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Wednesday Baseball: Sand Gnats vs. Greenville

What: Savannah’s minor league ball club launches a home stand against Greenville and then Lexington with Webkinz Wednesday--first 200 kids get a free Webkinz toy. (Ask your kids, they will tell you what this means.)

When: Wed.-Fri., 7:05 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Drive., Daffin Park Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Discounts available.

Info: sandgnats.com/

Film: Special Sherman Helmsley Memorial Mystery Screening

What: Most famous for his role as George Jefferson on the longrunning Norman Lear-produced TV sitcom The Jeffersons, this mystery film pays tribute to the late Helmsley’s talents as actor, singer, dancer and musician. Sponsored by Psychotronic Film Society.

When: Wed. Aug. 8, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $6 Info: sentientbean.com/

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Thursday Bethesda Academy Organic Farm & Gardens Stand

What: Now open Tuesdays and Thursdays. Products are grown and stand is managed by Bethesda students and staff. Fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farmfresh eggs. Open Thursdays.

When: Thu. Aug. 9, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.

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Theatre: What the Butler Saw When: Fri. Aug. 10, Sat. Aug. 11

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd., Cost: $15 Gen. Adm. $10 Students & Seniors.

Info: 912-232-0018. http://collectiveface.org/

Where: Bethesda Academy, 9520

Ferguson Ave.

Cost: Info: 912-351-2061. www.bethes-

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Savannah Pup Crawl

What: Yes, that’s a “pup” crawl, as in “puppy dog.” Bring your pooch, purchase a souvenir cup and receive one free designated adult beverage at each participating pub. Benefiting the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Participating pubs: Congress Street Social Club, Corleone’s, Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, Moon River Brewing Company, Taco Abajo, The Rail Pub, The Salt Table, and Wild Wing Cafe.

When: Thu. Aug. 9, 6 p.m.

Where: Cups available for purchase at The Rail Pub, 405 W. Congress St., Cost: $10 for souvenir cup Info: www.humanesocietysav.org/

What: The Collective Face presents the Joe Orton British farce.

Friday & Saturday nights, 8 p.m. Saturday matinees, 3pm.

Skidaway Road Widening Project: Public Meeting

What: Magnolia Park Neighborhood

Association hosts this question and answer session on the pending plan to widen Skidaway.

When: Thu. Aug. 09, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Cost: Free and open to the public.

Baseball and Beverages! Sand Gnats vs. Greenville

What: It’s Thirsty Thursday--need we

say more?

When: Thu. Aug. 9, 7:05 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Daffin Park Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Discounts Available Info: sandgnats.com/

Open Mic Comedy Night

What: Hosted by Jayk Johnson, it’s a monthly comedic outlet for aspiring comics and aspiring audience members alike!

When: Thu. Aug. 9, 8 p.m.

Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: sentientbean.com/

Theater: Avenue Q opens

What: The Tony-award winning musical hits the Bay Street Theatre stage. 12th, 17th-19th, and 24th26th. All shows begin at 8pm.

When: Thu. Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Fri. Aug. 10, 8 p.m., Sun. Aug. 12, 8 p.m.

Where: Bay Street Theatre (at Club One), 1 Jefferson St. Cost: $20 Gen. Adm. $25 Table Seating.

Info: baystreettheatre.org/

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What: Angela Beasley’s Puppet People presents a shadow puppet show based on an African folk tale of the unlikely friendship between Frog Child and Snake Child. Original music and singing. Shadow puppet making demo is part of the experience.

When: Fri. Aug. 10, 11 a.m.

Where: Angela Beasley’s Puppet People, 3119 Furber Ave. Cost: $10 children. $7 adults.

Info: 912-355-3366. puppetpeople. com/

Chickenov! 2.2

What: Another installment of the

quirky contest to determine best fried chicken in Savannah.

When: Aug. 10, 6 p.m.

Where: Grayson Stadium, Daffin Park Cost: $20 includes chicken for tasting, Sand Gnats admission following Info: You MUST buy your tix at www.chickenov.com/buy-tix.html

Comedy: Jim Gaffigan

What: Stand up comic and actor Gaffigan breezes through town promoting his Mr. Universe special.

When: Fri. Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Johnny Mercer Theatre at the Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Cost: $39.75 - $49.75 Info: 912-651-6556. savannahcivic. com/

Friday Night Stand Up Comics on Tybee

What: Tybee’s new series of Friday night professional touring stand up comics continues with Ron Feingold (www.ronfeingold.com) and Mark Evans (www.MarkEvans.tv).

When: Fri. Aug. 10, 10 p.m.

Where: Dolphin Reef Bar inside Ocean Plaza Resort, Oceanfront at 15th Street, Tybee Island Cost: call for pricing information Info: 912-786-7777 . www.dolphinreef.com/

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Saturday Forsyth Farmers’ Market

What: Fruits, veggies, baked goods and more from local and regional growers/producers, every Saturday under the shade of Forsyth Park’s oak tree alle’.

When: Sat. Aug. 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: South End of Forsyth Park Bull Street & Park Avevue Cost: Free to hang out and visit.

Info: www.forsythfarmersmarket.org/

First Annual Georgia Games Kickball Tournament

What: Time for recess? Reclaim your inner school kid! Winning teams receive medals and all participants get T-shirts. Sponsored by City of Savannah Athletics and Savannah Adult Recreation Club.

When: Sat. Aug. 11, 10 a.m.

Where: Paulson Softball Complex, 7171 Skidaway Road Cost: $140 per team Info: 912-220-3474.

Back to School KidsFest at Oglethorpe Mall

What: Special Guest Miss Georgia Jr. Teen America and Tax Free Weekend shopping give families with children ages 2-12 an opportunity to shop.

When: Sat. Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Where: Oglethorpe Mall, JC Penney Court, 7804 Abercorn Street Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: oglethorpemall.com/

Baseball and Fireworks! Sand Gnats vs. Greenville

What: Come for the ball game and stay for the big bang! (Post-game fireworks show) When: Sat. Aug. 11, 6:05 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Daffin Park Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Discounts available.

Info: sandgnats.com/

Son of Rockin’Rockin’ Cigar Box Guitars

What: Roy Swindelle, Georgia Kyle and Eric Culberson take up their axes once again and build the second story of the Cigar Box School of the Blues, Savannah Campus. A set of solos followed by a set of full-on trio work (rumored to include a masterful rendition of the Sunday school classic “Mustang Sally.”)

When: Sat. Aug. 11, 6:45 p.m.

Where: Ships of the Sea Museum North Garden, 41 Martin Luther King Junior Blvd.

Cost: $5 (Children under 7 free) Info: 912-232-1511. shipsofthesea. org/

Dinner Theatre: “Murder Ahoy!”

What: A pirate-themed whodunit set in Olde Savannah. Performed throughout the entire room where you are dining. Solve the mystery and win a prize, or just watch. As interactive as you want it to be. Presented

by Savannah Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre.

When: Sat. Aug. 11, 7 p.m.

Where: Double Tree by Hilton, 411 W. Bay St. Cost: $44.95 adults, $32.95 children Info: 912-247-4644 . www.savannahcommunitytheater.com/

Sunday Film: First Position

What: This documentary offers an

unprecedented look into a year in the lives of young dancers as they prepare and compete in the Youth America Grand Prix, the largest competition awarding full scholarships to top ballet schools. Part of Movies Savannah Missed presented by Psychotronic Film Society in cooperation with The Savannah Dance Festival.

Screenings at 2pm, 5pm, and 8pm.

When: Sun. Aug. 12 Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Info: musesavannah.org/

Sankofa Dance Theatre

What: Sankofa Dance Theatre is

reuniting for a reunion dance concert to celebrate the birth of Sankofa Dance Theatre 16 years ago, founded

by Tonya Sherman. Sankofa will perform some of their signature dance pieces and a few surprises as well.

When: Sun. Aug. 12, 3 p.m.

Where: Jewish Educational Alliance 5111 Abercorn St. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids 12/under Info: For tix call Tomika Boone at 912.312.5353 or Muriel Miller at 912.272.2797. You may also pick up tickets at Abeni Cultural Arts Performing Dance Studio at 8400 B Abercorn Street. Tickets also may be purchased at the door.

Dollar Monday at the Park

What: Savannah Sand Gnats vs. the Lexington Legends. All kinds of $1 specials. Check it out!

When: Mon. Aug. 13, 7:05 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Daffin Park Cost: $1 with Kroger Card. $7 Gen. Info: sandgnats.com/ What: The reigning kings and queens of performance on the fly return in August with their weekly performances, each with its own hilarious theme.

When: Mon. Aug. 13, 8 p.m.

Where: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd., Cost: Donation in amount of choosing Info: musesavannah.org/

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Tuesday Deen Family Book Signing

What: Leave the “booter and aigs” at home for this book signing with Paula, Jamie and Bobby. Limited to 350 people, free tickets will be given out beginning at 9am. No cameras.

When: Tue. Aug. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Where: Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House, 104 Bryan Woods Rd. Cost: Free. Books for purchase.

Info: 912-897-6101. www.pauladeen. com/schedule

Gallery Talk: Collection Currents: Modern, Contemporary and Self Taught Art

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When: Mon. Aug. 13, 1 p.m.

Where: Jepson Center, 207 W. York St. Cost: $12, Free for members.

Info: telfair.org/

Film: Arna’s Children (Israel & Netherlands, 2003)

What: A documentary of the Stone Theatre, established by Arna Mer Khamis during the first Intifada.

Shares the lives of the theatre children and of Arna, Juliano’s mother, and the destruction of the Jenin Refugee Camp by Israeli forces in 2002. In Arabic and Hebrew, with English subtitles.

When: Mon. Aug. 13, 7 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public.

Info: sentientbean.com/

10 health: The doctor is in by jessica leigh lebos

06 Editor’s note 08 (civil) society column 09 The news Cycle 12 Blotter 13 Straight Dope 14 News of the Weird

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Odd Lot Improv Comedy Troupe

What: A networking group initiated by local non-profits and businesses to engage community members in an informal setting.

When: Tue. Aug. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Blowin’ Smoke, 514 MLK Blvd.

Cost: Cash bar

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What: See Savannah’s minor league team take on the Lexington Legends.

When: Tue. Aug. 14, 7:05 p.m.

Where: Historic Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Dr., Daffin Park Cost: $7 Gen. Adm. Info: sandgnats.com/

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Tongue Open Mic Night

What: A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. Sign up at 7:30 for a 4-minute spot at the mic.

When: Tue. Aug. 14, 8 p.m.

Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Free and open to the public Info: sentientbean.com/

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Contents

22 cuisine: Cluck for Chickenov! by jessica leigh lebos

24 Food & Drink 25 Mark Your Calendar 26 Art patrol 27 SCREENSHOTS 30 Happenings

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Tying up T-SPLOST’s loose ends

by Jim Morekis | jim@connectsavannah.com

I try to look ahead, rather than behind, in this space whenever I can. But a few things need to be said and said again about the recent crushing defeat of T–SPLOST. I was frankly shocked — pleasantly so — that the proposed one-cent transportation tax was so thoroughly annihilated by the voters. Based on previous local tax referenda, I fully expected the usual resounding vote of approval.

Clearly, the voters have reached a tipping point with measures like these, much to the chagrin of the entrenched political/business lobby which always supports them for a multitude of self–serving reasons.

What struck me most about the T– SPLOST result — and indeed about the entire state of politics in 2012 — is the apparent paradigm shift that has taken place in our social contract.

Previously, we’ve been conditioned to think of everything in terms of one party vs. another party, conservative vs. liberal, Republican vs. Democrat, Fox News vs.

MSNBC. Now, however, increasingly the average voter, from the presidential level on down, is thinking more and more in terms of a different conflict: Politicians vs. the People.

This is not an entirely positive development, but it is necessary, and I think eventually it can lead to better things in the future if we fully own it.

Like many paradigm shifts, it’s counterintuitive. The truth about T–SPLOST is we had an ostensibly right–wing socially and fiscally conservative governor, Nathan Deal, 100 percent in favor of a new tax to fund a long list of mostly pork barrel projects.

We had an ostensibly conservative, strongly Republican–leaning organization, the Chamber of Commerce, fully supporting the new tax as well.

Some of the most vocal Savannah supporters of the tax, both in office and recently out of office, were self–labeled Republicans, many with obvious and

shameless financial and professional conflicts of interest. (Though that tendency is by no means limited to that party.)

Combine this with the full–throated support for T–SPLOST from urban Democratic politicians and their own constituencies and you had a scenario where virtually the entire Georgia establishment, from the Gold Dome down to city halls and county commissions in every corner of the state, were strongly in favor of T–SPLOST. Enter the voters. Goodbye T–SPLOST. Ordinarily I’d be tempted to say the T– SPLOST vote was a wake–up call. But you see, politicians no longer respond to wake– up calls of any kind.

Like the moneyed interests they have come to represent almost exclusively, most elected officials are completely deaf to concerns outside their narrow circles.

That’s why people are so frustrated with them, and that’s why Georgia voters were by and large almost totally impervious to the various well–funded and well–orchestrated propaganda campaigns encouraging a “yes” vote on T-SPLOST. I’ve heard some local commentators decry the vote by saying, yes, the process was imperfect, but boy think of all the stuff that could have been built for that money.

That to me is a dead–end argument, a non sequitur. Of course we could build lots of things with the T–SPLOST funds. If building things is what’s most important, then why not a ten-cent–on–the–dollar tax? A dollar–for–dollar match?

No, to me the point is that voters are finally realizing that politicians of all stripes and both major parties have never been so arrogant and out of touch. Elected officials have reached a tipping point of their own, apparently: a place where literally no amount of voter feedback has any effect on what they try to do while in office.

Examples of this are legion and far beyond the scope of this column to enumerate — I’m sure you can list dozens of examples off the top of your head. Locally I expect this sad phenomenon to get worse before it gets better.

We have a situation in Chatham County where one likely new county commissioner, Lori Brady, basically bequeathed her school board seat to her father, Larry Lower, who was elected the same day T–SPLOST went down in flames.

We have a situation where a sitting City Council member, Estella Shabazz, will see her husband Yusuf Shabazz sit on the Chatham County Commission simultaneously.

We have a situation where another City Council member, John Hall, is married to someone, Connie Hall, who serves on the school board.

That’s a lot of power in just a few living rooms! Nepotism is hardly a new thing, especially around these parts, but I can’t help but think that so many overlapping family ties in local politics will only increase the tendency of officials to insulate themselves from public opinion.

Now, it’s true that the self-same wise voters who rejected T-SPLOST also made the above questionable decisions. But I do think most of us will eventually come around to preferring a more open atmosphere rather than a closed information loop, where politicians and their spouses openly jockey for position to aggrandize more and more power to their own families.

I hold out zero hope that the T–SPLOST vote will convince politicians to do anything other than try that much harder to jam things we don’t want down our throats.

(Indeed, the legislation specifically allows another T-SPLOST vote in two years if the first didn’t pass!)

But I do hold out hope that the voters may have finally realized that when politicians cynically say “it’s up to you” — not, of course, meaning it — that it really is up to us. cs

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The (Civil) Society Column by Jessica Leigh Lebos | jll@connectsavannah.com

A life more tolerable What do you call 200 gays, lesbians, African Americans, old people, deaf people, people in wheelchairs, Jews, Muslims, Christians and Ba’hai gathering in the Civic Center?

A Tolerance Summit, of course.

What, you were expecting a punchline?

Intolerance is no joke. (Unless we’re talking about gasbag politicians and certain types of cheese.) Life is pretty serious when another week brings another massacre and the conversation about civil rights has been reduced to a chicken sandwich.

The first of its kind, the City of Savannah-hosted summit Aug. 2 brought folks from the local chapter of the NAACP, Savannah Pride, the Savannah–Chatham Fair Housing Council and the Chatham County Association for the Deaf, the latter signing vivaciously up front. Rabbi Robert Haas shook hands with Imam Maajid F. Ali and Reverend Billy Hester. Eldercare nurse Barbara Dunn hung out with the kids from the Chatham County Youth Commission. Mayor Edna Jackson doled out hugs like free candy.

This was no mere tolerance summit, this was a lovefest.

But can a convergence of Savannah’s micro–cultures actually move things further towards the civil society most of us would like to inhabit?

Or is this just the choir preaching to itself?

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“Let’s face it, no one just wandered in here,” admitted organizer Pam Miller. “A lot us have spent most of our lives working to end discrimination in some way.”

An offshoot of Miller’s collaboration with local police in response to concerns in the LGBT community, the summit was conceived as a jumping–off point for community organizers and police officers, who in turn can figure out “best practice” models for the schools and on the streets.

It might not achieve world peace, but it did finally—if I may borrow a phrase—“bring everyone to the table.”

“This is simply a place to start,” explained Miller to all the different kinds of humans in the room, who she implored to “listen for the things that make us the same.”

After a spread of fruit and cookies (chocolate chips are always a strong centralizing force), the summit began with an education panel about hate crime legislation. It was enlightening—and frightening—to learn that the federal umbrella that makes it illegal to discriminate against race and religion does not extend to gender identity or sexuality, nor are there any such laws on the state or local levels.

