AUGUST 1-31:
The fabulous photography of Doug Herrick will be on display at The Landings Company Real Estate Discovery Center on Skidaway Island. His award-winning photos, which range from realist to fantasy, have been featured in numerous publications. Enjoy the exhibit during normal business hours, seven days a week. M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (912) 598-3217 or TheLandings.com.

AUGUST 1-31:
“Conquered Banners: Georgia’s Civil War Flags” are on display at the Georgia Historical Society. An exhibit of six rare flags made and carried during the first year of the Civil War along with other secession-related manuscripts and artifacts. Free and open to the public. 501 Whitaker St., (912) 651-2125 or georgiahistory.com.

AUGUST 1-5:
Flying Legends Half Day Summer Camp. Experience how to become a bombardier pilot and navigator, learn how an airplane flies, live like a POW and escape, train as a spy and earn wings and dog tags. 9 a.m.- noon., $60, Includes snack. 175 Bourne Ave.,(912) 748-8888 or mightyeighth.org.

AUGUST 1-4:
Sea Camp Coastal Kids Ocean Adventure – Coastal Adventure. Explore the Tybee Island seashore for the ultimate coastal adventure. Come face-to-face with a variety of sea animals. Learn to identify seashells, turtles, dolphins and more in this interactive camp. For ages 6-8. Each Sea Camp is four days long, Mon.-Thurs. and consists of a total of eight modules, two each day. Sign up your camper for the whole week or choose a combination of modules to fit your summer schedule. Mornings, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Afternoons, 1:30-4 p.m., $200 for complete camp or $25 per module. Tybee Island Marine Science Center, 1510 Strand Ave. (866) 557-9172 or tybeemarinescience.org.

AUGUST 1:
Tickets for the 2011/2012 season Opening Night “The American Spirit” concert are available for purchase. These can be purchased on-line. Tickets for other concerts are also available. If you are purchasing tickets for three or more concerts the best value is to purchase one of our subscription packages which provide generous discounts. For more information visit our website or call the box office. These can be purchased on-line at savannahphilharmonic.org or phone (912) 525.5050 and in person at the Savannah Box Office on Broughton Street.

AUGUST 1:
Legal Awareness in the Workplace 106: Immigration Compliance Issues for Businesses. Hosted by Georgia Southern University’s Continuing Education Center. After reviewing basic terminology and definitions in immigration law, this seminar explains how to comply with the I-9 regulations. Gain insight into possible changes on the horizon for businesses in light of the comprehensive immigration reform legislation currently being considered by Congress. 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 13, Coastal Georgia Center, $59 (corporate rate is $55 each for 3 or more from your firm).Instructor: Shawn Kachmar, JD. Registration closes noon, Friday, Oct. 7. Call toll-free 855.478.5551 or register online at georgiasouthern.edu/conted.

AUGUST 1:
OSHA Making the Business Case for Safety. Hosted by Georgia Southern University’s Continuing Education Center. A safety program should be viewed as an investment instead of a cost. Learn how your firm’s costs of providing training are offset by reductions in worker’s compensation costs, fewer accidents, and having the reputation in the community of being “a safe place to work.” Business owners and HR managers are especially invited to attend and learn how training can help ensure a safer workplace. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Thursday, October 27, Coastal Georgia Center, $75 (corporate rate is $65 each for 3 or more from your firm). Instructor: Chris Marsh, M.Ed. NOTE: Registration closes noon, Wednesday, Oct. 19. Call toll-free 855.478.5551 or register online at ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted.

AUGUST 3-14:
“Country Star Revue,” a two-hour salute to the music of the great country stars of the past 50 years. Singing Cowboys, bluegrass, folk, gospel and honky tonk from the 1930s-1940s. Rockabilly, country soul and country rock were popular during the ‘50s and ‘60s. Country Pop, Truck Driving country and Neocountry were all popular throughout the ‘70s and ’80s. Mix all this together with today’s popular hits for a well-rounded Country Star Revue from the band and cast of the Savannah Theatre. Call for dates and show times. 222 Bull St., (912) 233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.

AUGUST 4-SEPTEMBER 27:
Savannah Greenbrier Children’s Center. Run for a future that is free of abuse and neglect for our children, our families, and our world. On November 5, at The Rock and Roll marathon participants will be running to “create brighter futures“ for the families and children served by Greenbriar Children’s Center. Join us in this great cause and event! To print a race entry form c lick here. Return the form to Greenbriar by email or mailing it to 3709 Hopkins St.  Entry forms are due to Greenbriar by September 27, 2011.  If you have already registered you can contact us at (912) 234-3431 or smajors@greenbriarchildrenscenter.org to re-register to run for Greenbriar.

 AUGUST 4-13:
“The Beat Goes On.” The Savannah Theatre celebrates the sounds of three generations as the cast sings its way along the musical highway of American pop hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s with songs like California Girls, Stayin Alive, and the Heart of Rock and Roll. Call for dates and show times. 222 Bull St., (912) 233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.

