Are you looking for something a little bit different, but still totally unique? Cocktail Classes in Congress Street Up are sure to wet your whistle.

Highlights:

• 1 ½ hour experience in an authentic speakeasy atmosphere
• Create two cocktails with the liquor of your choosing
• Snack on small bites and learn the history behind the cocktails you create
• Free take-home SWAG!

History and learning have never been more hands on—or tastier! 

Cocktail culture was born during Prohibition when alcohol was so potent and nose curling that bartenders and home brewers started combining mixers with the booze to make it more palatable! We follow the tradition of those early mixologists and will help you learn how to make proper Prohibition Era cocktails in our speakeasy.

This 1.5-hour long experience takes place in Congress Street Up, the 1920’s style speakeasy inside the American Prohibition Museum. Using authentic bar equipment and learning from our expert bartenders, you’ll create Prohibition Era cocktails that will impress your friends for years to come.

Operates on Mondays, bi-weekly, starting at 6:00pm. Guests must check in 20 minutes prior to class. Guests must present photo-ID and be 21 years of age or older.

Reservations are required. To change or cancel reservation you must do so 24 hours in advance by calling 912-233-0083. No cancellations or refunds will be made 24 hours prior to tour departure.

Age Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older.

The Chatham Area Transit Authority is proud to announce its Let’s Go! Designing Better Transit Together initiative, which will result in a system-wide redesign of the community’s fixed-route bus network. Residents are invited to learn more and provide early feedback at the first community open house on January 15, 2019.
The meeting will be an open house format and community members are welcome to stop by at their convenience. During the open house, residents can learn more about the initiative as well as provide input through interactive stations and discussions.

In addition to the open house, an online webinar will be presented on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m. To register for the online webinar, send an email to letsgo@catchacat.org and a link will be provided.

Meets monthly on the third Tuesday in January, February, March, April, September, October and November. Schedule: 5:30 PM Social, 6:15 PM Meeting.

Join a great group & learn how to apply for and deliver a successful TED Talk at the 2019 TEDx Savannah conference. You will hear from former speakers and organizers including:

Weslyn Bowers, Ravi Gondaliya, Max Howell, Karla Jennings, Phoenicia Miracle, and J’miah Nabawi.

Toastmaster Moderator will be Isaiah Dennard and Toastmaster of the Day will be Teresa Middleton.
The event is free and open to the public. Application due date and event date will be announced at www.TEDxSavannah.com.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2025230404236521/

The City of Savannah is requesting feedback from the public on a proposal to develop a Special Events Ordinance at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16.

City staff will be available at the Savannah Civic Center Ballroom to address concerns residents have regarding the coordination and permitting of public events including races and festivals.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can fill out a comment survey online at www.savannahga.gov/specialeventssurvey

Public Forum to Discuss a Special Event Ordinance

WHEN: 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16, 2019
WHERE: Savannah Civic Center Ballroom, 321 W. Oglethorpe St.

Meets monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 AM—1 PM. Location and guest speaker vary each month. Cost: $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers.

All regularly scheduled meetings are held at 2 p.m. every other Thursday (unless a conflict with another meeting or holiday) in the Council Chambers, 2nd Floor of City Hall. On each date, the Mayor and Aldermen attend a work session and briefing by the City Manager which usually begins at 10 a.m. in the 2nd Floor Media Room. Info: 912-651-6410.

The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host the second annual “Velvet Gala.” This fundraiser will feature live music, awards, a silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres and signature red velvet cupcakes. Guests are encouraged but not obligated to wear velvet attire, and this event raises vital funds to support the non-profit organization’s Youth Mediation Programs: Peer Mediation, BRAVE, and Community Conferencing. Tickets are $65 each and can be purchased by visiting www.velvetgala2019.eventbrite.com. Sponsorship packages are available. This event will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Road. For more information, please visit please visit www.mediationsavannah.com, call 912-354-6686 or email info@mediationsavannah.com.

Have you been thinking about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? At our upcoming information session, we will discuss the time requirement, duties, and qualifications of a volunteer. (Must be 21+ to be a CASA.)

Business After Hours networking event. $3 admission for Chamber members and $5 for non-members.

The Enmarket Savannah Hockey Classic tournament is back for its 20th anniversary! Hosted by the Savannah Sports Council, the collegiate ice hockey event will be January 18 and 19 at the Savannah Civic Center and will feature four of the South’s most popular hockey teams: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State University. This must-go event attracts nearly 10,000 spectators each year.

Tickets are $12 for mezzanine seats and $16 for loge seats on Friday and $14 and $18 on Saturday with $2 off discounts available with a military or college ID.