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respect. And while it’s on the right path, respect isn’t the thing that will heal the community and maybe this whole world. That is going to take compassion. Lots of it.

But no matter how committed to human equality you are, after three hours, talking about tolerance starts to get, well, a little intolerable.

During the second panel, long after the cookies were gone, Imam Ali cleared his throat to say he had been fasting for the month of Ramadan and excused himself to go eat.

As the dinner hour came and went, the mood got loopier. Mayor Pro Tem Van Johnson was pacing the back of the room, carrying the mayor’s purse.

I told him it matched his shoes. He struck a pose and laughed. “Hey, I’m being inclusive.”

I hope he’ll bring the same sense of playfulness in addressing the issues brought up at the tolerance summit.

Maybe instead of more task forces, the city will throw more parties. If 200 people came here, I bet 2,000 would show up for one of Savannah’s fabulously diverse bands, like Word of Mouth or the superfunkalicious Soap. Let’s get local percussionist David Pleasant to teach us how to dance under the rainbow of our city’s glorious diversity.

We can do better than simply tolerance. We don’t have to like each other, but if we keep talking and laughing and dancing, we might find out we actually do. cs

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contain a fairly low incidence of hate– based incidents, they still happen: The 2003 arson of the Islamic Center and the 2010 beating of gay citizen Kieran Daly by two Marines (though they were not prosecuted under the 2009 Shepard–Byrd Hate Crimes Prevention Act, many feel this was a “miscarriage of justice.”)

But it’s those quieter instances of prejudice that happen between people where the conversation needs to happen. As Miller put it: “There’s a lot in Savannah that goes unsaid.”

Here in one big room, all the disparate groups that have ever been separated, judged, underrepresented and vilified came together to make a single point: We are all full and meaningful members of this society and want to be treated as such, and we believe everyone deserves the same.

No exceptions.

“It doesn’t mean we have to like each other,” reminded Marsha Ibsen, representing the transgender community.

Listening to Ibsen’s appeal that “we’re not as different from you as you think” as she described a life centered around family and work, a thought began to nag my brain.

Is the term “tolerance” really good enough? Doesn’t it imply some kind of munificent suffering, as if we’re doing a person some great favor by acceding to their right to exist?

Tolerance is not the same as acceptance, which in turn isn’t the same as

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Bicycling benefits businesses and the people who work there more ‘just enough, just in time’ shopping, which means we don’t waste near so much food.”

On the other side of the house, what about employees who ride to work? Corporations are discovering that encouraging employees to ride bikes to work delivers all sorts of benefits, from shoring up the bottom line to boosting morale to reducing sick days.

To encourage bicycle commuting, employers offer indoor bicycle storage rooms or allow people to bring bikes into their offices or workspaces. Still

expend most of their positive results simply trying to undo the negative effects of car commuting.

Imagine how much more beneficial these programs could become if participants didn’t first have to overcome the consequences of car commuting before they started marking real improvements. Quality Bicycle Parts, a distributor in Minnesota, provided bike parking and showers, offered a $3 per day incentive to employees coming to work on their bikes, and saw its health care costs fall 5 percent while national costs were rising more than 20 percent. With one program they reduced expenditures and improved employee health at the same time.

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People who arrive at work by car aren’t just missing out on the health benefits of bicycle commuting, they are vulnerable to a growing list of health risks associated with automobile commuting and especially long distance commuting. others provide commuting benefits that range from tax credits to financing bicycle purchases by employees to vouchers for taxis or other motorized transport in case of emergency.

Another important encouragement an employer can offer is access to a shower, especially in sticky Southern cities like Savannah. And Washington, D.C., where Virginia Tech researcher Ralph Buehler studied determinants to bicycle commuting.

bicycle commuting as, “people whose employers offered free car parking had 70 percent smaller odds of commuting by bike...”

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The location of the bike rack is also telling. Is it near the loading dock around back? In the shadowy forbidden zone on the side of the building?

In a lonely corner at the far end of the parking lot?

If so, there’s reason to doubt the business’s commitment to its cycling customers. It suggests an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy a directive from the home office: “Alright, we’ll install a bike rack if we have to, but we’re going to make sure it’s not in the way.”

This is the opposite of the approach most businesses take toward car parking. Nothing is allowed to get between customers’ cars and the front door including, sadly, bike racks.

When you see a bike rack near the front door, that’s a sign that the business gets it. And what the business gets is loyal customers. Emerging research suggests people who shop by bike visit stores more often and spend more in aggregate – because of their many visits – than those who arrive by car.

Savannah Bicycle Campaign Executive Director Frank McIntosh says he hasn’t driven to the grocery store in more than two years. “It’s sort of a sick game to see how much you can carry by bicycle, but it’s possible to shop efficiently. It also encourages

As reported by Eric Jaffe last month on The Atlantic magazine’s “Cities” blog, “D.C.–area residents were much more likely to bike to work if their employer offered both parking and showers than bike parking alone.”

Those who think that offering these benefits to cyclists is a luxury or extravagance are missing a very important point. Every business that provides free automobile parking is subsidizing car commuting, which is more expensive (building and maintaining surface and structured automobile parking is startlingly expensive) and yields none of the benefits of programs that support bicycle commuting.

In fact, Buehler’s findings indicate free car parking may even suppress

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While the Affordable Care Act will increase health insurance for over 300,000 citizens by 2014, it won’t provide more practitioners—leaving a scary gap between coverage and care.

Some estimate that America’s doctor shortage will run a deficit of 63,000 by 2015 and 100,000 by 2025, which translates to longer waits for appointments and even shorter time with overworked doctors.

Dr. Lora Denton might have part of the cure. The internist at Memorial Health Medical University is exploring the idea of job sharing to make the medical profession—known for its brutal hours—more inviting to those seeking a more balanced lifestyle. As the mother of two married to a surgeon, Dr. Denton knows a little something about juggling a medical career with family.

The Waycross native was recently awarded an American Medical Association Foundation grant for her research proposal Flexible Work Options: Finding Feasible Solutions to Keep Women in the Workplace. Only five Joan F. Giambalvo Scholarships were awarded in 2012 to “advance the progress of women in the medical profession”; other recipients include doctors from Yale and the University of Michigan.

We caught up with the good doctor in between patients at the Center for Internal Medicine on Waters Avenue.

patients able to see a doctor than ever before with the Affordable Health Care Act, and we need more physicians than we’ve ever needed. It’s a huge issue.

Fifty percent of medical school matriculants are women, but only 25 percent of practicing physicians are women. So there’s a huge disconnect with women actually being able to stay in the workforce, and I’m trying to identify what it is. Maybe it’s motherhood, maybe they just want to have a life.

Job sharing is already well– documented and well–done in big corporations. It’s just a matter of getting it into the medical field. It makes sense to introduce it into the traditional hospital settings.

What does a job share look like for a doctor?

A job share means more than part–time work for a physician. It means there’s always someone there to care for the patients.

Let’s say we had a total of 50 hours in a job.

You’d work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; I’d work Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. We’d have one communication day. You’d have your patients, and the days you weren’t there, or if one of them got sick, they’d see your partner. So you work like one person.

So the doctors sharing the job obviously have to have good communication.

It’s almost like a marriage [laughs]. That’s one of the issues; you have to pick a suitable partner.

Why focus on women in the medical workforce?

How is that different than just being in the same medical practice?

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You take the regular workweek of one physician and plug in two physicians.

What happens in the end is you get more work and have happier employees. And overhead goes down because people work more efficiently.

Job sharing has been studied a lot in corporations and it works: Productivity increases. Job satisfaction increases. And you don’t have to recruit new people all the time, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

There’s evidence that jobsharing works in the business sector and in private medical practice. But what about a hospital setting?

The biggest issue is administrators.

They don’t want part–time workers.

Well, the way I see it is you’re about to have the Affordable Health Care Act go into effect, and you’re going to need more physicians than we actually have in the country right now.

And you’re not going to be flexible?

The administrators who are going to be flexible and who are going to offer job sharing are going to be the ones on the forefront. They’re going to be the ones hiring the best people. People will relocate for a better lifestyle.

The medical lifestyle is traditionally pretty stressful. Do you think working less makes a better doctor?

I think working less makes a happier doctor. And studies show it makes a more productive doctor.

The Atlantic recently ran a controversial article about women in the

workforce that argued, “No, women can’t have it all.” Can job sharing help women achieve work–life balance?

I think it can. MomMD, an online community, recently did a survey of women physicians, medical students and residents. Sixty percent said they would job share if given the opportunity. But the opportunities aren’t there.

Would this option be marketed to male doctors?

Absolutely. It’s as much in demand for men, too. Everybody wants a life.

You should be able to have a family, a career and time for community service.

Did you become interested in job sharing when you became a parent?

I actually job shared before I had children, after my residency in Atlanta, because I wanted to travel. When I first brought the idea to my boss, she said, “Absolutely not.” But then this other person and I wrote a proposal and she said, “I guess you can try it and see how it works.” Now everyone in that office job shares.

What’s the nitty gritty of your research?

Because this grant was given by the AMA, I can use the AMA database.

I initially was going to send out a checkbox survey, but then I decided that actual stories and comments from women about their personal situations would be better. Eighteen percent of women in medicine do job share, so there should be some out there who can give us some good feedback.

When you’re trying to design something that you hope will pioneer a new way and get more people in the workforce, getting evidence of what people perceive as their barriers will help us forge ahead.

I also added in questions about salary. Not because I think it’s all that relevant, but I’m interested in determining if there’s any evidence that salary drives work for women, to see if women would take less money for increased flexibility.

So this grant is going to help identify the barriers and design a better system.

Yes. Before I applied for the grant, I looked online at all the big recruitment sites for physicians and looked for job shares. I got ZERO response.

Even on MomMD, there would only be one, and it would be for a nephrologist or some other specialty.

But the data is out there: Women want to job share, they just don’t know how.

We’re encouraging girls to go into medicine and other science–based fields, but also to value work–life balance. This is about more opportunities for both.

Exactly. We have to think of ways to make this plausible and feasible.

I now work full–time, but my hours are flexible. My husband and I try to toggle the children, and we manage.

We both had to cut back our hours and we work it out.

You make it work for your family. If other physicians felt like they had the freedom to that, they would. cs

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Three men are in custody and one person is wanted following the seizure of three meth labs in Chatham and Bryan Counties by the Chatham– Savannah Counter Narcotics Team (CNT).

Undercover CNT Agents received information of an active meth cook at a residence in the 1600 block of Fort Argyle Road. CNT arrested 51–year– old Ray Bobby Creel Jr. of Savannah and 35–year–old Robert Stegins Jr. of Bloomingdale.

A Hazmat Team was called in to assist with the cleanup of the meth lab and immediate area.

Both men were charged with numerous felonies to include Manufacturing Methamphetamine. The arrest was Creel’s 25th arrest in Chatham County and his fourth arrest by CNT.

Creel was out on Probation at the time.

• In a separate investigation, CNT agents responded to the 4800 block of Old Louisville Road at the request of the Garden City Police Department, who initially were responding to a structure fire.

First responders had noticed a strong chemical odor and discovered items they believed to be related to meth labs.

CNT found 36–year–old Dustan Jeff Lax of Garden City and a female at the residence cooking meth when an explosion occurred causing the fire. Both Lax and the female fled the scene.

Lax was eventually taken into custody without incident at a hotel in Pooler, GA, after receiving numerous phone calls concerning Lax’s whereabouts after his picture was broadcast by local media outlets.

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Public service announcements admonish us to not “waste water,” with suggestions about five-minute showers, low-flow shower heads, Euro-style toilets, turning off the tap when you brush your teeth, etc. I can understand this if you live in dry areas such as Reno or Vegas. But what if you live next to the Great Lakes or the Atlantic Ocean? I live in Halifax, which has the ocean, lots of lakes, and more than enough precipitation, and I still hear this stuff. As I understand it, if I take a shower for 25 minutes instead of five, the extra 20 minutes’ worth of water goes down the drain, into our filtration system, and into the harbor. Some of it evaporates and falls as rain, and the process starts over. How is water being wasted? Or is it just energy for pumping that’s wasted? —Bob from Halifax I used to think the same thing, Bob. However, I got over it. Let me lay out the facts and soon you will too.

1. Nothing against Halifax, but the fact that it’s next to an ocean doesn’t mean doodly. The ocean is salty. New York and Los Angeles are also next to oceans, but they still had to build vast aqueducts to haul in fresh water. Both systems are marvels of civil engineering and cost relatively little to operate—gravity does much of the work.

Nonetheless, notwithstanding the drier climate in LA, nobody in either city quarrels seriously with the logic behind don’t-waste-water campaigns: we didn’t spend zillions to transport this stuff hundreds of miles so mopes could, and I say this without excuse, piss it away.

2. Chicago is located next to one of the Great Lakes, which collectively account for 84 percent of America’s surface fresh water and 21 percent of the world’s. No great feat of engineering was required to obtain drinking water in Chicago; in the city’s early days, you could just walk out to the shore and drop in a pail. The engineering challenge in Chicago was sewage disposal, since the thing about living by a lake is that while it’s easy to get water out, it’s

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just as easy to dump crap back in.

Chicago solved this by taking advantage of the fact that it was purposely built near the divide separating the Great Lakes from the Mississippi basin.

Demonstrating the low cunning for which it was even then notorious, Chicago surreptitiously inaugurated a system whereby it got its water out of the Great Lakes and dumped its slop into the Mississippi. (This is less gross than it used to be, since the stuff goes through sewage treatment now.) Some pumping is required, but as with the coastal aqueducts, it runs largely on gravity.

3. My point in telling you all this is that if there’s one inhabited place on earth that theoretically doesn’t need to worry about wasting water, Chicago is it. Evidently local bureaucrats felt the same way: to this day the majority of the city’s homeowners don’t have water meters, instead paying a flat fee, presumably to cover upkeep on pipes. The city is installing meters at the leisurely pace of 20,000 per year, in part because its ticked-off neighbors got the courts to limit how much of Lake Michigan’s water it could hog for itself, and officials have belatedly recognized the wisdom of elementary conservation measures.

Still, setting aside meddlesome judges and looking at the big picture, could we not argue that due to Chicago’s unique circumstances, water can’t be wasted there in anything but a trivial sense?

4. The answer is no. While the water situation near the Great Lakes isn’t urgent at the moment, out in the hinterland it sucks. The central U.S. is experiencing its worst drought since the 1950s. All of the past 11 years (20012011) rank among the 13 warmest years on record. The rains will return eventually, but with global warming looking increasingly real, water shortages are likely to be more frequent and severe.

Groundwater aquifers and rivers are being drained dry; the Great Lakes are the only good-sized rain barrel we have left. If the drought keeps up, desperate farmers all over the midwest will be asking to tap in.

The states and provinces bordering the lakes have signed a series of pacts agreeing to hold fast against the parched masses. But currently 95 percent of Illinois and 87 percent of Indiana are in severe drought, and what governor is going to let his own state turn into a dust bowl? So while conserving water right now may not seem all that vital, consider it practice for the day when it is. cs

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news of the weird This Will Hurt for Only a Second Fern Cooper, 65, and 13 other cataract-surgery patients arrived at Ontario’s Oakville Trafalgar Hospital on June 25 to learn that they would not receive the usual anesthesia because the hospital had decided to schedule an “experimental day” to evaluate how unsedated patients responded. (The Ontario Health Insurance Plan had recently cut anesthesiologists’ fee.) A topical numbing gel, plus doctors’ reassurances were provided, but Cooper, previously diagnosed with severe anxiety, told the Toronto Star of the terror she felt when, fully awake, she watched the surgeon’s scalpel approaching, and then cutting, her eyeball.

The Continuing Crisis • Officials organizing a show for high school girls in June in Sherbrooke, Quebec, signed up a 20-year-old apprentice hypnotist to perform, but by the end of his session, he had failed to bring all of the entranced girls out of their spells, including one who was so far under that the man had to summon his mentor from home (an hour’s drive away) to come rescue her. The mentor, Richard Whitbread, quickly rehypnotized her and then snapped her out of it with a stern voice, according to a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. News report.

He noted that his protege is a handsome young man, which might have unduly influenced the girls.

