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Volume 5, No. 28, April 5, 2006 On the Cover: Photo illustration by Brandon Blatcher

News Cover

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Don’t call it a comeback

Jane Fishman

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The mystery of music

Feedback 10 Readers have their say Community 13 CBS’ Bob Schieffer

Cover Story 6

Blotter 14

From SPD reports

News of the Weird 16 Strange but true Earthweek 15 This week on your planet City Notebook 19 News bits from around town IN ill ill

Culture HoTHo Books 18 Dr. Selzer speaks

Community 13

Art Patrol 20 Exhibits & openings Theatre 21 SCAD and AASU openings

Music Menu 24 Regional concert listing

Film

Books 18

Now Showing 29 All the flicks that fit

Week at a Glance

5 Our best bets for cool stuff to do

Weather 15 News from the sky Happenings 32 All the stuff, all the time Free Will Astrology 39 Rob Breszny’s look at your stars

City Notebook 19

Classifieds Sudoku Puzzle 40 It’s all the rage Crossword Puzzle 41 Mental fun Classifieds 46 They call it “junk,” you call it “couch”

Theatre 21

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Soundboard 26 Who’s playing and where around town

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Thurs, April 6 An Easter Drama

What: August Wilson’s drama. Audience discretion is advised. When: April 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 at 8 p.m. Where: AASU Jenkins Black Box Theater. Cost: $8. Call: 927-5381 weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tybee Theater Cafe Presents The Transition of Malcolm X What: Presentation of the Muslim minister’s evolution from militant advocate of black separatism to proponent of racial harmony stars Marlin Johnson.

When: April 6, 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and April 9 at 6 p.m.

Doors open 90 minutes before curtain for dinner and drinks. Where: Tybee Theater Cafe on U.S. 80 and Jones Ave. above Las Palmas on Tybee Island.

Cost: $15. Call: 786-6384.

Fri, April 7 SCAD Gallery Hop What: Shuttles will run between galleries. When: April 7 from 5-7 p.m. Where: Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.; Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St.; Alexander Main Gallery and Alexander Annex Gallery, 668 Indian St.; Poetter Hall Gallery, 342 Bull St.; and Shop SCAD, 340 Bull Cost: Free.

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SCAD Opens Our Town What: Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. When: April 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and April 9 at 3 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater. Cost: $10 general, $5 seniors and non-SCAD students and free with SCAD ID. Call: 525-5050.

First Friday for Folk Music What: Featuring South Florida’s Friction Farm, Jean-Paul and Dominique Carton, and Chris Desa. When: April 7, 7:30-10 p.m. Where: Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street. Cost: $2 donation appreciated.

What: A fun and educational day geared towards kids ages 3-12 and their parents. When: April 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Where: Savannah Civic Center. Cost: Free. Call: 355-8111.

Pro-Immigration Rally What: The rally is designed to demonstrate support for fair and comprehensive reform. Rally sponsors are hoping that Americans from all ethnic backgrounds will bring flags and participate in the event. When: April 9 at 2 p.m. Where: Forsyth Park.

Mon., April 10

What: Savannah Christian Church presents the musical Easter drama, The Road to the Cross.

When: April 7-9 at 7 p.m. Where: Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd. Cost: Tickets can be purchased at the door or at www.savannahchristian.com. Call: 629-4769.

AASU Masquers Open The Piano Lesson

Kroger Kids’ Day ‘06

Southern Georgia Symphony Presents Mozart’s Requiem

Astronomy Day 2006 What: The Oglethorpe Astronomical Association will present displays and activities for all ages, with daytime solar and planetary observing, telescope set-ups and interactive displays. When: Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Where: Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. Cost: Free and open to the public. Call: Kevin Bell at 663-8200.

Sat., April 8 144th Commemoration Weekend of the Siege & Reduction of Fort Pulaski (thru Sunday) What: Activities include cannon firings, living history presentations, ranger talks and guided tours. When: April 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and April 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Fort Pulaski National Monument, Tybee Island.

Chatham County Parks Easter Egg Hunt What: For ages 2 to 12. When: April 8 at 11 a.m. Where: L. Scott Stell Community Park.

SCAD International Festival What: Music, dance, food and costumes from different cultures, plus arts and crafts. When: April 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Broughton Street between Lincoln and Abercorn streets. Cost: Free.

2006 Beach Institute Lecture Series What: A roundtable discussion of Literary Voices of the African Diaspora with authors Jamaica Kincaid and Austin Clarke and moderator Dr. Charles Rowell, plus a lecture by author, playwright and film writer Gloria Naylor, author of The Women of Brewster Place. When: The roundtable discussion will be held April 8 at 2 p.m. and the lecture by Gloria Naylor will be April 9 at 3 p.m. Where: The discussion is set for Orleans Hall and the lecture will be held at First Bryan Baptist Church.

Classical Music Concert What: The Adult Choir of the First Baptist Church will present Part Two of the oratorio St. Paul by Felix Mendelssohn with baritone Daniel Cohen, a recent semi-finalist in the American Traditions Competition, singing the role of St. Paul and tenor Earnest Murphy, who is retired from a professional singing career in New York City, as Barnabas. The 30-voice choir will be directed by James Richardson. When: April 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. Call: 2342671 or visit www.fbc-sav.org.

What: The symphony will be joined by the Georgia Southern University Chorale. When: April 10 at 8 p.m. Where: Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St. Cost: $12.50. Call: 525-5050.

Tues.,April 11 Principal Family Fun Fest What: A traveling baseball fan festival with a museum and games for the whole family. When: April 11 at 4 p.m.,. followed by the Savannah Sand Gnats game against the Rome Braves at 7 p.m. Where: Grayson Stadium on East Victory Drive. Cost: The festival is free.

AASU University Singers and University Chorale What: These singers from Armstrong Atlantic State University will appear in concert. When: April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Where: AASU Fine Arts Auditorium. Cost: $5. Call: 927-5381 weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Century Players Present Spring Silenced What: This theatrical production promotes environmental awareness for Earth Day. Performers are Muriel Maida, Gabe Romero and Anna Vacha, who will provide musical accompaniment on the guitar. When: April 11 at 8 p.m. Where: The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: Suggested donation. Call: 232-4447.

Wed., April 12 SSU Hosts Tina McElroy Ansa What: The novelist, filmmaker, teacher and journalist will present a workshop. When: April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Where: Torian Auditorium in the Howard Jordan Business Building at Savannah State University. ◗

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What: This lost cult classic from 1970 stars Eli Wallach, Hal Holbrook and Cloris Leachman as confused parents battling their rebellious, drugtaking teens. When: April 5 at 8 p.m. Seating will Where: The Sentient begin at 7:30 p.m.W Cost: $5.C Call: 232-4447 Bean.C

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Maestro Cheung Chau, center, with the former Statesboro-Georgia Southern Symphony Orchestra ANGER. RESENTMENT. DEPRESSION. Frustration.

These are only some of the more commonplace emotions felt by many area residents in the wake of the demise of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra.

The SSO debuted in the fall of 1953 and bowed with a display of Beethoven, Haydn and Bizet. It ceased to exist in the winter 2003. By the time the final curtain fell, many longtime supporters would describe the organization as one which –while at perhaps the peak of its artistic powers– had grown sorely out of touch with the day-today realities of the very community it was created to serve and nourish.

Hampered by a million dollars in outstanding debt, and in urgent need of close to half that amount for operational expenses, the orchestra shut down and would file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy protection soon thereafter.

This abrupt end to a fitful final few years left dozens of talented, professional musicians out of work, many without any additional income to fall back on. It also left scores of season ticket holders in a lurch, and an entire community bereft.

Since then, several groups of concerned citizens have –at one time or another– launched initiatives to bring live classical music performances back to the Savannah area, either through sponsoring occasional appearances by touring groups or symphonies, or through organizational efforts designed to help create a new version of the old Savannah Symphony Orchestra.

And yet, to date, none of these attempts to fill that cultural void have really taken hold.

Now, for the first time since the dissolution of the original Savannah Symphony Orchestra, a new group of individuals, music lovers and performing artists have joined forces to try and rectify that sad situation. In doing so, they’ve been forced to take a long, hard look at the harsh economic realities and shifting audience demographics which conspired to render the old symphony’s business model (arguably) obsolete. Resolute in their belief that an organization structured like the SSO would be destined to quickly fail –if even possible to launch at all– have taken a radically different approach.

Calling themselves the Southern Georgia Symphony, this upstart conglomeration of professional musicians, music educators, talented students, and private sector advisors have just announced the schedule for their 2006-2007 season, and will be celebrating the formation of the SGS with a performance of Mozart’s Requiem, to

be held this upcoming monday at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church.

The four vocalists tackling the 15 parts of this notoriously trying piece of music (and the last piece Mozart composed before his death in 1791) are all members of Georgia Southern University’s Chorale, which is not surprising, as that Statesboro school’s music department is playing a major role in facilitating this new group.

As if that weren’t enough of a connection – baritone vocalist Allen C. Henderson is also heading up the new Southern Georgia Symphony as its Executive Director.

The recital will be conducted by the Symphony’s Music Director, the up-and-coming cellist and conductor Cheung Chau.

Chau also teaches at Georgia Southern University – when not jetting worldwide to appear as a featured soloist or guest conductor with any number of symphonies across the globe. He’s played a key role in helping to make this new group a reality, and says he’s especially excited to be a part of creating a new organization of this type from the ground up.

“I began as music director of the (Georgia Southern) orchestra in September 2005,” says the youthful and energetic Chau. “Before Allen and I came there were already hopes for expanding the activities of the symphony. We felt it to be the right time for such expansion to take place, and are very happy to see the very many positive responses.”

Henderson feels the same way, and says that with Chau on board as Conductor and Music Director, the Southern Georgia Symphony is in very good hands.

“Cheung is a rising star,” Henderson offers. “He is guest conducting in Europe, Asia and other places as well. A month ago he was conducting a concert in his second season as music director of the Sinfonietta Polonia in Poznan, Poland, an ensemble he began and which critics claim will soon be competition for the Poznan Philharmonic. Two weeks ago he was in China guest conducting the Xiamen Symphony where reviewers stated, ‘he performed with strong resolution and courage.’”

“Next season he already has additional engagements with the Chinese National Orchestra and the Brandenburg Orchestra near Berlin,” Henderson continues. “Cheung is also an assistant conductor of the Hong Kong Symphony. He has been involved with starting symphonies from the beginning, and has brought such a new energy and excitement to the symphony that

people are excited about his presence. He is also a wonderful cellist. His combination of skills as well as his perseverance and intellect make him perfect for the job.”

The unique idea that lies at the heart of this intriguing new business model is a partnership between Georgia Southern’s own school orchestra, and an ever-growing cadré of private, professional musicians from throughout the lower half of the state.

Rather than maintaining a full-time, freestanding symphony, Chau and Henderson are drawing on the large number of talent, under-utilized musicians who reside in the greater Savannah, Augusta, Brunswick and Statesboro areas. They’re augmenting this core group with outstanding students from their study program.

This affords them the flexibility to maintain a symphony that is made up of players who will take part in more than ninety percent of all the performances in a given season, with the remaining open chairs filled on a per-show basis by a rotating cast of “import musicians.”

Chau says that despite what some might think about such an arrangement, in many ways it can actually be preferable to the old system that many in the community –and many of the former Savannah Symphony members– are used to.

“We’ll actually be able to have more rehearsal time with this setup than they used to,” he explains.

“Sometimes, the Savannah Symphony Orchestra would only have two full rehearsals of a particular piece before it was performed. That’s more common than people might think when it comes to large symphonies. In the case of the Southern Georgia Symphony, we’ll be having many more rehearsals, and it will allow for a greater understanding of the piece for all the musicians.”

Ben Roach, a former SSO board member who now ardently supports the SGS, says that he realizes there may be some in the community who will scoff at the notion of an orchestra that mixes professional players with students.

He says that for anyone who appreciates classical music to sell this endeavor short without first seeing –and hearing– what the new symphony is capable of would be a terrible mistake.

“I’m not a member of the board of this new outfit and I don’t even know if I’ll be asked to become one,” Roach says. “I’m just an experienced cheerleader! (laughs) By that I mean that I’m just someone who loved classical continued on page 8

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music, and who bemoaned the loss of it when the SSO shut down. We’ve been looking forward to any opportunity to bringing it back. Now, granted – this is not the ideal situation. We’d all love to have a completely top-drawer, completely professional symphony. But the economics simply can’t justify such a thing.

“It’s important that people out there understand that this is not just a bunch of kids up there – even though most of us would probably go to that anyway! (laughs) This is a professional group that is being supplemented by extremely talented students from area universities,” Roach says.

“We all know we can’t have what we had before, but this is a very worthy type of a reincarnation, if you will. It’s a wonderful opportunity.”

Not surprisingly, given his role in this new organization – and his role as an educator – Allen Henderson also champions the notion of bringing professional players and promising students together on the same stage as peers.

“This is the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the arts in our region. The Atlanta Symphony initially started as a youth orchestra, and their wonderful recent performance as part of the Savannah Music Festival attests to such an origin as a worthy beginning that can lead to a great future,” Henderson says.

“At our concerts this season in Statesboro, former Savannah symphony members, students, and other professional players performed great works of the orchestral repertoire. Over the next few years we hope to develop the current group into a two-tiered ensemble with the Southern Georgia Symphony developing into a predominantly professional ensemble and a second orchestra of primarily college level and civic members.”

The general idea is that each of the upcoming season’s shows will be performed twice: once in Statesboro, and once in Savannah at the Lucas Theatre (with the final Pops Concert being held at the much larger Johnny Mercer Theatre, former home of the Savannah Symphony Orchestra).

Longterm goals include holding additional performances in many outlying regional communities, such as Bluffton, Brunswick and St. Simons Island.

All involved agree that the difficulties in financing a full-size orchestra have become almost insurmountable in this day and age, and that it was incumbent upon the organization to find inventive ways in which to trim their costs in order not only to remain solvent, but to make sure they could attain another of their major goals: to create a business model that would allow people from a wider variety of income brackets to be able to attend live classical music concerts.

Explains Henderson: “We believe we have a structure that can achieve these goals and provide much more for our

communities. A partnership which truly thing,” Roach continues. “One of ‘em’s brings together the resources of a broad San José. Another that’s teetering on the constituency to improve the cultural brink of bankruptcy is Cleveland. Those development of our region. The Southern cities may be as much as ten times our Georgia Symphony is envisioned as a size! So, we are not alone in this.” joint regional enterprise. Georgia “A lot of us –including me– wish that Southern University, as a partner in the we could have a full-fledged Savannah economic development of our region, is Symphony again. I think that was a very providing full financial support for our strong draw for the cultural appeal of our conductor, maestro Cheung Chau, and city. It would still be if we could do it, but other administrative it’s just not possupport. This significant sible anytime in partnership lowers the near future, overhead costs allowing and may never be. contriHowever, at the butions same time, there and are some in the local other classical music comforms of munity who are not support nearly as bullish on to more these developments directly as Roach, henderson, impact Cheung and others the directly involved with quality of the organization. proSome of them comLeft, Henderson; right, gramming plain that the SGS will Cheung at work offered.” not be a totally This particular –and slightly unionized operation. Others find a sixunorthodox– aspect of the SGS’ plan is concert season to be overly ambitious – perhaps the single most important factor especially when one considers that in creating a fiscal plan that can actually during that same time period, our town work in today’s economy. According to will also see at least another four local Roach, in the end, it comes down to performances by established travelling money – although he, like all other suporchestras, including a return porters of the SGS, insist that it’s the appearance by the Atlanta Symphony. promotion of this ageless form of music These are valid criticisms. However, that matters most. the fact that no shortage of bad feelings “I and several other former board still linger regarding the breakup of the members of the SSO responded SSO (both among musicians and favorably when Allen (Henderson) longtime patrons of the arts), and there approached us about helping to set up a appears to be at least a bit of animus regional symphony. We met several inherent in some of the negative comtimes and hosted an event at my house ments which are now making the rounds where he and the Maestro came and in the wake of this announcement. explained what they wanted to do and Says Roach: “Over half of the players how they thought it could best be will always be professional musicians accomplished,” recalls Roach. from the Statesboro, Savannah and “These folks included Pam Young – Augusta area, and I’m sure that a who was on and off of the board for over number of the faces on our stage will be twelve years, and Bob Merritt, who was very familiar to people who used to frenot only on the board, but served for a quent concerts by the SSO.” time as president. And we had all “We’ve had union members playing in struggled when we were on the board our symphony for some time,” adds with the deteriorating situation at the Henderson. “This season we have had Savannah Symphony in terms of ecoupwards of ten former Savannah nomics. We had lost all federal, state and Symphony players in the symphony. I local funding! So, the ticket prices had hope those who have played in our symescalated to the point where they were phony for a number of years will conapproaching $75 for an orchestra seat. tinue to contribute their significant We also saw a continuing decline in talents to this expanded effort.”

Season subscribers in each of the five Cheung Chau says he’s hoping for years that I was on the board. All these greater involvement from musicians – factors, coupled with the rising costs of unionized or not. For him, it’s all about the SSO itself made the end somewhat whether or not the public gets a chance inevitable,” Roach says. “And remember, to see and hear these wonderful conthis is not just Savannah.” certs again on a regular basis, and at a In fact, during the same season that reasonable price. the Savannah Symphony closed its “Given our time limitations we have doors, six other longstanding city had only some preliminary conversations orchestras did the same thing – and with members of the union,” Chau offers. sadly, this downward spiral continues “But many have also played with us in across the country. our current season. We look forward to “Many places much larger than having more open discussions with the Savannah are dealing with the same union to build a productive and effective

relationship, as a way to show a mutual love of the music itself, not as a moneymaking venture. Still, an organization of this size and scope cannot operate without a substantial amount of cash.”

Truth be told, from a financial standpoint, the Southern Georgia Symphony seems – at first glance – to be a winning proposition.

Rather than holding the majority of their Savannah performances in the 2,400-seat Johnny Mercer Theatre, they’ve entered into a long-term agreement with the 1,200-seat Lucas Theatre, which makes for a more intimate experience for concertgoers – and makes a capacity crowd more likely.

Furthermore, there’s an added benefit to having college faculty and staff in administrative roles, and students filling out the ranks of the orchestra itself.

“This was conceived as a partnership,” Henderson explains. “Both Cheung and I are being paid for our efforts through our salaries at Georgia Southern University. Cheung and I are receiving no additional pay for being part of this effort to bring our symphony to the entire region. Beginning in this way allows us to grow over the next several years to include gradually more professional players. By creating economies of scale we are able to use the diverse talents of seasoned professionals on the administration and marketing side and channel more of the funds raised to support this effort into building the artistic product. This would not be the case for any other symphony start-up..”

Roach –in the plain-spoken, homespun way that is part of his manner– is more than happy to put the whole thing in terms that even a layman could understand.

“Back in the early Twentieth Century, classical performances drew a lot of Europeans out of their homes for big community concerts. We’re trying to do the same thing and bring this wonderful music to people that may never gave been able – or felt comfortable – to experience it firsthand before,” he says.

“My greatest hope is that we can change the audience. Build and broaden the appeal. We got to the point where a lot of people called the SSO an elitist organization. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but with the graying of our core audience, it may have been true to an extent. Now, with our orchestra seat prices topping out at only $35, and most of the other seats for much less, we can bring in students, and people from all walks of life.” ◗

The Georgia Southern University Chorale (under the direction of Cheung Chau) performs Mozart’s Requiem, 8 pm Monday at Wesley Monumental United Methodist (429 Abercorn St.). All seats are $12.50 ar the SCAD Box Office (phone 525-5050) or online at www.scadboxoffice.com.

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Saturday, April 22 Forsyth Park Georgia Power/LEPC Recycle Rama 8am to 11am Get rid of old paint, motor oil, batteries, cell phones, printer cartridges, aluminum, metals, newsprint, magazines, tires and used eyeglasses.

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and drank up every sentiment, every note, every emotion of the blues.

I saw the real and wacky Terrance Simien of the Zydeco Experience toss Mardi Gras beads with his bare feet (I knew something was up when I saw the soundman wearing flip–flops), heard the broad–shouldered Wycliffe Gordon play his trombone off the chart (this from a 16–year–old trombonist who confirmed my notion that Gordon was making sounds no one else came close to) and waited like everyone for the visiting Bill Clinton to come to the Friday night show.

(He didn’t).

At bassist Ben Tucker’s 75th birthday bash, I hugged, by mistake, his identical twin brother.

