Thomas Square parking meeting
5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6. First Floor Auditorium of the Bull Street Library. The public is invited to a Monday drop-in meeting to review recommended parking changes in the Thomas Square neighborhood. Citizens are invited to drop in any time between 5:30-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6, in the 1st Floor Auditorium of the Bull Street Library. Maps will be displayed, and City staff will be on-hand to answer questions and receive input. For information, contact the City of Savannah Citizen Office at 912-351-6527.
Kayak Camp
Aug. 6–10. Tybee Island. Register your child today the Tybee Island YMCA’s Kayak Camp. This camp is hosted by guides from North Island Surf and Kayak. Each day, professional staff will guide campers on paddling and fishing trips around Tybee including Little Tybee Island, the Cockspur Lighthouse, and through the tidal channels surrounding the island. The kayaks are top loading and suitable for all ages and skill levels. Camp runs M-F from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. Costs vary. For more information and to register today call the Tybee Island YMCA at 912-786-9622.
Drawing II
6:30-8:30 p.m. July 16, 23, 30 and Aug. 6. The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm St. This class is designed to help students with some prior drawing experience further develop their drawing skills. This class will explore the use of props and photographs to achieve strong composition. Students will be introduced to the elements of design, basics of portraiture and the interaction of color. Mondays, July 16, 23, 30, and Aug. 6, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information about these and other classes, contact Judy Fogarty 912-644-5967 or email jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu.
Mommy and Me at The Bamboo Farm
10-11 a.m. Aug. 6. The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Garden, 2 Canebrake Road. Join us for a story in the garden and then in the classroom where you will plant flowers to take home. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the gardens! The cost is $12 parent/child pair, ages 2-6. To RSVP, call 912-921-5460 or email elubrani@uga.edu.
Followers Of Christ Missionary Baptist Church VBS
6-8 p.m. Aug. 6- Aug. 10. Followers Of Christ Missionary Baptist, 103 Scarborough St. This wonderful event will take place the week of Aug. 6 through Aug. 10 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. All members and friends are invited. Theme this year is Heaven’s Kitchen. Come nourish your body and soul! For information or to register, call 912 234002.
Call for entries
The Hospice Savannah Art Gallery is calling for entries for its fourth annual 5 by 7 show to hang during September and October 2012. Deadline to drop off donated artwork (at Hospice House, 1352 Eisenhower, or at 1674 Chatham Parkway) is Aug. 15. Any medium is acceptable but please keep to 5 by 7 guidelines, and mat to 8 by 10 if necessary. No frames please. For full information or to download a form, please visit the Art Gallery page of www.HospiceSavannahHelps.org or call Beth Logan at 912-355-2289. Prizes will be awarded.
Journey to the Beloved Community: Story Quilts by Beth Mount
Through Oct. 14. Jepson Center for the Arts. Dr. Beth Mount, a Georgia native living in New York City, is a national consultant who works with programs throughout the United States to support others to see capacities and capabilities in people with disabilities. Her ground breaking work related to Personal Futures Planning promotes the positive futures and images of people with disabilities. A number of Beth’s story quilts will be on display at Telfair’s Jepson Center.
Adopters and foster parents needed
The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is experiencing an unexplainable increase in the number of surrendered pets. With the extreme number of dogs surrendered at one time, the staff and volunteers at the Humane Society of Greater Savannah are hoping to enlist the public’s help by spreading the word about these great adoptable dogs. All our dogs are spayed or neutered, up to date on shots, have been given a heart worm test, and micro-chipped. The adoption process also includes a free initial vet visit in the Greater Savannah area with the vet of choice, and 30-day coverage with Shelter Care pet insurance. Further details can be found at www.HumaneSocietySAV.org or conttact Erin Fontes, Volunteer & Special Programs Coordinator, at 912-354-9515 Ext. 112 or email, EFontes@HumaneSocietySAV.org.
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