• Christianity has grown in acceptance recently in Ratanakiri province,

Cambodia, according to a June report appear to fit the faculty handbook’s in the Phnom Penh Post, as up to 80 definition of sexual harassment. percent of the population has given • “Deer stands,” classically, are jerryup the traditional Theravada Budbuilt platforms hunters climb onto to dhism (mixed with animism) as too spot deer in the distance, but county demanding. According to local officials, officials in Duluth, Minn., complained traditional priests typically prescribe in July that the woods are becoming expensive offerings, such as a slaughcluttered with elaborate tree houses tered buffalo, as the price of improving that are too often abandoned on public a relative’s health. Said one land at the close of the convertee, with the money season. One official was saved using Western medialarmed by “mansions” cine instead of traditional — tree stands, he told sacrifices, she was able the Duluth News TriYOU ARE GETto build a house for her bune, with “stairways, TING SLEEPY ... family. decks, shingled roofs, AND AREN’T I • According to a June commercial windows, HANDSOME? lawsuit by a former stuinsulation, propane dent, Western Nevada heaters, carpeting, College’s course in human lounge chairs, tables, sexuality was so overand even the occasional the-top that it might be generator.” described as a collection of Bright Ideas instructor Tom Kubistant’s erotic fantasies about Rhesus monkeys college-age kids. Among have always posed deliKubistant’s demands, cate problems in India, according to “K.R.,” were where they are both keeping a masturbation revered (by Hindu law) journal (and ramping up the activity and despised (for damaging property to twice the student’s pre-course level), and roaming the streets begging for disclosing one’s uninhibited sexual fanfood). In Delhi, the rhesus population tasies that in some cases were described has grown dramatically, aided by the by the instructor to the class at large, Hindus who feed them, and streets and conducting discussion groups on and private property are increasingly the uses of sex toys and lubricants. By fouled. However, Amar Singh’s busithe fifth week, K.R. claimed, Kubistant ness is good. He owns 65 langurs (apes had abandoned his schedule of topics much more vicious than rhesus monand begun to dwell extensively on “the keys) and, for the equivalent of about female orgasm.” Kubistant’s instructions $200 per month, periodically brings

one or two by a client’s house to urinate in the yard so that the rhesus monkeys will steer clear.

Family Values • Awww, Mo-ther! Alleged drug dealer Jesus “Pepe” Fuentes, 37, was arrested in Chicago in May after his mother botched a heroin pickup for him. Fuentes, eager to catch a concert by the rapper Scarface, sent his mother instead to gather the 10-kilo drop. She collected the drugs, but the entire shipment was lost when she failed to use a turn signal and was stopped by police.

• Catherine Venusto, 45, was arrested in July and charged with breaking into the computer system of the Northwestern Lehigh School District in Pennsylvania (where she formerly worked) and changing the records of her two children (and while at it, reading private e-mails of 10 school officials). Venusto allegedly switched a daughter’s F grade to M (for medically excused) and one grade of her overachieving son from 98 to 99.

Movie Scenes Come to Life Should Be an Olympic Sport: Romanian gang members have apparently been apprehended after a series of robberies during March, April and May that resembled a scene from a recent Fast and Furious movie. The gang’s vehicle approaches the rear of tractortrailers traveling at highway speed, and gangsters climb onto the hood, grab the 18-wheeler’s rear door, open it using specialized tools, and steal inventory,

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Jacksonville, Fla., sheriff ’s officers were investigating in July a suspect (not identified) who they believe is responsible for several incidents in which boxes of ready-to-use saline enemas were purchased at a CVS drugstore, opened, used, put back in the boxes, resealed and returned for refund (and which in some cases wound up back on the store’s shelves).

The sheriff ’s office noted that the man they suspect is in custody, having been arrested on unrelated charges in June.

Recurring Themes British Scared-y Cats: U.K. bureaucrats are constantly drawing criticism for their alleged over-concern with safety. In June, Royal Mail notified businesses on a street in Doncaster that it would no longer deliver to them on rainy days because the street

was too slippery. (One clumsy postman had just suffered a broken shoulder when he slipped and fell.) And in May, the Somerset County Council ordered the removal of a yard sign advertising an upcoming public fundraiser on the ground that someone might bump into it at night. An event organizer pointed out that the particular yard sign was stuck in the grass directly in front of a tree, which was likely equally hard to see in darkness.

Readers’ Choice At first impression, visitors to New York City’s Central Park seemed excited to be greeted by a man dressed as the Sesame Street character Elmo, but then, when a crowd gathers, Elmo incongruously begins a raunchy anti-Semitic rant, denouncing various Jewish conspiracies.

Following complaints of several incidents, in June, police took him to a hospital for observation. CS

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Wednesday Aug. 8 at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub, 311 W. Congress St. Thursday, Aug. 9 at Live Wire Music Hall (with Those Cats), 307 W. River St. Friday, Aug, 10 at Congress St. Social Club, 411 W. Congress St. Mike LaBombard, the Royal Noise’s sax player, is releasing his first solo CD this week. It’s an electronic, pseudo–experimental funk record he calls Sohma, and the band — which, despite the fact that guitarist and lead visionary Johan Harvey now resides in Pennsylvania — is using the Thursday Live Wire date as a CD launch party.

“Initially,” LaBombard explains, “this whole idea was simply that, an idea, which was a fun way for me to make beats, grooves, and add some cool effects to be able to kind of just set a loop and jam along with my saxophone.

“At this point, if I’m honest, I was still pretty resistant to the electronic music scene as a whole ... Just wasn’t really my thing at the time. I think in the first part of this year is when I started to realize maybe I had something worth putting some effort into and working out the songs I had, and make something of it.”

Harvey is in Savannah to record the funk/jazz band’s second full–length album. The Royal Noise’s debut, Keep on Moving, was

recently accepted into Pandora’s Genome Project collection. And the Royal Noise Pandora station goes live at the end of the month.

“Despite a lot of geography getting in the way (I know I–95 between Philly and Savannah a lot better than I wish I did!), our music has continued to move forward,” notes Harvey. “While I’m involved with a lot of music up north, the friendships, camaraderie, musical synchronism and energy of this band just can’t be replaced.

Playing with these guys is always worth the trip.

“Creatively, we have so much to pour into this project — when I write bass lines I hear Darius’ playing, when I write melodies I hear Mike, and so on. It’s easy to collaborate over distances too — we constantly send ideas back and forth online.”

Next week’s Royal Noise shows include Molly Maguire’s (Aug. 15) and Peg Leg Pete (Aug. 17); the band returns Aug. 31 to play at Tybee Island Social Club, and on Sept. 15 they’re back at Congress St. Social.

Oh yes, the Royal Noise is also booked for Square Fest, Aug. 25 in Forsyth Park.

That’s a lot of gas–guzzling for Johan Harvey. “What this all means for the band is, as long as the music continues to write itself, we will be in its service,” he says. “I’m not sure what is set to happen for this band, but I for one can’t wait to find out.”

CHECK IT OUT Always a pleasure to recommend the trio Whaleboat, one of Savannah’s brightest new bands. The guys play Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Aug.

11 ... The Louisiana “chamber rock” band England in 1819 returns for the second time in a month — they’ll be at the Jinx Aug. 11 ...

Also recommended (in a similar vein): Michigan’s indie–folk group Doug Mains & the City Folk, Aug. 10 at the Sentient Bean. The harmony–heavy acoustic band has been compared to The Head and The Heart and Mumford and Sons ... CS

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Sometimes, Dr. Freud, a cigar is just a guitar.

And sometimes a cigar box is just a box to put cigars in.

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BILL DEYOUNG

Roy Swindelle, left, Eric Culberson and “Georgia” Kyle Shiver

A cigar box, on the other hand, can also be a musical instrument.

In 2011, Ships of the Sea Museum executive director Tony Pizzo put on a workshop, at which each attendee crafted a scratch guitar from an empty cigar box, a hunk of wood, three cat–gut strings and a primitive electric pickup.

Homemade guitars were common in early American music.

Many bluesmen couldn’t afford the real deal, so they rigged up their own.

“If people know anything about cigar box guitars, or if they’ve heard of them, they probably think it’s a Mickey Mouse instrument, with rubber bands and Venetian blind slats,” Pizzo told us last year. “And they’re very much different from that.”

Savannah got to witness that different–ness first–hand last Aug. 6, when Pizzo invited three of the city’s finest blues players — Eric Culberson, “Georgia” Kyle Shiver and Roy Swindelle — to perform in concert on the museum grounds. Each musician had been given a Pizzo–made cigar box guitar.

To the astonishment of all concerned, the event was a tremendous success — more than 400 people packed the Ships of the Sea courtyard to see and hear the trio of accomplished stringbenders play the hell out of their cheapo instruments.

It was a great, great show, a highlight of that hot dog–day August season.

Pizzo and his pals, understandably, are doing it again, this time in the “assembly room” of the museum’s recently–completed North Garden. It’s Aug. 11.

We asked the three musicians about the inaugural show, and about this new one, too.

Roy Swindelle: “I really didn’t know what to expect, especially from the crowd. I think all three of us were a little stunned by that.

It was a lot of people, and they were paying attention. And I work in a world where not necessarily everybody’s paying attention! That was a pleasant surprise. I don’t know I’ve ever walked up onstage and people applauded like a concert. Like a real concert. I’ve done big stage stuff and all, but when we got introduced it was ... all of us were surprised by that. And that’s a neat feeling. I’m 60 years old, I’ve been playing since I was 12, and I still got a rush.”

“Georgia” Kyle Shiver: “I’ve played my cigar box guitar every gig since then. I really took to the instrument. So I’ve been playing it for a year, and I do a lot more songs on it. Last year, the only songs I played were songs I was already doing, because Tony had just given me the guitar a month earlier. I didn’t know that many.

But this year, I’m gonna have to figure out what to play.”

Eric Culberson: “I remember it turning out better than I thought. I was surprised to see the attendance. And then I remember being inspired by that, and having a really good time. Today I keep the guitar leaned up against the wall in my living room. I pick it up and play it all the time. I love it. And I’m so glad that they asked me to be a part of it, I’m very honored by that. The guitar has just opened up a new chapter for me. I’ve written several songs on it, and I’m actually going to play some brand–new stuff this time around. I’m looking forward to this.” CS Son of Rockin’ Rockin’ Cigar Box Guitars Where: Ships of the Sea Museum, 41 MLK When: At 6:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 Admission: $5 (age 7 and under admitted free) Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

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Says Avenue Q director Jeffrey DeVincent: “You’d think just a musical is big enough. Yet you mix puppets in, and puppetry, choreograhy for puppets and costumes for puppets, and it is a gigantic undertaking.” Below: DeVincent’s Bay Street Theatre cast and their puppet pals.

Rodgers and Hammerstein would roll over in their respective graves if they heard “It Sucks To Be Me,” “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” and “I’m Not Wearing Underwear Today,” songs from the Tony–winning Best Musical of 2003.

The show is Avenue Q, and it’s as far from “So Long, Farewell” and “Bali Hai” as a musical can get.

A transparent send–up of the Children’s Television Workshop and Sesame Street, Avenue Q is nevertheless a place unto itself — a place where grown–up children encounter real– world problems and solve them, or don’t solve them, through song, dance and sharp–edged humor.

Jeffrey DeVincent, the reigning Best Director in the Connect Savannah readers’ poll, is directing a local production of Avenue Q at Bay Street Theatre.

What with all the singing, dancing

and primary–color acting, it’s a tough show to pull off.

Did we mention that more than half the cast consists of puppets?

“You’d think just a musical is big enough, difficult enough,” says DeVincent. “Yet you mix puppets in, and puppetry, choreography for puppets and costumes for puppets, and it is a gigantic undertaking.”

Still, he adds, the audition, workshopping and rehearsal processes have been loads of fun. “Before the auditions, we had Aretta Baumgartner come in from the Atlanta Center for Puppetry Arts. She did a workshop. And we had four nights of

callbacks for this one, and I built puppet camp into it. Puppet boot camp. It was a full day.”

DeVincent chose his cast during the callbacks, knowing all the while that many, if not all, of his potential recruits had zero previous puppet experience.

“I taught them how to do what I was looking for throughout the process,” he says. “I gave the called–back people these little ‘peeper eyes,’ which are basically just eyes on a ring, and they function as puppets. They help you with focus. They help you transition from yourself into your puppet hand and all that good stuff. They got to take those home every night and practice.

“The middle finger is where you would wear the ring with the eyes on it. That’s how you can kinda tell where the puppet’s center focus would be.

The audition process was much longer than usual. I had to teach a lot as we went — and it was wonderful, a really, really good experience.”

These aren’t homemade Avenue Q puppets, by the way. There’s a place in Rochester, N.Y. that rents them for community theater shows.

Bay Street regular Christopher Stanley — last seen as Roger in Rent — found his inner puppeteer. It was a pleasant learning experience, if not particularly easy.

“It’s a new thing to be thinking about, especially with hand/eye coordination,” Stanley reports. “Moving the mouth correctly, and then adding choreography to that, and still trying to get your mouth to be independent of the beat. Actually looking like it’s talking was a challenge early on.”

Onstage the puppeteers, dressed in black, make no attempts to disguise

themselves. Unlike Bert, Ernie or Oscar the Grouch, these puppets aren’t partially hidden behind boxes or inside trash cans.

Keeping the puppet active, Stanley says, is paramount. “You want the audience to be looking at the puppet instead of you. If you’re not thinking about the puppet, you’re thinking about how tired your arm is. As long as you’re engaged in the puppet, you really don’t notice it till you get offstage, and then you’re like ‘Wow. That took a lot out of me.’”

Similar to Sesame Street (which was, back in the day, quick to remind the public it did not in any way endorse this occasionally profane, decidedly adult show) Avenue Q is populated by real, live people who interact with the wacky puppets.

Which presented another unique challenge for the Bay Street performers.

“It was a little strange at first,” says actor and singer Thomas Houston.

“Because you got directions like ‘Make sure you look at the puppet and not the person.’ Once you got past that, over the course of rehearsal as everyone got better at working with their puppets, the puppets gained more personality and became the characters. They got more fleshed out, so to speak. Then it was a lot easier to treat them as the actual characters instead of the person holding them up.

“And then of course like every other scene someone’s parking on my shoulder, or my head or something. So you can’t ignore the puppet because it’s on your shoulder talking to you.”

Directing Avenue Q has been a back–burner dream for DeVincent,

who co-founded the SCAD theater department and is now a professor of communication.

He saw the show during its initial Broadway run. And saw it again. And saw it again.

“I saw Avenue Q five times in one weekend,” the director says with a chuckle. “Even the Golden Theatre was a rather small theater, for my laugh. I just remember being embarrassing in that place. First time I saw it, I was down on the floor, and the second time I was up in the balcony.

And I could literally hear my giant laugh careening through the entire space.

“I just find great humor in the darkness of life, or commenting on life and all of its foibles and troubles through the eyes of a child. Because that’s basically what the puppets are.”

There’s the key — as with Sesame Street, the little furry buggers are merely subconscious stand–ins for whoever’s watching.

“It’s about coming of age in your early 20s,” DeVincent says. “And those are the people that I work with every day of the week, people coming into their 20s.

“As far as I know, I was in the very first generation of kids watching Sesame Street when it hit the air. They actually used to show it as part of the school day.” cs Avenue Q Where: Bay Street Theatre at Club One, 1 Jefferson St. When: At 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 10, 12, 17–19, 24–26 All shows 21+ except Sundays Tickets: $20–$25 Info: clubone–online.com

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In a sunlit corner office overlooking Ellis Square, the fate of Savannah’s gastronomical world hangs in the balance.

Gathered around a conference table are several members of a secret society, a benificent organizing body that aims to influence and agitate complacent foodie culture.

Infiltrating this furtive group has come with the promise of confidentiality, lest identities be revealed.

Why so incognito? These are the skittish gourmands behind Chickenov, a multi–tiered, rigorously– scored battle that, at its greasy and glorious end, will crown Savannah’s finest fried chicken.

The members of the Committee on Chicken prefer to remain anonymous,

Members of the Chickenov Committee on Chicken with their favorite meal

lest any point of the competition become tainted with subjectivity.

To this crew, fried chicken is as serious as a heart attack.

Agreeing on the best version of this staple of Southern cuisine is a query that’s likely taken many a Southerner long into the night, but none have resulted in the methodological madness of Chickenov. What began as a disagreement between friends threatened to escalate into a full–fledged

feud until someone suggested an amicable alternative: A series of double–blind taste tests to find an unimpeachable winner.

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most favorite to their least. Leftovers are donated to Union Mission. Proceeds benefit Deep Kids, an afterschool creative writing program that serves every middle school in the city.

The rub of the double–blind system? Not even the Committee knows where the competitors come from until after the votes are tallied. Only someone known as the “Chicken Rover” holds the names of all four locations, which are doled out separately on the day of the event. Committee drivers must bear the onus of getting their assigned chicken to the table before it gets soggy.

It’s this meticulous secrecy and attention to minutia that keeps the contest objective and honest as well as a trustworthy source for future diners.

Chimes in a member known as Wingnut: “We see this as a public service. People don’t have time to try every chicken joint in town. Dining guides and ‘best of ’ polls are fine, but this is a scientific inquiry. We use calculus.”

Indeed, votes are computed with a complex algorithm developed by the Committee’s resident mathematical engineer, aka The Banker.

So what makes the perfect piece of of batter–dipped, oil–crisped chicken parts, according to these fanatics?

Over the tinfoil tray containing an array of glistening wings and legs from a previous Chickenov contender, Mr. White Meat proclaims that this batch passes his scrutiny for crunchy–on–the–outside, moist–on the–inside. Legman and another founding father, Feather Britches, argue over whether it’s too crispy or not crispy enough.

