Connect Savannah, January 7, 2009

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Here’s Bonnie!

The Savannah Music Festival announces that much-beloved blueswoman and slide guitar whiz Bonnie Raitt will kick off the Festival right after St. Patrick’s Day. Read about how it all happened, and how to get your tickets.

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A look at why there’ve been so many underground fires downtown | 8

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Wednesday

The Market at Trustees Garden What: 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. Jan. 7, 4-7 p.m., Thu., Jan. 15, 4-7 p.m.

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

Cost: Free Info: www.trusteesmarket. com

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for a complete listing of this week’s music go to: soundboard.

Psychotronic Film Society : Dunyayi Kurtaran Adam

What: This cult film is more

commonly know as the Turkish “Star Wars” because its producers brazely and illegally inserted many scenes from the actual “Star Wars” into their own no-budget sci-fi film.

When: Wed. Jan. 7, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Cost: $5 Info: www.myspace.com/ psychotronicfilms

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Thursday

William Morris, Glassblower: Three Short Films What: Three short films on

master glass artist William Morris will be shown in conjunction with the exhibition “Myth, Object and the Animal.” The films to be shown are “Canopic Jars,” “Crows and Rhytons,” and

Left, the “Turkish Star Wars” is at The Bean; right, Brian Regan’s comedy is in town Saturday night “Myth, Nature, and Art: William Morris Glassblower.”

When: Thu., Jan. 8, 6 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. Cost: Free with regular museum admission Info: www.telfair.org.

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‘The Coming Energy Revoluton’

Award-winning documentary about 15-year-old Darius Weems of Athens, Ga., who is striving to get his wheelchair customized on MTV’s hit show, “Pimp My Ride.” The filmmakers will be on hand for the screening.

When: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9 Where: Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: www.dariusgoeswest. org.

Jack Star will be the guest speaker for the next installment of the Renaissance Lecture Series. This presentation will inform the audience about the importance of energy conservation and more.

When: Jan. 8, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Magnolia Manor, 141 Timber Trail, Richmond Hill Info: www.magnoliamanor. com

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What: A monthly series

Friday Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life

featuring art and live music. The band, Jeff and Vida, will perform and all galleries will be open. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

When: Fri. Jan. 9, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. Cost: $10 Info: www.telfair.org

Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?

What: A performance that

lets the audience solve the crime. The cost includes the show and a choice of three dinners. Seating begins at 7:15 p.m.

When: Fri. Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. and Sun. Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St. Cost: $56.25 ages 13 and

up , $37.25 per child, ages 10-12.

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for a list of this weeks gallery + art shows: art patrol

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Old Time Country Dance

What: Presented by Savannah Folk Music Society.

Music by the Glow in the Dark String Band and callers Joyce Murlless and Bob Beattie. Lesson at 7:45pm .

When: Sat. Jan. 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Notre Dame Academy, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $7 Info: notredamesav.org

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First Saturday for Kids

Monthly program of studio art workshops for ages 3-9, that includes storytelling and activities for young children in ArtZeum. When: Sat. Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. Cost: Free Info: www.telfair.org What:

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Reel Savannah: Frozen River

The first annual event to honor Coastal Empire Weightlifting and Savannah’s 2000 Olympic Bronze Medalist and threetime Olympian. Cheryl will be lifting as well as presenting awards to lifters ages 5 and up.

When: Jan. 10, noon to 3pm.

Where: Performance Initiative, 2021 Tennessee Ave. Info: kerrigoodrich@comcast. net, 507-7106, performanceinitiatives.org.

A tale of two women, who, driven by economic hardship, form an unlikely partnership smuggling illegal immigrants across the Canadian border. through an unpatrolled corridor within Mohawk territory.

When: January 11, 7pm.

Where: Victory Square Theaters.

Cost: $8.

2009 Speakers Series

What: Dr. Robert Suggs is an

Brian Regan Live in Concert

What: A comedian who has appeared on “The Tonight Show,” with David Letterman, on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and on Showtime and Comedy Central.

When: Sat. Jan. 10, 8 p.m.

Where: The Savannah Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue.

Cost: $42.50, $38.50 Info: www.savannahcivic.com

Savannah Market Bazaar

Vendors will sell a variety of items. January’s Vendor of the Month is Hadley Kelly of Tybee Island, a nationally recognized ceramic artist.

When: Jan. 10, 9am-2pm.

Where: Top floor of Robinson Garage, York & Montgomery.

Cost: Free.

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Helen Huang in Concert

What: Presented by Savannah

Concert Association.

When: Sat. Jan. 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street.

Cost: $35, $25 and $12.50 Info: www.lucastheatre.com

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Dr. Sketchy’s Presents the Mad Scientist’s Ball What: The first Dr. Sketchy’s

of the new year, with a new model and the return of Morganna.

When: Sun. Jan. 11.

Where: Moon River Brewing

Co., 21 W. Bay St.

Cost: $7 at the door, $5 in

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Guest Artist Recital

What: AASU presents guest pianist Bradley Moore playing works by Mozart, Hindemith, and Schumann.

When: Sun. Jan. 11, 3 p.m.

Where: Messiah Lutheran Church, 1 Westridge Rd. (Landings).

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When: Sun. Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: $10 at the door Info: 355-8111. www.savj.org/

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11th Annual Musical Salute To MLK

Performances by the Savannah Jazz Orchestra, co-led

by Teddy Adams and Randall Reese, and the Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Jazz Band, led by Michael Hutchinson.

When: 7 p.m. Jan. 13 Where: Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: Free.

Info: www.savj.org

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Wednesday Psychotronic Film Society: Shoot the Living, Pray for the Dead

This week’s film is Shoot The Living, Pray For The Dead, also known as To Kill A Jackal, about a team of violent bank robbers who hold the owners and customers of a remote General Store hostage.

When: Jan. 14 at 8pm. Seating begins at 7:30pm.

Where: The Sentient Bean.

Cost: $5 Info: myspace.com/psychotronicfilms, 232-4447 cs

The Blotter, R.I.P.?

This issue might contain the last “Blotter” — for a while, anyway.

For years, The Blotter has been one of our most popular features. We compile it in an old-fashioned but effective way: By going to the police station downtown and flipping through the daily incident report clipboard, page by page.

You never know what you’re going to find, but you always find something.

And the only way to do it is by seeing the full, complete, uncensored reports, written by officers on the scene. Reports which are as of this writing no longer available to us — nor to you.

While The Blotter is purely entertainment, it’s based on a serious matter of law: Daily police reports are fully public records. In the name of digitizing his department’s records, however, Savannah/Chatham Metro Police Chief Michael Berkow might be taking your Blotter away.

“Within the next 4-6 months, we hope to be able to provide you with a page on our website where you will be able to look up incident reports via the web,” department spokesperson Judy Pal tells us.

However, Pal admits, “Full records will never be available online.”

Where does that leave The Blotter? Here’s a quote from a recent Savannah Morning News piece detailing how the department wants to handle the reports in lieu of the daily clipboard: “If a citizen wants to know about crimes not listed on the crime map, a request can be made at the Records Office, Pal said. All a citizen would need to do, for example, is ask to look at all burglary reports in his or her neighborhood for a certain time period. However, Pal said, the citizen should expect that compiling the report could take at least a few hours or even days. A fee also would be charged.”

If that account is correct, to keep tabs on crime, citizens and the media will have to guess which reports are important and wait indefinitely for those taxpayer-funded open records — while being charged for the privilege!

So does this fill you, the taxpayer, with confidence? Me neither.

In an online response, the department says the Morning News got it wrong. They promise “full access” to the daily reports — but if police get their way, the reports will be more difficult to get and will contain much less information.

Obviously our hard-working police department has many priorities far above providing this paper with funny, weird crime stories. But — and I feel funny having to say this — the law’s the law, as police are certainly very quick to remind the rest of us.

While I suspect the other shoe hasn’t yet dropped, as of this writing The Blotter is in grave danger. In a time of increasing crime, do you care that police are decreasing the amount of information available to you? E-mail your thoughts to jim@connectsavannah.com and we’ll go from there. cs

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city notebook: A

look underground at what’s causing all the fires downtown. by linda sickler

and now: 10 hear In which our

columnist puts a bow on 2008. by robin wright gunn

feedback | letters@connectsavannah.com | fax (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404

City Council is same old song Editor, Regarding Linda Sickler’s “A crying shame,” about the last City Council meeting: Several things occurred during the meeting Dec. 18, 2008. The main thing is that the citizens of Savannah were witness to the same old song!

A mayor who promised that after he got re-elected he would work for us and unite all of us in forging towards the future in this great city, instead acted like an irresponsible spoiled child and stated that he would ignore the budget concerns of the citizenry and that we, the citizens of Savannah, could not limit him from spending as much money as he wanted. Fortunately, I’ve seen through his promises before and I wasn’t one of the sheep that voted for him.

However, unfortunately, I did vote for Alderwoman Jackson. She seems to associate good stewardship of the people and resources of the city with her desire for fame

and prestige and her desire to travel to distant lands. Both she and the mayor have an attitude that they are beyond the law. I think that they’ve been taking lessons from the Bush administration.

Aldermen Johnson, Tony Thomas, Jeff Felser, and Larry Stuber are correct and definitely show their concern for the City of Savannah, their stewardship of the people’s money, and their obligations towards public service when they state and desire for the city to have a travel policy in place.

Just don’t attempt to explain this to Otis and Edna; it’s beyond their comprehension and their desire to serve the people of Savannah.

Robert Triplett

Save Jekyll Island Editor: Thank you for publishing Ms. Kronquest’s expose of the Jekyll Island Authority’s shenanigans — giving away the people’s island to the politically-connected developer Mercer Reynolds.

All Georgians should be outraged. This is not a partisan issue.

Look at Senator Ed Boshears, who is a Republican, and was kicked off the Jekyll Island Authority board by fellow Republican Sonny Perdue. He was booted because he refused to rubber stamp the corrupt contract that was a rotten deal for the citizens of this state.

At the last Jekyll Island Authority board meeting, I overheard someone in the audience say, “Senator Jeff Chapman is an honest statesman that happens to wear a Republican label. He may be the best we have serving in state government.”

I agree.

In 1947, the title to Jekyll Island transferred to the state of Georgia.

It is owned by all of us. In 1950, the founding charter of governance was established. The Jekyll Island State Park Authority Act calls for: “The operation of the public facilities of the park at rates so moderate that all the ordinary citizens of the state may enjoy them.”

How many ordinary citizens do you think will be able to enjoy the new 3-4 bedroom cottages at

$990,000 a pop? Do the $750,000 condos strike you as moderately priced? The executive director of Jekyll Island Authority, C. Jones Hooks, boasts the average rental rates are soon to be elevated to $380 per night.

This contract was engineered to be owned by Linger Longer Communities — the politically powerful Reynolds family. The bidding process cannot stand the light of day, hence, the deceit, secrecy and unanswered questions.

We Georgians should not suffer such shenanigans. We need to demand a fair bidding process.

We must not settle for anything less than transparency when the reputation and property of our Georgia is at stake.

It is outrageous that the ordinary citizens of this state been duped, and that the state senator who represents the district of Jekyll Island has been lied to. Sadly, even the Legislative Oversight Committee is a co-conspirator.

We need to throw the whole greedy lot of them out and put an end to this exploitation of public property for private profit.

Roy Lynch

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The fire down below

Why have there been two manhole fires in five months downtown? by linda sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

It was a quiet morning, with residents hurrying to work and tourists poking around.

But the peace and quiet was shattered with a boom as a manhole cover was blown high into the air. Fire roared out of the manhole, and soon, more covers were blown out into the street.

No, this particular incident didn’t happen in Savannah. It took place in Washington, D.C. in 2001, and it was followed by several others. By the time the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 wiped the story off front pages, Washington had seen as many as 50 manholes blowing their lids.

It’s a fact that old cities often have aging electrical systems and at times, power lines can go up in flames. Savannah’s Dec. 29 explosion was preceded by another explosion on Aug. 14 that blew three manhole covers on Bull Street, between Bay and Bryan streets. Both resulted in traffic problems, evacuations and business closures.

The Savannah Fire Department responded to the call on Bay Street at Drayton Street at 8:39 a.m., says Capt.

Kevin Tomko. “Unfortunately, we had the same experience only four months ago in a similar situation,” he says. “The first thing I thought was, ‘Here we go again.’”

While department felt confident about handling the fire, it did pose particular challenges. “The complications were due to it being in a confined space,” Tomko says. “It was one of those deals where you have to fight the fire from the outside in. We had to go slow.

Fortunately, there was no one down there to rescue or save.”

But the situation could have been dangerous, to passersby as well as firefighters. “The initial explosion could have been dangerous if there had been anybody in the immediate vicinity,” Tomko says. “The fire itself could have been dangerous, but most people saw the fire coming out of the manholes and moved away.”

The first two manholes blew at once, and the the third blew later. “The area between the manholes was engulfed in fire the whole time,” Tomko says. “It was

an electrical fire and had to do with the components of the electrical system.”

Tomko hopes a similar fire doesn’t happen in the future, but knows it could. “According to Georgia Power, they’ve done everything they can to try to prevent these types of things from happening,” he says. “But this being such an old city, they can’t guarantee that it won’t happen again.”

In all, 15 emergency units and 55 personnel responded to the initial blast.

Once the situation became more in control, some returned to their stations to cover the rest of the city. Some were on-site for hours on end.

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police also responded to the blast, immediately setting up a critical incident center.

Officers began directing traffic and helping people leave the affected areas.

“At first, we weren’t sure what was going on, so we started doing an emergency evacuation,” says department spokesman Gene Harley. “We continued to keep River Street closed afterwards because it had no power.”

The timing of the fire meant most businesses hadn’t opened yet, so few visitors were downtown. There were no forced evacuations at hotels, although some guests chose to leave because the power was out, Harley says.

“When we evacuated, we allowed the business owners or employees to stay with their stores,” Harley says.

No reports of loitering or looting were received, and the timing of the blast meant fewer people were in the area. “It was a Monday morning instead of a weekend,” Harley says.

“While it’s unfortunate any time it happens, with every critical incident, we try to learn and adapt,” he says. “We look at what we did the last time and add improvements.”