I talked to the trombone player of Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters, Saturday night’s main act at Orleans Hall. He said the band left New Orleans’ Monkey Hill bar on Magazine and Webster streets at 3:30 a.m. Friday night, pulled into Savannah at 3:45 p.m. after running into traffic in Jacksonville and bounded the stage at 6 p.m.

I heard the sad, romantic music of the tango, gained a new appreciation for the “squeeze box” (definitely not the accordion we saw on the Ed Sullivan show), which sounded at times like a clarinet, and watched a masterful Bob Masteller from Hilton Head Island’s Jazz Corner play the heck out of the trumpet.

Masteller, like many others, started playing the horn at age 11. Lucky the people whose parents pushed them and pushed them again to practice. Now all he has to do is “keep his lip.”

As a venue, the former J.C. Lewis car service building (now a SCAD property) converts beautifully into a makeshift cabaret. For the 5:30 p.m. shows – the first of three performances – thick black curtains helped sustain the illusion of a jazzy nightclub. The sales of beer and wine – something other venues sorely lacked and should consider selling – didn’t hurt one bit.

Neither did the knowledgeable and affable introductions of jazz fan Skip Jennings who through the week donned neckties featuring the piano, clarinet, trumpet, sax and guitar. He’s still looking for one with a violin.

Neither did the infectious ways of room manager Kelli Pearson encouraging people to dance. I’m telling you -- people love to dance. Any age. Any time of day.

Next year I’d like to see more chances, more venues where people can dance.

But will I ever understand jazz?

Doubtful. And that’s OK – as long as i can hear it. ◗

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DO YOU UNDERSTAND JAZZ? I don’t.

Do you get how out of the blue the bass player knows when to straighten up and wail away? Do you understand who tells the drummer, “OK, dude. It’s your turn. You’re on.”

How about the saxophonist? How he or she knows when to pick up where the pianist left off and can let it rip and dip.

When I’m watching jazz I might as well be listening to people speak Italian or Greek.

I can appreciate the mood. I can catch the drift. I see the way the musicians wink at each other, the way they nearly double over in sudden laughter (What? I think.

What happened? Did I miss something?).

I can spot a head nodding, a finger pointing and then a change in the dynamics.

But don’t pin me down on the specifics. Because I’m not there. Not even close.

Rain barrels I get. The way an elbow of aluminum extending off the gutter and through the lid of the standing receptacle can direct accumulated rain water – minus chlorine, fluoride or other chemicals – into a standing vessel that has a faucet at the bottom for releasing water into the garden.

I get the dynamics behind throwing a baseball ball or hitting a tennis ball. How you extend the opposite foot forward and whip the hips around at nearly the same time you either release or strike the ball.

I understand holding a baby and creating a lot of movement and distraction so the little thing won’t cry. That I get.

But not jazz.

I like jazz. I love jazz. But don’t ask me what it means or how it works.

And don’t bother asking a musician to explain. That is the wrong way to go.

That’s like asking an artist to explain color theory. It’s not going to work – not unless you’re on a long car ride and you have plenty ot time and space to wonder about matters opaque, transparent, complementary or contrasting.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t like picking up a paint brush and moving some color around on a tablet, however amateurish it is.

It doesn’t mean I don’t love being up front and center to any form of live music – but especially jazz – however ignorant I am of what the heck they’re doing.

So when I got a chance to usher at Orleans Hall during this year’s Savannah Music Festival, I grabbed it and didn’t let go. For two weeks I dovened rabbi–like to rhythm and blues, danced to Zydeco (everyone can dance to Zydeco), swayed to traditional jazz, waved a homemade umbrella to a New Orleans brass band

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These rugs are fresh to the market with traditional and unique designs. Most of these rugs are wool, with some wool and silk. Like something different? We also have needlepoint and tapestry rugs.

If you are in the market for a handmade Persian rug, this is your opportunity to buy good quality rugs at a fraction of retail. We will be having a preview on Saturday, April 8th, from 11AM-3PM and Sunday 11AM until sale time, so bring your sizes and color samples.

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McLain a ‘role model’ for those who stand against hate Editor: Regarding “Victim no more,” by Linda Sickler: Travis McLain is my best friend.

We've been through hell together, and I would go through it again for him. We both know what it's like to know you're different and feel that you're wrong for being so.

Life is hard enough being different, without living in fear that you could be attacked and even killed for who you are.

But it's even worse when it happens and no one will do anything about it.

What kind of message are we sending out to people here? That it's OK to hurt somebody because they don't look like you, act like you, think like you, love the way you do? Our country was founded by people who were being persecuted for their differences. Why can't we continue that tradition?

People die on a daily basis defending our freedom or standing up for what they believe in. Can't we honour their sacrifices instead of disgrace them?

I am incredibly proud of Travis for standing up, telling the world that here is one more person who will not sit here and let this happen.

Travis and I ran the Straight and Gay Alliance (SAGA) at Windsor Forest High School last school year. And if there is one thing we taught those kids, just one thing we left them with, it was do not be afraid to stand up for who you are.

You may lose everything, it may get taken from you, even your life, but you will never, ever lose who you are as long as you refuse to let anyone take it.

Travis is a wonderful role model. He has been hit so much in his lifetime, but his true self still shines proudly. He is a kind-hearted, sweet, intelligent young man who has never been afraid of who he is and has never backed down.

Travis is a very strong young man.

Even when a cowardly child of a man resorted to a hate crime, an unprovoked act of violence against someone who was different than him, then ran, Travis still stood up, and is telling everyone the here is one more tired soul who will not put up with this.

Two, even. I will fight with him to ensure that the coward does not get away and that the police department, and the rest of the world, does not hear the end of it until a change is made.

Those of you out there who are afraid to stand up, remember that no one can

ever take who you are unless you let them. And by not standing up, you are letting others win over you.

Something's got to change, people.

Now is the time to stand up and make a difference. We have got to stop letting people walk all over us.

We are a country that should be celebrating our differences; they are so many and make us beautiful. Let's start celebrating and stop hurting.

Amanda Flint

No need for hate crime law, simply equal justice for all Editor, It really disturbs me to see a person beaten up terribly for no reason other one’s ignorant assumptions Travis McLain did not deserve the beating he had received, nor did he deserve the ill treatment of the police officer handling the case. The person needs to caught and dealt with accordingly as well the officer if he found in any misconduct.

As a conservative Christian, I may not be too keen on the GBLT lifestyle, but they deserve dignity, respect, and a feeling of security like anyone else, and should be protected from barbaric acts of hate.

You see, I disagree with legislation on a hate crime bill for one reason: It is absolutely wrong to harm ANYONE because of age, race, gender, religion,or sexual preference. There should not be a special law to protect certain groups and punish people more severely for harming them than others.

White, black, Hispanic, Asian, Latin, man, woman, gay, lesbian,etc. are entitled the same protection from the law and all incidents should be dealt swiftly and certainly, regardless of all that.

In all fairness to the Savannah/Chatham Metro PD, the whole department should not be judged on the actions of a few officers, as many more are doing their level best to protect and serve the citizens of this city.

Law enforcement is hard, stressful, thankless work. So I ask to please do not lose faith and support them in any way possible.

As for Travis McLain, I hope he has a speedy recovery and that justice prevails for him.

Joseph Kuharik

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BEFORE SPEAKING to a crowd at the The JFK assassination, coming at the Lucas Theatre last Thursday, CBS height of the Cold War, was a seminal Evening News anchor and veteran event for Schieffer as well as for the newsman Bob Schieffer also spoke to an entire nation. afternoon assembly of “We didn’t know what high school juniors and was going on. It put us all seniors at Johnson High into a state of shock. We School. didn’t know if that was the Both events were beginning of World War III or sponsored by the what,” he said.

Georgia Historical Then Schieffer told a fasSociety. cinating, almost unbelievable “The thing that’s account of his experience as most interesting is the a young reporter at the Fort Worth Star Telegram that revolution in communiday in November 1963. cations that’s going on,” Awakened at home Schieffer began to the with the news of JFK’s crowd of students in the shooting, Schieffer Johnson auditorium. decided to hurry to the “We don’t know how CBS anchor Bob Schieffer newsroom to help out on the people will be getting breaking story. While in the their news five years newsroom, he picked up a ringing phone. from now,” he said, pointing out that “It was a woman who asked me if many college journalism programs are there was anyone that could give her a training students simply to be journalists, ride to Dallas,” Schieffer said. “I told her, “not knowing whether they’ll be working what do you think this is, a taxi service? for a newspaper or a TV station or some We can’t give you a ride into Dallas.” combination of the two.”

But then she said who she was.

Despite rapid change in the media “She said, ‘I think my son is the one world, Schieffer said some things remain they’re charging with shooting the presconstant. ident.’ So I forgot that part about not “There will always be a need for being a taxi service,” he said to laughter accurate information... The best defense from the crowd. against charges of bias is accuracy,” he Schieffer went to meet Marguerite said. “A journalist’s job is to find the truth.

Oswald, Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother, Politicians deliver a message, but we and dutifully drove her to the Dallas should always seek to deliver the truth.”

Police Department where her son was As is often the case whenever jourbeing held. nalists speak to a non-industry audience, Schieffer said, “in those days, if you Schieffer mounted a spirited defense of looked like you belonged somewhere, no the freedom of the press and the conone asked who you were.” Also, he said stant need to protect it. reporters at that time seldom mentioned “There are two different kinds of socitheir line of work unless asked. eties: totalitarian societies and democIncredibly, Schieffer escorted Mrs. racies. The main difference is this: In a Oswald into a police waiting room and totalitarian society the only source of was allowed to stay with her for five hours information is the government,” he said. while she awaited her son.

“In a democracy there’s a second source “I thought, ‘I’m going to be the first of information, and that’s a free press.” reporter to get an interview with the man Schieffer – who began his career in charged with assassinating the presTexas and has hosted the CBS Sunday ident,’” Schieffer recalled. “That, or at news show Face the Nation since 1991, said that the two biggest stories of his life least I’ll hear what he has to say to his were the assassination of President John mother.”

F. Kennedy and 9/11.

But it was not to be. At that last 9/11 was striking, he said, in that it minute, a man asked Schieffer who he had a deeply personal impact on nearly was. Schieffer answered, “Who are you?”

To which the man responded, “Are you everyone that covered it. a reporter?” Schieffer replied, “Are you?”

“Reporters are trained to care about The bravado didn’t work, as the man stories about other people,” he said. “This turned out to be an FBI agent who “gave was about us. Every single reporter that me my first death threat. He told me if he we sent near Ground Zero had a nearever saw me again he’d kill me,” Schieffer death experience. Many are still coughing remembered. from the things that got into their lungs “So that was the biggest story I that day that were floating around Lower almost got and didn’t,” he said with a Manhattan.” laugh. ◗

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In all but one of the car break-ins, the vehicles were unlocked. Another car that was reported stolen is still missing. At least two other suspects are being sought in conjunction with the case.

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• Police responded to West River Street on a report of a man yelling for help. After a brief search, a man was discovered clinging to a concrete support under the River Street walkway. The water was frigid and the high tide had forced the man to turn his head sideways in order to breathe.

A life preserver was thrown down to the man, who was pulled to safety. The victim was shaking uncontrollably because of the low temperatures and cold water. Officers wrapped the man in a blanket and kept him as warm as possible until medical personnel arrived. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The man told officers three men had pushed him in the river after they asked him for directions. It is estimated that he spent nearly an hour in the cold water. The incident is being investigation as an aggravated assault. • A man staying at an Ogeechee Road hotel called police after a man punched him. The man said he was moving his company vehicle from a parking space. He said he was honking his horn as a warning that he was backing up. A second man apparently became angry about the honking and made an obscene gesture at the driver.

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second man ran up to him and punched him in the nose, which was bleeding. The driver says the suspect struck him first. When the officers spoke with the suspect, he told them the driver was “beeping his horn as if he were crazy.â€? The suspect said the driver parked his van and ran up to him, “getting into his face.â€? Then the driver grabbed him by his shirt and pushed him away. • While on routine patrol, two officers observed a woman walking out of Stratford Lane. They stopped and asked her where she lived and if she had any weapons on her. The woman said she had no weapons, but she would not take her hands out of her jacket pockets, not even after an officer asked her to. When the officers tried to grab her hands, the woman began to fight. In her right hand was a cigarette pack. One of the officers tried to get the pack out of her hands, and the woman hit him in the head with her hand. There was a crack pipe in the cigarette pack. The woman was arrested, but refused to give her name, social security number, date of birth or address. She was taken to jail under the name “Jane Doeâ€? and the crack pipe was logged into the property room. • Police were dispatched to an Abercorn business on the report of a sick person. Upon arrival, an officer found a woman slumped over her steering wheel. After repeated knocking on the window, she eventually unlocked the door. The woman said she had been at a gas station on Victory Drive three hours earlier. While she was getting gas, a man pushed her up against a car and attempted to steal her purse. The man was unable to take the purse, but the woman was injured in the attack. She attempted to drive herself to a hospital, but had to stop along the way. â——

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Seagrass Decline One of the key elements of the maritime ecosystem is disappearing, according to a University of New Hampshire scientist who monitors the world’s seagrass beds. “Almost everywhere we start monitoring seagrass, it’s declining,” said Frederick Short. He warns that where the shallow water seagrass disappears, so do waterfowl, fish and the quality of water.

Short is founder of the global monitoring program SeagrassNet, and works with teams of researchers from 17 nations to monitor the marine plants. He and his colleagues say they haven’t ruled out climate change as part of the reason for the decline, but it appears mainly due to human activity onshore that is increasing the runoff of sediment into the marine environment.

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The giant tortoise estimated to have been 255 years old died at a zoo in the Indian city of Kolkata (Calcutta). The reptile was brought to India from the Seychelles in the 18th century as a gift from British seamen to Robert Clive of the East India Company. “Adwaitya (The Only One) spent his early days in Clive’s garden,” said zoo director Subir Chowdhury. The Aldabra tortoise was later transferred to the zoo when it opened in 1875. It began declining in health several months ago when a crack developed around a wound on his chest.

Eruptions Officials in Costa Rica closed the area around Poas Volcano due to the mountain’s new emissions of water and wet sediment.

They advised that while the activity does not present an immediate risk, there is a threat of explosions in the future.

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One person was killed when a magnitude 6.0 temblor struck a rural area of southern Iran’s Wati Hormuzgan province.

Landslides triggered by the shaking blocked mountain and disrupted electric 4.1 roads power in some areas. Only minor damage was reported to buildings.

• A sharp quake in Japan’s remote Izu island chain was felt widely on the main island of Honshu.

• Earth movements were also felt in northern Japan, southern Japan, Taiwan, the central Philippines, central New Zealand, northwestern California and California’s Mojave Desert.

Ramblin’ Robin English ornithologists flocked in amazement to see an American robin that was apparently carried by strong winds across the North Atlantic from Canada.

The well-known harbinger of spring in North America took up residence in a backyard of the southeast London neighborhood of Peckham, making it only the 23rd such bird ever observed in England.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds spokesman Tim Webb told reporters that while the bird isn’t likely to make it back home, it could have wound up in a worse place. “It’s a nice and leafy garden, and it’s alive and well,” said Webb. ◗

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Sea level around the world could be boosted by 13 to 20 feet by the year 2100 as global warming melts the Arctic, Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, according to a U.S. study. Scientists from the National Center for Atmospheric Research wrote in the journal Science that the rise would bring the oceans to levels not seen in nearly 130,000 years. “The warmth needed isn’t that much above present conditions,” said researcher Bette Otto-Bliesner.

The scientists made the prediction based on models that simulate past, present and future climates, and by analyzing records of previous temperature rises indicated in samples of ice and coral.

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Do Your Shoplifting Elsewhere Increasingly, police departments and government offices (customs agencies, NASA, even the FBI) rely on state-of-theart investigation support from the Target Corp. (as in Target department stores), according to a January Washington Post report.

Target’s world-class forensics lab in Minneapolis is the first choice by many departments for examination of surveillance tapes and other evidence, and it was Target in the mid1990s that finally moved agencies to coordinate previously incompatible databases of criminals (treating the felon population as a nationwide “inventory control� problem). A Target executive said he works for “a high-tech company masquerading as a retailer.�

Government in Action During President Bush’s recent trip to India, 17 Secret Service Labradors and German shepherds accompanying him (each with its own police “rank,� such as “lieutenant�) were housed in five-star hotels in Delhi, according to local press stories (but Delhi police dogs, assisting in the same missions, went home to kennels). Faring less well was one of the three teams of search-and-rescue dogs assigned to find Hurricane Katrina victims, which had to be sent home in March because of a hotel-booking snafu, for which FEMA and Louisiana officials blamed each other.

How to Be a Police Department: In California, a police department can be created if a local government gives a transportation contract to a private company, automatically empowering that

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company to hire its own cops, who, though not allowed to make arrests, can carry guns, access police databases, and receive government anti-terrorist grants. The law achieved notoriety in February when Internet millionaire Stefan Eriksson’s Ferrari crashed in Malibu, and he later made confusing statements, including the revelation that he is the “deputy commissioner� of the “San Gabriel Valley Transit Authority� police, a post he acquired by starting a modest bus service for the elderly.

Questionable Policies: (1) The Wood Methodist Church was informed in March by the town council in Dudley, England, that it owed an “advertising fee� of the equivalent of about $130 to put up a cross. (Town regulations specify that a “cross� is an ad for Christianity.) (2) In March, Apache County, N.M., contracted to pay up to $100,000 to a former Arizona attorney general to investigate Apache’s sheriff, Brian Hounshell, who, after an exhaustive previous investigation (whose cost was not revealed), was accused of misspending $8,000 of taxpayer money.

Signs of the Times Cheaters on the Rise: (1) In March, students at Mount Saint Vincent University in Bedford, Nova Scotia, persuaded the administration to prohibit professors from using any plagiarism-detecting aid, to avoid (said the student union president) a “culture of mistrust.�

(2) Students at Banja Luka University in Bosnia-Herzogovina protested in February the economics faculty’s decision to install surveillance cameras during exams. “Cheating in exams,� said one student, “is a part of our Balkan mental-

ity, and it will take years to change students’ (attitudes).�

In March, New York Times fashion writers noted that the decision of several designers to shroud runway models’ faces in various ways during the annual Paris Fashion Week in February and March surely must be sending some message. Among the devices designers used: masks (making some models resemble “Hannibal Lecter in drag,� according to one critic), woven basket-like coverings and burqa-type swaddling.

Guesses on designers’ motives included a reflection of general world gloom; tributes to the plight of Muslim women; and designers’ fear of beautiful faces’ distracting from their designs.

People Different From Us Former major league baseball all-star Darren Daulton, 44, told the Philadelphia Daily News in February that in retirement, he understands dimensions of reality that few of his fellow Earthlings know. He first experienced his extraordinary power after delivering a game-winning hit in the 1990s and breaking into tears after the game, discovering that “I didn’t hit that ball. Something happened, but it wasn’t me.� Later, Daulton said, he was “awakened� to realms beyond those covered by the five senses. Things will become clearer on Dec. 12, 2012, at 11:11 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time, he said, because that’s when the world will end.

Least Competent People (1) A 27-year-old woman was arrested in League City, Texas, in February after police discovered her 6-year-old daughter wandering around her empty school yard on a Saturday morning. The woman said she dropped the kid off, as usual, but that she was distracted and didn’t realize it was Saturday. (2) Prominent neuroscientist Louis A. Gottschalk, still professionally active at age 89, lost

about $3 million of his family trust over a 10-year period to Nigerian e-mail scammers, according to his son, who wants an Orange County, Calif., judge to remove his father as the estate’s administrator. In fact, Dr. Gottschalk has continued to pay money on another scam because the new recipients are “different Nigerians,� according to the son’s description of a conversation with his father.

Update In 2003, News of the Weird told the inspirational story of “Star Trek� fanatic Tony Alleyne, who was trying to sell his small apartment in Leistershire, England, for the equivalent of about $1.7 million, after having converted it to a finely detailed model of the starship Enterprise (with transporter control, warp core drive, voice-activated lighting and security, infinity mirror, etc.). In February 2006, Alleyne, weary of the lack of buyer interest, filed for bankruptcy and moved to his Plan B: to gut his “Enterprise� and redesign the place as the bridge of the Voyager (from the later Star Trek series), which he will offer at a lower price.