Wingnut admits to a simple palate: “I just know I like it if I want another piece. And I do.”

Drumstick Dan, deemed the “Simon Cowell of Fried Chicken,” is more critical. “The taste is rather plain, and they used too much salt to overcome the lack of marinade.

“Still, I ate two pieces.”

Which goes to show that fried chicken follows the adage usually reserved for fishing and sex: Even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good. cs

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of “chicken for the people,” only restaurants and institutions open to the public can qualify—no private clubs or homes. Though tickets are limited to the amount of chicken that can be procured at one time, Chickenov events are open to all. The name, although defaulted upon because the web domain “Chickenoff.com” was unavailable, smacks of appropriate revolutionary flavor.

The first Chickenov tournament in 2009 consisted of four qualifying rounds, each advancing a top scorer to a final event that took place during the Savannah Jazz Festival in Forsyth Park. Up against fried chicken titans like Mrs. Wilkes and Publix, out of the fray arose the Masada Café at the United House of Prayer of All People in Garden City. Heralding its win as “The Best Fried Chicken in Savannah,” a plaque bearing the Chickenov beak-and-bones logo reportedly still hangs in the café next to a framed photo of church founder Sweet Daddy Grace.

In the years hence, Masada Café has reduced its hours and other finalists have fallen prey to the fox of economic unrest. Early this spring, the Committee decided it was time to install a new champion.

“The desire for chicken remains constant; however, establishments go out of business and new ones open,” shrugs another committee member, referred to as Mr. White Meat.

“Also, we needed three years for our cholesterol levels to come back down,” adds someone called Legman.

The first round of Chickenov II: Game of Bones took place in May, when Sisters of the New South emerged as the favorite among 75 tasters. The Skidaway restaurant will face off with two more qualifiers plus a wild card at the finals, to be held once again during Jazzfest.

Here around the conference table around a lunch of—what else?—fried chicken, the Committee has been pounding out the details of Round #2, to be held this Friday, Aug. 10 at Grayson Stadium’s Landshark Landing. The chicken is ordered in 8–piece bundles called “heads,” and the Committee plans to order enough heads to supply 96 tickets sold.

Here’s how it works: Ticketholders get four pieces of chicken, each from a tray marked A, B, C or D. (Most rounds are $10; Friday’s is $20 and includes admission to the baseball game.) Folks rank the parts from their

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This is just a part of the huge, diverse menu at Taste of India, a southside favorite

The real thing at Taste of India Olympics medals are being handed out in London, but a gold should be handed across the Atlantic to Taste of India.

Ms. T.J. and I took our globe–trotting friend JoAnn with us to Taste of India, knowing that she had menu– dived at many of London’s most popular Indian eateries. Indian food is not one of my natural cuisines and I knew JoAnn’s attention to detail would pay off.

It did, and her insight was on point.

She summed up the experience with one sentence: “London’s Brick Lane just became a few thousand miles closer.”

The legendary Indian food district is a touchstone to fans of the colorful and highly flavored dishes of the world’s second most–populous nation. If you’re unfamiliar with the cuisine, a trip to Taste of India is a culinary education that can take months.

More than 250 ingredients come together to create the nearly 100 appetizers, breads, entrees and yes,

even sweet treats, that fill the Mall Boulevard restaurant’s huge menu.

I started with Papri Chaat, a northern Indian dish built around crispy, fried dough wafers tossed and topped with chickpeas, potatoes, tamarind chutney and creamy yogurt dressing.

This could just as easily be a cart food dish, but looks lovely when presented at the table. It is an addictive blend of varied textures, spice and creaminess and fresh flavors.

I knew the rice would be light, delicate and perfumed with the unmistakable aroma that comes only from Basmati. Looking for a complementary set of flavors, I chose Lamb Tikka Masal which comes in a gently spiced and rich tomato–based cream gravy – just the thing for marrying with my rice.

The large chunks of lamb are charcoal cooked, adding to the meat’s savory character. In retrospect, I wish

I had lingered more with this dish – it is as decadent an experience as the flavors are exotic.

Some members of our party had been toying with a gluten–free lifestyle – but that experiment fell hard when faced with a big basket of cream cheese naan, a puffy white bread stuffed and cooked in the clay oven.

Ms. T.J. heartily enjoyed her Mixed Biriyani of shrimp, chicken and lamb.

JoAnn pronounced her Lamb Vindaloo much more enjoyable than its London counterparts. This version, she explained, was spicy but not overly hot with chilies.

Overall, the food was plated exquisitely, the flavors were nicely balanced and the experience among the best in the city. Taste of India has moved into my Top 5 Savannah restaurant picks.

Don’t let the strip center storefront be a deterrent – once inside the space takes you to an elegant Indian restaurant with an amazingly complex and authentic menu.

I washed down the meal with Kingfisher lager. The beer is the No. 1 selling beer in India – and for beer geeks, is a throwback to the original,

flavor–filled American lagers of the 1960s.

Housemade ice creams – mango and a sweet and savory pistachio–saffron – were refreshing and the perfect palate cleansers for a feast filled with so many flavors.

And yes, it was a feast. Portions of individual dishes are big enough to share and we did, with plenty left to take home.

Owner Sandesh Pardeshi (Sandy) is the bright young restaurateur behind Taste of India. He also holds an interior design degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. His restaurant skills are evident – and so the design skills that transformed odd shopping complex space into a restaurant that is warm, inviting and uniquely Indian.

He recently expanded the bar by a few feet and added a banquet room capable of hosting more than 150 people for large dinner or dance parties. There is a lunch buffet and full bar service. Delivery is available by savannahtogo.com.

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Motley Crue singer Vince Neil comes to Tybee’s Pirate Fest as part of his fall solo tour

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Rocker Vince Neil — lead singer for the zillion–selling Motley Crue — will headline the Tybee Island Pirate Fest Oct. 6.

The date was first announced on vinceneil.net, and on motleyshout.com.

Crue has been barnstorming the country all summer, co–headlining with Kiss, and a good many of the stadium–level shows have sold out. In fact, the final date for the guys is Sept. 29, at Foro Sol in Mexico City.

Neil and his solo–show touring band open their own string of dates Sept.

27 in York, Pa. The Oct. 6 Tybee performance, at 7 p.m., is second on the itinerary.

On Oct. 6, Pirate Fest welcomes A1A, a Jimmy Buffett tribute band.

Pirate Festival weekend passes are $20 through Aug. 31 and $22 afterwards. Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. See tybeepiratefest.com.

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For those of you who attended comic Jeff Dunham’s sold–out Lucas Theatre shows in May, here’s the news you’ve been waiting for: They were filmed, and edited into a TV special called Minding the Monsters. It’s Dunham’s Halloween special, and it premieres Oct. 7 on Comedy Central. The DVD and Blu– Ray versions are released two days later.

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• Eddie Griffin. Aug. 18. Johnny Mercer Theatre.

• Square Fest. Aug. 25. Forsyth Park.

• Savannah Craft Brew Fest. Aug. 26– Sept. 6. Westin Resort.

• Midnight Garden Ride. Sept. 1.

Ponderosa concert in Telfair Square.

• North Mississippi Allstars/Sister Hazel. Sept. 2. Westin Resort.

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Luc Ebner — Ebner works with oil on glass to explore multiple visual perspectives.

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and Ronald Shusett, the pair who penned the original 1979 Alien) took this premise and expanded on it, turning the short story into a feature–length assignment and having their protagonist actually visit Mars rather than just remembering it. This version has just been released on Blu– ray, so it’s easy to revisit it and notice just how much the 2012 take manages to reduce the scope of the story, turning it from spectacle to footnote.

Verhoeven’s version isn’t in the same league as two terrific films based on Dick stories, Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner and Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, but it nevertheless ranks as one of star Arnold Schwarzenegger’s more enjoyable outings. The big lug plays Douglas Quaid, whose trip to the memory–implant joint unleashes disturbing memories that suggest his present life – complete with boring job and hot wife (Sharon Stone as Lori) – isn’t exactly what it seems.

Sure enough, Quaid finds out that he’s no ordinary laborer but rather a highly skilled government operative who switched sides and joined the rebels to topple the existent, and oppressive, hierarchy. Seeking to further establish his true identity, he journeys to Mars, where he hooks up with his former squeeze, a freedom fighter named Melina (Rachel Ticotin), and her comrades in arms.

As a filmmaker, Verhoeven has always been somewhat of a sadist – witness the protracted shooting of Murphy in Robocop, the fecal–tinged humiliation of Rachel in Black Book,

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the mere existence of Showgirls – and his bloodlust is on display in this picture, where one bullet piercing a body won’t do when there’s a full clip to unload into human flesh. Yet the violence is hard to take seriously since it’s placed alongside the borderline–camp moments that sprinkle the piece: When the leader of the rebels turns out to be Baby Herman from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, it’s clear that the satirical bull’s–eyes Verhoeven nailed in Robocop have here been turned into a more benign state of rib–nudging.

Nothing in the new Total Recall deserves even a C+, let alone an A. Director Len Wiseman and his scribes have completely removed the Martian element, electing to keep the action earthbound. Thus, we have a home planet that, after being decimated by war, now holds only two inhabitable locations: The Colony (Australia) and The United Federation of Britain. As before, Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) inadvertently drags up old memories, seeks to help stop a tyrannical ruler (Bryan Cranston), teams up with Melina (Jessica Biel), and gets his ass kicked by Lori (Kate Beckinsale, Wiseman’s real–life spouse).

Keeping Total Recall on Earth is a dubious decision, but whatever – as long as the movie delivers the goods, I guess it ultimately doesn’t matter if it’s set on Earth, Mars or Tatooine. But without the Mars material, Wiseman and company do nothing to fill in the blanks. The movie is just the usual

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CGI soullessness, with the artificiality overwhelming the actors to such a degree that their one–dimensionality makes the 1990 version’s Douglas Quaid, Lori and Melina seem as complex as Stanley Kowalski, Stella and Blanche by comparison.

The picture offers fleeting homage to Verhoeven’s original – the three–breasted prostitute! the stocky woman at customs! – but it displays little innovation it can call its own.

Even the climatic scene featuring those bulging eyeballs (at once freaky, funny and frightful) is gone, replaced by -what else? – huge explosions full of sound and fury but signifying nothing so much as yet another tiresome endeavor with little on its mind.

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Equal measures sweet and bittersweet, Moonrise Kingdom is nothing less than Wes Anderson’s best film to date. Them’s fighting words, for sure – proponents of Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr. Fox are already rushing the stage – but whereas the idiosyncratic writer– director’s previous six features were easy to like but difficult to love, this latest effort exudes a soothing warmth and a wide–eyed innocence that are hard to ignore. Co–written by Francis Coppola’s son Roman, it brings to mind the title of one of Dad’s own movies, One from the Heart.

Certainly, there’s ample generosity of spirit throughout this 1960s–set story of Suzy and Sam (newcomers Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman), two 12–year–olds who run away together while residing on a New England island. Prior to their great escape, Sam is a Boy Scout under the

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Set eight years after the end of The Dark Knight, this picture finds a Gotham City largely at peace with itself. Only Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) and his family know that D.A. Harvey Dent turned into the monstrous, murderous Two–Face before getting killed in a skirmish with Batman (Christian Bale). Sensing that Gotham needed a true hero, Batman allowed himself to be painted as the murderer of a still–decent

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Anderson’s visual compositions are often astounding – they move beyond representing mere whimsical mimicry to channeling the dollhouse panoramas and Boys’ Life directives that have fueled many a childhood fantasy – and the film’s humor offers sly, knowing winks and jolting sight gags alike.

Among the all–stars, Norton made me repeatedly chuckle, and it’s always a pleasure to see Willis when he’s not operating in paycheck–whore mode.

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Dent, a decision that, as this film opens, has led to an era of civility but also has kept Batman off the streets, with alter ego Bruce Wayne keeping himself locked up in stately Wayne Manor under the worried eye of faithful butler Alfred (Michael Caine).

But Bruce’s days of being a recluse are over once a cat burglar named Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) breaks into his safe, ostensibly after a pearl necklace but actually after something that will prove damaging to the billionaire. Selina repeatedly encounters Bruce both in and out of his superhero costume, but she isn’t the real threat to either him or the city at large. That honor goes to Bane (Tom Hardy), a man–mountain so intimidating that even Alfred urges his master to run the other way.

The Dark Knight Rises brings back several familiar faces – Wayne Enterprises’ trusted inventor Lucius Fox (Morgan Freeman), of course, but also a pair of noteworthy villains – and introduces two newcomers to the fold. The first is socialite Miranda Tate (Marion Cotillard), and while this character initially seems superfluous, her role takes on greater importance once she becomes cozy with Bruce.

The other, more interesting character is rookie cop John Blake (Joseph Gordon–Levitt), who’s so altruistic that he almost makes the noble Commissioner Gordon look like a hardened criminal by comparison.

Blake and Alfred interestingly take turns providing our hero with a moral compass, with the former declaring that Batman needs to save the city and the latter insisting that Bruce Wayne needs to save himself. The beauty of this dichotomy as presented by director Christopher Nolan is that both men are right, and the challenge for Bruce/Batman is to sacrifice neither Gotham nor his own life. That’s a tall order, though, what with Bane instigating a reign of terror that topples the local government, neutralizes the police force, and pits the citizens of Gotham against each other.

The film isn’t overlong even at 165 minutes, but some of the middle– act excess would have been better served by more Bale, more Caine, and especially more Hathaway. Her Selina Kyle (interestingly, she’s never called Catwoman in the actual film) is a fascinating character, a possibly bisexual beauty whose athletic prowess is matched not only by her sharp intellect but also her quirky sense of

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A group of conservative political activists that meets the 13th of each month at Tubby’s restaurant, 2909 River Drive in Thunderbolt, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. We are dedicated to the preservation of the U. S. Constitution and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. See our Facebook page or call Michael or Elizabeth at 912.604.4048. All are welcome. [062712]

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Notice of Election of Members to the Chatham County Democratic Committee When: Monday, August 13, 2012 6:00 p.m.

Where: Mulberry Inn, 601 E. Bay Street, Savannah, GA

The Chatham County Democratic Committee will hold public caucuses Monday night, August 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at The Mulberry Inn, 601 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA to elect up to 32 members to the committee. Eight members will be elected county wide and the remaining 24 will be elected by County Commission Districts. Voters do not have to be members of the Committee, but must be registered to vote in Chatham County, GA, (or their respective County Commission District), must bring proof of their residency, and must declare their affiliation to the Democratic Party and its ideals. The elected members will fill terms that end August 31, 2016. Those who consider themselves Democrats are invited to attend and vote. For further information, contact the Democratic Party of Chatham County via Pam Miller at 912-660-3365 or email pamlovessavannah@aol.com. Pam Miller, Caucus Chair, Chatham County Democratic Committee

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Contact Marolyn Overton at 912-598-7358 or Jeanne Seaver at 912-663-8728f or additional info. [070112]

Veterans for Peace Monthly Meeting

The Savannah chapter of Veterans for Peace meets upstairs at Loco’s, 301 Broughton St. at 7p.m. on the last Monday of each month. VFP is a national organization of men and women of all eras, branches of service, and duty stations that works to expose the true costs of war and to support veterans and civilian victims. 303-550-1158 for more info.

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Benefits American Diabetes Association Kayak for a Kure

Saturday, August 18, 9am-1pm. Paddle three miles from Butterbean Beach to the UGA Marine Extension Center. 9am registration. 10am Paddling begins. $50 registration includes entry, BBQ lunch & drink, live music and goodie bag. Bring your own kayak/paddle/ life jacket. Some kayaks available to borrow.

912-353-8110 ext 3093 for information.

Team In Training Night at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar

Support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team In Training as they raise funds to find a cure for blood cancer & support patients and their families. Proceeds from the “TNT-Tini” (Pomegranate Acai drink) will be added to the fundraising total and there will be a silent auction with lots of great items to bid on. Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. www. facebook.com/#!/events/426894454020448 Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 M.L. King Jr. Blvd.

11th Annual “Patrick’s Ride” Registration Now Open

Bicyclists can now register for the 11th annual Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century Bike Ride, to be held Saturday, October 6, 2012.

Depart from the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah at 6:45 a.m. and cycle 135 miles to the Augusta Marriott Convention Center in Augusta, Ga. Also known as “Patrick’s Ride,” the Harvest of Hope Double Metric Century is a fundraising bicycle ride which raises money for the annual Harvest of Hope weekend retreat for children and adults with cancer and their families. Registration: www.harvestofhoperide.com. Deadline to register and get a guaranteed jersey is July 27.

Registrations after that day will be accepted, but riders are not guaranteed a jersey. The cost to register is $100 and riders are to raise a minimum of $100 by the day of the ride.

Information: Lauren Grant at 912-350-1524 or grantla1@memorialhealth.com. [072212]

Dine Out to Benefit Savannah Care Center

Monday, July 9th, The Melting Pot restaurant will donate 10% of their proceeds to the Savannah Care Center when you come for dinner.