August’s critical incident was excellent preparation. “We ultimately had a much quicker response this time,” Harley says, “We were quicker to deploy, and there was a better working relation-

A worker in the blast’s aftermath

ship between all parties involved. The sheriff ’s department sent deputies out to help with traffic and we got everything resolved.”

If a similar incident occurs in the future, Harley hopes the public is more mindful. “People were standing in the street, trying to see what had happened only two to three blocks away,” he says.

Some were standing near manholes.

“If you’re talking about manholes being blown off, the biggest thing we’re trying to stress to people is to be mindful where you’re standing,” Harley says. “If there’s a manhole cover, you don’t want to be standing next to it.”

Georgia Power spokeswoman Swann Seiler says the cause of the fire hasn’t been determined. “We know it has to do with the underground network system,” she says. “Just as we have overhead lines, there is an underground system.”

In that underground system, there are cables that are connected to vaults, which have circuitry. The lines extend to a substation.

“It’s like a network system of cables underground,” Seiler says. “It’s at all different depths. Some may be 10 to 15 feet down.”

The fire Dec. 29 was in a vault located

at the corner of Abercorn and Bay. The manholes were blowing off a block away because of the pressure from the smoke.

The city’s electrical system is being completely updated in a $50 million project. But it’s going to take time to complete the work, and Seiler says another fire could occur in the meantime.

“Two years ago, right after the merger where Savannah Electric became Georgia Power, Georgia Power assessed the entire distribution system of the Savannah area,” Seiler says. “That means transmission and distribution, overhead and underground — all lines.

“They determined there needed to be some major upgrades. Georgia Power committed to a 10-year project. Part of that overall project is a 5-year project for the downtown area specifically.

We’re in the second year,” she says.

“When I say ‘upgrade,’ I mean we’re replacing cables, changing out vaults and upgrading the voltage,” Seiler says.

“It takes a long time to do that. We can’t just shut down Bay Street to run one long line of cable. We have to do it in spots where we are moving from square to square or street to street.”

Seiler says it’s time-consuming, but worth it for the future. “We are a very old city, and some of those lines are 80 years old,” Seiler says. “They’ve served us very well. If you take a look at the growth the city has had in the last 5-10 years alone, there are new buildings, new hotels, and the technology has changed.”

Although there are no guarantees it won’t happen again in the future, the upgrades should eventually take care of the problems. There is no way to tell if the incidents are related, Seiler says, even if they are in close proximity.

It does emphasize the need to do the upgrades, she says.

Seiler heard the first manhole cover blow, and was on the scene when the third one went. When the power went out, it became obvious what was going on.

“The police did an outstanding job, as did the fire department,” Seiler says.

“They are a tremendous support to us. We were taking our direction from them, as well.” cs

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Just before November 30, 2008, at least six Savannahians turned purple.

I was not one of them.

In the cyber literary world of National Novel Writing Month, “turning purple� is the jargon used to describe writers who succeed in writing at least 50,000 words of a novel during the thirty days of November. Known as NaNoWriMo, the national writing event attracts over 100,000 participants, including 72 from the Savannah area during November 2008.

I’ve found six Savannah writers who hit the goal by the deadline, submitting their novels to the NaNoWriMo wordcounting computer software that changes the font type from black to purple once the magic number of words is reached.

I’d hoped that an in-the-column declaration of intent in early November would compel me to join the ranks of the purple. As it turns out, I barely turned a pale lavender, completing a plot outline and nothing else.

Now that this debacle is off my conscience, here are a few other follow-ups from last year’s columns that will perhaps be more interesting to read about than my complete failure as a fiction writer.

In the bad news/good news department, two prior column items stand out.

Item number one: the bad news is that Savannah Bike Co-op, a grass roots “repair your own bike� venture at 39th and East Broad that opened with enthusiasm and high ideals in December of 2007, disappeared sometime during mid 2008. The good news is that out of the ashes of the co-op has sprung Recess, a monthly grassroots zine created by several of the co-op’s former organizers.

The December 2008 issue of Recess features mostly thoughtful, thoughtgenerating, and skillful sequential art, photography, political commentary, poetry and a short story, all “broach[ing] the issue of deception� writes Editorin-Chief Melissa J. Bzdak in her Letter from the Editor. Recess is available at the Sentient Bean, or email recessthezine@gmail.com for other distribution points.

Item number two starts with good news: the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon has extended the run of the temporary exhibit “Otis Redding: I’ve Got Dreams To Remember,� through April 19, 2009. Curated by Redding’s widow and daughter, a visit to this exhibit is worth a detour through Macon.

But, news reports from November indicate that the state’s music showcase, along with other halls of fame for golf, aviation and sports, are unlikely to meet mandated fundraising and attendance goals set for them in last year’s state budgeting process. Music lovers who want to tour the music hall of fame’s Tune Town, the Main Street styled exhibit of Georgia’s music history, should plan a visit for 2009, before the state budget deficit forces our legislature to cut this line item and shutter the museum.

In current lean times, it’s hard to argue with the fiscal prudence of such a move, but the threat of closing this cultural site still feels like bad news.

Hopefully the museum will be propped up by an influx of visitors for “Johnny Mercer: Too Marvelous For Words,� an exhibit celebrating the 100th birthday of the Savannah-born composer. It’s scheduled to open in July and run through mid-2010.

Finally, last January, as a wrap-up story for the Daffin Park centennial in 2007, I asked almost every old hippie I know to share their memories of hanging out in the northeast section of the park in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, when the corner was known as People’s Park. When no one was willing to step forward and admit they had frequented the local counterculture gathering spot I went ahead and wrote about it anyway, hoping the column would flush out a few people willing to tell their stories.

Four people responded, all willing to be interviewed, although one, in the spirit of Watergate’s Deep Throat, refused to tell me his or her name. Most respondents also gave me a couple of other leads to follow—perhaps enough information for a long oral-history style piece.

I’d commit here to writing a People’s Park story in 2009, but I’m afraid it will turn out like my novel writing effort, and one public mea culpa every 12 months is all I can handle. cs

School daze

A 21-year-old city employee who tried to break up a scuffle between a group of teenaged girls was injured when one of the girls took a shotgun out of a car and fired it.

Just before 8 p.m. on Dec. 30, the Leisure Services employee was working at a basketball league that plays at Shuman Middle School on Goebel Avenue. When three or four teenaged girls began fighting outside the school, he went outside and tried to break up the fight.

One of the girls went to a nearby car, got a shotgun out of it and fired a shot either in the air or on the ground. The girls then got into a white car and fled. The man suffered buck-shot injuries to his neck and body.

Officers searched the area for the car and forensics officers collected evidence at the scene. No one else appeared to have been injured in the incident.

• A man who thought it would be funny to open vehicle doors at random was arrested and taken to jail. Jason Robert Pullum, 21, of Savannah, was spotted Dec. 29 at about 3:20 a.m. when an officer became suspicious when she saw an Oldsmobile in the 100 Block of East 44th Street traveling slowly and making multiple stops.

Pullum drove alongside vehicles parked on the street and attempted to open doors by pulling on the door handles. When Pullum was unsuccessful, he would pull up to the next closest vehicle.

Back-up arrived and officers stopped the Oldsmobile and searched it. They found marijuana and marijuana paraphernalia.

Pullum was charged with Criminal Trespassing, Loitering and Prowling, Driving on the Wrong Side of Roadway, Unlawful Use of Lane by Person or Vehicle, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia. No vehicles were actually opened during his spree.

• An officer on patrol on East Victory Drive at the Truman Parkway observed three men sitting under the overpass at about 1 p.m. When the officer returned at about 2:20 p.m., the men were still there.

The officer asked them to come down. The three had food and an open 32ounce container of beer.

When asked what they were doing, the three said they were “just hanging out.”

Police learned two of the men had warrants for failure to appear in court.

They were arrested for loitering, use of city property for their own use and failure to appear in court. The third man was arrested and charged with loitering and use of city property for his own use.

• Police were called to an apartment at Live Oak Plantation about people trapped inside after the front door was kicked in.

When police arrived, a man in the apartment told them he couldn’t open the door to let them in because of the damage.

He said his brother and step-sister brought their baby over and knocked on the door and demanded to speak to their mother, who also lives in the apartment.

The couple said they were there to

retrieve some items, and when the man refused to let them in, they began kicking the door. At that point, he called police.

The suspects took their baby and fled before police arrived.

The door frame was damaged so badly that an officer had to use his knee to force it open so that the man and his mother could talk to him.

The woman said she was asleep and didn’t hear any of the commotion. She said she had put the suspect and his family out of the apartment the previous week. She said they had no more belongings in the apartment to retrieve.

A neighbor told the officer she saw the suspects kicking the door. The mother said she believed the suspects had rented another apartment in the same building, but when police knocked on the door of that apartment, no one answered. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

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Freud de Melo, 73, operates a quirky tourist park in central Brazil that features stone models of Noah’s Ark and other sculptures, but he also notoriously suffers from taphephobia, the fear of being buried alive, and one of his sculptures is his own elaborate, fear-assuaging crypt. His vault houses a TV and fruit pantry, has access to fresh air, and features two built-in plastic cones that act as megaphones to the outside, reassuring de Melo that if he is buried too soon, he will be able to protest (as he demonstrated for a Wall Street Journal reporter, for an October dispatch, screaming into the countryside, “Help me! Come quick! I’ve been buried alive!”). (Taphephobia was more common in centuries past, afflicting George Washington among others, because doctors often missed lingering signs of life in sick patients.)

Government in Action!

quested by Canadian customs officials.

Christianson was being sought only on two warrants: allowing a dog to run at large and having no license for his dog.

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• Indicted for cocaine possession in Montgomery County, Ohio, in November: Mr. Dalcapone Alpaccino Morris, 20. Charged in Columbia, S.C., in November with running down her boyfriend with her car and breaking his leg: Ms. Princess Killingsworth.

Charged with felonious battery in Bloomington, Ind., in October: Ms. Fellony Silas. Arrested in Carrollton, Ky., in December for allegedly hitting a man in the face with a hammer: Mr. Jamel Nails. Among those arrested in a drug roundup in Greenwood, S.C., in December were people with the street names Black Pam, Lil Bit, Goat, Ewok and Truck Stop.

• Britain’s association of police officers complained to the Daily Telegraph in November that bureaucratic requirements are “emasculating” law enforcement, offering as one example the Home Affairs Department’s insistence that a seven-page form be submitted for surveillance work, even if the “work” is merely observing via binoculars. And in December, the Daily Telegraph reported that 45 officers from the Lancashire county police were assigned to help install speed indicator signs but only after being sent to a two-hour class that included safety instructions on climbing a 3-foot ladder. Said a spokesman, “If we didn’t do it and people were falling off ladders, we would be criticized.”

• A Houston Chronicle investigation revealed in November that Immigration and Customs Enforcement failed to act against 75 percent of all self-identified illegal aliens convicted of local crimes in the Houston area recently, including immigrants who had committed felonies ranging up to sexual assault of a child and even capital murder. After ICE declined to hold them, that 75 percent were simply released back into the community. Nationally, during that same approximate time period, ICE was deporting twice as many illegal aliens with clean records (clean, except for being undocumented) as those with criminal rap sheets.

Fine Points of the Law • Rats Oppressed, But Bats Live • (1) By a 2-1 vote, a Florida appeals Large: Environmental activists ancourt ruled in December that Andrew nounced in November the intention to Craissati could stop paying alimony sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to his ex-wife. The couple’s agreement for reducing by 80 percent the Calicalled for alimony only until she remarfornia sanctuary area of the endanried or was “cohabit(ing)” with another gered San Bernardino kangaroo rat person for at least three months, (distinguishing feature: only and Craissati pointed out that four toes on its hind feet). In his ex-wife, recently convicted Britain, however, the Ministry of of a serious DUI offense, is now Defense has shown great sensiRECYCLE “cohabiting” with a cellmate tivity to bats that were living in in prison. (2) In November, antiquated military housing in a judge at Killorglin District two Hampshire facilities. ReCourt in Kerry, Ireland, dismodeled buildings for 18,000 missed two DUI cases because personnel will include special the blood-alcohol readings were cavities built into the structures not administered properly. The so that the bats can resume suspects should have been isolated cohabiting with the military. for 20 minutes before the test but • Robert Christianson, 64, was had been permitted to use urinals, arrested in October upon his and the judge accepted lawyers’ arrival at Tampa International arguments that “steam” from the Airport, based on a hold re-

urine might have wafted into the men’s noses and raised their readings.

• More Fine Points of European Law: (1) In November, Sweden’s Social Insurance Agency stopped Jessica Andersson’s disability payments despite her back pain from a work-related accident six years ago; a doctor said Andersson’s back pain would subside, enabling her to work, if only she underwent breastreduction surgery. (2) Germany’s highest court ruled in December in favor of a male inmate who had challenged a prison rule barring men from purchasing skin-conditioning products.

Least Competent Criminals

• Joseph Goetz, 48, was charged with trying to rob the Susquehanna Bank in Springettsbury Township, Pa., in November, even though he had to leave empty-handed. The bank had just opened for the day, and cash had not yet been delivered to tellers’ stations.

Employees said that Goetz was highly irritated at having wasted his time, and that he threatened to file a “complaint.”

• Benedict Harkins, 46, was charged with attempted petty larceny in Jamestown, N.Y., in December after he filed an insurance claim against the Farm Fresh Market for tripping over a rug at the front door. Shortly after the filing, Harkins was informed that the store’s surveillance camera showed a sequence in which he sat down and adjusted the rug to make it look like he had tripped.

Harkins immediately withdrew the claim but was arrested anyway.

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In February in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, Phillip Buble’s father was convicted of attempting to murder Phillip, 44, by smacking him in the head with a crowbar because Phillip would not cease public displays of affection with Lady, a dog to whom Phillip considers himself married “in the eyes of God.” The next month, Phillip gave a 30minute presentation to a state legislative committee urging that it not pass a pending anti-bestiality bill (though Phillip describes himself personally as a “zoophile” and not a bestialist). Lady had to wait for him in the car because dogs are not allowed in the chamber. In April, Phillip was fined $50 for having an unlicensed dog (not Lady; it was apparently a side dog). cs

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Being the fount of all knowledge, could you tell me the best way to launder money? The information may come in useful one day. —Ben Vicken, Asia I’m confident you’re not contemplating anything illegal, Ben. However, it’s helpful fto understand the workings of the criminal mind. So let’s start at the beginning. Suppose you have a couple grocery bags full of ill-gotten cash.

