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Two members of the hot emo band Boys Like Girls (lead singer Martin Johnson is pictured here) play a rare unplugged set at this weekend’s benefit concert and chili cook-off in Forsyth Park.

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Wednesday The Journey

An interactive Christmas story that presents life as it was the night Christmas began, presented by Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd. Registration is from 6-8pm nightly.

Groups depart every 5 minutes. Group discounts are abailable, and military, fire and police personnel with ID qualify for a $5/family “Hero” pass.

When: Wed. Dec. 3, Thu., Dec. 4, Fri. Dec. 5, Sat. Dec. 6, Sun. Dec. 7, Wed. Dec. 10, Thu., Dec. 11, Fri. Dec. 12, Sat. Dec. 13 and Sun. Dec. 14.

Cost: $5/person, max of $20/family, children 5 and younger free, Info: 629-4765. www. savannahchristian.com

The Market at Trustees Garden

Events vary from week to week, but can include a farmer’s showcase, organic gardening presentations, films and more. Held every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.

When: Wed. Dec. 3, 4-7 p.m.

Where: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad Street.

Cost: Free Info: 443-3277. www.trusteesmarket.com

Dramarama

The Masquers Theatre troupe presents an evening of comic and dramatic songs, scenes and one-act plays in the Jenkins Black Box Theater.

When: Wed. Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m., Thu., Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.

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Thursday Christmas Pottery Sale

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AASU faculty and students will sell pottery in AASU Fine Arts Hall, Room 102.

When: Thu., Dec. 4, 9 a.m.6 p.m. and Fri. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Info: 344-2801.

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Friday

of this week’s music go to: soundboard.

The popular chili cook-off benefit in Forsyth Park features live music and, duh, chili

Santa’s Back

Children can visit with Santa or pose for photographs with him on weekends thru Dec. 21, noon-5 p.m. at 24e Furnishings, 24 E. Broughton St. $5 donation. Photos with Santa start at $15, $20 for packages.

When: Fri. Dec. 5, 12-5 p.m., Fri. Dec. 12, 12-5 p.m. and Fri. Dec. 19, 12-5 p.m.

Info: 877.274.6724. www. savannahdowntown.com

AASU Faculty Lecture Series

Dorothee Mertz-Weigel, assistant professor of French, will be delving into the minds of three medieval authors who escaped their depression through their writings in a presentation titled ‘Entertaining the Mind: A Medieval Cure for Melancholy?’

When: Fri. Dec. 5, 12:10 p.m.

Cost: Free

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First Friday for Folk Music

This month’s concert will feature Lauren LaPointe, Andrew McKinght and the McKinney Washtub Two. When: Fri. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Cost: $2 suggested donation Info: 786-6953. www.fpc. presbychurch.net

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Saturday Christmas on the British Home Front

Historian and author Annette Laing will present a program to teach children

about Christmas during World War II. British children celebrated without toys and with strict wartime food rations.

She also will show how American soldiers livened up Christmas for English kids separated from their families, and what the Brits mean by “pantomime” and “Christmas cracker.”

When: Sat. Dec. 6, 10-10:45 a.m.

Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. Cost: Free Info: www.mightyeighth. org

Cool Yule Holiday Shopping Weekend

This event will be held at the Telfair Museum stores.

When: Sat. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.2 p.m. and Sun. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Swingin’ at Club Sweets

A jazz-era tale inspired by the Nutcracker, featuring Roger Moss, Ricardo Ochoa’s Jazz Ensemble and presented by the STUDIO Dec. 6 at 7pm at Lucas Theatre.

When: Sat. Dec. 6, 7 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street.

Info: 525-5050. www.lucastheatre.com

Christmas on the River First Saturday festivities include regional arts and crafts and live holiday entertainment.

When: Sat. Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Where: River Street’s Rousakis Plaza, River St. Cost: Free Info: 234-0295. www.riverstreetsavannah.com

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4th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade

The parade will travel throughout Savannah’s Historic District - east on River Street to Bay, west on Bay to Abercorn, South on Abercorn to Broughton, ending at Franklin Square. Join the Savannah Bicycle Coalition on your bike (limited number of bike lights available). When: Sat. Dec. 6, 5 p.m. Cost: Free Info: 644-6452.

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Pearl Harbor Remebrance Day

The Savannah Navy League is co-sponsoring the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day with the Fleet Reserve Association.

The program will include an honor guard, 21 gun salute, patriotic speakers and readings and music.

When: Sun., Dec. 7, 2 p.m.

Where: Mighty Eight Air Force Museum.

Cost: Free

Savannah Chili Bowl III

A chili cook-off and a concert by the bands Boys Like Girls and Liquid Ginger will highlight the third annual Savannah Chili Bowl III. Chili Bowl III is a fund-raiser to assist a Savannah family with massive medical bills.

Children’s activities and a flag football tournament.

When: Sun. Dec. 7, 12-5 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Cost: Chili sampling wristbands $10 adults, $5 children Info: 912-233-6800.

Ashmore House Holiday Home Tour

Tour a house featured on HGTV’s Million Dollar Homes Week, located at 909 Whitaker St. on Forsyth Park. Light refreshments will be served.

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When: Sun. Dec. 7, 2-6 p.m.

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Jazz at Ascension

The Ben Tucker Trio will present “Cool Jazz for the Christmas Season” at Ascension Lutheran Church, 120 Bull St. at Wright Square.

When: Sun. Dec. 7, 6 p.m.

Info: 232-4151.

Dr. Sketchy’s Presents July at Christmas

Local belly dancer Scarlett will model for sketches and perform. Music provided by DJ Warhammer and there will be contests with prizes.

When: Sun. Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Cost: $7 at the door Info: www.drsketchysavannah. com

Reel Savannah: Momma’s Man

Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, Momma’s Man chronicles the increasingly anxious dilemma of Mikey, a young husband and father who stops off at his parents’ loft during a business trip to New York and finds himself emotionally unable to leave.

When: Sun. Dec. 7, 7 p.m.

Where: Trademark Cinemas - Victory Square 9, 1901 E. Victory Drive.

Cost: $8

Circle of Freedom Monument Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking for this new Tybee monument will take place with local veteran leaders Jimmy Carter and Ronnie Tatum and dignitaries including Mayor Jason Buelterman, members of the Tybee Island City Council, and Rep. Jack Kingston.

When: Dec. 7th at 1 p.m.

Where: Tybee’s Memorial Park on Butler Avenue.

Cost: Free.

Info: 912-786-8141 December 7, 2-5pm

‘I Have Marks to Make’ Opening and Poetry Reading

Celebrates the annual ‘I Have Marks to Make’ art exhibit highlighting the therapeutic power of art.

When: Dec. 7, 2-5 p.m.; the exhibit runs Dec. 7-Jan. 5 Where: Jepson Centers’ Morrison Community Gallery Cost: Free

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When: Tue., Dec. 9, 7 p.m.

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Wednesday Psychotronic Film Society: The House That Screamed

This little-known 1968 Eurohorror gem takes place at a repressive boarding school for wayward girls run by a sadistic headmistress. Are the girls running away to escape the prison-like seclusion of the school, or are they actually being murdered by a crazed serial killer? Uncut, restored widescreen version.

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Palin by comparison It wasn’t until I spent Thanksgiving with all my Republican relatives that I realized how large Sarah Palin still looms in their world.

The words “John McCain” barely came up in conversation. It was as if he never existed. frontrunner for her party’s nomination in 2012.

It’s most ironic that the voters who once derided Barack Obama as a “celebrity” are now fixated on an arguably larger pop culture phenomenon. After all, Palin’s appearance at her convention garnered more viewers than Obama’s

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Palin, center, in a throng of cellphone cameras at the Civic Center

Environment

What you can’t leaf behind

A closer look at fall foliage

by Lanie lippincott peterson | laniepeterson@comcast.net

Plant biologist Stephen Garton was driving north toward Richmond Hill recently when, suddenly, he noticed the trees.

“The sky was blue. The Ogeechee River was dark blue. The sun was setting. And the trees were red and a kaleidescope of other colors,” Garton says “Wow!” Around Southeast Georgia, the trees are changing color. As the days grow shorter and colder, the leaves are turning orange, fiery red, brown — and a host of shades in between.

South Georgia’s fall landscape will never rival that of Vermont, experts say. Still, as temperatures in the last few weeks have reached

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In fact, at times it seemed like the election itself, and McCain and Palin’s drubbing in it, never happened. Like Confederate veterans of a former age, some folks seem to live in a sort of twilight dream world, where the glorious battle still rages and redemptive victory is just around the corner, reality be damned.

For them, Palin’s still very much the bomb.

She kept the dream alive this past Monday in Savannah, packing the Civic Center for a getout-the-vote rally for Sen. Saxby Chambliss, who as you read this will likely have prevailed in his runoff election with Jim Martin.

If the enthusiastic reception here for Palin is any indication, she’ll continue to be the darling of Republicans well into the future, likely being a

at his. Her single debate appearance garnered more viewers than any presidential debate, and her appearance on Saturday Night Live got the most ratings that show has had in many years.

Funny how things work out. Showing more of that political ju-jitsu he’s been known for since his primary showdown with Hillary Clinton, Obama’s now staid and almost boring — while the Republicans are the ones infatuated with a media-driven cult of personality.

Hey, I love a media-driven cult of personality as much as the next guy! So go to our website at connectsavannah.com to see some photos from Monday’s Sarah Palin rally, shot by our own staffer Brad Foley. CS

freezing, many trees have turned to eye candy.

Drive west on Highway 80 from Garden City to Pooler and you’ll see leaves that are bursting with yellows and reds.

On Whitemarsh Island, some trees are russet or gold. And in Forsyth Park, some visitors enjoyed a canopy of gold leaves or fiery red ones.

“We like it,” said Auckland, New Zealand native Nick Wilson, who was in Forsyth Park with his girlfriend Amy Dickson last week.

“We love seeing the colors.”

Added Pooler resident Catherine Edmonds, “It’s pretty.”

As Edmonds watched, her three

young children played a series of racing games beside a tree whose leaves were a mixture of green and gold.

Iff Edmond enjoyed that tree, she also called it was unusual. “It does look out of place in Savannah,” she said.

But biologist Garton says that many of this region’s trees are genetically programmed to change color in the fall.

“A temperature below 38 degrees will trigger a rapid change of color” in certain trees, Garton says.

For instance, the leaves of sweet gums typically turn to yellow to brown or sometimes also scarlet every fall, he said.

Maples turn red or yellow — although a tree called the Florida maple doesn’t turn yellow at all, he says.

And an imported tree called the Chinese pistachio becomes gold at first — and eventually, a fiery red. Recently one of the Bamboo Farm’s Chinese pistachios “was just a flame of red at the top,” Garton says.

But if many trees were changing color, one Savannah student

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wasn’t impressed.

“I haven’t noticed much of a change,” said Tenielle Barrett, a grad student in jewelry-making at SCAD. But then as Barrett strolled through the park, she was walking down its central path — beside rows after row of live oak trees.

Other trees in the park changed color but the leaves on these large, handsome trees stays forever green, winter and summer. cs

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Was Palin’s candidacy a step forward for women?

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Sarah Palin in Savannah Monday at a rally for Saxby Chambliss, third from left; the back row is Jack Kingston, Sonny Perdue, and Johnny Isakson (l-r)

Change the 21st Century, Naomi Wolf argued that feminism had to discard “litmus tests,” which exclude too many women. Wolf wrote that the beliefs of conservative women who embrace “selfdetermination, ownership of business, and individualism” should be “respected as a right-wing version of feminism.”

She even suggested that “no litmus tests” should extend to abortion.

It’s doubtful that Wolf would apply any of this to Palin, whom she denounced as a tool of Karl Rove’s sinister cabal. But that doesn’t make what Wolf wrote any less true.

And for a while, Palin did seem like the very model of the modern rightwing feminist. She was not, as some of her detractors sneered, a man-pleasing “Stepford Wife” but a take-charge woman who was raising five children in partnership with her husband.

That, too, would have made her a great role model. The biggest feminist issue in America today is the careerfamily balance, a women’s issue that cannot be addressed without getting men more involved. It would be genuinely inspirational to see that the “mommy track” can be a road to the White House - and to see a stay-athome dad as Second Dude.

Unfortunately, Palin’s feminist star was dimmed by a few things, especially the mounting evidence that she was less than qualified for the spot. The shielding of Palin from the media and her campaign’s request for a less-challenging format for her debate with Joe

Biden, would have been embarrassing for any candidate - but especially for the first woman on the Republican ticket.

Palin went from Xena, Warrior Princess to damsel in distress, and her candidacy began to smack of a particularly pernicious form of faux feminism: genderbased promotion of the less competent.

Palin’s cultural divisiveness made her unsympathetic as well. While her populist fans accused her detractors of snobbery, class warfare against “the elites” drove her candidacy. If there was a central idea to her campaign, it was the superior virtue of the small towns and rural areas that she dubbed “proAmerican parts of the country.”

Will Palin redeem herself in 2012 as a candidate with a less polarizing and more substantive message? Perhaps. In the meantime, the good news is that no one regards her failures as failures of women. The bad news is that conservative feminism is still waiting for its spokeswoman. To succeed, feminism needs to learn to connect with a wide spectrum of women and men.

But perhaps the most important thing female politicians can do for feminism is to show us what women can be and what they can do. And in that sense, the Palin candidacy was only a half-step forward. cs To comment, e-mail us at letters@connectsavannah.com Cathy Young is a contributing editor at Reason magazine and a columnist at The Boston Globe.

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Election 2008, which shattered the ultimate barrier by bringing an AfricanAmerican to the White House, also turned out to be the Year of the Woman Who Failed.

First, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton had the Democratic presidential nomination almost within her grasp only to have it snatched away. From the ashes of her campaign rose Gov. Sarah Palin as the Republican vice-presidential candidate - and now, some are blaming her for McCain’s defeat.

But was her candidacy, despite it all, a step forward for women?

When Palin first emerged, I thought - despite disagreeing with her views on abortion and many other issues - that she could do a great job of advancing a conservative or individualist feminism that should be a vital part of our discourse. Unlike many other conservative female politicians, Palin unabashedly called herself a feminist.

Instead of echoing traditionalist pieties about the special nature of women, she matter-of-factly told Katie Couric, “I’m very, very thankful that I’ve been brought up in a family where gender hasn’t been an issue” and expressed the conviction that “women ... today have every opportunity that a man has to succeed, and to try to do it all, anyway.”

This is a philosophy that vast numbers of Americans can relate to - a cheerful, can-do feminism far more appealing than perpetual victimhood.

Palin’s rise enraged many liberal and left-wing feminists. The backlash was not just about abortion. Pro-choice conservative women, from Margaret Thatcher to Republican Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, have met with similar hostility from “movement” feminists, who regard support for markets or the military as heresies and social programs as an article of faith.

Some of Palin’s critics, such as Katherine Marsh in The New Republic, faulted her for sending the message that women can and should do it all on their own without help from the government.

That’s precisely why Palin could have been good for feminism.

In the 1993 book Fire With Fire: The New Female Power and How It Will

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Blotter All cases from recent Savannah/Chatham Police Dept. incident reports

‘Crown.’

A van pulled out from a West Bay Street restaurant and turned eastbound in front of a police car. The driver crossed the double yellow line three times and was weaving within his lane.

As the officer came up behind the driver, he noticed the right tag light was out and initiated a traffic stop. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed a strong smell of alcohol.

The driver was asked if he’d had anything to drink that night. He said that he had just one beer. The officer asked if he was sure, and the man said he was.

The man’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy. There was a small clear plastic cup with a light brown liquid with a lemon slice and a black straw sitting in the cup holder.

The officer asked the driver what was in the cup. The man picked the cup up, handed it to the officer and said, “Crown.”

The beverage smelled of alcohol.

The driver was asked to step out of the car and have a word with the officer. He said he would, but when he stepped out of the car, he was very unsteady on his feet as he walked to the rear of the car.