Savannah Care Center is a local pregnancy resource center that provides support to women in unplanned and crisis pregnancies.

For further details “like” the Savannah Care Center on Facebook or call 236-0916.

Garage Sale to Benefit the Marine Corps League

Too much good stuff to list! Savannah Marine Corps League Detachment 564, First Annual Garage Sale, August 24, 2012 – 8:00am-1:00pm & and August 25, 2012 - 8:00am-1:00pm, VFW Post 660, 5115 Ogeechee Road.

Karma Yoga Class for Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah has added a new weekly Karma Class to raise money for local charities. The Karma Class is held each Monday night during the regular 6:30 p.m. class.

Students pay $5 to participate in the class, and all proceeds are donated to a local charity.

A different charity is selected each month.

Information: bikramyogasavannah.com or 912344-1278/912-356-8280. [072212]

Kick Off Party for Dancing with Savannah Starts Savannah/Chatham Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc. launches its Fifth Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars with a Kick-Off Party on Thursday, August 16, 5-7pm.

Location: Ruth’s Chris, 111 W. Bay St. The 12 person line-up of Savannah celebrities who are competing in this year’s dance competition will be announced. Information including cost: (912) 447-8908 ext. 101.

Patriot Golf Day to benefit Folds of Honor Foundation

Hit the greens for the Red, White and Blue.

Donate at least $5 to Folds of Honor and play Savannah’s only PGA event golf course (The Club at Savannah Harbor) for just $60 during Labor Day weekend, (September 3 - 5). Folds of Honor provides post-secondary scholarships for families of military killed or disabled while serving. Club at Savannah Harbor, 2 Resort Drive, Hutchinson Island. Information: 912-2012240. www.theclubatsavannahharbor.com

Wings For Evan, to Benefit 5-year-old Evan Nelms

Come out and support Evan, a five year old boy from Richmond Hill fighting to overcome a rare form of Acute Myeloid Luekemia. $20 donation. Live Music by Port City Ramblers, Silent Auction, Win a Trip to Cozmel, Bone Marrow Donor Drive, Catering by Wild Wing Cafe. Cash Bar. Saturday, August 25, 4-8pm at Wild Wings Cafe in City Market, West St. Julian Street and Barnard Street in Savannah. Sponsored by: The Strength and Hope for Evan Foundation, a division of the Let’s Do This Foundation. Information: Ben Brengman 912-856-7380 or ben@ strengthforevan.org.

Call for Entries Audition Notice: Asbury Memorial Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “God’s Favorite”

Asbury Memorial Theatre’s production of Neil Simon’s God’s Favorite. Auditions: Thursday, September 6, 6:00–9:00pm and Saturday, September 8, 1:00–4:00pm at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1008 East Henry Street at Waters Avenue, Savannah. Contact Pam Sears for more info at psears@comcast. net. Audition format: Cold readings from the script. All roles need to be filled. Cast includes 5 males and 3 females: see website for role specifics. Production Dates: November 9-11 & 16-18, 2012. Friday & Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees. www.asburymemorial.org/ theatre

A Found Art Competition to Benefit the Cockspur Island Lighthouse

Let it Shine! A “Found Art” competition, with cash awards of over $2000. Thirty finalists will exhibit at Fort Pulaski during the Savannah Ocean Exchange, Sept 15 & 16. Applications for competition due August 15. Submit three works for $35. Additional exhibit opportunities available. To benefit the Restoration of Cockspur Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by Friends of Cockspur Island Lighthouse. For more infor-

Effingham Battle of The Bands

The Effingham Chamber of Commerce is holding their Second Annual Battle of The Bands at the Third Annual Effingham Oktoberfest on Friday, Sept. 28. Bands interested in entering should send a copy of 2-3 songs along with information on the band to ricklott@effinghamcounty.com or call 912-754-3301 for More information. Top Prize is $500.

Keep Chatham Beautiful Seeks Applications for Board Members

Keep Chatham Beautiful, a newly established citizen’s beautification program for Chatham County, seeks board members who “believe in our mission and are willing to be active in their governance roles.”

Representatives are sought from each of the municipalities in Chatham County. Information: David A. Nash, Environmental Program Coordinator. Phone: 912-652-6856. www.chathamcountyrecycles. com OR recycling.chathamcounty.org. [072212]

Neighborhood Leadership Academy Seeking Applicants

Step Up Savannah is seeking emerging leaders—young and old—to apply for a leadership course that begins Monday, September 17. Application deadline: August 10, 2012. The 12-session program meets Monday evenings and is designed to enhance leadership skills with emphasis on critical thinking, creative problem solving and advocacy. No fee to participate.

Open to men and women, 21 years and older from Savannah/Chatham County. Applications are available at www.stepupsavannah.org or by telephone (912-232-6747) or by e-mail (styler@ stepupsavannah.org). Mail completed applications to StepUp Savannah, 428 Bull St., Suite 208; Savannah, Ga. 31401.

Nominations Sought for Workplace Innovator Award

Step Up Savannah seeks nominations for its Workplace Innovator Award, designed to showcase creative and meaningful employer practices that benefit that employer’s low-wage employees.

The award seeks to recognize employers that are implementing a wide array of creative processes or programs to develop their lowwage workforce professionally and personally, ultimately providing tools to increase their income. These practices must add value to the employer and the employee.

Nominations are due on August 31 and will be evaluated by a team of judges; find the “2012 Workplace Innovator Nomination form” on Step Up’s website: stepupsavannah.org/employersupport or call (912) 232-6747 to request a copy of the nomination form. Nomination forms may be submitted by e-mail to Shawnte Tyler (styler@stepupsavannah.org). Businesses or organizations may nominate themselves or other businesses/organizations.

Sav. Folk Music Festival’s Youth Songwriting Competition

Savannah Folk Music Society invites aspiring area songwriters under the age of 20 to enter the 2012 Youth Songwriting Competition.

Submission deadline is August 15. Competition winners will be featured at the 23rd Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival, presented by the Savannah Folk Music Society on October 12-14, 2012. Any youth resident of the Greater Savannah Area, Chatham, Bryan and Effingham County in Georgia as well as Jasper and Beaufort County South Carolina who has not reached his or her twentieth birthday by October 13, 2012 is eligible to participate. Prizes include gift certificates and performance opportunities. Application form, music genres, and rules/requirements for submission available at www.savannahfolk.org. Information: Chris Desa, Savannah Folk Music Society President, acetank@aol.com.

Savannah Beach Film Festival

Aspiring film makers, send in your short film today! Call for entries to the Savannah Beach Film Festival. Festival date: October 20. Contact sawbeth@bellsouth.net Check us out on Facebook for more information under “Savannah Beach Film Festival 2012.”

Theatre Auditions August 11

Collective Face (a Savannah theatre company) is holding auditions for their production of Suddenly Last Summer, by Tennessee Williams.

The cast consists of two women and one man.

Audition date: Saturday, August 11, 11am 1pm. Audition location: Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. Actors should be preparted to read sides from the script. Rehearsals begin in late August. Performance dates: October 5,6,12-14,19, and 20. Information: 912-2320018.

Classes, Camps & Workshops Beginning Project Management

A two-day 12-hour course covering the key skills and tools employees need to be successful in the planning and completion of assigned projects. Addresses the nine knowledge based areas needed in managing a project: scope, integration, communication, time, cost, procurement, risk management, quality control, and human resources. Source: Project Management Body of Knowledge, Project Management Institute PMI® best business practices. This plus our 24-hour Advanced Project Management course, completes the 35-hour course requirement for the PMI PMP certification application. Date: Friday, 9/14/2012 and Saturday 9/29/2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

Fee: $650. Offered by Georgia Southern’s Dept of Continuing Education, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah.

Drawing I

Start your drawing practice with a clear understanding of how you see things. Explore perception and how it relates to what you put down on paper. Focus on using line, shadow and one point perspective. Thursdays, 9/20/2012 to 10/11/2012 6:30-8:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu.

Fee: $125. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Portrait Photography

Tuesdays, 8/14 to 8/28. $70. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program.

How to use off-camera flash, studio lighting, available light, and photo editing to create flattering portraits of your subjects. Any camera and prints or digital files will be accepted.

Suggested prerequisite: Creative Photography.

Register by phone: 912-478-5551. Info: 912651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu. http://ceps.georgiasouthern. edu/conted/digital.html. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Summer Fashion and Sewing Workshops

Fabrika (2 East Liberty St.) is offering fashion workshops throughout the summer months.

Classes cover tailoring, fashion embellishments, digital print design and advanced pattern development and sewing. Schedule and details at www.fabrikafinefabrics.com and on Facebook (Fabrika Fine Fabrics) [071512]

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. [062812]

Avatar® Info Hour

Are you interested in improving the world?

Do you want to foster community locally and abroad? Join us every 3rd Tuesday of the month to explore the Avatar tools and learn how to live your life deliberately. Call Brie at 912-429-9981 to RSVP and for location details. http://www. theavatarcourse.com. [062812]

Beading Classes

Learn about jewelry making, bead weaving, and bead embroidery and other techniques.

Classes are every Saturday through the summer. Perlina Bead Shop, 6 West State Street, Savannah. Call ahead to reserve aspace or visit web site for class schedules and instructions.

912-441-2656 or www.perlinabeadshop.com

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

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Champions Training Center

Offers a variety of classes and training opportunities in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for youth and adults at all levels of expertise. 525 Windsor Rd. Call 912-349-4582 or visit http://www.ctcsavannah. com/ [062812]

Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating Classes

Regular classes on boat handling, boating safety & navigation offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Learn from the experts. For dates & more information, visit our web site: www.savannahaux.com or telephone Kent Shockey at 912-897-7656. [062812]

Creative Writing II

For students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling. Assigned readings and writing homework, which will be reviewed and critiqued in a workshop style. Student writing and outside readings. Development of strong narrative structures, beautiful and varying sentences, reading like a writer and refining the writer’s voice. Dates: Mondays, 8/20/2012 to 10/8/2012 6:30-8:30 pm. Labor Day class moved to Tues. Sept. 4. Registration: 912-4785551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu Fee $200 Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program. Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Creative Writing Workshop

Designed to help participants refine and revise works-in-progress to advance them toward publication or production. Limited class size allows for in-depth reading and critical review of each participant’s work. Discussions based on areas where participants need the most improvement. Date: Wednesdays, 8/22/2012 to 9/26/2012 Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu Fee: $200. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Drawing Instruction

Private and group drawing lessons by artist and former SCAD professor Karen Bradley. Call or email for details, (912)507-7138. kbillustration@mac.com [062812]

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 or who have already received a license. Group meets monthly. $30/ session. Information: 912-443-0410. [062812]

English for Second Language Classes

Students of all ages are invited to learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. Free. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 E Savannah. 912-897-3604. Contact: James Lavin or Minister John LaMaison www.islandschristian.org. [062812]

Facebook for Beginners

A one-night class for those who are ready to

join the Facebook community, but need a little help getting started, or those who already have a page but would like to learn more. Learn the basics and gain understanding of online privacy issues as they pertain to Facebook, and how to set and maintain your privacy controls.

Thursday, August 23, 6:30-9:30 pm. Information including fees: 912-644-5967. Offered

by Georgia Southern’s Division of Continuing Education at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Savannah.

Family Law Workshop

The Mediation Center has three workshops a month to assist citizens who do not have legal representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support and/ or visitation and contempt. Schedule: 1st Tuesday, 5:30-7:30pm. 2nd Monday, 2-4pm. 4th Thursday 10am-12noon. Fee:$20 to cover all documents needed to file. Register at mediationsavannah.com or 912-354-6686. [062812]

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. [062812]

Feldenkrais Classes

Tuesdays 9:30 am and Wednesdays 6:00 pm at the Park South complex, 7505 Waters Ave, Bldg B Suite 8, near Waters and Eisenhower. $15 drop-in, $12 - 6 classes. For more info contact Elaine Alexander, GCFP at 912-223-7049 or elaine.alexander@ymail.com. [062812]

Group Guitar Lessons

Join us for a fun time, for group guitar lessons, at the YMCA on Whitemarsh and Tybee Islands (adults and teens only). Hands-on instruction, music theory, ear training, sight reading, ensemble playing, technique, and rhythm drills, by teacher Tim Daniel (BS in Music). 912-8979559. $20/week. [062812]

Guitar, Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons

Instruction for all ages of beginner/intermediate students. Technique, chords, note reading, and theory. Learn songs and improvisation.

Studio located 2 blocks from Daffin Park.

Housecalls available. Call 401-255-6921 or email a.teixeira472@gmail.com to schedule a 1/2 price first lesson! [062812]

Guitar, Mandolin or bass guitar Lessons

Guitar, mandolin or bass guitar lessons. emphasis on theory, reading music and improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park. 912-232-5987 [062812]

Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8 through 18 and their parents. Classes start in August with registration in July. Classes offered in Guyton and Savannah. Go to www.CoastalEmpireMusic.com for more details. [062812]

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

The Housing Authority of Savannah hosts a series of regular classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. 1407 Wheaton Street. Adult literacy/GED prep: Mon-Thurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri of month, 9-11am. Basic Computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1-3pm. Community Computer lab: Mon-Fri, 3-4:30pm. For more info: 912-2324232 x115 or www.savannahpha.com [062812]

Introduction to Computers

If you’re new to computers, or have minimal computer knowledge or experience, this fundamental course will provide a foundation to build computer skills. Hardware, software, and the operating system, using the mouse, logon and logoff processes, navigating Windows, launching and navigating the basics of programs such as Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer. Dates: Tuesday, 9/4/12 and Thursday, 9/6/2012 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. For more information call Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu Fee: $75. Offered

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by Georgia Southern’s Dept of Continuing Education, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St., Savannah.

Kids Pottery Camp 2012

June 11-Aug. 24th, Pick from 10 different weeks of camps. Young ceramic artists can let their imaginations soar as they learn to create wonderful works of art. Campers will cover a wide variety of ceramic techniques including both hand building and the potter’s wheel. All camps are weekly, 9am-12noon, $150.00 per camp. Contact: Lisa Alvarez Bradley lisa@savannahsclayspot.com. 912-509-4647. www.savannahsclayspot.com. Camp held at The Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard Street Savannah, GA 31401.

Learn to Speak Spanish

Spanish Instruction for Individuals or Groups and Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation.

Classes held at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. An eclectic range of tools used in each session, including: hand-outs, music, visual recognition, conversation, and interactive web media. Instruction tailored to student needs.

Flexible scheduling. Information and pricing: 912-541-1337. [062412]

Microsoft Excel I

Two 3-hour sessions in Excel cover the basic Excel environment, creating and opening workbooks, navigating the Excel working screen, formatting and navigating worksheets, entering data, entering labels, and creating and working with charts. Fee: $75. Tuesday, 9/18/2012 and Thursday, 9/20/2012 6:30-9:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942.

Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Microsoft Excel II

Move up to an intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Formulas; functions; SUMIF Function; sorting data; applying shading through conditional formatting or Excel table style; creating macros and more. Tuesday, 9/25/2012 and Thursday, 9/27/2012 6:30-9:30 p.m. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern.edu Fee: $75. Offered in Savannah

by Georgia Southern’s Continuing Education program at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Music Lessons for All Instruments

Rody’s Music is now offering music lessons for all ages on all instruments, beginners through advanced. 7700 Abercorn St. For more information call 912-352-4666 or email kristi@ awsav.com. [051912]

Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments

Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, drums, piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, flute, and woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Info: 912-692-8055 or smisavannah@gmail.com.

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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 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. [062812]

Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you’ve started, revise it or pursue publishing your work. Awardwinning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes and mentoring, as well as manuscript critique, ebook formatting and more. Send an email to pmasoninsavannah@ gmail.com for pricing and scheduling information. [062812]

Open Pottery Studio at Savannah’s Clay Spot

For potters with experience who want time in

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 the studio, Choose from 4 hour time slots. Registrations are based on a monthly, bi monthly, and quarterly time commitment. Savannah’s Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St. Information: 912-509-4647 or www.savannahsclayspot.com [062812]

Painting and Drawing Lessons

Small group and private instruction offered by local painter Melinda Borysevicz. SCAD graduate with 15 years professional experience.

Phone: 912.484.6415, email: melindaborysevicz@gmail.com, or visit melindaborysevicz. blogspot.com. [062812]

Point and Shoot Photography

Learn how to use your pocket digital camera effectively for better photos. Light and composition, camera functions and settings, work-flow habits and printing/storage options. Class critiques and homework assignments help you learn about your camera, improve shooting style, and produce good quality images. Digital Imaging Basics is recommended as a prerequisite. Dates: Dates: Tuesdays, 9/4/2012 to 9/18/2012, and one Saturday. Times: Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30-10:30 a.m. $100. Offered by Georgia Southern Continuing Education Dept in Savannah, Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/digital.html

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call 912-7132718 for more information. [062812]

S.P.A.C.E. presents Fall Visual Arts Classes and Workshops

Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is registering students for Fall visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions run September 17 - October 27 & October 19 – December 14. Both sessions are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, 9 W. Henry St. Sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, painting and drawing, children’s cartooning, a cartooning class, lapidary stone cutting for jewelry design, expanded drawing and painting classes, beginning watercolor and Raku firings. Fees include materials, studio space and more. Information and fees: www.savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

The Savannah Charlesfunders meet every Saturday at 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds, and better investing. Meetings take place at Panera Bread on Bull and Broughton. Contact us at charlesfund@gmail.com for more information.