What do you do?

You sure as hell don’t just spend it—Al Capone learned that the hard way when he was convicted of tax evasion. Modern bad guys understand that when large sums are involved, it’s important to make the loot appear to have been legally acquired.

Money laundering accomplishes this in three steps: (1) getting the money into the financial system, called “placing,” (2) moving it around to hide the illegal taint, or “layering,” and (3) commingling it with legitimate funds, known as “integrating.”

Casinos used to make it easy to do this. In the 1970s, one organized crime figure went into an Atlantic City casino with $1.2 million in small bills, gambled some of it away, then cashed in $800,000 in chips for $100 bills, and, some days later, dumped the money into a Swiss bank.

This kind of stunt would now attract unwanted attention, as current federal law requires casinos and other operations handling large amounts of cash to report suspicious transactions. Instead, you might try “smurfing”—you break up your boodle into sums below the reporting threshold and arrange for proxies, or “smurfs,” to deposit these into different checking accounts.

Another common approach is to mix up non-kosher funds with the assets of a front company: any above-ground business that handles a lot of cash, such as a check-cashing service, travel agency, grocery store, car wash, or coin laundry. Alternatively, you might use a

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business with a hard-to-value inventory—precious metals, jewelry, antiques, art, etc. Since law enforcement can’t be sure how much money the business is supposed to have, your fake invoices or receipts aren’t conspicuous.

As a variation, you can arrange to purchase property well below market value and slip the cash difference to the seller. You then resell a few months later at the true value, getting that cash back as a perfectly legal profit—any capital gains tax is just the cost of doing business. The cash you gave the original seller is his problem.

The stock market is another good place to wash money. You invest small amounts of cash in the market, several times a day, through different brokerage firms. Brokers don’t routinely talk to each other, so multiple accounts with different firms won’t attract suspicion.

If you use your front company to buy the stock, there’s yet another level of complexity for the investigators to try to unwind.

Once the money’s in a bank, you want to further obscure the trail.

Wire the cash to an offshore account somewhere with no tax on business or investment income and strict secrecy laws—the Cayman Islands, the Channel Islands, Bermuda, Luxembourg, etc.

Then your U.S. front company can take a “loan” from your Cayman Islands bank account. If the FBI asks where you got the million dollars, you tell them truthfully it’s a bank loan, and you’ve got legal loan documentation to prove it. The money isn’t taxable (it’s a loan); when you repay the interest, you pay it to yourself and deduct it as a business expense.

In short, money laundering has become a species of high finance. Some claim it’s the third largest business in the world, behind legitimate currency transactions and the auto industry. It conceals some nasty enterprises—criminal-finance experts estimate that more than two thirds of U.S. money-laundering prosecutions involve illegal drug dealing, and terrorists shuffle their share of cash as well.

Then again, knowing what we do about many legal global transactions of late, you’d have to say it’s not just the criminals in the financial marketplace who are up to no good. cs

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earthweek: THE YEAR IN REVIEW End of an Epoch The impact humans have made on the planet has become so expansive that scientists say Earth has entered a new epoch — the Anthropocene.

A team from the Geological Society of London made the determination after examining transformed patterns of sediment, disruptions to the carbon cycle and wholesale changes to the world’s plants and animals.

Members believe humans have so physically changed the landscape that post-industralized Earth can no longer be considered still in the Holocene epoch.

Crisis of Humanity Food riots in several poor nations during March and April caused U.N. and other officials to consider that the growing diversion of grain harvest from food to ethanol fuel was causing a global food crisis.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund, says a growing number of ministers had labeled biofuels as a “crisis of humanity.”

Earthquakes The year’s most deadly earthquake struck China’s Sichuan

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province with a magnitude of 7.9, killing at least 69,000 people. The May 12 disaster forced 15 million people to be evacuated, while more than 5 million were left homeless by destruction estimated at $86 billion.

• Hundreds perished in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Oct. 29 when a 6.4 magnitude quake struck near the provincial capital of Quetta.

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Writing in the journal Nature Geoscience, co-author Richard Zeebe says the mechanism, known as “feedback,” has been thrown out of whack by a steep rise in carbon dioxide emissions.

He says the process in which CO2 is removed from the air by the weathering of mountains and washed into sea sediments has been hobbled by human activities.

Tropical Cyclones The worst natural disaster in Myanmar’s history occurred when Cyclone Nargis roared ashore from the Bay of Bengal on May 2. The most deadly named cyclone of all time in the North

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Indian Ocean basin caused more than 146,000 fatalities and inflicted catastrophic damage.

• Typhoon Fengshen left more than 1,354 people dead in the central Philippines and China’s Guangdong province between June 20 and 24.

• Hurricane Gustav killed 138 across the Caribbean and the U.S. Gulf Coast Aug. 24-Sept. 3.

• Ike became the third-most destructive hurricane to ever strike the U.S.

Eruption The southern Chilean city of Chaiten was made uninhabitable by the first eruption of a nearby volcano in at least 9,000 years.

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The Arctic polar ice cap melted at an unprecedented rate, opening up both the famed Northwest Passage and the Northern Sea Route off northern Russia simultaneously for the first time on record.

Spain declared that monkeys and apes may not be killed or arbitrarily deprived of their liberty. New Swiss regulations make it illegal to flush live goldfish down the toilet.

Fishermen may no longer practice catch-and-release fishing, and the use of live bait is prohibited. Pets such as parrots and hamsters may no longer be kept by themselves, and livestock such as sheep and goats must have at least “a visual contact with their fellows,” under the new laws. cs

Solar Cycle 24 An eerie calm between sunspot cycles ended in early November as four of the first sunspots of the next 11-year period of solar activity finally appeared.

The sun had been relatively free of any new spots since the previous cycle ended last year.

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jim.r@connectsavannah.com Events marked with this symbol are things we think are especially cool and unique.

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Blacktusk, ASG, Unnamed

Brutal Savannah metal band Blacktusk has been busy writing new songs, and in addition to a new full-length album, they’ll soon appear on three different vinyl compilations, as well as play a showcase set at the influential industry festival South by Southwest in Austin. This will be their first hometown show since June, and as such will feature plenty of unheard material.

Both the N.C.-based modern punk and metal act ASG (who’ve been on a few Warped Tours) and the rising local “improvheavy stoner-rock” trio Unnamed have gigged with them in the past, so this should be a comfortable (if cathartic) night of loud, bombastic riff-rock. Listen & Learn: myspace.com/blacktusk, myspace.com/asgmusic. Fri., 10 pm, The Jinx.

Jepson Live: Jeff & Vida & Friends

The internationally-praised acoustic duo of Jeff Burke and Vida Wakeman honed their chops in the Big Easy before relocating to Nashvegas and getting noticed by major press outlets like the New York Times.

They instantly jump-started a loyal following here a few years back, and their occasional local gigs are always cause for celebration among fans of roots-country, retro-folk and Appalachian-style bluegrass.

Their infectious energy, spitshined originals (which rest comfortably alongside time-honored traditionals and standards) and unpretentious attitude towards music-making is about as perfect a combination as you’re likely to find. Anyone who digs sawdust and chrome vocal harmonies, wicked-fast mandolin/guitar raveups and evocative, ‘50s-era rock and roll lyricism will appreciate their show.

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Bradley Moore

AASU’s Dept. of Art, Music & Theater gets their yearly schedule of public events off to a rousing start with this solo guest recital by a highly acclaimed pianist whose current main gig is as assistant conductor, vocal coach and featured pianist with the Metropolitan Opera! To say this fellow’s resumé is impressive would be a supreme understatement.

Moore has accompanied many of the world’s greatest singers, such as Placido Domingo. He recently appeared on the popular NPR show A Prairie Home Companion alongside vocalist Renee Fleming and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. He’s also performed publicly with violinist Joshua Bell (including on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, A&E’s Breakfast with the Arts and the CBS Saturday Morning News), and he’ll soon play Carnegie Hall.

As if that weren’t enough, he’s also worked as an Assistant Conductor for the Los Angeles Opera For this special gig in the spacious atrium of this modern art museum, they’ll be joined by two of the area’s top players, violinist Ricardo Ochoa (of the Roger Moss Quintet and the SMF) and standup bassist George Scheck (previously with Johnny Winter, among others). All galleries will be open during the concert. $10 at the door or free to museum members. Listen & Learn: jeffandvida.com, telfair.org. Fri., 5 pm, Jepson Center for Contemporary Art - ALL-AGES.

and the Opéra National de Paris. So, um, yeah, he’s an ivory-tickling baddass.

For this rare local appearance he’ll throw down Mozart’s Sonata in F, KV 533/494 (which is said to be notably “sophisticated”), Hindemith’s “expressive” 1936 Piano Sonata No. 3, and Schumann’s “romantically inspirational” Davidsbündlertänze, opus 6. $6 tickets at the door or in advance at 3442801 or finearts.armstrong.edu/tickets.html. Sun., 3 pm, Messiah Lutheran Church (1 Westridge Rd.) - ALL-AGES.

John Jorgenson Quintet

Arguably the most acclaimed modern-day gypsy-jazz guitarist currently touring internationally, this dazzlingly dextrous and inventive multi-instrumentalist (he also blows a mean clarinet) is as versatile as they come. Previously a member of the over-thetop electric instrumental rock combo The Hellecasters, as well as Elton John’s group and Chris Hillman’s Desert Rose Band, Jorgenson puts this high-energy,

hard-swinging group of lightningfast improvisers through their paces.

He’s played the Montreux Jazz Fest and packed out the SMF, but he loves to visit this tiny, 100-seat smoke and alcohol-free listening room on the Westside. Truly a world-class group and a guaranteed blast that has my highest possible recommendation. Listen & Learn: johnjorgenson.com, randywoodguitars.com. $30 in adv. or at the door. Sun., 7 pm, Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (1304 E. Hwy 80, Bloomingdale) - ALL-AGES.

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.

Fiddler’s Crab House Live Music TBA (Live Music) Jan 7, 10 p.m., Jan 8, 10 p.m., Jan 9, 10 p.m., Jan 10, 10 p.m., Jan 11, 10 p.m., Jan 12, 10 p.m. Jan 13, 10 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 Jinx Rock & Roll Bingo w/DJ DrunkTank Soundsystem (Other, DJ) Just what it sounds like: Bingo plus a wild mix of punk. soul, rock and ska tunes. 10 p.m.

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

Live Wire Music Hall TBA (Live Music) 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.

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

Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Live Team Trivia (Other) 9 p.m.

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Scandals TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

The Sentient Bean Psychotronic Film: TURKISH STAR WARS (Other) Laughably awful low-budget STAR WARS rip-off in Turkish with English subtitles. 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. -noon -7 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 (Richmond Hill) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

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.

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

The Jinx Fever! Dance Party w/DJ D-Frost & Friends (DJ) 9 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music) Dublin-born Irish acoustic guitarist and singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Jan 7, 8:30 p.m., Jan 8, 8:30 p.m., Jan 9, 8:30 p.m. Jan 10, 8:30 p.m.

Live Wire Music Hall Sol Driven Train (Live Music) Up-and-coming Charlestonbased feel-good organic rock act known for high-energy live shows. 9 p.m.

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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 pre-recorded 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.

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The Sentient Bean Open Mic Comedy Night (Other) Local humor showcase. 8 p.m.

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

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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.

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Wild Wing Cafe Barry Johnson (Live Music) Acoustic rock and pop (covers & originals).

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Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

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.

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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.

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Kim Michael Polote & Friends (Live Music) Award-winning area vocalist singing jazz and blues standards backed by piano and bass in this eatery’s bar area. 7:30 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) 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.

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The Warehouse The Magic Rocks (Live Music) Oddball upbeat rock, alternative, pop, country and soul covers (w/members of Superhorse and Hot Pink Interior). Jan 9, 8 p.m. Jan 31, 8 p.m.

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Wild Wing Cafe Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Female-fronted acoustic cover combo featuring members of Band In The Park (rock/pop/soul/beach music). Jan 9, 6 p.m. Jan 16, 6 p.m.

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Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Jeff Beasley Band (Live Music) Swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll, Cajun-tinged Americana and boogiewoogie feat. drums, sax, bass and guitar (covers & originals). Jan 9, 9 p.m.

Jan 31, 9 p.m.

Jepson Center for the Arts Jepson Live presents: Jeff & Vida and Friands (Live Music) Special ALLAGES gig in this modern art museum’s atrium featuring an acclaimed Nashville-based acoustic Americana duo joined by local violinist Ricardo Ochoa and standup bassist George Scheck. 5 p.m.

The Jinx Blacktusk; ASG; Unnamed (Live Music) Brutal locally-based punk trio; Wilmington, N.C. hard metal act; Local improvheavy stoner-rock powertrio. 10 p.m.

Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music) Dublin-born Irish acoustic guitarist and singer playing ballads, love songs and humorous tunes (covers & originals). Jan 7, 8:30 p.m., Jan 8, 8:30 p.m., Jan 9, 8:30 p.m. Jan 10, 8:30 p.m.

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Live Wire Music Hall Celebrity, Karbomb, Bent Left & Roberta Sparrow (Live Music) Massive bill of indie hardcore, punks and grunge-rock bands. 9 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub William & Alex (Live Music) 10 p.m.

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Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m.

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Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Long-running party band specializing in disco, 60s rock, Motown and vintage soul (covers).

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Fannie’s on the Beach TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Live Music TBA (Live Music) Jan 7, 10 p.m., Jan 8, 10 p.m., Jan 9, 10 p.m., Jan 10, 10 p.m., Jan 11, 10 p.m., Jan 12, 10 p.m. Jan 13, 10 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 Live DJs TBA (DJ) -9 p.m.

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

Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Josh Maul Blues Band (Live Music) Versatile, regional electric blues combo featuring former members of Bluesonics and Deep Blue 3 (covers & originals). Jan 10, 9 p.m. Jan 30, 9 p.m.

The Jinx American Aquarium (Live Music) Springsteen-meets-Son Volt roots-rock from Raleigh. 10 p.m.