The man was asked to take a preliminary breath test to make sure it was safe for him to drive home and he agreed. A second officer arrived on the scene and the test was given.

After failing the test, the man was arrested for driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane and not having a tag light. He agreed to take a breath test.

The car was turned over to the man’s co-worker, and his money was turned over to a passenger in the car. The final blood alcohol contest registered at .145 grams, and the man was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center.

• An officer saw a man sitting at the bus stop at West 40th and Barnard streets.

When the officer approached, it became apparent he was asleep.

The officer woke the man and asked him if was okay. The man told the officer he was diabetic and was having an “attack,”

although he smelled of alcohol.

The officer called EMS, which came to the scene and tested the man’s blood sugar. The reading was normal, so the man was placed under arrest for public drunkenness.

• A customer at a fastfood restaurant on White Bluff Road called police after a restaurant employee began threatening her family.

The victim said she and her nine- and seven-year-old children entered the store and ordered food. She said the suspect began cursing loudly at her in front of her children. The suspect then threatened to put “something” into their food.

When questioned by police, the suspect said the victim and her family eat at the restaurant weekly and are generally “picky” about the food they order. She said the victim said something to her about the food and she responded in “a genial way.”

She said the victim then made a phone call to her husband and said it sounded like she said “someone was going to take

care” of her. Both women were given case report numbers.

• A Bryanwoods Circle resident called police after his 17-yearold daughter’s boyfriend came onto his property without permission.

He said the young man became disorderly after he told him didn’t want him dating his daughter.

He said the teen began to shout obscenities and threatened to “have his family members take him out.” He said the boy also threatened to commit suicide if he couldn’t see the man’s daughter any longer.

The man said the boy’s mother had to restrain him until police arrived.

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hear and now by robin wright gunn | rgunnsav@bellsouth.net

It’s likely that none of us will be writing “stimulate the local economy” on our December calendars, but in the next three weeks, that’s what we’ll be doing as we shop, attend holiday concerts, and plan parties for Christmas, Hanukah and New Year’s Eve. At least, that’s what the late Jane Jacobs might say.

This past fall, a group book discussion on Jane Jacobs’ book Death and Life of Great American Cities introduced some approaches to looking at cities that were either new or overlooked by most of us taking the course. We discussed Jacobs’ often confusing arguments, posited in the early 1960s, debating their validity and relevance.

One of Jacobs’ tenets is to think of cities as economic organisms rather than social or environmental entities.

Yet her recommendations are based on looking at people and how they function in localized environments— particular streets, particular blocks, particular neighborhoods—as opposed to analyzing economic sectors.

Jacobs also suggests that we look within to find solutions to our cities’ economic problems; that we start small, identifying what works at specific locations and then cast our glance larger.

As the year wraps up, several downtown projects are coming online or are in development that seem to be following Jacobs’ lead. If they succeed, most will offer creative ways to move people around town, to work, spend their money and see Savannah more easily than has been possible in recent times.

The River Street Streetcar has arrived, and once online in the next few weeks will aid in moving tourists along the waterfront without adding congestion.

The Dot Fare Free Downtown Shuttle, established this year, hopes to move visitors and downtown workers easily around the historic district, with fewer stops than its companion CAT shuttle, also fare-free.

At a November City Council workshop, city staff presented to the mayor and aldermen a plan to reduce the City of Savannah’s institutional carbon footprint by fifteen percent in the next twelve years. Tucked into the plan is a strategy to offer city employees reduced-rate monthly CAT bus passes.

Riding the bus for $25 a month seems

a wiser purchase than $70 or more a month to park in most downtown garages, and may help compensate for the reduced convenience of CAT. Looking larger and longer term, the streetcar idea is a good model for future travel to and from Tybee Island, alleviating traffic through the islands.

As Armstrong Atlantic and Savannah Techn continue to grow, replicating the Dot Shuttle on the southside would help ease the auto traffic they generate, including stops at nearby malls as well as the campuses. The city’s program for employee bus passes could serve as a test project for other downtown and midtown employers, as well as for SCAD, AASU, and Savannah Tech.

An effective sidewalk network has long been in place downtown. As mentioned last week, we should plan and build similar sidewalk systems around other community economic hubs, like the colleges, the malls, and hospitals.

Instead of casting the two midtown hospitals as villains as they expand, acknowledge their vital role and engage in a public-private partnership, similar to the nearly finished Ellis Square project, for mutually beneficial amenities.

These projects sound expensive, until you look at a spreadsheet. At $34 million, the Ellis Square Garage cost approximately $30,000 per parking space according to City documents.

(To be fair, we’re also getting a smartly designed new square as part of that price tag.) By comparison, $250,000 was budgeted this year for sidewalks in Cann Park neighborhood—the equivalent of parking for eight cars in the new garage, probably occupied by one person per auto. I suspect many more than eight people per day will be served by those neighborhood sidewalks.

A key ingredient is the community will to move forward, and that seems to be growing, as forward-thinking city staff, open-minded elected officials, neighborhood and business leaders recognize the potential for mutual gain in these site-specific projects.

With a long term planning timeline like Ellis Square’s, that includes outside the box thinking for funding—environmental abatement funds, transportation grants, community development funds, bonds—the seeds being planted downtown to sustain and grow Savannah’s economy can sprout in other fertile ground around the metro area. cs

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Change Oregonians Believe In: The voters of Sodaville (pop. 290) elected Thomas Brady Harrington, 33, mayor in November, notwithstanding his criminal rap sheet showing robbery, eluding a police officer, felon in possession of a gun and other crimes (with his electoral success perhaps due to voters’ confusing him with his father, a respected town elder). And the voters of Silverton (pop. 7,400) elected as mayor Stu Rasmussen, 60, an openly transgendered, longtime resident who previously served as mayor while a man but who now sports breasts and dresses exclusively as a woman (especially miniskirts and cleavage-enhancing tops). Actually, Rasmussen still describes himself as a man and lives with his longtime girlfriend, but explained his switch as just his particular “mid-life crisis.”

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proceeds of a lawsuit settlement over the 2003 death of her boyfriend, who was killed by a drunk driver.

• Strange Justice: (1) The Saudi delegation to the United Nations sponsored a conference on religious tolerance in November. (Not only does the kingdom employ a police force “on the prevention of vice and the promotion of virtue,” but is accused of internal discrimination against disfavored Islamic sects.)

(2) Janice Warder, a former Texas judge and now the incoming district attorney for Texas’ Cooke County, was accused in March by a Dallas judge of having improperly withheld evidence in a 1986 case to secure a murder conviction.

(The Dallas judge ordered a new trial.)

• Patricia Howard filed a lawsuit against her USA Environmental employer in 2006 (recently unsealed by a judge) for subjecting her to dangerous work in 2003-2005. The workplace was in Iraq and involved detonating surplus munitions to prevent their falling into insurgents’ hands, but that was not the “danger” she feared. Rather, the munitions were in abandoned footballfield-sized warehouses that were home to pigeons. Foot-high piles of feces had dried and turned to powder, and Howard charged the company’s respiration protection was useless, subjecting workers to Hantavirus and other diseases.

• “I’m really sorry. ... I thought he was just tired,” said Lynne Stewart, who was arrested in West Melbourne, Fla., in October and charged with stealing items from a 56-year-old, unconscious man who in fact had just suffered a fatal heart attack during sex with Stewart.

She blamed her larceny on a cocaine binge that impaired her judgment such that (according to a police commander) she had sex with 20 men that weekend.

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(However, she was not charged with • Veteran Massachusetts thief Robert prostitution. Said the commander, “No, Aldrich applied for compensation beshe just likes sex.”) cause his latest arrest happened to have • Lame: (1) A woman being interbeen illegal, and a state law permits reviewed for jury duty on a murder case covery for lost income during wrongful in Bronx (N.Y.) Supreme Court in incarceration. However, in November, a October asked to be excused for the Suffolk County judge turned him down reason that she was once murdered, as she was unable to find any “income” herself, by her husband (but had somethat Aldrich might have earned during how been revived by a doctor). (She his six wrongful months in jail except was dismissed from the jury, but on from more burglaries or for home-imother grounds.) (2) In a recent report of provement money that Aldrich admitDUI excuses in the Swedish newspaper ted he earned “off the books” so as to Nerikes Allehanda, a 56-year-old evade taxes. woman had asserted that, though -- “I would like an apology,” she’d been drinking, her driving explained Michael Wax, who was not affected because she had Who Would was ejected in July from the remembered to keep one eye Jesus Borgata Hotel and Casino in Atclosed so as not to see double.

Trample? lantic City because of customers’ complaints about his body Ironies odor. “There’s no question I • Hummer H2 driver stink. ... I do have an odor. I’ve Yvonne Sinclair, 29, was been playing for 17 hours,” said convicted of gross vehicular the 440-pound man. Nonethemanslaughter in November in less, Wax filed a complaint with Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., the Casino Control Commission, from a 2006 crash that killed two claiming that he should not have people and in which her intoxicabeen so rudely treated in front of tion was a major factor. Sinclair other patrons. had bought the Hummer from

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Ms. Hang Mioku, 48, is winding down her 20-year obsession with cosmetic surgery, having been at one time bulked up with enough silicone in her face to earn the nickname “the standing fan” because her head was so large compared to her legs. Hang moved from South Korea to Japan for better access to surgery and said she had convinced herself that each procedure in her odyssey only made her more beautiful than the last. When finally no surgeon would treat her, she began injecting cooking oil. Finally, she was talked into face-reduction surgery (removal of 260 grams of foreign substance from her head and neck) but, according to a November report in London’s Daily Telegraph, she remains grotesquely misshapen.

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One of the items in a November seized-contraband auction by the Denver Police was a 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass that was bought for $350 by a 19-year-old woman, but which is still evidence in a murder investigation. Police eventually took back the car, which has bullet holes and a bloody interior and contained blood-stained clothing.

Furthermore, a second shooting victim who was in the car survived and was among the bidders at the auction. He dropped out, but did later sell the winning bidder his spare key for $40.

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The quasi-religious “philosophical” group Summum has been on News of the Weird’s radar since 1988, when leader “Corky” Ra and his small band in Utah began offering to mummify household pets for $7,000, or create statues of them for $18,000 (though the price is considerably higher today), with an eye toward future mummification of humans, as illustrative of its core precept that “the soul moves forward” even though the body is memorialized.

In November, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments that a city park in Pleasant Grove, Utah, must allow Summum to place a monument with “The Seven Aphorisms” next to the existing monument of the Ten Commandments.

(Summum’s Aphorisms shore up the soul-movement belief by recognizing, for example, such properties as psychokinesis and the constant vibration of bodies.) The court is expected to rule later this term. cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

Excellent question, Josh. With hard times coming, we’re all going to have to economize. The good news: A spuds and milk diet definitely has possibilities—the Irish, to cite the best-known example, got by mainly on potatoes until the infamous blight of 1845 wiped out their main course.

The bad news: (1) Considering the quantities you’ll have to eat, you’d better really like potatoes. (2) If you’re literally going to eat nothing but potatoes and milk, you risk—brace yourself—serious molybdenum deficiency.

Years ago I tackled the question of whether you could live by bread alone.

Answer: Yeah, about six months, but then you’d die of scurvy. Things won’t be near that bad on milk and potatoes.

Before the Great Famine, the Irish peasant meal consisted mainly of potatoes, milk, oats, beans, barley, and bread.

Dairy products largely disappeared from the Irish diet, since poverty forced many farmers to sell milk to pay rent.

By the time the famine hit, peasants were eating mostly just potatoes, supplemented with salt fish and oatmeal.

I’ve seen it said that a third of the population lived on potatoes and nothing else, although that seems doubtful.

Edward Wakefield, an English amateur social scientist who traveled Ireland from 1809-1811, calculated each Irish peasant family member consumed 5.5 pounds of potatoes per day. An 1846 source claims a working man needed at least 8 pounds a day to survive if nothing else were available.

How did the Irish do on this diet? We can’t be certain—nobody was conducting nutrition studies in those days.

But there’s reason to believe they were healthier than you might guess. In the

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I heard it’s possible to live for an extended period of time on nothing but potatoes and milk. Any truth to this? If I could get all the nutrients I need from just potatoes and milk, it sure would make grocery shopping easier. —Joshua B., Maryland

century before the famine, Ireland had the highest birthrate in western Europe.

Some credit potatoes, saying the availability of easy-to-grow, easy-to-cook spuds made it practical to raise large families. Telling evidence on this score, one historian writes, “is that the Irish in general and Irish women in particular were widely described as healthy and good-looking.”

OK, history lesson’s over. Could someone subsist solely on potatoes and milk? I had my assistant Una run a spreadsheet on key nutrients. Looking only at vitamins and minerals for which a recommended daily allowance has been established, we find a diet of vitamin-D-fortified whole milk and potatoes stacks up pretty well, providing at least some of all known dietary needs except molybdenum.

For example, if you’re an active male 19-30, of average height and weight, then one gallon of milk and eight pounds of potatoes will supply the RDA of most nutrients, falling a little short on the iron, folate, and niacin fronts, missing a lot of vitamin E, and striking out completely on molybdenum. Chug two gallons of milk with your spuds and all you’re missing is about two-thirds of your vitamin E and, of course, your molybdenum.

So what happens if you starve yourself of molybdenum? According to one nutritional reference book, “signs of molybdenum deficiency . . . are headache, rapid breathing and heart rate, nausea and vomiting, acute asthma attacks, visual problems, disorientation, and, finally, coma.” However, you don’t need much of the stuff—the RDA is only 45 micrograms—and good sources include lentils, split peas, green beans, cauliflower, and, significantly, oatmeal.

Since we have no indication that a third of the Irish population was in a coma prior to 1845, my guess is that reports of potato-only diets in the pre-famine era were exaggerated and that inhabitants of the Emerald Isle were getting sufficient oatmeal and other foods to meet their micronutrient needs.

What lessons does all this hold for you, Josh? (1) While no sane nutritionist would recommend a diet consisting of just two foods, you could do a lot worse than potatoes and milk. (2) Notwithstanding the potato’s virtues, make sure you eat your oatmeal too. cs

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Some brown rats, the most common species in Europe, may now spread a new strain of flea-borne bacteria that can cause heart disease and other illness in humans, according to a new study. The new strain, called Bartonella rochalimae, was discovered in an American women with an enlarged spleen who had recently traveled to Peru.

Professor Chao-Chin Chang, from the National Chung Hsing University in Taiwan, wrote in the Journal of Medical Microbiology that the infection may be one of the first documented cases of an emerging zoonotic pathogen. A zoonosis is an infectious disease capable of being transmitted from other animals to humans, or viceversa. Rodents have been responsible for spreading the Black Death and other plagues in Europe and Asia since the Middle Ages. Professor Chang says his findings raise concerns about the existence of a 21st century plague.

Primate Truce Hundreds of park rangers will be allowed to return to one of the last refuges for Africa’s mountain gorilla population in a rare example of cooperation between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and rebel insurgents in the east of the country. The deal was worked out

by Virunga National Park director Emmanuel De Merode and rebel leader Laurent Nkunda. Virunga

is home to almost a third of the last 700 wild mountain gorillas, and had to be abandoned by all park personnel when Nkunda’s forces stormed through last month. Returning park rangers will conduct a new ape census, under the eye of rebel leaders.

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Prairie Fireball A meteor believed to have weighed 10 tons before entering Earth’s atmospher illuminated the skies of the Canadian Prairies and caused resounding booms, both seen and heard for hundreds of miles on the evening of Nov. 20. The fireball streaked above Alberta and western Saskatchewan, fragmenting in a series of explosions that lasted for several seconds. The event was captured on many security cameras and other recording devises, which showed the meteor appearing larger and brighter as it approached the ground. “It would have been something like a billion-watt light bulb,” said University of Calgary planetary scientist Alan Hildebrand.

