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Return to America’s most beloved decade of music, when every song on the radio was a hit. When: Wed. Aug. 27, 8 p.m., Fri. Aug. 29, 3 & 8 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 31, 3 p.m. Where: The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. Cost: $33 adults, $16 17 and under Info: 233-7764. /www. savannahtheatre.com
Psychotronic Film Society: Vernon, Florida
A hilarious documentary about the peculiar residents of a tiny backwoods town in the Florida panhandle. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. When: Wed. Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: 912-232-4447. www. myspace.com/psychotronicfilms
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Historic Savannah Theatre: The Beat Goes On
A look back at the rockin’ 60s, 70s and 80s, with plenty of singing and dancing. When: Thu., Aug. 28, 8 p.m. and Sat. Aug. 30, 3 & 8 p.m. Where: Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. Cost: Adults $33, youth 17 and under $16. Info: 233-7764. www. savannahtheatre.com
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The challenge will be held Aug. 29, 30 and 31 to engage and educate citizens and visitors to Savannah on the importance of their support of local businesses to the local economy. Businesses will be displaying posters with the benefits of shopping local and will have SAV Shop Local stickers to give out. savlocal@ gmail.com. When: Fri. Aug. 29, Sat. Aug. 30 and Sun. Aug. 31. Cost: Free
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Savannah Craft Brew Fest
The first event in this new festival is the fivecourse Georgia Beer and Food Pairing Dinner. The breweries participating are the Atlanta, Five Seasons, Moon River and Sweetwater brewing companies and Terrapin Beer. The Craft Brew Grand Tasting event will feature live, regional entertainment and local vendors, including more than 100 of America’s best craft beers for the serious beer enthusiast. Tickets for the food pairing dinner are $100. Tickets for the dinner are $100. Tickets for the grand tasting are $35 in advance or $40 at the event, with an optional $10 ticket for designated drivers. When: Fri. Aug. 29, 6 p.m.
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Labor Day Family Picnic
This annual event, presented by the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council, features food, fellowship, and live entertainment. There will be a dessert bake-off, and entries must be submitted by 1 p.m. The picnic will be held at the J. F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St.off Highway 144 in Richmond Hill. When: Sun. Aug. 31, 12-4 p.m. Cost: Free
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Cardinal Rep: Catch 22
A play by Joseph Heller, directed by Sheila Lynne at the Freight Station Theatre, 703D Louisville Rd.. When: August 22, 23, 24, 28, 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. When: Fri. Aug. 29, 8 p.m., Sat. Aug. 30, 8 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Cost: $15 adults, $10 students, military/seniors Info: 232.6080. www.cardinalrep.org
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Red, White & Blues on the Bluff A performance by Vic Waters at the Waterfront Park in Darien, followed by
a fireworks display over the Darien River when the sun goes down. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m. When: Sat. Aug. 30. Cost: $10 adults, $5 for children 12 and under, free for 5 and under Info: 912-437-6684.
Starland Farmers Market
Local organic and traditional produce, artists, food vendors, crafts people, musicians, street performers and storytellers. In season now are carrots, potatoes, squash, onions, corn, strawberries, collards, turnips, mustard greens, salad greens, fresh eggs, blueberries, peaches, herbs and more. Held rain or shine in the Starland district on DeSoto Avenue between Whitaker and Bull streets and 40th and 41st streets. maldorors@gmail.com When: Sat. Aug. 30, 9 a.m.12 p.m. Cost: Free Info: 443-5355. starland-
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Blue vs. the Gray End of Season Celebration
Blue vs. the Gray End of Season Celebration Cannon firings, skirmish drills, Civil War soldier talks and guided fort tours. The highlight will be an 1862 style baseball game between members of the 48th New York and the 8th Georgia regiments. When: Sat. Aug. 30, 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. and Sun. Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, Cockspur Island. Cost: $3 adults, 15 and under are admitted free Info: 786-5787. www.nps. gov/fopu
Tools and Skills that Built a Colony
Craft demonstrations from the colonial period such as woodworking, blacksmithing, candle making, weaving and more. When: Sat. Aug. 30, 11 a.m.4 p.m. Where: Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd.
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This annual event brings together dozens of donated items, food, music and more. All proceeds benefit the fort. When: Sat. Aug. 30, 5-9 p.m. Where: Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Cost: Free Info: 232-3945. www.chsgeorgia.org/jackson/home. htm
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The Sand Gnats will play the Charleston RiverDogs in the last three games of the season. When: Sat. Aug. 30, 7 p.m., Sun. Aug. 31, 7 p.m. and Mon. Sept. 1, 2 p.m. Where: Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Drive. Cost: Box seats, $10; reserved, $8; general admission $7; and seniors/ military/ kids 4-12 $ Info: 351-9150. www,.sandgnats.com
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Live entertainment from The 8 Tracks and Liquid Ginger, with fireworks over the ocean. When: Sun. Aug. 31, 7-11 p.m. Where: Tybee Pier Pavillion, Off HWY 80 at the end of Tybrisa St. Cost: Free Info: 786-5393. info@tybeefest.com
purchased by an unsavory gambling casino promoter. The hotel is attacked by an army of poisonous ants, and efforts to rescue those trapped in the hotel are hampered by the progress of the insects upward -- one floor at a time. Stars Myrna Loy and Suzanne Somers. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. When: Wed. Sept. 3, 8 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: 912-232-4447. www. myspace.com/psychotronicfilms
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Imitation, flattery and Google by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com
As I’ve written here before, the increasing dominance of the internet is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s nice to see stories you’ve written — which in prior days would have been limited to readers in Chatham County — be disseminated widely to a potentially global audience. Every writer’s dream. On the other hand, much of that dissemination is not actually on Connect Savannah’s site, but on others. In other words, it’s theft. No doubt, it’s great to see your stuff show up on a website with greater reach than your own. But knowing that the posting was done without permission limits the thrill somewhat, and leaves you wondering how much else on the internet is similarly pilfered intellectual property.
There’s a worrisome generational divide to this, and it’s having a real impact on my profession. Last year I had a journalism intern from a local university — who for reasons which will become readily apparent didn’t last long — who submitted an article that just didn’t read right to me for some reason. In less than 30 seconds, I Googled a few phrases, and presto, there was most of her “article” already online, elsewhere.
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Heard any good books lately? If not, Live Oak Public Libraries has a deal for you. Georgia Download Destination is a service that allows customers to download audiobooks for free. Diane Bronson, collection development coordinator for the Live Oaks system, said the program is a resounding success. “It opened about May,” Bronson says. “We’ve had a really good response.” Despite the newness of the service, local book lovers have already taken it to heart. “Chatham County, Effingham County and Liberty County represent about a quarter of the checkouts for the entire state,” Bronson says. “Our residents have been making the best use of it, and I’d love to see that continue.” Twenty library systems throughout the state have come together
The most notorious example nationwide is the now-defunct alternative weekly the Montgomery Bulletin outside Houston, perpetrator of what Slate called “in purely statistical terms” the worst episode of plagiarism in American history. The Bulletin was forced to fold when Slate discovered that nearly every article in the Bulletin was either lifted wholesale or liberally borrowed from something on the internet — including Slate. The irony of the situation — and the thing that gives me hope in this matter — is that it took an internet-only outlet like Slate to force the print-focused Bulletin out of business for misusing internet content. I’m a traditionalist on this, but a realist as well. Only technology can get you out of a jam caused by technology. Perhaps the only way out of this plague of plagiarism is the constant improvement of search engines, so that the worst culprits can be found more easily.
as a consortium, sharing the costs of implementing the system. The system is user-friendly, and even has an online tutorial to walk users through the sign-up process. “I’m a Mac person myself, so I can’t use it because it works solely with Windows,” Bronson says. “But my sister has a PC and when she downloaded the program, she didn’t have to ask me any questions.” Even persons with dial-up connections can utilize Download Destination. “You don’t have to download the whole book at one time,” Bronson says. “You can listen to Part One while downloading the rest of the book.” Different vendors provide books for downloading. “It works just like Amazon,” Bronson says. “You pick out the books you want and put them in the cart. You use your library card number to check them out.
“Some of the vendors will allow you to make several copies of a book,” she says. “Some will even let you burn them to a disc.” Customers can check out as many as five audio books at a time for seven days each. “It goes onto the computer and after a week, stops being usable,” Bronson says. If your computer does automatic updates, the program will be eliminated. However, if you do updates manually, the program can stay on your computer indefinitely, Bronson says. Right now, customers can choose from 500 titles, a number that is going to increase. Also, Mac and iPod users will be able to utilize the system eventually. “We’re waiting to get MP3 titles,” Bronson says. “With the popularity of iPods, we’d like get some MP3 titles on. “The company that provides this service is Overdrive,” she says. “Last spring they made the announcement that several companies have decided to offer MP3s.” The number of downloads is set differently by the vendors. “The smallest number I’ve seen is three, and with some, it’s 50,” Bronson says. “You can keep downloading as many times as the vendor lets you.”
Because the service is so popular, as many as 90 percent of the titles are checked out at any given time. But if the book you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it. “When it comes in, you’ll get an e-mail message,” Bronson says. “You have 24 hours to pick it up. It works very efficiently.” Even with 90 percent checked out, there are many titles to choose from. “You can look up titles that are available now,” Bronson says. “There are lots of different things -- romances, history, foreign languages, current events, thrillers, even children’s books and classics. “You can browse by subject, or look for an author,” she says. “You can search like you can a regular library catalog.” Even though Bronson uses a Mac, she has tried the new service. “I downloaded one to my computer at work to walk myself through the process,” she says. “It’s really easy and fun. “I think it’s a great service, one of the most innovative things we’ve done in a while,” Bronson says. “We received some extra funding from the county and one of the projects we want to help support with it is this one. We’ll be adding new titles every month.”
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Testing boundaries
Parent Coalition pushes back against current standardization by stacey kronquest
The 2007-2008 school year ended with a whimper throughout the state’s public schools. Almost 40 percent of Georgia’s eighth graders failed the standardized math test. That means that thousands of kids across the state spent the summer in school, and if they didn’t pass the exam a second time around then they’re going to the back of the line and repeating the eighth grade. In Savannah, the pressure on the district’s schools to pass the state-mandated Criterion Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) has hit a boiling point. For years, many Savannah-Chatham County public schools have been on the state’s “Needs Improvement” list, which means that a percentage of schools in the district are not meeting the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress), a benchmark set by the national No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. But the validity of Georgia’s tests was called into question this year. Eighty percent of sixth and seventh graders failed the Social Studies CRCT, prompting Georgia Secretary of Education Kathy Cox to throw out the scores because they weren’t deemed trustworthy assessments of what was being taught. To fully understand the public education landscape in Georgia, and the climate of what many have come to view as a “runaway test train” in Savannah-Chatham County public schools, it is necessary to understand that the foundation of all local policies are based on the controversial No Child Left Behind (NCLB). The crux of NCLB is that every state in the U.S. must establish statewide academic standards and a testing system in reading and math for grades 3rd through 8th, and at least once during grades 10th through 12th. States must also have in place science assessments to be administered at least once during grades 3-5, grades 6-9, and grades 10-12. These tests are in addition to national standardized tests like the Iowa Test of Basic Skills. Georgia has embraced NCLB as the answer to its education problems. It strengthened the national standards by mandating all grades take the state’s
standardized test. Locally, the Savannah-Chatham district added its own district-wide standardized tests as quarterly assessments. A typical first grader going to public school in Chatham County takes seven to twelve standardized tests, not including practice tests. Because NCLB does not require a standardized test in Social Studies, Secretary Cox was at liberty to dump Georgia’s abysmal tests results without affecting Georgia’s Adequate Yearly Progress, chalking up the eighty percent failure to an alignment problem between the new Georgia Performance Standards (GPS) curriculum and the CRCTs. But the math results are a different story. That test is required by NCLB, and to throw out the test would affect the state’s Adequate Yearly Progress. Instead, Cox says, “We are holding our students to a higher standard so that when they get their diploma it will mean they are truly ready for the demands of the 21st century.” But Michael Moore, a professor at Georgia Southern University in the Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading, says the math scores should have been thrown out, too. At a 40-percent failure rate “it is clear that the test doesn’t measure what was being taught in the classroom,” he says. What is unclear is how many eighth graders will actually be retained. Moore says that holding kids back based on the performance of one test contributes to a higher dropout rate, one of the reasons he is against the NCLB-mandated tests that have become known as “highstakes tests.” Nationally, there is a rally cry against NCLB, with education experts such as
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Alfie Kohn arguing that “people with little understanding of how children learn have imposed a heavy-handed, top-down, test-driven version of school reform that is lowering the quality of education in this country.” Locally, the Chatham County Parent Coalition, is taking steps as well. Julie Varland, a founding organizer, says her group formed after “witnessing children getting overloaded with tests and watching talented teachers become demoralized by the stream of non-negotiable testing polices.” The Parent Coalition grew out of the Parent/Teacher Association at Charles Ellis Elementary School, and has been successful in attracting parents from other Savannah schools who share concerns over the inordinate amount of testing and loss of teaching time. (Moore says that testing in Savannah schools is equal to a least one month of teaching.) The coalition has met with the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education and district Superintendent Thomas Lockamy twice, and insist they want to help the district in two areas: to align student evaluation with the vision of the Board of Education — “to ignite a passion for learning” — and to assist the district in finding out why teachers are leaving. Varland believes if the district would
accept their help, they could “bring education to life in Chatham County. Inspiring education will solve many of the district’s problems,” she says. “We love parent involvement,” said School Board President Joe Buck in an open meeting of the Parent Coalition and the board, “but give us a little credit also.” “They are a little defensive,” Varland says, “but we don’t want to make enemies of them, we’re coming to them in a spirit of cooperation.” Since the “Needs Improvement” list began in 2003, the Savannah-Chatham district has been on it. In a state that is below the national average on reading and math scores, the Savannah-Chatham Schools are near the bottom —ranking 133 out of 173 districts in Georgia. While the state toiled to develop more rigorous standards, the district looked for solutions. In 2005, the board hired Lockamy from Norfolk, Va., where he had experience raising achievement standards through district benchmarks. “Every superintendent brings changes,” says Alfreda Goldwire, president of the Savannah Teachers Federation. She credits Lockamy with reforming what is called a site-based system, meaning individual schools had autonomy with little to no uniformity across the
administration, but some are starting to speak out.” Varland is concerned that teachers are suffering repercussions for giving feedback to administrators. Goldwire agrees. “Retaliation is big in this district, anybody that speaks out is retaliated against.” Case in point: After a March protest in front of the Board of Education office on Bull Street, Goldwire says several teachers were given Professional Development Plans, which is akin to a warning. The Savannah-Chatham Board of Education could not confirm this to be true. One coalition member describes the situation as “a gun to Lockamy’s head by the state” to turn the district around. District Six board member Lori Brady says, “We are being held accountable. The superintendent and board have worked very diligently.” Georgia’s new curriculum, the Georgia Performance Standards, has been ranked as one of the top ten curriculums in the country by an independent education think tank, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute.
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A mother and professor at SCAD, who just transferred her son from public to private school, says some SCAD professors with children have decided to leave their jobs after discovering the state of the public schools. “There just aren’t any good options for many people looking to move to Savannah,” she said. Despite a rather rough start between the superintendent and the Parent Coalition, Varland believes they are on a good path. She and Moore, in a private meeting with Lockamy, have opened a dialogue with the administration. According to the Coalition, Lockamy is planning on conducting a test audit in a sampling of different schools. Although Lockamy has standardized the system, many schools give tests above and beyond what is mandated by either the state or the district. Penny Stone, the district assessment director, says that her office has asked for changes to eliminate some of the tests, “Some have been approved this year,” she says.
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Moore says that the even though eighty percent of middle schoolers failed the Social Studies CRCT, “the GPS are actually quite good.” The standards, says Moore, encourage inquiry and critical thinking, and thus are difficult to measure on a multiple question test. The test itself, Moore says, was not written by the state, but by McGrawHill, who writes tests for over a dozen other states, and merely pulls questions from its enormous question bank, regardless of the state’s standards. The state says this not true, and that the questions are vetted against Georgia’s curriculum by committees of teachers — though they are unable to answer the question “what went wrong with the test?” At a Parent Coalition meeting, one resident, with no children of his own, said he was there because he wants the “school system fixed.” A technology-based businessman with children now in college says he needs “smart workers” and doesn’t understand why the education system in Savannah can’t provide that.