The Johnny Mercer Theatre Brian Regan (Other) Famous “family-friendly” standup comic who recently released a DVD of his new Comedy Central TV special, and often tours as Jerry Seinfeld’s opening act. 8 p.m.

Juarez Mexican Restaurant (Waters Ave.) Karaoke (Karaoke) Kevin Barry’s Brendan Nolan (Live Music) Dublin-born Irish acoustic guitarist and singer playing ballads, love songs and

humorous tunes (covers & originals). Jan 7, 8:30 p.m., Jan 8, 8:30 p.m., Jan 9, 8:30 p.m. Jan 10, 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 Live Music TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m.

Lucas Theatre Savannah Concert Assn. presents: Helen Huang (Live Music) Young Japanese-born pianist who performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra by the time she was eight.

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Mansion on Forsyth Park The John Tisbert Group (Live Music) Jazzy local combo of trumpeter/vocalist Tisbert (formerly of Eat Mo’ Music), bassist/vocalist Maggie Evans (of Silver Lining) and pianist Eric Jones (covers & originals).

Jan 10, 8:30 p.m., Jan 17, 8:30 p.m. Jan 24, 8:30 p.m.

McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Live DJ TBA (DJ) 10 p.m.

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

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

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

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Kim Michael Polote & Friends (Live Music) Award-winning area vocalist singing jazz and blues standards backed by piano and bass in this eatery’s bar area. 7:30 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.

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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The Warehouse Bottles & Cans (Live Music) Hardswinging, house rockin’ garage-blooze and old, weird, Americana (covers & originals). Jan 10, 8 p.m.

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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.

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) 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.

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McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m.

Messiah Lutheran Church Pianist Bradley Moore (Live Music) Solo recital of works by Mozart, Schumann and others by this rising star and Assistant Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera House.

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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.

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Randy Wood’s Concert Hall The John Jorgenson Quintet (Live Music) Rare local appearance by this world-famous instrumental, acoustic “Gypsy Jazz” combo led by a former member of The Hellecasters. ALL-AGES welcome.

7 p.m.

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

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

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

Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers.

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Bonnie Raitt returns to the Mercer Theater Grammy-winning sensation now opens the 2009 Savannah Music Festival by jim reed | jim.r@connectsavannah.com

Back in the ‘70s and ‘80s, when phenomenal singer and slide guitarist Bonnie Raitt was more of a stellar club act than the superstar female icon of blues and rock-influenced pop that she is now, she played our area several times at Hilton Head’s intimate (and now defunct) Old Post Office.

“We tried numerous times to book her at the Night Flight,” recalls local music promoter and diehard blues aficionado Tim Coy — who helped run that fabled Savannah showcase venue from the ‘70s through the late ‘80s.

“It just never worked out, and then before you knew it, she was huge and completely out of our price range.

“I saw her at the Old Post Office back then,” says Coy. “In fact, the first time I’d ever heard of Lyle Lovett was when he actually opened up for Bonnie at one of those Hilton Head shows.”

It’s almost hard now to imagine seeing either one of those multiple Grammy winners (Raitt has nine to her name alone!) on a smallish, low stage in a room that held barely 400 people, but that’s just where Bonnie appeared only a year or so before her massive, careerchanging breakthrough LP Nick of Time shot her into the upper echelon of music biz fame and made her one of the most reliably popular female musicians of her generation.

The last time Ms. Raitt played our neck of the woods was after an absence

of almost two decades. That sold-out performance at the Johnny Mercer Theater in April 2007 earned rave reviews from those who attended, both for the high caliber of the musical performances put forth by Raitt and her longtime band of seasoned pros, and for an unusually balanced and clear audio mix.

In breaking news, Connect can now confirm that a show by Ms. Raitt and her group —along with special opening act The Randall Bramblett Band— will now serve to kick off the next Savannah Music Festival, immediately following St. Patrick’s Day on Wed., March 18, 2009.

According to the SMF’s Ryan McMaken, his organization hopes to gain a boost in publicity and ticket sales with this noteworthy booking.

“Bonnie’s been on our radar since the current incarnation of the SMF began,” he offers. “So the fact we were able to convince her to come was a great reason to extend the festival for one more day.”

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around the world will also feature stellar artists in the genres of jazz (such as Chick Corea), bluegrass (such as Chris Thile of Nickel Creek), alt.country (such as Neko Case), blues (such as Corey Harris), classical (such as the Prazak Quartet) and world music (such as Bela Fleck’s African Project).

Yet, McMaken feels there is a strong chance this double bill of soulful, swampy pop, rock and funk will draw a slightly different crowd than many of the SMF’s other 2009 offerings — albeit

one which would likely enjoy many other shows during the 19-day celebration.

“Even though it will be almost two years to the day since she last played here, I think she’s one of those artists that could be a regular attraction in Savannah,” says McMaken.

“It’s a given that with a show this size, we’ll see plenty of new faces in the audience,” he muses. “We can use this opportunity to give them more information on other Americana shows in our opening weekend. A lot of those artists may not have the marquee value of Bonnie Raitt, but her fans may enjoy them as much if not more.”

McMaken notes that SMF events often sell out months ahead of time, and encourages anyone interested in this particular concert to purchase their tickets as far in advance as possible.

Says McMaken, “They go on sale this Thursday at 10 a.m. through our website and the SCAD Box Office, and we fully expect them to move very quickly.” cs Savannah Music Festival presents: Bonnie Raitt with Randall Bramblett When: Wed., March 18 Where: Johnny Mercer Theater Cost: $75 - $35 adv.

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Steve Andrews: Gone but not forgotten Anyone who knows me knows that I’m very bad with dates. So you’ll forgive me if I can’t pinpoint exactly when I first got the call that Steve Andrews had been diagnosed with what was characterized as a terminal case of cancer.

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Surely not three. I’m just not sure. The chronology is a haze.

I can remember the phone call, though, clear as day. It came out of the blue, like most things of that sort do.

You know the drill: someone who’s led a visible life within a certain community (in this case, the local music scene) receives word that they only have a short time to live and that their chances of a full or lasting recovery are slim to none.

Before long, word leaks out, and before you know it, dozens of calls are placed. In the space of a day or two, it seems that most people in a decentsized circle are apprised of the situation second and third-hand.

They —in varying degrees— spend the next few days mulling it in their heads; reflecting not only on their own relationship with the stricken but on the announcement’s possible relevance to their own lives, their own mortality.

The conversation that day was long and involved. I listened patiently for what must have been 15 or 20 minutes while the person on the other end of the line ran down every detail they could remember about what the doctor had said about Steve’s condition and his odds of remission.

I listened while the bearer of the dispiriting news told me he was absolutely certain that Steve was not going to take this news lying down; that he had pledged to fight the disease as best he could and to the bitter end.

I know scores of other folks who had similar, lengthy, rather lopsided conversations on that same day.

Like me, they had all been called by Steve himself.

In a way, it was totally in line with Steve’s personality. It’s hard for me to recall a conversation of any length or import with the man that wasn’t laced with a bit of hucksterism and melodrama. It was just his way.

My relationship with Steve Andrews began back in the mid-to-late ‘80s.

Steve, along with brothers Quincy and

Russell (later Ross) Jones partnered to open Congress St. Station, a showcasestyle live-music venue one door east of what is now the Mercury Lounge.

Steve had dabbled in this sort of thing before, but never on such a scale, and I’m not sure that his partners had ever done much in a bar before, other than enjoy themselves to the fullest extent. However, Congress St. Station became the most successful live music room this town has perhaps ever seen — surpassing even the fabled Night Flight Café (which had previously occupied the space), if only due to Steve’s willingness to present low-brow, flavorof-the-month acts as well as criticallyacclaimed artists.

Congress St. Station closed in the early ‘90s with little warning. It was a depressing and shady end that left a bad taste in the mouths of all connected, but Steve never strayed far from the business of presenting live music and never stopped dreaming of recapturing the success and notoriety he enjoyed as its most visible proprietor.

In later years, he’d try once again to replicate those glory days through a fairly disastrous attempt at a combination live venue and restaurant (The Music Grill) in a Southside location few save him thought viable. And he played a key role in Live Oak Productions, the first (and, it should be said, the last) indie promotion outfit to regularly use the Historic Roundhouse for concerts.

More often he could be found working for both Portman’s and Rody’s Music, and on his own, helping to organize concerts, benefits and music festivals.

I last saw Steve a couple of months back at the Savannah Jazz Fest in Forsyth Park. He was running around frantically as usual, overseeing minute details and attending9:30pm-2:00am to the onstage talent. He looked surprisingly energetic and at times somewhat radiant in his element. He’d survived so long past his original life expectancy it was easy to forget that he was so very ill.

He passed away on Dec. 30 after what’s been described as a sudden downturn. His brother Frank told me at the Visitation that Steve “had done more for the local music scene than any other one person — intentionally and unintentionally.”

That’s true. And he will be missed. cs Read more at connectsavannah.com

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There’s something stitchy going on in Savannah, and fiber artists Rubi McGrory and Karin Soderholm are putting this trend into the limelight with “Stitch Spectacular.”

This juried collection of contemporary hand-embroidered artwork will be on display Jan. 9-Feb. 3 at Dimensions Gallery, 412 Martin Luther King Blvd.

The exhibition’s statement of purpose declares, “No longer solely the domain of grandmothers and pre-packaged samplers, hand embroidery is making its way into the world of fine art and galleries.”

Soderholm, who learned to crossstitch when she was 6, notes, “Embroidery is a language we are familiar with and in that way it is accessible to artist and non-artists alike. It is interesting to see how something familiar can be stretched and approached in new ways.”

Stitch Spectacular will feature 41 pieces by artists from as far away as Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

“By hosting an exhibition like this in Savannah, we are highlighting local work as well as connecting embroiderers in Savannah with those from other places and vice versa,” notes Soderholm.

Participants were selected by an impressive jury comprising Grace Bonney, founder of design*sponge website; Kate Bingaman-Burt, founder of the Obsessive Consumption website and assistant professor at Portland State University; and Torrey Stifel, studio coordinator at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Learn more about the judges and entries at www.stitchspectacular.com.

Embroidery stitches can be as simple as the running or straight stitch -- the most basic sewing stitch created by passing the needle in and out of the fabric -- to a bullion stitch, where the needle comes up through the fabric and twists around the thread repeatedly before it passes back through the fabric.

“Frequently, it is not the degree of difficulty of the stitch, as much as how

stitch heavy the piece is or how different stitches are used on different substrates to render an image,” says McGrory, whose aunt taught her poolside to needlepoint in the mid-’70s.

“I guarantee you everything you see at this show was meticulously labored over – some to the point of obsession.

Stitching is a slow process, so must really love what you are working on, which is evident in all of the pieces.”

Embroidery may be applied to various materials.

“Many pieces in our show use recycled materials -- work clothes, antique linens, even a recycled wedding dress,” McGrory continues.

“Some of the pieces employ unexpected materials like door screens or various forms of latex, while other pieces have only evidence of stitches in the form of a print.”

At the Stitch Spectacular opening reception Jan. 9, 7-10 p.m., the judges will present one Best in Show award and three Juror Choice awards. Jessica Rogers and Becky Dryden, who earned B.F.A. degrees in fibers at the Savannah College of Art and Design, will give a performance that Soderholm describes as a conversation literally and figuratively through embroidery. A closing reception will be held Jan. 30, 5-8 p.m.

McGrory and Soderholm, graduate fibers students at SCAD, will exhibit their work at Stitch Spectacular separate from the juried pieces. McGrory’s work is an alphabet quilt with each letter expressed as a corporate logo. Her background includes 15 years as a chef on private and charter yachts, catering to the whims of the elite.

Using kantha stitches popular in West Bengal, India, Soderholm creates maps of important places from her past

Examples of the fiber arts at the show

on recycled clothing. Previously an art teacher in Denver, Colo., she is now a studio technician in the SCAD fibers department.

To get in touch with your inner stitcher, pick up a copy of Betty Barndon’s Embroidery Stitch Bible, check out online tutorials or sign up for a course taught by McGrory through SCAD Community Education (www. scad.edu/ce).

“My superpower is helping non-artists find their creative side,” confesses McGrory, “… to help them find the fun

and inspiring creative parts of themselves they have suppressed or forgotten about.” cs Stitch Spectacular When: Jan. 9-Feb. 3. Opening reception Jan. 9, 7-10 p.m., closing reception Jan. 30 5-8 p.m.

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

Artist/instructors Sought — The Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking applications from artist/instructors to teach spring semester classes, including beginning, advanced, adult and youth classes and workshops in jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, metals, glass and theatre arts.

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Elaine George-Asaro — Mixed-media work including portraitures, landscapes, African fiber pieces and nontraditional quilts, created from watercolors, pastels and charcoal, oils and acrylics, fabric, wood and stone Jan. 6-23. Reception Jan. 9, 6-8 p.m. at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

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

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Jennifer Dunlap — Oil paintings on panel through Jan. 28. Reception Thu., Jan. 15, 6-9 p.m. at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

Angelo Filomeno — Solo exhibition at SCAD’s Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St., now through March 15.

Filomeno will present a gallery talk prior to a reception Feb.13. Free and open to the public.

First Saturday for Kids — A monthly program of studio art workshops for ages 3-9, that includes storytelling and activities for young children in ArtZeum. Jan. 10, 10am-1pm. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. Freedom’s March — Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah

by Frederick C. Baldwin.

Through Jan. 11. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. JEA Group Show — A group show by artists Vicky Hennie, Frances Mills, Penny Sebrell and Joyce Weinzettel Jan. 2-30 in the Jewish Educational Alliance Gallery.

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Palliser — Water colors and art studies by Anthony Palliser. Through Jan. 28 at Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. Path — Work by Laurie Darby throughout January and February. Reception Friday, Jan. 9, 5:30-7:30pm at Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. 9 Ray Ellis Gallery — New Giclee prints, “Marsh Clouds” and “Gathering Clouds.”

