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st. patrick’s day special issue

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In Savannah, even the statues are Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. In this special edition you’ll find everything you need to know in order to celebrate Savannah’s signature holiday, from local Irish history to live music to theatre and more.

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Where: United Way, 428 Bull St. Cost: Free

Tea at Mrs. Davenport’s

Wednesday

Learn about tea traditions and experience a 19th Century tea. When: March 12, 13 at 5 p.m. Where: Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St. Cost: $18 Info: 236-8097, www.davenporthousemuseum.org

All You Need is Love What: A tribute to great

love songs from the last 60 years of pop, jazz, country and Broadway. When: March 11-17, 8 p.m. except Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. Where: Savannah Theatre, Chippewa Square Cost: Adults, $35; 17 and under, $16 Info: 912-233-7764. www. savannahtheatre.com

22nd Annual Sebastian Dangerfield Talk and Coffee Reception

What: Frank Clancy,

Atlantic Armstrong State University assistant professor of English, will discuss the poetry of W.B. Yeats. When: Wed. March 11, noon Where: Armstrong Atlantic State University Jenkins Hall Theatre Cost: Free Info: 912-927-5277, armstrong.edu

The Market at Trustees Garden

What: Events vary from

week to week, but can include a farmer’s showcase, organic gardening presentations, films and more. Held every Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. When: Wed. March 11, 4-7 p.m., Wed. March 18, 4-7 p.m. Where: Charles H. Morris Center, E. Broad St. Cost: Free Info: www.charleshmorriscenter.com

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Celtic music sensations Cherish the Ladies are the headliners at the annual Tara Feis celebration this Saturday

Living With the Ocean

What: The first in a series of four science lecture programs focusing on the 21st century ocean and man’s interaction with it. Jim Sanders, director of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, will present “One Big Ocean.” When: Wed. March 11, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. Cost: Free.

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity What: Ventriloquist Dun-

ham is bringing his friends Peanut, the Dead Terrorist, Walter and more to Savannah. When: Wed. March 11, 7:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Civic Center Cost: $40.50 Info: savannahcivic.com

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Mercer Educational Workshop

What: First of a series of

workshops exploring the lyrical talents of songsmith Johnny Mercer. When: Thu. March 12, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Where: Buckingham South, 5450 Abercorn St. Cost: Free Info: www.friendsofjohnnymercer.com

The Artful Table: Going Dutch

What: A celebration of flow-

ers, food and table design, held as a fundraiser for the Telfair Museum of Art. Up first is the preview party. When: Thu. March 12, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Where: Telfair Academy, Cost: $75. Info: 790-88869, www. telfair.org.

Jepson Live: Bottles and Cans

What: An evening of music

in an artistic setting. Food and drink are available for sale, and all galleries are open. When: Thu. March 12, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Jepson Center, Cost: $15 Info: www.telfair.org, 7908800.

Protecting Coastal Treasures

What: David Pope of the

Southern Environmental Law Center will discuss the Georgia coast’s resources and what is being done to protect them. Light supper provided. When: Thu. March 12, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Magnolia Manor, Richmond Hill Cost: Free Info: RSVP at 756-4300.

AIDS Memorial Quilt Project

What: Interactive learning

workshops presented by Union Mission. When: Thu. March 12, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.

AASU Masquers: The Lieutenant of Inishmore What: Martin McDonagh’s

Olivier Award-winning dark comedy is a gruesome satire about an IRA splinter group. Audience discretion is strongly advised. When: Thu. March 12, 7:30 p.m., Fri. March 13, 7:30 p.m., Sat. March 14, 7:30 p.m., Sun. March 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Jenkins Hall Black Box Theater, Armstrong Atlantic State University Cost: $10. Info: 344-2801.

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What: A behind-the-scenes

look at the creation of one of the most beloved movies of all time: Gone With the Wind. When: March 12-14, 8 p.m., Sun. March 15, 3 p.m. Where: The Freight Station, 703 Louisville Rd. Cost: $20; $15 seniors/students; $10 children under 12. Info: 631-3773, www.littletheatreofsavannah.org.

Annual Senior Citizen Concert Presented by Coastal Jazz Association What: The Savannah Jazz

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Bridging the Parent/Child Communication Gap

seminar with role playing, gospel music, rap and R&B entertainment. Free. 201-5200. March 12, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Hodge Preparatory Academy cafeteria, 1101 W. Victory Dr. Cost: Free When: Thu.

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The Artful Table: Going Dutch

What: A celebration of flowers,

food and table design, held as a fundraiser for the Telfair Museum of Art. Remco van Vliet, floral designer for New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, will be the keynote speaker. Luncheon follows at the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. When: Fri. March 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Savannah Theater, Chippewa Square. Cost: $75 for luncheon/lecture and $40 for lecture only. Info: 790-88869, www.telfair. org

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What: The second in a series of four science lecture programs focusing on the 21st century ocean and man’s interaction with it. Jay Brandes presents “The most amazing substance on Earth: water.” When: Fri. March 13, 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Skidaway Institute of Oceanography, Skidaway Island Cost: Free.

Irish Heritage Dance

What: A celebration just before

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When: Fri. March 13, 8 p.m.-11

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Where: Alee Temple, 100 Eisenberg Dr. Cost: Free

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City of Savannah’s Tara Feis Irish Celebration

What: An outdoor, family-

friendly celebration of Irish culture featuring live stage performances, music, dancing, crafts, food and more. When: Sat. March 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Emmet Park, Cost: Free. Info: 651-6417, www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Moonlight & Magnolias What: A fundraiser held

to benefit the Savannah Children’s Theatre. When: Sat. March 14, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Where: Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr. Cost: $25. Info: www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org, 238-9015.

Tybee Island’s St. Patrick’s Heritage Celebration Parade What: In celebration of St.

Patrick’s Day, the familyfriendly parade runs south on Butler Avenue from 4th Street to Tybrisa Street. When: Sat. March 14, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Where: Tybee Island Cost: Free. Info: 786-5444

Paint the Town Red: A Lowcountry Benefit

What: Live music from Savan-

nah band Soap, low country boil and more for the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross. When: Sat. March 14, 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Bahia Bleu Marina, 2812 River Dr., Thunderbolt Cost: $15. Info: www.savannahredcross. org

This Old House: Director’s Preservation Tour of the Davenport House What: Learn about the preser-

vation of the Isaiah Davenport House on a tour that includes parts of the museum not normally seen by the public. When: Sat. March 14, 4:30 p.m. Where: Davenport House, 324 E. State St. Cost: $18 Info: 912- 236-8097. www. davenporthousemuseum.org

Kicklighter Academy’s Auto, Truck & Bike Show

What: Trophies given to the top

25 contestants and vendors will on site. When: Sat. March 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Where: National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Dr. Cost: Free. Info: 355-7633

Savannah Market Bazaar What: An open-air market

that boasts a diverse array of vendors selling art, antiques, furniture, jewelry, glassware, games, vintage clothes, handbags, games and collectibles. Top floor of the Robinson Parking Garage. When: Sat. March 14, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Robinson Parking Garage, Montgomery & York Cost: Free. Info: www.newmoonofsavannah.com or Miriam at 335-7098.

Old Time Country Dance

What: Presented by the Savan-

nah Folk Music Society with music by the Glow in the Dark String Band. When: Sat. March 14, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Where: Notre Dame Academy, 1709 Bull St. Cost: $7. Info: www.savannahfolk.org.

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Ani DiFranco in Concert

What: The legendary singer/songwriter will perform. When: Sun. March 15, 8 p.m.10 p.m. Where: Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Cost: $36. Info: 525-5050, www.scadboxoffice.com

16 Monday

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on the River What: Celebrate all things

green with rides, food and drink. When: Mon. March 16, 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Where: River Street Cost: Free Info: www.riverstreetsavannah.com

Jasper Green Ceremony What: A ceremony honoring

an Irish hero of the American Revolution, who died at the Battle of Savannah. When: Mon. March 16, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Where: Madison Square, Cost: Free.

1st Annual Bagpipe and Drum Tattoo

What: Some of the best bagpipe and drum corps from around the country will perform and battle for top honors, then assemble and play as one band. When: Mon. March 16, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Where: Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub & Grill, 311 W. Congress St.

17 Tuesday

185th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Floats, marching bands, dignitaries, bagpipes, and general merriment. When: March 17, 10:15 a.m. Where: Historic District Cost: Free Info: www.savannahga.gov

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on the River What: Celebrate all things

green with rides, food and drink. When: Tue. March 17, 9 a.m.-3 a.m. Where: River Street Cost: Free. Info: www.riverstreetsavannah.com cs

When Irish ties are binding Work is the curse of the drinking class. — Oscar Wilde, born in Dublin, 1854 We hope you enjoy reading our annual blow-out St. Patrick’s Day issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together. While Connect Savannah has a very loyal local audience, most of whom are already quite familiar with the annual celebration, this week we’ve added some new features for those of you visiting our beautiful city for its signature holiday. For example, you’ll find a map of the full parade route, with some useful parking and transportation info to go with it. Also, Music Editor Jim Reed has put together a nice guide to St. Patrick’s-oriented music events going on this week. Deeper in the paper you’ll find his usual weekly insight and candor in the regular Music section. I particularly want to call your attention to the photo essay in this issue comprising some amazing historical images from the private collection of Frank Rossiter Jr. and Jack W. Groover Jr., local Irish Americans of great repute. Compiled by freelancer Lanie Lippincott Peterson, the photos are compelling, poignant, and of great historical value. Actually, “holiday” is probably not the most descriptive word for St. Patrick’s Day in Savannah, even in the literal sense of “holy day.” While March 17 is indeed a holy day for the local Irish Catholic community — celebrating the evangelizing of Ireland by St. Patrick during the Roman Empire — in Savannah St. Patrick’s Day is also a way of life, something much bigger than a single day with a parade.

Not only an expression of Irish heritage and solidarity — the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in Savannah was actually organized by Irish Protestants — the celebration is also an iconic image of the city itself, a raucous calling card that combines our love of history, the outdoors, good drink, and good company. Or to put its importance to our city in another way: Local public schools are taking the day off on Tuesday. Us old-timers already know our way around a Savannah St. Patrick’s Day, but there are a couple of changes to the celebration this year, making it more of the old-school party that some of us will remember from years past. Specifically, there will be no more gates on River Street, which will now be totally free and open to the public. (However, you still need a bracelet to drink alcoholic beverages, signifying you’re of legal age. That will cost you $5.) In addition, closing time for local bars returns to its usual 3 a.m. time, as opposed to the truncated 1 a.m. time that was the standard for St. Patrick’s Day festivals in years past.

We also have some other big news to announce: A new and improved website. It uses the same www.connectsavannah.com address and is designed on a similar visual template, but the new site — developed by our colleagues at Morris Technology — adds more functionality and some fun new components. We are particularly excited about the Community section, which will make it easy to post your own photos and blogs once you join. For something completely new that the old website didn’t have at all, there’s a dedicated Video section which we are hard at work doing our best to populate. This is fairly groundbreaking for a relatively small outfit like ours, and represents a major leap into the new age of digital media. The Video component will allow us not only to supplement our written material, but to post free-standing video of events and performances, including live-streaming from the Savannah Music Festival itself, which begins right on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day. For now, you can go to the website at www. connectsavannah.com and enjoy video from the annual Greening of the Fountain ceremony and this past Saturday’s Savannah Derby Devils roller derby event, among others. I stress that the new website is very much in a state of evolution. I strongly encourage you to check out the site with a critical eye and send us your feedback, positive or negative, to letters@connectsavannah.com. We’ll make sure your feedback gets back to the developers so that connectsavannah.com will be the best local website it can be. cs

st. patrick’s day guide: Take a walk

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and personal with some of Savannah’s dedicated Irish dancers. by robin wright gunn

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St. Patrick’s Day FAQs First things first: What are the to–go cup rules for St. Patrick’s Day? Within the Festival Area, all alcoholic drink cups must be paper, plastic or styrofoam, and 16 ounces or less. No other alcoholic containers of any kind will be allowed in the Festival Area. So where’s the Festival Area? The “Festival Area” for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration is north of Jones Street to the River; east of Boundary Street and MLK Blvd.; and west of East Broad Street.

Parade Route

I can just take those “No Parking” bags off the parking meters myself and park in those spaces, right?

Savannah River

Bay St.

Sure, if you want your car towed and want to pay a lot of money to get it back. What city parking lots are open to the public?

Yes, the round-trip St. Patrick’s Day Parade Shuttle goes from Oglethorpe Mall to downtown and back on Tuesday, March 17. It’s $5 round trip per adult. Children under 41 inches are free. Two free children per paying customer. Tickets will be sold at the Oglethorpe Mall ONLY and will be available Tuesday, March 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets can be purchased onsite at the shuttle location under the parking deck near J.C. Penney’s at the Mall. Shuttles leave the mall and stop downtown at Oglethorpe Avenue and Houston Street. Schedule is: 7:30 a.m. first trolley leaves the mall; 1 p.m. last trolley leaves the mall; and 5 p.m. last trolley leaves Oglethorpe Avenue and Houston Street to return to the mall. Will the regular free Historic District shuttle be in operation?

Oglethorpe Square

Oglethorpe Ave. Chippewa Square

Civic Center

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Liberty St.

2 Lafayette Square

Charlton St. Disbanding

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Calhoun Square

Gaston St.

No parking will be allowed in this shaded area or along the parade route. Cars will be towed.

E. Broad St.

Is there a free shuttle from Oglethorpe Mall this year?

Wright Square

York St.

Price St.

Parking for Tuesday’s parade will be available at the Trade and Convention Center 7 a.m.-3 p.m. A parking fee of $10 per vehicle will include a round trip on the water ferry. The Trade Center Parking Lot will not admit vehicles after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17. The water ferry will continue operations until midnight for the convenience of Trade Center and Westin guests.

Broughton St.

Habersham St.

How about the Trade Center on Hutchinson Island?

Johnson Square

Lincoln St.

The Visitors Center lot will be available for parking at 7 a.m., Tuesday, March 17. Vehicles parking before 7 a.m. must purchase a $10 pass. RV and motor coach parking is permitted but limited during the festival. Parking fee is $10 per day per vehicle and/or vehicle in tow. Parking passes can be purchased Friday, March 13 thru Tuesday, March 17 for the festival. Lots along River Street be closed as of 3 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, and will remain closed until 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. The Bryan, Liberty, Robinson, and State Street garages will be open to the public beginning at 8:30 a.m. $10 fee. Civic Center lot will be closed for parade staging.

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Forsyth Park

Last but not least: Will there be any portable toilets downtown? Yes, nearly 400 of them. They are clustered along the parade route, either along the route itself or nearby the adjacent squares. cs

Abercorn St.

Drayton St.

Bull St.

Whitaker St.

For $1 per trip, the public may catch any of CAT’s fixed bus routes from Friday, March 13 thru Tuesday, March 17. Most of the routes take passengers to the MLK Jr. Blvd./ Broughton Street vicinity. East/Southside buses alight and board passengers at Oglethorpe Avenue and Price Street. Bus stops for the 14 Abercorn and 27 Waters Road routes will shift from under the Oglethorpe Mall parking deck to Hodgson Memorial from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17 while the City of Savannah–operated St. Patrick’s Day shuttle is in service.

Barnard St.

Will other regular buses run?

Jefferson St.

Not on Tuesday, March 17.

Montgomery St.

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Vintage green

Rossiter photos show Irish of a bygone Savannah Text by Lanie Lippincott Peterson

Retired pediatrician and former St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal Dr. Francis Rossiter Jr. knows the story well. In the 1850s, his 15-year-old great-grandfather, Patrick Rossiter, left Ireland to find a better life in Savannah. Like many of the devoutly Catholic men and women who immigrated from the old country years ago, Patrick Rossiter took a job on Savannah’s docks, his great-grandson said. And when Patrick Rossiter married and began to raise a family, this young Irish immigrant brought a rich heritage to Savannah. Dr. Rossiter knows a lot about his great-grandfather’s life. To be sure, the retired doctor knows the stories about Savannah’s Irish that have been passed down from generation to generation. In addition, Dr Rossiter and and his first cousin, Savannah dentist Jack W. Groover Jr., have spent years studying and preserving a treasure—a large album of family pictures. Filled with frail news clippings and some photographs that are more than a century old, their album tells the history of an old Irish family in Savannah. As Dr. Rossiter leafs through this album, he points out candid shots of a historic Irish neighborhood called Old Fort where he and his family grew up.

In this 1930s photograph from Savannah’s Old Fort neighborhood, children and young men stand near a huge wooden scaffold that local Irish youths helped build from wooden boxes. According to tradition, at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, a couple of young men would set this structure ablaze. Sometimes, the flames shot four to five stories high and scorched nearby homes.

At one point, he turns to a 1930s-era photograph of Washington Square. Here, children, teens and young men are shown taking part in a now-outlawed Irish tradition—building a huge bonfire in the square. In Dr. Rossiter’s old picture, children wander happily about near a tall, homemade scaffold that older youths had built from wooden crates, tires, barrels of rosin and large wooden spools, Rossiter recalls. And just left of center in the old photograph, one young man can be seen climbing the tower. According to Irish tradition, young men would light the makeshift structure at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve and turn it into a roaring blaze, both Dr. Rossiter and Dr.Groover say. Dr. Rossiter says he enjoyed watching that bonfire. And sometimes he joined youths in building that tower that would roar into flames. As Dr. Rossiter looks at the photo album and reminisces, he says he’s glad his family had been able to keep their wonderful album of old photographs. “It keeps you in touch with your roots,” Dr. Rossiter says. cs

In 1929, Savannah turned out for a grand, St. Patrick’s Day Parade along Broughton Street. In this photo, a crowd cheers as soldiers march along Broughton Street at Bull Street. At left is the long awning of the old McCrory’s five and ten cents store, Dr. Rossiter notes.

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This 1901 photograph is a formal portrait of the city’s old Savannah Football Team. These young men came from all over the area to play, Dr. Rossiter says, and many were Irish. Dr. Rossiter ticks off a list of Irish names among the players including McIntire, Powers—and Rossiter. In this photograph is Dr. Rossiter’s grandfather, Joseph A. Rossiter Jr., the young man in the center of the photograph wearing a dark shirt emblazoned with a Georgia “G.”

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Another St. Patrick’s Day Parade, this one in 1956. Riding in a polished convertible decorated with a large shamrock is a distinguished man — Dr. Rossiter’s grandfather, Joseph A. Rossiter. He is seated on the right of the man wearing the hat, Grand Marshal Ed Leonard. Rossiter served as Leonard’s aide in this edition of the parade. To Leonard’s left is another Irish dignitary, Savannah resident Charles Powers.

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Irish dancing highlights Tara Feis, St. Patrick’s Day by Robin Wright Gunn | rgunnsav@bellsouth.net

When Maggie Sikes comes home to Savannah for St. Patrick’s Day next week, the University of Georgia freshman will be ready for some serious partying, the old-fashioned Irish way. Every year since she was about four years old, Sikes has danced in the parade with the Irish Dancers of Savannah, and doesn’t plan to stop just because she lives out of town. “I’ve been practicing here at school,” says Sikes, using the hallway outside her UGA dorm room as rehearsal space while friends and roommates watch. St. Patrick’s Day season is the epicenter of the local Irish dancing calendar for the 150 students of two Savannah– area dance schools, generating renewed enthusiasm for the dancers and their families, and exposing non–Irish Savannahians and thousands of St. Patrick’s Day visitors to Irish dancing. “From February until the end of March Irish dancers are like superstars,” says Abbey Pride, owner and instructor of Glor na h’Eireann, the Pride of Ireland School of Irish Dance in Savannah. “It’s the Christmas season as far as Irish dance is concerned and the parade is like Christmas morning for us.” Irish dance is traditionally an art form for both girls and boys, but in Savannah its popularity among girls is much stronger. Currently only three boys are enrolled locally, all at the Pride of Ireland school. Most of the local dancers perform Irish step dancing, recognizable by the precise, complex footwork, with arms held close at the sides and (on the girls) the bouncing, shoulder length curly wigs. Children as young as 3 can start lessons, and the largest classes are among elementary school aged students. Some local students pursue a rigorous competitive dance track at regional, national and sometimes international levels that takes them into their high school years and beyond. Other students opt for non–competitive performing. Whether competing or not, both school directors emphasize that the primary reason dancers stay involved is their love of dance and Irish culture,

Left, Maggie Sikes and Maria Kenney Buckhaults of the Irish Dancers of Savannah; above, the Irish Dancers perform at last year’s Tara Feis

and for the fun, family environment surrounding the Irish dance community. “In the last maybe 20 years there’s been a definite interest in finding out about our Irish heritage and really living it, rather than just saying, ‘I’m Irish,’” says Maria Kenney Buckhaults, director of the Irish Dancers of Savannah. “That gets back to our roots and that is what we do...preserve the culture and keep it alive for our children. It was not something that was here when I was a little girl but it is here for my grandchildren.” Both groups begin preparing for St. Patrick’s Day season as early as Decem-

ber, and in some cases as early as the previous summer. “We have been preparing since before Christmas because the first major event is the Savannah Irish Festival [in mid–February],” says Buckhaults. “In January we do extra practices so they can go out there and put on a show.” The Irish Festival launches a whirlwind of performances for both groups– the Daughters of Ireland reception, the Grand Marshal reception, Oglethorpe Mall, and parties at private clubs. Tara Feis is a favorite for both groups. “Savannah is one of the best cities in the world to teach Irish dance because of all the venues,” says Pride. “The Irish Festival sets it up but then Tara Feis is the highlight because it’s outside.” “Both groups have great dancers and show the heritage of traditional Irish dance,” says Tara Feis committee chairman Bernadette Winters. “It gives us diversity on stage during the day and people love to come to a local event and see local talent. The parade itself requires special planning for both groups, factoring in the constant movement of the parade, its length, and the huge crowds. Decorating parade floats, rehearsing safety procedures and planning post–parade activities add to the pre–parade busy–ness. Although she was only four, Sikes remembers details of her first parade. “I

had just gotten my blue dress uniform. We were supposed to dance until we got to the cathedral and then all the little kids were supposed to get on the trailer and rest. I guess all the adrenaline, once I got to the cathedral I was ‘nothing’s going to stop me, I’m going to dance the whole parade.’ I was so excited I danced the whole time.” “To me it’s very important having the Irish dancers in the parade,” says John Forbes, General Chairman of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “That is a big part of our heritage. It’s like bringing a little bit of Ireland to Savannah. The young girls put in a bunch of time, a bunch of effort, and a bunch of sweat to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.” “I’ve done parades in Augusta and Saint Augustine and it doesn’t compare,” says Pride. “In Savannah, we turn that corner on Bay Street and there’s five thousand people there. To an eightyear-old, they’re all screaming for them.” cs Dancers from both Irish dance schools will perform at Tara Feis on March 14 at the following times: Main Stage 11:30 a.m. Glor na h’Eireann Irish Dance School 3:00 p.m. Irish Dancers of Savannah Children’s Stage 11:30 a.m. Irish Dancers of Savannah 2:45 p.m. Glor na h’Eireann Irish Dance School 4:00 p.m. Last Fling (dancers from both Irish Dance Schools)

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Ridin’ topless

Where do all those classic convertibles in the parade come from?