Analysis of images and visual sightings of the meteor’s track indicates at least a portion of the debris from the asteroid belt crashed in an area of farmland within Saskatchewan’s Manitou Lake rural municipality.

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flooding that killed at least 10 indigenous people. Searing gas and ash rapidly melted the summit of Nevado del Huila on the night of Nov. 20, sending a flow of volcanic material cascading down the mountain’s slopes. Authorities said the surge of water and debris also trapped 150 people in a downstream canyon of the Paez River. Roads were blocked by the turbulent flow, which also destroyed bridges and about 20 homes. The volcano roared to life again in 2007 after lying dormant for more than 500 years. The latest eruption formed a crater approximately 1,300 feet in diameter in a region where the borders of Huila, Tolima and Cauca provinces merge.

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Earthquakes One of the year’s strongest quakes was felt over 1,000 miles from its epicenter off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The 7.7 magnitude quake caused no reported damage, but was felt in Hokkaido and other northern parts of Japan.

Electrifying Memorial Some graves of the dearly departed near Barcelona, Spain, are literally empowering a small town through solar panels mounted on the top of mausoleums. The monuments

were built in one of the few flat and sunny areas around Santa Coloma de Gramenet. A network of 462 photovoltaic panels generates 125,000 kilowatt hours, the equivalent of the yearly electricity needs of 60 homes, according to Conste-Live Energy, a Spanish company that runs the cemetery and also markets the renewable energy. It says the panels were erected at a low angle to be as unobtrusive as possible.

The project was initially a tough sell to those who thought it would be disrespectful to the deceased.

But city council member Antoni Fogue says painstaking care was taken to make sure the installation “is compatible with respect for the deceased and their families.” cs by steve newman, universal press syndicate

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Here’s an extremely promising new quirky and wry Bolivian-formed and N.C.-based roots-folk-psych-blues combo that’s known as much for their fresh approach to anthemic, unabashedly pop guitar/bass/ piano/drums song craft and their occasional inclusion of unusual instruments into their “wall of sound” live shows (i.e., harmonica, xylophone, organ, synth, saxophone, trumpet, viola, charango, glockenspiel, accordion, recorder and even zampona!). Astute listeners may hear nods to Cat Stevens’ Harold & Maude sessions in their arrangements and bittersweet, uplifting vocal inflections. Listen & Learn: bombadilmusic.com. $8 cover. Wed., 9 pm, Live Wire Music Hall.

Roy Book Binder

A masterful guitar picker, songwriter and storyteller, this minor blues and Americana legend has been plying his trade at festivals, concert halls and listening rooms around the world for the better part of four decades, and has actually called a tour bus his home for the last three.

An acolyte of Lightnin’ Hopkins and Dave Van Ronk who learned his craft literally at the feet of the almost mythical blind street singer Rev. Gary Davis, “The Book” has shared the stage often with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna and other more famous acts (Tuna leader Jorma Kaukonen recently said of Roy, “nobody writes in the idiom better than him”), and is a familiar face at the National Storytelling Festival and Americana music gathering MerleFest (where he’s hosted the acoustic blues stage for almost a decade-and-a-half).

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Along with Jandek, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Charles Aznavour, Lee Hazelwood, Lenny Bruce and Tom Verlaine, Mose Allison is easily one of the absolute coolest stage performers of our time.

Known to some as “The William Faulkner of Jazz,” he’s a deft and subtle pianist of worldwide renown the New Yorker dubbed “nothing less than a National Treasure.” He’s also a dazzlingly prolific songwriter who’s responsible for more great jazz (cult) standards than you’d ever imagine to look at him. At 81 years of age, he still tours as many as 40 weeks a year (!), but a small, Southeastern supper-club engagement like this is rare indeed.

Van Morrison recorded an entire album of Mose’s tunes. The Who, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, The Yardbirds, J.J. Cale, Stan Ridgeway and The Clash have all released covers of his material, the BBC recently completed a full-length documentary

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This young, Atlantabased fingerstyle acoustic guitarist mixes up classical technique with folk chords, blues licks, bluegrass-inspired runs and an avant-garde jazz outlook that at times sounds an awful lot like Savannah’s own internationallycelebrated Richard Leo Johnson — which is a comparison I don’t believe I’ve ever been able to make about anyone passing through

on his career, and the Pixies even wrote a song about him on their underrated Bossanova LP. Says guitarist and rock legend Pete Townshend, “The man’s voice (is) heaven. Mose was my man. I felt him to be the epitome of restrained screaming power.” Cool enough for you? Miss this two-night stand of wry humor, sly grooves and bebop if you dare — but be forewarned: this is a small room with a loyal crowd, and Allison gigs in previous years have been known to sell out quickly... Listen & Learn: moseallison. net. $25 adv. tickets (reservations highly recommended) at thejazzcorner.com or (843) 842-8620.

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town. Fans of Leo Kottke or Michael Hedges will likely find much to like about this buzzworthy player. Listen & Learn: myspace. com/fingerstyle. Thurs., 9 pm (headlining, no cover) + Fri. - Sat. (opening slots), LiveWire Music Hall.

The Two-Man Gentlemen Band

This anachronistic, suit-and-tied duo started out busking in Central

Park, and now tours the country opening doors for ladies and passing out thousands of free kazoos so audiences can join in on the show. Their delightful originals reflect the quaint spirit of chivalrous, bygone days, but are still piping hot and fresh. They’re like a cross between Mister Magoo, Tiny Tim, Al Stewart and Brother Theodore — all fine fellows in my book! Listen & Learn: thetwogentlemen.com. No cover. Fri., 9 pm, Jazz’d Tapas Bar. cs

B & D Burgers (Southside) Trivia w/ Artie & Brad (Other) Starts at 10 p.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

The Boathouse TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m.

Cheers to You Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

Club 51 Degrees DJ Blue Ice (DJ) Doubles Lounge DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Acoustic guitar and vocals duo known playing pop, rock and country (covers/originals) 7 p.m.

Guitar Bar Open Mic night hosted by Caesura (Live Music) Open Mic Night led by a young local melodic metalcore/indie-rock combo. 10 p.m.

Hang Fire #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner The Bobby Ryder Quartet (Live Music) Big Band-style jazz combo playing material made famous by Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Louis Prima, etc... 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) Singing solo pianist playing a variety of styles from swing to classic rock to jazz. 7 p.m.

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Live Wire Music Hall Bombadil (Live Music) Quirky and wry Bolivian-formed and N.C.-based roots-folkpsych-pop-blues combo known for unusual instrumentation. 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues trio (covers & originals).

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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) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m.

Scandals TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Psychotronic Film: MR. NO LEGS (Other) Bizarre, lowbudget action flick about a double-amputee mob enforcer. Seating begins at 7:30 pm for ALL-AGES. 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.

Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Venus De Milo Open DJ Night (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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Wild Wing Cafe Passafire (Live Music, Other) Locally-based reggae-rock hybrid slowly becoming a nationally-known act through touring with labelmates Pepper. 10 p.m.

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American Legion Post 184 Rick Elvis (Undressed) (Live Music, Other) Locally-based Elvis impersonator, performing without his costume. 4 p.m. 8 p.m.

Augie’s Pub (Pooler) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Barnes & Noble Open Mic (8 p.m.) (Live Music) Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -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 #@*!

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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.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Local piano/vocal legend playing jazz, country, Latin and standards. 6:30 p.m.

Hang Fire DJ Skypager w/Zone D (DJ) Dancehall tunes.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner Lavon Stevens & Louise Spencer (Live Music) Blues, jazz, showtunes and originals from a regional duo backed by a tight rhythm section. 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.

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers

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Live Wire Music Hall Shaun Hopper (Live Music) Young, Atl.-based acoustic guitarist mixing up classical, folk, blues, bluegrass and jazz techniques a la Leo Kottke. 9 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Boombox (Live Music) Trippy, high-energy, song-oriented jams from a DJ/singer-guitarist duo feat. the Grateful Dead’s Donna Jean Godchaux’s son Zion. 11 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Five Points Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/ Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Silver Lining (Live Music) Jazzy local guitar/bass/ drums trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) w/female vocals (covers & originals).

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McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Voodoo Soup (Live Music) Local hard-jamming funk/soul/ rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). Dec 4, 10 p.m., Dec 7, 10 p.m., Dec 14, 10 p.m.

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Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing alt.rock and pop 8:30 p.m.

Murphy’s Law “Live Jukebox” w/DJ Sweaty Sock (DJ) 11 p.m.

Myrtle’s Bar & Grill J. Howard Duff (Live Music) 7:30 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.

Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Open Mic Poetry Night (Other) Local spoken word showcase. 8 p.m.

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Slugger’s Trivia w/ Charles & Mikey (Other) 10 p.m.

Spanky’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Singing acoustic guitar duo known for their vocal harmonies, playing rock, pop and country hits. 6 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Americana (DJ) Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hip-hop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m.

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McKnight and humorous storytelling musicians The McKinney Washtub Two (Old-Time, C&W, ragtime, blues, gospel). Free to ALL-AGES w/suggested $2 donation. 7:30 p.m.

Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.) (Karaoke) Hercules Bar and Grill Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner Mose Allison (Live Music) Rare area supper club appearance by this hip, worldfamous musical icon and blues pianist/songwriter known as “The William Faulkner of Jazz.” Reservations are a must. Dec 5, 8 p.m. Dec 6, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The TwoMan Gentlemen Band (Live Music) NYC-based Tin Pan Alley-style vaudevillian acoustic duo of upright bass and banjo, plus kazoos - great, old-timey fun. 9 p.m.

The Jinx Zoroaster; Deadbird (Live Music) Atl.based experimental metal trio with a strong local following; Fayetteville, Ak. sludge rock/psych-metal quartet with strong Zeppelin/Iron Maiden/Sabbath vibes. 11 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Dec 3, 8:30 p.m., Dec 4, 8:30 p.m., Dec 5, 8:30 p.m., Dec 6, 8:30 p.m. Dec 7, 8:30 p.m.

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Baja Cantina TBA (Live Music) 7 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.

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.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (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.) (Karaoke) First Presbyterian Church First Friday for Folk Music (Live Music) Monthly, family-oriented, smoke and alcohol-free showcase of local and national acoustic talent - feat. Savannah songwriter/guitarist Lauren Lapointe, award-winning folk and Americana singer/songwriter Andrew

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Live Wire Music Hall HER & Kings County; Shaun Hopper (Live Music) Slick, cornball female-fronted faux country-meets modern pop from NYC who’ve opened for Kid Rock; Young, Atl.-based acoustic guitarist playing hypnotic instrumentals. 9 p.m.

Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) The Domino Effect (Live Music) Local funk/ reggae/soul-based jam act feat. singing guitarist Josh Wade (covers & originals).

11 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Hitmen (Live Music) Brash local electric blues trio featuring Maggie Evans and Mark Cordray of Silver Lining on bass and drums (covers & originals). 10 p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Murphy’s Law “MyPod Night” (DJ) Customers may bring iPods to play for the whole bar. 9 p.m.

Pepino’s #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Repeating Family Patterns (Live Music) 10 p.m. DJ Zodiac (DJ) Dec 6, 1 a.m. Dec 6, 10 p.m.

Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m.

Spanky’s Karaoke (9 p.m.)

(Karaoke) Steed’s Tavern @#! Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

Venus De Milo DJ Moustache (DJ) 9 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) Longtime female jazz vocalist joined by a versatile pianist. Dec 5, 7 p.m. Dec 6, 7 p.m.

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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.

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.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Long-running 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 TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Local piano/vocal legend playing jazz, country, Latin and standards. 6:30 p.m.

Hang Fire DJ Jake The Snake (DJ) 10 p.m.

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Jazz Corner Mose Allison (Live Music) Rare area supper club appearance by this hip, worldfamous musical icon and blues pianist/songwriter known as “The William Faulkner of Jazz.” Reservations are a must. Dec 5, 8 p.m. Dec 6, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bluesonics (Live Music) Longrunning, dance-oriented local electric shuffle blues

combo (covers & originals). 9 p.m.

The Jinx Karaoke (Karaoke) 11 p.m.

Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke) Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Dec 3, 8:30 p.m., Dec 4, 8:30 p.m., Dec 5, 8:30 p.m., Dec 6, 8:30 p.m. Dec 7, 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall The Lefty Williams Band; Shaun Hopper (Live Music) Atl.-based southern blues-rock jam band led by a flashy guitarist who just happens to have been born with only one full arm(covers & originals); Young acoustic fingerstyle guitarist with amazing instrumental chops. 9 p.m.

Lucas Theatre The Studio presents: “Swingin’ At Club Sweets” (Live Music, Other) One of the city’s most endearing holiday traditions, this jazz-era take on “The Nutcracker” features classically trained singing thespian Roger Moss, Ricardo Ochoa’s Jazz Ensemble many of the best area dancers. 7:30 p.m.

Mansion on Forsyth Park Silver Lining (Live Music) Jazzy local guitar/bass/ drums trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) w/female vocals (covers & originals).

8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hardrocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act led by Texas-born songwriter Jason Bible (covers & originals). Dec 6, 10 p.m., Dec 18, 10 p.m. Dec 28, 10 p.m.

Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Seldom Sober (Live Music) Local male/female acoustic duo (fiddle, guitar and bodhran)playing trad Celtic folk and pop. 10 p.m.

Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music 11:30 p.m.

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continues from p.25 Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) DJ Zodiac (DJ) Dec 6, 1 a.m.

Dec 6, 10 p.m.

Quality Inn American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m.

Steed’s Tavern #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Hosted by Sam Johnson.

8 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.

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Frank Bright (Live Music) Longtime female jazz vocalist joined by a versatile pianist.

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The Warehouse Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Hardswinging, house rockin’ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). 8 p.m.

WG’s The Tenderloin Trio (Live Music) Local act playing hillbilly jazz, Old-Time country, rural blues and string band covers & originals on acoustic guitar and singing saw. 10:30 p.m.

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American Legion Post 184 Rick Elvis (Undressed) (Live Music, Other) Locally-based Elvis impersonator, performing without his costume. 4 p.m. 8 p.m.

Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (Live Music) Veteran Jazz Duo (piano & bass) playing standards 11:30 a.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Bernie’s (Tybee) Karaoke w/DJ Levis (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bogey’s Five Point Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Singer/ guitarist (with sequenced backing) plays pop/rock/soul/ beach hits and 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.

The Flying Fish Barry Johnson (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Country, Blues & Pop covers 6 p.m.

Forsyth Park 3rd Annual Savannah Chili Bowl Benefit (Live Music, Other) Free outdoor concert and chili cookoff feat. local modern rockers Liquid Ginger, an acoustic set from members of chart-topping pop-punk/emo band Boys Like Girls, plus activities

for kids. Food and drink will be available. Proceeds ease medical expenses for 11-year-old Christian Newell, who suffers from a rare brain disease. noon The Jazz Corner Deas Guyz (Live Music) Popular regional R&B/soul/funk combo (covers & originals). Dec 7, 8 p.m., Dec 14, 8 p.m., Dec 21, 8 p.m.

Dec 28, 8 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Ray of Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Solo show by the singing frontman and guitarist of a popular local blues/swing/ Americana combo (covers & originals). 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Dec 3, 8:30 p.m., Dec 4, 8:30 p.m., Dec 5, 8:30 p.m., Dec 6, 8:30 p.m. Dec 7, 8:30 p.m.

Lucas Theatre Savannah Children’s Choir presents “Winter Memories” (Live Music) Annual Holiday Concert feat. “sounds of the season” sung in five languages, and secular songs from a variety of cultures (all performed to live music) - plus community leaders sharing meaningful

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Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge Voodoo Soup (Live Music) Local hard-jamming funk/soul/rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). Dec 4, 10 p.m., Dec 7, 10 p.m., Dec 14, 10 p.m.

Dec 21, 10 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Irish Pub Session (Live Music) Local and regional Irish musicians playing both trad and contemporary Celtic music. 6 p.m. “Hitman Karaoke” (Karaoke) Standard Karaoke hosted by local blues guitarist and singer Brett “Hitman” Bernard. 9 p.m.

Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m.

Randy Wood’s Concert Hall Roy Book Binder (Live Music) This highly regarded and masterful singer/songwriter/guitarist/storyteller has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Hot Tuna and J.J. Cale, and has been a favorite at acoustic music festivals for decades. 7 p.m.

Red Leg Saloon Karaoke w/Frank Nelson (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Savannah Smiles “Piano-Palooza” (Live Music) Crowd members get a chance to add vocals to their favorite tunes - played live by professional pianists. 8:30 p.m.

Slugger’s 5 Point Productions Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Five Points Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

The Tailgate Five Points Productions’ Butt Naked Trvia w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 10:30 p.m.

Trustees Theater Coastal Performing Arts Academy presents “The Dancing Grinch That Stole Christmas” (Other) 2nd Annual Dance Production featuring performers from age 2 to adults. Cosponsored by the Savannah Music Festival. Dec 7, 2 & 6 p.m.

Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass & Pop acts Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers.

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The Warehouse Jeff Beasley (Live Music) Savannah guitarist/percussionist playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). 7:30 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

Blueberry Hill Karaoke (Karaoke) Doubles Lounge Live DJ (DJ) Beach Music Hang Fire DJ Kane (DJ) The Jazz Corner The Howard Paul Trio w/John Brackett (Live Music) Singing pianist Brackett joins this classic jazz act, featuring Paul on sevenstring guitar. 8 p.m.

The Jinx DJ KZL’s Kaleidoscope (DJ) Wild mash-up of soul, garage rock, dub, psych, funk, electro, disco and punk from GAM frontman Keith Kozel. midnite Kevin Barry’s Tom O’Carroll (Live Music) Dublin born folklorist/instrumentalist known for his wit and musicality - playing bodhran, acoustic guitar and tin whistle. Dec 8, 8:30 p.m., Dec 9, 8:30 p.m., Dec 10, 8:30 p.m., Dec 11, 8:30 p.m., Dec 12, 8:30 p.m., Dec 13, 8:30 p.m. Dec 14, 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Ted Bowne of Passafire (Live Music) Acoustic solo set of dub and reggae-inspired originals from a key member of this rising national act. 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Murphy’s Law Open Mic Night (Live Music) Hosted

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Scandals DJ Marty Corley (Karaoke) 9:30 p.m.

Tantra Lounge Swing Dancing Lessons (Other) Just like it says... 10:30 p.m.

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 (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

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Bay Street Blues Live Trivia (Other) 10 p.m.

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

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B & D Burgers (Southside) Trivia w/ Artie & Brad (Other) Starts at 10 p.m.

Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m.

Cheers to You Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m.

Club 51 Degrees DJ Blue Ice (DJ) Doubles Lounge DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Chuck Courtenay & Bucky Bryant (Live Music) Acoustic guitar and vocals duo known playing pop, rock and country (covers/originals) 7 p.m.

Guitar Bar Open Mic night hosted by Caesura (Live Music) Open Mic Night led by a young local melodic metalcore/indie-rock combo.

10 p.m.

Hang Fire #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) Singing solo pianist playing a variety of styles from swing to classic rock to jazz. 7 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Tom O’Carroll (Live Music) Dublin born folklorist/instrumentalist known for his wit and musicality - playing bodhran, acoustic guitar and tin whistle. Dec 8, 8:30 p.m., Dec 9, 8:30 p.m., Dec 10, 8:30 p.m., Dec 11, 8:30 p.m., Dec 12, 8:30 p.m., Dec 13, 8:30 p.m. Dec 14, 8:30 p.m.

King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues 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.

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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.

The Jazz Corner The Jazz Corner Trio feat. Bob Masteller (Live Music) Regional trio of veteran musicians playing the swinging music of Mercer, Armstrong, Jobim, Wallace, Gershwin and more. Dec 9, 8 p.m., Dec 16, 8 p.m., Dec 23, 8 p.m. Dec 30, 8 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.

Kevin Barry’s Tom O’Carroll (Live Music) Dublin born folklorist/instrumentalist known for his wit and musicality - playing bodhran, acoustic guitar and tin whistle. Dec 8, 8:30 p.m., Dec 9, 8:30 p.m., Dec 10, 8:30 p.m., Dec 11, 8:30 p.m., Dec 12, 8:30 p.m., Dec 13, 8:30 p.m. Dec 14, 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Comedy Open Mic (Other) Chance for local standup comics to hone their stagecraft. 7 p.m. Open Jam Session (Live Music) Geared toward “all musicians”. Sign-up from 8 pm - 9 pm. 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

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Better giving through chili Boys Like Girls headline local benefit cook-off by jim reed | jim.r@connectsavannah.com

Three years ago, local rock singer Ginger Fawcett and fiancee Danny Mitchell decided to create an annual, public event as a fun way to raise money for area citizens in need.

Inspired by the Help Save One of Our Own Foundation, Fawcett and Mitchell drew on the two most time-honored ways to attract folks of all ages: live entertainment and comfort food.

Soon, the Savannah Chili Bowl was born. One part chili cook-off and one part free outdoor concert, the event has grown in scope and profile. This Sunday afternoon in Forsyth Park (weather permitting, of course), one can avail themselves of at least 15 different types of chili (prepared by both well-known restaurants and individual teams), hot dogs, chicken fingers, french fries and drinks (both soft and “adult”).

While they sample the wares, they can listen to Fawcett’s well-known party band Liquid Ginger and local country crooner Jason Courtenay, among others. Notably, for the first time since this event’s inception, an internationallyknown, chart-topping act headlines the bill: pop-punk and emo darlings Boys Like Girls (or at least their frontman and lead guitarist, who play a 45-minute “unplugged” set at 3:30 p.m.).

The bandmembers are flying in specially for this show, arranged by radio sponsor 97.3 FM (the record label is picking up the tab for their expenses).

Additionally, Fawcett says there will be all sorts of other activities for young and old alike, including video games, a Flag Football contest, face-painting and a massive, inflatable, outdoor laser tag course capable of handling up to 50 participants at once.

“This will be the biggest yet, and it’s gonna be outrageous,” she enthuses.

“The first year we raised almost $7,000. Then we raised almost $17,000.

This year, there’s no telling how much we’ll raise, especially because we’re raffling off a Harley Davidson Sportster 883L and a matching trailer donated by Harley Davidson of Savannah.”

“The raffle tickets are only $20 each, and there’s only a couple thousand of them, so folks have a very good chance of winning. It would be ridiculous not to at least buy one ticket, since all the proceeds go to such a worthy cause.”

That cause would be to help defray the medical expenses of Christian Newell and his family. The 11-year-old suffers from an extraordinarily rare brain disease known as Cranium Brain Hypertension. Reportedly, there are only 48 other victims in the U.S. While his family’s insurance covers a good portion of the treatment itself, Fawcett says travel expenses have put a terrible burden on Christian’s mother Wendy (his father is currently in Iraq).

“Christian plays with my 12-year-old son in our neighborhood,” she relates.

“He might appear to be in normal health, but he’s actually very ill. I had no idea to what degree he was suffering.”

Raffle tickets will be on sale at the event (the drawing is a few days later) as well as at Harley Davidson of Savannah, Spanky’s Southside and at Liquid Ginger’s gigs. Read the full interview at connectsavannah.com. cs 3rd Annual Savannah Chili Bowl When: Noon-5 p.m., Sunday Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free (donations for refreshments)

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A Journey back to Biblical times

Savannah Christian Church hosts enormous holiday production marking the Nativity by jenn blatty | jtblatty@comcast.net

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The Journey When: Wed.–Sun., Dec. 3-7 and 10-14.

Registration from 6-8 p.m. nightly. Groups depart every 5 minutes.

Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah Georgia, 31419 Tickets: $5/person or max of $20/family.

Children 5 and younger free.

Information: www.savannahchristian.com or 912/629-4765.

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Christmas models, she then called on an architect to draw up the plans and presented “Build Bethlehem in a Day,” a competition between 18 teams of volunteers, each tasked to build one of the eighteen life-size structures that now comprise the set of The Journey.

Now with each production the standing frames are refurbished and decorated under Garletts’ supervision, while drama director Wayne Sullivan and the cast begin hours of rehearsing on stage, and Armstrong history professor Dr. Jason Tatlock assists in the historical accuracy of every line, costume detail, and decoration.

And let’s not forget the small zoo of animals that make their home on the Henderson Campus for two weeks, such as geese and hens from Peth Farms, or the Percheron horses from Historic Savannah Carriage Tours.

“It’s been an amazing ride,” Garletts tells me. “You shouldn’t have this much fun with joint compound and Styrofoam,” says Garletts. “We do.”

But a village built in one day is not meant to last forever. So if you haven’t seen The Journey yet, it might be the time — as this will be their last running until 2010. cs

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It almost sounds like a checklist for a Broadway musical or a Universal Studios ride, but this enormous performance that lured in over 13,000 visitors last year is fueled by pure volunteer enthusiasm from the church and hundreds of community supporters.

Sometimes only seeing is believing, and in this case, it’s far more than just seeing. While many of us know the Christmas story, The Journey gives us a chance to actually become a part of it from the moment of arrival.

Each guests joins a group (or a “tribe”) on a their way to register as citizens of the Roman Empire. Trailing behind a Roman soldier, they are escorted to the gates of Bethlehem, crossing the Sea of Galilee, walking through beggars and laborers in a bustling village full of action and sounds, and then stumbling into performing historical figures such as the Wise Men, the angel Gabriel and King Herod before ultimately reaching the baby Jesus in the manger.

“We had no idea it would be the success it was,” recalls Kay Garletts, who has been heavily involved with the production since its small inaugural performance in 1996, in the church’s former location on Tibet Avenue.

By the third year thousands were lining up to fill a church that was well over maximum capacity. It was time to regroup: could they move forward and accommodate the rising masses?

With plenty of acreage outside the new church on Al Henderson Boulevard, a new vision was inspired, and Garletts brought it to life in 2002.

After choosing the most favorable design from an assortment of miniature

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Builders, painters, animal handlers, costume teams, breakdown crews and tram drivers for special assistance guests are just a few of the requirements for Savannah Christian Church’s seventh production of The Journey, an outdoor, interactive “walk-through” drama recreating life in Bethlehem on the night of Christ’s birth.

Clockwise from left: A Roman soldier, two shots of the cast rehearsing, and two live performance shots from the last production of The Journey

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ets to the Lucas The STUDIO brings ‘30s-style Swingin’ at Club Swe by jim morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

Each holiday season there are several Nutcrackers for Savannah audiences to choose from. Each tends to have a particular “thing” which sets it apart, i.e., Columbia City Ballet’s is the first in the calendar, Savannah Danse Theatre features a live orchestra, etc.

The STUDIO has Swingin’ at Club Sweets, a jazz-inflected variation on the Nutcracker theme, featuring a more upbeat score and more contemporary dance techniques.

The show follows the adventures of Minnie, Clara’s sister, who sneaks out of the house on Christmas Eve, to go to Club Sweets, which is modeled on a 1930s, Prohibition-era speakeasy.

“When she gets in she sort of mingles with the regulars, and Roger Moss plays Mr. Sweets. It’s a lot of fun,” explains Veronica Moretti Niebuhr, artistic direc-

tor of The STUDIO. “At the end of that section she’s all alone at the club. There’s a police raid, and then it goes into her dream where she dreams what the party at her house would have been like.”

The music, suitably, is not Tchaikovsky but of a considerably more recent vintage, performed live by a local all-star cast including Moss and Ricardo Ochoa’s Jazz Ensemble.

“All the music is Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, things like that,” says Niebuhr. “The dancing is classical ballet but with a contemporary spin. The varia-

tions section is same as in The Nutcracker — Chinese, Spanish — except the music is Duke Ellington. The dancing’s a little faster, but they’re doing all the jumps, lifts, and turns.”

Niebuhr says the major adjustment for her young students in the production as been “more in the style and getting kids to really understand the era. Most of them don’t know what a speakeasy is, and maybe not even Duke Ellington.

Getting them into that history makes it a little challenging.”

Niebuhr says modern dance is an increasingly common compliment to the usual classical repertoire.

“A good portion of my students want to be professional dancers, and since there’s not a ballet company around anymore that isn’t doing contemporary work, it’s good experience for them,” she says. “Dancing to live music is also a

challenge for them.”

Niebuhr opened The STUDIO, now based in Thunderbolt, soon after her arrival in Savannah from New York City in 2002. Since then she’s concentrated on teaching a comparatively small, but dedicated, group of young dancers.

“I had a lot given to me when I was studying and growing up, and feel a great responsibility to give that back to them, and let them know it’s possible to fulfill their dreams, but it takes a lot of hard work,” says Niebuhr. “That’s why I have such a small school.” cs Swingin’ at Club Sweets When: Sat. Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street.

Cost: $30 Info: 525-5050., www.lucastheatre.com

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Savannah Wheelie cyclists to join parade

This is how they roll: The Savannah Bicycle Campaign will join a lighted group of holiday merry-makers in the River Street Lighted Christmas Parade this Saturday at 5 p.m.

Riders will begin on the parade route down River Street, continuing past the end of the route and on to Blowin’ Smoke BBQ on MLK for a post-parade party.

Organizers say all are welcome, regardless of age, or cycling ability, to join in the ride, as long as they have a front and rear lights and wear a helmet. A limited number of lights will be available to riders who do not have them.

Riders are encouraged to show their holiday spirit by decorating their bikes and themselves in holiday attire — but no Santa costumes, please!

A new bike, donated by Quality Bike Shop, will be awarded to the best holiday-theme costumed rider at Blowin’ Smoke after the parade. Savannah/Chatham County Police Chief Michael Berkow and Lt. Commander Lindsay Weaver of the U.S. Coast Guard will judge the costume contest.

Savannah Bicycle Campaign (bicyclecampaign.org) is a non-profit volunteer group working to educate cyclists and motorists about sharing the road, to encourage bicycling as a means of transportation and recreation, and to promote development of improved facilities for bicycling in Chatham County.

The first “Savannah Wheelie” awareness event was led in April by Mayor Otis Johnson and Chatham County Commission Chairman Pete Liakakis.

Rollergirls to hold silent auction

Not known for silence, the Savannah Derby Devils say they can definitely promise some great art and good times Saturday, Dec. 6 at Moon River Brewery, 21 W. Bay Street.

Enjoy drinks, conversation and live music from 7-10 p.m. Items up for auction include funky crafts, handmade jewelry, punk rock Derby Devil posters and one-of-a-kind works by local artists.

Derby Devils T-shirts and stickers will also be on sale.

The auction wraps up at 9:30 p.m., when items will be awarded to the highest-bidder present.

Cash, checks or credit accepted.

Proceeds benefit another year of rock ‘em, sock ‘em, Derby Devil action.

Donations are encouraged to youth yoga group

Savannah Yoga Center’s Kelley Boyd recently joined with Jeanne Seaver to form the Youth Yoga Initiative (YYi), a non-profit founded to bring yoga to Chatham County School children. They do so through the PE curriculum and with no cost to the schools.

They’re now teaching yoga to 68th graders at Myers Middle School and high school students at Scott Alternative Learning School, but need donations to continue this work.

They suggest making a donation to YYi in someone’s else’s name, and the group will send them a holiday card on the donor’s behalf. Go to yyiinc.com for more info. cs

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American Craftsman Gallery Party — Meet Boxologist Artist Richard Rothbard ad the art of poetry, psychology, and philosophy in wood.

Champagne and treats. Fri. Dec. 5, 5-8 p.m. Free. 223 W. Broughton St.

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Coastal Photographs — An exhibition of photos by former state photographer and current DNR Artist-inResidence, Diane Kirkland, through Feb. 6 at the Melon Bluff Nature Center, 2999 Islands Highway in Midway.

