Pooler City Council Meeting at Pooler City Hall. Deadline for items to be put on agenda: Noon on Wednesdays two (2) weeks prior to meeting.

Meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 11:30 AM at Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt. Cost: $20 Members, $30 Nonmembers (includes lunch).

Join the SMC Partners at the Flying Fish Bar and Grill for a fabulous fundraiser for Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia. Wear your best pink attire and support the Komen Coastal Georgia 2019 Big Wig Campaign!

October 22
5:30–7 PM
Flying Fish Bar & Grill | 7906 E Hwy 80, Savannah

Minimum $10 Suggested Donation to Susan G. Komen Coastal Georgia

Event Highlights Include:

• Appetizers & Signature Cocktail by the Flying Fish Bar & Grill
• Desserts by Wicked Cakes of Savannah
• Cash Bar
• Live Music by Marsh Tacky Buckaroos
• Door Prizes

SMC Gives is a monthly event series that takes place on the 4th Tuesday of every month. It is sponsored by the Savannah Master Calendar Partners:

• Creative Approach
• Planet Fitness
• David Pence: Allstate Insurance
• Courtney & Tad Ganem: Bay Street Realty Group
• The Giving Network
• Hustle & Blow Dry Bar
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Picker Joe’s
• Profile by Sanford
• Savannah Termite and Pest Control

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

Make new connections at speed networking! Be sure to bring 100+ business cards, because when you attend this members-only event, you’re guaranteed to introduce yourself to almost everyone in attendance. Each attendee will have 30 seconds to present who they are and what their company does to the other guests at their table, then rotations will allow for everyone to hear your message. RSVP now to reserve your spot!

The Chamber knows that people like to do business with people they know. That’s why we offer six networking events scheduled for morning, lunchtime and after hours, at different locations around the Savannah area. These events are intended to provide the most opportunity for members to build relationships with their fellow members during a time of day that is convenient for them. Join us for Coffee Chats and Speed Networking in the mornings, the Power Hour and Courses & Conversation over lunch, and Business Connections and Business on the Move after business hours.

For a complete listing of all upcoming Chamber events with open online registration, click here.

Thank you to Goodwill Industries of Southeast Georgia and Bahama Joe’s for sponsoring this event!

The Salvation Army, in conjunction with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and several other national, state and local agencies, is set to host the annual Stand Down for Homelessness Resource and Health Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 3000 Bee Road Savannah.

The Stand Down for Homelessness Resource and Health Fair is free and open to the public. The purpose of the event is to provide much-needed services and resources to local veterans, some of whom might suffer from homelessness. Offerings at this event will include hot meals, haircuts and grooming services, access to clothing and personal items, and a variety of health screenings.

The phrase “Stand Down” stems from when soldiers returned from the field to recoup during the Vietnam War. In 1988, veterans in San Diego adopted the name to establish an event to benefit homeless veterans – a now nationwide initiative.

The Stand Down for Homelessness event will continue on Thursday, October 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the same location as a job fair where veterans and the public can find opportunities in the following fields: clerical, janitorial, maintenance, hospitality, retail, construction, transportation, and management.

“Anyone can fall on hard times, but a lot of Savannah’s most in-need individuals are veterans who have suffered distressing experiences,” said Salvation Army’s Major Paul Egan. “Through these events, we aim to get these individuals back on their feet and provide them with the resources and care to do so. We are grateful to our partners for this event in supporting our city’s most deserving veterans.”

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army in Savannah provides assistance to individuals and families by offering services in adult rehabilitation, basic needs, emergency disaster services, emergency financial assistance, housing and homeless services, hunger relief, and youth services.

For more information on Stand Down for Homelessness Resource & Health Fair, please call Linda James at 912-651-7420 ext. 3025 or Ruth Keith at 912-920-2041 ext. 2100 or at ruth.keith@va.gov.

For more information on Stand Down for Homelessness Job Fair, please call Derek Jackson at 912-201-8393 or at derekjackson@gdol.go.gov.

To learn more about The Salvation Army Savannah, please visit https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/savannah/ or call 912-651-7420.

