coming months, especially if you go exploring for inspiration outside of the beliefs and

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The British government recently legalized civil partnerships for gay couples, giving them the same rights and privileges as married heterosexuals. I suggest you regard this breakthrough as a vitalizing symbol for what you yourself can accomplish in the coming weeks. Unions that you never thought possible will be within your power to create. Previously unimaginable connections will become normal and natural. You will have the potential to be a catalyst, mediator, and lubricant for a host of fresh combinations.

an oak tree growing on a hillside. On the slope below it, one of the tree’s thick roots poked up through the ground for about three feet, then re-entered the earth. I immediately thought of you and your imminent future, Libra. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, your roots will soon be exposed, giving you a vivid glimpse at what has been going on below the surface all this time. The foundations of your life, which are normally hidden from view, will be at least partially open to your exploration and study.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Hundreds of years ago, the Roman Catholic Church conjured up the concept of “Limbo.” It was supposedly a murky realm between heaven and hell that housed the souls of babies who died before they were baptized and righteous people who lived before the time of Christ. Later “limbo” also came to have a non-religious meaning, referring to the state of uncertainty experienced by a person who is waiting for a resolution or decision. Last November, the Church formally retired the concept of Limbo, declaring it to be an outmoded hypothesis that should be hereafter ignored. In the coming weeks, Taurus, you will have an excellent opportunity to escape your own personal version of limbo. It’s time to declare yourself a master of the torturous lessons you were called on to learn while stranded there.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): At New York’s Museum of Modern Art, I brought my face to within a few inches of Vincent van Gogh’s painting, “The Starry Night.” It looked delicious. I wanted to kiss it. Its stars were throbbing and voluptuous. The night sky shimmered with currents of spiraling energy. In the foreground, the cypress tree flared like a shadowy flame. I could also see that the artist had been less than thorough in applying his paint. Especially on the edges, but also in the middle of the painting, slivers of untouched canvas showed through. Fierce, innocent, nourishing, reckless, unfinished, this priceless work drank my attention for a long time, constantly refreshing my eyes with what seemed to be its ceaseless movement. It was exactly what I wish you to be like in the coming week, Aries.

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Oatland Island Education Center at 711 Sandtown Road needs volunteers for special events and Saturdays. Trail volunteers and admissions attendees are needed. Call Dan Genrich at 898-3980.

Odyssey HealthCare provides hospice services in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Liberty counties and is seeking volunteers to assist in providing compassionate end-of-life care. Volunteers may visit patients, help with office tasks or work on special projects. Training, ongoing support and education are provided. Call Edward Minor, 352-8200.

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The Rape Crisis Center trains volunteer advocates to provide support and information to sexual assault victims on the crisis line and/or at area hospitals. Train to be an advocate who provides support for rape victims taken to area hospitals or serve as a crisis line counselor. The next training session will be held Jan. 21-27. Call 233-3000.

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Reading and math tutorial volunteers needed for elementary and middle school students, Call Tosha Powell, Special Program Coordinator, St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center, 1901 Abercorn St. 447-6605.

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welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. Call Martyn Mills at 651-4094.

The Retired and Senior volunteer program Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations, including hospitals, churches, youth recreational center and education facilities. Call 2347842 or call Volunteer Coordinator Linda Fields at 238-2960, Ext. 123.

and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601

Spencer Elementary School is looking for volunteers to assist children in grades Kindergarten through third grade to read. Assistance is needed Monday through Thursday in the morning and afternoon, about one hour per week per student. Call Bernice Webster at 925-9379.

Stitches From the Heart needs volunteers to knit, crochet or quilt blankets, sweaters and hats for babies in need. These items are donated to hospitals all over the country. Patterns are available. Donated yarn is desperately needed for seniors and children’s knitting programs. Contact Kathy Silverton toll-free at 1-866472-6903 or send e-mail to StitchFromHeart@aol.com.

Tutoring Volunteers Needed If you are an education major, retired reading teacher or a community resident who is interested in volunteering your time to a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students, call the African-American Health Information and Resource Center at 447-6605.

The Volunteer Center is a service of the United Way of the Coastal Empire. Call 2-1-1 or 651-7726 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or send e-mail to volunteer@uwce.org.

Volunteer managers needed Non-profit and profit organizations are invited to attend the Council of Volunteer Administrators (COVA), which meets every first Wednesday at the GA Radio Reading Service in the Senior Citizen Building, 3025 Bull St. 234-9999.

Volunteers needed for tutoring youngsters

Share your time and talents with others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve at various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Call 234-7842 or Linda Fields at 238-2960, Ext. 123.

If you are an education major, retired reading teacher or a community resident interested in volunteering your time to a reading and math tutorial program for elementary and middle school students, your skills are needed. Contact the AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center at 447--6605.

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is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit. For information, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243.

Skidaway Island State Park is looking for anyone with a love of nature and a willing spirit. Opportunities for a variety of interests. Call 598-2301.

Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed

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Caring adults are needed to help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Call Jean Asta at 356-5520.

needs a fund-raising assistant for a nonprofit day care center, gardeners, volunteers for the Special Olympics, radio voices, a grant writer, a receptionist and docents for a historical home. For information, call 2-1-1 or 651-7726 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays or send e-mail to volunteer@uwce.org.

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Save-a-Life volunteers Volunteer animal welfare organization is seeking volunteers and foster homes. Visit www.savannahsl.org, email us at savealifeinc@yahoo.com, or call 598-SPAY.

Volunteers needed at CEL Regional Library

Looking for volunteers to teach classes at Club 55. Areas of interest include music, art, computers, and exercise. 236-0363, Ext. 114.

Looking for volunteers of all ages to affix bar codes on books, offer assistance and instruction for “self-checkout” area, and work in the gift shop. Call Kathy D. Newman. at 652-3661

Spanish Oaks Hospice

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needs volunteers. Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. Orientation and training are available to all interested volunteers. Call Cyndi HaggertyKrupa at 356-0233.

Volunteers are needed to teach Basic Literacy Skills and Basic Computer Skills. Call Rhonda Anderson at 236-4226 or 4475711.

World Heritage

Speech and hearing center needs volunteers

gives volunteer families, couples or single parents (with or without children at home) the opportunity to host a high-school aged foreign exchange student. Call Tasha Williams at 356-9825 or 1-800-785-9040 or visit the web site at www.world-heritage.org.

Senior Citizens, inc. seeking volunteers

to conduct hearing screenings for adults and children. Nurses and retired nurses are encouraged to apply for eye, ear, and dental exams on pre-school children. Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech

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DOWNTOWN CAFE looking for bicycle delivery persons to deliver to businesses and residences. Hours are Mon-Fri 9am-3pm. Must be dependable, articulate, well groomed and physically fit. Apply in person: Monday-Thurs 11am-11:30am. 39 Barnard St. Between Broughton & Congress E/O/E. BELLA’S ON HABERSHAM WAIT STAFF-1 year with wine knowledge a must. Must be able to work 2 weekday lunches. PM shifts available. Call between 2:30pm-4:30pm. 354-4005 or email JShanks12@comcast.net. GLENN PHILLIPS SALON looking for professional hair stylist for station rent or commission. Call 354-2652.

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FULL MATTRESS SET Absolute bargain! Factory sealed plush set with warranty. $125. Can deliver, call 964-1494.

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS Visco memory foam mattress and box (as seen on TV). NEW sealed in original plastic. $1700 value, selling for $500. 965-9652. DINING ROOM GROUP Cherry table and leaf, includes 6 chairs with hutch/buffet. Entire set is NEW and in original boxes. $5k value, sacrifice $1000. Can deliver 965-9652.

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Motorcycles/ Mopeds/ATVs 2003 KAWASAKI CONCOURS ZG1000. Excellent condition, low miles (4800), garage kept, must sell. $5500 OBO. 2005 Kawasaki Mule 610 4X4. Like new, forest green, larger tires & wheels, low hours (-10 hrs). Must sell, $6500 OBO. Call 665-0057.

219 East 31 st Street Circa 1905 Victorian Home offering over 3,000sq. ft. of impressive details. Triple parlors, 6 fpl’s, crown moldings, medallions and pocket doors. This Southern Lady boasts 5 Bdr., 3 ? Ba. large lot and is waiting for your personal attention. Own a piece of old Savannah . Offered at $435,000.* Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

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BED Cherry sleigh & rails with pillow top mattress & boxspring! New in wrapper. Sacrifice $425. Can deliver 966-9937.

1014 Abercorn Street Stunning totally remolded “ New York ” style 3bdr., 2ba. loft over two large fabulous commercial spaces. Opportunity awaits for a variety of options. Live atop your own business in the thriving Victorian District. Only 1 block from Forsyth Park .Offered at $550,000. Owner/Agent Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

1224 East 48 th Street Charming Craftsman Style Cottage located in the Coveted Parkside Community. This lovely home is offering 3 bedrooms [2 with fireplaces], separate Dinning room and Living room [each with fireplaces]. Refinished heart pine floors throughout and ceiling fans in many rooms. Also included is a very comfortable rear garden with a patio for entertaining along with additional large side yards. Pride of Ownership Shows. This house is ready for you to make it your home. Asking $210,000. Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

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1711 East Gwinnett St . Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece. Built in 1958 this sprawling split level home has vaulted ceilings, terrazzo floors, shag carpet and a redwood sauna. There is a spacious sunk-in LR w/FP, separate dining room and family room which overlook the rear garden. Two master suites, two additional bedrooms, 3.5 baths in over 4000 sq. ft.. Owner/Agent $525,000.00 Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

404 East 40 th Street Arts and Crafts fixer. Over 2400 square feet of 1930’s charm! Hardwood floors, 2 FP’s, separate LR & DR, eat-in kitchen, large back yard and a wonderful generous sized porch to relax and take in the neighborhood. Just waiting for your touches and Offered at $192,000. Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

