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Annual Johnny Mercer Tribute Concert

Johnny’s Second Century Begins What: The annual Johnny Mercer tribute concert, directed by Eddie Wilson. Sponsored by the Friends of Johnny Mercer and the City of Savannah. When: Sun. Nov. 14, 2 p.m. Where: Johnny Mercer Theater, 301 W. Oglethorpe St. Cost: Free and open to the public

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Wednesday

Film: Grapes and Figs Are in Season

Lecture: Deriving Policies from Data

ing up in Palestinian controlled West Bank.

When: Wed. Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: AASU Student Union Building, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free

Hashemi discusses creating public policy based on data rather than creating policy and then proving its efficacy.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 12 p.m.

Where: AASU Univerity Hall rm 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public

What: A film by Emily Shihadeh about grow-

What: Computer Science professor Ray R.

Lecture: Andrea Ponsi - Ecology

What: Ponsi will discuss the relationship

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

Coastal Geo-caching Festival

between ecology and architecture.

When: Wed. Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd. , Cost: Free and open to the public

What: Geo-caching enthusiasts

gather for a high-tech treasure hunt.

Friday night hunt Friday is followed by a full day on Saturday.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 7-11 p.m., Sat. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.

Where: Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway Cost: $5 parking fee

Film: The Flim-Flam Man (USA, 1967)

What: Long-forgotten comedy-drama (star-

ring George C. Scott) about a small-time con artist that has never been released on DVD. When: Wed. Nov. 10, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. , Cost: $5 Info: psychotronicfilmsavannah.org/

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Thursday

Veterans Day at the Mighty 8th

What: Remember those who served their

country at the Mighty 8th Air Force Museum.

When: Thu. Nov. 11 Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. Cost: $5 discounted admission for military Info: 912-748-8888. http://www.mightyeighth.org/

Steam Train Rides at the Roundhouse

What: For 4 days only this month, museum

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Friday

takes passengers on a steam powered ride.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 11 a.m. 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, , Fri. Nov. 12, 11 a.m. 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM,, Sat. Nov. 13, 11 a.m. 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM,, Sun. Nov. 14, 1 p.m. 2 PM, Where: Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St. Cost: $10/regular adult admission

AASU Veterans Day Observance

What: Includes several patriotic performanc-

es in honor of Veterans Day.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 11:30 a.m.

Where: AASU Student Union Plaza, 11935

Abercorn St. Cost: Free and open to the public

Rapper Ludacris performs Friday at Georgia State University in Statesboro

Dance: Lucinda

What: A performance directed and choreo-

graphed by Dr. LaJune Wise.

Lecture: Origins of Cancer

What: Dr. Philip Landrigan pioneered

research into the dangerous effects of lead paint.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, 175 Bourne Ave. , Pooler Cost: Free and open to the public

Gabriela Garcia Medina

What: Performance by spoken word artist.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Where: AASU Student Union Building, 11935

Abercorn St. Cost: Free

Theater: Steel Magnolias

What: Tybee Arts Association presents their

production of the classic southern tale.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m., Fri. Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Sat. Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m., Sun. Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

Where: Tybee Arts Center Cost: $15

Improv!

What: The debut of SCAD’s new improv

comedy troupe.

When: Thu. Nov. 11, 8 p.m., Fri. Nov. 12, 8 p.m., Sat. Nov. 13, 8 p.m., Sun. Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

Where: Mondanaro Theatre, 217 MLK Blvd.

Cost: $10/general, $5/SCAD

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Sat. Nov. 13, 7

p.m., Sun. Nov. 14, 5 p.m.

Where: SSU Kennedy Fine Arts Auditorium Cost: $7/general, $5/student

Film: Dirty Harry (US, 1971)

What: The film cemented Clint Eastwood’s

star status in a film about a cop chasing a killer in San Francisco.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. , Cost: $6-8 (additional service fees may apply) Info: 912-525-5051.

Film: Persepolis

What: A free screening of the award winning

French animated film based on the graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi. Part of AASU’s International Week.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

Where: AASU Univerity Hall rm 156, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost: Free

Music: Ludacris

What: The Georgia-native rap superstar

performs at GSU.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Clements Baseball Stadium - GSU,

Statesboro Cost: $20-35 Info: http://www.gsustore.com/

What: A touring production of

the comic operetta by Gilbert & Sullivan.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Cost: $20-48 Info: www.lucastheatre.com/

Theater: Three Picassos

What: City Lights Theater Company

presents comedy about a woman who inherits her grandmother’s apartment and suspects lost Picassos are inside.

When: Fri. Nov. 12, 8 p.m., Sat. Nov. 13, 8 p.m., Sun. Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

Where: S.P.A.C.E. Black Box Theater, 9 W. Henry St. Cost: $10

Comedy: Bruh Man & Friends

What: Live stand up from the comedian

featured on “Martin” and “The Bernie Mac Show” When: Fri. Nov. 12, 9:30 p.m.

Where: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St. Cost: $15/adv, $20/door Info: 912-980-9065.

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Saturday

Yard Sale benefiting Chatham Academy

What: Includes furniture, books, electronics and more. Proceeds benefit athletic programs.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: Chatham Academy, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd.

Forsyth Farmers’ Market

What: The Savannah Local Food Col-

laborative hosts this weekly market featuring regionally grown, fresh food and food products.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South end of Forsyth Park, Cost: Free

Great American Smoke Out

What: Basketball workshops, field day

activities, stretching exercises, smoking cessation information sessions, and more.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: free

Fall Fair

What: Food, craft vendors, bake sale,

raffles, kids activities and more.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Asbury Memorial United Methodist, Corner of Waters and Henry Sts.

HarvestFest

What: Music by the Folk Music Society,

dancing, sugarcane grinding and meats cooked over an open fire.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. , Cost: $7/general, $5/discount, kids under 4 are free

Polk’s Saturday Market

What: Featuring a variety of arts, crafts

and specialty foods vendors.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: 530 E. Liberty St.

Savannah Children’s Book Festival

What: Authors from around the country and the region gather to celebrate a love of words in Forsyth Park.

Rain location Civic Center.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where: Forsyth Park Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.liveoakpl.org/

New York, New York Auction

What: Benefits the Savannah Arts Academy Theater Guild. Hors d’ouevres, live and silent auctions.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Where: River Club, 3 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Cost: $20

Old Time Country Dance

What: Contras, squares & waltz. Live

music by Glow in the Dark String Band.

Lesson at 7:45pm. No partner or experience needed.

When: Sat. Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

Where: Notre Dame Academy Gym, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $8/general, $6/members, students

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Sunday

Lecture: Origins of Southern Comfort Food

What: Local foodie Tim Rutherford discusses the historical context of fried chicken and the essence of cornbread.

When: Sun. Nov. 14, 3 p.m.

Where: Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton St., Cost: Free and open to the public

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Monday

Film: The Night of Truth

What: Set in a fictional West African

country torn apart by civil war, different groups come together over a dinner to try and resolve their conflict. Part of SSU International Week.

When: Mon. Nov. 15, 6 p.m.

Where: SSU Social Sciences Building Rm 116 Cost: Free

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Tuesday

Lecture: The Roots of the Current Economic Crisis

What: Scholar Trevor Harrison, Ph.D.

discusses the origins and potential solutions to the current economic crisis.

Part of SSU’s International Week.

When: Tue. Nov. 16, 2:30 p.m.

Where: SSU Social Sciences Building Cost: Free cs

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notebook: City 08 city goes on retreat

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So there was an anti–incumbent wave pretty much all over the country last week.

Except here.

Great.

While in last week’s elections the rest of the country underwent either a tumor removal or a lobotomy — depending on your political leanings and how you view the results — Savannah and Georgia opted for the status quo.

The Tea Party made a tepid brew locally.

Veteran Democratic state senator Lester Jackson cruised to victory despite the hard–fought campaign of libertarian–leaning Republican Michael Gaster.

Democrat John “Barra” — whose folksy drawl in his TV ads seems to get more exaggerated with each election cycle — won reelection over Tea Partier Ray McKinney.

(For those keeping count, Barrow is one of only 28 “Blue Dog” conservative Democrats left in the House of Representatives, who saw their numbers slashed by over half in the red tide.)

Statewide, voters opted not so much for the Tea Party as for more of the Grand Old Party.

To serve as governor during a time of extreme financial difficulty, voters chose a Republican who is quite familiar with extreme financial difficulty: Nathan Deal, probably the first Georgia governor to enter office literally on the verge of bankruptcy.

Deal was not anointed by the Tea Party in this election. Their candidate was Karen Handel, former state secretary of education who scored the coveted Sarah Palin endorsement.

During the Republican primary, Handel’s supporters insisted Deal was “unelectable” because of the ethics problems which essentially hounded him out of the U.S. Congress. But he sure was electable last week, easily defeating former Democratic Gov. Roy Barnes.

Like the outgoing Sonny Perdue, Deal was a Democrat until the mid-’90s. And rather than marking a Tea Party sea change, there’s every indication that Deal will continue in Perdue’s footsteps as an advocate of corporate cronyism who papers over financial shenanigans with a thin veneer of “Christian” respectability.

Still, all that mattered was that Deal had that precious “R” by his name this time. Indeed, the label is so important to Georgia voters that in this disastrous economy they picked a Republican with a clear record of financial mismanagement rather than Barnes, who has experience managing a state budget. It’s amazing, really.

(As for Democrats who clearly have issues managing finances, please see Patrick Rodgers’ story this issue on the City of Savannah’s bizarre, budgetless budget meeting.)

Even more perplexing were the results of the Constitutional Amendment votes, which taken in total reinforced Georgia’s longheld reputation for cutting off our nose to spite our face.

In passing the misleading Amendment One, voters essentially cast their ballots in favor of indentured servitude — or in the ballot euphemism, “reasonable competitive agreements.”

Employers will now have an easier time writing and enforcing noncompete clauses in contracts, thus preventing us from exercising our basic right to make a living how we choose, or even to change jobs. Thanks, voters!

In rejecting Amendment Two, voters refused to pay an extra ten bucks a year to fund new trauma centers to relieve the huge burden on existing statewide trauma centers.

Civil War buffs will recall that Georgia is a state so stubborn that at one point it threatened to secede from the Confederacy, quite a concept when you think about it.

So it should come as no real surprise that voters in deep red rural Georgia — the very area where new trauma centers are most urgently needed — were most vocal in their opposition to said trauma centers.

I live a short drive from Memorial Health, one of Georgia’s few trauma centers, so it’s not my problem. But thanks for saving me ten bucks, rural voters! Y’all drive safe now, hear?

The Amendment results, more than the actual candidate races, represented the true face of the Tea Party in action: 1) Principle is more important than practicality, and 2) no public service, however basic, is important enough to raise taxes.

But overall, Georgia dodged a bullet. For an election that was supposed to be all about jobs, victorious Tea Partiers around the nation soon showed their true colors on that front: Within hours of winning, new Tea Party governors in Ohio and Wisconsin announced they’d follow through with promises to kill two rapid transit rail projects — for which funds already existed — to the tune of about 13,000 potential jobs lost.

Enjoy your tea, Ohio and Wisconsin!

The one bright spot that I think we can all agree was a good result came with the passage of Amendment Four, which authorized multiyear contracts for state–funded energy efficiency or conservation projects — a tinge of green to go with your sea of red. cs

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Cops need to chill Editor, I write to you due to a serious concern I have about the inappropriate, violent behavior, that is becoming more and more common, from officers in the Savannah police department.

I have been a witness to multiple events of police violence towards innocent individuals, as well as read my fair share of disturbing stories. I have been in the presence of an officer, who,

by virtue of breaking a traffic law, nearly hit my best friend, who was on a bicycle (abiding by traffic laws).

Instead of apologizing for the near hit, the officer sped towards us, slammed on his brakes, got out of the car, and began screaming, cursing, and behaving extremely aggressively towards my friend. I was shocked to see such rage and violence from a person who was clearly in the wrong, and could have killed an innocent cyclist.

Later that day, we filed a complaint at the Police Department, and were pretty much laughed at. No one seemed to understand the implications of this extremely disturbing behavior.

Just this past week, I again bore witness to the actions of a person who behaved as if they were possessed by the devil himself; an officer who entered my place of employment during closing time.

The moment she entered she began hollering as we were trying

to close out the last tabs during our bar shift. A group of law–abiding citizens, closing down a business at the appropriate time, shouldn’t have to deal with this.

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When you are in the presence of events like this, and when you read things such as the horrific violence done unto Momma Ally of the Last Biscuit by the Savannah PD, and the heartbreaking story of Clifford Grevemberg, the autistic teenager who was tased by Tybee police officers, you really wonder how on earth are obviously disturbed people allowed to carry guns and tasers!

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No budget for you!

Pay raises, fee increases, revenue projections came right on time, but the actual budget was late

by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

There was something missing from the City’s annual budget retreat last week: the budget. The annual multi–day event is usually when Mayor, Council and Staff convene to discuss the upcoming year’s financial decisions.

All involved reconvened this week for two full-day sessions once the budget was finally prepared. But even with a proposed budget in hand, many questions and concerns still exist.

The issues attracting the most attention from council are their promise to return the millage rate to at most 12.5, and the perceived decline in maintenance and upkeep in parks, squares and medians around the city.

A deficit of several million dollars in the 2010 budget (caused by depressed property values and lower than expected sales tax revenue) necessitated a slight increase in the millage rate from 12.5 to 13. Reserve funds were used to close the rest of the gap.

According to budget projections, the appraised value of real estate in the city is likely to decline again next year

as well. Even with the small increase in the millage rate, the total revenue from property taxes was still down in 2010.

Although all of council has been supportive of the return to 12.5, which they promised after public outcry about the increase this summer, District 3 Alderman Larry Stuber has been pushing for a decrease to 12.0 - a move that would cost an additional $2.4 million in revenue.

With local elections looming in November 2011, providing a modicum of financial relief to citizens, while simultaneously giving an across the board pay raise of two percent to city employees, has become a sticking point in discussions about how to maintain current municipal service levels as revenues decline.

Monday and Tuesday’s meetings have

centered on trying to balance those priorities in the best way possible.

Cleaning up One area where the Mayor and council would like to see improvement is the landscaping and maintenance of squares and medians.

“We have a fundamental problem with the upkeep of our public spaces,” said Mayor Otis Johnson during the Monday meeting.

Citing displeasure at the condition of River Street, the median on Victory Drive and several other areas, members of council have asked to hear plans for how to keep them looking better.

One potential fix will be the creation of a Downtown Services department, who will handle comprehensive maintenance and beautification. Several additional services will be consolidated into the Citizens Liaison Office, including 3–1–1.

While consolidating services might improve accountability, running coun-

ter to the clean up efforts is a decrease in litter service. In 2010, crews picked up litter on 165,000 city blocks, but only 110,000 are budgeted in 2011. Additionally, crews emptied litter baskets 76,839 times in 2010, but are only budgeting for 38,000 next year.

Another new plan aimed at beautification includes cross–training property maintenance code and sanitation code inspectors in order to ensure that problems are not being overlooked and can be cited and remedied more effectively.

Last year, the budget stated expectations for 18,500 citations to achieve compliance. The projected number of achieved compliances is closer to 7,519.

Next year’s goal is 20,500.

The 2011 budget also features an increase in the allotment for Equine Services to deal with “urine hot spots” downtown.

Nothing is certain A proposed budget was delivered last Friday, outlining the basic propos-

Festivals During the meeting last Tuesday, Council paid serious attention to the Leisure Services and Cultural Affairs budget. After the initial budget was revised downward by 18 percent in August, several difficult decisions had to be made regarding the 2011 festival schedule. The Cultural Affairs Commission identified the Asian Festival and Picnic in the Park as the two events that, while popular, were using the most City funds without any matching fundraising of their own.

Members of council vowed to find a solution that would allow the festivals to continue. The total needed to restore the original funding level was about $144,000. At the meeting Monday morning, it was decided that both festivals would receive some funding, although about 20 percent less than was requested.

Water fees Although homeowners will realize savings from the decreased millage rate, the one area that will see a slight fee increase will be in the water bill.

Initial proposals budgeted for a $1.65 increase in monthly water service, necessary to generate capital for improvements to the water system.

Resources Director Bob Scanlon was quick to point out that even with the modest increase, Savannah’s water services would still be significantly less expensive than in Charleston or Atlanta, among other Southeastern cities.

After objections by Mayor and council to the fee increase, staff is currently analyzing whether a compromise would be possible, perhaps an increase of fifty cents, that would enable investment in future capital projects without excessively burdening residents.

Revenues and reserves Prospects for economic recovery are expected to be slow at best, dampening forecasts for revenues in 2011. But there are a few bright spots, including better than projected Hotel/Motel tax revenues. The rate of per-visitor spending in the city was also higher than expected.

However, those gains were not nearly enough to offset the decline in property and sales taxes.

Despite the expectation that tax revenues will decrease again in 2011, city staff was forthright in its intention not to balance the budget using reserve funds.

Some questions were raised, however, about the exact level of reserves.

Earlier this year, a reserve fund containing more than $20 million was brought to the attention of mayor and council.

Its existence was central in discussions leading up to the vote on the millage rate hike.

During the retreat, Mayor Johnson asked staff to compile a list of the total reserve funds available, which seem to be scattered across several different accounts.

“This council never knows how much money we really have,” Johnson stated.