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Dr. Sketchy’s Presents July at Christmas — A tiki-themed session Sunday, Dec. 7 at Moon River Brewing, 21 W. Bay St. Doors open at 6:30pm, first pose will be at 7pm. Local belly dancer Scarlett will model and perform. $7. www. drsketchysavannah.com Earth Talks: The Singles — Large format photos by Imke Lass, Dec. 5-28 at Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Reception Fri., Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. Lass will give a gallery talk Thu., Dec. 11, 7:30-9 p.m. Gallery hours are Saturdays & Sundays 11-4 p.m.

Earth, Water, Air — Paintings by Elena Madden, Tracy Jefferies and Daniel Smith on view at 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery on Broughton through Jan. 14.

Fresh Paint — Nov. 26-Dec. 31 at the Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St., SCAD presents its annual juried exhibition featuring work by B.F.A. students.

Hospice Savannah Art Gallery — Contemporary water media and collage by abstract artist Sally Clark through Dec. 31 at Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Landscape of the Spirit — Paintings by Richard Mayhew Sept. 24 through Jan. 5. Through Jan. 5, 2009.

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Little Gems for the Holiday Season — Chroma Gallery small works exhibit will be on display at 31 Barnard St. through December, with work by Lori Keith Robinson, Jan Clayton Pagratis, Ikeda Lowe, Laura DiNello, Kate Greene Gray, and more.

National Arts Program — The city’s second annual

Self-portraits of tattoo artists at Black Orchid exhibit of employee art in conjunction with the National Arts Program Foundation, Nov. 3–Dec. 12 at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Nullarbor Crossing — Paintings by MFA candidate Adin Murray Dec. 8-22 at Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St. Reception Dec. 13, 6-8 p.m.

Palliser — Work by this noted European portraitist and part-time Savannah resident at the Jepson Center.

Ray Ellis Gallery — New Giclee prints, “Marsh Clouds” and “Gathering Clouds.”

SCAD Holiday Gallery Hop — Refreshments provided at Red Gallery and Pei Ling Chan Gallery, and shuttles run between stops. Highlights will include: “Small Works” at Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.; “Wet Ink” at the Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd.; “Fresh Paint” at the Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St.; shopSCAD 340 Bull St.; and the Working Class Studio Open House, Old Arch Hall, 235 W. Boundary St. Self-Made — An exhibit of self portraits by tattoo artists at Black Orchid Gallery through Dec. 31, 2008. 131 Drayton St. Small Works — Nov. 26Dec. 31, Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. SCAD presents its annual holiday show by students, faculty, staff and alumni priced at $500 or less and measuring up to 18 inches in one direction.

Spiritual Rhythms — Paintings by Danny Simmons, Def Jam poet, author, philanthropist and painter, Oct. 10Dec. 12 at Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. The Works of Maxwell Taylor — Woodcut prints by a noted Bahamian artist that focus on the themes of slavery and the Middle Passage Nov. 9-Jan. 4 at the Beach Institute.

Transcendence — Works by Brian MacGregor through Dec. 7 at LuLu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK Blvd.

Watercolors from Italy — by Fran Thomas and works by 22 other artists can be seen at Gallery 440.

Wet Ink — Work by SCAD printmaking faculty and staff through Jan. 4 at Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd. Reception Dec. 12, 6-8 pm.

Working Class Studio Open House — Dec. 12 in SCAD’s Old Arch Hall, 235 W. Boundary St., with live student demonstrations, refreshments and Working Class Studio products available for sale. exhibitions@scad.edu, www.scadexhibitions.com.

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Young Artists Showcase — Desotorow Gallery hosts its first sponsored exhibit Dec. 5-10, featuring work by more than 30 Savannah high school students. Reception will Dec. 5, 6-9pm. 2427 De Soto Ave. cs

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Four Christmases The purpose of theatrical trailers, as I (and the rest of the universe) understand it, is to showcase many of the film’s best scenes in an effort to get folks to crowd the box office during opening week and beyond.

The trailer for Four Christmases fails this test, as it focuses almost exclusively on barf gags, pratfalls and other broad, physical comedy sure to draw the yahoo crowd but not necessarily anyone else. A more representative trailer, on the other hand, would have revealed a movie that’s actually worth seeing -- a smart, tart and even sexy (love that opening gag) confection whose observations about family dysfunction will make audience members squirm in their seats even as the laughs pour off the screen. Vince Vaughn and Reese With-

erspoon headline as Brad and Kate, a deeply-inlove couple who always bypass their families at Christmastime in order to take overseas vacations. But complications force the pair to visit their relatives after all, and since both sets of parents (Robert Duvall and Sissy Spacek are his, Jon Voight and Mary Steenburgen are hers) are divorced, that means four familial gatherings in one day. It proves to be a grueling endurance test for both of them, as each is humiliated in turn by parents, siblings and other assorted in-laws.

Given the promise of the love storycum-historical epic-cum-adventure yarn Australia, I unexpectedly felt an urge to hoof it to my car during the torturous opening scenes of this big-budget spectacle. Director Baz Luhrmann’s frenzied approach, which worked perfectly for the musical genre in Moulin Rouge! and for teen angst in Romeo & Juliet, is grotesquely out of place, while Nicole Kidman, as the prim and trim Englishwoman newly arrived to this savage land, manages (for the first 20 minutes, at least) to turn in the worst performance of her career. After this migraine-inducing opening, the movie settles down and begins to find its stride. Unfortunately, that stride is only occasionally graceful, resulting in a mishmash of a film marked by infuriating ups and downs. As Sarah Ashley, who journeys to Australia and ends up trying to protect her late husband’s cattle ranch from being taken over by rival businessman King Carney (a welcome Bryan Brown, little seen since his brief heyday during the 1980s), Kidman never fully immerses herself in the role

-- too many actorly tics spoil the broth.

As Drover, the hunky cattle driver who agrees to help Sarah in her quest to save the business, Hugh Jackman fares better, choosing to play most emotions close to the vest -- make that close to the bare chest -- and thereby emerging as an oasis of calm amidst so much rampant scenery-chewing. The worst culprit of overacting is David Wenham, whose dastardly henchman Fletcher ends up being perhaps the most risible movie villain since Billy Zane’s Cal Hockley took shots at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack Dawson as the Titanic sank into the chilly depths.

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studio’s entire animation department.

So while Bolt isn’t a Pixar production, it falls under the auspices of Lasseter (billed as executive producer), and that might be why this is better than such studio sourballs as Chicken Little and Treasure Planet. It mixes the speed of a Nickelodeon toon project with narrative elements from The Incredible Journey, as Bolt (voiced by John Travolta), a canine who believes he really possesses the superpowers he employs on his hit TV series, gets separated from his owner/co-star Penny (Miley Cyrus) and ends up crossing the country in search of her. It’s entertaining while it lasts but dissipates from memory the moment it’s over, a condition predicated on the fact that neither the noble, stiff Bolt nor the typical toon preteen Penny are especially dynamic characters.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Anyone who thinks that the Madagascar franchise is all about the Benjamin (Stiller, that is) has seriously overrated the importance of marquee

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names to animated flicks. With rare exception (say, Eddie Murphy in the Shrek works), the most memorable cartoon characters have nothing to do with Alist casting (who even remembers that Bruce Willis starred in Over the Hedge?) and everything to do with matching the tone with the toon (I ask you, what superstar could have done better than relatively unknown Patton Oswalt as Ratatouille’s Remy?). So while the cast of Madagascar and its new sequel, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, is headed

by Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith, it’s really all about the penguins, baby. Certainly, Stiller (as Alex the lion), Schwimmer (Melman the giraffe), Pinkett Smith (Gloria the hippo) and especially Rock (Marty the zebra) do their part to make these movies two of the few tolerable non-Pixar/non-Miyazaki toon tales of recent times, but what truly blesses the pair is the presence of the flightless fowl. Led by Skipper (voiced by Tom McGrath, co-director of both films), these penguins are among the least sentimental of all animated characters in the history of the film medium.

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Quantum of Solace Casino Royale, the 2006 revamp of the hallowed 007 film franchise, turned out to be the best Bond outing since Reagan’s first term in office, so expecting Quantum of Solace to surpass it was probably asking too much. Fortunately, it isn’t long before we’re again immersed in the Bond mystique. Half gentleman, half bruiser, Daniel Craig’s Bond is still learning the ropes of his new status as a field operative, and it’s up to his superior, M (again played by Judi Dench with the right mix of exasperation at the monster she helped create and barely concealed pride at the confident, competent male she’s released to the world), to try -- usually with little success -- to keep him in line. In a first for the 46year-old series, Quantum of Solace isn’t loosely connected to past pictures but is instead a direct sequel to its predecessor: To watch it without having seen Casino Royale would be akin to viewing The Empire Strikes Back without having seen Star Wars. The villainous organization in the previous picture is still full speed ahead, and revenge for the death

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of a loved one remains foremost on the mind of our hero. M is worried that this will cloud Bond’s judgment, but 007 is nothing if not effective at multitasking. And does he have his hands full, whether tangling with the dastardly Dominic Greene (The Diving Bell and the Butterfly’s Mathieu Amalric), forming a partnership with the lovely Camille (Olga Kurylenko, certainly a letdown after Eva Green’s brainy, biting Vesper Lynd from Casino Royale), or seeking help from coolly distant allies Felix Leiter and Mathis (returning co-stars Jeffrey Wright and Giancarlo Giannini). Continually getting better as it charges along, Quantum of Solace turns out to be a successful second entry in the Craig/007 canon. If I rated with numbers instead of stars, it would merit -- dare I type it? -- a 007 out of 10.

Changeling

Like Mystic River and Flags of Our Fathers, Changeling is good, not great, Clint Eastwood — although as far as emotional resonance is concerned, the latest from the consummate director certainly reverberates more strongly

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by J. Michael Straczynski, Changeling stars Angelina Jolie as Christine Collins, a single mom whose only son (Gattlin Griffith) goes missing one fateful afternoon in 1928. The Los Angeles Police Department, mired in corruption, spots an opportunity to do something right and eventually reunites the mother with her boy. The only problem is that they bring back the wrong child, but rather than risk further embarrassment for the department, a zealous captain (Jeffrey Donovan) decides to drown out Christine’s protests by any means necessary, including labeling her as an unfit mother.

The Secret Life of Bees The Secret Life of Bees is the sort of Southern-spun, honey-soaked confection that, in the wrong hands, could have turned out dreadful. Set in 1964 South Carolina, the story centers on young Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), who’s haunted by memories of her late mother (Hilarie Burton) and ill-treated by her unfeeling father (Paul Bettany).

Hoping to learn more about a mom she barely remembers, she runs away from home, dragging her caregiver Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson) along with her.

boy in the striped pajamas Movies about the brutality of the Holocaust seem to automatically earn R ratings, yet The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, perhaps because it’s based on a novel (by John Boyne) that was originally targeted to teen readers, escapes with a PG-13. That’s appropriat, since children who can handle (and learn from) the material should not be denied the opportunity to see it. The film is fairly original in that it’s told from the viewpoint of a young German lad who unwittingly has a front-row seat to the horrors of the Nazi regime. Eight-yearold Bruno (Asa Butterfield, just perfect) is saddened when his father, a Nazi officer (David Thewlis), moves the family from Berlin to a remote country estate.

Once there, Dad’s always busy with his job, Bruno’s sister (Amber Beattie) is obsessed with her posters and photos of Adolf Hitler and his minions, and his mother (Vera Farmiga) does little more than deflect his questions about the farm across the field, a mysterious place

special screenings Psychotronic Film Society: Mr. No Legs

Two cops try to hunt down drug smuggling pushers, unaware that their own Police Dept. is corrupt and in cahoots with the dealers.

Little do they know they also are crossing paths with double amputee mob enforcer “No Legs� Lou, who may not have any legs, but he does have hardcore fighting skills.

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Reel Savannah: Momma’s Man

Written and directed by Azazel Jacobs, Momma’s Man chronicles the increasingly anxious dilemma of Mikey, a young husband and father who stops off at his parents’ loft during a business trip to New York and finds himself emotionally unable to leave.

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where all the prisoners wear pajamas and billowing smoke from the chimneys constantly blackens the sky. Bored and lonely, Bruno eventually defies his parents’ orders and checks out the farm, where he strikes up a friendship with Shmuel (Jack Scanlon), a Jewish boy residing on the other side of the barbed wire. Credibility takes a serious beating over the course of this picture, which is clearly intended as a fable about how hatred can destroy even the most innocent among us. Bruno’s naivetÊ provides the picture with its initial childlike charm, yet the movie is complicated enough to explore the conflicting emotions among the adult characters. cs

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Ashmore House Holiday Home Tour

Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com. Second Mon. of every month. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. 912-790-8683. www. chathamdems.com/

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.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County

meets the first and third Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Chinatown Buffet, 307 Highway 80 in Garden City. 308-3934 or www.no-debts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html. First and Third Thurs. of every month.

National Council of Negro Women

Tour a house featured on HGTV’s Million Dollar Homes Week, 909 Whitaker St. on Forsyth Park, Dec. 7, 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be served. Advance tickets available at DC2 Design for $15, or $20 at the door. Proceeds will go to the Zonta Club of Savannah to help women in need. www.zontasavannah.com/tour. info@zontasavannah.com, 233-2870. Through Dec. 7.

Donations for Union Mission

can be taken to any of four Spine & Sport locations now through Dec. 22. This year, Union Mission is in need of toiletry items for men and women. Locations are 22 West Oglethorpe Ave. and 461 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Suite C-5, in Savannah, 135 Goshen Rd. Ext., Suite 206, in Rincon, and 1203 Gandy Dancer in Richmond Hill. Through Dec. 22.

Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies

The Milton Project needs supplies and donations. Sherry Montgomery, 351-4151 or sherry@ coastalpetrescue.org.

Home and Heart Warming Program

Savannah Area Republican Women

The United Way of the Coastal Empire is taking applications for this Atlanta Gas Light Co. program. United Way was given a grant to be used to help low-income homeowners with free repair or replacement of gas appliances, such as hot water heaters, furnaces, space heaters and stoves. Qualified customers also can apply for free weatherization of their homes. The program is open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Glynn counties. Call 651-7730.

Savannah Area Young Republicans

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.

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

First Sat. of every month. Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, 460 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Recyclable Collection/ Drop-off

The SCAD women’s lacrosse team is sponsoring this event Dec. 13 from 9am to noon at a booth in the south end of Forstyh Park. Through Dec. 13. 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. First Wed. of every month. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Drive. 912-3547810. www.johnnyharris.com/ For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.

Savannah Republican Club

Meets second Tuesday of the month. 927-7170.

Second Tues. of every month.

Auditions Masquers: All My Sons

AASU will hold auditions for All My Sons, a production about family conflict, patriotic duty, and personal greed set in the aftermath of World War II. The auditions will be held at 6 p.m., December 9 and 10 in the Black Box Theatre in Jenkins Hall on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. The cast will include five men, four women and one boy 8 to 10 years old. Audition materials and “sides” are available outside in the Fine Arts Hall and outside the faculty offices in Jenkins Hall. The auditions are open to the public and no acting experience is required.

Benefits 2nd Annual Festival of Trees and Wishes

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama will host a festival with trees and wreaths decorated for the holidays Nov. 20 through Dec. 12 at the DeSoto Savannah Hilton Hotel, 15 E. Liberty St. A gala reception and auction will kick-off the festival on Nov. 20, 2008, at 7 pm.

On Dec.6 from 11am to 1pm, Santa Claus will the Harborview Room of the DeSoto Savannah Hilton during “Cookies with Santa.” Free, but

Hope House of Savannah

Looking for 35mm Analog Cameras

A non-profit that teaches photography to at-risk yout is seeking donations of old 35mm Analog SLR cameras, darkroom equipment, other camera equipment and black and white film.

Call Anthony Faris at 224-8296.

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 pickup.

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.

