Rubble, Rubble, Toil & Trouble-- The re-shaping of 19 century Paris
6-8 p.m. Nov. 8. Ships of the Sea Museum, Garden Assembly Room, 41 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. “Rubble, Rubble, Toil & Trouble-- The re-shaping of 19 century Paris”, presented by the Savannah Victorian Society, will be held Nov. 8 at Ships of the Sea Museum. The event features an illustrated talk by Janet D. Stone, History Professor Emeritus. Cost: Free for Society members and students with valid ID; Guests $5. Cash bar and off-street parking available. Reservations and information, contact VictorianSocietyinSavannah@gmail.com, or call 912-236-1894.
Annual Vernon Martin Blood Drive
Nov.5-10. 25 Tibet Ave. In honor of our military men and women and Veteran’s Day, the family and staff of Sgt. Vernon W. Martin requests your blood donation support at the American Red Cross Savannah Donor Center. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday, 12-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment.
Holly Days Bazaar
10 a.m. Nov. 8. St. John’s Episcopal Church. The St. John’s Episcopal Church Women invite you to the 2012 Holly Days Bazaar on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 7 and 8. The festivities begin on Wednesday at 10 a.m. with tours of the church being offered until 2 p.m. both days. Shopping for crafts and garden specialties will continue during the hours of 10 a.m.-2 p.m., both days as well. Lunch is served Wednesday and Thursday in the Green-Meldrim House from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will also be a silent auction and raffle.
“The Hollow”
7 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9; 2 p.m. Nov.10. Wilmington Island United Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Rd. “The Hollow” by Agatha Chrisite will be performed at Wilmington Island United Methodist Church on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9 with dessert at 7 p.m. and the show at 7:30 p.m. The play will be performed again on Saturday, Nov. 10 with dessert at 2 p.m. and the show at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by contacting the church office by phone at 912-897-2835.
Microsoft Access
6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov.6 and Nov.8. The Coastal Georgia Center. Microsoft Access is the one Microsoft Office program that few applicants can claim on their resume. Learn how to use this powerful database program, so that you’ll stand out in the crowd. Tuesday and Thursday, Nov.6 and 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information on all of the courses, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html or contact jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu or Judy at 644-5967.
Information Session on Teacher Certificate Upgrades
6 p.m. Nov. 8. The Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. Armstrong’s College of Education “Teachers: Upgrade Your Certificate” information session will help educate certified teachers on how to earn a Master of Education degree to upgrade their certificate or add an endorsement to their certificate. The event will address all four of Armstrong’s Master of Education programs that lead to T-5 certification and the two endorsement programs. For more information, call 912-344-2568 or email greg.dziuban@armstrong.edu.
Classes at the Coastal GA Center
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15. The Coastal Georgia center will hold a class on short story writing on Thursdays through Nov. 15. Some prior writing experience is required. For more information, visit www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/creativewriting.html.
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk
The 2nd Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk in Savannah is just around the corner. Register your team today by visiting www.jbrwsavannah.kintera.org or by calling the local office at 678-237-4444. This community event is a great way to kick off the holiday season by doing something fun to fight the nation’s leading cause of disability. The festivities begin when registration opens at 8 a.m. at The Islands YMCA on Saturday, Nov. 17.
National Active and Retired Federal Employees meeting
12 p.m. Nov. 8. Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, 11111 Abercorn St. Ext. National Active and Retired Federal Employees Savannah Chapter 249 November meeting will be held at Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, Nov. 8. The cost for a buffet lunch is $14.25. For more information, call 912-927-1767 or email jttcit@yahoo.com.
Evening of Hope
Nov. 8. Charles Morris Center. Evening of Hope will celebrate the lives of more than a dozen local cancer survivors, each wearing the latest trends from area boutiques during the event’s fashion show. The evening will also feature a silent auction and dinner provided by Live Oak Restaurant Group. Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.hopesavannah.org.
Building Arts Lecture Series
5:30 p.m. Nov. 8. SCAD presents, “Making Space: Technology, Flexibility and Community in the Creative Economy” Nov. 8. Coleman Gutshall is director of strategic projects for Bernhardt Design, an internationally recognized leader in furniture design. Drawing from pop culture, industry research and personal observations, Gutshall will discuss the geography of the contemporary office and the role of spatial design in facilitating creativity and innovation. For more information, visit www.scadmoa.org or call 912-525-7191.
Savannah Children’s Choir to offer Master Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. St. Paul’s Church, 34th and Abercorn Streets. A Master Class is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s. The Master Class will provide currently-enrolled high school and college vocal majors a chance to perform for and work with a professional opera singer, who will review and critique their work. From the pool of applicants, eight singers will be selected to join the Master Class.
This Master Class opportunity is only open to currently-enrolled full-time high-school or college vocal or music majors. Application materials and instructions are available on the SCC’s website, www.savannahchoir.org. Completed applications are due Oct. 22, and singers will be notified of their selection by Wednesday, Oct.31. For more information, call 912-228-4758, email info@savannahchoir.org, or visit www.savannahchoir.org.
Oglethorpe Charter School Homecoming
4:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Oglethorpe Charter School, 7202 Central Ave. The Titan football team will play Coastal Middle School at 4:30 p.m. There will be concessions, spirit items, fund raising booths, and more at the site. Former students will have an opportunity to walk through the new building. There will be halftime performances by our Zumba team, the cheerleaders, and our Mighty Titan Marching Band.
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