Alderman Stuber noted that he’d spent time looking into reserve funds, and although he didn’t mention how much of the total funds were restricted to specific areas, he said he had found as much as $175 million in total reserves.

Earlier this week, Chief Financial Officer Dick Evans explained that using reserves to balance the budget would have a negative effect on the City’s bond rating.

While matters of budget were first and foremost, one of the major successes of the City during 2010 is one that has gotten surprisingly little attention overall.

The poverty rate declined by nearly two percent; the first notable decrease in nearly 30 years, and something it is certainly deserving of applause for the efforts of mayor, council and Step Up Savannah, among others. cs

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als for the following year, however, it is still subject to considerable negotiations amongst council and staff. There will also be some public input later this month, before mayor and council vote on its final approval in mid-December.

Despite the lack of details, there are definite plans to consolidate several departments with the goal of reducing administrative costs and improving some services.

Besides the creation of the new Downtown Services department, significant changes to the Film & Tourism Office are likely.

One of the major cost–saving strategies will be proposed early retirement offers for nearly 300 city employees who would meet eligibility requirements. No employees would be forced into early retirement, according to presentations during the retreat, however, the reorganization of several departments will likely lead to several dozen layoffs.

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

Drugs are still bad

An off–duty officer working security at a River Street club was called inside by the manager about a disturbance — two young women in an altercation near the bar.

They were escorted out of the bar and told to leave. Taunting resumed and they were on the verge of fighting again when both were handcuffed and put in separate police cars. Once they calmed down, the first girl was released and walked away. The officers waited several minutes after she left before releasing the second female. As they were taking off the cuffs, the young woman complained she could not breathe, and then began to scream at the top of her lungs. Officers attempted to explain that since she could scream, she could also breathe. Once the cuffs were off, she began to crawl around on the ground, trying to dig into the asphalt, and then

rolling around. At that point, she asked to be taken to jail. She then pushed herself underneath a nearby school bus. She removed her fur boots and pulled her dress above her head. The reporting officer noted she appeared to be under attack by something. When friends or police attempted to approach her she would punch or kick them.

EMS was called to the scene. It took three police officers, a Sheriff ’s deputy and EMS personnel to get her out from under the bus and then strapped to a gurney. While riding in the ambulance to the hospital, the girl tore her cloth restraints. Forty-five minutes later, she was still in a manic state. Her boyfriend said she hadn’t taken any drugs and had only had two drinks.

• A woman reported that her friend had been held up at gunpoint in his apartment by two females. The woman, who was translating for her friend, said the suspects came to his door to solicit sex for money. When he opened the door, they pulled a gun and pushed him into the bedroom. The females looked under the mattress and around

the apartment, but couldn’t find anything of value so they left. The woman saw them head toward a nearby apartment building. She gave police their description, a lookout was placed and units responded, detaining one suspect. Moments later the second suspect was located and both were taken into custody.

• A woman reported a domestic disturbance between her 16-year-old daughter and the girl’s father. She told police her daughter called her from work and said her father had choked her. As the officers were trying to interview the woman, the father showed up and became disorderly. He was handcuffed and put in the back of the police car. As officer resumed talking with the woman it became clear she had some mental issues and could not answer questions about the incident.

The officers then made contact with the daughter at her place of employment.

She said her father did not choke her

and her mother had mental issues.

• A cab driver arrived at an apartment in Garden City to pick up a male passenger. The man asked to be dropped off on Utah Street.

When the cab got near the area, the man asked to be dropped off at his sister’s house instead so that he could get money from her to pay the cab fare. The man went around the side of the house and did not return. The cab driver called police.

An officer spoke with the homeowner who lives at the residence where the man asked to be dropped off. She said that she doesn’t know the man who got dropped off and he doesn’t live with her. The cab fare was $18.55. The man left a necklace and phone charger in the cab. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

Are gasoline-powered lawn mowers really that bad? I keep reading that cutting my grass with one is comparable to burning a tire in the backyard or driving an SUV for 300 miles. Any truth to this? My mower holds about a quart of gasoline, and uses less than half of that to cut my yard in 20 minutes. An SUV would burn about 30 gallons in 300 miles. Is there really that much available pollution in a pint of gasoline? —Steve You’d be surprised, my friend. However, I agree this is a perplexing subject.

Browsing around online, I find the following alarming statements: Claim 1. Operating a gasoline-powered mower for an hour produces as much pollution as driving a car 200 miles. OK, 200 is less than 300, and the vehicle is an unspecified but presumably average auto rather than a gas-guzzling SUV (although even a Hummer H3 these days gets 13-14 miles per gallon in the city, not ten as you suggest). Still, that’s a lot of pollution.

Claim 2. One mower-hour = “40 automobiles driving.” That sounds even worse than one car traveling a few hundred miles.

Claim 3. Per hour, a gasoline push mower = 11 cars, a riding mower = 34 cars. Let’s strike an average and say one mower-hour is equivalent to 20 carhours. Still not great, but we’re talking 100 percent improvement for a 30-second investment in Google. Not bad.

Claim 4. One mower-hour = 350 miles in a car. Now mowers are back in the toilet. This page even cites a source, a book called Redesigning the American Lawn (Bormann et al, 1993). However, a parenthetical note says, “This information, though valid at the time of publication, is no longer accurate,” and that “based on current calculations,” one mower-hour produces “the amount of pollution emitted by a car driven for approximately 20 miles.”

Wait a minute. We’ve gone from 350 to 20. That means either lawn mowers

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have gotten 17½ times cleaner or cars have gotten 17½ times worse. Neither seems likely. We’d better consult with the experts, you may think. How about the Environmental Protection Agency?

Oh, wait. The EPA website is where all these contradictory numbers appear.

I called anyway. “We now prefer not to compare one [pollution] source to another,” an EPA spokesperson told me.

Translation: Having thoroughly confused things, we’re walking. So once more it was up to my assistant Una to run the numbers.

To simplify matters, we compared the maximum pollution allowed by federal law for mowers versus cars, and assumed our benchmark grass cutter was a six-horsepower push mower at half throttle. We were interested in two types of pollutants: carbon monoxide, or CO, and hydrocarbons plus nitrogen oxides, which we’ll call HC+NOx. Under current standards, in an hour a push mower will produce the same HC+NOx as a car driven 257 miles, and the same CO as one driven 401 miles. To put it another way, assuming a car averages 40 miles per hour, a push mower produces more HC+NOx than six cars and the same CO as ten.

Things will improve when federal emissions standards for lawn mowers are tightened in 2012. Under the new standards, a push mower may produce as much HC+NOx as a car driven 160 miles— in other words, one lawn mower would equal four cars.

Looking at the big picture, we realize mower emissions are only the beginning of what’s wrong with American lawn care. Consider: • Estimates vary wildly, but it’s likely Americans burn more than 600 million gallons of gasoline a year cutting the grass. Hell, the EPA estimates at least 17 million gallons of gasoline are spilled annually just filling lawn mowers.

• In 2009, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 86,000 injuries involving lawn mowers required a trip to the emergency room; in 6,400 of these cases the victim was dead on arrival or wound up hospitalized. CPSC estimated in 2003 that lawn mower accidents cost $5.4 billion per year.

One last point: • In a time of dwindling water supplies, somewhere between a third to half of residential water use is for lawn and garden irrigation, and about half of that water is wasted by poor practices.

Fact is, unless you’re a croquet fanatic, you don’t need all that grass. cs

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About 20 percent of Japan’s adult-video market is now “elder porn” with each production featuring one or more studly seniors and Shigeo Tokuda, 76, among the most popular. He told Toronto’s Globe and Mail in October that he still “performs” physically “without Viagra,” in at least one role a month opposite much younger women. His wife and adult daughter learned only two years ago, by accident, of his late-onset career (which began at age 60 when a filmmaker hired him for his “pervert’s face”). Tokuda figures the “elder porn” genre will grow with Japan’s increasing senior population.

Cultural Diversity

• In Afghanistan, as in many less-developed countries, boy babies are much preferred to girls for economic reasons and social status, but some thus-unlucky Afghan parents have developed a workaround for “excess” girls: simply designate one a boy. All references to her are male, and she dresses as a boy, plays “boy” games and does “boy” chores, at least until puberty, when many parents of the “bocha posh” convert her back. In some tribal areas, according to a September New York Times dispatch, superstition holds that creation of a bocha posh even enhances prospects of the next child’s being a boy.

• Although India has forbidden discrimination against lower-caste “Dalits” (so-called “untouchables”), rampant oppression still exists, especially in rural areas. In October, police were investigating reports that a higher-caste woman

had disowned her dog after it had been touched by an “untouchable” woman.

A village council in the Morena district of Madhya Pradesh state had reportedly awarded the higher-caste woman the equivalent of $340 compensation after she witnessed the dog being given food scraps by the Dalit woman.

• Cheerful, articulate Catholic Opus Dei official Sarah Cassidy, 43, granting a long interview to London’s Daily Mail in September about her joy of life, waxed eloquent about bringing herself pain for two hours every night as reminders of God’s love. Complained another Opus Dei “numerary,” our “materialistic, hedonistic society” understands pain “if Latest Religious Messages you go jogging and pounding the streets ... just because you want to be thinner” • Symbols: (1) Although the dress code (or endure Botox injections or cram at Clayton (N.C.) High School prohibits your toes painfully into tiny it, freshman Ariana Iacono demandshoes) but somehow they don’t ed in September that she be allowed understand when Cassidy her nose ring, which she said is Budget? We don’t need wraps the spiked “cilice” tightly “essential” to her practice of religion. no stinkin’ around her leg every night for Her Church of Body Modification, budget!

God. she said, teaches that “the mind, body and soul are all one entity Chutzpah! and that modifying the body can bring the mind and soul into In June, the Mexican govharmony.” (2) Some Ultra-Orthodox ernment filed a brief in Arizona Israeli Jews came under criticism challenging the constitutionalin September during the pre-Yom ity of that state’s proposed law Kippur Day of Atonement because, that required police to check the unlike most Jews, they shunned the immigration status of detainees, euphemistic twirling of substitute which, according to its Foreign objects over their heads for forgiveMinistry, “violates inalienable ness insisting on hard-core expression human rights.” However, a May USA by twirling sacrificed chickens.

Today dispatch from Tultitlan, Mexico, • If Only They Had Been Less Religious noted that Mexico has a similar law ...: (1) Ten people were killed in an Oc(“Article 67” of its immigration code) tober stampede when a scuffle broke out and that police allegedly harass immiat a Hindu temple in the Indian state of grants from Honduras and other Central Bihar where 40,000 had taken their goats American countries. Said one pro-immito be sacrificed for prosperity. (2) In July gration activist, “There (the U.S.), they’ll in Montcalm County, Mich., four teenagdeport you. In Mexico, they’ll probably ers attending a Bible church camp were let you go, but they’ll beat you up and killed when lightning struck an umbrella steal everything you’ve got first.” (Bills to they were huddling under on a field. overturn Article 67 have been pending in

the Mexican legislature for months.)

Questionable Judgments

• Awkward: (1) The charity Brain Injury New Zealand, organizing a community benefit in the town of Rotorua, decided in October to stage -- of all things -- a “zombie walk,” inviting townspeople to shuffle around in support. The TV station TVNZ reported numerous complaints alleging BINZ’s insensitivity. (2) The city government in Seoul, South Korea, warned in October that the local delicacy “octopus head” contains toxic amounts of cadmium and recommended a twohead-per-week maximum. Fishermen and restaurateurs, as well as those who eat octopus head for its supposed libido-enhancement, protested.

• For months, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour has been indifferent to humanitarian appeals on behalf of sisters Jamie and Gladys Scott, who were convicted in 1993 of luring two men to a robbery (total take, $11; no injuries) but who were each mysteriously sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. (The actual robbers got two years.) Beyond the questionable sentence is Jamie’s extremely poor health (double kidney failure). Gov. Barbour’s unyielding position is to direct the appeals to the state’s parole board. In 2008, bypassing the parole board, Gov. Barbour independently pardoned four vicious murderers who were serving life sentences, even though none had particularly claimed unfair conviction. The four had participated in a prison-sponsored odd-jobs program, helping out around the governor’s mansion.

(1) In October in Seminole, Fla., near Tampa, two men, ages 36 and 52, sitting on a porch, drew the attention of two passersby, who made derisive comments and eventually beat up the porch-sitters, who were in costumes as beer bottles. (2) In Portage, Ind., in July, Michael Perez, 36, and brother Eric, 28, got into a fistfight, then ran outside, jumped into their respective pickup trucks, and commenced to ram each other. Multiple charges were filed against both after Eric accidentally crashed into a mobile home.

Least Competent Criminals Two men robbing a Waffle Shop

in Akron, Ohio, in October ushered customers and employees into the back and had them give up their cell phones, which were collected in a bag, with the plan to lock the phones in a supply room, retrievable only long after the robbers had fled. However, one robber walked out the restaurant’s front door, which automatically locked behind him, and when the other robber walked into the supply room to drop off the bag, an alert hostage locked him inside (and resisted when the robber began “demand(ing)” to be let out).

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A News of the Weird Classic (April 1993) The Pasadena, Calif., Humane Society, using private funds, recently began construction of a $4.3 million dog-

and-cat shelter, with towel-lined cages, skylights, “microclimate” air-conditioning, an aviary, sculptured bushes, “adoption counseling pavilions” in which people can meet with their prospective “companion animals,” and, according to the architect, “a very subdued classical painting scheme.” The Los Angeles Times (in March 1993), noting that there are four times as many shelters in the U.S. for animals as for battered women, quoted a caseworker for a local homeless shelter: “It’s mind-boggling.

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savannah film festival

In Savannah to accept a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Savannah Film Festival, Sir Ian McKellen — beloved star of stage and screen for more than four decades — took a moment to talk with Connect about the highs, lows and in–betweens of acting.

While he had relatively little to say about Peter Jackson’s upcoming two–movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tokien’s The Hobbit, McKellen – within the constraints of a tightly–managed 10–minute interview – was loquacious and eloquent on the subject of stage acting and its relationship to acting in films.

One of Great Britain’s most revered stage performers, McKellen began his career in the late 1950s, and within a decade was a regular with the Royal Shakespeare Company, to which he has returned – always to the highest accolades – many times since. He was made a member of the Old Vic National Theatre Company in 1965.

In America, he won the Best Actor Tony for his portrayal of Salieri in the

Top, Sir Ian McKellen reenacting the famous culmination of the Balrog scene from Lord of the Rings during a Q&A at the Trustees Theatre. Above, with his Lifetime Achievement Award, given Nov. 4.

original 1980 Broadway production of Amadeus.

Despite his stature as perhaps the greatest Shakespearean actor of our time, McKellen is best known for his work in popular films – notably, he was the wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and Magneto in the

hugely profitable X–Men franchise.

Nevertheless, he always finds time to return to the stage. In 2009, he appeared in London’s West End in a production of Waiting For Godot with his old friend, Patrick Stewart (who’s also an X-Men veteran).

I found this early quote from you about why you liked the theater – “the contrast between the dusty confusion backstage and the brightly–lit fun and games onstage.” That’s you talking about the early ‘60s. After all these years, do you still feel that? Is there still a thrill in it for you?

When you were with the RSC, were you thinking ‘“I’m at the pinnacle right now,’” or were you still looking forward?

Does an actor in that position start thinking about film?

Ian McKellen: My friends tell me, and looking at interviews, I was forever bellyaching about the fact that I wasn’t in films. At a time, looking back, when I thought I was extremely happy playing Romeo and MacBeth and Leontes and goodness knows what. So I’m perhaps not a reliable witness even of my own situation.

But I don’t think many actors have pursued a career with perhaps the intensity and certainty that I’ve done.

I have sought or plotted out – not in terms of “Oh, in ten years’ time I want to be ….” Or “In ten years’ time I want to be earning ….” Or whatever.

But just assessing each job as it came along as being part of a progression, and therefore looking more for what I was going to get out of it as an actor, than what the bank balance would get out of it. Do you see what I mean?

And so film, I suppose, might always be in the mind of an actor playing Romeo at Stratford The sort of career that I’ve had, and that others have – people younger than me, too – is based on the sort of careers that my seniors like Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud had. They worked often in film, British films and sometimes abroad. But they never lost touch with the theater. And they couldn’t imagine a life without the theater. They were not film stars.

And when Richard Burton broke that mold – a renowned theater actor as a young man decided to become a film star, and rarely went back – we all bemoaned the loss to the theater.

And there’s no reason why cinema’s gain shouldn’t also be theater’s gain. Ac-

tors can do both. I was talking to Liam Neeson last night, he’s desperate to do a play. Because in the end, as you might suspect, the fulfillment, the satisfaction, the adrenaline rush, is in the theater.

A lot of films actors say their heart is always in the theater. Gregory Peck actually said that to me a long time ago.

Ian McKellen: Mm–hm. Well, I worked with him, and he began by sweeping the stage as a young man.

The other thing is that plays, particularly classic plays – Shakespeare, Chekhov, Ibsen, Arthur Miller – these are proven plays. They are proven challenges. They are mountains to climb.

You know where you are. The effort itself is going to be a reward.

Well, most film scripts you read aren’t of that quality. So even if it might be an all–absorbing job, and you’re working with the most glamorous and talented people, and it’s a hit and you win an Oscar, you might – in your heart of hearts – think “Was that worth making?”

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Have you done that in your life?

