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Week At A Glance

compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com

Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of events in the coming week. If you want an event listed, email WAG@ F connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for T inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

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Night at the Museum

The SCAD Museum offers a screening of the blockbuster movie "Night at the Museum" (rated PG), followed by a flashlight-guided scavenger hunt tour of the galleries. For the whole family. Film at 5:30pm; tour at 7:30pm.

5:30 p.m SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Free and open to the public. scadmoa.org

Sand Gnats Pack the Park for Charity

The Gnats vs. the Augusta Green Jackets.

Sales of special tickets benefit a different charity each Wednesday. Send email for info on tonight's charity.

7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8 info@sandgnats.com

Film: For Your Height Only (1981, Philippines)

Psychotronic Film Society presents a memorial tribute to 2' 9" tall Filipino actor Weng Weng, on the 22nd anniversary of his death at age 34. Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the shortest person ever to play the leading role in a feature film.

8 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $7 sentientbean.com

Savannah Craft Beer Week: IPA Day

Special tap list featuring the hoppiest of ales.

6-11 p.m The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. savcraftbeer.com/venue/the-distillery/

John Michael Talbot: Reflections and Music

Platinum-selling, contemporary Christian musician and bestselling author leads a three-night parish mission; a mini-retreat of faith-based talks complemented with solo music performances.

Aug. 25-27, 7 p.m Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St. Free and open to the public. Love offering will be collected.

912-232-0792. sacredheartsavannah.org

Pooler Farmers' Market

Featuring regional farmers, local cottage industries and community non-profits. Music, kids activities, sustainability lectures and cooking demonstrations--and, it's in Pooler.

4-7 p.m.

Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Free and open to the public. poolerfarmersmarket@gmail.com. poolerfarmersmarket.com

Savannah Craft Beer Week continues

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Celebrate Hump Day with a craft brew at one of these drinking establishments showcasing specialty beers. Crystal Beer Parlor, Green Truck Pub, Distillery, World of Beer. savcraftbeer.com/

Wednesday Night Supper Club

A new Savannah tradition. Gather at Pacci's community table to make new friends and share in a night of food, wine and Southern hospitality. With seasonally inspired dishes from Executive Chef, 4 Roberto Leoci.

7th Annual Savannah Craft Brew Festival saturday

7-9:30 p.m.

Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. Call for pricing. Reservations required.

912-233-6002. jackie.blackwelder@paccisavannah.com

Thursday / 28 Sand Gnats Final Regular Season Game & Last Thirsty Thursday & College Football Night

Last call! It's the final game of the regular season, and the last Thirsty Thursday of the regular season. Half price beer and soda. Wear football jerseys for favorite college teams. The Gnats vs. Augusta Green Jackets. Sponsored by Connect Savannah.

7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8 Gen. Adm. sandgnats.com

Bethesda Farm Stand

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs.

3-5:30 p.m.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org

Cabaret: What You Don't Know About Natasha & Cat

An evening with Natasha Drena and Cat Yates singing favorite duets. Presented by On Stage at the Lucas.

8 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $25 912-525-5050. lucastheatre.com

Film: Occupy 101

Occupy Savannah presents this documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and U.S. political involvement.

7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Free and open to the public. sentientbean.com

Greater Savannah Council on Aging: Senior Safari kickoff party

The first event of the Senior Safari season of parties held at various senior residential facilities around town. Purchase tickets to all upcoming Safari events at this one party.

Benefiting Council on Aging grants and education programs.

9:30-11 a.m Generation One, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Suite 27A. Free and open to all senior citizens.

912-927-0500

Lecture: The 1859 Savannah Slave Auction

A lecture by Dr. Kwesi DeGraft-Hanson.

Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time, a commemorative exploration of the largest recorded slave auction in U.S history–429 slaves sold on March 2 and 3, 1859 in Savannah. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Slavery and Freedom in Savannah.

6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free and open to the public. telfair.org

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F savcraftbeer.com/ t Savannah Soundings Community Radio n Programming Discussion l Information on potential station formats 7 will be presented, followed by a conversa- F tion on the types of programming commu- $ nity members would like to hear. d 6-7:30 p.m Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 S t Harris St. P Free and open to the public.

E 912-231-2252. https://facebook.com/ w events/677588972326367/ S SCAD Film & TV Student Screenings 6 The end-of-quarter night of thesis film T screenings by SCAD students...they might s be big stars someday....

P 7 p.m L Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. s Free and open to the public. w scad.edu 1 Savannah Craft Beer Week: Sour n' P Funky F Sour and wild ales will be on tap.

9 6-11 p.m S The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. T savcraftbeer.com/venue/the-distillery/ e Friday / 29 W B Savannah Craft Beer Week: Burnt P Hickory Tap Takeover s A special tap list from BeerAdvocate cover T brewery Burnt Hickory. Beers include: A Ezekiel's Wheel and Cannon Dragger; f new-to-Savannah brews 9353 (2014 edition - Berliner Weiss), Lake of Fire (5 d 1 month old aged in bourbon rye barrels - Meat Puppets collaboration) and Meat T $ Men (American Brown ale with hints of s chocolate).

6-10 p.m Your Pie, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit A-1, Sandfly. T T Critical Mass Savannah J Join Savannah's bicycle community for a d free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m B Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. $ b

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Film: Flywheel

The first in a series of four films of Higher Ground Baptist Church's Fall Film Series.

7:30-9:30 p.m Higher Ground Baptist Church, 9120 Whitefield Ave. Free and open to the public.

912-355-1505. sarah_higherground@bellsouth. net. highergroundsav.org/fall-film-series.html

Lecture: Ceramics Sculpture and Raku Pottery A lecture by Armstrong professor of art John Jensen, on raku pottery--a Japanese method of firing pottery. Includes a raku firing demonstration and a pottery wheel demo. Held in Room 112, Arts Annex II, Armstrong Student Union. noon Free and open to the public.

912.344.2971

Midsummer Night's Sueno

Fashion show by local designers, held at the fountain in the park. Music by Omingnome. Donations of clothing will be collected, to give to people who are homeless.

7:30 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. $10 advance. $15/door. $10/door with clothing donation.

Savannah Craft Beer Week: Night of the Beer Geek 5.0

Presented with Savannah Distributing.

Eccentric, one of a kind beers, many of which will be making their first (and only?)

Savannah appearance.

6-11 p.m The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. savcraftbeer.com/venue/the-distillery/

The Weeping Time Walking Tour

A tour of the site of the largest slave sale in U.S. history, known as The Weeping Time. Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time: Georgia's Hidden Landscapes of Slavery, sponsored by Georgia Historical Society and Telfair Museums.

5:30-7 p.m Brock Elementary School, 1804 Stratford Street.

Free and open to the public. georgiahistory.com/

Saturday / 30 7th Annual Savannah Craft Brew Festival

The 2014 Savannah Craft Brew Fest, presented by Abita Beer and Habersham Beverage, will feature over 150 world-­†class craft brews in various beer gardens, as well as educational sessions, a corn hole tournament, silent disco and live music.

1-5 p.m Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. $40 - $85 800.745.3000. savannahcraftbrewfest.com

6th Annual Healthy Kids First Walk and Health Fair Getting healthy is fun. Hosted by Youth For a Cleaner Environment.

10 a.m.-2 p.m Forsyth Park Band Shell Free and open to the public.

912-257-0127. yface2000@yahoo.com

Public Cupping

Like a wine tasting, but with coffee. A lesson on coffee process methods and origins worthy of a connoisseur.

11 a.m.

PERC Coffee Roasters, 1802 East Broad Street.

Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.

912-209-0025. perccoffee.com

Experience the lives of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Children's activities, musket demos, uniform dress-up.

Aug.30 -Sep. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. $7 adult/ $4 children 912-232-3945. chsgeorgia.org

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods.

9 a.m.-1 p.m Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Free to attend. Items for sale.

912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com

Oatland Island 40th Anniversary Celebration

A celebration of the history of this naturalsetting wildlife education center. Food, entertainment, silent auction. Must be 21+ to attend.

6:30-10 p.m Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. $35 912-395-1516. oatlandisland.org

Salt Marsh Kayak Excursion

A Wilderness Southeast guided kayak daytrip on tidal creeks and salt marshes, to learn the natural systems that influence the marshes. Tour size 4 to 10 people.

Reservations required. Fee includes boat/ paddle/life vest.

10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Skidaway Island, Diamond Causeway. $55 (912) 236-8115. wilderness-southeast.org

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that's appropriate for most ages, but a little bit scary. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Savannah Craft Beer Week continues

TGIF with six local pubs celebrating the eve of the Savannah Craft Beer Festival.

World of Beer, Distillery, Green Truck Pub, Beer Growler, Crystal Beer Parlor, and Your Pie/Sandfly. savcraftbeer.com/

SpitFire Saturday Open Mic & Showcase

The monthly open-mic showcase that incorporates music, poetry, visual art, and many other artistic forms of expression.

Sign up begins at 7:30 pm. Brought to you by Spitfire Poetry Group.

Last Saturday of every month, 8 p.m.

Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $3 Spitters. $5 Sitters. musesavannah.org

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that's appropriate for most ages, but a little bit scary. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

11 p.m.

The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com

Theatre: Birth

Theatre: Chicago

The Tony-winning musical by Bob Fosse/ John Kander/Fred Ebb. Friday and Saturday shows are 21+. Sundays are all ages.

-31, 7:30 p.m Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $25 baystreettheatre.org/

A Century of Sentries: 100 Years of Fort Jackson Guarding Savannah

Theatre: Chicago FrI-SUN

A documentary-style play based on interviews conducted with pregnant mothers across America by playwright Karen Brody.

Proceeds benefit the local Rally to Improve Birth on Labor Day at Forsyth Park.

7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $5 suggested donation. theboldmethod.com continues on p. 6

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Theatre: Chicago

The Tony-winning musical by Bob Fosse/ John Kander/Fred Ebb. Friday and Saturday shows are 21+. Sundays are all ages.

Aug. 29-31, 7:30 p.m Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $25 baystreettheatre.org/

Theatre: Iced at the Coffee Shop

An interactive murder mystery show presented by the Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

7:30 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $20 adults. $15 children 15 and younger Justin@oddlot.org. savannahmurdermystery.com

Tools and Skills that Built a Colony

Craft demonstrations from the 18th century, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, spinning, flintknapping, leatherworking, woodsman skills, pewter casting.

Aug. 30-Sep. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. $4.50-$10 912-353-3023. gastateparks.org/Wormsloe

The Weeping Time: A Genealogy Workshop

labor day family picnic

Celebrate America’s working people.

Waterslide, food, entertainment, a dessert bakeoff, and even a watermelon seed spitting contest. Presented by the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council.

Aug. 31, noon-4 p.m J.F. Gregory Park, 521 Cedar St., Richmond Hill Free and open to the public bhulme@bellsouth.net, 912/507-8037

Story Trunk

An interactive storytelling show for children. Appropriate for all ages. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe.

3 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street. $10. Admission includes ice cream.

Justin@oddlot.org, oddlotimprov.com

Theatre: Birth

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The Tony-winning musical by Bob Fosse/ John Kander/Fred Ebb. Friday and Saturday shows are 21+. Sundays are all ages.

Aug. 29-31, 7:30 p.m Bay Street Theatre, 1 Jefferson St. $25 baystreettheatre.org/

Experience the lives of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Children's activities, musket demos, uniform dress-up.

Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. $7 adult/ $4 children 912-232-3945. chsgeorgia.org

Craft Beer Week Recovery Run

Join the writers from BrewDrinkRun.com for a 5K group run through Savannah’s historic district. Meet Up: Ellis Square Visitors Center. Post run, there's a special craft beer tap list at Your Pie Savannah’s downtown location.

12-1 p.m Your Pie, 110 W Bryan Street. http://savcraftbeer.com/event/recovery-run/

Market at Tybee Lighthouse AUG 27-SEP 2, 2014

It's a wrap for Savannah Craft Beer Week.

Enjoy brunch, one more craft beer, and a dose of bluegrass. Georgia-based brewers will give away swag.

Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Ave. savcraftbeer.com/

Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time, a series of events that tell the stories of The Weeping Time, one of the largest sales of enslaved persons in U.S. history, which took place in Savannah on March 2-3, 1859. Cosponsored by the Georgia Historical Society and Telfair Museums.

10 a.m.-noon Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Free and open to the public. georgiahistory.com

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Savannah Craft Beer Week: Brothers in Brewing with Bluegrass Brunch

You name it, it's at this market, held at the foot of the Tybee Lighthouse.

10 a.m.-4 p.m Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Free and open to the public.

912-786-5801

A documentary-style play based on interviews conducted with pregnant mothers across America by playwright Karen Brody.

Proceeds benefit local Rally to Improve Birth on Labor Day at Forsyth Park.

7 p.m The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. $5 suggested donation. theboldmethod.com

Theatre: Chicago

Tools and Skills that Built a Colony

Craft demonstrations from the 18th century, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, spinning, flintknapping, leatherworking, woodsman skills, pewter casting.

Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. $4.50-$10 912-353-3023. gastateparks.org/Wormsloe

The Swingin' Medallions: Tybee Island Labor Day Beach Bash and Fireworks

The Swingin' Medallions headline this party for everyone, with fireworks at 9:15pm.

7-11 p.m Tybee Pier Pavilion, Off HWY 80 at the end of Tybrisa St. Free and open to the public.

(912)786-5444. visittybee.com

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A Century of Sentries: 100 Years of Fort Jackson Guarding Savannah

Experience the lives of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Children's activities, musket demos, uniform dress-up.

Sept. 1- 9 a.m.-5 p.m Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. $7 adult/ $4 children 912-232-3945. chsgeorgia.org

Labor Day Event at Fort King George

Hourly musket & cannon firing demos, hands-on colonial toys & games, a family scavenger hunt, and a geo-caching activity.

10 a.m.-4 p.m Fort King George State Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Rd. SE. $4.50 - $7.50 (912) 437-4770. gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge

Salzburger Heritage Festival

Dulcimer music, hayride, organ concert, Euchee (Yuchi) Indian demonstration, crafts, food, all in honor of the early German settlers of Effingham County.

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 2966 Ebenezer.

Free and open to the public.

912-429-3065

Sept. 1- 10 a.m.-4 p.m Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. $4.50-$10 912-353-3023. gastateparks.org/Wormsloe

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Fall 2014

Classes & Workshops September 8 - October 17

Explore your creative side this fall at the Department of Cultural Affairs.

Tongue:Open Mouth And Music Show

Music, poetry and spoken word on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. first Tuesday of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Free and open to the public. savannahcoffee.com

Classes for youth and adults.

One and two day workshops.

Three, four and six week classes.

Wednesday / 3 LGBT Economic Empowerment Symposium

Symposium is specifically geared toward the LGBT community and covers topics needed to start a business: business plan; capacity building; financing; contracts and certifications; marketing. Sponsored

by U.S. Small Business Administration Georgia District Office.

9 a.m.-5 p.m Civic Center, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave. $15 savannahsymposium.org/

Ceramics|Metalsmithing & Jewelry|Mixed Media|Painting & Drawing

Cultural Affairs 9 West Henry Street

912-651-6783 | www.savannahga.gov/arts registration packet available online

Tools and Skills that Built a Colony

Craft demonstrations from the 18th century, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, spinning, flintknapping, leatherworking, woodsman skills, pewter casting.

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Savannah’s Fashion Night. Sept. 4, Broughton Picnic in the Park. Oct. 5, Forsyth Park.

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Kevin James. Oct. 7, Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Musical Comedy Cabaret. Sept. 4, Lucas Savannah Folk Festival. Oct. 10-12.

Theatre.

Tybee Island Pirate Fest. Oct. 10-12.

Film: The Godfather. Sept. 5, Film: The Goonies. Oct. 11, TrustLucas Theatre. ees Theater.

Film: The Godfather Part II. Savannah Philharmonic. Oct. 17, Sept. 6, Lucas Theatre.

Lucas Theatre.

Bacon Fest. Sept. 5 & 6. River Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival (w/ Street Savannah.

Blues Traveler). Oct. 18, RichTheater: A Mother’s Love. Sept. mond Hill.

6, Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Kacey Musgraves. Oct. 19, TrustAn Evening With Author Lee ees Theater.

Child. Sept. 11, Lucas Theatre.

Disney on Ice. Oct. 22, MLK The Collective Face: Grey GarArena. dens. Sept. 12-28. Muse Arts Savannah Film Festival. Oct. 25Warehouse.

Nov. 1.

Pride Fest. Sept. 13, Forsyth Brantley Gilbert. Oct. 31, MLK StattsFest , Sep. 13 Park.

Arena.

StattsFest. Sept. 13, The Jinx.

John Prine/Jason Isbell. Nov. 7, Savannah Philharmonic Season Opener. Sept.

Johnny Mercer Theatre.

13, Lucas Theatre.

Asbury Theater: The Fantasticks. Nov. 7-16.

Theremin Summit. Sept. 19, Ships of the Sea O My Aiken Lowry: A Literary Cabaret. Nov. 8, Museum.

Ships of the Sea Museum.

Revival Fest. Sept. 20.

Food & Wine Festival. Nov. 10-16.

Film: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Theresa Caputo (the Long Island Medium). Oct. Sept. 20, Lucas Theatre.

14, Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Savannah Jazz Festival. Sept. 21-27.

Childrens’ Book Festival. Nov. 15, Forsyth Park.

Film: Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Sept. 26, Keb Mo’. Nov. 15, Lucas Theatre.

Trustees Theater.

Anthony Kearns. Nov. 20, Lucas Theatre.

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editor’s note

Near & beer to our hearts

by Jim Morekis jim@connectsavannah.com

It’s been a summer of grim news, from rampant local shootings to serious unrest on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, to savage chaos in the Middle East.

Maybe it’s time to take a little break?

This Labor Day Weekend we’re proud to be media sponsor of the annual Savannah Craft Brew Festival, held this Saturday at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

In this issue you’ll find a special pullout guide with plenty of awesome beer-themed content from our regular contributor Lee Heidel of Brew/Drink/Run. We decided to have some fun with the cover this week, and Art Director Brandon Blatcher had the idea of a good-natured satire/takeoff on the now-ubiquitous social

Alternate take of Maggie taking the beer bucket challenge. Photo by Geoff L. Johnson media phenomenon of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

The brainstorm was simultaneous with Community Editor Jessica Leigh Lebos’s

decision to write her column this week about the same phenomenon, from her own typically unique and insightful perspective.

Always up for a challenge of any type— ice bucket or otherwise—contributing photographer Geoff L. Johnson was immediately on board with the idea. All that was left was finding the right model.

You might remember a story we ran recently on Maggie Hayes’ art show “Como Se Dice?” at The Sentient Bean. A Renaissance woman and all-round good sport, Maggie cheerfully—beerfully?—agreed to be our #BrewFestChallenge cover girl.

So, armed with a case of Old Milwaukee to be sacrificed to the cause, we shot the cover with a nod not only to comedy but to the undeniable success of the actual #ALSIceBucketChallenge.

Check out our Facebook page this week for some video & outtakes from the shoot.

We hope to see you at the Brew Fest this weekend, and no worries—we won’t be pouring out any more beer on the ground. cs

feedback | letters@connectsavannah.com | fax (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 Gun control just protects criminals from victims

Editor, I’m visiting from the Portland, Oregon, area and have been stumped at all the “NO CARRY” signs in windows in both Charleston and Savannah and wondered how in the Good Lord’s name anyone would be afraid of honest citizens with guns.

After all, the bad guys hide their guns until they find an easy victim. Most defer the commission of a crime if they fear their victim. That is why cities across the world with the most gun restrictions have the highest incidence of home invasion robberies, particularly in the U.S. and Europe.

Gun control has helped protect criminals from victims in most major cities since the 1968 gun control act stopped the mail order of handguns to keep

African Americans from arming themselves during the civil rights uprisings. (It had been blamed on the JFK, RFK and MLK murders, but that was a sham to get the public to accept the restrictions.)

Oregon passed concealed weapons provisions statewide in 1990 that made it far easier to get a concealed weapon, yet most press people had the same response as you have about Georgia’s new open carry law: The OK Corral and nonstop murder in the streets are sure to follow!

But instead violent crime rates dropped by double digits in those first few years while they had been rising steadily for decades prior. Today there is still a steady reduction in crime.

Criminals seeing an open carry threat to their fun are going to be far less likely to follow thru on plans to victimize

nearby citizens.

The stupidity of the businesses displaying “NO FIREARMS” signs in their windows makes me avoid these places left defenseless to the criminals who simply don’t follow signs, laws or common decency regarding their entitlement to take from or hurt others. Not trusting honest people makes me distrust the businesses.

If a man doesn’t have the right to hold the means to defend his own life or defend his loved ones, how then can he be a Free Man? God gave us the right to defend ourselves. No man can take that away. No free society can condone anything less.

Back home, I do not have a license to carry. I refuse to ask for permission. I’ll carry my handgun whenever I feel I may need to protect myself.

My life is worth more than that of the bureaucrat who espouses my life’s value or worthiness. It’s not the government who grants rights, it is the citizens who assigns their duties and assigns their restrictions.

They work for us, we do not work for them.

If your life isn’t that important, don’t complain about those who feel differently. We don’t have faith in the judgment of government officials hiding behind lofty restrictions on our life value or their ever growing lust for power over other people--power enforced by minions with guns and badges. Many who, as humans with faults, often fail to uphold or follow the laws they swore to uphold.

We are each our own last stand of defense. What is scary about that?

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While it seems like almost everyone else has chosen to make a splash instead of a donation, I’m not the only one who Oh, ALS Ice Bucket eschewed the bucket dump for the tax Challenge, what a freezdeduction: As of print time ALS has raised ing tempest you’ve almost $50 million. That’s been boosted by created. legions of good people who dumped AND Two weeks ago, I was donated, including every politician and befuddled by the barcelebrity looking for an excuse to be caught rage of videos featuring on camera. excited people in wet T-shirts, soundlessly Sure, some of them are asshats like Charplaying by themselves like an issue of The lie Sheen who used the challenge to masDaily Prophet Gone Wild. sage himself in his own narcissistic juices, Once I caught on that all my Facebook but I guess his $10,000 spends as well as friends were not in fact auditioning for a anyone else’s. Even Cookie Monster and community theater revival of Flashdance, I Kermit the Frog ruined their fur blow-outs. was bemused but skeptical. What exactly As for awareness, it’s already trended did this Slurpee sloshing have to do with curing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)? on Twitter longer than Nicky Minaj’s new As far as I understood it, you only donate if album, and millions of Americans who’d never heard of Lou Gehrig’s disease—let the ice stays in the tray. alone Lou Gehrig—now know that ALS is When I was inevitably nominated—and if you haven’t been, you will be because the a rare degenerative neuromuscular condition laws of exponential friend mathematics dic- that strikes one in 50,000. tate there is no escape—I dutifully clicked I’ve personally learned that military vetthe PayPal button on the ALS Association erans are twice as prone to it as civilians, homepage and went back to chasing down and that one of my favorite jazz musicians, the dog for her insulin shot.

Charles Mingus, died from ALS. (I’d just There’s really nothing I detest more than assumed that he’d O.D.d like everyone else, being cold and wet, Tybee Polar Plunge my bad.) notwithstanding. I promptly forgot about Most patients die within five years of calling out three more people. (I break chain diagnosis. Quantum physicist Stephen letters, too. Sorry.)

Hawking has been living with a form of But choosing not to drown in my own ALS for almost 50 years, which may but personal glacial waterfall has opened me up probably does not have anything to do with to the slings and arrows of righteous outhis savvy understanding of the space-time rage. Several people accused me of being a continuum. “hater,” which isn’t fair at all. I prefer to think The point is that ALS is a variable, mysteof myself as more of a “grumbler.” rious, tragic syndrome that has confounded As the ice storm has reached blizzard researchers for over a century. Employing proportions, I am way ready for it to be stem cell transplantation has been promover. When your 10 year-old—who doesn’t ising, and there may even be clues in an even have a Facebook page—starts wailing ALS-Lyme Disease connection. A recent at 10:30 p.m. because someone at soccer study suggests that aluminum in the central practice nominated her and she has to do it nervous system may play a role in ALS and right now to meet the 24-hour deadline, you other neurodegenerative disorders. dump your half-melted cocktail over her (Short PSA: Aluminum is the main

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ingredient in anti-perspirant. Throw that poison out and get yourself some aluminum-free deodorant.)

The unprecedented success of the ice bucket challenge undoubtedly means more studies can be funded to provide keys to its causes and possible treatments. Some have called out the high salaries of ALS Association administrative staff, but the organization has a stellar four-star rating on CharityNavigator.org, and the bulk of its budget goes to education and research, with generous resources and equipment for ALS patients and their families.

The Atlanta-based Georgia Chapter of the organization eased the burden for locals Leigh Stefanick and her husband, Michael, who died from ALS in July.

“When he lost the ability to speak, they sent us a Dynavox computer with Eyemax recognition,” she told me last week. “They do a great job of helping people who have this disease.”

Michael was a Savannah son and devoted father who held the state fishing record for wahoo. He was diagnosed with ALS in July 2012, and as he struggled with the painful and withering effects, he lamented to his wife how difficult it was to have a disease that no one had ever heard of or cared about. That may have been true just a few weeks ago, but the ALS ice bucket challenge has changed that forever.

“I just wished this had all happened before he passed,” said Leigh, who said a group bucket challenge helped with the grieving. “But I’m able to go on with my life knowing that people care.”

Now that ALS is in the spotlight, Leigh hopes to establish a local presence of ALSA

that will continue the support. Perhaps we’ll see a yearly fishing tournament in Michael’s honor that raises funds and awareness for generations.

Which brings us to the flash flood nature of the ice challenge. Sure, it’s been a harmless and undeniably helpful kind of fun, but a one-time donation won’t cure ALS or anything else. Michael Hiltznik of the L.A. Times even wonders if such “stunt philanthropy” will negatively affect the charity’s ability to build a sustainable donor base in future years. Others question the obnoxious waste of water as other worthy causes and local non-profits scrape pennies together.

But maybe it will just keep inspiring us to do and give more: Delivering a bag of toothpaste and tampons to the Inner City Night Shelter doesn’t make for a cute Vine post, but it takes about the same amount of time. If you prefer sizzling hot rock ‘n’ roll to ice baths, check out Stattsfest at the Jinx on Sept. 13, a benefit for our chairbound brother Jason Statts who was paralyzed by a bullet on the streets of Savannah in 2008.

In the end, though I remain dry, I think it’s wonderful that the ice challenge has lit a fire of virtue in people that Ferguson police in riot gear, a beheaded American journalist, 1 in 68 children with autism and myriad other causes have not.

But all the videos and rubber bracelets and colored ribbons are no substitute for the true work, the challenge of quietly and unglamorously taking care of our own.

As everyone towels off, it’s vital to remember to parse the antic from the altruism, lest we move on to eating caterpillars for Athlete’s Foot. cs

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Talking with… Benjamin Johnson Sr.

58-year veteran local longshoreman has some maritime stories to share this Labor Day our maritime past is tinged with frail-voiced memories of long hours, uncertain work and backbreaking exertion.

Before containers, men heaved sacks and When Benjaboxes from ship to shore. After them, cranes min Johnson whisked containers from ship to truck. You’d Sr. started working think that would make Johnson’s work as a longshoreman at easier. the Port of Savannah, “There wasn’t nothing easy about longvideotape, weather shoreman work,” he says. “If you’re strong, satellites and lint rollyou’re going to survive, if you’re weak, you’re ers had not yet been going to fall.” invented.

Johnson labored at every job there was on It was the Eisenhower administrathe docks. Lasher was the hardest. He’s the tion. Johnson had returned home from the man who secures containers to ships using Korean War. And one invention very sigheavy chains and 20+ pound turnbuckles. nificant to our city’s history was still on the He also drove trucks, ran cranes and sighorizon. naled. Signaling is basically a safety man. In “It was a beauty,” Johnson says. all his roles, the containers never, ever waited “It” was the first container ship Johnson saw. Carrying cargo stacked like interlocking on him.