Readers’ Choice On Feb. 23, a woman asked a clerk at the Get Go! convenience store in McKeesport, Pa., to “microwave something for me. It’s a life-or-death situation.�

The clerk complied, but when she realized that the item might be a severed penis, she called police. The woman later explained that it was a dildo-shaped container of urine because she had to be drug-tested for a job afterward and needed urine heated to “body temperature.� Unexplained still in subsequent press accounts was why she stored the urine in that type of device. She was charged with criminal mischief (for contaminating a microwave food oven). ◗

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MAIMONIDES. CHEKHOV. KEATS. To wit: In Mortal Lessons, Selzer Rabelais. William Carlos Williams. writes of a diabetic woman whose leg he Richard Selzer chuckles while ticking had to amputate, despite attempts to off names of his predecessors as if trim away the dying tissue. seating arrangements for an Algonquin “At last we gave up, she and I. We soiree. He is but one, he says, could no longer run ahead of in a long line of physicianthe gangrene. We had not the writers. legs for it. There must be an “I’m the one that’s just amputation in order that she alive,” the former surgeon and might live — and I as well. It was Yale Medical School professor, to heal us both that I must take now almost 78, explains with a up knife and saw, and cut the grin. “I see myself carrying on leg off. And when I could feel it that tradition.” drop from her body to the table, And carrying on he is. see the blessed space appear Humble but with a scalpelbetween her and that leg, I too sharp wit, this New York native would be well.”

Richard Selzer placed pen in hand — when it But Selzer admits that such wasn’t mending the weak and wounded musings about medicine didn’t fully — nearly four decades ago and has since develop until he began putting fountain authored books, essays, short stories, pen to paper at the age of 40. plays and articles. His works enjoy a “After so many years of surgery and certain immortality, having survived entering the body to repair it, I did want several reprintings as well as stints as to find a deeper meaning for the whole required reading in medical schools. thing. And I found that through my Selzer’s 1974 collection, Mortal writing. The act of writing was transforLessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, mative for me.” has become recommended reading for Retired from surgery and now a fullthe Coastal Empire. time writer, Selzer’s life hasn’t revolved The book of essays with titles such solely around medicine. Later essays in Mortal Lessons depict bird watching, as “The Surgeon as Priest,” “The Knife,” young love, car sickness, and growing “Bald!” and “The Corpse,” is this year’s up in Troy, New York, the son of a family pick for AASU’s weeklong “Savannah doctor and, as he describes it, “Troy’s Reads” program that begins Monday. only diva.”

Selzer himself will speak about “The “I lived between medicine and the Doctor as Writer” on April 6. arts,” he says of his father and mother, Still poignant three decades later, Mortal Lessons offers readers front-row “so it was almost my destiny that I would seats in the operating theater. But it’s become a doctor as he wanted me to do not blood and gore à la ER that make up and then become a kind of artist as she Selzer’s wise and readable pages. wanted me to do.”

Rather, Mortal Lessons provides philoWhen asked if he misses surgery, sophical and poetic perspective on the Selzer responds without hesitation: “No.” art of medicine and the nature of the Instead, he spends his days — and body. nights — writing, with some time allotted For instance, in “The Exact Location for his wife, bird watching, and daily of the Soul,” Selzer’s insight could make jaunts to Yale’s library. He’s currently French philosopher Rene Descartes sit editing 30 years’ worth of his diaries, up in his grave: which will be published by the University “In the recesses of the body I search of Iowa Press. for the philosophers’ stone. I know it is Even though he traded in scalpel for there, hidden in the deepest, dampest pen years ago, Selzer’s dreams are still cul-de-sac. It awaits discovery. To find it full of surgery. would be like the harnessing of fire. It “I’m still there in the operating room would illuminate the world.” contending with the disease. No wonder Spiritual, though not necessarily a I wake up exhausted.” ◗ believer in God, Selzer describes himself Richard Selzer speaks Thursday, April 6 as an “essentialist” who searches for at 7 p.m., at AASU’s Fine Arts Hall truth in the body — particularly the Auditorium. Free and open to the public. wounded body.

“The wound of the body,” he says, “is L.E. Rich, Ph.D., is an assistant prorevelatory. …Gazing (at the body), as I fessor of public health at Armstrong have done it over the years, is rather a Atlantic State University. sacramental act. I’m searching for, if you permit me, the holiness of the body in its suffering and illness.”

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REBIRTH OF THE BLUES: The Delta’s own Rebirth Brass Band brought a Mardi Gras vibe to the aptly-named Orleans Hall, as dancers sashayed to the beat, below.

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SINGING PRAISES: James Bignon, left, and a vocalist with the Campbell Brothers, inset, were some of the performers raising the roof at the Johnny Mercer Theatre Saturday in a celebration of gospel music.

HAPPY B-DAY TO BEN: An emotional Ben Tucker displays the painting given to him to mark his 75th birthday; Festival Director Rob Gibson is at left. Inset, Ben jams at Orleans Hall with genius trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.

PUT THE LOAD RIGHT ON ME: Slide blues master Derek Trucks jams at left during the first of two blistering sets at Trustees Theatre. Scheduled opener Oteil Burbridge broke his leg in a motorcycle accident the day before, so Derek & friends picked up the slack by playing the entire evening.

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‘Circumspect’ - Features the work of three abstract artists, Alison Olsen, Al Mouridian and Jessica Pope. At Poetter Hall Gallery, opening reception April 7.

‘Contemporary Classics’ -- New works by Chroma Gallery artists, 31 Barnard St. ‘Figurative Works’ -- Exhibition by visiting artist Jerry Schutte, in Alexander Hall Gallery, 668 Indian St., through April 10.

'Sal Domino Presents...' - Lithographic poster prints and and over 100 paintings by local artists Brian Kiger and Marcus R. Thomas at DesotOrow Gallery, Starland District April 12-19. Reception April 14, 8 p.m. at 2427 Desoto Ave.

‘Light and Atmosphere’ -- Paintings, pastel, and screen prints by Harriet Zabusky-Zand at Alvida Art Gallery, 7303 Abercorn St. ‘Three Generations of Pleasant’ – Works

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‘Contemplating the Sacred’ -- Examples of contemporary folk and fine sacred art

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Through April 30 at The Hurn Museum of Contemporary Folk Art, 1015 Whitaker Street, 234 - 7322.

Open Studio Night -- Showcase of SCAD student and alumni work on display Sat., April 8, 5-8 p.m. at Alexander Hall, 668 Indian St. ‘Laconella’ -- Jewelry by Alexandra Telgmann at this SCAD exhibition April 7May 2 at Pinnacle Gallery, 320 E. Liberty St. David Rockwell Lecture -- At SCAD’s Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., April 11, at 7 p.m.

Gallery 440 -- Located between Monterey Square and Forsyth Park, Gallery 440 welcomes Charlotte Dunlap, Morgan

‘Behind the Curtain’ – Works of Larry Moore at the Grand Bohemian Gallery at The Mansion, 700 Drayton.

Work from ‘Circumspect’ Kuhn, Cissie Victor and Frances Walter, artists in residence.

‘Silverbeauty’ -- Jody Schiesser’s artistic nudes in black & white and color mounted on oak. April 1-May 15 Reception Sat., April 1, 6-8 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Company21 W. Bay St. 'Walking Through Tomorrow; Savannah After Midnight' -- Photos by Adam Kuel through April 13 at Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St. Reception April 1, 6-8 p.m.

‘Savannah to Tybee’ – Paintings by Tony Pandolfini through April 22 at the Irene Sullivan Gallery, 16th St.), Tybee.

‘Africa’s Legacy in Mexico’ – Photo exhibit by nationally known photographer Tony Gleaton through April 23 at the Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Jepson Center for the Arts -- Inaugural exhibitions include: “Robert Rauschenberg: Scenarios and Short Stories”; “Darryl Pottorf: A Perspective”; work by Christopher Rauschenberg; and “Savannah Revisited.” Call 790-8800.

‘Tribute to Musicians’ -- New paintings

by Sandy Branam at Off The Wall Gallery in the 45 Bistro at The Marshall House, 123 E. Broughton St. Hospice Savannah Featured Artist -Pastels and oils by Robert Isley through April 30 at 1352 Eisenhower Drive.

Roger Surprenant -- Photos at Moon River at 21 West Bay St. and Angel's BBQ at 21 West Oglethorpe Lane.

Group Exhibition -- Show at Gallery 440.

440 Bull St., features Charlotte Dunlap, Morgan Kuhn, Cissie Victor and Frances Walter, artists in residence.

‘Art Brut’ -- International folk art through April 30 at The Hurn Museum of Contemporary Folk Art, 1015 Whitaker St. Gallery 209 Featured Artist -- Paintings

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The cast rehearses ahead of this weekend’s opening tions each year that are directed by faculty.

“Only one is from the freshman class,” he says. “The freshmen are invited to audition and show their talent to both the Savannah and SCAD communities.”

Although the stage will be kept nearly bare, there will be period costumes by MariClaire Corica, a SCAD senior who designed them as part of her senior thesis. “With the costumes, we are trying to keep the palette and the style of the period,” Soroko says. “We have lighting by faculty member Tyler Tunney.”

There are 20 SCAD freshmen in the cast of the 100 or more students who auditioned for the show. Casting the show was both easy and difficult, Soroko says.

“Talent always rises,” he says. “You can always see people who are passionate and committed to a performance.

“However, men are a rare commodity in the theater,” Soroko says. “We always have more talented women, and that’s when it gets difficult.” continued on page 22

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WHEN IT WAS FIRST STAGED, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town astonished audiences.

Written between 1934 and 1938, the play is notable for its lack of scenery.

The actors pantomime actions rather than use props, a revolutionary development for its time.

“Thornton Wilder came up with this play that had a bare stage,” says Lee Soroko, who is directing a Savannah College of Art and Design production of Our Town. “In one scene, the Stage Manager comes in with a mock-up of a wooden trellis and says, ‘Here’s scenery for those who have to have scenery.’”

The play is narrated by the Stage Manager. While the play is about smalltown life, it also is a poignant reminder that life is fleeting and the living may not realize how wonderful life really is.

Wilder won a Pulitzer Prize for Our Town, the second of three he was awarded. “The show is a brilliant piece of theatrical entertainment,” Soroko says.

The play will be presented April 7-9 at Trustees Theater. Soroko, a faculty member of SCAD’s media and performing arts department. says the production is SCAD’s freshman show.

“The production itself is unique to SCAD,” Soroko says. “There are six produc-

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The students who did get cast have been extremely motivated, Soroko says.

“It’s their opportunity to shine,” he says.

“They came in early after spring break to get started. It’s an opportunity to show the talents of the student body, an opportunity for success in theater as well as in life.”

Some of the students may have seen or acted in Our Town while they were in junior high or high school, Soroko says.

They need to take a second look at the play, he says.

“If you go back over the text, it’s sentiment, not sentimentality,” Soroko says.

“These students need to rediscover this.

The productions that they saw in high school or junior high are not the same.”

Our Town forever changed American theater. “Thornton Wilder wrote this play during the Golden Age of Broadway,” he says. “At that time, Broadway produced huge spectacles, with moving scenery and truly opulent sets.”

By setting his play on a nearly bare stage, Wilder forces the audience to concentrate on the characters and the story.

“The play is a revolutionary masterpiece,” he says. ◗

The Savannah College of Art and Design will present Our Town April 7 and 8 at 8 p.m. and April 9 at 3 p.m. at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for seniors and non-SCAD students and free with SCAD ID. Call 525-5050.

AASU Masquers present The Piano Lesson Like Thornton Wilder, playwright August Wilson was a Pulitzer Prize winner -- twice.

Wilson received a Pulitzer for his place, Fences. His second Pulitzer was awarded to him for The PIano Lesson, which is being produced by the Armstrong Atlantic State University Masquers April 6-8.

Paige Washington. a senior who is majoring in theater at AASU, is directing the production. “I wanted to bring something new to Armstrong. something that hasn’t been done in a while,” she says.

“There hasn’t been a show with a cast that consists primarily of African Americans, run by African Americans.”

The Piano Lesson is one play in a 10play cycle. Wilson, who received numerous awards for his work, set out to chronicle each decade of the black experience in the 20th century. He died last October at the age of 60 of liver cancer, just months after he finished the final play in the cycle.

“It is a show about family pride,” Washington says. “It is set in 1937.

This family is descended from slaves.

The story concerns a family heirloom that has so much significance for them.”

The heirloom is the family piano.

Willie has arrived at his sister’s house with the intention of buying the same land in Mississippi that his ancestors once worked as slaves.

To do this, Willie wants to sell the piano to raise the money. But he gets resistance from family members who see the piano as a tribute to the family’s survival.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun,” Washington says. “I kind of embellished the part of the ghost that haunts the family. In other productions, the ghost has not been tangible for audiences.”

The production has a 12-member cast. “We have been rehearsing since the end of January,” Washington says.

“This show is not only interesting, it will give people a sense of identity

about their own family, their own heritage.

“This family has the same problems that the audience can relate to,” she says. “It will probably make you think about the things your family had to face to get you where you are today.”

Washington is mostly interested in directing. “I kind of think outside of the box,” she says.

“I like to try different ways of doing something,” Washington says. “I like to embellish things and make sure everything is tied together.”

Washington has her own production company, Steel Pages. “We have a show that’s about to go into production over the summer,” she says. “I have the ball rolling in a couple of areas.

“I’d like to thank everyone in the theater department,” Washington says.

“They’ve been very helpful and sweet to me, and they’re always putting on some good productions.” ◗

August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson will be presented April 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. and April 8 at 8 p.m. at Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Jenkins Auditorium Black Box Theater. Tickets are $8.

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Chuck’s country drawl can come off a tad affected, but then again, finding your own voice is perhaps the hardest thing one can do in this genre, and there’s still plenty of time. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).

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Much like his brother (and longtime musical collaborator) Jason has been doing over the past year or so, this local acoustic guitarist and singer is rapidly recasting himself as a convincing frontman for a full, electric C&W band, and as a budding country songwriter, to boot. The current lineup of his backing group reads like a who’s who of some of the area’s most experienced and tasteful

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Anyone who lists Big Star, Afghan Whigs and Ann Peebles as key influences has to be up to something tuff.

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This brand-new Atlanta group channels the rock fury and pop overtones of late ‘70s British punks like The Clash and The Jam. While this is only their 4th show (and 1st on the road), singer Tom Cheshire and guitarist Marlow Sanchez both played the hell out of this venue when it was called the Velvet Elvis and they were in the beloved (and now defunct) Rent Boys.

Opening are fellow Atlantans Beat Beat Beat, who do a great job of approximating the snotty fervor of old-school NYC punk like The Dead Boys or The New York Dolls. Sat., 10 pm, The Jinx.

Passafire Buzzworthy local indie band, whose take on reggae and hip-hopinspired rock (think Michael Franti, with whom they’ve jammed) is as infectious as it is carefully finessed. They play on the road more than in their own hometown, and –with professional management in tow– seemed bound and determined for some measure of regional and perhaps national notoriety. Fri., 10 pm, Locos Deli & Pub (Downtown).

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Mary Davis & Company Acoustic pop, rock and soul covers from a stripped-down version of Wilmington Island’s Band In The Park. Thurs., 7 pm, Baja Cantina (The Landings).

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APRIL 7TH AJ’S DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT (Tybee)- “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (7 pm) AMERICAN LEGION POST #36 (Thunderbolt)- Karaoke AUGIE’S PUB (Richmond Hill)- Live Music TBA BAY STREET BLUES- Karaoke BAYOU CAFÉ- Thomas Claxton (9 pm), Buddy Corns & The Rock Mob (10:30 pm) BERNIE’S ON RIVER STREET- Live Entertainment TBA (9 pm) CAFÉ LOCO (Tybee)- Live Music TBA CAPTAIN’S LOUNGE- #@*! Karaoke CLUB ICE (formerly THE CAVALIER)DJ Southstar: Hip-hop (10 pm - 6 am) CLUB INVASION- Live DJ (10 pm) CLUB ONE- Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) CONGA CLUB- Rhumba Night - Latin Music Party (11:30 pm) CRYSTAL BEER PARLOR- The Beer Parlor Ramblers (7:30 pm) DAQUIRI ISLAND (Abercorn)- Karaoke DOC’S BAR (Tybee)- Live Music TBA DOLPHIN REEF (Tybee)- Live DJ

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supporting cast is peppered with sharply etched characterizations. And knowing that most of the courtroom banter is based on actual testimony from the case also fuels our enjoyment. Yet Lumet’s sympathies repeatedly tug against the natural grain of the story. Jackie may be an amiable loudmouth but he’s still a crook, and the hard-nosed head of the mob family (Alex Rocco) clearly belongs behind bars.

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The best way to enjoy Find Me Guilty is to view it as an indictment of the jury system, as a smackdown of a procedure that allows the dirty dozen to form their opinions of a person’s guilt or innocence not by the incriminating evidence stacked against him nor by the testimony of reliable witnesses but rather by his charisma, his looks and his ability to tell a joke. The only problem is that it’s clear that an anti-jury stance isn’t what’s on director Sidney Lumet’s mind. In telling the true-life tale of a low-level member of a New Jersey mob family, Lumet (sharing screenplay credit with T. J. Mancini and Robert J. McCrea) clearly sides with his protagonist and, in effect, the jury that falls in love with him. Lumet, who’s made a career out of law & order films (Dog Day Afternoon and The Verdict are but

two of his numerous gems), obviously has great affection for Jackie DiNorscio (Vin Diesel), the maverick defendant in a gargantuan court case which finds prosecutor Sean Kierney (Linus Roache) simultaneously seeking charges against dozens of members of the Calabrese crime syndicate. While the other mobsters are represented by seasoned lawyers, Jackie elects to defend himself.

As the trial moves forward… and forward (the case ran close to two years), Jackie’s “aw shucks” persona begins to make an impression on the jurors -- one woman even calls him “cute” -- and what appeared to be an open-and-shut case for the prosecution suddenly looks like it could swing either way. Diesel delivers an impressive performance that will surprise those who pegged him as a onedimensional action hero, and the

Let me preface by offering a positive word about Sharon Stone. While many reviewers (to say nothing of Razzie Award voters) consider her a miserable actress, I can honestly say I would require all four fingers and the thumb on one hand to count her memorable performances. That number includes her fine work in last summer’s Broken Flowers, as well as her star-making performance as the ice pick-wielding author Catherine Tramell in the 1992 smash hit Basic Instinct. But what Hollywood giveth, Hollywood taketh away, meaning that the role that made her an A-lister might now be the same role that effectively kills her struggling career. In BI2, Stone is simply awful, replacing the sexy insouciance from the first film with a beady stare that would seem more appropriate coming from a dead codfish than a calculating nympho adept at playing twisted mind games. This needless sequel -- badly photographed, flatly directed, indifferently acted,

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1/2 The so-called “culture of spin” gets taken for its own spin in this lacerating adaptation of Christopher Buckley’s celebrated 1994 novel. Even with a too-brief running time of 90 minutes, the movie manages to pack in all manner of material both saucy and dicey, yet when the smoke clears, what’s most visible is the emergence of Aaron Eckhart as a major talent. At the film’s outset, Eckhart’s Nick Naylor understands that, as the chief spokesman for the tobacco companies, he’s viewed by a significant part of the population as Public Enemy #1. Yet Nick isn’t especially troubled by this designation; if anything, it only challenges him to make the best case he can on behalf of the nation’s cigarette companies. He spends his days working his magic as a spin doctor, and he’s bursting with ideas on how to return this country to the days when smoking was not only fashionable but expected. One such brainstorm takes him to the door of Jeff Megall (Rob Lowe), a Hollywood agent who, after listening to Nick’s pitch, figures he can convince Brad Pitt and Catherine Zeta-Jones to engage in a post-coital smoke in their upcoming sci-fi epic set on a space station. One unenviable assignment -- to offer a bribe to a former (and dying) Marlboro Man (Sam Elliott) who’s planning to lash out at the tobacco industry -- only succeeds because Nick is second to none when it comes to deconstructing opposing arguments.

Indeed, he’s so skilled at his job that he attracts the attention of Big Tobacco’s Big Daddy, a crusty old coot (Robert Duvall) prone to Mint Juleps. The first half of the picture features a steady stream of laughs, meaning there’s a noticeable drop-off during the second part. In many black comedies, this signals that the storytellers suddenly feel a twang of remorse over their unrepentant characters and start softening up the picture for a sentimental fadeout. Is that the case here? That’s up to each individual viewer to decide.

This year’s Sin City is one thin ditty, a hollow exercise in hipster chic that once again proves (as if more evidence was required) that the Pulp Fiction bandwagon has not only run its course but jumped off the track some while ago. Sin City escaped wanna-be status by virtue of its genuine pulp fiction origins (graphic novels by Frank Miller) and a startling visual scheme; Slevin, on the other hand, is the sort of convoluted, twist-packed yarn that strains to be unpredictable but is actually even easier to figure out than those Jumble puzzles that appear in the dailies. Josh Hartnett, cinema’s favorite lightweight, plays Slevin, a seemingly guileless guy who finds himself caught in a power struggle between two rival crime lords (Morgan Freeman and Ben Kingsley). Bruce Willis is on hand as, natch, the taciturn hitman who turns out to be more involved than he initially appears. Hartnett would seem hard-pressed to carry a basket of laundry, let alone carry a motion picture, while the three reliable vets seem almost bored trying to keep up with the plot’s changes of direction. The movie’s saving grace is Lucy Liu: Cast as a chatty neighbor who helps Slevin piece together the mystery, she’s a breath of fresh air in a genre that too often suffocates on its own fumes of pungent testosterone.