519 E. 45th Street Arts & Craft hardy board exterior, 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths in the main house. Loads of detail, secret garden and brick courtyard with brick wall. Carriage house is rented for $900 per month! Reduced to 529000. Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. Midway LOT 1.5 acres of land of the LAKE. Water already to the property. Located on Pineland. 80,000 Build your dream home! Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. 519 E 45th Arts & Craft hardy board exterior, 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths in the main house. Loads of detail, secret garden and brick courtyard with brick wall. Carriage house is rented for $900 per month! Reduced to 529000. Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. 515 East Harris Street $319,000 Perfect, move in condition. Beautiful courtyard, huge kitchen, all appliance remain, 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, one is a jack & Jill bath. Great Street! 319,000 Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. Lot on the water in Midway! 1.5 acres and only 80000. Build you getaway home, or dream house. Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. 112 E Duffy St. 495,000 Triplex. Renotation going on now. Three 2 bedrooms. Steps to Forsythe Park. Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*. W. Broughton Street Condos - 2 left, both with great views and large windows good sq.ft. 289,900 and 295,900. Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800 101 West Broughton Street $285,000 for almost 1200 sq.ft. of living space! One bedroom and one bath, staninless appliances, beautiful wood floors, move in condition! Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*

Effingham Co. 410 Wrigglyfield Rd $294,000 Brand New Home in Honey Ridge Brick Colonial 2400 Sq Ft, 9+ Ft Ceilings thoughout home, Hardwood, tile and carpeted floors,Fireplace, 5 Bed/ 31/2 Baths, FROG, Ammenity Community with Pool, Tennis Courts, and Clubhouse. Near Horse Stables. Country living at its best Call Michael McCormick 912 441 8285. Steven A McCormick Appriasals and Realty* Jefferson Commons Be the first to own one of these six 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in the heart of the Historic District. Conveniently located close to SCAD. Features 4 fireplaces, spiral stair case, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Gated, off street parking. $196,000 each Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 The Coastal Real Estate Group*

518East Henry Street A duplex in the Historic District close to SCAD. Newly re-done and ready to move in to. Two 2 bedroom, 1 bath units with W/D and all new appliances. In addition, this duplex has cedar closets, new carpet and parking in the rear. $235,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 The Coastal Real Estate Group*

407 East 34th Street Arts & Crafts details in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Wood floors throughout, plaster walls and 4 fireplaces. Located in an area of active restoration and growth. Great single family or convert to a duplex. $175,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 Coastal Real Estate Group*

518 East Duffy Street A beautiful newly re-done home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Kitchen has a sub zero fridge, dishwasher, honed granite countertops and travertine floors. The rest of the house has original heart of pine floors, plaster walls in good shape, and 3 fireplaces. W/D included. Currently rents for $1,000 month. $225,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 Coastal Real Estate Group* continued on page 46

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ABSOLUTE BARGAIN 5 piece Cherry bedroom group! NEW headboard, footboard and rails (sleigh), chest & nightstand, still in original boxes. Value $1650. Sell $695. 912-313-2303. CHERRY 4 POSTER RICE BED Queen size solid wood cherry headboard and footboard with side rails. NEW in box. $999/retail, selling for $399. 965-9652. GORGEOUS CARVED sleigh bedroom set. Solid wood dresser and mirror, carved headboard and footboard plus a nightstand. All brand new furniture sealed in original boxes. $1300. Can deliver 912-313-2303.

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ATTENTION ALL original bands and solo artists; Guitar bar wants you! We are now booking for February 2006. For more info call 912-313-7136.

WANTED: IRONWORKERS and crane operators in Savannah area. Call 850-438-2912.

NEW DIRTBIKES and 4 wheelers for sale. 90 cc and up. Prices start at $675 up to $1350. Located in Allenhurst Ga , 5 minutes from Fort Stewart. Call 912-572-3373 or 912369-4801.

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514 EAST BOLTON STREET Lower apartment. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, kitchen. $600/mo. 204B WEST DUFFY 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Open living room, kitchen area, central heat and air, washer/dryer. $650/mo. 315 WEST TAYLOR STREET 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhome, living room, kitchen with convection oven, side by side, washer/dryer, dining room with columns, garage parking, shared courtyard. $2,025/mo. Free months rent with 12 month lease. 121 CHATSWORTH 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Wilmington Park. Living room/dining room combo. Separate den with wood burning fireplace. Washer and dryer, fenced backyard, gas appliances. Available midMarch. $1,100/mo.

722 East East 49th Street Large 2 BR, 1 Bath apartment with a formal dining room, sun room, large kitchen with stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, W/D connections, hardwood floors, central H/A. Pet-friendly apartment. $825/mo. Available March 2006.