Ian McKellen: I’ve been in films that I didn’t think anyone would want to see, when I saw them. And on the whole, no one came to see them!

But even in the theater, if you’re in a flop, and 20 people turn up, and you do the show and you discover something new that night, and the 20 people respond to it – success or failure, in conventional terms, doesn’t apply.

Whereas a film, you did it a long time ago, someone else has cut it together, it’s not quite yours. You know where you are in the theater a bit more.

Just recently you said you were “not under contract” for The Hobbit. Is there anything to add to that?

Ian McKellen: Nope!

Is it safe to say that you’re in talks to reprise the role?

Ian McKellen: I suppose you could say that, yes. I think that was implied, yes.

Are we being cagey here? Or would you rather I get off the subject?

Ian McKellen: Well, there’s nothing more to tell you. I’m not under contract.

Would you like to do it again?

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Ian McKellen: I think there is. It’s slightly more jaded than it used to be.

I mean, I would like, now, to go into a dressing room that was really comfortable and well–ordered, and had instant hot water and was quiet. And I’ve never been in such a dressing room in my life.

Anywhere in the world!

So the joy of “slumming it” is a bit of romance.

But being in the dark, in the wings, and waiting to go into the light of the stage – the mystery of that is still with me. And what happens when an actor steps out from the dark into the light is sort of central to acting onstage. As it happens, it’s a magical thing. And the adrenaline rushes.

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There are a lot of monuments to a lot of people in Savannah.

James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, Johnny Mercer, Nathanael Greene, Casimir Pulaski, The Waving Girl, monuments to veterans of the Revolution, the Civil War, the Spanish–American War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam. The list goes on and on.

There’s one very important Savannahian who has no monument, but probably deserves one.

Then again, you could say the Savannah Film Festival itself is Bobby Zarem’s monument.

Native Savannahian Bobby Zarem, who received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Film Festival last week, is not only the most renowned and longest–tenured publicist to the stars, in many ways he wrote the job description.

From his own humble beginnings — he was a sickly child, he says, who found solace in the movies — Zarem became a force to be reckoned with in New York and Hollywood, representing such stars as Arnold Schwartzenegger, Dustin Hoffman, and Jack Nicholson.

He didn’t only create legends about others. Quite a few legends have grown up around Zarem himself.

Story goes that Al Pacino’s character in People I Know is based on Zarem.

Story goes that Zarem originated the legendary and endlessly imitated “I Love (Heart) New York” PR campaign.

His claim to fame is not bluster or BS, but rather an abiding and sincere love of the magic of movies.

His specialty in courting stars and studios isn’t a loud phone call or a garish billboard campaign, but something endlessly more charming and old– school: A long, beautifully written letter, written in longhand.

One thing we know for sure: There’s no way the Savannah Film Festival is the success it is today without Zarem.

For years the line has been that guests of the Savannah Film Festival came straight out of Zarem’s Rolodex — the reference to that office implement from another era being another tribute to his traditional ways.

“As a child here in Savannah I fantasized about Hollywood and movies,” Zarem said when accepting his award. “And now Savannah has become everything I dreamed about back then.”

What he humbly left out, but what the audience knew, is that he has been instrumental in Savannah becoming everything he dreamed about.

With Zarem now in unofficial retirement back home in Ardsley Park, it will be interesting to see whose “Rolodex” SCAD turns to in the coming years to keep the success of the Festival going.

President Paula Wallace of SCAD has certainly displayed an ability to manage a growing and vibrant organization.

Maybe the next good step would be a nice statue of Bobby in front of the Trustees Theatre. cs

A review: The Conspirator

Redford’s locally-made movie screened at Savannah Film Festival

Thurs. Nov. 25th 1-8pm

The Nov. 3 feature at the Savannah Film Festival— kept secret until just before the projector rolled — was The Conspirator, the Civil War drama helmed by Robert Redford in Savannah during the waning months of 2009.

The Conspirator won’t be released to theaters until next spring, so getting it here for the traditional hush–hush “Director’s Choice” slot was an impressive accomplishment by the festival.

A sold–out crowd at the Trustees Theater greeted the film with loud applause. Indeed, every wide shot of a Savannah street — gussied up to look like Washington, D.C. in the year 1865 — drew a round of cheers.

You don’t really see a lot of Savannah — most of the building facades were shot at night, giving everything a hazy, under–the–gaslights glow. Blink and you’ll miss them.

The Conspirator tells the story of Mary Surratt, one of four persons convicted and executed in the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

The American Film Company, which bankrolled the movie, has a strict rule about making pictures that adhere to the tiniest historical detail.

One of the problems with that solemn oath is the simple fact that history, for better or worse, doesn’t always lend itself to compelling movie–making.

This, perhaps, is the main reason so many filmmakers play fast and loose with historical facts. Hilary Swank looked great playing Amelia Earhart in a recent bio–pic, but Amelia erased and re–drew the lines of the truth behind the story of the great aviatrix.

The Conspirator, then, is limited to what’s in the historical record about Surratt, her co–conspirators and the actual assassin, John Wilkes Booth. And while it’s a tragic, and certainly fascinating story, it’s not going to give Harry Potter a run for his box office money.

The film is centered around a young lawyer, former Union officer Frederick Aiken, who’s assigned to defend Surratt in her trial before a court of military officers.

Aiken is played by the intense–eyed Scottish actor James McAvoy, who sadly has neither the presence or gravitas to

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In The Conspirator, Robin Wright plays Mary Surratt, one of those accused in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln after the end of the Civil War

go up against Kevin Kline, as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, or Tom Wilkinson, playing former attorney general Reverdy Johnson.

Aiken’s scenes with Surratt (Robin Wright, consigned to a few lines of mopey denial dialogue here and there) take place entirely within the walls of a dank military prison, where she’s waiting for the trial to run its course (it’s our own Fort Pulaski). Surratt, like Aiken, pretty much knows the outcome already.

That’s because Stanton wants an expedient end to what’s essentially a show trial; the American people, he says in the film, need revenge before the wounds of the just–ended war, and Lincoln’s murder, can heal. He wants Surratt and the others dead and buried so the country can get on with reconstruction.

Surratt’s rights, or the fact that Aiken keeps finding holes in the prosecution’s case, mean nothing to the Secretary.

All of which leaves director Redford precious little to work with, visually. He films the courtroom scenes with lovely shafts of light streaming through the windows and bathing McAvoy in the glow of the righteous, and his camera is crane–mounted for several impressive overhead tracking shots, but for the most part The Conspirator is just a big talk–fest.

It’s very well–made, it’s just kind of, well, boring — which history most definitely is not.

The early scenes, in which the assassination of the President is carried out, simultaneously with the “daggering” of a bed–ridden Secretary of State William Seward, are among the most exciting moments in the film.

(Perhaps this company will one day film the book Manhunt: The 12–Day Search for Lincoln’s Killer, which also keeps to the known facts but is still an addictive page–turner.)

The Conspirator clearly had a healthy production budget for facial hair; the beards, sideburns and bushy moustaches of the period look real and honestly grown, as opposed to films like Gettysburg or Gods and Generals, with their hastily glued–on remnants swept up from some barber shop floor.

And while we’re on the subject of strict accuracy: Why does the actor playing John Wilkes Booth look less like the oft–photographed assassin and more like rock singer John Oates, or the Frito Bandito?

After the screening, a friend of mine opined that the film played out like a 19th Century version of TV’s Law and Order. Screenwriter James D. Solomon, in fact, was a longtime story editor for the legal series The Practice.

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JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT

At 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. With Repeating Family Patterns (at 8 p.m.)

Loco’s Grill & Pub, 301 W. Broughton St. $15 Former Drive–By Trucker Jason Isbell has been on an uphill swing since checking out of that band in 2007, and releasing the dark and bluesy solo album Sirens of the Ditch. Not only is Isbell a guitarist’s guitarist, he’s a songwriter of considerable depth and feeling, something that wasn’t tapped to its full potential during his Trucker tenure.

Friday’s gig at Loco’s will be Isbell’s second Savannah appearance since unleashing Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, his erstwhile second album, appeared in the waning days of 2009. Spin gave the album a four–star revue, Rolling Stone said it was “not to be missed.”

Pitchfork praised Isbell’s strikingly clearheaded lyricism.

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit was cut at Alabama’s legendary Muscle Shoals Studio, just a pickup–truck hop down the highway from Isbell’s home in Florence.

The Drive–By Truckers, he told us in February, had started to become less than satisfying for him. “It’s something that had been devolving for a while – more on a personal level than on a musical level. Just because when you ride all around in a van with your best friends, for a long period of time, that’s going to start happening. The time’s gonna come when you don’t want to be around those people. And they don’t want to be around you.

“I do feel like musically we were probably moving in different directions. You know, I think the music I’ve made since then is pretty different from what they’ve made since then.” See jasonisbell.com

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At 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 U.S. 80, Bloomingdale. $25 We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: For exquisitely good roots, acoustic and American eclectica, this tiny little performance hall in Bloomingdale has consistently got the goods.

Many of Randy Wood’s shows are on a par – or better – than those offered up by the Savannah Music Festival. And they come a tad more regularly.

Case in point is this Sunday’s appearance by Mississippi singer and pianist Beth McKee, who was a charter member of the short–lived group Evangeline (which was, significantly, personally, signed to a major label deal by Jimmy Buffett, back in the ‘90s).

She’s a boogie–woogie key–stroker whose work evokes the classic New Orleans players like Professor Longhair and Dr. John; her gusty singing voice immediately brings the young Bonnie Raitt to mind.

She also plays a mean accordion, as you’ll notice on the great Evangeline album French Quarter Moon (executive–produced by Jimmy the B) and on her solo release I’m That Way, which is a tribute to the late, great Louisiana songwriter Bobby Charles. See bethmckee.com

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As always the SMF has a few nice–looking newbies on the marquee.

Tickets for the multi–genre, multi–venue festival (March 24–April 9) are available now at savannahmusivfestival.org, or by calling (912) 525–5050.

Several pop shows (among others) won’t be announced until January, as the contractual T’s and I’s are yet to be crossed and dotted.

The 2011 festival will mark the first time since executive director Rob Gibson took the reigns in 2003 that the event isn’t divided into specific,

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Sharon Jones & the Dap–Kings.

Jones is one of America’s best–kept secrets — a rhythm ‘n’ blues belter of the highest order, she’s backed by a smoking–hot, nine–piece soul ‘n’ funk band that rivals James Brown’s infamous Famous Flames. March 24, Trustees Theater.

The Flatlanders with Junior Brown.

Flatlanders Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock are, hands down, three of the greatest old–school Texas songwriters of the past 30 years.

Eli’s a hell of a guitar player, too. (Hey slackers: Didja know that was Jimmie Dale in The Big Lebowski, getting threatened by John Goodman’s gun in the bowling alley?) Add white–hot picker Junior Brown to the equation, and this will be the dusty trail concert to beat.

March 26, Lucas Theatre.

Allen Toussaint Band. The undisputed master musician of New Orleans makes his Savannah debut. Toussaint is a songwriter, pianist, record producer and R&B creator without peer. British guitarist James Hunter, a Toussaint protege, shares the bill. April 7, Trustees Theater.

John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey. A five–performance run of this top–flight cabaret show, imported from New York City, featuring the exemplary jazz guitarist and his singing/acting spouse. The Heart of a Saturday Night paints a cutting–edge musical picture with songs from all the greats – from George Gershwin and Cole Porter to Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell. April 4–6, Charles H. Morris Center.

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Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain. All three of these world–class genre–jumping musicians will perform in concerts of their own — Fleck even has a jazz date with the Marcus Roberts Trio — but this one features the three of them together. Fleck (banjo), Meyer (double–bass) and Hussain (tabla) are master innovators who blend diverse world musics with jazz, classical, bluegrass and everything else you can think of. March 30, Lucas Theatre.

Dianne Reeves. One of America’s most beloved jazz vocalists returns (she was last here in 2009) for a special performance of Brazilian music, with a band thsat includes guitarist Chico Pinheiro. April 2, Lucas Theatre.

Punch Brothers Featuring Chris Thile. Folks are still talking about this incredible all–acoustic band’s 2009 SMF performance. Thile is, of course, a brilliant and versatile mandolin player and composer. April 2, Trustees Theater.

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titled series (i.e. classical, jazz, Americana et cetera). It’s all just music.

That being said, here are selected highlights of the 2011 schedule:

Maceo Parker. The funkiest saxman in history, Parker – a veteran of James Brown’s band – closes out the festival with his “funk orchestra.” April 9, Charles H. Morris Center.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

Roberto Abbado conducts, with the renowned soloist Daniel Hope on violin, a program of Brahms, several violin–centric classics: Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 26; Haydn’s Symphony No. 89 in F Major; and Brahms’ Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 68.

April 3, Lucas Theatre.

And there’s more to get excited about, including African vocalist Salif Keita, Nashville wunderkind Tim O’Brien and an all–star band, soprano Christine Brewer, blues guitarists Lucky Peterson, Sherman Robinson and Michael Burks (all together), blues harmonica masters Jerry Portnoy and James Cotton (again, playing together), African music master Ballake Sissoco with French cellist Vincent Segal and the great African jazz/rhythm bandleader Lionel Louke, an all–Indian program blending the arts of the aforementioned Zakir Hussain with Amjad Ali Khan (sarod) and the dancer Vijayalakshmi.

The great bluegrass band Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver will be back in 2011, as will associate musical director Daniel Hope with his five–concert chamber music series, featuring some familiar musicians and some who’ve never before performed in Savannah.

Things kick off a bit early with the Nov. 17 concert appearance (in the Lucas Theatre) from violin maestro Robert McDuffie and the Venice Baroque Orchestra, performing a new Philip Glass piece, The American Four Seasons.

We’ll have more on that (and an interview with McDuffie) in our next issue. CS

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Vocalist Kim Polote pays tribute to Savannah legend Johnny Mercer

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Anyone newly arrived in Savannah will learn soon enough about Johnny Mercer — the guy cast in bronze at the City Market end of Ellis Square. A Wilmington Island boulevard is named for him, as well as the largest theater in downtown Savannah.

A native of this city, Mercer (1909– 1976) was one of the most successful American songwriters of the mid–20th century; primarily a lyricist, he gave the world “Moon River,” “Skylark,” “Blues in the Night,” “Come Rain or Come Shine” and a hundred others.

The Johnny Mercer Theatre — part of the Savannah Civic Center complex — will reverberate with the words and music of the hometown hero Sunday, as The Friends of Johnny Mercer celebrate what would have been his 101st birthday.

One Savannahian who doesn’t need a Mercer primer is vocalist Kim Polote, who’ll be among the soloists at Sunday’s event.

“Mercer’s music is timeless,” she says.

“He was, in my opinion, a lyrical genius.

The foundation of his music was laid here in Savannah, no matter where he went. The term ‘huckleberry friend,’ that’s so Southern.

“You know, he said that he was born with rhythm; as a baby, his ‘goo–goos’ were probably lyrical words.”

Four years ago, Polote issued a CD, I Thought About You, consisting of all

Mercer material.

She’s still thinking about him.

“So much of what he has done has been a musical foundation for my life.

In different stages of my life. I had many huckleberry friends, you know?

I was singing his music in chorus when he died in 1976. I graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1976.”

At Sunday’s tribute show – musically directed, as always, by Eddie Wilson – Polote will be joined by vocalists Huxsie Scott, Roger Moss and Trae Gurley.

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about jazz, swing, rhythm ‘n’ blues and the light–touch torch tunes that were Mercer’s specialty.

Although she performs as part of a jazz trio weekly at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Polote doesn’t care to be referred to as a jazz singer.

“I’m a singer,” she says. “I’m a musical ambassador, that’s what I am. In traveling, with all the people that you meet, everybody is so different yet alike.

And there are several common threads — the thread of love, the thread of music — that we should celebrate what we have in common, and also celebrate our differences.

“I learn from so many people, and music gets me in the door.”

A single mother of three, Polote is also an in–demand motivational speaker. Her unflinchingly positive attitude has taken her through some of life’s roughest terrain.

“I feel you gotta pass it on, and you don’t want to pass on any negatives,” she says. “I focus on the joys of my life, the victories. It’s been a lot of mountains to climb.

“They say if it doesn’t kill you, it’ll make you stronger. I feel stronger. I thank God for everything just the way it happened. I pour that into my music; I pour that into my speaking.”

Always, there’s music. Polote is getting ready to put out another album, of gospel songs.

Since 2005 she and her musical partner, pianist David Duckworth, have been working with Elderhostel, touring a program called the Johnny Mercer Music Lecture Series. Duckworth tells short narratives from Mercer’s life, while Polote interprets the songs.

Polote is good friends with Mercer’s niece, Nancy Mercer Gerard, and other members of his family.

“Through them,” Polote explains, “I was able to embrace Johnny Mercer the man. Nancy would tell me stories that I felt so connected with. And so the first celebration that I wanted to do in the form of a CD was Mercer’s music, for that reason. Because I grew up with a lot of this music. My mom was singing ‘Moon River’ when I was a little girl.

“And so I thought about all his music, and I thought ‘Wow, he’s right here. He’s just my brother from another mother.’”

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Many a Beatles tribute band has come along over the years, the majority of them going for that “look–alike, sound–alike” experience, with matching suits and mop–top wigs, maybe a quick change into day–glo military uniforms and droopy French moustaches.