Some shots of Joby Ireland’s ‘76 Eldorado, which usually transports Bishop Boland but this year will carry Parade Grand Marshal Father Patrick O’Brien

by Robin Wright Gunn | rgunnsav@bellsouth.net

John Bunker is looking for a few good convertibles. For over twenty years, Bunker’s job as a member of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s Adjutant Staff has been finding convertible cars to lead the parade. “It gets harder every year because they don’t make the large convertibles any more,” says Bunker. “It’s not easy for these old Irish guys to get in the back. We need the big ones.” Parade Committee General Chairman John P. Forbes estimates that 50 convertibles are used in the parade, carrying parade officials, Catholic church leaders, politicians and visiting dignitaries. Bunker is responsible for finding 12 to 15 cars each year. “My job is just the Grand Marshal, the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Savannah and the past Grand Marshals,” says Bunker. “You’ve got other people that handle the politicians.” Over two decades ago, Bunker was recruited for the assignment by his boss,

the late George Backus. As sales manager of Backus Cadillac Pontiac dealership, Bunker provides vehicles from the Backus new and used inventory for the parade, as do other local dealerships, but relies on privatelyowned cars volunteered each spring. Bunker starts calling his regulars about three weeks before the parade, but recruits for cars year–round “in the service department or on the street.” As in past years, two 1976 Cadillac Eldorados will lead this year’s parade. One is owned by the Backus dealership and the other by Joby Ireland, a member of the parade committee. This year Ireland’s car will be first, driving Grand Marshal Father Patrick O’Brien. “My car is ivory white with a white top,” says Ireland. “I purchased it about ten years ago in Chicago from a friend of the family. I drove it down here with the top down the whole way and I’ve

had it in the parade ever since.” The car has 62,000 miles, of which Ireland’s added the last 6,000. “I only drive it about a half dozen times a year. The main time it comes out is for the parade.” Although Ireland usually drives in the number two spot, carrying Bishop J. Kevin Boland, “this year I’m moving up one vehicle,” he says. As board president of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, Ireland has worked closely with O’Brien, who retired last year as pastor of St. Peters’ parish. “I’ve agreed to step up one notch. I hope the bishop doesn’t hold it against me.” Backus’s 1976 Eldorado is “triple canary” yellow, with matching paint, interior decor and convertible top. Traditionally the first vehicle in the parade, this year it will follow Ireland’s car and will carry Bishop Boland. “That car is kind of famous,” says Bunker. “It was the last ’76 convertible delivered to Backus Cadillac. They said

they weren’t going to make any more so the company bought the car. It was never sold and still sits in our showroom now. “The car is only used in the Veterans’ parade, the St. Patrick’s Day parade and occasionally the Martin Luther King parade.” Preparation begins weeks ahead for the parade cars. Ireland started last weekend, with “a good washing, checking all the fluids, and getting the rear struts serviced properly since we’re putting three or four large men in the back,” he says. For convertible owners wanting to get into the parade, it’s not too late. “The only restrictions we have are liability limits they have to have on the car, they can’t have a carload of family members, and they can’t advertise commercially on the vehicle,” says parade chairman Forbes. cs Contact John Bunker at (912) 354–7511 to drive your convertible in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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St. Patrick’s celebration music roundup by jim reed | jim.r@connectsavannah.com

All right folks, let’s be honest. There’s about as much live entertainment going on over the next seven days in the greater Savannah area than we usually get in a fortnight or more. If you’re just visiting (or perhaps live here but just don’t get out much), our humble publication and its ancillary website (connectsavannah.com) does its level best to be THE source for previewing the myriad cultural and entertainment choices found in the Coastal Empire (or, if you must insist, the Creative Coast). Now, with that in mind, dig: This “roundup” is not meant to be all-inclusive. However, logic dictates some of you may want a brief, bird’s-eye view of standout gigs grouped by genre, so, voilà!

Rock & Pop

Friday night, Loco’s on Broughton St. has famed Athens roots-rockers Bloodkin, with award-winning opening act Turtle Folk (see Interview). Rising indie-rock songwriter Dare Dukes headlines an ALL-AGES show Friday at the Sentient Bean Coffeehouse off Forsyth Park. The Wild Wing Café (which regularly presents well-regarded East Coast bands on their large indoor stage with free admission) has Al. nü-metal sextet Hidden Element on Friday, along with Charleston’s Soul Fish — and an all-day Saturday marathon including Charleston’s Sun Domingo, Charlotte’s Simplified and The Design (formerly known as Sugar The Band). Monday, rising regional Y’allternative” sensations WormsLoew hold court, and Tuesday, S.C.’s Tokyo Joe offers modern pop influenced by Elton John, followed later by Mighty McFly, a kitschy, costumed ‘80s pop and rock cover band.

Monday at 10 pm, Live Wire Music Hall sees the second-ever gig by Black Friday: the latest group centered around prolific Savannah singer-songwriter Greg Williams — and featuring Jack Sherman (ex-RHCP) on lead guitar. Saturday night, Molly MacPherson’s Pub has Kurtis & Kody, a brother duo formerly based in Nashville that also plays Live Wire Tuesday at 4 pm. Monday in the City Market courtyard, there’s an ALL-AGES show by Liquid Ginger, a popular area commercial pop-rock quartet.

Blues & Jazz

Saturday night, The Josh Maul Blues Band plays a wide variety of electric blues at Jazz’d Tapas Bar. Monday at 5 pm, Tifton, Ga. singer/ guitarist Derrick Dove puts out soulful, Memphis and Tx. style blues at the Live Wire, and at 10 pm that same night The Jinx welcomes back local faves Bottles & Cans for a night of hopped-up, garage-rock-infused Delta blues. Silver Lining, a local, female-voiced Latin and funk-influenced trio play two ALL-AGES gigs this week — first on Friday at the Mansion on Forsyth Park and then Saturday at Blowin’ Smoke BBQ.

C&W/Americana

Friday night, The Wormhole in the Starland Design District blows it out with a four-act bill of roots-rock and Americana — including local faves The Train Wrecks (who also play The Jinx the following night), Charleston’s Sparklehorse-esque Mexico Electric,

Nashville’s The Middlemen and the Old-Time duo of Joe Nelson & James Pitman. Friday, Sandfly’s Driftaway Café presents The Chuck Courtenay Band, playing honky-tonk with guest Nashville pedal steel guitarist Tommy Butler (this lineup hits Tubby’s Tankhouse in Thunderbolt the next night), and on Saturday welcomes Junkyard Angel, a regional, Gram Parsons-inspired group. Tuesday at The Jinx it’s a rare reunion of The Tennessee Rounders (minus guitarist PeeWee Moore).

Bluegrass & Folk

Tuesday, Blowin’ Smoke BBQ welcomes The Jeff & Vida Band, one of the best acoustic country/bluegrass/Americana trios in the country. Both shows free to ALL-AGES. Saturday at Metro Coffee House, Vt.-based adult alternative singer-songwriter Gregory Douglass plays for ALL-AGES.

Irish

While the acoustic duo of Frank Emerson and Charleston’s Carroll Brown is a sure-fire way to get your Celtic kicks (every night from Saturday to Tuesday at Kevin Barry’s Pub), the big news is Saturday’s free afternoon shows by Cherish The Ladies (see Noteworthy). Still hankerin’ for more? Try the mother-and-son duo Moira & Mickey Nelligan at The Sentient Bean at 8 pm that same night.

Funk & Reggae

There’s a ton of funk-related shows in town over the next few days, including: local cover band Pocket Change at Molly MacPherson’s Friday night; Miss. powerhouse Absylom Rising on Saturday and Sunday at Fiddler’s Crab House; Nashville’s celebrated “stomp

music” band Bonepony, at the Wild Wing Sunday along with S.C.’s hip-hopinfluenced jam band Villanova. Tuesday at 6 pm, Va.’s “tropical funk” act Alliens open for local jam group Mr. Wiley at Live Wire, followed by Philly band The Movement’s buzzworthy mix of hip-hop, dub, reggae and alt.rock. Reggae-rock locals The Domino Effect play Locos at 11 pm Saturday and again at the Wild Wing Tuesday afternoon.

Metal

Tuesday night, the Wild Wing has a late-night set by Hilton Head’s glam/ hair-metal act Silicone Sisters, but The Wormhole hosts a day-long Saturday marathon of up-and-coming progmetal acts and a “Locals Rule” night Tuesday with half-price admission with proof of local residence.

St. Patrick’s On the River

And finally, who could forget the Waterfront Association’s annual concert series? Monday starting at 5 pm and Tuesday starting at 2 pm, outdoor stages on River Street will feature free live entertainment from local acts to established touring artists, including (on Monday): The Red List (locals, formerly Caesura); Friday Night Felons (modern rock from Statesboro); Hold Cell (Atlanta funk/metal/southern rock); Dayfall (regional nü-metal); Black Market; Sunset Jet (rock covers); The Rattlers (Athens blues-rockers). And (on Tuesday): Eleven Standing Still (last year’s St. Pat’s Battle of The Bands Winner); Band of The South (touring Georgia Air National Guard group just returned from Afghanistan and Iraq); The Double-J Band; Liquid Ginger; High Velocity (regional southern rock, classic rock and modern country covers). cs

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The meeting of the Savannah City Council to discuss proposals for use of federal stimulus money couldn’t have come at a better time. Held March 6, the meeting followed the announcement that Gulfstream is laying off 1,200 employees – about half of them locally – and putting 1,500 more on five–week furloughs. “This is very timely,” City Manager Michael Brown said. “As we work on the stimulus, more news comes in every day.” As the federal government provides definite numbers, the city’s priorities will reflect that, Brown said. Some priorities are obvious already. “With the foreclosure issue, it is possible we’ll have individuals and families ending up in either temporary or long–term distress,” he said. “There’s the issue of people living under the bridge. Some are by choice, others are not. I’m not trying to light the fire, but as we receive homelessness money, we need to use it for our most urgent issues.” Brown suggested that the council hold a workshop to discuss the issues, which include changes in mental health care. “There are very difficult issues with the state tending to cut long–term care and going to crisis care,” he said. “We need more vigorous discussion led by the homeless authority,” Mayor Otis Johnson said. “We’ve got to make sure they do what they were created to do – be an advocate for the homeless. “The emphasis has been after people are homeless, what do you do,” Johnson said. “Well, let’s focus on preventing it. That has never been a priority.” The city hopes to seek stimulus funding to enhance job training. “Wouldn’t it be great to have people who are our own (doing construction jobs) rather than have people coming in to do it?” asked Alderman Tony Thomas. “We have to hire bricklayers to come in. Why can’t we train them?” The city is seeking $1 million to establish a kitchen incubator as part of a state program. The money would

be used to build a facility next to the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center. “They called and asked if we wanted to be part of that program,” Assistant City Manager Rochelle Small–Toney said. “That’s an opportunity.” Establishing job training programs is a way to respond to layoffs, now that major layoffs have been announced by Gulfstream and Tronox. Johnson noted that bad times provide opportunities for the good times that will surely return. People who are laid off or on furlough both can apply for unemployment benefits. The most they can receive is $330 per week, but the economic stimulus should add another $25 a week, Small–Toney said. “The message we are sending to people is to get ready for a rainy day, even if it doesn’t come,” Johnson said. “Your day may come. When businesses like Gulfstream start laying off, you know it’s serious.” The whole economy is being restructured, said the mayor. “I don’t think the economy will ever be the same again. It will be prosperous again, but in a different way than it has been. The rich will always be rich, that’s just the way it’s going to be. In terms of the middle class, who will be in it, the number in the working class and poor people will be unknown. A lot will never get back from this.” The President Street Extension project to raise the roadway and build an overpass over the railroad crossing still reamins the city’s top priority. But the stimulus discussion has brought out additional projects that will be addressed, even though the city isn’t applying for stimulus money for them. The council added the bridge to Coffee Bluff on its capital improvement list, and put construction of the Central City Fire Department on a faster track. The council also told Brown to come up with a plan on managing the stimulus money and the many projects that will come about because of it. “Do you realize how many people in the city can be employed with the money that is there?” Jackson asked. “We need to do that.” cs

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New schools plan passes unanimously despite calls for a delay by Linda Sickler | linda@connectsavannah.com

Savannah/Chatham school board members were in a somewhat celebratory mood March 4. They unanimously approved a reorganization plan that will affect all grade levels from kindergarten through high school. “I think it’s an exciting day,” board member Darrell Sapp said. The final plan that was approved was somewhat different from the one originally presented by Superintendent Thomas Lockamy a few weeks ago. More neighborhood schools are now planned, and a career and technical component will be added at Hubert for middle school students. “We know everyone will not be completely 100 percent happy with what we’re proposing, but we truly believe the plan will address the needs of all students,” Lockamy said. “It offers the opportunity to reduce class size. It also provides added resources and at the same time it is the first time we’re really addressing the needs of all learners. “We’ve always focused on the children with learning challenges and assumed the (advanced learners) are okay,” Lockamy said. “We have an obligation to provide services to every child.” Elements of the plan will be phased in over the next three years. All schools will continue to offer the programs and curriculum being offered now, but there will extra programs and classes designed to appeal to parents — including those currently sending their children to private schools. At the elementary level, some schools will become neighborhood schools to help ease busing. “When I talk about neighborhood schools, it means getting our children as close to home as possible to reduce time on buses,” chief academic officer Jacqueline Chavis said. “Some kids start as early as 6:30 a.m.” Some schools will serve kindergarten through eighth grade, and some sixth through eighth grade. Core knowledge programs will be added at Garrison, East Broad and Spencer elementary, and board members said they hoped to see core knowledge programs eventu-

ally added to all elementary schools in the district. School officials also want to reduce class size at some schools and put the district’s best teachers where they’re needed most. The original plan was criticized because it focused too heavily on high–end academic programs. However, Chavis says some programs that will be offered now are aimed at average students and are designed to encourage them to take more advanced classes. “We believe expanding the middle school and adding a career and technical component will help reduce drop–outs,” Chavis said. “As for fiscal responsibility, we want to make sure we fully utilize our facilities. There are so many changes and so many terms, parents might find it all hard to digest at first. “Open enrollment means a school will be open to children who are zoned for that particular school, but it will give an opportunity for kids in other schools in the district to apply,” Chavis said. “In a dedicated school, in order to attend, there is an application process.” Board members pointed out that the plan is not meant to be written in stone, but rather is meant to be flexible as the need arises. “I hope we will remain open to what works,” said board member Susan Cox, who has reservations of her own about putting sixth through twelfth grades at Bartlett. “The superintendent is very willing to make changes as we’re going down the road and find we’re not following the best path for students,” Cox said. “This district has focused for years on students with challenges and we have millions of dollars in Title One funding and local money. In no way in the past or future are we going to ignore kids who are slow learners. “Our real impetus was Savannah High,” she said. “This is a huge undertaking and I’m sure the community hasn’t fully digested it all, but it’s going to be an exciting time.” Board member Julie Gerbsch, who

had been opposed to the plan, said she was pleased with the recent changes and additions. “I see more things aimed toward those populations that are at risk of graduating,” she said. “If some are going to choose to drop out by 16, we’ve got to give them some career and technical skills if we’re going to do anything about poverty.” Even board member Floyd Adams, who was very critical of the earlier plan, came on board. Adams could not attend because of illness, but sent a letter of support that was read at the meeting. “While we may not have received all the goals we desired to obtain, compromise proved to be the winner,” he said. But Gerbsch said she’s worried about how the plan will be implemented. “I’m not seeing enough money in there for training and development,” she said. “It is so key that our staff and teachers get the training they’re going to need to get the results we have established in this plan. Otherwise, it’s just window dressing.” School board president Joe Buck had reservations about community support. “I’m struck by the fact that increasingly the schools have been asked to become parents,” he said. “By the time some of them come to us, they’re almost an overwhelming challenge to the schools and teachers.” Sapp urged parents to get involved in the upcoming changes. “Studies clearly show when you get parents involved, students do better,” he said. “I think this plan is fair and equitable, and it’s spread out all among the community,” Sapp said. “I can’t see anyone opposed to it. ” However, there was opposition to the plan, and it was loud and vocal. A contingent of parents and community leaders called on the board to delay the vote to give parents more time to obtain information about the changes. Parent Jeannine Frazier was the most passionate. “A lot of kids fall through the cracks,” she said. “You say ‘all means all,’ but your actions say otherwise.” A registered nurse, Frazier said her daughter attends Savannah arts academy and her son Largo–Tibet. “I get tired when people say parents don’t

care,” she said. “That’s not true. If children don’t get an education, they’re fuel for the criminal justice system.” The Rev. Samuel Williams called on the board to hire more African–American male principals. “The school system is 72 percent African–American, he said. “We want teachers who know how to teach in the inner city.” Board member Irene Hines asked her fellow board members to consider delaying the vote, but received no support. When the board approved the plan, many in the standing–room–only audience walked out in protest. The organization plan wasn’t the only hot–button issue of the day. In other action, the board voted 7–1 to formally oppose Senate Bill 90, a voucher bill proposed by State Sen. Eric Johnson of Savannah that would provide matching funds for parents who want to send their children to private schools. Board member Lori Brady, the board’s legislative liaison, is vehemently opposed to vouchers. She noted that the school district receives less than $3,800 per child in state funding, yet under the bill, parents who use vouchers to send children to private schools would receive more than $5,000 per child. “That’s not competition,” she said. “That’s giving them a leg up.” “As a superintendent of schools, I have to take a strong position opposing vouchers,” Lockamy said. “I know from my family as a child, (a voucher) could have given me $7,000, but my family could not have matched the dollars. Also, there is absolutely no accountability. If people use vouchers, they’re stealing money from the public school district.” Alfreda Goldwire, president of the Savannah Federation of Teachers, told the board that “Senate Bill 90 would create a publicly funded private school system that is accountable to no one. This is the most cynical twist of all – the truth is that private schools get to make the final decisions. Public schools must educate all students and it’s there we should be making a smart investment.” The board received a loud round of applause when the measure to oppose vouchers was approved. cs

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On a recent Monday morning, the future Savannah City Council donned tall red and white striped hats and breakfasted on green eggs. I’m not talking about Tony, Edna, Van, or Jeff. I’m talking about whoever gets elected to lead our community in 2039 and beyond. Monday was Dr. Seuss’s 105th birthday, and many of our public elementary schools planned parties to commemorate the day––“Green Eggs and Ham” breakfasts, dress–up days representing Dr. Seuss book characters, and “read–ins” with parents, grandparents, and community leaders. At least half of Savannah’s City Council members are graduates or former students of Savannah’s public schools. If this trend continues for the next 30 years, as it has for the past 30 or more, then it’s likely that a second grader who spent Monday dressed as Horton will be voting on your neighborhood rezoning petition a few decades from now. Which means that what happens in 2009 in the local school system will resonate through our community well into my retirement years and beyond. That’s why the quality of the education system in Savannah is an urgent matter to me even though I’ll never be anyone’s parent or grandparent. I care about what’s going on in the schools, not just because it’s what I’m supposed to do as a citizen, but also because I’m selfish. So, what’s an aspiring little old lady to do about the schools when she doesn’t have any kids? How can non–parents transform that warm fuzziness caused by saying “Schools are important” into active caring? 1. Take a pop quiz. Without looking up the responses online, answer the following. A) Name the president of the school board. B) Name your school district representative. C) Name ANY school district representative. D) Name either the elementary, middle or high school that is designated as your neighborhood school. I was able to get A through C right, although the only reason I knew the name of my school board representative is because he used to be Savannah’s mayor. When I thought hard I was able

to pull one more board member’s name out of the back of my brain. This from a person who prides herself on following local government news. As for knowing my neighborhood schools, that was the hardest. I’m on first name basis with eleven neighborhood children K-8. Nine of them attend five different public schools, and I can tell you who goes to which one. Yet it turns out that none of those five is one of our neighborhood schools. One 7–year–old friend went to the neighborhood school last year, but moved this year as a result of the persistence and skill of his parents in navigating the strange and mysterious school lottery–sign up system. Two other children live in my midtown neighborhood but are registered as living at a relative’s house in the suburbs. Knowing who my school elected officials are, and knowing where my neighborhood schools are, gives me a concrete point of reference when I read about what’s happening in the school system. It’s not just “the high schools,” it’s Savannah High School. It’s not just “the school board,” it’s Dr. Joseph Buck, the school board president whom I ought to call or write when I have a concern. So far I haven’t followed through. And that leads to the next idea. 2. Get busy. Any little action as a non–parent is better than no action at all. A sampling of what can be done: Study. A great place to learn about our school district is on its website: www.sccpss.com. Research. To balance what the school system says about itself online, read what the print media says and pay attention to the TV coverage about the school system–the awards, the special events, the board meetings, and even the sports coverage. Recycle. In March, divert your paper recyclables from your home bins to the containers at most schools. The PTA’s and Keep Savannah Beautiful are expanding the old Phone Book Recycling Drive to include newspapers, magazines, catalogs, books and white office paper as well as phone books. Proceeds will benefit each school’s PTA, and will pay dividends that I’ll be collecting as a little old lady a few decades from now. cs

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A tourist from Texas was reported to be “sick” and “trespassing” in a hotel room. When an officer arrived, the man was found asleep in a room that was supposed to be unoccupied.

Management couldn’t wake the man up, and realized he was breathing but unresponsive. The officer, however, was able to wake the man up after several minutes. The man appeared to be extremely intoxicated. After verifying his identification, management realized he had wandered into the wrong room several hours earlier and had fallen asleep. He was escorted to the correct room. • A teacher called police to say a former student’s mother has been harassing her. She said the boy had been in her class two years earlier and since he was having trouble with his lessons, she tutored him and gave him her phone numbers.

Instead, the mother started calling the teacher and leaving messages, saying that she was in love with the teacher and wanted to be with her. The teacher changed her home and cell numbers so the woman went to the teacher’s neighbors to try to get information. She said the woman even called the hospital after she had given birth and said she was going to come to the hospital. The woman also has been driving around the teacher’s house. The teacher said she had no involvement with the woman other than tutoring her son. • Police were called to a Cullman Street address on a report of theft of utility services. About three months ago, an employee of Atlanta Gas & Light was called to the residence to investigate possible theft of services. The employee found that the gas meter had been disabled, so he cut off the gas running to the residence. When he was in the area more recently, he stopped at the house to check the meter. The pipes were concealed by a sheet and the gas line had been reconnected. The residents apparently had been stealing

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gas utility services, so he called police. An officer observed that the gas line was unmetered and reconnected with rubber pipe and hose clamps. He could hear the gas hissing through the poorly connected lines. The Atlanta Gas & Light employee again cut off the gas. The officer spoke to a resident of the house, who said she’d only been living there for two weeks and knew nothing about the theft of services. She told the officer he needed to speak with the landlord. However, when the officer ran a check on the resident, it showed she had been living at the address since 2006. The Atlanta Gas & Light employee was given a police report and advised of warrant procedures. • A woman was arrested after police were called to a Clark Avenue address on a report of a domestic dispute. On arrival, an officer spoke with a man who said that his wife had beaten him up. The officer saw injuries to the man’s

forehead, face and right arm. He asked the man if he needed treatment by EMS, and at first the man said no, but later agreed to treatment. The man said he had just come home from work when his wife started fussing at him about the time he had gotten home. He said they argued for a few minutes and then his wife began punching him in the face. Officers checked the area and found the woman just around the corner, sitting in a BMW. The woman said she and her husband had been in an argument and that she knows how she “can get” so she left. Based on the testimony of the husband and the injuries he sustained, the wife was determined to be the primary aggressor. She was advised that she was being placed under arrest for battery under the domestic violence act, then placed into handcuffs and patted down by a female officer. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

There is only one way to deal with a question like this, A., and that is to ask someone who knows. Accordingly, I recently had a little talk with one Christa, known to some as Madame Christa, the proprietress of one of the leading ear sex services in the great city of Chicago. While our discussion was strictly of a nonrecreational nature, I would venture to say that this is a woman who is good at what she does. Christa initially worked for several ear sex services on the West Coast, but eventually decided to go into business on her own, ear sex being a very low-overhead type of operation. Presently Christa boasts a clientele that spans the continent. The idea in ear sex, not to be overly bashful about it, is that you call up and have a woman talk dirty to you while you masturbate. When it seems advisable Christa will also mail you some of her dirty underwear. This is all a perfectly legal procedure, assuming that the relationship remains long-distance, which Christa assures me it does. While the phone company is not an enthusiastic supporter of enterprises of this kind, to date it has not made any serious attempt to put a stop to it. What happens is you call up and give your credit card number plus your name, address, and phone number. If the credit card number checks out, Christa calls you back and you get down to business. The charge is $30 for up to 30 minutes. Christa says her firm (she employs three other women parttime) averages about 80 calls a week, so

you can see we’re talking about a line of work that is very nearly as lucrative (and honorable) as writing newspaper columns. One of the peak periods is 9 to 12 in the morning, when many customers call from the office. A fair number of them, Christa says, are lawyers, thus confirming the ancient dictum, “lawyers do it in their briefs.” There is evidently a considerable degree of customer satisfaction; Christa estimates that 85 percent of the callers are repeaters. The charge is listed under an innocuous heading on the credit card bill, so as to avoid unnecessary friction on the home front. Christa has various theories on why men choose to avail themselves of her services, which have to do with feminism, the lack of, shall we say, suitable outlets for certain kinds of expression, and so on. Apart from that, Christa appears to have an acute grasp of male psychology, which no doubt has contributed to her success. Many of her callers describe their fantasies in appalling detail, such as is best left to the imagination of the reader. Christa feels, not unreasonably, that this has a therapeutic effect on the men. If so, the women of this country, not to mention the mothers, 13-year-olds, young boys, dogs, and goats, should be everlastingly grateful. I’m reminded of a comment once made by John Wayne Gacy, the imprisoned mass murderer. “Be careful,” he told a caller one day. “There’s a lot of weirdos out there.” cs

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Whales Rescued Volunteers and wildlife officials teamed up to help save 54 of a pod of 194 pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins that beached themselves on an island between Tasmania and the Australian mainland. Teams spent hours keeping the surviving animals wet and cool before they could be lifted, pushed

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Rat Plague A massive yearlong rat infestation in Bangladesh and neighboring parts of Myanmar and India has ravaged crops and threatens to trigger outbreaks of bubonic plague, according to the U.N. Development Program. The rat plague was brought on during early 2008 by the first flowering of the region’s bamboo forests in 50 years.