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Savannah native Liz Taylor gets more than just money from her job. She’s passionate about her work and as a bonus it keeps her fit, since she doesn’t really like to wake up and go to the gym or go for a run. “I just like to get up and recycle,” she said with a laugh. And she has motivation, which is so crucial to an exercise regimen – in her case, it’s the full bins of recyclables that each customer needs emptied. She’s owned The Recycling Lady for almost eight years. She picks up recyclables from residential and business customers, as do other local companies including Rare Earth Recycling, Islands Recycling, and GreenLifespace. It’s one of a long list of interesting jobs she’s had over the years: exercise instructor, helping build a sustainable wood bench for the Atlanta Botanical Garden, home health nurse staffing, and house manager and personal assistant in Napa Valley. “It’s usually very interesting people who need an assistant,” she said. Her tasks were either boring or a little crazy, she said, but thought it best not to give examples. The City of Savannah is delivering a blow to her business, but she doesn’t care. In fact, she’s thrilled. The city’s planned curbside recycling program will be a huge benefit to the community and the environment, she said, so she’ll be perfectly happy just to pick up recyclables from her customers outside city limits. “Even though I have a recycling business, I’m very happy it’s going to happen,” Taylor said. “It makes me very happy that over the years so many people have started to recycle. It makes me feel good – it’s just so important. “What’s really wonderful to me is now they’re talking about recycling on Oprah – it’s all over TV,” Taylor said. “Now you can talk about it and somebody’s not going to call you an aging hippie.” She’s recently done some consulting work for Melaver, Inc. to help set up recycling in its property Enterprise Mill. Located adjacent to the August a Canal near the banks of the Savannah River in
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Augusta, the restoration and redevelopment project houses professional offices, residential loft apartments and retail space. They’ve started with office paper recycling. “We wanted to make it easy for everyone,” Taylor said. “The majority of people were so excited to have a way to recycle. The response was so positive. There is so much recycling of office paper it’s almost overwhelming.” “At each company we’ve asked the office manager the best way to make recycling easy for people, because if you make it hard they’re not going to do it,” Taylor said. Melaver supplied small bins that can go under each worker’s desk. The common areas hold wheeled recyling bins, but one company has a bin in the copy room. “Melaver is so dedicated and is doing so many wonderful things,” Taylor said. One of the companies in Augusta told her they had been talking about
recycling for seven or eight years before Melaver made it easy at Enterprise Mill. Rhoda Brown, property manager for Melaver, Inc., agreed that making it easy for the tenants was crucial. “You’ve got to give them everything they need to make it work,” Brown said. Melaver, Inc. sees that a s its responsibility, and setting up recycling for tenants fits with the company’s commitment to sustainability. “We’re trying to do the right thing for the environment.” From what she’s seen, many more companies want to make choices like recycling. “The majority of the tenants indicated this is something they’ve been waiting for,” Brown said. Sometimes all it takes is a person who can help set up a system and get the project started. “Liz lives and breathes recycling – it’s her favorite topic,” Brown said. “Sending a person with passion makes any job easier.”
All Aboard for Recycling on the River What’s new on River Street? Think recycling. Last Friday’s presentation by City of Savannah staff on the status of the River Street Streetcar offers another way for locals and visitors to embrace the green lifestyle. Curbside trash recycling is scheduled to begin citywide early in 2009, but the River Street streetcar is a recycling project of a different sort, and looks like it will start sooner. Instead of sorting bottles and cans, the city is converting a historic, early 20th century streetcar into a state-of-the-art hybrid. “We’re turning [the streetcar] into a 2008 light rail vehicle with ADA compliance while still looking like a 1935 vehicle,” said Sean Brandon, Director of Mobility and Parking for the city. The first River Street run is still weeks or months down the track, but if all goes as the City hopes, it’s likely that this Christmas, Santa will arrive on the river by streetcar instead of via eight tiny reindeer. It could be said that the idea of a waterfront streetcar goes back decades. When architect Eric Meyerhoff drew up the first plans for River Street’s Rousakis Plaza in the early 1970’s, a streetcar to transport visitors appeared in the project renderings. But in 1974, who could anticipate a vintage streetcar powered by a dual diesel-electric mechanical system? The city’s refurbished 73-year-old streetcar is a W-5 model that spent its first 45 years carrying passengers through the streets of Melbourne, Australia. After being decommissioned in 1980, it found its way to Iowa, before being purchased in 2000 by the City of Savannah in anticipation of its use on River Street. Until recently, the W-5 was stored at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum. (source: www.railwaypreservation.com) The streetcar has undergone a complete reconstruction at two facilities in Altoona and Warren, Pennsylvania. The paint, the wood, the windows and the seats are being restored or replaced
with historically accurate replica components. The streetcar’s original mechanical elements have been scrapped altogether. Instead of running on electricity provided from overhead lines, Savannah’s streetcar will be self-propelled, fueled by a custom designed engine using diesel fuel and generators. Two state-of-theart wheelchair lifts have been added as part of the updating process. “It’s like a Toyota Prius on steroids,” said Gary Landrio, consultant for the project. Once it returns to Savannah from Pennsylvania, the River Street Streetcar will travel a short route compared to its round the world history, moving east-to-west-to-east for two thirds of a mile along the River Street train tracks, between the Waving Girl statue and the M.L. King Jr. Blvd. Ramp. Cruising speed will be five to ten miles per hour. The 47-foot-long vehicle holds about 80 people, seated and standing. Squeezing the diesel engine, the generators, and the two wheelchair lifts into the relatively small vintage car wasn’t easy, according to Landrio. From a space saving and energy saving point of view, the engineers chose to leave out an otherwise popular contemporary feature—air conditioning. “It takes a lot of energy to cool it,” said Landrio. “The doors open continually. It uses too much power, we couldn’t fit it in.” Windows that open and a system of roof vents are expected to reduce the summer heat. As another energy saving idea, the city is debating the plusses and minuses of using recycled vegetable oil as an alternative to the diesel fuel. “It could be done. We’ve had some discussions with Refuel Savannah [a local biofuel company],” said Brandon, who noted that biofuels would only be considered after the streetcar engine’s one year warranty has expired. The restored streetcar’s $207,000 price tag is one way that the City is saving money by buying recycled. “If this vehicle were brand new construction it would be over a million dollars,” said Brandon, “but, the difference is it’s a vintage overhaul.”
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That’s the message Savannah-Chatham Metro Police are trying to convey after a 24-year-old Savannah resident was arrested and charged with a felony after he defaced the city’s newest parking garage at Whitaker and Bryan streets. The same tag, which resembles a screaming face, was also found on the side of a Bank of America building near Johnson Square days earlier. Darron Christopher Willson was arrested and faces the felony charge of Interference with Government Property and Criminal Trespass. A concerned citizen who saw Willson tagging the garage alerted police who were walking the beat in the area. A large red paint marker was found in Willson’s possession. If caught tagging, a suspect can end up with a felony conviction that will stay with him or her for life. The department takes the crime seriously because “it can cause unease and fear in a community.” Persons who see a tagger or graffiti
should report them. City residents can call 3-1-1, and county residents can call County Public Works at 652-6840. If someone is seen actively defacing property, call 9-1-1 for immediate police response. A woman told police a neighbor was harassing her. She said she was house-sitting for a cousin who has an apartment on Tibet Avenue when the downstairs neighbor began banging on his ceiling. She said the man has repeatedly made complaints against her to the apartment complex management, saying she makes a lot of noise during the night, which keeps him from going to sleep. She said that only she and her brother stay in the apartment and never get really loud. The woman said the neighbor also made accusations about her firing gun shots in the area. When contacted by police, the neighbor said he banged the ceiling after hearing “a bunch of noise.” He said the police have responded at least three times before for this type of incident, but the woman said the police had only been called once. A man called police to report that
someone had tried to take advantage of his mother, who lives in a nursing home. He told the suspect that his mother isn’t competent to handle any type of business. Despite the warning, the suspect went to the nursing home and somehow obtained the woman’s bank information. When one of her CDs matured, the suspect had a check issued to his company. The man said he had the bank put a stop-payment on the check and also filed a fraud complaint with the bank. He told police he was very upset about the matter and is concerned that the suspect may have already done this to other elderly people. A Marcy Court resident rented a room to a man. About a week later, her daughter moved back into her house, and the daughter and tenant couldn’t get along. The tenant called police when the daughter threatened him. He said she doesn’t like him and began yelling at him to leave.
When she wouldn’t leave him alone, he told her he was going to call her probation officer. He went in his room and locked the door, and she began kicking the door and yelling, saying she was going to kill him. The tenant called 911. When police arrived, the daughter said the man treats her mother and his girlfriend badly, and she was trying to stick up for them. She admitted telling the man to leave and kicking the door, but insisted she made no threats. The officer told her she couldn’t fight other people’s battles and that only her mother could ask the tenant to leave. The mother said the two are always arguing, and suggested her daughter spend the night with a friend. The daughter refused to leave and went to bed. The tenant said he would move out the next day. Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020
You’re absolutely right, A.—this is a situation that calls for realism. Were we realistic about Iraq? No. You see what happened. If I have anything to say about it, we won’t make that mistake twice. We need to understand the zombie threat before we can formulate a practical plan for combating it. A review of zombie movies tells us they have the following common characteristics: they’re generally slow, stupid, and unaffected by bodily damage, they don’t have working circulatory or respiratory tracts, they’re not fazed by heat or cold, they can’t drown, and their thought processes are degraded to the point that shock and awe don’t have an appreciable psychological effect. This leaves you with basically three options: immobilize them and leave them to rot, decapitate them or destroy their brains (they apparently do still have central nervous systems, demonstrating that even a modicum of intelligence can be a fatal flaw), or obliterate them entirely. In The Zombie Survival Guide (2003), which remains the definitive and possibly only treatment of the subject, Max Brooks recommends for hand-to-hand combat something that can efficiently slice zombies into bits, a two-handed Japanese katana (samurai sword) being ideal. (Also receiving high praise are the compact yet deadly WWI trench spike and the much larger and deadlier ancient Shaolin monk’s spade.) Brooks says forget about chain saws—no matter how cool they are,
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I’m reading World War Z by Max Brooks, a fictional account of the world’s response to a zombie outbreak. In the book the U.S. military fails miserably in its first real battle against the undead but later changes tactics and ultimately triumphs, as does the rest of the world. I have always wondered how the U.S. military would realistically fight the undead. I hope you can answer. —agibson
they just aren’t reliable enough and require fuel, which may run out at a critical juncture. Firearms are a good choice if used properly—you need to aim for the head. Even a zombie cut in half with automatic weapon fire can still crawl toward you. The living dead have no fear of fire, which makes it a great weapon. Zombies engulfed in flames will not only not put themselves out, they’ll continue to wander around, possibly setting other zombies alight. Electricity will paralyze zombies but usually not kill them outright unless it also sets them on fire and so isn’t advisable as a first line of defense. You might think that nuclear weapons would be a good possibility if a city were 100 percent infected, but the downside is that any surviving zombies will be not only shambling horrors but radioactive too. So what would our military do? We have lots of troops and bullets, assuming they’re not all tied up indefinitely in the Middle East. Since zombies can’t breed except by spreading their infection, containment and quarantine would be necessary—typically the sort of job assigned to FEMA, which we may want to rethink. After that, the military could surround and wipe out the zombies using time-honored tactics such as high explosives, incendiaries, and massed gunfire. The army and marines would likely do the heavy lifting, with air force and navy fighters providing close air support. As long as the military can protect the troops from infection and isn’t handcuffed by liberal politicians who really want the zombies to win, we should be able to handle things. Strategy and using the stupidity of zombies against them is key. If faced with zombies controlled by a sorcerer or other evil power, you might save yourself some trouble by having Special Forces teams take out the head guy, though this approach is hardly foolproof—again, witness Iraq. The main thing is, don’t underestimate zombies. So often in trying times one thinks, these brain-dead losers can’t possibly continue. Yet somehow they do.
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all, their daughter was a virgin. -- Among the losers in the recent housing crash was The Shire in Bend, Ore., which was to be a village of 31 homes in the style of those in the “Lord of the Rings” series, with (according to a report in the Bend Bulletin) “unique stonework, artificial thatched roofs, terraces, gardens, and a network of streams and ponds with a pathway to ... ‘The Ring Bearer’s Court.’” -- Nevada Political Babylon: Greg Nance, 49, resigned from the state Board of Education in August after complaints about his ignoring a policy discussion at a public meeting by cooing with his new, 20-year-old wife of 12 days. (When a colleague complained that the woman should not have been seated with Nance at the board table, Nance replied, “Bite me.”) Nance’s replacement will be named by Gov. Jim Gibbons, whose approval rating hovers in the 20 percent range, in part because of rumors of womanizing. Gibbons filed for divorce in May, but his wife of 22 years has refused to leave the governor’s mansion, and, instead, Gibbons has moved out.
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Insurance companies seem game for underwriting almost any odd risk anyone is willing to pay for. News of the Weird has reported on people insured against alien invasion, the Loch Ness monster, and, for three Scottish nuns, the expense of Jesus Christ’s second coming if he were born to any of them. The bedding company SilentNight in Lancashire, England, recently insured mattress-tester Graham Butterfield’s buttocks for the equivalent of about $2 million, finding that particular part of his body to be so sensitive to tiny variations in fillings that he knows, quickly and certainly, if the proper materials have been used.
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In three instances reported in August, American kids were found living in such filthy squalor and isolation that authorities feared they were nearly as developmentally stunted as feral children raised in the wilderness. A 36-year-old man in Lavonia, Ga., was arrested for having imprisoned his wife and three neverschooled children inside their small trailer home for at least the last three years. In Burke County, Ga., a woman and 11 never-schooled children were found in a filthy trailer home without electricity or running water. And in Polk County, Mo., six children were found among three families living in a clump of 12 isolated, junk-packed trailer homes with 360 animals and the only water coming from a series of connected garden hoses. By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
Scientists and fishermen alike are startled and delighted by a resurgence of wild Atlantic salmon this summer from Labrador to the coast of Maine. “People are talking about runs they haven’t seen for a decade or more,” Gerald Chaput, a biologist with Canada’s Fisheries Department, told The Canadian Press. While no one can say why more young salmon, grilse, are returning to spawn in the region’s rivers, one fisheries expert says warmer ocean temperatures, successful hook-and-release programs and fishing restrictions could be factors. About 70 monitoring sites have reported some of the best returns of grilse in many years, but sightings of older salmon have not increased. However, experts say that the survival and return of young salmon this summer probably means that larger fish will arrive to spawn next year.
Ocean ‘Dead Zones’ Maritime “dead zones” have expanded steadily over the past halfcentury, now creating environments where marine life cannot survive in 400 coastal areas of the world. Writing in the journal Science, researchers from Virginia’s College of William and
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A Mekong Record Southeast Asia’s famed Mekong River has risen to a level higher than ever measured before in parts of northern Thailand, inundating homes and farmland for hundreds of miles. Similar inundations have also occurred in adjacent areas of Laos. Officials at the Mekong River Commission said the current flooding is due to abnormally high runoff from northern stretches of the river basin, combined with torrential rainfall caused by Tropical Storm Kammuri on Aug. 9 to 11. As floodwaters moved downstream, Cambodia and southern Vietnam warned residents in some areas to move to higher ground along with their livestock.
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Leon Russell
This living legend of rock, soul and country music got his start in the ‘60s as an in-demand session keyboardist and guitarist for a laundry list of the greats. (He’s worked with everyone from Phil Spector, Frank Sinatra and Glen Campbell to Bob Dylan, George Harrison and Elvis Presley!) Later, he’d enjoy hits of his own, such as the effortlessly funky “Tightrope” and a duet with Willie Nelson (which
Jubal-Kane CD Release
With a look that’s one part Rick Rubin and one part The Wild Angels, these N.C. blues-rock throwbacks can’t help but look as though they’re about to kick somebody’s ass. Don’t let that stop you from getting close, however, as they’re a breath of fresh air on the Southeastern blues scene. Low-down and gritty, with a sense of foreboding and menace that’s sorely lacking from many of the freshly-scrubbed blues combos of today, their driving, virile R&B has more in common with the great British Invasion acts like Peter Green’s early Fleetwood Mac or The Yardbirds — or even Canned Heat’s watershed crossover double-LP with John Lee Hooker. This two-night stand at one of their favorite Savannah venues finds the group celebrating the hit No. 1 in 1979). At 66, he still puts on compelling retrospective sets. When not fronting his own group, opener Martin Lesch plays keys for rock singer/songwriter Angie Aparo’s road band. $20 adv. at shorelineballroom.com. Listen & Learn: leonrussellrecords.com. Fri., 9:30 pm, Shoreline Ballroom (Hilton Head).
Turtle Folk (Benefit Concert for Patrick Williams)
Held in conjunction with the “Help Save One of Our
release of their brand-new 2-CD set. It contains 28 songs worth of mouth harp, bass, drums and guitar tracked completely live (without overdubs or postproduction “fixes”) at Charleston, W.V.a.’s Empty Glass. No doubt it will sound almost exactly like what you’ll hear at this weekend’s Savannah gigs. No cover, and CDs will be available for sale. Listen & Learn: jubal-kane.com. Fri. - Sat., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge.
Own” charity fund, this rare hometown show by the group our readers named Savannah’s Best Local Rock Band in 2007 aids a young local musician recently diagnosed with Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma — an exceedingly rare form of cancer which strikes fewer than 100 people in the USA annually. The son of well-known local restaurateur and musician Ansley Williams (Spanky’s, Tubby’s, Fiddler’s), Patrick is currently undergoing treatment in Houston, Tx., but in the past has performed
with each of the members of Turtle Folk, and in fact, they got their start playing in eateries that he either booked or ran. All net proceeds from this show will be donated directly to Williams, and the venue is donating 10% of all bar proceeds during the concert to the cause as well. It’s a low cover charge ($6), so hopefully the room will be packed for this worthy cause. Listen & Learn: myspace. com/turtlefolkmusic. Sat., 11 pm, Loco’s (downtown).