“They’re going to come over with another bricks, that first container ship in 1965 was container,” Johnson says. “You got to be a glimpse of Savannah’s future. quick right there and move on out the way.”

“I knew they were going to move more When a 40-ton container is movcargo through this port than ever before,” ing toward you, you better move out Johnson says.

Johnson, 80, recently retired after working of the way. One mistake and you’ll wind up dead. Johnson never suffered any 58 years at the port. His dockside view of

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major accidents, he says.

But the job’s danger and physicality were minor compared to the mental skill that it takes to earn a coveted place among the dock’s senior workers. He retired as a foreman.

To get there, he spent years waking up at all hours of the day and night to wait in line for jobs that might or might not come for weeks. Try raising a family on that uncertainty.

“Everything falls on your hands,” Johnson says. “Ain’t nobody going to come and get you out of your bed to come get you over there to work.”

If you don’t show up for work, they don’t bother calling you to find out what happened. You just don’t work. He taught these lessons to his children.

“Your work speaks for yourself,” Johnson says. “If you’re a good worker, you’ll get another job.”

Now Johnson’s children are working to make sure their father gets the recognition he deserves. The International Longshoremen’s Association recently honored Johnson for his service.

“It’s called giving them flowers while they’re still living,” says the Rev. Christopher Johnson.

“It’s for him to be able to see the appreciation that people have for him and think of him for the things that he has done.”

The younger Johnsons also are fighting to secure their father a Purple Heart for combat wounds in Korea. This easily could have been a Veteran’s Day story.

But on this Labor Day weekend, we honor the men and women who keep this country humming. Their jobs change— not always for the better—with every new invention.

And containers were just one change that Johnson saw at the docks. He also recalls the thinning of manpower through automation. Still, he wouldn’t have any other career.

“Longshoreman is about the best job that you can get in the United States,” Johnson says. “You can provide for your family and live the life that you want to live.” cs Hear this and other interviews by Orlando Montoya at savannahpodcast.com

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Digging deeper

UGA study to examine far-reaching impacts of port expansion

By Jessica Leigh Lebos jll@connectsavannah.com

The passage of the federal Water Resources and Redevelopment Act earlier this summer means the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project is officially not an “if ” but a “when.”

Environmental monitoring by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began at the end of July, and the Georgia Port Authority has already purchased four Super Post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and 20 new rubber-tired gantry cranes for $86.5 million in order to accommodate the massive freighters expected to arrive by 2018.

State legislators and GPA officials are still awaiting a project partnership agreement with the Corps, but construction of the $706 million project, which includes dredging the Savannah River by five additional feet for 32 miles, may begin as soon as December.

While federal studies show that every

A detail from a presentation to the Coastal Regional Commission Council shows an overview of SHEP’s reach beyond the Savannah River. dollar invested in SHEP will reap $5.50 for the nation’s economy, questions remain regarding how SHEP will affect Savannah

and nearby coastal communities: How many, if any, long-term jobs will be created?

Can the surrounding roads and rail handle

the increased traffic? What might be the repercussions of having the competing ports of Charleston and Jacksonville close by?

A new study funded by Georgia Sea Grant may have some answers.

A part of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Georgia Sea Grant keeps its headquarters at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens but maintains a satellite at the UGA Marine Extension Services on Skidaway Island.

With a mission that includes supporting sustainable economic and population growth on the coast and building a strong partnership between coastal communities and metro Atlanta, the program has directed resources to explore the changes that SHEP may bring in addition to the much-discussed environmental concerns.

“Most of the regional attention to the Savannah Harbor deepening has focused on the ecological effects to the river and the adjacent wetland ecosystems,” says Charles Hopkinson, director of Georgia Sea Grant.

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“We want to shift the focus to local communities so that they are prepared to handle the secondary impacts that are likely to accompany the port expansion.”

Heading up the research is Dr. Stephen Ramos, an urban planner and associate professor in UGA’s College of Environment and Design. Originally from Baltimore, MD, Dr. Ramos is familiar with how massive infrastructure projects like SHEP can dramatically affect the scalar growth of a city: He did his Harvard doctoral dissertation on a little town called Dubai.

“The functional and spatial interdependence between the port and its urban context define port cities,” he writes in the introduction to Dubai Amplified: The Engineering of a Port Geography.

In a phone interview, he laughingly acknowledged that Savannah is just a teeny bit smaller than the glittering capital of the United Arab Emirates. But he notes that Savannah and nearby Garden City and Brunswick will likely experience change on a large scale and that it’s important to understand the spatial and resource capacities of these coastal communities.

“We call it ‘geotechnical’ intervention,” explains Dr. Ramos. “A lot has gone back and forth between Atlanta and Washington about SHEP. We want to help people benefit from the development at the municipal and county levels.”

Some of the areas that Dr. Ramos and his team will examine are transportation and land use changes as well as anticipated increases in air pollution, available housing for the temporary workforce needed to build the expansion and whether any of those temporary jobs will translate into long-term positions.

They will also look at whether cities will

need to invest in additional infrastructure in the form of alternate routes and bigger distribution centers to accommodate the surge in 18-wheeler traffic: The number of cargo containers that will need to come out of Garden City after they’re unloaded from the water is expected to jump from 2.9 million to 6.5 million by 2030.

The study will generate a whole lot of data that will better inform what Dr. Ramos calls “the logistics landscape.” Geographic information systems (GIS) will be employed to manage the input and organize it into an accessible format.

“We’re trying to establish a consortium of information for sharing and get a real idea of regional capacity,” he says.

A synopsis of the two-year study was presented to the Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia on Aug. 13 and will officially begin Sept. 16 at a meeting that will assimilate additional input from local planning authorities.

While Dr. Ramos proffers deep respect for all who have worked to make SHEP a reality in the past 15 years, he warns that it may be years before coastal residents experience any of its economic promises.

“This isn’t Christmas morning. It’s something more complex than that,” he admonishes.

Neither is the study meant to be a “told ya so” moment should the team find that SHEP may end up costing Savannah and its surrounding towns millions of dollars to build extra infrastructure.

“Whether you agree that the project is a good idea or not, it’s happening,” he says.

“What we’re interested in is how it’s going to play out on land. We’re here to help create a framework and make suggestions.” cs

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Unearthing the ‘Weeping Time’

Events offer insight into America’s largest single slave sale

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Southern history contains many unpleasant, painful events. The Weeping Time slave sale is one such event, compounded by the fact that to many people it’s been largely a well-kept secret for a century.

On March 2-3, 1859, 436 people were sold into slavery as a last-ditch effort to offset plantation owner Pierce Butler’s debts. The sale is referred to as “Weeping Time” because it rained during the entire auction.

It’s also the largest known sale of enslaved people in U.S. history, prompting some to wonder why it isn’t more commonly known and discussed.

At the risk of sounding clichéd, it’s important for us to remember our history so we dare not repeat it. That’s one of the reasons the Georgia Historical Society has planned “Unearthing the Weeping Time,” a project including several events in memoriam of the sale.

“It’s major,” said Kali-Ahset Amen, director of the three-day project. “It’s a symbol of an extremely traumatic moment, and the fact that it’s the largest slave sale in recorded history makes it the most egregious.”

Georgia Historical Society recently erected this marker at Augusta Avenue and Dunn Amen co-wrote “1859 Savannah Slave Auction,” a grant for the Georgia Street on the city’s Westside, close to the spot of the sale.

Humanities Council, with Dr. Kwesi DeGraft-Hansen, who will give a lecture at space where the sale occurred is now marked Time auction, an impressive find that he with a commemorative Georgia Historical hopes others will be inspired to duplicate. the Jepson on August 28 at 6 p.m.

Society plaque, as is the trend with many Amen explains that, for some reason, A native of Ghana, Hansen studied similar areas—the place has been beautified African Americans don’t often come to the landscape architecture at the University to cover up the atrocities of its past.

Georgia Historical Society to do ancestral of Georgia and received his doctorate in “I’m all for progress and moving forward,” research. Some people may be intimidated interdisciplinary liberal arts from Emory Amen says, “but we hope to help map these by the methods of research used, which can University. One of his main areas of intersites so we won’t forget, the future won’t for- be confusing and off-putting. The genealest that he’ll discuss at his lecture, Amen get. We want to honor people who may have ogy workshop, open to anyone, sets out to says, is to connect other hidden landscapes been hurt there, to make it conscientiously change that perception. between the southeast United States and aligned with its past.”

“We hope to bring two fairly segreWest Africa.

On August 29, the project will continue gated communities together,” Amen says of “The snatching happened over there, the with a walking tour of the area where the minorities and the Georgia Historical Sociselling happened over here,” she explains. sale took place. The tour starts at Brock Ele- ety. “We want to bring them in contact, let Hansen’s lecture is in conjunction with mentary School at 5:30 p.m., less than half a them collaborate with each other. They can’t the end of the Jepson’s exhibit “Slavery and mile from the Weeping Time plaque. rely on formally trained historians to look Freedom in Savannah,” since the exhibit There will also be a genealogy workshop up their ancestry; ordinary family members ends the day after the lecture.

August 30 at the Beach Institute. In addican do it, too.” cs Experienced in the field of landscape architecture and urban planning, Hansen is tion to landscape studies, Hansen does particularly interested in the Weeping Time genealogical research. So far he’s found two For Weeping Time events, go to georgiahistory.com descendants of people sold in the Weeping sale because of its current landscape. The

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The healthy power of pets

By Abby Evans with Jan McIntire

Pets are faithful companions for people and often become best friends with each other. Photo: ©iStock.com/McIntire. on the child’s reading—they simply listen and love.”

Touch and acceptance. Stroking a pet is therapeutic. The slow, repetitive touch is meditative, soothing, and healing, especially when the animal becomes quiet and responds gently, such as a cat purring. When you need comfort, a pet doesn’t need the full story—it returns love unconditionally.

It just knows you’re upset and relates to you unconditionally. Human relationships are complex, but your relationship with a pet is purer and simpler. It’s the same for that beloved stuffed animal.

Pets get you outdoors. Walking a dog provides exercise for both you and your pet and extends your social connections when you stop and chat with other dog walkers. A friendly dog may generate an introduction to a neighbor you’ve never met!

Animals can help you amp up your exercise program. In addition to regular walks, some pets and their people become exercise partners in activities, such as agility courses.

Whether you’re running alongside your dog or working with a horse, you and the animal learn together. The payoff is mental alertness and physical exertion for both of you.

Laughter is good medicine. Pets have their own view of the world, and their antics are often the source of a good belly laugh.

Cats hide in paper bags, dogs chase their tails, and some birds can learn to talk. When you come in the door after a long, tiring day

Live Oak Public Libraries holds Dogs Days that give children the opportunity to practice their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Photo: Ann Sosbe. at work, having a cat rub against your leg with its “I missed you!” greeting is a guaranteed mood lifter.

Healthy practices for pet owners. The responsibility for a pet’s health rests with its owner. Cleanliness, adequate water, nutritious food, and safe shelter can cost time and money, but they’re a comparatively reasonable price to pay for unconditional love, loyalty, and companionship. Extend good pet practices by washing your hands before and after pet contact, keeping your animal’s vaccinations up to date, and monitoring children under age 5 when they’re with your pet.

Outdoor exercise with a pet is healthy for animals and their people and can lead to positive social interaction.

Animals help us to take away the stress of the everyday away—work, study, preparing meals, household chores and the like. Take the time to gaze into an animal’s eyes and you’ll feel the joy that comes with good health and happiness.

Abby Evans is Operations Coordinator for Canyon Ranch Institute and has first-hand experience with the therapeutic power of pets. Jan McIntire is CRI’s Senior Advisor for Outreach, and is in love with her Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier.

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There’s a prescription-free treatment that improves your health and makes you feel better in mind and spirit.

It comes in many varieties, including furry, feathery, and scaly.

Research shows that pets and other animals can reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, loneliness and stress, and increase self-esteem. Even gazing at fish in a tank is soothing and can lower blood pressure. Think about the last time an animal made you smile.

The National Institutes of Health reports that the pet population is growing by leaps and bounds. Pets are now in in about twothirds of U.S. households, more than 160 million cats and dogs.

The relationship between humans and animals isn’t new. A 12,000-year-old human skeleton was unearthed in a Middle Eastern desert with its hand nestling the head of a young wolf, the ancestor of today’s dogs.

Many people can’t be around animals due to allergies, or because pets just aren’t their thing – but even if pets aren’t part of your lifestyle, they can play a role in your wellbeing. For example, stuffed animals are comforting to kids, as well as their attachment to animal cartoon and storybook characters.

You can enjoy videos and stories about pets, and people of all ages laugh at internet messages that show animals being silly, endearing, or just plain cute.

Dog Days in Savannah. Imagine a young child curled up against a large brown dog, reading aloud—to the dog. That scene plays out at four of the Live Oak Libraries where children over the age of 5 can practice their reading skills with the most accepting audience imaginable—a certified therapy dog.

Library director Christian Kruse says “We see children on Dog Days who are reluctant to read for parents or teachers.

Some of them can’t sit still very long. The dogs have a calming influence, and that helps the child relax, too. Important to the children, too, is that the dogs don’t comment

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Female humans are said to be unique among primates in having a hymen, although similar structures have been reported in other mammals, including elephants and llamas. How evolution came to gift them with a freshness seal of sorts is unclear. Possibly it served to protect the vagina from contaminants.

Historically it’s been used to enforce chastity, and one may argue that by promoting long-term bonding and thus a secure childrearing environment it confers reproductive advantage.

To the latter contention some will say: Recently I wanted to take my 12-year-old not likely—other primates such as chimps daughter to an amusement park, but a friend raise offspring just fine without pairing off. told me that since she just hit puberty she The riposte, and I don’t suggest this faceshouldn’t ride roller coasters or anything tiously, is that for a long time—and in some bumpy because she could lose her virginity. Is cultures even now—a bride who flunked the this true? virginity test was shunned or even killed.

—Suckerpunchit Conceivably women over the course of I HAVE TO TELL YOU, this isn’t a ques- evolutionary time who weren’t naturally endowed with hymens and thus couldn’t tion you expect to hear in 2014, and honestly it would have struck me as a little retro produce the requisite bloody sheets, bearskins, or whatever on their wedding nights in 1973. But never mind. Let’s talk about suffered the same fate and were removed nature’s virginity test.

To start with the obvious: Virginity is the from the gene pool. But I’m getting ahead of state of never having had sexual intercourse. myself.

The hymen is far from infallible as an It’s not possible, therefore, to lose your virginity riding a roller coaster unless you have indicator of sexual activity. Sometimes it survives penetration intact, and in rare cases sex while en route. Your friend is referring grows back during pregnancy, which may be to the risk of damaging the hymen, the traditional marker of virginity. The hymen is a the basis of some “virgin birth” stories.

More commonly the hymen tears premathin membrane that partly covers the vagina, turely, often as a result of physical activity. leaving an opening permitting menstrual discharge to escape. Commonly though not This has been known for centuries: an 1825 medical textbook warns against using the always, the hymen ruptures during a womhymen as a proxy for virginity, as it can be an’s first penetrative intercourse, producing ruptured by jumping, horseback riding, bicysome pain and blood flow. cling, accidents, various medical conditions,

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“artificial manipulation” (masturbation, presumably), or “lesbian delights or Sapphic pleasure.”

Reported causes of early tearing in more recent times include inserting tampons, stretching, and participating in vigorous sports. Falls onto bicycle crossbars, playground equipment, or fence rails have caused broken hymens, as has doing particularly energetic splits. A careless physician can tear a patient’s hymen during a routine gynecological examination.

While premature tearing of the hymen is in most of the developed world an annoyance at worst, there are plenty of places where it’s a disaster. In many Muslim societies in the Middle East and South Asia, virginity is mandatory for an unmarried woman and must be demonstrated by bleeding when the hymen is torn on the wedding night.

To determine the hymen’s status beforehand, young women may be browbeaten into undergoing “virginity testing” via manual exploration of the vagina.

Even where it’s no longer common to publicly display a stained sheet after the wedding night, as in Israeli-Palestinian communities, many women still place a cloth on the bed beforehand and keep it afterward for the husband’s viewing. Elsewhere mothers, mothers-in-law, or aunts may demand to see the bloodied sheets.

Unfortunately, after puberty the hymen has few blood vessels and is often flexible or very thin, so even if the bride has been chaste, there may be no perceptible blood.

One source claims only one in four virgins bleed on first intercourse.

And so medical science has provided a solution: hymenoplasty, or hymen reconstruction surgery. Performed on brides who face embarrassment, shunning, violence, or even murder if they can’t produce the expected blood, hymenoplasty is typically done on the eve of the wedding and involves stitching the torn ends of the hymen together.

If the available fragments are insufficient, vaginal skin is used instead. Since bleeding can’t be guaranteed, some doctors insert breakable packets of a bloodlike substance behind the hymen that split open upon penetration.

Now to your question. We scoured the medical journals for reports of hymens ruptured by roller coasters but found no definitive accounts. Anecdotes abound online but don’t constitute proof.

It’s not obvious how a roller coaster would stress the hymen—while high g-forces are involved, premature hymen rupture due to external causes typically involves some kind of impact or the legs being pushed in different directions, neither of which normally happens on roller coaster rides.

I won’t say it’s impossible for your daughter to damage her hymen at an amusement park. But assuming she won’t be considered a ruined woman if she does, why should anyone care? cs By cecil adams Send questions to Cecil via straightdope.com or write him c/o Chicago Reader, 350 N. Orleans, Chicago 60654.

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(1) Sicilian mobster Domenico Palazzotto, 28, was outed in August by Italy’s L’Espresso magazine as the owner of an ineffectively pseudonymous Facebook page showing off his muscled, bare-chested body and perhaps recruiting members. One fan asked, “Do I need to send a (resume)?” “Yes, brother,” came the reply. “We need to consider your criminal record. We do not take people with clean records.” Palazzotto operates out of Palermo and listed among his “likes” singer Kenny Loggins. (2) Similarly young, body-obsessed Egyptian jihadist/ gym member Islam Yaken, according to his postings on social media sites, is a law school graduate fluent in English, French and Arabic, allowing him to describe the viciousness that he and his brothers and sisters will wreak upon infidels.

Can’t Possibly Be True

• A jury’s murder conviction, and the 15-to-life sentence it carried, against Daniel Floyd in Brooklyn, New York, for a 2008 killing went for naught in July when the Brooklyn Supreme Court ordered a retrial (with witnesses forced to testify all over again). The sole reason the court cited was a decision by the trial judge on the first day - to seat the potential jury pool and not Floyd’s mother, who, because she was temporarily left standing that first day, argued successfully that her son’s right to a “public” trial had been violated.

• I (Heart) Strangers: Two age-30ish men knocked on the door of a Sebastian, Texas, woman at 12:30 a.m. on Aug. 3, asking for water and if they could please come inside to charge their cellphone - and the woman apparently cheerfully invited them in, later offering them use of her backyard shed to grab some sleep. She did not learn until a short time later, when a law enforcement manhunt widened into her neighborhood, that they were wanted for murdering a U.S. Border Patrol agent. Officers arrested the pair inside the shed.

• A team of researchers from the University of Texas at Arlington announced recently that they had developed a prototype of a wind turbine that might deliver electricity in tiny bursts to devices like smartphones - since it is about half the size of a grain of rice. (Tiny solar backpacks already exist.)

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Solutions to Non-Problems

(1) Chung-Ang University in South (1) The ubiquitous “sexting” phenomenon Korea announced in April that its tradicontinues to flourish. A Washington state tional-sport Department of Sport Science agency suspended the license of anesthesiologist Arthur Zilberstein in June after find- would begin accepting -- as legitimate “student athletes” -- video gamers. (2) Also in ing that he had exchanged sexually explicit text messages - during surgeries. (2) One of April, Berlin’s Lutheran Georgen Parochial cemetery inaugurated a 4,300-square-foot the emerging occupational skills for Emerarea of its grounds as gency Medical Technicians, reserved exclusively for according to first respondlesbians -- for women who, ers interviewed in a June said a spokesman, “want Wall Street Journal feature, is to be buried among other merely holding up blankets lesbians.” at accident scenes - to block I’m the real onlookers from their apparjohnny football New World Order ently uncontrollable urge to • Japan is noted (as take gruesome photos to send News of the Weird has to their friends. reported in 1997 and 2008) for several tradiAnger Management Needed tional fertility festivals and theme parks at which (1) A 40-year-old man’s explicit, oversized male throat was fatally slashed in genitalia are revered by August in Laurel, Montana, joyous visitors, including in a fight with an acquainchildren. In July, on the tance over which military other hand, police quickly service -- Army or Marines arrested the artist Megumi -- is better. (News reports Igarashi after she scanned her vulva and failed to identify the “winning” branch.) then distributed the data online to allow (2) A 37-year-old man survived, but with others to create 3-D printed reproductions. multiple bullet wounds, in New York City That effort was the most conspicuous of in August after a 1 a.m. dispute during the several attempts she has made as an artist/ making of a rap music video. (The dispute designer to call attention, she said, to the was over who, exactly, would be the “star.”) underrepresentation of female genitals in (3) Roger Harris, 63, and Bryan Bandes, Japanese society compared to males’.

42, brawled in August on the 7th tee at the • Who Knew? Researchers from EngSpringdale Golf Course near Uniontown, land’s University of Lincoln revealed in Pennsylvania, while arguing the rule for playing a ball in a rain puddle. Harris appar- July that red-footed tortoises are not only ently 3-wooded Bandes in the head; Bandes “inquisitive” but make decisions in their brain’s “medial cortex” region, associated landed punches causing a swollen jaw, a fat with “complex cognitive behavior” (because lip and a scratched eye. they have no “hippocampus,” which is a typical decision-making area). The tortoises Wait - What?

In Multnomah County, Oregon, in July, a thus pecked-out (and learned) touch-screen decisions (for rewards of strawberries), and Romanian princess pleaded guilty to cockfighting. Irina Walker, 61, was born in Swit- in fact, said researcher Anna Wilkinson, learned as quickly as rats and pigeons and zerland where her father, King Michael I, faster, actually, than dogs. lived after abdicating the throne. She came to Oregon in 1983, where, in a second marriage in 2007, she fell in with former deputy Movies Come to Life (1) In July, officials at the Djanogly City sheriff John Walker, who had moved on to the gambling and cockfighting business, and, Academy in Nottingham, England, broke up an attempt by five students (aged 11 according to a USA Today report, she was to 14) attending a daytime-locked-down assisting him. school to escape by tunneling under a

security fence. They had discovered the boys’ metal cutlery hidden at the scene. (A World War II tunneling escape from a Nazi prison was partially successful and became the story for the 1963 movie The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen.) (2) In a deadly ending reminiscent of scenes in several crime movies, a 22-year-old man fleeing police in Brooklyn, New York, in June crashed his car at a high speed into the back of a flatbed truck and was decapitated as the body of the car (but not the part above the dashboard) continued on under the truck.

Least Competent Criminals

Not Ready for Prime Time: (1) A 40-year-old man (not named by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer) was arrested in that city on July 31 after a several-hour, epically inept, crime spree. Attempting to rob a restaurant, he was turned down by employees and customers, then turned down by two potential carjack victims (the first of whom added insult by pulling out her cellphone camera and shooting video), before giving up just as police arrived. (His only take was the $15 he had swiped from the restaurant’s tip jar.) (2) Joshua Pawlak, 27, entered a total of four businesses in Woodbridge, New Jersey, on July 27 and similarly met resistance and/or indifference to his money demands -- and came away from the four with only $2, also from a tip jar.

Readers’ Choice

Ironies: (1) An airborne banner being towed by an airplane came loose in Fremont, California, in July and floated down, landing on a house, frightening the residents.

The sign advertised GEICO insurance. (2) A 10-foot-tall pine tree in Los Angeles’s Griffith Park, dedicated in 2004 with a plaque to the late musician George Harrison, was recently destroyed by an infestation, and another will be planted in its place, according to a city councilman. The infestation was by beetles. CS By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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Jo’Andre Robbins, 18, has been charged

By Wednesday, its officers “had comwith the murder of Wayne Edwards in a pleted 18 felony arrests, 11 misdemeanor parked car on the 1200 block of Elliott arrests and three arrests on outstanding Street. warrants. In addition, they had issued a city Robbins is described as a black male, ordinance citation, 60 traffic charges, seized about 5-7, 170 pounds. He is known to fre- three handguns and collected three grams of quent the Carver Village area where he lives cocaine and 201 grams of Marijuana. They and west Savannah neighborhoods. also had conducted 121 field interviews,” Anyone with information on his location police say. or the shooting is asked to call CrimestopIn one instance, undercover officers pers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES arrested four males behind the Madison (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Apartments in the Feiler Park neighborTipsters remain anonymous and may qual- hood. “One of the suspects was donning a ify for a cash reward. A confidential Tip mask and another was preparing a handgun.

Line also is open directly to investigators at One of the arrestees was out on bail after (912) 525-3124. being arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in the past two years,” police say.

• A Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan “Our most successful method of reducing Police Department initiative to address a crime is to take the criminal off the streets summer increase in shootings and other vio- before the crime is committed … we take lent crimes “has led to more than 30 arrests the fight to them instead of reacting,” Zapal and the seizure of illegal drugs,” police say. said. “That takes a lot of dedicated resources All cases from recent Savannah/

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that already are outthat very few departments standing – before can sustain for any long additional crimes are period of time. So we enable committed. This gives existing officers to work us the resources to do overtime before or after their that. It’s too taxing on shifts to give us the addiboth personnel and tional manpower we need. It city budgets to conhas been very successful.” tinue long-term. But The initiative involves two we will continue it as shifts of a sergeant with three long as we can.” officers working from 7-10:30 Jo’Andre Robbins sought in p.m. and again from 10:30 the death of Wayne Edwards • Police charged p.m. until 3:30 a.m., bolstera youth arrested in ing regular patrols under the Garden City with the shooting of a Savanwatch commander. It allowed the watch nah man during a robbery Aug. 3. commander to assign heavy patrols in Keyon Malik Morman, 17, has been areas where multiple crimes had been charged with armed robbery and aggrareported. vated assault in the shooting of Victor Watch commanders are free to direct Maynor, 50, at his business, The Kickthe extra personnel and equipment immeback, on the 1900 block of Waters Avediately to locations where they felt they nue. nMorman was arrested Wednesday could best suppress violent crime and about 11:30 p.m. by Garden City Police on retaliatory crimes. charges of possession of a weapon in com“We deal with multiple issues,” Zapal mitting a crime, jay walking, possession of said. “Crimes were ranging from drug a firearm by a person under 18 and carrydeals gone bad, to retaliations for other ing a concealed weapon. crimes to domestic situations. We can’t stop everything. But we can eliminate a lot of crimes by arresting people we know are Give anonymous crime tips to prone to such issues – often on warrants Crimestoppers at 234-2020

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5 Questions: The Heavy Pets by bill deyoung bill@connectsavannah.com

Ladies and gentlemen, no need to Go Phish this weekend.

Welcome the Heavy Pets.

The big-hearted, giant groove-making South Florida jam band returns to Savannah for a Congress Street Social Club show Friday, Aug. 29.

Immediately afterwards, there are a couple of shared Southern dates with Umphrey’s McGee, followed by a run of late-summer festivals all over the damn place. The Heavy Pets have a well-deserved huge following.

On Halloween, the guys return to Live Oak, in Northern Florida, for yet another weekend jam-a-thon on their favorite stage, the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. It’s a green-grass natural amphitheater that holds thousands.

Guitarist Jeff Lloyd is one of the founders of this reggae-tinged, Little-Feat-inspired rock aggregation, most recently represented on vinyl and download with the fine and full-spirited EP Rags & Aces.

