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Shout-out to history The McIntosh County Shouters bring Gullah culture to life at the Telfair’s Juneteenth celebration. By bill deyoung | 20 Painting by Art Rosenbaum (American, b. 1938), McIntosh County Shouters, 1983. Oil on linen, 64 3/8 x 71 1/4 inches. Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia; transfer from the Sea Grant College Program, School of Marine Programs, GMOA 1996.84. Courtesy of the artist.

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Naomi Tutu speaks on African American issues on Friday, June19th

Wednesday Menopause: The Musical What: Hit musical comedy

dealing with you-knowwhat. Runs through July 26. Performances 8 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday and 7 p.m. Sundays. Where: Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Cost: $31-44 Info: artshhi.com/

Mighty Eighth Community Appreciation Week

What: Chatham and Bryan

County residents enjoy half-price admission to the museum from June 15-22. Also, on Fathers Day (June 21), all fathers receive halfoff admission. Where: Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum , 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler Cost: $5 adults, $3 children

Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn star in Charade at the Lucas on June 20th

Andrew C. Marshall Walking Tour

What: A part of the Telfair’s

Juneteenth celebration, this event focuses on the life of this former slave who became a groundbreaking Savannah minister. Begins at Owens-Thomas House. When: Wed. June 17, 9:30 a.m., Fri. June 19, 9:30 a.m. Where: Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St., Cost: Free, but reservations required Info: 912-790-8880.

The Market at Trustees Garden

Delon as a mercenary and a doctor who wind up locked inside a bank and reluctantly cooperate on cracking the safe. When: Wed. June 17, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. Cost: $5

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Jepson Live

What: Food, drinks, and

farmer’s showcase, organic gardening presentations, films and more. When: Wed. June 17 and Wed. June 24, 4-7 p.m. Where: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St., Cost: Free Info: trusteesmarket.com

music in an artistic setting. All galleries open. Admission free to museum members and $50 for the general public- cost of food and drink not included. Membership can be purchased at the door. When: Thu. June 18, 5 p.m. Where: Jepson Center for the Arts, Telfair Square

Psychotronic Films: Farewell Friend (1968)

Presentation on Ocean Conservation

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What: The Coastal Group

mire, of the Pew Environment Group, followed by a discussion of sustainable fisheries impact our community. When: Thu. June 18, 7 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave. Info: 912-596-2052.

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Naomi Tutu

What: Activist, scholar, and

daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu speaks on social issues relating to African American history, culture, and identity. When: Fri. June 19, 7 p.m. Where: Second African Baptist Church, 123 Houston St. Cost: Free

Film: Old Man Rhythm (1935) What: Presented as part

of the Johnny Mercer

Centennial celebration, the film was produced and released by RKO Radio Pictures in 1935, and has not been seen on the big screen since its release. It stars Betty Grable, Erik Rhodes and Eric Blore, and features a small role for Johnny Mercer, who also penned the lyrics for five of the songs in the film (with music by Lewis E. Gensler). When: Fri. June 19, 8 p.m., Sat. June 20, 3 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre Cost: General:$8, Seniors/ Military:$6, SCAD students:$4 Info: www.johnnymercercentennial.com

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What: Savannah Childrens

Theatre performs an adaptation of the C.S. Lewis classic. June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 8pm; and June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 at 3pm. Where: Savannah Childrens Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Dr., Cost: $15-20 Info: savannahchildrenstheatre.org/

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Dump the Pump Day Race

What: A bicyclist, a bus rider and a car driver each leave midtown at the same time...who will get to City Hall first? Find out today at the Dump the Pump Challenge. When: Thu. June 18, 8:30 a.m. Where: City Hall

Saturday

Ft. Pulaski Fathers Day Free Weekend What: No admission to

this historical site June 20-21. Summer hours are: Visitor Center 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; Fort 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. daily; park gates close 6:45 p.m. When: Sat. June 20, Sun. June 21 Where: Ft. Pulaski National Monument, Highway 80 Cost: Free

Forsyth Farmers’ Market What: The Savannah

Local Food Collaborative has joined forces with Starland Farmers’ Market for an event that features regionally grown, fresh food and food products. When: Sat. June 20, 9 a.m. Where: South end of Forsyth Park Cost: Free

Saturday Market at Trustees Garden What: Farmer’s show-

case, organic gardening presentations, films. When: Sat. June 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Where: Charles H. Morris Center, 10 E. Broad St., Cost: Free Info: trusteesmarket. com/

International Surf Day What: Take part

in a day of fun activities on the beach, including a beach litter pick up, a paddle out with Tybee mayor Jason Beulterman, an alternative surfboard contest, the ugliest bathing suit contest and free demos and lessons with kite boards, surfboards, sea kayaks and much more. When: Sat. June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Tybee South Beach (near 17th St.) Cost: Free

What: Concert

by the McIntosh County Shouters, a “Jumping the Broom” ceremony, storytelling, artist demos, art-making activities, and tours of the OwensThomas House. When: Sat. June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St., Cost: Free Info: 912-790-8880.

4th Annual Fiesta Latina

What: Sponsored

by the Latin American Services Organization and the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Department, the 4th Annual Fiesta Latina will celebrate the food, culture and music of the 20 countries that make up Latin America. When: Sat. June 20, 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Where: Rousakis Plaza, River Street Cost: Free and open to the public.

Film: Charade (1963) What: Presented by the

Savannah Film Society as part of the Johnny Mercer Centennial Celebration, this classic film stars Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn in the only film they made together. Also starring George Kennedy, James Coburn and Walter Matthau. When: Sat. June 20, 8 p.m. Where: Lucas Theatre Cost: $8, SCAD students $4 Info: www.johnnymercercentennial.com

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Film: Everlasting Moments (Sweden 2008) What: A moving, nu-

anced tale of a Swedish woman’s creative and emotional awakening at the turn of the 20th century after winning a camera. A Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, and Sweden’s official submission for Academy

Award consideration. In Swedish with English subtiltles. 131 minutes. When: Sun. June 21, 7 p.m. Where: Victory Square Theaters Cost: $8 (cash only) Info: reelsavannah.org

23 Tuesday

Rainwater Harvesting Lecture What: Learn about

rainwater harvesting at this monthly meeting of the Savannah chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council. Russ Jackson of RainHarvest Systems explains what rainwater harvesting is, benefits, systems and costs. When: Tue. June 23, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Where: Wild Wing Cafe, second floor, City Market, Cost: Free and open to the public Info: www.usgbcga.org/

Wednesday Psychotronic Films: David Carradine in Sonny Boy (1990)

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Carradine (in full drag) stars with Brad Dourif. Film critic Leonard Maltin called the film “A repulsive, socially unredeemable waste of celluloid filmed for no apparent reason except to offend and appall.” You be the judge. Mature audiences. When: Wed. June 24, 8 p.m. Where: Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave., Cost: $5 Info:

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As a big Steve Earle fan, there’s no way I was going to miss his performance here this past Saturday, an event made possible by Tiny Team Concerts.

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It was an unusual show — solo, acoustic, and centered not on Earle’s songs (though he did play a few of his own) but on the works of the late, revered singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt. The venue was unusual as well: The very well-restored, attractive and comfortable Fine Arts Auditorium at Armstrong Atlantic State University. A good time was had by all, as Earle played with his usual gritty passion and aggressive guitar attack, adding a few grimly comical stories about his many and varied difficulties in life. And of course there were the overtly political messages which are part and parcel of any Earle show. (Did the dude with the military haircut stomp out because Earle had just said something good about President Obama? Or was he just in a hurry to go to the bathroom? In today’s volatile environment it’s hard to know. But if you’re familiar enough with Earle to go see him, aren’t you familiar with his politics as well?) Given the caliber of the artist and the rarity of

his appearances in the market, you’d assume the show would sell out. While the turnout was very respectable, the show did not in fact sell out. As I’ve written before, a key reason the arts have a difficult time here is that the market is simply too small, both in general and in practical terms. On paper, we’re the 100th largest market in the country, i.e., pretty tiny. But in practice

we’re even smaller than that because of our racially split population, one side of which rarely interacts with the other in a meaningful fashion. (In all fairness, Earle isn’t the best barometer. His substance abuse and subsequent jail time kept him away from at least two generations of fans. Both my 20-year-old daughter and my 30year-old nephew, both of whom are extremely musically hip, have barely heard of him.) In any case, the Steve Earle show was a great way to inaugurate the revitalized space at Armstrong, which I fervently hope will continue to host acts a bit more ambitious than recitals and amateur theatrical productions. In short, it’s the kind of room that’s commonplace in real college towns — friendly, aesthetically attractive, and (hopefully) managed with an eye toward community enrichment — both of the student body and of the city at large. I know Savannah never wants to know or care what other cities do. But can we make an exception, just this once? cs

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Editor, How is it that when a pedestrian is killed crossing the street legally in a crosswalk that the police start issuing tickets to pedestrians? Does this make sense? Why have pedestrians become the targets? My wife and I recently moved here from San Francisco, where they and the rest of the advanced world honor the law that cars need to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. When I walk downtown, no cars stop for pedestrians –– including the police. This is laughable. How about enforcing speeding and crosswalk laws for the drivers? That would do a great deal more for public safety. Brett Ware

Another take on Girl Scout leader Editor, I read your editorial with interest and I had already signed up on the facebook group “Savannahians Against Ticketing for Jaywalking”

because I personally witnessed the overkill of the police saturation to ticket pedestrians in downtown Savannah. However, I take exception to your example of the poor Girl Scout leader that was given two tickets in one day. First of all, the Police do not give tickets for non–offenses so the assumption must be that this Girl Scout “Leader” was, indeed crossing the street illegally. She also was ticketed for leaving a dog in a unattended vehicle. So, as the “leader” of our youth, I find it appalling that she would be engaging in behavior that we do not want our children to emulate. I think it is a shame she got caught, but I think it is a bigger shame that she was doing something she should not be have doing in the first place. In a way, I applaud the police for ticketing her so that the Girl Scouts she was “leading” could see that there they should not risk breaking the law when given the chance. I have been a Girl Scout Leader and I have been a Service Unit Manager and there is a standard that should be kept. And as for the second ticket for leaving the

dog in the car, well, let’s not get started on the reasons this is not allowable. So, to support your efforts in the easing of the jaywalking crackdown, please use a different example because I for one cheered when I read that this woman was caught. Lisa Hom

Deny climate crisis at your peril Editor, Recently we attended a gathering of “clean energy” conscious folks invited to participate in the opening of the state headquarters of RepowerAmerica (or more specifically Repower Georgia). We met leaders from business, legislature, civic groups and education, as well as concerned citizens. The meeting was very well–run by State Director Lance Orchid and Georgia organizer Dan Dueholm. Enthusiastic presentations by Rita Kilpatrick (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy), Tommy Linstroth (head of sustainable initiatives at Melaver Inc.) and Julian Smith (president of SolarSmith)

encouraged a lively and varied discussion that carried on a long time after the official meeting ended. Initially, Savannah was chosen because John Barrow sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee reviewing energy legislation. It became apparent, however, that numerous clean energy businesses operating here, or wishing to, could also benefit by the local influence of Repower America. Despite the many obvious benefits of attracting commerce and creating new jobs, business leaders expressed the need for government incentives and cooperation. Success will also require public support for products and services, as well as information regarding government policies, incentives and basic energy facts. The local civic and activist organizations seemed more than willing to continue this endeavor, and were happy to have the addes support of Repower America. Personally, I’ve been in the “conservative–thinking” camp before — believing that the private sector was capable of implementing the public will. With regard to continues on p. 7

2. But, if opponents are wrong in denying the climate crisis, and we continue along our current path of not doing anything substantial, the future would be uncertain at best, with possibly catastrophic consequences. Parents... you invest so much money in your children and would not hesitate to buy them cars, clothes, educations, health care, vacations, etc. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a clean, renewable energy future at least as important as those things? Can we possibly consider taking the chance with our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future? Think about it... what if they are wrong? Claudia Collier, Bloomingdale

Krispy Kreme? Really? Editor, Regarding a recent Savannah Foodie column by Tim Rutherford: Best Bites? Krispy Kreme??!! I know this is â&#x20AC;&#x153;The South,â&#x20AC;? but pleeease â&#x20AC;&#x201D; canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we promote foods that enhance and maintain the one and only thing that makes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;qualityâ&#x20AC;? life worth living â&#x20AC;&#x201D; oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. Have you noticed that most billion/kazillion dollar industries tend to

promote things/stuff/junk that is not good for oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health? There are dozens of TV commercials about the latest medication one is supposed to run out and demand oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doctor prescribe to alleviate the things that ail us, so many ways to prolong oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life until 100 years of age (more often than not by taking 35 pills per day and being bedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;ridden). What we eat, what we drink, ingest, digest, leaves its imprint in our blood, in our arteries, in our organs and does have an effect on our health. I certainly do patronize (in a good way) and promote local eateries in this most lovely of cities, but I prefer to give my hardâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;earned dollars to businesses that â&#x20AC;&#x153;careâ&#x20AC;? about peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;being, give a darn about their actual physical bodies that ingest the foods that are supposed to actually â&#x20AC;&#x153;nourishâ&#x20AC;? (rather than fill the void) and enhance oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take it up a notch, in our awareness, in our choices â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what have we got to lose besides a few pounds, a better cholesterol count, cleaner arteries, flexibility in our joints, an open mind, and a sense of wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;being! Anne Sherman

Create jobs for U.S. Editor, A while ago I read that Bill Gates and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg were planning to donate $500 million to reduce smoking in developing countries, especially China. Why are they concerned with the habits of the Chinese people? Do the Chinese worry about our health when they send us all of those tainted products? Do the Chinese concern themselves with our economy when they flood our country with their products and eliminate U.S. jobs? It is admirable for Bill and Mike to give back to society some of the many millions they have earned, but they should concern themselves with the plight of Americans whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost their jobs because of the cheap goods manufactured in China. With U.S. unemployment projected to approach 10% in 2009, they should be investing the $500 million in the U.S. to create jobs for Americans â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the same American workers who made them wealthy. Donald A. Moskowitz

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Time to scale back city manager’s power? Last week, several members of the Facebook group dedicated to discussing the City’s anti–jaywalking campaign engaged Alderman Van Johnson in a lengthy, substantive conversation about the recent ticketing spree. Their dialogue brought to light the possibility that, according to Johnson, the crackdown was decided upon by the city manager and the police chief without any prior knowledge of the mayor or city council. While the unfortunate string of pedestrian deaths over the past several months (8 deaths in 10 months) and the subsequent flurry of $140+ tickets have raised a lot of issues in the community, one question that looms on the edge of this issue is whether Savannah’s city government is ready for some change; and whether the city has outgrown its current Council–Manager system of government. The Council–Manager system was first enacted in Savannah in 1954, upon the recommendation of several consulting firms brought in to help the city avoid financial ruin at the hands of corrupt city officials who had raided the coffers, run roughshod over the budget, and brought Savannah to the verge of bankruptcy. The position of city manager was intended to be a financial overseer for the city, ensuring that public officials kept a tight, balanced budget. To best manage the corruption that had become commonplace among the city’s public officials, the new city manager was given executive and administrative control over the heads of all the city’s departments and bureaus, including the chief of police. In fact, according to city law, there’s only one day when the police chief answers directly to the mayor, and that is on an election day.