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Tropical Cyclone An area of disturbed weather over the far eastern Indian Ocean consolidated into Cyclone Gabrielle early Monday, about 500 miles south of the Indonesian island of Java. However, the storm’s poorly defined structure prevented it from

attaining significant strength. Gabrielle mainly threatened shipping lanes in the region.

Earthquakes Thousands of residents in the heart of Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island rushed from their homes as a sharp temblor jolted the region. There were no reports of damage or injuries. • Earth movements were also felt in the southern Philippines, New Zealand’s South Island and southeastern England.

Bali Dog Cull Foreign tourists have been shocked to witness the shooting deaths of stray dogs in the popular vacation resort of Bali as authorities there attempt to contain a rabies outbreak blamed

for at least eight human deaths. Australian Simon Blaby, a chef in Bali, told the Australian Associated Press that he saw a man shoot a dog in broad daylight, just yards from a Balinese Hindu ceremony. Other culling methods have involved strychnine-laced meatballs that have inadvertently poisoned pet dogs and other animals as well. Representatives of charitable organizations established to help curb Bali’s dog population, and ease the dogs’ suffering, say they are outraged by the government’s heavy-handed methods. cs by steve newman, universal press syndicate

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• Pastor Bob Book of the Church of the Common Ground in Atlanta and his wife scrub the feet of three dozen homeless men every Monday, based on the concept of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet, with such pedicures including a soak, pumice-rubbing, nail-trimming and massage, topped off by a clean pair of socks. Book says his crusade makes the down-and-out feel more confident, and the “worst ongoing” threat, according to him, is not Satan in men’s minds but fungus in their toes. “It eats away and destroys the toenails and just makes it very hard for people to walk.” • The Vatican said in January that Pope Benedict XVI would soon issue guidelines to help Catholics understand which “sightings” of the Virgin Mary and Jesus are legitimate and which are phony. When a claim occurs, the local bishop will be expected to convene a panel of theologians, mental-health people and priests who will investigate (and, if the sighting is demonic, summon an exorcist). (A 2003 Vatican paper noted that only 11 of the 295 reported apparitions during the 20th century were “genuine.”)

• A member of the Singapore Parliament, Loo Choon Yong, attracted worldwide attention in February when he proposed that his already legendarily hard-working countrymen add Saturdays as a workday, to improve productivity to cover for a declining birthrate. “We should accept that, as a Questionable Judgments people, our procreation talent is not our forte,” he said, and move from a five-day • In January, Prince William County, workweek to six. Va., supervisors told Robert Bird, • A state-of-the-judiciary report in the longtime chief of the volunteer February by Chief Justice AP Shah firehouse in Gainesville, that it would of the High Court in Delhi, India, be shut down if Bird and his wife and estimated that the backlog of cases in 19-year-old daughter didn’t move out. the country’s notoriously sluggish legal They had taken up residence upstairs system would take up to “466 years” to from the truck decades ago and built a clear. Shah acknowledged that progress customized kitchen for themselves with had been made since 2007, with 56,000 room for 16 guests, a weight room, and cases cleared, at an average time of five a large family room with a 50-inch TV minutes per case, but that systemic set. Said the chairman of the superviproblems remained, among them corsors, “There is a difference between ruption, the complexity of laws and the sleeping in the station and living in the low quality of judicial personnel. (One station.” property case from the 1950s was not •“This adds an extra dimension resolved until the mid-1990s.) people will appreciate,” said Hobart, • In February, at the 500th anAustralia, mayor Rob Valentine nual celebration of the Buddhist in December, announcing that Saidaiji Eyo festival (reputed to at the annual Taste Festival Text me, later that month, performance be one of Japan’s three “oddI’m Irish artists would entertain in the est”), about 9,000 men dressed only in loincloths tussled over restrooms. two pieces of sacred wood • The Giza Zoo (the largest that were thrown into what in Cairo, Egypt) is a brokenthe Kyodo news service called down version of its former a “writhing throng” of men at a greatness due to poor managetemple in Okayama. Those who ment, failed international inspecsomehow emerged with the 8tions, animal sickness and attrition, inch-long planks will supposedly and a deteriorating neighborhood, have good luck this year. and among the problems now, according to a February Global Post dispatch, is that employees

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Not Ready for Prime Time: (1) Matthew Peverada was arrested in Portland, Maine, in December and charged with attempting to rob Dipietro’s Market. His first attempt, at about 4 p.m., was rebuffed, but he announced that he’d be back at 11 p.m., and that they’d better have some money for him. He returned, and police were waiting. (2) In Phoenix in January, Shawn Holden, 20, ran from his car rather than be detained at a traffic stop for running a red light, and officers pursued him on foot. As police were wandering around looking for Holden, a truck driver walked by, got into his truck, and drove off, running over the prostrate body of Holden, who had been hiding underneath. He was treated at a hospital and arrested. cs

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Savannah has not enjoyed a dedicated comedy club for a decade or more, so its rare for any stand-up shows to come our way that aren’t in large theaters (with ticket prices of $35 and up). That makes this low-dough package bill of rising NYC-based underground comics Greg Barris, Dan St. Germain, John Wells and Matt Wittman all the more refreshing. In general, their material’s more cerebral than base, and taking in this no-frills show (in a DIY beer and wine bar with a low stage) is a hell of a lot cheaper than heading to the Big Apple to scope out fresh talent. Local punk-influenced powerpop quartet HPI open with a set of (mostly) original catchy, early-’90s-style guitar rock with male/female vocal harmonies. Listen & Learn: gregbarris. com, myspace.com/dsg3000, myspace.com/wittmanistheshit. $8 adv. / $10 door. Mon., 9 pm, The Wormhole.

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Fresh from a run through Australia and Singapore of all places, DiFranco —a modern day figurehead of deeply personal neo-folk songwriting— makes a rare stop at this 1,200-seat Broughton St. venue with her celebrated touring band (including upright bassist Todd Sickafoose and drummer Allison Miller). A prolific artist with 32 full-length albums to her name (the BBC deemed her latest studio CD, Red Letter Year, as “a significant turning point” in her career), DiFranco’s stellar, percussive acoustic guitar technique has made her an influential artist. Plus, her visionary approach to the DIY model (she owns all her own master recordings and selfreleases her own records and those of other artists on her own Righteous Babe imprint) has posited her as a leading, vocal critic of the onerous busistylistically similar the more established Robert Randolph & The Family band. To date, they’ve shared the stage with The Dead’s Bob Weir, Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi, and opened for Los Lobos, The Black Crowes and Gov’t Mule. Their dazzling improvisatory interplay between pedal steel and swirling electric organ is a thing to behold — especially in an intimate setting like this River St. bar. Listen & Learn: leeboys.com. $10 cover. Thurs., 10 pm, Live Wire Music Hall.

ness practices of most major labels. Opening act Toshi Reagon is an openly gay singer-songwriter whose mother is Sweet Honey in the Rock co-founder Bernice Johnson Reagon. Toshi’s known for her band BIGLovely, and has appeared before with the likes of Elvis Costello and Lenny Kravitz. Listen & Learn: righteousbabe.com, toshireagon.com. $36 at trusteestheater.com. Sun., 8 pm, Trustees Theater - ALL-AGES.

2009 Tara Feis feat. Cherish The Ladies

This annual City-sponsored, alcohol-free event celebrating Celtic culture is eagerly anticipated by a broad cross-section of our community’s families, as well as tourists. With six hours’ worth of entertainment on two stages (including troubadour Harry O’Donoghue, “storymaker” Sean Driscoll, puppeteer Conrad Hartz and more), there’s plenty to enjoy — but Grammynominated, NYC-based sextet Cherish The Ladies is this year’s

main draw. Mixing stunning vocal abilities, virtuosic instrumental skills and impressive dance steps, their captivating stage presence have kept them in demand everywhere from concert halls and outdoor festivals worldwide to the White House. They were voted “Top North American Celtic Act” by NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock radio program. Listen & Learn: cherishtheladies.com. Free to ALL-AGES. Sat., 11 am-5 pm (Cherish The Ladies play at 1 pm & 4 pm), Emmet Park - ALL-AGES. cs

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continues from p.22 p.m. Mar 13, 8:30 p.m. King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Your 33 Black Angels; Scrary River; 44 Down; Kinley (Live Music) Pop rock and commercial modern rock. 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues trio (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Live Trivia with Marcia (Other) Live Team Trivia Game. 9 p.m.

Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 6 p.m. Tantra Lounge Open Mic Night (Live Music) Weekly showcase for singer/songwriters, both amateur and pro. 10 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Venus De Milo Open DJ Night (DJ) 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. The Wormhole Transmit Now; The Red List (Live Music) Young Orlando, Fl.-based modern rock band that recently signed a label deal and whose music has been featured in several MTV series; Local indie-rock/metalcore band formerly known as Caesura. 9:30 p.m.

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Robin’s Nest Team Trivia (Other) 8 p.m. The Savannah Civic Center Jeff Dunham “Spark of Insanity” (Other) Famed stand-up comic and master ventriloquist who has become a YouTube sensation and one of the most popular comedians working today - ALLAGES. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. Shamrock’s Irish Pub Tim Burke & Steve Horton (Live Music) Reunited ‘70s duo playing covers of old faves by the likes of CSN&Y, The Eagles,Bob Dylan, etc... Mar 11, 8 p.m., Mar 25, 8 p.m., Apr 8, 8 p.m., Apr 22, 8 p.m., May 6, 8 p.m., May 20, 8 p.m. Jun 3, 8 p.m. Slugger’s 5 Point Productions’ Karaoke (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Steamer’s Five Point Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/Jeremy & Ben (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. Steamers (Richmond Hill)

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American Legion Post 184 Rick Elvis (Undressed) (Live Music, Other) Locally-based Elvis impersonator, performing without his costume. 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Augie’s Pub (Pooler) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Soul, Blues and Country covers -9 p.m. Benny’s Tybee Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) w/DJ Levis 9:30 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blaine’s Back Door #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Blowin’ Smoke BBQ The Packway Handle Band (Live Music) Named Best Bluegrass Band in Athens, Ga. 4 years in a row, this festival fave appeals to hardcore purists and jam-grass fans - ALL-AGES. 6 p.m. Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Club One Industrial Resurrection w/ DJ Shrapnel (DJ) 10 p.m. Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Fannie’s on the Beach “Georgia Kyle” Shiver & Fiddlin’ Scott Holton (Live Music) 7 p.m. Fiddler’s Crab House The Eric Culberson Blues Band (Live Mu-

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A.J.’s Dockside “Georgia Kyle” Shiver (Live Music) American Legion Post 36 Karaoke (Karaoke) Baja Cantina TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke continues on p. 26

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faves and rising stars on the live roots music scene; Local hard-jamming funk/soul/ rock/fusion group with a wide repertoire (feat. members of The Permanent Tourists & Phantom Wingo). 10 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Open Mic Night (Live Music) 11 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge TBA (Live Music) Mar 12, 10 p.m., Mar 13, 10 p.m., Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mar 15, 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Open Mic Night (Live Music) 9 p.m. Moon River Brewing Co. Eric Britt (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist/singer playing alt. rock and pop 8:30 p.m. Murphy’s Law “Live Jukebox” w/DJ Sweaty Sock (DJ) 11 p.m. Myrtle’s Bar & Grill J. Howard Duff (Live Music) 7:30 p.m. Night Lights “Rock Star Karaoke” (Live Music, Karaoke) Kraoke featuring a live band, rather than pre-recorded music. 11 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) DJ Tap (DJ) 10 p.m. Quality Inn (Pooler) Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 7 p.m. Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m. The Savannah Civic Center “Annual Golden Age Concert” feat. The Savannah Jazz Orchestra (Live Music) Special event featuring a big band of many of the best area jazz players. Sponsored by the Coastal Jazz Association with major funding from the City of Savannah’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs. 6 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling

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continues from p.24 (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/ singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 9 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Eric Britt (Live Music) Solo set from the guitarist and frontman of alt.rockers Hazel Virtue (covers & originals) - ALL-AGES. 6 p.m. Club One Local Cast, DJ Jason Hancock (Main Floor) (DJ) Coach’s Corner Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m. Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe The Chuck Courtenay Band (Live Music) C&W, honky-tonk, and southern rock hits from a group of veteran players led by a longtime singer/ guitarist. This rare date features their Nashvillebased pedal steel player Tommy Butler. 7 p.m. El Picasso Karaoke (8 p.m.) (Karaoke) Fiddler’s Crab House TBA (Live Music) 10 p.m. Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (9 p.m.) (Karaoke) Hercules Bar and Grill Chief (Live Music) Rock, Pop, Country and Soul covers 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Jeff Beasley Band (Live Music) Swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll, Cajun-tinged Americana and boogiewoogie feat. drums, sax, bass and guitar (covers & originals). 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Frank Emerson (Live Music) Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Mar 11, 8:30 p.m., Mar 12, 8:30 p.m. Mar 13, 8:30 p.m. King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Absylom Rising (Live

Music) Powerhouse psychedelic funk-rock group from Miss. known for vocal harmonies and highenergy improv (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) Bloodkin (CD Release Party); Turtle Folk (Live Music) Critically-acclaimed Athens, Ga. soulful roots-rock band whose songs have been recorded by Widespread Panic; Local organic, jam-oriented rock band that has topped our annual Readers Poll in the past. 11 p.m. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar DJ Regal Beagle (DJ) Mar 13, 10 p.m. Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park Silver Lining (Live Music) Jazzy local trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) of guitar, bass and drums with female vocals (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge TBA (Live Music) Mar 12, 10 p.m., Mar 13, 10 p.m., Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mar 15, 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Pocket Change (Live Music) Funk, soul and R & B covers with a raucous edge. 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) David Flannery (Live Music) Acoustic guitarist offering rock, pop, blues and modern folk-oriented tunes (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m. Pepino’s #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) DJ Zodiac (DJ) Mar 13, 10 p.m. Mar 14, 10 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Kim Michael Polote & Friends (Live Music) Award-winning area vocalist singing jazz and blues standards backed by piano and bass in this eatery’s bar area. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. The Sentient Bean Dare Dukes; Venice Is Sinking (Live Music) Rising, Savannah-based indie-rock singer/songwriter touring in support of a buzzworthy DIY EP of multi-faceted and understated quirk-

pop; Critically praised Athens, Ga. slowcore quintet - ALL-AGES. 8 p.m. Steed’s Tavern @#! Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Stingray’s TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Femalefronted acoustic cover combo featuring members of Band In The Park (rock/pop/soul/beach music). Mar 13, 7 p.m. Mar 17, 7 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Moustache (DJ) 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. Wasabi’s DJ Frankie -C Spins Hip-hop an Electric Fusion (8 p.m.) (DJ) Ways Station Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Wet Willie’s Live DJ (DJ) 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Soul Fish; Hidden Element (Live Music) Charleston-based acoustic/electric pop-rock combo feat. lead vocalist Rotie Salley; Polished, Al.-based nu-metal sextet with both pop and hardcore leanings. The Wormhole The Train Wrecks; Mexico Electric; The Middlemen; Joe Nelson & James Pitman (Live Music) Local high-energy roots-rockers; Charleston quartet known for hushed, Wilco and Sparklehorseesque indie-rock-influenced psych-folk; Nashville-based alt.country trio likened to Kings of Leon, BRMC and Eels; Local, acoustic Old-Time string duo playing hillbilly hits and vintage country from the ‘20s to the ‘50s on guitar, fiddle, banjo and mandolin. 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Bahia Bleu Marina “Paint the Town Red: A Low Country Benefit” w/Soap (Live Music, Other) Benefit for the Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross, with a Low Country Boil and live music from local alternative rock/ R&B/reggae band Soap - ALL-AGES. 4 p.m. continues on p. 28

are coming to The Crab Shack! Come feel the beat of their drums and the infectious hypnotic island rhythms, you’ll join the conga line, don feathered masks, and help with the steel drums, cowbells and whistles that make up part of the Junkanoo show. Google “Junkanoo” to learn its cultural significance!

Performing daily

March 14th-17th (except Monday)

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Also appearing on the Crab Shack floats

Tybee Parade March 14th Savannah Parade March 17th Bring your cameras to get your photo with Barabbas and his tribe of 30 Junkanoo performers.

Call for Junkanoo times or check our website for performances. Come enjoy a Bahama Mama or Bahama Papa with our friends from Nassau! See the New York Shields Bagpipe Band at the Crab Shack the evening of 3/18!

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Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 9 p.m. Bernie’s on River Street Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Blowin’ Smoke BBQ Silver Lining

(Live Music) Jazzy local trio (funk, blues, Latin, exotica) of guitar, bass and drums with female vocals (covers & originals) - free outdoor ALL-AGES show. 6 p.m. Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Captain’s Lounge #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke)

Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Club One DJ Hancock (DJ) 10 p.m. Crab Shack Barabbas & The Tribe (Live Music) High energy Caribbean party band from Junkanoo World on Nassau in the Bahamas, playing horn and percussion-fueld dance music in traditional festive garb.

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Americana Series

Dan and Rayna Gellert

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Long Time Travelin’ featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

March 20, 7:30 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Synergy Brass Quintet

March 23, 12:30 PM Charles H. Morris Center

Gershwin Songbook: Marcus Roberts & Sebastian Knauer March 28 3:00 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Savion Glover and the Otherz April 3 8:30 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

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Mar 14, Mar 16 Mar 17 Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe Junkyard Angel (Live Music) Athens/Savannah-based “Cosmic American” country and rock band feat. members of Stewart & Winfield, Bloodkin and Remy Zero. 7 p.m. Emmet Park 2009 Tara Feis Irish Celebration - feat. Cherish The Ladies (Live Music, Other) Beloved, family-oriented celebration of Celtic music, arts, dance and culture. This year’s main attraction is the first and only all-female traditional Irish band, which tours the world to great acclaim. 11 a.m. Fiddler’s Crab House Absylom Rising (Live Music) Powerhouse funk-rock group from Miss. known for vocal harmonies and high-energy improv (covers & originals). Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mar 15, 10 p.m. The Flying Fish Randy “Hatman” Smith (Live Music) Beach, boogie and blues with from a singing guitarist using sequenced backing (covers & originals). Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Grapevine Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Local piano/vocal legend playing jazz, country, Latin and standards. 6:30 p.m. Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar The Josh Maul Blues Band (Live Music) Funky and tight Richmond Hill-based electric blues trio influenced by Albert Collins, SRV and Tab Benoit, led by a former member of Bluesonics (covers & originals). 9 p.m. The Jinx Damon & The Shitkickers (Live Music) 5 p.m. The Train Wrecks (Live Music) Hard-rocking local roots-a-billy and Americana act led by Texas-born songwriter Jason Bible (covers & originals). 11 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Carroll Brown & Frank Emerson (Live Music) Charleston-based troubadour/guitarist singing and playing trad and contemporary Celtic tunes as well as his own “Coastal Country” to sequenced backing tracks; Longtime acoustic guitarist and singer playing Celtic ballads, pop, and folk (covers & originals). Mar 14, 8:30 p.m., Mar 15, 8:30 p.m., Mar 16, 8:30 p.m. Mar 17, 8:30 p.m. King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Shaun Hopper; Kosmik Mojo; County Line Strangers; Turtle Folk (Live Music, DJ) Young acoustic fingerstyle guitarist with amazing instrumental chops.; Classic rock and blues; Up-and-coming Ga.-based rootsrockers; Popular local jam-oriented rock combo. 1 p.m. Loco’s Deli & Pub (Downtown) The Domino Effect (Live Music) Local funk/ reggae/soul-based jam act feat. singing guitarist Josh Wade (covers & originals). 11 p.m. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar DJ Regal Beagle (DJ) Mar 13, 10 p.m. Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mansion on Forsyth Park Hear & Now (Live Music) New local smooth jazz group feat. members of Eat Mo’ Music

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continues from p.30 and Silver Lining (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. Marlin Monroe’s Surfside Grill Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Femalefronted acoustic cover combo featuring members of Band In The Park (rock/ pop/soul/beach music). 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Mercury Lounge TBA (Live Music) Mar 12, 10 p.m., Mar 13, 10 p.m., Mar 14, 10 p.m. Mar 15, 10 p.m. Metro Coffee House Gregory Douglass (Live Music) Emotional and acclaimed Vt.-based adult alternative indie singer/songwriter cut loosely from the Jeff Buckley/Fiona Apple cloth. 9:30 p.m.

11:30 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) DJ Zodiac (DJ) Mar 13, 10 p.m. Mar 14, 10 p.m. Quality Inn (Pooler) American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Ruth’s Chris Steak House Kim Michael Polote & Friends (Live Music) Award-winning area vocalist singing jazz and blues standards backed by piano and bass in this eatery’s bar area. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. The Sentient Bean Moira & Mickey Nelligan (Live Music) Decatur-based Celtic singer and fiddler (she also plays accordion, bodhran and recorder) with strong local ties to Savannah. She’ll be joined by her son on acoustic guitar for a set of traditional Irish tunes to Americana continues on p. 30

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Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Kurtis & Kody (Live Music) Tybee-based acoustic pop-rock brother duo (by way of Nashville) that crafts catchy, emotional songs with infectious grooves (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Greg Williams (Live Music) Prolific local singer/songwriter/guitarist playing a broad selection of original rock, modern pop, folk and blues tunes, as well as a few choice covers by the likes of Dylan, Hendrix and Muddy Waters. 8:30 p.m. Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m. Notre Dame Academy OldTime Country Dance (Live Music, Other) Traditional contra dancing (beginners welcome) with live music and calling from locals The Glow In The Dark String Band. Sponsored by the Savannah Folk Music Society - ALL-AGES. 8 p.m. Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music

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continues from p.29 and “Worldbilly,” plus originals in a similar vein - ALL-AGES. 8 p.m. Steed’s Tavern #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Hosted by Sam Johnson. 8 p.m. Stingray’s TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) The Chuck Courtenay Band (Live Music) C&W, honky-tonk, and southern rock hits from a group of veteran players led by a longtime singer/ guitarist. This rare date features their Nashvillebased pedal steel player Tommy Butler. 8 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Nick (DJ) 10 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. WG’s The Tenderloin Trio (Live Music) Local act playing hillbilly jazz, Old-Time country, rural blues and string band covers & originals on acoustic guitar and singing saw. 10:30 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Sun Domingo; Stoneking; Simplified; The Design (formerly known as Sugar The Band) (Live Music) Rising stars on the regional alt.rock and Southern pop scenes; Charlotte indie band with a subtle and relaxing, keyboard-driven, jazzinto-pop sound designed to appeal to fans of Ben Harper, John Mayer and Sublime (covers & originals); Raleigh pop/rock cover quintet. noon Chuck Courtenay, Bucky Bryant & Tommy Butler (Live Music) Acoustic duo of singing guitarists playing well-knonw pop, country, rock and beach favorites - with their special guest, Nashville pedal steel ringer Butler. noon The Wormhole All-Day Regional Metal Show (Live Music) Marathon of upand=coming metal/prog rock bands from Atlanta, Athens, and Savannah, including: Sinister Moustache, Unnamed, Low

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continues from p.30 Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. The Warehouse Jeff Beasley (Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Cajun-tinged Americana (covers & originals). 7:30 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Bonepony; Villanova (Live Music) Nashville-based band “stomp music” group blending rootsrock, bluegrass, country and percussion-heavy worldbeat; West Columbia, S.C. funk/jam band with a strong hip-hop influence.