Sponsorship and ticket package opportunities are available, including seated tickets and access to the Bud Light VIP Lounge, which is free food and drinks at ice level. This is a great opportunity to entertain valuable clients and reach an audience of local families.

New this year is the Corner Sideline Box Suite – the best seat in the house! The suite includes seating for 12 guests with your own server delivering food and drinks to your seat at ice level. Call Julie Musselman to confirm your sponsorship package at 912-484-6688 or email Julie@HostessCity.com by December 20.

It’s The 7th Annual Unity 5K on MLK & Music Festival in Forsyth Park on Saturday, January 19th! This is a family event so grab your friends, co-workers, motorcycle clubs, sororities, fraternities, businesses, church groups, women’s clubs, stroller moms, dads and daughters, and all the above and let’s kick-start the New Year off in a new way! You said you always wanted to do it, so now here is your chance! Don’t miss out!
Get your tickets Now online at Eventbrite.com or www.blessingsinabookbag.org

Come join us for an afternoon of fun and celebration! It is our 5th Anniversary and we want to celebrate those who have made this possible for us… YOU! We will have FREE Face Painting, Birthday Cake, FREE Sugar Cookie Decorating for children, Contests and Giveaways, and 10% off all purchases! And of course an appearance from your favorite Princesses! Don’t miss out on our best year yet!

The Enmarket Savannah Hockey Classic tournament is back for its 20th anniversary! Hosted by the Savannah Sports Council, the collegiate ice hockey event will be January 18 and 10 at the Savannah Civic Center and will feature four of the South’s most popular hockey teams: University of Georgia, University of Florida, Georgia Tech and Florida State University. This must-go event attracts nearly 10,000 spectators each year.

Tickets are $12 for mezzanine seats and $16 for loge seats on Friday and $14 and $18 on Saturday with $2 off discounts available with a military or college ID.

Sponsorship and ticket package opportunities are available, including seated tickets and access to the Bud Light VIP Lounge, which is free food and drinks at ice level. This is a great opportunity to entertain valuable clients and reach an audience of local families.

New this year is the Corner Sideline Box Suite – the best seat in the house! The suite includes seating for 12 guests with your own server delivering food and drinks to your seat at ice level. Call Julie Musselman o confirm your sponsorship package at 912-484-6688 or email Julie@HostessCity.com by December 20.

It’s our 9th annual Roast on the River in Savannah, GA, coming January 19! Come out to Hogan’s Marina on Wilmington Island to enjoy fresh Bluffton oysters, low country boil, local craft beer, wine, live music, and raffle all benefitting Savannah Riverkeeper.

Ticket price includes your meal AND beverages! VIP ticket holders will enjoy a sunset boat cruise with the Savannah Riverkeeper courtesy of Bull River Cruises, with an open bar and appetizers on board.

Tickets are already available at http://bit.ly/SAVroast2019.

Remember, SRK members get special discounts. Join today to help #SaveOurSavannah and we’ll email your coupon code. All proceeds support our mission to restore, protect and improve the Savannah River. Email info@savannahriverkeeper.org or call 706-826-8991 with any questions.

The Chatham Retired Educators Association (CREA) meets each 2nd Monday at Carey Hilliard’s Banquet Room, 11111 Abercorn Street. Retired Educators and Friends of Education are welcome to join CREA! Lunch is $17.00 (optional).

The public is invited to the opening of “Through the Eyes of the Artist: Paintings by Harris Lewis” exhibition and sale

Please join us for our regular monthly assembly of the Thomas Square Neighborhood Association!

Finalized agenda will be provided on Friday evening.

Meets monthly on the second Monday.

Meets monthly on the second Monday.

Meets monthly on the second Monday.

Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association (CEBA) hosts meetings on the second Monday of each month. It may feature a speaker (guest or local beekeeper).

Social time: 6-6:30 p.m.

Meeting time: 6:30-8 p.m.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

Become a CEBA member: Only $25 for a single, $45 for a family.

Questions? Email CEBA.oiwc@gmail.com for more information.

6:30 p.m. Mondays. The 13th Colony Sound Savannah Barbershop Chorus meets every Monday at Whitefield UMC. Please contact us for more information: savannahbarbershoppers@gmail.com. If you can carry a tune, come sing with us! For more information, go to 13thcolonysound.com.

Mondays are for laughing your face off! Come experience Odd Lot’s special brand of funny at Monday Night Madness every Monday at 7:30pm at the Loft on Liberty, directly above Savannah Coffee Roasters.