While such measures may have been necessary 55 years ago, the swift, knee–jerk reaction to the jaywalking problem demonstrates why it might be time to consider a change back to the way things used to be — not with corrupt public officials spending freely, but with elected officials answering directly to their constituents – with a public that knows the people they elected are the ones calling the shots. After hundreds of tickets were issued in a matter of days, and a lasting scar left on the city’s reputation among visitors caught in the crackdown, the citizens of Savannah have no real recourse against these draconian enforcement tactics because they were enacted by the city manager — the person who holds the most power in the city but who is not elected by the people whose lives and businesses his actions affect. Maybe it’s time to scale back some of the city manager’s duties, and return the position to its intended objective: as a balance to unchecked spending by public officials. Or maybe it’s time to let our elected officials do the jobs that many believe they were elected to do. Otherwise, we might as well redirect the millions of dollars spent on holding elections every few years, give everyone the day off and throw a big party. In 1953, the city manager position was created after a hard–fought citizens’ referendum to make local government work for the people again, an effort which netted Savannah its first All–America City Award from the National Civic League. With a hint of irony, it seems that these days the move to the CouncilManager system, which once won Savannah an award for advancing democracy, is now hindering representative government. cs Patrick Rodgers is Connect Savannah’s community editor.

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Just before Easter I learned that my new friend Coach Harry Deal was in the hospital, injured when he was hit by an automobile in a parking lot in March, a few weeks after his favorite annual event, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. I met Coach Deal in the sunshine of Gwinnett Street March 17, as we waited together for the parade to start. Soon afterward I wrote in this column about getting to know Coach Deal — the Grand Marshal for the 1999 parade — while serving as his parade driver, the honor and thrill I felt, spending that short time with him and his family, and the way he and his family scooped me up like I was part of the Deal clan. Driving the parade route took us less than two hours, but in that time I could tell by the response from the crowds what an impact Coach made during his decades of service to students at Benedictine and at St. James School, as well as to the parade committee in his years as adjutant. In a short telephone interview a few days after the parade, Coach Deal’s greeting was energetic, warm and enthusiastic. I asked him about the long–defunct Drum and Bugle Corps he led at St. James School during the 1970’s, and despite the decades gone by, he recalled individual corps members’ names with clarity and fondness. Days after the column was published, Coach was injured, and never fully recovered. He died on June 3 at age 84. My friendship with Coach Deal was measured in hours, not years, but I miss him deeply all the same. cs

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Television–watching has always been a nighttime pursuit for me. Dressing for work to the sounds of the Today show has never been my idea of a good way to start the morning. But last Friday I made a point to turn on the TV around 9 am. On Channel 11 it was snowing. Channel 3 helpfully had a fuzzy, grey and white message broadcasting, its general theme being “if you can read this, your analog TV watching days are over.” Welcome to the digital age, baby. After a several–months delay and plenty of warning to non–cable people like me, on Friday morning, TV stations across the country switched over from old–timey analog broadcasting to newfangled digital signals. Now my rabbit ears antenna, perched atop the television I inherited from my grandmother after she died in 1995, is solely a decorative item. The TV is still functional, serving as the monitor for my DVD player. Less than a week after “The Big Switch,” so far I’ve had only the slightest pang of longing for the good old days. For starters, my Facebook friends tell me that all weekend, the biggest national news story being aired was that the Big Switch had happened, and that millions of households weren’t prepared for the new era. Newscasters filled the newly–digital airwaves (are they still airwaves?) interviewing people who had not switched their TV’s, and who would not be able to watch themselves on TV when their interviews were broadcast. Then there were all the events on last weekend’s roster that beat out TV watching, analog or digital. Despite stellar competition from the Statts benefit and the Steve Earle concert, for me the simple pleasures of hometown living won out. Coffee and “hot off the roller” doughnuts at Krispy Kreme with a high school buddy. Online photos of church friends at their Friday graduation from Savannah Arts Academy. The sweet victory of figuring out, with a neighbor, exactly how the heck to start our jointly–owned lawn mower, then cutting the front lawn before the heat became stifling. The sweet harmony of Sacred Heart Church’s folk choir, accompanying a

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Broader broadband Local groups work to take advantage of stimulus projects by Patrick Rodgers | patrick@connectsavannah.com

Soon, a day at a park could replace a day at the office in parts of Chatham County, if the county’s application for broadband stimulus money is approved. When the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law by President Obama in February, $7.2 billion was set aside for expanding broadband internet access around the country. Now several local projects are hoping to receive some of those funds to stimulate high speed internet accessibility as well as the local economy. Currently, the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is corralling applications from around the state at www. georgiabroadband.net, and trying to assist various projects prepare the necessary materials to successfully land some of the stimulus money. “Georgia has taken the approach to put up a website,” says Rich Calhoun, the GTA’s Program Director for Broadband. “We’re pretty unique with that aspect, because a lot of states aren’t doing that.” Taking a more proactive approach toward encouraging in–state applications for stimulus money is just part of several statewide initiatives to improve broadband internet access in Georgia, including the Governor’s Wireless Communities Georgia Program, approved by the state legislature in 2006. It’s through the Wireless Communities Program that the City of Savannah received funds to install wi–fi along the MLK corridor, a project which has yet to be completed. There is no amount of stimulus funds allocated for projects within Georgia, and nationally projects will be selected through a competitive grant application process — which is one reason why Calhoun and the GTA want to help the 91 projects statewide that have expressed interest to date. Up to this point, they are working ahead of the federal government, who has yet to release guidelines for the broadband stimulus applications, although those should be available sometime this month, according to the

ARRA website www.recovery.gov. “We thought it would be the best way to be ready when the guidelines come out,” Calhoun explains. “We’re anticipating that if the states have a role, we want to be prepared to understand what projects we have in our state.” On the local level there are three

projects currently preparing for the application process, including a Chatham County plan to make wireless internet available in several of the larger county–run parks, a plan by the Effingham County School Board to install fiber optic cable connecting their current facility to their Career Academy, and a plan by local nonprofit All Walks of Life (AWOL) to expand their IT and Computer Recycling program. According to Lewis Leonard, the County’s Director of Information and Communication Services, their pro-

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posal would actually encompass several improvements. Besides wi–fi access in parks, the project would provide infrastructure for a wireless data network dedicated to county business, as well as provide the system necessary to install wireless surveillance cameras. The Effingham Board of Education plan proposes to run five and a half miles of fiber optic wire to connect its current facility with a newly planned Career Academy. The cost of installing fiber optic cable can easily exceed $100,000 per mile. The installation would not just benefit the school board though. “It would be a benefit to a lot of different organizations in the area just to have the infrastructure in place,” explains Jim Lariscy, the IT Coordinator for Effingham’s Board of Education. The broadband could also be utilized by the neighboring Savannah Tech campus as well as a nearby industrial park, which currently lacks high-speed fiber connectivity. Both the Chatham and Effingham plans would help stimulate the economy by creating short-term jobs for contractors hired to install the networks, and the Effingham plan would create several more long-term positions at its Career Academy, which would host advanced vocational training in a variety of fields. AWOL’s plan differs from the rest of the state’s applicants because while the goal of most plans is to improve broadband infrastructure, AWOL’s plan has more to do with community outreach, recycling computers to provide to low–income families in the area, so that they could utilize the newly created high-speed infrastructure. While these projects remain tentative until the federal government releases more information on application guidelines, if approved they could mean a significant increase in local internet access — as well as provide a much needed boost to the local economy. It could also allow some folks to pretend they’re checking their email at work while they’re actually enjoying a day at the park. cs

Say it, don’t spray it

A citizen noticed a couple walking in the Crawford Square area with backpacks. After entering a gazebo in the square, the couple began spray painting graffiti on a bench inside the gazebo and stenciling markings on it. The couple was confronted by the citizen who told them she was going to call the police. The couple left the area. A short time later, an officer spotted the couple walking in the area of Live Oak and Anderson Street. Both suspects were detained by the officer and items believed to be used during the offense were seized. Police arrested 19–year–old Leighton Walker Brooks of Richmond Hill and a 16–year–old juvenile.

• Two people were mugged while walking through a path between Regal and Wynnsong Cinemas on Shawnee Street. A male suspect distracted them while a second man came up behind them and demanded money at gunpoint. Both suspects fled the area with a small amount of money, with no injuries reported. Police responded to the area and located the suspects in the Phillip Winters Apartments area. Police arrested 18–year–old Fredrick Rosen King and 20–year–old Anthony Norwood Gibbs, both of Savannah. • Members of the Savannah Impact Program (SIP) were conducting Compliance Checks at various Probation and Parolee’s houses. SIP Officers conducted a check of Alex Tisby Jr.’s residence in the 1900 block of Delesseps Avenue. Officers became “increasingly concerned for their safety after noticing video surveillance equipment installed around the doorway area” as they approached the house. Officers found Alex Tisby Jr. inside, as well as cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, unknown pills and at least one scale.

• Metro Police headquarters was briefly shut down over the weekend because military ordnance was brought to the building. Around 10:30 a.m. man brought a military explosive device into headquarters. Police say “the man thought he was doing the right thing by bringing the ordnance to police so it would be properly disposed of.” The ordnance was removed from the building and placed in an dirt parking lot across the street. Habersham Street between Oglethorpe and Hull Street was also closed off. Metro Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) arrived to examine the ordnance. After determining it was military in origin, EOD notified the U.S. Army EOD at Fort Stewart (the FBI requires police departments to notify the military when military ordnance is discovered). U.S. Army EOD responded to the scene and collected the ordnance. Police caution the public: “Savannah

and the surrounding area is rich in history and at times. People come across ordnance from previous wars and battles. Should you come across any ordnance leave it alone and call police.” • An anonymous tip led police to capture three burglars while they were still inside the house they were burglarizing. Police received a tip that three men were breaking into a residence in the 1600 block of Stradford Street. Officers with dogs responded and surrounded the house. The men, still inside the residence, did not realize police had surrounded the house until officers began calling out orders. All three surrendered. After all suspects were in custody; police entered and found the suspects were piling up items to take. All items were returned to the owner. cs Give anonymous crime tips to Crimestoppers at 234-2020

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My son just finished a three-month karate class. Last night he asked me if karate really would help someone defeat a larger, stronger opponent. I told him I honestly never heard of anyone using any martial art to win a fight outside of a movie. You would think here in New York, with so many muggings (at least at one time) and other violent crimes, there would be stories of people using martial arts to defend themselves. But all we got is Bernie Goetz, and he had a gun. So in all of recorded history, has a skinny black belt ever beaten up a beefy weightlifter? —Patrick Castillo, New York City

I’d keep him off the steroids, if that’s what you’re asking. You do occasionally hear of martial arts adepts taking down attackers with their bare hands—including attackers with guns. For example: • In 1996 a blind Philadelphia man used martial arts and wrestling moves to kill a guy who’d tried to rob him. • In 2007, three masked assailants tried to hold up a group of U.S. tourists on a cruise stopover in Costa Rica only to be foiled by a military veteran in his 70s who used martial arts to kill the chump with the gun. • In 2008 a New York subway conductor with a black belt took on three muggers and won. Unfortunately, he also killed a good Samaritan. • In 2008 an ex-firefighter trained in an American martial art called bojuka subdued a neighbor who pulled a .45 on him by smashing the gun butt repeatedly into the guy’s head. • In 1989 a blind man was forced to use martial arts training to defend himself from police who attacked him when they mistook his cane for nunchucks. OK, the last fellow lost. However, the more interesting observation is that, of

the cases I dug up, 60 percent of those who used martial arts on an attacker were blind or elderly. Sure, maybe only the man-bites-dog cases find their way into news accounts. But it’s tempting to say blind and/or elderly + martial arts training = decent chance of kicked bad-guy ass. There isn’t much else to go on. My assistants Una and Gfactor couldn’t find any reliable studies in the last 30 years on the benefit of martial arts training in combat situations. For what it’s worth, though, research on the more fundamental question of whether crime victims should fight back suggests that resistance may do you some good: • A recent ten-year study of attacks on women (733 rapes, 1,278 sexual assaults, and 12,235 general assaults) found that on the one hand, resisting an attempted rape lowered the odds of the perp completing the act by nearly twothirds. But on the other, it slightly increased the odds of injury and doubled the chance of serious injury. • A study of 3,206 assaults against women between 1992 and 1995 showed that women who fought back early in

the attack were half as likely to be injured, and 75 percent of women queried reported that fighting back helped. An earlier study using data from the 70s found that women who resisted had less likelihood of being raped and 86 percent sustained no serious injury. • Another ten-year study of victim response in 27,595 crimes (assault, sexual assault, robbery, larceny, and burglary) showed across the board that resisting resulted in less injury than not resisting. Similarly, studies have found that resisting reduces the likelihood of an attempted crime succeeding. The main advantages of martial arts training are the same as for any sport—physical fitness and increased confidence. However, to the extent it encourages your son to be more aware of his surroundings and think how he’d respond if bad things were to happen . . . well, that’s a useful life skill for plenty of venues, not just the street. cs by Cecil Adams Comments, questions? Take it up with Cecil at straightdope.com.

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(1) Two scientists from Britain’s University of Oxford, on a three-year study costing the equivalent of nearly $500,000, found that ducks may be even more comfortable standing under a sprinkler than paddling around in a pond. Lead researcher Marian Stamp Dawkins concluded that ducks basically just like water. (2) According to research announced in May by pediatrics professor Jennie Noll of the University of Cincinnati, the more often that teenage girls tart themselves up in online presentations, the greater the sexual interest they provoke.

• Men Who Get Around: (1) Thomas Frazier, 42, was jailed in Flint, Mich., The Continuing Crisis in April after his unpaid child-support • Not What They Were Looking For: tab reached $530,000 (14 children with (1) Rescuers searching for a missing 13 women). He told the judge that tourist on China’s Taishan Mountain in he was only trying “to find someone April failed to find him but inadvertentwho would love me for me.” (2) The ly discovered the corpses of seven other total tab of Desmond Hatchell, 29, of people. (2) Los Angeles Police detecKnoxville, Tenn., was not reported at tives, frustrated that a 1980s-era South his May court appearance, but the judge Los Angeles serial rapist-killer is still at questioned him sharply about payments large, set out recently to painstakingly from his minimum-wage job. Hatchtrawl for DNA from all unregistered sex ell has 21 kids by 11 women, but told offenders who have come through the WLVT-TV, “I didn’t intend to have this system since then. They came up with many.” nothing on him, but in late March, they • Bad Sci-Fi Movies Come to Life: inadvertently matched DNA to a differ(1) A portion of downtown Rotterdam, ent cold-case serial killer, the “Westside Netherlands, was blanketed in gluey Rapist” from the 1970s and arrested white “silk” in May, from a six-weekJohn Floyd Thomas Jr., now 72. long invasion of caterpillars that strip • Leading Economic Indicators: (1) trees and cover them with gooey larvae. Bloomberg News reported in April (2) Nicola Bruce and her two todthat among the assets for sell-off by dlers, who live in government-assisted Lehman Brothers Holdings (liquidating housing in Stoke-on-Trent, England, following its September 2008 collapse) have awakened nearly every mornis a “matured commodities contract” ing for two years to a fresh invasion of for enough uranium cake to make about 50 slugs, despite 30 attempts by a nuclear bomb. Administracontractors to find their source tors are awaiting a rebound in (in addition to the remodeling its market price. (2) Among of the kitchen and bath and the Hi Miley, the assets for sell-off listed in bleaching of floors). welcome to the May bankruptcy filing of • The head of Florida’s Savannah! Innovative Spinal TechnoloDepartment of Corrections gies of Mansfield, Mass., were admitted in May that at least nine human cadavers (eight of 43 children (including a 5which had already been used year-old), who observed their for research). parents’ prison jobs as part of • More Fallout From the Reces“Take Your Sons and Daughters sion: (1) In May, Mitsubishi Motors to Work Day” in April, were of New Zealand, to spark sales of playfully zapped by 50,000-volt its Triton compact pickup trucks stun guns. DOC Secretary Walt as “hardy, versatile units,” began McNeil said the demonstrations offering farmers a companion (in three of the state’s 55 prisons)

“hardy, versatile” premium with each truck: a goat. (2) In May, Ichiro Saito, a professor of dentistry at Tsurumi University, publicly warned that as many as 30 million Japanese workers overstressed by the economy are suffering from such severe dry mouth that the country might be experiencing epic halitosis.