Although the bands are quite proficient musically, the whole thing becomes more of an exercise in nostalgic theater than live rock ‘n’ roll.

Everything, at the end of the day, feels canned.

That’s exactly what guitarist Michael Wegner and his cohorts in the band Abbey Road Live were trying to avoid when they put their band together eight years ago.

“That approach didn’t interest us,” Wegner says. “We have to start with the premise that even if we wanted to, I don’t think we could look very convincing.”

Instead, Abbey Road Live was a natural offshoot of the Fuzzy Sprouts, a popular original–music band in the Athens area.

“It was kind of a one–time show that we did as this other band,” explains Wegner. “We thought we’d do something a little different: ‘Let’s learn the Abbey Road album and play it.’ And it was a lot of fun. A great musical experience too.”

Wegner’s point of interest was simple: In their final few years as a studio–only band, the Beatles ceased playing live shows. So much of the material, from Revolver to Let it Be, had never been experienced by a massed communal congregation of fans. “They stopped

touring before most of this material was written,” says Wegner, “and it’s just more interesting, from a musical point of view.”

Playing Abbey Road, from start to finish, opened the Georgia musicians’ eyes – and ears. “It seemed like a great starting point, especially for a four– piece band. Even though Abbey Road is sort of this pinnacle of the Beatles’ later years, and I always associate those years with studio tricks, heavy orchestrations and backwards tape loops – it’s actually a pretty basic rock album. It doesn’t have all that Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour craziness. It lends itself very well to just having a four–piece rock band pull it off.”

Abbey Road Live makes a return trip to Savannah Friday – the band has played here numerous times over the years. This visit, they’ll be at Live Wire Music Hall.

Don’t expect Wegner (guitars, keyboards, sitar and other instruments), lead guitarist Timi Conley, drummer Andrew Hanmer and bassist Dave Domizi to do any “shtick” – they are proficient musicians who are there to honor the music.

They will, however, throw in a few “Twist and Shout”-era hits, as the mood strikes them. “The older stuff is great because it gets the audience to dance,” Wegner says, “but I don’t think you’ll ever see us come out and do one early hit after another, or do a Shea Stadium concert re–creation.”

Instead, the sets include everything from “Strawberry Fields Forever” to

“Here Comes the Sun.” Although Abbey Road Live has, on occasion, performed with strings and/or horns, there’ll be no massive orchestrations or complex arrangements at the Live Wire show.

As someone once said, it’s really only rock ‘n’ roll.

“Take a song like ‘Come Together,’” Wegner offers. “It’s a 3–minute, radio– friendly song, and at the end it just sort of fades out, then it’s over. We take that, and our version of ‘Come Together’ is probably six minutes long. We jam on it in a certain way, with some dynamics ... we’re not a jam band, per se, but we try to make it a musical experience.

“I always try to imagine well, if the Beatles had toured in 1969, what might they have done? Where they were in their level of creativity at the time, I’m pretty sure they would’ve changed some stuff around, maybe extended some stuff. It was 1969. There would’ve been some jamming going on.”

And always, from band to audience and back again, there’s great respect and appreciation for the songs themselves.

“The Beatles,” Wegner says, “have kind of become the new classical music.

Even if we did play stuff note–for–note, it’s just such great music. And to bring it into a live setting, and feel an audience respond to it, that’s pretty great.” CS Abbey Road Live Where: Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. When: At 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12 Tickets: $8 advance, $10 day of show Online: livewiremusichall.com

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Free event features juried exhibition, family concert, kid’s events — and a Cusses show

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

It was also unusual in that it brought a very large number of young people to the event — a large enough number that the Telfair Museums took note.

So it was only natural that they would try to capitalize on that success by tweaking their beloved annual event, the Telfair Art Fair, to spice things up a little for a younger audience.

In addition to the stimulating (and free!) two–day juried art show and sale in beautiful Telfair Square by over 70 local and regional artists, there will also be a free “afterparty” Friday night featuring one of Savannah’s favorite bands, Cusses.

“The Matt Hebermehl opening definitely influenced that decision,” says Telfair Museums Marketing & PR Director Kristin Boylston. “When that night happened we said, ‘what can we do to make this happen more often?’

So this was an idea that came out of a group of people brainstorming.”

The Cusses show isn’t the only performance featured at the Art Fair. The artist Zan will perform in Telfair Square in a free show 5 p.m. Saturday evening.

“The Saturday concert is probably for the broadest audience. We saw that as a way for families attending to stay later and extend the experience if they want

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A variety of disciplines are in the competition. Clockwise from top right: ‘Untitled,’ Torrey Kist; ‘Delicate Arch at Sunset,’ Winthrope Heirs; ‘Pelican,’ Catherine Lovett; ‘The Game,’ Pierce Giltner; ‘Dancing Light,’ David Nichols; ‘True Lady,’ Meredith Sutton; ‘All in Good Time,’ Alex Leopold

The Sept. 23 opening of Matt Hebermehl’s “Birds in Flight” exhibit was unusual not only because it marked the first time that the Telfair Museums have allowed art to be hung in the Jepson Center atrium.

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to, because it will be family–friendly,” she says. “We hope people will come like they do for Picnic in the Park.”

The Garrison Elementary School band will perform periodically in Telfair Square throughout the day Saturday. A “Children’s Art Fair in the Square” will feature children’s activities including a clown and a moon bouncer.

But in all, the Friday evening rock show is definitely the most notable new development this year.

“That’s important for us to do, but a drastic step away from what we’ve done in the past,” says Boylston. “We’re opening the doors, hoping people will come to see the Modern Masters exhibit since all the galleries will be open, and hoping to get an audience we probably wouldn’t get to the Art Fair.”

Art will not only be on display in the square. A special “Open Art” exhibit will be in the Jepson’s Eckburg Atrium,

featuring new and emerging artists who aren’t part of the juried show in the square, but are seeking further exposure. cs Telfair Art Fair When & Where: The Telfair Art Fair in Telfair Square is Sat. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 14, 12–4 pm.

Members–only ‘Arty Party’ Preview is Fri. Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. The free Cusses show is 9 p.m.–midnight Friday in the Jepson Center.

Cost: Admission to the Arty Party Preview on Friday is $75 per person for current and renewing members and $100 per person for first–time members (includes a one–year membership). The Telfair Art Fair Saturday and Sunday is free and open to the public.

Tickets: Arty Party ticket info is at www.telfair.org or at 912/790–8869.

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Soap Soap Soap is the first children’s book that Elizabeth Dulemba published as both writer and illustrator

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Elizabeth Dulemba is a featured author/illustrator at the Savannah Children’s Book Festival

by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

Children’s book author/illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba lives in Atlanta with her husband and an assortment of adopted fuzzy creatures. “I’m 6 myself,” laughs the creator of Soap Soap Soap. “I’m way too young to have kids.”

Dulemba is only half joking. After a dozen successful years as a graphic designer in the corporate world, she took a chance and followed a childhood dream that had never let her go.

She’s one of the featured authors at this weekend’s seventh annual Savannah Children’s Book Festival.

The Maryland–born Dulemba says she knew she was going to be an artist by the time she was 18 months old. “I shredded my picture books because I stared at them so much,” she remembers. “I didn’t realize that people actually made them.”

Still, she went to the University of Georgia and earned a degree in graphic design. “It wasn’t until I’d been working

for quite some time,” she says, “and the stories just would not be quiet – they were in my head saying ‘We want out!’– that I realized I really needed to pursue this.”

Picture books, even though they’re designed for the youngest readers, are tricky. “There are several things you have to take into account when you’re thinking about them,” Dulemba explains. “One, you want to make the idea simple enough for a child to understand, and yet large enough so that it’s speaking to the adults who are going to be buying the book, and hearing it over and over again.”

As in all literary endeavors, story is everything.

“What’s great about a really good picture book is that they actually transcend the story and become something much larger than the book itself,” she says.

“I realize that my art isn’t always a perfect fit for the stories that I write. I have a look, and sometimes a watercolor would be a more appropriate fit. And I don’t do watercolors. It’s about being true to the story, and whatever it needs.”

Based on an American folk tale, Soap Soap Soap was actually the first book that Dulemba has published as both writer and illustrator. Her most famous artwork can be found in Paco and the Giant Chile Plant, with text by Keith Polette, and Stacey R. Kaye’s series Ready to Play, Ready for the Day and Ready for Bed. Her newest book is The 12 Days of Christmas in Georgia. Dulemba and author Susan Rosson Spain are friends – and, strangely enough, that’s more of the exception than the rule. Authors and illustrators generally work independently of one another.

“Usually, I’m sent a manuscript through the publisher,” Dulemba explains. “So oftentimes I don’t even speak to the author.”

Although it looks like layered pastels, Dulemba’s artwork is all done on the computer. Before she could click a mouse, she was an accomplished artist and was rarely seen without a drawing

pad tucked under her arm.

Her post–UGA work included a stint designing laser–light animation for Georgia’s Stone Mountain attraction, creating characters for Brach’s Candy, and – for six years – coming up with kid–friendly advertising for Buster Brown Apparel.

Today, she is Illustrator Coordinator for the Southern Breeze region of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, a board member of the Georgia Center for the Book, and an adjunct professor of illustration at UGA (she teaches three times a week).

Her work is featured on the cover of the December issue of Highlights magazine.

She also designed her own website (dulemba.com), which encourages input from her young readers, and even has its own coloring–book pages and other activities.

For Elizabeth Dulemba, one of the most gratifying things to come out of her success began with Paco and the Giant Chile Plant, continued through Soap Soap Soap, and will doubtless color her books in the future.

Both Paco and Soap are fully bilingual.

“Obviously, we have a growing Hispanic community in the United States,” she says. “I happen to adore other cultures and languages, so I wanted to reach out to that community.

“I teamed up with Raven Tree Press, and they specialize in bilingual picture books, but also folk tales. Paco was a wonderful thing for me. I took two years of Spanish lessons at the Latin American Association – I went in thinking ‘I’ll learn some Spanish’ and I left having my life changed.

“These are warm, wonderful people from all over the world, and I’m so glad that I was able to contribute a story to them.” CS Savannah Children’s Book Fair Where: Forsyth Park When: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 Admission: Free Addenda: Arts and crafts, food, entertainment, international tent, costumed characters Rain location: Savannah Civic Center Information: liveoakpl.org Author appearances: Anna Dewdney, Elizabeth Dulemba, Brian Jordan, Alan Katz, Melinda Long, Pat Mora, Kyle Puttkamer, Miles and William Rabun, Judy Schachner, Charles R. Smith Jr., Don Tate, Marjory Wentworth

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Musical Spelling Bee onstage at AASU Eric S. Kildow has directed many plays in town, most of them at Armstrong Atlantic State University, where he is a part–time theater instructor.

But The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is his first musical.

“I’ve worked on musicals before, as an actor, as a producing consultant – things of that nature – and I’ve always enjoyed working on them,” Kildow says. “And so when the opportunity presented itself to actually direct, I was quite looking forward to it. And it’s been a great experience.”

Spelling Bee is a free–wheeling , uptempo, Tony–nominated musical set in a middle school in Anytown, U.S.A. Six adults plays the bee contestants.

“They say that 90 percent of it is in the casting,” exalts Kildow, “and I lucked out there and got the cast I wanted.”

The show opens Thursday, Nov. 11 at

the AASU Jenkins Hall auditorium, and runs through the 21st.

For Kildow, it’s been a learning experience. “You do have to look at things from a slightly different point of view, because a musical doesn’t necessarily follow all of the same conventions that your straight plays do,” he says. “So you have to learn to work and play with those conventions.

“The really nice thing about that is that musicals are run by a staff, in a way that straight plays are not. You have your director, but you also have your music director, who is handling all of the singing and the music. And if you have any dance, you have a choreographer as well. So there’s a lot more of a collaborative steering committee.”

Ongoing We’re well into the community theater season now, and two shows that began last weekend are continuing.

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In Savannah, City Lights’ production of founder Jim Holt’s comic mystery Three Picassos is onstage this weekend at the City S.P.A.C.E. on Henry Street; meanwhile, the Tybee Arts Association’s Steel Magnolias (the verbally rich Robert Harling dramedy about the close friendship of six Southern women) continues at the Tybee Arts Center. Holt himself is directing Three Picassos, while Renee DeRossett and Kim Trammell share directing duties on Steel Magnolias.

What’s new • The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players are in town with their touring production of The Mikado. It’s onstage at the Lucas Theatre Friday, Nov. 12.

• At SCAD’s Mondanaro Theatre, Improv!, directed by David Storck, is onstage at 8 p.m. Nov. 11–13, and at 3 p.m. Nov. 14. It’s a program of improvisation and sketch comedy. CS

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The white bean soup with kale and Chorizo at Butterhead Greens

Butterhead Greens Cafe

I hit the door at Butterhead Greens Cafe during a class break from the neighboring SCAD building. Feeling like everyone’s grandpas was inevitable I guess. Minutes later a delicious lunch had fully recharged my batteries and left me feeling as giddy as a little boy with a new bike.

Adulthood: It has its rewards.

That’s what young chefs Seth Musler and Patrick Zimmerman are learning, too.

After several years of paying dues and with countless “Yes, Chef,” and “No, Chef,” under their belts, these two are working for themselves now. Chef ’s whites have been traded for graphic T–shirts and blessed independence.

On the surface, this in a sandwich, salad, soup shop — but dig into the menu and you’ll reveal the fine dining influence these two bring to the little corner eatery.

The ingredients are fresh and packed with flavor, the constructions are complex and layered.

Take my “I Surrender” salad. This meal– in–a–bowl makes lettuce sexy. Big chunks of roasted white meat chicken team with avocado, cucumber, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, sweet oven dried tomatoes and candied pecans to present a harmonic treat for the taste buds. Creamy herbed dressing gently bathes the ingredients in a perfect kind of way – not too much, not underdone.

Bravo!

A cool fall day and a sidewalk table called for soup, too. I chose white bean with kale and Chorizo sausage. The broth was thin and richly flavored, perfect for dunking pieces of baguette into. The finishing touch, smoked paprika oil, added a hint of sweetness, which gave way to lip–tingling spicy heat.

This is a super casual environment – and during SCAD class breaks, it gets very busy. Between breaks, it’s perfect: Quiet, efficient and tasty. It’s good to see a restaurant serving primarily students that isn’t fast food or pizza – but genuinely pleasing meals with solid nutrition.

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Pepino’s Mexican Restaurant is gone from Oglethorpe Mall, but has been replaced by Dillinger’s Steaks and Seafood.

The menu offers a variety of sandwiches, seafood, steaks and the like – in a casual dining restaurant format. The entrance is in the Macy’s courtyard. cs

On the surface, a moderately oaked Chardonnay seems the perfect choice for your plump Thanksgiving turkey.

But turkey is only part of the day’s menu. The majority of the meal is comprised of buttery–flavored dishes with lots of savory components.

To my palate, that calls for an earthy wine – one that will work and play well with dishes teaming with sage, mushrooms, butter and tangy cranberries.

My friends, meet Pinot Noir.

Of all the grape varietals, Pinot Noir is a sponge for its terroir – picking up and delivering the essence of its environment.

Here are a handful, at a variety of prices, that would be welcome Thanksgiving guests: Domaine Serene: I have been a longtime fan of this vineyard’s Yamhill Cuvee. But if you want the ultimate Oregon Pinot – and one that will impress your hard–to–please dinner guests, reach for 2006 Evenstad Reserve ($51.99). Yeah, this is special occasion Pinot, but one that pose3ses the silky, earthy, luxurious notes that are paramount to this varietal.

Mountain View 2008 Caneros: Pinot Noir put this winery on the map and this bottling ($16.99) proves why.

Bright ripe cherry is prominent in a wine that blends grapes from Sonoma and Napa county sides of the Caneros AVA. Imminently drinkable now, or lay down this bottle to improve over the next two to three years.

Saintsbury 2008 Garnet: This 25th anniversary bottling is definitely Burgundian in character, but stands a full head above the 2009 vin-

tage. Faced with an uncertain market, the winemaker declassified a bunch of juice intended for the pricier Caneros label and created a vintage that is more fruit forward and much bolder than the typical Garnet release. Buy this 2008 bottling while you can – at $19.99 it drinks much more decadent than its price tag.

Freestone 2207 Pinot Noir: You’ll have to ask for this new–to–market juice; it’s a new project from the popular Joseph Phelps Vineyards folks. At around $33, this Sonoma Coast Pinot is beautifully spiced, with notes of cassis and sandalwood. Bing cherry comes calling, as does a smokey hint of tobacco. Of all the wines presented here, this one scores big points with me for beautifully silky mouthfeel.

Les Hexagonales 2008: Francophiles will rejoice with this Loire Valley wine ($13.99).

Don’t count on an overly sexy Pinot, but one with plenty of character and dimension.

The imprint of Loire Valley winemaker Jean–Francois Morieau is all over this easily accessible, entry level Pinot.

There are also plenty of bargain Pinots that are perfectly passable to celebrate your turkey day feast.

Consider Chamarre, Mandolin or the recent release I told you about a couple of week ago, Cupcake.

I sourced these wines locally – from Ganem’s Package Shop, Whitemarsh Island Beverage and Habersham Beverage.