Let’s rally! Head over to Calhoun Square (Abercorn & Taylor Streets) on Wednesday, October 23rd for United Way of the Coastal Empire‘s Mid-Campaign Rally to hear from the heart of our community. #Weareone and together we can make an impact in preparing children to succeed in school, providing pathways for financial stability, and improving the health for all needing safety and services.

Tickets are $10 on uwce.org/events and include lunch.

In 2019, United Way invested more than $3.6 million in 87 programs across 54 non-profit agencies in Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty counties creating a vital network of support and services.The mission of United Way of the Coastal Empire is to improve the lives of every person in our community.

This year’s theme is Myths and Legends, in recognition of all those who have come before us and those who are currently, constantly paving the way.

Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. Guest speaker. Location varies. For business and nonprofit executives in the aging/elder care industries, including hospices, medical professionals, nursing homes, assisted living, memory care facilities, doctors, hospitals, nonprofits,  lawyers, real estate agencies, estate sales,  funeral homes, elder services.

The Salvation Army, in conjunction with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and several other national, state and local agencies, is set to host the annual Stand Down for Homelessness Resource and Health Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 23 at the Salvation Army Corps Community Center, 3000 Bee Road Savannah.

The Stand Down for Homelessness Resource and Health Fair is free and open to the public. The purpose of the event is to provide much-needed services and resources to local veterans, some of whom might suffer from homelessness. Offerings at this event will include hot meals, haircuts and grooming services, access to clothing and personal items, and a variety of health screenings.

The phrase “Stand Down” stems from when soldiers returned from the field to recoup during the Vietnam War. In 1988, veterans in San Diego adopted the name to establish an event to benefit homeless veterans – a now nationwide initiative.

The Stand Down for Homelessness event will continue on Thursday, October 24 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the same location as a job fair where veterans and the public can find opportunities in the following fields: clerical, janitorial, maintenance, hospitality, retail, construction, transportation, and management.

“Anyone can fall on hard times, but a lot of Savannah’s most in-need individuals are veterans who have suffered distressing experiences,” said Salvation Army’s Major Paul Egan. “Through these events, we aim to get these individuals back on their feet and provide them with the resources and care to do so. We are grateful to our partners for this event in supporting our city’s most deserving veterans.”

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The Salvation Army in Savannah provides assistance to individuals and families by offering services in adult rehabilitation, basic needs, emergency disaster services, emergency financial assistance, housing and homeless services, hunger relief, and youth services.

For more information on Stand Down for Homelessness Resource & Health Fair, please call Linda James at 912-651-7420 ext. 3025 or Ruth Keith at 912-920-2041 ext. 2100 or at ruth.keith@va.gov.

For more information on Stand Down for Homelessness Job Fair, please call Derek Jackson at 912-201-8393 or at derekjackson@gdol.go.gov.

To learn more about The Salvation Army Savannah, please visit https://salvationarmygeorgia.org/savannah/ or call 912-651-7420.

Monthly on the fourth Thursday. Location varies. Guest speaker, buffet lunch, raffle, business-related announcements. Networking begins at 11 AM and the lunch and program begin at 11:45 AM.

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.

DineSouth, the premier dining event in Savannah is back and 2019’s event is going to be the best yet! In conjunction with the release of the annual Food Issue, South magazine is once again putting on a night filled with fantastic food and entertainment. Guests will munch on the most delicious food & drinks in the city while getting the opportunity to meet and mingle with the best chefs in the South. Guests will also enjoy listening to our entertainment this year, the Equinox All-Stars! Proceeds from this year’s DineSouth will benefit the Salvation Army. Click here to purchase your tickets! https://southmag.ticketbud.com/dinesouth-2019-842dc1ec-7a24964aac0b?_ga=2.212262996.1566530135.1565205382-752380003.1565037299&_gac=1.45878032.1565205382.EAIaIQobChMIz9Kqtbzx4wIViZ6fCh3idA8QEAAYASAAEgIG6PD_BwE

Join us for our second annual Flourish garden party, showcasing the abilities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and EmployAbility’s unique programs that connect them with community employment and integration.