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wretchedly scripted -- finds Catherine employing lots of sex talk in the presence of a psychiatrist (David Morrissey) she’s planning to both screw and screw over, but the only thing I found shocking about Basic Instinct 2 is that it siphoned 115 precious minutes out of my life.

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Spike Lee’s Inside Man kicks off in standard play mode, with a quartet of intruders -- decked out in painters’ overalls, sunglasses and masks -- commandeering the Manhattan Trust bank in New York’s Wall Street district.

Armed with machine guns, these three men and a lady order the hostages to hand over their cell phones, strip down to their underwear and don outfits identical to the ones worn by the robbers.

Once the hostage situation is secure, gang leader Dalton Russell (Clive Owen) patiently waits for the police to arrive to assess the situation and listen to demands. After initial contact is made, the NYPD turns to hostage negotiators Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington) and Bill Mitchell (Chiwetel Ejiofor) to take charge of the facilitating. In Inside Man, the upper-crust is repped by Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer), the bank’s founder and the person most worried about the robbery unfolding at his institution. He employs the services of Madeleine White (Jodie Foster), an enigmatic woman who has made a career out of helping wealthy clients out of sticky situations. While delivering the goods with a thriller premise, Lee is once again more interested in making astute observations about contemporary society, especially as it relates to a post-9/11 mindset.

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One irate citizen’s Margaret Thatcher is another’s George W. Bush, which might explain why writer Alan Moore has distanced himself from V For Vendetta, the big-screen adaptation of his influential graphic novel. Penned in 1989, Moore meant for his work to be taken as an indictment of Thatcher’s conservative platform in England. The screen version, filtered through the sensibilities of Hollywood players like debuting director James McTeigue, producer Joel Silver and the writing-producing team of The Wachowski Brothers (all of whom were involved in the making of the Matrix trilogy), has been upgraded for a new chapter in world history. Set in England in the year 2020, V For Vendetta envisions a world that’s been torn apart by all manner of conflicts.

The United States, we’re told, has fallen as a superpower and now lays in ruins.

England, meanwhile, struggled with a dreadful plague that killed thousands but has since reemerged under the rule of a fascistic government headed by Chancellor Sutler (John Hurt).

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sexuals all meet with the same fate -execution -- while all news is filtered through the sensibilities of a government-sanctioned TV network. Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) is a lowlevel worker at the TV station, yet she’s also the daughter of political activists who were dragged off -- and summarily murdered -- by government thugs when she was still a child. She meets V (Hugo Weaving), an eloquent swashbuckler who sports a Guy Fawkes mask and speaks of a regime change. A man of mystery, V subscribes to the theory of a radical revolution, of achieving freedom by any means necessary. What exactly divides a terrorist from a freedom fighter? Because his face is hidden behind an immobile mask, Hugo Weaving relies on his voice and movements to bring life to the role of V. Yet the performer to watch here is Natalie Portman. Heroines in fantasy flicks often get swallowed up by the extravagance surrounding them, yet Portman’s work is excellent, existing on a par with Aliens’ Sigourney Weaver, The Terminator’s Linda Hamilton and King Kong’s Naomi Watts.

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Matthew McConaughey plays Tripp, a 35-year-old who still lives at home with his parents (Bradshaw and Kathy Bates). Anxious to move their grown boy out of the house, the folks hire Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker), a professional consultant who -- get this -makes a career out of building up the self-esteem of adult males still living at home by romancing them and then dumping them once they feel independent enough to move out on their own. But Paula soon discovers that Tripp isn’t like her other clients, which leads to a sputtering romantic comedy that moves like clockwork through all the expected plot predicaments.

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Imagine if someone decided to remake David Cronenberg’s excellent horror yarn The Fly as a wretched Disney family film, and you would basically get The Shaggy Dog. Borrowing elements from both 1959’s The Shaggy Dog and 1976’s The Shaggy D.A. but mostly wandering off in its own direction, this new Dog casts Tim Allen as an assistant district attorney who periodically turns into a canine after being bitten by a 300-year-old sheepdog.

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Rapper-turned-actor Mos Def is paired with action vet Bruce Willis, but just because director Richard Donner is behind the controls doesn’t mean we should worry that this will turn out to be a pale imitation of Donner’s tiresome Lethal Weapon buddy flicks. 16 Blocks may be full of shootouts and laced with humor, but it’s mercifully free of the jokey nature and penchant for overkill that dogged the inexplicably popular Mel Gibson-Danny Glover franchise.

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Willis, admirably looking his age and then some, stars as New York detective Jack Mosley, a badge-carrying bum whose love for the bottle has reduced him to a has-been on the police force.

One morning after working the night shift, he’s ready to head for home (or a nearby bar) when he’s ordered to transport a petty criminal from the jail to the courthouse 16 blocks away. He has two hours to deliver the man, but really, it’s a job that should only take 15 minutes, tops. But it turns out Eddie Bunker (Mos Def) isn’t your ordinary punk picked up for snatching a purse or stealing a TV set.

THE LIBERTINE ✰✰1/2

Based on a stage play (and it shows), The Libertine tells the story of John Wilmot (Johnny Depp), a.k.a. the second Earl of Rochester. At the film’s outset, this 17th century poet, playwright and sex fiend turns to us and insists that we won’t like him, at which point he proceeds to spend the remainder of the running time cruelly berating nearly everyone who enters his atmosphere, even Charles II (John Malkovich). The one exception is the budding stage actress Elizabeth Barry (Samantha Morton), yet she proves to be the one person that a smitten Rochester cannot best. The filmmakers had the right idea by turning to Depp -this maverick has proven himself to be among the most fearless thespians out there -- but ultimately, he’s not required to do more than mix profanity with profundity and allow himself to be sub-

jected to lengthy sessions in the makeup artist’s chair.

EIGHT BELOW ✰✰1/2

Based on a Japanese film that was itself inspired by a true story, Eight Below relates the tale of a scientific expedition in Antarctica and what happens when punishing weather forces its members to leave their eight sled dogs behind. As the animals spend months coping with exhaustion, starvation and a particularly nasty leopard seal, expedition guide Jerry Shephard (Paul Walker) desperately tries to find a way to rescue them. The dogs are gorgeous and wonderfully expressive (no creepy Snow Dogs-style anthropomorphizing here, thank God), and as long as director Frank Marshall and debuting scripter Dave DiGilio focus on their part of the story, the movie succeeds in the grand tradition of past Disney liveaction adventures.

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Nanny McPhee may be based on Christianna Brand’s “Nurse Matilda” books, but its cinematic predecessor is clearly the family film that turned “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” into the longest household word ever recorded. Emma Thompson, delivering a sharp performance under pounds of facial latex, plays the title character, a snaggletooth, wart-sprouting nursemaid who mysteriously shows up to help a widower (Colin Firth) contend with his seven monstrous children. ◗

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AMBUCS

American Clean-up. To participate, call Nathaniel Glover, Keep Savannah Beautiful Coordinator, at 651-6520.

from $50 to $1,000. For registration forms, call Mark Bouy at 355-2626 or Kevin Halligan at 691-2420 or visit www.bss-savnnah.org.

League of Women Voters

Blessingdale’s

is dedicated to creating mobility and independence of people with disabilities Volunteers meet every first and third Monday at 7 p.m. at Fire Mountain Restaurant on Stephenson Ave. Call Kevin Sheehan at 691-2934 or send email to kshe62@aol.com..

meets on the first Monday of the month at 5 p.m. in Room 3 of the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital. Membership is open to anyone18 and older.

thrift store at 2118 Bona Bella, at the corner of Skidaway and Bona Bella in the Bacon Park Shopping Center, sells clothes, furniture, electronics and household items.

Proceeds support The Living Vine Christian maternity home. Donations appreciated. Call 355-4339.

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Activism & Politics

Amnesty International meets the third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse, 13 E. Park Ave.. Call Raymond at 898-3506.

Chatham County Democratic Committee meets the second Monday of each month. at 6 p.m. Call Joe Murray Rivers, chair, 2345969, or Janice Shay, 547-5212 or visit www.chathamdems.com.

Libertarian Party of Chatham County meets each Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Moon River Brewing Co., 21 W. Bay St. Call 3083934 or visit http://www.nodebts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html.

National Council of Negro Women meets the first Saturday of every month at 10 a.m. at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum.

Planned Parenthood

For information, call Maxine Harris at 3520470 or 484-3222.

meets the second Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For info, call Megan Burgoyne at 352-4052 or send e-mail to megan.burgoyne@ppfa.org.

Chatham County Young Democrats

Savannah Peace Coalition

Call Cory at 508-3335 or send email to c@depthllc.com.

meets every Tuesday on Yahoo Chat around 7 p.m. Send an e-mail to schmalk@yahoo.com to receive an invitation to join the chat.

Chatham County Democratic Women

Chatham County Young Republicans For information, call Brad Morrison at 5964810.

Coastal Democrats For information, call Maxine Harris at 3520470 or send e-mail to R1999MHAR@aol.com.

Savannah Republican Club Meets every second Tuesday of the month.

Call 927-7170.

Savannah Area Young Republicans Call Alexandra Tabarrok at 572-8528.

Drinking Liberally

Sierra Club

Promoting democracy one pint at a time -share politics while sharing a pitcher at a local Democratic drinking club. This is an informal gathering of like-minded, leftleaners who may want to trade ideas, get more involved and just enjoy each other’s company. Meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Coach’s Corner. For information, visit www.DrinkingLiberally.org or send email to august1494@excite.com.

meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church, 520 E. Washington Ave. 351-7436.

Fellowship of Reconciliation The oldest interfaith peace and justice organization in the United States meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave.

Food Not Bombs meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. to cook vegetarian meals to be served at noon on Franklin Square. Donations are accepted.

Cook for peace and help the community.

Call 201-618-8867.

GCDD Public Forum The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities will present a public forum seeking input on its 5-year plan on Tuesday, April 11 from 7-9 p.m. at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto, 15 E. Liberty St. RSVP by calling Dee Spearman at 1-888-275-4233 or by email at dyspearman@dhr.state.ga.us.

Great Savannah Clean-up It’s time for spring cleaning. During the month of April, volunteers will clean and beautify the community as part of the Great

Skidaway Island Democrats Call Tom Oxnard at 598-4290 or send e-mail to oxhouse@aol.com.

Speak Up! Local activist group focused on protesting the war in Iraq. Call Richard DiPirro at 4417167.

Auditions Lowcountry Ensemble Company is looking for actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, poets and others. Send e-mail to negroensemble@comcast.net.

Benefits & Fundraisers 2nd Annual AMBUCS Swing for the Kids Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 24 at 9 a.m. at Crosswinds Golf Club. Enjoy a round of golf, lunch, beverages and a chance to win cash and prizes while helping people with disabilities. Registration deadline is 8:30 a.m.

Monday, April 17. Call Rusty at 657-1360 or visit www.savannahambucs.com.

Blessed Sacrament School Golf Tournament will be held Monday, April 10 at the Wilmington Island Golf Club. Registration is at 11 a.m. and the shotgun start is at noon.

The cost is $100 per person and corporate and individual sponsorships are available

Coastal Pet Rescue is seeking financial donations to assist with the medical care for two dogs that are victims of animal cruelty. The dogs were discovered without food, water or shelter and were severely malnourished, requiring veterinary care. While the dogs are improving, Coastal Pet Rescue would like to give them further medical treatment and place them in foster homes so they can become adoptable pets. For information on how you can help, call 351-5161 or visit www.coastalpetrescue.org to see photos of the dogs.

Eighth Hill Hall Benefit Gala

Kiss a Pig Happy Hour will be held Thursday, April 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Cobblestone Conch House, 225 W. River St., to benefit the Kiss a Pig campaign of Charlie Brazil of Old Town Trolleys. A $5 donation will go to the American Diabetes Association and includes appetizers and drink specials. Call 233-2838.

Make-A-Wish Walk for Wishes will be held Saturday, April 8 at Lake Mayer.

Registration is at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is available at www.makeawishgeorgia.org. Call Carolyn Raines at 330-0476.

Night Stalkers Association In honor of the fallen soldiers who served in the 3rd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) out of Hunter Army Airfield, the Military Affairs Council of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is encouraging donations. Call Linda R. Rogers at 352-6645 or send donations to: The Night Stalkers Association, 3/160 SOAR, 1304 N. Lightning Rd., Hunter Army Airfield, 31409-4719.

Savannah State University will host this gala on Saturday, May 6 at 8 p.m. at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center with dinner, dancing and entertainment by the Coastal Good Life Band.

Proceeds will augment SSU’s academic scholarship program. Individual seats are $100. Call 356-2286.

Omar Temple 12th Annual Ball

Give for the Gulf

Red Cross assists returning troops

is a year-long, comprehensive Armstrong Atlantic State University initiative that will raise funds and provide community services for evacuees of Hurricane Katrina. Visit www.armstrong.edu/katrina.

The Savannah Chapter -- Liberty Branch of the American Red Cross is seeking donations of coffee, hot chocolate mix, tea bags, baked goods, snack foods, hot-serve cups, stir sticks, individual sugar and creamer packets as they welcome home 20,000 troops from Iraq. Call 912-876-3975.

The Golf to Talk Tournament Andrew’s Answer and the Kicklighter Resource Center will sponsor a double shotgun scramble Monday, April 24 at 8:30 a.m. with a second start at 1 p.m. at the Wilmington Island Club. Registration is $125 for individuals, or teams of four can register for $500. To register or become a sponsor, call Lynn or Sydney at 691-0790 or pace_andrewsanswer@comcast.net,

Hurricane Katrina Benefit Website A community website/blog where local Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, fundraising events and other information are listed can be found at http://www.katrinahelp.gatherat.com.

Irish Monument The Police Emerald Society of Southeast Georgia wants to erect a monument in Savannah to honor the Irish who fled the Great Hunger in the 1840s and 50s and came to the Untied States. The society is asking a donation or $100 for brick pavers that will be engraved with donors’ names or names of those they wish to honor.

Applications to purchase a paver are available at Saints and Shamrocks, located at Bull and Harris streets.

will be held Friday, April 14 from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at the Prince Hall Masonic Building, 602 E. Broad St. Music by the Brown Sugar Band. Formal or semi-formal attire with mask, as this is a masquerade ball. BYOB. Tickets are $15. Call 596-5491or purchase tickets at the door.

Savannah Friends of Music is throwing an array of Parties a la Carte to support local music education. Call Kristina Svenson at 598-9470 or Anne Dauray at 5980149 for information.

Southside Fire/EMS 2006 Calendar This project raises money for burn victims throughout the region. Models for the calendar are actual firefighters and emergency personnel from the Southside Fire Department. The calendars are $10 and are available at three SunCom locations in Oglethorpe Mall, on Hodgson Memorial near Kroger and at the Savannah Crossing Shopping Center on Abercorn Extension.

Calendars also may be purchased at SSFD Headquarters on Norwood Avenue or by calling 354-1011.

Call for Applications Corner Store Program The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority has created a pilot program with initial capital funds to assist one property or business owner in recreating, constructing and/or preserving the character of the historic neighborhood corner store. Eligible

33 properties must be located within the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Montgomery Street Corridor Urban Redevelopment Area which extends from Jones Street to 52nd Street. The maximum loan amount available is $50,000 with a 4 percent interest rate for 10 years. For information, call 651-6973.

Call for Entries 3rd Annual Mr. Black Teen Savannah This scholarship competition for boys ages 14-18 is now accepting entries. Call 3516159.

Chatham County Chamber seeks musicians The Chatham County Chamber Group is seeking classically trained musicians. Call 232-2326.

Cultural Affairs Artist Roster

spaced, on 8 1/2 by 11-inch paper, on one side only. The deadline is April 15. There also will be a talent showcase for performers ages 9 to 19. For information, send e-mail to Martha at fyparts3@aol.com.

Interviews sought for Gulf War book Liz Desnoyers-Colas, assistant professor of communications at Armstrong Atlantic State University, has received a grant to conduct research for her book, Marching to War: Personal Narratives of African American Women’s Gulf War Experiences. She is conducting a nationwide search to find African American women who have served in the U.S. military in the MIddle East during the two gulf wars. To receive an initial survey, call 921-5597 or send e-mail to colaseli@mail.armstrong.edu.

Spring Festival & Craft Sale

Fiction Writers

is a boutique gallery/working studio on West Broughton Street that is looking for artists to consign work, especially clothing, accessories and textiles, plus home decor, painting and sculpture. Send email to 2palejosephines@bellsouth.net or call 232-4848.

A new Savannah-based e-zine is seeking fiction writers for its upcoming editions. Call Jeff Brochu at 234-8682 or visit www.JeffsShorts.com.

Tybee Theater Cafe One-Act Play Contest The First Annual One-Act Play Contest and Festival will feature original, unproduced plays under 40 minutes. Entrants can submit up to 3 plays, which are due by May 22. The winning plays will be produced and performed in July. Prize money will be awarded.

Classes will be held Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20 from 1-6 p.m. at Frank Murray Community Center on Whtiemarsh Island. Call 898-3320.

Adult Education The Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers, 1601 Drayton St., offers tutoring Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in basic literacy skills, GED preparation and computer training. Call 447-5711.

Art and Theater Classes at S.P.A.C.E. are being offered for children and adults at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. For information, call 651-4248.

The Art School Summer 2006 classes will run for a week at a time. Students attend Monday through Friday. There are two sessions a day, one for ages 6-10 and the other for ages 11-teen.

The morning session is 9 a.m. to noon and the afternoon session is 1-4 p.m. The price per week is $160. Art supplies are provided.

Classes include Rare & Exotic Animals June 12-16 and July 10-14, People on the Move June 19-23, The Third Dimension June 26-30, People & Pets July 17-21, and This Land is Your Land. July 24-28. For information, visiti www.TheArtSchool.-Sav.com or call Lind at 921-1151.

Arts and Crafts Camp will be held April 10-14 from noon to 3 p.m.

Children and teens are invited to express their creativity at Glazed Over Pottery Painting Place, 1190 King George Blvd. behind Steamer’s restaurant. Projects include pottery techniques, ceramics painting and glazing, and mosaics. A new project will be offered each day. Children under 8 should be accompanied by an adult. Call 961-4494 or send e-mail to glazedoverppp@aol.com.

Baby sign classes Savannah Speech & Hearing Center is offering Baby Sign classes for babies aged 6-12 months and their parents. The cost is $50, which includes materials. To register, call 355-4601.

Babysitters training class St. Joseph’s/Candler Childhood Injury Prevention Program offers a class for boys and girls 11-15 who want to become babysitters. The cost is $35. Call 819-8583.

Basic computer class Eastside Concerned Citizens Inc. at 803 E. Park Ave. offers basic computer classes every second and fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. 232-5280.

Art Bodies is a weekly figure drawing session at The Art School, 74 W. Montgomery Cross Road,

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The FYP Logo Contest deadline is April 15.

A youth essay contest with the theme, The Importance of Youth Involvement in the Fight Against Crime in Savannah, Georgia requires text that must be typed, double-

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St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School, 11500 Middleground Rd., is seeking crafters to display and sell their work at the Spring Festival & Craft Sale set for April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Space and table rental is $30.

Space only is $25. Call 925-4725.

Classes & Workshops

No. B-2. The group meets Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of models and extended poses are available to artists who would like to pursue figure work. The cost is $50 for a six-week session or $12 for dropins. Call 921-1151.

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The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is compiling a list of artists of all disciplines of the arts and humanities to include in a Savannah Artists Roster. Call Daisy Williams at 912-651-6417 or send an email to dwilliams@savannahga.gov and include: group and/or individual name, contact information, and discipline.

Send all entries to: Tybee Theater Cafe, P.O. Box 2944, Tybee Island, 31328. Call 7866384 for information

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Beginners quilting classes are held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc., 1601 Drayton St. 447--5711.

Brush With Art Series will feature classes in drawing, painting, clay and open studio, taught by Carolyne Graham, certified art teacher, at her Southside studio. These classes are offered in conjunction with the Savannah Art Association. Drawing to Paint is held Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:308:30 p.m. Clay Play is offered Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Open Studio is offered Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost starts at $35. Register by calling 925-5465.