Not every wine will be at each store, but this gives you starting places. Your favorite retailer can also order any of these wines. cs

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Left, Clayton Verdoorn’s ‘Time in Town’ is at Oglethorpe Gallery, reception Friday; right, Jerome Meadows’ ‘Le Mistral’ is at Indigo Sky, with a reception Sunday AASU Undergraduate Art Exhibit — A group show, titled “9+1”, featuring work that includes pottery, photography and design by 10 senior art majors at AASU. Reception: Dec. 3, 5:30pm.

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Death mask and macabre artifacts — Death mask of Gen. Joseph Wheeler, mourning broaches and bones collected from the gravesite of Button Gwinnett, among other items. Through Nov. 15. Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker St.

Birds in Flight — An installation by Matt Hebermehl of his signature, patterned bird forms hanging in the Jepson’s atrium. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St.

Facing the Sun — Frenchborn expressionist painter Jean Claude Roy debuts new work. Grand Bohemian Gallery , 700 Drayton St.

Collected Work of Harriett Speer — Speer is a language teacher and self-taught artist who transforms the act of observation into something transcendent. Louise Shipps Gallery at St. Paul’s, 34th St and Abercorn St

Fragmented Desires — A collection of new work by local artist Laurie Darby based off European damask patterns found on wallpaper, upholstery and other items.

Through Jan. 23, 2011. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Junk in the Trunk — The annual indie craft show.

Check out all sorts of locally made items, just in time for

the holidays. Nov. 12, 5-9pm.

Desotorow Gallery, 2427 DeSoto Ave. Kobo Group Show — Featured artists include Doris Grieder (fibers), Sonya Ho (encaustic painting) and Stephanie Tames (pine needle art). Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St. Le Mistral — A collection of works created by Jerome Meadows during a residency at the Dora Maar house in southern France. Opening reception: Nov. 14, 3-5pm.

Indigo Sky Community Gallery, 915 Waters Ave. Little Gems, Holiday Open House — A collection of smaller paintings, all priced under $300 - great gifts.

Reception: Nov. 13, 10:30am5:30pm. Chroma Gallery, 31 Barnard St.

Mapping the Past — Collection of historical maps dating back as far as the late 16th century depicting North America, Great Britain and the world. SCAD Museum, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd Modern Masters from the Smithsonian — Paintings and sculptures from mid20th century artists from the Smithsonian collection.

Through Feb. 6, 2011. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. New Prints by Ray Ellis — Three new prints by artist Ray Ellis will be made available, and the artist will be on hand to sign copies.

Reception: Nov. 12, 3-6pm.

Ray Ellis Gallery, 205 W. Congress St. New Work 2010 — Featured artist is Peter Polites, who paints detailed landscapes inspired by the coastal

marshes. Show also includes work by Meryl Truett, Tiffani Taylor, Maureen Kerstein and others. Runs through Jan. 1. Off the Wall Gallery (45 Bistro), 123 E. Broughton St. ,

Planned Chaos — Multimedia paintings by Morgan Milligan and Juliette van Gils.

Runs through Dec. 1. Reception: Thurs., Nov. 11, 6-9pm.

Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

No Ordinary Folk — Sculpture, drawings and paintings from self-taught folk artists from around the Southeast, including Ulysses Davis, William Golding, Bessie Harvey and more. Through January 3, 2011. Jepson Center, 207 W. York St.

Rights, Relationships and Roadtrips — A collection of photos shot during the 50th anniversary conference of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Open Windows and Doors — A collection of minimal, composition-focused paintings by Amanda Hanlon as well as ceramics by Neil Austing. Runs through Jan. 2, 2011. Opening reception: Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30pm. Hospice Savannah Gallery , 1352 Eisenhower Dr.

Stracts on tour — A collection of mixed media work by RAABstract. Through Nov. 30.

Hangfire, 37 Whitaker St. Time in Town — Photos by Clayton Verdoorn documenting a summer in Provincetown, MA. Opening reception: Nov. 12, 6-9pm. Oglethorpe Gallery, 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave. cs

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The vampire movie The Sanguinarian screens Nov. 12 at Studio 210

Hollywood Undead Better late than never, Black Oaks Savannah (a party–throwing group of naughty noir devotees dedicated to dressing up all dark and spooky) looks back on Halloween by throwing itself a 5th anniversary party this weekend.

The event is called Hollywood Undead.

There are three ways to celebrate. On Friday, Nov. 12, Studio 210 plays host to a horror–themed art show, a screening of the 2008 vampire movie The Sanguinarian, and a performance by the always outrageous Anitra Opera Diva. Advance tickets for the 7 p.m.–3 a.m. event are $12 (it’s 21+).

From the movie’s official press kit: “The Sanguinarian is a drama/thriller centered around Christoph. He is a suicidal vampire, solitary in his steps through a post–industrial, sensual, and surreal world. He is wary, uneasy, and dangerously sharp. Drawn, again and again, to the vibrant, decadent lot who dance at an underground blood bar. As Christoph stays one step ahead of his own damnation, the pseudo–Shakespearean language of the vampires plays out the unfolding tragedy. It is the heart–stopping and violent diplomacy of the damned, an unconventional tale of the seductions of evil.”

Writer/director Analise Ravella will attend the screening.

The Psychotronic Film Society gets in on the horror–rific action Saturday with a screening of The Last Man on Earth, the 1964 Vincent Price science fiction vehicle that later became the Will Smith big–bucks–o–rama I Am Legend. The Saturday event is from noon to 4 p.m., again at Studio 210, and the accountrements include a tattoo expo (“featuring a Terrifying Tattoo Contest”), vendors, workshops and another look at the horror artwork.

Cost for the expo is $5 – kids under 12 admitted free – or $3 with a donation of canned food for America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.

(Parental discretion is, however, advised for the movie, which costs an extra $5.)

Things go into rock ‘n’ roll overdrive Saturday, when the party moves to Live Wire Music Hall. The zombie rockabilly band Psycho Devilles headlines, with DJ Shrapnel, the New York Disco Villains and “zombie burlesque” by the Bada Bing Babes.

Tickets for this 21+ affair are $10 advance; you can get ‘em all through blackoakssavannah.com There’s a full–makeup Zombie Parade on River Street starting at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Oh, and things wrap up on Sunday with a nice champagne brunch, followed by a tour of Bonaventure Cemetery.

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Due Date Those who found it hilarious when Zach Galifianakis mock–masturbated a baby in The Hangover will find themselves in comedy heaven watching Due Date. Here, audiences not only get to see Galifianakis beat himself off but also get to witness his butt–ugly dog using its paw to bop its own little red pecker in unison with its master’s strokes. Not since Diane Keaton’s mutt in 2007’s Because I Said So humped the furniture and licked a computer screen showing porn has a motion picture humiliated our furry friends so thoroughly – when monitoring on–set animal action, shouldn’t the ASPCA take simulated sadism into account as well?

OK, perhaps not, but Due Date is certainly the type of film that makes me long for an ASPCC (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Critics). A painful comedy in the lowest–common–denominator mold, this finds Robert Downey Jr. cast as Peter Highman, an architect trying to get from Atlanta to Los Angeles in time to watch his pregnant wife (a woefully wasted Michelle Monaghan)

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But once he bumps into aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay (Galifianakis), that’s not going to be easy. After Ethan’s bumbling lands both of them on the “no–fly” list, Peter is forced to drive cross–country with this eccentric imbecile, an odyssey that finds them having to contend with an unruly kid (an unexpected sucker–punch provides the film with one of its very few laughs), a paraplegic redneck (who else but Danny McBride) and Mexican border officials.

Unlike its thematic antecedent Planes, Trains and Automobiles, in which John Candy somehow managed to make his character both annoying and endearing, Due Date never allows us to warm up to Galifianakis’ insufferable character, although that has as much to do with the actor’s sandpaper personality as it does with a sloppy script credited to four writers (including director Todd Phillips). The screenplay presents Ethan as such a buffoon – and spends most of its time mocking him – that it’s downright embarrassing in those later moments when it continues on p. 34

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makes a play for audience sympathy.

In the midst of all this horse manure, it’s almost amazing that Downey manages to concentrate enough to deliver a fine performance. It’s a little disheartening to see him squandering his talents in such a dud, but his professionalism at least prevents the entire picture from devolving into a complete circle jerk.

Hereafter

From his spaghetti Westerns through the surprise box office smash Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood has offered increasingly mature treatises on the subject of death, specifically how it relates to the act of one person taking another’s life. Hereafter, Eastwood’s newest and (arguably) most misunderstood movie, finds the filmmaker coming at us from a quieter place, examining the notion of death away from the sudden impact of a 357 Magnum or other forms of violent, purposeful retribution. The result is a haunting experience certain to resonate with more discerning filmgoers, as well as a return to form for Eastwood after the Rocky–like theatrics of Invictus.

The script by Peter Morgan (The Queen) follows three separate stories

that eventually dovetail in one satisfying finale. The first focuses on George Lonegan (Matt Damon in a beautifully modulated performance), a bona fide psychic whose ability to glimpse into the afterworld has left him alone in this world. The second tale follows French journalist Marie Lelay (Cecile de France), whose near–death experience during the devastating 2004 tsunami has understandably affected everything from her career to her relationships.

Finally, there are Marcus and Jason (Frankie McLaren and George McLaren), twin lads from London who find their brotherly bond seemingly severed on the heels of a tragic incident.

Hereafter unfolds with the patience of a good book, a factor likely to turn off more antsy audience members. Yet those who don’t flinch at its meditative rhythms will find much to appreciate, starting with the understated manner in which Eastwood and Morgan present their material. Steadfastly refusing to engage in dogmatic pursuits, the pair are content to offer a universally accessible look at the manner in which people become so preoccupied with the notion of death that they are unable or unwilling to live for themselves.

The picture’s low–key approach extends to the fleeting supernatural moments, shot in a matter–of–fact way that’s neither fussy nor forced. Indeed, Hereafter emerges as the most gentle picture in Eastwood’s filmography, a sincere push for establishing meaningful connections among the living in our own world, as well as a ruminative exploration on the importance of making peace with this life before venturing into the great unknown.

WAITING FOR “SUPERMAN” Davis Guggenheim, who won an Academy Award for An Inconvenient Truth, here presents another inconvenient truth: The United States public school system just isn’t working. This comes as a shock to absolutely no one, but unlike most recent nonfiction pieces that play partisan politics (usually siding with the left), this is a rare one that people from all walks of life can rally behind.

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But because it’s a universal issue that affects legions of folks across the country – particularly the children – it’s the sort of film that begs to be seen.

Documentaries are often no different than their fictional brethren in that they follow a template that provides viewers with easily designated good guys and bad guys. Here, the clear–cut hero is the passionate and charismatic Geoffrey Canada, head of the Harlem Children’s Zone and one of the nation’s most successful education reformers.

The anti–hero(ine) role falls to Michelle Rhee, the controversial chancellor of Washington, D.C.’s public schools system whose hardline methods have improved DC’s schools but angered many adults in the process (Rhee, who correctly notes that it always ends up being about the adults instead of the kids, resigned her post Oct. 13).

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The action extravaganza Red is fun for a multitude of reasons, covering its bases quite nicely. Fans of movie stars doing the unexpected can revel in the sight of Dame Helen Mirren handling a machine gun the size of a Buckingham Palace guard house. Devotees of inventive visual gags can delight in the sequence in which John Malkovich uses his weapon to bat away a threatening hand grenade. And aficionados of clever scripting can enjoy the moment when Bruce Willis describes Karl Urban by noting he has “pretty hair.”

There’s much more to enjoy, which makes Red among the better action spectacles of recent vintage. It admittedly gets bogged down in the late going, when the tired genre conventions stake their claim with predictable double–crosses and expected character epiphanies, but overall, it’s a smart, slick endeavor that gets added mileage from

its cast of seasoned screen vets.

How seasoned? The arithmetic mean of the five top–billed stars’ ages is 59; throw 93–year–old supporting player Ernest Borgnine into the equation, and the calculator starts to overheat.

Based on the DC comic book of the same name, Red actually plays like a wink to Danny Glover’s classic line from the Lethal Weapon series: “I’m too old for this shit.” In Red, these aging ex–agents are definitely not too old for the challenges placed in front of them, all of which stem from the fact that they’re marked (along with several others) for termination as a result of their participation in a covert operation that took place back in 1981. Frank Moses (Willis) is one of these former CIA hotshots trying to save his own skin, a task made more difficult by the fact that (shades of Knight and Day) he also has to protect the innocent woman (a winsome Mary–Louise Parker) inadvertently mixed up in these dangerous dealings.

Over time, Frank is able to reunite several of his old–school allies – collected Joe (Morgan Freeman), unhinged Marvin (Malkovich, whose off–kilter acting makes more sense here than in Secretariat) and steely Victoria (Mirren) – and even secure some much–needed assistance from an old Cold War nemesis (Brian Cox). Opposing them are two determined CIA suits (Urban and Rebecca Pidgeon), a sleazy businessman (Richard Dreyfuss, reprising his oily–Republican act from The American President and W.) and no less than the vice president of the United States (Julian McMahon).

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But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Douglasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; continuing commitment to his iconic role that sporadically gooses the proceedings.

The Social Network Like the screwball comedies and film noir staples of yore, The Social Network exhibits an extraordinary gift for gab.

Words fly like machine gun strafes, and arguments generally end with the more verbally adroit speaker standing over the other person like a wave thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s managed to tumble a surfer. If screenwriting was considered a sport, Aaron Sorkinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s script wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just be competing for yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;end movie awards but for Olympic

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One of the best films of the year, The Social Network is the fascinating (though factually sketchy) story of how a Harvard nerd by the name of Mark Zuckerberg (superbly played by Jesse Eisenberg) created Facebook and in the process became the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s youngest billionaire. Yet this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t an inspiring movie about an underdog beating the odds as much as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a prickly mishmash of how one personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insecurities led to material gains even as his personality remained stuck in an arrogant, offâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;putting zone.

As depicted here, Zuckerberg is frightfully brilliant, yet brains donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compensate for the manner in which he screws over people, particularly his only friend (Andrew Garfield, much better here than in the upcoming Never Let Me Go). And when Napster coâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;founder Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake, impressively playing sleazy) worms his way into the game, the fledgling company really takes off, but at what cost to Zuckerbergâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s already blackened soul?

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Crafted with extreme care by writerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;director Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), this is that rare retelling that pays the utmost respect to its predecessor.

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Activism & Politics Chatham County Democratic Party

For info, contact Tony Center at 912-2339696 or TonyCenter@comcast.net Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 313 W. York St. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.net/

Purrs 4 Peace

Three minutes of simultaneous purring by cats (and honorary cats) around the world, conducted online (Facebook & Twitter) each Sunday at 3 p.m. by Savannah residents Confucius Cat and his human Staff. Details at www.ConfuciusCat.blogspot.com. Contact @ConfuciusCat (Twitter) or Acolytes of Confucius Cat (Facebook).

Savannah Area Young Republicans

For information, visit www.savannahyoungrepublican.com or call Allison Quinn at 308-3020.

Savannah Tea Party

meets the first Monday (excluding Holidays) of each month from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the SRP offices located at 11 East 73rd Street. All persons interested in America’s Future are invited. Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 for additional info.

Benefits Hope House of Savannah

A nonprofit housing program for homeless women and their children. Hope House is requesting donation of new or gently used furniture for its transitional housing program, Peeler House. Pick-up can be arranged and a tax deductible letter will be provided. Call 236-5310.

Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

As part of its ongoing work with incest survivors, the Rape Crisis Center has built a cinder-block wall where incest survivors can throw plates as an anger management technique. In order to continue, donations of china are needed. Call 233-3000 to make a donation.

USO Operation Phone Home

The Coastal Bank on Stephenson Ave. will host an event from 11am-1pm on Friday, Nov. 12 for Operation Phone Home, which provides pre-paid phone cards to deployed military personnel to call loved ones. Make a donation and get a coupon for a free Chik-Fil-A sandwich. Donate $50 and get entered into raffle to win a year’s supply of Chik-Fil-A. www.phonehomesav.com

Call for Entries Junior League Community Applications

The Junior League is accepting applications for its “Done in a Day” community assistance projects and funds. JL volunteers assist local organizations or social service agencies through hands-on volunteer work and funding of up to $1500.00 per project.

Open to 501c3s with focus on those advocating for women and children. Application deadline: Dec. 15. www.jrleaguesav.org or

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Savannah International Animation Festival

The SAIF takes place Feb. 4-5 at the Coastal Georgia Center. Submissions for 10 different categories are being accepted until Dec. 1 via the website Without A Box. For more info: www.savannahinternationalanimationfestival.com

Savannah’s Got Talent II

Whatever your talent, bring it! $10 entrance fee for the first 30 to enter. Sign-up: Tuesdays & Thursdays (5:00-7:00pm). 3 minutes to show off your talent. First prize $150. Nov. 13, 2010 @ Delaware Center 1805 Lincoln St. 7:00 pm-10:00pm. For info: Maurice Brown @ 912-428-1709

Classes, Camps & Workshops $1 Gymnastics Class

Coach Wayne teaches gymnastics in the Savannah Mall every Saturday. Introductory class is $1. www.coachwayne.com, or call 912-925-0800.

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. 2365310. Savannah http://www.savstate.edu/

Art Classes

Experimental and classical art. Draw and paint figurative or abstract. Choose the technique which interests you the most.

Lean about other artists and art history.