Stroll through the EmployAbility garden, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, hear inspirational guest speaker Bertice Berry, and – most importantly – meet the talented individuals training in EmployAbility’s culinary, hospitality, and horticulture programs!

We thank our generous sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor
Creative Approach

Platinum Sponsor
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Gold Sponsor
Ranco Event Rentals

Silver Sponsor
Kaufman-Heinz LLC

Media Sponsors
Savannah Master Calendar
Savannah Morning News & SavannahNow.com

Learn more about Flourish at www.employabilityga.org/Flourish or by contacting Laura Lane McKinnon at llmckinnon@employabilityga.org or (912) 644-7475

The category is… Legends of Liberation! Come one, come all as Jason Rodriguez of POSE hosts the kick-off event to the Savannah Pride weekend. We’re celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Queer and Trans People of Color at this legendary ball with a uniquely Savannah twist. It’s Halloween, so come in costume. It’s Pride, so come as you are. We just want you there for the fierce battles on the runway, and we hope you’ll leave with a greater appreciation of the legends who came before us and paved the way for all of us to live our fabulous truth.

General Admission: $5 suggested donation
VIP (MasQueerade Only): $30

Big thanks to our Host Sponsor STARLAND YARD and to Corona, Jack Daniels, Malibu Rum, Absolut, and Babe Wine for helping us make this a night to remember.

Tickets available at savannahpride.com

Horizons Savannah announces its seventh annual charity luncheon and purse auction, Grab a Bag for Kids, will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at The Plantation Club at the Landings.

The auction will include gently-used, vintage and new designer handbags, bags from local designers, and special new silent auction packages that include trips, tickets to events and other local and regional items. Pop-up shops from vendors Kendra Scott, J. Parker Ltd. and Charleston Shoe Company will also be at the event, with a portion of all sales donated back to Horizons.

The silent auction will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch and a live auction to follow at noon. Guest speaker Lorna Smith, Horizons National CEO, will share more about Horizons’ national effort to close the opportunity gap for low-income students. Tickets are $40 apiece or $350 to reserve a table of ten.

“This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for guests and supporters to shop for unique items, enjoy the good company of friends and learn more about our work—all while giving back in a big way,” said Christy Edwards, Horizons Savannah executive director, “This is a great way to get together with friends over lunch and be a part of something positive in our community.”

Grab a Bag for Kids offers sponsorship opportunities for businesses as well. The levels include $250, $500, $1,000 and $2,000. Horizons is still accepting donations of new and lightly used designer handbags, as well as gift cards or other experiences for the silent auction.

For more information on the Grab a Bag for Kids charity luncheon and purse auction, or to learn more about sponsorships and donations, visit http://www.horizonssavannah.org or call 912-961-8854.

Meandering down River Street and Broughton in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, the first annual Savannah Pride Parade is taking Pride and Halloween to all new heights. Come join us and raise a little hell as we march for equality! Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Register today at www.savannahpride.com/parade

Individual walker – FREE
Non-Business Group – FREE
Non-Profit Organizations – FREE
Business Floats – $225
Business Walking Groups – $100

Quarterly SCADFILM festivals spotlight the hottest trends in entertainment all year long. Participants benefit from the experts, information and creative work covering a broad range of fields including animation, gaming, television and digital media, and augmented and virtual reality.

Learn more at scad.edu/scadfilm/festivals

For more than 30 years, Great Strides – the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event – has supported the Foundation’s mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness for this rare, genetic, life-shortening disease that makes it difficult to breathe and shortens lives.

Please join us for Great Strides Savannah 2019 at Tom Triplett Park. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the walk will begin at 9:30 AM. The walk will be a 5K and all are welcome to participate. Continue to link attached for more information on how to register to walk or become a volunteer.

We will not stop working until CF stand for “Cure Found!”