Building a Home The UBuildIt office in Savannah offers free seminars. Call 236-1211.

Career Achievement Program

information, call Mindy Saunders at 2382777.

Davenport House Docent Training will be offered beginning in mid-February.

Training includes studies in local history and decorative arts. Docents lead tours and assist with programming. Call Dottie Kraft at 236-8097 or send e-mail to jcredle@savbusiness.net.

Discover Creativity Coaching Free initial consultation. Expert with two creativity degrees helps you kick-start your project, sort ideas, break through blocks, clarify intentions and plan approaches. Call 412-9199 or send e-mail to breakthru.creativity@gmail.com.

Eastside Concerned Citizens, Inc. Project Tomorrow Inc. offers several classes and workshops, including sewing, crocheting, computer training, CPR and more. 232-5280.

St. Mary’s Community Center, 812 W. 36th St., an affiliate of St. Joseph’s/Candler, offers a program to help adults with math, reading and writing skills. Participants choose their hours between Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 447-0578.

The Economic Opportunity Authority

Chatham County Aquatic Center

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

offers open lap swim, water aerobics classes, swim lessons and competitive swim teams for all ages, home school programs and field trips for students on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday. 6526793 or chathamcounty.org.

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

Children’s Creative Saturdays Every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., children are invited to The Dragonfly Studio for projects in pottery, painting, planting, music and more. Every Saturday, a new project will be presented.

Children must be 6 or older to participate.

Parents may drop off children or stay and join them. Dragonfly Studio is located on Tybee Island, 1.5 miles past the Lazzaretto Creek Bridge on the right. Call 786-4431 or send e-mail to dragonflytybee@aol.com.

Church Music Seminar The School of Church Music located at 101 Bull St. offers specialized workshops to give practical help with almost every area of music ministry. Call 236-1566 or send email to scm@schoolofchurchmusic.org.

Clay Classes in Hand-building will be held Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Carolyne’s Studio.

An open studio is available Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call 925-5465.

Coastal Scooters Classes focus on road skills, safety and the proper maintenance of scooters. Classes are limited in size to provide personal assistance. Each rider is equipped with a TGB 49.5cc scooter and helmet. The class is three hours in length, consisting of classroom, field and on-road instruction.

Classes meet on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Sundays from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $40. To register, call 232-5513 or visit Coastal Scooters at 418 W. Broughton St.

Computer Classes Basic introduction to computers and Microsoft Works offered at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bull and 31st streets. Cost is $20 for the session and $20 for the text book. Pre-registration is required. Call 3550219.

Culinary Arts Classes Enroll now in a free culinary arts training program at the Starfish Cafe. This program is a collaborative effort of Union Mission, Inc., and Savannah Technical College. For

offers free computer classes in Computer Basics Level One plus the study guide program software for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. Call Gloria Ferguson at 238-2960, Ext. 153.

Feng Shui Classes Now Forming Call Barbara Harrison of Coastal Chi at 9610104 or send e-mail to bharrison@coastalchi.com to get on the mailing list.

First Steps parent education program This parent education and support program is based at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Call 8196910.

Free Coaching Session and Assessment for personal, career and professional development. Call Executive Leadership Coaching, 443-9860, or send e-mail to Vicki@excellentcoach.com.

Free computer classes St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offers free computer classes. Call 447-6605.

Futuristic Youth of Promise Foundation This talent-based organization is for youth ages 9-19. Volunteers are sought to teach gospel, jazz, photography, visual arts, writing, theater, cooking, dance, videography and more. To participate, contact Martha Dawkins Massey at fyparts3@aol.com.

Guided Imagery Change your life with guided imagery. Read about it in Oprah magazine, January 2006.

Ditch anxiety, manage deadlines, lose weight, recovery from surgery. Call the Alpha Institute, 201-0071.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Call 232-4232, Ext. 115.

Inquiry Circle based on the work of Byron Katie offers immediate help when you need answers right away. No charge. Contact Ursula at 484-0134 or send e-mail to u.sterling@att.net. For information, visit http://www.thework.com/WhatisTheWork.as p.

Legal Secretary Certificate Program at Armstrong Atlantic State University is a series of 10 courses over a one-year period.

Each course meets once a week for six

35 weeks. Fees are $135 plus textbooks. Call 927-5213.

Life Challenge Consulting When would now be a great time to engage yourself in life-changing strategies. Career; stress reduction; spirituality. Free initial halfhour consultation. Call Cindy Beach, M.S., at 429-7265.

The Live Oak Public Library offers free classes on using computers to access information at the Bull Street Library.

Call 652-3662.

Memorial Health positive parenting class The cost is $10 per person and is most beneficial to parents of children less than 4 years. To register, call 350-9335.

Mindful meditation classes will be held Monday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Integrated Behavioral Center, 1121 Cornell Ave. The cost is $10 per session. Call 355-4987.

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Paralegal Certificate Program

Parent and Teen Driving Course The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department will present a free two-hour parent/teen driver’s course the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Day School, 4625 Waters Ave. Call 651-6653 or send e-mail to ccamire@savannahga.gov and request a registration form. The course is designed for 14-16 year olds and their parents. Advance registration is required.

Parenting the preschooler is a course offered by Telfair Women’s Hospital at Candler. Call at 819-3368 or visit www.sjchs.org.

Park Place Outreach offers Wednesday night youth groups for ages 11-17 and tutorial assistance spon-

Puppet Shows are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, daycares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605.

Savannah Area Tennis will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kindergarten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adults’ Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Savannah Art Association Workshop 2006 How to Create a Portrait: Drawing, Watercolor or Medium of Choice, will be presented by Barbara Gentry from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the AASU Annex. The class will meet the first Saturday of each month.

The fee is $50 for SAA members and $65 for non-members. To register for any of the workshops, call Ila Scholla at 897-5612, Grace Rohland at 498-8217 or Frances Mills at 355-0448.

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center will present the courses Who Are Your Customers? on April 10 and Customer Service: Make or Break Your Business on April 12. Both courses are from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and are free. The center is at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582.

Spring Break Film Camp

On Thursdays, the club sponsors free role playing. The club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AASU Compass Point Club House and sponsors a laser tag team and bi-monthly children’s readings on Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. at Media Play. Call Antonio at 713-1470 or send email to Catscandance2@aol.com.

ABATE (American Bikers Active Toward Education)

Chihuahua Club of Savannah A special little club for special little dogs and their owners meets one Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m. For information, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChiSavanna h/.

Civil Air Patrol

Viewings are held in private homes which includes social time as well as viewing a movie. Call Don at 655-0482 or send e-mail to savdeca@aol.com.

is the civilian, volunteer auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and is involved in search and rescue, aerospace education and cadet programs. Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. for cadets (12-18 years old) and 7 p.m. for adult members at the former Savannah Airport terminal building off Dean Forest Road. Visit www.gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410.

Ascension Lutheran Dinner and a Movie

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District 11 meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Silver Dollar Saloon on Hwy. 204 and Old River Rd. Please call for more info. 233-9800.

Alternative Video/Film Enthusiast

Join other college-age Lutheran friends for fun and fellowship on the first and third Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at Ascension Lutheran, 120 Bull St. After dinner, the group will attend Reel Savannah screenings. Call 2324151 or send email to program@elcota.org.

Banner of the Nations Savannah meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at 12 Drake Dr. Call Frank Spencer at 352-2323 or visit the Web site at www.bannerofthenations.com.

Beach Historic Neighborhood Association meets monthly on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. Call 605-4471 for details.

meets monthly on the first Monday at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St. Check www.cleancoast.org for event schedule.

Coastal Bicycle Touring Club of Savannah sponsors a ride every Saturday. Visit www.cbtc.org for a ride schedule and more information. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at Tubby’s Tank House restaurant in Thunderbolt at 6:30 p.m. 728-5989.

Coastal Georgia Volkswagen Club Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month. 9610602.

Beanhead Writers Group meets very second Saturday at 1 p.m. at The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. to critique works in progress and to discuss technique and marketing. Fiction and non-fiction, but no poetry.

Coastal Therapy Dogs

Bike Night with Mikie

Community Hymn Chorus

every Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at The Red Zone Bar and Grill in Richmond Hill. Half of the proceeds of a 50/50 drawing go to the military for phone cards and other items.

will be held April 10-14 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett St. It is free and open to the public, but only 25 students will be accepted. Call 652-3582.

Bipolar Support Group

Writing Workshop

Blackbeard’s Scuba Club

Meet and connect as individuals who have had major life experiences and want to share them. A local author is writing a book of short stories and would like to have people come share theirs. For information, send e-mail to writinglive@yahoo.com.

1511 Abercorn, ACBL certified duplicate bridge game every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

There is a $4 fee. Call Lynn Pierce at 3549739.

John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m. will meet Friday, April 7 at The Pirates’ House, 20 E. Broad St. Seating for the dinner will begin at 7 p.m. and a presentation on Gray’s Reef by Greg McFall, NOAA research coordinator, will begin at 8 p.m. Call Ryan Johnson at 604-5977.

is a non-profit organization that provides pet therapy. It will meet April 12 at 7 p.m. at Spanish Oaks Hospice, 8510 Whitfield Ave. Call 356-0233.

All denominations are welcome to come together to make a joyful noise every Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. at White Bluff United Methodist Church’s Horton Hall, 11911 White Bluff Rd. Call Ronn Alford, Director of Music Ministries, at 925-5924.

Daughters of Destiny An ongoing seminar for women who want to make changes in their lives through spirituality and positive reinforcement meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Daughters of Destiny House, 12 E. 41st St. Facilitated by Miriam Center. Call 663-0894.

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The Armstrong Atlantic State University paralegal programs provide real-world skills and training. Each course meets once a week for eight weeks. Fees are $130 plus textbook. Call the AASU Center for Justice Administration at 927-5231.

Learn how to compose a photograph and shoot for the best effect. Take photos in historic downtown. Contact Frank Barevich at 660-6994 or fbrab@comcast.net.

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is a four-week education course offered by Memorial Health and designed for the family expecting twins, triplets or more. Call Barbara at 350-3129 or visit www.memorialhealth.com.

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Indepth exploration of the 11th step.

Meditation and contemplation instruction provided as it applies to recovery and maintenance. Classes are held on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. or 7:30-8:30 p.m. Class fee is $12. 313 E. Harris St. For information, call Cindy Beach, M.S., 429-7265.

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Friends of Oatland Board of Directors meets every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; general membership meeting follows at 7 p.m. at the Oatland Island Educational Center. Call Serena Nasworthy at 897-3060. meet the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Bull Street Library. Call 652-3655.

Georgia Christian Singles

Objectivist Society of Savannah

Memberships start at $25 and remain active until marriage. See website or call for local chapters. 1-800-869-2500.

meets biweekly at the Lion’s Den Lounge.

Call Brian at 234-2484 or ww.savannahobjectivists.org.

Gold Wing Road Riders Association

Oglethorpe Business & Professional Women’s Club

promotes education, safety and fun to motorcycle riders. Call Julian at 920-2700 or John at 858-5414 or visit chaptere2.tripod.com.

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A place for those interested in the Gothic subcultures. Visit www.Goth-NightSavannah.com.

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Partners for Community Health is a group that meets every other month to discuss healthcare topics that impact the community. Call Dana Huffman at 350-6357.

Philo Cafe Philosophical sessions taking on a different topic each time at Barnes & Noble every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Call 659-2930 or 443-9267.

Historic Savannah Chapter of the ABWA

Postage stamp meeting and auction

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Post 135, 1108 Bull St. between Park Avenue and Duffy Street. Call 236-8546.

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meets for lunch the second Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Call 966-3619 or visit www.obpw.org.

HOG meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Mighty Eighth Heritage Museum. Call 925-5349. will have an open house Thursday, April 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Exchange on Waters. This is open to the public and the cost is the price of the meal. For reservations, call 233-2838.

Hostess City Toastmasters Club Gain confidence in public speaking. Meets Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m. at 6206 Waters Ave, Rivers Edge Retirement Community.

355-5450.

The Savannah Stamp Club meeting and stamp auction is held the second Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church, 6412 Waters Ave. Call 354-8870.

Progressive Guys’ Discussion Group An opportunity for men to discuss books, music, film and cultural issues in an intellectually stimulating and non-judgmental environment. Meets the third Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Sentient Bean Coffee House.

231-8841.

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

All instrumentalists interested in Celtic music are welcome. Meets the second and fourth Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at the Folk Traditions Store, 12 Price St. Call 341-8898.

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-AMillion and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 692-0382, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org.

Islands Mothers Club

St. Almo

Social club for mothers of young children.

The club hosts activities moms and kids can enjoy together and provides a community support network for mothers. Call Julie Bird at 495-9950 or jbird@taigmarks.com.

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays at 4:50 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Call 234-3336.

Learn to play Go

Lively discussion, laughter and fun. Call 2368581.

Irish Session

the game that will soon replace Chess as the intellectual strategy game par excellence., Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Books-AMillion on Abercorn. Call Greg at 232-7549.

Living Roots Community Garden

Highway 17, Hardeeville, SC One mile just over the bridge 843-784-6308 Hours: 3pm-Close

No Kidding! is the area’s first social club for single and married adults who do not have children.

Meet other non-parents at events and activities. For information on No Kidding! visit www.nokidding.net or send e-mail to luluette@prodigy.com.

Friends of the Library

One Night Only!

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Mercer Blvd. Child care is provided. Call Linda at 897-9632.

is at 31st Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Garden plots are available for the spring/summer season. Call 233-7421 or write to mitten@riseup.net to reserve a space or to volunteer time and talent.

Salon for Women Seeking Change Savannah Adventure Club People who enjoy outdoor activities and are looking for adventure are invited to join.

Visit www.savannahadventureclub.com for information.

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association

sponsors a Country Textiles African American Quilt Making Guild. Call 447-1888.

Learn to be a real estate investor or landlord. Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Spiva Law Group, 12020 Abercorn St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

Loyal Order of Moose

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

at 2202 Norwood Ave. sponsors bingo every Tuesday and Friday starting at 7:30 p.m.

There is a $700 jackpot. for stay-at-home moms and their children.

For information, call Courtney at 921-1462, visit www.momsclub.org or send e-mail to momsclubofsavannahga@hotmail.com.

The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 6550994.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Savannah Art Association

The Island Mothers of Preschoolers meets every first and third Wednesday at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny

meets the second Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. The meeting will be held at Carey Hilliard’s on Skidaway Road at Sunset

Low Country Artists’ and Artisans’ Society

MOMS Club

37 Boulevard. On April 13, gallery owner Kim Iocavozzi will speak on southern art and current acquisitions. Call 232-7731.

Savannah Express Network Chapter of American Business Women’s Association

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

Savannah Chapter of the Sons of Italy is the oldest and largest national organization that celebrates Italian/American heritage for men and women. Call Dennis Piasio at 1-888-674-2937.

Savannah Chapter U.S. Green Building Council

meets the first Wednesday at 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Golf Club on East President Street. RSVP to Laura McLaren at 236-6750, Ext. 14, or 898-9362.

Savannah Fencing Club offers beginning classes Tuesday and Thursday evenings for six weeks. Fees are $40. Some equipment is provided. After completing the class, you may become a member of the Savannah Fencing Club for $5 per month. Experienced fencers are welcome to join. Call 429-6918 or send email to savannahfencing@aol.com.

Savannah Chess Club

for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests.

Call 234-2106 or visit www.savannahjaycees.com.

meets Monday at Books-A-Million from 7 to 11 p.m. Bring your chess sets. Call 631-0338 or send e-mail to geocities/savannahchessclub.com.

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

Savannah Euchre Club

Savannah Stitch-N-Bitch

meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. See www.savannahmug.org.

meets every second Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty St. All that is required is an interest in knitting or crocheting. Bring a project and join in the stitching, talking and munchies. Call 2380514.

Savannah Newcomers Club

Savannah Sunrise Rotary club

is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years.

Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist newcomers in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

meets every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am at the First City Club in downtown Savannah.

233-1600.

Savannah-Ogeechee Canal Society Dinner meetings are the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Restaurant, 65 W. Fairmont Ave. Volunteer Saturdays are the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Savannah-Ogeechee Museum & Nature Center at 681 Fort Argyle Rd. (Highway 204) 2.3 miles west of Interstate 95. 748-8068.

Savannah Jaycees

Savannah Port City Lions Club meets every first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Ryan’s Restaurant on Stephenson.

For information, call 920-9081.

Savannah Kennel Club meets the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. from September through May at the Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier.

656-2410.

Savannah Psychogeographic Society The society will investigate spaces in and around downtown. Celebrate the ordinary, the extraordinary, the overlooked, the neglected and the transcendent in Savannah’s built and natural landscapes. Contact Ryan at leifmadson@hotmail.com.

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Savannah Toastmasters helps you improve speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment on Mondays at 6:15 p.m. at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Conference Room C. 352-1935.

Savannah Ultimate Frisbee meets every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Bring a white and dark shirt, water, cleats and a positive attitude. Visit www.savannahultimate.com for information.

Savannah’s First Pug Playday This group meets every first Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact melindahurst@hotmail.com or mike_kennedy@emc.com.

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Euchre is a four-handed card game in the same family as Hearts and Spades, a poor (but discerning) man’s Bridge. Call Katie at 308-9815.

Savannah Lions Club meets the second and fourth Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the Savannah Golf Club. For information, call 355-6033.

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

For information, see www.savannahskiclub.com.

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is dedicated to discussing and preserving the heritage of Italians and ItalianAmericans. Meets the first Tuesday at 2717 Livingston Ave. Call Carol Taylor at 9254064.

Savannah Ski Club

The group usually meets the first Wednesday of every month. Call 210-9066.

Savannah Macintosh Users Group (SMUG)

Savannah Italian Club

meets the fourth Tuesday from 5:45-7 p.m. at the Marshall House on Broughton Street.

Free and open to the public. Visit www.coastalgreen.org, call Tommy at 2360781 or send e-mail to tlinstroth@melaver.com.

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Single People in Christian Education (SPICE) discusses education and plans and hosts social events and functions for singles throughout each month. Meets Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at White Bluff United Methodist Church, Room 22.

Southside Optimist Club is a civic organization catering to youth and community service projects that meets every Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at Taylor’s Restaurant inside the Days Inn on Mall Boulevard. Call Linda Lee at 695-7733.

Subbuteo Table Soccer meets monthly for tournaments and practice matches. For information, call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

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meets the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

With the exception of the June and December meetings, the association meets at the Tybee Community Center.

please attend or send e-mail to ried793@netscape.com.

Urban Professionals meets first Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Vu at the Hyatt on Bay Street. The next meeting will be April 7. If you’re not having fun, you’re not doing it right. Call 272-9830 or send e-mail to spannangela@hotmail.com.

Waving Girl Smocking Guild meets the fourth Mondays at 6:30 p.m., August through May, at the Coastal Development Services, 7712 Seawright Dr. Those who love smocking and sewing are invited to attend. New members are welcome.

Writers Unite!

Serious writers who want to read, do warmup writing, hold each other accountable, call 236-3660 and ask for Dana.

The Young Professionals of Savannah

Tybee Performing Arts Society (TAPS)

For information, contact Jacob Cottingham at Jacob@thesouthmag.com.

meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the old Tybee school All interested,

Dance

Adult Ballet & Modern Dance Classes

Jade Lotus Tai Chi Group

at Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Dr, Whitemarsh Island near Publix shopping center. Challenging, rewarding and fun. All levels and body types welcome. BeginnerIntermediate Adult Ballet is held Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Beginner Adult Modern is Mondays from 1-2 p.m.

Intermediate/Advanced Modern is Mondays from 10-11:30 a.m. A variety of youth classes ages 3 to teen are available. Call Sue Braddy at 897-2100.

Classes are offered Saturdays from 9:3011:30 a.m. at the Unity Church, 2320 Sunset Blvd. Drop-in rate is $10, $8 for students or 10 classes for $80, $70 for students. All experience levels are welcome.

Fundamental/beginner instruction available for the first hour. Call Jeff at 352-7057 or send e-mail to jadelotustaichi@yahoo.com.

American Legion Post 135 Dance will be held Saturday, April 8 from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by Donny & Elaine.

Dance to the tunes of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s. 1108 Bull St. Call 233-9277.

Flamenco Enthusiasts This group is looking for people in Savannah who want to dance, sing or play flamenco, also potential instructors. Contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com.

The Jewish Education Alliance Join Amy Levy at 9:45 am on Fridays for yoga. Fee is $35 per month, Water Aerobics, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30 am. Fee is $42 a month for up to 16 sessions, Step Aerobics will be offered at the JEA on Thursday’s at 6:15 am. Cost is $35 per month. Call Drew Edmonds at 3558111.