I really like the Rags & Aces track “Movie Star,” which has these very cool ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll background vocals. I understand it started out as more of an acoustic song … how do you settle on an arrangement?

When do you know it’s done?

Jeff Lloyd: There’s definitely a lot of trial and error involved. That song originally started off as kind of like a newgrass, bluegrass kind of song, very upbeat. It was actually meant to be played acoustic. Mike, the songwriter for that tune, totally changed the arrangement. He wanted to go for more of an indie vibe. It’s got a retro sound, but we kind of feel like it’s got more of a today’s attitude.

We’ve got two completely different ways that we’ll play that song.

So if you felt like it, you could play the bluegrass version in a show?

Jeff Lloyd: Yeah, and sometimes we do. Fans call us out on it pretty frequently. We generally play the recorded version, but we have an acoustic band and sometimes we play the old version. A good song is a good song; that’s something that we try to concentrate on when we get to the studio. When we’re

writing, we try to not get too caught up on style because it’s really more about the content. And we know enough that we’re gonna play it well.

How much does the mood and energy of any particular audience affect each night’s set list?

Jeff Lloyd: Our bass player, Tony, writes most of the set lists after we get to the venue. Very rarely do we show up with a set list. We might have a few songs in mind going into any given night, of course, but when it comes to the actual playlist and how the songs are gonna flow into each other, that’s something that we wait to kind of catch the vibe of the venue, and the audience. It has a lot to do with the energy of the audience. Not that one is necessarily better than the other, but sometimes we’ll have a more relaxed audience that’s really paying attention to every single word that’s coming out of our mouths. And then other times, they’re just shaking their butts and having a good time. And we’re gonna certainly tailor our set lists for either of those situations.

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You’re playing a club here in Savannah.

How does that compare to a big, open venue like Live Oak? Is it a totally different kind of audience?

Jeff Lloyd: Well, I wouldn’t say so. We’ve

played so many different events at Suwannee, and each one has its own unique flavor.

The audience is going to bring a different energy to the table. It’s really hard not to get swept away by the beauty of the place. But it’s really more just about the people, and our connection with them.

Because the world is now so small, everywhere you go do you find people who know you, and know your songs and sing along?

Jeff Lloyd: That’s always a pleasant surprise, when we’re playing a place that’s relatively new or entirely new for us, and we’ll have strangers yelling out songs that aren’t even on our records. They’ve obviously checked us out on YouTube and heard material that they wouldn’t have otherwise found unless they were digging for it. We try to give back as much as possible when that happens.

And there’s something I think you might only notice as a performer: There are people out there that will mouth words to songs they’ve never heard before! That they don’t know the words to. It’s hilarious. It’s pretty funny. It’s like those kids that are forced into choir, and they don’t really want to be in it, so they just pretend they’re singing. CS

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And then the indie world found itself enraptured by McLamb’s poetic and impossible catchy music. The Love Language were big crowd hits when they played the Jinx during the 2012 edition of Savannah Stopover.

Members have come and gone since, but the now Chapel Hill-based Love Language, anchored as ever by the stalwart McLamb, released an excellent third record in 2013. It’s called Ruby Red, and it expanded the power-pop to include chamber strings, background singers and adventurous psychedelia.

“Our live setup is two guitars, keyboards, bass, and drums,” McLamb explained to The Columbia Spectator. “There won’t be strings and stuff, but I don’t think people will miss it. I really like our live show, but I consider it to be a separate world. Live, we’re not going for hitting every note perfectly and sounding like a record. It’s just a different kind of energy. We add a little more of a garage, almost punk attitude to our performance. We’re definitely a loud band.” - Bill DeYoung At 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

➜➜MeteorEYES at Ampersand Sarasota, Florida besties David Curran and Shannon Fortner (drums and vocals, respectively) started this ‘80s-style synth-pop dance band six years ago; Mike Murphy is the synthesizer guy, George Bikos (he of the flaming red Brylcreem Mohawk) plays guitar, and the bassist is Steffan McManus.

Fare the Gap opens. Savannah’s Ryan and Rebekah have been hard at work on a new recording, under the engineering and production sway of Peter Mavrogeorgis, at Dollhouse Studios. Electronic composer Sunglow (aka Crazy Bag Lady drummer Daniel Lynch) is on the bill too.

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Kylesa’s Philip Cope is taking the band into Columbia, S.C.’s Jam Room Studios later this month to lay down the tracks for a full-length album on his Retro Futurist label. “We just have to come up with the money for the recording costs, and then Retro’s going to be shelling out the extra cash for putting it out physically,” explains CBL’s crazed vocalist Josh Sterno. “It’s like a 50/50 thing.”

So this Hang Fire show is a fundraiser—with a pizza-party theme. The deal is, all four band members (Sterno, bassist Zak Barnum, drummer Daniel Lynch and guitarist Derek Lynch) are pie-men at Mellow Mushroom. “I think we’re going to try to get them to shell out a few pizzas for us,” laughs Sterno, who’s been filling in behind the counter at Graveface Records while DJ Employee Ray takes a holiday.

This lineup of CBL has been together for less than a year—and the guys are playing all the time. Still, future Retro Futurist success or no, they aren’t planning on giving up their day jobs any time soon. “Personally, I hope to one day, but I’m not banking on it, you know?” Stern says. “This (music) is just something that I enjoy doing. I can’t speak for the other guys. Daniel, he’s always making little comments … but it’s all cool.” - Bill DeYoung At 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 with Triathalon, Hotplate and A.M. Rodriguez. CS

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FLAMENCO

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THEATER

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Abe’s on Lincoln Open Mike with Craig Tanner and Mr. Williams [Live Music] Bay Street Blues Open Mic [Live Music] Bayou Cafe David Harbuck [Live Music] Bernie’s (Tybee) A Nickel Bag of Funk [Live Music] Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub Harry O’Donoghue [Live Music] Wormhole Late Night Open Mic [Live Music]

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Savannah Craft Brew Fest | Welcome

Brew&Improved Brew Fest unveils a few new surprises

By Jim Morekis jim@connectsavanah.com

The Savannah Craft Brew Festival celebrates its 7th edition this Labor Day Weekend. While many of the cool stuff you know and love will be in full effect— including indoor and outdoor beer gardens, a cider garden, the Sam Adams Brew University, a sports bar, and of course a Cornhole Tournament—there’s some awesome new additions worth talking about.

In Through the Back Door

One of the few complaints about last year’s festival was the long line that rapidly materialized as folks tried to get in the single entrance on the landward side of the Trade Center.

“Our crew went to Savannah to scout around and see what we could do to alleviate that problem this year,” says festival chief organizer Jay Wilson of Red Mountain Entertainment. “So we added a separate entrance on the other side of the venue to accommodate the large crowds coming in on the Water Belles ferries across the river. They’ll get their own entrance right there where the ferries come in, and that will lessen the crowds trying to get in on the other side of the building.”

Panic! At the Silent Disco

What could be more fun than dancing with your friends at a disco? Uh, maybe watching other people dance at a disco just with headphones on and looking really silly? “There will be a table of headphones and you just get a few beers in you, enter the disco area, put on the headphones and start dancing,” Wilson says. “You have fun dancing, and people gather around and have fun watching you dance, not being able to hear what you’re dancing to. We tried this at an event we ran in New Orleans and it was a smash hit.”

A Need for Mead

Mead, of course, was once the drink of choice for Viking warriors as they feasted before going into battle, and preferably after that to Valhalla. But for us humble hipsters it’s a drink made of fermented honey with all sorts of flavors and spices added to it. The Craft Brew Fest this year will feature a Mead Garden. Leave your swords and horned helmets at home please.

Mound of Love

No it’s not what you think, get your mind out of the gutter. “It’s basically a whole lot of great beer that one lucky winner can go home with,” says Wilson. “We figure who wouldn’t want to spend five bucks for the chance to score a huge table full of awesome beer?” The raffle benefits a cause very near and dear to one of the fest’s sponsors’ hearts, the 1st Ranger Battalion Sua Sponte Foundation, a charity that assists U.S. Army Rangers and their families in times of great need. Look for the Mound of Love and your chance to enter the raffle next to the merch booth.

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Your Brew-vival Guide by lee heidel

lee@brewdrinkrun.com /@brewdrinkrun brewdrinkrun.com

The 2014 Savannah Craft Brew Fest marks the seventh year of the festival.

During those last seven years, craft beer has grown exponentially, both in the quantity of breweries in the country as well as the number of different styles being produced.

Like the industry as a whole, the Savannah Craft Brew Fest has similarly grown in size.

If you’re attending the festival for the first time or the first time in a while, you could easily be overwhelmed by the scope of the event.

To help you prep for the big day, here is a cheat sheet of things to keep in mind and to make the most of your festival experience.

Take the Ferry

Get there early and take the ferry. While there is parking available at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, getting in and out of the parking lot and across the bridge can be a nightmare. While waiting in line for the ferry isn’t much fun, at least you’re outside and can converse with fellow Brew Fest patrons. The ferry picks up behind City Hall on River Street and drops off conveniently at the back door of the Convention Center.

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Make a Tasting Plan

Sorry, but the festival is so large you probably can’t taste everything. Plan ahead with your festival map to determine if there are specific breweries you want to visit. Some vendors are inside, some are outside. Use this to your advantage. The air-conditioned exhibition hall is a welcome respite from the blazing summer sun.

Log Your Beers

Use a smartphone app like Untappd or a pocket-sized notebook to make notes about the beers you’ve tried throughout the day. There’s nothing worse than having an amazing beer at a festival only to draw a blank on its name when trying to find it in a store. While longwinded descriptions are great, also use a quick visual guide like a star rating or ten point 4 scale to quickly recall your favorites.

Rinse Before Repeating

Always rinse out your glass before getting a fresh pour. The lingering residue in your glass can influence your next tasting, so be sure it’s as clean as possible before getting a fillup. You’ll see coolers and water jugs next to most of the vendors with pour-out buckets below the tables to dump the water from your freshly-swirled vessel.

Hydrate and Snack

Water is available throughout the festival. Pick up a bottle and frequently refill it at water fountains or grab a new one. Be sure to put those bottles in recycling when you’re done. Yes, you can taste great beer and save the environment at the same time.

Food is available for purchase at the concession stand inside. While outside food and drinks are not allowed, the one caveat is you can bring your own “pretzel necklace.” A phenomenon strictly relegated to beer festivals, pretzel necklaces are created when patrons lace dozens of pretzels on a string and wear it around their necks. With a pretzel necklace, you always have a salty palate cleanser between beers and something additional on your stomach.

VIP Tickets

Depending on the intensity of your quest for rare beers, VIP tickets may be a worthwhile upgrade. For a few dollars more, you get early access and the ability to visit a separate tasting section with limited-release bottles. VIP Tickets have sold out in advance of the festival in previous years and may not be a day-of upgrade option, so plan ahead. Last year saw limited release bottled beers from Founders and Westbrook as well as one-off casks from Southbound and Terrapin. A priority entrance upgrade minus the VIP tasting area perk is also available for those who want an extra hour of access to the main beer selection.

This may also be worth the money as several breweries were out of beer before the end of last year’s event.

Bring a Designated Driver Along

If you’re there for the entire day of the festival, four hours is a very long time to drink in the hot sun. Designated driver tickets are available for only $10. Put together a small group to carpool and chip in to cover the cost of entry for the amazing friend who volunteers for this duty. No, they can’t drink beer; but all the soda and water they can drink is covered in their admission price. cs

Savannah Craft Brew Fest | Craft Beer WEEK Liz Williams of The Beer Growler.

Photo by Lee Heidel

Craft Beer Week is still hoppin’!

Events around town continue up to and thru Brew Fest itself Mother Earth Spotlight

Red Brick / Eagle Creek Spotlight

112 West Broughton St

112 West Broughton St

Taps, prizes and giveaways featuring Mother Earth Brewing.

Taps, prizes and giveaways featuring Atlanta’s Red Brick and Statesboro’s Eagle Creek.

IPA Day

August 27, 6-11 pm Savannah Distillery Ale House 416 W Liberty St

Taps devoted to IPAs

Southbound Tap Takeover August 27, 6 -9 pm Green Truck Pub 2430 Habersham St

Tap takeover includes an exclusive cask!

Red Hare Spotlight August 27, 6 -11 pm Crystal Beer Parlor

August 28 World of Beer Savannah

815 E. Victory Drive

The brewery rep will be on hand to pour samples of some the Founders core beers and seasonals like All Day IPA and Dirty Bastard.

Left Hand Spotlight

FOR SUSHI, HIBACHI, A FULL BAR & MORE!

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Moonlight Meadery Tasting

Sour N Funky

112 West Broughton St

416 W Liberty St

Meet Michael Fairbrother and Berniece Van Der Berg from Moonlight Meadery!

We will offer four selections, with a flight of all four as an option.

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August 28, 4:30-6:30 pm Whole Foods

Red Hare Pint Night and special “Dreamsicle IPA” cask and Hasenpfeffer Oktoberfest beers.

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Bell’s Tap Takeover

A-Town Tag Team

2430 Habersham St

Beer Growler Savannah 281 Drayton Street

August 28. 6-10 pm Green Truck Pub

Fantastic beers from Bell’s will be on draft with special bottles as well.

Victory Spotlight

August 28, 6-11 pm Crystal Beer Parlor 301 West Jones Street

Victory Brewing Pint Night with Hop Ticket line up. Buy a Victory beer, get an envelope. If you’re lucky, your envelope will contain a Golden Ticket good for a T-shirt, large beer,hat and koozie.

GA Beer Night

August 28, 6- 11 pm The Bohemian 102 W Bay St

All Georgia beers on tap.

Moonlight Meadery Meet & Greet August 28, 6-10 pm Bier Haus 513 East Oglethorpe Street

Meet & Greet with Moonlight Meadery. 6 PM. Meet the owners of Moonlight Meadery, Michael Fairbrother and Berniece Van Der Berg.

Southbound Pint Night

August 28, 8-11 pm Barrelhouse South 125 W Congress St

Southbound / Monday Night Brewing Spotlight

August 29 World of Beer Savannah Savannah Craft Brew Fest

112 West Broughton St

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Featuring beer from Savannah’s Southbound Brewing and Atlanta’s Monday Night.

August 29m 5:30-7:30 pm From the organizer: A-Town Tag Team Takeover w/ Red Hare, Red Brick and Monday Night.

Breweries will be releasing some of their newest beers: Red Hare Ill-Tempered Hare (IPL) and Hasenpfeffer (Oktoberfest), Monday Night Nerd Alert (Blonde/ Pilsner) and…

Burnt Hickory Tap Takeover August 29, 6-9 pm Your Pie Savannah (Sandfly)

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Night of the Beer Geek 5.0

August 29, 6-11 pm Savannah Distillery Ale House 416 W Liberty St

Tipping beer stained hats to the breweries that will be sending eccentric one of a kind beers to inspect.

Terrapin Tap Takeover August 29, 6-10 pm Green Truck Pub 2430 Habersham St

Terrapin tap takeover , including a cask of Midnight Monk.

Red Brick Pint Night

Savannah Craft Brew Fest August 30, 1- 5 pm Savannah International Trade Center Resort Dr

The big event on Hutchinson Island with a view of the Savannah riverfront showcases two-ounce unlimited samplings of craft beers from around the world

Craft Brew Fest AfterParty August 30, 6-11 pm Savannah Distillery Ale House 416 W Liberty St

From the Promoter: We will be having an after party at The Distillery on the first and second floor. $1 off a draft of your choice with your beer fest ticket!

Recovery Run

August 31, noon- 2 pm Your Pie Savannah (Downtown) 110 W Bryan St

Join Team Brew/Drink/ Run for a 5K group run through Savannah’s historic district. Meet Up: Ellis Square Visitors Center.

Post-run Music from Domino Effect.

Brothers in Brewing with Bluegrass Brunch

August 29, 6- 11 pm Crystal Beer Parlor

August 31, 12:30-3:30 pm Tybee Island Social Club

301 West Jones Street

1311 Butler Ave, Tybee Island

Buy a Red Brick beer, keep the pint! Featuring Matcha Super Green Yuzu IPA, Brother Leo and other special beers.

Several GA breweries including Southbound, SweetWater, Terrapin, Moon River and more will be attending and giving away glassware and other items.

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Savannah Craft Brew Fest | local breweries beer or who want to start their own brewery and want to learn about the path we’ve taken,” added Wiggins.

At the Savannah Craft Brew Fest on Saturday, Southbound will be releasing its new Fade to Red beer and backing the photo booth attraction, where festival-goers can get a fun, themed snapshot to remember their day in a brewery-branded glossy.

Founders Brewing Co. representative Jonathan Sikes will also be participating in tastings and rare beer nights during Savannah Craft Beer Week. Those events include small pours at Whole Foods on Thursday afternoon and bringing a hard-to-find keg of Founders’ Dissenter, a clean, new-release imperial lager to Savannah Distillery Ale House on Friday.

But the core focus of his week will be on the Savannah Craft Brew Fest itself, which he also attended last year.

“With more and more festivals happening each year we are getting to a point to where we can’t attend them all, but this is one that I think a lot of breweries try Carly Wiggins and Smith Matthews of to participate in, due in part to Savannah Southbound Brewing. Photo by Lee Heidel being such a fun place to be, with burgeoning tourism and an emerging craft scene as well,” said Sikes.

In his job promoting Founders, which is based on Michigan, Sikes added “It gives us exposure to consumers who have never heard of Founders before and gives them a chance to try our beers and see what we’re all about.”

That take on festival day appearances is shared by Will Avery, head brewer for Kenby lee heidel nesaw’s Burnt Hickory Brewery. He sees beer festivals as a chance to interact with beer lee@brewdrinkrun.com drinkers one-on-one. /@brewdrinkrun When discussing the Savannah Craft Brew Festival, he said “I was there for the whole brewdrinkrun.com fest last year. I drank our beers all day and talked to people.”

He plans on doing the same this year. “I don’t view festivals as recreational. Part of my job is to rep a product I work on 10-14 hours a day.”

Beer festivals can be tons of fun for the revelers who spend the day sipping A wide variety of Burnt Hickory’s beer will be available at its Tap Takeover at Your Pie suds and toasting with friends. But the brewery employees who make the journey and in Sandfly on Friday night, where all of the available draft beers will be exclusively from effort to participate have to balance that convivial atmosphere with the harsh realities of Burnt Hickory. Flagship brews Ezekiel’s Wheel and Cannon Dragger will be there, along another day at the office. with this year’s version of 9353, a beer Avery describes as a Peach Berliner Weiss.

No brewery will be more active and visible during Savannah Craft Beer Week than The event will also feature the very last keg of music-inspired beer Lake of Fire, a red Savannah’s own Southbound Brewing Co. Co-founder Carly Wiggins wears many hats at rye ale influenced by band The Meat Puppets. The similarly rock-n-roll themed Toolin’ for the still small but rapidly expanding beer producer, including the responsibilities of marAle-nuss is a riff on the punk music of The Meatmen. Ale-nuss is so limited that Your Pie keting and promotion. will see the only keg outside of those kept at the brewery reserved for tours and tastings.

She and her co-workers will be sponsoring more than ten events during the lead-in “It’s somewhere between a big brown and week to the Savannah Craft Brew Fest as robust porter,” said Avery. well as having a large presence at the festival After a full week of smiling, shaking hands, itself. giving out swag and educating fans about “We’re trying to make something happen beer, these industry players and their cohorts every single day,” said Wiggins while taking will be ready and deserving of a vacation a brief break from spreadsheets and projecfrom all the festivities. tions to talk about her intense schedule for “Monday, yeah. I’ve got to take Monday off,” the week. said Southbound’s Wiggins. “Hopefully, Along with pint glass giveaways and All Request Dueling PiAno show I’ll be able to sit on the beach and talk to tap takeovers, they also scheduled more nobody.” cs intimate gatherings like a meet the brewer Full BAR · lAte night FooD night at Ampersand where attendees can Good Friends & Fun pick the brains of brewers Smith Matthews To find out more about where these breweries will be and Alex Breard. pouring during Savannah Craft Beer Week as well as 314 Williamson St Savannah “People can ask them questions about the rest of the week’s schedule of beer events, visit 912.527.6453 7 anything. Sometimes it’s people who love SAVCraftBeer.com.

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Savannah Craft Brew Fest | local breweries beer or who want to start their own brewery and want to learn about the path we’ve taken,” added Wiggins.

At the Savannah Craft Brew Fest on Saturday, Southbound will be releasing its new Fade to Red beer and backing the photo booth attraction, where festival-goers can get a fun, themed snapshot to remember their day in a brewery-branded glossy.

Founders Brewing Co. representative Jonathan Sikes will also be participating in tastings and rare beer nights during Savannah Craft Beer Week. Those events include small pours at Whole Foods on Thursday afternoon and bringing a hard-to-find keg of Founders’ Dissenter, a clean, new-release imperial lager to Savannah Distillery Ale House on Friday.

But the core focus of his week will be on the Savannah Craft Brew Fest itself, which he also attended last year.

“With more and more festivals happening each year we are getting to a point to where we can’t attend them all, but this is one that I think a lot of breweries try Carly Wiggins and Smith Matthews of to participate in, due in part to Savannah Southbound Brewing. Photo by Lee Heidel being such a fun place to be, with burgeoning tourism and an emerging craft scene as well,” said Sikes.

In his job promoting Founders, which is based on Michigan, Sikes added “It gives us exposure to consumers who have never heard of Founders before and gives them a chance to try our beers and see what we’re all about.”

That take on festival day appearances is shared by Will Avery, head brewer for Kenby lee heidel nesaw’s Burnt Hickory Brewery. He sees beer festivals as a chance to interact with beer lee@brewdrinkrun.com drinkers one-on-one. /@brewdrinkrun When discussing the Savannah Craft Brew Festival, he said “I was there for the whole brewdrinkrun.com fest last year. I drank our beers all day and talked to people.”

He plans on doing the same this year. “I don’t view festivals as recreational. Part of my job is to rep a product I work on 10-14 hours a day.”

Beer festivals can be tons of fun for the revelers who spend the day sipping A wide variety of Burnt Hickory’s beer will be available at its Tap Takeover at Your Pie suds and toasting with friends. But the brewery employees who make the journey and in Sandfly on Friday night, where all of the available draft beers will be exclusively from effort to participate have to balance that convivial atmosphere with the harsh realities of Burnt Hickory. Flagship brews Ezekiel’s Wheel and Cannon Dragger will be there, along another day at the office. with this year’s version of 9353, a beer Avery describes as a Peach Berliner Weiss.

No brewery will be more active and visible during Savannah Craft Beer Week than The event will also feature the very last keg of music-inspired beer Lake of Fire, a red Savannah’s own Southbound Brewing Co. Co-founder Carly Wiggins wears many hats at rye ale influenced by band The Meat Puppets. The similarly rock-n-roll themed Toolin’ for the still small but rapidly expanding beer producer, including the responsibilities of marAle-nuss is a riff on the punk music of The Meatmen. Ale-nuss is so limited that Your Pie keting and promotion. will see the only keg outside of those kept at the brewery reserved for tours and tastings.

She and her co-workers will be sponsoring more than ten events during the lead-in “It’s somewhere between a big brown and week to the Savannah Craft Brew Fest as robust porter,” said Avery. well as having a large presence at the festival After a full week of smiling, shaking hands, itself. giving out swag and educating fans about “We’re trying to make something happen beer, these industry players and their cohorts every single day,” said Wiggins while taking will be ready and deserving of a vacation a brief break from spreadsheets and projecfrom all the festivities. tions to talk about her intense schedule for “Monday, yeah. I’ve got to take Monday off,” the week. said Southbound’s Wiggins. “Hopefully, Along with pint glass giveaways and All Request Dueling PiAno show I’ll be able to sit on the beach and talk to tap takeovers, they also scheduled more nobody.” cs intimate gatherings like a meet the brewer Full BAR · lAte night FooD night at Ampersand where attendees can Good Friends & Fun pick the brains of brewers Smith Matthews To find out more about where these breweries will be and Alex Breard. pouring during Savannah Craft Beer Week as well as 314 Williamson St Savannah “People can ask them questions about the rest of the week’s schedule of beer events, visit 912.527.6453 7 anything. Sometimes it’s people who love SAVCraftBeer.com.

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American craft brewers are defined by the Brewers Association as meeting three key metrics. They must be small, producing less than 6 million barrels of beer per year.

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Craft brewers must also be independent and no more than 25% of the company may be owned “by a craft beverage industry member that is not itself a craft brewer.”

Finally, the brewery must use traditional brewing procedures and ingredients. The takeaway is that producers of craft beer are small, independent and traditional.

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Hops: Cone-shaped flowers used in beer to provide bitterness and aroma. Hop flavors can range from onion-like to pine to earthy or citrus. You’ll hear beers like IPAs being lauded for hoppiness, describing how much of the hop flavor is evident in the taste. Hops are measured by IBUs, which stands for International Bitterness Units.

The higher the IBUs, the hoppier the beer.

Malts: Fermenting grains used to produce base beer, including barley and wheat.

Less common grains include oats, rye and corn. Malts contribute to the beer’s sweetness, color and mouthfeel.

Yeast: The magical ingredient that ferments the wort to create alcohol. In many beers, the yeast is unnoticeable by design.

However, in other styles, specifically many Belgian beers, wild or sour ales, the yeast is

a key factor in the overall taste. Yeast flavors can range from banana to pepper or even a vinegar-like acidity.

Ales: Most common base-style of craft beers. A generic term to describe a beer that uses top-fermenting yeast that utilizes warmer temperatures. Pale Ales, Porters, Wheats, Stouts and Browns are all ales.

Lagers: The opposite of ales, in that they are bottom-fermented at cooler temperatures. This practice creates a cleaner, clearer beer. Pilsners, Bocks and Oktoberfests are all examples of lagers.

Imperial: Beers described as “Imperials,” or sometimes called “Doubles,” refer to an alcohol content of above 8% alcohol by volume. These “big” beers often feature a distinct alcohol flavor. However, some are sneaky and mask the obviousness of their potency, so watch out!

Barrel-aged: Typically darker beers that have spent time after brewing and fermenting aging in empty liquor barrels. The type of liquor, kind of wood, the length of the beer’s stay and the flavors of the base beer dictate how much of that barrel and alcohol flavor is imparted. Most barrels are oak and are either first-use or previously used to age wine, whisky or sherry. The most common variety is bourbon barrel aged beers.

Carbonation: Just like with soda or champagne, carbonation is all about the bubbles. Different styles dictate different amounts of sparkle. The effervescence can greatly influence the impact on the tongue.

Beer Cocktail: Typically blending of two or more beers together to create something entirely unique. The Savannah Craft Brew Fest will have a cocktail station with mixologists sharing their favorite blends.

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Pale Ale: American Pale Ales feature a good balance of malt and hops, making for a great gateway beer for new craft drinkers.

British Pale Ales are often more malt-forward. Belgian Pale ales are typically less bitter and can be sweeter with mild spicing.

IPA: American India Pale Ales are very flavorful and feature bittering hops prominently. Golden yellow to amber in appearance, they can feature citrus flavors or more earthy characteristics.

Stout: Immediately recognizable by the dark brown to black color palette. Roasted malts dominate the flavor but thoughtful tasters can often pick out chocolate, coffee or dark fruits. The popular Irish Dry Stout variety is known for its subdued carbonation and and creamy mouthfeel.

Porter: Slightly lighter in color and body than stouts, Porters are highly drinkable and have become a playground for American craft brewers to try innovative hopping, smoking and aging techniques.

Witbier: White ales are visually identified by a cloudy, light golden appearance with a fluffy head. Witbiers commonly have herbal and fruit notes such as orange and coriander.