B & D Burgers (Southside) Trivia w/ Artie & Brad (Other) Starts at 10 p.m. Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) The Bamboo Room “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) Cheers to You Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Club 51 Degrees DJ Blue Ice (DJ) Club One #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Daiquiri Beach Listen 2 Three (Live Music) Poporiented modern guitar rock power trio with a strong blues and funk influence (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist with sequenced backing playing pop/rock/soul/beach hits and originals. 9 p.m. Doubles Lounge DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Acoustic guitar and vocals duo playing pop, rock and country (covers/originals) 7 p.m. Hang Fire Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) Singing solo pianist playing styles from swing to classic rock to jazz. 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. King’s Inn (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Savannah Comedy Revue (Other) Local standup comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Brendan Polk (Live Music) Young, award-winning local jazz piano prodigy called “outstanding” by Downbeat Magazine. 10 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Five Point Productions’ Extreme Trivia
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continues from p.16 w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known electric trio (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Open Mic (Live Music) With Markus & Hudson. 10:30 p.m. Murphy’s Law Celtic Karaoke with Kerr (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Robin’s Nest Team Trivia (Other) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30 p.m. Scandals TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean Psychotronic Film: Errol Morris’ VERNON, FLORIDA (USA, 1981) (Other) The Psychotronic Film Society of Savannah presents a weekly series of overlooked, rare, foreign and/or critically-acclaimed cult cinema: This infamous and hilarious cult classic is one of the earliest movies made by Oscar-winning documentarian Morris (THE THIN BLUE LINE, THE FOG OF WAR). It profiles the bizarre residents of a backwoods, Fl. Panhandle town. Seating begins at 7:30 pm for ALLAGES. 8 p.m. Slugger’s 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Steamer’s Five Point Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/Jeremy & Ben (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge Open Mic (Live Music) 9:30 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) Pop, rock, country and blues acts 6 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ In Coma (DJ) 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers.
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Augie’s Pub (Pooler) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Benny’s Tybee Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) w/DJ Levis 9:30 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blaine’s Back Door #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One Industrial Resurrection w/ DJ Shrapnel (DJ) 10 p.m. Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Fannie’s on the Beach “Georgia Kyle” Shiver & Fiddlin’ Scott Holton (Live Music) 7 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Ricky Standard (Live Music) Rock, pop, beach and blues (covers & originals). 6:30 p.m. Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocal jazz, country, Latin and standards by a veteran songwriter and recording artist who’s entertained Savannahians for more than a decade 6:30 p.m. Hang Fire DJ Skypager w/Zone D (DJ) Dancehall. Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley’s “Swoonatra” (Live Music) Singing thespian’s tribute to ‘Ol Blue Eyes’ golden period 7:30 p.m. John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall TBA (Live Music) Aug 28, 10 p.m. Aug 29, 10 p.m.
Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Five Points Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/ Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge The Magic Rocks (Live Music) Eclectic local party band playing oddball rock, alternative, pop, country and soul covers (feat. members of Superhorse). 10 p.m. Metro Coffee House Trees Leave (Live Music) Burgeoning Nashville alt. folk duo (fiddle, acoustic guitar, mandolin, harmony vocals) reminiscent of Gillian Welch, OCMS and even Jars of Clay (they began a decade ago as a Christian act). Local Emile Jones opens - ALL-AGES. 8 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing alt.rock and pop 8:30 p.m. Night Lights “Rock Star Karaoke” (Live Music, Karaoke) Kraoke featuring a live band, rather than prerecorded music. 11 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30 p.m. The Sentient Bean The Frantic Rabbit Poetry Slam (Other) Local spoken word showcase. 8 p.m. Slugger’s Trivia w/ Charles & Mikey (Other) 10 p.m. Tantra Lounge Live DJs TBA (DJ) 10 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Electric Cheese (Live Music) Twopiece guitar and vocals offshoot of quirky local party band Rhythm Riot, playing well-known tunes to sequenced backing. Aug 28, 6 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Nahah Mean (DJ) The Warehouse Jeff Beasley (Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). Aug 28, 8 p.m. Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hip-hop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m.
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A.J.’s Dockside “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) American Legion Post 36 Karaoke (Karaoke) Augie’s Pub (Pooler) The Magic Rocks (Live Music) Eclectic local party band playing oddball rock, alternative, pop, country and soul (feat. members of GAM, Superhorse and Hot Pink Interior). 8:30 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe TBA (Live Music) Live rock, blues and Southern rock cover bands. 9 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blowin’ Smoke BBQ The Roger Moss Quintet (Live Music) Classically-trained vocalist performing sassy cabaret versions of showtunes, jazz standards and modern pop, backed by top area players. 5 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Cha Bella Grill & Patio Bar The Brendan Polk Trio (Live Music) Young local jazz piao prodigy, backed by noted drummer Sean Bolden and bassist Willy Harvey. 7 p.m. Club One Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) (DJ) Coach’s Corner Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m. Crystal Beer Parlor The Beer Parlor Ramblers (Live Music) Old-fashioned Dixieland jazz combo plays in the corner of this local landmark eatery. 7:30 p.m. Daquiri Island (Karaoke) Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Beach, Shag and Soul covers 8 p.m. Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) El Picasso Karaoke 8 p.m.
Music) 8 p.m. North Beach Grill The Packway Handle Band (Live Music) Named Athens’ Best Bluegrass Band 4 years in a row, these festival favorites are playful and irreverent and appeal to hardcore purists and jam-grass fans - ALLAGES. 7 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30 p.m. The Sentient Bean 9 on Bali (Live Music) Regional ultra-indie synth and guitar-based pop trio (feat. a member of local art metal band Sinister Moustache) drawing on Brazillian, jazz, prog-rock and psychedelia. Planets & Stars open - ALL-AGES. 8 p.m. Shoreline Ballroom Leon Russell: The Martin Lesch Band (Live Music) Legendary and funky blues and Southern rock keyboardist, bassist, singer/songwriter and producer; Hilton Head-based group led by a keyboardist who’s also a member of Angie Aparo’s band. 9:30 p.m. Steed’s Tavern @#! Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge The Permanent Tourists (Live Music) Tight and polished regional R & B/soul/funk/ rock cover band (feat. Voodoo Soup’s bassist) known for impressive vocals and a killer setlist. 9:30 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Chad (DJ) Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. Claire Frazier & Frank Bright (Live Music) Locally-based jazz duo of L.A.-seasoned vocalist Frazier and versatile pianist Bright. 7 p.m. The Warehouse The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hardrocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act led by a Texas-born songwriter (covers & originals). Aug 29, 8 p.m. Wasabi’s DJ Frankie -C Spins Hip-hop an Electric Fusion (8 p.m.) (DJ) Ways Station Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Live DJ (DJ) 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Gary Pfaff (Live Music)
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Fannie’s on the Beach TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Bucky & Barry (Live Music) Longtime local acoustic guitar cover act with tight vocal harmonies playing pop, rock, country and beach hits to sequenced backing. 6:30 p.m. Friendly’s Tavern 2 #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.) (Karaoke) Hercules Bar and Grill Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m. Isaac’s on Drayton Eat Mo’ Music (Live Music) Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo of trumpet, drums, bass and wah guitar featuring area music educators (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar David Lugo & Latin Jazz Motion (Live Music) Local AfroLatin combo featuring percussionist Lugo (covers & standards). 9 p.m. The Jinx Karaoke (Karaoke) 11 p.m. John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) DJ Valis (DJ) Live DJ associated with the local underground hip-hop collective Dope Sandwich. 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall TBA (Live Music) Aug 28, 10 p.m. Aug 29, 10 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Soap (Live Music) Unusual, up-and-coming local alt.rock band drawing on reggae and R&B (covers & originals). 11 p.m. McDonough’s (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge JubalKane (Live Music) N.C. blues-rock band celebrates the release of their new 2-CD set. 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Greg Williams (Live Music) Prolific local singer/songwriter/guitarist playing a broad selection of original rock, modern pop, folk and blues tunes, as well as a few choice covers by the likes of Dylan, Hendrix and Muddy Waters. 8:30 p.m. Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live
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Bay Street Blues (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe TBA (Live Music) Live rock, blues and Southern rock cover bands. 9 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Silver Lining (Live Music) Jazzy local trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) of guitar, bass and drums with female vocals (covers & originals) - ALLAGES. 5 p.m. Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One DJ Hancock (DJ) 10 p.m. Daiquiri Beach Odis (Live Music) 8:30 p.m. Daquiri Island (Karaoke) Deb’s Pub & Grub (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Longrunning party band specializing in disco, 60s rock, Motown and vintage soul (covers). Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Fannie’s on the Beach Randy
“Hatman” Smith (Live Music) Beach, Boogie & Blues from a solo guitarist “with the full band sound” 8 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Garrett Wilson (Live Music) 6:30 p.m. Gayna’s Bar (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocal jazz, country, Latin and standards by a veteran songwriter and recording artist who’s entertained Savannahians for more than a decade 6:30 p.m. Hang Fire DJ Jake The Snake (DJ) 10 p.m. Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Strange Brew (Live Music) Bluesy rock from a local combo led by singing guitarist G.E. Perry (covers & originals). 9 p.m. The Jinx The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash; Arum Rae & Two Days (Live Music) Acclaimed roots-country/ Americana band from Austin, mixing the grit of Springsteen, the clarity of Cash and the twng of Buck Owens; Locally-based post-modern blues singer/guitarist with NYC hipster cred and backing players culled from the local punk/metal scene. 10 p.m. John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) Rhythm Riot (Live Music, DJ) Kitschy local rock, pop, soul and country cover band known for sassy stage demeanor and an unpredictable setlist ranging from AC/DC to LL Cool J. 10 p.m. Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke) Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall The Train Wrecks (Live Music)
Hard-rocking local roots-abilly and Americana act led by a Texas-born songwriter (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Turtle Folk (Patrick Williams Benefit Show) (Live Music) Net proceeds from this concert by this award-winning funk/rock/jam band go towards the medical expenses of a young, well-known local music fan (and musician) who’s recently been diagnosed with cancer. 11 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park Eat Mo’ Music (Live Music) Instrumental, dance-oriented soul-jazz combo of trumpet, drums, bass and wah guitar featuring area music educators (covers & originals). Aug 30, 8:30 p.m. Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Solid local acoustic soul/rock/shag/pop/country combo feat. members of Band In The Park (covers & originals). Aug 30, 8 p.m. McDonough’s (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge Jubal-Kane (Live Music) N.C. blues-rock band celebrates the release of their new 2-CD set. 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Caleb Grimes (Live Music) Macon-based acoustic singer/songwriter -with a Savannah connection- playing modern folk-pop (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) TBA (Live Music) 8:30 p.m. Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m. Murphy’s Law Uncle Hamish & The Hooligans (Live Music) Celtic-influenced rock quintet from Western N.C. citing Seven Nations, Toto and Bowling For Soup as influences. They use bagpipes, whistles, flute and mandolin as well as traditional rock & roll gear. 10 p.m.
North Beach Grill The Spec Hosti Band aka The Jimmy Wolling Band (Live Music) Popular local combo offering trad and jam-grass, plus old-school C&W (covers & originals) - ALL-AGES. 7 p.m. Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music 11:30 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Randy Wood’s Concert Hall David Harvey & Tim May (Live Music) Harvey is the mandolinist/fidler in Claire Lynch’s esteemed bluegrass band and “world-class” flatpicking guitarist and Dobroist May plays with the great Brad Davis, among others. Their last duo show at this intimate venue sold out. They’ll also teach a workshop (2pm - 4 pm) on mandolin and guitar ($50 in advance). 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos (Live Music) -8:30 p.m. Shoreline Ballroom Sister Hazel; nelo (Live Music) Popular Southern modern pop-rock band with a loyal following and a string of hits; Infectious, up-tempo alt.rock from Austin with a horn section and a brisk-selling debut CD. 9:30 p.m. Steed’s Tavern #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Hosted by Sam Johnson. 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge The Permanent Tourists (Live Music) Tight and polished regional R & B/soul/funk/rock cover band (feat. Voodoo Soup’s bassist) known for impressive vocals and a killer setlist. 9:30 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Nick (DJ) 10 p.m.
Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. Claire Frazier & Frank Bright (Live Music) Locally-based jazz duo of L.A.-seasoned vocalist Frazier and versatile pianist Bright. 7 p.m. The Warehouse Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Local bass, drums, guitar and mouth harp combo playing a wild mix of hard-swinging, house rockin’ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Simplified (Live Music) Charlotte indie band with a subtle and relaxing, keyboard-driven, jazzinto-pop sound designed to appeal to fans of Ben Harper, John Mayer and Sublime (covers & originals).
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Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (Live Music) Veteran Jazz duo playing standards. 11:30 a.m. Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) (Karaoke) Bernie’s (Tybee) Karaoke w/DJ Levis (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bogey’s Five Point Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Daiquiri Beach Five Points Productions’ Butt Naked Trvia w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 10:30 p.m. Daquiri Island (Karaoke) Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) A longtime area favorite, this singer/ guitarist (with sequenced backing) plays pop/rock/soul/ beach hits as well as his own
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originals. Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Soul covers El Potro Mexican Restaurant Karaoke w/Michael (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bill Smith and Ellen Gross (Live Music) Traditional jazz guitarist and vocalist. 7 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Harry O’Donoghue (Live Music) Locally-based acoustic Celtic troubadour who hosts GPB radio’s “The Green Island” (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. McDonough’s (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Murphy’s Law Uncle Hamish & The Hooligans (Live Music) Celtic-influenced rock quintet from Western N.C. citing Seven Nations, Toto and Bowling For Soup as influences. They use bagpipes, whistles, flute and mandolin as well as traditional rock & roll gear. 10 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Red Leg Saloon Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Savannah Smiles “PianoPalooza” (Live Music) Slugger’s 5 Point Productions Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Tantra Lounge Five Points Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Tybee Pier Pavillion Labor Day Festival with: The 8Tracks; Liquid Ginger (Live Music) Outdoor ALL-AGES gig on the beach (followed by fireworks), with an eclectic local quartet (feat. members of Superhorse, GAM and Hot Pink Interior), playing rarely-heard rock, pop, soul and goldenage country covers, followed
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Deb’s Pub & Grub #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 10:30 p.m. Dizzy Dean’s Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Solo singer/guitarist with sequenced backing playing pop/rock/soul/beach hits and originals. 9 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Nancy Witt (Live Music) Solo pianist (standards, showtunes & originals). 6:30 p.m. Hang Fire Pub Quiz with TTL (Other) Live pop culture team trivia game. 9:30 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley (Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and
Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). 7 p.m. John’s Bar (formerly John’s & Friends) Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Tom O’Carroll (Live Music) Dublin born folklorist known for his wit and musicality. 8:30 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Open Jam Session (Live Music) Geared toward “all musicians”. Sign-up from 8 pm - 9 pm. 9 p.m. McDonough’s (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Roof Top Tavern Open Mic hosted by Markus & Hudson
(Live Music) 10:30 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke w/Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. Wet Willie’s (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay, Team Trivia w/The Mayor (Live Music) Solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing Pop, Country & Rock hits, followed by a live trivia match 6 p.m.