Ladies Living Smart fitness club provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605.

Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Savannah Shag Club

Pilates Classes

Savannah’s original shag club meets every Wednesday at the Holiday Inn Midtown at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 927-9439.

are offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing, Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30, eight sessions are $50. Pre-register by calling 8196463.

Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop.com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge.

Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com.

Youth Dance Program The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional Dance Program in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes.

Call 233-1951.

Fitness A balanced life Student massage and yoga classes are offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $20 to $30 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 355-3011 for an appointment. Multi-level yoga classes are offered Monday and Friday at 5:45 p.m. Cost is $10 for drop-ins, $40 for a package card of five classes. Walk-ins are welcome. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt.com.

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for 8 sessions. 819-6463.

Chatham County Aquatic Center offers water aerobics classes, open lap swimming, learn-to-swim classes and lifeguard training classes. Call 652-6793.

Free Nutritional Counseling/Body Fat Testing by certified nutritional consultants. Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

Pregnancy Yoga An 8-week session of Pregnancy Yoga will be held Tuesdays and Thursday from 6-7:15 p.m. beginning May 30 in offices located at 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Pre-natal yoga helps mothers-to-be prepare for a more mindful approach to the challenges of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The instructor is Ann Carroll. Cost is $90 for once per week or $150 for twice per week for the 8-week session. Call 667-8877 for information or space availability or send e-mail to ann@aikyayoga.com.

Private Yoga Instruction Have you always wanted to try yoga but were unsure about participating in group classes? Do you need a safe, gentle and effective method of creating radiant health, reducing and even eliminating stress, and increasing happiness and joy in your life?

Then consider learning the ancient and timehonored science of yoga in your own home.

Instruction will be tailored to fit your individual needs and help you create a daily, personal practice or allow you to feel more confident practicing in a group setting. The instructor is certified and thoroughly educated in the practical applications of yoga as well as its history and philosophy, and has taught group classes and private students for the past 10 years. For information or scheduling, call Hunter Leaf, 354-9274.

Savannah Yoga Center Peace of mind in an energized body. Dropins welcome. If you are breathing, then you can do yoga. Come sweat, relax and get energized. Yoga Basics, all levels, Tuesday 6-7:15 p.m. Flow Yoga, all levels, Wednesday from 6-7:15 p.m. and Saturday from 10-11:15 a.m. Drop-in rate $13, Student drop-in rate $11 with ID. Active duty military/dependents $9. Best value with multi-class card purchase -- 8 class card $85, 12-class card $120, 20-class card $190. Taught by Kelley Boyd Crane. Located at the International Center for Leadership and Coaching, 25 E. 40th St. at Drayton Street. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com.

Scaravelli Yoga Workshop

39 will be held Saturday, April 8 from 1-5 p.m. at Epsworth Methodist Church, 2201 Bull St. The cost is $50 before March 29. Call Kelley Boyd Crane at 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com.

Tai Chi Classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Suite 203, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. Four sessions are $30 or eight sessions are $50. Call 819-6463.

Water aerobics at the JEA The Jewish Educational Alliance is offering aquatics classes. Call Shannon at 748-2393.

Yoga The City of Savannah, Leisure Services, Recreation Services Department, offers a yoga class on Saturday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Center, 414 Briarcliff Circle. The fee is $10 per month for ages 14 and over. Call 921-2105 or 651-3650.

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have spent a total of eight months sitting in your car stopped at red lights. In addition, you will have wasted ten months standing in lines at stores, banks, and government agencies, and you will have lost almost two years killing time while hoping that a certain phone call, letter, or email will arrive. That’s the bad news, Aries. The good news is that few of those agonizing pauses will be racked up in the near future. This is one time when “no waiting” is the rule. You could make three months’ progress in 15 days.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): I once knew a psychic who worked with people in comas. He contacted their spirits, which were wandering in limbo between this world and the next, and tried to convince them to either fully return to their bodies or else let their bodies die and formally exit to the other side. The task you now face is nowhere as dramatically life-and-death as that, Taurus, but it’s comparable in a sense: Being neither here nor there is a futile state that you shouldn’t continue to accept. Do what’s necessary to make the knotty choice with as much grace as possible.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Plato said God was a geometer who created an ordered universe imbued with mathematical principles.

Through the ages, scientists who’ve dared to speak of a Supreme Being have sounded the same theme. Galileo wrote, “To understand the universe, you must know the language in which it is written. And that language is mathematics.” Modern physicist Stephen Hawking says that by using mathematical theories to comprehend the nature of the cosmos, we’re trying to know “the mind of God.” But philosopher Richard Tarnas proposes a different model than these three. In his book *Cosmos and Psyche,* he suggests that God is an artist--more in the mold of Shakespeare than Einstein. Your assignment, Gemini, is to practice seeing the world like that: as a sublime work of art crafted by a master of drama, suspense, and storytelling. In my opinion, your life these days is a lyrical example of this divine craft.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is planning to publish a cookbook that will feature seafood recipes along with illustrations and the natural history of the fish, crabs, shrimp, oysters, mussels, clams and so on featured in each dish. The cookbook also will include appetizers, salads, side dishes and deserts that will compliment the seafood entrees. Visit www.tybeemsc.org for information on submitting your recipes.

offers assistance to youth and young adults who need and want a job or a better job.

Call 236-2489 or send e-mail to bwooten@comcast.net.

Friends & Company bowling league meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. at AMF Victory Lanes, 2055 E. Victory Dr. 354-5710.

Gay AA Meeting meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Mark at 441-4407.

Georgia Equality Savannah

Gay & Lesbian

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

Alpha Financial Management seminars

Girls eat and socialize. Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month. 236-CITY.

Yogalates Classes

Meets the first Monday at 6 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor. 236-2489.

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions.

Call 819-6463.

A series of free seminars specifically designed for the LGBT community will be held. Attendees will learn about the tools needed to increase their wealth, protect their assets, take actions that are congruent with their own values, and to build a sense of financial and emotional security in life. For information, call 353-9343.

First City Network Board Meeting First City Network Community Center and Library The FCN Community Center & Library is open Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitors are welcome to check out gay/lesbian books and obtain information on “Gay Savannah” businesses and happenings. www.firstcitynetwork.com. 236-CITY

Lesbian Potluck Lesbian Therapy Group Share your thoughts, feelings and concerns in a safe, confidential environment that is facilitated by a licensed therapist the second and fourth Friday at 7 p.m. Spaces are limited. Call 352-2611.

Standout is First City’s gay youth support group.

Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the FCN Headquarters, 307 E. Harris St., 3rd floor.

Call 657-1966.

What Makes A Family is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 3522611.

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CANCER (June 21-July 22): “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware,” wrote philosopher Martin Buber.

That’s something you’re on the verge of proving, Cancerian. Any day now I hope you will discover the hidden truth about a treasure you didn’t know you’ve been searching for; you will stumble upon the surprising answer to a riddle you hadn’t even realized you desperately need to solve.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): I had a dream about my three closest Leo friends. In the dream, I was observing them as they wriggled out of cocoons that were hanging from a large tree that resembled a dinosaur skeleton. They were covered with feathers and their arms had turned into wings, though they still had human faces. Once they were free of the cocoons, they soared away. As I watched their ascent, my own arms began to transform into feathered wings. I felt that I, too, would soon be able to fly. Here’s how I interpret my dream: You Leos are ready to take off, and your flights will serve as inspiring examples to other people.

you might consider addressing the situation by revitalizing your connection to the plant world. Try singing to a forsythia bush.

Hug a cherry tree. Say a prayer for a garden. Eat a salad or drink chamomile tea with reverent gratitude. Buy a new African violet for your home.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your power animal is the Hawaiian fish known as the humuhumunukunukuapuaa. It has two spines, and that’ll be a good symbol for you in the coming days: You’ll need to have a powerful backbone as you weather challenges to your integrity and authority. The humuhumunukunukuapuaa is also able to wedge itself into tight spaces to seek temporary refuge from its adversaries. That has a metaphorical resemblance to a skill I hope you’ll cultivate. Finally, the humuhumunukunukuapuaa looks like a pig and makes pig- like grunts.

You’ll benefit from having a similar ability to confound people about what kind of animal you are. Having multiple identities will keep you strong.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I’m not in the least sorry about VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Did you ever get one of those spam emails informing you that you’ve won the lottery in the Netherlands or that your government is trying to locate you in order to give you the assets of a distant relative who died and left you an inheritance? In the coming week, you should be alert for messages that contain authentic versions of those phony come-ons. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you have become eligible for benefits you don’t know about or have barely guessed the existence of.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The World Conservation Union says that one out of every eight of the Earth’s plant species is facing extinction. The threat is even higher in the U.S., where 29 percent are at risk. You may imagine this has no impact on your personal life, but I believe your deep self experiences it with tremendous sadness and loss. In accordance with current astrological omens,

changing the personalities of people you love. Things you DO need: a windy day, a meadow, and a dragonish kite; more raw curiosity and better questions; a slightly irrational diversion that fires up your imagination; an idiosyncratic altar in your bedroom; more gratitude for and intimacy with your muse; finger paint and five large sheets of paper so you can illustrate your life story.

that time 15 years ago when Brandon and Anah and I jumped on the roof of a stranger’s BMW at 3 a.m. and belted out songs from “West Side Story.” Nor do I have any regrets about burning 37 dollar bills and kissing 32 people’s asses at 2003’s Burning Man festival during my Sacred Uproar Revival show. I’m also at peace with scores of other past actions that lacked decorum and dignity. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, Sagittarius, it’s a good time for you to do something similar: Celebrate the outrageous, extreme, uninhibited things you’ve done that caused no harm and raised the levels of fun in your part of the world. Then go out and do some more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Things you DON’T particularly need right now: excuses to procrastinate; urges to retreat into hardened positions and fixate on the way things used to be; a willingness to politely tolerate control freaks; fantasies about

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aquarian actress and talk show host Tallulah Bankhead (1902-1968) had a *lot* to say. According to her biographer Joel Lobenthal in his book *Tallulah!: The Life and Times of a Leading Lady,* she sometimes spoke nonstop for hours, and in the course of one especially loquacious day uttered upwards of 70,000 words. Let’s make her your role model for the coming week, Aquarius. I believe it’s your sacred duty to express even more thoughts, jokes, observations, and stream-of-consciousness messages than you usually do. *Fluency* is your middle name.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): My best friend in high school was James, a Piscean artist. His work was so wild and beautiful that it scared his parents. Instead of seeing him as he was--a budding creative genius-- they suffered from the delusion that he was mentally ill. They confined him to an asylum and forced him to undergo shock treatments. Since they thought I was a bad influence, they forbade us from having contact. I lost track of him when I went to college, and later he dropped out of sight. This week I decided to google James. I was ecstatic to find that he has grown up big and strong. He’s an inventor and philanthropist living in Florida, having made loads of money from his numerous creations. In line with your astrological omens, I nominate him to be your inspiration. May his triumph over his past rouse you to recover some of the fullness of the brilliance that was suppressed and wounded when you were young. ◗

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will present a workshop hosted by the Savannah Yoga Center on Thursday, May 21 from 6-8:30 p.m. at Epworth Methodist Church, 2201 Bull St. The cost is $55 before May 25 and $65 at the door. Call Kelley Boyd Crane at 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com.

A six-week series of Yoga @ Work will be held Mondays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in offices located in downtown Savannah starting in January. The series will incorporate discussions about stress and provide tools to use during the work day to combat the stress we all experience. The class is available to all ages and levels of physical ability. No special attire is needed. The instructor is Ann Carroll. The cost is $90. Call 667-8877 for information on space availability or send e-mail to yayaannie@bellsouth.net.

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classes taught by Debra Whalen R.Y.T. are offered Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Muscle Quest Sports Nutrition Center, 109 Jefferson St. downtown. $10 drop-in fee.

Call ahead to reserve a space at 232-4784.

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Can’t sleep or stay asleep? Hypnosis and guided imagery works. Call 201-0071 for more information.

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Call 897-9261.

provides free health care for those patients who live in Chatham County, are under 65, who do not have primary medical coverage, and who do not exceed certain financial thresholds. 310 Eisenhower Drive Medical Center. Call for an appointment at 692-1451.

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This 12-step program addresses all addictions and mental health recovery. Persons who are recovering from an addiction and a mental health problem can send e-mail to katkope@netscape.com for information.

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

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are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578.

like Mark Merlis on Dateline. Safe, effective, reasonable cost. Researchers at the University of Connecticut found that people who used hypnosis lost 60 percent more weight than any other method. The Alpha Institute, 201-0071.

Mammograms St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify.

Mammograms will be performed April 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Daffin Park. For appointments, call 819-3368. Mammograms will be performed April 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Long County Health Department in Ludowici. Call 545-2107.

March of Dimes The March of Dimes offers valuable information for women. www.modimes.org or 1888-MODIMES. 354-5900.

Medicare Scams Lecture Ross Howard, president of the Better Business Bureau, will speak April 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Magnolia Manor on the Coast in Richmond Hill as part of the Renaissance Lecture Series. This lecture is open to the public at no charge. To RSVP call 756-4300.

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

Memorial Health CPR training

Every Thursday morning from 9 a.m.-12 noon at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601.

FitnessOne provides American Heart Association courses each month to certify individuals in infant, child and adult CPR. The cost is $30. Call 350-4030 or visit www.memorialhealth.com.

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Memorial Health group meditation sessions

will be held by St. Joseph’s/Candler on April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Tybee Island YMCA. To register, call 819-3368.

are offered free to the public every Tuesday from 5:30-6 p.m. on the third floor of the Center for Advanced Medicine.

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Memorial Health Bariatrics presents free informational sessions every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium with Dr. John Angstadt and other staff members, who discuss obesity and the surgical process. Free. Call 350-DIET or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.

is held once a month at FitnessOne. The appointment takes about 40 minutes and the cost is $50. Call Midge at 350-4042.

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Got a drug problem? Need help?

Call the Narcotics Anonymous Helpline at 1800-334-3322.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case man-

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agement to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727.

Memorial Health Joint Replacement Lecture This free orthopedic lecture series is held the third Tuesday of each month from 6:157:30 p.m. in the Medical Education Auditorium at Memorial Health to educate the community about the risk factors of arthritis, the prevention of arthritis and medical and surgical joint replacement. To register, call 350-3603.

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The Midwife Group of Coastal Georgia The Midwife Group offers a free program to women at any stage of pregnancy that includes free information on pregnancy, birth and parenting, an opportunity to talk to other pregnant women and information on a certified nurse midwife-assisted birth, whether at a birth center or area hospital.

Call 826-4155 or send e-mail to birthcenter@alltel.net.

Miracle on Wheels will make available power (electric) wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 and over) usually at no out-of-pocket expense. This service also may be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Call 1-800-749-8778 or visit the Web site at www.durablemedical.com.

The National Wellness Foundation

Planned Parenthood Hotline

Project SAVE

The Quit Line a toll-free resource that provides counseling, screening, support and referral services for all Georgia residents 18 or older and concerned parents of adolescents who are using tobacco. Call 1-877-270-STOP or visit www.unitegeorgia.com.

Safety Tips That Will Last is a seminar that will be presented April 6 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605.

Stop Smoking Researchers at the University of Iowa combined 600 studies covering 72,000 people and found that hypnosis is the most effective way to stop smoking. Call the Alpha Institute. 201-0071.

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Architect David Rockwell to lecture David Rockwell, the man behind designs for the Mohegan Sun casinos, the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, and the set of the Broadway musical Hairspray will lecture Tuesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Free and open to the public. Call 525-5050.

In Search of Revolutionary Savannah The Savannah College of Art and Design will present a lecture by archaeologist Rita Folse Elliott In Search of Revolutionary Savannah: The Battle and Archaeology of the Spring Hill Redoubt, on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Oglethorpe House ballroom, 201 W. Oglethorpe. The event is free and open to the public.

Nature & Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia Boat owners, photographers and other volunteers are needed to help conduct scientific research which will take place one weekend during the months of January, April, July and October. Must be at least 18 years old. Call 232-6572 or visit www.TheDolphinProject.org.

Explore the Salt Marsh by Land and Sea Walk and paddle with a naturalist guide on Sunday, April 16 from 2-5 p.m. to learn about and experience the dynamic and fascinating salf marsh ecosystem which has supported humans on this coast throughout history. The $30 per person fee includes canoe rental and basic canoeing instruction.

Meet in the parking lot at Fort McAlister.

Reservations are required. Call 897-5108.

Refuge Reptiles Join herpetologist and “Reptile Man” par excellence Bobby Moulis Sunday, April 9 from 2-4 p.m. to learn everything you always wanted to know about the amazing American alligator, as well as some of the snakes and turtles that call the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge home. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 616. Reservations are required. Call 897-5108.

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Historic A Missing Steam Train The Coastal Heritage Society is trying to locate a working replica of the Central of Georgia’s No. 406 passenger train that was built in the 1950s by machinist J.L. Owen.

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The program provides eye exams, education and care to those who have no health insurance, are unable to pay for care privately and meet certain qualifications. The clinic meets Thursdays by appointment. Call 352-2032.

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sponsors a lecture every Thursday at 6 p.m. titled “The Essence of Chiropractic for the 21st Century.” Call 356-5887.

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Skidaway Island. The group will meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot opposite the gas station at The Village at Skidaway Island.

Call Dot Bambach at 598-3764.

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

Take a walk on the wild side at the Oatland Island Education Center. The “Native Animal Nature Trail” features a variety of live animals and landscapes and winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. M-F:9 a.m.-4 p.m. and most Saturdays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $3 per person for everyone over 4. 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

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Tybee Island Marine Science Center Visit the center to discover the Georgia coast. The exhibits and aquariums are home to more than 100 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians, corals and other interesting sea creatures. Beach Discovery Walks are offered Fridays and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 786-5917 for information about current programs. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children 3-16. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Tuesdays when it is open 9 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers needed for Tybee Marine Center Tybee Marine Science Center is looking for volunteers interested in supporting educational programs. Help is needed with touch tank presentations, animal care, special events, sea turtle monitoring, outreach programs, gift shop and office duties. A volunteer orientation meeting will be held Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tbeemsc.org.

Wild Islands and Estuaries is a Wilderness Southeast Walk on the Wild Side event that will be held Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Bull River Marina. Travel through the tidal marshes of the Bull River and other creeks to observe birds, dolphins and other marsh creatures.

Venture ashore on Williamson’s Island, Georgia’s youngest barrier island. The cost is $40. Advance registration is required. Call 897-5108.

Pets and Animals St. Almo The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays at 4:50 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Call 234-3336.

Savannah’s First Pug Playday This group meets every first Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Savannah Dog Park at 41st and Drayton streets. All humans and dogs who live in a pug household are welcome. A donation to the Savannah Dog Park would be appreciated. Contact melindahurst@hotmail.com or mike_kennedy@emc.com.

Site Launched for Reclaiming Lost Pets A new website has been launched to help people reclaim lost pets. It is located at www.thepetrescue.com.

Readings & Signings A.W.O.L. -- All Walks of Life, Inc. is a spoken word troupe that hosts an open mic night every third Sunday at the Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Free and open to the public.

The Casual Poets Society holds an open poetry reading the second Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. at The Casual Reader bookstore, 1213 Highway 80. on Tybee Island at The Shops at Tybee Oaks. Call 786-7655.

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the center, 1910 Abercorn St. 447-6605.

building on Abercorn between the Publix Shopping Center and the Armstrong campus. Call 596-4077.

Inspirational book club

Living the Questions

Wesley Community Centers offers weekly book discussions of life situations and complexities every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at 1601 Drayton St. All women and teen-aged girls are invited to attend. Stop by the center or call 447-5711.

Trinity Church offers an introduction to the Christian faith for anyone in search of a new way of looking at the Church. Called an “unapologetically liberal alternative to the Alpha Course,” it strives to create an environment where seekers and “church alums” alike can discuss and question traditional theological ideas. Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church on Telfair Square. Free and open to the public. Call 233-4766.

The Islands book group discusses thought-provoking literature with a different theme monthly the second Monday at 7 p.m. at the Islands Branch Library, 125 Wilmington Island Rd. 897-6233.

Lunch bunch book group An open book discussion the fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble.

Participants can talk about any book.

Music and Poetry Reading is held every third Sunday at 7 p.m. at Thread’s at Coastal Coffee at the corner of Victory and Skidaway. Free admission.

Page turners book group meets monthly to get the scoop on what other adults are reading at the Ogeechee Branch Library, 1820 Ogeechee Rd. Call 232-1339.