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Brown: Brown ales are on the maltier and sweeter side with a full mouthfeel. Mild nuttiness and caramel notes are common.

Kolsch: Clean, easy drinking and refreshing are three ways to describe the light bodied, bubbly Kolsch. Often hoppy and dry, it can also be quite refreshing.

Sour: More a category than a specific type, sour beers are the laboratory of the innovative brewer who looks back on beer’s history to investigate wild fermentations and the power of yeast to push beer into strange, unexpected directions. Flavors can be all over the place, from tart raspberry Frambois to complex, barrel-aged Flanders Red Ale to the funky pepper and sour sting of American Wild Ales.

Cider: Fermented apple juice. It’s not actually beer, but you will definitely see it being poured at craft beer festivals. Naturally, it will be overall rather fruity and can range from dry to sweet. Fermented pear juice and other fruits are also available.

Mead: Sometimes referred to as “honey wine” as it is made from fermenting honey with water. Like cider, it’s not beer, but it is an ancient beverage that produces results varying from sweet to dry, fruity to spicy.

The Savannah Craft Brew Fest will have a “Mead Garden” with many types available.

Evaluating a Beer

The first step is personal and subjective.

Did you like it? If so, what were the aspects you enjoyed? If not, what turned you off?

After considering those personal reflections there are a few common evaluation metrics.

Appearance: Color and opacity match style guidelines? Does it look appealing?

Aroma: Floral or grassy? A great start to many Belgian beers. Or, maybe cooked figs or chocolate in an Imperial Stout? If so, that might carry over into the taste.

Taste: Funky can be good in the case of a barrel-aged sour and horrible in a Pale Ale. Mouthfeel: Whether a beer is thin, rich and creamy or in the middle can influence your enjoyment. A cider should be fleeting and a stout will lean toward lingering.

Aftertaste: After swallowing, evaluate whether the taste lingers in the mouth. Is it the same as when it first touched your tongue, or does it evolve into something different? Is it pleasantly satisfying or unwanted and off-putting?

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Non-Fiction Gallery launches adventurous new business model assistance, as well as staffing for openings and regular gallery hours—features many rental spaces do not include.

“You have three very experienced people Non-Fiction Galwho are willing to help you put on the show lery, nestled off Bull that you want,” MacRae-Trulson said.

Street between 31st and In addition, Non-Fiction coordinates 32nd streets in the burjuried shows that bring local, national, and geoning neighborhood international artists together. They produce south of Forsyth Park, gallery-sponsored special exhibitions and has made a name for host an annual holiday pop-up shop. itself by consistently Non-Fiction also launched MAP (Mobile presenting thoughtful Artist Program) that was fiscally sponsored and beautiful exhibiby non-profit, Art Rise Savannah (of which tions of work by emerging artists.

In June 2013, SCAD MFA alumni, Sam I serve as Board President) allowing for tax-deductible contributions towards the Bryer, Heather MacRae-Trulson, and Ben Tollefson (originally with Naimar Ramirez, project. It brought acclaimed eco-conscious painter, Marshall Carbee, to Savannah for who recently left Savannah and her position at Non-Fiction) took ownership of the an exhibition, reception, artist talk, and workshop this past April. space.

“The idea behind MAP is for us to get The trio is now embarking on a bold busiwork from local emerging artists out to ness venture. They are representing their other areas. Additionally, to bring artists first artists, William Ruller and Cheralynn Johnston, and devoting the entire month of from outside Savannah here, show their September to “Veiled Horizons,” an exhibi- work and actively engage the community,” MacRae-Trulson explained. tion of new works from the artists.

Having produced an impressive 30 From the start Non-Fiction has been devoted to delivering something professional exhibitions since opening, the owners are jumping into the exciting, if not somewhat and new to Savannah. uncertain, business of representing artists.

“From the get-go the idea was that we “We’re taking on two artists that we really would offer professional services. We still do believe in and want to commit to and invest a rental price but they get a lot more value out of it. Students can practice having a pro- in,” Tollefson said.

As in the past, the gallery is wisely hedgfessionally run show,” Bryer said. ing their bets by piloting on a smaller scale.

Their proposal-based rental packages The represented artists are only an addition boast curatorial, marketing, and technical

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The owners of Non-Fiction Gallery: left to right Heather MacRae-Trulson, Sam Bryer, Naimar Ramirez, and Ben Tollefson, in July 2013 at the opening reception of nowrepresented artist, William Ruller’s thesis exhibition ‘Cayadutta.’ to their tried and true programming, and initially they are only representing two, Ruller and Johnston—neither of which is a stranger to Non-Fiction. ”We’ve shown their work before and people have had fantastic responses to their work. I think for the big step to representing, they were good choices because we didn’t have to worry about working with them.” Tollefson said.

Bryer chimed in, “It doesn’t feel risky. It feels exciting. We know how they run their own careers and how vested they are. We know how they work with other galleries.

They have done both group shows and solos already. It makes sense.”

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“When I was researching galleries and thinking about co-ops vs. non-profits vs. rental and vanity spaces, there was no specific category that felt like the one thing we should do. It was taking the best of all those, seeing how they could fit together in the most interesting and well-run way, then subtracting some of the negative situations and relationships,” Bryer explained.

From this process came Non Fiction’s brand of representation, tailored for emerging artists. It offers a six-month contract with options for renewal. They represent specific pieces of work rather than the artist’s entire catalogue and take a 40% commission for their services.

The work is available in an online gallery throughout the six months. The artists also have freedom to sell and exhibit their work elsewhere during the representation period, a right not always included in gallery contracts.

“We want to do it in a way that feels like a mutually beneficial relationship with the artist,” Bryer said.

Standing in front of Non-Fiction, looking out on the surrounding neighborhood, MacRae-Trulson smiled and said “the feeling like there is a community that is actively engaged and critically engaged— critically thinking about the work we are putting out there and giving back as much as we are trying to put into it, that’s definitely something we are grateful for.” cs Veiled Horizons: New Work by Cheralynn Johnston and William Ruller Exhibition Dates: Sept 5-Oct 3, 2014 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 5, 6-9:30 pm Artist Reception: Friday, Oct. 3, 6-9:30 pm Non-Fiction Gallery, 1522 Bull Street

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Every Wednesday evening, a group of strangers gathers to eat and drink at Pacci, the Italian restaurant inside the Brice Hotel on Bay Street.

They bump elbows, spoon pasta onto each other’s plates and inevitably, become fast friends over a slow meal.

The community table (also known as “family-style” dining) has its roots in both European and Southern cultures. Pacci general manager Ruth White has fine-tuned the concept for Savannah’s foodies.

Think Mrs. Wilkes’ dining room, only with calamari and red wine instead of fried chicken and sweet tea.

“I grew up going to Wednesday night church dinners,” says White, who originally hails from Myrtle Beach, SC. “I loved the sense of community, of sitting at a long table and enjoying a meal.”

Pacci’s stylish modern décor is far more elegant than any fellowship hall, though the bright dining area accommodates a long table and simple place settings like the church suppers of White’s youth.

But this isn’t some green bean casserole potluck: The ambience is one of edacious conviviality as the chairs fill one by one with expectant palates, eager to view the menu planned by either Pacci executive chef Roberto Leoci or chef de cuisine Dusty Groves.

“It’s whatever inspires the chefs, and it’s not on our regular menu,” assures White.

Leoci himself was present this past Wednesday and signaled the commencement of the meal with a hearty “Welcome to the family!” Large bowls were set in front of diners with the encouragement to eat as much as they liked. Following both Italian and Southern tradition, guests are served themselves and passed them down. Servers attended informally but impeccably, clearing plates to make way for the next dish.

The five-course repast began with bruschetta and pate crostinis along with

Executive chef Roberto Leoci serves up big bowls of cresto de gallo pasta for the weekly Wednesday supper club at Pacci. Photos by Jon Waits/@jwaitsphoto speck-wrapped roasted asparagus for a delectable amuse-bouche. Next came arugula salad with chilled mussels and calamari, lightly tossed with an ambrosial rosemary garlic vinaigrette.

“I purposely underdressed it, does it need more?” fussed a concerned Chef Leoci. The diners professed perfection.

The insalate was followed by a pasta course in the form of the unusual cresto de gallo (“roosters’ crest”), bursting with ripe tomatoes and eggplant harvested from Canyon Ranch Institute’s bountiful vegetable beds at Trustees Garden.

The feast reached its savory pinnacle with bowls of truffle-scented braised beef served atop a roasted cauliflower mash, delicately sprinkled with microgreens.

Wine was poured liberally throughout the evening in both red and white incarnations. Celebrated local sommelier Jason Restivo happened to be at the table with his wife, Jennifer, and extended his compliments for the vintage selections: Restivo pronounced the Fantinel Pinot Grigio “very enjoyable,” and provided a short lesson about the Fueda Maccari Nero d’Avola, a versatile Sicilian varietal that’s a perfect choice for a community supper.

“It’s not particularly sophisticated, which is a good thing, and it goes with lots of different kinds of food,” he explained as glasses were refilled.

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By the third, everyone was sharing offcolor jokes with their neighbors and picking pieces out of the nearest serving bowl like they were in a their mama’s kitchen.

Most guests were local: Some were avowed fans of Leoci’s other eponymous restaurant; others curiosity seekers from Savannah’s hospitality scene. A Brice hotel guest also found his way to the table, delighted not to have to dine alone.

Dr. Anna Barrett and her husband, Pila Sunderland, came to the supper club looking to spice up a mid-week date night.

“It seemed like something different to do,” said Barrett. “And besides, eating and

drinking is our favorite hobby.”

Her husband concurs, but don’t dare call him the “F-word.”

“I don’t like the word ‘foodie’ because it’s so pretentious,” mused Sunderland.

“But I really appreciate the flavors happening tonight. Some things are only amazing because you don’t get to eat them that often.”

How anyone managed to save room for dessert remains a mystery, but it was devoured nonetheless: Two-inch rectangles of hazelnut cream layered within cake that was more chocolate-y than sugary were perfectly-sized for those with a tempered sweet tooth, but seconds (oof, and maybe thirds) were enjoyed by the more indulgent.

As checks were dropped, diners pronounced the evening a gastronomic and social success and parted with promises to be back. (The table has room for no more than 30, so reservations are essential.)

All agreed that it was also an excellent value: The prix fixe for the Wednesday night supper club menu—including wine— is $35 per person plus tax and tip.

White hopes Pacci’s Wednesday community table becomes a downtown institution for both locals and visitors.

“When you pass food and break bread,” she says, “it just makes everybody feel like family.” cs Pacci, 601 E. Bay St., 912.233.6002 paccisavannah.com

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A tribute to Grandma on Waters Avenue his nails painted a vivid neon purple, told me one evening at the Kickback, “Oh, yes, they ARE open, honey, and it’s the BEST oxtails I noticed it a few and chitlin’s you’ll get in this nasty ole city! times on my way to And I’m a picky bitch too!” places like Baraka’s for OK. Well. ‘Nuff said.

Shrimp n’ Grits, or late Avid curiosity and a deep hunger for truly at night to pick up a good food (wherever it may be located) will Sloppy Joe at The Kickget the best of me every time. back: just a little joint Jerome Letbetter is the proprietor and on the east side of the sole cook at Grandma’s Diner, and he’ll give street with folksy paintings of soul food decorating the store- you a quirky smile if you ask the obvious question, “So, are you ‘Grandma’?” front and bars on the windows.

“Sure. Well, actually,” he answers, “the Yes, the neighborhood can occasionally name is to honor the women who raised resemble a war zone, and timid folks may hesitate to enter. But keep in mind that any me.”

Jerome’s eldest daughter, Leticia Wilviolence that percolates around here generliams, sporting a purple and black braided ally arises from personal wrongs among those who know each other well, not aimed bun jauntily perched up front, says, “His mama worked all the time, and he and all his at your average bystander. brothers and sisters lived with Great GrandI say this because I support small, local mama Eardean and Grandma Mary Young.” businesses, especially restaurants, and “Is that where you learned to cook?” I think of it as a loving service to your city to asked, sampling Jerome’s lemon-pepper encourage them to thrive. wings.

Within this shabby commercial area “Of course,” he says. “That’s where a lot where fly-by-night is often the name of the of these recipes come from—many, many game, I wasn’t sure if they were actually open for business or just a shell some hope- hours spent fixin’ up meals for me and all the kids.” ful restaurateur had left behind.

I told him how the fame of his cooking Then a 6’4” queen with plucked eyebrows,

had already spread around the neighborhood, and he was modest—yet not too surprised.

Since his daughter was there I asked her if her Daddy passed along those skills; Leticia laughed, “Oh, Daddy always persuaded us to get into the kitchen and cook! He puts his own special touch on everything!”

Jerome calls from the kitchen: “I make my own tartar sauce—nothin’ from a bottle!— and my own BBQ sauce too. I’d want my grandmammas to be proud of what I’m turning out here.”

The main menu is posted on a whiteboard set out in front of the counter—most popular items included here like fried shrimp and fish, hot wings, cheeseburgers, beef, turkey or pork sausage and porkchops.

More substantial items are listed on a printout menu at the order window.

Not all dishes are available at every hour though, so just ask what’s up for the day; the kitchen is small with only a tiny cooler, so potato salad may be replaced by tater tots, or the collard greens, a dish served best in cooler weather (cold temps make’em sweeter) may give way to succotash and green beans—Jerome will let you know as you place your order.

The porkchop served with my hubby’s

lunch was huge, with a golden brown, savory crust and tender enough to melt in your mouth. Shrimp and fish are tasty and wellseasoned, hitting the local Top 3 Favs list with the big, juicy cheeseburgers or the hot wings box.

If you have a yen for cornbread, like I always do, just ask for a substitution: two sizeable hunks will replace your fries or tots—Jerome has no problem with that.

“Now, when the weather gets a little cooler, you gotta come in and try a piece of my Red Velvet Cake—it’d melt all out now—cream cheese and butter’ll do that in the summer heat.”

I look forward to it, Jerome! Until then, I’ll be happily satisfied with those crispy wings or tremendously good oxtail served over a luscious mound of yellow rice.

I love to see a continuing tradition of good food, well-prepared from family recipes, reasonably priced, and served up with a kind spirit. I’m also a Savannah-born-andraised Southern girl and I won’t hesitate to explore when I hear there’s good cookin’ around. I urge you to do the same! cs Grandma’s Diner 2108 Waters Ave., (912) 349-5520 Mon-Thu 730am-12am, Fri-Sat 8am-2am

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Kathy Miller Art Show — Gallery 209

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Fall in Love with Tybee Arts — Tybee artists

show and sell their work, including driftwood art, handmade jewelry, and acrylic paintings. Artist’s reception August 29 at 6 p.m. Aug. 28-31. Tybee Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood Dr.

Joseph Ebberwein Exhibition — The JEA Art Gal-

lery presents a Joseph Ebberwein exhibition featuring mainly paintings of landscapes of the beautiful coastal marshland. Free and open to the public. A free and open to the public reception for this event will be held on September 7 from 3-5 p.m. Sep. 1-30. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.

Li Hui: Halcyon Fracture — The installation,

September Artists of the Month — Painter Kim

Miller and jewelry artist Kristen Baird will have their work on display at the gallery all month long. Sep. 1-30. Gallery 209, 209 E River St.

Continuing Exhibits “Who is rEN?” Exhibition — Co-founder of the

Spitfire Poetry Group and visionary artist, Ralph “rENAZANCE” Dillard, presents “Who is rEN?” The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave.

Armstrong Faculty Art Exhibit — Armstrong

AMT’s art faculty exhibition will display fantastic imagery and artistic creations in photography, pottery, painting, drawing, jewelry, ceramic sculpture, digital design, and various mixed media. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Carrie Moyer: Pirate Jenny — Moyer combines

her interests in graphic design and painting in works that featured imagery from 1960s protest graphics, challenging divisions between abstract art and political content.

Free for SCAD students, faculty, staff and museum members. Open to the public at the cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Christina Edwards: Fluid Perspectives — The

Butcher host a new exhibition by Christina Edwards, “Fluid Perspectives,” which uses layers of color to create abstract linear pieces and redefines Edwards’ as an artist.

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Gallery Espresso Group Exhibition — Gallery Espresso and Savannah Art Association present a group show featuring work inspired by Chippewa Square and sur-

Last chance this week to see Christina Edwards’ ‘Fluid Perspectives’ at The Butcher, up through the end of the month.

marking the artist’s first major solo exhibition in the U.S., will feature a sitespecific installation titled “Halcyon Fracture.” Free for SCAD students, faculty, staff and museum members. Open to the public at the cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Mac McCusker: Big Game — Armstrong

rounding area. Artists included: Becky Marcussen, Jill Marcussen. Michelle Flores, Samantha Claar, Peggy Lanahan, Margie Sone Gravina, Sue Gouse, Mimi Diamond, Andrea Roundtree, Dotty Armstrong, Len Ciliento, Andrea Stark, Phil Stark, Leigh Harris, Barbara Gentry, Bobbie Kraft, Martha Love. Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.

State University’s ceramics professor Mac McCusker presents interactive ceramic works which spotlight Wildlife conservation in Africa. Free and open to the public A closing reception will take place Friday, Sept. 5 6-9pm in conjunction with Art March. Cultural Arts Gallery, 9 W. Henry St.

Helen Levitt: In the Street — The exhibit, a collaboration with the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, displays the work of one of America’s ground-breaking photographers.

The photographs are drawn from the permanent collections of both the Telfair and the High. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

Maggie Evans: Status — Cultural hierarchies

Jack Leigh: Full Circle, Low Country Photographs, 1972-2004 — The first museum survey of

work by the acclaimed Savannah photographer since his passing 10 years ago.

Leigh’s images are alongside works by photographers who inspired him, such as Eva Rubinstein, Walker Evans, Helen Levitt and George Tice. Open to public at cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Orly Genger: Undertone — Genger is renowned for her monumental sculptures composed of intricately hand-knotted and painted rope. Free for SCAD students, faculty, staff and museum members. Open to the public at the cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Romantic Spirits: Nineteenth-Century Paintings from the Johnson Collection — Exhibit examines the roman-

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Stephen Burrows: An American Master of Inventive Design — Designs by fashion designer Stephen

Burrows, curated by André Leon Talley. Free for SCAD students, faculty, staff and museum members. Open to the public at the cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

The Modern Era: Selected works from the Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art — Created

from 1927 to 1966, the featured paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints illustrate major artistic and cultural developments explored during this pivotal period in modern art. Free for SCAD students, faculty, staff and museum members. Open to public at cost of museum admission. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.

Whitfield Lovell: Deep River — Lovell’s art pays tribute to the lives of anonymous African Americans and explores passage, memory, and the search for freedom. Through Feb. 1, 2015. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St.

and the human desire to be a part of, or detached from, class systems. Free SCAD students, faculty, staff, museum members.

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“That’s nothing but cheap cynicism!” bellows Father James (Brendan Gleeson) to a villager detailing his dark view of the world, only to be told that it may be cynical but there’s nothing cheap about it — it was hard-earned. A similar description can apply to Calvary, which provides such a fatalistic view of human nature that even atheistic audience members might feel inclined to pick up the good book for comfort. Yet thanks to writer-director John Michael McDonagh’s powerhouse script and Gleeson’s superb central performance, Calvary earns its sour stripes — it’s a bruising beauty of a film.

“I was seven years old the first time I tasted semen,” states the voice emanating from the other side of the confessional.

“That’s definitely a startling opening line,” retorts Father James, speaking both for himself and for viewers still settling into their seats as the picture commences. The voice belongs to an individual who was abused for years by a man of the cloth. The victim states that as retaliation, he wants to shock the world by killing a good priest, a man like Father James.

This sets the tone for the picture, as Father James spends the next week conducting God’s business as usual, knowing that his time might be drawing to an end. But whereas Father James truly is a good person,

the same can’t be said for his constituents, a foul lot that includes an adulterous wife (Orla O’Rourke), her ineffectual husband (Chris O’Dowd), her abusive boyfriend (Isaach De Bankole), a heartless doctor (Aidan Gillen) and other morally bankrupt individuals.

The clergyman can’t seem to make any headway with this group — one of them even burns down his church — and even outsiders treat him poorly. A chat with a young girl vacationing in the area leads to nasty words from her dad, who’s convinced that Father James was preparing to molest his daughter because he’s a priest and abusing children seems to be their only purpose in this modern age.

McDonagh and Gleeson previously teamed up for The Guard, which ended up being one of the best films of 2011. This latest effort may not quite match that one, but it includes the same ingredients that powered that picture, including smart dialogue, compelling characters, a wicked sense of humor and a towering turn from Gleeson.

His Father James is a marvelous creation, and the actor provides the crucial core of humanity in this servant of God who tries to stand tall even as the world around him burns to the ground. continues on p. 36

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Magic in the Moonlight is set in the 1920s, and indeed, the plot outline feels like it could have come from one of the screwball comedies that would become so popular OOP Here’s the thing about What If: Unlike in the 1930s, with leading roles that would such past hipster rom-coms as (500) Days have perfectly fit Clark Gable and Jean Harof Summer, Ruby Sparks and the criminally low (or Fredric March and Carole Lombard; overlooked In Search of a Midnight Kiss, we take your pick). Colin Firth stars as Stanley really don’t care if the central lovers end up Crawford, a British magician who poses as a Chinaman and performs under the moniker together or not.

Wei Ling Soo. Stanley is also known as a That may sound like a condemnation, but that would be an incorrect assumption. specialist in debunking fake psychics, and so his friend Howard (Simon McBurney) calls What If tells the story of Wallace (Daniel “Don’t call me Harry Potter” Radcliffe) and him to the French Riviera to expose a spiritualist that he feels has been taking advanChantry (Ruby Sparks’ Zoe Kazan) and whether it’s possible for these two people of tage of a wealthy family living there.

That would be Sophie Baker (Emma opposite sexes to be just friends. In the real world, that’s a no-brainer - a glance at Face- Stone), who, with her mom (Marcia Gay Harden) in tow, has come to help the Catbook reveals that even misogynist brutes ledge family matriarch ( Jackie Weaver) manage to have plenty of female buddies - but apparently in Hollywood, it’s as fantas- contact her dearly departed husband.

As expected, the storyline finds Stanley tic a concept as the ones found in 2001: A Space Odyssey and Eraserhead. And so we get attempting to reveal that Sophie is a fake, movies like When Harry Met Sally, My Best only to fall for her even as he has trouble disproving any of her supernatural abilities.

Friend’s Wedding and this one, which posit The resultant film is nothing if not pleasant, that under every male-female friendship although perhaps it’s too pleasant. rests a restless libido looking to bust loose After the acidity of Blue Jasmine, Allen with the force of the Alien chestburster. probably wanted to bask in sunshine and The minor complication in What If is light, but this renders Magic a toothless that Wallace has just come out of a disasendeavor, with a central romance that never trous relationship and looks down on love.

The major complication is that Chantry, the for an instance feels believable and some late-inning betrayals that ultimately amount girl who stirs Wallace out of his surliness, already has a boyfriend in Ben (Rafe Spall), to nothing. Firth is fine (if one-note) as a narcissist who finds little to admire in the who tends to come across as a clod but at world, but Stone, while game, is too young least treats Chantry with genuine affection for a role that, admittedly, would cripple and tenderness. Resigned to “just a friend” almost any actress diving into its shallow status, Wallace values his time spent with waters.

Chantry but perpetually wishes that they Allen has created movie magic on many could be lovers.

Up until the cop-out denouement, What occasions (literally, in the case of the gem The Purple Rose of Cairo), but in this If manages to feel fresh even in spite of instance, the man behind the curtain has its well-worn elements. That’s primarily gone noticeably MIA. because of the efforts of the cast: Radcliffe and Kazan are ingratiating as the leads, and scripter Elan Mastai, adapting the IF I STAY play Toothpaste and Cigarettes by T.J. Dawe OO and Michael Rinaldi, initially explores the Early summer found The Fault in Our dynamics of Wallace and Chantry’s friendStars producing the tears in our eyes, but late ship with a sobering honesty. But convensummer can only offer the heaviness in our tion eventually rears its ugly head, and What eyelids in the form of If I Stay.

If settles for being So What.

Like Stars, Stay is similarly adapted from a novel in which lovestruck kids are coping MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT with life-and-death situations. Yet unlike OO that earlier teen titan, this pedestrian picture An inconsequential trifle even by lateremains an emotional flatline. Chloe Grace career standards, Magic in the Moonlight Moretz plays Mia Hall, a high school stufinds Woody Allen attempting to once again dent blessed with hip parents (Mireille Enos create movie magic; only instead of someand Joshua Leonard), a saintly little brother thing akin to pulling a rabbit out of a hat, ( Jakob Davies) who refrains from doing it feels like the workaholic auteur merely bratty little-brother things like flushing his plucked an old, discarded script out of a sister’s makeup down the toilet or pelting 36 cobweb-covered drawer. her with spitballs during dinner, and an AUG 27-SEP 2, 2014

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As if her life wasn’t already blessed enough, she also acquires a boyfriend in Adam ( Jamie Blackley), a fledgling rock star and the coolest guy at school. Matters take a turn for the horrific, though, once the Halls are involved in a brutal car accident. Mia ends up in a coma, and her spirit wanders the corridors of the hospital, checking on the fates of her family members and hoping Adam pays a visit. All the while, she takes a page from The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” reflecting on her life as she decides whether to let go and pass away or stay strong and fight to survive.

R.J. Cutler directs his first theatrical feature after a career spent helming TV shows and historical documentaries, and there’s nothing to indicate that branching out was a sound decision. Working from a script by Shauna Cross, he has managed to create a film that’s banal at almost every turn, with the ample flashbacks proving to be especially suffocating. Moretz is given precious little to do besides looking anxious, while Blackley is a complete dullard as this supposedly magnetic Mick-Jagger-in-the-making.

Granted, any movie that name-drops Debbie Harry can’t be all bad, and Enos and Leonard are charming as the parents, but these few attributes are hardly reason enough to stay for the duration.

Stallone (who also co-scripted) as usual hogs the spotlight, though Snipes at least gets some quality time at the start and Antonio Banderas, as a motormouth assassin who wants to join the team, steals second-half scenes whenever he can. Gibson makes a more effective villain than he did in Machete Kills, while Harrison Ford, likely the lone liberal in this Limbaughloving logjam, has the only laugh-out-loud line (involving Statham’s British accent) as he essays the role of a snarling CIA suit, in essence replacing the previous pictures’ Bruce Willis (who, in true capitalist form, wanted $4 million instead of the offered $3 million for his handful of scenes and was told by Stallone and the studio to piss off ).

Otherwise, this is disposable Kleenex entertainment, with Patrick Hughes faring no better than previous directors Simon West (Ex. 2) and Stallone (Ex. 1) in shooting action scenes that largely fail to snap, crackle and pop. Jet Li has been brought back, but only to fire weapons, not engage in martial arts maneuvers (what was the point then?), and Arnold Schwarzenegger, looking nearly as immobile as the visages on Mount Rushmore, contributes his usual obligatory scenes.

THE GIVER

OO An adaptation of Lois Lowry’s awardTHE EXPENDABLES 3 winning novel, The Giver might be one of OO the best films of the year ... were the year Say this for The Expendables 3: It’s argu1996. As it stands, it’s merely the latest in ably a fraction better than the two previthe recent deluge of movies based on popuous installments in this AARP-endorsed lar Young Adult titles, and it hardly stands franchise. Then again, I’d hate to live on the at the head of the class. difference.

