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, "Volunteers Are The Heart of 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

Beach High Class

of 1957 The Beach High School Class of 1957 invites you to meet with us on October 17 to make plans for our Christmas Picnic. The meeting takes place at our regular meeting place at the EOA Building on Anderson St. Meeting time is 12 noon.

Richard Arnold

Alumni All Richard Arnold Alumni will meet on October 25 at the Bull St. Library on the 1st floor at 4.p.m. Plans for the Christmas Ball, Tailgate Party, and 2010 Cruise will be discussed. All interested participating alumni are encouraged to attend. Contact Judee Jones at 233-2831, 659-1763, or email jjazzi6625@yahoo.com for more information.

Meet the Coaches

Breakfast SSU Football Team coaches and team members will gather at Brown’s Family Restaurant, Ogeechee Road for a meet and greet October 16, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. You are responsible for your own breakfast. For more information contact Edwin Morris at 663-0742.

2nd Annual Family

Conference Pastor Anthony Edwards of Beulah Baptist Church, and Pastor Kenny Grant of Christ Community Church would like to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Family Conference. This year’s theme is The Family With Minimum Misery. The conference will be held at Beulah Baptist at 619 East Anderson St., 7 p.m. 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 Wellness 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.

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.

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.

Zulu Dancers

Perform at

Armstrong The Umdabu Zulu Dancers will perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 22 in the Fine Arts auditorium on the AASU campus, 11935 Abercorn Street. The event is free and the public is invited. Donations will be accepted at the door. All funds collected will support future programming by the AASU Office of Multicultural Affairs. The Umdabu Zulu Dancers presents a rare glimpse into the true life of Zulu warriors. The dance company, based in Birmingham, AL, is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of traditional and contemporary South African culture through song, dance and theater.