Reader’s theater meeting every other Thursday from 4-5:30 p.m. at the South Effingham Library in Rincon. This performance group is a free program for middle and high school students. Call Linda Bridges, children’s coordinator at 826-2222.

Storyteller Brian McCreight will share some of his tallest tales from his book The Legend of the Lowcountry Liar: And Other Tales of a Tall Order on Friday, April 7 at 7 p;.m. at Barnes & Noble at Oglethorpe Mall. Call 353-7757.

Tea time at Ola’s is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 2325488 or 652-3660.

Tongues of Fire: erotic poetry

Nicodemus by Night An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus was a religious leader who came to Jesus by night looking for a way out of the darkness.

He received revolutionary understanding that compelled him to forsake everything to become a disciple. Jesus was considered a heretic for his radical teachings that people should give up their own possessions and care for one another instead of themselves.

Would Jesus’ teaching require anything less today?

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) meet Sundays, 11 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 225 W. President St., Savannah. Call Janet Pence at 247-4903.

Reading the Bible Again A 5-week course based on the book by Marcus Borg will be held Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or 7-9 p.m. (choose one) at Unity of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd. The textbook may be purchased at Unity Bookstore. A love offering will be taken at each class. Call 355-4704 or visit www.unityofsavannah.org.

SSU Day at The Temple of Glory Savannah State University President Carlton E. Brown will accept a presentation to the university from The Temple of Glory Community Church as part of SSU Day on Sunday, April 9 at 11 a.m. The church is located at 1105 Stiles Ave.

Savannah Buddhist Sitting Group

Woodlawn United Methodist Church Sunday school is at 9:45, worship at 10:50 a.m. and 6 p.m. 2502 Highway 80, Garden City.

Women’s Bible Study at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or stop by 1601 Drayton Street.

Sports & Games Savannah Area Tennis will hold an after-school and weekend Junior Group Tennis Program for ages kindergarten through 12th grade at various sites throughout Savannah. A cardio tennis program, Adults’ Workout With a Racquet, is a group activity that features drills aimed at giving players of all abilities a high-energy workout. Sessions are $10. For information about either program, call Phyllis Greene at 961-9862 or 507-9862 or send e-mail to ctcsavannahga@prodigy.net.

Savannah Disc Golf Club holds an open doubles tournament each Saturday at 1 p.m. at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. Teams are chosen by luck of the draw. New players are welcome, coaching in driving and putting skills will be available from noon to 1 p.m. Entry is $5, with 100 percent payout to winning teams.

For information, visit savannahdiscgolf.com.

Savannah Masters Adult Swimming is available at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, 7240 Sallie Mood Dr., next to Lake Mayer. Levels are Beginner, Fitness, Triathlete and Competitive. Times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 5:306:45 a.m., Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:15 p.m. and Saturday from 7-8:30 a.m. For information, call Scott Rabalais at 927-7016 or visit www.savannahmasters.com.

Savannah Shamrocks women’s rugby team Practices are every Monday and Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Forsyth Park near the tennis courts. Call 404-449-5875 or send e-mail to savannahrugby@yahoo.com.

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meets Sundays from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, on Habersham Street at East Harris and East Macon Streets, on Troup Square.

Please arrive and be seated no later than 8:55 a.m. Sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talk or reading. All practices are welcome. Newcomers should contact Cindy Beach, lay ordained Soto Zen Buddhist, at 429-7265 for sitting instruction.

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Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

The Service of Compline, “Saying good night to God,” is chanted Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. by the Compline Choir of Christ Church Savannah (Episcopal), located on Johnson Square. The choir, made up of singers from churches around the city, sings in the darkened nave of Christ Church by candlelight. Compline, the last of the monastic prayer services before retiring, is a service in which one is invited to meditate and reflect on the day or week past and then enter into the little death of sleep to rise with hope and thanksgiving for the days ahead.

SGI-USA is an American Buddhist movement for world peace that practices Nichiren Buddhism by chanting NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO. For information, call Gil at 659-1917 after 7 p.m.

BlazeSports Club of Savannah, a program of The Rehabilitative Institute at Memorial Health Medical Center, sponsors wheelchair basketball. Practices are held each Monday.

Beginners and intermediate players practice from 6-7 p.m. Advanced players practice from 7-8 p.m. Basketballs and sports wheelchairs are provided. Call 350-7268.

will be held the third Monday of each month from 8-11 p.m. at 800 E. Derenne Ave. Poets should stop by by 7 p.m. The fee is $5 general admission and $2 for poets. All are welcome regardless of race, sexual orientation or class. For directions, call 354-1678 or 352-2134.

Christian Businessmen’s Committee meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Peggy Lynn’s Country Cooking, 3718 Ogeechee Rd. Call 964-4297.

Ekklesia, The Church Do church in a casual and relaxed setting on Saturday nights. Fellowship begins at 6 p.m., praise and worship at 6:30 p.m. in the BSU

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah A liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. The service will be held Sunday, at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall behind the church’s Troup Square Sanctuary. For information, call 234-0980, or send e-mail to uusav@comcast.net or visit www.jinglebellchurch org. The Uncommon Denomination.

Wildwood United Methodist Church invites you to its morning worship at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday followed by Sunday morning worship fellowship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 10:45 a.m. Wildwood UMC is located at 4912 Garrard Ave. east of the south end of the Chatham Parkway.

Final applications are being evaluated for this summer basketball camp, which is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past participants have included Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, Antawn Jamison and other NBA stars. For a free brochure, call 704-373-0873 anytime through July 15.

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Support Groups African-American Women Overcoming Depression and Bi-Polar Disease meets the third Thursday of the month at the Bull Street Library. For information, call JoAnne Wright at 236-0027.

Al Anon Family Groups A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 598-

43 9860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com.

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

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementiacausing illnesses and meets the first Monday and third Tuesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www.alzga.org or call 920-2231.

Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group

meets every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon in the board room located on the first floor of St. Joseph’s Hospital. 819-2475.

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

Celiac Support Group for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 5072592.

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

This monthly support group is for families of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia and is held the second Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at Ruth Byck Adult Day Care facility, 64 Jasper St. Call ahead to reserve a seat. Call Stacey Floyd at 236-0363.

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

Amputee Support Group

Compassionate Friends Support Group

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

Call 355-7778 or 353-9635.

offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents. It meets the first Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Candler Heart & Lung Building, Conference Room 2, 5356 Reynolds St. 9255195.

meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644.

Better Breathers support group meets quarterly, March 24, June 16, September 15 and December 15, at noon, Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Bldg. 5356 Reynolds St. Contact Tina Nelson at 819-7340 or Cindy Balkstra at 8198032.

Bipolar Support Group John J. Dunn, Ph.D., is interested in hearing from people who want to participate in a bipolar support group. Call 692-1230 after 6 p.m.

Bulloch County Rape Crisis Hotline The Bulloch County Sexual Assault Task Force has announced a new 24 hour/7 day a week hotline staffed by trained volunteers to aid victims of rape, incest and sexual molestation. The number is 912-531-1771.

CASA Support Group This support group is for parents and extended caregivers whose child or children have been involved with DFCS and/or returned to your custody after being in foster care, or who have been given custody of a family member’s child who has been involved with DFCS and/or has been in foster care. The group meets the first Thursday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at Youth Futures Family Resource Center at 705 Anderson St. For information, call Madison at CASA at 447-8908 or send email to madison@savannahcasa.org.

Cancer support group

Open to persons diagnosed with depression. Meetings are held in classroom B in the Surgery Center Building of Memorial Hospital every Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity Meets once a week. Call Donna at 350-5616.

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meets the fourth Saturday of the month from10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. On March 25, Tom Newcomer will discuss Medicare benefits and Part D. Call 355-1221.

meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843.

Domestic violence community support group SAFE Shelter provides a domestic violence support group every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Building at 325 Bull St. Call Brenda Edwards, 629-8888.

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

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group A 12-step group for people with eating disorders and self-harm disorders. For information, call Brandon Lee at 927-1324.

Fibromyalgia support group meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 8196743.

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

Full Circle Grief and Loss Center a program of Hospice Savannah, offers the free counseling services for anyone dealing with loss. Call 355-2289. Grief 101 is a seven week support group for individuals who have suffered a loss by death. Pre-registration required. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. Grief Support Network is an on-going peer-run support group. Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.

Children’s Groups, call for times. Specialty Groups such as Spouse Loss Group and

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MS WALK - SAVANNAH DATE: April 29, 2006 TIME: Registration - 9:00 am/ Walk 10:00 am LOCATION: Hesse Elementary Community Park DIRECTIONS: FROM THE ISLANDS & DOWNTOWN: Take Truman Parkway South until it ends. Exit right on Whitfield Ave. The school and park are on the right.

FROM I-16: Exit on Montgomery St. (I-16 will dead end into Montgomery). Stay on Montgomery until it ends at a square. Turn right half way around the square and continue on Montgomery to Bay St. Turn right onto Bay. Stay on Bay until it merges into President St. Turn left onto Truman Pkwy. Take Truman Pkwy S. until it ends. Exit right on Whitfield Ave. The school and park will be on the right.

FROM 516/DERENNE AVENUE: East on DeRenne until Waters Avenue. Turn right on Waters. Cross Montgomery Crossroads. The road name changes to Whitfield Avenue at Montgomery. The school and park will be on the left.

FROM I-95: Exit on 204 toward Savannah. Stay on 204 til Montgomery Crossroad.

Turn right onto Montgomery Crossroad and follow to Waters/Whitfield. Turn right onto Whitfield. The school and park are on the left.

For more MS Walk info, call 404-256-9700 / 800-FIGHT MS or visit www.nationalmssociety.org/gaa

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Loss by Suicide Group are offered when needed.

Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group

Gay AA Meeting

Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

An Alcoholics Anonymous group for gays meets Sunday and Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at 307 E. Harris St., second floor. For information, contact Mark at 233-4255.

Memorial Health SET Focus

HIV/AIDS :living with HIV/AIDS? My Brothaz Home is a support group for men meets every Thursday of the month. Come on out and meet other brothaz. 231-8727.

Hope House provides supportive housing for single mothers with one child. Please call 236-5310 for information.

Huntington Disease Support Group

SET Focus is a program to encourage Sickle Cell patients ages 11 to 18 and their parents and caregivers to learn more about Sickle Cell disease. For information, call Saundra at 350-3396.

Mommy and Me: Life With Your Little One is a support group that meets the first Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Candler Professional Building, Room 508A, 5354 Reynolds St. Call 819-6171 for information.

Multiple Sclerosis support group

meets the last Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Heart and Lung Building at Candler Hospital, second floor, Room 2. Call Sandra at 964-0455.

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

Journey Through Journaling

Muscular Dystrophy support group

People whose lives have been touched by cancer are invited to this support group that delves into the creative expression of cancer experiences through journaling and craft activities. Call Jennifer Currin at 3507845.

meets Jan. 28, April 19, July 19 and Oct. 18 from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. 354-9576.

Keeping hope alive while living with cancer meets the fourth Monday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Women’s Services Conference Room at the Center for Advanced Medicine at Memorial Health. Call 350-7845.

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

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group Each month, the group focuses on a specific topic related to blood-related cancers and also discusses ways to improve quality of life. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845.

Living without Violence The SAFE Shelter offers free drop-in counseling to anyone who is in an abusive relationship. Meets every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Education Building at Whitaker & McDonough St. 2349999.

Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 3517035 or 353-7143.

Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders meets the fourth Thursday at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church at Abercorn and Gordon streets. A free story/coloring book, I’m Feeling Just Ducky!, is available for children to better explain seizure activity.. Call Pam Steadman at 233-1006.

Overeaters Anonymous Is food a problem for you? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for no apparent reason? Does your weight affect the way you live your life? No dues, no fees, no weigh-ins. Meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at 1030 Shawnee St., Unit F2. Call 728-4028.

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

PRIDE Support Group

Call 964-0455 or visit www.LowcountryHD.com. Call 964-0455.

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

Lung Cancer Support Group

The Parents of Difficult Teens group

is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets monthly at Summit Cancer Care. Call Patty Thornton at 350-9385.

Lupus Encouragement Group A support group that is open to patients with lupus, their family members and friends. 447-6605.

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

Memorial Health Diabetes Support Group meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Error Prevention Conference Room. A variety of guests discuss ways to improve health. Call Glenda at 350-3690.

Memorial Health Hemophilia Support Group for parents of children with bleeding disorders. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285.

for parents having problems with their teens and pre-teens. 353-7699.

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

Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Support Group The group welcomes anyone suffering with this disorder, and family members or caregivers interested in learning more about it.

For information, call Martyn Hills at 6514094.

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

Memorial Health Pancreatic Cancer Support Group’

Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free. 3025 Bull St. 651-0004.

For information, call Jennifer Currin at 3503988.

St. Joseph’s/Candler Emory transplant support group

Memorial Health POPPS! Group

meets every other month, Jan. 12, March 9, May 11, July 13, Sept. 14 and Nov. 9, in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart & Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. For information,

for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616.

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County Courthouse on Montgomery St. third Thursday of each month. 652-7329

Sarcoidosis support group

Weight loss support group

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

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight loss group provides informative programs & info. Meets every Tuesday. from 6-6:45/6:45-7:45 at the Windsor Forest Community Center. 748-8700.

Savannah Chatham Truancy Intervention Project

Wheeze busters

meets the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 428 Bull St. in the United Way Building. The project can educate you regarding the new truancy law and how it impacts your child.

is an asthma support group for children that meets in the Rainbow Room at The Children’s Place at Candler Hospital. Call 921-3368.

The Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group

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

meets the first Thursday of the month from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Marsh Auditorium at Candler Hospital. Call 355-6347 or 238-4666.

Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose purpose is to help those with sexual addictions. 351-7440.

S-Anon Family Group is a fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For information, call 663-2565. is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 819-8032 or 819-3361.

Teen Mom Support Program

Transgender Support Group

United Way’s First Call for Help Telephone information & referral service that provides expertise and relief to individuals and families in need, with a database of more than 500 agencies and organizations. 651-7730.

Victim-Witness assistance program is for families of murder victims. The meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Chatham

Volunteers AARP Tax Aid the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, is seeking Chatham County volunteers to assist with income tax return preparation and to serve as receptionists. There is no requirement to be retired or to be an AARP member. Call Linda Gladin at 786-5530.

American Red Cross needs volunteers The Chatham Branch of the Savannah Red Cross needs volunteers. Call Mark Stall at 651-5352 or send e-mail to stallm@savannahredcross.org.

America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent.

236-6750 ext 109.

Basic Computer Instructors Needed Volunteers are needed to teach Basic Computer Classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Wesley Community Centers.

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My Brothaz Home, Inc. is sponsoring this support group. For information, call Lady Maverick or George at 231-8727.

meets the fourth Friday at 7 p.m. at 2320 Sunset Blvd., (just off Skidaway at Carey Hilliards). The Work is for mentally healthy people who are stuck in some area of their lives. 355-4704.

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Applicants must have reliable transportation and be available to work between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Sun as needed. Applicants need to be energetic, reliable, able to follow instructions and work well with others. Starting pay of $6/hr plus tips. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. To inquire about position, come by ONLY between 11:00-11:30am Mon-Fri. EOE.

The Express Cafe, 39 Barnard St. has immediate openings for part time front counter servers. Applicants must have reliable transpor tation. Applicants need to be energetic, articulate, personable, reliable and work well with others and enjoy having fun at work.

Starting pay $6/per hour plus tips. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. To inquire about this position come by ONLY between 11-11:30am Mon-Thur.

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ABSOLUTE BARGAIN 5 piece Cherry bedroom group! NEW headboard, footboard and rails (sleigh), chest & nightstand, still in original boxes. Value $1650. Sell $695. 912-313-2303.

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GORGEOUS CARVED sleigh bedroom set. Solid wood dresser and mirror, carved headboard and footboard plus a nightstand. All brand new furniture sealed in original boxes. $1300. Can deliver 912-313-2303.

ANTIQUES Early 20th century dining room suite, solid wood, fumed oak; expanding round table with 2/leaves, china cabinet, buffet, 6-chairs; mahogany open front desk; pediment. Priced under average retail. 912-898-5031

KING PILLOWTOP mattress set. New & factory sealed with warranty. $225. Can deliver, call 912-964-1494.

MEMORY FOAM MATTRESS Visco memory foam mattress and box (as seen on TV). NEW sealed in original plastic. $1700 value, selling for $500. 965-9652.

FULL MATTRESS SET Absolute bargain! Factory sealed plush set with warranty. $125. Can deliver, call 964-1494.

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CHERRY 4 POSTER RICE BED Queen size solid wood cherry headboard and footboard with side rails.

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219 East 31 st Street Circa 1905 Victorian Home offering over 3,000sq. ft. of impressive details. Triple parlors, 6 fpl’s, crown moldings, medallions and pocket doors. This Southern Lady boasts 5 Bdr., 3 ? Ba. large lot and is waiting for your personal attention. Own a piece of old Savannah . Offered at $435,000.* Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

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1224 East 48 th Street Craftsman Style Cottage located in the Parkside Community. 3 bedrooms/1 bath, separate Dining room and Living room, 4 working fireplaces. Refinished heart pine floors throughout and ceiling fans in many rooms. Rear garden with a patio for entertaining along with additional large side yards. Asking $199,900.

Call Scott at 912-596-8791.

529 E. 31 st Street Recently renovated duplex.

Wonderful details throughout offering 2 BRDS, 2 BA, High ceilings, fully equipped kitchen and fenced back yard. Area of active renovation.

Great investment. Just $199,900 Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

404 East 40 th Street Arts and Crafts fixer. Over 2400 square feet of 1930’s charm!

Hardwood floors, 2 FP’s, separate LR & DR, eat-in kitchen, large back yard and a wonderful generous sized porch to relax and take in the neighborhood. Just waiting for

3 D E. 67th ST.-Beautiful condo with off street parking, 2bd, 2.5 ba, fireplace, den, washer& dryer

SOUTHSIDE 90 Stonelake- 2bd, 2 ba townhome, high ceilings throughout, amazing master bath with double vanity, glass enclosed shower and a jacuzzi tub

131 Wax Myrtle- 4 bd, 2 ba home, newly constructed home, be the first to call this place home, community pool privileges included

ISLANDS 517 East Harris St. Beautiful 3 story free standing home in the historic district on a great street, great neighbors! 3 bedrooms/2full baths, 2 half baths, enclosed porch, 2 fireplaces, brick courtyard, 2 off street parking spaces. Walk one block to Troup Sq. Over 2300 sq.ft. for $515000.

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237 Andrews Rd- 1 bd eclectic home on Talahi Island, perfect for the artsy type

234-0606 4908 Bull Street

utilities paid, off street parking. Pet-friendly apartment. $500/mo.

3 East 65th Street Large 2 BR, 1 BA apartment with a separate dining room, wallto-wall carpet, central heat and air, total electric, alarm system and off street parking. $625/mo. Available May 15th.

36 Thackery Place 1

2BR, 1 /2 BA apartment- Spacious apartment (over 1,200 sq. ft. with separate dining room, hardwood floors, kitchen furnished with stove & refrigerator, central H/A, washer/dryer connections and off street parking. Pet-friendly apartments. $625/mo.

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316 WEST BROUGHTON LANE 1 bedroom, loft apartment, 2 full baths, living room, dining area, studio space, full kitchen, skylights, central heat and air. Available mid May. $1,600/mo.

5404 REYNOLDS STREET 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located across form Candler Hospital, living room and dining room with hardwood floors, W/D conn. fenced back yard. $900/mo.

210 WEST 31ST STREET 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Living room, kitchen, hardwood floors. $575/mo.

Studio apartment with full bath, kitchenette w/stove & fridge,

14 Harlan Dr. Great Location! $215,000 All brick 3 BR/2 BA home, hardwood floors throughout, sunroom, sits on a wonderful lot with a huge fenced backyard that backs up to Greenbelt. This home is ready for your family!

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318 WEST WAYNE Carriage House. Newly constructed studio apartment, great for young professional water/electric included. $1,000/mo.

315 WEST TAYLOR STREET 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhome, living room, kitchen with convection oven, side by side, washer/dryer, dining room with columns, garage parking, shared courtyard. $2,025/mo. Free months rent with 12 month lease.

201 W Broughton Street.

Totally furnished condo with granite counter tops and custom made cabinets. Very spectacular. Large airy rooms, huge tv, a must see!!!! $485,000 Rhondda @ Sun Coast Realty 912 507-9800*.

110 Marsh Side Dr. Wilmington Island $199,000 This 3BR/2 full BA home is located on a cul-d-sac in quiet Marsh Creek Subdivision Off Quarterman Rd. It features a large fenced yard backing up to Greenbelt, hardwood floors and carpet, greatroom, built in gas BBQ grill, and patio. Must see, in great condition!