Ray Ellis Gallery, 205 W. Congress St. Stitch Spectacular — An exhibition of hand-embroidered art from Savannah and the rest of the country Jan. 9-Feb. 3. Reception Jan. 9, 7-10 p.m. at Dimensions Gallery, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Photography of Margaret Brennan — Opening reception Friday, Jan. 16, 5-9pm. at Horizon Gallery 206 E. Bay St. William Morris, Glassblower: Three Short Films — Three short films on master glass artist William Morris will be shown Jan. 8 at 6pm in conjunction with the exhibition “Myth, Object and the Animal.” The films to be shown are “Canopic Jars,” “Crows and Rhytons,” and “Myth, Nature, and Art: William Morris Glassblower.” Through Jan. 8 at Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. cs

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The sort of groveling Oscar bait that would only dare be released in December (no other month would have it), David Fincher’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is this year’s equivalent of Tim Burton’s Big Fish: a desperate lunge by a normally exciting genre-filmmaker to earn some year-end accolades by helming An Important Movie With Life-Affirming Values. Drastically altering a short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald, scripters Eric Roth and Robin Swicord move the setting from Baltimore to New Orleans, thereby allowing the modern-day framing sequences to occur in the midst of Katrina (a narrative decision that’s arguably tasteless but certainly clumsy). The bulk of the story deals with Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), who’s born as an 80-year-old man but becomes gradually younger. Like his cinematic soulmate, the title character in Forrest Gump (a far more interesting film also written by Roth), Benjamin leads a rich and varied life, although his heart always belongs to Daisy (Cate Blanchett), who, like Forrest’s Jenny, is a callow free spirit who doesn’t realize the depths of her fondness for Benjamin until it’s almost too late. Benjamin Button is primarily a passive character, and he’s played by Pitt in a passive manner.

It’s not the actor’s finest hour (make that three hours; this is a looong movie), as he’s repeatedly upstaged by his own makeup as well as the CGI trickery that (in old-age mode) turns him into a diminutive figure. When Pitt is finally

freed from the movie magic and allowed to look like himself, we expect him to raise his game, but it never happens, largely because he and Blanchett have absolutely no chemistry together.

The Reader The Reader, adapted from Bernhard Schlink’s bestseller by director Stephen Daldry and screenwriter David Hare (the team behind the thoughtful adaptation of The Hours), arrives with all the obvious trappings of a yearend “prestige” picture. But since more time is spent exposing the milky white breasts of Kate Winslet than exposing the horrors of the Holocaust, viewers might be forgiven for thinking they stumbled into a big-budget remake of Ilsa, She Wolf of the SS. Two movies about nasty Nazi frauleins dividing their time between riding shotgun over prisoners and having sex with supple lads? What are the odds? Winslet’s Hannah Schmitz is a streetcar conductor in post-WWII Germany who enters into a passionate affair with 15-year-old Michael Berg (David Kross). Just as Susan Sarandon’s Bull Durham character enjoyed the reading of poetry as a form of sexual foreplay, Hannah likes the literary word both before and after intercourse, urging Michael to read to her from the classics. In the blink of an eye, she drops out of his life, and it isn’t until a few years later, as he’s attending college, that she reappears — as a former Nazi guard on trial for atrocities during the war. The Reader is a thorny story, and its failing isn’t because it

elects to answer key questions about its characters in shocking fashion, but because it waves off these revelations with all the impatience of a restaurant patron shooing away an overzealous waiter attempting to remove the soup bowl before it’s drained. At first glance, the movie’s shifts through time periods (Ralph Fiennes is suitably moody as the older, troubled Michael) allow the tale to keep us on our toes, but they eventually reveal themselves to be gimmicky to the point of distraction.

THE SPIRIT If looks could kill, The Spirit, an adaptation of Will Eisner’s seminal comic strip, would wipe out entire auditorium audiences after every showing. Its eyepopping visual template mirrors that of Sin City, with its graphic stylistics lending a crisp, cool look to its tale of a masked hero who has returned from the grave to fight the evildoers who threaten the city he loves. But in this case, eye candy is hardly enough to compensate for the rest of this 10-ton turkey that fails on every other conceivable level.

Eisner’s comic legacy deserved far better than this wretched camp outing, a film in which every jokey, self-aware remark lands with the force of an atomic bomb laying waste to a sand castle. The plot finds The Spirit (dull-as-dirt Gabriel Macht) facing off against his perennial nemesis The Octopus (Samuel L. Jackson), a madman who’s intent on acquiring a potion that will render him immortal. In their first battle, The Octopus smashes a toilet over The Spirit’s

head, laughs maniacally, and declares, “Toilets are always funny!” This movie would know: It clearly deserves to be flushed down one.

Valkyrie Ever the stalwart hero, Tom Cruise takes on the Nazis in Valkyrie, but it proves to be a losing effort for both the actor and the picture itself. Based on a true event that occurred in 1944, this handsome yet emotionally distant film centers on the efforts of a group of proud Germans to assassinate Adolf Hitler and wrest control away from the murderous tyrants (i.e. the SS) who served under him. Chief among these conspirators is Colonel Stauffenberg (Cruise), who, just like the progressives here in our own country this year, is willing to fight the fascists for change that he can believe in. Aided by a mix of officers, soldiers and politicians (among the familiar players are Kenneth Branagh, Eddie Izzard and Terence Stamp), Stauffenberg initially seems to triumph in his mission impossible, only to ... well, we all know how history turned out. Only marginally involving, Valkyrie is defeated by a thin script that fails to flesh out a single character, instead employing them all as pawns in a chess match in which the deck is already heavily stacked. While the denseness of the good guys in no way ennobles the enemy, it does make them seem like the more worthy combatants.

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Even given my status as a big dog lover, the notion of spending two hours watching puppies frolic during the course of Marley & Me seemed like a pretty one-note way to spend a matinee.

Welcome, then, to one of the season’s most pleasant surprises, as this family film proves to be far more thematically rich than its simplistic trailer reveals.

Major-league screenwriter Scott Frank (Minority Report, Get Shorty) and middle-league screenwriter Don Roos (The Opposite of Sex) adapt John Grogan’s fact-based novel about his family’s pet, a Labrador retriever named Marley.

Both journalists, John (Owen Wilson) and wife Jennifer (Jennifer Aniston) agree that Marley is “the world’s worst dog,” given his penchant for always getting into trouble. Ultimately, though, the film makes a point that every dog owner -- indeed, every pet owner -- long ago took as gospel: A family doesn’t begin and end with merely its two-legged members.

Milk

The Oscar-winning 1984 documentary The Times of Harvey Milk offered a flawless look at the career of this passionate progressive, so it’s a testament to the richness of Gus Van Sant’s direction and Dustin Lance Black’s screenplay that this fictionalized version feels authentic in every movement. Like Good Night, and Good Luck (another movie exploring right-wing zealots and their convenient scapegoats), Milk expertly mixes archival footage with the dramatic recreations, and the climactic candlelight vigil is so expertly handled that it’s inspiring in both its artistic expression and emotional impact. As Milk, Sean Penn delivers the performance of his career, and he’s backed by a superlative cast containing only one weak link: Diego Luna as Milk’s insecure lover, Jack Lira (James Franco fares much better as Harvey’s previous lover, Scott Smith). But this is a small misstep in an otherwise excellent production.

Seven Pounds

The last time Will Smith teamed up with director Gabriele Muccino, the result was the box office smash The Pursuit of Happyness. With their latest collaboration, it seems as if the pair were engaged in the pursuit of crappyness. Smith, charisma intact, stars as Ben Thomas, an IRS agent clearly up to something good. Reaching into the

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Darius Goes West: The Roll of His Life

Documentary about 15-year-old Darius Weems of Athens, Ga., who strives to get his wheelchair customized on MTV’s hit show, “Pimp My Ride.” The filmmakers will be on hand.

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A tale of two women, who, driven by economic hardship, form an unlikely partnership smuggling illegal immigrants across the Canadian border. through an unpatrolled corridor within Mohawk territory.

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lives of strangers, he tries to get to know them before bestowing his blessings — and his finances — upon them.

Yes Man No one can blame Jim Carrey for returning to the same spastic well time after time. When the actor attempts to stretch, as in the underrated Man on the Moon or the time-wasting The Number 23, audiences usually stay away in droves. The difference here is that there’s a winning romance to go along with his hyperactivity -- for once, he’s as sweet as he is sweaty. Much of the credit continues on p. 30

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goes to co-star Zooey Deschanel, who matches up better with the comedian than either Bruce Almighty’s Jennifer Aniston or Me, Myself & Irene’s Renee Zellweger, to name but two past movie g.f.s expected to stand aside as he cut loose. Deschanel, often cast as a charming flake, mines similar ground here, and her off-kilter personality allows Carrey to maintain his goofy brand of humor while also displaying a softer side. It results in a likable turn as Carl Allen, a gloomy introvert whose entire life changes after he’s convinced by a self-help guru (Terence Stamp) that he must say “yes” to every situation that comes his way or risk bad luck. As is often the case with Carrey, his shtick can be appealing in some scenes and simply tiring in others, and the film itself runs too long for its own good.

But the sequences between Carrey and Deschanel provide the picture with a needed boost.

The Day The Earth Stood Still The 1951 version of The Day the

Earth Stood Still still holds up beautifully, but I’ll refrain from using a cherished original to bludgeon a shoddy remake. Keanu Reeves is so stiff in this outing that you fear rigor mortis will set in. Reeves plays Klaatu, an alien who arrives on Earth with the intention of -- what? Initially, he asks to speak to our planet’s leaders, presumably to provide them with an ultimatum. But the next minute he’s settled on wiping out the human race, because all he knows about us is that we love violence. It comes as a shock that humans, as repped by scientist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) and her stepson Jacob (Jaden Smith), are capable of love.

twilight

Working from the first novel in Stephenie Meyer’s literary franchise. director Catherine Hardwicke and scripter Melissa Rosenberg have made Twilight a love story first and a vampire tale second. Kristen Stewart stars as Bella, who moves to the small town of Forks, Washington, to spend time with her police-chief father (Billie Burke).

Before long, she finds herself drawn to

the enigmatic Edward (Robert Pattinson), who, like all his siblings, sports a pasty-white complexion and avoids the company of the other high school kids.

But he soon discovers that he is likewise drawn to Bella, and as their relationship grows, he eventually exposes his true nature to her. Twilight is occasionally overwrought, yet Hardwicke turns that into a blessing rather than a curse. The director, who previously helmed the raw and uncompromising Thirteen, understands her teen protagonists well, and rather than speak down to them she allows their angst-filled behavior to register as the most important thing in the world. This ripeness in the movie’s form and content fuels the heated romance between Edward, who worries that he can’t control his bloodlust around his beloved, and Bella, who eventually declares that she wants him to lose control. The movie has fun dabbling in the clichés of the high school flick, although it saves most of its innovation for bending the rules of the vampire game: Twilight’s bloodsuckers can move about during the daytime (albeit only on cloudy, overcast days), and especially

interesting is that this particular clique considers itself vegetarian because its members only eat animals, not humans.

Bolt Disney plus Pixar has led to some terrific animated features, but Disney minus Pixar has led to yearnings to locate the nearest auditorium exit. Bolt is straight-up Disney, which would be worrisome if it wasn’t for the fact that Pixar guru John Lasseter has been handed the keys to the studio’s entire animation department. 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 Bolt nor the typical toon preteen Penny are especially dynamic. cs

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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. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. 912-7908683. www.chathamdems.com/

Drinking Liberally

An informal gathering of left-leaners. august1494@excite.com or www.DrinkingLiberally. org.

Planned Parenthood

meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Heather Holloway, 352-4052 or heather.holloway@ppfa.org. Second Thurs. of every month.

The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 912-2324447. www.sentientbean.com

Savannah Area Republican Women

meets the first Wednesday of the month at 11:30 am at Johnny Harris Restaurant Banquet Room on Victory Drive. Cost is $13 at the door. 5981883. First Wed. of every month. Johnny Harris Restaurant, 1651 East Victory Drive. 912-3547810. www.johnnyharris.com/

Savannah Area Young Republicans

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

Auditions for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” Monday, Jan. 12, 7:30pm, New Beginning Baptist Church on Rt. 144, Richmond Hill.

Parts for 3-4 men & 3-4. Sponsored by Arts on the Coast. Performance in April. Bring 16 measures to sing. 756-7841, jacki_scott@hotmail. com.

Call for Entries 6th Annual Mr. Black Teen of Savannah

Males 13-19 interested in signing-up should call Lester at 351-6159 and leave name, address and phone number.

Artist/instructors Sought

The Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking applications from artist/instructors to teach spring semester classes, including beginning, advanced, adult and youth classes and workshops in jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, metals, glass and theatre arts. Previous experience in art instruction is required. The deadline is Jan. 9 at 5 pm. www. savannahga.gov/arts, 651-6783. Through Jan. 9.

Busy Woman of the Year Award

In 250 words of less, say why your nominee should be given this award. Nominationa can be submitted online at www.verveffect.com/busywoman or by mail at 648 Henry St., Savannah, 31401. For info, visit Savannah.EveryBusyWoman.com.

Displaced New Orleanians

A local tour guide who relocated from New Orleans to Savannah in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is working on an inventory of local evacuees and their post-Katrina experience. To volunteer and share photos, information, interviews, etc. contact J.J. at couvillon@ bellsouth.net.

Equal Opportunity Authority

is accepting applications for 4 year olds. Children with disabilities welcome. 234-2965 in Chatham County and 754-1822 in Effingham.

Home and Heart Warming Program

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.

Recording Studio Seeks Musicians

Wilmington Island recording studio is seeking serious musicians to record their original material. Studio time is free. Unlimited space available. Weekends and evenings. Reservations required. 313-3505, www.incupro.com or larry@ incupro.com.

Share Your Writings

Announcing 3 ways to share your creative, expressive personal writings, journal entries and memoirs. 3 web sites, 3 anthology projects and 3 literary contests. www.UltraShortMemoir.com, www.ShortMemoir.com, www.TheDiaryBank. com.

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. Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton Street. 912-238-5158. www. mansiononforsythpark.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. Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St.

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. Classes, 5225 Skidaway Rd.

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.