People Different From Us

When Christina Vanderclip dropped by the house of her former boyfriend, Travis Schneller, in Greeley, Colo., in June, they soon began to argue. According to police, Travis hit her and pulled her hair, then Travis’ mother jumped on Christina’s back and pulled her hair, then Travis’ younger brother Michael and father, Robert, jumped on Christina, too, hitting and choking her. Christina managed to escape, and police, after a 10-hour standoff, entered the home and arrested the entire Schneller family.

Least Competent Criminals

(1) Jose Villarreal, charged in Georgetown, Texas, with assaulting his girlfriend, decided to take his chances at trial and rejected the prosecutor’s offer of five years in prison. In May, the jury deliberated one minute before finding him guilty, and he got 16 years. (2) Charles Dumas, 37, insisting on his innocence, was convicted of raping a young girl in 1998 and sentenced to 10-years-to-life, but began begging for a DNA test. Finally, earlier this year, prosecutors relented, and a solemn Dumas told a Columbus Dispatch reporter: “This test means my life. It’s my last chance to prove to my children that I didn’t do this.” In May, the results came back: Guilty.

Recurring Themes

Drivers Who Were Run Over by Their Own Cars: (1) A 21-year-old man in Santa Fe, N.M., inebriated, shifted into reverse, thinking it was “park,” and fell out the driver’s door (November). (2) A 52-year-old man in Tobyhanna, Pa., ran over himself after falling out of his truck trying to reach the controls of the access fence at his gated community (May). (3) A 56-year-old woman in Santa Monica, Calif., was killed when she left her stalled car in “drive” while she crawled underneath to determine why it wouldn’t start. She accidentally triggered the starter with a screwdriver, and the car drove over her (May). cs By chuck shepherd UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE

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At the biennial World Beard and Moustache Championships in May in Anchorage, Alaska, four local heroes “defeated” the usually dominant German contingent in the 18-category pageant, including overall champ David Traver of Girdwood, Alaska, whose woven chin hair suggests a long potholder. Said Traver, of the Germans, “They were humble, and you have to respect that.” One defending champ, Jack Passion of Los Angeles, fell short with his navellength red hair, despite having authored “The Facial Hair Handbook” after his 2007 victory. Traver acknowledged that no money was at stake (only trophies and “bragging rights”), but added that there are “a lot of ladies” who fawn over men’s facial hair. “Seriously, they exist.”

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CORY BRANAN

A singer/songwriter with a rabid fan base, from Memphis (his adoptive hometown) to all points south, Branan has been compared with Heartbreaker–era Ryan Adams for his ability to juxtapose tender/ sweet ballads with hard–hearted rockers and full–blast celebrations of decadent, booze–swilling joy. His hero, however, is John Prine, one of the first acoustic balladeers to take smart–ass humor into literate and melodic territory. Also playing: Joey Cape (from the punk band Lagwagon) and Jon Snodgrass (from the alt–country Drag the River). Listen & Learn: www. myspace.com/corybranan. At 9 p.m. Monday, June 22 at the Jinx, 127 W. Congress St. $7.

ECLIPSE GET THE LED OUT

Although you wouldn’t know it from listening to Classic Rock radio, both Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin are gone, baby, gone. Never fear, Anglophiles, because legendary British rock bands never really die – their memorable stage acts like on in perpetuity through the magic of the tribute band! This week, the Live Wire (in Savannah) and the Shoreline Ballroom (Hilton Head) bring in Nashville’s Eclipse and Philadelphia’s Get the Led Out, respectively. Indeed, these are American bands “presenting” the best of Floyd and Zeppelin, both musically and visually, for your nostalgic pleasure. Listen & Learn: www.eclipsetribute. com, www.gtlorocks.com. Eclipse – A Tribute to Pink Floyd, June 19 at Live Wire, 307 W. River St. $8 advance, $10 at the door. Get the Led Out, 8 p.m. June 21, Shoreline Ballroom, 40 Folly Field Road. $15 advance, $20 day of show.

Connor Christian & Southern Gothic

This band’s just–released 90 Proof Lullabies, a reviewer said, “is one of those albums that you hear playing at a party that makes you immediately begin to plan how to steal said CD from the host.” While we here at Connect Savannah try to discourage such behavior every chance we get, there’s no denying that Christian and company are one fire–breathing roots–rock outfit. Buy the CD, though, or download it somewhere. Here’s the deal: There are bits of The Band, Steve Earle, Ryan Adams, Uncle Tupelo, Counting Crows and Little Feat in the musical veins of this tough–sounding singer/songwriter from Atlanta, and his yowling vocals sometimes bring the Elton John of Tumbleweed Connection to mind (you’ll recall that was the early album on which Elton pretended to be American).

BELLY DANCE NIGHT

It is time for Tantra Lounge’s monthly excursion into the mystic and mysterious realm of the belly dance. Accompanied by hypnotic music blending the sinewy, sensual sounds of the

Some might quibble that Christian’s songs can sound a tad derivative around the edges, but considering his A–list influences, is that such a bad thing? With violin, keyboard, bass, drums and ringing guitars, Southern Gothic is a solid – and solidly American – rock ‘n’ roll band. Listen & learn: www. connorchristian.com. At 10 p.m. June 18, Live Wire Music Hall, 307 W. River St. $7.

Middle East with dark, undulating electronica, two of our fair city’s most accomplished belly dance troupes – Cairo on the Coast and Mei–Attah Raqs – will entertain and entice and, uh, be all exotic. With colorful costumes of stunning beauty and detail, many of

them created by the women themselves, it cultural, it’s cool and it’s maybe just a little bit kitschy ... but hey, there are worse ways to spend a Saturday night. Lots of ‘em. At 11 p.m. Saturday, June 20 at Tantra Lounge, 6 E. Broughton St.

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Wednesday

continues from p.14 (Live Music) Internationally-known electric blues trio (covers & originals). 10 p.m. Original Smoke Station TBA (Live Music) 7 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. Robin’s Nest Team Trivia (Other) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. Scandals TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Steamer’s Five Point Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/Jeremy & Ben (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge Open Mic (Live Music) Open Mic (Live Music) 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 James (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and popular jazz favorites. -7 p.m. The Warehouse Electric Cheese (Live Music) Wild Wing Cafe Jeff Beasley (out); Southbound (in) (Live Music)

THURSDAY

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. AVIA Hotel Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocals. -6 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke

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. Quality Inn (Pooler) Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Intense, solo acoustic guitarist/singer playing rock and pop (covers & originals). 7 p.m. Randy Wood’s Concert Hall (Bloomingdale) Gonzalo Bergara Quartet (Live Music) Gypsy jazz 8 p.m. Robin’s Nest Karaoke (Live Music, Karaoke) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. Spanky’s TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge House DJs (drums & bass) (DJ) Tommy’s Karaoke w/ Jeff & Rebecca (Karaoke) Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. Venus De Milo DJ Americana (DJ) Vic’s on The River Jimmy James (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and popular jazz favorites. -7 p.m. The Warehouse Jeff Beasley (Live Music) 8 p.m. Wasabi’s Live DJ Frankie Spins Hip-hop & Electric Fusion (DJ) 8 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Barry Johnson (out); Voodoo Soup (in) (Live Music)

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with female vocals (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub David Flannery (Live Music) 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Jude Michael (Live Music) 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) 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. 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. Steed’s Tavern Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Stingray’s TBA (Live Music) 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Tailgate Sports Bar TBA (Karaoke) 21+ only. 10:30 p.m. Tantra Lounge Permanent Tourist (Live Music) Venus De Milo DJ Moustache (DJ) 9 p.m. Vic’s on The River TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. The Warehouse Magic Rocks (Live Music) 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 Jason & Jarrod (out); Good Times (in) (Live Music) The Wormhole Brokn Tyme, L.I.E. (Live Music, DJ) Every 9 p.m.

SATURDAY

AVIA Hotel Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocals. -6 p.m. 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. Billy’s Place at McDonough’s BluSuede (Live Music) Jazz, 6-10 p.m. Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Chuck’s Bar #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Coach’s Corner Courtney Bros. Band (Live Music) Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Deb’s Pub & Grub Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. The Distillery Georgia Kyle Band (Live Music) Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) Fiddler’s Crab House Trainwrecks (Live Music) Gayna’s Bar Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Hang Fire DJ King James Version (DJ) 10 p.m. Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Bottles & Cans (Live Music) The Jinx TBA (Live Music) J.J. Bonerz Wings & Ribs Bar Keith & Ross (Live Music) Johnny Harris Restaurant Nancy Witt, piano (Live Music) -6 p.m. Jukebox Bar & Grill TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Gabriel Donahue (Live Music) Irish music King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Ten Toes Up (Live Music) Mansion on Forsyth Park Hear & Now (Live Music) New local smooth jazz group feat. members of Eat Mo’ Music and Silver Lining (covers & originals). 8:30 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub Jude Michael (Live Music) 10 p.m. Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub (Richmond Hill) Dr. Don (Live Music) 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

continues from p.24 Mulberry Inn The Champagne Jazz Trio (Live Music) 8 p.m. Paradiso at Il Pasticcio DJ Matthew Gilbert & DJ Kwaku (DJ) House Music 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) 10 p.m. Quality Inn (Pooler) American Pride Karaoke (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 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. Tailgate Sports Bar TBA (Karaoke) 21+ only. 10:30 p.m. Tantra Lounge Cairo on the Coast (belly dancing) (Other) Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt) Electric Cheese (Live Music) Venus De Milo DJ Nick (DJ) 10 p.m. Vic’s on The River TBA (Live Music) 7 p.m. 7 p.m. The Warehouse Hitman (Live Music) WG’s The Tenderloin Trio

21 SUNDAY

American Legion Post 184 Rick Elvis (Undressed) (Live Music, Other) Locally-based Elvis impersonator, performing without his costume. 4 p.m. 8 p.m. Aqua Star Restaurant (Westin Harbor Hotel) Ben Tucker & Bob Alberti (Live Music) Veteran Jazz Duo (piano & bass) playing standards 11:30 a.m. Bahama Bob’s (Pooler) Karaoke (Karaoke) Bernie’s (Tybee) Karaoke w/DJ Levis (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bogey’s Five Point Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Daquiri Island Karaoke (Karaoke) Doc’s Bar Roy & The Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Singer/guitarist (with sequenced backing) plays pop/rock/soul/beach hits and originals. Doubles Lounge “World Famous” DJ Sam Diamond (DJ) Driftaway Cafe TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Rock, Pop, Country, Blues & Soul covers

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Sunday

continues from p.25 (Live Music) 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge Karaoke (Karaoke) Karaoke (Karaoke) The Tailgate Five Points Productions’ Butt Naked Trvia w/Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 10:30 p.m. Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House TBA (Live Music) Acoustic Blues, Country, Rock, Bluegrass & Pop acts The Warehouse Thomas Claxton (Live Music) Wild Wing Cafe Bucky & Barry (1 p.m.); Keith & Ross (5 p.m.) (Live Music)

22 MONDAY

Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) -9 p.m. Blueberry Hill Karaoke (Karaoke) Doubles Lounge Live DJ (DJ) Beach Music Fiddler’s Crab House Hakim & Company (Live Music) Hang Fire DJ Kane (DJ) The Jinx Cory Branan, Joey Cape, Jon Snodgrass (Live Music) 9 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Pat Garvey

(Live Music) Irish Music Jun 21-28 King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Open Mic & Recording Session (Live Music) Participants can choose to have their Open Mic set professionally recorded for a $40 fee. 9 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Murphy’s Law Open Mic Night (Live Music) 10:30 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Karaoke w/Kowboi (Karaoke) 8 p.m. Scandals DJ Marty Corley (Karaoke) 9:30 p.m. Tantra Lounge Mom’s Basement/Soul on Fire (Live Music) Swing Dancing Lessons (Other) Just like it says... 10:30 p.m. Vic’s on The River Jimmy James (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and popular jazz favorites. -7 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m.

23 TUESDAY

Bay Street Blues Live Trivia (Other) 10 p.m. Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) -9 p.m. Blaine’s Back Door #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) Buffalo’s Cafe Karaoke (Karaoke) 7 p.m.

Fiddler’s Crab House Eric Culberson (Live Music) Hang Fire Caliente Latino Night (DJ) 10 p.m. The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head) The Jazz Corner Quartet feat. Bob Masteller (Live Music) New Orleansstyle “Hot Jazz” (covers & originals). 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Jeff Beasley (Live Music) 7 p.m. The Jinx Hip Hop Night w/Basik Lee and DJ D-Frost (DJ) 10 p.m. The Johnny Mercer Theatre Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang (Live Music) 8 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Pat Garvey (Live Music) Irish Music Jun 21-28 Live Wire Music Hall Open Mic (Live Music) 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -9 p.m. Planter’s Tavern TBA (Live Music) Piano Jazz -7 p.m. Pour Larry’s (formerly John’s Bar) Open Mic Night w/Eric Britt (Live Music) Amateur and pro talent showcase hosted by a singersongwriter and member of regional alt.rockers Hazel Virtue. 8 p.m. Roof Top Tavern Open Mic hosted by Markus & Hudson (Live Music) 10:30 p.m. Saya Lounge DJ Blue Ice (DJ) Spinning “one hit wonders” all night long. 9 p.m. Tantra Lounge Salsa Dancing Lessons (Other) Just like it says... 9 p.m. The Tailgate BN Trivia w/ Artie & Brad (Other) 10 p.m. Tommy’s Karaoke w/Jeff &

Rebecca (Karaoke) Vic’s on The River Jimmy James (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and popular jazz favorites. -7 p.m. Wet Willie’s Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Wild Wing Cafe Chuck Courtenay, Team Trivia w/The Mayor (Live Music) 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Eddie Wilson (Live Music) The Jinx Rock & Roll Bingo w/DJ DrunkTank Soundsystem (Other, DJ) Just what it sounds like: Bingo plus a wild mix of punk. soul, rock and ska tunes. 10 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Pat Garvey (Live Music) Irish Music Jun 21-28 King’s Inn #@*! Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m., 9 p.m., 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Live Wire Music Hall Tension Head, Enter the Era (Live Music) 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. Original Smoke Station TBA (Live Music) 7 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. Robin’s Nest Team Trivia (Other) 8 p.m. Savannah Smiles “Dueling PIanos” (Live Music) Two versatile and wisecracking keyboardists play a wide variety of audience requests. -8:30 p.m. Scandals TBA (Live Music) 8 p.m. The Sentient Bean Ken Will Morton (Live Music) Steamer’s Five Point

Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/Jeremy & Ben (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. Tantra Lounge Open Mic (Live Music) Open Mic (Live Music) 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 James (Live Music) Solo pianist playing standards, Latin and popular jazz favorites. -7 p.m. The Warehouse Electric Cheese (Live Music)

THURSDAY

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 (Richmond Hill) TBA (Live Music) 9 p.m. AVIA Hotel Gail Thurmond (Live Music) Piano & vocals. -6 p.m. Bay Street Blues Karaoke (Karaoke) 9 p.m. Bayou Cafe Chief (Live Music) -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)

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continues from p.26 Bogey’s Five Points Productions’ Karaoke w/Keith (Karaoke) 10 p.m. Doc’s Bar Roy & the Circuit Breakers (Live Music) Hercules Bar and Grill TBA (Live Music) Rock, Blues, Soul and Pop 8 p.m. The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head) The Lavon Stevens Quartet feat. Louise Spenser (Live Music) Jazz, Broadway & blues (covers & originals) with female vocals. 8 p.m. Jazz’d Tapas Bar Trae Gurley (Live Music) Trae Gurley’s “Swoonatra” (Live Music) Local singer and thespian’s popular tribute show to Frank Sinatra’s Golden Age Big Band period. 7:30 p.m. The Jinx DJ D-Frost & Ragtime (DJ) 9 p.m. Johnny Harris Restaurant Nancy Witt, piano (Live Music) -6 p.m. Kevin Barry’s Pat Garvey (Live Music) Irish Music Jun 21-28 Loco’s Deli & Pub (Southside) Five Points Productions’ Extreme Trivia w/ Kowboi (Other) Live trivia game. 8 p.m. McDonough’s Karaoke (Karaoke) -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