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Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone that loves to sing is invited to join the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers at Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road in Savannah. All are welcome to participate or listen in on one of America’s most revered musical traditions. For more information call 912-655-0994 or visit savannahsacredharp. com. [062812]

Sign Language

Learn receptive and expressive skills -- fingerspelling, and basic questions, statements, and negations. Plus an introduction to the culture of the United States Deaf Community.

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9/25/2012 to 10/11/2012 Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-651-0942 or email christinataylor@ georgiasouthern.edu Fee: $150. Offered by Georgia Southern’s Dept of Continuing Education at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St., Savannah.

Singing Lessons with Anitra Opera Diva

Anitra is currently teaching the Vaccai Bel Canto technique for those interested in improving their vocal range and breathing capacity.

Bel Canto carries over well as a foundation technique for different styles including opera, pop, rock and cabaret. Fridays 5.30-8-30pm,

Institute of Cinematic Arts, 12 1/2 W State St Savannah, 3rd floor. 786-247-9923 www. anitraoperadiva.com [062512]

The Artist’s Way

A shared journey into personal creative growth through the international bestseller, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. Discover or regain creative self-confidence in an atmosphere of mutual support. Utilize the Artist’s Way tools of The Morning Pages (daily journaling) and The Artist Date (a weekly excursion) plus exercises and group discussion. Fee: $150. Students must provide their own book. Mondays, 9/24/2012 to 11/12/2012 6:30-8:30pm. Registration: 912-478-5551. Information: 912-6510942 or email christinataylor@georgiasouthern. edu. Offered in Savannah by Georgia Southern’s dept of Continuing Education at the Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St.

Yoga for Couples: Toolbox for Labor & Delivery

Participants will learn a “toolbox” full of hands-on comfort measures including breathing, massage, positioning, pressure points and much more from two labor doulas. For moms and their birth companions, to prepare for labor and delivery. The class is held the last Wednesday of each month at 100 Riverview Drive, 6pm-8pm. $100 per couple. Call Ann Carroll (912) 7047650 or e-mail her at carroll3620@bellsouth. net. Reservations are required and space is limited. [070812]

Clubs & Organizations Avegost LARP

Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. Generally meets on the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you’re a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. Email: Kaza Ayersman, godzillaunknown@gmail.com or visit www.avegost.com [062912]

Buccaneer Region SCCA

The local chapter of the Sports Car Club of America, hosting monthly solo/autocross driving events in the Savannah area. Anyone with a safe car, insurance and a valid driver’s license is eligible to participate. Visit http://buccaneerregion.org. [062912]

Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group Meets 1st Thursday each month from 9:30-10:30 AM. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Savannah (912) 3086768 for more info. [062912]

Chatham Sailing Club

Meets the first Friday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Young’s Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah (across fom N. Cromwell Rd.) If first Friday falls on a holiday weekend, meeting is second Friday. No boat? No sailing experience? No problem! Information: http://www. chathamsailing.org. [051912]

Drop N Circle Craft Night (formerly Stitch-N Group)

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina.

Join us every Tuesday evening 5pm-8pm for crafting. Located at 6 West State Street (behind the CVS off of Wright Square in the historic district.) Enjoy the sharing of creativity with other knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers. All levels of experience welcome. Come and be inspired! For more info please call 912-233-1240 or 912-441-2656.

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Energy Healers

Energy Healers Meets every Monday at 6pm.

Meditation and healing with energy. Discuss aromatherapy, chakra systems and more. Call 912-695-2305 for more info. http://www.meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/ [062912]

Exploring The American Revolution in Savannah Interested in exploring the role Savannah

played in the American Revolution? Join likeminded people including artists, writers, teachers and historians for discussion, site exploration and creative collaboration. Meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 6pm at Gallery Espresso.

Email, Kathleen Thomas: exploretherevolution@gmail.com for more info. [062912]

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. Tubby’s Tank House, 2909 River Dr., Thunderbolt. [062912]

Honor Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending our area Korean War and World War II veterans to Washington DC to visit the new WWII Memorial. All expenses are paid by Honor Flight Savannah, which is not a government-supported program. They depend on donations from the community to fund their efforts. Honor Flight is seeking veterans interested in making a trip to Washington. For more info: (912) 596-1962 or www.honorflightsavannah.org [062912]

Islands MOMSnext

For mothers of school-aged children, kindergarten through high school. Authentic community, mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. Meets first & third Monday of the month, excluding holidays.

Childcare is available upon request. A ministry of MOPS International. Information or registration: call 912-898-4344 or kymmccarty@ hotmail.com. http://www.mops.org/ [062912]

Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets at the First Baptist Church of the Islands on two Wednesdays a month from 9:15-11:30am.

Website/information: https://sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops/ [062912]

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Contact (912) 308-6768 for info. No fees. Wanna learn? Come join us! [062912]

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome.

Wild Fibre, 6 East Liberty Street (near Bull St.) Call for info: 912-238-0514 [063012]

Language Club--French, Spanish, German or English

Parle toi le francais? Hablas espanol? Sprechen Sie Deutsch? Speak English? Practice your French, Spanish , German or English at Cafe’ Florie’ Restaurant, 1715 Barnard St (Between 33rd and 34th. Every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Meet people and practice your favorite language. There is a small fee for coordinator. If interested contact srn104anto@ aol.com or 912-541-1337. First meeting day is July 29. [072712]

Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Contact Steve Cook, 912-313-2230. [062912]

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 184, 1 Legion Dr. Call 786-4508. [062912]

Peacock Guild-For Writers and Book Lovers

A literary society for bibliophiles and writers.

Writer’s Salon meetings held on first Tuesday and third Wednesday. Book Club meets on the third Tuesday. All meetings start at 7:30 p.m. and meet at Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home (207 E. Charlton St.). Call 233-6014 or visit Facebook group “Peacock Guild” for more info. [062912]

Philo Cafe

A weekly discussion group that meets from 7:30pm-9pm at various locations 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. [063012]

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Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

A chartered running club of the Road Runners Association of America. Monthly training sessions and seminars. Weekly runs. Kathy Ackerman,756-5865 or Billy Tomlinson 5965965. [062912]

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet 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. [062912]

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 912-353-3148 for more info. [062912]

Savannah Art Association

The non-profit art association, the Southeast’s oldest, is taking applications for membership.

Workshops, community programs, exhibition opportunities, and an artistic community of diverse and creative people from all ages, mediums, and skill levels. Information: 912-232-7731 [062912]

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 6-8 p.m. Encourage first-class prose writing, fiction or non-fiction, through discussion, constructive criticism, instruction, exercises and examples. Location: C. H. Brown Fine Silver and Antiques, 14 West Jones St., between Bull and Whitaker. All are welcome. No charge.

Contact: Alice Vantrease (alicevantrease@live. com) or 912-308-3208. [070812]

Savannah Brewers’ League

Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call 447-0943 or visit www.hdb.org and click on Clubs, then Savannah Brewers League.

Meet at Moon River Brewing Company, 21 W. Bay St. [062912]

Savannah Clemson Club

Savannah Area Clemson alumni and supporters meet at various times and locations throughout the year.

Game viewing parties for football, basketball and baseball, as well as a spring cookout, Sand Gnats outings and service events. https://cualumni.clemson.edu/sslpage.aspx?pid=460 and look for us on Facebook!

Information: Gareth Avant at garethavant@gmail. com or 336-339-3970. [051312]

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

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

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Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, you may join the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month.

Experienced fencers welcome. Call 429-6918 or email savannahfencing@aol.com. [062912]

Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day! Call (912) 308-6768 to learn more. [062912]

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info 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. 101 Atlas St. 912-353-

7700 or www.savannahjaycees.com [062912]

happenings

A new club formed to bring lovers of card games together to play games such as Spades, Hearts, Rummy, etc. We will meet every other Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13. E. Park Ave. Next meeting is July 19. Children are welcome. No fee. Information: 912-660-8585.

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Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program. The club hosts activities, tours and events to assist in learning about Savannah and making new friends. www.savannahnewcomers.com [062912]

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Love a laid-back lifestyle? Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check out savannahphc.com for the events calendar or e-mail beachnit13@yahoo. com. [080312]

Savannah Storytellers

Starting Wed., July 18 our regular meeting time will be 6-7pm every other Wednesday at Tubby’s on River Drive in Thunderbolt. Open to the public. Supported through voluntary donations rather than dues. The aim of Savannah Storytellers is to “talk to tell” a story or stories.

We will help, encourage and instruct you in audio-rercording and/or presenting your own story, through constructive criticism, examples and discussion. Information: 912-35400048, or 912-224-2904 [062412]

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the Mulberry Inn. http://www.savannahsunriserotary.org. [062912]

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps 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.

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Savannah Writers Group

A gathering of writers of all levels for networking, hearing published guest speaker authors, and writing critique in a friendly, supportive environment. Meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 PM. August 14th meeting will be held at the Atlanta Bread Company in Twelve Oaks Shopping Center, 5500 Abercorn Street. Free and open to the public. Information: www.savannahwritersgroup.blogspot.com/group or 912-572-6251. [080212].

Seersucker Live’s Happy Hour for Writers A no-agenda gathering of the Savannah area writing community, held on the first Thursday of every month from 5:30-7:30pm. Free and open to all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing. 21+ with valid I.D. Usually held at Abe’s on Lincoln, 17 Lincoln Street. For specifics, visit SeersuckerLive.com. [063012]

The Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals seeking practical methods for achieving more freedom in an unfree world, via non-political methods. For individualists, nonconformists, anarcho-libertarians, social misfits, voluntarists, conspiracy theorists, “permanent tourists” etc. Savannah meetings/discussions twice monthly on Thursdays at 8.30 pm. Discussion subjects and meeting locations will vary. No politics, no religious affiliation, no dues, no fees.

For next meeting details email: onebornfree@ yahoo.com. [072212]

The Freedom Network

An international, leaderless network of individuals interested in finding more freedom in a less and less free world. For individualists, anarcholibertarians, social misfits, agorists, voluntarists, “permanent tourists” etc. Savannah meetings twice monthly on Thursdays at 8.30 pm. at announced location. No dues, no fees. For next meeting details email: onebornfree@yahoo.com

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

Join the volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Coast Guard. Meets the 4th Wednesday every month at 6pm at Barnes Restaurant, 5320 Waters Avenue. All ages welcomed. Prior experience and/or boat ownership not required.

Information: www.savannahaux.com or telephone 912-598-7387. [063012]

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“Mangificent!”--you’ll find some bin games here. by matt Jones | Answers on page 37 ©2012 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

Across

1 Food brand with a pawprint logo 5 Network that tried a “Charlie’s Angels” reboot 8 Ticket leftover 12 ___ Martin (sports car) 13 Kilmer of “The Saint” 14 Complain about the littlest things 15 Bruce Wayne’s status during speed dating sessions?

17 House Majority Leader, 1995-2003 18 San Luis ___ 19 Marinade alternative 21 Sea, to Debussy 22 Cowboy philosophers?

26 Austere 29 It’s shared between “mi” and “su” 30 Mauna ___ (Hawaiian volcano) 31 Org. headed by Benjamin Jealous 33 The drink of the gods 36 With 39-across, Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater’s wife’s refusal?

39 See 36-across 40 Big Chevys 41 “___ NBC” (1990s show with a theme by John Tesh) 42 Its second letter stands for “coast” 43 Native Nebraskan 45 Jason of “The Muppets” 49 Scrub down a Beatle?

53 Real Madrid shout 54 Attacked in droves 55 One of Natalie’s “Black Swan” co-stars 58 John who’s big on farms 60 Malady brought on by incorrectly plugging in appliances?

62 Author Turow 63 Jr.’s junior 64 Site of an 1814 treaty 65 Skate mogul Hawk 66 “Wait Wait...Don’t Tell Me!” network 67 Toy manufactured by Duncan

Down

1 Sanford of “The Jeffersons” 2 It may be formal 3 Growth on a rock 4 Sound at the barbershop 5 The A of BA 6 Part of a Mr. Clean costume 7 First movie to feature Silent Bob 8 Gesture that goes with “meh” 9 Wherever, colloquially 10 Article written by Voltaire 11 Richard of 1990s talk shows 12 Drop ___ on (shock) 14 Point out danger 16 Neither here ___ there 20 House who won Cycle 2 of “America’s Next Top Model” 23 “___ homo” (“Behold the man,” in Latin) 24 The last palindromic one was 2002 25 Second-largest island in the Med. 27 The A of A.D. 28 Actress Beckinsale 32 Sop up 34 Traits for blowhards 35 Scoop holder 36 Leaning typeface: abbr.

37 Texas city on the Brazos 38 “Seriously?!?”

39 “Please, ___ of you...”

41 Like some candles or nozzles 44 Clip for men 46 Birdbrained, as it were 47 Cause of some weather conditions 48 Furthest down, priority-wise 50 Malt liquor size 51 Drive the getaway car, say 52 Have power over 56 Pop in rock 57 NYC neighborhood one letter off from another NYC neighborhood 58 It ends when you “fall back”: abbr.

59 Prefix for tourism 61 “To hear,” to Hernando

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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 9273356. [063012]

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

Meets the second Tuesday of every month (except October), 6:00 pm at Woodville-Tompkins, 151 Coach Joe Turner Street. Call 912-2323549 or email chesteraellis@comcast.net for more information. [063012]

Dance

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 [062812]

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. [062812]

Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30pm. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h Ferguson Ave. Open to the public. Cost $3.00 per person. Wear closed toe leather soled shoes if available. For more information call 912-925-7416 or email savh_ tango@yahoo.com. [052812]

Beginners Belly Dance Classes

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 held in the new Abeni Cultural Arts dance studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. For more information call 912-631-3452 or 912-272-2797. Ask for Muriel or Darowe. E-mail: abeniculturalarts@gmail. com [062812]

Adult Ballet Class

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St., at 39th, is offering an Adult Ballet Class on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30. Cost is $12 per class. Join us for learning and fun. Call 234-8745 for more info. [062812]

Adult Dance and Fitness Classes

Beginner & Intermediate Ballet, Modern Dance, Barre Fusion, BarreCore Body Sculpt, and Gentle Stretch & Tone. No experience necessary for beginner ballet, barre, or stretch/ tone. The Ballet School, Piccadilly Square, 10010 Abercorn. Registration/fees/information: 912-925-0903. Or www.theballetschoolsav.com

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/skill levels welcome. Every Sunday, Noon-1PM, Fitness Body and Balance Studio 2127 1/2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/four. 912-596-0889 or www. cairoonthecoast.com [062812]

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. $15/class. Tues: 7-8pm. Visit www. cybelle3.com. For info: cybelle@cybelle3.com or call 912-414-1091 Private classes are also available. Walk-ins are welcome. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. [062812]

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.

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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. [122911]

11202 White Bluff Road.

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, non-competitive and competition programs, workshops and camps. TCRG certified. For more info contact PrideofIrelandGA@ gmail.com or 912-704-2052. [062812]

Find them at various spots around town including Wednesdays 2:30-6:30pm at Green Truck on Habersham, Thursdays 3-5:30pm at Bethesda Farmers’ Market and Saturdays 9-1 at Forsyth Farmers Market. Sustainable meats, organic produce, local dairy and more. revivalfoods. com. [062812]

Irish Dance Classes

Farm a la Carte: A Mobile Farmers Market

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

Farmer’s Market and Fleatique on Wilmington Island

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 at 272-8329. [062812]

Modern Dance Class

Classes for beginner and intermediate levels.

Fridays 10-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. For more info, call Elizabeth 912354-5586. [062812]

Pole Dancing Classes

Beginners pole dance offered Wednesdays 8pm, Level II Pole Dance offered Monday 8pm, $22/1 class, $70/4 classes, pre-registration required. Learn pole dance moves and spins while getting a full body workout. Also offering Pole Fitness Classes Monday & Wednesday 11am. For more info: www.fitnessbodybalance. com or 912-398-4776. Nothing comes off but your shoes. Fitness Body & Balance Studio, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. [062812]

Salsa Savannah Dance & Lessons

Lessons Tue. & Thur. at SubZero Lounge, 109 W. Broughton St., from 7-10pm. (Free intro class at 7pm). Dancing 10-close. Drink specials during happy hours. Lessons on Sat at Salon de Baile at Noon. Visit salsasavannah.com / 912704-8726 for info. [062812]

Savannah Dance Club

Savannah Dance Club“Magnificent Mondays” at Doubles, The Quality Inn /Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free dance lessons (6:30-7:30p): Shag, Swing, Cha-Cha and Line dancing. Everyone invited. No cover. Happy Hour till 9pm.