Toys for Tots

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police and the U.S. Marine Corps are conducting a holiday drive. Collection boxes have been placed at police headquarters, corner of Oglethorpe and Habersham streets, and at each Precinct Office through Dec. 10. Donations must be new, unwrapped gifts for children aged infant to teen.

Precinct locations are: 295 Police Memorial Dr.; 102 Lathrop Ave.; 1512 Bull St.; 7804 Abercorn St. at Oglethorpe Mall; and 54 Johnny Mercer

Blvd. Through Dec. 10. A drop box for toys is now located in the Grand Harbour Homestore, 8108 Abercorn St., in the Abercorn Common shopping center at the corner of Abercorn and White Bluff.

Through Dec. 25.

United Way 2-1-1

An information and referral service in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Bryan, Glynn abnd McIntosh counties is available by calling 2-1-1. Services include food pantry programs, bill payment assistance, rent assistance, foreclosure prevention, job search and training programs, childcare programs, housing solutions and financial education.

Classes & 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. Savannah State University, 3219 College St. 912-356-2181. www.savstate. edu/

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.

African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm at 607 W. 37th St. $10/class. ayoluwa.org, 844-2582.

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.

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

for all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory.

Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, 407 A East Montgomery Crossroads. 912-920-6659. 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

is a free 16-week training program for men and women interested in gaining construction skills for career level jobs in construction. Earn a technical certificate of credit with no cost for trainingk, books or tools. Provided t hrough a collaboration of Chatham County, the Homebuilders Association of Savannah, Savannah Technical Eollege and Step Up Savannah’s Poverty Reduction Initiative. To apply, call Tara H. Sinclair at 604-9574.

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. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-232-4447. www.sentientbean.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.

Enriching the Life We Share

A workshop that will focus on partnership will be held Dec. 6. Register by Dec. 2 by email to 2008@WingedWisdomWorkshops.com or call Elizabeth, 352-2468. The $35 fee covers lunch & snacks. Mail checks to Elizabeth, 2319 Easy St., Savannah, 31406. Through Dec. 6.

Entrepreneur Development Certificate Program

Tuesdays Nov. 18-Dec. 9 at the Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. Each seminar is $50 or $150 for all four. 651-3200, www. savannahsbdc.org. Through Dec. 9.

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 220-6570 to register. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute, 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd.

Free Tax School

Earn extra income after taking this course. Flexible schedules, convenient locations. The class is free but there is a small fee for books. Call 352-3862 or visit www.libertytax.com.

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

Introduction to (Vipassana) Mindfulness Meditation

An ongoing class for beginners and experienced practitioners that offers a weekly interactive talk on the foundations of the practice of Mindfulness Meditation, followed by a period of meditation.

Mondays 6-7:30pm. 307 E. Harris St. Drop-ins, $14, 8-week package $80. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach. 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Lost Ancient Art of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Plant Medicines

will be held at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. Donation. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/.

Mrs. Claus

A retired school teacher, Mrs. Claus is available for the holidays to all retirement centers, hospitals, day-care centers, churches, schools and private parties. Linda Luke, 349-0521.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland island Wildlife Center has a new name, but still offers environmental education programs and weekend events. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.oatlandisland.org. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. 912-898-3980. www. oatlandisland.org/

Personal Money Management

BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 398-8148 or email info@boanconsults.com. BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 398-8148 or email info@boanconsults.com.

Psych-K Workshop

Start achieving your life’s goals. Learn a technique through hands-on practice that you can apply to many areas of your life. A seminar will be held Dec. 6 from 9am-4pm, Dec. 7 9am10:30pm and 1:15-5pm at Unity of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. $350 or $250 with “bring a buddy” discount. 247-6484. http://home.hiwaay. net/~north/ or www.psych-k.com. Through Dec. 6.

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.

Raising Change Conference

To help nonprofits respond to the current financial crisis, the Georgia Center for Nonprofits will present a two-day conference in Atlanta Dec. 4-5 focused on creative ways to raise money. The Savannah office is arranging group travel and hotel stays. The conference fee is $99. 234-9688.

Through Dec. 3.

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.

Fall classes begin Sept. 30. Children’s Art Class, ages 8-12, begins Oct. 2 and meets Thursdays, 5-6:30pm. $65 per 4 weeks, plus one-time supply fee of $30 for the school year. Teen Art Studio begins Sept. 30 and meets Tuesdays 5-6:30pm. $75 for 4 weeks, plus one-time suppy fee of $35 for the school year. Adult classes begin Sept. 30.

Hands of Clay meets Wednesdays from 2-4pm or 6-8pm. $100 for 10 hours of lessons, plus $35 supply fee. The Art of Painting will meet Tuesdays from 10am to noon or Wednesday from 6-8pm. $85 per 10 hours of lessons. 925-7393 or carolynegraham@aol.com.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street.

912-652-3582.

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 3083561. 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. Savannah Learning Center, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr.

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Spanish Basic Classes

Overcoming by Faith Ministries offers 6-week classes open to all ages. Classes fill fast so register at www.overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601.

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, 711 East Broad Street. 912-234-0525. www.thestarfishcafe.org/

Studio Space as Needed

for teachers, instructors, trainers, body-work therapists or organizations. Available by the class/session, day, week or Tony, 655-4591.

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.

The College Admissions Process

An educational opportunity for parents presented By Helese S. Sandler Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7pm at the Jewish Educational Alliance. Free and open to the public. Learn About: -Applying To Colleges In Today’s Climate -The College Application Process - Making Your Child’s College Application Stand Out Ms. Sandler has had 20 years experience working with and counseling children, adolescents and families in a variety of settings focusing specifically on educational and emotional needs. She received her Social Work degree from University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa in 1981 and subsequently worked as a social worker with Children, Adolescents and Families, offering treatment for a wide range of behavioral and educational issues. For 10 years she was the tutoring coordinator of the Tutoring Center at Royce Learning Center where she was involved in educational consulting, testing and working with students with special needs. Ms. Sandler is currently a partner is Savannah Educational Consultants working as an Educational Consultant -focusing on college counseling and all aspects of educational consulting. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the National Association Of College Admission Counselors and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling. The College Admissions Process Presented By Helese S. Sandler • www. savannaheducationalconsultants.com Jewish Educational Alliance • 5111 Abercorn Street • Savannah, GA • 912.355.8111 Tuesday, December 9th 7:00 p.m. Free and Open to the Public Through Dec. 9.

The Dolphin Project

needs volunteers to collect data and photograph Coastal Georgia’s Bottlenose Dolphins for scientific research. Next training is Saturday, Dec. 6th, 9-11am. 727-3177, GAdolphin@comcast .net, www.thedolphinproject.org. Through Dec. 6.

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.

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“Come on, Get It Right!”

— driving grammar purists crazy since, well, forever.

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Across

1 Letters seen after forward slashes 4 Hand-rolled dish 9 “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” boat, typically 14 “You’re in trou-uh-ble!”

15 Smart and Bond, for instance 16 Classic “Star Trek” crew member 17 Production company behind NPR’s “The World” 18 Powerful demon, in Arabic mythology 19 Hat on a chess piece 20 Sex ed subj.

22 Willed gift 24 What the Martian zoo display was down to?

29 Lumber mill cutters 30 ___ acids (main components of proteins) 31 Geologicial time period 32 Funk 35 Mormon church, for short 36 Where culinary newsletters are sent?

39 Lived and breathed 40 “A Death in the Family” author James 41 “___ and the Kings of Spain” (1995 Tears for Fears album) 44 When some evening news is broadcast 46 Separate by cutting off 48 What I hope the gas pills will help stop?

51 Picnic table condiment 52 Chicago-based superstation 53 Recruiter’s goal, maybe 57 Blazing 59 Old-school hardcore rappers, for short 61 Parking attendant 62 Passover dinner 63 Portugal’s cont.

64 Caffe additive 65 Orange and lemon, e.g.

66 Day getaway, perhaps

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1 Doo-___ (a cappella music genre) 2 Devotion 3 Masher’s target?

4 Agency that issues numeric ID’s 5 Circulation that doesn’t sink with gravity 6 It’s very alluring 7 Katherine who withdrew from the 2008 Emmy competition 8 “___ Away” (1994 hit for Alice in Chains) 9 “That looks delicious!”

10 Yellowfin, alternately 11 Percentage 12 Otto I’s domain: abbr.

13 Feathers partner 21 Simpsons character in a leisure suit 23 Singer/guitarist born Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez Molina Baeza 24 Green Day drummer ___ Cool 25 Barack Obama Chief of Staff Emanuel 26 Get one’s first dairy farm experience, perhaps 27 Billy Joel song that starts “In every heart there is a room” 28 Roulette spaces: abbr.

33 Easter egg decorating kit stuff 34 Like beachfront property 37 “Criss Angel: Mindfreak” network 38 “___ it seems...”

39 Route 42 Depleting 43 Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Dawson 45 List of mistakes 47 Niacin’s alternate vitamin name 49 As ___ resort 50 More abundant 53 Home Shopping Network competitor 54 Egypt and Syr., from 1958 to 1961 55 Bullring cheer 56 President pro ___ 58 Hosp. areas with restricted access 60 Mrs., in Managua

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Tybee Island Marine Science Center

ARIES

(March 21-April 19) The European Union has had rules banning the sale of ugly carrots with knobby protrusions, cucumbers that are grossly curved, and equally unaesthetic specimens of 24 other fruits and vegetables.

Recently that changed, however.

The stiff standards were relaxed. “It makes no sense to throw perfectly good products away, just because they are the ‘wrong’ shape,” said the EU’s commissioner for agriculture. I suggest you make a metaphorically similar shift, Aries.

It’s time for you to expand your capacity to welcome some fine, useful things that happen to look a bit imperfect.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20) in the Broadway play “Passing Strange,” the narrator praises the healing power of mysterious songs, saying: “You know when the music goes right over your head, bypasses your mind, and strengthens the part of you that’s most beautiful?”

That’s the kind of nourishment I encourage you to seek out in the coming week, Taurus. You need soul-toning experiences that elude your rational understanding -- encounters with wise animals, waking dreams, unpredictable love, exotic music, and twilight whispers that blissfully boggle your imagination.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) According to the imaginative reporters at the *Weekly World News,* the devil doesn’t sit by passively as people beseech God for help and consolation. Using his own version of stealth technology, the evil one “intercepts or jams” up to one-third of all prayers on their way heavenward. Timid and fuzzy prayers are the easiest for him to block. Just in case there’s a grain of truth in this claim, Gemini, take special measures when you send out appeals for assistance in the coming days. You need and deserve attention from higher powers, both the earthbound and divine kind.

To ensure that the devil (or one of his surrogates) can’t interfere, formulate your messages concisely and communicate them with crisp confidence.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) Lame-duck U.S. President George Bush is mostly dreaming of his retirement these days, although

he takes time out now and then to create executive orders that undo environmental protections.

Barack Obama is planning hard for the monumental recovery he hopes to lead when he assumes the presidency, but his time won’t come until January 20. Meanwhile, all the things that have been falling apart under Bush’s watch are continuing to fall apart, only bigger and badder. Writes Josh Marshall in Talkingpointsmemo.com, “We’re paying mightily for having no captain at the helm at one of the most perilous points in our recent national history.” In regard to your own personal life, Cancerian, please avoid acting like America.

Don’t wait for some formal deadline before you make your moves.

Expedite the transition from the old order to the new with the force of a thousand ecstatic activists.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) “It’s better to be clumsy than clever,” says an ancient Chinese book called *Poets’ Jade Splinters,* “better plain than affected, better crude than weak, better eccentric than vulgar.” That’s a good prescription for you to use in the way you live your life in the coming days, Leo. Here’s another observation from the same text that should also be helpful: “Inspiration enters at the border between hard work and laziness.” That suggests you’ve got to work hard and discipline yourself in order to earn the right to inspiration, but often the inspiration flows in when you’re goofing off or giving yourself some slack.

(Source: tinyurl.com/5qu7fv.)

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) In 1952, renowned modern composer John Cage created the infamous “4’33”.” It’s a “song” that consists of four minutes and 33 seconds of pure silence. Recently a San Francisco performance artist, Jonathon Keats, did a remix of that tune and made it available as a ring-tone. I’d love for you to be inspired by those two geniuses in the coming week, Virgo. It’ll be an excellent time for you to come to a perfect stop, fill yourself with stillness, and bask in the healing power of undiluted nothingness.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) I urge you not to Google the word “duh,” Libra. If you do, you’ll mark yourself as a conformist trend-

slave, joining over 33 million people who have already done it before you. Furthermore, you will be in danger of wasting the potential the cosmos is offering you, which is to reap rich rewards by exploring brave new frontiers on the edges of your awareness. So please be insanely curious about stuff you’ve never heard of and people you’ve never met. Research subjects that tantalize your imagination and stick your nose in where it supposedly doesn’t belong. But don’t Google “duh.”

many 82-year-old men are open to the possibility that their philosophy of life needs adjustment? For that matter, how many people of any age are receptive to changing their ideas about how the world works?

I invite you to take your inspiration from Greenspan, Capricorn. Be curious about how your own major theories might need revision. Doing this heroic deed will energize you with good karma and fresh mojo.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Researchers have determined that you’ve got longer than you imagine to salvage food that has dropped on the floor. Bacteria don’t get a foothold and start growing on your pizza or muffin for at least 30 seconds. Keep that in mind as an all- purpose metaphor in the coming days, Scorpio. Anything that you fear has already been spoiled or tainted may actually be possible to restore and redeem. You probably have more time than you thought.

What’s the healthiest, holiest rebellion you could launch, Aquarius?

What would be the most constructive way to channel your longing to live in a more perfect world? How might you overthrow the status quo in ways that would so thoroughly enhance the greater good that even the people bent on preserving the status quo would benefit? Given the fact that you are in a phase when your trouble-making skills are dovetailing very nicely with your ability to bestow blessings, these are excellent questions for you to consider.

SAGITTARIUS

PISCES

I got an invitation through MySpace to audition for an upcoming production of the “Vagina Monologues.” While I was honored to be asked, I wasn’t sure that the kind of audience members who would come to see the “Vagina Monologues” would want to hear me, a man, expound on the central topic.

Upon reading the fine print, however, I found out that the producers were indeed seeking some male actors. The metaphorical moral of the story, Sagittarius, is to be open to invitations, opportunities, and requests that may at first seem odd, misdirected, or irrelevant.

A column in the *Washington Post* called “The Style Invitational” has identified the “Top 10 New Religions.” I’m calling your attention to two that might be attractive to you in the coming months, a time when you’ll probably have urges to transform and expand upon your spiritual practices. First, there are the Oxymormons, who engage in polygamous monogamy. The second group is the Salivationists.

They speak in tongues like some other sects, but they also speak in drool. A third option, of course, is for you to whip up your own brand new, totally unique religion using just the parts you really like from all of the other traditions. However you do it, Pisces, I encourage you to be playfully creative as you get more disciplined about your relationship with the Divine Wow.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

From 1987 to 2006, Alan Greenspan was Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve and a major force in shaping the world’s most powerful economy. When the recent troubles hit, Congress called on him to testify. With shocking humility, he confessed that there had been a flaw in his model of reality. All those years he’d believed that “free, competitive markets are by far the unrivaled way to organize economies.”

Now he saw he was wrong. While I’m sorry for the collective pain his mistaken ideas have unleashed, I’m elated for him personally: How

(Feb. 19-March 20)

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. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand. 912-786-5917. www. tybeemsc.org/

Vocal Classes

The Highest Praise School of the Arts is accepting applicants for the 2008 Vocal Basics Classes.

To register visit overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601 for more info.

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 visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org.

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. 912-232-6080. www.savannahactorstheatre.org

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371.

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. Jewish

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.

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.

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.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912-354-9040.

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. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912354-9040.

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. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street.

Call 236-8546. American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. 912-233-9277.

Sudoku

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. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. 912-354-5515.