The teacher is a former art professor with two masters in art and 20 years of experience in teaching art. contact: 912-604-3281

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

For all age groups, beginners through advanced, classic, modern, jazz improvisation and theory. Serious inquiries only. 961-7021 or 667-1056.

Beading Classes

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced at Bead Dreamer Studio, 407A E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 920-6659. Bead Dreamer Studio, Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com/

Children’s Art Classes

Small groups or private lessons. Daffin Park area. Instructor Torrey Kist holds MFA in Painting and worked with Telfair education dept. Call 912.354.5988 or email tskart@yahoo.com for more info.

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. For information, e-mail cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah

Conversational Spanish Group

Want to improve your Spanish skills?

Meet at the Sentient Bean every Monday, 5:00pm. Group focuses on increasing vocabulary, grammar, and conversational confidence! Free and open to all levels of

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Dating With Success

Discuss strategies to feel great dating and enjoy dating. Improve your dating skills.

This is for people of all cultures, colors races and ages. For more info, call: 912604 3281

DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, DWI, offenders, and anyone seeking to gain knowledge about the dangers of driving impaired. A must see for teenage drivers seeking a drivers license for the first time or teenage drivers who already received a license. The group meets once a month and the cost is $30.00.

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Music Store (Abercorn) at 6:30p.m. The cost is $30.00 per month. All ages and ability levels are welcome. Contact Pamela Kidd at 912-354-1500 for more info.

Online marketing strategies

Teaching non-profits how to utilize free internet technologies to improve marketing and visibility. Thurs., Nov. 18, 1-4pm.

Hosted by the Georgia Center for Non-Profits. 428 Bull St. Advance registration req’d. $90 for GCN members; $130 for non-members. (912) 234-9688 for more info.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

Offering a variety of business classes. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett Street , Savannah

Savannah Learning Center Spanish Classes

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register.

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The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm.

Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 34:30pm. For more info: 912-232-4232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com

This 14-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 Ms. Musheerah Owens 912-234-0525 ext.1506 The Starfish Cafe, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.thestarfishcafe.org/

Held the first and third Monday of the month, 6:30 PM in the Candler Professional Bldg., Room 508. The class is for new and expectant parents. $25 per person. For more info and to register, call 819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or www.sjchs.org.

Classroom training teaching participants to prepare tax forms or answer tax questions on a one-on-one basis at one of our Tax-Aide sites in Savannah. For info: e-mail taxaidesavannah16@bellsouth.net or call 598-1789.

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

Infant/Child CPR Class

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Intro to Photoshop

The Risque Pen

Learn to use Adobe Photoshop. Nov. 20 from 9am-3pm. $59 per person. Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building located on the Georgia Southern University campus. Contact Jennifer Morris at (912) 478-0538 or jennifermorriss@georgiasouthern.edu

Mindfulness Meditation Class

Instruction in mindfulness stress reduction meditation. Group practice with time for questions and comments. Wednesdays, 7:15-8:15pm. Yoga Co-op Savannah. 2424 Drayton St. $13/class (less with membership). www.yogacoopsavannah.com or 912-429-7264.

Music Lessons

New “mommy and me” music classes starting in Nov. Certified teacher with BA in Music Education. New classes offered for students ages 6 months-5 years. Private lessons also available for piano, woodwinds, brass, beginner guitar, and more!

Contact Ms. Amy at msamyschoolofmusic@ gmail.com or at 912-659-0993.

New Horizons Adult Band Program

A music program for adults who played a band instrument in high school or college and would like to have the opportunity to begin playing again. Dust off your instrument every Monday night at Portman’s

The Risqué Pen is an alternative life drawing open model session, featuring live performances, and prizes. Tantra Lounge (8 E. Broughton St). November 13th, 5-7pm.

For more info, visit www.risquepen.com

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 , Savannah http://www. uwce.org/

Volunteer Training

A workshop on how to successfully train, develop, and support volunteers to help them reach their potential. Hosted by Georgia Center for Non-Profits, 428 Bull St. Nov. 11, 1-4pm. Advance Registration Required.

912-234-9688 for more info.

Clubs & Organizations 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. Any-

therapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/

Hosts rides on Saturdays. 10/23: Southbridge, 33-43 miles, meet at Kroger on Rt. 17, 9am. Call Bill, 315-825-5217. 10/30: Costume ride, 25 miles, meet at Bull and Gaston, 10am. Call Dick for info: 598-7476.

11/13: Gullah Gallop, 21-41 miles, meet on St. Helena, 9am. Call Darrell for info: 912-598-2181. 11/27: Ridgeland, 28-32 miles. Call Darrell for info: 598-2181. www.cbtc.org

Interested in exploring the role Savannah played in the American Revolution? It is the goal of this organization to attract a wide range of interested persons including, artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at the Sentient Bean, 6:30pm.

Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail.com

Local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com.

Starbucks, Victory Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Construction Volunteers Needed every Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-2:30p.

Training and tools will be provided. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 to assist at the construction site. Please call 3538122 or email admin@habitatsavannah.org for more information and to sign up.

Coastal Bicycling Tour Club

Coastal MINIs

Coastal Readers & Writers Circle

A Creative Writing and Reading discussion group that meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 3:30-5pm at the new Savannah Mall Branch Library. Bring: Passages from any of your writing that you would like to read and passages from a book, publication, or production that you would like to share with the group. www.

TellingOurStoriesPress.com for more information

Energy Healers

Meets every Monday at 6pm. Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aroma-

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Habitat For Humanity

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257.

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Meet children’s book authors & illustrators from around the country and throughout our coastal area: Judy Schachner, “Skippyjon Jones” Anna Dewdney, “Llama Llama Red Pajama” Brian Jordan, Former All-Star MLB player, “I Told You I Can Play” Alan Katz, “Silly Dilly” books Pat Mora, “Abuelos” & “Gracias/Thanks” Don Tate, “Ron’s Big Mission” Melinda Long, “How I Became a Pirate” And many more talented authors & Illustrators!

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Low Country Turners

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

Make Friends in Savannah

For anybody, every age, every race and nation. We chat, hang out, go to movies and more. Meet in a coffee shop downtown Savannah. A small fee covers the efforts of the organizer, a well educated, “out of the box” woman, who lived in New York and Europe. Call 912-604-3281.

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Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. , Savannah

Moon River Chorus

Ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@aol.com. Whitefield United Methodist Church, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://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 Call 8980869 and 897-6167 or visit www.mops.org.

First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http:// www.fbcislands.com/

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

International fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing oldtime radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962.

Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.

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

Wine Wednesdays Are Here!

$4 glasses $15 bottles

rooftop patio Breakfast Saturday & Sunday 8:00am Crab Cake Benedict, apple harvest French toast, Breakfast Casseroles, Sweet potato pancakes with Vanilla Butter and pecan Syrup, Made from Scratch Biscuits, an array of omelets, Mimosa, Bloody Marys, irish Coffee…and much more!

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HAPPY HOUR everyday 4pm-8pm $1.5 domestics $2.25 imports $5 Wines $2.50 well drinks MONDAY: All day happy hour!

WEDNESDAY: Wine Day! THURSDAY: Project Runway Party & SPARKLING DESERT WINE TASTING $10 for a glass of each Prosecco/birbet/moscato FRI/SAT: Djs Spinning @ 10pm

Safe Kids Savannah

Safe Kids Savannah, a coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries, holds a meeting on the second Tuesday of every month from 11:30am-1pm. Visit www. safekidssavannah.org or call 912-3533148 for more info

Savannah Adventure Club

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

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912-231-0100 9 Drayton St. (between Bryan & Bay)

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at 5429 LaRoche Ave and the third Tuesday at Super King Buffet, 10201 Abercorn Street at 7:30 p.m. Call 308-2094, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Savannah

MON- SAT 4pm - 3am 309 West Congress St.

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

The non-for profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is currently taking applications for membership. The SAA offers workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community full of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Please call 912-232-7731 for more info.

Savannah Brewers’ League

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

Savannah Browns Backers

This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team.

Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709.

Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting held the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) at 6 p.m. at the Hunter Club. Call John Findeis at 748-7020. Hunter Army Airfield, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www. stewart.army.mil/

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner 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 Guardian Angels

Come meet the Local Chapter of the Guardian Angels on the 1st Monday of every month from 7pm-9pm at Elite Martial Arts in Pooler,GA. Free snacks and drinks and info on the Guardian Angels. For more info:www.SavannahGuardianAngels.com

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting and information session held the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events and provide an opportunity for those interested in joining the Jaycees to learn more. Must be 21-40 years old to join the chapter. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-7700 or www.savannahjaycees. com Jaycee Building, Savannah

Savannah Newcomers Club

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.

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Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

The 13th Colony Patriots

Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail Wendy Wilson at Wendyq1053@yahoo.com.

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. 32 Bull St , Savannah http://www.savannahsunriserotary.org/

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 484-6710.

Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , 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 Group

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 precedes the meeting at 6:30pm. Contact Carol North, 912-9208891. 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah

Son-shine Hour

Meets at the Savannah Mall at the Soft Play Mondays from 11-12 and Thursdays from 10-11. Activities include songs, stories, crafts, and games for young children and their caregivers. Free, no registration, drop-ins welcome. Call Trinity Lutheran Church for details 912-925-3940 or email KellyBringman@gmail.com Savannah Mall,

Southern Wings

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 www.southernwingz. com

Stitch-N’s

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Free Spinning fiber into yarn group meets the first Monday of each month at 1pm. Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912238-0514

Meets the last Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm in different locations to practice spoken Spanish in a casual environment.

236-8566.

A Tea Party group that meets the 13th of each month at Logan’s Road House at 6pm. 11301 Abercorn St. Open to the public. Dedicated to the preservation of the United States Constitution and life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. www.13thcolonypatriots.com or call 912-596-5267.

The Peacock Guild

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers. Monthly meetings for the Writer’s Salon are held on first Tuesday and the Book Club meets on the third Tuesday.

All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. at meet at 207 E. Charlton St (Flannery O’Connor’s Childhood Home). Call 233-6014, facebook Peacock Guild or email peacockguild@ googlegroups.com for more info.

The Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St., each Monday. Anyone craving some good conversation is invited to drop by. No cost. For more info, email athenapluto@yahoo.com or look up The Philo Cafe on Facebook.

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.

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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 , 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. Vu Lounge at the Hyatt, 2 W. Bay St. , Savannah

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American Legion Hall located at 1108 Bull Street. Committee Meetings will continue to be held during the summer months. For more info visit the VNA website at: vna. club.officelive.com

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 927-3356. Savannah

Dance Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classes for multiple ages in the art of performance dance and Adult fitness dance. Styles include African, Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, & Gospel.

Classes are held Monday through Friday at the St. Pius X Family Resource Center.

Classes start at $25.00 per month. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe.

E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail.com St. Pius Family Resource Center,

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays & Wednesdays, 7 - 8pm, $12 per class or 8 classes for $90. Class meets year round. (912) 921-2190 The Academy of Dance, 74 West Montgomery Crossroads ,

African Dance & Drum

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Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm Rhythms of West Africa, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah http://www.ayoluwa.org/

Johnny Mercer

Lessons Sundays 12:00-3:30. Open to the public. Cost $5.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available.

For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_tango@yahoo.com.

Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. ,

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Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Tantra Lounge, 8 E. Broughton St., 231-0888. Every Thursday, 7PM-8PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr., 398-4776 kleokatt@gmail. com or www.cairoonthecoast.com

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

The perfect class for those with little to no dance background. Cybelle has been formally trained and has been performing for over a decade. Tues: 6-7pm & Thurs: 7-8pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-4141091 Private classes are also available.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Beginners Fusion Belly Dance

Every Tuesday, 6-7pm. If you have never danced before or have limited dance experience, this is the class for you. Cybelle, a formal bellydancer for over 10 years will guide you through basic bellydance and fusion Walk ins welcome. 15.00/class 912414-1091 http://cybellefusionbellydance. wordpress.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, Savannah

Ceili Club

Experience Irish Culture thru Irish social dancing. No partner or experience needed. Learn the basics of Irish Ceili

dancing. 7176 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. For more info email PrideofIrelandGA@gmail.com.

Chicago Step Classes

Coastal Georgia Steppers is offering adult Chicago-style steppin dance classes every Sunday from 4:00– 6:30pm at the Tominac Gym on Hunter Army Airfield. All are welcome. Free admission; no partner required. For more info, send email to Robert.neal75@yahoo.com.

Flamenco Enthusiasts

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1-2:30 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 , Savannah

Free Swing Lessons

Every Thursday at Doubles Night Club (7100 Abercorn St.) Join the SwingCats for a free lesson at 7:30pm, followed by dancing from 8-10pm. No partner required.

Drink specials.

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, Savannah

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na h’Eireann cultural arts studio is offering beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up, Adult Step & Ceili, Strength & Flexibility, noncompetitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified.

For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com or 912-704-2052.

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.

Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912-354-5586.

Pole Dancing Class

For exercise...Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout.

Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is your shoes. Pre-registration req’d.

Beginners Classes, Wednesdays 8pm.

Level II Classes, Mondays 8pm. Pole fitness, Mon&Wed, 11am. 912-398-4776 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance.com.

Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. ,

Putting on the Ritz Ball

A Ballroom Dance-stravaganza at the American Legion. 1108 Bull St., Saturday, Nov. 27, 8pm-midnight. Black tie optional.

Cost: $15 in advance. $20 at the door.

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Offered Saturdays 11:30am-1pm. $10.00 per class. Packages prices also available. Contact Kelly 912-398-4776 or www. fitnessbodybalance.com

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Salsa Lessons

Salsa Savannah offers beginner and intermediate salsa lessons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at several locations. For more info, contact: salsasavannah@gmail.com, or call 856-7323. www.salsasavannah.com

Salsa Savannah

Tuesdays at Tantra (8 E. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-9pm, open dancing 9pm1am. Thursday at Saya (109 W. Broughton St.), lessons from 7-8pm, open dancing 9-11pm. Bachata lessons at Saya Thursdays from 8-9pm. For more info: www. salsasavannah.com, 912-704-8726.

Savannah Shag Club

Shag music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr.

The Savannah Dance Club

The Savannah Dance Club hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered last two Monday’s. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com. Lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Events November 13, 9am: Armstrong faculty, staff and students will be on hand with info about scholarships, financial aid, admission requirements, degree programs, student life and more. Tours of student housing available. Call 912-344-2503 for info. Free and open to the public.

AASU Fine Arts Auditorium, 13040 Abercorn St. ,

group classes • teacher training program workshops • private lessons

5 Day Yoga Teacher Training w/ Stephanie Keach offered Nov 10-14

Black Oak Savannah 5 Year Anniversary A three day celebration, including horror-themed art show, live music, zombie walks, film screenings, zombie burlesque and more. $50/person (adv. tickets only). www.blackoakssavannah.com

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An exhibition of items recently unearthed from a former prison site known as Camp Lawton, near Millen, GA. Includes many rare personal items, such as picture frames, belt buckles and other items.

Georgia Southern University Museum.

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Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to explore the campus and learn about degree programs in civil, computer, electrical and mechanical engineering. Nov. 13, 2-5pm. For more info or to register: www.gtsav.gatech.edu or call 1-866-402-0544 An afternoon of music, with homemade scones and sweet tea. Saturdays and Sundays, 1-3pm. $30/person. Limited seating.

Reservations required. Call Diana Rogers: 912-236-2866.

Pirate Preview Open House

An open house event for prospective students and parents at AASU. November 13, 9am at the Fine Arts Auditorium. 13040 Abercorn St. www.armstrong.edu or call 912-344-2503 for more info.

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000-square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah

Film & Video Psychotronic Film Society

Hosts weekly screenings every Wednesday, 8pm, at the Sentient Bean. Offering up a selection of films so bad they are good, cult classics and other rarities. For upcoming schedule visit: www.sentientbean.com

Hosts screenings of critically acclaimed independent films from around the world at Victory Square Cinemas, 1901 E. Victory Dr. For schedule and more info, visit www. reelsavannah.org

A New Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

VING TSUN ( Wing Chun) is the worlds fastest growing martial arts style. Using angles and leverage to turn an attackerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strength against them makes VING TSUN Kung Fu effective for everyone. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to find out about our free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop Ins welcome.

Belly Drills

Belly Drill your body with Cybelle. This is an intense dance workout utilizing basic bellydance moves. Geared to all levels of ability. Dance your way to a better sense of well being. Bring water bottle. Thurs: 6-7pm. Visit www.cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-4141091. Walk-ins welcome.

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Crunch Lunch

30 minute Core and ABs concentration class. Offered 11:30am & 12:15pm Mon, Wed & Fri @ Fitness Body & Balance 2127 1/2 East Victory Dr. www.fitnessbodybalance.com 912-398-4776.

Curvy Girl Bootcamp

Exercise class assisting women of size to reach their fitness goal. Every Tues & Thurs, 6-7pm. Lake Mayer Community Center. $70 a month or $10 per session.

For more info call 912-341-7710 www. preservethecurves.com/curvycamp

Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, and Zumba.

Prices vary. Call for days and times.

355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www. savj.org/

Hatha Yoga classes

Every Monday and Wednesday from 5:306:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463.

St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being, Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays, 10-11am (crawlers and toddlers) and 11:30-12:45 (infants and precrawlers) at the Savannah Yoga Center.

The cost is $14 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. Walk-ins welcome.

