Community Events

Volunteers Needed Share your time and special talents with others, join the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of EOA, we need your help to help others. Through RSVP seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Make your choice of where you want to serve from the many local agencies we are afflicted with.Qualification are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. Savannah VA Clinic, American Red Cross, American Cancer Society and Hospice House are presently in great need of volunteers through RSVP.Remember"VolunteersAreTheHeartof America"For further exciting information please call 234- 7842 or Linda Fields at 238- 2960 ext. 123.

Step Up For

Financial Freedom

Learn how to save and budget money wisely: Free class offered on alternate Mondays. Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS), in partnership with the City of Savannah, Bank On Savannah, the FDIC, and Step Up Savannah are partnering to offer the FDIC’s “Money Smart” program at the Bull Street Library

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Oct.19

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 2

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Nov. 16

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 7 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 21

Photos Wanted!

West Broad Street

Memories Do you or family members have any pictures of activities on West Broad Street from the 40's and 50's? We are putting together a slide show of "Back in the Day" to be viewed on November 16, 2009. We will celebrate the "African American Influence on Johnny Mercer's Life" on that day as well as remember West Broad Street from back in the day.

Please contact us

(912) 658-2813

A.E. Beach Class of

1963 The A.E. Beach High Class of 1963 will meet 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Bull Street Library. All members of this class are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in the 1st floor meeting room. For additional information please contact class President - Eugene Wright at 236-1433. We look forward to seeing you.

International

F. & A.M. Masons

and O.E.S. The International F. & A.M. Masons and O.E.S.’s Jeff Long Lodge and Electa Grand Chapter will hold their convention at Oceanside Inn and Suites 711 North Beachview Drive, Jekyll Island, Ga. on October 9-11 2009. Please make plans to attend. The National Black

Leadership

Initiative on

Cancer

Savannah Coalition Inc. Presents: Knowledge is Power Health Education Workshop for Churches, Civic Groups, Sororities If you would like to Host a Knowledge is Power Workshop Hurry Workshops are Limited! Please call 912- 695-5286. This event is free and open to all men and women. Light Meal will be served, and there will be gifts and giveaways. Tutors and mentors needed. Help give the gift of education. For more information please contact Kerri Goodrich, Performance Initiatives, Inc., 912-507-7106.

First Book Chatham Benefit

Art Auction

First Book-Savannah Chatham County announce their benefit art auction that will be conducted on Saturday, October 10, 2009. This exciting event will take place at the Habersham YMCA Youth Center, 6400 Habersham Street, Savannah, Georgia 31405. The art preview will begin at 4:00 p.m. The auction will begin at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from this event benefit First Book Savannah/Chatham County.

Parent University Learn how to work with our world class schools on October 24, 2009, at Savannah High School 400 Pennsylvania Avenue 9:00am until 1:30pm. You can take many classes, learn valuable things and meet other people! At Parent University everyone succeeds! Exciting character and virtues classes are available for youth.Come check out the Health and Welless Fair sponsored by SCCPSS.To register or get further information about Parent University call: 507-8566, 201-5090, 201-2155.

“Health Care

for Pets” "Natural Health Care for Pets," a free lecture sponsored by Brighter Day Natural Foods, will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 7 p.m. at the DeSoto Hilton, 15 E. Liberty St. The speaker will be Christina Chambreau, DVM, a nationally known veterinary homeopath, speaker and writer. For more information, call Brighter Day Natural Foods, (912)236- 4703; or contact Barbara, brighterdayfoods@comcast. net.

A.E. Beach Class

of 1952 The A.E. Beach High School Class of 1952 will be meeting at the Forrest City Library at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 8. All members are urged to attend.

Free Computer

Classes St. Joseph's/Candler's African-American Health Information & Resource Center offers free computer classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and second Saturday of each month. For more information about what skills are taught, please contact 912-447-6605.

A.E. Beach Class

of 1974 Calling all Class of 1974 Bulldogs! It’s time for a reunion. We will celebrate 35 years October 10 with a banquet at Johnny Harris 1651 East Victory Dr. The cost is $40. For more info contact Tommy West at 695-0082, Ned Gwinner 843-290-8539, or Iona Newton at 695-4092.

Babies Don’t Come

With Instructions

Love Babies? This Volunteer Opportunity is for You! The First Steps Parents of Newborns program pairs volunteers with new families in the hospital setting to provide emotional support, parenting education materials, and referrals to community resources. Volunteer training and all materials are provided. For more information about the First Steps Parents of Newborns program call 819-6911 or 819-6910.

Golden Age Program

Seeks Seniors All seniors are encouraged to participate in the Golden Age Program at the beautiful Tatemville Lake and Community Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 333 Coleman St. Enjoy good fellowship, hot meals daily, crafts, shopping trips, computer class gardening & more. For more info call 691-6289.

"Wheels of Love" Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? If so, "Wheels of Love" can help your loved ones regain confidence and their independence with a power wheelchair or scooter. For eligibility, call 1-866- 631-3022.

Woodville-Tompkins Alumni Association Will meet on the second Sunday, October 11, 2009, 6 p.m. 319 “C” Main Street in Garden City. Call 232-5005 for more information.

Van Buren Williams, Reporter