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The Greatest Cover Band in the World? Veteran promoter launches Savannah-based arena rock tribute tour by jim reed | jim.r@connectsavannah.com
Savannah resident Rick Bowen vividly remembers the moment he first had the idea for his new stage show Flashback: The Classic Rock Experience. It came a few years ago on the drive back from Columbia, S.C.’s Colonial Center. Bowen had just witnessed his first live show by famed symphonic rock group Trans-Siberian Orchestra, who’ve been packing large venues around the world for a decade with their bombastic mixture of elaborate lighting, over-the-top theatrics and rock opera-style compositions. Dazzled by the group’s intense performance, he recalled a time —only a short while before— when his imagination had similarly been captured: as an audience member at diva Celine Dion’s famed Las Vegas stage show. “I helped produce Celine Dion’s first English album,” explains Bowen, who at one time worked alongside pop record producer David Foster. “So, I saw her show, and was really intrigued by her video stuff. They had a 90-ft. LED screen on stage. The largest one ever made. But the videos themselves made a great impression on me. I felt truly a part of the experience. It was more than just a show.” Bowen was in Vegas to attend a reunion of past employees of Concerts West, one of the largest show promotion companies in the world. As a key member of that firm from 1969 to 1976, he says he was regarded as an “idea man” who helped to conceive and troubleshoot major innovations in the world of large-scale events. He lays claim to helping create the famous Royal Lipizzaner Stallion show, as well as personally handling and promoting shows by many of the biggest rock acts of that era, including Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Three Dog Night, David Bowie, Eric Clapton and Elton John. However, after many years away from the business, when pressed for any lucrative new ideas for rock shows with widespread appeal, Bowen told his old compatriots he had none. “I had to admit I didn’t have any
ideas, and in fact, really didn’t go see many shows anymore,” he recalls. And yet, Bowen, who relocated here a decade-and-a-half ago to help his Savannah-born wife recuperate from a “catastrophic illness”, found his rusty creative gears turning again on that fateful drive back from Columbia. “The Trans-Siberian Orchestra does a lot with a high-energy rock and roll band and a small strings section,” he says. “They use pyrotechnics, lasers, lights and all sorts of atmospheric effects. But they lacked video. “I had what I guess you’d call an epiphany. It was something the Lord laid on me, like the proverbial light bulb going off. He said, ‘Rick, you’ve done all this classic rock music. Why don’t you do a classic rock show with these big production elements, but add video stuff like Celine used?’ All of a sudden I had the new idea they’d had been asking me for.” Cut to a few years later, and Bowen, backed to the teeth by a cadre of private investors (almost exclusively drawn from the immediate region) is only days away from launching the first, 50-city leg of his almost preposterously ambitious salute to what he terms “the classic rock generation”. “We’ve been blessed to have local homegrown financing for this show,” admits the creative force behind Flashback — adding that, while certain aspects of the show, such as the symphonic orchestra itself and the state-of-the-art custom lighting rig, are being assembled and prepared in California and Las Vegas, he’s been able to find a vendor for the tour’s massive, custom sound system right here in Georgia. “We’ve tried to do as much of this regionally as we can.” That includes the logistics of planning over 100 dates at such large, indoor arenas as Duluth’s Gwinnett Center Arena, Va.’s Hampton Coli-
Vocalist Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night
seum, Atlantic City, N.J.’s Boardwalk Hall, and the Nassau Coliseum in NYC. It also includes building and rehearsing a core band featuring respected recruits from across the globe. It may be surprising for locals to learn that for the past few months, in a small, nondescript office building near Sandfly, a dedicated team of hired guns from the world of arena rock have been hard at work on a slick, 33-song show of hit songs by major artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Three Dog Night. In addition to former Atlanta Rhythm Section vocalist Shaun Williamson, guitarist Jamie Humphries of The Australian Pink Floyd Show tribute band, and guitarist Phil Hilborne, from the London production of the hit Queen musical We Will Rock You, this band also includes Katrina Chester, who played the late Janis Joplin in the off-Broadway show Love, Janis. Most notable, however, is the show’s “Star Lead Vocalist” Chuck Negron, best known as the original front man for Three Dog Night. He’ll reprise his role in that group by singing several of their hits, backed by the rock band and an 11-piece mini-orchestra — almost 30 musicians total. In addition to the music, audience members will be treated to a visual spectacle that Bowen claims is unri-
valed in today’s touring concert world. “Back then, there were no video screens. You didn’t even have moving lights! We have hundreds of moving lights, and every kind of laser that’s ever been invented. It’s the biggest laser show that’s ever gone on the road. The idea is to make it a real family experience, so grandpa can take his grand kids to this and introduce them to his music and era.” “The Doors aren’t performing. Janis is of course dead. Pink Floyd is not touring anymore as a group — although Roger Waters does do some Pink Floyd material. Jimi Hendrix is dead. Led Zeppelin says they won’t tour. But this music remains so popular that I think people will want to hear it in this format.” One person who agrees with Bowen is young local guitarist and singer Thomas Claxton. An almost ubiquitous figure on the local bar and restaurant circuit, where he plays solo acoustic renditions of a wide variety of classic and modern rock hits, he’s one of the only locally-based musicians in the road band (he sings backup). When reached in Mobile, Al. just before the start of final dress rehearsals (the show launches at Mobile’s Civic Center this Wednesday night), Claxton says crowds will be unprepared for the magnitude of this production — considering he was, and he’s been involved for months. “I was prepared for something huge, but when I finally saw the full stage setup for the first time, my jaw just about hit the floor. “People will come out of this show dazzled by the music and the special effects,” predicts Bowen. “They’ll want to see it again and tell their friends. This can return every year and a half.” To learn more about the tour (and see behind-the-scenes videos of its planning), go to connectsavannah.com. Flashback: The Classic Rock Experience When: 7:30 pm, Thurs., Sept. 4 Where: Savannah Civic Center Cost: $17 - $98.00 Info: savannahcivic.com, flashbacktour.com
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Alarmingly good eating A look at Savannah firehouse food and the firefighters who cook it by Jeff brochu
Twenty six seconds later the engine starts. At 49 seconds the siren sounds as Engine 3 leaves the station. Well… definitely “wow,” but also definitely “damn.” I’m really hungry and the guys I’m having dinner with have just left the building. I’ve always been a hero worshipper. As a 10 year old in 1972, my heroes were from the TV show EMERGENCY!, starring John Gage, Roy DeSoto and the personnel of Fire Station 51 and Rampart General Hospital. I still remember the theme music. We kids from the neighborhood built forts and rescued the victims trapped inside. We started and extinguished many fires. I had toy fire trucks and a bright red firefighter’s helmet. After recently watching “Season 1: Episode 4: Cook’s Tour,” I believe EMERGENCY! is how the legend of great firehouse cooks got entrenched in my brain. I remember the episode as I watch John Gage rib his partner Roy De Soto about his cooking. Roy promises confidently “The best tasting dinner you’ve ever had.” They purchase $9.03 worth of food at the grocery store…to make Beef Bourgignon for six! Roy delivers on his promise: And I make Beef Bourginone for dinner. I speak via phone with Randolph Mantooth, who played Fireman John Gage on EMERGENCY! He’ll be in Savannah on Aug. 28th as the keynote speaker at the Georgia EMS Conference. I ask him about “Cook’s Tour.” I’m hoping to get the Beef Bourgignon recipe. Turns out that it was prop food: as Mantooth says, “Never put food in front of an actor. He’ll eat it.” He does share a fire-
house food anecdote: Occasionally, even now, when invited, Mantooth does buy into meals at L.A. County firestations. Mantooth will be speaking on the history of EMS services at the convention. A “firm believer that you can’t go forward unless you know where you’ve been,” Mantooth has been speaking and working as an EMS ambassador for almost 20 years. For information and just plain fun catching up with a childhood hero visit Mantooth’s website: www.RandolphMantooth.com How do firefighters justify running into burning buildings to save someone while everyone else is running out? Here’s Chief Middleton on the psyche of the firefighter: “As it pertains to doing their jobs, firefighters are by their nature two things: they’re aggressive and they’re arrogant. If you find a firefighter that’s not aggressive and arrogant, then they’re probably not a good firefighter.” Chief Middleton is strong with joy, confidence and pride in who he is and in Savannah Fire and Emergency Services. Here’s how he put it: “The Fire Service is unique. I don’t believe there is a job that has the sense of reward that you get doing this job. I can say that having been doing it for 33 years. In terms of overall operation, of how we handle our business out in the street, Savannah stands up with anybody.” In Savannah, firefighters work 24 consecutive hours on duty, followed by 48 hours off. On work days they eat together as a crew for lunch and dinner. For the Mighty B Shift, everyone who wants to be a part of the family meal contributes their share of the total expense: for two meals, lunch and dinner, usually $5 to a maximum of $8 or so each depending
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A call for a dumpster fire blares to Savannah Fire & Emergency Services Station 3 as I’m arriving at headquarters to eat dinner with Fire Chief Charles G. Middleton and the “The Mighty B-Shift” personnel of Engine 3 & Rescue 1.
Top: Master Firefighter Jonathan (J.T.) Thomas; Bottom: “The Mighty B-Shift” personnel of Engine 3 & Rescue 1 and Battalion Chief Dennis L. Cook (in white)
on what everyone agrees to. That’s right — firefighters pay for their own meals! I assumed we taxpayers picked up that tab. Our chef for the evening is Master Firefighter Jonathan (J.T.) Thomas. And he couldn’t have picked a better meal: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and garlic bread. J.T.s meatloaf is spot-on with the flavor, and the texture. But J.T. won’t reveal his secret recipe. All I can get from
him is, “secret seasoning and stuff. I can’t get into all that.” He won’t reveal the mashed potatoes recipe either. And they’re instant potatoes! According to Chief Middleton, in the fire service “the place you’re assigned, the people you work with become your family. There’s nothing more sacred in the fire service than the kitchen table. That’s where
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When I ask, “Who is the best cook?” Captain Johnson offers this: “When I first came on and I made my first meal, the other cook got fired.” He even remembered what he made: “Fried chicken, collard greens, stewed squash and corn bread. There was seven of us and I made a big thing of banana pudding.” Not to be outdone, J.T. remembers grilling steaks with his “own little secret steak marinade” that were so good that he got tipped by his captain. There’s chest thumping talk of a firestation cook-off between the two. I’d like to get an invitation to that. It’s all in good fun of course, but there’s that underlying aggressiveness and arrogance that Chief Middleton mentioned. These two want to be, and believe they are, the best. By the time I’m through with one plate, Firefighter Driggers has downed three. Or is it four? And everybody else is long through eating. All too soon the night is over. As the crew and I exchange parting words a call comes in over the loud speaker system. There’s a “fully involved” fire. In 49 seconds, siren screaming, Engine 3 is completely out the firestation door. Keysha Wilson, Chief Middleton’s senior assistant, who helped me immensely with this article, gave me a gift bag when I arrived at the station. Amongst the gifts inside are a Savannah Fire Department hat and T-shirt. When I get home I put them on and plop down into my couch. Thanks to J.T. my belly is full. I’m happy and content and that night as a 46-year-old kid, I sleep in my Savannah Fire and Rescue T-shirt.
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| artpatrol@connectsavannah.com nah Folk Music Society. The finished guitars can be seen throughout September at City Market’s Lobby Gallery. They will be sold through silent auctions during this year’s Savannah Folk Music Festival in October.
2008 Open Art — The Telfair Museum of Art is seeking entries for the 2nd Annual Open Art category at the 14th Annual Telfair Art Fair, set for Nov. 7-9. Emerging and student artists can exhibit and sell work. Deadline for submissions is Monday, Sept. 15. A $35 fee is required for each category entered. www. telfair.org.
Passing Time: The Art of William Christenberry — More than 60 past and present works by this Alabama-born artist through Sept. 28 at the Jepson Center for the Arts. 790-8800, www.telfair.org.
Darkness and Light — Exhibition of Stephen Antonakos’ architectural interventions presented by the Savannah College of Art & Design through Oct. 31 at Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Artist reception Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m.
Photography by Rachel Raab — can be seen throughout the month of August at the Jewish Educational Alliance Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St. 355-8111.
Effigies: New Works — Larger-than-life studies on paper by Christopher Minard. Through Aug. 29. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK, Jr. Blvd. 238-2012. www. luluschocolatebar.net Friedman’s Fine Art — The work of Sheila McCoy Hamilton can be seen through August. The work of Daly Smith can be seen in September. 28 W. State St. 234-1322. www. friedmansfineart.com Hospice Savannah Art Gallery — will present palette kinfe paintings by David Ryden and Raku ceramics by potter Neil Austing during August. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. 355-2289. www.hospicesavannah.org/ Junk in Da Trunk Show — Artists and crafters are invited to participate in this indie craft show with local arts and handmade goods on Friday, Sept. 12 from 7-10 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13
Savannah Fibers Guild — presetns an exhibition in the AASU Fine Arts Gallery through Sept. 5.
Work by Daly Smith is featured at Friedman’s Fine Art from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Digital images of items can be sent to info@desotorow.org by Sept. 1. In addition to images, submit name, phone number, e-mail address, web site, price range and if you wish to share a booth. After submissions are reviewed, the vendors will be charged a $25 entry/booth fee. www.desotorow.org. Kirk Varnedoe Collection — will be presented through Sept. 14 at the Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts. Assembled in honor of the late Savannah native, scholar, and MoMA curator, it contains some of the finest examples of contemporary art in the
Telfair’s permanent collection, including works by Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons, Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Richard Serra, Richard Avedon and many others. 207 York St. 790-8800. www. telfair.org Kobo Gallery Open House — will be held Aug. 29 from 5-9 p.m. at 33 Barnard St. Jewelry artist Kristi Renea’s work will be presented in “As American as Apple Pie.” Lifescape — Paintings by Scott Griffin Sept. 2-30 at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. A recep-
tion will be held Sept. 7 from 4-6pm. Modern Masters — An exhibition highlighting several of the best-known early 20thcentury modern artists Sept. 1-22 At Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. On display are works on paper from the artist-illustrated book genre by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dali, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. Noteworthy Art and More — More than a dozen Savannah area artists created art on guitars donated by the Gretsch Foundation for display and sale by the Savan-
SCAD Museum of Art — Kiah Hall, 227 MLK. Seven exhibitions, including “Hogarth’s Tale of Two Cities: Rich and Poor in 18th Century London,” are displayed. Silhouettes and Savannah Scenes — Works by Helen Hatch Inglesby can be seen through Nov. 2 at the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences. www.telfair.org. Succession: Works by Curtis Bartone — Paintings, drawings and etchings focus on the uneasy relationship between humans and the natural world. Through Sept. 26. S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. The Best of 2Car: The Collector’s Exhibition — Work by Savannah-area artists Patrick Kelly, Chris Kienke, Elena Madden, John Olenyik,
Katherine Sandoz, Todd Schroeder, Daniel Smith, Veronika Varner and others can be seen during August at 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery, 30 W. Broughton St., Suite 205, above the Paris Market. A closing reception will be held Friday, Aug. 29 from 6-8pm. Twenty percent of proceeds from sales from the exhibition will benefit the American Diabetes Association of Savannah’s Step Out for a Cure. The Master Eye — 19th- and 20th-century photography presented by SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Featured photographers include Mathew Brady, Eadweard Muybridge, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz and others. Through Nov. 30. Through the Looking Glass — Work by artist Fran Thomas, plus the work of local, national an dinternational artists through Aug. 31. Gallery 440, 440 Bull St. Truspace - a desotorow gallery — is now accepting inquiries for exhibits and music events. For info, e-mail info@desotorow.org or visit www.desotorow.org. Urban Tree and Tree—Echo — Videos by Lee Jong-Suk can be seen through September 28 At the Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts. 790-8800, www.telfair.org. What If? — Oil paintings inspired by today’s oil crisis by Anna Fox Ryan through Aug. 28 at Gallery Espresso. Bull St. 912-233-5348. www. galleryespresso.com/
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Paul Thomas Anderson currently stands as one of the most acclaimed writer-directors in America, having created such films as Boogie Nights, Magnolia and last year’s Oscar-winning There Will Be Blood. Therefore, it’s unbelievable that he’s behind Death Race, a stultifying remake of -- wait, hold on a sec. Oh, right, this is Paul W.S. Anderson, the man behind such titles as Mortal Kombat, Resident Evil and AVP: Alien vs. Predator. Ah, now it makes sense. Look, there’s nothing wrong with producing cinematic trash as long as it delivers, but Death Race, like most of this guy’s previous pictures, is about as much fun as having two flat tires during rush hour traffic. Yet it’s not like Anderson didn’t start with a reasonably sturdy foundation: The original film, 1975’s Death Race 2000, is trashy fun, a campy Roger Corman satire with David Carradine and a pre-Rocky Sylvester Stallone as rival drivers in a nationally broadcast sport where the purpose (along with taking out fellow speed racers) is to run over as many people as possible. In typical Corman fashion, this cult item even tried to make some sociopolitical statements amid all the gleefully executed carnage -- one example was its commentary on this country’s growing lust for bloodsport, which now seems downright prophetic in this age of reality TV and pay-per-view wrestling extravaganzas. This new Death Race, on the other hand, is so thematically tired that in a few months, it will be impossible to separate it in the mind from other junky action flicks (including wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin’s The Condemned, which sports a near-identical plotline). Here, the hero is Jensen Ames (Jason Statham), a working joe who’s falsely accused of murdering his wife (where are Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones when we really need them?) and sent to a maximum-security prison, where the best drivers compete for their freedom in a three-day demolition derby that’s televised to over 50 million Americans. On the track, Jensen’s chief rival is Machine Gun Joe (Tyrese Gibson in Stallone’s old role, and let’s just say that Sly’s two-syllable grunting deserved an Academy Award compared to Gibson’s one-syllable utterances). Off the track, his arch-nemesis is the sadistic Warden Hennessey, a steely she-beast described by one inmate as “the biggest bad-ass” in the prison. Hennessey is rather
unexpectedly played by Joan Allen, who has earned three Oscar nominations in her career and by my reckoning has deserved at least three more (including a win for her non-nominated work in The Upside of Anger). Coincidentally, Allen turned 52 two days before this film opened; here’s assuming this is one birthday present she’d like to return. The most interesting aspect of this otherwise stupid and obnoxious film? It’s set in 2012, when our present Bushdriven economy finally collapses, crime is running too rampant to control, and this country has basically gone to hell. Reading between the lines, does that mean this movie is predicting that John McCain (a.k.a. the bearer of Bush’s third term) will win come November?
THE HOUSE BUNNY According to the Internet Movie Database, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has appeared as himself (or a variation thereof) in over 150 movies, TV shows and video productions, including episodes of Laverne & Shirley, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Sex and the City. Presumably, Hefner enjoys lengthier screen time in the new comedy The House Bunny, although personally I don’t think he’ll ever top his cameo in the Roman Empire segment of Mel Brooks’ History of the World: Part I, wherein he sports a toga while brandishing his trademark pipe and explaining to a bevy of beauties that “It’s a new concept; I call it the centerfold.” In The House Bunny, the 82-year-old Hef serves as a father figure of sorts to Shelley Darlingson (Anna Faris), a Playboy bunny who lives at his legendary mansion and dreams of becoming the magazine’s next centerfold. But right after her 27th birthday (59 in Bunny years, she’s told), she’s kicked out of the house, although it’s not long before she finds herself with a new gig: serving as a house mother to the socially awkward girls from the Zeta Alpha Zeta sorority. Soon, she’s instructing them on how to attract boys and pledges while they’re teaching her how to depend on more than just her looks. The House Bunny was co-written by the same women (Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith) who penned Legally Blonde, and it’s safe to say that their roots are showing. This is basically an inferior version of that Reese Witherspoon hit, and it isn’t even up to the standards of last year’s similarly plotted Amanda Bynes comedy Sydney White. continues on p. 30
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THE LONGSHOTS Make no mistake: We’ve seen this exact same “root for the underdog” sport movies countless times before. But we haven’t seen them starring hardcore rapper Ice Cube. And we certainly haven’t seen them directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. But the presence of this pair has absolutely no effect on the end product in terms of making it fresh or vital. None of the scenes snap, crackle or pop, and, truth be told, Durst’s staging of the football games displays a noticeable lack of imagination. On the other hand, it’s hard to completely screw up this sort of formula film, and while its claim of being based on a true story should (as always) be taken lightly, it works on occasion largely because of the two charismatic actors at the helm. lce Cube, who has successfully molded his limited thespian abilities into an agreeable screen persona, stars as Curtis Plummer, just one of the many unemployed men in the struggling blue-collar town of Minden, Illinois. With nothing
better to do with his time, Curtis reluctantly agrees to look after his withdrawn niece Jasmine (Keke Palmer, building on the promise of Akeelah and the Bee) while her mother (Tasha Smith) works double shifts. As expected, Curtis and Jasmine have nothing in common -- at least until the day he discovers she has a formidable arm when it comes to tossing the pigskin. A former high school football star himself, Curtis then sets about training her for the institution’s pathetic team, which hasn’t enjoyed a winning season in ages. Jasmine makes the cut and begins to turn their season around, but is she good enough to take the outfit all the way to the Pop Warner Super Bowl in Miami? What do you think?