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14 West 40th Street In the heart of the Starland District. Beautifully renovated 2BR, 1BA, with formal DR, refinished heart pine flooring, ceiling fans, new bathroom & kitchen with ceramic tile floors, C/H/A, total electric and security system. Separate laundry room, private courtyard and front and rear balconies. Petfriendly apartment. $875/mo. Currently under renovations. Available February 2006. 542 East 49th Street In the heart of Ardsley, spacious 3 BR, 1 1/2 Bath apartment with a formal dining room, sun room, separate laundry room with W/D connections, kitchen with stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, hardwood floors, central H/A, off-street parking and small shared backyard. Pet-friendly apartment. $900/mo. Available February 2006 1112 East Victory Drive Spacious 3 BR, 2 Bath house with large family room, hardwood floors, central H/A, W/D connections, wrap around porch, small backyard, garage & driveway. Pet friendly home. $975/mo. Available February 2006. Thackery Place 2 and 3 BR apartments – Thackery Place is between Bull and Montgomery off of 61st Street. Close to Montgomery Hall and Habersham Village. Spacious apartments (over 1,200 sq ft) with separate dining rooms, 1 _ - 2 BA, hardwood floors, central H/A, kitchens furnished with stove & refrigerator, W/D connections and off street parking. Pet-friendly apartments. $625 - $700/mo.

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210 WEST 31ST STREET 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Living room, kitchen, hardwood floors, CHSA approved. $575/mo. 509 EAST PRESIDENT STREET 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. Heart pine floors and cabinets, exposed wood beams, washer and dryer, central heat and air, security system, courtyard. Available January 2006. $1,300/mo. 2003 BULL STREET Upper. Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with view of Bull Street Library, Washer and dryer connections. Available March 6th. $1,100/mo. 201 EAST 49TH STREET Lower. 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. 2 offstreet parking spaces, living room, dining room, hardwood floors, Available mid-January. $900/mo. 1312 LINCOLN STREET 3 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath apartment, living room, alarm system, washer and dryer. $950/mo. 3602 MONTGOMERY STREET Renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex, central heat and air, washer and dryer connections, all new appliances, carpet with off street parking. $750/mo. (SCAD Students $650/mo.) 2314 BARNARD STREET 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen with gas stove, hardwood floors, central heat and air, washer and dryer, small deck. $1,200/mo.

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Beautiful all brick home with wood and ceramic flooring. 9' plus ceilings, plantation shutters, surround sound speakers and sprinkler system in yard. Home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths plus a bonus room, separate study, eat in kitchen and separate dining room. Great room has fireplace. Call Latrelle for your personal viewing @ 912-658-7777. ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550 H-4370 $338,500*

Beautiful Design & Fantastic View are yours to enjoy in this brick home in sought after Royal Oaks Subdivision. Open Foyer, Formal Dining Room, Great Room with fireplace, kitchen has custom cabinets, corian countertops, breakfast bar, 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, bonus room w/ wet bar. Guest suite with full bath amenities, romantic evenings to be enjoyed around fireplace in the hearth room. Adjourn to your master suite and relax in the whirlpool bath while the kids enjoy the upper floor with game room and TV area. Rear grilling porch great for the summer dinners with wonderful view. So much more! $419,900.00 Call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty H-4191*

Beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath with bonus. All brick with interior arches, wood floors, brick fireplace in Great Room. Crown molding, 9 ft. plus ceilings, oversized whirlpool tub, separate shower and sitting room in master suite. Home has approx. 2100 sq. ft. For more information or your personal viewing call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 H-4375 244,900 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550*

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REDUCED! Come view this finely appointed 3 bedroom 2 ? bath all brick home, sitting on a spacious lot across from the club in Honey Ridge. Cherry cabinets, trey ceilings, corian counter tops, cultured marble in baths, hardwood floors, ceramic tile and oversized 3 car garage. Back

Investors/First Time Home Buyers REDUCED! 3 bedrooms/1 bath in Desirable neighborhood. Eat in kitchen, separate Dining room, outside storage building and carport. Owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker. H-4201

Beautifully appointed 3 bed/3 bath home on 5 +/- acres. Deck overlooking 1 1/2 acre stocked pond, inground pool and Koi pond with waterfall. Large greatroom, separate dining room. Jenn-Air cooktop in kitchen with large, separate eating area. Skylights with remote control blinds. Dentil molding, wood floors. 30 x 50 insulated 3 bay metal building with electricity. Many extras! $438,000 H- 4211 Call Latrelle for details @ 658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550*

Custom country 3 bed/2bath home on 2 plus acres. Second floor overlooking great room and cathedral ceiling. Front great room features a clerestory that illuminates the open great room. Upstairs master retreat has loft/study that can be converted into additional bedroom. For your personal showing of this lovely property Call LaTrelle @658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550 $254,900 H-4309*

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SOUTHSIDE 129 RED FOX- 3bd, 2ba, $1,250.00 9 DELMAR- 3bd, 1.5ba, ($950.00) 2 RUSTIC LN -3bd, 2ba, $1050.00

203 WEST WALDBURG STREET Garden apartment. 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment, living room, kitchen, shared courtyard. $850/mo.