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. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 921-897-2142. www.fbcislands.com/

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. For information on No Kidding! visit www.nokidding. net or send e-mail to luluette@prodigy.net.

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

is aninternational 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

phoenix.org. Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St. 921-925-8112. www.booksamillion.com/

PURE: Community Photography of Savannah, Inc.

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 Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com

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.

Grassroots group dedicated to the unique art of traditional black and white photographic processes formed a non-profit organization 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 the goal of establishing a darkroom.

All interested in taking an active role contact Kathleen Thomas, 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 for info.

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.rogue-

Savannah Adventure Club

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association

Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord.

Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St.

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

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. Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St.

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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. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912354-9040.

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. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St. 912-355-1060. www.stewart. army.mil/

Savannah Energy Healers

Metaphysical and spiritual discussions on energy healing work through crystals, plant medicines, aromatherapy and more. Third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books & Gifts, 41 Habersham St. 234-6371.

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 Kennel Club

meets every fourth Monday of the month from September through May at 7:30 p.m. at Ryan’s restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. It is an education organization dedicated to informing the public about current events in the world of dogs and those who love them.Those wishing to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier. For details, visit www.savannahkennelclub.org.

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 in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

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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.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. First City Club, 32 Bull St. 912-238-4548. www.firstcityclub.com/

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/

The Young Professionals of Savannah

Flamenco Enthusiasts

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.

TriUnity Opportunity Meeting

Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Also learn new line dances. Contact Tunya Coleman at 6316700.

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. Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St. 912-234-8745.

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.

Savannah Wine Lovers

Savannah Writers Network

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.

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

Society for American Baseball Research

meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com. Hyatt Regency, 2 W. Bay St. meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356.

American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. 912233-9277.

Pole Dancing Class

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http:// groups.google.com/group/savannah-wine-lovers. meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedss the meeting at 6:30pm. Melissa Sanso, 441-0030. 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. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. 912-234-3336. www. caninepalacesavannah.com

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. St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. 912-819-4100. www. sjchs.org/

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Savannah Parrot Head Club

Savannah Scooter Gang

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.

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.

Chicago-Style Steppin’ Lessons

An eclectic bunch that enjoys all kinds of movies.

Visit http:?/groups.google.com/group/cinemophiles.

meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Best Western at I-95 and 204. Learn how to start a business from home.

Free. Ask for Chris and Sandy Benton.

meets the last Wednesday orf every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment. 236-8566.

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.

The Cinemophiles

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

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. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. 912-927-5277. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/ index.html

Tybee Performing Arts Society

Urban Professionals

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Dance African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm at 607 W. 37th St. $10/class. ayoluwa.org, 844-2582.

Ballroom Dance Party

Saturday, Dec. 13, 8-10:30pm. A lesson on the waltz will be presented at 7pm. Frank G. Murray Community Center, 160 Whitemarsh Island Rd., $12. Beginners and singles are welcome. 6554985, 961-9960. Through Dec. 13.

Basic Ballroom Class

Learn the West Coast Swing and East Coast Swing from the Moon River Dancers Dec. 6 from 1-3pm at the Habersham Street YMCA, 6400 Habersham St. next to Memorial Day School in the building behind the main YMCA building. $5.

Beginners and singles welcome. 655-4985, 9619960. Through Dec. 6.

Beginners Belly Dance Class

at the Aikido Center of Savannah, 102 W. Broughton St. Classes are ongoing and all ages and skill levels welcome. Sunday. 10:3011:30am. $10 per class. Nicole Edge, kleokatt@ gmail.com or 596-0889

Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Nocturnelle. Contact Maya,313-1619, nocturnellegbd@yahoo.com or www.nocturnelle. org.

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance

has opened a location in Richmond Hill and is accepting students. The academy 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.

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. 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.

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 912-3984776 or email fitnessconnection1@yahoo.com

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. Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn Street. 912-352-7100.

Swing Dancing by Savannah Swing Catz

Free lesson and dance every Monday, 7:30-8pm lesson, 8-10pm open dancing. Tantra Lounge.

220-8096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Free swing dance lesson and dance every Monday, 7:30-8pm, dancing from 8-10pm. Tantra Lounge 8 E. Broughton St. Free. 220-8096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com.

Swingin’ at Club Sweets

A jazz-era tale inspired by the Nutcracker, featuring Roger Moss, Ricardo Ochoa’s Jazz Ensemble and presented by the STUDIO Dec. 6 at 7pm at Lucas Theatre. For tickets, call 525-5050 or www.lucastheatre.com. Through Dec. 6.

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. The STUDIO, 2805-B Lacy Avenue. 912-356-8383. www. thestudiosav.com/

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.

Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. 912-354-8089.

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.

YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. 912-2331951.

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.

Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, 6413 Waters Avenue. 912-355-3011. www.ssomt.com/

Acupuncture for Health

is available Monday thru Saturday at Hidden Well Acupuncture Center downtown. Traditional Chinese medical consultations and treatments are available with Fawn Smiley and Nicole Coughlin Ware. 233-9123, www.hiddenwellacupuncturecenter.com or hiddenwellacupuncture@ gmail.com.

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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

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. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Learn Kung Fu Today

Yoga classes offered in different traditions for all levels of students. Classes 7 days a week, 2424 Drayton St. www.ashramsavannah.com.

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, youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.”

Colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, jingly rattling bracelets, exotic music are provided.

Held Tuesdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 3pm, cost is $20 per class. consistantintegrity@yahoo. com.

$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.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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. Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. 912652-6780.

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, precrawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 4416653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www. savannahyoga.com/

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Ashram Savannah - Yoga

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness

Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

Moms in Motion

Crossfit Hyperformance

meets mormings at 6:30am 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. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

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

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

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 819-6463.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-8196000. www.sjchs.org/

Private Kung Fu Classes

offered at the Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah’sonly Wing Chun and Tai Chi Kung Fu School. SiFu Michael,429-9241, www.youtube. com “Kung Fu in Savannah” .

Reiki Level II Training

Reiki can assist in healing the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies, increase connection and awareness with the higher self and the universe. Classes are 1-6 pm at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. $200.00.

234-6371.

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 6601863 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. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www.savannahyoga.com/

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 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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.

Ancient Chinese exercises that were specifically developed to heal body, mind and spirit together.

Held Saturdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd. Call 898-0351.

Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp

is held Monday – Friday from 6-7am. Park at North Beach parking lot and go over first crossover. Bring a mat. Three days of strength training and two days of cardio. Vicki Lyn, 596-3009. No prices at this time, but contributions accepted.

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Effective for everyone, regardless of size, strength or gender. Developed by women, for women, and geared for smaller or weaker individuals to enable themselves to defend against strong or aggressive attackers. Temple of Martial Arts, $75 a month for 12 sessions. 429-9241. youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.”

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 In the Park

Presented by the Savannah Food Coop, a paywhat-you-can yoga class in the south field of Forsyth Park. Bring a large towel or yoga mat.

Wednesdays 9:30-10:45am. Pay-what-youcan/$12 suggested, www.savannahcoop.com.

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. 912-898-0361. www.thesavannahyogaroom.com/

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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. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 912-232-2994. www. savannahyoga.com/

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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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Zumba Fitness

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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. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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.

Savannah 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 224-3238. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912-236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork. net/

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. First City Network, 307 E Harris St. 912236-CITY. www.firstcitynetwork.net/

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

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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. Community Health Mission, Inc, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6.

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. 7045902 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.

Flu Shots

The Chatham County Health Department is administering flu shots. No appointment is needed. Through Jan. 1, 2009.

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 4476605 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. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. 912-3554601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/

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.

Help for Iraq War Veterans

A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.

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. My Brothaz H.O.M.E., 211 Price St. 912-231-8727. www. mybrothazhome.org/Welcome.html

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. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd. 912-826-4155. www.themidwifegroup.com/

Stress Reduction

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic

La Leche League of Savannah Call Phoebe at 897-9261.

Mammograms

St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans.

Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196.

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! www.ellenfarrell.com, http://meditation. meetup.com/490 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

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.

Memorial Health CPR training

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

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.

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.

Positive Healthy Appraches to Better Nutrition

Customized motivational programs that incorporate focus, fitness and enjoyment of food based on your individual vision for optimal health and wellness. www.phabnutrition.com.

Smoke Stoppers

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.

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.

At Home Pet Sitters Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

Open prayer will be held the second Thursday of the month from 4-4:20 p.m. at the Forsyth Park fountain. Call Suzanne at 232-3830. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Calling All Christians

Chanted Office of Compline

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.

Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St. 912-2343336. www.caninepalacesavannah.com

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.

Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn Ext. 912-3547038. www.oglethorpemall.com/

Circle of Light

Readings & Signings 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. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. 912-447-6605. www. sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Tea time at Ola’s

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.

is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E Bay St. 912-232-5488. www. liveoakpl.org/

A night of touching the invisible and making Spirit tangible. Christia Cummings-Slack will construct a crystal grid matrix along with healing visionary art and feathers to anchor the energy of the evening, then lead a healing guided meditation to ground and clear away stress and energy blocks, and to introduce Spirit Helpers. Each participant will receive an individual message from Spirit and is encouraged to bring questions that might be weighing on their heart and mind. Oct. 15 and 22, Nov. 5 and 19 and Dec. 10, 7pm , Southern Hemispheres Bookstore, 41 Habersham St. $30. 234-6371, www.christiacummings.com. Through Dec. 10.

DrUUming Circle

is held the first Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets.

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Insured, bonded, certified in pet first aid and CPR. 355-9656, www.athomepetsitters.net.

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. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. 912-233-6800.

Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies

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, bath sheets and beach towels, blankets and buckets to hold supplies for trappers. Contact Sherry Montgomery at 351-4151 or sherry@ coastalpetrescue.org.

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.

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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.

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Drummers, dancers and the drum-curious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Introduction to (Vipassana) Mindfulness Meditation

An ongoing class for beginners and experienced practitioners that offers a weekly interactive talk on the foundations of the practice of Mindfulness Meditation, followed by a period of meditation.

Mondays 6-7:30pm. 307 E. Harris St. Drop-ins, $14, 8-week package $80. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach. 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Meditation and Energy Flow Meetup Group

First meeting Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. Meets once a month. Meet others to practice meditation and discuss spirituality, metaphysics and related topics of Reiki, energy work, etc. www.ellenfarrell.com or 247-4263.

Meditators Unite!

Beginner o advanced meditators unite to practice meditation and discuss metaphysics, holistic approach to healing, Reiki, Chakras, energy work and Spirit Connection. www.meditation. meetup.com/490.

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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. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. 912-233-4766. www.trinitychurch1848.org/

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. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www.uusavannah.org

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

Midweek Bible Study

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.

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends.

Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee. 224-7456, 2312252, 234-0980, uusavannah.org

Midweek Bible Study is offered every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church.

Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, 10192 Ferguson Avenue. 912-352-4400. www.montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Stand for Peace

at White Bluff United Methodist Church is now known as Pneuma, the Greek work for breath.

“Every breath we take is the breath of God.” The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford at 925-9524 or visit www.wbumc.org. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd. 912-925-5924. www.wbumc.org/

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Nicodemus by Night

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St.

Non-Blue Christmas Service

Sunday, Dec. 7 at 5pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2020 Tennessee Ave. Those experiencing any type of loss due to death, illness, job loss, divorce or other, are encouraged to attend. Open to everyone, regardless of church affiliation. 234-7234. Through Dec. 7.

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 Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. 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/

sudoku Answers

or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488.

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.

Spiritual Tapas offers something different every Saturday at 6:15 p.m.: spiritual movies, discussion groups, guided meditations, great music and all things metaphysical. www.unitysavannah.org Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-355-4704. www.unityofsavannah.org/

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371.

Women’s Bible Study

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or Wesley Community Center, 1601 Drayton St. 912-232-0965. www. wesleyctrs-savh.org/

You Are All That: Discovering The God Within

A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The FreedomPath Science of Life Center, 1204 MLK, Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10, 1-877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline.org.

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 Tom Triplett Community Park, U.S. Highway 80 West. 912-652-6780.

Support Groups Abstinence Program

Hope House of Savannah provides support for students between the ages of 13 to 19. Snacks and transportation provided. Call 236-5310.

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.

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.

Al-Anon Meetings

Meetings for families and friends of alcoholics are held every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 11am. Melissa, 844-4524.

First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. 912-354-7615. www.fpc.presbychurch.net

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

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.

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.

Amputee Support Group

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

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents

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 3505616. 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. 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.

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group

for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-3508000. 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.

Bipolar Support Group

Crossword Answers

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.

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.

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

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

Celiac Support Group

for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592.

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.

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

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

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 355-1221 or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. 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. 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.

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. 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. 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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

Grief 101

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.

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

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

Hope House

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.

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. 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.

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue.

912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/

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. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave.

Koolostomy Accessories

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

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

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. For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 350-7845.

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.

Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group

Call 748-8808 or visit www.LowcountryHD.com.

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..

Lupus Encouragement Group

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

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196.

Memorial Health Cancer Challenges Support Group Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/

Memorial Health POPPS! Group

for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth. com/

Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group

Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth. com/

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/

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. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www. sjchs.org/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

Call 653-5878. 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. St James Catholic Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave. 912-355-1523.

Muscular Dystrophy support group

meets Jan. 28, April 19, July 19 and Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. 3549576. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 351-7035 or 3537143. 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 Steadman at 233-1006. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. 912232-0191. www.wesleymonumental.org/

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

PRIDE Support Group

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

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.

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.

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.

S-Anon Family Group

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

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free.

3025 Bull St. 651-0004.

Sarcoidosis support group

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

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. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, 3025 Bull St. 912-2360363.

Sexaholics Anonymous

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

351-7440.

Smoking Cessation Support Group

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.

Spinal Injury Support Group

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue. 912-350-8000. www.memorialhealth.com/ cs

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3BR/2BA Fantastic, Newly updated, near Oglethorpe Mall $139,000 (Lease Purchase available) 3BR/1BA, Fenced backyard, Central heat/air.

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3BR/1BA, All brick, great location. (Presently rented for $950/month; Price $119,900.

kitchen, family room fe n ce d ya rd. $650/month, $650/deposit. 507-7012 or 352-4233 2017 EAST 59TH STREET: 2BR/1BA home, CH&A, fenced yard, washer/dryer included, kitchen appliances furnished. $575/month, $500/deposit.

748-6553.

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410 E. 50th Street Ardsley Park. All electric, 1BR. $650 includes water.

1401 E. 38th Street Large 2BR brick duplex $650.

4907 Montgomery Street 2BR house $650.

1106 E. 31st Street Very large 3BR, lower duplex, all electric $675.

2219 Florida Avenue 2BR house $725.

Rent to Own 1 Altman Drive-3BR, sep. den house. $825/month, $2475/down.

No Credit Check.

Rent to own 930 Seiler Avenue-3BR/2BA House. $800/month, $2400/down.

No Credit Check.

Rent to Own 1504 E. 33rd Street-3BR house. $700/month, $2100/down.

No Credit Check.

STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829/656-5351

ceilings, rosewood floors. Bonus room tennis/pool included. fireplace, wooded-view $1600/month.

Call Russ @ 655-7555 for details and other properties

MOTIVATED SELLER: Sale/Lease option to buy. $260,000.

5BR.2.5BA, culdesac next to pool and tennis court. LR, DR, game room, kitchen w/corian, 2-car garage. Approx 1/4acre. 912-412-5598. for rent 855 1011 TARA STREET. Whitemarsh Island 3BR, den with fireplace, new carpet and paint. Best island schools $925/month.

Call 912-507-6262 1106 E. 33rd: Downstairs.

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, central heat/air, all electric, $600/month + deposit Call Daryl: 655-3637 1214 East 57th Street.

2BR/1BA, Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, CH&A, Fenced yard, $750/Month. $850/Deposit. Call 238-4390

$150 Move-In Special

No tax or deposit required. $150 Total Moves you in! Efficiency Apt, furnished, cable & HBO included. Call 912-695-7889, 912-507-4595 or 912-355-2831.