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McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub “1st Annual Bagpipe and Drum Tattoo” (Live Music) Bagpipe and Drum Corps from around the USA perform and battle for top honors. For the finale, all Corps assemble together and play as one band. 5:30 p.m. Murphy’s Law Open Mic Night (Live Music) Hosted by Markus from The Train Wrecks. 10:30 p.m. River Street “St. Patrick’s Day on The River Festival” (Live Music) Marathon free ALL-AGES live music event w/The Red List (young local alt.rock combo formerly known as Caesura); Friday Night Felons (female-fronted modern rock act from Satesboro); Hold Cell (Atlanta funk/metal/ southern rock trio); Dayfall (Ga.-based nu-metal); Black Market; Sunset Jet (newly-formed classic rock cover band with male and female vocals); The Rattlers (Athens-based blues-rock act). 5 p.m. Scandals DJ Marty Corley (Karaoke) 9:30 p.m. Tantra Lounge Jay Cupples and Soul on Fire (Live Music) Swinging modern folk and jazzinfluenced rock fronted by singing guitarist/songwriter Cupples. Mar 16, 9 p.m., Mar 23, 9 p.m. Mar 30, 9 p.m. Swing Dancing Lessons (Other) Just like it says... 10:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Good Times; WormsLoew (Live continues on p. 32

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Nancy Witt (Live Music) Solo pianist (standards, showtunes & originals). 6:30 p.m. The Flying Fish Chuck Courtenay (Live Music) Established area acoustic guitarist/singer. Mar 16, 6 p.m. Mar 17, 5 p.m. Hang Fire Pop Culture Trivia with TTL (Other) 10 p.m. Hooters Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). Mar 17, 7 p.m. Mar 31, 7 p.m. The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head) The Jazz Corner Quartet feat. Bob Masteller (Live Music) New Orleansstyle â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Jazzâ&#x20AC;? (covers & originals). 8 p.m. Jazzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley (Live Music) Savannah guitarist who doubles on percussion playing swinging R & B, old-time rock and roll and Americana (covers & originals). 7 p.m. The Jinx The Tennessee Rounders (Reunion Show) (Live Music) Rare show by an almost-complete lineup (minus guitarist Pee Wee

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The Tailgate BN Trivia w/Artie & Brad 10 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House Mary Davis & Co. (Live Music) Female-fronted acoustic cover combo (rock/pop/soul/beach music). Mar 13, 7 p.m. Mar 17, 7 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy Frushon (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and jazz covers. -noon -7 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Toyo Joe; The Domino Effect; Mighty McFly; Silicone Sister (Live Music) S.C.-based modern rock and pop quartet; Local funk/reggae/soulbased jam act feat. singing guitarist Josh Wade; Kitschy ‘80s cover band; glam/hair metal and hard rock act. noon The Wormhole “Locals Rule” Prog-Metal Night w/Sinister Moustache; Unnamed; 13 Day Mission (Live Music) Art-metal hybrid formerly known as Gravy; Stoner-rock power trio feat. handsome drummer Jay Lane; Atlantabased psych-prog act. cs

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A great band rises again

Bloodkin’s rock and roll recipe for late-bloomer success by jim reed | jim.r@connectsavannah.com

To call Bloodkin one of the best bands from Athens that you’ve never heard might not be too much of an understatement.

the set goes along. But I would expect a good mix of old and new material.

Though known to diehard rootsrock fans the world over, and to folks who follow the long arc of the Classic City’s music scene, Bloodkin are like the Elijahs of that fabled town’s rock and roll creative class: there’s always been a spot set for them at the table, but most of the time something’s kept them from showing up for dinner. That something took many forms over the ten albums (if one counts Hutchens’ two solo efforts) they’ve made and released over the past 15 years, but thankfully, most of those hurdles seem to finally be falling by the wayside for this supremely talented “Americana on eleven” group led by guitarists Danny Hutchens and Eric Carter. With critics who never even knew they existed till now (including, oddly enough the famously omnivorous Rolling Stone scribe David Fricke) heaping praise on the band’s brandnew CD Baby, The Told Us We Would Rise Again, and a newfound sense of sobriety and dedication coursing through the band-members’ veins, it would seem that if ever there was a time for Bloodkin to make their mark in some bigger way, now’s their chance. In advance of the group’s live show and CD Release Party this weekend at Locos on Broughton St. (a gig that finds them paired with one of Savannah’s own under-the-radar success stories, Turtle Folk, as an opener), I spoke with Hutchens about the past, present and future of the little band that wouldn’t quit. Full interview at connectsavannah.com.

Dylan or Neil Young?

This album in many ways is a rebirth for the band — even down to the title. Was it ever a concern that perhaps the group shouldn’t lean too heavily on the

Lightning Round: What’s one rock and roll song you’d be thrilled to never have to hear ever again? Danny Hutchens: “Wango Tango.” Danny Hutchens: Dylan. Cigarettes or carrot juice? Danny Hutchens: Carrot juice, of course! What was the first LP you remember buying with your own money? Danny Hutchens: Some Girls by The Rolling Stones. Who’s got the greatest electric guitar tone you’ve ever heard?

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“comeback imagery,” for fear it would seem as much as a marketing gimmick as the actual reality of the group’s current status? Danny Hutchens: For any record release there’s always some sort of publicity strategy, some hook the whole thing hangs on. In this case, I think that imagery is as good a hook as any, and pretty accurately truthful to our situation. This is a slightly new lineup. How would you describe the chemistry between the current band members as opposed to previous incarnations of the group? Danny Hutchens: This is easily the most fun I’ve ever had playing music — stemming from the fact that we’re all true friends within this lineup, and all get along nicely, which in the past has not always been the case. The Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood heaps praise on your group in the lengthy liner notes to this new album. How did that come about? Danny Hutchens: The Truckers do a lot of work with David Barbe, who also produces our records. Barbe played the new record for Patterson, because he just thought Patterson would like

it. Which he did — a lot. Things grew from there. There is a blunt reference in the liner notes to Eric Carter’s battles with substance abuse and the organizations that helped him reclaim his life. Without prying, how serious did things get for him, and without such treatment would we even be talking about a new Bloodkin CD? Danny Hutchens: I already missed Eric. It was like he was already gone — at least the majority of the time. He was hard to reach. He could barely talk or walk half the time. It was a life-or-death situation. Part of the reason we’re publicizing the bad personal stuff so much is that we want to highlight the great work done by Nuci’s Space here in Athens, and Willingway in Statesboro, among others, who truly saved Eric’s life. You’ve played many times in Savannah, both as a full band and as a duo. What can folks expect from this performance in terms of the setlist? Is it true William Tonks will be appearing with you here? Danny Hutchens: The full band will be along, including William. Setlists are always written immediately prior to the show, and even then they transform as

Danny Hutchens: Pop Staples or Keith Richards. I know you used to play bass with the Velvet Underground’s Moe Tucker. What are the five words which best describe her? Danny Hutchens: Determined, sincere, down to earth, no horseshit. Wait, that’s more than five... What’s the most extravagant thing Bloodkin has ever requested as part of their backstage hospitality? Danny Hutchens: I’d better not say here, ‘cause I’m pretty sure it’s still illegal. Who’d you rather be stranded on a desert island with: the members of REM or the members of Drivin-N-Cryin, and why? Danny Hutchens: Oh, both. All of us, and we’d have a big reality TV show, Survivor-type marathon. I’m pretty sure Pete Buck would win. cs Bloodkin (CD Release Party) with opening act Turtle Folk When: Fri., 11 pm Where: Locos (downtown) Cost: TBD Info: bloodkin.net

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Kader Attia: ‘Signs of Reappropriation’ Through March 22 at Red Gallery

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Kader Attia is currently receiving a lot of attention in the art world, which has led to Charles Saatchi acquiring his work, “Ghost”, for his collection in London. “Ghost”, two hundred kneeling aluminum foil figures, shrouded in cowls, represents praying Muslim women. I have only seen this work in reproduction. Taken alone, each individual figure, empty under the cowl, a garment without a person, is ambiguous, if not devoid of meaning. It gets whatever power it may have from the sheer fact of numbers. But somehow next to Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army (over a thousand so far retrieved), and let’s say, Magdalena Abakanowicz’ “Crowds” of burlap figures, these seem slightly trivial. Having seen “Ghost” and other images of some of his works, I was not prepared to be so impressed by this exhibition. “Signs of Reappropriation” consists of three separate installations: “Normal

City 1, 2 and 3” (2003–08) is a video loop which is made up of three short films, each of which focuses on a high rise building, at first at such a close up that the image is blurry to the point of abstraction. As the camera retreats, we begin to see the details of the building; as it retreats even more, we can see the skyline of the neighborhood. In the series of nine large digital ink–jet prints on the walls: “Rochers Carr&eacute;s Algiers Bay” (2008), a huge pile of concrete building blocks has been deposited on the beach; in some of the photographs, a few young men are seen standing on the blocks, looking out to

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video, a strange shaped light (is it possibly a symbol in Arabic script?) flickers from a window. What affects me most strongly here is the recurrence of references to the horizon within these works. It is only on very flat land, or on the ocean that man can see the uninterrupted line where the sky meets the land. In the photographs, it is at Algiers Bay that the Algerian youths look toward a dream that lies beyond the horizon. In “Skyline”, paradoxically, the line of the window frame in the gallery creates a horizon above the viewer who sits on the bench. It is a necessarily broken and jagged line in this case. And similarly in the slight gaps we can see between the buildings in the videos. This is the fragmented image of the horizon we see in cities. Throughout man’s history, it is perhaps the earth’s horizon that most deeply touches his senses. Every day the sun comes alive and dies on the horizon. It is on the horizon that the natives spot the colonial invaders approaching in ships. It is on the horizon that the mother watches her son, who emigrates or goes into exile, disappearing. It is the location of vanishing points. But then we can wonder if life might be seduced to imitate the tricks of a convex mirror, in which a reappearance is charmed into being as the point of infinite disappearance is reached. cs

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(2008), and consists of 80 refrigerators (apparently this is only a portion of his total of 200) which have been covered in mirror tiles, each tile about one inch high and 3/4 of an inch wide. These “refrigerators” are of varying heights created by either stacking or placing some on risers. The gallery lighting is very dim and long before we realize they are refrigerators, we see the installation as a city skyline, modernist skyscrapers with reflecting glass windows. Perhaps the transformation of these ordinary refrigerators into the appearance of city buildings explains why this works where “Ghost” fails. There are two low benches under the large plate glass windows that face Broughton Street, and if you sit there, you will see a horizon line that is created by the lower window ledge. Above that, the passing traffic and the movements of daylight on the mirrors create the illusion of buildings being inhabited: some rooms with their lights brightly lit and some darkening. Kader Attia is a French artist, born to Algerian immigrants and brought up in an area of high rise projects on the outskirts of Paris. The videos perhaps reference the kinds of buildings in which he grew up. As the first video comes into focus, we see that one of the apartments has been completely burnt out. In the second video, the camera comes into focus to show that an apartment is completely covered by a tarpaulin hanging above the balcony. These can be seen as the marks of stress in the occupants’ daily life. In the third

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Kahlil Gibran: Selections from the Mary Haskell Minis Bequest — Drawings and paintings displayed Feb. 28-April 12. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences. Life Painting Workshop with James Langley — April 17-18, 9am-4pm. $185. Judy Mooney, judymooney@ bellsouth.net, 443 9313. The Freight Station, 703 Louisville Rd. Lillian Blades: Fragmentations & Fabrications — Mixed media art from fabrics from dissected clothing, found objects, and small paintings through April 4. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St. Master Eye II: 19th- and 20th-Century Photography — includes iconic examples from Mathew Brady, Eadweard Muybridge, Man Ray, Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, Annie Leibovitz, and other celebrated masters. SCAD Museum of Art, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd. New work by John Caldwell and Chris Cognazzo — Through March 25. The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Richard Hunt: Promethean Mythmaker — Scultpures, drawings and prints Feb. 6-March 31. SCAD Museum of Art, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd. Robert Colescott: Troubled Goods — Feb. 18-May 16. Jepson Center for the Arts.

Photos of Israel by Ian Aleksander Adams at the JEA Seeing Sounds — Work by 17 Savannah artists in an exhibition that uses the visual arts and music as unifying elements March 6-April 7 at Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St.

Threaded Perception — Exhibition of SCAD student artwork, all for sale (unless otherwise noted). March 7-10 at Reception Tuesday March 10, 5-8 p.m., 180 Center, 17 E. 31st. St. Free.

Seven from Savannah — New work by area artists March 14-April 14. Opening reception March 13, 6-8pm. 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery, 10 E. Broughton St.

The Photography of Margaret Brennan — through Feb. 20, An opening reception will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 5-8pm. at Horizon Gallery 206 E. Bay St.

Signs of Reappropriation — Work by French artist Kader Attia, Feb. 13-March 22. Red Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St. Soldier Portraits — Wet collodion process photographs by Savannah artist Ellen Susan Jan. 30-March 12 at the GSU Center for Art & Theatre. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro Story Lines: A Selection of Prints from the Walter O. Evans Collection — Celebrated African-American prints Feb. 6-March 31. SCAD Museum of Art, 227 MLK Jr. Blvd. Take The Chill Off — Reception for a photo exhibit by Liza Crowley Judson, March 14, 3-6 p.m. , Kobo Gallery, 33 Barnard St., free. The Art of Richard Law — Paintings of the deep South, black culture and landscapes using vibrant colors Feb. 17-March 22. Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 MLK Jr. Blvd.

The Powerful Hand of George Bellows — “Drawings from the Boston Public Library” Jan. 16-March 29, Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences. To Never Sleep Again… — SCAD presents an exhibition by New York artist Cat Chow through March 27. Reception with a performance is set for March 27, 6:30 pm during the SCAD Gallery Hop. Pei Ling Chan Gallery, 322 MLK Jr. Blvd.

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Bad Lieutenant

AASU Masquers stage grim, Irish-themed The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Martin McDonagh’s play is funny, but it’s is not for the faint of heart. A black comedy, The Lieutenant of Inishmore features cold–blooded torture and widespread carnage. While it’s satire, it’s gruesome satire, and audience discretion is being strongly advised, so leave the kids at home. Although dark, the play has been widely embraced by critics. It was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Play in 2006, and won the Olivier Award in Great Britain. First produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company in London in 2001, the play is being presented March 12–15 by the Armstrong Atlantic State University theater troupe, the Masquers. Cast members are Kevin Buttimer as Padraic, Sage Tipton as Mairead, Jonas Boyd as Donny, Jason Crews as Davey, Hai Dang as Christy, Jermaine Siler as James, Emmett Eason as Brendan and Timmy Vo as Joey. We spoke with director John Martin. What happens in the play? John Martin: The Lieutenant of Inishmore is the story of an Irish cat named

Wee Thomas. Wee Thomas belongs to Padraic, who is in Northern Ireland for the year, torturing drug dealers and bombing chip–shops. Meanwhile, in Inishmore, Padraic’s father Donny is left to care for Wee Thomas, whom Padraic loves more than life itself. The play opens with Davey, Donny’s teenage neighbor, and Donny in Donny’s living room, holding the dead body of Wee Thomas. I don’t want to get into too much detail about what happens next, because a lot of the fun lies in the script itself and having the audience go along for the ride. Who is playwright Martin McDonagh? John Martin: Martin McDonagh won an Oscar for his screenplay for In Bruges. He has also written The Pillowman, which Cardinal Rep just produced last year and is another outstanding play of his. He uses a lot of vulgar language and strong violence in his writing, which is what makes him different from most playwrights today, that willingness to push the envelope.

The subject matter seems a bit, well, grim. Is the play funny?

What have been the challenges in directing this play?

John Martin: The play is hysterically funny, as well as extremely grim. I can honestly say I’ve never read a play as funny as this, but it’s also quite powerful because you start to feel connections to and sympathy for these characters as situations go from bad to worse, yet it’s absolutely genius in how funny and dark it is.

John Martin: Time constraints. Myself and three of my actors were cast in The Full Monty as well, so for a while, I’d be at Monty rehearsals from 6–8 p.m. and then have my own rehearsals from 8–10 p.m. But since Monty closed, we’ve all come back with vigor and I could not be more proud of my cast for taking their characters and doing so much with them.

Tell me about the characters. John Martin: Well there’s Padraic, who’s definitely the most rash and insane. He wants nothing more than a free Ireland in which he can enjoy life with his cat. There’s also Mairead, a sixteen–year–old girl from Inishmore who longs to be with Padraic and who is deadly accurate with her air rifle. There’s Donny and Davey, who are the most normal of the cast. There’s also Brendan, Christy, and Joey, three Irish terrorists who have long since grown tired of Padraic’s idealism and “over–enthusiasm.” And of course there’s always James, a drug– dealer from Northern Ireland who made the mistake of selling marijuana to Protestants and Catholics.

How was the play chosen? John Martin: I first read it about a year ago, never having the slightest idea that I’d ever be involved in it. Last fall Dr. (Peter) Mellen had mentioned there was one spot left in the Spring 2009 season, and I jumped at the chance. The rest just sort of happened way too quickly and here we are, about to open. It’s been nothing short of incredible. cs AASU Masquers: The Lieutenant of Inishmore A dark comedy by Martin McDonagh. When: March 12-15 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Armstrong Atlantic State University’s Jenkins Hall Black Box Theater. Cost: $10.

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America loves the movies. But what she likes better are the salacious goings–on behind the silver screen. The nuts, bolts, and tasty gossip are as interesting as the end result. The Little Theatre of Savannah’s production of Moonlight and Magnolias satisfies both cravings by examining how Gone With the Wind came to be one of the most beloved films of all time. Based on true events, the play follows David O. Selznick in his determined quest to bring Margaret Mitchell’s literary work to Hollywood. Selznick is without a screenplay and in an effort to turn out a script fast, he locks director Victor Fleming, writer Ben Hecht, and himself in his office for five days, no one being allowed to leave until the script is complete. Hecht has never read the book, so Selznick and Fleming act it out while Hecht writes. But along with pressure to get the show on a roll, Selznick has to face the mounting tensions of being a Jew in 1939, and no matter how much he’d rather ignore it, Hecht is constantly complaining that he has obligations as a prominent man to bring light to the injustices going on at home as well as in Europe. Between the time crunch and a peanut–and–bananas–only diet, anger, frustration, and hallucinations ensue. “This play addresses so much more of what’s going on besides three guys being locked in a room. Most people aren’t realistically going to know the layers of what we’ve learned and researched about these guys,” says director Grace Diaz Tootle. “But they’re going to be able to peel it back to find so much more than face value.” The cast and crew have done their work in regards to getting to know their characters, and talk about them as one would a close friend. Beyond what’s in

the play they’ve researched intriguing back stories and liaisons that put today’s gossip rags to shame. “This is a huge piece of Hollywood history, that significant moment of creating one of the most magnificent movies ever made. It’s epic,” explains Louis Clausi, who plays Ben Hecht. Even though there’s a heavy foreground involved, don’t let that fool you. This is one seriously funny play. Joining Clausi in the mayhem is Sonny Schneider as David O. Selznick and Les Taylor as Victor Fleming. This trio act like old buddies offstage and bring that chemistry to life as they argue, slap, and sleep–type their way through getting this script written. The result is a delightful comedic banter that makes you feel like you’re always in on the joke. “When I first read this play I couldn’t believe how witty and well-written it was. It’s honestly the best non–musical I’ve read in over 15 years,” says Schneider. Taylor agrees, saying, “It’s so funny that it’s very difficult to stay straight faced on stage, you just want to laugh at what the other guys are doing.” While the Little Theatre uses a rented space at the Freight Station during performances and have been doing rehearsals at the Savannah Children’s Theatre, they don’t have a permanent space to call home. “We’d love to gain the kind of support it would take to afford our own space,” explains Tootle. “And for the price of a ticket I really think people are going to get a great laugh and peek at movie history.” cs Little Theatre’s Moonlight and Magnolias When: March 13–14, 19–22, 26–28 at 8pm. March 15 & 29 at 3pm. Where: Freight Station, 703 Louisville Rd Cost: $20 Info: www.littletheatreofsavannah.org

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Clunky football metaphors are never out of season, so think of director Zack Snyder as the cinematic equivalent of the quarterback who’s clearly no MVP but is just good enough to get his team to the Super Bowl. In bringing (along with co–scripters David Hayter and Alex Tse) the sacred graphic novel by writer Alan Moore and illustrator Dave Gibbons to the big screen, Snyder makes almost all the right plays –– the movie is visually resplendent and remarkably faithful to the source material –– but too often fails to find the heart buried deep within the darkness. Worshipped by comic fans and tagged by TIME magazine as one of the 100 best novels of the past several decades, Watchmen debuted in 1986 as a 12–part series for DC Comics before being compressed into graphic novel form. Remarkable in its storytelling prowess –– both narratively and visually –– the comic has been lifted almost wholesale from the printed page, with many screen shots serving as mirror reflections of illustrated panels. The story begins in 1985 with the murder of a fascistic superhero named The Comedian (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and from there moves back and forth in time to track the exploits of the other members of the band known as the Watchmen: Nite Owl (Patrick Wilson), Silk Spectre (Malin Akerman), Rorschach (terrific Jackie Earle Haley), Ozymandias (Matthew Goode) and the godlike Dr. Manhattan (Billy Crudup). With its overlapping storylines of a world on the brink of annihilation, the deleterious effects of life as a superhero celebrity, and the vagarious manner in which time itself might operate, the graphic novel possessed no small measure of gravitas yet also found room in the margins for wit and warmth. The movie retains the seriousness but too often loses the sympathy.

The International is an action flick with smarts, but that’s not to say the brain and the brawn always coexist easily. Clive Owen stars as an Interpol agent who, with the help of a New York assistant D.A. (Naomi Watts), tries to bring down a banking institution that’s long been involved in illegal activities on a global scale (backing coups, purchasing weapons, that sort of thing). Although loosely based on a real-life scandal, The International adheres more to cinematic conspiracy-theory conventions, thus emerging as a pale shadow of such great works in the same mold as The Parallax View and The Manchurian Candidate. Still, director Tom Tykwer (Run Lola Run) keeps the film moving (Run Clive Run would have been an acceptance title, given how much mileage Tykwer gets out of his star), and there’s one spectacular (if overlong) shootout at the Guggenheim Museum that’s alone worth the admission price.

Coraline Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas was actually Henry Selick’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, given that it was the latter who actually directed the film. Here, he displays his mastery again, helming an eye-popping animated extravaganza he adapted from Neil Gaiman’s best-selling book. Dakota Fanning provides the voice of Coraline, a lonely little girl who discovers an alternate world hidden behind a small door in her family’s new house. Initially, life does seem more pleasant on the other side -- her alternate parents

are hipper, the food is tastier, the entertainment is more dazzling -- but it’s not long before things take a dark turn, and, with the help of a sage black cat, Coraline soon finds herself fighting for her very soul. The visual scheme -- as with Nightmare, stop-motion animation is the order of the day -- is remarkable enough in any dimension, but do make an effort to catch the film in one of its 3-D presentations.