513 East 36th Street A charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage nestled near a park. Offers the closeness of downtown without the price. Recently renovated kitchen and baths. Great for 1st time buyers or student rentals. $112,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 Coastal Real Estate

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REDUCED! Beautiful low country on large wooded lot, large bonus, master on main has master bath with double vanities, whirlpool and walk in marble shower. Kitchen has island, large pantry and bay window. Eating area and screened porch off of kitchen. Call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 for your personal showing. $269,900 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550 H-4310*

626 East 53 rd Street Ardsley Bungalow A Go-Go This 1939 Arts & Crafts home offers 3BR/2BA, oak & heart pine floors, 4-over-1 windows, charming front porch, cedar closet, brick mantel & an attic big enough for a master suite or office. Room enough to make it your haven! $209,500. Katherine W. Oxnard, Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners (912) 704-3545/356-5001 katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com*.

409 Cranman Drive Bionic Home So much new stuff in this well-built 3BR/1BA 1950s ranch, it’s the real estate equivalent of Steve Austin! New roof, windows, siding, appliances, water heater, flooring and more. A home for the New Millennium! $130,000. Katherine W. Oxnard Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners (912)704-3545/356-5001 katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com* Connect Savannah cannot guarantee the goodwill of those placing ads. Misprints: Connect Savannah is not responsible for any typographical errors which appear after the first week of an ad’s publication. Please check your ad promptly for accuracy.

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416 West 36th St. Built in 1920, this grand 3 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian home needs your final touch to bring back it's lost splendor.Upstairs is almost completelyrestored, and the downstairs has yet to be restored. Hardwood floors throughout, parlors, plaster walls, brick garage & fenced in yard.Located in an active area of restoration. Asking $224,900 Call Sonja Bannon for private showings at 912-441-4470 or visit www.HomesofSavannah.com for more information.

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MORE MONEY? MORE TIME! When you’re ready to sell your home, how will you select a real estate professional? I’ve already recommended in a previous column that you should call around, asking questions and answering some questions, too. Your greatest concern may be your bottom line, but to sell in a reasonable amount of time, you need to sell at a reasonable price. Avoid the temptation to list with an agent simply because he or she tells you that they can sell your home for more money. Only with a complete Comparative Market Analysis in hand can you be sure that the agent has thoroughly researched the values of homes that have recently listed, sold and/or expired.

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514-516 East Bolton Street Kit and Caboodle! This Historic District income-producer just a few blocks from Forsyth comes with a buildable side lot worth at least $80K. The whole nine yards offered at just $399,000!

314 West Penrose Drive Room to Spread Out Enormous brick Colonial includes 4226sf, 5BR, 2 full/1 half bath, eat-in country kitchen, barbecue pit, 2-car carport & fireplace. Mother-in-law suite adds another bedroom, 1.5 baths, kitchen and separate entrance, perfect for a home office or rental. A must see! $375,000. Katherine W. Oxnard Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners (912)704-3545/356-5001 katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com*

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Reduced by $10,000! Beautifully appointed Savannah Grey Brick 3 bed/ 2 bath home. Custom built by Douglas Leonard. Hardwood and ceramic tile floors. 10 ft. ceilings with crown molding. Custom built cabinets and bookshelves. Separate Dining Room. 22 x 33 all brick patio overlooking golf course with private Lagoon view. Many custom features set this home apart. Call LaTrelle for a personal viewing @ 658-7777 H-4226 $279,500*

between 5.05 and 7.52 acres. in Register, Ga., near Statesboro – Horses welcome - call today, don’t delay. Prices range from $28,000 to $42,000. Plats are available in the office. LaTrelle Pevey @ 658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 8262550 A-4239*

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519 E. 45th Street Wonderful family home in Ardsley Park with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. Included is a secret garden, bricked private patio, and an apt. rented for $900 per month. Totally restored to perfection! Call for a private showing. Priced to sell at $529,000. Sun Coast Realty, Rhondda Netherton 912 507-9800.

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Midway 1.5 acres on the lake! Midway lot with water, Isle of Wright location! Lot has been cleared and has the most beautiful views. Build your dream house or get-away home! $80,000. Sun Coast Realty, Call Rhondda at 912 507-9800.

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So much new stuff in this wellbuilt 3BR/1BA 1950s ranch, it’s the real estate equivalent of Steve Austin! New roof, windows, siding, appliances, water heater, flooring and more. A home for the New Millennium! Offered at $130,000.

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6007 Waters Avenue Under Contract! Low Country parson’s house is a great investment or starter home. Rented for $700 month-to-month, with original tabby exterior, 2BR/1BA, new appliances incl. dishwasher & stackable washer/dryer ,plus large fenced yard with shed. $90,000. Katherine W. Oxnard Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners (912)704-3545/356-5001 katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com*

669 East 32nd Street Adorable 2BR/1BA Bungalow in a mature neighborhood.New systems and appliances. House sits on a nice corner lot with a cozy backyard and off-street parking. Nice location. Asking $82,900. Could also berented for $700/month. CALL SHERI OR LORI AT 912-236-1000. JUDGEREALTY*