Isle of Hope Art & Music Fest – Saturday October 26, 2019.
Art Show: 10am to 5pm
Marina Pavilion @ thewaterhole
Bluff Drive @ thebluff
Rose Avenue @ therose
Paxton Park @ thepark
Music Fest: 10:30am to 9pm
Isle of Hope Marina @ thewaterhole
Live Music by The Crabettes, Lyn Avenue, The Andrew Gill Band, Junkyard Angel
We are so excited for this years festival! We have some amazing food trucks coming including Big Cheese, Chazitos Latin Cuisine, Prowl, The Bayou Cafe, Kona Ice, Ben & Jerry’s and C&C Nut Factory.
Beer, wine, soda, and water will be sold at The Isle of Hope Marina and Paxton Park
100+ art, vendors
Kid Activities
FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL AGES WELCOME!

Saturday October 26, 2019 Noon-5pm. Join us for the 14 annual Wag-O-Ween. Trick or treating fundraising event promises to be fun for the whole family, especially for the furry members. On day of event pick up map, wristband and goodie bag for $5 per adult at 602 Abercorn St. The costume contest and raffle will be at 602 Abercorn St also. Follow the map to over 100 businesses that will be giving out dog treats. There are many places on map to stop and take a break and get a bite to eat. All proceeds go to local pet rescue agencies. Call 912-234-3336 or 912-503-3336. PS We are not able to process debit or credit cards so make sure you stop at bank or ATM.

Trick or Treat your way down River Street on Saturday, October 26th from 2pm to 5pm. Get your best halloween costume on and come join us in trick or treating with some amazing River Street merchants (participants to be announced shortly). #riverstreet #swa #trickortreat #halloween

Tour the Fresh Air Home from 4-5:30; Free shuttle to the Grandview-Hotel Tybee for cocktails, music, buffet and auction from 6-9pm. Free parking at 14th st. lot. PROCEEDS: go to needed repairs of the boardwalk the children use twice daily for beach fun.
“A little child shall lead”

Deep Center invites you to join us for our fall fiesta and fundraiser, “Deep in the Streets,” on Saturday, October 26. We will be celebrating another incredible year of working alongside Savannah’s young people and our communities.

This will be a delicious night of celebration with music by DJ José Ray, tamales from Tequila’s Town Mexican Restaurant, chili from Crystal Beer Parlor & GreenTruck Pub, desserts from Analog Public House, and beer, wine, and margaritas. Family friendly. Come for food, refreshments, and an evening full of joy.

What: Deep in the Streets
When: Saturday, October 26, 2019, 5-8 p.m.
Where: De Soto Avenue (Between W. 40th and W. 41st Streets, located in Savannah’s Starland District)

Tickets go on sale 8/26/19.

Rangers will guide you into the past to site of colonist Nobel Jones. Keep close together as you explore the trail and hopefully you will be safe from the zombies, ghosts and ghouls drifting under the looming oak tree and Spanish moss. Who knows what ghouls have been disturbed!

Tours will depart from the Visitors Center every 15 minutes beginning at 7:00 pm. Tours will continue until 10:00 pm as needed, and space availability. Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.

Pre-sale tickets for tour will begin October 1, 2019. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged as tours times sell out in advance.

Not recommended for children under the age of 6.

Call the Park office for additional information and details.

Heads-Up Guidance Services (HUGS) announces their 2019 Fall Fundraiser to be held Saturday, October 26th, 2019, 7:00 p.m. at Cohen’s Retreat, 5715 Skidaway Road.

The Vegas inspired Halloween Party will feature a variety of complimentary casino games, heavy hors d’oeuvres & “spirits,” music, dancing, a raffle, auction, and a Vegas inspired costume contest with cash prizes!

HUGS’ 501(c)(3) nonprofit operates a Comprehensive Counseling Center located at 5 Executive Circle in Savannah. This organization is funded solely by community donations and operated by volunteer professionals who have, over the past ten years, donated their time and expertise to provide behavioral health counseling and addiction recovery programs to those who could not otherwise afford services.

Every dollar donated to HUGS goes to provide patient services, NOT salaries. Because of the success of past fundraisers, HUGS has been able to create new youth programs and women’s support groups, as well as expand existing partnerships with other community non-profits such as Step Up Savannah, Park Place Outreach, and the Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club.