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Jonny Lang went down to the crossroads – and found a cross. Maybe it’s an oxymoron, a devoutly Christian electric blues guitarist, but Lang – who proudly “came to Jesus” four years ago – gave up booze and drugs, not his outrageously wicked way with a Telecaster Thinline. His has never been a storybook career, anyway. You couldn’t make this stuff up. Lang has an amazing singing voice, growly one moment like a whiskey–soaked veteran bluesman, joyously supple like a young Steve Winwood the next. He’s just 28 years old. The model–handsome native of Fargo, N.D. – not exactly famous as a bubbling cauldron of the blues – made his first album at age 15. In the intervening years, he’s toured with the Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, B.B. King, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy, and was invited by Eric Clapton himself to play at the Crossroads Guitar Festival in 2004. Lang shares the Savannah Civic Center bill June 23 with Guy, a legendary guitarslinger who’s literally as old as Lang sounds. On 1996’s Turn Around, Lang’s music ventures deep into rhythm ‘n’ blues and gospel territory. It brought him his first Grammy. It’s a stylistic departure for a musician who’s only just discovering that change can be a darn good thing. A lot of Christians feel that rock ‘n’ roll and blues are “the devil’s music.” We both know that’s ridiculous, but there it is. How do you reconcile the two? Jonny Lang: Even being counted among the group called Christian, I haven’t really felt a pressure to perform within that cultural box. Just because

my relationship with Jesus started so personally, and apart from the culture of Christianity – there was no church that I visited, or person that really led me to it. It just happened between him and I, and started that way. So I felt like my direction has come from him, mostly. So people’s opinions never really had too much weight with me in that regard. I guess I just kinda figured that he had called me while I was playing that music, so did he expect me

Jonny Lang: I’m sure that had something to do with it. I don’t know, I loved music so much. Ever since I can remember that’s what I wanted to do. I didn’t have a real stellar social life in school, so I was all for going on the road and doing stuff like that. It felt more like an adventure than anything. What’s it like to meet your boyhood idols – B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton – and share a stage with them? When do you say ‘I can stand next to these guys and not feel like an idiot’?

to just become a pastor or something like that? I felt it was all right with God. Because you became successful at such a young age, do you feel like there was some part of life you missed? Jonny Lang: You know, I’ve never really wondered that to the point of regret. Growing up was a little boring – that’s my memory of it. Was that just because you were in Fargo?

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No one can really explain the attraction. Gypsy jazz, a fast–moving, free– wheeling style of acoustic music popularized in 1930s Paris, has enjoyed a renewed popularity in America over the last couple of decades. Guitarist Django Reinhardt (1910– 1953) is considered the father of this exotic, swinging music, though his defining work with the Hot Club of France. “The people that don’t know it, when they first hear it, they instantly love it,” says Argentine–born Gonzalo Bergara, a 29–year–old gypsy jazz guitarist based in Los Angeles. “I never heard anybody say ‘Oh, that

style is so boring.’ Everybody that’s new to it always comes to gigs and says ‘Wow, what is this? It sounds great.’” Bergara just completed a week of workshops and master classes at “Django in June,” held in Massachusetts. It was the biggest year yet, he says – he taught hot licks to nearly 100 students. He and his band play a show June 18 at Randy Wood Guitars, on their way from New England to Florida, where they have dates booked in several cities. On June 21, the Savannah Jazz Society brings the gypsy jazz band One Leg Up to the Four Points By Sheraton. Mike Guzalak, who plays clarinet and saxophone in the group, says there’s an enormous acoustic jazz scene in Asheville, N.C., where One Leg Up is based. “Part of it is the renaissance of acoustic

music in this country,” Guzalak says. “We cross genres because of that – we appeal to the bluegrass and folk music folks, because there’s a lot of virtuoso musicians in those genres, and they appreciate good musicians. “And there was that big revival of interest in swing dance music about 10 years ago, when Squirrel Nut Zippers was real hot. We’re definitely a swing dance band, too.” The best–known incarnation of the Hot Club of France included violinist Stephane Grappelli. One Leg Up and the Gonzalo Bergara Quartet use clarinet as the instrument that climbs, descends and interweaves with the acoustic guitar. “When the war broke out in 1939, they were touring in England,” explains

The style requires a lot of dedication – you gotta practice a lot.” Gypsy jazz, and the desire to be Django–perfect, “changed my life entirely,” he says. “It really depends on how much time you put into it. In my case, I devote a lot of time to it, so it’s a constant growth. “And that’s the most beautiful part about it, that you know that tomorrow you’ll play something even better.” cs Gonzalo Bergara Quartet Where: Randy Wood Guitars, 1304 E. Highway 80, Bloomingdale When: 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18 Tickets: $20 Phone: (912) 748–1930 Online: randywoodguitars.com

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Guzalak. “They cancelled all of the remaining dates, and while Django immediately returned to France, Stephane decided to stay in England. “Django could be quite erractic to deal with. So the next generation of his group – and for quite a while after that – included a clarinet and not a violin.” Bergara was a late arrival to the Django party; he started out as a card–carrying electric blues guitarist. “I moved to America from Argentina pursuing the American tradition,” he explains. “All the incredible guitar players who came from here – Albert King, B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, all those people. And I wanted to be part of that. “I was about 22 in Miami and I saw that Woody Allen film Sweet and Lowdown, where a lot of Django Reinhardt music is played. I knew about the music, and I had always liked it, and I always had a tendency for swing. “At that point I felt confident enough to start maybe learning it, you know?

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A shout-out to history

The Telfair’s Juneteenth Festival brings past, present and future together by Bill DeYoung | bill@connectsavannah.com

Vaughnette Goode–Walker, who’s in charge of the Telfair Museum’s Juneteenth celebration this week, wants to make one thing perfectly clear: “There’s no such thing as black history or white history,” she says. “It’s American history. And that’s what this is, American history.” Juneteenth, which began in Texas after the Civil War, celebrates Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – and

the end of slavery in this country. Any Juneteenth festival, says Goode– Walker, the Telfair’s Director of Cultural Diversity and Access, “is to educate the young people about the past and what it was. Not re–living the history, but showing what happened. If you don’t know where you come from, how do you proceed? And that’s a part of it.” Doesn’t matter if you’re black, white, green or aquamarine; “It’s really just sharing the culture of Savannah that’s been here for so long.” The McIntosh County Shouters, for example, have kept a centuries–old folkloric tradition alive. The nationally– renowned ensemble will perform on the tent stage Saturday during Family Day, the finale of the celebration. McIntosh County was a center for the Gullah – African American residents of the Lowcountry. The “ring shout” is a sort of musical fable, brought by

African slaves to the coastal areas. In the Gullah culture, “shouting” combines call–and–response singing, hand–clapping, percussion and a choreographed rhythmic shuffle. Bettye Ector is the onstage narrator for the Darien–based group. “I actually give some background to the song before the shouters start,” she explains. “Actually, when we first started, my job was to give some narration so they would have time to rest between the songs. Because it’s extremely tiring.” One reason it’s tiring is that the senior member of the ten–person company is 90 years old; the youngest is 54. It’s all done in a circle. The “songster” begins the tale and sets the rhythm, the “stickman” keeps the rhythm on a wooden plank, using a specially–carved broomstick, while the “baseman” sings along with the female “shouters,” who step in a counter–clockwise ring and pantomime the story being told. The stories, which were traditionally relayed following prayer service, come from all aspects of slave life. “For instance,” Ector explains, “we do one called ‘Blow Gabriel.’ That’s about

Gabriel blowing his trumpet on Judgement Day. ‘Hold the Baby’ talks about a mama trying to get her baby to be quiet, and she admonishes Dad, her husband, to hold the baby.” Family Day will also feature speakers, dancers and drummers, the re–enactment of a slave ceremony called “Jumping the Broom,” and a “Living History” appearance by a local actor as Rev. Andrew C. Marshall (1756–1856), leading citizen of antebellum Savannah. Several historic homes are part of the Rev. Andrew C. Marshall Walking Tour, Wednesday and Friday, in the northeastern section of the historic district. The tour starts at the Owens–Thomas House, “the best example of a preserved urban slave quarters in the state of Georgia,” Goode–Walker says. Writer and activist Naomi Tutu, whose father is South Africa’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will speak Friday at Second African Baptist Church. cs Juneteenth Festival

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Are you tired of hearing about Johnny Mercer yet? Of course not! Savannah loves its favorite son, and during the 100th anniversary celebration of the legendary songwriter’s birth, everything’s coming up Mercer. Nov. 18, of course, will see the unveiling of sculptor Susie Chisholm’s bronze statue of Big John in Ellis Square (which, like the statue, is not quite finished.) The Savannah Film Festival and the Lucas Theatre screen a couple of films that bear the stamp of our hometown hero. From 1963, Stanley Donan’s Charade will be shown at 8 p.m. Thursday and Saturday. Called (by somebody, somewhere) “The best Hitchcock movie Hitchcock never made,” Charade is a mystery/thriller with a strong romantic component (it stars Cary Grant and Audrey Hepburn, duh). Mercer was the lyricist on the title song, with music by Henry Mancini (this was their followup to the Oscar–winning “Moon River” and “Days of Wine and Roses”). Jonathan Demme re–made Charade in 2002, with Marky Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton, and called it The Truth About Charlie. The big coup here is the 1935 film Old Man Rhythm, screening at 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. This college–caper comedy was an early B–movie vehicle for Betty Grable, who’s fifth on the bill after Buddy “Wings” Rogers, George Barbier and a few actors I’ve never heard of. Old Man Rhythm is significant because it marked Johnny Mercer’s first appearance in a Hollywood film, as a character called Colonel. (Mercer acted in exactly one more movie, To Beat the Band, released the same year, and then he gave up on thespianism.) He penned the lyrics for soundtrack tunes “There’s Nothing Like a College Education,” “Boys Will Be Boys,” “Comes the Revolution, Baby,” “I Never Saw a Better Night” and “Old Man Rhythm.” Lucille Ball appears in the film, too, uncredited and without a word of dialogue. $8 public, $6 seniors/military, $4 with SCAD ID. Call 525–5050.

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• In still more Mercer news, writer Miriam K. Center’s original play, Johnny and Me, will have its world premiere July 11, in a Savannah Community Theatre production in the Savannah Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall. • Cigar–chomping Texas comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White will perform Aug. 22 at the Johnny Mercer Theatre. Tickets are $42.75. • If you’re really into looking ahead, try this: Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra have already announced their 2010 Savannah Music Festival date – it’s March 28 in the Johnny Mercer Theatre. cs

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Last week, I conducted a blind tasting with 22 Savannahians and asked them to choose their favorite of three new Amber Ales: Bell’s Brewery Amber from Michigan, Full Sail Amber of Oregon, and Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing Co. Fat Tire. Before we get to the results, let’s get the geekiness out of the way. Amber Ale, as defined by the American Brewers Association: “American amber is noteworthy for its relatively even balance between malt and hop expression.... American amber is also distinguished from its American pale ale parent by its fuller body and mouthfeel. Much of this comes from the liberal use of crystal malt, which not only contributes a pronounced caramelly sweetness, but also the style’s signature red color. That same impartiality also applies to hops... [C]itrusy Northwest hops like Cascades are most common.” The key word is “balance,” and that’s what many of the tasters noted. Even those who were more attuned to wine picked out the evenness between malt and hops (the sweet and bitter components). That hallmark of Amber Ale — and its typically lower alcohol level of less than 6 percent — makes it a perfect session beer.

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Full Sail is sometimes credited with having founded the style (though I’m sure some breweries dissent). Still, the style description is virtually identical to Full Sail Amber. At six percent ABV, it was the highest in alcohol of all the trio — and also exhibited the most restraint in style. This gentle nature seems to typify Northwestern brews — and that’s not a bad thing. It’s a regional characteristic that makes the big world of craft beer go round and round. Bell’s Amber just hit store shelves last week and had virtually no recognition among the testers — with the exception of one guy who had spent time in Michigan. It is the flagship brew of Bell’s Brewery — whose own tasting notes define it as having a “slightly sweet flavor that is balanced by a melange of American hops. The result is a deep copper color and rich flavor.” Full Sail poured darker and flaunted a creamy, thick head that held its own. Still, Bell’s began raising eyebrows early in the evening — a hint that this newcomer might just take honors. It was the second highest in ABV at 5.8 percent. New Belgium Brewing’s Fat Tire, for me, is the Coors of this generation. In my youth, Coors was only available west of the Mississippi. It was a treat to taste the Rocky Mountain nectar. Fat Tire had a similar cult–like

Bell’s Amber from Michigan was a favorite

following on the East Coast. The craving was put to rest just a few weeks ago when it became accessible in Georgia — and it stands tall in its 22–ounce bottle! Named in honor of the founder’s bike trip through Belgium, Fat Tire Amber Ale marks a turning point in the young electrical engineer’s home brewing. Upon his return, Jeff Lebesch created Fat Tire and Abbey Belgian Ale, (assuming Abbey would be his big gun). But Fat Tire won fans with its sense of balance: toasty, biscuit–like malt flavors paired hand in hand with hoppy freshness. It was our lowest alcohol beer at 5.2 percent and, even tough it piqued curiosity on first taste it got beat up by the gentler style Ambers. Oh, and tasters Elizabeth and Kathy wanted me to credit B. Matthew’s Chef Jeffrey Crumpton for creating three incredible small plates to go with each beer. Crumpton recently captured “Best Chef ’ in Connect’s reader poll — and it’s obvious why he took the title.

The vote

Of 22 ballots cast, four chose Fat Tire as their favorite Amber; two preferred Full Sail and the majority chose Bell’s Amber as their favorite of the trio. Overwhelmingly, the reasoning was Bell’s balanced presentation of flavors, its body and imminent drinkability. Two of the four Fat Tire fans were self–described devotees to the beer; the other two were converts who preferred the bolder style presented by the Colorado brewer. The two voters who preferred Full Sail admitted it was long–neck to long–neck as their taste buds tried to put distance between the two. In the end, it was Full Sail’s overall style that they preferred. All of the beers are available in Georgia and in most local package shops. cs

Long before tourists were lining up to eat Paula Deen’s chicken, locals were are already on queue for lunch at this little York Street take–out place. Maybe it’s the fresh ingredients, maybe its the quirkiness that fuels Zunzi’s popularity. For me, it’s the house-made sausage, a tribute to the owners’ South African roots. I had it again last week, not on a sandwich, but on what the menu calls “SLP ”(Something Like Pizza). A handmade crust was topped with big pieces of this slightly spicy and very flavorful sausage –– I think I detected a hint of cloves! Diced tomato added color and fresh flavor, as did basil and just enough cheese to hold the whole thing together. It as perfect for one –– or share it with a a slad. 108 E. York St. / 443–9555

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Taking of Pelham 123 One of the many delights tied to the 1974 drama The Taking of Pelham One Two Three is that it’s a New York picture down to its Big Apple core.