The Giver takes place in a future world The series has always been promoted as in which everyone is the same and there’s an all-star action romp in which all these no hunger or war but also no love or music muscular marquee fillers have equal rights, or even color (the early portion of the film but really, it’s been a Sylvester Stallone is in black and white). The Receiver of vanity project all along. That’s never more Memories ( Jeff Bridges) is the only one who apparent than in this entry, which finds Stal- knows about the past, and he’s instructed lone’s Barney Ross deciding that his fellow by the Chief Elder (Meryl Streep) to pass mercenaries (among them Jason Statham, his memories on to a new Receiver, a teen Dolph Lundgren and newest old kid on the named Jonas (Brenton Thwaites). Now block Wesley Snipes) are, in the vernacular referring to himself as The Giver, the old of Roger Murtaugh, too old for this shit. man hopes that his young charge will use Of course, Barney doesn’t apply this line the memories as a springboard to a conof logic to himself, so he axes the other old- scious awakening and rediscover what it ies and surrounds himself with four young truly means to be human. ‘uns (including Twilight player Kellan Lutz Lowry’s 1993 book has long been herand Olympic and MMA star Ronda Rousey alded as an essential read for middle school in her film debut) as he goes after Stonekids, and for the past 18 years, Bridges had banks (Mel Gibson), a former colleague who been interested in bringing it to the screen. has long journeyed over to the dark side. Yet It’s a shame no one would finance the projwhen these whippersnappers get captured ect back in the day, when it might have

by Stonebanks, it’s up to the seasoned solstood a better chance of distinguishing itself diers to pop in their dentures and come to in a pre-Harry Potter/Hunger Games era. the rescue.

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eyes into a handsome teen of the brooding, soft-spoken variety. Nearly — maybe just? — as important to the proceedings is Linklater’s own daughter Lorelei Linklater, who’s cast as Mason’s older sister Samantha. When we first meet them, their parents are already divorced: Mom Olivia (Patricia Arquette) raises them as best she can, while Dad Mason Sr. (Ethan Hawke) is only BOYHOOD just now returning to their Texas stomping OOOO Richard Linklater’s Boyhood sports a gim- grounds. Over the ensuing years, we watch as Olivia tragically finds herself attracted mick that appears to be a screen original: to men who end up being alcoholic bullies Follow the life of an individual (as well as while Mason Sr. pops up on weekends with those around him) from the age of 7 to the the hope of bonding more fully with his age of 18, shooting new footage over the offspring. course of all 12 years. This method does As in real life, the people we see on a have a screen precedent of sorts: With his regular basis (in this movie’s case, once a Up series, Michael Apted has been filming year) age gracefully before our eyes to the the same group of people every seven years since he first began the project in 1970 (the point that we don’t even notice it until we most widely seen of the bunch was probably reflect back, while the folks (such as Olivia’s close friend) who disappear for years at a 1991’s 35 Up, though the series is up to 56 Up, released in 2012). But the key difference stretch look startlingly aged when they reappear on the scene. It’s a powerful reminder is that while Apted’s works are documenof the vagaries of time, and like much else in taries, Linklater’s film is a piece of fiction. I the movie, it forces viewers to examine their daresay that’s the more difficult challenge, own march through life and take note of the as the writer-director had to build a narsignposts that appeared along the way. rative to house these people, all the while Known for his collaborative spirit and praying that nothing bad would happen to them over the years, that they would remain great working relationships with actors, committed to the experiment, and that they Linklater gathered with his four principals before each annual filming jam commenced would continue to be captivating screen to map out the plot. presences.

Fortunately for Linklater — and for us — everything turned out OK, and what’s now THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY on view is a work that easily breaks free of OOP the shackles of “just a gimmick” and emerges Films that place more of an emphasis on as a superb motion picture in its own right. lovingly photographing culinary treats over Ellar Coltrane landed the leading role of anything else are often tagged “food porn,” Mason, and he was a great pick. The typical and The Hundred-Foot Journey is the latest cute moppet at 7, he transforms before our example of this mouthwatering sub-genre. a knockoff of this past spring’s Divergent, which, on the literary front, of course came long after Lowry’s brainchild.

Yet even without measuring it against any YA cinematic competition, there’s much that’s lacking from this feature, particularly any sense of discovery or excitement.

But if towering works like Babette’s Feast and Eat Drink Man Woman register as the James Deen and Jenna Jameson equivalents, then this new picture (produced by the dynamic duo of Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey) comes across more like its Ron Jeremy, clumsily getting the job done but best ignored in the long run.

The veteran Indian actor Om Puri plays Papa, who, following the death of his wife, relocates his family from Mumbai to Europe, finally settling on a small village in France. There, he opens an Indian eatery, ignoring the fact that it’s directly across the street from a Michelin-starred restaurant run by the fussy Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). Naturally, these two will squabble until the plot requires them to soften up, and just as naturally, there’s a budding romance between one of Papa’s sons (adorable Manish Dayal) and one of Madame Mallory’s cooks (Charlotte Le Bon).

It’s all very predictable but also all very pleasant, at least until the movie makes a wrong turn by shuttling a character off to Paris, where he learns (just like Dorothy!) that there’s no place like home. Even at the very end, director Lasse Hallstrom never stops arousing our taste buds with succulent shots of orgasmic eats. CS

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Activism & Politics

Muffins with Mary Ellen

Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague's weekly conversation with District 4 constituents.

Drop in to ask questions and discuss local issues. Free and open to the public.

Wednesdays, 6-9 a.m. 912-659-0103. ogeecheecoffee.com/. coffee deli, 4517 Habersham St. Savannah Area Young Republicans

Get involved. Contact is Michael Johnson, via email or telephone, or see website for info. 912-604-0797. chairman@sayr.org. sayr.org. Call or see website for information. Free ongoing. 912-308-3020. savannahyoungrepublicans.com.

Savannah Libertarians

Join the Facebook group to find out about upcoming local events. Mondays. Facebook.com/groups/SAVlibertarians.

Savannah Tea Party

5pm social time. 5:30pm meeting begins.

6pm speaker. Reservations not necessary. Free to attend. Food and beverages available for purchase. Mondays, 5:30 p.m.. 912-598-7358. savannahteaparty. com. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt.

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Performing Arts Instructors Sought

Department of Cultural Affairs accepting proposals for Neighborhood Arts Programming Instructors City seeks applications for Weave A Dream Initiative instructors for Fall 2014 programming. Deadline August 29, 2014. Submit to cnorthcutt@ savannahga.gov to 9 West Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401. For application and criteria, see www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Through Aug. 29. 912-644-7927.

Call for Artists

The Sentient Bean seeks experienced artists for one-month-long exhibitions of his/ her work. Artists must have a website with current images representing a sample of the work to be shown in order to be considered. Apply to sentientbooking@gmail. com, subject line “art show." See website for info. Fridays.. sentientbean.com/ booking#visualarts. sentientbean.com.

The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Call for Artists/Craftsmen

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Telfair Museum Stores are calling local artists & craftsmen to participate in the Annual Telfair Trunk Show held in conjunction with the "Cool Yule" sale days Dec. 6 & 7. Twelve artists will be selected: potters, jewelry makers, sculptors, glass, wood, fiber, paper & mixed-media artists, etc.No work on canvas or that requires wall hang38 ing. To submit sample photos and pricing,

50 compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com Happenings is Connect Savannah’s listing of community gatherings, events, classes and groups. If you want an event listed, email happenings@connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.

or for more info, email Lisa Ocampo at ocampol@telfair.org. Deadline Oct. 1. Through Oct. 1. telfair.org/jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Call for submissions: Psyched Zine

Psyched: A Savannah-based zine to open positive dialogue about mental health and illness, seeks essays, poetry, photography and art of all kinds reflecting personal experience with mental illness, health and dis-ease. Submissions can be anonymous.

Deadline: September 30th. Every 3 days. psychedzine@gmail.com.

Call-for-Entries for Miniature Masterpieces Hospice Exhibition and Auction

The Hospice Savannah Art Gallery seeks donations of art work in any medium.

Exhibition will hang Oct 1-Nov 6. Local artists are invited to donate a maximum of two pieces no larger than 12” by 12”.

Work will be judged and prizes awarded at the closing reception. All art will be priced at $50 with bid increments of $10. Donations cannot be accepted without an entry form (see website) and must be received

by September 15th, 2014. Through Sep. 15. 912-355-2289. HospiceSavannah.org/ ArtGallery. Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

Canyon Ranch Institute Healthy World Scholarships

Canyon Ranch has generously donated 25 stays at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, AZ, as scholarships for people who work or volunteer in low-income and medically underserved communities helping to enhance the health and well-being of their local populations. What’s Included: A complimentary five-day, four-night stay at Canyon Ranch in Tucson in 2015. Apply

by October 1. Details and requirements online. Wednesdays.. canyonranchinstitute.org/storage/FINAL_Call_for_ CRI_Healthy_World_Scholarship_Apps_ REV__6_17_2014.pdf.

Casting for a New, Savannah-based Reality Show

Seeking possible reality show cast members who have suffered from online harassment or stalking; identity theft; cyber bullying. Show hosted by attorney Jamie Casino. Information: FirstCityFilms@ Comcast.net or CastingLaw@gmail.com Every 3 days. FirstCityFilms.com. First City Films, POB 8185.

City of Savannah TV Show Seeks Entries

The City of Savannah's TV station, SGTV, seeks profiles, documentaries, animations, original music videos, histories or other original works by or about the citizens of Savannah to run on "Engage," a television show produced by the city. No compensation. SGTV offers an opportunity to expose local works to over 55,000 households in Chatham County. Submit proposals via website. Saturdays.. savannahga.gov/engagesgtv.

City's Cultural Arts Gallery Seeks Artists for 2015 Exhibitions

Artists sought to exhibit at the Cultural Arts Gallery in 2015. Contemporary art, design and fine crafts by local and regional artists. Exhibiting artists are required to

develop and present a learning opportunity to the public such as a workshop, lecture or demonstration. All mediums considered for a non-degree seeking solo or group exhibition, including video and installation pieces. Deadline: September 5, 2014, 4 p.m. Submit to Debra Zumstein, Arts Programs Coordinator, City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs, 9 W. Henry St., Savannah, GA 31401. Proposal guidelines online or by phone. Through Sep. 5.

(912) 651-6783. savannahga.gov/arts.

Gallery 209 Call for Artists

Gallery 209, 209 East River Street, seeks a 3D artist to join its cooperative gallery.

Interested artists call 236-4583 between 10:30am--1:30 pm, or emailbmrousseau@ aol.com. Sundays.. gallery209savannah. com/. Gallery 209, 209 E River St. Gallery Seeks Local Artists

Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard Street, seeks 2-D and 3-D artists to join its cooperative gallery. Must be a full-time resident of Savannah or nearby area. Work to be considered includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, glass, ceramics and wood.

Submit 5-10 images of work, resume/CV and bio to info@kobogallery.com. Mondays.

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Homeschool Music Classes

Music classes for homeschool students ages 8-18 and their parents. Offered in Guyton and Savannah. See website for details. ongoing. CoastalEmpireMusic.com.

Oatland Island Seeks Memories and Recollections for 40th Anniversary

Oatland Island Education Center is looking for memories of Oatland Island in honor of their 40th anniversary. People who were part of the Youth Conservation Corp that helped to build Oatland Island Education Center in the 1970’s. Great memories from field trips. Special family memories of Oatland Island. Send your photos and stories to memories@oatland40th.org. Deadline is August 31. undefined. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org.

Public and Student Auditions at Armstrong State University

The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre holds fall semester auditions for the Masquers theatre troupe and for various music ensembles including wind ensemble, jazz ensemble, orchestra, and choirs. Call 912-344-2556 during normal business hours to schedule an audition.

Every 3 days. armstrong.edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Weave-A-Dream Grant Applications Sought

Call for proposals for the 2014 Weave-ADream—Cultural & Arts Projects initiative.

Applications will be accepted through the calendar year, while funds are available.

Programs are to be completed prior to December 31, 2014, and the application must be submitted at least eight weeks prior to the start date of the project. Grants are $2500 maximum.Priority for projects for youth, seniors, and those who have limited access to arts. Applicants must be a nonprofit, 501c3, head-quartered in Savannah’s corporate limits. Proposed programs

must also be produced within the City’s corporate limits. No individual artist applications will be accepted. See website for application. Mondays.. 912-651-6417. cnorthcutt@savannahga.gov. (savannahga. gov\arts.

Workforce Innovator Award Now Being Accepted

Step Up Savannah is now accepting nominations for the Workplace Innovator Award. The award recognizes a business that pursues innovation in the workplace for its lower-wage workers, implementing creative programs or procedures to support their development.

Deadline August 29. Through Aug. 29.

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Chatham County Animal Control Seeks Donations of Items

Chatham County Animal Control seeks items for pets in the facility. Canned and dry dog and cat food, baby formula, newspaper, paper towels, soaps, crates, leashes, collars, wash cloths, towels. Open daily, 1pm-5pm. Mondays.. 912-351-6750. animalcontrol.chathamcounty.org. Chatham County Animal Shelter, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. Forsyth Farmers Market Seeks Sponsors

Market sponsors invest in a healthy community and support the local economy.

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Greater Savannah Council on Aging: Senior Safari kickoff party

The first event of the Senior Safari season of parties held at various senior residential facilities around town. Purchase tickets to all upcoming Safari events at this one party. Benefiting Council on Aging grants and education programs. Free and open to all senior citizens. Thu., Aug. 28, 9:30-11 a.m. 912-927-0500. Generation One, 1100 Eisenhower Drive Suite 27A. $5 Bikram Yoga Class to Benefit Local Charities

Bikram Yoga Savannah offers a weekly Karma class to raise money for local charities. Thursdays during the 6:30pm class. Pay $5 for class and proceeds are donated to a different charity each month.

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SCMPD Animal Control seeks Volunteers

Savannah Chatham County Animal Control seeks volunteers to serve various tasks as needed by the shelter. No prior animal shelter experience is necessary. Newly trained volunteers will be authorized to serve immediately after orientation.

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Classes, Camps & Workshops

Art Classes at The Studio School

weekly drawing and painting classes for youth and adults. See website, send email or call for details. 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail.com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

Art, Music, Piano, Voice Coaching

Coaching for all ages, beginners through advanced. Classic, modern, jazz improvization and theory. Serious inquiries only. 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056.

Artist Sacred Circle

Group forming on Fridays beginning in March. 1:30pm-3pm. Based on The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Contact Lydia Stone, 912-656-6383 or rosesonthemove@ gmail.com. ongoing. 912-656-6383. rosesonthemove@gmail.com.

Beading Classes

Offered every weekend at Perlina Beadshop, 6 West State Street. Check website calendar or call for info. 912-441-2656. perlinabeadshop.com.

Beading Classses at Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio

Learn jewelry-making techniques from beginner to advanced. Call for class times.

912-920-6659. Epiphany Bead & Jewelry Studio, 407 East Montgomery Xrds.

Beginning Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Happenstance Bellydance. All skill levels and styles. Private instruction available. $15 912-704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebellydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Boot Camp

Get fit and lose weight with our Boot Camp instructor Tim Smith. Start your morning off with these heart-pumping routines sure to help you with your fitness goals! $15 for drop in, 8/$100 (must use in 30 days) or 12/$125 (must use in 30 days) Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 a.m. 912-257-5901. info@firstcityfitness. com. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr. Champions Training Center

Offering a variety of classes and training in mixed martial arts, jui-jitsu, judo and other disciplines for children and adults. All skill levels. 525 Windsor Rd. 912-349-4582. ctcsavannah.com.

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876

Chatham County Sheriff's Office Explorers Post 876, is taking applications from young men and women (ages 14-20) interested in law enforcement careers. Explorers experience mentoring, motivation, and learn skills which help prepare them for their roles as productive citizens. See Chatham County Sheriff's web page, click "Community/Explorers Post 876 or call. Wednesdays.. 912-651-3743. chathamsheriff.org.

Classical Guitar Instruction

Professional level classical instruction with a university professor. Lessons available for all levels with Dr. Brian Luckett, DMA. Private studio in Starland District. $25/half hour, $45/hour. brian@brianluckett.com. (brianluckett.com.

Clay Classes

Savannah Clay Studio at Beaulieu offers handbuilding, sculpture, and handmade tiles, basic glazing and firing. 912-3514578. sav..claystudio@gmail.com.

Boating Classes

Classes on boat handling, boating safety and navigation offered by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. See website or call to register.

912-897-7656. savannahaux.com.

Conscious Kids Yoga

A yoga class for children age 4 and up, to build skill, confidence, strength, and abilities of the body, mind, and heart. $15 per class or $50 for 6 sessions (to be used within 2 months) Wednesdays, 4-4:45 p.m..

912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Creative Magic Mondays

A way to begin the week on a creative note.

Doodling, planning, manifesting, crafting.

Participants bring their own art supplies.

Free. Love donation appreciated. Mondays, 11 a.m.. relaxsavannah@gmail.com. facebook.com/creativemanifest. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. DUI Prevention Group

Offers victim impact panels for intoxicated drivers, DUI, offenders, and anyone seeking knowledge about the dangers of driving while impaired. A must see for teen drivers. Meets monthly. $40/session 912443-0410.

English as Second Language Classes

Learn conversational English, comprehension, vocabulary and life communication skills. All ages. Thursdays, 7:30pm, Island Christian Church, 4601 US Highway 80 East. Free. 912-897-3604. islandchristian. org.

Fall Pottery Classes begin September 1st

Fall in love with making with clay at Savannah's Clay Spot. Classes for Adults, Teens, and Kids begin the week of September 1st.

Join in the happy making either by hand building or throwing on the potter's wheel.

Register at www.savannahsclayspot.com $110-160 Mon., Sep. 1. 912-509-4647. lisa@savannahsclayspot.com. Savannah's Clay Spot, 1305 Barnard St.

ongoing. 912-232-5987.

Housing Authority Neighborhood Resource Center

Housing Authority of Savannah hosts classes at the Neighborhood Resource Center. Adult literacy/GED prep: MonThurs, 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm. Financial education: 4th Fri each month, 9am-11am.

Basic computer training: Tues & Thurs, 1pm-3pm. Community computer lab: MonFri, 3pm-4:30pm. ongoing. 912-232-4232 x115. savannahpha.com. savannahpha. com/NRC.html. Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Knitting & Crochet Classes

Offered at The Frayed Knot, 6 W. State St. See the calendar of events on website.

Mondays. 912-233-1240. thefrayedknotsav. com.

Learn to Sew

Sewing lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Private and Group classes. Tuesdays.. 912596-0889. kleossewingstudio.com. Kleo's Sewing Studio, 36 W. Broughton St. #201.

Life Coaching

Group & individual life coaching with a Certified Life Coach. Plan for a career change, new lifestyle, or an opportunity to pursue creative or business projects. Step-by-step guidance to fulfill aspirations. In person or telephone sessions. Thursdays.. 912596-1952. info@roiseandassociates.com.

Downtown Savannah, downtown.

Mommy & Me Relaxation Class

Teaches techniques to face the physical, mental, and emotional changes of a new mother's body, mind and heart with poise and grace. a variety of relaxation techniques for mother and child. For expecting and new moms as well as those with small children (4 and under). $15/class or 6 classes for $50 (to be used within 2 months) Tuesdays, Thursdays, 10-11 a.m..

912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Music Instruction

Georgia Music Warehouse, near corner of Victory Drive & Abercorn, offering instruction by professional musicians. Band instruments, violin, piano, drums and guitar.

Family Law Workshop All ages welcome. ongoing. 912-358-0054.

The Mediation Center has three workshops georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia per month for people who do not have legal Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Music Lessons: Private or Group representation in a family matter: divorce, legitimation, modifications of child support, Portman’s Music Academy offers private or group classes for ages 2 to 92, beginner visitation, contempt. Schedule: 1st Tues, 2nd Mon, 4th Thursday. Call for times. $30 to advanced level. All instruments. Also, voice lessons, music production technol912-354-6686. mediationsavannah.com.

Fany's Spanish/English Institute ogy and DJ lessons. Teaching staff of over Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and chil- 20 instructors with professional, well dren held at 15 E. Montgomery Crossroad. equipped studios. Fridays.. 912-354-1500.

Register by phone. ongoing. 912-921-4646. portmansmusic.com. portmansmusic.

Figure Drawing Classes com. Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Tuesdays 6-9pm and Wednesdays 9:30Abercorn St. Music Lessons--Multiple Instruments 12:30am. $60/4-session package or $20 drop-in fee. At the Studio School. ongoing. Savannah Musicians Institute offers private instruction for all ages in guitar, ddrums, 912-484-6415. melindaborysevicz@gmail. com. thestudioschoolsavannah.com. Studio piano, bass, voice, banjo, mandolin, ukelele, flute, woodwinds. 7041 Hodgson School, 1319 Bull St. Free Fitness Boot Camp Memorial Dr. ongoing. 912-692-8055.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6pm at Tribble smisavannah@gmail.com.

New Horizons Adult Band Program Park, Largo & Windsor Rd. Children welMusic program for adults who played a come. Free 912-921-0667.

Guitar, Mandolin, or Bass Guitar Lessons band instrument in high school/college Emphasis on theory, reading music, and and would like to play again. Mondays at improvisation. Located in Ardsley Park.

6:30pm at Portman's. $30 per month. All

ages and ability levels welcome. Call for info. ongoing. 912-354-1500. portmansmusic.com. Portman's Music Superstore, 7650 Abercorn St. Novel Writing

Write a novel, finish the one you've started, revise it or pursue publication. Award-winning Savannah author offers one-on-one or small group classes, mentoring, manuscript critique, ebook formatting. Email for pricing and scheduling info. ongoing. pmasoninsavannah@gmail.com.

Photography Classes

Beginner photography to post production.

Instruction for all levels. $20 for two-hour class. See website for complete class list.

410-251-4421. chris@chrismorrisphotography.com. chrismorrisphotography.com.

Piano Lessons

Piano lessons with a classically trained instructor, with theater and church experience. 912-312-3977. ongoing. georgiamusicwarehouse.com/. Georgia Music Warehouse, 2424 Abercorn St. Piano Voice-Coaching

Pianist with M/degree,classical modern jazz improvisation, no age limit. Call 912-961-7021 or 912-667-1056. Serious inquiries only. ongoing.

Public Cupping

Like a wine tasting, but with coffee. A lesson on coffee process methods and origins worthy of a connoisseur. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Fridays, 11 a.m.. 912-209-0025. perccoffee.com. PERC Coffee Roasters, 1802 East Broad Street.

Reading/Writing Tutoring

Ms. Dawn’s Tutoring in reading, writing, and composition. Remedial reading skills, help with borderline dyslexia, to grammar, term paper writing, and English as a Second Language. Fun methods for children to help them learn quickly. 912-660-7399. cordraywriter@gmail.com.

Russian Language Classes

Learn to speak Russian. All experience levels welcome, beginner to expert. Call for info. ongoing. 912-713-2718.

Sewing Classes

For beginners or advanced sewers. Industry standard sewing courses designed to meet standards in the garment industry.

Open schedule. Savannah Sewing Academy. 1917 Bull St. Sundays.. 912-290-0072. savsew.com.

Short Story Writing

In this course, students with some experience in fiction and nonfiction storytelling will use assigned readings, writing homework and workshop style critiques to explore various writing techniques. Offered

by Georgia Southern Univ. Continuing Education department, in Savannah. $200 Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.. 912-651-2005.

PersonalDevelopment@georgiasouthern. edu. academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ce/ programs/personaldevelopment/writingclasses/. cgc.georgiasouthern.edu/.

Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street.

Singing Classes

Bel Canto is a singing style which helps the voice become flexible and expressive, improves vocal range and breathing capacity. A foundation for opera, rock, pop, gospel and musical theatre. $25 Mondays,

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Spanish Classes

Spanish courses for professionals offered by Conquistador Spanish Language Institute, LLC. Beginner Spanish for Professionals--Intro price $155 + textbook ($12.95). Instructor: Bertha E. Hernandez, M.Ed. and native speaker. Meets in the Keller Williams Realty meeting room, 329 Commercial Drive. Tuesdays.. conquistador-spanish.com.

Stress Reduction: Arising Stillness in Zen

Stress-reducing practices for body, speech and mind. Five Thursday night classes from 6- 7:00pm. $15 drop-in; $70 for series. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, Sensei.

Savannah Zen Center 111 E. 34th St. 31401 revfugon@gmail.com ongoing.

Vocal Lessons

A group of voice instructors who believe in the power of a nurturing community to help voice students blossom into vibrant artists. Each instructor holds a Masters of Music in Voice Performance. Group classes held once a month, plus an annual recital.

Varies Wednesdays.. 912-656-0760. TheVoiceCoOp.org. The Voice Co-op, Downtown.

See website. ongoing. buccaneerregion. org.

Business Networking on the Islands

Small Business Professionals Islands Networking Group meets first Thursday each month, 9:30am-10:30am. Tradewinds Ice Cream & Coffee, 107 Charlotte Rd. Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

Chatham Sailing Club

Meets every Friday evening for an informal social gathering of like minded people who enjoy the water. Watch the sun go down over Turner Creek. All are welcome, including kids and dogs. Fridays.. chathamsailing.org. Young's Marina, 218 Wilmington Island Rd. Drop N Circle Craft Night

Sponsored by The Frayed Knot and Perlina.

Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm. 6 W. State Street. A working gathering of knitters, crocheters, beaders, spinners, felters, needle pointers, etc. All levels of experience welcome.

Tuesdays.. 912-233-1240.

Exchange Club of Savannah - Weekly Lunch

Meets every Monday (except on the fifth Monday of the month), 12pm-1pm. Weekly speaker, and honor a student of the month and year, police officer and fireman of the year. Charities: Jenkins Boys & Girls Club; Yoga on the Beach Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Wednesdays & Fridays from Memorial Day Guest are welcome Mondays, 12-1 p.m.. through Labor Day. 7-8 AM,weather per912-441-6559. Savannahexchange.org. mitting. North Beach Parking Lot, Gulick Exchange Club of Savannah, 4801 Meding Street beach walkover. Drop-ins and begin- Street.

Fiber Guild of the Savannahs ners welcome & encouraged! Class is by A club focusing on weaving, spinning, donation. Multi-level Class, Hatha I & II, IntegralÂŽ Yoga style. Instructor is Ann Car- basket making, knitting, crocheting, quiltroll, e-RYT 500 hour level. Bring your yoga ing, beading, rug hooking, doll making, and other fiber arts. Meets at Oatland Island mat or beach towel. For more information Wildlife Center, first Saturday of the month contact Ann at (912) 704~7650 or ann@ (Sept.-June) 10:15am. Mondays, 10:30 a.m. aikyayoga.com By Donation Wed., Aug. 27, fiberguildsavannah.homestead.com/. Fiber 7 a.m. and Fri., Aug. 29, 7 a.m. 912-7047650. ann@aikyayoga.com. aikyayoga.com. Guild of the Savannahs, 711 Sandtown Road GA. North Beach, Tybee Island.

Clubs & Organizations

13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus

Sing in the harmonious barbershop style with the Savannah Chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society. No charge Mondays, 6:30 p.m.. 912-344-9768. rfksav@ gmail.com. savannahbarbershoppers.org.

Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Abeni Cultural Arts Dance Classes

Classses for multiple ages in performance dance and adult fitness dance. African, modern, ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, gospel. Held at Abeni Cultural Arts studio, 8400-B Abercorn St. Call Muriel, 912-6313452, or Darowe, 912-272-2797. ongoing. abeniculturalarts@gmail.com.

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Avegost LARP

Live action role playing group that exists in a medieval fantasy realm. generallly meets the second weekend of the month. Free for your first event or if you're a non-player character. $35 fee for returning characters. ongoing. godzillaunknown@gmail.com. avegost.com.

Buccaneer Region SCCA

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 40 driver's license is eligible to participate.

Georgia Nature Photographers AssociationCoastal Chapter

Coastal Chapter of the GNPA. The GNPA is 100% focused on nature photography and offers Field Trips, Monthly Speakers, Competitions, Seminars and Workshops and the Annual EXPO with prominent nature photographers and keynote speakers.