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Pop quiz, hotshot. Which line of dialogue does not appear in a Star Wars movie? A) “May the Force be with you.” B) “Join me, and together we can rule the galaxy as father and son.” C) “So this is how liberty dies, with thunderous applause.” D) “Does sweet’um want some numnums?” I wish I could say that the correct answer is D), but actually all four lines appear in one installment or another, with that atrocious final snippet of dialogue appearing in the new animated feature Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The early word is that only Star Wars fanat-
ics will enjoy this latest addition to the franchise, but that’s grossly inaccurate: As someone who was 11 years old when the original film hit theaters back in the summer of 1977 and thus has always considered it a rites-of-passage milestone, I was nauseated upon stumbling out of George Lucas’ latest sorry attempt to squeeze every last penny out of this franchise. Set in the period between Episodes II (Attack of the Clones) and III (Revenge of the Sith), this focuses on the war that helped the evil Empire take over the galaxy. The principal story strand concerns the efforts of Anakin Skywalker and his teenage apprentice (Lucasfilm, meet the Disney Channel) to rescue Jabba the Hutt’s kidnapped baby boy from Count Dooku and his posse. What sort of nonsense is this? Jabba also has a swishy relative (Ziro the Hutt) who speaks exactly like Truman Capote(!). And while Jar Jar Binks is thankfully nowhere to be found, the battle droids prove to be every bit as idiotic and insufferable — and there are lots of them in the movie. The CGI animation is harsh on the eyes and proves to be aesthetically unpleasing. A couple of action sequences do manage to elevate this film out of the realm of utter despair, but for the most part, this is curdled cinema that even the fans will upchuck.
VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA A menage a trois between the luscious, Olympic-worthy team of Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz is one of the various expressions
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of intimacy found in Vicky Cristina Barcelona, but viewers shouldn’t attend the movie expecting to see explicitness on the order of, say, Shortbus or Henry & June. After all, the film’s writer-director is Woody Allen, and he’s always been much more interested in exposing the intricacies of the heart than the pleasures of the flesh. Yet therein lies the major problem with the picture: Allen has basically told a tale that depends on carnal knowledge as much as anything else, and the soft-pedaling of the harsher aspects of the story make Vicky Cristina Barcelona feel, well, as if it were made by a 72-year-old filmmaker who’s tentatively stepped outside his comfort zone. The end result is an interesting misfire, and one whose overlapping themes might resonate more strongly on a second viewing. Rebecca Hall and Johansson, the female co-leads in The Prestige, here play pragmatic Vicky and impulsive Cristina, two Americans vacationing in the lovely Spanish city when they’re propositioned by the seductive, sensual artist Juan Antonio (Bardem) to join him for a weekend of food, wine and sex. Eventually, both women do succumb to his charms (albeit at different points), only to find matters growing more complicated once his fiery ex-wife Maria Elena (Cruz, stealing the show) re-enters his life. Allen can hardly be accused of phoning in this script: The movie stumbles over itself while bringing fresh life to a number of issues, among them our need for familial security versus our desire for hedonistic pleasure.
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But Faris, a talented comedienne, strikes the proper airhead notes, and Lutz and Smith take care to feed her some funny lines now and then. Incidentally, Hefner was 27 -- the same age as Shelley in the movie -when the first issue of Playboy (featuring Marilyn Monroe as the centerfold) hit the streets. Apparently, 27 is 59 in Bunny years, but, considering the man’s still-swinging ways, 82 is 27 in Hef years.
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Activism & Politics AMBUCS
is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of the disabled. Meets first and third Monday at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn - Midtown. Ann Johnson, 897-4818.
Chatham County Young Democrats
for ages 14 to 39. stepsavannah@aol.com, 6312674.
Coastal Democrats
Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com.
Drinking Liberally
An informal gathering of left-leaners. august1494@excite.com or www.DrinkingLiberally. org.
League of Women Voters
meets first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3, Candler Heart and Lung Building. Must be 18 or older. 5354 Reynolds Ave. 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
Savannah Area Republican Women
meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am at Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. Cost is $13 at the door. 5981883. 354-7810.
Savannah Area Young Republicans
For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.
Benefits 2nd Annual White Ball
The Alfred Ely Beach Clasas of 1997 will sponsor this event, which will help support the uniform closet at Beach High School, on Saturday, Aug. 30 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Semi-formal attire. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the week of the event and can be purchased at Beach High School and Sigma Graphics. 233-9277.
5th Annual Cruise for Critters
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Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Festival 2008
is an international charity that provides free footwear to those in desperate need. A shoe trade-in program is being held at local Shoe Carnival stores Sept. 3-24. Bring in gently worn shoes and receive a $5 coupon. www.giveshoes.org.
to benefit Coastal Pet Rescue will be held Sunday, Sept. 7 from 2-5 p.m. aboard Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours. $35. 228-3538 or www. coastalpetrescue.org/cruise.php. will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 10 am-2 pm at Johnson Square. www.georgiamemorywalk.org or 920-2231.
Beating All Odds Together
is seeking donations for the Beach High School uniform closet. School uniforms of navy or white tops and khaki or navy pants or $25, school supplies and time are all needed. Fundraising drive Aug. 30 at the 2nd Annual White Ball at the American Legion. Call Tabatha at 272-6101 or Courtney at 656-6212 or e-mail b.o.a.t@live.com.
Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies
The Milton Project needs supplies and donations. Sherry Montgomery, 351-4151 or sherry@ coastalpetrescue.org.
Hope House of Savannah
is a nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.
I Sold It on eBay for Coastal Pet Rescue
I Sold It on eBay is accepting items on behalf of Coastal Pet Rescue. Donors may bring any item valued at more than $40 to the I Sold It On eBay store located next to TJ Maxx in Savannah Centre. The item will be listed and proceeds will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue. Call 228-3538 or 353-7633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com.
Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue
Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Wendy at wendy@ coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge
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Friends of Animals of the Coastal Empire Inc. will hold its 10th annual auction on Friday, Sept. 12 from 7:30-11 p.m. at Savannah Station. $45 at the door, which includes food, open bar, silent and live auctions and disco dancing. barbara@ billdurrence.com.
Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund
Donations can be made to the United Way of the Coastal Empire. All proceeds will go to affected victims and their families. Credit-card donations may be made calling 651-7701, and checks and money orders made payable to the United Way of the Coastal Empire, with “Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund” written in the memo line, can be mailed to: United Way of the Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St., Savannah, 31401.
Warbirds Ball 2008
will be held Sept. 6 with the theme “Are the Stars Out Tonight?” Champagne reception, silent auction, dinner and music for dancing. 748-8888 Ext. 124. Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler.
Call for Entries 2008-09 Grassroots Arts Program
Applicants must be a non-profit 501(c) in Chatham County. A 50 percent cash match is required. Deadline is Sept. 19. Michelle Hunter, 525-3100 ext. 2847 or mhunter@savannahga.gov.
3rd Annual 10 Best Bosses of the Coastal Empire
Nominate your boss at www.internationalcoach. org or judd@internationalcoach.org. Deadline Sept. 12. Awards banquet Oct. 3.
Call for Vendors
If you have something to sell, such as artwork, antiques, vintage clothes, watches, furniture, attic treasures, etc., the Savannah Market Bazaar will be held Saturday, Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Sears Parking Lot on Henry Street between Bull and Drayton streets. Miriam, 704-8446 or miriam@newmoonofsavannah.com, www.newmoonofsavannah.com/smb. Through Sept. 13.
Displaced New Orleanians
A local tour guide who relocated from New Orleans to Savannah in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is working on an inventory of local evacuees and their post-Katrina experience. To volunteer and share photos, information, interviews, etc. contact J.J. at couvillon@bellsouth. net. Ongoing.
FastPITCH Entrepreneurship Competition The top 12 entries will be given the chance to present to a broad, exclusive group of investors on Oct. 10. Visit www.thecreativeocast.org. The deadline to register is Sept. 4pt. 4.
Free Recording Time
Incupro Studio is offering free studio time for original artists interested in archiving their music. All you pay is for mixing. No obligation. 313-3505 or www.incupro.com.
Property Maintenance Board
The City of Savannah is seeking applcations from citizens to serve on the newly established board, which will meet monthly to hear facts prewsented during appeals by property owners who have been cited for derelict proeprty. Applications are online at www.savannahga.gov, under “Government,” or by sending e-mail to clerkofcouncil@ savannahga.gov, or by calling 651-6441.
St. John’s Boys Choir
of St. John’s Church in Savannah is now auditioniing new boys in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. Rehearsals begin at the end of August, but auditions are open until the end of September. Call Brian Taylor, Choirmaster, at 232-1251 or e-mail btaylor@stjohnssav.org.
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Youth Songwriting Competition
$1,000 in prizes will be given at the Savannah Folk Music Festival in Octoboer. The contest is open to Chatham County residents under 20. The deadline is Sept. 1. Hank Weisman, 786-6953.
Classes, Camps & Workshops 700 Kitchen Cooking School
will offer hands-on educational/entertaining cooking classes at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. The cost of each class is $90 per person. Call 238-5158 or visit http:// www.700kitchen.com.
Abstinence Education
Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29. Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge. 236-5310.
Adult Painting, Drawing and Clay Classes
Ongoing beginner, intermediate and open studio classes are offered Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 6-8 p.m. or Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All levels welcome, with encouragement to expand your skills. Clay classes are $100 per 10-hour session plus $30 for clay and kiln usage. Painting and drawing classes are $85 per 10-hour session and a basic art supply fee, if needed. The instructor is Carolyne Graham, a sculptor, artist and certified art teacher. Call 925-7393 or 925-5465.
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Six-week studio painting groups in oils, acrylics, pastels and drawing media Oct. 7-Nov. 12. Tuesdays 6:30-9pm, Wednesdays 9:30am-noon. Remshart Row Studio and Gallery, 106 W. Jones St. $125. 234-5737, www.remshartrowart.com or carolyn@remshartrowart.com. Through Oct. 7.
Art, Music and Tutoring for the Inner Child Beginning piano and voice lessons are taught by Linda Luke, who also tutors students in reading. Creative dance and a snack are included in the lessons, and special education students are welcome. Sculpture, painting and drawing are taught by Jerry Luke. Private and small group lessons are available and open to adults, teens and younger children. The lessons last an hour and the cost is $80 a month. The address is 5225 Skidaway Rd. Call 349-0521 or 843-496-0651 for info.
Beading Classes
Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. www. beaddreamer.com
Children’s Art Classes
for grades 1-5 offer basic art, clay and mixed media on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per 5 weeks, basics supplied. Teen Class meets Thursday 4-6 p.m. Cost is $75 per 5 weeks, most supplies furnished. Savannah Art and Clay Creations, contact carolynegraham@ aol.com or 925-7393.
Construction Apprentice Program
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Conversational Spanish
Do you want to practice your Spanish? Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For information, send e-mail to cafecontigo@gmail.com.
Credit and Money Management 12 Hour Seminar
This ongoing course is held every month at the Effingham YMCA in Rincon. This seminar is the first standardized credit education program in the nation. Topics covered are the steps to improve your credit rating and raise your credit scores, budgeting, managing your debt, what lenders require when you borrow money, how to spot looming money problems and how to deal with them before it’s too late. The fee is $99 per person or $169 per couple. Space is limited and registration is required in advance. Contact Carmen at 826-6263 or 484-1266.
Fany’s Spanish/English Institute
Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 2206570 to register.
Garbage, Goo, Recycling and YOU
The Chatham County Department of Public Works is sponsoring this show by the Puppet People, which will tour elementary schools to teach students the importance of learning to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. For bookings, call 355-3366.
Housing Authority of Savannah Classes
Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going. Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GED/adult literacy education is being offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
A meditation period will be followed by instruction in the application of the foundations of Mindfulness practice to daily life. Beginner’s and experienced practitioners welcome. Ongoing weekly sessions held Monday from 6-7:30 p.m. at 313 E. Harris St. Call Cindy Beach, Buddhist nun, at 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.
Lunch and Learn Series: Painting and Drawing
will begin Sept. 11 at the Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Dr. $50 for six weeks. Classes on Thursdays, noon to 2 p.m. Call Helen Marshall at 658-3209 or the gardens at 355-3883.
Peace Officer Academy
Information sessions on basic law enforcement training classes that will start in January will be held Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. and Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. in Room 163 of the Administrative Building, Savannah Campus. 443-4798. www.savannahtech.edu/
Personal Money Management
BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 398-8148 or email info@boanconsults.com.
Private Kung Fu Classes
offered at the Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah’s only Wing Chun and Tai Chi Kung Fu School.
One-on-one classes are designed to equip you with self-defense skills. SiFu Michael, 429-9241 or www.youtube.com at “Kung Fu in Savannah.”
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Puppet Shows
are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605. Ongoing.
S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes
Several art classes and workshops will be offered in ceramics, metals, jewelry-making and glass for children, teens and adults at 9 W. Henry St. Class schedules and registration forms are available online at www.savannahga. gov/arts or by calling 651-6783.
Savannah Art & Clay Creations
Classes in Raku, brush work, relief work, surface decoration, figurative and more in clay with individual attention are offered by professional artist/clay sculptor Carolyne Graham. Costs $100 for 6 classes, or $30 per class. Clay supplies are extra. Call 925-7393 to register.
Savannah Entrepreneurial Center
offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582.
Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes
Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 308-3561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www. savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SCMPS Citizen’s Academy
starts Thursday, Sept. 18. Classes are Thursday nights for 13 weeks. $10. Deadline to register is Sept. 12. Gianna Nelson, 651-2246.
Space by the Hour, Day, or Week
Two private 12’ X 12’ spaces available on Tybee for practitioners who require a tranquil setting. Space includes closet,& shared restroom, waiting area & porch. $15/hr, $50/day, $175/wk. 786-6063.
Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program
This 12-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Mindy Saunders at 234-0525. The Starfish Cafe, www.thestarfishcafe.org/
Studio or Space by the Hour
Space is available for coaches, teachers, instructors, trainers, therapists or organizations that require a studio or space by the hour. Contact Tony at 655-4591 for an appointment.
Teen Art & Clay Classes
Explore a variety of materials in this class specifically designed for teenage art students, taught by former middle school art teacher Carolyne Graham Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The cost is $75 for 5 weeks of instruction. Call 925-7393 or 925-5465.
Thinking of Starting a Small Business
is a course offered twice a month atthe Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. $50 in advance or $60 at the door. 651-3200, www.savannahabdc.org.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center
offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3016. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org.
Volunteer 101
A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or
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ARIES
March 21-April 19 “Like an ox-cart driver in monsoon season or the skipper of a grounded ship, one must sometimes go forward by going back,” wrote novelist John Barth in The Friday Book. Consider using that approach, Aries. Retreat may be the strongest move you can make right now; surrender could turn out to be a masterstroke. But in order to get the most out of this strategy, you’ve got to keep your ego from injecting its agendas into situations. Don’t act out of shame or pride; don’t humble yourself excessively or be burning for revenge. Be objective, neutral, poised.
TAURUS
April 20-May 20 One of my favorite memories is gazing into my Taurus daughter’s face just moments after her complicated birth. She had been through a heroic ordeal that scared the hell out of me, and yet she looked calm, beatific, and amused. “She’s part-Buddha and part-elf,” I thought to myself as I held her in my arms. I saw elegant compassion blended with wise playfulness, two states I had never before witnessed in the same person. This unexpected marvel imprinted me deeply, and has informed my work ever since. Do you have a comparable memory, Taurus? A time when a key to your destiny was revealed to you? A turning point when you got a gift that has fueled your quest for years? This is not only a good time to revisit that breakthrough; it’s also a ripe moment to ask life for another one.
GEMINI
May 21-June 20 The governor of Minnesota has a wife who loves to go fishing. Tim Pawlenty told radio station WCCO that his wife Mary is smitten with the sport. She is genuinely driven to cast her bait into the lake in quest of the catch. “Now, if I could only get her to have sex with me,” the governor added, suggesting that her passion for intimate union with him was not as pressing as her urge to fish. While I personally lean toward the position that eros is one of life’s best gifts, I don’t judge Mary harshly for her preference. Many people find that the most satisfying and useful way
to express their libido is through some non-sexual activity. You may want to consider that possibility, at least in the coming days. It’s the sublimation phase of your astrological cycle.
CANCER
June 21-July 22 Normally, you’re not the most direct person in the world. Nor are you the most concise. You sometimes display tendencies to sidestep the main issues and take the long way home to the truth. Why, then, have you apparently turned into a sleek paragon of precise communication? To what do we owe your crisp new efficiency, your knack for cutting through the crap, and your commitment to saying exactly what you mean? Maybe it has to do with the alignment of the planets. Or maybe you really, really don’t want to be misunderstood.