Between a principal cast comprising almost exclusively NYC natives (apparently, birth certificates were required at the auditions), screenwriter Peter Stone capturing the colorful colloquialism without lapsing into parody, and director Joseph Sargent never downplayed the grit that defined the city during its most notorious decade, this film–buff favorite benefits as much from its pungency as from its nifty plot in which four men hijack a subway car and hold passengers for ransom. Placing the new version, The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3, next to its predecessor (both were adapted from John Godey’s best–selling novel) makes the current model seem about as interesting as a tarnished doorknob, but rather than belabor the point, just rent the original and thank me later. As for those venturing forth to catch this update, be prepared for a moderately agreeable thriller that unfortunately flames out with at least a full half–hour to go. Here, the four criminals are led by the tattooed, mustachioed Ryder (John Travolta, looking ridiculous but still exuding a modicum of menace), who promises to start blowing away hostages unless $10 million is delivered in one hour. Trapped in his sinister scenario is Walter Garber (Denzel Washington, typically dependable but not half as much fun as the original’s Walter Matthau), the dispatcher who reluctantly serves as intermediary between Ryder and the city (repped by James Gandolfini’s surly mayor). Few directors are as impersonal as Tony Scott (Domino, Days of Thunder), and he exhibits this detachment again with a picture that’s more interested in style than substance –– even New York, the true principal player in this tale, fails to come to life. Still, for a good while, Scott and his team make this Pelham a watchable affair, thanks to a capable (if often wasted) cast and several tense exchanges orchestrated by scripter Brian Helgeland. cs

The surprising thing about Land of the Lost isn’t that it contains several hearty laughs; the surprising thing is that it contains any laughs at all. After all, Will Ferrell vehicles are increasingly becoming known for their inability to generate honestly earned guffaws, as the comedian generally calls it a day after establishing an ever–so–slight variation on his idiotic man–child routine and then throwing a couple of on–screen tantrums. Yet the reason this new picture works on occasion is precisely because it isn’t a Will Ferrell movie; rather, it’s a movie that just happens to star Will Ferrell. During the 1970s, siblings Sid and Marty Krofft produced more cheese than the state of Wisconsin, as they were the creators of such TV kiddie kitsch classics as H.R. Pufnstuf, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters and The Bugaloos. Yet the Saturday morning offering Land of the Lost seems to hold the strongest nostalgic pull for boomers, so it’s no wonder we’re confronted with this big–screen update. Some major modifications have been made, however: Instead of forest ranger Rick Marshall and his two children accidentally tumbling through a portal that lands them in this alternate prehistoric land, we now have Dr. Rick Marshall (Ferrell), a disgraced scientist, actively studying time–space vortexes in the hopes of being able to visit other eras and places. He gets his wish when he’s sucked back into a strange land, with hottie research assistant Holly (Anna Friel) and sarcastic redneck Will (Danny McBride) by his side. There, the three befriend a randy ape–man named Chaka (Jorma Taccone ), steer clear of a rampag-

ing dinosaur, and battle an army of lizardmen known as Sleestaks. Land of the Lost works best when it plays up both the campy nature of the original enterprise and the quirkiness seemingly inspired by ad–libbing between its male stars. That one drug–addled sequence would feel more at home in an old Cheech & Chong flick points out that director Brad Silberling and company have no intention of keeping it all within the confines of a typical summer film for the whole family (indeed, the PG–13 rating gets quite the workout at various junctures). The picture is at its absolute worst when it hands Ferrell the entire spotlight and allows him to do his standard schtick, as in an excruciating sequence whose (predictable) punchline is that the actor’s character will drench himself in dino–piss and even take a swig for good measure. Moments such as these threaten to envelop the entire picture with a stench that’s impossible to shake. Then suddenly, we’re back in the land of the surreal, and the welcome eccentricity cuts through the mundanity like a knife through Brie.

THE HANGOVER It’s what’s known as putting matters in perspective. Folks who regularly bash Judd Apatow for his various endeavors need only catch The Hangover to see that it’s unfair to dismiss the former’s pictures simply because they refuse to always toe the politically correct line. What’s more, the majority of Apatow’s films benefit from fluid plot developments, interesting characterizations, and gags that remain funny even in retrospect –– conditions not enjoyed by this slapdash effort from the director of

audiences who don’t even realize they’re being insulted. It insinuates that practically every man is a shallow asshole who revels in his Neanderthal habits, and that every woman falls into the category of shrew or whore. Again, contrast this with, say, the characters played by Steve Carell and Catherine Keener in The 40–Year–Old Virgin or Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in Knocked Up –– recognizably flawed people who nevertheless remain likable and interesting enough to earn our sympathies. The dipshits on view in this film are neither funny enough nor engaging enough to command our attention as they wander through a series of set–pieces that reek of comic de speration rather then genuine inspiration (as evidenced in Old School and at least three times here, director Todd Phillips seems to believe that seeing a homely man naked is automatically a gut buster). Honestly, if I wanted to hang out with such backward clods, I’d save the ticket price and just go trolling at sports bars or in frat houses.

MY LIFE IN RUINS Nia Vardalos enjoyed a box office bonanza with the sleeper smash My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but her latest picture, My Life in Ruins, stands no chance of enjoying a similar fate. It’s merely one big fat Greek disaster, and it instantly vies with The Informers as the worst picture I’ve seen thus far this year as we dash toward the halfway mark in the 2009 movie calendar. Vardalos is a charming actress of limited range, and her presence is the only thing tolerable in a movie that’s torturous in virtually every other regard. She stars as Georgia, a brainy tour guide who’s upset that her latest group consists of nothing but obnoxious louts who would rather lay on the beach and buy tacky souvenirs than listen to her pontificate about magnificent Grecian ruins. That every single tourist in a group designed to explore Greece would be shocked that their guide would actually expect them to, well, explore Greece is only the first of many absurdities found in Mike Reiss’ toxic script. The dimwitted tourists themselves are exactly what we’d

expect: the loud American couple, the IHOP manager who thinks the ancient columns look like stacks of pancakes, the hot–to–trot Spanish divorcees, the snobbish Brits, etc. Reiss makes them far more stupid than is necessary, with the low point being when a boorish Yank (Harland Williams), while playing golf among the ruins, comments, “I wonder if Jesus ever played here?” Richard Dreyfuss’ character, a Jewish widower, is supposed to function as the piece’s heart, but even he gets relegated to serving as the punchline for a Viagra gag. This is also the sort of movie in which a character watches TV and the movie being shown is, of course, Zorba the Greek. Because, you know, Greeks don’t watch any films besides that one. Georgia eventually loosens up and even finds romance with the hunky tour bus driver (Alexis Georgoulis), yet don’t expect this relationship to be treated with any more dignity than anything else in the picture. His name? Poupi Kakas. And his nephew’s name? Doudi Kakas. Please don’t make me continue; it’s just too painful. continues on p. 30

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the similarly idling Old School. Scripted by the team of Jon Lucas and Scott Moore (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past), The Hangover finds the soon–to–be–married Doug (Justin Bartha) heading to Las Vegas to enjoy a final blowout romp with his three buddies: henpecked Stu (Ed Helms), dimwitted Alan (Zach Galifianakis) and prickish Phil (Bradley Cooper). But after a night of wild partying, the three groomsmen wake up to discover that the husband–to–be is MIA. For reasons later explained, the trio don’t recall anything that happened the previous night, so they stumble around Vegas trying to piece the mystery together, a taxing jaunt that puts them in contact with two sadistic cops, a sweet–natured hooker (Heather Graham), and a pissed off Mike Tyson (as himself). That a convicted rapist like Tyson would be showcased in such fawning, reverential fashion (“He’s still got it!” admires Stu after the former boxer decks Alan) pretty much reveals the mindsets of the filmmakers and their target demographic. This represents the worst sort of pandering slop, the type that appeases impressionable

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Ranking Pixar’s 10 feature–length gems in order is akin to ranking the 10 best Beatles singles or the five best cocktails, so let’s just say that Up won’t be leaving viewers feeling down. It’s merely one more winner for an outfit that refuses to compromise its high level of quality, to say nothing of its artistic integrity. Unusual for any movie in that it centers on a senior citizen not played by Clint Eastwood, Up tells the story of Carl Fredricksen (voiced by 79–year–old Ed Asner, in his best role since Lou Grant all those many moons ago), a 78–year–old balloon salesman who, after the passing of his beloved wife and faced with eviction from his longtime home, decides to hook said abode to thousands of helium–filled balloons and drift off to an uninhabited part of South America, where he plans to park his home next to a waterfall that holds a special meaning for him. The launch goes smoothly enough, until he discovers that he has an unwanted passenger in the form of 8–year–old Wilderness Explorer member Russell (Jordan Nagai), whose energy wears out the curmudgeonly Carl. Nevertheless, the senior citizen pushes upward and onward, only to encounter a plethora of unexpected developments once they reach their destination. In addition to providing the requisite thrills (those afraid of heights will tense up during the exhilarating climax), it’s as emotionally involving as we’ve come to expect from our Pixar pics, with themes of longing, loneliness and self–sacrifice coursing through its running time. In fact, its PG rating alone hints that this is one of those toon tales that will resonate more powerfully with adults than with kids, and never more so than in the early sequences between Carl and his wife Ellie (did we really just witness a miscarriage in an animated film?). Of course, this wouldn’t be a family film without some colorful sidekicks to provide added entertainment value, and while the number of supporting characters proves slim (a far cry from, say, Cars or Finding Nemo), the picture does provide one keeper in Dug, a happy–go–lucky dog who’s been equipped with a device that allows him to speak (he’s voiced by co–director Bob Peterson). In fact, if there’s a minor complaint to be directed at the film, it’s that it doesn’t include enough of Dug or the other (fiercer) canines operating under the auspices of an eccentric explorer (Christopher Plummer) living

in the South American wilds. Here’s a movie that could have gone to the dogs –– literally –– and it still would have deserved two enthusiastic thumbs up.

Drag Me to Hell The face of horror in modern cinema is, sad to say, torture porn, where sadism is exhibited with alarming regularity (most notably by the filmmakers) and imagination is only employed when the scripter conjures up gruesome new ways for characters to die. Because of this lamentable trend, it’s an effortless task to sing the praises of Drag Me to Hell, a funhouse freak show that’s more interested in delivering old–fashioned chills (it’s even rated PG–13 rather than the expected R) than in wallowing in misogyny, masochism and mutilation. The story is so thin that the entire screenplay could have been written on a bubble gum wrapper, yet the end result is so delirious in its desire to delight that moviegoers willing to be jerked around won’t mind. Sam Raimi is best known these days for helming the Spider–Man franchise, but his most notable achievement remains 1983’s The Evil Dead, merely one of the best gore flicks ever made (the sequels aren’t bad, either). Raimi regains the playful prankster attitude he exhibited back then, crafting (with brother Ivan) this yarn about sweet–natured loan officer Christine Brown (Alison Lohman), who, in an ill–advised attempt to show her boss (David Paymer) that she’s able to make the “tough decisions” that might land her that promotion at the bank, denies the elderly, half–blind Mrs. Ganush (Lorna Raver) a third extension on a home loan, thus leaving her homeless. Angered, the gypsy woman places a curse on Christine, a jinx that will expose her to three days of supernatural hauntings before she’s ultimately ... well, check out that title. Drag Me to Hell isn’t really scary –– the gotcha! moments and incessant use of loud noises don’t exactly build suspense –– and the climactic twist, straight out of a vintage EC Comics horror publication, is telegraphed far too early in the narrative. But Lohman is ideally cast as a basically decent person who nevertheless must occasionally make some hard calls if she wants to survive (animal lovers, be warned), and the brothers Raimi get a lot of mileage out of Mrs. Ganush as a formidable adversary.

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ANGELS & DEMONS Angels & Demons, the heavily touted follow–up to the international smash The Da Vinci Code, feels like nothing more than a cross between a Frommer’s travel guide and a scavenger hunt, as Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon hits all of Rome’s holy hot spots gathering up clues as if they were empty Dr. Pepper bottles or grimy 1992 pennies. The events in author Dan Brown’s Angels & Demons actually take place before those in The Da Vinci Code, but for the sake of movie audiences, the pictures follow a chronological trail, so that the new film finds the Catho-

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Star Trek The fans will doubtless quibble over some of the changes made by Abrams and the screenwriting team of Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, yet the overall tone is reverential, not dismissive. Basically, the trio takes us back to the early days of its leading player, detailing the circumstances that defined him first as a kid and then as a young adult (I suppose this could have been called Star Trek Origins: Kirk). Yet Abrams and his writers also introduce a wild card in Romulan warrior Nero (an unrecognizable Eric Bana), whose nefarious actions lead to an alternate reality for the members of the Enterprise. Yet while destiny might take them on different adventures than the ones in previous movies and episodes, at least the core crew remain united: the brash Kirk (Chris Pine), the brainy Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the wisecracking Dr. McCoy (Karl Urban, pleasingly cast against type), plus their support staff of Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Scotty (Simon Pegg) and Chekov (Anton Yelchin). While the studio naturally pushes the angle that this picture can be equally enjoyed by those who are familiar with the Star Trek brand and those who are not, that isn’t exactly accurate. A complete newbie would fail to see the significance of having Christopher Pike (Bruce Greenwood) originally at the helm of the Enterprise, nor would he or she feel a pleasurable tingle at seeing a series vet turn up in a key role. cs

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The primary question begged by Terminator Salvation must be, “Is this film necessary?” Not really. But here comes the follow–up query: “Is it worth the admission price anyway?” To which the answer is a resounding yes. Terminator Salvation doesn’t especially deepen our understanding of the apocalyptic future world first glimpsed in Cameron’s original movie, and to say that it fails to flesh out the character of John Connor is an understatement. In many ways, it’s similar to X–Men Origins: Wolverine in that it covers material that doesn’t especially need further illumination. However, it’s better than Wolverine simply because while the mutant flick offered backstory that was unnecessary, this piece can be defended for looking forward, with a dogged insistence on filling in the gaps that take us from Sarah Connor’s initial status as a mousy single woman to her son’s eventual standing as the savior of humanity. It does so by throwing a few compelling twists into the saga, as well as revving up on action sequences that are more imaginatively staged than what’s been flooding the multiplexes as of late. The most dramatic addition is the character of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), first spotted talking to a doctor (Helena Bonham Carter) as he sits on death row in our time but later reappears in the world of 2018, long past the Judgment Day that has seen the machines take over the world. John Connor (Christian

Bale) will eventually run into Marcus and must determine whether he’s friend or foe, but for now, the intrepid fighter has his mind on other matters –– specifically, locating and protecting a teenage boy named Kyle Reese (Anton Yelchin, also doing duty as the new Star Trek’s Chekov), who, after all, will eventually be sent back in time to save Sarah Connor and in the process impregnate her, thus leading to the birth of John Connor. Early complaints that the film is too bleak are ludicrous (maybe these reviewers were hoping for the campy post–apocalyptic disposition of Tank Girl?), and while the charges can’t be denied that Bale’s John Connor is rather humorless and one–note, what else are we to expect from a character who has spent his entire life burdened not only by the fact that the future is crappy but that he’s somehow expected to fix it all?

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Activism & Politics Coastal Democrats

Contact Maxine Harris at 352-0470 or R1999MHAR@aol.com. Chatham County Democratic Headquarters, 109 W. Victory Dr. , Savannah http://www.chathamdems.com/

Libertarian Party of Chatham County

meets the first and third Thursday at 8:30 p.m. at Chinatown Buffet, 307 Highway 80 in Garden City. 308-3934 or www.no-debts.com/chathamlibertariansga.html. Chinatown Buffet, 307 Highway 80 , Garden City

Benefits Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund

Donations can be made to the United Way of the Coastal Empire. All proceeds will go to affected victims and their families. Credit-card donations may be made calling 651-7701, and checks and money orders made payable to the United Way of the Coastal Empire, with “Sugar Refinery Family Support Fund” written in the memo line, can be mailed to: United Way of the Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St., Savannah, 31401. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce. org/

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 assistance, rent assistance, foreclosure prevention, job search and training programs, childcare programs, housing solutions and financial education. United Way of Coastal Empire, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/

Call for Entries “Haiku to Metal” at DeSotoRow Gallery

There is a call for entries for the upcoming jewelry show “Haiku to Metal” at DeSotoRow Gallery. Deadline for Submissions: July 3rd. DeSotoRow Gallery, 2427 De Soto Avenue , Savannah http://www.desotorow.org/

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.