1505 Grove St Great investment or starter home! Charming 3BR/1BA bungalow in the Eastern Victorian District is completely renovated and ready to move in. New fixtures, hardwood floors, central heat and air, electric and plumbing system. Lots of Southern Charm! Offered at just $88,900 Could also be rented for $725/month. Call Lori Judge or Sheri Cermak, Judge Realty 236-1000 *

416 West 36th Street This 1920 grand home needs your final touch to bring it's lost splendor back. Hardwood floors, parlors, garage and so much more! Area of active restoration.$224,900 Call Sonja Bannon 441-4470*

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1507 Grove St Absolutely charming Eastern Victorian bungalow! This move in ready 2BR/1BA home is remodeled with new central heat and air, electric and plumbing system. Fenced in yard great for entertaining. New fixtures and adorable paint job make this a must see property! Great for 1st time home buyer or investor! Move in today for just $85,000. Could also be rented for $600/month. Call Lori Judge or Sheri Cermak, Judge Realty 236-1000 *

311 W. Henry Completely renovated triplex near SCAD, with great rental history. Two cottages are 2BR/1BA units and one cottage is 3BR/1BA unit. All new appliances, electrical, HVAC and plumbing. Great Investment! $295,000 Call Lori Judge, Judge Realty 484-1514 * 307 Briarcliff Circle Windsor Forest Easy walk to Windsor Forest Elementary and Windsor Forest High School! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, den and family room. New carpet and garage has been converted into a nice family room. Two car carport and a fenced in backyard with metal storage building. Roof and AC compressor 1 year old and house is well above grade with no flooding problems. Some furnishings for sale. Call Betty Stevenson at 912-351-0510 or 912-224-5200.* Super Floor Plan 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Includes extra lot. Midtown 2864 sq. ft. heated. 2 car garage &breezeway. $359,000 Asking price. Call Betty Stevenson with Prudential at 912-351-0510 or 912-224-5200 * 307 E 51st Totally renovated Ardsley Park home just steps from McCauley Park. 3 bedrooms, sunroom, fabulous kitchen with island is a cook's dream. Fenced yard, deck, off street parking. It's even wired for sound and has a new roof! Reduced to $249,000. Call Lisa Moore at 441-9314 or visit www.morehomesofsavannah.com * 27 E 55th Large Ardsley home with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Open floor plan is great for entertaining, wonderful kitchen with Italian cabinets,Silestone counters, and stainless steel appliances. Master suite with private sunroom and bath. Only $329,000. Call Lisa Moore at 441-9314 or visit www.morehomesofsavannah.com* 18 E 41st Starland Design District Classic Victorian beauty with fully restored exterior in area of high interest and active restoration and new construction. Original details abound including restored standing seam roof, and heart pine floors. Buyer to complete interior. Call Lisa Moore at 441-9314 or visit www.morehomesofsavannah.com* 730 E 48th Ardsley Park Great opportunity to buy in Ardsley for less! Adorable 3 bedroom bungalow with all the details such as wood floors, high ceilings and front porch. This one even has off street parking, a garage, and wonderful courtyard with fountain. A little love and care will make this bungalow fabulous! Call Lisa Moore at 441-9314 or visit www.morehomesofsavannah.com* Dazzling Queen Anne Interior details have been painstakenly restored while kitchens and baths have been updated with all

new appliances and fixtures. This 3,200 square foot home has four bedrooms, three baths, eight fireplaces, new windows, large walk-in attic (could be studio or apartment), hardwood floors and artistic detail. Offered at $574,900. Call Christi Oates 695-5945 or Roberta Carver 596-0107. Celia W. Dunn Realty, Inc. 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH condo at the Commons on Wilmington Island features washer/dryer hookup, 2 year old appliances, Berber carpet, hardwood, vinyl, screened porch. Amenities include tennis courts, pool, gated entrance and more. Asking $129,900. Unit Q-5 at the Commons off Cromwell Rd. Contact Susie Russell 665-1313 or 897-1307. Office is 897-3109

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Commercial Property 111 West Anderson St. Superb Commercial space available for Sale or Lease, Located near forsyth park. Aprox. 1500 Sq.Ft, w/ lots of parking.Front and rear access, high traffic area. Contact: 912-220-1020 Eastside Commercial Building 2,600 + sq. feet. Great location. Front and back access, large bay with overhead door. Offices and baths. Call Betty Stevenson with Prudential at 912-351-0510 or 912-224-5200.* Building Lot Eastside 45x110 approximate size. Priced to sell at $30,000. Call Betty Stevenson with Prudential at 912-351-0510 or 912-224-5200* Business Only For Sale Parcel Forwarding located at 7082 Hodgeson Memorial Drive. Priced at $60,000. Make an offer. Call Betty with Prudential for tax info and showing at 912-351-0510 or 912-224-5200* 107 Whitaker St. Commercial space - basement level. Brick walls and unfinished. 4764 sq.ft. in a great location corner of Whitaker and Broughton. Great investment opportunity. $595000. Call Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 507-9800*

102 Acres of Effingham Co. Land Great property for residential development.Priced at $20,500 per acre for 57.71 of upland acres.Will yield at least 128 units.County water & sewer on Hwy. 30 access for property. Won't last! $1,183,000 Call Lori Judge 912-236-1000*

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House for Rent 319 E Huntingdon Lane Utilities and furnishings included!!!! 2 bedroom townhome with cable tv, towels sheets, and everything you need, even a parking space! Bring your clothes and move in. $1500 , month to month. Call Rhondda @ 912 507-9800*.

