Roll Call in the Street
1 p.m. Habersham Village. The Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Central Precinct will host its second Roll Call in the Street crime reduction event of the summer on June 22. Precinct officers will gather starting at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Habersham Village. The roll call for officers to start their afternoon shift, in which they receive their usual updates from supervisors, will begin at 2:30 p.m. They will be accompanied by McGruff the Crime Dog and some Special Operations units, before beginning their afternoon shift patrolling the precinct. Anyone from the nearby neighborhoods is welcome to come out and meet the officers and see the exhibits. There will be free hamburgers and hot dogs, compliments of the precinct and businesses supporting the effort.
Jazz on the Grass
2-5 p.m. June 22. Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 622 E. 37th St. Jazz on the Grass in honor of Ben Tucker will be June 22, featuring Teddy Adams on trombone, Jody Espina on sax, Howard Paul on guitar, Mitch Hennes on bass, Billy Hoffman on drums and Kirk Lee on flugelhorn. This music event is free and open to the public. Bring your lawn chairs, umbrellas and blankets. Food and drinks will be available for sale.
Book drive to benefit the libraries of Moore, Okla.
This book drive aims to help restock the libraries of the elementary schools in Moore, Okla., that were devastated by a tornado. To donate new or nearly new elementary level K-6 books, mail to Books to Build On-OK, P.O. Box 249, Richmond Hill, GA 31324, or drop off books at E. Shaver Booksellers in Savannah or Ella’s in Richmond Hill. No donations or material should be sent directly to Moore, as they do not have any place to store them. For more information, go to www.causes.com and search for “elementary school libraries.”
Virginia College Friends and Family Summer open house
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22. Virginia College, 14045 Abercorn St., Suite 1503. Virginia College in Savannah will host a Friends and Family Summer Open House for the community and former, current and prospective students on June 22. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the educational opportunities available to Savannah-area residents at Virginia College. Activities will provide fun for the whole family. Refreshments will be provided to guests, as well as free giveaways and the opportunity to win door prizes. Attendees will also be able to take a tour of the campus and receive information about programs offered, including business administration, cosmetology, culinary arts, healthcare reimbursement, medical assistant, medical billing and coding, medical office administration, office administration, pharmacy technician, surgical technology and therapeutic massage.
Zumbathon Charity Event
9-11 a.m. June 22. Pooler Park Gym, South Rogers Street. Proceeds benefit Low Country Down Syndrome Society. Two hours of dancing and fitness equals Zumba for a great cause! Instructor will be Marisol Wood. For more information, contact Marisol at 912-401-4793 or woodmarisol@gmail.com. Cost is $10.
Coastal Empire Barbershop Festival
9 a.m. June 22. Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington St. The Savannah Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is presenting the first annual Coastal Empire Barbershop Festival for young men ages 8 to 24. It is open to any young man in the greater Savannah area and in the Lowcountry. This is a day-long event where young men who like to sing will be instructed in the finer points of barbershop harmony by a cadre of coaches whose skills are unmatched. At 7 p.m., 13th Colony Sound is presenting a Youth Harmony Festival at Savannah Arts. Featured in the program will be the award-winning Savannah Storm Youth Chorus, Bay Street Boys Quartet, the 13th Colony Sound Chorus and the current Carolinas District Quartet Champions, Half-Ton Pickup. Tickets are available at the door for $10. For more information, call 912-344-9768.
Coastal Empire polio survivors meeting
10:30 a.m. June 22. The Exchange on Waters, 6710 Waters Ave. The Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association will meet June 22 at The Exchange on Waters. Leigh White, physical therapist at Candler Outpatient Rehab, will discuss benefits of physical therapy combined with nutrition. Polio survivors and guests are welcome. There is no charge for this meeting. For more information, call 912-927-8332 or go to www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.
Coastal Cheer Cats tryouts
3-6 p.m. June 22. Coastal Cheer Cats is a competitive All Star Cheerleading team consisting of kids from all over the Savannah area. We travel around the Southeast to compete against other All Star Cheerleading teams. The routines are 2 1/2 minutes of stunts, tumbling, dance, cheer and jumps. Our goal is to teach each individual to be the best they can be while learning in a positive gym environment. We teach teamwork, dedication and commitment. Accepting ages 5 and older. For more information, email coastalcheercats@gmail.com.
Thrift Store opening
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22. The Manna House Thrift Store, 1210 Patriot Park Drive, Rincon. The Manna House Thrift Store will be open June 22. The food pantry and office will also be open. The Thrift Store carries a wide variety of items, from clothing to housewares to toys, at very reasonable prices. Proceeds are used to purchase food for the food ministry and remain in Effingham County.
Savannah Asian Festival
11 a.m. June 22. Savannah Civic Center. One of Georgia’s largest Asian celebrations, featuring a full day of live stage performances, martial arts demonstrations, authentic cuisine, cultural displays, arts and crafts and educational workshops, will be June 22. The 18th annual Savannah Asian Festival will bring an entire continent of unique cultures, cuisines, performances and fun to the Savannah Civic Center. The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs and volunteers work together to present this one-day celebration of Asian countries and cultures. For more information, go to www.savannahga.gov.
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