Artist’s Way Workshop

Enhance all areas of your life by helping rediscover or advance your own powerful creative self. Every Tuesday starting Jan. 13, 5-6:30pm, 12 week program. Through Jan. 13. $300. International Center for Leadership & Coaching, 2363660. 236-3660. www.internationalcoach.org/

Artist/instructors Sought

The Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking applications from artist/instructors to teach spring semester classes, including beginning, advanced, adult and youth classes and workshops in jewelry, ceramics, printmaking, drawing, painting, metals, glass and theatre arts. Previous experience in art instruction is required. The deadline is Jan. 9 at 5 pm. www. savannahga.gov/arts, 651-6783. Through Jan. 9.

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

Boarding School Fair

Information on a group of 15 mid-Atlantic college prep boarding schools will be presented Monday, Jan. 12, 6:30-8:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn Midtown. 804-366-0763, nnolan@ christchurchschool.org. Through Jan. 12. Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown, 6711 Abercorn St.

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

Creativity Workshop

“Following Your Creative Path” with Lauren Lapointe, Sat. Jan. 24, 1-4pm. $40 or $35 if you bring a friend. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. contact@Lauren.com, 441-5057.

Through Jan. 25.

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. Effingham YMCA, 1224 Patriot Dr.

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.

French Conversation Group

Forming group to practice conversational French over dinner once a month, determined according to group preferences. Only cost is the meal.

224-2120.

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.

Get Clients Now Coaching Group

Don’t let the recession get you down. Join Dr. Dana Boyd & meet with others to learn & implement a 28-day marketing program. Begins Jan. 14. Bi-weekly Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30am or 4:30-5:30pm. ICLC. 40th & Drayton. 1st Meeting Free, $25 per session after. 236-3660. Through Jan. 14. International Center for Leadership & Coaching, 236-3660. 236-236-3660. www. internationalcoach.org/

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes

Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going. Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m.

Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GED/adult literacy education is being offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.

International Baccalaureate Program Open House

Jan. 13 at 6pm in the Johnson High School auditorium for parents and students in the 8th, 9th and 10th grades who are interested in applying for the 2009-2010 school year. Applications will be available. Johnson is located in Thunderbolt on 3012 Sunset Blvd. Jason Buelterman, 3031600, Buelterman@hotmail.com, www.sccpss. com/johnsonib. Through Jan. 13. Johnson High School, 3013 Shell Rd.

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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.

Lost Ancient Art of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Plant Medicines

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

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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.

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

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| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 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.

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. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd.

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.

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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. Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E Liberty Street. 912232-4700. www.sbacsav.com/

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks.

Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3016. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. 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. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd.

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. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St. 912-651-7700. www.uwce.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. The Freight Station, 703 Louisville Rd.

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 2346371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St.

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 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo. com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http://aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi.

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

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. The Red Zone Bar and Grill, 3975 Highway 17.

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. Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron, Savannah International Airport.

Clean Coast

meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. 912-355-8111. www.savj.org/

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. Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, Abercorn Street.

Creative Coast Alliance Ambassadors

meet Tuesday mornings at Cafe Ambrosia, corner of Abercorn and Broughton. Jamie Wolf, jwolf@thecreativecoast.org. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St.

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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. On Jan. 8, Debra Simmons of the Small Business Association Corporation will speak on “Business Loans.” Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. 912-354-9040.

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association

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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. Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street. 912-355-8420. www.whitefieldumc. 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!

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.

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.

This is a club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Hank Weisman at 786-6953.

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.

Low Country Turners

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.

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

Philosophy Reading Group

This group will focus on various philosophical themes and texts, culminating in facilitated discussions with an open exchange of ideas within a community of inquiry. Meeting locations will change to reflect the current issue. Contact

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PURE: Community Photography of Savannah, Inc.

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.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. For a nominal annual fee, members will receive monthly training sessions and seminars and have weekly runs of various distances. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 596-5965.

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-

phoenix.org. Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, 20 E. Derenne Ave.

Savannah Adventure Club

is dedicated to pursuing adventures, both indoors and outdoors, throughout the Low country and beyond. Activities in the past year have included sailing, camping, skydiving, kayaking, hiking, tennis, volleyball, and skiing, in addition to regular social gatherings. Free to join, and Email savannahadventureclub@gmail.com or visit www.savannahadventureclub.com

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. Senior Citizens Inc., 3025 Bull St.

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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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. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St.

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. Jaycee Building, 101 Atlas St.

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. Ryan’s, Stephenson Ave.

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. J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St.

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.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail mickie_ragsdale@ comcast.net.

Savannah Scooter Gang

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.

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ARIES

(March 21-April 19) During his time in the Senate, former U.S. presidential candidate John McCain has been a strong advocate for Native Americans.

As chairman of the Indian Affairs Committee, he sponsored or cosponsored seven bills in support of Indian rights. And yet Native Americans voted overwhelmingly for McCain’s opponent, Barack Obama, who has no such track record. When asked why, Native American author Sherman Alexie said that unlike most other groups, Indians don’t vote merely for their own narrow self-interest, but rather for the benefit of all. They felt Obama would be the best president for America. That’s the standard I urge you to use in the coming weeks, Aries. Stretch yourself as you work hard for the greater good, not just your own.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20) Hope “is not the conviction that something will turn out well,” wrote Czech writer and politician Vaclav Havel, “but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out.” That’s the kind of hope I suggest you invoke during your current adventures, Taurus. Be hungrier for meaning than for any specific outcome. If you do that, ironically, the outcome is more likely to be one you feel pretty good about.

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20) Describing my writing, one critic said that I was “like a mutant love-child of Anais Nin and Jack Kerouac.” That also happens to be an apt description of the spirit you should bring to life in the coming weeks. So be like the memoirist Anais Nin: a collector of secrets, a connoisseur of intimacy, a fiercely sensitive alchemist who knows her own inner terrain better than anyone else knows their inner terrain. And also be like the novelist Jack Kerouac: a free-wheeling, fast-talking, wide-open traveler in quest of the spirit as it makes its wild plunge into matter.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22) In giving the Nobel Prize for literature to French writer Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio, the award committee praised him as an “explorer

of a humanity beyond and below the reigning civilization.” I suggest you consider doing some of that kind of exploring yourself in 2009, Cancerian. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you will generate rich benefits for yourself by learning from people and influences that are beneath the notice of the mainstream, whether they’re outside the box, off the grid, under the radar, or immune to the taint of the collective delusions.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22) “Obstacles are a natural part of life, just as boulders are a natural part of the course of a river,” notes the ancient Chinese book the *I Ching.* “The river does not complain or get depressed because there are boulders in its path.” I’d go so far to say -- this is not in the original text, but is my 21st-century addition -- that the river gets a sensual thrill as it glides its smooth current over the irregular shapes and hard skin of the rocks. It looks forward to the friction, exults in the intimate touch, loves the drama of the interaction. Sound like a pleasure you’d like to cultivate, Leo? It’s an excellent time to try it.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Until last August, Nigerian religious leader Mohammadu Bello Abubakar had 86 wives. Then an Islamic council ordered him to divorce all but four of them. He was reluctant at first -- many of his 170 children were born of wives he’d have to separate from -- but since the alternative was punishment by death, he ultimately agreed. From the standpoint of your own evolution, Virgo, 2009 will be an excellent time to draw inspiration from Abubakar. I encourage you, in other words, to cull the excess and chaos from your love life. If you’re single, narrow your focus down to a couple of fantasies rather than a wide variety. If you’re in a committed relationship that’s worth working on, swear off any possibility of cheating or escaping. In either case, perform an exorcism of all the ghosts that might threaten to distort your long- term romantic future.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “It takes a lot of time to be a genius,” said author Gertrude Stein. “You have to sit around so

much doing nothing, really doing nothing.” I agree with her statement, which is why I have high hopes that you’re going to tap into more of your dormant genius in the coming days. The cosmic rhythms are nudging you to enjoy a time of profound slack, and I think there’s a good chance you’ll agree to that.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21) If you’re an artist and you want to get steadily better at your craft, you need to continually refine your approach to telling the truth. The novelist Willa Cather said that.

Now I’m here to invite you to adopt that strategy in 2009, whether you’re an artist or simply a person who wants to live your life artfully.

The coming months will be one of the best times ever for you to penetrate to the heart of the truths you aspire to live by and become highly skilled at expressing them in every little thing you do.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

When gasoline prices soared last year, a Christian group called Pray at the Pump organized vigils at gas stations, where they prayed for God’s intervention. No one knows if their efforts were the cause, but the cost of gas did begin to plummet soon afterward. Inspired by their work, I have asked my team of non-denominational Prayer Warriors to gather in your behalf. Every evening for the next ten days, they will be calling on their connections with the Divine Wow to help you Sagittarians come up with smart and practical long-term plans for your financial well-being. On your end, you can supercharge their efforts by doing the appropriate research and meditation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Please don’t wear a t-shirt that says what I saw on the canary yellow t-shirt of the Japanese tourist at JFK airport: “Sorry, I’m a loser.” I also beg you not to read Ethan Trex’s book *How to Seem Like a Better Person Without Actually Improving Yourself.* It’s very important, in my astrological opinion, that you not demean or underestimate yourself in the coming days. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say that you have a sacred duty to exalt your beauty and exult in your talents. Now go read Walt

Whitman’s *Song of Myself,* and periodically murmur the first line all week long: “I celebrate myself, and sing myself.”

HAPPENINGS

Free will astrology

AQUARIUS

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While loitering on a sidewalk outside a nightclub in San Francisco on a September night back in 1994, I found the cover of a booklet lying in the gutter. Written by Marilena Silbey and Paul Ramana Das, it was called “How To Survive Passionate Intimacy with a Dreamy Partner While Making a Fortune on the Path to Enlightenment.”

Unfortunately, the rest of the text was missing. Over the years, I’ve tried to hunt down a copy of the whole thing, hungry for its wisdom, but have never had any success.

I’m hoping that maybe you will consider writing your own version of the subject in the coming year, Aquarius. With the luck I expect you to have, you might actually be up to the task.

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(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20) Now and then you may be able to whip up a wonderful breakthrough in the blink of an eye. But more often it’s the case that beauty and truth and love and justice emerge in their full glory only over the course of a painstaking, step-bystep, trial- and-error process.

“All that I made before the age of 65 is not worth counting,” wrote renowned Japanese painter Hokusai. “At 73 I began to understand the true construction of animals, plants, trees, birds, fishes, and insects. At 90 I will enter into the secret of things. At 110 everything -- every dot, every dash -- will live.”

At this juncture in your personal evolution, Pisces, it’s a perfect time to re-commit yourself to your lifelong work.

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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

meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. First City Club, 32 Bull St. 912238-4548. www.firstcityclub.com/

An eclectic bunch that enjoys all kinds of movies.

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

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/

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.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

The Cinemophiles

Savannah Toastmasters

The Young Professionals of Savannah

Savannah Wine Lovers

A sometimes formal group that also sometimes just gets together to drink wine. Visit http:// groups.google.com/group/savannah-wine-lovers.

Savannah Writers Network

“The Worst of 2008”--hey, at least I avoided talking about the economy. by matt Jones | Answers on page 40 ©2009 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com) For answers to this puzzle, call: 1-900-226-2800, 99 cents per minute. Must be 18+. Or to bill to your credit card, call: 1-800-655-6548. Reference puzzle #0396.

Across

1 Cabinet division overseen by the U.S. Atty. Gen. 4 N, E or W, but not T: abbr.

7 Hit that states “There’s no need to feel down” 11 Tuna variety 12 Be flirty with 14 Vast extents 15 “Singin’ in the Rain” production company 16 Without a ___ stand on 17 How some people can cry 18 With “The,” Entertainment Weekly’s pick for worst TV show of 2008 21 “What ___ now?”

22 One of the worst big-name TV casting choices of 2008 (for “Kath & Kim”), according to the website Television Without Pity 25 Lunchbox flask 27 Victim helper: abbr.

28 ___ Valley (San Francisco neighborhood) 29 Passion 31 Bose competitor 32 “The Hills” pair named “Worst Couple of 2008” by iVillage.com 38 Benzoyl peroxide target 39 Separated 40 “This American Life” host Glass 41 Gothic novelist Radcliffe 44 Junior high health class topic 48 Band with the “Worst Music Marketing” of 2008, according to BusinessWeek 51 Pottery stuff 52 2008 spoof flick that got a rare 0% rating from the website Rotten Tomatoes 54 Contemptible driver, maybe 56 Dog-___ 57 Sickly 58 “___ pay for this!”

59 Shirts’ opposites 60 Outdoor goods retailer 61 Doctors who may work with cold symptoms, for short 62 Guinness Book suffix 63 Throw in

Down

1 Medium oath...

2 ...and milder oath 3 “Good Times” actor Walker 4 Lo-cal drink 5 “There’s more in this letter...”

6 “That’s extremely funny!” in e-mails 7 Streisand-as-a-male film 8 Hood rat?

9 Computer core: abbr.

10 “___ Certified” (sticker for an 8-down) 12 CNN offshoot 13 Blameless exclamation 14 Philip Seymour Hoffman film of 2008 19 Financial services company with an asterisk in its name 20 Hit head-on 23 “___ you an apology...”

24 Badonkadonk 26 Med. scan 30 Suggestion on a food label: abbr.

31 Old, in Italy 32 Alexander who claimed he was “in charge” after Reagan was shot 33 Off-white shade 34 Stopping by just briefly 35 “Wayne’s World” director Penelope 36 Gives to the landlord 37 Rowing machine unit 41 Photographer Adams 42 Big D.C. lobby 43 Mr. Potato Head parts 45 Oak Ridge Boys hit with a notable vocal bass line 46 Did 47 It can be covered by a shadow 49 Window box sites 50 One way to kill a vampire 53 “ER” roles 54 Assent on the main deck 55 Dearie

The Armstrong Center

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 Ski and Adventure Club

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.

Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St. 921-9258112. www.booksamillion.com/

Society for American Baseball Research

is an international fan and research group devoted to the great game of baseball. Persons interested in starting a chapter here should e-mail Jim Casey at bigtrain45@gmail.com. For information about the organization, visit www.

SABR.org.

Southern Wings

is the local chapter of Women in Aviation International. It is open to men and women in the region who are interested in supporting women in aviation. Regular meetings are held once a month and new members are welcome. Visit http://southernwingswai.com.

St. Almo

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meets at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336. 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. wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty.