Call 232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga. com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga. com/

Pilates Mat Classes

Mat classes are held Tues & Thurs 7:30am-8:30am, Mon 1:30pm-2:30pm, Mon & Wed 5:30pm-6:30pm, Thurs 12:30pm-1:30pm, & Sat 9:30am-10:30am.

All levels welcome! Private and SemiPrivate classes are by appointment only.

Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. Call 912.238-0018 Momentum Pilates Studio, 310 E. 41st St , http://savannahpilates.com/

Pregancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 8-week sessions are held on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:15 PM at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery.

Cost is $100 for 8 weeks. Call Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 e-mail ann@aikyayoga. 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 , Savannah

Squats N’ Tots

Stretch and strengthen overused body parts, as well as focus on muscle endurance, low impact aerobics, and abdominal work. Your baby (age 6 weeks to one year) can get in on the fun, or simply stay close to you on your mat. Call to pre-register 912-819-6463. St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Well Being,

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:10 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031.

Zumba Fitness

Classes every week in the Pooler and Rincon area. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music dance themes that create a dynamic, effective fitness system. All ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. $7 per class. For 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. 307 E Harris St , Savannah

Gay AA Meeting

meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 311 E. Macon St. Savannah

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996.

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Savannah Pride, Inc.

Meets first Tues of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Christina Focht at 663-5087 or email christina@ savpride.com. First City Network, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

Stand Out Youth

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, Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

What Makes A Family

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 Bariatrics at Memorial

Open to anyone interested in learning about bariatric procedures. Surgery info session: Nov. 3, 6pm at the Medical Education Auditorium, Memorial Health.

Support group mtg: Nov. 3, 7pm, and Nov. 18, 6pm. Same location as info session.

For info: 912-350-3438.

Basic Breastfeeding Class

two-hour session designed to educate and support the mother planning to breastfeed. $20 per couple. 6:30pm8.30pm, Nov. 23, Memorial Health. Call 912-350-BORN (2676) for info, or register online: women.memorialhealth.com.

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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.

Every Step Counts Survivors Walk

9am, Saturday, Nov. 27 - all cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to join the monthly walk. Free and open to everybody.

For more info or to register, call DeDe Cargill at 912-398-6554.

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

Conducted at three locations. From 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m. and 5:15p.m.-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the SJ/C African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 for appt. Every Monday from 10a.m.-12p.m. at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appt necessary. Every Monday-Friday from 10a. m.-2p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. Savannah

Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Healthcare for the Uninsured

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for health needs of uninsured residents of Chatham County. Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 443-9409. St. Mary’s Health Center, 1302 Drayton St. ,

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.

Olde Herb Shoppe, 23 E. Broughton St., 912.495.0358. For more info call Woods at 618.799.1695 or healthuniversal@live.com

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. 897-9261, www. lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! For info: www.ellenfarrell.com or 912-247-4263

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 3507587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

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.

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 1-877270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

Yoga for Meditators

A physical yoga practice developed for people who sit in meditation. Thursdays at 6pm. $10/class. Savannah Zen Center.

505 Blair St.

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

Nature and Environment

HypnoBirthing Classes

Skidaway Marine Sciences Institute director Jim Sanders will be the guest speaker for the Georgia Sierra Club November public meeting on Thurs., Nov. 18. First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave., 7-8:30pm. Sanders will discuss man’s evolving impact on the ocean and littoral areas, including important information about Georgia’s coast.

Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call 843683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@ yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www. themidwifegroup.com/ 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.

Hypnosis

One-on-one hypnosis for losing weight, quitting smoking, insomnia, and other issues. 80% of your actions are controlled by your subconscious. Good for all issues.

It’s safe. You are always in control and it works. 912-660-7399.

I am your ‘life’ coach

You like to be happy, healthy and successful? I am your coach, helping you to live your life to your fullest potential in all fields. I help you to expand your talents. I offer small groups or one person appts.

Please call: 912-604-3281

Ionic Foot Spa Detox

A method used to remove toxins from the lymphatic system and help health problems including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and more. Includes a free one-on-one holistic consultation.

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Dolphin Project of Georgia

Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 727-3177, visit www.

TheDolphinProject.org.or e-mail gadolphin@comcast.net.

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Offering a variety of fun educational programs including Beach Discovery Walks, Marsh Treks, Turtle Talks and the Coastal Georgia Gallery, which features an up close look at dozens of local species.

Open daily, 10am-5pm. For more info, call 912-786-5917 or visit www.tybeemarinescience.org. Tybee Island

Walk on the Wild Side

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live native animal exhibits.

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Pets & Animals A Walk in the Park

Professional pet sitting, boarding, dog walking and house sitting services offered in downtown Savannah and the nearby islands. All jobs accepted are performed by the owner to ensure the safety of your pets. Local references available. Please call 401.2211 or email lesleycastle@gmail.com to make a reservation.

Home for the Holidays

Coastal Pet Rescue begins its holiday campaign at the Georgetown Veterinary Hospital on Nov. 20, from 12-4pm. Low-cost microchipping, free nail trims, and raffles for prizes. Clumping cat litter, dry cat and kitten food and dry puppy food are also being collected that day. Come see some of the pets CPR is trying to find good homes for. www.coastalpetrescue.org

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Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

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

Savannah Kennel Club Dog Show

Nearly a thousand dogs from throughout the country are registered to do four days worth of competing at the Coastal Empire Fairgrounds. Dec. 2-5, 2010. For more info about the 2010 Savannah Kennel Club Dog Show, please visit www.savannahkennelclub.org

Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. Savannah

Tea time at Ola’s

A 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, Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

Religious & Spiritual

Attend church from home Sundays at 9 and 11am with Pastor Ricky Temple and Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Log onto www. overcomingbyfaith.org, click ’Watch Now’.

927-8601. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

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 suggested donation, 1877-494-8629, www.freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yahoo.com. Savannah

Midweek Bible Study

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 , Savannah http://www. montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

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 , Savannah

Nicodemus by Night

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

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

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 8983477. Savannah

DrUUming Circle

First Saturday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drumcurious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah.org. 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah.org/

Gregorian Chant by Candlelight

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For a peaceful end to your day attend the chanted service of Compline (Singing Good Night to God) sung at 9pm every Sunday night by the Compline Choir of historic Christ Church (1733) on Johnson Square; 28 Bull Street. Open to the public. All are welcome! Call 232-4131 for more info.

Meets Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church. Call the clerk, 912-3736276 Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West President St , Savannah http://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. 619 W 37th St. , Savannah

Soka Gakkai of America

SGI is an international Buddhist movement for world peace and individual happiness.

The group practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Introductory meetings are held the third Sunday of the month. For further information, call 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.

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The Savannah Zen Center

Soto Zen Meditation: Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with study group following 6:30-7:30pm; Sundays 8am-9:30am which includes Dharmatalk. Donations accepted.

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Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 1001 E. Gwinnett St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 7866075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. Savannah

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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. 313 Harris St. , Savannah

Unity of Savannah

Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.) A.W.E. interactive worship service at 7 p.m. every first Friday of the month. Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www.unityofsavannah.org or call 912355-4704. 2320 Sunset Blvd. Unity Church of Savannah, Savannah

Women’s Bible Study

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 1601 Drayton St , Savannah http://www.wesleyctrs-savh.org/

Sports & Games Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. Check out www. facebook.com/savannahbikepolo for more information.

Savannah Bridge Run 2010

The Enmark Savannah River Bridge Run takes place Saturday, Dec. 4 and features 5K Run/Walk, a 10K Run, a Double-Pump Race, a Team Challenge, the Double-Pump Team Challenge and a 1/4 mile Kids Run. Register before Oct.31 for $28, from Nov. 1-Dec.2 for $30. www.savannahriverbridgerun.com

Texas Hold ’Em Poker League

Free Texas Hold Em poker league is available to the public. Teaches new players how to play and advanced players can come and work on their skills. Prize tournaments for season points leaders. www.series7pokerleague.com for more info.

Youth Basketball Registration

YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Ages six and under learn fundamentals of the game and skill exercises in Micro-basketball and ages 7-18 learn healthy competition and sportsmanship. www.YmcaOfCoastalGa.org for more info. Financial assistance available. $50 - $65

Support Groups 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.

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Al-Anon Meetings

Meetings for families and friends of alcoholics are held every Monday at 5:30pm and Saturday at 11am. Melissa, 844-4524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch.net/

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol, call 912-356-3688.

Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group

Senior Citizens, Inc. hosts a Caregiver’s support group for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members.

Meets every second Monday at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. For more info, call 236-0363, ext. 143. Savannah

Amputee Support Group

Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers.

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

Bleeding Disorders Support Group

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

Cancer support group

Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm. 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 819-8784. Savannah

Caregiver’s Support Group

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month. For more info: 912-925-5924. White Bluff United Methodist Church, 11911 White Bluff Rd. ,

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

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

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 3551221; or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

Meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250. This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail.com. 55 Al Henderson B;vd. , Savannah

Diabetes Support Group

Free Seminar + Discussion. Improve your health or help a loved one by learning about healthy alternatives. Every Thursday 6pm-7:30pm at the W.W. Law Library, 909 E. Bolton Street (@Waters), For more info call Woods at 618.799.1695 or healthuniversal@ live.com . Bring a pen and paper.

Domestic Violence Hotline

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The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-80033-HAVEN.

Domestic violence support group

SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Inc. Building at 3205 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 6298888. Savannah

Fibromyalgia support group

meets the second Thursday from 5:306:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St..

819-6743. 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

First Line

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

Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group

For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center.

4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Grief Support Group

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center, 450 Mall Blvd. Seven-week support groups for children and adults are offered by the bereavement counselors at no charge as a complementary service of Hospice Savannah. For information call 912.303.9442 or visit www.

HospiceSavannahHelps.org. Savannah

Gynecological Cancers Support Group

Join other gynecological (cervical, ovarian, uterine, and endometrial) cancer survivors and their loved ones to share the experiences of treatment and recovery. Nov. 17, 23pm. Anderson Cancer Institute, Memorial.

Call 912-350-7845 for info.

Heartbeats for Life

A free support and education group for those who have suffered or want to prevent or reverse Heart Disease, and/or Diabetes problems. Contact, Jeff: 912-598-8457; email: jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org

Hope House

Provides housing and support services such as life skills, resources and referrals, follow-up care and parent-child activities funded by DHR Promoting Safe and Stable Families. Please call 236-5310 for information. Hope House of Savannah, 214 E. 34th St. , Savannah

KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group

meets on the first Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave. Call Carole Kaczorowski at 598-7001, Lorr Elias at 351-6375 or Bruce Elias at 644-5916. Department of Juvenile Justice Multi-Purpose Center, 1149 Cornell Ave , Savannah

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin, 3507845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) Where I live, 35 percent of all high school students confess (or brag) that they have engaged in binge drinking, which is defined as imbibing five or more alcoholic drinks in a two–hour period. According to my reading of the omens, your inner teenager may soon be longing to flirt with that kind of intense and total release.

Can I talk him or her out of it? As much as I sympathize with the younger you’s need to escape the numbing effects of the daily grind, I’m asking the adult you to step in and assert your authority. Try to find a more constructive approach to liberation.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) Why did feathered dinosaurs evolve wings? Paleontologists in Britain have a new theory: It added to their sexual allure. The head researcher at the University of Manchester speculated that “maybe they ran around with their arms outstretched to show off how pretty their feathers were.”

Eventually those forearms became wings that came in handy for flying. In other words, the power of flight did not originate from the urge to fly but rather from the urge to be attractive.

Oddly enough, Taurus, this approach to understanding evolution would be useful for you to meditate on in the coming weeks. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you could develop some interesting new capacities as you work to enhance your appeal to people who matter.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) On the subject of being divided, novelist Iris Murdoch wrote the following: “He led a double life. Did that make him a liar?

He did not feel a liar. He was a man of two truths.” Whether you deserve the generosity of that interpretation still remains to be seen, Gemini. It is possible that your version of doubleness will be rooted in deceit or delusion rather than sincere and honest duality.

Of course I’m rooting for the latter. Please do all you can to ensure that you’re being

authentic, not manipulative.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) My friend Ariel’s six–year–old daughter Juno doesn’t understand why anyone would build streets that run in a straight line. Isn’t it more fun if the highways and byways are crooked and curvy? Shouldn’t people want to get to where they’re going by veering this way and that, relishing the playful twists and turns? That’s where the best action is, says Juno, and I agree: in the tweak, in the twirl, in the winding way –– not in the route that leaves no room for improvisation.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) Would you be delighted if I arranged to get an offshore oil–drilling rig named after you? Probably not. Would you celebrate if you won a prestigious all–expenses–paid vacation to the hottest war zones in Afghanistan? I doubt it. So don’t accept dubious honors and gifts like those, Leo. Be clear that you’re not interested in ego strokes that are irrelevant to your long–term dreams. If you hope to get the prize you’re aiming for, you will have to say a definitive no to supposedly good things that you don’t really want.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) The nature of the game is changing. Do you know which game I’m referring to? I mean the one that everyone’s playing but no one’s acknowledging they’re playing. The rules of the game had held steady for quite some time, but recently they began to shift. Now even the game’s rewards are in the process of metamorphosing.

My advice? You don’t necessarily need to splash a big dose of raw candor all over the place, but I do recommend that you at least tell yourself the truth about what’s going on.

LIBRA (

Sept. 23–Oct. 22) My Facebook friend Robert Goldberg has come up with terms for you Libras that puts a more positive spin on your reputation as a fence–sitter.

He suggests “fence dancer”

or “fence warrior.” You don’t always deserve to be bestowed with those honorable titles, of course. Sometimes you really do molder there in your intermediate position, paralyzed by indecision and unable to do what’s in the best interests of anyone, including yourself.

But on other occasions –– like now –– you have the power to use your in–between status dynamically, coordinating the opposing interests to work as a whole that’s greater than the sum of the parts.

mer editor at the Dayton Daily News, sent me a haiku–like poem that I’d like you to ponder: “November trees / which are living? / which are dead?”

I’m hoping this will put you in the mood to mull over an even bigger question, namely: What parts of your own life are withering and what parts are thriving? In my opinion, it’s very important that you know the difference, and act accordingly.

SCORPIO

Numerologists say the number 10 signifies completion, wholeness, totality. It could rightly serve as your lucky number in the coming weeks –– a symbol of your power to draw long– term processes to a climax on your own terms. But you might also want to consider using 11 as your emblem of good mojo. That number denotes the drive to surpass the success you’ve earned before –– to transcend easy triumphs and conventional wisdom so as to reach for a more challenging conquest. Either way, Aquarius, I think you’ll be flying high for the foreseeable future, so there’s no need to worry about which way you should go. If you do choose 11, the risks will be somewhat greater and the rewards more interesting.

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) “I cannot seem to feel alive unless I am alert,” wrote author Charles Bowden, “and I cannot feel alert unless I push past the point where I have control.”

Yikes! That’s a pretty extreme approach. But I suggest that you consider trying it out in the coming week. If you hope to seize even one of the multiple opportunities that are swirling in your vicinity, you will need both supreme focus and a loosey–goosey willingness to respond to novelty. So don’t tense up and blank out and try to wrestle the mysterious flows into submission. Use your sixth sense to find the groove.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

“Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those others that have been tried,” said Winston Churchill.

He was defending his favorite political system, asserting that its imperfections are superior to the flaws of monarchy, plutocracy, anarchy, theocracy, and the rest. I invite you to use a similar gauge as you evaluate the belief system that’s at the center of your life. Does it sometimes lead you astray, cause you to see things that aren’t really there, and fill you with confusion –– but in ways that are more life–enhancing than any other belief system you know of? Or is your belief system actually kind of toxic?

Should you consider replacing it with another set of organizing principles? If it’s the latter, now would be a good time to begin making a change.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22–Jan. 19) Connie Post, my beloved for-

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) In Moby Dick, Herman Melville suggested that ideally a person should be a “patriot to heaven.”

Poet Gary Snyder wrote, “I pledge allegiance to the soil / one ecosystem / in diversity / under the sun / with joyful interpenetration for all.” Seminal environmentalist Edward Abbey said, “My loyalties will not be bound by national borders . . . or limited in the spiritual dimension by one language or culture. I pledge my allegiance to the damned human race, and my everlasting love to the green hills of Earth, and my intimations of glory to the singing stars, to the very end of space and time.” I recommend you experiment with this perspective in the coming weeks, Pisces. You don’t have to tone down your love for your tribe or country. Just see if you can expand your sense of belonging . . . extend the borders of your comfort zone . . . and feel at home everywhere you go.

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The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 234-9999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. , Savannah

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

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

355-5196. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah

Memorial Health Focus

Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For info, call Saundra at 350-3396. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

or 238-4666.

PRIDE Support Group

This is a support group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Rape Crisis Center

assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273.

The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families.

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

S-Anon Family Group

A fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For info, call 663-2565.

Self-Help Support Group for People with HIV/AIDS

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

For more information on a support group for men and women living with HIV/AIDS, please contact Mary Jackson at My Brothaz HOME, Inc. at 912-231-8727. These two groups are confidential and only for persons with verified HIV/AIDS.

Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

For families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat.

Call Stacey Floyd at 236-0363. 3025 Bull St , Savannah

Narcotics Anonymous

National Alliance on Mental Illness

A recovery support group for people living with mental illness. Tuesdays: 6:30-8pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. Thursdays: 6:30-8pm, Pine Woods Retreat, 1149 Cornell Ave. Suite 3A. Saturdays: 1:30-3:30pm, Candler Heart & Lung Building (2nd Floor). Call 912-353-7143 for more info.