Push If Push comes to shove, then the only sound advice is to stay away from the theater and re-watch XMen on DVD. Certainly, that’s an infinitely superior mutant movie, yet don’t think Push’s plagiarism ends there: It’s almost a given that the pitch meeting found the film’s creators, uh, pushing the picture by declaring, “It’s X-Men meets Jumper meets Heroes meets The Matrix!” Had they any sense of integrity, they would have ended the sentence by adding, “Only not very exciting or enjoyable!” In short, here’s another sci-fi muddle that never breaks out of its geekspeak ghetto, with David Bourla contributing an overly busy screenplay that doesn’t always come together and Paul McGuigan providing draggy direction that takes this far past the point of audience involvement. Set in Hong Kong, the film centers on the Division, a U.S. government branch whose members are tasked with seeking out folks with psychic abilities and either recruiting them or (if that fails) killing them. These psychics have different powers, which places them into one of several different categories: continues on p. 42

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Pushers, Watchers, Movers (but, alas, no Shakers), Bleeders, etc. Nick (Chris Evans), a Mover, has tried to maintain a low profile, but once Cassie (Dakota Fanning), a teenage Watcher, shows up and insists he help her find Kira (stiff Camilla Belle), a Pusher who holds the answer to taking down the Division, all hell breaks loose, as Division agents (led by Djimon Hounsou as a suave Pusher) and evil Asian psychics try to take them down. Some interesting ideas soon get buried under a jumbled narrative, a choppy shooting style and an unflattering visual scheme -- all of which combine to make viewers feel as if they’re watching a movie from inside a spinning clothes dryer.

Taken Moral ambiguity seems to be the order of the day in most of modern cinema (recent examples include Body of Lies, Traitor, The Dark Knight, and even Gran Torino), but for purely cathartic purposes, there’s still something to be said about films -- competent ones,

mind you -- in which the line between Good and Evil is drawn oh-so-clearly in the sand. Take Taken, which operates on a very simple premise: Scumbags kidnap Liam Neeson’s daughter; Liam Neeson screws them up good. That’s all the plot needed for this lightning-quick (91 minutes, and not a second over) action yarn in which Neeson stars as Bryan Mills, a former CIA operative who took early retirement in order to live close to his teenage daughter Kim (Maggie Grace). Bryan’s frosty ex-wife (Famke Janssen) approves of their child traveling unsupervised with a friend (Katie Cassidy) to Paris for a vacation, but the overprotective Bryan doesn’t like the idea and only reluctantly signs off on it for the sake of Kim’s hap piness. But it turns out that father knows best after all: Within hours of their arrival, the two American teens are kidnapped by an Albanian organization that turns young women into prostitutes and sex slaves. Bryan immediately springs into action, jetting off to Paris and employing his ample CIA training to locate his missing daughter. The film’s PG-13 rating means that punches are

pulled in more ways than one, and the script by Robert Mark Kamen and Luc Besson (The Fifth Element) disappointingly turns Bryan from an ordinary man with highly specialized skills in the early going into a James Bond knockoff by the third act. But Pierre Morel directs crisply and efficiently, and Neeson delivers a typically compelling performance.

Che In some cities, director Steven Soderbergh’s epic look at revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been screened as two separate films: Che: Part One (subtitled The Argentine during production) and Che: Part Two (Guerrilla). But whether viewed in one or two sittings, the fact remains that Soderbergh’s ambitious but erratic film wastes its generous running time by failing to really burrow beneath the media myth, determined not to provide much insight into the indi-

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dramatic comedy film that will be shown in 93 theaters in 31 states. When: Wed. March 11-Sat. March 14 Where: Wynnsong 11, Savannah Cost: $5

Psychotronic Film Society: The Green Slime

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sci-fi turkey was made in Japan with an all-U.S. cast (speaking English). A team of astronauts accidentally bring a small amount of “green slime” onboard a space station, and it quickly mutates. When: Wed. March 18, 8 p.m.-10 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5

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this moderately engaging film has only increased my desire to see 1969â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Che! (starring Omar Sharif as Che and Jack Palance as Castro), a colossal dud thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reportedly one of the allâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;time worsts. At least thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s some sort of distinction; this Che, on the other hand, remains resolutely middleâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;theâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;road.

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vidual whose iconic image has adorned countless tâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;shirts and posters. The first half boasts the stronger material, as the idealistic Che (commandingly played by Benicio Del Toro) helps Fidel Castro (Demian Bichir) and his gang of rebels overthrow the Batista regime in 1950s Cuba. The second half, which finds Che taking the revolutionary road to Latin America, becomes bogged down in repetitious material, with all the additional jungle trek s, gun battles and soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; squabbles adding nothing except minutes to the length. Matt Damon turns up in a cameo thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about as brief (and pointless) as his blinkâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;andâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;youâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;missâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; him appearance in Francis Coppolaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Without Youth. If nothing else,

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2005’s Sin City failed to take root, but no matter: Rourke now has the role of a lifetime in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler. On paper, The Wrestler sounds like Rocky reconfigured for the wrestling rather than boxing arena. But Robert Siegel’s screenplay fleshes out the basic storylines in unique ways, and Aronofsky and Rourke add a rich palette to the proceedings, resulting in a movie that’s frequently as colorful as it is meaningful. If Milk touches on America’s prejudices and The Dark Knight examines America’s fears, then The Wrestler explores America’s regrets. Rourke stars as Randy “The Ram” Robinson, who was quite the big deal in the wrestling world back in the 1980s. Twenty years forward, however, and Randy is now long past his glory days. Two decades of hard partying have wiped him out, and if he has any emotional reservoirs to tap, he wants to make sure to save them for the two women in his life. The first is Cassidy (an excellent Marisa Tomei), a stripper at the club he frequents who is always there to lend Randy a sympathetic ear (usually in the middle of a lap dance).

The other female on Randy’s mind is his daughter Stephanie (Evan Rachel Wood); because he was never there for her while she was growing up. Yet much of the best material revolves around Randy’s career as a wrestler. Aronofsky and Siegel do a remarkable job of treating its practitioners with respect, so much so that it’s softened my stance toward these athletes (dare we call them artists?) who give so much of themselves for the entertainment of others.

Slumdog Millionaire I’m not entirely sure how a film in which a small boy gets permanently blinded by someone deliberately pouring hot liquid onto his eyeballs while he’s unconscious ends up being hyped (by critics and audiences alike) as the “feel-good” movie of the year, but that’s the strange case with Slumdog Millionaire, the latest from director Danny Boyle (Trainspotting). The modern-day sequences find lanky, likable Jamal (Dev Patel) working his way through the questions on India’s version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Jamal is a

struggling kid who’s coped with poverty all of his life -- a “slumdog” -- and it’s his unlikely ascension that has the entire nation rooting for him to win it all. But Jamal isn’t doing this for money; he’s doing it for love -- namely, for the beautiful Latika (Freida Pinto), who, as we see in the film’s ample flashbacks, grew up on the streets alongside Jamal and his hotheaded brother Salim (Madhur Mittal). Initially, the movie’s structure is ingenious in how it feeds on incidents from Jamal’s past to allow him to get the right answers on the TV game show, suggesting that what’s most important in this life is what we learn firsthand. As for the sequences around the characters’ childhoods, they’re refreshingly uncompromising. It’s a shame that Boyle and scripter Simon Beaufoy bind the final half-hour into a straightjacket of rigid formula plotting.

Gran Torino It’s not necessary to be familiar with Clint Eastwood’s career arc to enjoy Gran Torino, but it does amplify the appreciation for the manner in which the

topic of violence is approached. From the glorified gun battles in the Dirty Harry franchise to the ruminations about the impact of taking a man’s life in Unforgiven, Eastwood has clearly given much thought to the subject. To describe how he has continued to modify his beliefs would spoil the film’s ending, but suffice to say that his character, Walt Kowalski, is no stranger to killing. A Korean War vet, the widowed Walt lives in a Detroit neighborhood in which he’s clearly the minority. Surrounded by Asians, African-Americans and Latinos, he’s a racist, though he doesn’t have much use for his own kind, either: Caring little for his two grown sons and their families, he prefers the company of his faithful dog and his 1972 Gran Torino. But his shell cracks once he comes into contact with the two Hmong kids next door, Thao and Sue (Bee Vang and Ahney Her). Lazily dismissed in some camps as a simplistic riff on racism, Gran Torino is far more complicated than that, not only in its aforementioned exploration of violence but also in its affecting look at a rigid individual who comes to realize the world has moved on. cs

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Home and Heart Warming Program

Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, Savannahhttp://www. chathamdems.com/

The United Way of the Coastal Empire is taking applications for this Atlanta Gas Light Co. program. United Way was given a grant to be used to help low-income homeowners with free repair or replacement of gas appliances, such as hot water heaters, furnaces, space heaters and stoves. Qualified customers also can apply for free weatherization of their homes. The program is open to residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Liberty and Glynn counties. Call 651-7730. United Way of Coastal Empire, Savannahhttp:// www.uwce.org/

Drinking Liberally

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

Planned Parenthood

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

Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue

AIDS Memorial Quilt Project

United Way 2-1-1

An information and referral service in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, Bryan, Glynn abnd McIntosh counties is available by calling 2-1-1. Services include food pantry programs, bill payment as-

sistance, rent assistance, foreclosure prevention, job search and training programs, childcare programs, housing solutions and financial education. United Way of Coastal Empire, Savannahhttp://www.uwce.org/

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

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

Busy Woman of the Year Award

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

Displaced New Orleanians

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

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Equal Opportunity Authority

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

Home and Heart Warming Program

Kids Who Care

The Junior League of Savannah is accepting applications for 2009 Kids Who Care scholarships for high school seniors from Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, Bulloch, Jasper, Liberty, Glynn, and Beaufort counties who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism and community involvement. Deadline is March 13. www. jrleaguesavannah.org, 790.1002.

Recording Studio Seeks Musicians

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

Savannah Adult Coed Kickball League

Old school style kickball for adults to have fun and get some exercise. League starts March 29, 4pm. $300/team or $25/person, 220 3474 Scarborough Fields,

Share Your Writings

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

Classes, Camps & Workshops

Carolyne Graham is the instructor. Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. 925-7393, carolynegraham@ yahoo.com.

African Dance & Drum

Learn the rhythms of West Africa with instructor Aisha Rivers. Classes are held every Sunday - drums at 4pm, dance at 5pm at 607 W. 37th St. $10/class. ayoluwa.org, 844-2582. Rhythms of West Africa, Savannah

Art, Music and Tutoring for the Inner Child

700 Kitchen Cooking School

will offer hands-on educational/entertaining cooking classes at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. The cost of each class is $90 per person. Call 238-5158 or visit http:// www.700kitchen.com. Mansion on Forsyth Park, Savannahhttp://www.mansiononforsythpark. com

Abstinence Education

Hope House and Savannah State University are providing an after-school program for youth and young adults ages 12 to 29. Program activities last for about 2 hours every Wednesday at SSU. Transportation is provided. Snacks, field trips and supportive services are provided at no charge. 236-5310. Savannah State University, Savannahhttp://www.savstate.edu/

Adult Instruction in Clay Techniques

Wednesdays, 10am-noon, beginners to advamced. $100 plus $30 for clay supplies. Instructor is Carolyne Graham, 925-7393, carolynegraham@yahoo.com.

Adult Painting Classes

Savannah Art and Clay Studio offers classes in painting techniques with studies in light and shadow to understanding color, and more.

Beginning piano and voice lessons are taught by Linda Luke, who also tutors students in reading. Creative dance and a snack are included in the lessons, and special education students are welcome. Sculpture, painting and drawing are taught by Jerry Luke. Private and small group lessons are available and open to adults, teens and younger children. The lessons last an hour and the cost is $80 a month. The address is 5225 Skidaway Rd. Call 349-0521 or 843-496-0651 for info. Classes, Savannah

Art,-Music, Piano and Voice-coaching

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

Artist’s Way Workshop

Explore your creativity Tuesdays 5-6:30pm in a 12-week program. Ongoing Enrollment. 236-3660 International Center for Leadership & Coaching, Savannahhttp://www.internationalcoach.org/

Beading Classes

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

Children’s Art Classes

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for grades 1-5 offer basic art, clay and mixed media on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Cost is $65 per 5 weeks, basics supplied. Teen Class meets Thursday 4-6 p.m. Cost is $75 per 5 weeks, most supplies furnished. Savannah Art and Clay Creations, contact carolynegraham@ aol.com or 925-7393.

Construction Apprentice Program

is a free 16-week training program for men and women interested in gaining construction skills for career level jobs in construction. Earn a technical certificate of credit with no cost for trainingk, books or tools. Provided t hrough a collaboration of Chatham County, the Homebuilders Association of Savannah, Savannah Technical Eollege and Step Up Savannah’s Poverty Reduction Initiative. To apply, call Tara H. Sinclair at 604-9574.

Conversational Spanish

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Come to the mesa de espanol the second Thursday and last Friday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at The Sen-

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tient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For information, send e-mail to cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, Savannahhttp://www.sentientbean.com

Credit and Money Management 12 Hour Seminar

This ongoing course is held every month at the Effingham YMCA in Rincon. This seminar is the first standardized credit education program in the nation. Topics covered are the steps to improve your credit rating and raise your credit scores, budgeting, managing your debt, what lenders require when you borrow money, how to spot looming money problems and how to deal with them before it’s too late. The fee is $99 per person or $169 per couple. Space is limited and registration is required in advance. Contact Carmen at 826-6263 or 484-1266. Effingham YMCA, Rincon

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute

Fany’s Spanish/English Institute Spanish is fun. Classes for adults and children are held at 15 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. Call 921-4646 or 220-6570 to register. Fany’s Spanish/English Institute, Savannah

Free swimming lessons

The Savannah Storm Swim Team is giving free swim lessons to any child between the ages 7 to 18. An adult must accompany any child or children under 10. Send e-mail with contact info to: thesavannahstorm@gmail.com.

Free Tax School

Earn extra income after taking this course. Flexible schedules, convenient locations. The class is free but there is a small fee for books. Call 352-3862 or visit www.libertytax.com.

Garbage, Goo, Recycling and YOU

The Chatham County Department of Public Works is sponsoring this show by the Puppet People, which will tour elementary schools to teach students the importance of learning to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. For bookings, call 355-3366.

Georgetown Playgroup

Meet the first and third Thursday of the month from 9:30-11am at the Northside clubhouse in Georgetown. Free.

German Conversational Group

Keep up conversational German skills. Different topics disussed. Led by a German-speaking teacher who is a native of Switzerland. Love offerings accepted. 845-764-7045.

Get Clients Now!

Don’t let the recession get you down. Meet with others from all industries, to learn & implement a 28-day marketing program. Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am or 4:30-5:30pm. $25 per week. 1st meeting free. RSVP 912-236-3660. International Center for Leadership & Coaching, Savannahhttp://www.internationalcoach.org/

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Bryan Kest Power yoga Workshop Thurs. March 12 - register at savannahyoga.com

DON’T FORGET uS FOR MaRCh MaDNESS & TONS OF BuDWEiSER SPECiaLS!! PLENTy OF TV’S & PROJECTiON SCREEN!!

206 W. Julian St City Market Savannah . 912.232.5778 Mon-Fri 11am-2am Sat 12pm-2am Closed Sundays Formerly John's Bar

1321 Bull St • 912.232.2994

Reasonable hourly rates and lesson packages for individuals and groups. Anthony Tavernier, USGTF Certified Instructor, 247-8687.

Housing Authority of Savannah Classes

Free classes will be offered at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 1407 Wheaton St. Some classes are on-going. Adult Literacy is offered every Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p.m. Homework Help is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4:30 p.m. The Community Computer Lab is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GED/adult literacy education is being offered Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m.

Introduction to (Vipassana) Mindfulness Meditation

An ongoing class for beginners and experienced practitioners that offers a weekly interactive talk on the foundations of the practice of Mindfulness Meditation, followed by a period of meditation. Mondays 6-7:30pm. 307 E. Harris St. Drop-ins, $14, 8-week package $80. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach. 429-7265 or cindy@alwaysoptions.com.

Life Painting Workshop with James Langley

April 17-18, 9am-4pm. $185. Judy Mooney, judymooney@bellsouth.net, 443 9313. The Freight Station, Savannah

Lost Ancient Art of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Plant Medicines

fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404

Classes

Be bilingual. The center is located at 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Call 272-4579 or 3083561. e-mail savannahlatina@yahoo.com or visit www.savannahlatina.com. Free folklore classes also are offered on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Savannah Learning Center, Savannah

SCAD Art and Design Community Workshops

“Handmade at SCAD” is a series of community education workshops open to the public ages 15 and up Jan. 24-March 21. Costs range from $55 to $145 depending on materials, with all materials provided. 525.5123, www.scad.edu/ce.

Starfish Cafe Culinary Arts Training Program

This 12-week full-time program is designed to provide work training and employment opportunities in the food service industry, including food preparation, food safety and sanitation training, customer service training and job search and placement assistance. Call Mindy Saunders at 234-0525. The Starfish Cafe, Savannahhttp:// www.thestarfishcafe.org/

Start Your Own Business

Seminars presented March 2-April 4 by Live Oak Public Libraries. March 2, 6:30pm, Islands Branch; April 2, 6:30pm, Oglethorpe Mall Branch; April 4, 3pm, Rincon Branch. 652-3668, www.liveoakpl.org.

Studio Space as Needed

Mrs. Claus

for teachers, instructors, trainers, body-work therapists or organizations. Available by the class/session, day, week or ongoing. Tony, 655-4591.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Drawing and painting Tuesdays 5:30-7pm. $75 per month. 925-7393, carolynegraham@yahoo. com. Starts in April.

will be held at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. Donation. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/. Southern Hemisphere, Savannah A retired school teacher, Mrs. Claus is available for the holidays to all retirement centers, hospitals, day-care centers, churches, schools and private parties. Linda Luke, 349-0521.

Teen Art Studio: Perspective/Optical Illusion in Art

Oatland island Wildlife Center has a new name, but still offers environmental education programs and weekend events. It is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. www.oatlandisland.org. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannahhttp://www.oatlandisland.org/

Teen Art Studio: Wonders of Color in Art

One Party for Everything

One party for makeup, lingerie, candles and toys. Refreshments served. Free consults. 6045639. mimi5639@gmail.com.

Personal Money Management

BOAN Consults, LLC sponsors monthly workshops. Call 398-8148 or email info@boanconsults.com.

Porcelain Painting

Ongoing beginner, intermediate and advanced 4-day class. $250 includes supplies, brushes, porcelain and firing of art. 706-495-6724, www. GaSeminarsbytheSea.com. Internationally renowned teachers. Tybee Island, Tybee Island

Puppet Shows

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center for schools, day cares, libraries, churches, community events and fairs. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Savannah Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Low cost instruction in a group lesson format. Classes in drama, dance, percussion, woodwinds, brass, strings, piano, vocals, guitar, visual arts and music theory Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30pm. $60 per quarter. 352-8366, tsaconservatory@bellsouth.net. Salvation Army Community Center, Savannah

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

offers a variety of business classes. It is located at 801 E. Gwinnett St. Call 652-3582. Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, Savannah

Color blending, color complements, color theory, abstract to realistic. Tuesdays 5:30-7pm. $75 per month includes supplies. 925-7393, carolynegraham@yahoo.com.

Thinking of Starting a Small Business

is a course offered twice a month atthe Small Business Assistance Center, 111 E. Liberty St. $50 in advance or $60 at the door. 651-3200, www.savannahabdc.org. Small Business Assistance Center, Savannahhttp://www.sbacsav. com/

Tybee Island Marine Science Center

offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3016. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Tybee Islandhttp://www.tybeemsc.org/

Vocal Classes

The Highest Praise School of the Arts is accepting applicants for the 2008 Vocal Basics Classes. To register visit overcomingbyfaith.org or call 927-8601 for more info. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, Savannah

Volunteer 101

A 30-minute course that covers issues to help volunteers get started is held the first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The first Thursday, the class is at Savannah State University, and the third Thursday, at United Way, 428 Bull St. Register by calling Summer at 651-7725 or visit www.HandsOnSavannah.org. United Way of Coastal Empire, Savannahhttp://www.uwce.org/

Wednesday Figure Drawing Group

Work from a live model. Open to artists with some experience - no instruction offered. $60 a month. Judy Mooney. 443-9313 or judymooney@ bellsouth.net. The Freight Station, Savannah

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, Savannah

Clubs & Organizations AASU Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

This is an official student club of Armstrong Atlantic State University that accepts non-students as associate members. It is devoted to the exploration and enjoyment of the genres of science fiction and fantasy. Activities include book discussions, movie screenings, role playing game sessions, board and card games, guest speakers, episode marathons and armor demonstrations. Provides guest speakers to educators upon request. Call Michael at 2208129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo.com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http://aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannahhttp://about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html

Animation Co-Op, Savannah

An international organization dedicated to supporting the making of independent animated films. Everyone who loves animation is invited. 247-6584. Leopolds’ Ice Cream Parlor,

Bike Night with Mikie

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

Buccaneer Region SCCA

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

Chihuahua Club of Savannah

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

Civil Air Patrol

offers aerospace education porgrams and activities for adults and teens ages 12-18. Meets every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron behind SITEL in the former Savannah Airport Terminal Building Complex off Dean Forest Road. Visit www. gawg.cap.gov, send e-mail to N303WR@aol.com, or call Capt. Jim Phillips at 412-4410. Savannah Flying Tiger Composite Squadron, Savannah

Clean Coast

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

Coastal MINIs

is a group of local MINI Cooper owners and enthusiasts who gather on the first Sunday of the month at 10 a.m. to meet other MINI owners and go on motoring adventures together. Visit coastalminis.com. Starbucks, Savannah

Coffee & Conversation

Held every Tuesday at 8am by Creative Coast as a networking event. http://links.thecreativecoast. org/conversation. Cafe Ambrosia, Savannah

Creative Coast Alliance Ambassadors

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

English Style Table Soccer

Savannah Subbuteo Club. Call 667-7204 or visit http://savannahsubbuteo.tripod.com.

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Geechee Sailing Club

meets the second Monday of the month (except for November) at 6:30pm. Open to all interested in boating and related activities. www.geecheesailingclub.org. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), Thunderbolt

Historic Savannah Chapter of ABWA

meets the second Thursday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Restaurant. The cost is the price of the meal. RSVP to 660-8257. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), Thunderbolt

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Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association

Come Join us for some grub during the parade! Located on the lane just south of Oglethorpe.

Tues 11:30-3:00 Wed-Sat 11:30-6:00

Can’t find Angel’s? Call us and we’ll talk you in: 495-0902 www.angels-bbq.com

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

History Chapter of ABWA

Cost is the price of dinner. 660-8257. Tubby’s , Thunderbolt

Low Country Turners

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

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ladies Auxiliary meets the first Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 184 in Thunderbolt. Call 786-4508. American Legion Post 184, Savannah

Moon River Chorus

is a ladies’ barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. in the social hall of Whitefield United Methodist Church, corner of 55th Street and Waters Avenue. Visitors are welcome. Call Sylvia at 927-2651 or sylviapf@ aol.com. Whitefield United Methodist Church,

Savannahhttp://www.whitefieldumc.com/

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am at First Baptist Church of the Islands, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Call 898-8316 or 898-5086 or visit www.mops.org. First Baptist Church of the Islands, Savannahhttp://www.fbcislands.com/

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.net.

Old Time Radio Researcher’s Group

is aninternational fan and research group devoted to preserving and distributing old-time radio broadcasts from 1926 to 1962. Send e-mail to Jim Beshires at beshiresjim@yahoo.com or visit www.otrr.org.

and the general public. Volunteers are needed in the areas of marketing and fund raising in order to realize the goal of establishing a darkroom. All interested in taking an active role contact Kathleen Thomas, PUREdarkroom@gmail.com.

Revived Salon for Women Seeking Change In Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift of the Sea, she wrote, “How untidy my shell has become. Blurred with moss, knobby with barnacles, its shape is hardly recognizable any more. Surely it had a shape once. It has a shape still in my mind. What is the shape of my life?” If these words resonate with you and you are a woman over 50, this group offers bonding, laughter, discussion and fun. Seating is limited. Call 236-8581 for info.

Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club

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

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

This group will focus on various philosophical themes and texts, culminating in facilitated discussions with an open exchange of ideas within a community of inquiry. Meeting locations will change to reflect the current issue. Contact Kristina at 407-443-1571 or ktina697@hotmail. com.

Members of Starfleet International and The Klingon Assault Group meet twice a month, on the first Sunday at 4 pm. at Books-A-Million and the third Tuesday at Chen’s Chinese Restaurant at 20 E. Derenne Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Call 6920382, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www. roguephoenix.org. Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, Savannah

Grassroots group dedicated to the unique art of traditional black and white photographic processes formed a non-profit organization designed to create a photography center with the first darkroom in the city open to working artists

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

Philosophy Reading Group

PURE: Community Photography of Savannah, Inc.

