Derby Devils 2013 season
5 p.m. April 20. Savannah Civic Center. The Savannah Derby Devils women’s roller derby team is counting down to its seventh competitive season, starting April 20 with a debut bout at the Savannah Civic Center. Season tickets are available until April 20 at the Savannah Civic Center Box Office and www.savannahcivic.com. Adult season tickets are $62, including fees. Adult tickets for single events are $16. Child tickets for ages 3-12 are $2. Children younger than 3 get in free. For more information, go to www.savannahderby.com.
Containers for Cancer
Through May 12. John Davis Florist, 2430 Abercorn St. The Containers for Cancer program will donate $1 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every empty container or vase dropped off at John Davis Florist located at 2430 Abercorn St. now through Mother’s Day on May 12. In addition, for every Mother’s Day flower order received, a $5 donation will be made on behalf of the Containers for Cancer program. For more information about the Containers for Cancer program, call John Davis Florist at 912-233-6077 or go to www.johndavisflorist.com.
Giving in Love Inc. car wash
8 a.m.-noon. April 20. Arby’s, 308 Mall Blvd. Come out and support Giving in Love Inc.’s car wash April 20 at Arby’s on Mall Boulevard. Giving in Love Inc, gives, collects and redistributes baby and toddler items to low-income mothers in Savannah. Please support our mission in these efforts.
Ford fundraiser for athletics
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20. St. Andrew’s Church. Ford test drive day at St. Andrew’s is scheduled for April 20. The event is to raise funds for the Lions Pride Booster Club. Ford will donate $20 for every test drive. You must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Test drives are limited to one per school family. Grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins are not included in the one per family limitation. J.C. Lewis is bringing a variety of cars: Explorer, F-150, Mustang, Fusion and Escort. Contact Booster Club officers Donnie Morgan at 713-2898 or Bob Hanberry at 656-8052 for more information.
Earth Day Beach Sweep
10 a.m. April 20. The Tybee Beautification Association is sponsoring a Beach Sweep in honor of Earth Day at 10 a.m. April 20. Volunteers should meet at the Tybee pavilion for directions and supplies. Free parking and community service credit is available for volunteers. For more information, email tybeecreek@gmail.com.
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens plant sale
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 20. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Greenhouse. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens invites you to our annual plant sale April 20. Purchase bamboo, annuals, perennials and some herbs for your garden. All proceeds benefit CGBG. Cash or checks only.
National Astronomy Day
2 p.m. April 20. Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens. On April 20, join us at our Lakeside Pavilion for National Astronomy Day, with the national award-winning Oglethorpe Astronomical Association. We will have a scale model of the solar system, portable planetarium, safe solar observing, astronomy learning activities, face painting and activities for children from 2-5 p.m., the 1951 classic movie “The Day the Earth Stood Still” at 7 p.m. and stargazing from 8-10 p.m. Free and open to the public. Great day for scout, school and church groups and families.
Spaghetti Supper to benefit Kamp PHUN
6-9 p.m. April 20. St. Michael and All Angels Church, 3101 Waters Ave. Kamp PHUN will host a fundraiser April 20 at St. Michael and All Angels Church. All proceeds will benefit Kamp Phun, a free camp for children ages 9-11 who have a parent who is incarcerated. There will also be a silent auction. The cost for dinner is $10 for adults and $2.50 for children. For more information, call 912-355-0398.
National Federation of the Blind of Chatham County meeting
2-4:30 p.m. April 20. Thomas Francis Williams Court, 1900 Lincoln St. The National Federation of the Blind of Chatham County will host a meeting April 20 in the Community Room at Thomas Francis Williams Court. For more information, call 912-233-3798 or 912-398-5740.
‘Hands Of The Spirit’
2:30 & 7:30 p.m. April 20; 3 p.m. April 21. Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Road. “Hands of the Spirit” is a true story based on the life of the late African-American visionary artist J.B. Murray, an illiterate farm worker who became an artist of international acclaim. This musical is based on a book, “In The Hands of the Holy Spirit: The Visionary Work of J.B. Murray,” written by Mary Padgelek, who was named Georgia Author of the Year in the biography category in 2000. General admission $20; limited seating available. For more information or reservations, call 912-247-4644.
Authors and Artists Reception
2-6 p.m. April 20. 301 N Columbia Ave., Rincon. St. John’s Lutheran Church will host an Authors and Artists Reception, an evening with local authors and artists, on April 20. The event will feature Malissa A. Hall, Lynne Chandley and many more. For more information, go to www.stjohnsrincon.com.
Watercolor painting class
12:30-3:30 p.m. April 20 and 28. Tybee Arts Association building, 7 Cedarwood Drive, Tybee Island. “Vision in Watercolors,” a watercolor painting class instructed by Brad D. Hook, will be from 12:30-3:30 p.m. April 20 and 28. The classes will be conducted at the Tybee Arts Association building. Hook’s unique and fresh style of watercolors are the main focus of the class, as well as developing your own style of painting. Beginning painters are welcome and encouraged. Email strokesbyhook@gmail.com for more information.
Jazz at the Beach
2-6 p.m. April 20. North Beach Bar & Grill, 33 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island. North Beach Bar & Grill will host the third annual Jazz at the Beach, a fundraiser to benefit the Savannah Philharmonic, on April 20. Patrons will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of delicious food and friendship while listening to the upbeat tunes of Velvet Caravan and bidding on unique silent auction items. Tickets are $30 per person, and are available for at www.savannahphilharmonic.org or by calling 912-232-6002.
‘Seven Keys to Baldpate’
7 p.m. April 20; 2:30 p.m. April 21. Savannah Arts Academy. The Savannah Arts Academy’s Theatre Department, under the direction of Andrea Verdis, department chair, presents its spring production, “Seven Keys to Baldpate” at 7 p.m. April 20 and 2:30 p.m. April 21. General admission is $10; tickets for students and senior citizens are $6. Tickets can be purchased online at www.seatyourself.biz/saa or at the door the night of the show.
Starfish Gala
7 p.m. April 20. The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa, Grand Ballroom, 1 Resort Drive. This black-tie optional gala event will benefit Union Mission, a nonprofit organization offering a range of services, including hands-on culinary training for local homeless and at-risk individuals through the Starfish Café. The Starfish Gala will feature cocktails, culinary delights, an electronic auction, live music and dancing. Cost is $150 per person. For more information, call 912-236-7423.
Bariatric Surgery Support Group Meeting
10 a.m. April 20. Mercer Auditorium in the Hoskins Center, Memorial University Medical Center. This support group is open to anybody who has had or is considering having bariatric surgery. Registered nurse and bariatric coordinator, Sara Watson, will conduct the support group. There is no charge to attend. For more information call 912-350-DIET (3438) or go to www.bariatrics.memorialhealth.com.
“God, Mend the Broken Things”
April 19-21. Garden City church of Christ, 4506 Augusta Road, Garden City. You are invited to a Gospel Meeting at the Garden City church of Christ titled “God, Mend the Broken Things” brought to us by brother Rob Miller from Charleston SC. Friday 7:30 p.m., Is God Involved in Men’s Lives Today; Saturday 7:30 p.m., God Mend Our Broken Hearts; Sunday 9:30 a.m., (Bible Class) God Mend Our Broken Homes (Part 1); Sunday 10:30 a.m., God Mend Our Broken Homes (Part 2); Sunday 6 p.m., God Mend Our Broken Relationship to You. For more information, go to www.gardencitycoc.org or call 912-964-6443
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