Classes, Camps & Workshops 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, 700 Drayton Street , Savannah http://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, 3219 College St , Savannah http://www.savstate. edu/

Adventure in the Arts

AASU presents a multi-disciplinary creative arts workshop for kids. Runs June 22nd-July2nd with a Grand Finale event on the final day. Registration required. Call 912-344-2556 for more info. AASU Fine Arts Hall,

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, 607 W. 37th St. , Savannah

Art, Music and Tutoring for the Inner Child 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, 5225 Skidaway Rd. , Savannah

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, 236-3660 , Savannah http://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, 407 A East Montgomery Crossroads , Savannah http://www.beaddreamer.com

Butterflies and Bugs in Oil Pastel for Teens

Participants will use large areas of color and shape to create pictures of brightly colored insects. All supplies provided. All levels welcome. Part of Savannah College of Art and Design’s “Summer Home and Garden” series of community education workshops. Open to the public. Various venues, http://scad.edu/ce

Computer Workshop: Let the Games Begin

AASU offers youth computer class for boys only, ages 11-13. How to create 3-D animation and games. University Hall, rm 128, 11935 Abercorn St. , http://ettc.armstrong.edu/

Conversational German, Advanced and Beginners

Two ongoing classes for beginners and experienced adults. Everybody who wants to learn German or needs to brush up is welcome. Beginners meet Monday 6-7 pm, advanced 7-8 pm. Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. ,

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 Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. For information, send e-mail to cafecontigo@gmail.com. The Sentient Bean, 13 East Park Ave. , Savannah http://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, 1224 Patriot Dr. , Rincon

Crocheted Embellishments

Former crochet experience required. All yarns provided. Please bring crochet needles in a variety of sizes. Part of Savannah College of Art and Design’s “Summer Home and Garden” series of community education workshops. Open to the public. Various venues, http://scad.edu/ce

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, 236-3660 , Savannah http://www.internationalcoach.org/

Handmade Silk-Screen Market Bags

Use reclaimed fabric and basic screen-printing techniques to make a market bag for shopping. All materials provided, but participants must bring their own sewing machine. Part of Savannah College of Art and Design’s “Summer Home and Garden” series of community education workshops. Open to the public. Various venues, http://scad.edu/ce

Lost Ancient Art of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy and Plant Medicines

will be held at Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. Donation. meetup.com/SavannahEnergyHealers/. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah

Mrs. Claus

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.

Oatland Island Wildlife Center

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, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http:// www.oatlandisland.org/

Painting Petals to Grow a Greeting Card

Explore ink and watercolors to create a finished piece of art. Part of Savannah College of Art and Design’s “Summer Home and Garden” series of community education workshops. Open to the public. Various venues, http://scad.edu/ce

Papermaking with Botanicals

Learn how to create signature stationary or stand alone art pieces that will have your friends taking note. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Part of Savannah College of Art and Design’s “Summer Home and Garden” series of community education workshops. Open to the public. Various venues, http://scad.edu/ce

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 , 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, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, 3000 Bee Rd. , Savannah

Savannah Entrepreneurial Center

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

Savannah Learning Center Spanish 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, 7160 Hodgson Memorial Dr. , Savannah

SSU Boys Basketball Camp Session One

Savannah State University is offering two sessions of basketball camp for boys ages 6-16. Session I June 15-19, & session II June 22-26, ’09. The camp runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday - Thursday, 9-noon. Friday. Camp held at Wilcox - Wiley Gym. Contact (912) 303-1706 or email cox@savstate.edu. Savannah State University,

SSU Boys Basketball Camp Session Two

Savannah State University is offering two sessions of basketball camp for boys ages 6-16. Session I June 15-19, & session II June 22-26, ’09. The camp runs 9 a.m.-4 pm. Monday Thursday, 9-noon on Friday. Camp held at Wilcox - Wiley Gym. Cost is $105 per session. Contact (912) 303-1706 or email cox@savstate.edu. Savannah State University,

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, 711 East Broad Street , Savannah http://www.thestarfishcafe. org/

Summer Art Camp

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs will begin accepting registrations on April 20. Art Camp runs June 8 through Aug. 28 at S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St. Registration forms are available online at www. savannahga.gov/arts or by calling 651-6783.

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, 111 E Liberty Street , Savannah http://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

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, 9700 Middleground Rd. , 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, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://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, 703 Louisville Rd. , Savannah

Wicca 101

An introductory class every Thurday at 7pm at Southern Hemisphere Metaphysical Books, Gifts & More, 41 Habersham St. $15. 2346371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , 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 220-8129, send e-mail to lightmagus@yahoo. com or mccauln1981@hotmail.com. or visit http://aasuscifi.proboards105.com/index.cgi. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html

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, 3975 Highway 17 , Richmond Hill

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 International Airport , 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, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, Victory

Drive and Skidaway Road , Savannah

Coffee & Conversation

Held every Tuesday at 8am by Creative Coast as a networking event. http://links.thecreativecoast.org/conversation. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St. , Savannah

Creative Coast Alliance Ambassadors

meet Tuesday mornings at Cafe Ambrosia, corner of Abercorn and Broughton. Jamie Wolf, jwolf@thecreativecoast.org. Cafe Ambrosia, 202 E. Broughton St. , Savannah

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), 2909 River Dr , 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 6608257. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

Historic Victorian Neighborhood Association

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

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, 1 Legion Dr. , 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, 728 E. 55th Street , Savannah http://www. whitefieldumc.com/

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)

Join other moms for fun, inspiration, guest speakers, food and creative activities while children ages birth to 5 are cared for in a preschool-like setting. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 9:15-11:30 am 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, 6613 Johnny Mercer Blvd , Savannah http://www. fbcislands.com/

Rogue Phoenix Sci-Fi Fantasy Club

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 692-0382, email kasak@comcast.net or visit www.roguephoenix.org. Chen’s Chinese Restaurant, 20 E. Derenne Ave , Savannah

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, 12020 Abercorn St. , Savannah

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., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah

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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, 1510 Strand , Tybee Island http://www.tybeemsc.org/

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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., 21 W. Bay St. , Savannah

Savannah Browns Backers

This is an official fan club recognized by the Cleveland Browns NFL football team. Meet with Browns fans to watch the football games and support your favorite team Sundays at game time at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. The group holds raffles and trips and is looking into having tailgate parties in the future. Call Kathy Dust at 373-5571 or send e-mail to KMDUST4@hotmail.com or Dave Armstrong at Darmst0817@comcast.net or 925-4709. Tubby’s Tank House (Thunderbolt), 2909 River Dr , Thunderbolt

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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, 525 Leonard Neat St , Savannah http://www.stewart. army.mil/

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1 ___ nova 6 “What’s Happening!!” character 9 Mister Rogers 13 Reversed 14 Space opener 15 Reside 16 “How to ___ Book” (1940 book of literary guidelines) 17 His film debut was a bit part in “Donnie Darko” (2001) 19 His film debut was as Billy Crystal’s son in “City Slickers” (1991) 21 “___ Yuppie Scum” (T-shirt slogan) 22 “The ___-Weed Factor” (John Barth novel) 23 California State Route 1 along the shore, for short 26 Ready to serve 30 Knuckleheaded 34 Fire in the blood 35 His film debut was in “Curly Sue” (1991) as a sort of villain out to get the title girl 37 Half-moon tide 39 Acid in proteins 40 “M*A*S*H” actress 41 His film debut was as a subway thief in “Heartburn” (1986), with Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson 44 Prefix before friendly 45 “La Boheme,” e.g. 46 Start of el calendario 47 Toon dog of the 1990s 48 Racecar driver Foyt and CNN host Hammer 50 Prompt 52 His film debut was as the Dog-Faced Boy in “Big Top Pee-wee” (1988) 60 His film debut was as Woody Allen’s collegeaged son in “Manhattan Murder Mystery” (1993) 61 “What am I gonna do this time?” 62 Early Peruvian 63 45-across selection 64 Composer Camille Saint-___ 65 New Mexico art colony 66 Bumped into 67 Spaghetti western composer Morricone

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1 ___ Dubai (world’s tallest skyscraper, as of 2009) 2 ___ Day vitamins 3 Mt. Rushmore’s loc. 4 Agreed (with) 5 Slow compositions 6 Film geek’s spool 7 Johnson of “Laugh-In” 8 Prostitute’s clients 9 Squiggles in one’s vision 10 Capital on the Baltic 11 First name in motorcycle stunts 12 Rec room 14 Where J is represented with a moving pinkie: abbr. 18 “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” spinoff 20 Gossipy sorts 23 Liberal, epithetically 24 Radiohead hit of 1992 25 Lose it? 27 Home of ASU’s main campus 28 Bird-related 29 British coins 31 Less shopworn 32 7UP competitor 33 He sang about Bennie 36 Force through intimidation 38 Amazonian chompers 42 Malaysia’s current prime minister ___ Tun Razak 43 Part of a jokey coin flip proposition 49 “Get outta here!” 51 Actor Hawke 52 Eric of 2009’s “Star Trek” 53 ___ Domani 54 “The Way ___” (Timbaland song) 55 “Think nothing ___” 56 Deg. for a grad student in film studies 57 Spooky sign 58 Rajah’s wife 59 “This touches me ___ many levels” 60 Bump on the forehead, perhaps?

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, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah

Savannah Jaycees

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, 101 Atlas St. , Savannah

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.savannahkennelclub.org. Ryan’s, Stephenson Ave. , 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, 772-8362 or Leonard Kantziper at 354-1826. J.C. Lewis Ford, 9505 Abercorn St. , Savannah

Savannah Sunrise Rotary Club

meets Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at the First City Club. First City Club, 32 Bull St , Savannah http://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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/

Savannah Writers Network

meets the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7pm at Books a Million to discuss, share and critique writing of fiction or non-fiction novels, essays or short stories. A meet-and-greet precedss the meeting at 6:30pm. Melissa Sanso, 441-0030. Books-A-Million, 8108 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.booksamillion.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, 618 Abercorn St , Savannah http:// 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, 409 E. Liberty , 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, 11705 Mercy Blvd. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

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, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about.armstrong.edu/Maps/index.html

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, I-95 and Highway 204 , 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 , 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 Regency, 2 W. Bay St. , 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, 1108 Bull St. , Savannah

Dance African Dance & Drum

Argentine Tango

Argentina Tango Savannah group gives lessons Sundays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Open to the public. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd. ,

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, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah

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, 10747 Ford Ave , Richmond Hill http://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

Everybody Can Dance

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, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah

Flamenco Enthusiasts

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, 2212 Lincoln St , Savannah

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, Dean Forest Road , Savannah

Islands Dance Academy and the Savannah Danse Theatre

Adult Ballet technique class, 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. Adult Beginner- Intermediate Ballet, 7:30-8:30pm Monday and Thursday; Adult Hip-Hop in 6 wk sessions. Youth Ballet, tap and jazz classes run during school year. Call 897-2102 for more information. Islands Dance Academy, 115 Charlotte Rd.

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, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2 , 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, 2309 E. Victory Dr , Thunderbolt http://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, 7100 Abercorn Street ,

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. 2208096, info@SavannahSwingcatz.com. Tantra Lounge, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah

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, 2805-B Lacy Avenue , Savannah http://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 925-7416. Doris Martin Dance Studio, 7360 Skidaway Rd , Savannah

The Market

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, 1110 May St , Savannah

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Fitness

Wednesday 4pm-7pm Saturday 9am-3pm

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 355-3011 for an appointment. The school is located at 6413B Waters Ave. www.ssomt. com. Savannah School of Massage Therapy, Inc, 6413 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// 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, 318 East Huntingdon Street , Savannah

Ashram Savannah Yoga Co Op

Discounted class prices, open studio time and special events. www.ashramsavannah. com. Ashram Savannah, 2424 Drayton St. , 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, 8 East Broughton Street , Savannah

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, U.S. Highway 80 West , Pooler

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Center for Wellbeing Hatha Yoga classes

are offered Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Pre-register by calling 8196463. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://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, 904 E 70th Street , Savannah

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

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for further details 912-398-4776 or 912-2249667. www.bodybalance.com. Fitness Body & Balance Personal Training Studio, 2209 Rowland Ave, Suite 2 , Savannah

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, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.savj.org/

Gentle Yoga

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, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://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, 1110 May St. , 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. 819-8800. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://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, 5111 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , 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, 1110 May St. , 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, 22 West Oglethorpe Ave , 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, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://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

| Submit your event | email: happenings@connectsavannah.com | fax: (912) 231-9932 | 1800 E. Victory Dr., Suite 7, Savannah, GA 31404 discounts are available. The instructor is Betsy Boyd Strong. Walk-ins are welcome. Call 4416653 or visit www.savannahyoga.com. Savannah Yoga Center, 1321 Bull St , Savannah http://www. savannahyoga.com/

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, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah

Qi Gong

Ancient Chinese “energy work,” the precursor of Tai Chi. Gentle exercises that relax and energize. Good for seniors or any age group. Sundays. 4pm. Ashram Savannah, 2424 Drayton St. , Savannah http://www.ashramsavannah. com/

Reiki Level II Training

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. 234-6371. Southern Hemisphere, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah

Rolf Method Bodywork

for posture, chronic pain and alignment of body/mind/spirit. Jeannie Kelley, LMT, certified advanced Rolf practitioner. www.islandsomatherapy.com, 843-422-2900. Island Somatherapy, 127 Abercorn Street , Savannah

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, 3305421. Delaware Recreation Center, 1815 Lincoln St. , 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, 1321 Bull St , Savannah http://www.savannahyoga.com/

The Yoga Room

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

Tybee Island Sunrise Boot Camp

is held Monday – 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, 596-3009. No prices at this time, but contributions accepted. North Beach, Tybee Island , 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, 407 E Montgomery Cross Rd, Ste B , Savannah

Yoga at the Telfair

Savannah Yoga Center director Kelley Boyd guides the class through beginner and intermediate yoga positions while incorporating various aspects of the artwork on display. Bring a yoga mat and towel. Saturdays at 9:45am. Drop-ins welcome. Jepson Center for the Arts, York Square ,

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, 207 York St , Savannah

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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, 1321 Bull St , Savannah http://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, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Gay & Lesbian First City Network Board Meeting

Meets the first Monday at 6:30 p.m. at FCN’s office, 307 E. Harris St., 2nd floor. 236-CITY or www.firstcitynetwork.org. First City Network, 307 E Harris St , Savannah http://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, 311 E. Macon St. , Savannah

Georgia Equality Savannah

is the local chapter of Georgia’s largest gay rights group. 104 W. 38th St. 944-0996. Georgia Equality Savannah, 104 W. 38th St. , 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 2243238. First City Network, 307 E Harris St , Savannah http://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, 307 E Harris St , Savannah http://www.firstcitynetwork.net/

Health 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, 1900 Abercorn St. , 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, 310 Eisenhower Dr., Suite 6 , Savannah

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, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, 1206 E 66th St , Savannah http://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, 1975 E. Montgomery Cross Rd. , Savannah

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., 211 Price St , Savannah http://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, 119 Chimney Rd , Rincon http://www.themidwifegroup.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, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://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, 1692 Chatham Parkway , 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, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Meditation for Relaxation and Stress

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, 115 Charlotte Dr , Savannah

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

Memorial Health CPR training

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

Pregnancy Yoga

Eight week sessions held on Tuesdays from 6-7:15pm. Helps pregnant women prepare for labor and delivery. $100. Ann Carroll, 7047650 or ann@aikyayoga.com. Office Building, 7116 Hodgson Memorial Dr. ,

Six Pillars of Peak Performance and Wellness

Learn more about how stretching & exercise, proper nutrition, clean water, restful sleep, a positive attitude and a balanced spine can help you perform your best. Ranicki Chiropractic Wellness Center , 1147 W. Hwy 80 , Pooler

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, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

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, Hodgson Memorial Drive , Savannah

Nature and Environment Forestkeeper 1st Saturdays

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, 195 L. Scott Stell Road , Savannah

Take a walk on the wild side

The Oatland Island Wildlife Center offers a 2-mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, freshwater wetland and salt marsh habitats, and features live native animal exhibits. 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, 711 Sandtown Rd , Savannah http://www.oatlandisland.org/

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, 1510 Strand , Tybee Island http://www.tybeemsc.org/

Wilderness Southeast’s Summer Solstice Paddle

Celebrate the official arrival of Summer with an all day canoe trip down historic Ebenezer Creek! After basic canoeing instruction, your WiSE naturalist will lead the way downstream past stately tupelo and ancient cypress. Lookout for turtles, herons and noisy kingfishers diving for their next meal. There’s beauty around every bend. Meet in Rincon. Reservations Required.