Savannah Adventure Club

Savannah Area Landlord & Real Estate Investors Association

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

Savannah Area Sacred Harp Singers

The public is invited to come and sing early American music and folk hymns from the shape note tradition. This non-denominational community musical activity emphasizes participation, not performance. Songs are from The Sacred Harp, an oblong songbook first published in 1844. Call 655-0994.

Savannah Art Association

Enjoy classes, informal “playshops” and shows on River Street and area businesses. Now accepting applications for new members. 232-7731. Senior Citizens Inc., Savannah

Savannah Brewers’ League

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

Savannah Browns Backers

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

Savannah Council, Navy League of the United States

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

Savannah Energy Healers

Metaphysical and spiritual discussions on energy healing work through crystals, plant medicines, aromatherapy and more. Third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m., Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books & Gifts, 41 Habersham St. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, Savannah

Savannah Fencing Club

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

Savannah Jaycees

nahkennelclub.org. Ryan’s, Savannah

Savannah Mustang Club

meets the third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. An open cruisein is held the third Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Kroger/Krystal across from the Savannah Mall on Abercorn Ext. Kenneth Brabham, 7728362 or Leonard Kantziper at 354-1826. J.C. Lewis Ford, Savannah

Savannah Newcomers Club

is open to all women who have been in the Savannah area for less than two years. Membership includes a monthly luncheon and program and, in addition, the club hosts a variety of activities, tours and events that will assist you in learning about Savannah and making new friends. Call 351-3171.

Savannah Parrot Head Club

MARKET EVERY WEDNESDAY!

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

Savannah Scooter Gang

Connecting local riders to swap tips, stories, parts, mods and secrets. No obligation other than networking, and possibly arranging a monthly weekend ride to take over the streets downtown. Show off your scoot and ride with pride -- put ‘em in a line and watch the stares. Contact Travis at pittsillustration@gmail.com or myspace.com/travispitts.

Savannah Ski and Adventure Club

For snow-covered mountain-loving people and their friends. All are welcome. Meets for a wide variety of activities throughout the year. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at rotating locations. Visit http://savannahskiclub.com.

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. First City Club, Savannahhttp://www.firstcityclub.com/

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Savannah Wine Lovers

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

Savannah Writers Network

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for young professionals ages 21 to 39 is a Junior Chamber of Commerce that focuses on friendship, career development and community involvement. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is included and there is no charge for guests. Call 961-9913 or visit www.savannahjaycees.com. Jaycee Building, Savannah

Local & Organic Foods

Local Organic Farmers • Eco Artist • Cooking Demos • Local Arts And Crafts • Live Music • Plants • Herbs • Garden Tours • Kid’s Activities • Sustainable Green Education Center For more information contact Maria Castro 912.844.3184

Charles H. Morris Center 10 East Broad Street • 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.

Savannah Kennel Club

meets every fourth Monday of the month from September through May at 7:30 p.m. at Ryan’s restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. It is an education organization dedicated to informing the public about current events in the world of dogs and those who love them.Those wishing to eat before the meeting are encouraged to arrive earlier. For details, visit www.savan-

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essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedss the meeting at 6:30pm. Melissa Sanso, 441-0030. Books-A-Million, Savannahhttp:// www.booksamillion.com/

Regency, Savannah

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

Westside Toastmasters Club

Society for American Baseball Research

Southern Wings

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

St. Almo

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meets at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. (Time changes with the season.) Call 234-3336. Canine Palace Inc, Savannahhttp://www.caninepalacesavannah.com

Stitch-N’s

Knitting, spinning and crocheting Monday and Tuesday from 5-8pm and occasional Sunday 24pm at wild fibre, 409 E. Liberty. Jennifer Harey, 238-0514. wild fibre, Savannah

Sweet Adeline Chorus

rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Hopsital’s meeting rooms. Contact vicky.mckinley1@comcast.net. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

Tarde en Espanol

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

Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments

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

The Armstrong Center

The Armstrong Center is available for meetings, seminars, workshops or social events. Classrooms, meeting space, auditorium and 6000square-foot ballroom. 344-2951. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannahhttp://about. armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html

The Cinemophiles

An eclectic bunch that enjoys all kinds of movies. Visit http:?/groups.google.com/group/cinemophiles.

The Young Professionals of Savannah

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 671 meets monthly at the American Legion Post 135, 1108 Bull St. Call James Crauswell at 9273356. American Legion, Post 135, Savannah

Dedicated to helping members improve their public speaking & leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, 6-7:15pm. Guests welcome. http:// westside.freetoasthost.org Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, Pooler

Dance African Dance & Drum

Ballroom Dancing Lessons

Learn the Waltz, Fox Trot, Cha-Cha, Salsa, Swing, and more on six Sundays - Feb. 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 4-5pm. $35/couple for JEA members, $60/couple non-members. Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannahhttp://www. savj.org/

Beginners Belly Dance Class

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

Belly Dance Classes

Taught by Nocturnelle. Contact Maya,313-1619, nocturnellegbd@yahoo.com or www.nocturnelle. org.

Breffni Academy of Irish Dance

has opened a location in Richmond Hill and is accepting students. The academy is located at Life Moves Dance Studio, 10747 Ford Ave. For information, call Michael or Nicola O’Hara at 305-756-8243 or send e-mail to Dance@BreffniAcademy.com. Visit www.IrishDanceClasses. com.. Life Moves Dance Studio, Richmond Hillhttp://lifemovesdancestudio.com

C.C. Express Dance Team

meets every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the Windsor Forest Recreation Building. Clogging or tap dance experience is necessary for this group. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Windsor Forest Recreation Building, Savannah

Chicago-Style Steppin’ Lessons

Every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Also learn new line dances. Contact Tunya Coleman at 6316700.

Everybody Can Dance

An AfterHours networking social is held every third Thursday of the month. Visit www.ypsav. net, sign up for the e-newsletter and find out about other upcoming events, or call Leigh Johnson at 659-9846.

The Highest Praise School of the Arts presents a workshop every 3rd Saturday at 10am for all ages. Free. 927-8601, overcomingbyfaith.org. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, Savannah

A club for enthusiasts of electronic music and instruments, including the theremin, synths, Mooger Foogers, jam sessions, playing techniques, compositions, gigs, etc. Philip Neidlinger, theremin@neidlinger.us.

Dance or learn flamenco in Savannah with the Flamenco Cooperative. Meetings are held on Saturdays from 1 to 2:30 or 3 p.m. at the Maxine Patterson School of Dance. Any level welcome. If you would like to dance, accompany or sing, contact Laura Chason at laura_chason@yahoo.com. Maxine Patterson School of Dance, Savannah

Theremin/Electronic Music Enthusiasts

TriUnity Opportunity Meeting

meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Best Western at I-95 and 204. Learn how to start a business from home. Free. Ask for Chris and Sandy Benton. Best Western, Savannah

Tybee Performing Arts Society

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

Urban Professionals

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

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Gretchen Greene School of Dance

is accepting registration for fall classes in tap, ballet, lyrical, acrobatics, jazz and hip-hop for ages 3 and up. Adult tap classes are held Tuesday from 7:30-8:15 for beginners and Monday from 7:15-8 p.m. for intermediate. Call 897-4235 or email ggsod.com.

Home Cookin’ Cloggers

meet every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Nassau Woods Recreation Building on Dean Forest Road. No beginner classes are being held at this time, however help will be available for those interested in learning. Call Claudia Collier at 748-0731. Nassau Woods Recreation Building, Savannah

Islands Dance Academy and the Savannah Danse Theatre

Adult Ballet technique class, Tuesday and Thursday 10-11:30am. $15 a class or $95 for 8 classes. Men’s technique ballet class ages 12 and up, Fridays 4-5:30pm. $15 a class. Scholarships available. Partnering class Friday 5:306:30pm, free for men who take the technique class. Other classes: Adult Beginner- Intermediate Ballet, 7:30-8:30pm Monday and Thursday; Adult, Hip Hop, Youth, Tuesdays; Ballet, tap and jazz classes. 897-2102. Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Rd.

Kelly/Creek Studio

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

Mahogany Shades of Beauty Inc.

offers dance classes, including hip hop, modern, jazz, West African, ballet, lyrical and step, as well as modeling and acting classes. All ages and all levels are welcome. Call Mahogany B. at 272-8329.

Pole Dancing Class

Learn dance moves and spins while working your abs, tone your legs and arms, a total body workout. Ladies Only! The only thing that comes off is your shoes. Classes are held Wendesdays at 7:30pm and on Fridays by request. Private parties available. Space is limited call in advance to make your reservation. $70 per month or $22 per class. Please call for further details 912-224-9667 or visit www.fitnessbodybalance. com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, Savannah

Savannah Shag Club

offers shag music every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 36 on Victory Drive. American Legion Post 36, Thunderbolthttp://www.legion.org/

Shag-Beach Bop-Etc. Savannah

hosts Magnificent Mondays from 6:30-11 p.m. at Double’s, Holiday Inn/Midtown, 7100 Abercorn St. Free basic shag, swing, salsa, cha cha, line dance and others are offered the first two Mondays and free shag lessons are offered. The lesson schedule is posted at www.shagbeachbop. com and announced each Monday. The dance lessons are held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Special cocktail prices are from 6:30-10 p.m. and their are hors d’ouerves. There is no cover charge. Everyone is invited and welcomed into club membership. Call 927-4784 or 398-8784 or visit www.shagbeachbop.com. Doubles Lounge, Savannah

Swing Dancing by Savannah Swing Catz

Free swing dance lesson and dance every Monday, 7:30-8pm, dancing from 8-10pm. Tantra Lounge 8 E. Broughton St. Free. 220-8096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra Lounge, Savannah

Swing Dancing by Savannah Swing Catz

Free lesson and dance every Monday, 7:30-8pm lesson, 8-10pm open dancing. Tantra Lounge. 220-8096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra Lounge, Savannah

The Next Step

Ballroom dance lessons will be held Feb. 22 and March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 4pm. $35 for JEA members & $60 for non-members. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannahhttp:// www.savj.org/

The STUDIO

offers Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Jazz, Tap and Contemporary. Now accepting applications. Ages 7 and up must arrange a placement audition class. Adult Ballet with Karen Burns is Mon. Thurs. at 11 a.m. and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. and Adult Tap with Pat Alley is now signing up. Veronica Niebuhr, 695-9149, www.thestudiosav. com or thestudidosav@aol.com. The STUDIO, Savannahhttp://www.thestudiosav.com/

Two to Tango - Savannah Tango Group

Learn the dance while having fun Sundays from 1:30-3:30 at the Doris Martine Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. $2 per person. Call 9257416. Doris Martin Dance Studio, Savannah

Youth Dance Program

The West Broad Street YMCA, Inc. presents its Instructional DanceProgram in jazz and ballet for kids 4 to 18. $30 per month for one class and $35 per month for both classes. Call 233-1951. YMCA-West Broad St, Savannah

Fitness A balanced life

Student massage is offered at the Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc. Cost ranges from $30 to $40 for a one-hour massage and sessions are instructor supervised. Call 3553011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt.com. Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, Savannahhttp://www.ssomt.com/

Acupuncture for Health

is available Monday thru Saturday at Hidden Well Acupuncture Center downtown. Traditional Chinese medical consultations and treatments are available with Fawn Smiley and Nicole Coughlin Ware. 233-9123, www.hiddenwellacupuncturecenter.com or hiddenwellacupuncture@ gmail.com. Hidden Well Acupuncture Center, Savannah

Ashram Savannah Yoga Co Op

Discounted class prices, open studio time and special events. www.ashramsavannah.com. Ashram Savannah, Savannah

Belly Dance for Fitness

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

Belly Dancing for Fun and Fitness

Colorful veils, jangling coin hip scarves, jingly rattling bracelets, exotic music are provided. Held Tuesdays at 1 pm and Saturdays at 3pm, cost is $20 per class. consistantintegrity@yahoo. com.

Cardiorespiratory Endurence Training

will be offered by Chatham County Park Services for persons 18 and up at Tom Triplett Park on Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8-9 a.m. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and will be required to sign a waiver form before participating. All classes are free. Call 652-6780 or 965-9629. Tom Triplett Community Park, Pooler

Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

Crossfit Hyperformance

meets mormings at 6:30am at Crossfit Hyperformance. Visit www.crossfirhyperformance. com. or call Jennifer at 224-0406 or Drew at 541-0530. Crossfit Hyperformance, Savannah

Energy Share

every first and third Friday of the month at a new integrated healing center located at 72nd and Sanders streets. Call Kylene at 713-3879.

Fit Lunch

FIT LUNCH - Join us for a 30 to 40 Minute workout on your lunch hour. Classes offered Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 10:45am until 2:00pm by Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio. Classes are organized and led by 2 Certified Personal Trainers and will utilize a variety of training techniques which may include strength training, interval and cardio as well as core, balance and flexibility. Advanced booking required. Please call for further details 912398-4776 or 912-224-9667. www.bodybalance.

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Fitness Classes at the JEA

Spin, firm it up, yoga, Pilates, water aerobics, Aquasize, senior fitness, Zumba and Krav Maga. Prices vary. Call for days and times. 355-8111. Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannahhttp:// www.savj.org/

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Gentle Yoga with Mary Ann is offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older. Mat and blanket are required. Limited to 12 participants. Pre-register at adultenrichment@uusavanah.org or call 234-0980. Held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah upstairs in Phillippa’s Place. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www. uusavannah.org

Hip Hop Cardio

Monday and Thursday from 5:30-6:30pm. Taught by Mahogany. Registration is $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members. West Broad Street YMCA, Savannah

Kidz Fitness

an ongoing aerobic fitness class for children 6-13 with weight concerns. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-5:45 p.m. at the Candler Hospital Wellness Center. Children must be members of the Candler Wellness Center. 819-

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Americana Series

Dan and Rayna Gellert

March 19 & 20, 12:30 PM Charles H. Morris Center

Long Time Travelin’ featuring Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

March 20, 7:30 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Synergy Brass Quintet

March 23, 12:30 PM Charles H. Morris Center

Gershwin Songbook: Marcus Roberts & Sebastian Knauer March 28 3:00 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

Savion Glover and the Otherz April 3 8:30 PM Lucas Theatre for the Arts

8800. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www. sjchs.org/

Krav Maga –

Israeli Defensive Tactics and Hand-To-Hand Combat taught. Krav Maga is the official system for the Israeli Defense Forces and all the techniques focus on maximum efficiency in real-life conditions. Mon, Tues, Thurs 7:30pm & Tues, Thurs 11:45am. $90/month unlimited classes, discount for students, military, L.E., F.D. 308 7109, roger@ccs-savannah.com. Jewish Educational Alliance, Savannahhttp://www.savj.org/

Ladies Livin Smart fitness club

provides nutritional education and exercise to encourage lifestyle changes at the St. Joseph’s/ Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. at 5:30 p.m. Call 447-6605. Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannahhttp:// www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Learn Kung Fu Today

The Temple of Martial Arts is a Kung Fu school where men and women of all levels of martial arts experience come together to learn the art of Wing Chun and Tai Chi. SiFu Michael, 4299241, youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.” The Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah

Martial Arts

For ages 7 to adult, taught by S.T. Morgan Wednesday and Friday 5:30-6:30pm and 6:307:30pm. Registration, $40. $20 per month for members and $30 per month for non-members. West Broad Street YMCA, Savannah

Men On Weights

Designed for those who want to work out in a group setting with family and friends. For pricing call 898-7714. Spine & Sport, Savannah

Mindful Fitness Membership Price Plan

$25 per month includes entry into all the Center for WellBeing classes. Pre-register in Suite 120 in the Candler Heart & Lung building. 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

Mommy and Baby Yoga Classes

are held Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St. Infants must be 6 weeks to 6 months, precrawling. The cost is $13 per class. Multi-class discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 4416653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, Savannahhttp://www.savannahyoga.com/

Moms in Motion

A pre and post-natal exercise program is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. The cost is $30 per month. Call 819-6463. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

Pilates Classes

are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. at the St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs. org/

Private Kung Fu Classes

offered at the Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah’sonly Wing Chun and Tai Chi Kung Fu School. SiFu Michael,429-9241, www.youtube. com “Kung Fu in Savannah” . The Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah

Reiki Level II Training

Presented by Charles & Rosalie Morris and

Reiki can assist in healing the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies, increase connection and awareness with the higher self and the universe. Classes are 1-6 pm at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. $200.00. 2346371. Southern Hemisphere, Savannah

Reiki Treatments

Reiki master Dante Santiago is trained in Usui Reiki Ryoho. Fifty-minute sessions are $60 and 50-minute in-studio sessions are $45. Call 6601863 for times and appointments.

for posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www. islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, Savannah

Salsa Classes

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

Savannah Meditation and Energy Flow Meetup Group

Meet to practice meditation and discuss related topics. Expand your awareness, reduce stress and increase clarity, focus, and health. www.ellenfarrell.com, or to RSVP, www. meetup.com/Meditation-Savannah

Savannah Yoga Center

Located at 1321 Bull St. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com for schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Center, Savannahhttp://www.savannahyoga.com/

Senior Power Hour

is a program for people over 55. Health and wellness professionals help reach fitness goals. The program may include, but isn’t limited to, strength training, cardio for the heart, flexibility, balance, basic healthy nutrition and posture concerns. Call 898-7714.

Tai Chi Classes

St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Wellbeing offers classes Mondays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 819-6463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

The Yoga Room

Visit www.thesavannahyogaroom.com or call 898-0361 for a schedule of classes, times and fees. Savannah Yoga Room, Savannahhttp:// www.thesavannahyogaroom.com/

Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp

is held Monday â€“ Friday from 6-7am. Park at North Beach parking lot and go over first crossover. Bring a mat. Three days of strength training and two days of cardio. Vicki Lyn, 5963009. No prices at this time, but contributions accepted. North Beach, Tybee Island

Wing Chun Kung Fu

Effective for everyone, regardless of size, strength or gender. Developed by women, for women, and geared for smaller or weaker individuals to enable themselves to defend against strong or aggressive attackers. Temple of Martial Arts, $75 a month for 12 sessions. 429-9241. youtube.com “Kung Fu in Savannah.” The Temple of Martial Arts, Savannah

Women on Weights

Spine & Sports Personal Training offers the Women on Weights (WOW) Program. The WOW Program is designed to meet the specific needs of women. It is a series of one hour training sessions led by a Certified Personal Trainer who develops different routines throughout the month. The routines may include but are not limited to, Strength Training, Cardio Training for the Heart, Flexibility, Balance and Weight Management. The group meets two times a week for one hour each session. For pricing call 898-7714.

Yoga at the Telfair!

will begin Jan. 17. Savannah Yoga Center director Kelley Boyd will guide the class through beginner and intermediate yoga positions while incorporating various aspects of the artwork on display. Bring a yoga mat and towel, and dress appropriately. Saturdays at 9:45am. Drop-ins welcome. $14 per session. 790-8823. Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannahhttp://www.telfair.org/

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Presented by the Savannah Food Coop, a paywhat-you-can yoga class in the south field of Forsyth Park. Bring a large towel or yoga mat. Wednesdays 9:30-10:45am. Pay-what-youcan/$12 suggested, www.savannahcoop.com.

Yoga Teacher Training Institute

A 200-hour Basic Yoga Teacher Training program is offered at Savannah Yoga Center. It meets Yoga Alliance standards, and graduates will receive a certificate and be eligible for certification by the alliance. The cost for the entire course is $1,500. Call 441-6653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, Savannahhttp://www.savannahyoga.com/

Yogalates Classes

are offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for WellBeing on Thursdays from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in Suite 203 of the Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St. The cost is $30 for four sessions or $50 for eight sessions. Call 819-6463. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp:// www.sjchs.org/

Zumba Fitness

Classes are being held every week in the Pooler and Rincon areas. Zumba is a fusion of Latin and international music, dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness system. No dance partner is required. Participants of all ages and shapes are encouraged to attend. The cost is $7 per class. For location and info, contact Carmen at 484-1266 or calexe@comcast.net.

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

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Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. First City Network, Savannahhttp://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

Gay AA Meeting

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

Georgia Equality Savannah

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

Savannah Pride, Inc.

meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the FCN office located at 307 E. Harris St. Everyone is encouraged to attend, for without the GLBT community, there wouldn’t be a need for Pride. Call Patrick Mobley at 224-3238. First City Network, Savannahhttp://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

Stand Out Youth -- Savannah

A Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning youth organization. Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at the FCN building located at 307 E. Harris St. Call 657-1966, email info@ standoutyouth.org or visit www.standoutyouth. org. First City Network, Savannahhttp://www. firstcitynetwork.net/

What Makes A Family

is a children’s therapy group for children of GLBT parents. Groups range in age from 10 to 18 and are held twice a month. Call 352-2611.

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Health Better Breathers of Savannah

meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with the disease. For info, call Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@ yahoo.com.

Community Cardiovascular Council, Inc.

Control your high blood pressure. Free blood pressure checks and information at the Community Cardiovascular Council at 1900 Abercorn St. Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 232-6624. Community Cardiovascular Council, Savannah

Community HealthCare Center

is a non-profit organization that provides free medical care for uninsured individuals who work or live in Chatham County and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. All patients receive free examinations, medicine through the patient assistance program and free lab work. Women receive free pap tests and mammograms. Call 692-1451 to see if you qualify for services. Located at 310 Eisenhower Dr., No. 5, Medical Center. Community Health Mission, Inc, Savannah

E-Z Imagery Weight Loss

A holistic approach to weight loss, used by Tiger Woods, Matt Damon and Kevin Costner. Free introductory session. Michael J. 704-5902 or 354-6223.

Eat Your Greens

A St. Patrick’s Day feast with a twist on healthy, local vegetables. Chef Jeff Rodgers will prepare food through March 14. 5-10pm. 790-9000, www. local11ten.com. Local 11 Ten, Savannah

Eating Disorders/Self Harm Support Group

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

Every Step Counts Survivor Walk

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

Free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings

are conducted at three locations within St. Joseph’s/Candler. From 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:15-7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday, checks will be offered at the St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605 to make an appointment. Checks are offered every Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Smart Senior office, No. 8 Medical Arts Center. No appointment is necessary. Checks will be offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Community Center at 812 W. 36th St. Call 447-0578. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannahhttp:// www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Free hearing & speech screening

Every Thursday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call 355-4601. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, Savannahhttp://www. savannahspeechandhearing.org/

Free Vision Screenings

are offered to the public Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sam’s Club Optical-Savannah. No membership is required. Call 352-2844. Sam’s Club Optical, Savannah

Hearing Aid Funds Available for Infants and Children

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

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A method used at Fort Campbell to treat lack of sleep, anger, flashbacks, nightmares and emotional numbness in veterans is available in Savannah. 927-3432.

HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training

My Brothaz Home, Inc., a local nonprofit HIV/AIDS organization, offers free HIV/AIDS and STD awareness training, risk reduction counseling and prevention case management to individual males and groups of males. Upon completion of the training, a monetary incentive and educational materials will be given to each participant. Call 231-8727. My Brothaz H.O.M.E., Savannahhttp://www.mybrothazhome.org/Welcome.html

Hypnobirthing Childbirth Classes

are being offered at the Family Health and Birth Center in Rincon. The group classes offer an opportunity for couples to learn the child birthing process together, while providing a very integral role to the companion participating. Classes provide specialized breathing and guided imagery techniques designed to reduce stress during labor. All types of births are welcome. Classes run monthly, meeting Saturdays for three consecutive weeks. To register, call The Birth Connection at 843-683-8750 or e-mail Birththroughlove@ yahoo.com. Family Health & Birth Center, Rinconhttp://www.themidwifegroup.com/

HypnoBirthing Classes

A philosophy and a technique of childbirth education. First group session begins March 11, 6=8:30pm. 232-1022, 844-2762.