LEO
July 23-Aug. 22 Resilience is a quality that allows you to rise above setbacks and find resources in unexpected places. It’s a willful instinct to seek the higher ground and a bigger vision. It’s intensely practical, because it shushes the nagging voices in your head that make negative interpretations of your experience, thereby allowing you to act courageously in your own best interests. This is Resilience Week for you, Leo. Call on your dormant reserves.
VIRGO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Pregnant giraffes give birth standing up. Babies arrive in their new environment with a jolt, hitting the ground after plummeting six feet. Although they were fairly safe before, upon leaving the womb they are in danger of being preyed upon by animals like leopards and hyenas, which wouldn’t dare attack their giant mothers. I’m thinking there’s a resemblance between the newborn giraffes and a new project you’re working on, Virgo. Its initial splash into the world may be a bit rocky and fraught with dicey challenges. But I’m here to say that if you’re a vigilant caretaker in the early going, it will grow to maturity.
LIBRA
Sept. 23-Oct. 22 My friend Joan was experiencing
a cascade of annoying physical symptoms -- mediocre digestion, mild headaches, chronic congestion in her ear, itchy skin. None was terrible, but together they were a big distraction. After two trips to her regular acupuncturist, there was little improvement. The acupuncturist decided it was time for more drastic measures: He was going to try a dramatic treatment that was akin to pushing a reset button on a machine. Success! Joan was freed from the nagging ailments and experienced a thorough rejuvenation. I suggest you seek out the equivalent treatment, Libra: Push the reset button.
SCORPIO
Oct. 23-Nov. 21 “The reality of love is mutilated when it is removed from all its unreality.” So said the French philosopher Gaston Bachelard in his book The Poetics of Reverie. He meant that realism alone is not enough for human beings to live on, especially in our most intimate relationships. We need fantasy to augment the merely factual perspective. We require poetic truths to keep the rational approach honest. Without the play of the imagination, in fact, our understanding of the world is impoverished and distorted. In this spirit, Scorpio, I invite you to be extra daydreamy and imaginative about love in the coming days. Feed your soul and the souls of those you love with experiences that arouse mystery and wonder. (P.S. Nietzsche said: “We have art in order not to perish of truth.”)
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21
A teacher you will ultimately feel a strong need to learn from has recently become known to you, or will soon become known. A series of lessons you will benefit from studying throughout 2009 is already revealing its contours. I suggest you do some meditation and freewriting about these developments. Making your intuitions more conscious will prime your deep psyche for the work ahead, helping it to attract the experiences you’ll require to prepare for your future educational assignments.
CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19
“The whole history of civilization is
strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.” So said British essayist Walter Bagehot. I would add the following corollary: The fortunes of many individuals have declined because of belief systems and structures that were invigorating earlier in their lives but that gradually became paralyzing or parasitical. Has that ever been true about you, Capricorn? More importantly, might it become true in the future? Please take inventory of your reliance on theories and attitudes and methods that made good sense once upon a time but that are now becoming irrelevant or even counterproductive.
AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18
“What did you do this summer?” I asked my Aquarian readers. “I didn’t build a single sandcastle,” wrote Emma from Baltimore. “I didn’t fall in love. I didn’t celebrate the full moon. I didn’t run through a meadow. I didn’t taste honeysuckle. But on the other hand, I worked hard on the book I’m writing. I dramatically improved my diet. I kept my house clean and wellorganized. I watched less TV.” If I’m analyzing the omens correctly, many of you Aquarians were like Emma in the past months: more successful at accomplishing practical goals than at having free-form fun. I don’t think that’s a problem, though. You can’t do everything, right? But these next few weeks before the equinox will be a good time to correct the imbalance. I suggest you go in quest of what has been missing.
PISCES
Feb. 19-March 20 You will have a knack for seeing what has been invisible and for describing what no one else can say. You’ll have a talent for perceiving the open secrets that everyone else has refused to notice and for speaking about truths that everyone has avoided articulating. I’m not sure what you’ve done to attain these wizardly abilities, but the cause isn’t really important, is it? Get out there and use your superpowers to generate breakthroughs that will forestall and maybe even cancel sluggish breakdowns in the group processes.
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Wednesday Figure Drawing Group
Work from a live model. Open to artists with some experience - no instruction offered. $60 a month. Judy Mooney. 443-9313 or judymooney@ bellsouth.net. Cardinal Rep, 703D Louisville Rd.
Youth Art & Clay Classes
Held Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. The cost is $65 per 5 weeks of instruction. Call Carolyne Graham at 925-7393 or 925-5465.
Clubs & Organizations AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club
This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts non-students as associate members. It is devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers, episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 2208129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http://aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi..
Bike Night with Mikie
is held 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.
Buccaneer Region SCCA
is the local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America. It hosts monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion. org/solo.html.
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/ChiSavannah/.
Civil Air Patrol
offers aerospace education porgrams and activities for adults and teens ages 12-18. Meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron behind SITEL in the former Savannah Airport Terminal Building Complex off Dean Forest Road. Visit www.gawg. cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410.
Clean Coast
meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule.
Coastal Bicycle Touring Club of Savannah
Visit www.cbtc.org for meeting schedule and more information. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Tubby’s Tank House restaurant in Thunderbolt at 6:30 p.m. 728-5989.
Coastal MINIs
is a group of local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Starbucks in the 12 Oaks Shopping Center on Abercorn St. to meet other MINI owners and go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com.
Code Pink
is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. 447-5555.
Creative Coast Alliance Ambassadors
meet Tuesday mornings at Cafe Ambrosia, corner of Abercorn and Broughton. Jamie Wolf, jwolf@thecreativecoast.org.
English Style Table Soccer
Savannah Subbuteo Club. Call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.
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Geechee Sailing Club
meets the second Monday of the month (except for November) at 6:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr. in Thunderbolt. Open to all interested in boating and related activities. Call 234-1903 or visit www.geecheesailingclub.org.
Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA
meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Restaurant. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257.
Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association
meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call 236-8546.
Low Country Turners
This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508.
Moon River Chorus
is a ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. in the social hall of Whitefield United Methodist Church, corner of 55th Street and Waters Avenue. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@ aol.com.
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Call 898-8316 or 898-5086 or visit www.mops.org.
No Kidding!
is the area’s first social club for single and married adults who do not have children. Meet other non-parents at events and activities. Visit www.nokidding.net or send e-mail to luluette@ prodigy.net.
Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group
is an international fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.
Philosophy Reading Group
This group will focus on various philosophical themes and texts, culminating in facilitated discussions with an open exchange of ideas within a community of inquiry. Meeting locations will change to reflect the current issue. Contact Kristina at 407-443-1571 or ktina697@hotmail. com.
PURE: Photographers Using Real Elements
Grassroots group dedicated to the unique art of traditional black and white photographic processes. The group is designed to create a photography center with the first darkroom in the city open to working artists and the general public. Volunteers are needed in the areas of marketing and fund raising in order to realize this goal. All interested in taking an active role contact Kathleen Thomas at PUREdarkroom@ gmail.com.
Revived Salon for Women Seeking Change In Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift of the Sea, she wrote, “How untidy my shell has become. Blurred with moss, knobby with barnacles, its shape is hardly recognizable any more. Surely it had a shape once. It has a shape still in my mind. What is the shape of my life?” If these words resonate with you and you are a woman over 50, this group offers bonding, laughter, discussion and fun. Seating is limited. Call 236-8581.
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-A-Million 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.
in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.
Savannah Parrot Head Club
Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail mickie_ragsdale@ comcast.net.
Savannah Adventure Club
Savannah Scooter Gang
Savannah Area Chamber
Savannah Ski and Adventure Club
Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers
Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club
is dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities in the past year have included sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join, and ongoing. Email savannahadventureclub@gmail. com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com. will hold its Taste of Tybee Business Connection Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Tybee Pier and Pavilion. Cost is $10 for members and $25 for member guests. Susan Smith, 6446434 or ssmith@savannahchamber.com. 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 655-0994.
Savannah Art Association
meets the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Call 232-7731.
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 Browns Backers
This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709.
Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States
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 Fencing Club
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 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.
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 961-9913 or visit www. savannahjaycees.com.
Savannah Mustang Club
meets the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. An open cruisein is held the third Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Kroger/Krystal across from the Savannah Mall on Abercorn Ext. Kenneth Brabham, 772-8362 or Leonard Kantziper at 354-1826.
Savannah Newcomers Club
is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you
Connecting local riders to swap tips, stories, parts, mods and secrets. No obligation other than networking, and possibly arranging a monthly weekend ride to take over the streets downtown. Show off your scoot and ride with pride -- put ‘em in a line and watch the stares. Contact Travis at pittsillustration@gmail.com or myspace.com/travispitts. For snow-covered mountain-loving people and their friends. All are welcome. Meets for a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at rotating locations. Visit http://savannahskiclub. com. meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. Ongoing. meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club.
Savannah Toastmasters
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.
Savannah Wine Lovers
A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http:// groups.google.com/group/savannah-wine-lovers.
Savannah’s First Pug Playday
This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net.
Society for American Baseball Research
is an international fan and research group devoted to the great game of baseball. Persons interested in starting a chapter here should e-mail Jim Casey at bigtrain45@gmail.com. For information about the organization, visit www. SABR.org.
Southern Wings
is the local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit http://southernwingswai.com.
St. Almo
The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meets at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336.
Stitch-N’s
Knitting, spinning and crocheting Monday and Tuesday from 5-8pm and occasional Sunday 24pm at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty. Jennifer Harey, 238-0514.
Sweet Adeline Chorus
rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hopsital’s meeting rooms. Contact vicky.mckinley1@comcast.net.
Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments
Free poker tournaments are held every week in Savannah, Hinesville and Statesboro. Free to play. Win prizes and gifts. Visit www.GUTSHOTGA.com for details.
The Armstrong Center
The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 344-2951.
An AfterHours networking social is held every third Thursday of the month. Visit www.ypsav. net, sign up for the e-newsletter and find out about other upcoming events, or call Leigh Johnson at 659-9846.
Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.
Tybee Performing Arts Society
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.
Urban Professionals
meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. 272-9830 or spannangela@hotmail.com.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671
meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Young Professionals of Savan-
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offers access for young professionals to be active members within the local business, commercial and civic community. AfterHours networking held monthly, plus annual and charity events. $40 per year. www.ypsav.net.
Dance
Breffni Academy of Irish Dance
is located at Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave. For information, call Michael or Nicola O’Hara at 305-756-8243 or send e-mail to Dance@BreffniAcademy.com. Visit www. IrishDanceClasses.com..
C.C. Express Dance Team
meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. 350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/
Flamenco Enthusiasts
Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com.
Gretchen Greene School of Dance
is accepting registration for fall classes in tap, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, jazz and hip-hop for ages 3 and up. Adult tap classes are held Tuesday from 7:30-8:15 for beginners and Monday from 7:15-8 p.m. for intermediate. Call 897-4235 or email ggsod.com.
Home Cookin’ Cloggers
meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731.
Islands Dance Academy
Summer class schedule includes Zoomba Fitness, Beginner Adult Ballet, Intermediate Adult Ballet, Beginner Adult Tap and Beginner/Intermediate Hip Hop. Children’s fall classes will begin Sept. 8. 115 Charlotte Rd., 897-2100.
Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.
offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.
Pole Dancing Class
POLE DANCING...for exercise. Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms,a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes of is your shoes. Classes begin Friday February 15th from 7:30 to 9:30. Space is limited call in advance to make your reservation $70 per month or $22 per class. Please call for further details 912-398-4776 or email fitnessconnection1@yahoo.com.
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Savannah Shag Club
offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive.
Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah
hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop.com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge. Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com.
The STUDIO
offers Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Now accepting applications. Ages 7 and up must arrange a placement audition class. Adult Ballet with Karen Burns is Mon.Thurs. at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Adult Tap with Pat Alley is now signing up. Veronica Niebuhr, 695-9149, www. thestudiosav.com or thestudidosav@aol.com. Ongoing. Adult Beginner Ballet Class is being offered. The STUDIO also is accepting new students 5 and up for the new season. Contact Veronica at 695-9149. The STUDIO is located at 2805 Roger Lacey Ave. just off the intersection of Skidaway and Victory. Call Veronica at 695-9149 or visit ww.thestudiosav.com. Ongoing. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue. 912-356-8383. www.thestudiosav.com/
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Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 925-7416. Youth Dance Program The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional DanceProgram 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.
Film & Video 11th Annual Savannah Film Festival 2008
Passes for the 11th annual Savannah Film Festival are on sale. The festival will be held Oct. 25-Nov. 1. A Reserved Seating Pass costs $750, a Gold Pass is $500, a Silver Pass is $300 and a Bronze Pass is $200. They can be purchased at the SCAD box office, 216 E. Broughton St., online at www.scadboxoffice. com or by calling 525-5050.
Fitness A balanced life
Student massage is offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $30 to $40 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt. com.
Acupuncture for Health
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Traditional Chinese medical consultations and treatments are available with Fawn Smiley and Nicole Coughlin Ware. 233-9123, www. hiddenwellacupuncturecenter.com or hiddenwellacupuncture@gmail.com.
Belly Dance for Fitness
Every Monday 5-6pm through Oct. 6. Focuses on aerobic workout for all ages and skill levels. $12 per class or $80 upfront for all eight. Nicole Edge, kleokatt@gmail.com or 596-0889.
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Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness
A workout and a party, each class is an event. Provided are big colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, jingly rattling bracelets, exotic music from India, Turkey, Morocco and around the world, jeweled bindis to stick on your forehad and an assistant to make sure everyone gets personal attention. Held Sundays at 4 p.m., cost is $20 per class. Call 660-7399 for location.
Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training
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will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629.
Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes
are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 8196463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
Crossfit Hyperformance
meets mormings at 6:30am in Hull Park or Monday, Wednesday or Friday evening in Forsyth Park. Starting in September, all classes will be held at Crossfit Hyperformance. Visit www.crossfirhyperformance.com. or call Jennifer at 224-0406 or Drew at 541-0530.
Dog Yoga
The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life. Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroom.com.
Energy Share
every first and third Friday of the month at a new integrated healing center located at 72nd and Sanders streets. Call Kylene at 713-3879.
Fit Lunch
FIT LUNCH - Join us for a 30 to 40 Minute workout on your lunch hour. Classes offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:45am until 2:00pm by Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio. Classes are organized and led by 2 Certified Personal Trainers and will utilize a variety of training techniques which may include strength training, interval and cardio as well as core, balance and flexibility. Advanced booking required. Please call for further details 912-398-4776 or 912-2249667. www.bodybalance.com.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-register at adultenrichment@uusavanah.org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org
Kidz Fitness
an ongoing aerobic fitness class for children 6-13 with weight concerns. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Candler Hospital Wellness Center. Children must be members of the Candler Wellness Center.
819-8800.
Kung Fu
The Temple of Martial Arts is a Kung Fu school where men and women of all levels of martial arts experience come together to learn the art of Wing Chun and Tai Chi. SiFu Michael, 429-9241.
Ladies Livin 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.
Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan $25 per month includes entry into all the Center for WellBeing classes. Pre-register in Suite 120 in the Candler Heart & Lung building. 819-6463.
Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes
are held Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Infants must be 6 weeks to 6 months, pre-crawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multiclass discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga. com.
Moms in Motion
A pre and post-natal exercise program is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. The cost is $30 per month. Call 819-6463.
Overcoming by Faith Ministries Aerobics and Exercise Classes
Free classes are offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 9700 Middleground Rd. in Savannah. All classes are open to the public. For more information, call 927-8601.
Pilates Classes
are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. Pre-register by calling 8196463.
Reiki Treatments
Reiki master Dante Santiago is trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. Fifty-minute sessions are $60 and 50-minute in-studio sessions are $45. Call 660-1863 for times and appointments.
Rolf Method Bodywork
for posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900.
Savannah Yoga Center
Located at 1321 Bull St. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com for schedule of classes, times and fees.
Senior Power Hour
is a program for people over 55. Health and wellness professionals help reach fitness goals. The program may include, but isn’t limited to, strength training, cardio for the heart, flexibility, balance, basic healthy nutrition and posture concerns. Call 898-7714.
Tai Chi Classes
St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Wellbeing offers classes Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.
Tai Chi Relaxation Class
is held Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd., Whitemarsh Center. 898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroomm. com. Ongoing. Ancient Chinese exercises that were specifically developed to heal body, mind and spirit together.
The Yoga Room
Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr.
Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp
is held Monday – Friday from 6-7am. Park at North Beach parking lot and go over first
Women on Weights
Spine & Sports Personal Training offers the Women on Weights (WOW) Program. The WOW Program is designed to meet the specific needs of women. It is a series of one hour training sessions led by a Certified Personal Trainer who develops different routines throughout the month. The routines may include but are not limited to, Strength Training, Cardio Training for the Heart, Flexibility, Balance and Weight Management. The group meets two times a week for one hour each session. For pricing call 898-7714.
Yoga Teacher Training Institute
A 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training program is offered at Savannah Yoga Center. It meets Yoga Alliance standards, and graduates will receive a certificate and be eligible for certification by the alliance. The cost for the entire course is $1,500. Call 441-6653 or visit www. savannahyoga.com.
Yogalates Classes
are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center 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.
Zumba Fitness
Classes are being held every week in the Pooler and Rincon areas. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music, dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. No dance partner is required. Participants of all ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. The cost is $7 per class. For location and info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.
Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting
Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org.
Gay AA Meeting
meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969.
Georgia Equality Savannah
is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Savan-
nah Pride, Inc.
meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend, for without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 2243238.
Stand Out Youth -- Savannah
A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org.
What Makes A Family
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 352-2611.
Health Better Breathers of Savannah
meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.
Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc.
Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624.
Community HealthCare Center
is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center.
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Dual Recovery Anonymous
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.
E-Z Imagery Weight Loss
A holistic approach to weight loss, used by Tiger Woods, Matt Damon and Kevin Costner. Free introductory session. Michael J. 704-5902 or 354-6223.
Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group
A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.
Every Step Counts Survivor Walk
This monthly cancer survivors’ walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.
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 9-11 a.m. at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601.
Free Vision Screenings
are offered to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sam’s Club Optical-Savannah. No membership is required. Call 352-2844.
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.
Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes
are being offered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. The group classes offer an opportunity for couples to learn the child birthing process together, while providing a very integral role to the companion participating. Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. All types of births are welcome. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@ yahoo.com.
HypnoBirthing Classes
Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula. com.
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Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic
Memorial Health CPR training
is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler and Emory. Patients can receive pre and post-operative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350.
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.
Narcotics Anonymous
La Leche League of Savannah
When at the end of the road you find that you no longer can function with or without drugs, there’s a simple, spiritual, non-religious program known as Narcotics Anonymous. Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.
Call Phoebe at 897-9261.
Mammograms
St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. Mammograms will be performed Aug. 27 at the SJ/C Medical GroupBluffton, Sept. 2 and 16 at SJ/C Medical GropuRincon and Sept. 3 at SJ/C Medical GroupPembroke. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.
Obesity Outreach Program
Meditation and Energy Flow Group
Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how. Discuss techniques and related areas of holistic health and healing, Reiki and CAM. Reduce stress and increase peace and health. Call Ellen at 247-4263 or RSVP at http://meditation.meetup.com/490.
Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief
Savannah State University and the AfricanAmerican Health Information and Resource Center a one-year research study on obesity. 200 participants are needed and must be low to moderate income, a minority, overweight or obses, at least 8 years old. Participation is free. Dr. Hetty Jones, 691-6202.
Planned Parenthood Hotline
First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-264-7154.
School Immunizations
are available at the Chatham County Health Department, 1395 Eisenhower Dr. and 1602 Drayton St., which are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Eisenhower clinic is open every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the Drayton clinic is open every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Learn to relax through non-religious meditation. Instruction and practice followed by Q&A. Thursdays, 6-7pm. $5. Small World Therapeutic Massage on Whitemarsh Island (next to Jalapeno’s). 897-7979.
Memorial Health blood pressure check
are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587.
Smoke Stoppers
St. Joseph’s/Candler group-facilitated smoking cessation program offers an intensive class in 7 sessions over 3 weeks featuring a wide range of proven-effective strategies to help smokers control their urges, manage nicotine withdrawal
and stress and avoid weight gain. The cost is $100. Call 819-6718.
Nature and Environment
No pills, patches, gum, lasers, weight gain, withdrawal or side effects. 15 years expereince. 927-3432.
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 years old. Call 2326572 or visit www.TheDolphinProject.org.
Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis
Stress Reduction
Individual introductory session to The Work of Byron Katie includes a short DVD, several handouts and trying these tools out. Introductory fee is $40. Contact Ursula Sterling at 598-2821 or sterlingu@bellsouth.net for an appointment.
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.
Tips for Eating Healthy During and After Cancer Treatment
is a class that will be presented Thursday, Aug. 28 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Anderson Cancer Institute Conference Room at Memorial Health. Free and open to all cancer survivors and caregivers. RSVP at 355-5196.
Weight Loss
Lose weight with Guided Imagery and Hypnosis. No pills, diets or surgery. 927-3432.
Weight Loss Through Hypnosis
Take the stress out of weight loss. Studies have shown that people who use hypnosis lose 60 percent more weight than with any other method. For info, call 927-3432.
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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. The center offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3-16. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org.
Pets & Animals A Walk in the Park
Professional pet sitting, boarding, dog walking and house sitting services offered in downtown Savannah and the nearby islands. All jobs accepted are performed by the owner to ensure the safety of your pets. Trust your pets with someone who loves them as much as you do. Local references available. Please call 401.2211 or email lesleycastle@gmail.com to make a reservation for your pet.
Dog Yoga
Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies
88 Randolph Street, Savannah, GA
GreenFest September 13th Weekly market begins September 24th
Dolphin Project of Georgia
The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life. Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroom.com.
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The Milton Project is seeking supplies, including small spice containers (plastic only), mediumsized gloves, batteries and flashlights with hookon belt loops, hand-held can openers, puppy training pads, canned tuna and mackeral, KFC coupons specifically for chicken-only buckets,
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Lifeguards & Swim Lesson Instructors Apply at the Aquatic Center
On-site Catering Parties of up to 50 people
401 Mall Blvd. Savannah, GA 31406 (912) 356-1020
On the corner of Hodgson Memorial and Mall Blvd.
CHATHAM COUNTY
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Feral Cat Trap Loan Program
The Milton Project is starting this program so that feral cats can be spayed or neutered. The deposit for the trap is $25 and is refunded at the time of return if the trap is cleaned and in good working condition. If the trap is damaged, replacement value is $65. The traps will be loaned out for 1 week at a time. Traps cannot be used for capturing feral cats for Animal Control or any other entity that may destroy them. Persons using the traps are responsible for the spay/neuter costs. Call 351-4151 or email traploan@ coastalpetrescue.org. Ongoing.
I Sold It on eBay for Coastal Pet Rescue
I Sold It on eBay is accepting items on behalf of Coastal Pet Rescue. Donors may bring any item valued at more than $40 to the I Sold It On eBay store located next to TJ Maxx in Savannah Centre. The item will be listed and proceeds will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue. Call 351-4151 or 353-7633 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org or www.isolditsavannah.com. Ongoing.
Low Cost Vet Clinic
will be offered for seniors, students and military on Friday, Aug. 29 from 11am to 3pm at TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, corner of Whitaker and Duffy streets. Exams, tests and vaccinations available. Innovative Veterinarian Medicine will provide care. 238-8848 or jusak@tailspin.com. Through Aug. 29.
Low-cost Spay Neuter Clinic
with free transport. Vaccines are available. Service is provided 11 counties in Georgia, including Chatham and Effingham, and South Carolina. Call the Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic at 843645-2500 or visit www.snac1.com. Ongoing.
Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue
Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Christy at 354-3021 or ecycle@coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup. Ongoing.
Savannah Kennel Club
The club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are
encouraged to come earlier. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. Ongoing.
Savannah’s First Pug Playday
This group meets every first Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact Mike or Melinda at kennedy.mike@comcast.net. Ongoing. Savannah Dog Park, East 41st Lane and Drayton St. www.savannahdogpark.com/
St. Almo
The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Time changes with season. Call for time change. Call 234-3336. Ongoing. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. 912-234-3336. www.caninepalacesavannah.com
Readings & Signings Barnes & Noble Events
Events for August: Aug. 27 @ 10am storytime with “Here Comes the Crocodile” by Kathryn White. Through Aug. 27. Barnes & Noble, 7804 Abercorn Street.
Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club
meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605.
Luther E. Vann: ELEMENTAL
The artist will sign copies of his book, “ELEMENTAL: The Power of Illustrated Love” Aug. 30 from 1:30-3 p.. at the Jepson Center for the Arts; Sept. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Branch Library on Henry and E. Broad streets; and Sept. 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at Ex Libris on MLK. Through Sept. 15.
Tea time at Ola’s
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. 232-5488 or 652-3660.
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, located on Johnson Square. Ongoing.
Christian Businessmen’s Committee
meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 898-3477.
Dream Circle
This formulated technique for sorting out dreams is easy, meaningful and fun and can be taught in five minutes. It will be held monthly at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St., entrance on Macon Street. To register, e-mail adultenrichment@uusavannah. org of call 234-0980.
DrUUming Circle
is held the first and third Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drum-curious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org.
Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
A meditation period will be followed by instruction in the application of the foundations of Mindfulness practice to daily life. Beginner’s and experienced practitioners welcome. Ongoing weekly sessions are Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. at 313 E. Harris St. Call Cindy Beach, Buddhist nun, at 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.
Meditation and Energy Flow Meetup Group
Meet others to practice meditation and discuss spirituality, metaphysics and related topics of Reiki, energy work, etc. www.ellenfarrell.com or 247-4263.
Midweek Bible Study
Midweek Bible Study is offered every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com. Ongoing. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue. 912-352-4400. www.montgomerypresbyterian. com/
Nicodemus by Night
An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St.
Overcoming by Faith Ministries
Services in Savannah are held on Saturdays at 6 p.m. Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at 9700 Middleground Rd. In Rincon, services are held Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at The Banquet Room, 135 Goshen Rd. Call 927-8601 or visit overcomingbyfaith.org.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903.
Recruiting Church Launch Team
If you are interested in becoming part of an innovative multi-cultural church startup in West Chatham, contact Steve at 748-6439 or see www. ekklesiasavannah.org.
Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group
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.
Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)
SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO. For information, call SGI-USA at 232-9121.
Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church
Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 233-6284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah.org or www. uusavannah.org.
Unitarian Universalist Men’s Group
An opportunity to meet with men and as a group explore men’s spirituality while offering social support in a safe atmosphere. Meets weekly to discuss a predetermined topic. Also plans outside activities or participates in activities as a group. Refreshments or dinner is served at each meeting. Visit http://men.meetup.com/46/ or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488.
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bath sheets and beach towels, blankets and buckets to hold supplies for trappers. Contact Sherry Montgomery at 351-4151 or sherry@ coastalpetrescue.org. Ongoing.
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Unity of Savannah
A church of unconditional love and acceptance. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Youth church and childcare also are at 11 a.m. 2320 Sunset Blvd. Call 355-4704 or visit www.unityofsavannah.org.
Women’s Bible Study
at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 232-0965. www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/
Zen Meditation Retreat
led by Teijo Munnich, founder of the Great Tree Zen Temple near Asheville, N.C. There will be a lecture Friday, Nov. 9, 7-9pm and a meditation retreat on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 432 Habersham St. To reserve Saturday’s vegetarian lunch, register by Nov. 7 by calling Susan Lamb, 232-4065 or 2007@WingedWisdomWorkshops.com. $35 fee covers lunch, snacks and other expenses for the retreat.
Sports & Games Savannah Disc Golf Club
holds an Open Doubles Tournament at 1 p.m. each Saturday at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. New players a Ongoing. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. 912-652-6780.
Support Groups ADD and Behavior Support Group
meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mindspring Center in the Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, 1147 W. Highway 80 in Pooler. RSVP is requested. Call 748-6463 or frontdesk@mindspringcenter.com. Ongoing.
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 598-9860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com. Ongoing.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 354-0993. Ongoing.
Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
meets every second Monday at 10am at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Call Tara Redd and Lauren Dutko at 631-0675. Ongoing.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group
The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia-causing illnesses and meets the first Monday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway
Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www.alzga.org or call 920-2231. Ongoing.
Amputee Support Group
Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers. Call 355-7778 or 353-9635. Ongoing.
Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents
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. Ongoing. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-1KID. www.memorialhealth. com/backus
Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Ongoing. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-1KID. www. memorialhealth.com/backus
Bariatric Surgery Post-Operative Band Support Group
Call 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth. com. Ongoing.
Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group
for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/
Better Breathers support group
meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with this disease. Contact Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo. com. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
Cancer support group
meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-3360. Ongoing.
Caring for Us
is a support group for caregivers of ill or injured family members or loved ones. Call Kimberlee Mitchell at 350-3399. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
Celiac Support Group
for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592. Ongoing.
Children’s Grief Groups
Open, drop-in support groups for children ages 6-17 who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association
meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 355-1221 or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
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. 925-5195. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges
meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250. This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@ hotmail.com. Ongoing.
Debtors Anonymous
meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. in the third floor New Beginnings Room. Enter on President Street through the left-hand set of glass doors between Whitaker and Barnard streets. Arrive early, as the entry doors are locked promptly at 5:30 p.m. For information, e-mail DAsavannah@yahoo. com. Ongoing. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. 912-233-4766. www. trinitychurch1848.org/
Depressive/Manic support group
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. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www. memorialhealth.com/
Diabetes support group
meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-3508000. www.memorialhealth.com/
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. Ongoing.
Domestic Violence Hotline
The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence, have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-800-33-HAVEN. Ongoing.
Dual Recovery Anonymous
is a 12-step program for people recovering from drug/alcohol addictions and a psychiatric/psychological illness. Contact Katrina Moore at kamamoore@hotmail.com, call 398-1720 or visit draonline.org. Ongoing.
Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group
A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324. Ongoing.
Fecal Urinary Diversion Support Group
The group is for patients who have had a colostomy, deostomy, urostomy (ileoconduit) and continent fecal or urinary diversion surgery. Call 819-3466. Ongoing.
Fibromyalgia support group
meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 819-6743. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
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. Ongoing.
Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group
is for trauamtic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. It meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. Ongoing.
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A 7-week educational group offering support and coping tools for adults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. RSVP to 303-9442. Ongoing.
HIV/AIDS:living with HIV/AIDS? My Brothaz Home
KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave. Call Carole Kaczorowski at 598-7001, Lorr Elias at 351-6375 or Bruce Elias at 644-5916. Ongoing. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave.
is a support group for men meets every Thursday of the month. Come on out and meet other brothaz. 231-8727. Ongoing.
Koolostomy Accessories
provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, follow-up care and parent-child activities funded by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Please call 236-5310 for information. Ongoing.
Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group
Hope House
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 964-0455. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
Journey Through Journaling
for peopl4 whose lives have been touched by cnacer. Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. Ongoing.
Keeping hope alive while living with cancer
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. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth. com/
is a support group open to anyone who has an ostomy and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Ongoing. For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. Ongoing. Each month, the group focuses on a specific topic related to blood-related cancers and also discusses ways to improve quality of life. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Ongoing.
Living without Violence
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 Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 234-9999. Ongoing.
Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group
Call 748-8808 or visit www.LowcountryHD.com. Ongoing.
Lung Cancer Support Group
Lung Cancer Support Group is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets the fourth Thursday of the month at the Lewis Research Center Pavilion from 5-6 p.m. Call Kay Denham at 651-5712.. Ongoing.
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Lupus Encouragement Group
A support group that is open to patients with lupus, their family members and friends. 4476605. Ongoing.
Memorial Health Cancer Challenges Support Group
Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Ongoing.
Memorial Health Diabetes Support Group
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. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-3508000. www.memorialhealth.com/
Memorial Health POPPS! Group
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. Ongoing. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-8196000. www.sjchs.org/
Multiple Sclerosis support group
Call 653-5878. Ongoing. 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. Ongoing. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. 912-355-1523.
for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www. memorialhealth.com/
Muscular Dystrophy support group
Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group
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. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/
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. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 351-7035 or 353-7143. Ongoing. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 912-927-5277. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html
Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders
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
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Steadman at 233-1006. Ongoing. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. 912-232-0191. www.wesleymonumental.org/
Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Ongoing.
PRIDE Support Group
This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Ongoing.
Rape Crisis Center
assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. Call 233-RAPE. Ongoing.
Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group
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 china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation. Ongoing.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group
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. Ongoing.
S-Anon Family Group
is a fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For information, call 663-2565. Ongoing.
Safe Shelter Outreach Program
Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free. 3025 Bull St. 651-0004. Ongoing.
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meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, Noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. 692-2032. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org
Savannah Chatham Truancy Intervention Project
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. Ongoing. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St. 912-651-7700. www.uwce.org/
Savannah Weight Loss and Healthy Eating Group Meet with local people who are interested in weight loss and management. Gather to share tips, recipes and keep each other motivated. Group meets two times a month at a restaurant for a healthy lunch or dinner. Local weight loss experts come in and speak from time to time. Call 404-567-5733 or e-mail ajaxacq@yahoo. com. Ongoing.
Senior Citizen’s Inc. 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 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Stacey Floyd at 236-0363. Ongoing. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, 3025 Bull St. 912-236-0363.
Sexaholics Anonymous
Transgender Support Group
Smoking Cessation Support Group
Transitions Grief Support
is a fellowship of men and women whose purpose is to help those with sexual addictions. 351-7440. Ongoing. is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 8198032 or 819-3361. Ongoing.
Spinal Injury Support Group
United Way’s First Call for Help
An open, drop-in support group for adults. Meets Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing. Chatham County Courthouse, 133 Montgomery St. 912-652-7132. www.statecourt.org/
Spouse/Life Partner Grief Support
St. Joseph’s/Candler Cancer Survivors Walking Group
will meet every Monday at 9 a.m., except holidays and if the weather permits, at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. The walking group is open to anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis and their support person or persons. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Call 819-5723. Ongoing.
St. Joseph’s/Candler Emory transplant support group
The group 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 Karen Traver at 819-8350. Ongoing. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org Speak with someone who has survived a stroke, who will listen and understand stroke patients’ experiences. Groups meet in three locations -- every Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.; every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Savannah Speech and Hearing, 1206 E. 66th St., (call Jane Medoff at 355-4601); and every third Thursday of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 1 W. Ridge Rd. on Skidaway Island. Call Ann Farr at 598-1766 or Shirley Nack at 598-7047. Ongoing.
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is for people with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and support families going tghrough it. For information, call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth. com/
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An open, drop-in support group for adxults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays from 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Ongoing.
meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For information, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. Ongoing. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-3508000. www.memorialhealth.com/
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My Brothaz Home, Inc. is sponsoring this support group. For information, call Lady Maverick or George at 231-8727. Ongoing.
for parents having problems with their teens and pre-teens. 353-7699. Ongoing.
The Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Thursday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666. Ongoing. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-8196000. www.sjchs.org/
The Work
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. Ongoing. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-355-4704. www.unityofsavannah.org/
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. Ongoing.
Victim-Witness assistance program
Wheeze busters
is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Ongoing. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/
Women who love too much
meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987. Ongoing.
Theatre Auditions
will be held Sept. 2 and 3 6-8 p.m. for “In Hidden Rooms” at the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry Street. Callbacks Sept. 5. A performance event directed by Ina Williams, the show calls for performance artists who write, as well as writers, from diverse races and cultures to create a poignant play about the role of racism in life, culture and history. Auditionees should come prepared with a 1-2 minute monologue and be prepared to share any special talents such as poetry or dance. Writing samples required. Cast will participate in creating the show during a three-month workshop. Performance will take place in March 2009. 651-6783 or ina.onyx@ gmail.com. Through Sept. 3.
Epworth Community Players
will hold auditions for “Sabrina Fair” Sept. 12 7-9pm, Sept. 13 10am-noon and Sept. 14 2-4pm at the New Covenant UMC Social Hall, 2201 Bull St. Men and women 20-60, tech and stage managers are needed. Rich, 313-4004. Through Sept. 14.
Return to the 50s
Return to America’s most beloved decade of music with more than 60 rock and roll classics and DooWop harmonies. April 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29 and 30 at 8 p.m. and April 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 3 p.m. 222 Bull St. Adults $33, youth 17 and under $16. 233-7764. Ongoing. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street. 912-233-7764. www.savannahtheatre. com
Volunteers Adult Literacy Program
Volunteers are needed to work with adults through the Adult Literacy Program at St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Community Center. The program runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 812 W. 36th St. in Cuyler-Brownsville. Volunteers with strong skills in math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and writing are needed. Call Shenita Ferguson at the center at 447-0578. Each Mon.-Sat. St Mary’s Community Center, 812 W 36th St. 912-447-0578. www.stjosephs-candler.org/body. cfm?id=401&oTopID=401
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The Chatham Branch of the Savannah Red Cross needs volunteers. Call Mark Stall at 651-5352 or send e-mail to stallm@savannahredcross.org. Ongoing. Savannah Red Cross, 906 Drayton Dr. 912-651-5300. www.savannahredcross.org/
America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers
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. Ongoing. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St. 912-236-6750. www.helpendhunger.org
Beating All Odds Together
is searching for mentors, motivational speakers and volunteers for the 2008-09 school year. Drives will be conducted Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cann Park and Aug. 29 from 7-10 p.m. at the Beach and Savannah football game. Contact Tabatha at 272-6101 or Courtney at 656-=6212 or b.o.a.t@live.com. Through Sept. 1.
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. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing. Coastal Pet Rescue, PO Box 30462. 912351-4151. 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. Ongoing.
Community Health Mission
This non-profit organization is looking for volunteer nurses, doctors, nurses practitioners and development/fundraising volunteers to work at the center, which provides free medical care for working uninsured individuals. Volunteers are needed to call patients to remind them of appointments, reception, financial screening, pulling charts and more. Flexible schedule. Apply by mail to: Community Health Mission, Inc. Attn: Dr. Miriam Rittmeyer, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite No. 6. Savannah, 31406. Fax number is 352-3980 or send email to mrittmeyer@chmsavannah.org. For info, visit www. chcsavannah.org. Ongoing. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6.
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 8196910. Ongoing. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. 912-819-4100. www.sjchs.org/
Fort Pulaski Cannon Program
Volunteers are needed to assist with the park’s cannon firing demonstrations. Qualified applicants will receive training in how to safely load and fire Civil War-era cannons. Ranger Ron Calhoun,7865787. Ongoing.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
is seeking volunteers. Greet visitors, maintain trails, catalogue historic photographs and assist in the gift shop and more. Volunteers also are needed to participate in the cannon program. Call Ron Grissom at 786-5787 or visit the website at www. nps.gov/fopu. Ongoing.
Foster families and adoptive families are needed in Chatham County. Call 651-5437. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
Fun and Health Outdoor Expo
Community Health Mission is seeking volunteers to assist with planning and activities at Lake Mayer on Oct. 4. www.savfun.com, www.chmsavannah. org or 692-1451. Through Oct. 4.
Hospice Savannah volunteer training
Share your memories, military or family stories with a hospice paitient. Special weekend training will be offered the first two Saturdays of February from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Education Room, Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Lunch provided. Both seession are mandatory. Contact Beth Logan, Volunteer Services Manager at 355-2289 or visit www.hospicesavannah.org. Ongoing. Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. 912-355-2289. www.hospicesavannah.org/
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 6523661. Ongoing. Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St. 912-652-3600. www.liveoakpl.org
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. Ongoing.
Literacy volunteers needed
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. Ongoing. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd. 912-354-4047. www. roycelearningcenter.com/
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. Ongoing.
Meals on Wheels
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. Ongoing.
Medbank foundation, Inc.
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. Ongoing.
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. Ongoing.
New Parent Education Program
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. Ongoing.
Oatland Island Education Center needs volunteers
for special events and Saturdays. Trail volunteers and admissions attendees are needed. Call Dan Genrich at 898-3980. Ongoing. Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912-898-3980. www.oatlandisland.org/
Odyssey HealthCare
provides hospice services in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Liberty counties and is seeking volunteers to assist in providing compassionate end-oflife 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. Ongoing.
Quest International
is seeking volunteers to host English-speaking foreign exchange students, ages 15-18. For information, call 866-540-4029 or send e-mail to ForeignExchangeOrg@yahoo.com. Ongoing.
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. A comprehensive 20-hour course will prepare trainees as crisis line volunteers and/or hospital response advocates. Volunteers must be 18 or older, have a phone and reliable transportation. Call 233-3000. Ongoing.
Reading and math tutorial volunteers needed
for elementary and middle school students, Call Tosha Powell, Special Program Coordinator, St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1901 Abercorn St. 447-6605. Ongoing. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm
Rebuilding Together Savannah
is a volunteer organization in partnership with the community that rehabilitates houses of lowincome homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Visit www. rebuildingtogethersavannah.org. Ongoing.
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
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. Ongoing.
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Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center 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. Ongoing.
Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed
Caring adults are needed to help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteers also are needed to privde home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 356-5520. Ongoing. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue. 912-356-5520. www.rmhccoastalempire.org/
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. Ongoing.
Senior Citizens, inc. seeking volunteers
Looking for volunteers to teach classes at Club 55. Areas of interest include music, art, computers, and exercise. 236-0363, Ext. 114. Ongoing.
Spanish Oaks Hospice
needs volunteers. Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. Orientation and training are available to all interested volunteers. Call Cyndi Haggerty-Krupa at 356-0233. Ongoing. Spanish Oaks Hospcie, 8510 Whitfield Ave. 912-356-3300.
Speech and hearing center needs 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 and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Ongoing. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. 912355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/
St. Joseph’s Heart Hospital needs volunteers
for guest representatives who would work directly with the Hearth Hospital Clinical Initiatives Director. Their primary responsibility would be to assist families in the waiting room while their family members is having a cardiac or peripheral vascular procedure and acting as a liaison between the family and staff. Call 819-3393. Ongoing.
State Adult Literacy Program Volunteers Needed
If you have good clerical skills, are reliable, can make a minimum 8-hour a week, 3-month commitment, are willing to undergo a background check and want to help provide the best program possible for adult learners of English as a Second Language, call Pauline Goodman at 201-5391 or send e-mail to Charita Boles at cboles@savannahtech.edu. Type “ESL volunteer” in the subject line. Ongoing.
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RICE HOPE: 4BR, 2-1/2BA. Includes water park , clubhouse, pond, phone, internet, satellite TV and lawncare. $1600/month. Near Savannah, I-95, Airport. Call John, 695-8222, Kevin, 224-2330. RICHMOND HILL 3BR/2BA New Hardwood floors & carpet, Storage shed. Great schools. Won’t last long! $900/month, $850/dep o s i t . C a l l 912-756-5546/912-3120277.
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VERY NICE 3BR/1BA, central air/heat, brand new carpet, furnished kitchen, lots more. 2103 Causton Bluff Road. $750/month. VERY NICE 2BR/2BA trailer w/refrigerator, stove, washer/dryer, and lots more. Nassau Woods mobile home park, lot C37. $650/monthly. 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853 VICTORIAN DISTRICT: Cute renovated 1900’s house, 3BR/2BA, offstreet parking, central heat/air, large deck, washer/dryer & dishwasher. $950/monthly plus deposit. Call 912-507-4637. WINDSOR FOREST: 3BR/2BA, hardwood floors, completely remodeled, large fenced-in backyard $1100/month. Call for viewing. 1815 HALE ST: 3BR/1BA, Section 8 welcome. Available Aug. 15. 25 CROATAN: 3BR/2BA, completely remodeled, fenced-in yard, Section 8 welcome. Available Aug. 15. Call 844-4456, Matthew Manning Richardson Creek Properties Townhomes/ condos for renT 860 2 BEDROOMS, 2-1/2 BATHS with fireplace, S o u t h s i d e . $750/month. Hassell R e a l t y C o . 912-234-1291. What’s happening?
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Town Home: 824 Tibet Ave. 2BR, 2 ½ BA, W/D 45 connections, separate LR, eat-in kitchen, side by side refrigerato r / f re e ze r, p r i v a c y fenced patio, outside storage, off-street parking. $825/mo plus deposit. 912-596-7551. TOWNHOUSE - Lewis Drive. 2-bedroom, 1.5bath, two story, washer/dryer connections, d i s hwa s h e r, ce n t ra l h e a t / a i r, n o p e t s . . $600/month $600/deposit 922-657-4583, 912-495-1889.
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One bedroom duplex, kitchen furnished, carpet, all electric. $465/month plus deposit. 234-0548
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Apar tment for rent. CH&A, Three bedrooms, 1.5 bath, laundry room, refrigerator, stove included. $700/monthly. Call 912-356-1233 1118A EAST 38TH ST. Small 2 Bedroom, Refrigerator/Stove Included, CH/A $500/Month. Call 912-398-8148. 1217B EAST HENRY ST.: 2BR, 1BA, all appliances, new hardwood floors, balcony. $650/month, $650/deposit. Call 912-844-6294. ConneCt Savannah ClaSSified adS Work!
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1219B EAST HENRY ST. 2BR, 1BA, large LR, large kitchen, refrigerator & stove, all electric, balcony. $690/month, $690/deposit. 912-844-6294. 1222 ROGER STREET: Bay view Savannah. 2BR Apt. with refrigerator and stove, total electric, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup. $550/month & deposit. Call 912-655-4454.
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3 - one bedroom apartments @ 514 Lawton Avenue. $575/month. Section 8 considered. Call: 484-6909 54 Rommel Ave. Garden City 2BR cute upper garage apt.quiet area, 10 minutes from downtown $525 mo $525dep (912)441-9637 595 WEST 54th STREET: 2 Bedroom Apartments/1.5 baths, washer/dryer connection/total electric, deposit $630, $630 monthly. Section 8 Welcome. Call 912-232-7659. 7 3 4 E A S T B O LT O N : 3BR/1BA Duplex, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, $650/month plus deposit. Call 655-3637.
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COASTAL PLACE @ Tibet. 2 B R / 2 B A A p t. E at- i n kitchen, large LR w/wetbar, washer/dryer connections, 6 closets, all electric. $725/month. 655-4303. What’s Cool This Week (at a Glance)? www.connectsavannah.com
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FURNISHED EFFICIENCY Apt. Great for retired person or single mature adult. Utilities included. No pets, no smoking. $200/week, $200/dep. Call 912-236-1952. ONE BEDROOM FOR RENT: 117 Hibiscus. Central heat/air. $500/month, $450/deposit. 912-224-2360
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*One two bedroom apt. 1408 ½ E 38th St. Upstairs, furnished kitchen, window a/c, rent includes light gas 7 water. $750/mo, 700 deposit.
nah, quiet community, 3BR mobile home, large yard. $600/month. No Pets. 912-695-2305.
SPACE for Church, Office, Warehouse, etc w/central air/bath; ALSO Rooms: all utilities, cable tv, microwave, refrigerator, central air, carpeting, more. 912-441-1397.
Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $120/week.
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2002 Grand Caravan E-85 Flex fuel. Loaded. Looks/runs great. 124k hwy miles. Lightly used by grandmom. (912)308-1766
* 2 O n e b e d ro o m apartments. 653 A&B East 38th street. Large upstairs apar tment, ceiling fans, window a/c furnished kitchen, rents for #350/mo + 350 deposit. Downstairs has a laundry room w i t h W / D. f u rnished kit w/ window a/c, rents for $400/month $400/deposit. Call 234-6150
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3BR/1BA, duplex apt. lawn service and pest control included, no pets, $725/month + deposit. Call: 912-826-4741 QUIET, BIG, 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment w/ living room, dining room. Midtown, near Candler Hospital. $590/month + d e p o s i t . 912-354-4574. WHEELER STREET Brick duplex 2 bedroom , furnished kitchen, washer, dryer connections, central heat/air. No pets $625mo. Call 912-661-4814 duplexes for rent 870 2302 Alaska Ave. Duplex, 2BR, 1BA, AC, large fenced yard, $550/mo $550/deposit. Call 660-3622 or 308-4127. 3BR +Bonus room, 2.5/BA duplex. Isle of Hope Area. Jacuzzi tub in Master Bath, New Tile/carpet. $925. Call Eric:220-1566 Mobile HoMes For rent 875 MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park. Star ting at $450 per month and up. 912-658-4462 or 925-1831. MODULAR HOME in Springfield off Courthouse Road. 3BR/2 full baths, washer/dr yer hookup, kitchen appliances included, central heat/air. $750/month, $750/deposit. Call 495-1889 or 657-4583.
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Restaraunt for Lease in High Traffic Area in Effingham County. Optional Equipment Package Available. Email mamakat@pineland.net email Commercial space for rent: O ffice space, $500/month/ + deposit. Includes utilities, central location. Also studio available. Call Tony 912.655.4591
23 E 37 St. at Bull St. Nicely Furnished Large Room. Opens onto Private Balcony, Across f ro m L i b ra r y, A l l Utilities 912-231-9464 CLEAN, FURNISHED Room, on busline, $85-$115/week plus deposit. Call 210-1327 or 236-1952 FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT O n t h e We s t s i d e. $ 1 2 5 / we e k l y. A l l utilities included. B a s i c C a b l e, Wa s h e r , D r y e r . Queen/Full Call: 912-695-2669. ROOM FOR RENT: In very nice home in Windsor Forest on LaVida Golf Course. Everything furnished, non-smoking home, complete house privileges. O ff-street parking. Female pre ferred. $400/rent, $350/deposit. Call 925-6940 or 844-4211 ROOM FOR RENT Nice Quiet Area. All utilities included. Large & small rooms available. $95 & up weekly. Monthly rates available. Call Doug 912-704-8665. ROOMS AND UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS for RENT at Waters and Anderson St. (1024 Anderson) Call 912-944-0105
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$85 to $115 per week. East side, on busline. Clean, central heat/air, appliances. No deposit. 912-398-3241.
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Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit. Call 912-844-5995 Roommate wanted 899 SHARE: 2Bedroom/2 bath Spacious Apt. on Southside. Washer/dryer included. CH/A. Carpet. No Drugs $500/month, utilities included. Available NOW! Call 912-429-9902.
Motorcycles/ AtVs 940
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1987 Toyota Corolla, looks great, automatic transmission, runs good, 4 door. $500 O B O . C a l l 912.355.7696 1997 Chevy Lumina 4dr sedan. V6, automatic, A C , r e m o t e e n t r y, PW/PL, CD player, dual air bags, new tires, $1800. 667-9748.
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1989 Mercury Marqui 74k, Leather Upholstery, Like New $5000 C a l l 912-927-1735/912-4813989 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. HARD TO FIND PARTS Foreign and Domestic. Call 912-441-2150 Trucks & Vans 920
$95 to $165 PER WEEK. R e f r i g e ra to r, M i c ro wave, Cable, TV, Telephone, Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line. 912-507-1549.
1986 Mack Debris Removal Truck 120E Prentice Self Loader W/24’ Boom, 10’ Hydraulic Extension, 60,000 Lb/50 Cu Yd Load Capacity; Includes Grapple and Fork Attachment, $29,500 (912)654-9400
ROOMS FOR RENT Central Heat/Air, Washer /Dyer, Cable, Clean Environment, Must Have Stable Job. Fixed income welcome. Call 912-844-7549 Ask For Lucky.
108K miles, white,4.2 V-6, 20MPG highway, 17MPG city. Fiberglass tonneau cover. $5,900 Firm M.S.T.A. 912-897-0714 or 912-308-4529.
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94’ Dodge Caravan, 3.3 liter, 162,321 miles, runs good. 95’ Plym Vo y a g e r, 3 l i t e r, 113,631 miles, runs good. 95’ Oldsmob i l e / Au ro r a , 5 7 , 4 0 0 miles, V8 4.0, Great c o n d i t i o n . 912-598-7703
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2004 DERBI GPR 50 Excellent Condition, One Owner and Superb Maintenance on Both Bikes. Helmets and Battery Charger Included, Clean Title $2,500 each. C a l l 912-220-2816/507-844 8 Boats & accessories 950 17 Ft Mc key Craft Center Console Boat 115 hrspwr Johnson Outboard. Electric Winch Tr a i l e r. $ 1 1 0 0 C a l l 912-233-6814 18FT. BASSPRO Pontoon boat, 65 Suzuki, needs work. $1500. Call 912-596-4299.
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