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/

Tarde en Espanol

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

Telfair Academy Guild

will meet Jan. 12 at 10:15am. Program: “Evolution of an Exhibition.” Members of the Telfair staff will discuss selection, research, logistics and installation. Mary Ellen Fox, 598-1837 Through Jan. 12. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 York St. 912-790-8800. www.telfair.org/

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

Free poker tournaments are held every week in Savannah, Hinesville and Statesboro. Free to play. Win prizes and gifts. Visit www.GUTSHOTGA.com for details.

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

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. Best Western, I-95 and Highway 204.

Tybee Performing Arts Society

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

Urban Professionals

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.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

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.

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. Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St.

Beginners Belly Dance Class

Classes are ongoing and all ages and skill levels welcome. Sunday. 11:40-12:40am. $10 per class, walk-ins welcome. Nicole Edge, kleokatt@ gmail.com or 596-0889. Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street.

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.. Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave. 912-756-8482. lifemovesdancestudio.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. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Windsor Forest.

Chicago-Style Steppin’ Lessons

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.

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. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Dean Forest Road.

Kelly/Creek Studio

Ballet, pointe, tap, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, partnering, and contemporary movement. Offering classes to all, ages 3 and up. 756.7426. kellycreekstudios.com

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes.

All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Old Time Country Dance

Presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society. Music by the Glow in the Dark String Band and callers Joyce Murlless and Bob Beattie Jan. 10 at 8pm in the Notre Dame Academy gym, 1709 Bull St. A lesson will precede at 7:45pm. $7. Through Jan. 10. Notre Dame Academy, 1709 Bull St. 912-232-5473. www. notredamesav.org

Pole Dancing Class

Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms,a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes of is your shoes. Classes begin Friday February 15th from 7:30 to 9:30. Space is limited call in advance to make your reservation $70 per month or $22 per class. Please call for further details 912-398-4776 or email fitnessconnection1@yahoo.com Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2.

Savannah Shag Club

offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive. American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. 912-351-9033. www.legion.org/

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 9274784 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, 7:308pm 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. 2208096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra

Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street.

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. 912-3568383. www.thestudiosav.com/

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Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 925-7416. 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. 912-233-1951.

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. Hidden Well Acupuncture Center, 318 East Huntingdon Street.

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Ashram Savannah - Yoga

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

Ashram Savannah, 2424 Drayton St.

Belly Dance for Fitness

Every Sunday from 12:50-1:50pm. $10 per classe, walk-ins welcome. Nicole Edge 5960889, kleokatt@gmail.com Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street.

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness

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.

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training

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. 912-652-6780.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 8196463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. 912- 819-6000. www.sjchs.org

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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.

Crossfit Hyperformance, 904 E 70th Street.

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

FIT LUNCH - Join us for a 30 to 40 Minute workout on your lunch hour. Classes offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:45am until 2:00pm

by Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio. Classes are organized and led by 2 Certified Personal Trainers and will utilize a variety of training techniques which may include strength training, interval and cardio as well as core, balance and flexibility. Advanced booking required.

Please call for further details 912-398-4776 or 912-224-9667. www.bodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2.

Free Yoga

is offered to all newcomers Jan. 1-14. kelley@ savannahyoga.com. Through Jan. 14. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. 232-2994. www. savannahyoga.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

Hip Hop Cardio

Monday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. Taught

by Mahogany. Registration is $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members. West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St.

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

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, 4299241, youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.” The

Martial Arts

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

Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan

is held Sundays from 3-4:30 p.m. at The Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Rd., Whitemarsh Center.

898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroomm. com. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr. 912-898-0361. www.thesavannahyogaroom.com/

Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B. For ages 7 to adult, taught by S.T. Morgan Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30pm and 6:307:30pm. Registration, $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members.

West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St.

Tai Chi Relaxation Class

$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

The Yoga Room

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/

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.

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Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Moms in Motion

A pre and post-natal exercise program is offered

by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing.

The cost is $30 per month. Call 819-6463. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

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” . The Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B.

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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.”

The Temple of Martial Arts, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B.

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

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.

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. 912-2322994. www.savannahyoga.com/

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. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street.

Salsa Classes

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Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp

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. 2346371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St.

Reiki Treatments

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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/

Learn Salsa “Rueda de Casino” style every Wednesday, from 6-7pm Beginner, 7-8pm Intermediate, at the Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. Grace, 234-6183 or Juan, 330-5421. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St.

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 10:3011:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from

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.

Yoga Teacher Training Institute

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

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/

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. For information, contact Ken at 398-8969. Gay AA, 311 E. Macon St.

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

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 Cardiovascular Council, 1900 Abercorn St.

Community HealthCare Center

is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms.

Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services.

Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center. 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. 704-5902 or 354-6223.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

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

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk

This monthly cancer survivors’ walk is free and open to all survivors and their loved ones. Call DeDe Cargill at 398-6654.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center.

No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. African-American Health

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

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/

qualify. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

Free Vision Screenings

meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6pm on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children

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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. Sam’s Club Optical, 1975 E. Montgomery Cross Rd.

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

The Coastal Health District’s Universal Newborn Hearing and Screening Initiative (UNHSI has funds available for the purchase of hearing aid devices for infants and children 3 and under who qualify and live in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh Counties. For info, contact Jackie King at 6916882 or toll-free at 1-866-647-0010.

Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief

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/

HypnoBirthing Classes

Learn to birth in a calm and gentle environment without fear. Uses relaxation, meditation and guided imagery to achieve the birthing experience you desire. Tiffany, tiffany@savannahdoula. com.

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic

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

La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers.

La Leche League Leaders of Savannah are also available by phone or email for anyone who needs more information. 897-9261, www.lllusa. org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, 1692 Chatham Parkway.

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

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. Small World Therapeutic Massage, 115 Charlotte Dr.

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Stress Reduction

Individual introductory session to The Work of Byron Katie includes a short DVD, several handouts and trying these tools out. Introductory fee is $40. Contact Ursula Sterling at 598-2821 or sterlingu@bellsouth.net for an appointment.

Team Savannah Wellness

A group dedicated to imrpoving the quality of lives in the Five Pillars of Health: mind, body, family, society and finances. Meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 5:30pm in the meeting room of The Woods Complex on Hodgson Memorial Drive. 656-2952, www.chaienergy@ bellsouth.net. The Woods Complex, Hodgson Memorial Drive.

The Quit Line

a toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco.

Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia. com.

Weight Loss

Lose weight with Guided Imagery and Hypnosis.

No pills, diets or surgery. 927-3432.

are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587.

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

Weight Loss Through Hypnosis

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.

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

Readings & Signings

Memorial Health CPR training

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.

Simply Raw

Natural Health Solutions will present a program about reversing diabetes in 30 days on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 2-3:30pm at the John-Wesley Villas of Savannah, in the Regency Building located behind the main office at 231 W. Montgomery Cross Rd. Food will be donated by Toucan Cafe.

The event is free, but only 50 seats are available so an RSVP is required. Contact Rob Liakos N.E. at 844-4528, John-Wesley at 925-8853 or e-mail robliakos@comcast.net. Through Jan. 31. JohnWesley Villas of Savannah, 231 W. Montgomery Cross Rd.

Smoke Stoppers

St. Joseph’s/Candler group-facilitated smoking cessation program offers an intensive class in 7 sessions over 3 weeks featuring a wide range of proven-effective strategies to help smokers control their urges, manage nicotine withdrawal and stress and avoid weight gain. The cost is $100.

Call 819-6718. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. 912-819-6000. www.sjchs.org/

Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis

No pills, patches, gum, lasers, weight gain, withdrawal or side effects. 15 years expereince.

927-3432.

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.

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

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/

Religious & Spiritual 50th Birthday Celebration

The Jonesvillle Baptist Church of the P.A.W., Inc. will celebrate the 50th birthday of pastor Elder James G. Rodgers, Jan. 16, 6-9pm. $60 adults, $25 12 and under. 351-0423, www.jbc-paw.org.

Through Jan. 16. Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, Hutchinson Island.

Calling All Christians

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.

Chanted Office of Compline

The Service of Compline, ”Saying good night to God,” is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah, located on Johnson Square. Christ Church, 28 Bull St. 232-4131.

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/

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.

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

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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.

Mindfulness Meditation, 307 E. Harris St.

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.

Midweek Bible Study

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

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

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

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/

Nicodemus by Night

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

Psych-K Workshop

Learn a technique through hands-on practice that you can apply to relationships, productivity, prosperity, health, grief and more. Saturday April 4, 9am–4pm and Sunday April 5, 9am–10:30am and 1:15pm–5pm at Unity of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. $350 or $250 with “bring a buddy” discount. 355-4704, www.unitysavannah.org, http://home.hiwaay.net/~north/ or Marguerite Berrigan at 247-6484. Through April 4. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. 912-3554704. www.unityofsavannah.org/

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903. Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St. 912-233-4766. www.trinitychurch1848.org/

Realizing The God Within

A series of Metaphysical/New Thought classes presented by The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, featuring metaphysical minister and local author Adeeb Shabazz. Mondays at 8pm.

Suggested donation $10. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St. 877-4948629. www.freedompathonline.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. .

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO. For information, call SGI-USA at 232-9121.

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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, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavannah.org Johnson Square, Bull & Abercorn Sts.

The Savannah Zen Center

Located at 307 E. Harris St. Soto Zen Meditation offered weekday mornings 7:30-8:30am; Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with Study Group following from 6:30-7:30pm; Friday evenings from 6-6:30pm. Sundays from 9-10:30am which includes a Dharma talk. Donations accepted.

Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, 429-7265, cindy@ alwaysoptions.com. The Savannah Zen Center, 307 E. Harris St.

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service.

Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 233-6284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church, 707 Harmon St.

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/ or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. 912-234-0980. www. uusavannah.org

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.

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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! Realiziing The God Within

A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St., Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10, 1-877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline. org, freedompath@yshoo.com. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St.

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.

Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St.

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. Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, 1147 W. Highway 80.

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. Goodwill Industries, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr.

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. Wilmington Island

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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. Skidaway United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. 912) 598-8460. www.siumc.org/

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

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. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave.

Caring for Us

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 information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

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Completely Remodeled! $225,000 or $1200/month rent.

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HOmes fOr sale 815 Bank Ordered sale. St. Simon’s Island. Elegant new construction. 1 and 2 bedroom condos. $200,000 under original price. Won’t Last! Call Today! 912-996-4610 912-996-4610 for rent 855 1106 E. 33rd: Downstairs.

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, central heat/air, all electric, $600/month + deposit Call Daryl: 655-3637 116 E. Gaston St. Parlor Fl. 1BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, hardwood floors, courtyard $995/month.

312-B Lawton Ave. 2BR, 1BA, LR/DR combo, furnished eat-in kitchen, office, sunroom, garage, washer/dryer connection $730/month includes water & trash.

1402-1/2 E. 42nd St. 3BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, fenced yard $700/month.

5608-B Jasmine Ave 2BR, 2BA, LR, furnished kitchen, large fenced yard, w/d conn, CHA $675/month.

1107 E. 57th St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection $600/mo.

1130 E. 53rd St. 2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, fenced yard, CH/A $525/month.

Pam T. Property 692-0038 www.pamtproperty.com *118 Quail Hollow Drive: 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath house. Southside location. $900/month $900/Deposit.

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2160 FLORIDA AVENUE

3BR/2BA w/fireplace, island kitchen, 2-car garage, all appliances.

Very clean, nice yard.

In subdivision, close to schools and shopping $900/month, $900/deposit. 912-667-7280.

124 Runner Rd. 4BR, 3BA, LR, DR, Den, furnished eat-in kitchen, deck, fenced yard, garage, laundry room $1500/month.

26 Full Sweep Dr. Georgetown, Gated: 3BR, 2BA, DR, LR, furnished eat-in kitchen, gated comm. w/pool & tennis $1395/month.

317 Oxford Dr. 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, furnished kitchen, CH/A, washer/dryer connection $1125/month.

Pooler: 201 Ridgecrest St. 3BR, 2BA, LR, DR, furnished eat-in kitchen, patio, garage $975/month.

1107 Debbie St.

room. $800/month, $800/deposit. Section 8 We l co m e.

912-658-0785.

1214 East 57th Street.

2BR/1BA, Living room, Dining room, Kitchen, CH&A, Fenced yard, $750/Month. $850/Deposit. Call 238-4390 1401 E. 38th Street Large 2BR brick duplex $650.

4907 Montgomery Street 2BR house $650.

216 Screven Avenue 3BR brick home, fenced yard, $750 2219 Florida Avenue 2BR house $725.

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.

Rent to Own 808 E. Waldburg-4/2 $850/month, $2550/down.

No credit check STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829/656-5351 15 MALIBU CIRCLE: 3BR/1.5BA, CH&A, fenced-yard, excellent condition. Available Dec. 15th. $775/monthly, $750/deposit. Credit report required. No Section 8! 912-354-8061.

1 Bedroom apartment.

2138 Tennessee Avenue. $500 deposit, $450 monthly.

912-238-4390

1207 E. 31st St. 4BR/2BA LG Victorian, wood flooring, 4 fireplaces,dishwasher + all appliances, laundry room, privacy

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1BR/1BA furnished apt. Utilities included.

Tybee Island. $975/month. $550 security deposit.

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Living Room, Eat-in kitchen, small office/den, laundry, fenced yard, carport.

Pets ok with approval.

References/credit check required. $725/month, $700/deposit. 898-0078 *2626 Evergreen, 3BR/1BA, new appliances, hardwood floors, large backyard, ready to move-in, $900+deposit.

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2BR/1BA, large kitchen w/ceramic tile, LR, DR appliances included, $585/month $300/deposit. Water included 10 ½ Pearl Street. Move-in immediately. 450-6517 or 844-1998 2BR/1BA, one story duplex, kitchen furnished, ch&a, $650/month. Application fee, $25, 925-5678 **2BR apt, ch&a, washer. Dryer, water paid, $775/month, in the Victorian District. **Boarding House: 3 rooms available, furnished, CH&A, washer/dryer, $100-$125/weekly Call: 398-5778 3BR/2BA HOUSE, fenced yard, central heat/air on Eastside, Affordable. Also Room for Rent, refrigerator, microwave, cable, central heat/air. Call 441-1397.

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Corner lot, block from SSU. All appliances, fe n ce d ya rd. $1050/month.

Ziggy Kent, 912-398-0721.