Call for details 912-398-8784. [062812]

Savannah Shag Club

music every Wednesday, 7pm, at Doubles Lounge, 7100 Abercorn St. and every Friday, 7 pm, at American Legion Post 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. [062812]

“Where your dessert takes your order!”

Events Martial Arts Seminar

August 11. Savannah Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) Presents the Shaolin Wing Chun kick off in Savannah. Featuring demo’s, lecture and drills from world renowned martial arts Grandmasters Benny Meng and Kenneth Lin. Fee: $110.00. www.savannahkungfu.com. Location:

HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS 4-7PM Mon & Wed: $10 Bud & Bud Light buckets 50¢ wings Tues: 2 for 1 wells Thurs: $8 Margaritas Fri: $15 Bud Light Platinum Buckets Sat: Lime a Ritas $6 Sun: Bootlegger $6 12 N. LATHROP AVE. | 233-6930 | NOW HIRING CLASSY ENTERTAINERS Turn right @ the Great Dane statue on Bay St.

Local vendors of regionally grown produce, antiques, flea market finds. Outdoor market or indoor booths. Vendors please contact us to participate! A portion of this month’s booth rental fees will be donated to the Marc Cordray Fund.. Free to attend. Booths available to rent for a fee. Cents and $ensibility, 6703 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Wilmington Island. In the parking lot or indoors. 912-659-2900. Every Saturday, 9am-1pm.

Fort Pulaski Summer Hours and Programs

Fort Pulaski National Monument begins its extended summer schedule on Saturday, June 2. The Visitor Center and the historic fort will be open daily from 9am to 6:30pm. Park gates wil close at 6:45pm.

Additional daily Ranger programs will be available for the public. Information: www.nps.gov/fopu or 912-786-5787. Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah.

Entrance fee is $5.00 per person. Free for ages 15 and under.

Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street, on this 20-30 minute tour, its restoration, architectural notes and touch on the history of theatre and early cinema. $4 per person, cash or check only. Group rates for 10 or more. School trips available. Times: No reservations needed for 10:30am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm daily. Reservations available for other times. Information: 912-525-5023 or emuller@lucastheatre.com. [062412]

Jacob G. Smith School: Reunion and Open House

Calling All Lions! Jacob G. Smith Elementary School is holding a Homecoming Open House on Friday, August 24.

Graduates are invited back to walk its familiar halls and find out what’s new. For more information call Jane Tyler at 912-395-6530.

Musicians Avaliable

We are doing 1 1/2 shows for free right now.

If you need an opening musical act, please consider us.

We are located on Wilmington Island. www.facebook.com/pages/The-Edge-ofRed/415364065167234?ref=hl

Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice

get on to get off

912.544.0026 More local numbers: 1.800.777.8000 / 18+ Ahora en Español / www.interactivemale.com

The local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets every Saturday at Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. If you’re interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance, come join us! South end of Forsyth Park, just past the Farmer’s Market. Free. www.savannahsca.org [072212]

St. Pius X High School Alumni Assoc.

2012 Summer Picnic

Annual Summer Picnic is Saturday, August 18, from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Camp Villa Marie, Isle of Hope, Savannah. (All students who attended the school between 1952 and 1971 are invited.

Food, fun, music, and games. Cost: $ 25.00 per adult, $12.50 for 12 and under. Free for age 5 and under. Please register by July 15. Make checks payable to the SPXHHAA, c/o Rex Deloach, ’55 - 1534 East 34th Street, Savannah, GA 31404. For more information, call Mr. Deloach at 912-238-0190.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run

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A 5k run in memory of New York City firefighter Stephen Siller and 343 FDNY brothers who sacrificed their lives on September 11, 2001. Saturday, September 15, 8am. Begins in Orleans Square (downtown) at Barnard and McDonough Streets. Registration online at www.t2trun.org, www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/t2t or in person at Fleet Feet Sports Savannah, located at 3405 Waters Avenue in Savannah. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Proceeds benefit “Building for America’s Bravest” through the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, designated to build“Smart Homes” for two severely wounded veterans in Georgia: SFC Mike Schlitz, U.S. Army in Columbus, Ga., and Cpl. Todd Love, USMC in Atlanta, Ga. To sponsor: 912-313-4806 or t2tsav@gmail.com.

WildLife Refuge Sightseeing and/or Lunch Cruise

Join River Street Riverboat and TR “Teddy” Roosevelt on Sunday, October 14, in conjunction with Savannah National Wildlife refuge, for an old fashioned paddleboat ride up the Savannah River to the Refuge lands. Southern style buffet lunch on board the riverboat, plus narration of the various points of interest along the River. Teddy Roosevelt will discuss his love for the outdoors and what the Refuges mean to him. Once at the Refuge lands, the Refuge staff will discuss the current Refuge management activities and answer questions. Boarding at 12:30 pm - Sailing 1-4 pm Lunch Cruise Tickets: $42.95 per Adult $21.95 per Child (ages 4-12) Children 3 & Under are free. Sightseeing Cruise Tickets: $22.95 per Adult $12.95 per Child (ages 4-12) Children 3 & Under are free. Tax and port fee will be added to ticket prices. River Street Riverboat Company, 9 East River Street. www.savannahriverboat.com

Film & Video CinemaSavannah

A film series that seeks to bring new, first-run films to Savannah including critically acclaimed foreign films and documentaries, among others.

To subscribe to information about the series, including screening dates and times, email: cinesavannah@att.net [072812]

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. Upcoming schedule: www. sentientbean.com and on weekends at The Muse Arts Warehouse www.musesavannah.org [062812]

Fitness Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park

Tuesdays from 9-10am. $10 per session. North End of Forsyth Park. Contact relaxsavannah@ gmail.com with questions.

Bellydance Fusion Classes

Fusion bellydance mixes ballet, jazz and hip hop into a unique, high energy style of dance.

Classes include drills and choreographies for all levels. Small classes held several days a week in downtown Savannah, and upon request. $10 per person. Contact Christa at 678-799-4772 or see [063012]

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation based classes held at the Talahi Island Community Center. Tue. & Thur.

5:45 -7:00p Fri. 9:30-10:30a For info email egs5719@aol.com or find Blue Water Yoga on Facebook. [063012]

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., http:// www.savj.org. [063012]

Free Yoga Classes with Erika Tate

Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm. Build strength, increase

flexibility and relieve stress in a supportive, encouraging environment. For adults and youth 12 years and older. Designed for all fitness levels.

Mats available. Brought to you by bluknowledge, LLC and the City of Savannah/ Moses Jackson Advancement Center. Information: (912) 5252166. Held at the Moses Jackson Advancement Center, 1410 B Richards Street. [063012]

King’s inn

Kung Fu School: Ving Tsun

Ving Tsun (Wing Chun) is the world’s fastest growing martial arts style. Uses angles and leverage to turn an attacker’s strength against them. Call Sifu Michael Sampson to learn about free trial classes 912-429-9241. 11202 White Bluff Road. Drop ins welcome. [063012

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

Mondays at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Call for times and fees. 912-232-2994 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. [063012]

Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and Semi-Private classes by appointment. Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Suite-A Ferguson Ave. Carol Daly-Wilder, Certified Pilates Instructor. 912.238-0018. http:// savannahpilates.com. [063012]

Pregnancy Yoga

Ongoing series of 6-week sessions are held on Thursdays from 6-7:15pm at 100 Riverview Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor & delivery. Course fee: $100.

Contact Ann Carroll at 912-704-7650 or ann@ aikyayoga.com. [063012]

Savannah Disc Golf Club

Weekly events (Entry $5): Friday 5 pm - Friday Night Flights. Sat. 10am-Luck of the draw Doubles. Sat. 1pm-Handicapped League. Tom Triplett Park, Hwy 80 W, Pooler. Sun. 10 amSingles at the Sarge in Hardeeville, SC. Info: savannahdiscgolf.com or savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. [063012]

Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Stand-up paddleboarding lessons and tours. A great way get out on the water and to stay fit.

East Coast Paddleboarding, Savannah/Tybee Island. Eastcoastpaddleboarding.com or 781267-1810 [063012]

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. [063012]

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Free for people with cancer and cancer survivors. 6.30 p.m., Tuesdays and 12:45 p.m., Thursdays, FitnessOne, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine, Memorial University Medical Center. Call 912-350-9031. [072912]

Zumba Fitness (R) Classes with April

Mondays @ 5:30 and Thursdays @ 6:30. Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. Just $5 for nonmembers. Call 912-349-4902 for more info. [063012]

Zumba Fitness and Toning Classes with Anne

Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E Montgomery Crossroads. Toning class is Tuesdays, 7-8 pm. Bring 1 or 2 lb. weights. Standard Zumba is Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. Both classes are $5 per session, Free if you bring a friend.

(912) 596-1952.

Zumba Fitness Classes with Mai

Tues & Thurs 10-10:45am, Curves in Sav’h Mall, $3/members, $5/Gen. Adm. Weds 9:3010:15am, Frank Murray Community Center, Wilmington Island, $3. Saturdays 9-10am (summer hours), St. Paul CME Social Hall, 123 Brady St. $3 Per class. Contact Mai @ 912-604-9890.

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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. [0622812]

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors AA Group, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Sundays at 7:30pm, Wednesdays at 7:30pm and Thursdays at 7:00 pm at 307 E Harris St, top floor. [062812]

Georgia Equality Savannah

The local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-547-6263. [062812]

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Meets second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. SPs mission of unity through diversity, and social awareness has helped promote the wellbeing of the LGBT community in the South, and organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival.

Call 912-288-7863 or email heather@savpride. com. [062812]

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. [062812]

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. [062812]

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Prenatal breastfeeding class. Aug. 14 from 6:00-8:00pm. Topics Covered: Breast Care, Finding the Perfect Latch, How To Tell Baby is Getting Enough, How To Prevent Soreness, How To Ensure Adequate Milk Supply and What To Do If Problems Arise. Taught by Pamela Holland BSEd, IBCLC, RLC, Board Certified Lactation Consultant for over 18 years. Bring your partner.

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Free hearing & speech screening

Hearing: Every Thurs. 9-11 a.m. Speech: 1st Thurs. of each month. Savannah Speech & Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. www.savannahspeechandhearing.org [062812]

Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-356-3688 for information. [062812]

Bariatric Surgery Information Session and Support Group

Wednesday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, August 11.

Mercer Auditorium in the Hoskins Center, Memorial University Medical Center, Waters Ave. at 61st. August 1: 6pm: Information Session. 7pm.

Support group for anyone who has had, or who is considering, bariatric surgery. August 11: 10am.

Support Group only.

Health Care for Uninsured People

St. Mary’s Health Center is open for primary health for the uninsured of Chatham County. The center, located at 1302 Drayton, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. For information or to make an appointment, call 912-443-9409. [062812]

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) The astrological omens suggest that you now have a lot in common with the legendary Most Interesting Man in the World — adventurous, unpredictable, interesting, lucky, one–of–a–kind. To create your horoscope, I have therefore borrowed a few selected details from his ad campaign’s descriptions of him. Here we go: In the coming weeks, you will be the life of parties you don’t even attend.

Astronauts will be able to see your charisma from outer space. Up to one–third of your body weight will be gravitas. Your cell phone will always have good reception, even in a subway 100 feet underground.

Panhandlers will give you money.

You could challenge your reflection to a staring contest — and win. You’ll be able to keep one eye on the past while looking into the future. When you sneeze, God will say “God bless you.”

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) Psychologist Bruno Bettelheim said the dreams we have at night are “the result of inner pressures which have found no relief, of problems which beset a person to which he knows no solution and to which the dream finds none.” That sounds bleak, doesn’t it? If it’s true, why even bother to remember our dreams? Well, because we are often not consciously aware of the feelings they reveal to us.

By portraying our buried psychic material in story form, dreams give us insight into what we’ve been missing. So even though they may not provide a solution, they educate us. Take heed, Taurus!

Your upcoming dreams will provide useful information you can use to fix one of your longstanding dilemmas.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) When French composer Georges Auric scored the soundtrack for Jean Cocteau’s movie Blood of a Poet, he produced “love music for love scenes, game music for game scenes, and funeral music for funeral scenes.” But Cocteau himself had a different idea about how to use Auric’s work. For the love scenes he decided to use the funeral music, for the game scenes the love music, and for the funeral scenes the game music.

In accordance with the current astrological omens, Gemini, I recommend that you experiment with

that style of mixing and matching.

Have fun! (Source: A Ned Rorem Reader, by Ned Rorem.)

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) “Piglet was so excited at the idea of being useful that he forgot to be frightened any more,” wrote A.A. Milne in his kids’ story Winnie– the–Pooh. That’s my prescription for how to evade the worrisome fantasies that are nipping at you, Cancerian. If no one has invited you to do some engaging and important labor of love, invite yourself. You need to be needed — even more than usual. P.S. Here’s what Rumi advises: “Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladder.”

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) You’ve been making pretty good progress in the School of Life.

By my estimates, you’re now the equivalent of a sophomore. You’ve mastered enough lessons so that you can no longer be considered a freshman, and yet you’ve got a lot more to learn. Are you familiar with the etymology of the word “sophomore”? It comes from two Greek words meaning “wise” and “fool.” That’ll be a healthy way to think about yourself in the coming weeks. Be smart enough to know what you don’t know. Cultivate the voracious curiosity necessary to lead you to the next rich teachings.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) A few years ago, a Malaysian man named Lim Boon Hwa arranged to have himself “cooked.” For 30 minutes, he sat on a board covering a pan full of simmering dumplings and corn. The fact that no harm came to him was proof, he said, that Taoist devotees like him are protected by their religion’s deities. I advise you not to try a stunt like that, Virgo — including metaphorical versions. This is no time to stew in your own juices. Or boil in your tormented fantasies.

Or broil in your nagging doubts. Or be grilled in your self–accusations.

You need to be free from the parts of your mind that try to cook you.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) On a spring day in 1973, an engineer named Martin Cooper debuted the world’s first cell phone. He placed a call as he walked along a New York City street. The phone weighed two

and half pounds and resembled a brick. Later he joked that no one would be able to talk very long on his invention, since it took a lot of strength to hold it against one’s ear. Think of how far that amazing device has come since then, Libra. Now imagine some important aspect of your own life that is in a rather primitive state at this moment but could one day be as natural and fully developed as cell phones have become. Are you willing to work hard to make that happen? Now’s a good time to intensify your commitment.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) In the coming week, you will lose some clout and self–command if you’re too hungry for power.

Likewise, if you act too brazenly intelligent, you may alienate potential helpers who are not as mentally well–endowed as you.

One other warning, Scorpio: Don’t be so fiercely reasonable that you miss the emotional richness that’s available. In saying these things, I don’t mean to sound as if I’m advising you to dumb yourself down and downplay your strengths.

Not at all. Rather, I’m trying to let you know that the best way to get what you really need is to tailor your self–expression to the unique circumstances you find yourself in.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

For a while, French writer Honor de Balzac (1799–1850) was very poor. He lived in a place that had no heat and almost no furniture.

To enhance his environment, he resorted to the use of fantasy. On one of his bare walls, he wrote the words, “rosewood paneling with ornamental cabinet.” On another, he wrote “Gobelin tapestry with Venetian mirror.” Over the empty fireplace he declared, “Picture

by Raphael.” That’s the level of imaginative power I encourage you to summon in the coming weeks, Sagittarius. So much of what you’ll need will come from that simple magic.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

It’s an excellent time to overthrow false gods and topple small–minded authorities and expose fraudulent claims. Anyone and anything in your environment that do not fully deserve the power they claim should get the brunt of your exuberant skepticism. When you’re done cleaning up those messes,

turn your attention to your own inner realms. There might be some good work to be done there.

Can you think of any hypocrisy that needs fixing? Any excessive self– importance that could use some tamping down? Any pretending that would benefit from a counter dose of authenticity?

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) In old China, people used to cool themselves by sipping hot drinks.

After taking a bath, they buffed the excess water from their skin by using a wet towel. When greeting a friend, they shook their own hand instead of the friend’s. To erect a new house, they built the roof first.

You’re currently in a phase of your astrological cycle when this kind of behavior makes sense. In fact, I suspect you’re most likely to have a successful week if you’re ready to reverse your usual way of doing things on a regular basis.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) I’m really tired of you not getting all of the appreciation and acknowledgment and rewards you deserve. Is there even a small possibility that you might be harboring some resistance to that good stuff? Could you be giving off a vibe that subtly influences people to withhold the full blessings they might otherwise confer upon you?

According to my analysis of the astrological omens, the coming weeks will be an excellent time for you to work on correcting this problem. Do everything you can to make it easy for people to offer you their love and gifts.

La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Thursday of every month at 10am. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. 897-9544, www.lllusa.org/web/SavannahGA.html. [062812]

Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program to encourage healthy lifestyle changes offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. On Mondays and Wednesdays the classes are held at the John. S. Delaware Center from 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM. On Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the classes are held at the center on 1910 Abercorn Street. Zumba (Tuesdays).