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Pets & Animals 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, 501 Whitaker St , Savannah

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 843-645-2500 or visit www.snac1. com. Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic, 21 Getsinger Street , Ridgeland http://www.snac1. com/

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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, 209 Stephenson Ave , 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, 618 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.caninepalacesavannah.com

Readings & Signings Circle of Sister/Brotherhood Book Club

meets the last Sunday at 4 p.m. at the African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St. Call 447-6605. African-American Health Information & Resource Center, 1910 Abercorn St , Savannah http://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, 4 E Bay St , Savannah http://www.liveoakpl.org/

Religious & Spiritual 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 Park, 501 Whitaker St , Savannah

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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, 28 Bull St. ,

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, 7804 Abercorn Ext , Savannah http://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, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://www.uusavannah. org

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. Mindfulness Meditation, 307 E. Harris St. ,

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, 9700 Middleground Rd. , Savannah

Metaphysics For Everyday Self-Mastery

A series of metaphysical/New Thought classes at The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St., Mondays 8pm, with Adeeb Shabazz. $10 suggested donation, 1-877-494-8629, www. freedompathonline.org, freedompath@yshoo. com. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St. , 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, 10192 Ferguson Avenue , Savannah http://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, 11911 White Bluff Rd , Savannah http:// www.wbumc.org/

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A sllent witness for peace that will be held in Johnson Square the fourth Sunday of every month from 1-2pm until the occupation ends. Sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Social Justice and Action Committee. 224-7456, 231-2252, 234-0980, uusavannah.org Johnson Square, Bull & Abercorn Sts. , 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, 307 E. Harris St. , 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, 707 Harmon St. , 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. 2340980, admin@uusavannah.org or www.uusavannah.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://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 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, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://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, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://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, 41 Habersham St. , Savannah

Women’s Bible Study

Nicodemus by Night

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

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends)

Sports & Games

An open forum is held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 223 E. Gwinnett St. Nicodemus by Night, 223 E. Gwinnett St. , Savannah 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, 225 West President St , Savannah http://www.trinitychurch1848.org/

Realizing The God Within

A series of Metaphysical/New Thought classes presented by The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, featuring metaphysical minister and local author Adeeb Shabazz. Mondays at 8pm. The Freedom Path Science of Life Center, 619 W 37th St. , Savannah

Savannah Disc Golf Club

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, U.S. Highway 80 West , Pooler

Savannah SummerSlam Baseball Tournament

Catch a game or two at this exciting youth baseball tournament taking place at ball fields around the city, including the Charles C. Brooks Complex in Wilmington Island, the Guy Minick

Complex in Midtown Savannah, and several high school facilities in the area. The top teams will go on to compete in the Triple Crown World Series, a national competition for youth baseball teams. http://triplecrownsports.com/

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, 214 E. 34th St. , 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, 1147 W. Highway 80 , 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, 7220 Sallie Mood Dr. , 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, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http:// www.fpc.presbychurch.net

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, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. , 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, 54 Diamond Causeway , Savannah http://www.siumc.org/

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 3505616. Backus Children’s Hospital, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth. com/backus

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

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, 705 Anderson St. , Savannah

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, 7212 Seawright Dr. , Savannah

Citizens With Retarded Citizens

Open to families of children or adults with autism, mental retardation, and other developmental disabilities. Meets monthly at 1211 Eisenhower Drive. 355-7633. Citizens With Retarded Citizens, 1211 Eisenhower Drive , 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, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://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 596-0852 or email emptycradle_savannah@ hotmail.com. Savannah Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson B;vd. , 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, 225 West President St , Savannah http://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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www. memorialhealth.com/

Diabetes support group

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

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

Call 350-3438 or visit bariatrics.memorialhealth.com. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// www.memorialhealth.com/

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, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch.net

Bariatric Surgery Post-Operative Band Support Group

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

Divorce Recovery Group

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., 3025 Bull St. , Savannah

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

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

Hope House

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

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

Journey Through Journaling

for peopl4 whose lives have been touched by cnacer. Jennifer Currin, 350-7845. Memorial Health University Medical Center, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://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, 1149 Cornell Ave , 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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://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 at Whitaker & McDonough St. 234-9999. First Baptist Church of Savannah, 223 Bull St. , Savannah

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, 225 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group

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

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ARIES

CANCER

Are you secretly afraid of feeling secure? Do you equate stability with being bored and lazy? Do you suspect that your restless pioneer spirit makes you unfit for the slow, meticulous work of building sturdy foundations? If so, there’s hope for you to change –– especially if you make a big effort in the coming weeks. The moment is ripe for you to learn more about the arts of energizing comfort and stimulating calm and exciting peace. To jumpstart the process, go get a massage. As you’re being stroked by nurturing hands, brainstorm about the additions and adjustments you’d like to make in your five–year master plan.

We ask that you not divulge the climax of the epic story to anyone –– at least until you’ve let it sink in for a while and felt all the reverberations it has unleashed. After that, you’ll be wise to speak about it only with skilled listeners and empathetic allies who can help you harvest the meaning of all the clues that were packed inside your adventures. One further counsel: Before you reach the absolute, final denouement of the drama, there may be a tricky turn that looks a lot like the ending.

(March 21–April 19)

TAURUS

(April 20–May 20) Your education is about to take a curious and interesting turn. During the coming weeks, I expect that you’ll upgrade your street smarts and explore a whole new meaning for the term “hands–on experience.” You’ll find out about an area of ignorance that was so deep and dark you didn’t even know about it, and you’ll take aggressive steps to get it the teaching it needs. Congratulations in advance for being brave enough to open your mind so wide, Taurus. I’m glad you’ll be hunting for a fresh set of questions.

GEMINI

(May 21–June 20) The books of psychologist Carl Jung provide crucial insights into the nature of the unconscious mind. To the degree that I have any skill in deciphering the part of human intelligence that works in mysterious, secretive ways, I owe a great debt to him. I want to tell you an anecdote about him that may be useful. Once, as an adult, Jung took a break from work to go strolling on a beach. While meandering, he was overcome with a spontaneous impulse to build things as he did when he was a kid. He gathered some stones and sticks and used them to construct a miniature scene, including a church. As he finished, he was visited by a flood of novel intuitions about his life. He concluded that his childlike play had called forth these revelations from his unconscious mind. I suggest you try a similar tack, Gemini: To access important information that your deep mind has been sequestering, go play a while.

(June 21–July 22)

LEO

(July 23–Aug. 22) You have cosmic permission (even encouragement) to live on the edge for the next 28 days as long as you follow these guidelines: 1. Don’t live on the edge to impress anyone; do it because you love it, or else don’t do it. 2. Don’t complain and worry about it. Enjoy it completely. 3. Don’t expect anyone else to join you on the edge. If they choose to do so with enthusiasm, fine. But don’t manipulate them. 4. Don’t imitate the way other people live on the edge. Establish your own unique style. 5. Don’t live on the edge for more than 28 days. Much longer than that and you’ll start sabotaging the benefits.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23–Sept. 22) In 1968, psychedelic rock band Iron Butterfly released its landmark 17–minute song, “In–A–Gadda–Da– Vida.” Cable TV network VH1 later named it as the 24th greatest hard rock tune in history. There are different stories about the origins of the title, but all agree on one point: It was originally “In the Garden of Eden.” It became “In–A–Gadda–Da–Vita” through some fluke, probably caused by the lead singer getting intoxicated and garbling the words as he performed it in the recording studio. This would be an excellent week for you to induce and capitalize on creative mistakes like that, Virgo. I hope you do, because it’ll help you get into the right frame of mind to stir up a mix of excellence and improvisation everywhere you go –– and that formula practically guarantees success.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23–Oct. 22) Do you apologize to chairs when

you bump into them? Often end up being the only one at a party who’ll talk to the most boring person? Ever find yourself starting your sentences with “I hope I’m not bothering you but I was wondering if you would mind if I . . . ”? If so, this is a good time to make a shift. That’s why I suggest you add some bite to your demeanor. Do what feels interesting at least as often as what’s polite. Look for what advances the plot as much as what fosters harmony. The point is not to go overboard, of course. You don’t want to fling insults or arouse friction. Add fire to your presentation, but don’t start conflagrations.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23–Nov. 21) Evaluating Adam Lambert after one of his exotic, virtuoso performances back in April, American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi praised him as being “confusing, shocking, sleazy, and superb.” That’s a standard you could soon achieve in your own sphere, Scorpio. But do you want to? You’ll have to care less about maintaining your dignity than usual, and be especially forthright in expressing yourself. Let me leave no doubt about what I’m saying: To be as superb as you potentially can be, you’ll have to be at least a little confusing and shocking and maybe even sleazy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)

Metaphorically speaking, Sagittarius, you have unearthed or are about to unearth a rare fossil. I think it’s a pretty sensational discovery. It’s a missing link that could help you make sense out of episodes in your past that have always mystified or frustrated you. I urge you to learn all you can about this fossil. Follow every lead it points to. And ask your intuition to run wild and free as it dreams up possible interpretations to its multiple meanings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)

Maybe it’s time you did something in return for all the free advice I give you. From a karmic perspective it might not be healthy for you to continue to take, take, take while never giving back. So this week, for a change, how about if you compose an oracle for me? Or send me a nice present –– nothing big or expensive, just a thoughtful token. JUST KIDDING! The truth

is, I don’t care if you ever express your appreciation. You give me a momentous gift simply by caring enough to read my words. Being able to speak with you so intimately has made me a better and smarter person. Now I suggest you do what I just did: Acknowledge how much the receivers of your gifts do for you.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20–Feb. 18) “I guess I just prefer to see the dark side of things,” says actress and comedian Janeane Garofalo. “The glass is always half empty. And cracked. And I just cut my lip on it. And chipped a tooth.” As witty as that thought may be, I don’t recommend you make it your approach in the coming days. My analysis of the omens suggests that reality will be especially malleable. Even more than usual, it will tend to take the shape of your expectations. So please, Aquarius, try hard to see the lovely, graceful, unbroken glass as half–full of a delicious, healthy drink.

PISCES

(Feb. 19–March 20) I feel an expansive, permissive mood coming on –– in the cosmos, that is, not me. To be honest, I’m in a more conservative mood than the cosmos. But the planetary powers–that– be have decided to float you poetic licenses, blank checks, special dispensations, and wild cards. I just hope this free stuff won’t make you forget about the finely–crafted containers and boundaries you’ve been working on lately. Maybe I’d feel better if you promised me to keep on doing the careful, conscientious things that seem to have earned you all the good fortune that’s on its way. cs

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

Memorial Health POPPS! Group

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Memorial Health PRIDE Bleeding Disorders Support Group

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

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

Mommy and Me: Life With Your Little One

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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, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org/

Multiple Sclerosis support group

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, 8412 Whitfield Ave , Savannah

Muscular Dystrophy support group

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. 3549576. Candler Heart and Lung Building, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://www.sjchs.org

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meets the third Sunday from 3:30-6 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Sports Education Building, Room 226. 351-7035 or 3537143. Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. , Savannah http://about.armstrong. edu/Maps/index.html

Overcoming the Stigma of Seizure Disorders

meets the fourth Thursday at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church at Abercorn and Gordon streets. A free story/coloring book, I’m Feeling Just Ducky!, is available for children to better explain seizure activity.. Call Pam Steadman at 233-1006. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn St , Savannah http://www.wesleymonumental.org/

Overeaters Anonymous

meets 3 nights a week. Visit www.oa.org for current meeting schdule. 704-8626. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St. , Savannah http:// www.sjchs.org/

Overeaters Anonymous

meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Melissa, 8444524. First Presbyterian Church, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://www.fpc.presbychurch.net

Overeaters Anonymous

meets Fridays, 6:30pm. Melissa, 844-4524. Unity Church of Savannah, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://www.unityofsavannah.org/

Pancreatic Cancer Support Group

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

PRIDE Support Group

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

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, 3025 Bull St. , 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, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://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, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://www.uwce.org/

Self help women’s group

Members help each other with the support of therapist Dr. Patricia English who guidea the group to stop hurting themselves and get healthy. All women who cut themselves or eat too much or too little are welcome. 335 2508.

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, 3025 Bull St , Savannah

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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http:// 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, 7212 Seawright Dr. , 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, 5354 Reynolds Ave. , Savannah http://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, 520 Washington Ave , Savannah http://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, 4700 Waters Avenue , Savannah http://www.memorialhealth.com/

The Work

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, 2320 Sunset Blvd , Savannah http://www.unityofsavannah.org/

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, 7212 Seawright Dr. , 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, 313 Harris St. , Savannah http://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, 428 Bull St , Savannah http://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, 133 Montgomery St , Savannah http://www. statecourt.org/

Theatre 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, 20 E. Broad St , Savannah http://www.thepirateshouse.co

Volunteers 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, 812 W 36th St , Savannah http://www.stjosephs-candler.org/body.cfm?id=401&amp;oTopID=401

American Red Cross needs volunteers

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, 906 Drayton Dr , Savannah http://www.savannahredcross.org/

America’s Second Harvest Food Bank needs volunteers

to sort, clean, & shelve salvaged foods from reclamation centers where bent cans or crumpled boxes of nutritious food is sent. Apply as soon as possible. 912-236-6750 ext 109. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 E. President St , Savannah http://www.helpendhunger.org

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beds, 2 baths, pool, all brick, $159,900 Long Point-Wilmington Island Cleared Marshfront Lot. over 1/2 ac $234,900 810 Dyches Drive Renovated in 2006, 4BR/2BA. $179,900 Paradise Park-Multi Family 2 homes 1 price! 2700

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HOmes fOr sale 815 2203 Alaska Street Great family home priced to sell, completely remodeled, 3BR/1BA, LR and DR, all new laundry room, wood floors, central heat/air, updated kitchen, detached garage, could be guest cottage, fenced yard. Priced $30,000 below fair market value at $109,900. 21 King Street Located in West Savannah in Woodville Subdivision - Convenient to shopping, downtown and Garden City. Completely remodeled 2-story 3BR/2BA home, LR and DR, large den w/built-in bookshelves and fireplace, laundry room. Over 2,000 sqft. See today. Priced at $139,900. 12 Red Fox Drive Great price for this completely remodeled home. 3BR/2BA, entrance to foyer. LR and DR, den w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen, 1900sqft., laundry room with new cabinets, plus oversized 2-car garage. Walk to Community pool, playground & tennis. Priced at $159,900. HELEN MILTIADES REALTY 238-4915 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo, downstairs, Bull River Shoals. $135,000 or Best Offer. Call 663-2340 or 663-6313 Happenings

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FSBO! 3 Bedroom, 2 bath brick home on .93 acre in established neighborhood. 2 car attached garage w/ 2 car matching garage detached. 10X12 matching shed. Fenced, sprinkler system, real wood floors in living, foyer and hall. Neutral carpet in bedrooms. Designer paint, ceiling fans in all rooms, all kitchen appliances convey. South Effingham. Call owner at 912-856-3859 or 912-772-8687. Priced to sell! $165,999. Can be shown anytime. Great Value All Brick Home 1500 sq ft 3/1.5 $134,900. Bloomingdale. Updated Helen Miltiades Realty 238-4915 Call Susanne Drew 308-0886