Photographers of all levels are welcome! $35 per year first Tuesday of every month, 6 p.m. 912-234-2571. alfie.wace@gmail. com. gnpa.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Historic Flight Savannah

A non-profit organization dedicated to sending area Korean War and WWII veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the WWII Memorial. All expenses paid by Honor Flight Savannah. Honor Flight seeks contributions, and any veterans interested in a trip to Washington. Call for info. ongoing.

912-596-1962. honorflightsavannah.org.

Barnard Street 3rd Floor (ThincSavannah.) $10/month Tue., Sep. 2, 6-7 p.m. 912-4840165. hostesscitytm@gmail.com. facebook. com/hostesscitytoastmasters. thincsavannah.com. ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St. Suite 300.

Ink Slingers Writing Group

A free creative writing group for writers of poetry, prose, or undefinable creative ventures. Meets two Thursdays a month, 5:45pm. Discussion of exercises, ideas, or already in progress pieces. See Facebook page savinkslingers. Thursdays. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Island MOMSnext

For mothers of school-aged children, grades K-12. Mothering support, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope.

First and third Mondays. Childcare on request. A ministry of MOPS International. first Monday of every month.. 912-8984344. kymmccarty@hotmail.com. mops. org.

Islands MOPS

A Mothers of Preschoolers group that meets two Wednesdays a month, 9:15am11:30am. Wednesdays.. sites.google.com/ site/islandsmops. fbcislands.com/. First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Knitters, Needlepoint and Crochet

Meets every Wednesday. Different locations downtown. Call for info. No fees.

Want to learn? Join us. ongoing. 912-3086768.

Knittin’ Night

Knit and crochet gathering held each Tuesday evening, 5pm-8pm All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays, 5-8 p.m. 912-2380514. wildfibresavannah.com/. Wild Fibre, 409 East Liberty St. Leadership Now September Event

The speaker will be Denise R. Grabowski, AICP, LEED AP symbioscity. $10 Tue., Sep. 2, 5:30-7 p.m. 912-663-7826. savannahjaycees@gmail.com. https://facebook.com/ events/630913430297764/. savannahjaycees.com. The Hut, 101 Atlas St. Low Country Turners

A club for wood-turning enthusiasts. Call Steve Cook for info at number below. ongoing. 912-313-2230.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 1:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-7864508. American Legion Post 184, 3003 Rowland Ave. Philo Cafe

Discussion group that meets every Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pm at various locations. Anyone craving good conversation is invited. Free to attend. Email for info, or see Facebook.com/SavannahPhiloCafe.

Mondays. athenapluto@yahoo.com.

R.U.F.F. - Retirees United for the Future

Meets the second Thursday of every month from 6pm-7:30pm. Tubby's Tank House, 2909 River Drive, Thunderbolt. Attendees pay for their own meals. RSVP by phone. ongoing. 912-660-8257.

RUFF meets the last Friday of each month at 10am to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and related senior issues.

Parking in the rear. Free to all Seniors ongoing. 912-344-5127. New Covenant Church, 2201 Bull St.

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A coalition dedicated to preventing childhood injuries. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:30am-1:00pm. See website

Historic Savannah Chapter: ABWA

Hostess City Toastmasters Club

Safe Kids Savannah

or call for info. ongoing. 912-353-3148. safekidssavannah.org.

Savannah Brewers' League

Meets 1st Wednesday of the month, 7:30pm at Moon River Brewing Co. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-4470943. hdb.org. moonriverbrewing.com/.

Moon River Brewing Co., 21 West Bay St.

Savannah Authors Autonomous Writing Group

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month.

Prose--fiction and non fiction. Discussion, constructive criticism, instruction, exercises and examples. Location: Charles Brown Antiques/Fine Silver, 14 W. Jones St. All are welcome. No charge. first Tuesday of every month.. 912-308-3208. alicevantrease@live.com.

Savannah Charlesfunders Investment Discussion Group

Meets Saturdays, 8:30am to discuss stocks, bonds and better investing. Contact by email for info. ongoing. charlesfund@ gmail.com. panerabread.com/. Panera Bread (Broughton St.), 1 West Broughton St. Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

A dinner meeting the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm (except December.) Location: Hunter Club. Call John Findeis for info. ongoing. 912-748-7020.

Savannah Fencing Club

Beginner classes Tuesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. $60. Some equipment provided. After completing the class, join the Savannah Fencing Club; $5/month.

Experienced fencers welcome. Tuesdays, Thursdays.. 912-429-6918. savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Go Green

Meets most Saturdays. Green events and places. Share ways to Go Green each day.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-308-6768.

Savannah Jaycees

Meeting/info session held the 1st Tuesday each month at 6pm to discuss upcoming events. Must be age 21-40. Jaycees Building, 101 Atlas St. first Tuesday of every month.. 912-353-7700. savannahjaycees. com.

Savannah Kennel Club

Monthly meetings open to the public. Held at Logan's Roadhouse, the 4th Monday each month, Sept. through May. Dinner: 6:pm. Speaker: 7:30pm. Guest speakers each meeting. ongoing. 912-238-3170. savannahkennelclub.org. Golden Corral, 7822 Abercorn St. Savannah Newcomers Club

Open to women who have lived in the Savannah area for less than two years.

Membership includes monthly luncheon and program. Activities, tours and events to help learn about Savannah and make new friends. ongoing. savannahnewcomersclub.com.

Savannah No Kidding!

No Kidding. Join Savannah's only social club for people without children! No membership fees, meet great new friends, enjoy a wide variety of activities and events. savannahnokidding.angelfire.com/ or e-mail savannahnokidding@gmail.com ongoing. The Historic District, Downtown Savannah.

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Beach, Buffet and no dress code. Check website for events calendar or send an email for Parrot Head gatherings. ongoing. savannahphc@yahoo.com. savannahphc. com.

Savannah Sacred Harp Singers

Everyone who loves to sing is invited to join Savannah Sacred Harp Singers. All are welcome to participate or listen to one of America's most revered musical traditions. Call or email. ongoing. 912655-0994. savannahsacredharp.com. Faith Primitive Baptist Church, 3212 Bee Road.

Society for Creative Anachronism

Meets every Saturday at the south end of Forsyth Park for fighter practice and general hanging out. For people interested in re-creating the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Free Saturdays, 11 a.m.. savannahsca.org. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Savannah Story Games

A group that plays games that tell improvised stories. Create an amazing story in just three hours, using group games with special rules that craft characters, settings, and conflicts. Sundays at 6pm. free Saturdays, 6 p.m.. info@savannahstorygames.com. savannahstorygames.com.

Guild Hall, 615 Montgomery Street.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

Meets Thursdays from 7:30am-8:30am at the Mulberry Inn. ongoing. savannahsunriserotary.org.

Savannah Toastmasters

Helps improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environ-

ment. Mondays, 6:15pm, Memorial Health University Medical Center, in the Conference Room C. ongoing. 912-484-6710. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave.

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Savannah Veggies and Vegans

Join the Facebook group to find out more about vegetarian and vegan lifestyles, and to hear about upcoming local events.

Mondays.

Tertulia en español at Foxy Loxy

Spanish conversation table. Meets second and fourth Thursday of each month.

7:30pm to 9pm at Foxy Loxy, 1919 Bull street. All levels welcome. Free. Purchase beverages and snacks. fourth Thursday of every month.. foxyloxycafe.com/. Foxy Loxy Cafe, 1919 Bull St. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla

A volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Coast Guard. Meets 4th Wednesday at 6pm at Barnes, 5320 Waters Ave. All ages welcome. Prior experience/boat ownership not required. fourth Wednesday of every month.. 912-598-7387. savannahaux.com.

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671

Meets second Monday of each month, 7pm, at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. ongoing. 912-429-0940. rws521@msn.com. vvasav.com.

Woodville-Tompkins Scholarship Foundation

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1 “Cast Away” carrier 5 Is willing to 10 Cyberbidder’s site 14 Scat legend Fitzgerald 15 Film score composer Morricone 16 “The Joy of Cooking” author Rombauer 17 Packing the wrong clothes for the shore?

19 Comic-Con attendee, probably 20 Participate in charades 21 Kyle’s little brother on “South Park” 22 Coop matriarchs 23 Valentine offering 25 Cracker with seven holes 27 Dance music with slow shifting bass sounds 31 Artists using acid 34 Word following who, what, when or how 35 Beatnik’s bro 37 Pen name?

38 Give a hint to 40 “___ have something stuck in my teeth?”

41 Prefix with trafficking 43 CTRL-___-DEL 44 Throws out 47 Social finesse 48 Early rock nickname, with “The” 50 The O in “Jackie O” 52 Sty reply 53 Alumnus

54 Like cotton candy 56 Fish in Japanese cuisine 58 Imposed limits on 63 Gymnastics legend Korbut 64 Part of the neighborhood where all the downers live?

66 “James and the Giant Peach” author Roald 67 Half a Danny Elfman band 68 Second word in fairy tales 69 Chip that starts a pot 70 Element from the Greek word for “strange” 71 “Jeopardy!” owner

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1 Country’s McEntire 2 “30 Rock” star Baldwin 3 Half step lower, in music 4 Stuffed shell food 5 Like platypuses 6 Palindromic experimentalist 7 Get the knots out 8 Enjoy a scoop 9 Shannen of “90210” 10 Half of half of half 11 Undergarments that allow for air flow?

12 “Agreed!”

13 Runs off at the mouth 18 Johnny Cash cover of a Nine Inch Nails song 24 “Boston Legal” actor

26 Double-clicked symbol 27 “Unleaded” beverage 28 Dangly lobe in the throat 29 Report from a slow vegetable-purchasing day?

30 ___ Lanka 31 Tabloid worker 32 Christina of “Black Snake Moan” 33 Glasgow residents 36 Dwarf with glasses 39 Vegas night sight 42 E-mail address symbols 45 Diner player 46 Eat, as pretzels 49 Series ender 51 Very little, as of ointment 53 Oldest man in space John 54 Club or cream follower 55 Stratagem 57 Mario of the NBA 59 Favorable factor 60 The cops, in slang 61 MBA’s course 62 Fashion initials 65 Earlier than now

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Dance

Adult Ballet Class

Maxine Patterson School of Dance, 2212 Lincoln St, offers adult ballet on Thursdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $12 per class. Call for info. ongoing. 912-234-8745.

Adult Intermediate Ballet

Mondays and Wednesdays, 7pm-8pm. $12/class or $90/8 classes. Call for info.

Academy of Dance, 74 W. Montgomery Crossroad. Wednesdays. 912-921-2190.

Beginner and intermediate ballet, modern dance, barre fusion, barre core body sculpt, gentle stretch & tone. Tuesdays..

912-925-0903. theballetschoolsav.com.

Ballet School, 10010 Abercorn St. Argentine Tango

Lessons Sundays 1:30-3;30pm. Open to the public. $3 per person. Wear closed toe leather shoes if possible. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 8511-h ferguson Ave. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-925-7416. savh_tango@yahoo.com.

Awaken with Chakradance™

A free-flowing, meditative dance, with eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery. No dance experience or chakras knowledge needed. $20 ongoing, 7-8:30 p.m. 912-663-1306. Chakradancer@ comcast.net. chakradance.com/. synergisticbodies.com. Synergistic Bodies, 7901 Waters Ave. Ballroom Group Dance Class

Weekly ballroom dance classes focus on two types of dance each month. Open to partners/couples or to solos. The $35 for 4 weeks or $10 drop in Mondays, 7 p.m.

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom Series Group Class

A group ballroom dance class for beginners through advanced. Rumba, Swing, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha Cha, Samba, and more. Singles or couples. $10.00 per person or $35 for 4 weeks (per person) Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Ballroom/Latin Group Class

Group classes every Tuesday and Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesdays focus on fundamental steps, styling, and techniques.

Wednesday's classes are more specific, with advanced elements. $15/person and $25/couple Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and Tuesdays.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

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Beginner's belly dance class instructed by local performer Nicole Edge. Learn the basics of American Cabaret belly dance.

15$ Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m.. 912-596-0889. edgebellydance@gmail.com. edgebellydance.com. Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton St. Beginners Belly Dance Classes

Instructed by Nicole Edge. All ages/Skill levels welcome. Sundays, 12pm-1pm.

Fitness body and balance studio. 2127 1//2 E. Victory Dr. $15/class or $48/hour. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-596-0889. cairoonthecoast.com.

Beginners Belly Dancing with Cybelle

For those with little-to-no dance background. Instructor is formally trained, has performed for over ten years. $15/person.

Tues. 7pm-8pm. Private classes and walk ins available. Synergistic Bodies, 7724 Waters Ave. ongoing. 912-414-1091. info@ cybelle3.com. cybelle3.com.

Students learn different elements of hip hop dancing and how to put it together in a routine. $8 Thursdays, 5:15-6 p.m..

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Kids/Youth Dance Class

Kids Group class on various Ballroom and Latin dances. Multiple teachers. Ages 4-17 currently enrolled in the program.

Prepares youth for social and/or competitive dancing. $15/person Saturdays, 10 a.m. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ Happenstance Bellydance gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.

All levels and styles of bellydance welcom. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 come. Classes every Monday, 5:30-6:30pm. Travis Street.

Line Dancing Drop-ins welcome. $15/lesson Mondays, Take down Tuesdays. Jazzy Sliders Adult 5:30 p.m.. (912) 704-2940. happenstancebellydance@gmail.com. happenstancebel- Line Dancing, every Tuesday, 7:30pm10:00pm. Free admission, cash bar. Come lydance.wordpress.com. Anahata Healing early and learn a new dance from 7:30pmArts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. C.C. Express Dance Team 8:30pm. ongoing. doublesnightclub.com/.

Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm. Clogging or Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. Mahogany Shades of Beauty tap dance experience is necessary. Call Dance classes - hip hop, modern, jazz, Claudia Collier for info. ongoing. 912-7480731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, West African, ballet, lyrical and step. Modeling and acting classes. All ages/levels Windsor Forest.

Dance for Peace welcome. Call Mahogany for info. ongoing.

A weekly gathering to benefit locals in 912-272-8329.

Modern Dance Class need. Music, dancing, fun for all ages.

Donations of nonperishable food and gently Beginner and intermediate classes. Fridays 10am-11:15am. Doris Martin Studio, used or new clothing are welcomed. Free 7360 Skidaway Rd. Call Elizabeth for info. and open to the public. Sundays, 3 p.m. ongoing. 912-354-5586.

912-547-6449. xavris21@yahoo.com. ForSalsa Group Classes syth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Dance Lessons (Salsa, Bachata) The hottest dance class around. For solo Learn to dance Salsa & Bachata. For info, dancers or duos. $5 undefined, 5:30 p.m. call Austin (912-704-8726) or Omar (Span- 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail. ish - 787-710-6721). Thursdays. 912-704com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon 8726. salsa@salsasavannah.com. salsade Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson savannah.com. Great Gatsby, 408 West Memorial Drive.

Salsa Lessons by Salsa Savannah Broughton Street.

Dance Party Tues. 8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Thur.

Dance on Thursdays at 8pm--fun, friend8pm-9pm and 9pm-10pm. Sun. 5pmship, and dancing. Free for Savannah 6pm and 6pm-7pm. Salon de Maile, 704B Ballroom students. $10 for visitors ($15 for Hodgson Memorial Dr., Savannah, 31406. couples). free - $15 Thursdays, 8 p.m. 912- Tuesdays.. salsasavannah.com.

Savannah Shag Club 335-3335. savannahballroom@gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing.com. Savannah Wednesdays, 7pm,at Doubles Lounge.

Fridays, 7pm, at American Legion Post Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 Travis Street.

FUNdamentals Dance Lesson 36, 2309 E. Victory Dr. ongoing. doublesGroup dance lessons every Tuesday and nightclub.com/. Doubles Nightclub, 7100 Wednesday at 8pm. Tuesday: fundamental Abercorn St. Savannah Swing Cats--Swing Dancing steps, styling, and techniques. Wednesongoing. doublesnightclub.com/. Doubles day: advanced elements. $15/person $25/ Nightclub, 7100 Abercorn St. couple Tuesdays, 8 p.m. and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.. 912-335-3335. savannahballroom@ Sizzle: Dance and Cardio A class designed to maintain that summer gmail.com. savannahballroomdancing. com. Savannah Ballroom Dance Studio, 11 body by dancing and having fun. Incorporates dance and cardio to fun, spicy songs.

Travis Street.

Home Cookin' Cloggers $10 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, Nassau Woods Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-312-3549. reservetoRecreation Building, Dean Forest Road. No dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestubeginner classes at this time. Call Claudia dio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Collier for info. ongoing. 912-748-0731.

Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Irish Dance Classes

Glor na Dare offers beginner to champion Irish Dance classes for ages 5 and up.

Adult Step & Ceili, Strength and Flexibility, non-competitive and competitive programs, workshops, camps. Certified.

Wednesdays.. 912-704-2052. prideofirelandga@gmail.com.

Kids Hip Hop and Jazz

A kids dance class with high energy music.

West Coast Swing Class

Instructor Rick Cody teaches the smooth rhythms of beach music and west coast swing. $12 drop in fee or $35 for 4 weeks Wednesdays, 7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

West Coast Swing Group Class Series

This 4 week class series teaches the basics of West Coast Swing. Each month will begin a new series teaching you the from the very beginning. No experience or partner required. $35 Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m..

912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail. com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Events

Awaken with Chakradance™ - Thursdays

Join us for a free-flowing, meditative dance and experience the healing power of Chakradance™. With eclectic music selected to resonate with each specific chakra, along with guided imagery, Chakradance™ will take you on a spiritual journey, free the energy in your body and open you to a deeper experience of life.

No dance experience or prior knowledge of the chakras is necessary. Limited to 12 participants – email to reserve a spot today! $20 Thursdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

912-663-1306. Chakradancer@comcast. net. anahatahealingarts.com/healingaha/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. A Century of Sentries: 100 Years of Fort Jackson Guarding Savannah

Experience the lives of the soldiers stationed at Fort Jackson during the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the Civil War. Children's activities, musket demos, uniform dress-up. $7 adult/ $4 children Aug. 30-Sep. 1, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 912-2323945. chsgeorgia.org. chsgeorgia.org/ Old-Fort-Jackson.html. Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. Critical Mass Savannah

Join Savannah's bicycle community for a free ride to raise awareness for bike rights. Last Friday of every month, 6 p.m.

Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Film: Flywheel

The first in a series of four films of Higher Ground Baptist Church's Fall Film Series.

Free and open to the public. Fri., Aug. 29, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 912-355-1505. sarah_higherground@bellsouth.net. highergroundsav. org/fall-film-series.html. Higher Ground Baptist Church, 9120 Whitefield Ave. Free Monthly Expectant & New Parent Support Group

This FREE monthly support group is held on the first Tuesday of each month. No pre-registration is required. Please join us for conversation, support and refreshments. Children are welcome! FREE first Tuesday of every month, 10 a.m.-noon.

912-544-6387. erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen Street.

Georgia State University Football Kickoff Party

Join Tim Leary on location with GSU trivia, as well as food and drink specials,games and prizes. Free Thu., Aug. 28, 5-8 p.m.

912-233-5600. seauld@yahoo.com. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St. Guided Tours of the Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Learn the history of the historic Lucas Theatre on a 20-30 minute tour. Restoration, architecture, history of the theatre and of early cinema. $4. Group rates for ten or more. School trips available. No reservations needed for 10:30am, 1:30pm

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and 2pm. Other times by appointment. Call for info. ongoing. 912-525-5023. lucastheatre.com. Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. Labor Day Event at Fort King George

Hourly musket & cannon firing demonstrations, hands-on colonial toys & games, a family scavenger hunt, and a geo-caching activity. $4.50 - $7.50 Mon., Sep. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (912) 437-4770. gastateparks. org/fortkinggeorge. Fort King George State Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Rd. SE. Lecture: The 1859 Savannah Slave Auction: A Genealogy of People and Place

A lecture by Dr. Kwesi DeGraft-Hanson.

Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time, a commemorative exploration of the largest recorded slave auction in U.S history–429 slaves sold on March 2 and 3, 1859 in Savannah. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Slavery and Freedom in Savannah. Free and open to the public.

Thu., Aug. 28, 6 p.m. telfair.org. telfair.org/ jepson/. Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Midsummer Night's Sueno

A fashion show of work by local designers, held at the fountain in the park. Music

by Omingnome. Donations of clothing will be collected, to give to people who are homeless. $10 advance. $15/door. $10/door with clothing donation. Fri., Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. https://facebook.com/ events/540857089353039/. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St.

NeoPopRealist Art Contest Dedicated to its 25Year Anniversary

Deadline: December 15, 2014. Artists're welcome to submit up to 3 images of NeoPopRealist work as .JPEG files 300dpi with brief info about self & work's medium, email: neopoprealismPRESS@mail.com.

Winners 'll be announced Dec. 31, 2014.

Grand prize for the 1st place is signed original drawing by NeoPopRealism creator Nadia Russ. S2nd place winner'll receive signed print of the same work. See the Grand Prize at www.neopoprealism. org Free Through Dec. 15. neopoprealismpress@mail.com. Online only, none.

The original Midnight Tour

One of the spookiest tours in town. Learn about the untold stories of some of the most haunted locations here in Savannah Georgia. Guaranteed to give you a few goose bumps and an unexplained need for a night light. 33.00 ongoing. 1-866666-3323. 6thsenseworld.com. 6th Sense Savannah Tours, 404 Abercorn Street.

PBJ Pantry

A free food pantry held every Thursday, 10-11am and 6-7pm. Contact Jessica Sutton for questions. 912-897-1192 ongoing. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Wilmington Island), 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Savannah Soundings Community Radio - Programming Discussion

Information on potential station formats will be presented, followed by a conversation on the types of programming community members would like to hear. Free and open to the public. Thu., Aug. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. 912-231-2252. https://facebook.com/ events/677588972326367/. uusavannah. org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St.

Savannah Storytellers

Tall tales and fun times with the classic art of storytelling. Every Wednesday at 6pm.

Reservations encouraged by calling 912349-4059. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. liveoakstore.com/tubbysthunderbolt. Tubby's Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr. Shire of Forth Castle Fighter Practice

Local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism meets Saturdays at Forsyth Park (south end) for fighter practice and general hanging out. For those interested in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. ongoing. savannahsca.org.

Tools and Skills that Built a Colony

Craft demonstrations from the 18th century, such as woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking, spinning, flintknapping, leatherworking, woodsman skills, pewter casting. $4.50-$10 Aug. 30-Sep. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

912-353-3023. gastateparks.org/Wormsloe. gastateparks.org/info/wormsloe/.

Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Rd. PICKThe Swingin' Medallions: Tybee Island

Euchee (Yuchi) Indian demonstration, crafts, food, all in honor of the early German settlers of Effingham County. Free and open to the public. Mon., Sep. 1, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 912-429-3065. Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 2966 Ebenezer.

Fitness

$6 Community Yoga Classes

Savannah Power Yoga offers a community yoga class nearly every day of the week for just $6. All proceeds support local organizations. See schedule online for details.

Most classes are heated to 90 degrees.

Bring a yoga mat, towel and some water. $6 $5 Mondays-Fridays, Sundays. (912) 349-2756. info@savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com. savannahpoweryoga.com/. Savannah Power Yoga, 7360 Skidaway Rd. AHA Yoga Classes

Jivamkuti Inspired w/ Brittany Roberts Mondays 6:30pm – 7:45pm Soul Progression w/ Lynn Geddes Tuesdays/Thursdays Labor Day Beach Bash and Fireworks 12:30pm – 1:45pm & 6:30pm – 7:45pm The Swingin' Medallions headline this party TGiF! Power Hour with Lynne McSweeny for everyone, with fireworks at 9:15pm.

Fridays 5:45pm – 6:45pm All Levels Yoga Free and open to the public. Sun., Aug. 31, w/ Christine Harness Glover Saturdays 7-11 p.m. (912)786-5444. visittybee.com/ 9:30am – 10:45am n/a first Monday, Tuesevents/?event_id=63. parks.chathamcoun- day, Thursday-Saturday of every month. ty.org/Parks/BoatRampsandFishingPiers/ 912-308-3410. Anahata Healing Arts TybeeIslandFishingPierandPavilion.aspx.

Center, 2424 Drayton St. Suite B. Al-Anon Family Groups Tybee Pier Pavilion, Off HWY 80 at the end An anonymous fellowship of relatives of Tybrisa St. The Weeping Time: A Genealogy Workshop and friends of alcoholics. The message Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time, a of Al-Anon is one of strength and hope series of events that tell the stories of The for friends/family of problem drinkers.

Weeping Time, one of the largest sales of Al-Anon is for adults. Alateen is for people enslaved persons in U.S. history, which age 13-19. Meetings daily throughout the took place in Savannah on March 2-3, 1859. Savannah area. check website or call for Cosponsored by the Georgia Historical So- info. ongoing. 912-598-9860. savannahalaciety and Telfair Museums. Free and open non.com.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group to the public. Sat., Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-noon. georgiahistory.com. Beach Institute, 502 E. First Wednesday each month, 7pm, and third Saturday, 10am, in Mercer AuditoHarris St. The Weeping Time Walking Tour rium of Hoskins Center at Memorial. For A tour of the site of the largest slave sale in those who have had or are considering U.S. history, known as The Weeping Time. bariatric surgery. Free to attend. Call or Part of Unearthing the Weeping Time: see website for info. ongoing. 912-350Georgia's Hidden Landscapes of Slavery, 3438. memorialhealth.com. memorialsponsored by Georgia Historical Society health.com/. Memorial Health University and Telfair Museums. Free and open to the Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Beach Body Workouts with Laura public. Fri., Aug. 29, 5:30-7 p.m. georgiaMONDAYS at 6:15 PM at the Lake Mayer history.com/. Brock Elementary School, Community Center $5.00 per session 1804 Stratford Street.

Mondays, 6:15 p.m. (912) 652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Festivals 7th Annual Savannah Craft Brew Festival

The 2014 Savannah Craft Brew Fest, presented by Abita Beer and Habersham Beverage, will feature over 150 world-­‐ class craft brews in various beer gardens, as well as educational sessions, a corn hole tournament, silent disco and live music. $40 - $85 Sat., Aug. 30, 1-5 p.m.

800.745.3000. savannahcraftbrewfest.com. savtcc.com. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center, 1 International Dr. Market at Tybee Lighthouse

You name it, it's at this market, held at the foot of the Tybee Lighthouse. Free and open to the public. Sun., Aug. 31, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 912-786-5801. tybeelighthouse.org/.

Tybee Island Lighthouse, 30 Meddin Ave. Salzburger Heritage Festival

Dulcimer music, hayride, organ concert,

Beastmode Fitness Group Training

Train with this elite team. A total body program that trims, tones and gets results.

Personal training options available. See website for info. Meets at West Broad YMCA. 5am-6am and 8pm-9pm. ongoing. beastmodefitnessga.com. YMCA-West Broad St, 1110 May St. Bellydancing Fusion Classes

Mixes ballet, jazz, hip hop into a unique high energy dance style. Drills and choreographies for all levels.Small classes in downtown Savannah, and on request. $10 per person. Email for info. ongoing. bohemianbeats.com.

Blue Water Yoga

Community donation-based classes, Tues. and Thurs., 5:45pm - 7:00pm. Fri., 9:30am10:30am. Email for info or find Blue Water

Yoga on Facebook. ongoing. egs5719@aol. com. Talahi Island Community Club, 532 Quarterman Dr. Craft Beer Week Recovery Run

Join the writers from BrewDrinkRun.com for a 5K group run through Savannah’s historic district. Meet Up: Ellis Square Visitors Center. Post run, there's a special craft beer tap list at Your Pie Savannah’s downtown location. Sun., Aug. 31, 12-1 p.m. http://savcraftbeer.com/event/ recovery-run/. yourpie.com/. Your Pie, 110 W Bryan Street.