Overeaters Anonymous

Meets weekly at several locations. Please visit www.oa.org to locate a meeting.

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month.

5-6:30pm in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. For more info, call 355-6347

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Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group

Smoking Cessation Support Group

is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 819-8032 or 819-3368.

Spinal Injury Support Group

Meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For info, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/

Support Group for Parents of Ill Children

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

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Teens nurturing teens

Meets the third Sunday of the month at 3 PM on the 2nd floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. This group is for teens who have a family member or loved one impacted by cancer. For more info, call 819-5704.

The Work of Byron Katie

The Work of Byron Katie ends unnecessary suffering. Let’s do some worksheets together. Looking for others who are interested in doing TW. I am a 2003 Graduate of the School for the Work with Byron Katie. Contact twwurs@gmail.com, or call Urs 912-484-0134 for more info; or read “Loving What Is”

Tourettes Community of Savannah (TiCS)

Meets on the 3rd Saturday of every month. For more information contact. Michelle McGee 912-224-9201 or sign up on the Facebook page Tourette’s Community of Savannah. Call for meeting place and times

Troup Square Al-Anon Family Group

A support group for friends and family of alcoholics, with special attention to issues of adult children of alcoholics. 495-9758 or www.al-anon.alateen.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah. org/

Wheeze busters

is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Women who love too much

meets Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. Call Maureen Wozniak at 355-4987.

Theatre AWOL’s Annual Hip Hop Play

All Walks of Life will present it’s annual hip hop play production, “Situations,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s sonnets, in February. Tickets are available now for the day-time school shows, (Feb. 10-11 at 10am) open to public and private school classes. For more info, or to reserve seats, call 912-303-4987 or email kgreen@awolinc.org

GSU Performing Arts Center

The GSU-PAC 2010-2011 schedule includes The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Gershwin on Broadway, Stomp, A Chorus Line, and more. Statesboro, GA. For info and tickets, visit: www.georgiasouthern. edu/pac or call 912-478-7999.

Volunteers America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

To help with various tasks around food bank and warehouse. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St , Savannah http://www. helpendhunger.org/

First Steps

Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns

establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910.

St. Joseph’s Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Good Samaratin Clinic

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The Good Samaritan Clinic serves people without insurance and whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty line. To volunteer call Greta Tholstrup at 429-1502.

Help Feed the Hungry

Savannah Hosea Feed the Hungry is in need of regular volunteers to maintain the food and clothing rooms. One or two regular volunteers are needed as a telephone clerk/receptionist. We also need several strong arms with vans or trucks to load, deliver, and unload boxes of produce 3x a week. Daytime hours. Visit 141 Telfair Rd. or Call 912-232-3085.

Literacy volunteers needed

Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week.

Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047. Royce Learning Center, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd , Savannah http://www.roycelearningcenter.com/

Live Oak Regional Public Libraries

needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call 652-3661.

Bull Street Library, 2002 Bull St , Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

Oatland Island Education Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call 898-3980. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/

Rebuilding Together Savannah

Volunteer organization in partnership with the community that rehabilitates houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Visit www.rebuildingtogethersavannah.org.

Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center

is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit.

For info, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6711 LaRoche Ave. , Savannah

Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed

Help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children.

Volunteers also are needed to provide home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 356-5520. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue , http://www. rmhccoastalempire.org/

Speech and hearing center needs volunteers

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

Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/ cs

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High ceilings, hardwood and carpeted flooring,CH&A, windows galore.$635/month.

Call 441-3087.

1200 EAST BOLTON Street: 2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs apartment., all electric, central heat/air. $525/month + deposit.

Call Daryl: 655-3637 1-3BR Houses and Apts. for Rent in Savannah.All are very nice, clean properties at reasonable rates.

Please call,912-658-2422 or 912-658-3763 1538 ELEANOR STREET 3BR, living room, dining room, kitchen furnished, W/D included, central heat/air. $650 plus security deposit. 912-233-2746

1011 East 39th Street:

1BR apartment, screened in porch, water is included in rent $500, $500/deposit. 912-398-4424

1020 East Anderson

1 & 2 bedroom apartments. $450-$600 per month. Available now. On the busline, Anderson @ Waters. 604-9997 Homefinders Realty.

•2110 East 62nd St- 3BR house $800 + security •806 Allen Ave- 3BR House, $600/mo +security •711 West 44th St- 3BR upstairs apt, window a/c, gas heat. $475 + security LANDLORDS: If you are in need of a good Property Manager, CALL US. Managing property is what we do best!

Call Lester 912-234-5650 or 912-313-8261

2130 ADAMS AVENUE: 3BR/1BA, LR, den, kitchen/dining combo, washroom. $800/month, $800/deposit. Section 8 accepted.

Call 912-658-1627 2301 Abercorn St @ 39th Two 1BR/1BA, w/d conn, all electric, No pets. $500 & $525/mo.

Reese & Company. 912-236-4233 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Near Memorial 2 BR/1BA, CH&A, washer dryer hookup, $580/month. 659-6206 2BR, 1.5BA mobile home in nice area. $600/month, $300/deposit.

Close to both malls, 1 year lease, call 912-247-3906 or 661-317-4918 2BR 1BA, kitchen, dining, living room, CH&A, storm windows, $495/month. 1016-1/2 West 45th Street. Call 912-330-0463

*** 2BR/1BA’s*** •908 W. Victory Drive: Carport, $700/mo •612-A West 46th: renovated, $700/mo •100 Lewis Dr-apt 14C: $575/mo •15 Burke Ave: $550/month +DEPOSIT, NO-PETS NO-SMOKING. Call Bill:656-4111

3BR/2BT, great room, very large kitchen & dining, huge laundry room, storage, 2-car garage, nice neighborhood. $950/month. References required. 912-663-9685

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A DEAL! Super Special for the month of October 2010 1301 & 1303 E. 66th St. 2BR/2BA, all electric, W/D connection, near Memorial Hospital. $700/month _________________ 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR/1BA, walk-in closet, LR, all electric, W/D connection. $550/month, $200/deposit DAVIS RENTALS 310 E. MONTGOMERY XROADS 912-354-4011 OR 656-5372

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APARTMENT: All electric, newly renovated, 2BR/1BA, kitchen w/stove & refrigerator, 1018 E. 31st St. $725/month, $675/deposit. 912-257-0217 ••Caroline Drive- 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen, $650/month •Varnedoe Drive- 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen, $625/month 912-897-6789 or 344-4164 DOWNSTAIRS STUDIO Apt. in Ardsley Park. $525/month, includes water, trash and sewer. Call 912-713-4581 FOR RENT: 2BR/1BA upstairs garage apt: 25 Douglas Street, new hardwood floors and countertops. $550/month, $550/security dep.

No pets. 912-353-9125 FOR RENT: Garden City, Sharon Park, private upstairs apt, large 1BR/1BA, includes electric, cable, water, $700/month, $500/deposit.

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FOR RENT:

OAK FOREST-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen $500-$550 DUANE COURT-2BR, 1BA Apt, furnished kitchen, $600.

37-A KANDLEWOOD DR.-1BR/1BA Apt, furnished kitchen $550.

256-A CROATAN-2BR, 1BA, newly remodeled $525.

WINDSOR CROSSING CONDO-total electric, 2BR, 2BA, $650.

1323 E.DUFFY: 2BR/2BA, newly remodeled, furnished kitchen $800 113-A LADONNA Wil. Island, 2BR/1BA, furnished kitchen $675 RINCON: Like new 3BR/2.5BA exec. townhomes, pool $850.

RICHMOND HILL: Piercefield, 3BR/2BA, fenced yard $950.

Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560 FrankMooreCo.com FOR RENT •Weekly Rental: 1BR single house $160/week.

•22-A Mastick: 1 Bedroom, $495/mo •2014 Alabama: 2BR $695/mo •2405 Louisiana Ave: 2BR $695/mo •2231 Gwinnett St: 3BR2BA $825/mo •1505 E. 56th St: 4BR $800/mo Section-8 Welcome!

Call 912-257-6181 FOUR BEDROOM HOUSES 1117 Wilmington Is.Rd $1650 124 Runner Rd $1500 THREE BEDROOM HOUSES Landings 4 Woodward Ln. $1600 Godley Station 26 Greatwood Way $1250 Islands 36 Deerwood Rd. $1095 Southside 15 Wilshire Blvd $875 714 Beauregard $825 TWO BEDROOM HOUSES Near Mall 6 Seneca St. $795 Westside 637 W.42nd St. $595 Twickenham 310 Screven Ave $775 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038 FURN. GARAGE APT. Nice/clean 1BR, LR/DR, kitchen, bath, central heat/air, washer/dryer, water/garbage/sewer provided.

NO PETS/NO SMOKING. $400/deposit, $500/month. Call 964-8516 Harbor Creek Subdivision 3BR/2BA, LR, dining, kitchen, den, fenced backyard, large screened porch. $1500/month, 912-897-6789 or 344-4164

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for rent 855 HOMES & APARTMENTS Clean and fresh, available now, all areas, from $525 to $850 See Pics & Info @ FrankMooreCo.com Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560

for rent 855 OAK FOREST DRIVE 2BR/1B, furnished kitchen, $500 dep/$500 rent.

Contact ZENO MOORE REALTY 927-4383 OFF Delesseps: Lovely 2BR Upper, newly painted brick apartment.

Kitchen furnished, CH&A, washer/dryer connections, all electric $550. No pets. 912-355-6077 ONE & TWO Bedroom Apartments for rent. 656 East 36th, 702 E. Henry St. & 1201 E.Park Ave. Call 912-224-1876 or 232-3355. after 3:00pm

Homes for Rent in Bloomingdale, Port Wentworth & Rincon

1bed 1bath $375 3bed 2bath $850-$1000 3bed 3bath $1000 Please call 912-823-3302 or visit www.mtpisgahproperties.com HOUSE FOR RENT: 643 West 40th Lane (between Burroughs & Florence). 3-bedrooms with central heat/air. $650/month.

Call 912-844-0694 or 912-508-2397 ISLAND HOMES 201 Blue Heron Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths, 2-car garage $1,100.

105 Shoals Road: 2 Bedroom Condo $800.

SAVANNAH HOMES 4 Base Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2baths $775.

5508 Betty Drive: 3-bedrooms, 2-baths $800.

1404 New Jersey Ave: 2-bedrooms $600.

2112 Hawthorne St.: 2-bedrooms $650.

DOWNTOWN APTS. 2 or 3 Bedrooms $550-$700 Section 8 Accepted Jean Walker Realty, LLC 898-4134 LARGO/TIBET AREA 2BR/1BA Apt, Rent $595, Security deposit $350. Call 912-704-3662 or 912-656-7842

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2027 E. 36th Street 3BR/1BA $650.

913 Carver 3BR/1BA $675.

202 Croatan 3BR/1BA $775.

136B Salt Creek Rd 3BR/2BA $750.

509 E.39th: 4BR/2BA $900.

Several Rent-to-own properties.

Guaranteed Financing.

STAY MANAGEMENT 352-7829 SOUTHSIDE-Area: 3 Chateaugay, next to Welwood. 3BR/1.5BA, Central heat/air, furnished-kitchen,LR,laundry-room, carport, fenced yard/outside pets OK. Available Nov.1! $900/month plus deposit.

No Section-8.

912-352-8251 $900.00 912-352-8251 THREE BEDROOM 211 W.40th St. $750 TWO BEDROOM Near Sav’h Mall 98 Hidden Lake $895 Near Hospital 1107 E.57th St. $575 Furnished 116-1/2 E.Gaston St. $1285 Duplexes 1126 E.53rd St. $575 1128 E.53rd St. $575 1210 E.54th St. $575 1203 E.54th St. $550 1234B E.55th St. $550 FOR DETAILS & PICTURES VISIT OUR WEB PAGE WWW.PAMTPROPERTY.COM Pam T Property 692-0038 TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive, Apt 13D 2BR/1.5BA, 2-story. Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit.

Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368.

MOBILE HOME FOR RENT 3 Bed/2 Bath remodeled doublewide. 181 Long Acre Rd. Ebenezer school district. Washer/Dryer, dishwasher included. $750/month-1st, last and security deposit. Call Joe at 912-213-9999

MOBILE HOME PARK End of the Year Move-In Special!

Up to $2000 Move-in Credit for “Newer” single or doublewide homes. A few spaces still available. For qualifying information, call Gwen or Della at Savannah Pines MHP, Garden City, 912-964-7675

TOWNHOUSE- Lewis Dr. 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/dryer connections, dishwasher, central heat/air, total electric, no pets. $600/month $600/deposit.

912-657-4583, 912-495-1889.

Truly Elegant

2 & 3 bedroom apartments & houses. All appliances furnished, hardwood floors, tile, Section-8 Welcome. 912-844-5996 WEST SAVANNAH: 3BR/1BA LR, eat-in kitchen, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer included, CH&A, front and backyard. 2 miles from Downtown and Garden City, on busline. $750/month, $350/deposit. 912-503-5713

for rent 855 •Wilmington Island Duplex: 2BR/1BA Livingroom/dining combo, kitchen, laundry. $750/month •3BR/2BA duplex, Livingroom/dining combo, kitchen, laundry $875/month.

912-897-6789 or 344-4164 Wilmington Island Sheftall Cove 3BR/2BA, living room, dining room, kitchen, fenced yard, $1100/month, 912-897-6789 or 912-344-4164 rooms for rent 895

Affordable,Clean in Safe Areas.

DOWNTOWN near SCAD & SOUTHSIDE near Hunter. Fully furnished, cable tv, Wi-Fi, free laundry, off street parking. Priv. bath, fridge, microwave avail. Drug free. $100-$150/wk. Call 912-220-8691 or 912-604-1890

AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 EFFICIENCY ROOMS Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/week + deposit. Call 912-844-5995.

Looking for two responsible persons. 2 rooms available. Privatebaths, CH&A/cable/telephone.

Immediate occupancy. $500/month, $125/security deposit Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

LOOK THIS WAY FOR A PLACE TO STAY

Furnished, affordable room available includes utility, cable,refrigerator, central heat/air. $115-$140/weekly, no deposit.Call 912-844-3609 NEED A ROOM? STOP LOOKING! Great rooms available ranging from $115-$140/weekly. Includes refrigerators, cable w/HBO, central heat/air. No deposit. Call 912-398-7507.

NICE ROOM for rent, Nice neighborhood. Liberty City area. For reliable, working person. No drugs!

Contact 912-844-8716 or 912-272-6452 NO DEPOSIT- Limited time West Chatham & Bloomingdale •REDUCED RENT!• •Rooms $100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0181.

ROOMMATES WANTED West Savannah: Very Clean, newly remodeled w/central heat/air, stove,refrigerator,cable, washer/dryer, WiFi. On busline. $125/week or $500/month. Call 912-503-5713.

ROOMS FOR RENT Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $130 per week. Call 912-844-5995.

rooms for rent 895 ROOMS for Rent w/microwave, refrigerator, & cable. Starting at $100/week.

Ask for Tony: 912-323-6859 or Ed: 912-428-6529. transportation 900

cars 910 •1998 Ford F-150, 90K miles, $3000.

•1998 Ford Expedition, 130K miles, full loaded w/rims. $3500.

Both Good Condition.

Call 912-596-8923 2004 Nissan Quest, 3.5 LS Van, 1 owner, 64,290 miles clean, automatic window locks, sliding side door & rear door, running board & luggage rack, good tires, $11,900.

925-1718 BUICK Lesabre, 1997- 4-door, 135,660 miles, runs good $1200. Call 912-655-9556

CHRYSLER Sebring LX, 1998-$2250 OBO

Very clean 2 door coupe, leather interior, runs good, new tires, CD player, alarm system, power seats, power doors, PW, tinted windows, AC/heat, sunroof, needs front struts and fluid flush.

For more info call, 912-220-7141 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

FORD 3500, 2001- Crew cab, Superduty.Excellent running condition, needs front rotors,4WD, dual wheels, new tires,full bed and shell, many extras. $6,000 negotiable. Call 912-927-7030 FORD Taurus, 1999- runs great, low mileage, $3000 912-272-1380 GMC Suburban 1500, 1998-Automatic, 178,000 miles, PW,PL, 3rd row seats $6500.

FORD Mustang, 1998, 125,600 miles, automatic, 17” Cobra wheels, new seats, PW,PL,remanufactured motor $4650.

843-301-2976 PONTIAC Grand Am GT, 19944-door Sedan,V6 engine, automatic,4-speed transmission. Excellent condition. Priced to sell by private party,below Kelly Bluebook value at $1900.Serious inquiries only,Call Dottie, 921-7234.

Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 HONDA 919, 2007- 1500 miles. Very fast, two helmets, saddle bags. $4,900/Offer. 912-925-9175 HONDA NSS250, 2007- 800 local miles. Mint condition. $4,500 OBO. Call Ray, 912-844-5816 Boats & accessories 950 AQUASPORT, 25’, center console, leaning post, trim tabs,hull in good condition, interior needs a little TLC. Hull only $1500.

912-572-2303

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3612 DUANE COURT: Large 2bedroom, 1-bath apartment, newly painted. Huge kitchen, washer/dryer connections. Available NOW. $625/month, $625/dep. Call 912-655-4303.

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