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

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

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Whitemarsh Island 3BR, 1BA, LR/DR combo, eat-in kitchen, garage & workshop $950/month.

101 Pleasant Dr.

Pt. Wentworth-3BR, 2BA, furnished kitchen, wood floors, fenced yard, CH/A $895/mo.

605 Dyches Dr.

3BR, 2BA, LR, furnished eatin kitchen, fenced yard, washer/dryer connection, CH&A $875/month.

8702 Hurst Ave.

ARDSLEY PARK:

2BR, 1BA, furnished kitchen, LR, DR, den, w/d incl. FP w/gas logs, large yard $825/mo.

FAIRWAY OAKS:

3BR, 1BA, LR/DR combo, furnished kitchen, CHA, w/d conn, gas heat $775/month.

617 East 54th Street.

4BR/2BA, fenced yard $1100/month plus security.

5416 Waters Drive.

3BR/1BA, large fenced yard w/deck. $1000/month plus security. Call 691-1147 ask for Nancy.

BRAND NEW APTS!

Townhome-style apts. in convenient Garden City location. Deluxe kitchens, W/D & fitness center. Garden Lake Townhomes, 4024 Kessler Dr., Garden City, 966-6990.

BURNSIDE ISLAND Deepwater-9 Amanda Drive: floating dock, 3BR, 2BA, LR, large eat-in kitchen w/dishwasher, large fenced yard, garage, C H/A, near ICW, outdoor kitchen. No pets or s m o k i n g. $1800/month.

3 Pemberton Ct. 4BR or 3BR w/office, 2BA, LR, DR, furnished eat-in kitchen, sunroom, garage, fenced yard $1400.

2330 Camellia Ct.

1408 E. 56th St.

3BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connection, CH/A, fenced yard $750/mo.

2216 Capital St.

2BR, 1BA, furnished kitchen, LR, large den, laundry room, workshop $725/month.

26 West 59th

2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen $595/month.

1012 Hearn St.

2BR, 1BA, LR, furnished kitchen, CH/A, all electric $575/month.

1605 Grove St.

2BR, 1BA, LR, DR, furnished kitchen, CH&A, washer/dryer connection $575/month.

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CLOVERDALE SUBDIVISION: 1437 Audubon Drive.

3BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, separate laundry

COASTAL PLACE @ Tibet. 2BR/2BA Apt. Eatin kitchen, large LR w/wetbar, washer/dryer connections, 6 closets, all electric. $725/month.

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2BR/1-1/2BA $695/month.

SOUTHSIDE 207 Edgewater Rd. 2BR/2BA, Large $725/month.

211 Edgewater Rd. Gated 2BR/2BA $850/month.

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DUPLEX: 1132 E. 55th

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

One block off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park.

DUPLEX: 1216 E. 54th

2BR/1BA $475/month plus $475/deposit.

One block off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park.

HOUSE: 1510 E. 53rd

3BR/2BA $800/month plus $800/deposit.

Five blocks east off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park.

CALL ADAM @ 912-695-9081 DAYS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS

EAST 38TH STREET

Nice one bedroom furnished efficiency apt.

Utilities included, cable, central air and heat, full size refrigerator, private bath, very secure. $160/week. No Pets. Call 507-4595, 695-7889, or 355-2831 EASTSIDE AREA -2118 New Mexico. 3BR/1BA, new central heat/air, remodeled & furnished kitchen, laundry room, carport, fenced yard.

Outside pet ok. $800/month, $800/deposit. Available Now. No Section 8.

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Efficiency Apt. $180/week No Dep. Required

No tax or deposit required. $180 Total Moves you in! Efficiency Apt, furnished, cable & HBO included. Call 912-695-7889, 912-507-4595 or 912-355-2831.

Great location Isle of Hope area 2br/1ba, front porch, large storage building, newly redone, one or 2 people only. No pets. $875/month need references, 1 yr lease.

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HOUSE FOR RENT. Available Now. 2 Bd/1Ba House on Ebenezer Creek. $700/month, $700 Dep, W/D Included.

Call 912-772-4281 LARGE 3BR HOUSE for rent at 1108 East 51st.

CH&A, washer/dryer, fenced backyard, offstreet parking. No pets $875/month.

Call 912-596-1355.

MIDTOWN

2219 Armstrong Drive.

Completely renovated 3BR, 2BA. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, washer/dryer furnished.

Fenced backyard. $875/month plus deposit. Call 656-5000.

MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park.

Starting at $450 per month and up.

912-658-4462 or 925-1831.

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One, two and three bedroom apt & houses, located throughout Savannah. Monthly special.

Section 8 welcome.

272-6820

NEWLY REMODELED TOWNHOME located at 6830 Skidaway Road.

2BR, 1BA, LR, kitchen. $695/month.

Call 897-6789 or 344-4164.

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Oak Forest Apts. 2BR/1 Bath Semken Street 2BR/1 Bath 209 Wesley St. 3BR/1 Bath House Condo-Georgetown 2BR/2 Bath

Call 927-4383

For Rent: 2309 Texas Avenue.

3bedroom/1bath. $800 per month, $400 Security Deposit. 912-429-6690

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Other Rooms and Apartments available.

Mon-Sat. 912-231-9464.

Rooms, apartments and houses for rent.

Eastside, Westside, Downtown. Great condition, stylish features from $115 per week.

Contact Cynthia-912-604-6670

One and Two bedroom apartments. $390-$600.

Southside, island, midtown.

Hassell Realty.

912-234-1291 One bedroom apartment. $400/month. + Room for rent. $100/weekly.

216 W. 39th Street, 912-657-0458

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Loft-style apt only $570 a month! Convenient southside location. Dishwasher & W/D connections. MOVE IN NOW. Moss Gate Apts., 10600 Abercorn St., 920-8005.

ONE BEDROOM mobile home in Savannah on safe, quiet street. 10 minutes from mall and hospital. Free water and garbage. $125/weekly and security deposit.

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On the Westside off Haslam. RENTAL SPECIAL: 3BR/1BA ceramic tile throughout, central heat/air, total electric.

Country setting, large fenced-in yard, washer/dryer connection, stove and refrigerator included. 1/2 off 1st month’s rent. Section 8 welcome. Call for more information, 272-6820 or 844-5996 Pooler, mobile home furnished, 2BR/1BA private area, 2 mile s to I-16 & 95. Pond onsite, extra large screened porch & other. 1 or 2 people only.

No pets. 875/month, 1-year lease.

Need references, many extras! 912-704-3031 PRETTY APARTMENT! 2 SECURE CONDOUNITS, NEW CABINETS, APPLIANCES, SHELVES. MIDDLE OF SCAD. CORNER OF LIBERTY& DRAYTON. 236-2038,AM 354-7128,PM LEAVE MESSAGE. PROFESSOR’S HOME for Rent for quiet tenants.

Close to corner of Montgomery Xrds & Abercorn.

3BR/1-1/2BA, large kitchen, 2 driveways, cable ready. Furnished or Unfurnished. $400-$450 for each of 2 persons. Call 772-240-1460.

Rooms for rent, Southside location, $125/week, No deposit. $125 Moves you In!. Includes utilities, call:272-5396.

SAVANNAH - EASTSIDE 2010 E. 42ND: 3-bedrooms, 1-bath $775.

SOUTHSIDE CONDO 60 HIDDEN LAKE: 2bedrooms, 1.5-baths $775.

POOLER - CONDO 12 WINTERLAKE CIRCLE: 2-Bedrooms, 2.5Baths. Pool & Fitness Center $850.

POOLER-Hampton Pl. 174 AQUINNAH DR.: 3-Bedrooms, 2-Baths, Garage $1,050.

JEAN WALKER REALTY LLC 912-898-4134

SECTION 8 WELCOME

2403 NEW YORK: 3BR, W/D $750.

2007 CAUSTON BLUFF 2BR, W/D $700.

505 VINSON 4BR, 1.5BA..

1332 NE 36TH ST. 3BR. 22B MASTICK 3BR/2BA $750. 912-257-6181 *Small 2BR off west Bay, furnished kitchen, fenced yard, al electric, $425/month. $225 security deposit. *AlSO Large 2 Bedroom on Mississippi, furnished kitchen with washer/dryer connection, off street parking, $625/month. $325 security deposit.

Jim, 398-6211 THE BRANNEN COMPANY 3613 EASTGATE DRIVE: 3BR/1BA, refrigerator, stove, fenced backyard, central heat/air. $790/month.

50 WESLEY STREET: 2BR/1BA, refrigerator, stove, central heat/air, ceramic tile $675/month.

Call 912-844-6294 THUNDERBOLT Very Large 2BR/2BA house.

Garage, sunporch, very neat & clean. Quiet neighborhood. One block from Marina. $945/month, +deposit. No Pets Call 912-832-6970.

TOWNHOME Off Tibet.

Lovely brick 2BR/1.5BA, kitchen furnished, washer/dryer connection,

for rent 855

for rent 855

rooms for rent 895

cars 910

central heat/air, new energy windows. $640/month. No pets.

912-355-6077.

Close to schools & HAAF. No smok ing. $929/month plus deposit. Section 8 not accepted. 912-920-1936.

ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment.

Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $400/$500 monthly, $125/security deposit, no lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

1995 MAZDA PROTEGE, 4-door, 5-speed, PW, AC. Runs fantastic! $1950.

912-441-2150

UPCHURCH ENTERPRISES 912-354-7737

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

CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 ONE ROOM OFFICE FOR RENT. 7805 Waters Avenue, upstairs. $300/month. Utilities included. Call 352-8053. rooms for rent 895

ROOMS FOR RENT

WE BUY HOUSES 9521 DUNWOODY: 3BR/2BA, central heat/air, $1000/month, $1000/deposit.

1413 E. 35TH STREET: 2BR/1BA, central heat/air, upper garage apt. $550/month, $350/deposit.

References and Credit Check required. Call 351-0500 for showing.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. Peaceful atmosphere.

WEEKLY UNITS: Furnished, Private entrance, No sharing, living quarters, utilities included.

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

MONTHLY PROPERTIES: 3BR/2BA, Appliances included. Properties located in Pooler & Savannah. $700-$800/month plus deposit same as rent.

No Section 8.

Interested parties call 441-5468 ConneCtsavannah.Com online musiC & events listings, & fine sweetness and Content

WILMINGTON ISLAND 4BR/2BA house with living-room, dining-room, den, & large fenced-in backyard, 7001 Sand Road. $1400/month.

Call 897-6789 or 344-4164 WINDSOR FOREST: Available early January!

3BR/1BA, LR, DR, family room, long kitchen w/new dishwasher, washer/dryer connection, central heat/air, large shed in backyard, new wood laminate floors in LR, DR and hall.

Southside-Eastside Westside New Large Clean Carpeted Rooms, only 3-5 rooms per house.

Quiet Areas, Bus line.

Free HBO. Furnished or Unfurnished. Rooms with PRIVATE BATHROOMS available. $115/Week & Up. EFFICIENCY APTS No sharing, own bath & kitchen. All Utilities included, Cable (MB).

Furnished or Unfurnished. $159/Week & Up.

912-507-1489/912-3 41-6122

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.

CLEAN, FURNISHED Room, on busline, $85-$115/week plus deposit. Call 210-1327 or 236-1952 CLEAN SUPER Nice Furnished Rooms. Refrigerator in room. Central heat/air, HBO, Washer and Dryer. $100-$150 weekly. No deposit. Call 912-507-8733.

912-507-8733

EAST SAVANNAH:

ROOM FOR RENT: Clean w/central heat/air, stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer. On busline. Starting @ $125/week.

Call 912-272-7510.

FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT On the East&West sides. $125/weekly.

All utilities included.

Basic Cable, Washer, Dryer.

Queen/Full Call: 695-2669 LARGE MASTER Bedroom, bath and walk-in closet. Close to Savannah Mall. $560/month, ½ electric (approx. $60).

Call 925-1027 or 216-527-7580.

Rooming House in Business for over 20 years-2 freshly painted rooms for rent. $80/week, 912-234-9779, One efficiency apartment, bedroom, kitchen and bath, $150/week. Utilities included. 912-234-9779

ROOMS FOR RENT: $125/weekly. Washer/dryer, cable, central heat/air.

Call 912-596-0847 ROOMS FOR RENT

$85 to $115 per week.

East side, on busline.

Clean, central heat/air, appliances. No deposit.

912-272-3247.

ROOMS FOR RENT

$95 to $165 PER WEEK. Refrigerator, Microwave, Cable, TV, Telephone, Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line. 912-507-1549.

ROOMS FOR RENT

Central heat/air, cable, washer/dryer, furnished, located on busline, $130 weekly- no deposit. Call 344-7623

Savannah & Bloomingdale

Furnished room in quiet area. Includes utilities, television (some locations), washer and dryer, stove, refrigerator.

Shared ki tc h e n and bath. $100-$170/wk, Call 912-210-0181 SOUTHSIDE & EASTSIDE home weekly rentals. $175 and up, deposit required.

Ver y clean. washer dryer, cable, lounging area, and big kitchen!

Call 631-1458 or 927-7644

transportation 900

cars 910

1991 OLDS 98 REGENCY. Extra clean, cold AC. Runs great $1950.

912-441-2150

1998 Plymouth Voyager Runs great, needs transmission & A/C work. $1000/OBO 912-748-2429

2003 SATURN VUE

V-6, 5-speed, automatic, power package, sunroof, A/C, new tires.

53,000 miles. 1-Owner.

Excellent condition.

Asking $8,000.

912-898-8701.

AUTO REPAIRS Need service but low on cash?

Call 912-441-2150 for details.

CASH CARS $950 or less!

• ‘97 Mazda Protege • ‘96 Nissan Altima • ‘96 Aerostar van And much more... $550 or less

• ‘01 Hyundai Accent

• ‘93 Aerostar van • ‘97 Kia Sephia • ‘92 Park Avenue.

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And much more…

Call:912-964-2440 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work.

Reasonably Priced.

Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

GREAT STUDENT CAR

2001 Kia Sephia, 4-door, AT, CD, air.

Great on gas. Very clean. $1600 OBO. 429-7274

Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006, Soft-tail Heritage Deluxe. Black and white. 5000 miles Many extras. $14,000. Call 912-856-0101

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