1320 East 35th Street. 3BR/1BA home w/carport. Fenced backyard, CH&A, security system, refrigerator, and range. $850+deposit. Call 912-961-6864 or 398-3472

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New Home -1328 E 33rd Street 10,000K Dream Maker Funds Available. 3bed/2bath. Builder wants to make Deal! $129,000 call 313-9317 Land/Lots for saLe 840 EFFINGHAM COUNTY: 5 acres in North Effingham. Home site cleared, deep well and septic tank included. $44,900. Owner financing, 391/month. 10% down, more land available. 912-754-4243 or 912-663-5587 for rent 855 100 Lewis Drive. 2BR, 1.5 BA, CH&A, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, $600/mo, $600/security deposit. Call 912-308-0957 1200 EAST BOLTON St: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, upstairs, central heat/air, $525/month + deposit. Call Daryl: 655-3637

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1904 Vassar Street 3BR/1BA, kitchen, DR, LR, porch, central heat/air. $825/month, $825/security deposit. 1713 E. 39th Street 3BR/1BA, kitchen, family room, kitchen w/fireplace, covered patio, 2-car carport, central heat/air. $775/month, $775/security deposit. 1607 E. 37th Street 2BR, small den, LR, DR. Fenced yard, wood floors, central heat/air. $740/month, $740/security deposit. 2115 Beech Street 2BR/1BA, LR, eat-in kitchen, central heat/air. $725/month, $725/security deposit. 1309 E. 39th Street 2BR/1BA, LR, DR, wood floors, central heat/air $725/month, $725/security deposit. HELEN MILTIADES REALTY 231-1981

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2011 CAUSTON BLUFF Road. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, LR & den, washer/dryer connections, CH&A $725/month. Call 912-675-5478 2304 Alaska Ave: 2BR/1ba apt, ch&a , living &dining room washer/dryer connections, fenced yard, $550/month $550/deposit. 897-4836/after 6p or 308-4127/daytime

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595 WEST 54th STREET: 2 Bedroom Apartments/1.5 baths, washer/dryer connection/total electric, deposit $630, $630 monthly. Section 8 Welcome. Call 912-232-7659. 2 BD Carriage House. Off street parking. NEW kitchen. Fireplace. W/D. Central Air. New paint. Pet OK with deposit. Hardwood Floors. 1 year lease $865./mo +utilities. Available NOW. 912-925-8590 2 bedroom apartment in Oak Forest, downstairs, furnished kitchen, washer/dryer connections, freshly painted, $525.00 mo., discount available, (912)354-8315 2 Bedroom apt. 301 1/2 West 39th St. Central heat & air. Furnished kitchen, ceiling fans, washer /dryer connections, very spacious! $495/month. Call 912-355-7886 or 667-7347 2BR/1BA APT. Largo Tibet area, Southside. $595/rent $595/dep. No Section 8. Call 656-7842 or 704-3662 2BR/1BA APT., Wilmington Island. LR, eatin kitchen, CH&A, safe area. Available now. $900/month includes utilities, plus deposit. 912-844-0195 for appt. 2BR/1BA Remodeled mobile home for rent. Central heat/air. Ferguson Avenue, Ennis Mobile Home Park. $550/month plus deposit. 912-507-7414. 3BR/1BA HOUSE, separate DR, hardwood floors, wooden deck, utilities included. Dead-end road, quiet neighborhood. $900/month. Call 912-665-1155

617 EAST Gwinnett Lane: 3BR/1BA Duplex, central (gas)heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, $675/month plus deposit. Call Daryl, 655-3637. 627 East 35th Street 3BR/1BA, LR, DR, new paint & new carpet, hardwood floors. $795/month, $795/security deposit. 5205 Habersham Street 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, kitchen w/dishwasher, sunroom, laundry room, hardwood floors, central heat/air, detached storage, off-street parking, fenced yard. $1200/month, $1200/security deposit. 21 Dyches Drive 3 large bedrooms, 2BA, LR, eat-in kitchen, den w/fireplace, sunroom, laundry room w/work area, carport, fenced yard. $1200/month, $1200/security deposit. 4627 Sylvan Drive 3BR/2BA, LR, DR, CHA, entrance foyer, large eat-in kitchen, den, covered back porch, fenced yard. $1100/month, $1100/security deposit. HELEN MILTIADES REALTY 231-1981

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720 E. 36th Street Downstairs duplex, 3BR/1BA, LR w/fireplace, DR, washer/dryer hookups. $695/month, $695/security deposit. 245 Holland Drive #8 Great Southside location, 1BR/1BA, LR, DR, laundry room, screened porch. $595/month, $595/security deposit. HELEN MILTIADES REALTY 231-1981 Apartments for rent. 2 bedrooms: Southside, lslands, and Midtown, $400-$750 per month. Hassell Realt y Co. 912-234-1291 Available July: 3 BR 1BA, large apt, furnished kitchen, 143 ½ Smith Avenue Garden City $600/month plus deposit. 655-7908

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3BR/1BA, washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, fenced backyard, 1305 East 57th St. $850/month. Pet deposit required. 912-398-1978

APARTMENTS *1Bedroom apt, LR, Kitchen, W/D connections $650/month includes water and heat. *2Bedroom apt, CH&A, W/D connections, bath, full kitchen, $650/month. *2Bedroom/1.5Bath, all electric, patio, private parking, $800/month. 912-238-0983

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MOVE-IN SPECIAL 211 EDGEWATER RD. Gated community 2BR/2BA, Southside $825/month. _________________ 11515 WHITE BLUFF RD. 1BR, LR, walk-in closet, laundry room, bath $575/month. _________________ NEAR MEMORIAL 2BR/2BA, walk-in closets, laundry room $700/month. _________________ TOWNHOUSE 1812 N. Avalon Avenue. 2BR/1-1/2BA $675/month. _________________ SOUTHSIDE 207 Edgewater Rd. 2BR/2BA, Large $750/month. 310 E. Montgomery X-Roads 912-354-4011 DOWNTOWN APARTMENTS 528 E. Huntingdon Street. 543 E. Hartridge Street. 2BR, 1 Bath $575-$600. WESTSIDE APARTMENT HARDEN STREET: 1 or 2 bedrooms $450. Ask about Move-In Specials!! JEAN WALKER REALTY LLC 912-898-4134 FLEXIBLE RENT-TOOWN PROGRAM. 4BR/2BA, privacy fence, fireplace, corner lot in Berwick Lakes, Pooler. Call 866-202-5995 ext. 7 for appt.

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Section 8 Accepted 2234 Mason Drive Near Bible Baptist. Renovated 3BR/2BA, Approx. 1700sqft, LR/DR, eat-in kitchen, den w/fireplace, play room, sun room, carport, large fenced backyard, inside laundry. $1050/month + Dep. $900. 2211 Pecan Drive Fernwood S/D, 3BR, 1BA, LR, DR, den, fenced yard $850/month + Dep. $800. Pets OK with Approval. References & Credit Check Required on Rentals

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FURNISHED EFFICIENCY Apt. Great for retired person or single mature adult. Utilities included. No pets, no smoking. $200/week, $200/dep. 912-236-1952.

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Secluded 3BR/1BA, hardwood floors & carpet w/hobby shop. Large yard for garden. $795/month plus dep. Taking applications 912-234-0548

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313 E. DeRenne Ave. 3 Bedroom brick house, carport, large fenced-in yard, excellent neighborhood. Across from Candler Hospital. Only $975/month. 912-441-4109 between 8am-9pm

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Guyton-Effingham Quiet neighborhood, spacious, 3/bedroom, 1.5/bath, living-room, dining-room, large kitchen, large utility, new carpet, 2-car garage. Lg Yard. Storage. $775/month +Deposit. 912-772-3583/ 658-6108 772-3583

for rent 855 HOUSE FOR RENT! Spacious 3BR, 3-Bath Home for rent at 124 Quacco Rd., Savannah, GA; near the WalMart at Abercorn/204 & Hwy. 17. Extra large kitchen has just been remodeled. Bonus Sun Room w/Fireplace. $1,000/mo. plus $1,000 deposit required. No pets! Sorry, no pictures. Call Coral to set an appointment to look inside or e-mail coral.mckinney@joysavannah.com

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Nice sunny oversized 5room apartment. 2BR/ 1.5BA, loads of closets, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer connections, CH&A, midtown. No pets or smoking. 700/mo +1 months deposit. 912-351-9129

POOLER/WESTSIDE 2BR/1BA apt, 1000 sf, washer/dryer connections, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, quiet area, Pooler. $750/month, $300 deposit. Call 912-748-2393

QUIET COUNTRY LIVING - MIDWAY

20 minutes to Savannah. Newly renovated. Quiet community, 3BR MH, large yard. $650/month. No-Pets. 912-695-2305. Midtown Guest House. 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Huge kitchen. New paint. Central air/heat. Washer/Dryer. Off street parking. Fenced yard. Near Hunter AF, SCAD & hospitals. Pet okay. $775 + deposit + utilities. 912-925-8590 MOBILE HOMES: Available for rent. Located in mobile home park. Starting at $450 per month and up. 912-658-4462 or 925-1831.

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$179 per week or $599/per month. No Lease. Free Utilities. Full Kitchens. 4912 Augusta Road. 912-966-1212. NEWLY REMODELED Large 2BR/2BA singlewide, large private lot, central heat/air, washer/dryer hookup, new carpet & appliances. $600/month. 912-884-5359 or 912-977-1416. NICELY FURNISHED APARTMENT on bus line, private entrance, adjoining bathroom, mini-kitchen, phone, cable, internet, washer & dryer. $145/week $522/month. Other Rooms and Apartments available. Mon-Sat. 912-231-9464.

RENT: DUPLEX 1219 E. 53RD 2BR/1BA $475/month plus $475/deposit. Two blocks off Waters Ave, close to Daffin Park. CALL ADAM @ 912-234-2726 DAYS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS Section-8 welcome *2023 Causton bluff 3BR, washer dryer, freshly painted, $795 *2424 Hawaii 3BR, washer dryer included. Enormous garage, $725 *2403 New York, 3BR, $750 912-257-6181

SMALL 2BR house for rent on Ferguson Avenue. 2-car carport, utility room $850/month, $850/deposit. Available June 1st. Call 604-5554

SOUTHSIDE 105 Brandon Lane. 2BR/1BA Apt. $600/month, $600/deposit. Crime free housing. Call 912-856-6896

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3BR/2BA, great room w/fireplace, TV room/enclosed garage, fenced backyard. $950/month, $950/deposit. Call 844-1825 or 844-1812.

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4BR/2BA, newly remodeled, fenced yard, nice neighborhood $1000/month, $1000/deposit. Call 844-1825 or 844-1812

Spacious IBR-Midtown 120 East 55th. Roomy 1 BR in fantastic midtown location. HARDWOOD FLOORS, Pets considered. $625.00 per month, available immediately. (813)997-9025 Read Week At A GlAnce to find the best events this week. connectsavannah.com

TOWNHOME: 1600 Habersham St. between 32nd & 33rd St., Savannah. Thomas Square area. Spacious 2BR/1BA, kitchen and living room. $575/month plus $575/deposit. Virtual tour at www.habershamplace.com. Call Adam @ 234-2726.

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*5 bedrooms, 2 baths: 2234 DeRenne Avenue. $1245/month *3 or 4BR, 1 bath, 13 Hibiscus Ave, $850/month *3 bedrooms, 1 bath, 21 Gerald Drive $855/month. *All have furnished kitchen, CH&A, fenced yards, much much more. 912-507-7934 or 912-927-2853 VICTORIAN DISTRICT: 527 E. Park Ave. Renovated 1900’s house, 3BR/2BA, offstreet parking, central heat/air, deck, washer/dryer & dishwasher. $950/monthly. 912-507-4637. Art PAtrol for the Latest Openings & Exhibits connectsavannah.com

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Upscale decor, high traffic. 5206 Waters. $900. Call for details. Frank Moore & Co. 920-8560 Warehouse or Commercial space available. 5400 square feet, office warehouse, easily accessible, large lot. Zoned IL, HASSELL REALTY CO 234-1291 rooms for rent 895

BLOOMINGDALENO DEPOSIT Furnished room in quiet area. Includes utilities, television, washer and dryer, stove, refrigerator, highspeed internet, Comcast cable. Near Gulfstream, I-16 and airport. Shared kitchen and bath. Call 912-210-0144 CLEAN SUPER Nice Furnished Rooms. Refrigerator in room. Central heat/air, HBO, Washer and Dryer. $100-$150 weekly. No deposit. Call 912-507-8733.

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Starting at $125/week furnished rooms w/cable tv,wi-fi, free laundry & off street parking. All utilities included. No deposit required. See online at: http://savannahrooms.cjb.net CALL 912-220-8691

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Completely furnished. Central heat and air. Conveniently located on busline. $120/week. Call 912-844-5995

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Furnished Room includes utilities, washer/dryer, cable central HVAC. Savannah area, on busline. Shared kitchen and bath. $100-$120 weekly. Call 912-210-0144. ROOM FOR RENT in new subdivision w/Queensize bed, TV and pool. $150/week. No security deposit. Call for appt. 234-6892 Room for Rent. Newly renovated house. Movein special. $75. 912-507-1378 ROOM FOR RENT w/private bath and entrance. Refrigerator, microwave, a/c, cable. $115-$135/weekly. Call 912-412-0717 ROOMMATE WANTED. Mature professional for 3BR/2BA home. Cable. W/D, Utilities included Berwick Cottonvale area. $395 monthly. Call Ed at 912-234-0854

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$95 to $165 PER WEEK. Refrigerator, Microwave, Cable, TV, Telephone, Central Heat/Air, Washer/Dryer, on the Bus line. 912-272-0285 or 912-398-3241. ROOMS FOR RENT: Cable, refrigerator, total electric. $140/weekly. EFFICIENCY APT. $150/weekly or $560/monthly. 3BR house $850/monthly. 4BR house $850/monthly. Section 8 Welcome. 912-313-0227

SAFE, QUIET, Christian environment in new home. Utilities/cable included. On busline. $120/wkly, $50/deposit. Male Preferred Call:912-484-1347

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1972 FORD MAVERICK

V-6, 4-speed. Runs and looks great. Everything original. Low mileage. $2500 OBO. Call 912-844-1264 Art PAtrol for the Latest Openings & Exhibits connectsavannah.com

*1993 Ford T-Bird, automatic, drives good. 191,000M, $900. 1994 Volvo, 4-door, automatic, excellent condition. New tires. 160,000m, $2000. 912-655-4505 1999 Toyota Solara SLE 2 door coupe, pearl white, with tan interior, mileage 155, Good condition runs great, KBB retail $6780, Asking $4995 OBO. 912-414-2421 2002 FORD F150 Lariat Super Crew Triton, 4-Doors. V8, 5.4LT. 6-seater, fully loaded with leather seats, 22” chrome rims, new tires, running boards, bedliner, DVD/CD, air, 136K miles, hard tonneau. $9800 or best offer. Call 912-441-8338

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• ‘95 Saturn Coupe • ‘99 Intrepid • ‘95 Honda Accord and more... Call:912-964-2440 AS IS: 1993 Honda Civic DX, 1.5L, 4-door Sedan. Black. Damage front left fender & grill. Odometer:65,000. Asking $1500 OBO. Contact: Mr. Pace, Jr. 912-596-7732 FENDER BENDER? Paint & Body Work. Reasonably Priced. Insurance Claims. We buy wrecks. Call 912-355-5932. HANDICAP VAN 1994 Dodge Hi-Top conversion van with lift.128,000 miles Runs good.Needs some love. $2200. (912)441-9297 Motorcycles/ AtVs 940 2006 Kawasaki 1600 Vulcan Motorcycle, 1936 miles, 1600 cc engine, Owner selling (reluctantly) due to illness which prohibits riding ever again. Asking $12,000. 866-656-5206, Speak to Al.

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