Dance Conditioning

A class designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, and overall body fitness, with belly dance movements for a total workout. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Wednesdays, 7 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Fitness Classes at the JEA

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

Prices vary. Call for schedule. ongoing.

912-355-8811. savj.org. savannahjea. org. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Free Caregiver Support Group

For anyone caring for senior citizens with any affliction or illness. Second Saturday of the month, 10am-11am. Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Refreshments.

Free to attend. Open to anyone in need of support for the caregiving they provide. ongoing. savannahcommons.com.

Free Dance and Fitness Classes at Lake Mayer

Every Thursday. 9:30am-10:15am Toddler Class. 12pm-1pm Adult Lunch Break Dance Class. 1:30pm-2:30pm Super Seniors Workout. 5:30pm-6:15pm Youth African Dance Fitness (ages 6-12).

6:30pm-7:30pm Adult African Dance Fitness. Wear comfortable clothing. Free and open to the public. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.7:30 p.m.. 912-652-6784. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

Dude's Day at Savannah Climbing Coop

Thursdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Thursday men climb for half price, $5. See website for info. Thursdays, 2 & 10 p.m.

912-495-8010. savannahclimbingcoop. com. Savannah Climbing CoOp, 302 W Victory Dr. Hiking & Biking at Skidaway Island State Park

Year round fitness opportunities. Walk or run the 1-mile Sandpiper Nature Trail (accessible) the additional 1-mile Avian Loop Trail, or 3-mile Big Ferry Trail. Bicycle and street strider rentals. Guided hikes scheduled. $5 parking. Open daily 7am-10pm.

Call or see website. ongoing. 912-5982300. gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland. gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/. Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Cswy.

Insanity Workout Group Class

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maximum capacity through your entire workout. $10 or $80 for 10 fitness classes Saturdays, 11 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Israeli Krav Maga Self-Defense Classes

A system of self-defense techniques based on several martial arts. The official fighting system of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).

Custom Fit offers individual and small group training and intensive workshops. ongoing. 912-441-4891. customfitcenter. com.

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 him. Call for info on free trial classes. Drop ins welcome. 11202 White Bluff Rd. ongoing. 912-429-9241.

Latin Cardio

A cardio-based workout class designed to get students fit while having fun. Latin style dances like cha cha, samba, jive, rumba, salsa. No partner necessary. Workout clothes required. $10 drop in or $80 for 10 classes Mondays, 6 p.m.. 912.312.3549. salondebaile.dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Mommy and Baby Yoga

Mondays. Call for times and fees or see website. ongoing. 912-232-2994. savannahyoga.com. savannahyoga.com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Pilates Classes

Daily classes for all skill levels including beginners. Private and semi-private classes by appointment. Carol Daly-Wilder, certified instructor. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-238-0018. savannahpilates.com. pilatessavannah.com/.

Momentum Pilates Studio, 8413 Rerguson Ave. Piloxing

Piloxing (c) cardio fusion incorporates cutting edge research and fitness techniques to burn maximum calories, build lean muscles, and increase stamina. Uses weighted gloves, toning the arms and maximizing cardiovascular health; also includes dance moves. $10.00 drop in or 10 classes for $80 Fridays, 10-11 a.m..

912.312.3549. reservetodance@gmail.com.

RELATIONSHIPS

days. michael@roninacad.com. roninacad. com. aikidosavannah.com/. Aikido Center of Savannah, 5500 White Bluff Rd.

Looking for a fun and flirty way to get into shape? First City Fitness offers pole fitness classes taught by Pole Dance America's 2014 National Professional Champion and Miss Fitness 2013 & 2014, Sabrina Madsen.

Pole fitness concentrates on both fostering upper body strength and overall flexibility as well dance elements. Call or email to reserve your spot today! We offer a Beginning class Tuesdays from 8pm-9pm, Advanced class Wednesdays 8pm-9pm, and Stiletto Sundays 5pm-6pm with Open Pole from 6pm-7pm. All pole classes except Stiletto Sundays are $25 for drop in or 5/$100 (must be used in 30 days) Stiletto Sundays are $30 drop in, 4/$100 (must be used in 30 days) Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m., Sundays, 5-7 p.m. and Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. 801-673-6737. info@firstcityfitness.com. First City Fitness, 2127 1/2 Victory Dr.

Wednesdays, 2 til 10 p.m. Savannah Climbing Coop 302 W Victory Dr, Savannah Every Wednesday women climb for half price, $5. See website for info. ongoing. 912-4958010. savannahclimbingcoop.com.

Pole Fitness Classes

Pregnancy Yoga

series of 6-week classes. Thursdays. A mindful approach to pregnancy, labor and delivery. Instructor Ann Carroll. $120. Call or email for info. ongoing. 912-704-7650. ann@aikyayoga.com. savannahyoga.com/.

Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Qigong Classes

Qigong exercises contribute to a healthier and longer life. Classes offer a time to learn the exercises and perform them in a group setting. Class length averages 60 min. Any level of practice is welcome. $15 ongoing. qigongtim.com/. Anahata Healing Arts Center, 2424 Drayton St. Renagade Workout

Free fitness workout, every Saturday, 9:00 am at Lake Mayer Park. For women only.

Offered by The Fit Lab. Information: 912376-0219 ongoing. Lake Mayer, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads.

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Savannah Disc Golf

Weekly events (entry $5) Friday Night Flights: Fridays, 5pm. Luck of the Draw Doubles: Saturdays, 10am. Handicapped League: Saturdays, 1pm. Singles at the Sarge: Sundays, 10am. All skill levels welcome. Instruction available. See website or email for info. ongoing. savannahdiscgolf@ gmail.com. savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Striders Running and Walking Club

Visit www.plannedparenthood.org/ppse for more info.

$5.00/class Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00AM Zumba/Toning Curves @ Savannah Mall (912) 921-1771 14045 Abercorn St #1610 31419 $5.00/class (Non-Members) Tuesdays @ 5:30PM Zumba St. Paul CME Social Hall (912) 233-2849 123 Brady St (at Barnard St) 31401 $3.00/class (NonMembers) Wednesdays @ 9:30AM Zumba/ Toning Frank Murray Community Center (912) 898-3320 160 Wilmington Is Rd 31414 $3.00/class Bring water, proper shoes and attire. ongoing. 912-604-9890.

Zumba Fitness (R) with April

Mondays at 5:30pm, Thursdays at 6:30pm.

Nonstop Fitness in Sandfly, 8511 Ferguson Ave. $5 for nonmenbers. call for info. ongoing. 912-349-4902.

Food Events

With a one-year, $10 membership,free training programs for beginners (walkers and runners) and experienced athletes.

Fun runs. Advice from mentors. Monthly meetings with quality speakers. Frequent social events. Sign up online or look for the Savannah Striders Facebook page. ongoing. savystrider.com.

Bethesda Farm Stand

The hottest cardio class to keep or get you in shape for summer. Sizzle is designed to give you cardio, strengthening, and stretch training that you need for that bikini body.

Enroll now and get the first class free. $10.00 or $80 for 10 classes Tuesdays, Fridays, 10 a.m. 912.312.3549. salondebaile. dance@gmail.com. salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Savannah Craft Beer Week: Burnt Hickory Tap Takeover

SIZZLE- Dance Cardio

Bethesda students and staff sell fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. Students lead or assist in planting, cultivating and harvesting all items at Bethesda Academy using sustainable, organic farming techniques.

912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org.

Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave.

Surya Namaskara: Sun Salutations Super Session with Kat Vonier

A special tap list from BeerAdvocate cover brewery Burnt Hickory. Beers include: Ezekiel's Wheel and Cannon Dragger; new-to-Savannah brews 9353 (2014 edition - Berliner Weiss), Lake of Fire (5 month old aged in bourbon rye barrels - Meat Puppets collaboration) and Meat Men (American Brown ale with hints of chocolate). yourpie.com/savannah2. Your Pie, 7360 Skidaway Road Unit A-1, Sandfly.

This class breaks down each pose and examines its purpose.Attention to alignment, breath, and focus. $15 / $20 day of (Monthly Members attend free) Sat., Aug. 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 912-232-2994. savanRichmond Hill Roadies Running Club nahyoga@gmail.com. savannahyoga.com/ A chartered running club of the Road Run- events/sun-salutations/. savannahyoga. ners Association of America. Monthly train- com/. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Tai Chi Lessons in Forsyth Park ing sessions and seminars. Weekly runs.

Tuesdays, 9am-10am. $10. North End Kathy Ackerman, 912-756-5865, or Billy of Forsyth Park. Email for info. ongoing.

Tomlinson, 912-596-5965. ongoing.

Ronin Academy Self Defense Classes relaxsavannah@gmail.com. Forsyth Park, A short course in simple self defense tech- 501 Whitaker St. Turbo Kick Cardio Workout niques for adults. Uses real life scenarios designed to provide greater self confidence Lose calories while dancing and kick-boxing. No experience or equipment needed. and empowerment. Fees vary. Every 3 Tues. and Thurs. 6pm, Fitness on Broughton, 1 E. Broughton Wed. 6pm Lake Mayer Community Center, 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads. $5 ongoing. 586-822-1021. facebook.com/turbokicksavannah.

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salondebailedancestudio.com. Salon de Baile Dance Studio, 7064 Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Forsyth Farmers Market

Local and regional produce, honey, meat, dairy, pasta, baked goods and other delights. Rain or shine. Free to attend. Items for sale. 912-484-0279. forsythfarmersmarket.com. Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. Honey Tasting and Body Care Samples + Store Tour

Daily store tour, honey tasting, and body care. FREE Come to the WILMINGTON ISLAND store and see the bees behind our observation hive glass. FREE Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m. 912-234-0688. tildsley@savannahbee.com. Savannah Bee Company, Wilmington Island, 211 Johnny Mercer Blvd.

Savannah Craft Beer Week: IPA Day

Yoga for Cancer Patients and Survivors

Special tap list featuring the hoppiest of ales. savcraftbeer.com/venue/the-distillery/. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

Zumba and Zumba/Toning with Mai

Presented with Savannah Distributing.

Eccentric, one of a kind beers, many of which will be making their first (and only?)

Savannah appearance. savcraftbeer.com/ venue/the-distillery/. distillerysavannah. com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St.

Free for cancer patients and survivors.

6:30pm Tuesdays. 12:45pm Thursdays.

Fitness One, 3rd floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial. Call for info. ongoing. 912-350-9031. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Fall/Winter schedule. Mondays at 8:30AM Zumba/Toning Lake Mayer Community Center 1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads $5.00/class Mondays/Wednesdays at 6:00PM Zumba/Toning Windsor Forest Elementary Gym 308 Briarcliff Circle

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Pooler Farmers' Market

Featuring regional farmers, local cottage industries and community non-profits.

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poolerfarmersmarket@gmail.com. poolerfarmersmarket.com. Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Prepare Sunday Suppers at Union Mission

Local organizations are invited to sign up to prepare Sunday Supper for people who are homeless and live at Union Mission's shelters for homeless people. Groups must sign up in advance and bring/prepare a meal, beginning at 2pm on Sundays. Call for information. ongoing. 912-236-7423.

Richmond Hill Farmers Market

The City of Richmond Hill's weekly market offers a variety of produce and local crafts to purchase as well as prepared food and entertainment. Rain or shine. Pet-friendly (on a leash please). Free to attend. 3-7 p.m.. richmond-hill-farmers-market. J. F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill.

Savannah Craft Beer Week: Brothers in Brewing with Bluegrass Brunch

It's a wrap for Savannah Craft Beer Week.

Enjoy brunch, one more craft beer, and a dose of bluegrass. Georgia-based brewers will give away swag. savcraftbeer.com/. tybeeislandsocialclub.com/. Tybee Island Social Club, 1311 Butler Ave. Savannah Craft Beer Week continues

Celebrate Hump Day with a craft brew at one of these drinking establishments showcasing specialty beers. Crystal Beer Parlor, Green Truck Pub, Distillery, World of Beer. savcraftbeer.com/. Close in on the weekend with this celebration of craft brews at one of five local pubs. World of Beer, Distillery, Green Truck Pub, Beer Growler, Crystal Beer Parlor. savcraftbeer. com/. TGIF with six local pubs celebrating the eve of the Savannah Craft Beer Festival. World of Beer, Distillery, Green Truck Pub, Beer Growler, Crystal Beer Parlor, and Your Pie/Sandfly. savcraftbeer.com/.

Savannah Craft Beer Week: Sour n' Funky

Sour and wild ales will be on tap. savcraftbeer.com/venue/the-distillery/. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Wednesday Night Supper Club

A new Savannah tradition. Gather at Pacci's community table to make new friends and share in a night of food, wine and Southern hospitality. With seasonally inspired dishes from Executive Chef, Roberto Leoci. Call for pricing. Reservations required. 912-233-6002. jackie.blackwelder@paccisavannah.com. paccisavannah.com. Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar, 601 E Bay St. Health

Armstrong Prescription Drug Drop-Off

Armstrong Atlantic State Univ. hosts a permanent drop box for disposing of unused prescription drugs and over the counter medication. In the lobby of the University Police building on campus. Open to the public 24 hours/day, year round. Confidential. All items collected are destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Administration. ongoing. 912-344-3333. armstrong. edu. about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index. html. Armstrong State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Bariatric Surgery Information Session

Information on bariatric surgery and the program at Memorial Health Bariatrics.

Learn surgical procedures offered, support and education programs involved, and how bariatric surgery can affect patients' lives.

Call or see website for info. Free to attend.

Hoskins Center at Memorial. ongoing. 912350-3438. bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Free Hearing and Speech Screening

Hearing: Thursdays, 9am-11am. Speech: First Thursdays,. Call or see website for times. ongoing. 912-355-4601. savannahspeechandhearing.org. savannahspeechandhearing.org/. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E 66th St. Free HIV Testing at Chatham County Health Dept.

Free walk-in HIV testing. 8am-4pm Mon.Fri. No appointment needed. Test results in 20 minutes. Follow-up visit and counseling will be set up for anyone testing positive. Call for info. ongoing. 912-6445217. Chatham County Health Dept., 1395 Eisenhower Dr. Harvest of Hope Retreat for Cancer Patients and Families

and have no other way to evacuate, in a community emergency such as a hurricane evacuation order.To apply, residents should call 912-691-7443. The application and protected health information authorization form can also be downloaded by going to www.gachd.org/chatham Every 3 days.

Kid's Happenings

6th Annual Healthy Kids First Walk and Health Fair

Getting healthy is fun. Hosted by Youth For a Cleaner Environment. Free and open to the public. Sat., Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

912-257-0127. yface2000@yahoo.com.

Forsyth Park Band Shell, Drayton Street @ Gwinnett Street.

Irish Dancers of Savannah

Savannah's first organized Irish dance school welcomes dancers, ages 4 and up.

Learn Irish Step and Ceili (Irish square) Dancing at a relaxed pace. Convenient mid-town location. Adult classes available.

Thursdays.. 912-897-5984. irishdancsav@ aol.com.

New Mamas Club

A gathering of new moms and their babies.

Practice baby & mom yoga, do a planned activity. Dream boards, affirmation writing, personalized aromatherapy and other projects. Dates: Aug. 29; Sept. 12 & 26; Oct. 10 & 24; Nov. 7 & 21; Dec. 5 & 19. $20 per session. Six session discount. Every other Health Care for Uninsured People Friday, 10 a.m.-noon. 912-704-7650. ann@ Open for primary care for uninsured douladeliveries.com. douladeliveries.com. residents of Chatham County. Mon.-Fri., erigosavannah.com. Erigo, 5301 Paulsen 8:30am-3:30pm. Call for info or appointStreet. ment. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph's/ PICKNight at the Museum The SCAD Museum offers a screening of Candler--St. Mary's Health Center, 1302 the blockbuster movie "Night at the MuDrayton St. Hypnosis, Guided Imagery and Relaxation seum" (rated PG), followed by a flashlightTherapy guided scavenger hunt tour of the gallerHelps everyday ordinary people with every- ies. For the whole family. Film at 5:30pm; day ordinary problems: smoking, weight tour at 7:30pm. Free and open to the loss, phobias, fears, ptsd, life coaching. public. Thu., Aug. 28, 5:30 p.m. scadmoa.

Caring, qualified professional help. See org. scadmoa.org/. SCAD Museum of Art, website or call for info. ongoing. 912-927601 Turner Blvd.

Savannah Children's Museum School Year 3432. savannahypnosis.com.

Cancer survivors of all ages and their families are invited to the 12th annual Harvest of Hope Retreat on September 27, sponsored by Memorial University Medical Center. Free to attend. Please preregister.

Mondays.. 912-350-7845.

La Leche League of Savannah

A breast feeding support group for new/expectant monthers. Meeting/gathering first Thursdays, 10am. Call or see website for location and other info. ongoing. 912-8979544. lllusa.org/web/savannahga.html.

Living Smart Fitness Club

An exercise program encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Mon. & Wed. 6pm7:15pm Hip Hop low impact aerobics at Delaware Center. Tues. 5:30-7:00 Zumba at St. Joseph's Candler African American Resource Center. (Program sponsors.) ongoing. 912-447-6605.

Planned Parenthood Hotline

Hours

SCM hours beginning 8/31/13 will be Sunday 11am-4pm; Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm. Open on holiday Mondays that SCC Public Schools are not in session including Labor Day. For more details go to savannahchildrensmuseum.org ongoing.

Savannah Children's Museum, 655 Louisville Road.

Story Trunk

An interactive storytelling show for children. Appropriate for all ages. Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe. $10.

Admission includes ice cream. Sundays, 3 p.m.. Justin@oddlot.org. oddlotimprov. com. Savannah Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

First Line is a statewide hotline for women seeking information on health services.

Open 7pm-11pm nightly. ongoing. 800-264- Toddler Tuesdays at Oatland Island Wildlife Center 7154.

Register for Functional and Medical Needs Toddlers 6 months to 4 years, and their Emergency Registry adults. Themed programs--story books, The Chatham County Health Department is singing songs, finger puppet plays, crafts, encouraging residents who may be eligible guided walks, up close encounters with for the Functional and Medical Needs Oatland animals. Preregister by 4pm MonRegistry to apply. The Registry is for people day. $5 children. Gen. Admission for adults who may need help functioning within a ($5 or $3 for military & seniors) Tuesdays. general shelter or the support of medical 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandprofessionals at a more specialized facility island.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center,

711 Sandtown Rd. LGBT

First City Network

Georgia's oldest LGBT organization (founded in 1985), is a local non-profit community service organization whose mission is to share resources of health care, counseling, education, advocacy and mutual support in the Coastal Empire.

Members and guests enjoy many special events throughout the year, including First Saturday Socials held the first Saturday of each month at 7pm. Mondays. 912-236CITY. firstcitynetwork.org.

Gay AA Meeting

True Colors Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, a gay and lesbian AA meeting that welcomes all alcoholics, meets Thursdays and Sundays, 7:30pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 311 E. Harris, 2nd floor. New location effective 11/2012. ongoing.

Georgia Equality Savannah

Local chapter of Georgia's largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 912-5476263. ongoing.

Savannah Pride, Inc.

Organizes the annual Savannah Pride Festival and helps promote the well-being of the LGBT community in the South.

Mission: unity through diversity and social awareness. Second Tuesday/month.

Call for location. ongoing. 912-288-7863. heather@savpride.com. savpride.com.

Stand Out Youth

A gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7pm. Call, email or see website for info. Fridays, 7-9 p.m. 912-6571966. info@standoutyouth.org. standoutyouth.org. Vineyard Church Office, 1020 Abercorn Street.

What Makes a Family

A children's therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Ages 10 to 18. Meets twice a month. Call for info. ongoing. 912-3522611.

Literary Events

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Meets last Sunday of the month, 4pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-6605. sjchs.org/ body.cfm?id=399. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Exhibit: Savannah Historical Maps and Prints

A selection of maps and prints from the collection of John and Virginia Duncan, tracing the growth and development of Savannah through the 18th and 19th centuries, on exhibit in celebration of the City of Savannah's 225th anniversary in 2014.

Free and open to the public. Through Dec. 31. savannahga.gov. Savannah City Hall, 2 East Bay Street.

SpitFire Saturday Open Mic & Showcase

The monthly open-mic showcase that incorporates music, poetry, visual art, and many other artistic forms of expression.

Sign up begins at 7:30 pm. Brought to you

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Tea Time at Ola's (Book Club)

A book discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday, 1pm. Bring a book you've read this month and tell all about it. Treats to share are always welcomed. Tea is provided. Call for info. ongoing. 912-232-5488. liveoakpl.org/. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 East Bay St. Nature and Environment

Dolphin Project

Dolphin Project's Education Outreach Program is available to speak at schools, clubs, organizations. A powerpoint presentation with sound and video about estuarine dolphins and their environment. Age/ grade appropriate programs and handouts.

See website for info. ongoing. thedolphinproject.org.

Oatland Island 40th Anniversary Celebration

A celebration of the history of this naturalsetting wildlife education center. Food, entertainment, silent auction. Must be 21+ to attend. $35 Sat., Aug. 30, 6:30-10 p.m.

912-395-1516. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.

nah pet rescue agencies). See website for info. ongoing. tailsspin.com. tailsspin.com.

TailsSpin Pet Supplies Store, 4501 Habersham St., Habersham Village.

Operation New Hope

Operation New Hope allows inmates to train unadoptable dogs from the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The goals of the program are to decrease the recidivism rate among Chatham County inmates, help inmates learn a new skill, and help previously unadoptable dogs find loving homes. The graduated dogs are available for adoption can be viewed at www.humansocietvsav.org, and www.chathamsheriff. org. Operation New Hope is funded by the Humane Society and community donations. ongoing. chathamsheriff.org. humanesocietysav.org/. Humane Society for Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Dr. St. Almo's

Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks on Sundays, 5pm (weather permitting). Meet at Canine Palace. Call for info. ongoing. 912-2343336. caninepalacesavannah.com. Canine Palace Inc, 618 Abercorn St.

demographic. Tuesday evenings 6:30-8pm, includes dinner and a program focused on justice. All are welcome. Free and open to the public. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. 912-2289425. Columba House, 34th Street between Abercorn and Lincoln Streets.

Guided Silent Prayer

Acoustical songs, 30 minutes of guided silent prayer, and minutes to receive prayer or remain in silence. Wednesdays, 6:45-8:00pm at Vineyard Church, 615 Montgomery St. See website for info. ongoing. vineyardsavannah.org.

John Michael Talbot: Reflections and Music

Platinum-selling, contemporary Christian musician and bestselling author leads a three-night parish mission; a mini-retreat of faith-based talks complemented with solo music performances. Free and open to the public. Love offering will be collected. Through Aug. 27, 7 p.m. 912-232-0792. sacredheartsavannah.org. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1707 Bull St.

about the role of biblical principles in your life. Come experience an environment that helps you connect with God and discover his incredible purpose for your life. Join us every Sunday morning 10AM at the Habersham YMCA. Sundays, 10 a.m. tapestrysavannah.com. ymcaofcoastalga.org/. YMCA (Habersham Branch), 6400 Habersham St. Theology on Tap

Meets on the third Monday, 8:30pm10:30pm. Like the Facebook page: Theology on Tap Downtown Savannah. ongoing. distillerysavannah.com. The Distillery, 416 W. Liberty St. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where people with different beliefs gather as one faith.

Sundays, 11am. Email, call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-234-0980. admin@ uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. Unity Church of Savannah

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Everyone is welcome. Unity of Savannah is not concerned with where people come from, what they look like, or whom they love – Unity is just glad that each person Read the Bible in One Year is here. Sunday 9:15am meditative service Recycling Fundraiser for Economic Opportunity Religious & Spiritual A Bible book club for those wanting to read and 11:00am celebratory service show Authority Band of Sisters Prayer Group the Bible in one year. Open to all. Book what the New Thought Movement is all Support EOA through the FundingFactory All women are invited. Second Tuesdays, club format, not a traditional Bible study. about. Children’s church 11am service.

Recycling Program. Recycle empty car7:30am-8:30am. Fellowship Assembly, All welcome, regardless of race, creed, Unity loves all people, just as they are. tridges, cell phones, small electronics, lap- 5224 Augusta Rd. Email or call Jeanne sexual orientation, religion. Thurs. 6:00pm- Sundays. 912-355-4704. unityofsavannah. tops, to EOA for recycling. They will receive Seaver or see website for info. "The king's 7:00pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-233org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of technology products and cash. Businesses heart is like channels of water in the hands 5354. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Weekly Spiritual Gathering may also recycle items on behalf of EOA of the Lord." (Prov. 21:1) ongoing. 912-663- 37th Street.

Savannah Friends Meeting (Quakers) A spiritual gathering with artist Joanne for credit. Drop off at EOA, 681 W. Ander8728. jeanneseaver@aol.com. capitolcom.

Un-programmed worship. 11am SunMorton and friends on Wednesdays at son St. See website, email or call for info. org/georgia. days, third floor of Trinity United Method12:12pm in a different square in the ongoing. 912-238-2960 x126. dwproperty@ A Buddhist Meditation Center Welcoming all lineages and spiritual tradi- ist Church. Call or email for info. All are Historic Distric of Savannah. This is a new aol.com. fundingfactory.com.

Salt Marsh Kayak Excursion tions. Newcomers to meditation welcome. welcome. ongoing. 912-308-8286. savbran- Savannah ritual - a growing heart collecA Wilderness Southeast guided kayak Daily meditation, study groups and classes. art@gmail.com. trinitychurch1848.org/. tive for those who are committed to living daytrip on tidal creeks and salt marshes, Sunday includes a talk given by resident Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 West from their hearts, and believing in the to learn the natural systems that influence priest on Buddhist philosophy and how it President St. collective power of law of attraction. See Savannah Reiki Share the marshes. Tour size 4 to 10 people. relates to daily life. The center is available website for each week's location. WednesReservations required. Fee includes boat/ for individual and group retreats, weddings During shares, participants take turns giv- days.. magicpassionlove.com/savannahpaddle/life vest. $55 Sat., Aug. 30, 10:30 and funerals. Visit Savannahzencenter.com ing and receiving universal life force energy gratitude. a.m.-1:30 p.m. (912) 236-8115. wilderness- for schedule and see us on Facebook. Soto via Reiki and other healing modalities. southeast.org. Skidaway Island, Diamond Zen lineage, resident Priest Un Shin Cindy Present at the shares are usually no less Special Screenings Film: For Your Height Only (1981, Philippines) than 2 Reiki Masters. Come share with Causeway.

Beach Sensei. 912-427-7265 ongoing. The Walk on the Wild Side Psychotronic Film Society presents a us on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every Savannah Zen Center, 111 E. 34th St. A two-mile Native Animal Nature Trail Catholic Singles memorial tribute to 2' 9" tall Filipino actor month at the Sweet Water Spa in downwinds through maritime forest, freshwater A group of Catholic singles age 30-50 meet town Savannah. Sign up at Savannah Reiki Weng Weng, on the 22nd anniversary of wetland, salt marsh habitats, featuring live frequently for fun, fellowship and service. his death at age 34. Listed in the Guinness Share or Reiki by Appointment on FaceSend email or check website to receive native animal exhibits. Open daily, 10amBook of World Records as the shortest book. Free ongoing, 7 p.m. 440-371-5209.

4pm except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New announcements of activities and to suggest Sweet Water Spa, 148 Abercorn Street. person ever to play the leading role in Years. Call or see website for info. ongoing. activities for the group. ongoing. familylife@ Service of Compline a feature film. $7 Wed., Aug. 27, 8 p.m.

A chanted service by candlelight held every sentientbean.com. sentientbean.com. The 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatland- diosav.org. diosav.org/familylife-singles.