15 MALIBU CIRCLE: 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, brick. Central heat/air, fenced yard, excellent condition.

Available Dec. 15th. $775/per month, $750/deposit. References and credit check required. 1 year lease No Section 8! Call 912-354-8061.

1 BR, 1 BA, Bonus Room $550/month And 3 BR, 1 BA $725/month.

BOTH washer/dryer connection, CH/A, all electric, No pets. Reese & Company 236-4233 1BR DUPLEX, LR, furnished kitchen, bath, off-street parking. Eastside on Tennessee Ave. $375/month, $225/security dep.

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2021 WESTLAKE AVENUE

$560/month.

Newly Renovated. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, available immediately!

Call 912-832-5175, Brian or 954-442-8677.

2160 FLORIDA AVENUE 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Living Room, Kitchen/Dining, small study/office, inside laundry, fenced yard, carport. Pets ok with approval. References/credit check required. $725/month, $700/deposit. 898-0078 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH Apt. for Rent in West Savannah. Convenient to Downtown, Garden City. $475/month. Section-8 Welcome. Call 912-658-1407.

2BR/1BA APARTMENT on Shell Road near Victory Drive. $515/Rent, $515/Deposit.

Call 656-7842 or 704-3662.

2BR/1BA APT, central heat/air, Midtown $530/month.

3BR/2BA APT, central heat/air, Downtown $975/month.

Call 655-7908.

2BR/1BA furnished kitchen, CH&A, duplex, 53rd & Waters Avenue $550/month. Available now. 912-355-8999 2BR, 2.5BA TOWNHOUSE on Bonaventure Road. $750/month. Call 912-547-7473.

2BR/2BA, 2-car garage 1440sqft. Patio home in Forest Cove. $1195/month plus sec. dep. microwave/washer/dryer/refrigerator/stove/amenities & lawncare included.

2BR/2.5BA Townhome, Audubon Park (Georgetown), $895/month plus sec. dep. 912-927-6577 for details.

2BR/2BA, southside condo free water, pool, screened porch, washer dryer included. $675/month. call Eric.

220-1566 2BR apt, CH&A washer dryer connections, furnished kitchen ,stove & refrigerator, off street

*3127 Gilbert Ave: 4Bd/3Ba, over three thousand sqft. Brick House Completely Remodeled, 2 Fireplaces 1 Block from SSU. Good for Teachers or Professors. $1150mo+Dep. *1946 Vassar Street: New house for rent. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.

Privacy yard. $900/month. $900 deposit.

Call: 912-844-3990 or 912-655-9121

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2111 Causton Bluff Road. Furnished kitchen, living room, family room, washer/dryer connections, fenced yard, near President Street. All utilities included. $1100/mo $1100/security. Call: 912-224-1014 3BR, 1.5BA DR, LR, kitchen, washer/dryer hook-up, parking for 3 cars, CH&A. 540 West 44th St. $875/mo.

3BR, eat-in kitchen, Living room, washer/dryer hook-up 624 Orchard St. $850/mo. and others. Call 912-354-3884.

3BR/2BA MOBILE HOME on 1-acre lot, total electric, $725/month, $725/deposit.

2BR/2BA MOBILE HOME on 1-acre lot, total electric $650/month, $650/deposit.

2BR/1BA $550/month, $550/deposit. Section 8 welcome. Call 631-8306 or 754-5828. Owner is licensed realtor in GA. ConneCtsavannah.Com Online listings & cOntent

3BR +Bonus room, 2.5/BA duplex. Isle of Hope Area. Jacuzzi tub in Master Bath, New Tile/carpet, Washer/Dryer i n c l u d e d. $925/month.

Eric:220-1566 3BR completely renovated, corner lot, fireplace, screened porch.

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**3 One bedroom apts @ 514 Lawton Avenue. $525/month. **2BR Apt. 1801 Hale Street $650/month.

Section 8 considered.

Call: 912.484-6909

4647 CUMBERLAND DR.

RENT/SALE: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, separate LR, DR, large family room, W/D connections, central heat/air. $1,250/month.

912-695-3520 or 912-677-6828.

4 LANDS END CIRCLE: Quiet Neighborhood 3BR/2BA, W/D connection, carpet, CH/A $850/month + deposit.

Section 8 Welcome. Call 912-232-7659.

616 EAST BOLTON: 3BR/1BA Duplex, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, $625/month plus deposit. Call Daryl, 655-3637.

6 ABBEY COURT-Wilmington Park 3BR Split Plan for Rent $1175/mo. or Roommate needed for $400/month. Call Michele Gutting 912-663-8592 or Re/Max Savannah 912-355-7711.

702 EAST 33RD STREET: 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, Den. $795/month.

Call 844-0694 or 508-2397 741 EAST WALDBURG: 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors. $675/month. Call Felicia at 912-844-0694 or Gary 508-2397

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Executive home, Forest Cove. 3BR/2BA, 15ft.

for rent 855

45 Hawser Way

Port Wentworth. Large 3BR, 2BA, garage, $1050/month, $1050 deposit.

306 San Anton Dr.

near St. Joseph’s 3/br 2ba separate lr/dr. 2 car garage. $975/month.

5500 Montgomery St. Apt D

2BR/1BA $550/mo plus deposit.

1401 SE 36th St.

2BR/1BA, Nice $675/month.

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6954 Damascus

3BR/1.5BA with garage. $950/month.

Executive lg townhome in Henderson FOR RENT. 4/3 w/office!

Only $1250 mo. Owner lic GA RE Broker 920-3338.

For Rent, Sale or Lease Purchase *2203 Clars Ave-

nue - $775

3 BD / 1BA; Thunderbolt *8 Del Mar Circle -

$875

1222 East 54th St

3 BD / 1 BA; Southside.

CALL BILL, 656-4111 No Pets; Plus deposits

* 515 East 37th Street - $550

2BR/1BA, $475/month + deposit.

8 EAST 38th St. next to Bull Street, lower 2-3BR, 2BA Apt, DR $600/month.

2BR HOUSE, 1315 East 38th. $425/month. Call 925-1992.

921 West 46th Street.

2BR/1BA, CH&A, appliances. $650/month + deposit. Call 507-2306

$99 Moves You In!!

2 BD / 1 BA; upstairs; W&D

*515 East 37th Street - $600

2 BD / 1 BA; downstairs; W&D

*627 E Anderson St - $1295 5 BD / 3 BA; newly renovated

*510 East 40th Street - $875

RIVER CROSSING APTS. Call 355-3722

2 BD / 1 BA; all new; bottom

COMPLETELY REMODELED

*510 ½ East 40th Street - $925

14 Hanging Moss: 3BR/2 Bath, 2-car garage, freshly painted interior. $1275/month.

Call Michele Gutting, 912-663-8592 or Re/Max Savannah 912-355-7711.

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Completely renovated 2BR, 1BA, new kitchen, hardwood floors, CH&A, washer/dryer hookup, References & employment required, 1305 E. 54th Street. $525/rent, $525/deposit. Section 8 welcome to apply.

912-897-0985

EAST 38TH STREET

Nice one bedroom furnished efficiency apt.

Utilities included, cable, central air and heat, full size refrigerator, private bath, coin operated washer/dryer, very secure. $160/week. No Pets.Call 507-4595, 695-7889, or 355-2831

3 BD / 1 BA; all new; top

*1209 East Anderson St - $775 3 BD / 2 BA; newly renovated

*1425 Golden Street - $650

3 BD / 2 BA; newly renovated

*522 Seiler Ave $775

3 BD / 2 BA; newly renovated

*214 Stag Road $900 3 BD / 2 BA; New Construction; Springfield

HALCYON BLUFF SUBDIVION -Available Now!

Unique executive style 3 bedroom/2 bath home with sunken living room, new wood floors, new interior/exterior paint, dishwasher, ceiling fans, garage,

Central H & A/C. $1199/per month, $1399/security deposit.

No indoor pets. No smoking. 920-1936

floors and tile. $1075/month, water and garbage included.

105 East 64th & Abercorn 912-210-0126.

1200sf, Great school system! $695/month.

Section 8 ok. Call: 912-663-4500

VICTORIAN DISTRICT: 527 E. Park Ave. Renovated 1900’s house, 3BR/2BA, off-street parking, central heat/air, deck, washer/dryer & dishwasher. $950/monthly.

912-507-4637.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY Properties Available.

Peaceful atmosphere.

WEEKLY Units: Furnished, utilities included.

From $175-$200/mo, $100-$150/deposit.

MONTHLY Properties: Appliances included.

Properties located in Pooler & Savannah. $700-$750/month plus deposit same as rent.

Interested parties call 441-5468

Clean w/central heat/air, stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer. On busline. Starting @ $125/week. Call 912-272-7510.

House- 7 Catherine Circle. Southside. 3BR, den, formal dining room or 4th BR, 1.5 BA. Hardwood floors, fenced yard. $850/mo+ deposit.

484-1476

ISLE OF HOPE

2BR/1.5BA restored cottage, on park. Front porch, fenced yard. 1/2 block from Historic Bluff D r i ve. $950/month. Available 01/01/09.

912-657-9738.

LIKE NEW Cottage-3BR/1.5BA, hardwood/carpet, water furnished, all electric. On 1.75acres, Hwy.80. 15 minutes to Pooler. Available Nov. 30th. $750/month.

912-663-4936.

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Mobile Home. 106 Zipper Drive. Southwest, double wide, near Walmart & 17 off Littleneck Road. 3BR/2BA. Kitchen dining room, hardwood floors, fenced yard, $750/month+ deposit. 484-1476 MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park.

Starting at $450 per month and up.

912-658-4462 or 925-1831.

MOVE-IN SPECIAL Great Southside Location - 8 Sycamore Court, located off Whitfield Ave on a quiet culde-sac with a large backyard, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, totally remodeled with new paint and flooring throughout. Living area with fireplace and vaulted ceiling, separate dining area and eatin kitchen, screened porch, 1 car garage. $1100/month. Call Linda Kelly, ERA Kelly & Fischer 660-8777 or 927-1088, Owner/agent.

New Year New House 4BR 2 BA house for rent in Countrywalk Sub in Coffee Bluff. Great Country Porch and Large Fenced backyard. $1150 plus deposit.

Ready Jan 1, 2009.

(912)441-4877 NICE BRICK HOME, Ardsley area. 3BR/2 full baths, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer, wood

PARADISE PARK AREAAvailable Now!

Conveniently located 3 bedroom/2 bath home with lot of closets - living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, laundry room, garage, and utility room. Newly painted, new wood floors, plus ceiling fans and Central Heat & A/C. $949/per month, $989/security deposit.

Min. 1yr lease required.

Military or police discounts available. Near schools & HAAF. No indoor pets. No smoking.

920-1936 RENT OR LEASE to own.

Rincon area, 3BR, 2BA, LR, 1 car garage. $895/mo. Call Bill at 912-772-6587.

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Remodeled, large doublewide 3BR/2BA, large living room and den. all appliances included.

Lot space # 211. Savannah Pines Mobile Home park.

Reasonable monthly rent, Tenant check required. Call managers at 912-964-7675.

RICHMOND HILL: 314 Rice Gate Drive.

3BR/2BA, 1-car garage, new carpet, fresh paint. $1100/month plus dep.

Call 727-3106.

SANDFLY

2BR/1BA DUPLEX, large fenced yard, CH&A, kitchen furnished. $650/month.

Credit check. Call 925-5678.

925-5678 Section 8 Welcome. **2140 Alaska: Large 3/BR, $805 **2403 New York: 3BR, $750. **2612 Mississippi.: 3BR, large storage, covered porch, $845 Very Nice!

Call:912-257-6181 SOUTHSIDE: One bedroom Apt. 104 Chippewa Drive, off White Bluff Rd. $450/month + deposit.

References required. Call 912-667-9011.

Southside Townhouse

66 Hidden Lake Court.

2 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath. with washer & dryer. $850 rent, +$500 deposit.

Contact info: 912-398-1556

SPRINGFIELD

3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, CH&A, dishwasher, fenced in yard,

TATUMVILLE: 5150 CORDELL STREET 2bedroom, 1bath, furnished kitchen, separate dining area, W/D hookup, Central A/C, off-street parking. $450/mo, $450/dep.

912-826-4757.

THUNDERBOLT New Townhouse. 3BR/2.5BA For Sale or Rent. Gated, wood floors. $1200/month Rent, $178,000/Sale.

Call 912-429-3433 THUNDERBOLT/WHITAKER **2 efficiency apts, utilities included.

Near marina. $625 -$745/month. **7bedroom/3BA, $1200/month. Bonaventure. ** Large, 1 Bedroom on Whitaker, near Park $575/month +Deposit. 691-2368 TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive. 2-bedroom, 1.5bath two-story townhome.

Washer/dryer connections, all appliances.

No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit. 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368.

TYBEE - 2BR/1BA Apt., central-heat/air, d/w.

Walk to beach, 1 block from AJ’s. $800/month, $800/deposit.

912-507-4637.

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-354-7737 MOVE-IN SPECIAL 2145 Cullman 3BR/1BA, freshly painted, new carpet. $650/month, $650/deposit.

~VACANT~ All Utilities Included

1 Bedroom Apartment.

Private patio & entrance. Cable ready!

Near St Joseph’s & Armstrong. $600/month.

912-925-4728

VERY NICE HOMES

3BR/1BA. 221 Croatan Street. $795/month.

3BR/2BA, 301 Forest Avenue $785/month.

3BR/1BA, 5637 Emory Drive $750/month.

All have furnished kitchens, fenced yards, wall-to-wall carpet, CH&A, lots more.

Call 507-7934/927-2853

WILMINGTON ISLAND

2 Bedroom apartment at 6708 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Unit #2. CH&A, w/d hook-up, dishwasher, hardwood floors, carpeted rooms, ceramic kitchen and bathrooms.

Off street parking. $725/month.

Call:912-441-3087

WINDSOR FOREST

3BR/1BA, 114 Juniper Cir. Savannah. House w/fenced yard, LR, den, carport. $795/month.

Call 423-827-4357.

CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE available immediately. 1295sqft. w/reception area, 3 offices and conference room.

Partially furnished $1400/month.

Call 441-1040 or 965-0560.

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NEW house in Rincon, Ga. Roommate wanted, non-smoker.

Washer/dryer, cable, utilities included. $450/month.

Unfurnished; References. Call 912-210-9067.

ROOMMATE NEEDED: Whitemarsh area. Share home, $550/month includes everything except food. Call Kathy, 713-6868.

ROOMS AND APARTMENT FOR RENT star ting at $85/weekly.

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V-6, 2-Door. White w/tan leather interior with sunroof and Bose sound system. Asking $6200. Must see! Call 598-0781

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• ‘01 Hyundai Accent

1995 NISSAN MAXIMA, 4-door, white, automatic, AC, PW, 112K miles.

Runs good $1500. Call 354-4156.

$95 to $165 PER WEEK. Refrigerator, Microwave, Cable, TV, Telephone, Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line. 912-507-1549.

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ROOMS AND UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS for RENT at Waters and Anderson St. (1024 Anderson) Call 912-944-0105

$85 to $115 per week.

East side, on busline.

Clean, central heat/air, appliances. No deposit.

912-272-3247.

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ROOM FOR RENT: All utilities included with cable, microwave, minirefrigerators. $100-$150/weekly. Call 912-507-7174 or 912-844-7274.

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2001 EXPLORER Sport Trek Pick-up.

Asking $7,500. Call 508-5340 2002 Chevy Silverado Only 30K, excellent condition, loaded. $13,000. 912-655-2120 before 9PM.

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FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006, Soft-tail Heritage Deluxe. Black and white. 5000 miles Many extras. $14,000. Call 912-856-0101 Boats & accessories 950 17’ Key west with 88hp Evenrude motor. Bimini top, mint condition.

Low mileage, $7000 firm.

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