HypnoBirthing Classes

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

Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Clinic

is offered by St. Joseph’s/Candler and Emory. Patients can receive pre and post-operative care at the clinic rather than travel to Atlanta. Call Karen Traver, R.N. Transplant Coordinator, at 819-8350. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp:// www.sjchs.org/

La Leche League of Savannah

Mothers wishing to find out more about breastfeeding are invited to attend a meeting on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm. La Leche League of Savannah is a breastfeeding support group for new and expectant mothers. La Leche League Leaders of Savannah are also available by phone or email for anyone who needs more information. 897-9261, www.lllusa. org/web/SavannahGA.html. Family Health and Birth Center, Savannah

Mammograms

St. Joseph’s/Candler will be performing mammograms to screen for breast cancer in its mobile screening unit Feb. 10 at Largo-Tibet Elementary School;Feb. 11 at the Bryan Counth Health Dept., Richmond Hill; and Feb. 17 at SJC Medical Group, Rincon. For appointments, call 819-6800. SJ/C accepts most insurance plans. Financial assistance is available to women who qualify. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www. sjchs.org/

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

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

Meditation and Energy Flow Group

Meet with others who practice meditation or want to learn how, discuss techniques, & related areas of holistic health, healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, CAM. Reduce stress, increase peace & health! www.ellenfarrell.com, http://meditation. meetup.com/490

Meditation for Relaxation and Stress

Relief

Learn to relax through non-religious meditation. Instruction and practice followed by Q&A. Thursdays, 6-7pm. $5. Small World Therapeutic Massage on Whitemarsh Island (next to Jalapeno’s). 897-7979. Small World Therapeutic Massage, Savannah

Nature and Environment Dolphin Project of Georgia

are offered free every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. at GenerationOne. 350-7587. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

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. Next workshop is Feb. 1, 2pm. at the Richmond Hill Historical Museum. Call 727-3177, visit www. TheDolphinProject.org.or e-mail gadolphin@ comcast.net.

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

Volunteers will help evaluate canopy trees in Chatham County. Feb. 7, 10am-noon and every first Saturday of the month. L. Scott Stell Community Park. Free. 233-TREE or www. savannahtreefoundation.com. L. Scott Stell Community Park, Savannah

When at the end of the road you find that you no longer can function with or without drugs, there’s a simple, spiritual, non-religious program known as Narcotics Anonymous. Call 238-5925 for the Savannah Lowcountry Area Narcotics Anonymous meeting schedule.

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live native animal exhibits. Located 5 miles east of downtown off the Islands Expressway. Open daily from 10-4 except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Admission is $5 over 17, and $3 seniors/military/children ages 4-17. 898-3980, www.oatlandisland.org. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannahhttp://www.oatlandisland.org/

Memorial Health blood pressure check

Memorial Health CPR training

Forestkeeper 1st Saturdays

Narcotics Anonymous

Take a walk on the wild side

Planned Parenthood Hotline

First Line is a statewide hotline for women who want information on health services. Open every night from 7-11p.m. 1-800-264-7154.

Positive Healthy Appraches to Better Nutrition

Customized motivational programs that incorporate focus, fitness and enjoyment of food based on your individual vision for optimal health and wellness. www.phabnutrition.com.

Smoke Stoppers

St. Joseph’s/Candler group-facilitated smoking cessation program offers an intensive class in 7 sessions over 3 weeks featuring a wide range of proven-effective strategies to help smokers control their urges, manage nicotine withdrawal and stress and avoid weight gain. The cost is $100. Call 819-6718. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

Stop Smoking Through Hypnosis

No pills, patches, gum, lasers, weight gain, withdrawal or side effects. 15 years expereince. 927-3432.

Stress Reduction

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

Team Savannah Wellness

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

The Quit Line

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

Weight Loss

Lose weight with Guided Imagery and Hypnosis. No pills, diets or surgery. 927-3432.

Weight Loss Through Hypnosis

Take the stress out of weight loss. Studies have shown that people who use hypnosis lose 60 percent more weight than with any other method. For info, call 927-3432.

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. The center offers Beach Discovery and marsh walks. Aquarium hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for children, ages 3-16. Senior, military and AAA discounts are available. Call 786-5917 or visit www.tybeemsc.org. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, Tybee Islandhttp://www.tybeemsc.org/

Whole Earth Celebration

A visionary conference for men and women March 20-22 at Palm Key, SC. www.islandsomatherapy.com.

Pets & Animals A Walk in the Park

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

At Home Pet Sitters Professional Pet Sitting and Dog Walking

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

Dog Yoga

The Yoga Room will hold a dog yoga class every first Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at Forsyth Park. The cost is a $10 donation, with all donations given to Save-A-Life. Bring a mat or blanket and a sense of humor. Yoga for dogs is a fun way to relax and bond with your four-legged pet. Great for all levels and all sizes. 898-0361 or www.thesavannahyogaroom.com. Forsyth Park, Savannah

Feral Cat Program Needs Supplies

The Milton Project is seeking supplies, including small spice containers (plastic only), mediumsized gloves, batteries and flashlights with hookon belt loops, hand-held can openers, puppy training pads, canned tuna and mackeral, KFC coupons specifically for chicken-only buckets, bath sheets and beach towels, blankets and buckets to hold supplies for trappers. Contact Sherry Montgomery at 351-4151 or sherry@

coastalpetrescue.org.

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Feral Cat Trap Loan Program

The Milton Project is starting this program so that feral cats can be spayed or neutered. The deposit for the trap is $25 and is refunded at the time of return if the trap is cleaned and in good working condition. If the trap is damaged, replacement value is $65. The traps will be loaned out for 1 week at a time. Traps cannot be used for capturing feral cats for Animal Control or any other entity that may destroy them. Persons using the traps are responsible for the spay/neuter costs. Call 351-4151 or email traploan@ coastalpetrescue.org.

Low-cost Spay Neuter Clinic

with free transport. Vaccines are available. Service is provided 11 counties in Georgia, including Chatham and Effingham, and South Carolina. Call the Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic at 843645-2500 or visit www.snac1.com. Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic, Ridgelandhttp://www.snac1. com/

Recycle, Reduce and Reuse for Coastal Pet Rescue

Coastal Pet Rescue is asking area businesses to collect ink and toner cartridges at their offices. This fund-raiser will help with regular vet care for rescued pets. Contact Christy at 354-3021 or ecycle@coastalpetrescue.org to arrange for cartridge pickup.

Savannah Kennel Club

The club meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 7 p.m. from September through May at Fire Mountain restaurant on Stephenson Avenue. Those who wish to eat before the meeting are encouraged to come earlier. Call 656-2410 or visit www.savannahkennelclub.org. Fire Mountain, Savannah

St. Almo

The name stands for Savannah True Animal Lovers Meeting Others. Informal dog walks are held Sundays (weather permitting). Meet at 5 p.m. at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn St. Time changes with season. Call for time change. Call 234-3336. Canine Palace Inc, Savannahhttp:// www.caninepalacesavannah.com

Readings & Signings Book Signing with Beverly Jennings

A local author will sign the first two of her three-part series about a family living in 1920s Savannah and Garden City. 826-0144. Citizen’s Bank of Port Wentworth, Port Wentworth

Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the AfricanAmerican Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Tea time at Ola’s

is a new book discussion group that meets the fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Ola Wyeth Branch Library, 4 E. Bay St. Call Beatrice Wright at 652-3660. Bring your ideas and lunches. Tea will be provided. 232-5488 or 652-3660. Ola Wyeth Branch Library, Savannahhttp://www.liveoakpl. org/

Religious & Spiritual A Lenten School of Religion

The Savannah Convocation of Episcopal Churches present a five-part program March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 7pm. Compline will follow at 8:15pm. Free. 355-3110. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Savannah

Calling All Christians

Open prayer will be held the second Thursday of the month from 4-4:20 p.m. at the Forsyth Park fountain. Call Suzanne at 232-3830. Forsyth

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ARIES

(March 21–April 19) Ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is known as “the father of numbers.” He taught that mathematics provides the ultimate truth about reality. His otherwise productive career went through a rough patch when one of his students found that the square root of two is an “irrational” number that can’t be expressed as a simple fraction. “Impossible!” said Pythagoras. His system was built on the axiom that there are no such numbers. Yet he couldn’t refute the student’s proof. By some accounts, Pythagoras had the student drowned for his impunity. The brilliant theorist couldn’t deal with the threat to his dogma. I bring this to your attention, Aries, because you have an opportunity to do what Pythagoras couldn’t: accept the evidence that your beliefs about reality are limited, and incorporate the new data into a revised worldview.

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) “One often meets one’s destiny on the road taken to avoid it,” says a French proverb. Sometimes, in fact, you can’t even get properly aligned with your highest potential unless you try to escape it. Only by seeking an alternate route are you led into the circumstances that ultimately activate the fullness of your gifts. These mysteries will soon have personal meaning for you, Taurus. Upcoming plot twists will lead you to where you didn’t even know you needed to go.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) Chris Farley was “a wrecking ball of joy,” according to one of his friends. The Saturday Night Live comedian loved to provoke merriment wherever he went, relentlessly shepherding the mood toward celebratory exuberance. I’m not saying you should try to ignite conviviality with that much ferocity in the coming days, Gemini. But I do think this is a special phase of your astrological cycle, when you have an extraordinary capacity for spreading witty inspiration and catalytic fun –– and for collecting the useful rewards generated by that good stuff.

CANCER

(June 21–July 22) As I compose your horoscope, I’m sitting in a restaurant in San

Francisco’s Chinatown dining on something the menu refers to as a Milky Golden Prize Delight Bun. And I’m thinking, I bet it’s going to be a kind of Milky Golden Prize Delight week for you Cancerians . . . a Sweet Creamy Lusty Elixir week . . . a Rich Thick Tasty Brilliance week. If you can manage it, I suggest you try to have a dream one of these nights in which you find a delicious morsel of the sun in a bowl of pudding, and savor it all while listening to the full moon sing you a thrilling lullaby.

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) I predict that you will go to a grungy thrift store to shop for bargain kitchen items but will instead buy a magic snow globe depicting a dolphin drinking beer from a fountain that’s shaped like a silver stiletto pump, and when you get this talisman home you will discover that it gives you the power to hover and cruise a few feet off the ground, plus tune in to the secret thoughts of people who confuse you, and even time–travel into the past for brief ten–minute blasts that allow you to change what happened. And if my prediction’s not accurate in every detail, I bet it will nonetheless be metaphorically true.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) The foxglove plant can either be a hex or a healer. If you eat its flowers, your heart rate will zoom to a dangerous rate and your digestive system will go haywire. If, on the other hand, you have certain cardiac problems and partake of the foxglove’s leaves, they will steady and strengthen your heart. I bet you can think of several influences in your life whose powers can be equally contradictory. According to my reading of the omens, it’s an excellent time to get very clear about the differences, and take steps to ensure that you’ll be exposed as little as possible to the negative effects.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) The agitation and commotion seem to be dying down. The bitching and moaning are diminishing. And yet, from what I can tell, the Big Squeeze is still squeezing you, which probably means that it’s going to get trickier for you to extricate yourself. Want my advice? Don’t take “maybe” for an answer. Negotiate with a mischievous look

in your eye. Learn more about the productive value of unpredictability by studying three–year–olds and free spirits who have nothing to lose. Most importantly, do whatever it takes to deflect the propaganda and slip past the symbolic gestures so that you can penetrate to the core of the real feelings.

SCORPIO

song that I later determined to be Laura Veirs’ “Don’t Lose Yourself” became my instant new favorite. By the time the billing consultant was ready for me, my mood was cheery. I predict a comparable sequence for you, Capricorn. An apparent trip to the suburbs of hell will have a happy ending that exposes you to fresh sources of inspiration.

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21)

AQUARIUS

“Here’s what I’m looking for,” said a personal classified I read online. “Someone who can tear me away from living inside my head . . . who sees things in me that I don’t see myself.” That’s exactly what I want for you right now, Scorpio. Whether this someone shows up in the form of an ally or enemy or beloved animal or invisible friend, I don’t care. The important thing is that he or she awakens you to certain mysteries about you that you’ve been blind to, and helps free you from the unconscious delusion that all of reality is contained inside the boundaries of your skull.

In response to the recession, some companies have come up with an ingenious way to avoid raising prices: They reduce the amount of product they offer by shrinking the packaging. The makers of Skippy Peanut Butter, for instance, restructured the bottom of the jar so that only 16.3 ounces could fit inside instead of the previous 18. In the coming weeks, Aquarius, I suspect you will be having to deal with metaphorical versions of this strategy. Now that I’ve told you, maybe you won’t be fooled.

SAGITTARIUS

(Feb. 19-March 20)

(Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

This would be a perfect week to practice writing love letters. It’s not yet a favorable time to actually send the love letters you compose, however. You need some work before you’ll be ready to produce the finished products. You’ve got to drain off the chatter that’s at the top of your head before you’ll be able to penetrate to the more interesting truths that lie at the bottom of your heart. But if you do your homework –– churn out, say, at least three eruptions of rabid amour –– you’ll prepare yourself well to craft a thoughtful meditation that will really have a chance to make an impact.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

I decided to call my cable TV company to inquire about a mistake on my bill. From past experience, I suspected this would be a visit to the suburbs of hell. My expectations were soon fulfilled. After being cycled through three phases of the automated system, I was told by a machine that I’d get to speak with an actual person in 16 minutes. Then I was delivered into the aural torment of recorded smooth jazz. But a minute into the ordeal, something wonderful happened. The muzak gave way to a series of great indie rock tunes, including three I’d never heard before. A

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18)

PISCES

In the past few weeks you have veered close to the edge of blissful triumph. From what I can tell, you averted total ecstatic breakthrough and fantastic raging success by only the narrowest of margins. If you don’t want to go all the way in the coming days -- if you’d rather remain faithful to your fear of success and fall back into your humdrum comfort zone -- you should slam on the brakes immediately. But I warn you: The cosmic pressure to push you over the top into loopy, grinning, shameless victory is almost irresistible.

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Chanted Office of Compline

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

Christian Businessmen’s Committee

meets for a prayer breakfast every Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. at Piccadilly Cafeteria in the Oglethorpe Mall, 7804 Abercorn St. Call 898-3477. Oglethorpe Mall, Savannahhttp://www.oglethorpemall.com/

DrUUming Circle

is held the first Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on Troup Square at Habersham and Macon streets. Drummers, dancers and the drum-curious are welcome. Call 234-0980 or visit uusavannah. org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.uusavannah.org

Introduction to (Vipassana) Mindfulness Meditation

Live Web-streaming

Attend church from home Sundays at 9 and 11am with Pastor Ricky Temple and Overcoming by Faith Ministries. Log onto www.overcomingbyfaith.org, click ’Watch Now’. 927-8601. Overcoming by Faith Ministries, Savannah

Meditation Group

Meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Feb. 10March 20, noon-12:30pm. Free, 224-2120, uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.uusavannah. org

Meditators Unite!

Beginner to advanced meditators unite to practice meditation, raise the vibration. Discuss metaphysics, holistic approach to healing, Reiki, Energy Medicine, Spirit Connection, etc. www. ellenfarrell.com or to RSVP, www.meetup. com/Meditation-Savannah

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

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

Midweek Bible Study

Midweek Bible Study is offered every Wednesday at noon at Montgomery Presbyterian Church. Bring your lunch and your Bible. 352-4400 or mpcsavannah.com. Montgomery Presbyterian Church, Savannahhttp://www.montgomerypresbyterian.com/

Music Ministry for Children & Youth

at White Bluff United Methodist Church is now known as Pneuma, the Greek work for breath. “Every breath we take is the breath of God.” The children’s choir for 3 years through second grade will be known as Joyful Noise and the youth choir grades 3-5 will be known as Youth Praise. Joyful Noise will meet Sundays from 4-5 p.m. and Youth Praise will meet Sundays from 5-6 p.m. Call Ronn Alford at 925-9524 or visit www.wbumc.org. White Bluff United Methodist Church, Savannahhttp://www.wbumc.org/

Nicodemus by Night

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

Noonday Downtown Bible Study

with Pastor Ricky Temple every Wednesday at noon. Free lunch provided. 927-8601, www.overcomingbyfaith.org. 927-8601 , Savannah Theatre,

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Psych-K Workshop

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

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

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

Realizing The God Within

outside activities or participates in activities as a group. Refreshments or dinner is served at each meeting. Visit http://men.meetup.com/46/ or contact Mike Freeman at 441-0328 or Dicky Trotter at 665-4488. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.uusavannah.org

Unity of Savannah

A church of unconditional love and acceptance. Sunday service is at 11 a.m. Youth church and childcare also are at 11 a.m. 2320 Sunset Blvd. Spiritual Tapas offers something different every Saturday at 6:15 p.m.: spiritual movies, discussion groups, guided meditations, great music and all things metaphysical. www.unitysavannah.org Unity Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.unityofsavannah.org/

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, Savannah

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

Women’s Bible Study

If you are interested in becoming part of an innovative multi-cultural church startup in West Chatham, contact Steve at 748-6439 or see www. ekklesiasavannah.org. .

Sports & Games

Help in matters of money, love, health and life. 604-5639 or caraleri5@gmail.com.

Savannah Disc Golf Club

Recruiting Church Launch Team

Seek with your Own Eyes

Soka Gakkai of America (SGI-USA)

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

Spiritual Coaching

Offers a spiritual solution to any problem. Tony, 655-4591.

Stand for Peace

A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee. 224-7456, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavannah.org Johnson Square, Savannah

The Savannah Zen Center

Located at 307 E. Harris St. Soto Zen Meditation offered weekday mornings 7:30-8:30am; Tuesday evenings 6-6:30pm with Study Group following from 6:30-7:30pm; Friday evenings from 6-6:30pm. Sundays from 9-10:30am which includes a Dharma talk. Donations accepted. Rev. Fugon Cindy Beach, 429-7265, cindy@ alwaysoptions.com. The Savannah Zen Center, Savannah

Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church

Services begin Sunday at 11 a.m. at 707 Harmon St. Coffee and discussion follow each service. Religious education for grades 1-8 is offered. For information, call 233-6284 or 786-6075, e-mail UUBC2@aol.com. Celebrating diversity. Working for justice. Unitarian Universalist Beloved Community Church, Savannah

Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah

Liberal religious community where different people with different beliefs gather as one faith. Sunday, 11 am, Troup Square Sanctuary. 234-0980, admin@uusavannah.org or www. uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.uusavannah. org

Unitarian Universalist Men’s Group

An opportunity to meet with men and as a group explore men’s spirituality while offering social support in a safe atmosphere. Meets weekly to discuss a predetermined topic. Also plans

at the Women’s Center of Wesley Community Centers. Call 447-5711 or Wesley Community Center, Savannahhttp://www.wesleyctrs-savh. org/

Lowcountry Arena Polo

Lessons and games every Saturday, 10am in Bluffton, SC. Horses and all equipment provided. $75. Bryce Gill, 843-442-7963. holds an Open Doubles Tournament at 1 p.m. each Saturday at Tom Triplett Park on U.S. 80 between Dean Forest Road and Interstate 95. New players a Tom Triplett Community Park, Pooler

Support Groups Abstinence Program

Hope House of Savannah provides support for students between the ages of 13 to 19. Snacks and transportation provided. Call 236-5310. Hope House of Savannah, Savannah

ADD and Behavior Support Group

meets the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Mindspring Center in the Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, 1147 W. Highway 80 in Pooler. RSVP is requested. Call 748-6463 or frontdesk@mindspringcenter.com. Ranicki Chiropractic Complex, Pooler

Al Anon Family Groups

A fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics meets Monday at 12:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Thursday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 8 p.m. at 1501 Eisenhower Dr. and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Goodwill on Sallie Mood Drive. Call 598-9860 or visit http://al_anon_savannah.freeservers.com. Goodwill Industries, Savannah

Al-Anon Meetings

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

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Alzheimer’s Association Support Group

meets every second Monday at 10am at the Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. Call Tara Redd and Lauren Dutko at 631-0675. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, Savannah

Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group

The group is for caregivers, family members and friends of persons affected by Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia-causing illnesses and meets the first Monday of each month from

10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 111 of the Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Visit www.alzga.org or call 920-2231. Skidaway United Methodist Church, Savannahhttp://www. siumc.org/

Amputee Support Group

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

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents

who have a seriously ill child receiving treatment on an inpatient or outpatient basis. A case manager facilitates the meetings, and a child life specialist provides an arts and crafts activity Meets once a week. Call Donna at 350-5616. Backus Children’s Hospital, Savannahhttp:// www.memorialhealth.com/backus

Backus Children’s Hospital Support Group for Parents of Children with Bleeding Disorders

meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Health. Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Backus Children’s Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/backus

Bariatric Surgery Post-Operative Band Support Group

Call 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth. com/

Bariatric/Gastric Bypass Support Group

for past and potential obesity surgery patients and their families. For information, call Cheryl Brown at 350-3644. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Better Breathers support group

meets to discuss and share information on C.O.P.D. and how people live with this disease. Contact Dicky at 665-4488 or dickyt1954@yahoo. com.

Bipolar Support Group

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

Cancer support group

meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6-7 p.m. at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion on Reynolds Street across from Candler Hospital. The group is open to anyone who is living with, through or beyond a diagnosis of cancer. Call 819-3360. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Savannah

Caring for Us

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

CASA Support Group

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

Celiac Support Group

for anyone with celiac disease who is allergic to products containing gluten, their family or friends. For information, call 507-2592.

Children’s Grief Groups

Open, drop-in support groups for children ages 6-17 who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, Savannah

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

Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association

meets the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the Candler Heart and Lung Building, second floor, Room 2. Call 355-1221 or visit www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www. sjchs.org

Compassionate Friends Support Group

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. 925-5195. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

Couples Struggling with Fertility Challenges

meets every Saturday at 6:45 p.m. at Savannah Christian Church, Room 250. This is a group for couples struggling with primary or secondary infertility, whether they have been on this journey for one year or many years. Call Kelly at 5960852 or email emptycradle_savannah@hotmail. com. Savannah Christian Church, Savannah

Debtors Anonymous

meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church, 225 W. President St. in the third floor New Beginnings Room. Enter on President Street through the left-hand set of glass doors between Whitaker and Barnard streets. Arrive early, as the entry doors are locked promptly at 5:30 p.m. For information, e-mail DAsavannah@yahoo. com. Trinity United Methodist Church, Savannahhttp://www.trinitychurch1848.org/

Depressive/Manic 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. 920-0153 or 927-2064. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Diabetes support group

meets the third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Health in Conference Room A. Call Robin at 350-3843. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth. com/

Divorce Recovery Group

for men and women dealing with the pain and shock of divorce. For more information or to sign up, call Paula Morris,353-2808. First Presbyterian Church, Savannahhttp://www.fpc. presbychurch.net

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. Senior Citizens Inc., Savannah

Domestic Violence Hotline

The Georgia Human Resources Department and Georgia Coalition on Family Violence, have a new number, 24 hours a day. 1-800-33-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.

Fecal Urinary Diversion Support Group

The group is for patients who have had a colostomy, deostomy, urostomy (ileoconduit) and continent fecal or urinary diversion surgery. Call 819-3466.

Fibromyalgia support group

meets the second Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room 2, Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5356 Reynolds St.. 819-6743. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.

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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.

Gray Matters Brain Injury Support Group

is for trauamtic brain injury survivors and their caregivers. It meets the third Thursday at 5 p.m. in the gym at The Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Grief 101

A 7-week educational group offering support and coping tools for adults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. RSVP to 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, Savannah

HeartBeats for Life - GA

A free support and education group for those who have suffered, or want to prevent heart attacks, strokes, heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Contact Jeff@heartbeatsforlife-ga.org, 598-8457.

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

Huntington Disease 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. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www. sjchs.org

Journey Through Journaling

for peopl4 whose lives have been touched by cnacer. Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www. memorialhealth.com/

KidsNet Savannah Parent Support Group

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

Koolostomy Accessories

is a support group open to anyone who has an ostomy and their loved ones. Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Support Group

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

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

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at Whitaker & McDonough St. 234-9999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, Savannah

Lowcountry Huntington’s Disease Group

Call 748-8808 or visit www.LowcountryHD.com.