Call Michael McCormick 441- 8285 Steven A McCormick Appraisals and Realty*

548 EAST MCDONOUGH STREET Parlor Apt. 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhome, living room, dining room, kitchen with dishwasher, wet bar off kitchen, washer and dryer, central heat and air, offstreet parking. $1,100/mo.

In the heart of the Starland District. Beautifully renovated 2BR, 1BA, with formal DR, refinished heart pine flooring, ceiling fans, new bathroom & kitchen with ceramic tile floors, C/H/A, total electric and security system. Separate laundry room, private courtyard and front and rear balconies. Pet-

2003 BULL STREET UPPER DUPLEX Large 2 to 3 bedroom, living room and dining room, all wood floors, view of Bull Street Library. 2-1/2 baths, front and back porch. Washer/dryer included, private parking space. Available now. $1,110/mo.

528 EAST BOLTON STREET 3 bedroom, 1 bath with clawfoot tub.

Living room, kitchen with gas stove, hardwood floors, washer/dryer connections, gas heat. Pets OK. $825/mo.

102 TABBY LANE Bull River Schoals. Unit F2. 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo with view of community pool. Approx. 1,100 sq. ft., cathedral ceilings. $1,000/mo.

3602 MONTGOMERY STREET Renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath duplex, central heat and air, washer and dryer connections, all new appliances, carpet with off street parking. $750/mo.

(SCAD Students $650/mo.)

2314 BARNARD STREET 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, kitchen with gas stove, hardwood floors, central heat and air, washer and dryer, small deck. $1,000/mo.

306 A WEST 41ST STREET 2 bedroom with bonus room, 1 bath, furnished kitchen with dishwasher, window heat and air, includes water. $575/mo.

friendly apartment. $900/mo. Currently under renovations.

17 East 33rd St. www.sicaymanagement.com

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406 E. 35th Street Such a deal – Offered in “As-Is” condition, this 3bdr. 1ba. home is your opportunity to turn it into a showplace. Look beyond the vinyl siding and carpet and you will find clapboard on the exterior and heart pine floors. Don’t let this one pass you by. Just $139,000.

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317 LORCH STREET • UNIT B 3 bedroom, 1 bath apartment. Living room, kitchen, washer/dryer. $1,000/mo.

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1014 Abercorn Street Stunning totally remolded “ New York ” style 3bdr., 2ba. loft over two large fabulous commercial spaces.

Opportunity awaits for a variety of options. Live atop your own business in the thriving Victorian District. Only 1 block from Forsyth Park .Offered at $550,000.

Owner/Agent Call Don Callahan 441-4416 Mopper-Stapen Realty*

MIDTOWN 21 Colony Park- Wonderfully convenient 2 bd, 2 ba condo, new carpet and paint and a great screened in back patio, swimming pool privileges

234-4406

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635 East Henry Street Wonderful Newer Construction on a tremendous lot. This 3BDR, 2 ?

BA home offers a great floor plan, completely fenced, front and side porches. Would be a super home for the first-time buyer or an investment property.

Offered at $219,000.

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DOWNTOWN 308 East Duffy-2 bd, 1 ba apartment in the Victorian section of downtown. Walking distance to scad, grocery store, and Forsythe Park . $750.00

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517 E. Harris Street Beautiful 3 story free standing home in the historic district on a great street, great neighbors! 3 bedrooms/2 full baths, 2 half baths, enclosed porch, 2 fireplaces, brick courtyard, 2 off street parking spaces. Walk one block to Troup Sq.Over 2300 sq.ft. for $515000. Call Rhonda, 507-9800

1116 E. 50th Street 1915 Gorgeous Parkside house, gorgeous landscaping. Hand split cedar shingle 2 story home with 3 bedrooms and loads of room! Condition is excellent, new kitchen, double garge, 2 sunrooms, patio deck, with many extras. Don't miss this one!!! $355,000. Call Rhonda, 507-9800 or Barbara, 596-5059.

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LORI JUDGE Broker 912-484-1514 912-236-1000 SOJNA BANNON Agent 912-441-4470.

DANA DEJAMES, Agent-Property Manager 912-659-1067 201 East Charlton Street lori@judgerealtycompany.com wwwJudgeRealtyCompany.com

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135 East 53rd Street Large Ardsley bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room, sunroom, kitchen, and breakfast room. Upstairs master suite with walk-in closet, and large bathroom with double vanities and whirlpool tub. Office, and sitting room. New paint, carpet, refinished hardwood floors, new tile, and recoated lifetime metal roof. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Georgia. $335,000.

Call Shelly with RE/MAX at 604-8177 or 355-7711.* 611 East 49th Street Great Ardsley bungalow with 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths downstairs, new updated kitchen complete with new cabinetry and appliances, large open rooms with beautiful hardwood floors, and upstairs bonus room with bath. Living room, dining room, and large kitchen. Great location, great lot, and lots of house for the money. $285,000.

Call Shelly with RE/MAX at 604-8177 or 355-7711.* Jefferson Commons Be the first to own one of these six 2 bedroom, 2 bath condos in the heart of the Historic District.

Conveniently located close to SCAD. Features 4 fireplaces, spiral stair case, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Gated, off street parking. $196,000 each Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 The Coastal Real Estate Group*

9' plus ceilings, plantation shutters, surround sound speakers, sprinkler system in yard. 4 bdrms/3 baths, bonus room, separate study, eat in kitchen/separate dining room.

Bonus has closet. Can be used for 5th bedroom. Great room w/fireplace.

Call LaTrelle @ 658-7777.H-4370 $338,500 View video tour @ www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/ 305flatbush.wmv* ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550

For the hobbiest in the family, a 3 car garage with 1/2 bath. Plenty of room for that workshop in the garage.

For the decorator a beautifully appointed 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home with fireplace, covered back porch and fenced yard.

View www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/ 109stadium.wmv for more pics and info or call LaTrelle for your personal viewing @ 658-7777. $286,900 H-4337* ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550

All brick with interior arches, wood floors, brick fireplace in Great Room. Crown molding, 9 ft. plus ceilings, oversized whirlpool tub, separate shower and sitting room in master suite.

For your personal viewing call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 H-4375 244,900 View our video @ www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/ 307flatbush.wmv* ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550

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407 East 34th Street Arts & Crafts details in this 3 bedroom, 1 bath home. Wood floors throughout, plaster walls and 4 fireplaces. Located in an area of active restoration and growth. Great single family or convert to a duplex. $175,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 Coastal Real Estate Group*

1224 East 48th Street Parkside Community Cottage, featuring 3br/1ba, 4 fireplaces, refinished heart pine floors and ceiling fans in most rooms. Comfortable back yard with patio for your entertaining soirees. Ready for you to move-in!

Won't last long! Offered at $199,900.

Call Lori Judge at 912-484-1514

518 East Duffy Street A beautiful newly re-done home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. Kitchen has a sub zero fridge, dishwasher, honed granite countertops and travertine floors. The rest of the house has original heart of pine floors, plaster walls in good shape, and 3 fireplaces. W/D included. Currently rents for $1,000 month. $225,000 Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 Coastal Real Estate Group*

All brick 3 bedrooms 2 ? baths, greatroom with fireplace, kitchen with roll around island, even the fridge remains. Master bath/sep. shower, jetted tub, wall vacuum system and double garage.

Call Latrelle @ 658-7777 for your personal viewing of this lovely home. ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550 $268,000 H-4394 View our video for more pictures at www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/ 303flatbush.wmv* ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550

Beautifully appointed 3 bed/3 bath home on 5 +/- acres. Deck overlooking 1 1/2 acre stocked pond, inground pool and Koi pond with waterfall. Large greatroom, separate dining room. Jenn-Air cooktop in kitchen with large, separate eating area. Skylights with remote control blinds. Dentil molding, wood floors.

30 x 50 insulated 3 bay metal building with electricity. Many extras! $438,000 H- 4211 Call Latrelle for details @ 658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550*

Beautifully appointed 3 bed/2bath home. Second floor overlooking great room and cathedral ceiling.

Great room features a clerestory that illuminates the front rooms in the home. Upstairs has a bonus room and master retreat has loft/study that can be converted into additional bedroom. Above ground pool overlooking beautiful 2 acres.

For more pictures view our video @ www.VideoHomeGuide.com/media/ 211magnolia.wmv For your personal showing of this lovely property call LaTrelle @6587777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550 $254,900 H-4309*

Tired of the fast paced city life?

Build your dream home here. Quiet country living. Three lots to choose from. 5+/-acres each. Lot 1 has a pond. Hurry they won’t last long!

Prices starting from $35,000.. A4295 Ask for LaTrelle 658-7777 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty *

Large 3 bedroom/2 1/2 bath home with great room, heated sun room and large office/den. Master bedroom has 2 walk in closets and master bath has double sinks with cultured marble vanity and separate water closet. 3 stall barn has tack, feed and tool rooms utilizing approx. 1440 sq. feet. Pasture is approx 2 1/2 fenced acres and pond is approx 1/3 acre.

Call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 for your personal viewing of this lovely property. Offered for only $324,900 H4292 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550*

Gated Effingham Community.

Beautiful low country on large wooded lot, large bonus, master on main has master bath with double vanities, whirlpool and walk in marble shower. Kitchen has island, large pantry and bay window. Eating area and screened porch off of kitchen.

Call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 for your personal showing. $269,900 ERA Adams-Pevey Realty 826-2550*

Beautiful back yard with trees, in the heart of Pembroke. Schools within walking distance. Garage remodeled into heated bonus and separate storage room. New flooring in kitchen and baths. 3 bed/2 bath.

For your personal viewing call LaTrelle @ 658-7777 ERA AdamsPevey Realty 826-2550 H-4436 $142,900

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Sweet renovated 2BR/1bath Victorian steps from Forsyth Park!

Pine floors, 10’ ceil., tons of light, new kitchen floor/counters, pedestal sink/tile bath, tons of closets & bonus room, + huge backyard w/off-street parking. Rent to tenants for $950/mo or move right in! $199,000.

Katherine W. Oxnard, Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners, (912) 704-3545/356-5001. katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com *.

Commercial Property 111 West Anderson St. Superb Commercial space available for Sale or Lease, Located near forsyth park. Aprox. 1500 Sq.Ft, w/ lots of parking.Front and rear access, high traffic area.

Contact: 912-220-1020 107 Whitaker St. Commercial space - basement level. Brick walls and unfinished.

4764 sq.ft. in a great location corner of Whitaker and Broughton. Great investment opportunity. $595000.

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2 bedrooms/1.5 baths, porch, upstairs condo with soap stone counter, custom kitchen, hearpine floors, washer/dryer and just restored to perfection. Must see this one! Great location! $1300 Call Rhondda 912 507-9800 * TYBEE www.tybeecoquinacottage.com 2 bedroom/2 bath, 1/2 block to the ocean and walking distance to most everything! $850 weekly, plus tax and maid fee. Call 507-9800 or visit the website.

319 E Huntingdon Lane cute townhouse with 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths, all utilities included, washer/dryer, dishwasher, totally furnished, cable TV, everything you need, including sheets and towels! Available 4/20 - $1500 a month.

Call 507-9800 Summer Rental beginning in June facing Troup Sq. This historic home has 3 stories, exquisite courtyard with 2 off street parking spaces, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, all utilities included, beautiful furnishings!

Just bring your clothes. $2500 per month, call 507-9800

2210 Atlantic 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, new appliances & countertops, marble accents, new HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Large fenced yard. $900/month.

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907-A Montgomery St. Adorable Victorian duplex awaits your arrival. Each unit is 2BR/1BA, hardwood floors, new central HVAC, washer/dryer, new appliances. Walking distance to Forsyth Park. $900 Call Dana at Judge Realty 236-1000.* 1505 Grove Street.

Completely renovated charming 3br/2ba bungalow in eastern Victoriandistrict. Hardwood Floors, quiet street, close to Downtown.

Move-in for $825/ month.

Call Dana at 912-236-1000. Judge Realty.* 705 East Henry 2BR/1BA newly remodeled, hardwood floors, fresh paint, new appliances, off-street parking $750/month Call Judge Realty 236-1000* 116 West 39th Huge 3BR/1BA duplex in Starland District! Newly remodeled with 12 foot ceilings, 4 fireplaces,hardwood floors, security alarm, and tons of historic charm.$750/month Call Judge Realty 236-1000* 210 East 39th Street Newly Renovated 3br/2.5ba, Fenced Yard, Hardwood Floors, Covered Front Porch, Upstairs Balcony, Washer/Dryer available. $1100/mo.

Call Dana at Judge Realty 912-659-1067.

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309, 315, AND 317 WEST GWINNETT STREET Spacious, charming condos in area of active restoration. Approx. 1400 sq. ft. with covered front and back porches. Living and dining rooms have brick fireplaces, Fully equipped, eat-in kitchen. Beautiful Victorian district.

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96 Cherry Street REDUCED-$210,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, office/nursery, laundry room, separate living room, den, dining room, sunroom, new hardwood floors, new privacy fence, new roof, new chp/air, inground pool w/deck, jacuzzi, large storage shed, two-car carport w/workshop. 4000 sqft. covered.

Call for appointment, 912-764-6467 or 912-210-7196.

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314 West Penrose Drive Sale Pending!

Huge brick Colonial big enough to house a small army offers 6 bedrooms, 3 full & 2 half baths, eat-in country kitchen, BBQ pit, 2-car garage & tons of storage. In-law suite perfect for home office or rental. $319,000.

Katherine W. Oxnard, Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners, (912) 704-3545/356-5001. katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com *.

Before You Reach For Seconds Many homeowners are diving into second-home ownership, for a variety of reasons. If you’ve given any thought to the possibility, you may have already formulated a list of questions and answers for yourself and your family. If not, here are some important considerations…

First, if you are going to travel between two residences, just how far are you willing to travel? You can consider a close-by destination if you’re planning to just get away on the weekends, but a once-a-year vacation destination could be anywhere your imagination takes you. Your reasons for getting away will impact the features you’ll look for: mountains, beaches, “big city” entertainment, etc.

Perhaps more importantly is the question of how much you are willing to spend. Consider the equity you’ve built in your current home, and the impact a second mortgage will have on your budget. The manner in which you’ll use the second home will affect those figures, since you might plan it as an investment, either for rental or resale. If it would be for retirement or recreation, then you’d look at the financing differently.

Finally, don’t forget who else might be able to use that second residence as well, like your children or your parents, even your friends. A professional opinion never hurts, but you’ll benefit from bouncing the idea around with others.

Happy second-home hunting!

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5 Hawkins Lane Sunrise on the Marsh Gorgeous eastern marsh lot in exclusive Landings community with 37 acres, mature live oaks & lovely views of Tybee and Wassau Islands . Perfect for stunning primary residence or second home. Island living at its best! $469,000.

Katherine W. Oxnard, Keller Williams Realty Coastal Area Partners, (912) 704-3545/356-5001. katherineoxnard@comcast.net www.kwsavannah.com *.

Charlton Street on Troup Sq. Availalbe for the months of June thru Sept. Will rent month to month, fully furnished with all the furnishings - 3 story home with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a beautiful courtyard, bricked, and covered parking for 2 cars!!! $2,500 per month. 912 507-9800* 517 E Harris totally furnished, month to month, all utilitites included, cable tv, off street parking, sheets, towels, working fireplaces! 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half, enclosed porch.

1850 Per month. Historic District!

Call Rhondda 912 507-9800 14 Fairground Street Godley Park, a gated community with 3 bedrooms/2 baths and 2 car garage! Totally new, includes washer/dryer, all appliances, pool, club house! Only $1100 per month!

Beginning in June! Call Rhondda 912 507-9800.

210 West Broughton Street Totally furnished, very New York!

Huge TV with cable, granite counter tops, custom kithcen, custom condo!

2 bedrooms/ washer/dryer, very spacious.

Month to month - $1935, call Rhondda 912 507-9800

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611 EAST PARK LANE Great 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage in Olde Mill Village Condominiums. Stainless kitchen, laundry, parking and much more!

Call today for an appointment. $152,000.

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39 Montgomery Street Great downtown location, just off of Franklin Square. Could be used as an apartment or office. Full Kitchen and Living Room. Off Street Parking available for an additional $100 per month. Rent is $2,200/mo.

Call Dana at Judge Realty 912-659-106

WILMINGTON ISLAND-Beautiful low country home on large wooded lot. 3-bedrooms plus bonus room, 2baths, central heat/air, 2-car garage with remote entry, great room with fireplace, furnished kitchen, huge deck, fenced back yard, $1200/monthly plus deposit, 1-year lease. 616 Penn Waller Rd. Call 912897-6615 VICTORIAN DISTRICT-3-bedroom 2bath, newly renovated, central heat/air, off street parking, washer/dryer, dishwasher, convenient to SCAD buildings, $1050/month. Call 912-507-4637 2878sqft! beautiful 4-bedroom 3bath home on cul-de-sac on the Southside. Master bedroom downstairs, master bath with whirlpool tub, family room with vaulted ceilings $1500/month. Call 912-4419597 (color)

1325 E. 40th Street Spacious 2-bedroom with art studio, new hardwood floors/paint, fenced back-yard, 3-blocks from Daffin Park. $900/month. 912-2348654

Trucks & Vans WEEKLY RENTAL 1 bedroom apartment in Garden City for rent. $250 per week, all utilities included. Call 964-8669.

STARLAND DISTRICT. Beautiful 2bedroom, 2-bath apartment.

Recently renovated, with hardwood and tile floors, HVAC, off-street parking. $950/month includes water and trash. 22 1/2 East 39th Street. 912658-8550.

1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, private twostory apartment in centrally-located Baldwin Park. 800 sq ft. Free laundry, free wi-fi, tons of storage. Large yard, hardwood floors, no pets!

Security deposit, 1 year lease and references required, $675 for single tenant, $725/two. Available immediately. Call 660-2933

Rooms For Rent FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE Roommate wanted. Private bedroom and bath, $400/monthly plus 1/2 utilities, convenient to SCAD. Call 912-655-4537 LARGE VICTORIAN on bus line, walk in closet, fireplace, large windows on 2 sides, mini kitchen, phone, cable, internet, washer/dryer, $150/weekly or $540/monthly. Call 912-231-9464 7 days a week.

Apartments for Rent 123 E. 40th St. Newly renovated duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, LR, Large kitchen, washer/dryer, H/W floors, Cen H/A, 2 F/P, Large courtyard & deck $1000/month Contact: 912-220-1020 or 912-484-5181* THREE BEDROOM APARTMENT For rent; Security system, off street parking, hardwood floors, CHA, fenced back yard, $925 month. Pets allowed. 912-657-3842.

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Students, Military, Gulfstream, and Hospital Employees receive half off security deposit. (Half of $250 = $125)

2004 Yamaha Grizzly 660 4x4 396 miles-152 hours $5500.

Per fect running condition, normal scratches on plastic, over $2500 in extras, 2500lb winch, 5” of fset ITP aluminum rims with Highlifter Outlaw 12.5 x 25” tires, Gorilla axel, 2” lift front/rear, front aluminum brush guard, front/rear cargo bags, spot light with custom installation, brand new battery.

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150HP Yamaha engine with power trim and tilt and trailer. Good running condition, $6500 OBO. Call 912-598-0107

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Jefferson Jefferson Commons Commons Be Be the the first first to to own own one one of of these these six six -- 22 bedroom, bedroom, 22 bath bath condos condos in in the the heart heart of of the the Historic Historic District.

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317 West West Waldburg Waldburg Street Street 317 Gorgeous Victorian Victorian home home with with many many beautiful beautiful Gorgeous upgrades. Just Just 33 blocks blocks from from Forsyth Forsyth Park Park .. upgrades.

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SummerHouse – Hilton Head Island 2 Parkersburg Court – Isle of Hope Grand Opening April 2006: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom Great brick home from on huge lot. Less than condominiums the corner high $100s to the low one$300s. mile to beautiful Bluff Drivedemand, and Marina.

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2 Parkersburg Court – Isle of Hope 817 Abercorn Street Great brick home on huge corner lot. Less than Fabulous Bloomquist construction featurone mile to beautiful Bluff Drive and Marina. 3 ing Christina Sharf Interior Design. bed/2 bath with Mexican tile and hardwoods.

Magnificent features include Honduran Handpainted kitchen floor, brick patio and many pine, white cultured marble, large terrace, updates. Newly painted interiors! $283,000 with courtyard, and much, much more. Have to $1,000 design allowance. Call Linda Bray see to believe! $695,000 Call for details.

912.507.8500.

Alexander Grikitis 912-220-1700 / John Giles 912-220-1667.