Sunday night at 9pm. "Say goodnight to island.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Center for Spiritual Living--Savannah Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. All are invited to this Science of Mind Film: Occupy 101 God." Presented by Christ Church Angli711 Sandtown Rd. Wilderness Southeast Occupy Savannah presents this docucommunity. Recognizing the presence and can. ongoing. Independent Presbyterian A variety of programs each month includmentary on the current and historical root power of God within, and believing that this Church, Bull Street and Oglethorpe Ave. South Valley Baptist Church ing guided trips with naturalists. Canoe causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict presence is in everything in the universe, Weekly Sunday services. Sunday school, trips, hikes. Mission: develop appreciation, unifying all of life. Welcoming all on their and U.S. political involvement. Free and 10:00am. Worship, 11:30am. Tuesday Bible open to the public. Thu., Aug. 28, 7 p.m. understanding, stewardship, and enjoyspiritual pathway. Celebration: Sunday Study/Prayer Service, 6:30pm. Pastor Rev. sentientbean.com. sentientbean.com. The ment of the natural world. Call or see mornings. Location: Bonaventure Chapel, Dr. Barry B. Jackson, 480 Pine Barren website for info. ongoing. 912-236-8115.

Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. 2520 Bonaventure Road. Meditation at Road, Pooler, GA "Saving a nation one soul SCAD Film & TV Student Screenings wilderness-southeast.org.

10:30am Service at 11:00am Childcare The end-of-quarter night of thesis film at a time." ongoing. available in the "Funday School" Sundays.

Tapestry Church screenings by SCAD students...they might Pets & Animals cslsavannah.org.

Low Cost Pet Clinic Columba House A church for all people! We don't care what be big stars someday.... Free and open to TailsSpin and Dr. Stanley Lester, DVM, host Columba House is an inclusive, welcoming you are wearing, just that you are here. the public. Thu., Aug. 28, 7 p.m. scad.edu. low-cost pet vaccine clinics for students, hospitality space dedicated to building and From the moment you walk in until the www2.scad.edu/venues/trustees/. Trustmilitary and seniors the second and fourth sustaining a community of faith commitmoment you leave, Tapestry is commitees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. Wednesdays of each month. 5pm-6pm. ted to social justice with the city's young ted to delivering a creative, challenging, 46 Vaccinations: $12, ($2 is donated to Savan- adults, college students, and creative straight forward, and honest message A New Church in the City, For the City

Gather on Sundays at 10:30am. Like the Facebook page "Savannah Church Plant." ongoing. Bryson Hall, 5 E. Perry St.

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Sports & Games

Adult Coed Flag Football League

8x8 Coed Flag League. Play adult sports, meet new people. Sponsored by Savannah Adult Recreation Club. Wed. nights/Sun. mornings, at locations around Savannah. $450. Minimum 8 games. Ages 18+. Coed teams. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-220-3474. savadultrec.com.

PICKBaseball: Sand Gnats Pack the Park for

Charity

The Gnats vs. the Augusta Green Jackets.

Sales of special tickets benefit a different charity each Wednesday. Send email for info on tonight's charity. $8 Wed., Aug. 27, 7:05 p.m. info@sandgnats.com. sandgnats. com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. PICKBaseball: Savannah Sand Gnats Final

Regular Season Game & Last Thirsty Thursday & College Football Night

Last call! It's the final game of the regular season, and the last Thirsty Thursday of the regular season. Half price beer and soda. Wear football jerseys for favorite college teams. The Gnats vs. Augusta Green Jackets. Sponsored by Connect Savannah. $8 Gen. Adm. Thu., Aug. 28, 7:05 p.m. sandgnats.com. sandgnats.com. Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. Derby Devils Roller Derby Classes

Roller derby league offers 12-week courses for beginners, recreational scrimmaging for experienced players and two annual bootcamp programs. See website for info. ongoing. savannahderby.com.

Grief 101 Support Group

Seven-week morning or evening adult support group offers tools to learn to live with loss. Tuesdays, 10am-11am; or Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm. Free of charge. Offered by Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Savannah Bike Polo

Like regular polo, but with bikes instead of horses. Meets weekly. See facebook for info. ongoing. facebook.com/savannahbikepolo.

Sk8 City Sirens vs. Cherry Bomb Charmers

Savannah junior roller derby team match with Jacksonville, FL. Sun., Aug. 31, 11 a.m. sk8citysirens.com. sk8citypooler.com.

Sk8 City, 4 Towne Center Court.

Southeast Georgia Flag Football

An adult recreation 4 on 4 flag football league. Registration now open for this league's inaugural season (Fall 2014) with a targeted start date of Aug 28th - could be a week or two sooner if registration goes well. $200 per team Sundays.. 912-3423019. segaflag.com. segaflag.com. Pooler Recreation Complex, Pooler Parkway.

Ultimate Frisbee

Come play Ultimate! Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30pm until dark. Sundays, 4:30pm until we get tired. The west side of Forsyth Park. Bring a smile, two shirts (one light or white, one dark), water, and cleats (highly recommended). ongoing. savannahultimateproject@gmail.com. savannahultimateproject.wordpress.com/pick-up/.

Forsyth Park, 501 Whitaker St. USMNT (Soccer) American Outlaws Chapter

USMNT is a national soccer team that

represents the U.S. in international soccer competitions. American Outlaws Savannah chapter of USMNT meets regularly. Call for details. ongoing. 912-398-4014. savannahflipflop.com. Flip Flop Tiki Bar & Grill, 117 Whitaker St.

Cancer Support Group

Support Groups

Children's Grief Support Group

ACOA-Al-Anon

The "From Survival to Recovery" Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon Group is a fellowship and support group for those who grew up in alcoholic or dysfunctional homes. Meets Thursdays, 5:45pm at the 24-Hour Club, 1501 Eisenhower Dr. Call for info. ongoing. 912-598-9860.

Alcoholics Anonymous

For people who want or need to stop drinking, AA can help. Meetings daily throughout the Savannah area. Free to attend or join.

Check website for meeting days/times, or call 24 hours a day. ongoing. 912-356-3688. savannahaa.com.

Alzheimer's Caregiver and Family Support Group

For individuals caring for Alzheimer's and dementia family members. Second Monday, Wilm. Isl. United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Second Thursday, Ruth Byck Adult Care Center, 64 Jasper St. Sponsored by Senior Citizens, Inc. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-0363 x143.

Amputee Support Group

Open to all who have had limbs amputated and their families or caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7778.

For anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis. First Wednesdays, at Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Seven week structured educational support group for children 6-17. Support, coping tools, utilizing play and activity to learn to live with loss. Free of charge. A service of Hospice Savannah, Inc. Call for dates. ongoing. 912-303-9442. Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Citizens With Retarded Citizens

For families with children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly.

Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-7633.

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Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Assoc.

Meets regularly to discuss issues affecting the lives of polio survivors. Call or see website for info. Polio survivors and guests are invited. Free and open to the public. ongoing. 912-927-8332. coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.

Debtors Anonymous

For people with debting problems. Meets Sundays, 6:30pm at Unity of Savannah. See website or call for info. ongoing. 912-5726108. debtorsanonymous.org. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd.

Back Pain Support Group

Second Monday of every month,7:00pm.

Denny’s Restaurant at Hwy. 204. Everyone is welcome. For more info, contact Debbie at 912-727-2959 ongoing.

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For traumatic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. Third Thursdays, 5pm. In the gym of the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. ongoing. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Breast Cancer Survivors Group

Tuesdays, 5:20pm at First Presbyterian Church. For survivors and caregivers. Call for info. ongoing. 912-844-4524. fpc.presbychurch.net. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.

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For those with the disease, care partners, family and caregivers. Managing the disease, treatments and therapies, quality of life. First Thursdays, 3:00pm-4:30pm. Call for info. ongoing. 912-819-2224. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Fibromyalgia Support Group

Second Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-8196743. sjchs.org. sjchs.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5353 Reynolds Ave.

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ARIES

March 21-April 19

In the coming weeks it will be important for you to bestow blessings and disseminate gifts and dole out helpful feedback.

Maybe you already do a pretty good job at all that, but I urge you to go even further. Through acts of will and surges of compassion, you can and should raise your levels of generosity. Why? Your allies and loved ones need more from you than usual. They have pressing issues that you have special power to address. Moreover, boosting your largesse will heal a little glitch in your mental health. It’s just what the soul doctor ordered.

TAURUS

April 20-May 20

The Icelandic word *hoppípolla* means “jumping into puddles.” I’d love to make that one of your themes in the coming weeks. It would be in sweet accordance with the astrological omens. You are overdue for an extended reign of freelance play . . . for a time of high amusement mixed with deep fun and a wandering imagination. See if you can arrange to not only leap into the mud, but also roll down a hill and kiss the sky and sing hymns to the sun. For extra credit, consider adding the Bantu term *mbuki-mvuki* to your repertoire. It refers to the act of stripping off your clothes and dancing with crazy joy.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

During the course of its life, an oyster may change genders numerous times. Back and forth it goes, from male to female and vice versa, always ready to switch. I’m nominating this ambisexual creature to be your power animal in the coming weeks.

There has rarely been a better time than now to experiment with the pleasures of gender fluidity. I invite you to tap into the increased resilience and sexy wisdom that could come by expanding your sense of identity in this way.

CANCER

June 21-July 22

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I’m getting the sense that in the coming days you will be more casual and nonchalant than usual. More jaunty and unflappable. You may not be outright irresponsible, but neither will you be hyper-focused on being ultra-responsible.

I suspect you may even opt not to be buttoned and zippered all the way to the top.

It’s also possible you will be willing to let a sly secret or two slip out, and allow one of your interesting eccentricities to shine.

I think this is mostly fine. My only advice is to tilt in the direction of being carefree rather than careless.

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LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

In his novel *Les Miserables,* French author Victor Hugo chose to write a convoluted sentence that was 823 words long.

American novelist William Faulkner outdid him, though. In his book *Absalom, Absa-

lom!,* he crafted a single rambling, labyrinthine sentence crammed with 1,287 words. These people should not be your role models in the coming weeks, Leo. To keep rolling in the direction of your best possible destiny, you should be concise and precise. Straightforward simplicity will work better for you than meandering complexity. There’s no need to rush, though. Take your time. Trust the rhythm that keeps you poised and purposeful.

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

As you know, real confidence has no bluster or bombast. It’s not rooted in a desire to seem better than everyone else and it’s not driven by a fear of appearing weak. Real confidence settles in when you have a clear vision of exactly what you need to do. Real confidence blooms as you wield the skills and power you have built through your hard work and discipline. And as I think you already sense, Virgo, the time has come for you to claim a generous new share of real confidence.

You are ready to be a bolder and crisper version of yourself.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

As I understand your situation, Libra, you have played by the rules; you have been sincere and well-meaning; you have pressed for a solution that was fair and just. But that hasn’t been enough. So now, as long as you stay committed to creating a righteous outcome, you are authorized to invoke this declaration, origially uttered by the ancient Roman poet Virgil: “If I am unable to make the gods above relent, I shall move hell.” Here’s an alternate translation of the original Latin text: “If heaven I cannot bend, then hell I will stir.”

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

“Start every day off with a smile and get it over with,” said the misanthropic comedian W. C. Fields. I know it’s weird to hear those words coming from a professional optimist like me, but just this once I recommend that you follow Fields’ advice. In the near future, you should be as serious and sober and unamusable as you have ever been. You’ve got demanding work to attend to; knotty riddles to solve; complex situations to untangle. So frown strong, Scorpio. Keep an extra sour expression plastered on your face. Smiling would only distract you from the dogged effort you must summon. Unless, of course, you know for a fact that you actually get smarter and more creative when you laugh a lot. In which case, ignore everything I said. Instead, be a juggernaut of cheerful problem-solving.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

Mahalia Jackson (1911-1972) was a renowned African-American gospel singer who lent her talents to the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. often

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called on her to be an opening act for his speeches. She was there on the podium with him on August 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C. when he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. In fact, it was her influence that prompted him to depart from his prepared notes and improvise the stirring climax. “Tell them about the dream, Martin,” she politely heckled. And he did just that. Who’s your equivalent of Mahalia Jackson, Sagittarius? Whose spur would you welcome? Who might interrupt you at just the right time? Seek out influences that will push you to reach higher.

CAPRICORN

Dec. 22-Jan. 19

When Europeans first explored the New World, ships captained by Italians led the way. But none of them sailed Italian ships or represented Italian cities. Cristoforo Colombo (today known as Christopher Columbus) was funded by the government of Spain, Giovanni de Verrazzano by France, and Giovanni Caboto (now known as John Cabot) by England. I see a lesson here for you, Capricorn. To flourish in the coming months, you don’t necessarily need to be supported or sponsored by what you imagine are your natural allies. You may get further by seeking the help of sources that are not the obvious choices.

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Walter Kaufman had a major role in clarifying the meaning and importance of Friedrich Nietzsche. His English translations of the German philosopher’s books are benchmarks, as are his analyses of the man’s ideas. And yet Kaufman was not a cheerleader. He regarded Nietzsche’s *Thus Spake Zarathustra* as brilliant and triumphant, but also verbose and melodramatic: a “profusion of sapphires in the mud.” I love that phrase, Aquarius, and maybe you will, too, as you navigate your way through the coming weeks. Don’t just automatically avoid the mud, because that’s probably where you will find the sapphires.

PISCES

Feb. 19-March 20

I’m not tolerant of greed. Acquisitiveness bothers me. Insatiableness disgusts me. I am all in favor of people having passionate yearnings, but am repelled when their passionate yearnings spill over into egomaniacal avarice. As you can imagine, then, I don’t counsel anyone to be piggishly self-indulgent. Never ever.

Having said that, though, I advise you to be zealous in asking for what you want in the coming weeks. It will be surprisingly healing for both you and your loved ones if you become aggressive in identifying what you need and then going after it. I’m confident, in fact, that it’s the wisest thing for you to do.

happenings | continued from previous page Gambling Problem 12 Step Program

Twelve step program offers freedom from gambling. Meets weekly. Leave message with contact info. ongoing. 912-748-4730.

Georgia Scleroderma Support Group

A group for people with scleroderma for the greater Savannah area and surrounding counties. Meets regularly. Call for day and time. Lovezzola's Pizza, 320 Hwy 80 West, Pooler. Info: 912-412-6675 or 912414-3827. ongoing.

Grief Support Groups

Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle offers a full array of grief support groups and individual counseling for children, teens and adults is available at no charge. Counseling is offered at 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H in Savannah, and appointments are also available in the United Way offices in Rincon and in Richmond Hill. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-303-9442.

HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupport.

Heartbeats for Life

Free support and education group for those who have suffered from or want to prevent or reverse heart disease and/or diabetes. One Tuesday/month, 6pm. Call or email for date. All meetings at Southwest Chatham Library. Tuesdays. 912-598-8457. jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Klinefelter Syndrome/47-XXY Support Group

For parents of children with this diagnosis, and for men with this diagnosis. Started by the mother of a boy with 47-XXY. Email to meet for mutual support. ongoing. amkw21@gmail.com.

Legacy Group: For individuals with advanced and recurrent cancer.

Group addresses the concerns of advanced and recurrent cancer survivors from the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of healing. To register for a specific session and to learn about the group, please call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch at 912-350-7845. ongoing. 912-350-7845.

Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (at Memorial Health Univ. Medical Center), 4700 Waters Ave. Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

For patients with blood-related cancers and their loved ones. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-350-7845. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Narcotics Anonymous

Call for the Savannah Lowcountry Area NA meeting schedule. ongoing. 912-238-5925.

National Alliance of Mentally Ill

Weekly 90-minute support group for anyone with a mental health diagnosis. Also offer weekly family support group. Both meet Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm. Free and open to the public. ongoing. Trinity Lutheran Church, 12391 Mercy Blvd.

Overeaters Anonymous

For people who are eating compulsively. If nothing else has worked, there is help. Savannah has 2 OA meetings a week: Wednesday 5:30pm First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Avenue (at Paulsen Street) Friday 6:30pm Unity Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd. (off of Skidaway

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Rd.) Wednesdays, Fridays.. 912-844-4524. elissabeam@yahoo.com. unityofsavannah.org/. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Is food a problem for you?

Overeaters Anonymous can help. Savannah meetings Mon 6:30pm, Wed 5:30pm, Fri 6:30 p.m. See website for locations and info, or call 912-358-7150. ongoing. oa.org/ meetings.

Parents of Children with IEP's (Individualized Education Plans)

For parents of children attending Chatham-Savannah Public School System who have IEP plans, to offer mutual support through the challenges of the IEP process.

Email for info. ongoing. amkw210@gmail. com.

Parents of Ill Children

Backus Children's Hospital sponsors this group for parents with a seriously ill child receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment.

Case manager facilitates the meetings.

Meets weekly. Call for info ongoing. 912350-5616. memorialhealth.com/backus. memorialhealth.com/backus. Backus Children's Hospital, 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah-South Coast Parkinson's Support Group

The Savannah-South Coast Parkinson's Support Group will meet the first Saturday of each month from 9am - 11am at South Coast Medical Group, 1326 Eisenhower Dr, Building 1. Contact James or Lou at 706413-3264 or email: admin@gaparkinsons. org for more information. Contact name: James Trussell Saturdays.. 706-413-3264. admin@gaparkinsons.org. southcoastmedical.com/Search/search_details_locations.php?location=1. Southcoast Medical Group (Southside Savannah), 1326 Eisenhower Dr. Parkinson's Support Group

First Thursdays, 5pm-6:30pm, Marsh Auditorium at Candler. Call for info. ongoing. 912-355-6347. sjchs.org/. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. Pryme Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at St. Joseph’s Hospital,11705 Mercy Blvd., Meeting Room 1(on the 2nd Floor above ER entrance) at 6 p.m. An opportunity for people with MS and their families and friends to share information, develop coping strategies, receive support and become involved in community activities. ongoing. 912-819-2224. sjchs.org/. St. Joseph's Hospital, 11705 Mercy Blvd.

cancer on the African American community. Call for info. ongoing. 912-236-7405. memorialhealth.com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Spinal Injury Support Group

Third Thursdays, 5:30pm, at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-350-8900. memorialhealth.com. memorialhealth. com/. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Ave. Survivors of Suicide Support Group

Suicide often leaves survivors with guilt, anger, hurt and unanswered questions.

Hospice Savannah/United Way of Coastal Empire/Coastal Suicide Prevention Alliance offer an support group. Third Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm. Safe and confidential. Free to attend. Barbara Moss at Full Circle of Hospice Savannah, 912-629-1089. ongoing.

Full Circle Center for Grief Support, 450 Mall Blvd., Suite H. Teens Nurturing Teens (Cancer Support)

Support group for teens with a family member or loved one impacted by cancer.

Meets at the Lewis Cancer Pavilion. Call for information. ongoing. 912-819-5704. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, 225 Reynolds Ave. Teens With No One to Turn To

Help for people ages 11-18, or concerned parents of teens. Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter. Call or see website. ongoing. 912-234-4048. parkplaceyes. org.

Theatre

Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales

A late night ghost show that's appropriate for most ages, but a little bit scary.

Produced by Odd Lot Comedy Troupe. $25 Fridays, 11 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 p.m.. soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales. com. savannahtheatre.com. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Theatre: Birth

A documentary-style play based on interviews conducted with pregnant mothers across America by playwright Karen Brody. Called "the Vagina Monologues for childbirth.”women are giving birth today.

Proceeds benefit the local Rally to Improve Birth on Labor Day at Forsyth Park. $5 suggested donation. Sat., Aug. 30, 7 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 31, 7 p.m. theboldmethod. com. sentientbean.com. The Sentient Rape Crisis Center Bean, 13 East Park Ave. Assists survivors of rape and sexual asPICKTheatre: Chicago The Tony-winning musical by Bob Fosse/ sault. Free, confidential counseling for John Kander/Fred Ebb. Friday and Saturvictims and families. 24-hour Rape Crisis Line operates seven days a week. 912-233- day shows are 21+. Sundays are all ages. $25 Through Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. baystreet7273. ongoing.

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group theatre.org/. Bay Street Theatre, 1 JefSecond Tuesdays at 7pm in Marsh Audito- ferson St. Theatre: Iced at the Coffee Shop rium at Candler Hospital. For anyone with An interactive murder mystery show this disorder, plus family members/caregivers interested in learning more. Call for presented by the Odd Lot Comedy Troupe. $20 adults. $15 children 15 and younger info. ongoing. 912-858-2335. sjchs.org/.

Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.. Justin@oddlot.org.

Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. Sisters Network (Breast Cancer in the African savannahmurdermystery.com. Savannah American Community) Coffee Roasters, 215 West Liberty Street.

Third Mondays, 6pm-7pm. At the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Volunteers Memorial. A national organization to raise Bethesda Seeks Volunteer Docents for New History Museum/Visitors Center awareness about the impact of breast

Bethesda seeks volunteer docents for their new visitors center/museum. Volunteer docents needed during regular museum hours, Thurs.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Docents will share Bethesda’s rich history and inspiring legacy with visitors from across the country and around the world. ongoing.

912-351-2061. Elizabeth.brown@bethesdaacademy.org. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. Docents and Volunteers Needed at Flannery O'Connor House

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home seeks additional volunteers and volunteer docents to help on Fridays and Saturdays, 1p-4pm, and for possible extended hours.

Duties: greet visitors, handle admissions, conduct merchandise sales and help with tours. Docent training and written narratives for reference during tours are provided. ongoing. 912-233-6014. haborrello@aol.com. flanneryoconnorhome.org.

Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, 207 E. Charlton Street.

Dolphin Project Seeks Volunteers

Dolphin Project needs boat owners, photographers, and other volunteers to help with scientific research on the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin along coastal Georgia. Must be age 18 or older. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-232-6572. thedolphinproject.org.

Good Samaritan Health Clinic

St. Joseph's/Candler's Good Samaritan Clinic in Garden City needs volunteer nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, Spanish interpreters and clerical staff. The clinic serves people without insurance and those whose income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Call to volunteer. ongoing. 912-9644326.

Hospice Volunteers Needed in Chatham and other Coastal Counties

Island Hospice, THA Group's nonprofit hospice service, seeks volunteers for patient socialization and caregiver respite.

Also seeking nonpatient contact volunteers who can contribute by providing services including, but not limited to, office work, crafting, sewing, light yard work, housekeeping, playing guitar for patients, and licensed hairdressers. Serving patients in Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, Effingham, Liberty, Camden, Glynn, McIntosh, and Screven Counties in Georgia, and Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Charleston, Colleton Counties in South Carolina. See website or email or call for info. ongoing. 888-8424463. kbuttimer@thagroup.org. thagroup. org.

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Oatland Island Wildlife Center often needs volunteers. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-395-1500. oatlandisland.org. oatlandisland.org/. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Pre-School Volunteers Needed

Seeking early childhood education majors, retired elementary teachers and/or community residents to help 3 & 4 year olds with language development skills.

Mon.-Fri., 9am-12noon. Call for info. ongoing. 912-447-0578. sjchs.org/1969.cfm.

St. Mary's Community Center and Health Center, 812 W 36th St. Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Share time and talents through the RSVP program of the Equal Opportunity Authority. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations. Call for information. ongoing. 912-238-2960 x123.

Ronald McDonald House

Help in the "home away from home" for families of hospitalized children. Volunteers needed to provide home-cooked meals for families at the house. Volunteer internships available for college students.

Call or see website for info. ongoing.

912-356-5520. rmhccoastalempire.org. rmhccoastalempire.org/. Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Avenue.

Specialized Foster Care Services

Lutheran Services of Georgia provides Specialized Foster Care services for children in the custody of DFACS and Department of Juvenile Justice. We specialize in placing children that are special needs including (a) sibling groups, (b) teens, (c) children with physical, mental, developmental and behavioral disabilities, (d) commercially sexually exploited children.

We look for the best home to match the children’s needs. Lutheran Services seeks to provide the best support for the child and the foster family. LSG Foster families have been evaluated to ensure that children in care will be provide a safe and nurturing home that can provide care and attention to children’s medical, emotional, educational and social needs. ongoing.

(912)228-7873. lmccrary@lsga.org. lsga. org.

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Live Oak Public Libraries

Volunteers needed to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. Call or see website for info. ongoing. 912-652-3661. liveoakpl.org.

Medical Professional Volunteers Needed

St. Joseph's/Candler's St. Mary's Health Center, a free clinic serving the uninsured, seeks physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, lab techs, and patient care techs.

Non-clinical volunteers needed to to schedule appointments. Contact Stephanie Alston. ongoing. 912-443-9409. St. Joseph's/Candler--St. Mary's Health Center,

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Basic RatEs Off Westlake Ave. 2 & 3BR, 1 Bath Apts.

Newly Renovated, hardwood floors,carpet, ceiling fans, appliances, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookups. $575$695/month, utilities may be added to rent if requested.

912-228-4630 Mon-Sat 10am-5pm www. bnetmanagement.com *For Qualified Applicants* WE ACCEPT SECTION 8 *2208 UTAH: 3BR/1BA, all electric, large storage shed $825. *1926 CLEMSON: 3BR/1.5BA, hardwood floors $875. *708 E. 32ND: 2BR $715. *2001 E. 51ST: 4BR/1.5BA $975.

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1303 E. 66th Street.

2BR/2BA, W/D conn. $725/ month, $500/deposit.

Great Apt. on Eastside. 1812 N. Avalon St. 2BR/1.5BA for oly $695/month.

Nice location off Montgomery Crossroads @ 259A Croatan St. 2BR/1BA $695/month.

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*29 Kandlewood Drive: 3BR/1.5BA, CH&A $875/month. *Nassau Woods: Lot C37, 2BR/2BA $675/month. *13 Hibiscus St. 4BR/1BA $875. *5621 Betty Dr. 2BR/1BA $675.

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ROOMMATE WANTED To Share 2BR/1BA Apt. Ferguson Ave near Room for Rent Skidaway Island. Kitchen/dining room, living room/lanai, fully ROOMS FOR RENT furnished, CH/A, cable, utilities $75 Move-In Special Today!!

Clean, furnished, large. Busline, included. $550/mo. Available central heat/air, utilities. $100- Immediately. 912-344-4216 $130 weekly. Rooms w/bathroom $145. Call 912-289-0410.

Includes stove, refrigerator, private bath. Furnished! $180/ RENT OR RENT-TO-OWN: week. Call 912-844-5995.

Remodeled mobile homes, FURNISHED APTS. $180/WK. 3BR/2BA, in Garden City mobile home park. Low down affordable Private bath and kitchen, cable, payments. Credit check approval. utilities, washer furnished. AC & Call Gwen, Manager, at 912-964- heat, bus stop on property. No deposit required. Completely 7675 safe, manager on property.

Contact Denise, (352)459-9707, SOUTHSIDE Linda, (912)690-9097, Jack, •1BR Apts, washer/dryer (912)342-3840 or Cody, (912)695included. $25 for water, 7889 trash included, $625/month.

•2BR/1.5BA Townhouse Apt, SAVANNAH'S total electric, w/washer & HOUSE OF GRACE SENIOR LIVING AT IT'S BEST dryer $675. 912-927-3278 or FOR AGES 50 & BETTER 912-356-5656 Shared community living for full functioning seniors ages 50 & above. Nice comfortable SPRINGFIELD: Forest Hills Subd. living at affordable rates.

Little McCall/Courthouse Rd. Shared kitchen & bathroom.

3BR/2BA, kitchen appliances All bedrooms have central furnished, washer/dryer hookup, heating/air and cable. central heat/air, large yard. No Bedrooms are fully furnished pets. $775/month, $775/deposit. and private. Make this 912-657-4583 community one you will want to call home.

STILL RENTING? SAVANNAH'S HOUSE OF How frustrating!! Let’s get on GRACE also has community track to homeownership and lets housing with its own private start now. Good, bad, and poor bath. Different rates apply. credit all will be helped. Inquire Income must be verifiable. at antoniob@spfs.com or call 912- We accept gov. vouchers.

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