Tickets for this event are $50 per person (which includes $500 in Funny Money to place your bets and 2 drink tickets). Andrea Epting, Founder & Managing Director of HUGS says, “Your tax-deductible donations go directly to provide counseling services, filling a critical need right here in the coastal empire.”

The event is open to persons 21 years of age and over.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels.
For ticket information, visit www.HeadsUpSavannah.org.

Can’t wait for the 31st Annual Shalom Y’All Jewish Food Festival! It’s going to be a great time. We have some wonderful entertainment lined up and of course delicious food as always! Hope to see you there Sunday, October 27th!

The festival starts at 11am with the Shofar Brigade blasts of the ram’s horn around the square! Scheduled to appear this year are members of the wonderful and talented Savannah Philharmonic, Dr. Sinisa Ciric and Marsha Krantz. Back by popular demand – professional performers from the Savannah Theater. Also – a Savannah favorite – Laiken Love and the Fellowship of Love! The Maxine Patterson School of Dance will be performing with some Jewish Hip Hop! This should be quite an entertaining day!

On Friday and Saturday evenings October the Museum will present a dramatic recreation of early 19th century life when yellow fever ravaged the city. Costumed interpreters portray residents coping with the realities of life during a catastrophe with an exploration of death and funeral customs, medical treatments as well as how various sectors of the population dealt with events. A highlight is moving though the candlelit rooms witnessing enactments. In an area seldom seen by visitors, the fate and experiences of the uncounted half of the city’s population, both free and enslaved African Americans, are revealed.
The show is forty-five minutes in length.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs and maneuver in low light. Guests are encouraged to arrive on time to enjoy the full experience.
Because of the subject matter, the program is not suitable for children under eight years of age.
The Davenport House is located 324 E. State Street and is a property of Historic Savannah Foundation.

To say Terry Brennan is a well-known local artist is an understatement.

He has been an exhibiting artist at The Society of Bluffton Artists (SoBA) for 22 years. His oil and watercolor paintings have been displayed in art galleries in Bluffton, Beaufort, Charleston and Hilton head Island. Additionally, he has served on the board of directors and as president for the Art League of Hilton Head Island and SoBA.

Brennan will exhibit his seventh art show, “Low Country Palette,” October 6-November 3, at the SoBA Gallery, located at 6 Church Street in Old Town Bluffton. Come meet the artist during an opening reception from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the gallery. Brennan also will give a demonstration of a Lowcountry oil painting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 at the gallery. These events are free and open to the public.

Brennan’s October exhibit will feature his favorite subject matter — more than 18 exquisite Lowcountry scenes.

“Capturing the vibrant and ever-changing colors of the marsh and sky is a constant challenge, but one I welcome,” Brennan said. “With each weathered building, landscape and seascape, I strive to achieve a realistic and inspirational image, an image that evokes the emotions and mood of that singular moment in time.”

The self-taught artist is a registered professional engineer with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s in business administration. His love for art, however, is evident throughout his collection of Lowcountry paintings. For more information, visit www.terrybartist.com.

Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick examines the work of six contemporary artists—Corey Arnold, Guy Ben-Ner, Patty Chang, Tristin Lowe, Allan Sekula, and Frank Stella—who act as epic storytellers as they respond to, challenge, and celebrate the allegories presented in Melville’s literary classic through large-scale sculpture, photography, prints, and video made since 1985. These artists were selected for the epic nature of their own searching: the bodies of work on view represent a similar tome-like status in each artist’s oeuvre—they were either painstakingly created over multiple years or were executed on an epic scale warranted by a novel like Moby-Dick. These artists’ work encourages dialogue about ecology and nature, economics and industry, human psychology and emotion.

The exhibition comprises four major temporary exhibition galleries in the Jepson Center. Steward South and Kane Gallery: November 1, 2019-February 16, 2020. Levitt and Varnedoe Galleries: October 11, 2019-January 26, 2020.

Free admission
A follow-up from the 2011 and 2015 exhibitions, Savannah Clay Community 2019 includes over twenty functional and sculptural works representing a broad range of working and firing techniques.

Tatemville Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting. Third Monday of every month.