Charlton Street on Troup Sq. Furnsihed home with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, cable tv and all utilities included. Courtyard that is very special! Must see this 3 story home. Available in June - $2500 per month, month to month lease. Call Rhondda @507-9800* 907 Montgomery St. Adorable Victorian duplex awaits your arrival. Each unit is 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, new central HVAC, washer/dryer, new appliances. Walking distance to Forsyth Park. $850/$900 Call Christen at Judge Realty 236-1000.* 413 East 58th Street Ardsley Park Great spacious 3BR/2BA home in beautiful Ardsley offers over 2,000 square feet of space. Can be made into 4 Bedrooms if needed. Home has been renovated and features new appliances and large, open floorplan. $1,200/month

1507 Grove Street. Charming Eastern Victorian Bungalow. 2br/1ba, totally redone cozy home awaits you for $700/month. Call Christen at 912-236-1000. Judge Realty.* 1505 Grove Street. Completely renovated charming 3br/2ba bungalow in eastern Victoriandistrict. Hardwood Floors, quiet street, close to Downtown. Move-in for $825/ month. Call Christen at 912-236-1000. Judge Realty.* 705 East Henry 2BR/1BA newly remodeled, hardwood floors, fresh paint, new appliances, off-street parking $750/month Call Judge Realty 236-1000* 116 West 39th Huge 3BR/1BA duplex in up and coming Starland District! Newly remodeled with 12 foot ceilings, 4 fireplaces,hardwood floors, security alarm, and tons of historic charm.$900/month Call Judge Realty 236-1000*

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225A East Bolton St . Totally restored and brand new, with up scale kitchen! $1200 per month. Call Rhondda @507-9800*

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1317 Bonaventure 3BR/2BA, freshly painted, hardwood floors, fenced yard, off-street parking, lots of closets. $900 Call Judge Realty 236-1000* CUTE BUNGALOW 2 bedroom, 1 bath, new kitchen, fenced yard, pets ok with deposit. $675/month. 1222 E. 33rd St. Call 844-2703. CHARMING 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath home on the Eastside. $625/month + security. Call 429-9600. WILMINGTON ISLAND CONDO. 3 bedrooms upstairs, Bull River Shoals, amenities provided, $850/month. Available February 1st. 663-1753.

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TYBEE ISLAND Properties for rent. 1 bedroom efficiency, furnished, utilities included, $650/month. Short term lease. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, unfurnished, water included, $800/month. Long term lease. Contact Tybee Vacation Rentals. 912-786-5853. CUTE BUNGALOW 2 bedroom, 1 bath, new kitchen, fenced yard, pets ok with deposit. $675/month. 1222 E. 33rd St. Call 844-2703.

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BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM 2-bath home on Bonaventure Rd. Central heat/air, hardwood floors, fireplace, DW, washer/dryer hook-up, off street parking, fenced, pets ok, $875/month. Call 912-844-4043 ARDSLEY PARK - Newly renovated, 1108 E. 51st St. 3 Bedrooms, Washer/dryer, fenced backyard, CHA, off-street parking, $850/month. 912-596-1355.

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tral HVAC, off-street parking, available Jan. 1st $850. Call Judge Realty 236-1000* STARLAND DISTRICT. Beautiful 2bedroom, 1-bath apartment. Recently renovated, with hardwood and tile floors, HVAC, off-street parking. $900/month includes water and trash. 22 1/2 East 39th Street. 912658-8550. CHEAP APARTMENTS in Historic District. Nicely updated student discount. www.R2inSavannah.com 2329799. DOWNTOWN 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent. 215A E. Henry St. Within blocks of Forsyth Park, SCAD buildings and bus route. Updated with refinished hardwood floor, french doors, mantle, new appliances, and CHA. Amenities include washer/dryer, off-street parking and fenced yard. $675/month. Contact 912-224-2548 for appointment or prodigalproperties@yahoo.com VICTORIAN HISTORIC 2-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors, great downtown location, near Forsyth Park, central heat/air, dishwasher, nice front porch balcony, pets ok, $875/month. Call 912-8444043

HISTORIC DISTRICT 1310 E. HENRY ST. Four Units Available 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartments, 1200 sqft, separate living room, dining room. Completely remodeled with Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer furnished, dishwasher, fireplace, kitchens by Ikea. Off-street parking, 6-month to one-year leases. $795/month William 912-412-5517 or Lazaro @ 912-272-0382.