Hip-Hop low impact aerobics with cardio and strengthening exercises. (Mondays & Wednesdays). Information: 912-447-6605. [062812]

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. [062812]

Prepared Childbirth Class

Wednesday Series. First four Wednesdays in August, 6:30-8:30pm. An overview of the process of labor and delivery in simple, easy-to-understand terms. Tour of labor and delivery room. $75. Information: 912-350-2676. Memorial University Medical Center, Waters Ave. at 61st Street.

The Importance of Advanced Planning in Healthcare Decisions

On Sunday August 12, 2012 from 2-3pm the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn Street, will hold “ The Importance of Advanced Planning in Healthcare Decisions,” a free community event The guest speaker will be Kelly Erola, MD, Chief Medical Director, Hospice Savannah.

Attendees will receive a free copy of the ‘Five Wishes’ publication and view a short video during the event offering how-to guidance for completing a living will. ‘Five Wishes’ has become America’s most popular living will as it is written in easy to understand language that helps start and structure important conversations about care in times of serious illness.

The event is sponsored by Medical Infusion Technologies, Inc. For more information contact Allison Griffin at 912- 441-4052 or email agriffindesign@gmail. com. Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn Street , Savannah

Yoga on the Beach at Tybee

Held on Wednesdays and Fridays, at Tybee’s North End, weather permitting, from 7am-8am.

Come to the North Beach Public Parking area, Gulick Street walkover (next to lifeguard stand #2). Drop-ins encouraged! The class is by donation and is a multi-level class, Hatha I & II, IntegralÃ’ Yoga style. Instructor: Ann Carroll, RYT, 500 hour level. Bring yoga mat or beach towel.

Call or e-mail Ann for more information at (912) 704~7650 or ann@aikyayoga.com. [070812]

Religious & Spiritual A New Church in the City, For the City.

We gather on Sunday mornings at Bryson Hall (5 East Perry St.) on Chippewa Square at 10:30 am. Like us on Facebook: Savannah Church Plant. [062712]

Change Beyond the Pain Workshop Series Based on the book by Monifa Robinson Groover.

Topics covered: Surrender, God’s Perfect Will, God’s Perfect Timing. God’s Glory, The Power & Purpose of Pain. Faith. Transformation. Location: New Covenant Holiness Church #3, 905 East Duffy Street. Tuesdays, August 7 through September 25. 7:00-8:30pm.

Workshop is free. Book purchase is required.

Guided Silent Prayer

A couple of songs done acoustically, about 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and a few minutes to receive prayer if you want (or remain in silence). A mid-week rest and re-focus. 6:458pm on Wednesdays at the Vineyard Church.

615 Montgomery St. (behind Blowin’ Smoke BBQ). www.vineyardsavannah.org [062712]

Savannah Zen Center

Meditation, Classes & Events are held at 111 E. 34th St., Savannah, Ga 31401. For schedule: savannahzencenter.com or visit us on Facebook. {062712]

Service of Compline

The Service of Compline at Christ Church has moved: same music, same service, same choir, same preacher--different location. Service of chanted Compline by candlelight will be held at historic Independent Presbyterian Church (corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe) every Sunday night at 9:00p.m. “Come, say good night to God.” [062712]

Sizzlin’ Summer Suppers at White Bluff Presbyterian Church

Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm, beginning June 13, gather for simple food, good community and a spiritual lift. A cookout supper followed by a simple vespers service. Supper is free, although contributions are welcome. The church is located at 10710 White Bluff Road in Savannah. Information: www.whitebluffpresbyterian.com.

Theology on Tap

Support Groups Al-Anon Family Groups

An anonymous fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics. The message of the AlAnon Family Groups is one of strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers.

Al-Anon is for adults, and Alateen is for young people ages 13-19. Meetings daily throughout Savannah and the surrounding area. Check www.savannahalanon.com for meeting information and times, or call 912-598-9860.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Check www.SavannahAA.com for meeting locations and times, or call 24 hrs 912-3563688 for information. [062512]

Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Families Support Group

Senior Citizens, Inc. hosts caregivers and families support groups for individuals caring for Alzheimer’s and dementia family members.

Locations and days: Every 2nd Monday at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. Every 2nd Thursday, 5:30pm, at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. For more info, call 236-0363, ext.

143. [062512]

Amputee Support Group

Open to all patients who have had a limb amputated and their families or caregivers. Call 355-7778 or 353-9635. [062512]

Meets at The Distillery every month on the third Monday night from 8:30 - 10:30pm. Like us on Facebook: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. [062712]

Brain Injury Support Group

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 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. [062712]

Breast Cancer Survivors Group

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

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. [062712]

Unity Church of Savannah

Two Sunday morning Celebration Services - 9:15 and 11:00. (Children’s Church and childcare at 11:00.)

Noon prayer service every Thurs. To find out about classes, workshops and more visit, www. unityofsavannah.org or call 912-355-4704. 2320 Sunset Blvd. [062712]

Psycho sudoku Answers

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. http:// www.memorialhealth.com [122911] Meets Tuesdays at 5:20pm, at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Avenue and Paulsen Street. Survivor’s and care providers welcome. Enter via Washington Ave. Contact Melissa at 912-844-4524 or Krista at 912-8197053. [062512]

Cancer Support Group

Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11am-12pm. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive (at Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital.) For anyone living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-5704. [062512]

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. [062512]

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Meets the fourth Saturday of the month at

10:30 a.m. Polio survivors and guests are invited. For information and location, call 912927-8332 or go to www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. (There is no charge for this meeting.)

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

Meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd. Room 250. A group for couples dealing with primary or secondary infertility, whether on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 5960852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail. com. [062512]

Essential Tremor Support Group

Open to everyone (especially those with the disease, care partners or family, and healthcare givers), this group discusses issues of managing the disease, new treatments and therapies, and maintaining quality of life. Meets the first Thursday of the month from 3:00-4:30pm in the conference room located on the 2nd floor of the Nancy N. and J. C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Candler Drive (across from Candler Hospital). Information: 912-819-2224.

Families Anonymous

A world wide twelve-step self-help support program for relatives and friends of people with substance abuse or behavioral problems.

Savannah meeting on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm.

New location as of June 21. Memorial Health University Medical Center, first floor-Main Bldg, conference room D. Information: 912-660-6845 or email sandyjtyler@comcast.net. [062412]

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 819-6743. http://www.sjchs.org/ [062512]

Gambling Problem?

12-step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly in Savannah. Leave msg with contact information for Phil @ 912-7484730. [062512]

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. [062512]

Heartbeats for Life

A free support and education group for those who have suffered from, or want to prevent or reverse Heart Disease, and/or Diabetes problems. One Tuesday per month. All meetings at 6 pm. Next meeting: August 21 – How to Strengthen Your Immune System. All meetings at Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. (behind Target at Savannah Mall) Contact, Jeff: 912-598-8457; email: jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org [062512]

HIV-AIDS: Support Group

For information on a support group for men and women living with HIV/AIDS, please contact Mary Jackson at My Brothaz HOME, Inc. at 912231-8727. These two groups are confidential and only for persons with verified HIV/AIDS. [062512]

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Memorial Health University Medical Center, http://www.memorialhealth. com. Call Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. [062512]

Narcotics Anonymous

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

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National Alliance of Mentally Ill -Support Groups

A weekly 90 minute support group for any with a mental health diagnosis. Free & open to the public. We also have a weekly family support group. Both groups meet on Tuesdays, 6pm to 8pm. Both are held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd. Free and open to the public.

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Parents of Ill Children

Backus Children’s Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity. Meets weekly. Call Donna at 912350-5616. http://www.memorialhealth.com/ backus [062512]

Parkinson’s Support Group

Meets the first Thursday of the month.

5-6:30pm in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street. For more info, call 355-6347 or 238-4666. [062512]

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 912-233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. [062512]

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of the month in the Marsh Auditorium in Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street, at 7 p.m. For anyone with this disorder, family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it. Information: 912-858-2335. [072812]

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. hwww.memorialhealth.com/ cs

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912-507-6262 1/2-OFF 1ST MONTH’S RENT! Rent A Manufactured home,14x70,on high/wooded lot. 3BR/2BA,save $$$, Gas, heat and stove, central air, refrigerator,full mini-blinds, carpeting and draperies, washer/dryer hookups, 48sqft. deck w/hand rails and steps, double-car cement parking pad. Swimming pool, recreational areas, on-site garbage service(twice weekly) and fire protection included, cable TV available, guest parking. Starting at $500/month,including lot rent.

800 Quacco Road. 925-9673.

1402 S.E. 36th St. 2BR/1BA LR, eat-in kitchen $595/month, $350/sec. dep.

2615 Carmel Ave. Off Derenne & Laroche, 3BR/1.5BA, LR, DR, carport $825/month, $825/sec. dep.

135 E.35th St. Brick 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, sunroom and large den, fenced yard $1200/month, $1200/sec. dep.

912-231-1981

www.helenmiltiadesrealty.com Email: hmr1@aol.com 1BR APT. 2017 East 38th, Apt.A, washer/dryer connection, all electric.

Convenient location. $575/rent, $575 deposit. More info, 912-352-4391 or 912-658-4559.

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2345 Ogeechee Road Hardwood Floors, 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, Kitchen w/range & refrigerator, CH&A, (gas water heater & heat),W/D Connections. OffStreet Parking. $725/Rent, $675/Deposit REF. & CREDIT CHECK REQUIRED

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2410 Jefferson Street. 1BR/1BA. Newly renovated, new appliances.

Great place for students. Call Theodore Williams, 912-232-4906, 912-398-5637

2 BR, 1BA, Kitchen, LR. 2207 Bullouch St $ 375/mo $ 375/ Dep 912-354-0869 2BR/1 BATH APT. OAK FOREST DRIVE $500/month, $500/deposit.

Call 927-4383 Zeno Moore Realty

2 BR, Mobile Home Located on Private Wooded Lot on a ( LAKE )15 minutes from down town & Savannah Mall, non smoker, no pets, $500 mo/ $500 dep 912-233-2007

3612 DUANE COURT: Large 2bedroom, 1-bath apartment, newly painted. Huge kitchen, washer/dryer connections. Available NOW. $675/per month, $675/deposit. Call 912-655-4303. *808 E. Waldburg 4BR/2BA $875 *3219 Helen St. 3BR/2BA $900 *2219 Florida: 2BR/1BA $675 Several Rental & Rent-to-Own Properties Guaranteed Financing.

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9C OAK FOREST LANE: 2BR/1BA, Washer/dryer connection, alarm system $650/month, $650/deposit. Call 912-398-4424

APARTMENT FOR RENT on Meding Street & Woodhouse. Call for information at 912-844-4413.

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SKIDAWAY & SHELL ROAD 2BR/1 Bath $535/month, $535/deposit.

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LARGO TIBET AREA *2BR/1 Bath $600/month, $600/deposit. *2BR/2 Bath $665/month, $600/deposit.

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912-844-5996 OR 912-272-6820

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MOVE-IN SPECIALS AVAILABLE 160 Laurelwood Drive: Southside off Quacco Rd. 3BR/2BA house, LR, DR, carpet, laundry room, kitchen w/appliances, fenced yard $895/month.

801 West 39th Street: 3BR/1BA house, LR,DR, hardwood floors, laundry room, kitchen, fenced yard, $750/month.

2BR/1BA Apts. Newly Renovated, hardwood floors,carpet, paint, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $625-$650/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested.

912-844-3974 SECTION 8 WELCOME DAFFIN PARK

4 blocks away. 2BR upstairs apt.

Central heating/air, washer/dryer hookup, ceramic kitchen & bathroom. $685/month.

912-441-3087 DUANE COURT: 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen furnished, total electric $695/month.

CAROLINE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, living room, kitchen furnished, total electric $675/month.

VARNEDOE DRIVE: 2BR/1BA, LR, kitchen $650.

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•838 W. 39th Street: 2BR/1BA, LR, DR, kitchen, central heat/air $600/month + security.

•109 West 41st: Lower 1BR Apt., 1.5BA, central heat/air $500 + sec.

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

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First month rent free! Wooden deck, curbside garbage collection twice weekly, swimming pool and playground included. Cable TV available.

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114 Marian Circle: 3BR/1.5BA, new carpet, new paint, single car garage, fenced yard $1000/month.

NEAR SAVANNAH MALL 3BR/1BA, country atmosphere. No pets. Available 8/1. $750 + dep.

SILK HOPE AREA 3BR/1.5BA, just remodeled, no pets. $775 + deposit.

NEAR 17 & TOWER DR. 1BR Cottage, kitchen furnished, fenced yard, no pets. $475/mo. + dep.

No Section 8. 912-234-0548

OVERSIZE Sunny 2B/R, 5 room apt, no pets, no smoking, near everything, ch/a, stove/refrigerator, loads of closets. $675 + 1 month dep. 912-351-9129

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Southside: 11515 White Bluff Rd. 1BR, LR, equipped kitchen, W/D conn. $575/month.

1301 E.66th: 2BR/2 Bath, W/D connection, near Memorial Hosp. $750/month, $400/dep 127 Edgewater Rd: 2BR/2BA, washer/dryer connection, near Oglethorpe Mall $775/month, $400/deposit.

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912-927-3278 or 912-356-5656 STUDIO APARTMENT, 1BR, 1 BA, Kitchen, Ch/A, Utilities included. $ 700-800 / mo 912-428-4722 TEMPLE STREET,off Staley Ave, by Fairgrounds,on 3 lots. 3BR/1BA, den, LR, dining area, kitchen, heat/air, laminate throughout, laundry room. 912-224-4167 TOWNHOUSE: 100 Lewis Drive, Apt 13A 2BR/1.5BA, 2-story. Washer/dryer connections, all appliances. No pets. $600/month, $600/deposit.

Call 912-663-0177 or 912-663-5368.

VERY NICE HOUSES *2103 Causton Bluff: 3BR/1BA $750. *2220 E.43rd:3BR/1BA, CH&A, furnished kitchen, fenced yard, more! $850.

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LARGE VICTORIAN with windows on two sides, across from library, nicely furnished, all utilities.

TV/cable/internet, washer/dryer, $140/week. $504/month.

912-231-9464 Other apts. avail.

2005- Volvo V50 2.4I 116 K, Immaculate condition, drives like new car. $ 8500, New Michelin 39 tires call Paul 912-660-7532

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SPACIOUS ROOMS FOR RENT Newly renovated on busline.2 blocks from Downtown Kroger,3 blocks from Historic Forsyth Park. $150/week w/No deposit.

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Clean, furnished, large. Busline, central heat/air, utilities. $100-$130 weekly.

Rooms w/bathroom $145.

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AVAILABLE ROOMS: CLEAN, comfortable rooms. Washer/dryer, air, cable, HBO, ceiling fans. $110-$140 weekly. No deposit. Call Ike @ 844-7065 CLEAN, QUIET, Room & Efficiencies for Rent.On Busline, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer. Rates from $85-$165/week. Call 912-272-4378 or 912-631-2909

FURNISHED APTS. $165/WK.

Private bath and kitchen, cable, utilities, washer furnished. AC & heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely safe, manager on property. Contact Cody, 695-7889 or Jack, 342-3840.

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ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $450-$550 monthly, $125/security deposit, No lease.

Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown:912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177.

LARGE ROOM with private bath for rent in spacious house near Daffin Park, shared with a professional female and her cat. $450/mo + utilities. Call Alys at 802-310-3311

Extremely Rare (Custom Cloud) ROLLSROYCE Silver Cloud Lookalike, can be seen Southside Auto 1123 E. Montgomery xrds engine w/only 2200 miles $7,900.

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Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932.

NISSAN PATHFINDER, 1998- All brand new tires & new service, tow package. Needs transmission, is running. $1,900. 912-330-9636 or 912-220-8868 PONTIAC Montana Van, 2005Seats 8.Great condition. New transmission, new rack & pinion, A/C. Serious inquiries only. $3,000.

912-323-0361 or 912-313-6089

SATURN Ion, 2007, Automatic, AC, Power Windows, Locks, CC, New Tires, New windshield, fully serviced, fully detailed, title in hand, 64K, $8,000. 912-657-4098 WE PAY CASH for junk cars & trucks! Call 964-0515

ROOM FOR RENT Safe, Quiet environment in nearly new home. Utilities & cable included. On busline. $125/weekly, $75/deposit. Call 912-484-1347 ROOMMATES WANTED East Savannah: Very clean. Stove, refrigerator, cable, washer/dryer included. On bus line. Starting at $125/week. Call 912-961-2842

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$100 & Up. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat/air, Comcast cable, washer/dryer. Ceramic tile in kitchen. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. Call 912-210-0144. transportation 900

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DODGE Ram 4x4, 1999- 166,000 miles, great work truck. $3800.

912-856-3839.

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CHEVROLET Camaro, 94- T top Body and inside in good condition. Call for E mail pictures. $650.00 (912)604-0957

Boats & accessories 950 ALUMINUM Boat trailer, will carry up to 19’ boat. Excellent condition, 3yrs. old. Used in fresh water only. $1,800. 912-925-5213

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