BNI is the largest referral networking group of its kind in the world. There are currently thousands of BNI chapters worldwide with over 200,000 members. Each year these members pass millions of referrals between themselves which translates into billions of dollars in business. We would like to invite anyone who has any interest in learning more about the power of referral networking and how it can help them grow their business and make more money to attend one of our weekly meetings as a guest. Imagine having 20-30 people helping to grow your business and send referrals your way every day of every week and having a pipeline to additional referral sources and networking opportunities by being a part of a group where you are treated like family. This is not a fantasy but a reality that we call BNI and hundreds of thousands of people are a part of it. Why not you?

Every Tuesday Bull Street Taco presents Taco’s for a Cause–supporting a different charity every month!

Meets every Tuesday at noon at Saint Leo University in Room 3.

​Tuesdays and Thursday from 5:30–8:30 PM. Classes in drama, brass, woodwind, vocal, dance, guitar and piano. All ages. Cost: $6 per lesson, fall, winter and spring quarters. For more information, call Lt. Shauntrice at 912-352-8366.

Meets monthly on the third Tuesday.

Date/Time: Tuesday, January 15th • 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: One Hundred Miles (OHM), Savannah Office – 2424 Drayton Street, Savannah, GA 31401
Cost: $15 OHM Members • $25 Non-members

Learn about and practice the detailed art of scientific illustration with Savannah-based artist Hagood Coxe. During this workshop, participants can choose to create an illustration from an object they bring in or from one of the natural artifacts we will provide. In this workshop, Hagood will share her coastal story and help you look at your everyday beach discoveries in a whole new way!

Advanced registration is required. Visit our website to reserve your spot: http://www.onehundredmiles.org/natureandthearts/

From director Wash Westmoreland, COLETTE, starring Keira Knightley, truly shines in this entertaining biopic. After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as “Willy” (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Knightley) is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels. Colette’s fight over creative ownership and gender roles drives her to overcome societal constraints, revolutionizing literature, fashion and sexual expression. Admission is $5 for SCAD Card holders and students; $8 for seniors and military; and $10 for the general public. To purchase tickets, visit savannahboxoffice.com.

Come out and join W.O.R.D (Way Of Real Discovery) every 1st and third Tuesdays of the month at Indulge Coffee for A Cup of Word open mic night. Come and experience the talent of some of the areas poets, singers, rappers etc. Sign up starts at 7 pm. Say Word!

Meets monthly on the third Tuesday.

We are affiliated with Lions Clubs International, celebrating 100 years of service to humanity. Lions #1 project is to help prevent and eradicate all causes of blindness worldwide. Did you know that Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness even in the United States? Our local Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Wilmington Island Methodist Church, 195 Wilmington Island Road. We invite all service-minded individuals to attend a meeting and be our guest to see what we are all about. The third Tuesday is a catered meal with a program and/or guest speaker. We frequently have a booth at the Wilmington Island Farmers Market and/or ACE Hardware where we sell Lions Brooms (original American corn brooms) and grilled hot dogs as fundraisers for our charities.

Monthly meetings of the CFO Council of Savannah take place the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, there is no cost to attend our breakfast meetings. Our usual agenda is as follows:

• 7:00 AM: Networking and Coffee
• 7:25 AM: Breakfast is Served
• 7:45 AM: Presentation Begins
• 8:30 AM: Meeting Adjourns 

Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and engage with their communities over a million cups of coffee, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups in 2012—a free program designed to educate, engage and inspire entrepreneurs around the country. Through the power of volunteers, 1 Million Cups has grown to more than 180 communities.

As a program of the Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups works with entrepreneurs, empowering them with the tools and resources to break down barriers that stand in the way of starting and growing their businesses. Mr. Kauffman believed it was a fundamental right for anyone who had a big idea to be able to bring it to life—and we’re here to fulfill that mission.

The National Association of Life Underwriters (NAIFA) Savannah meets the third Wednesday of each month at Carey Hilliard’s on Abercorn.

Networking & Sponsor Visits 11:30 AM
Lunch & Program 12:00 Noon
Non-NAIFA SAV Members: $15
Members: No Cost
1 hour CE

Are you looking for ways to jumpstart your business in 2019?

The Elite Referrals Bluffton-based chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) will hold a Visitors’ Day from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 at the Roasting Room, located above The Corner Perk in The Promenade in Old Town Bluffton (1297 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC). This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

BNI is an international networking organization specializing in business referrals among members. BNI is a great way for businesses to experience growth by maximizing their marketing efforts through word of mouth. The organization passed more than 8.8 million referrals worldwide, which generated more than $11.2 million worth of business.

Anyone interested in attending the meeting is welcome, but space is limited. Please call (843) 508-3009 or sign up at http://bit.ly/VisitorsDayJan16 to reserve your spot or email Shonna White, the chapter president, at admin@lowcountrymaidservices.com. For more information about BNI, please visit www.bni.com.