3 or 4 BEDROOMS, 2 baths, livingroom, sunroom, full kitchen, hardwood floors, fireplaces, washer/dryer connection. Perfect for roommates. $1050/month $1000/deposit. Call 912-897-0438. SPACIOUS 3-BEDROOM apartments, 917 Abercorn Street. $850/month. No pets or drug abusers. Available immediately. sliding pocket door, fireplace, hardwood floors, and many extras. Call 912-272-8883 MUST SEE to appreciate. 6 miles from I-95. 20 minutes to Savannah Mall. 1 bedroom, washer/dryer, cable, water, furnished or unfurnished. All utilities and DSL included. $750 + deposit. No pets! 912748-8367. HISTORIC DISTRICT. Bright and spacious 3 bedroom apartment in a a fabulous building on Liberty Street. High ceilings, hardwood floors, architectural details, dish washer, washer/dryer, CHA, $1550/month. Call 233-7793. CARRIAGE HOUSE, 112 East Henry Lane. 2/1 with loft. Central heat/air. $750/month. 596-5489. LARGE 1-BEDROOM apartment with porch, renovated Victorian. LR, DR w/fireplaces, spiral stairs to master suite/loft w/full bath, private deck and washer/dryer, guest bedroom or office and 2nd-bath on main floor, hardwood floors, central heat/air, water included, $875/month. Call 912-233-5246 for appointment. Available February 1st.

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Effingham County Schools! Beautifully appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath with bonus. All brick with interior arches, wood floors, brick fireplace in Great Room. Crown molding, 9 ft. plus ceilings, oversized whirlpool tub, separate shower and sitting room in master suite. Home has approx. 2100 sq. ft. For more information or your personal viewing call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 H-4375 $244,900 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550

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1 Little Comfort The Landings Graciously appointed French Colonial style home on Palmetto Golf Course. Over 6,500 +/- square feet of luxurious living space. 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths. Features wired surround sound, gourmet kitchen and many more extras. Situated on a beautifully wooded 1 acre +/- lot. Priced at $1,600,000. Alexander Grikitis 912.220.1700/ John Giles 912.220.1667.

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314 East 58 th Street This Ardsley Park bungalow has just recently been renovated with new bamboo and limestone floors throughout. Home has 3 bedrooms / 2 baths with limestone shower in master, all new appliances, updated kitchen, pool with all new pumps and filters, and much more. Must see to believe! Priced to sell below appraised value. Owner is licensed real estate agent in GA. $248,000 Alexander Grikitis 912220-1700 / John Giles 912-220-1667.

2008 Whitaker Circa 1900. Beautiful row house with many architectural details with 2004 updates. Same layout as 2006 Whitaker Street. Complete with coveted off-street parking and a courtyard. Within walking distance of SCAD's future Richard Arnold Campus. Reducedtot $213,000 Roy Hill 912.844.4000. Connect Savannah

122 Broughton Street #207 –Kress Building New York luxury style loft with Southern charm. One of the most unique and spacious lots on Broughton. This 2 bedroom / 2 bath loft features 1,422 sq.ft. of such fine appointments as a designer gourmet kitchen, custom baths, handcrafted mantle and gas fireplace, custom flooring and so much more. $433,000 Contact Roy Hill at 912.844.4000 or John Giles at 912.220.1667 for more information and complete marketing package.

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317 West Waldburg Street Gorgeous Victorian home with many beautiful upgrades. Just 3 blocks from Forsyth Park . 1,926 sq.ft. Home features 4 bedrooms / 2 baths, Italian marble and tile flooring, new exterior paint, 10’ ceilings, Victorian details throughout, and much more. $350,000 Call Catherine Harrison for details at 912-856-5582.

2 Parkersburg Court – Isle of Hope Great brick home on huge corner lot. Less than one mile to beautiful Bluff Drive and Marina. 3 bed/2 bath with Mexican tile and hardwoods. Handpainted kitchen floor, brick patio and many updates. Priced at $288,500. Call Linda Bray 912.507.8500.

315 E. Liberty Street Savannah, GA 31401

817 Abercorn Street Fabulous Bloomquist construction featuring Christina Sharf Interior Design. Magnificent features include Honduran pine, white cultured marble, large terrace, courtyard, and much, much more. Have to see to believe! $695,000 Call for details. Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 / John Giles 912-220-1667.

Park Place on Park Avenue Two condos out of four left. One bedroom/ one bath units located in an historic building close to Forsyth Park , SCAD and shopping. Recently renovated in 2005. $174,000 each. Call for more details. Roy Hill 912-844-4000

Jefferson Commons Be the first to own one of these six - 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in the heart of the Historic District. Conveniently located close to SCAD. Features 4 fireplaces, spiral stair case, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Gated, off street parking. $196,000 each John Giles 912.220.1667 Alexander Grikitis 912.220.1700.

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216 West Park Avenue State-of-the-art historic condominium community. Three units with 2 and 3 bedroom spacious floor plans. Conveniently located near all downtown Savannah has to offer. Units include stainless appliance package, plasma T.V., granite countertops, and surveillance systems. Priced from $280,000 $300,000. Call Alexander Grikitis at 912220-1700 or John Giles at 912-220-1667 for