Lung Cancer Support Group

Lung Cancer Support Group is for families who are going through lung cancer treatment and survivors of lung cancer. It meets the fourth Thursday of the month at the Lewis Research Center Pavilion from 5-6 p.m. Call Kay Denham at 651-5712.. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Savannah

Lupus Encouragement Group

A support group that is open to patients with lupus, their family members and friends. 4476605.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. on the second floor of the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. 355-5196. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Savannah

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 University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth. com/

Memorial Health POPPS! Group

for children with cancer and their parents and caregivers. Call Donna at 350-5616. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

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Disorders Support Group

Call Mary Lou Cygan at 350-7285. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

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. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, Savannahhttp://www. wesleymonumental.org/

Memorial Health SET Focus

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. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

Overeaters Anonymous

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. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

Overeaters Anonymous

meets Fridays, 6:30pm. Melissa, 844-4524. Unity Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www. unityofsavannah.org/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

Overeaters Anonymous

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. 3551523. St James Catholic Church, Savannah

meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Melissa, 8444524. First Presbyterian Church, Savannahhttp:// www.fpc.presbychurch.net

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group

Muscular Dystrophy support group

Call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

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

Call 653-5878.

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. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

PRIDE Support Group

meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 351-7035 or 353-7143. Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannahhttp://about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html

Rape Crisis Center

assists survivors of rape and sexual assault. The Rape Crisis Line is active 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 233-7273. The center offers free, confidential counseling for victims and their families. Call 233-RAPE.

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 651-4094.

meets 3 nights a week. Visit www.oa.org for current meeting schdule. 704-8626. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

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Rape Crisis Center Incest Survivor’s Group

S-Anon Family Group

is a fellowship for families and friends of sexaholics. For information, call 663-2565.

Safe Shelter Outreach Program

Providing services for survivors of domestic violence. All services are confidential and free. 3025 Bull St. 651-0004. Safe Shelter Outreach Program, Savannah

Sarcoidosis 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. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org

Savannah Chatham Truancy Intervention Project

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. United Way of Coastal Empire, Savannahhttp://www.uwce.org/

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Meet with local people who are interested in weight loss and management. Gather to share tips, recipes and keep each other motivated. Group meets two times a month at a restaurant for a healthy lunch or dinner. Local weight loss experts come in and speak from time to time. Call 404-567-5733 or e-mail ajaxacq@yahoo.com.

Senior Citizen’s Inc. Alzheimer’s Support Group

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. Ruth Byck Adult Day Care Center, Savannah

Sexaholics Anonymous

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

Smoking Cessation Support Group

is open to anyone who has stopped smoking and needs additional support or to those who are considering trying to stop smoking. Call 819-8032 or 819-3361.

Spinal Injury Support Group

meets every third Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at the Rehabilitation Institute at Memorial Health. For information, call Jami Murray at 350-8900. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www. memorialhealth.com/

Spouse/Life Partner Grief Support

An open, drop-in support group for adults. Meets Thursdays from 11am-12:30pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, Savannah

St. Joseph’s/Candler Cancer Survivors Walking Group

will meet every Monday at 9 a.m., except holidays and if the weather permits, at the Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion. The walking group is open to anyone living with, through or beyond a cancer diagnosis and their support person or persons. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Call 819-5723. Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion, Savannah

St. Joseph’s/Candler Emory transplant support group

The 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, call Karen Traver at 819-8350. Candler Heart and Lung Building, Savannahhttp://www. sjchs.org

Stroke Support Group

Speak with someone who has survived a stroke, who will listen and understand stroke patients’ experiences. Groups meet in three locations -- every Tuesday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave.; every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at Savannah Speech and Hearing, 1206 E. 66th St., (call Jane Medoff at 355-4601); and every third Thursday of the month from 4-5:30 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church at 1 W. Ridge Rd. on Skidaway Island. Call Ann Farr at 598-1766 or Shirley Nack at 598-7047. First Presbyterian Church, Savannahhttp://www. fpc.presbychurch.net

Team Hope Pancreatic Cancer Support Group’

is for people with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and support families going tghrough it. For information, call Jennifer Currin at 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannahhttp://www.memorialhealth.com/

The Parents of Difficult Teens Group

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

The Savannah Parkinson’s Support Group

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. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs. org/

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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. Unity Church of Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.unityofsavannah.org/

Transgender Support Group

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

Transitions Grief Support

An open, drop-in support group for adxults who have experienced a loss by death. Meets Tuesdays from 6-7pm at Full Circle, a Center for Education and Grief Support, 7212 Seawright Dr. 303-9442. Full Circle Center for Education and Grief Support, Savannah

Troup Square Al-Anon Family Group

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

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. United Way of Coastal Empire, Savannahhttp://www.uwce.org/

Victim-Witness assistance program

is for families of murder victims. The meetings are at 6 p.m. in the Chatham County Courthouse on Montgomery St. third Thursday of each month. 652-7329. Chatham County Courthouse, Savannahhttp://www. statecourt.org/

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

Women who love too much

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

Women’s Self-Harm Support Group

For women with self-harm disorders. Dr. Patricia English, 335-2508. Free, although love offerings will be accepted.

Theatre All You Need is Love

A tribute to great love songs from the last 60 years of pop, jazz, country and Broadway. Feb. 6-March 29. Adults, $35; 17 and under, $16. 233-7764, www.savannahtheatre.com. Savannah Theatre, Savannahhttp://www. savannahtheatre.com

Who Wants to Kill a Millionaire?

A performance that lets the audience solve the crime. The cost includes the show and a choice of three dinners. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at The Pirate’s House, 20 E. Broad St. Cost: $56.25 ages 13 and up and $37.25 per child, ages 10-12. 898-9021. The Pirate’s House, Savannahhttp://www. thepirateshouse.co

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American Red Cross needs volunteers

This non-profit organization is looking for volunteer nurses, doctors, nurses practitioners and development/fundraising volunteers to work at the center, which provides free medical care for working uninsured individuals. Volunteers are needed to call patients to remind them of appointments, reception, financial screening, pulling charts and more. Flexible schedule. Apply by mail to: Community Health Mission, Inc. Attn: Dr. Miriam Rittmeyer, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite No. 6. Savannah, 31406. Fax number is 352-3980 or send email to mrittmeyer@chmsavannah.org. For info, visit www.chcsavannah.org. Community Health Mission, Inc, Savannah

America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

Become a volunteer with First Steps and provide support, education and community resources to help parents of newborns establish healthy and positive relationships with their babies. Call 819-6910. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannahhttp:// www.sjchs.org/

CASA needs volunteers

Volunteers are needed to assist with the park’s cannon firing demonstrations. Qualified applicants will receive training in how to safely load and fire Civil War-era cannons. Ranger Ron Calhoun,786-5787. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannahhttp://www.nps.gov/fopu/

Adult Literacy Program

Volunteers are needed to work with adults through the Adult Literacy Program at St. Joseph’s/Candler’s St. Mary’s Community Center. The program runs weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon at 812 W. 36th St. in Cuyler-Brownsville. Volunteers with strong skills in math, science, social studies, language arts, reading and writing are needed. Call Shenita Ferguson at the center at 447-0578. St Mary’s Community Center, Savannahhttp://www.stjosephs-candler. org/body.cfm?id=401&amp;oTopID=401 The Chatham Branch of the Savannah Red Cross needs volunteers. Call Mark Stall at 6515352 or send e-mail to stallm@savannahredcross.org. Savannah Red Cross, Savannahhttp:// www.savannahredcross.org/ to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, Savannahhttp://www.helpendhunger.org to speak up for abused children in court for their best interests and to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. Call 447-8908 or send e-mail to infor@savannahcasa.org.

Chatham County Truancy Intervention Project

matches volunteer attorneys and other professionals with children who have been brought before the court for excessive school absenteeism. They also provide legal representation and other resources to children and their families to prevent school failure. TIP is recruiting professionals in the fields of education, law enforcement and social service. Become a mentor today and help make a difference in a child’s life. For information, call 201-2133.

Coastal Pet Rescue

Foster parents are needed. A volunteer coordinator is needed, as are vet techs with microchipping experience, Pet Expo volunteers, fundraiser volunteers, a PR/marketing coordinator, a trainer/behaviorist and Adoption Day volunteers. Fill out an online application at www.coastalpetrescue.org. Coastal Pet Rescue, Savannahhttp://www.coastalpetrescue.org/

Community Cardiovascular Council

is looking for medical volunteers to check blood pressures for our walk-ins. Anyone interested in a few hours a week please call Sydney Oetgen at 236-7666. Community Cardiovascular Council, Savannah

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

is seeking volunteers. Greet visitors, maintain trails, catalogue historic photographs and assist in the gift shop and more. Volunteers also are needed to participate in the cannon program. Call Ron Grissom at 786-5787 or visit the website at www.nps.gov/fopu. Fort Pulaski National Monument, Savannahhttp://www.nps.gov/fopu/

Foster families and adoptive families are needed in Chatham County. Call 651-5437.

Hospice Savannah volunteer training

Share your memories, military or family stories with a hospice paitient. Special weekend training will be offered the first two Saturdays of February from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Community Education Room, Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower Dr. Lunch provided. Both seession are mandatory. Contact Beth Logan, Volunteer Services Manager at 355-2289 or visit www. hospicesavannah.org. Hospice Savannah, Savannahhttp://www.hospicesavannah.org/

Library gift shop needs volunteers

The Friends of the Library Gift Shop at the Bull Street Library needs volunteers for all days of the week and Saturdays. Retail experience is not necessary. All proceeds from the gift shop benefit the library branches. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661. Bull Street Library, Savannahhttp:// www.liveoakpl.org

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Lifelink of Georgia seeks volunteers

to speak to community groups, pass out information at health fairs and organize awareness-raising events. Potential volunteers include transplant recipients and their families, patients waiting for organ or tissue transplantation, donor families or anyone interested in organ and tissue donation. Call 341-0000. Lifelink of Georgia, Savannah

Literacy volunteers needed

Project READ, an adult literacy program, is in need of volunteer tutors who can commit to 2 or 4 hours each week. Call Jodi at Royce Learning Center at 354-4047. Royce Learning Center, Savannahhttp://www.roycelearningcenter.com/

Live Oak Regional Public Libraries

needs volunteers to assist in a variety of ways at its branches in Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties. Call Kathy Newman at 652-3661. Bull Street Library, Savannahhttp://www.liveoakpl. org

Meals on Wheels

Senior Citizens Inc.’s Meals on Wheels volunteers are responsible for delivering hot, nutritious meals to seniors on routes that typically do not exceed one hour in length. Volunteers may deliver as frequently as they choose and all meals are brought to the area by Senior Citizens Inc. staff. Training and support is provided. Call Darla Cady, volunteer coordinator, at 236-0363. Senior Citizens Inc., Savannah

Medbank foundation, Inc.

needs volunteers to fill out applications, do data entry, make phone calls, help with filing, process mail and perform other office tasks. Call Holly Smith at 356-2898. Medbank, Savannah

Mentor and Volunteer Probation Program Community volunteers are needed to be mentors for low-risk youth currently involved in the juvenile justice system. Call 652-6710.

New Parent Education Program

The St. Joseph’s/Candler program helps provide new parents with support, education and resource referrals to establish positive relationships with their newborns. To find out how to become a volunteer, call 692-6910. Candler Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center needs volunteers for special events and weekends. Trail Heather Merbs, 898-3980. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, Savannahhttp://www.oatlandisland.org/

Odyssey HealthCare

provides hospice services in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Liberty counties and is seeking volunteers to assist in providing compassionate end-of-life care. Volunteers may visit patients, help with office tasks or work on special projects. Training, ongoing support and education are provided. Call Edward Minor, 352-8200. Odyssey HealthCare, Savannah

Quest International

is seeking volunteers to host English-speaking foreign exchange students, ages 15-18. For information, call 866-540-4029 or send e-mail to ForeignExchangeOrg@yahoo.com.

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for elementary and middle school students, Call Tosha Powell, Special Program Coordinator, St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center, 1901 Abercorn St. 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs.org/1844.cfm

Rebuilding Together Savannah

is a volunteer organization in partnership with the community that rehabilitates houses of lowincome homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled and families with children. Visit www. rebuildingtogethersavannah.org.

Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center

is looking for volunteers to assist residents in activities or just come and visit. For information, call Rhonda Sheffield, volunteer coordinator, at 354-8225, Ext. 243. Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Savannah

Ronald McDonald House volunteers needed

Caring adults are needed to help in the “home away from home” for the families of hospitalized children. Volunteers also are needed to privde home-cooked meals for families staying at the house. Volunteer internships also available for college students. Nikole Layton, 356-5520. Ronald McDonald House, http://www.rmhccoastalempire.org/

Savannah Garden Exposition

Volunteers are needed for the three-day garden event April 17-19 that benefits the Isaiah Davenport House Museum and Historic Savannah Foundation. Contact Jamie Credle, jcredle@ savbusiness.net, 236-8097, www.savannahgardenexpo.com. Railroad Roundhouse Museum, Savannah

Save-a-Life volunteers

Volunteer animal welfare organization is seeking volunteers and foster homes. Visit www. savannahsl.org, email us at savealifeinc@yahoo. com, or call 598-SPAY.

Senior Citizens, inc. seeking volunteers

Looking for volunteers to teach classes at Club 55. Areas of interest include music, art, computers, and exercise. 236-0363, Ext. 114.

Spanish Oaks Hospice

needs volunteers. Spanish Oaks Hospice and Retreat is located at 8510 Whitfield Ave. Orientation and training are available to all interested volunteers. Call Cyndi Haggerty-Krupa at 3560233. Spanish Oaks Hospcie, Savannah

Speech and hearing center needs volunteers

to conduct hearing screenings for adults and children. Nurses and retired nurses are encouraged to apply for eye, ear, and dental exams on pre-school children. Flexible scheduling is available. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, 1206 E. 66th Street. Call Jane Medoff at 355-4601 Savannah Speech and Hearing Center, Savannahhttp://www.savannahspeechandhearing.org/

St. Joseph’s Heart Hospital needs volunteers

for guest representatives who would work directly with the Hearth Hospital Clinical Initiatives Director. Their primary responsibility would be to assist families in the waiting room while their family members is having a cardiac or peripheral vascular procedure and acting as a liaison between the family and staff. Call 819-3393. St. Joseph’s Hospital, Savannahhttp://www.sjchs. org/

State Adult Literacy Program Volunteers Needed

If you have good clerical skills, are reliable, can make a minimum 8-hour a week, 3-month commitment, are willing to undergo a background check and want to help provide the best program possible for adult learners of English as a Second Language, call Pauline Goodman at 201-5391 or send e-mail to Charita Boles at cboles@savannahtech.edu. Type “ESL volunteer” in the subject line. Savannah Technical College, Savannahhttp://www.savannahtech.edu/

Telfair Docent Program

The Telfair Museum of Art is accepting applications for its volunteer docent program. After completing training, docents will be responsible for leading tours in the Telfair Academy and Jepson Center. Call Sarah Ward, 790-8827. Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, Savannahhttp:// www.tefair.org cs

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TOWNHOME: 1600 Habersham St. between 32nd & 33rd St., Savannah. Thomas Square area. Spacious 2BR/1BA, kitchen and living room. $650/month plus $650/deposit. Virtual tour at www.habershamplace.com. Call Adam @ 234-2726. TOWNHOUSE -Lewis Drive. 2-bedroom, 1.5- bath, Stove, Refrigerator, washer/dryer connections, dishwasher, central heat/air, no pets. Utilities not included. $600/month $600/deposit. 1 years lease. 912-657-4583, 912-495-1889. TYBEE - 2BR/1BA Apt., central-heat/air. Walk to beach, 1 block from AJ’s. $850/month, $850/deposit. 912-507-4637. Very Nice 3 Bedroom Homes: *2103 Causton Bluff Rd. $765. *1935 Greenwood Road. $765. **Four Bedroom, Two Bath: 20 Countrywalk Drive. $1,000. **2 bedroom 2 Bath Townhouse. 72 Knollwood Circle. $800. Call 507-7934 or 927-2853

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6 ABBEY COURT-Wilmington Park 3BR Split Plan for Rent $1175/mo. or Roommate needed for $400/month. Call Michele Gutting 912-663-8592 or Re/Max Savannah 912-355-7711.

NEAR MEMORIAL East Savannah. Furnished, includes utilities, central heat and air, Comcast cable, television, washer/dryer. Hardwood floors, ceramic tile in kitchen and bath. Shared Kitchen & Shared bath. 5 minutes to Memorial Hospital. Call 912-210-0181.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY PROPERTIES AVAILABLE. Peaceful atmosphere. WEEKLY UNITS: Furnished, Private entrance, No sharing, living quarters, utilities included. From $175-$200/wk, $100-$150/deposit. MONTHLY PROPERTIES: 3BR/2BA, Appliances included. Properties located in Pooler & Savannah. $700-$800/month plus deposit same as rent. No Section 8. Interested parties call 441-5468

WILMINGTON ISLAND 4BR/2BA house with living-room, dining-room, den, & large fenced-in backyard, 7001 Sand Road. $1500/month. Call 897-6789 or 344-4164 Wilmington Island Duplex, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, dining room, kitchen, $775/month, 897-6789 or 344-4164 CommerCial ProPerty For rent 890 WAREHOUSE OFFICE: 5400 Sq.Ft. $2000/month. Near loop 26, I-16.

Hassell Realty Co, Inc. 234-1291

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ROOMS FOR RENT

Southside-Eastside Westside New Large Clean Carpeted Rooms, only 2-4 rooms per guest house. Quiet Areas, Bus line. Free HBO. Furnished or Unfurnished. Rooms with PRIVATE BATHROOMS available. $95-$140/Week. EFFICIENCY APTS No sharing, own bath & kitchen. All Utilities included, Cable (MB). Furnished or Unfurnished. $159/Week & Up.

912-341-6122/912-4 72-0628

BLOOMINGDALE/GUYTON

Furnished room in quiet area. Includes utilities, television, washer and dryer, stove, refrigerator. Near Gulfstream, I-16 and airport. Shared kitchen and bath. Call 912-210-0181 CLEAN AFFORDABLE FURNISHED ROOMS for rent. All utilities included. Free cable, HBO, TV, free housephone w/long distance. Microwave, shared bath, kitchen. Between Florence and Burroughs on 36th. $130/weekly. Call 912-631-2151 CLEAN & SAFE ROOMS FOR RENT. Single room $130-160/weekly in Garden City. Call 912-966-7380. Eastside area, rooms for rent. Very nice and clean. $200/weekly plus deposit. Furnished, 5 rooms, 3 baths available. Great for SCAD or college students. Cable, lounge area, washer and dryer, on main bus-line. 927-7644 or 631-1458 FURNISHED EFFICIENCY: 1510 Lincoln St. $145/week or $155/week for double occupancy. Includes utilities! Call 912-231-0240 Huge furnished room with private bath, includes: tv/cable, internet/Comcast, washer/dryer, utilities, Extremely nice! $570/month. Call:912-988-3220

LEGAL Rooming House in business

over 20 yrs. Freshly painted Apts $150/wk. Rooms $70-80/wk. Furnished and utilities included. Call 234-9779

PERFECT PLACE!! SAFE,QUIET,PRIVATE

furnished rooms starting at $115/wk with utilities incl. SMALLdep.FREE wifi,washer/dryer,parking.DOWNTOWN.Single occupancy ONLY.Call 912-220-8691 or email: savannahrooms@yahoo.com ROOM 4 RENT: 2027 Vermont Street, East Savannah. 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE. Nice neighborhood. Furnished rooms. 4BR, washer/dryer, CH&A, $130/weekly. Serious inquiries only. Call 844-9154 ROOM FOR RENT: In very nice home in Windsor Forest on LaVida Golf Course. Everything furnished, non-smoking home, complete house privileges. Off-street parking. Female preferred. $400/rent, $350/deposit. Call 925-6940, 844-4211 ROOM FOR RENT: Safe Environment. Central heat/air, cable, telephone service. $400/$500 monthly, $125/security deposit, no lease. Immediate occupancy. Call Mr. Brown: 912-663-2574 or 912-234-9177. ROOMS AND UNFURNISHED APARTMENTS for RENT at Waters and Anderson St. (1020 East Anderson) Call 912-944-0105

ROOMS FOR RENT

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

ROOMS FOR RENT

Westside. $85-$130/weekly, Utilities and cable included. Call 844-5655.

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‘92 ACURA INTEGRA

Only $850! Runs Great! Fo r l i s t i n g s, 800-536-8309 x5068

‘92 HONDA CIVIC

Safe, quiet, Christian environment in new home. Utilities included. On busline. $135/wkly, $75/deposit. Male Preferred Call:912-484-1347

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cars 910

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Cars for $29/month! 36 months at 8.5% APR! For listings, 800-536-8309 x7117. 1969 CHEVROLET PICKUP TRUCK. Runs good, minor front end damage. Asking $600 Firm. Serious inquiries only. Call 234-0216 anytime. • 1990 Isuzu pickup 5-speed, clean, runs good, $1250. • ‘95 Mazda Protege. Cold A/C, 5-speed, very clean, runs great. $1950 OBO. Call 912-441-2150

1994 CAMRY, 4-door, Green. A/C, CD, radio. Engine runs fine. Clean inside, good tires. Dependable car! $2200. Call 912-484-1986.

1995 Toyota Forerunner, new brakes, new a/c, new battery. good condition, $3500 OBO. 912-663-0613 1997 FORD F-150, AC, AM/FM radio, toolbox, trailer hitch, PW $3400. Also enclosed box lawn trailer, 12x6 $1300. Call 912-398-0721 or 912-920-0603. 1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Minivan, fully loaded, automatic sliding door, 7-passenger, good condition. $2250. Call 352-2281 or 604-4353 2000 Saturn SC2, 4 cylinder, auto, air, CD, PW, cruise, Leather, sunroof, aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, 124K miles $2800. Call:547-6018 2002 Ranger, 5-speed, CD, AC, 83,000, fiberglass top, clean. Good tires, 4-cylinder, Must see! $5800 OBO. 912-713-5200

Only $700! Police Impounds! For listings, 800-536-8309 xN815

‘93 HONDA ACCORD

Only $900! Police Impounds! For listings, 800-536-8309 x7180

Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 HARLEY DAVIDSON 2006, Soft-tail Heritage Deluxe. Black and white. 5000 miles Many extras. $12,000. Call 912-856-0101 Boats & accessories 950 19.5Ft. BAYLINER BOAT w/120HP US Marine Force motor w/trailer $3000. Call 912-228-0871

CASH CARS $2950 or less! Mercedes 300 SE • ‘95 Honda Accord • ‘95 Chrysler Convertible

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1989 BAYLINER

2455 Sunbridge. Engine in excellent condition. Very clean boat. Must see. $8889. Call Paul @ A Boaters Paradise, 912-925-6311.

$1950 or less

• ‘91 Honda Accord

• ‘93 Ford Taurus • ‘94 Ford Escort and more... $950 or less

• ‘97 Mazda • ‘87 Nissan

1991 BAYLINER TROPHY

1998 Mercury 135 hp Optimax engine. Excellent condition. $6295. Call Paul @ A Boaters Paradise. 912-925-6311

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Call:912-964-2440 CLASSIC CHEVY 1958 Chevy Del Ray (same body as bel air) Fresh paint. 2-door. Huge trunk. Ready to drive. $15,000 912-663-5656 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. HANDICAPPED VAN: Rear entry ramp, 2002 Chrysler Town & Country, silver, 82,000 miles, new tires. $15,000. Call 912-659-2719. HONDA & NISSAN 2001 Nissan Frontier Crew-Cab. New transmission, New Timing Belt, Also 1997 Honda Prelude V-Tek. Auto/Stick, Low miles. $5000 each OBO. 912-507-3735 POLICE IMPOUNDS! Cars from $500! For listings, 1-800-536-8309 x4647 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940

2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 100th anniversary FLHTCI Electra Glide Classic 88ci, Gun metal blue, AM/FM/CD radio, 21,000 miles. $13,500. 912-210-2144 or 912-748-1491.

1998 FOUNTAIN SPORTFISH

Twin 2003 Mercury 225 hp Optimax outboard engines, less than 20 hours on major overhaul, VHF radio, Garvin GPS. $37,500 OBO. Call Paul @ A Boaters Paradise, 912-925-6311. Campers/rVs 960 1991 Coachman Class-C Ford van. Self contained, 19” long, 84,000 miles, fully loaded, good condition, drive away, $5000. 912-925-1805

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