AUGUST 4:
The Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront requests the presence of buckos and beauties alike at an adventure worthy of Captain Jack Sparrow, with the Pirate Plunder in Paradise package. Starting at $669 for the first night and $296 for the remaining two nights, and available during the seventh annual Tybee Pirate Festival, Oct. 6 – 9, 2011, swashbucklers of all ages join in the merriment, including luxurious accommodations, a carriage ride around historic downtown, convenient access to the Tybee Pirate Festival, dinner and breakfast for two guests at the on-site Rocks on the River and valet parking*. In addition, pirate parents can enjoy themselves with a bottle of chilled champagne and chocolate dipped strawberries.For more information on the Bohemian Pirate Fest. or to book a stay, please visit- bohemianhotelsavannah.com or call (912) 721-3800 or toll-free (888) 213-4024. *Tybee shuttle departs daily from Visitor’s Center at 10 a.m., returning at 5:30 p.m. Round-trip cost is $6.00 per person.

 AUGUST 4:
“Sea Turtle Release”, 1- 3pm, Burton 4-H Center, 9 Lewis Ave., Tybee Island. Free and open to the public. As a finale to the “Cruise with Clover” campaign, the Burton 4-H Center on Tybee Island will release our loggerhead sea turtle, Clover, at 2 p.m. This is a family event and tables will be setup with sea turtle information, commemorative tee shirts and totes, along with other local animals Join us at the Tybee roundabout by the south parking lot (next to the pier), to help celebrate this event! For information, call (912) 786-5534.

AUGUST 4:
First Thursday of every month from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., join us for Spa Nites! The convenience of evening appointments and the value of special discounts make Spa Nites! an easy choice for relaxation. $65 for any (1) 50-minute Spa Service and 30% off Nail Services. (Also offering $25 rounds of golf during Spa Nites!) Ask for Special Offer “VISIT SAVANNAH” (Offer is subject to availability and valid through 12/30/11; cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.) Call (912) 201-2250 to book an appointment or heavenlyspasavannah.com.

AUGUST 5:
First Friday for Folk Music First Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m., Barry Brogan and Lee Taylor Post. $2 recommended donation. savannahfolk.org.

AUGUST 5:
The Savannah Folk Music Society will introduce “the class of 2011”…fourteen new “art guitars” to be auctioned in support of the 2011 Savannah Folk Music Festival. This will occur along with the first appearances of Florida’s great guitarist, Barry Brogan, and singer/songwriter Lee Tyler Post. “Some of the guitars will appear at Portman’s Music Superstore on Abercorn Street during the month of August and all of the guitars will be displayed in an exhibit at the Ellis Square Visitors Center from Sept. 7th through October 7th. The two part silent auction takes place on Oct. 7 and Oct, 9 during the opening and final events of the Festival. For further information, call 912-306-7276 or go to savannahfolk.org.

AUGUST 5-7:
Savannah Amateur Golf Tournament. Three Day tournament with Cash/Gift Certificate payouts to Savannah Harbor. The host courses are SH and Savannah Quarters. $200 per person for Net or Gross Division, $225 to enter both Net and Gross. Field limited to the first 180 participants who sign up. Please call (912) 201-2240 to sign up. theclubatsavannahharbor.com.

AUGUST 6:
First Saturday on the River, Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Visit a plaza full of great artisans selling unique and distinctive works ranging from simple craft to fine art, plus DJ’s-to-Go, Repicci’s Italian ices, Savannah Popcorn’s kettle corn, cold beverages and more! Amble along Rousakis Riverfront Plaza enjoying the sights and sounds while browsing exhibitor booths of art and chatting with the artists themselves. There is something for everyone as the price points and medium are wonderfully varied. Also make sure you check out the hot new stuff up and down River Street in over one hundred shops, restaurants and pubs! (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.

AUGUST 6:
“Basic Dance Lesson: Swing” hosted by the Moon River Dancers at St. Francis Cabrini Church, 1-2 p.m. Beginners and singles welcome. Cost is $5 per person. 11500 Middleground Rd., (912) 961-9960 or usadancesavannah.org.

AUGUST 6:
“Rockin’ Rockin’ Cigar Box Guitar Concert.” Hear local blues/slide guitarists Eric Culberson, Georgia Kyle and Roy Swindell play museum–model cigar box guitars in advance of our cigar box guitar making workshop on August 20. Video appearances by Richard Leo Johnson and Scott Ainslie. Refreshments available. Free admission. 7:30 p.m., in the Garden at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. (912) 232-1511 or shipsofthesea.org.

AUGUST 7:
Georgia Southern Evening Course Preps HR Pros for National Exam. Starting Sept. 6, this fall’s 12-week Certificate in Professional HR Management class in Savannah provides an in-depth study of key areas in human resources. While open to anyone, this exam-prep course helps HR professionals planning to certify as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior PHR through the December-January certification exam. Georgia Southern University’s 36-hour course will meet at the Coastal Georgia Center, 6 p.m. 9 p.m., Mondays, Sept. 6 to Nov. 21. The first class session is a Tuesday due to the Labor Day holiday. Register toll-free at (855) 478-5551 or ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/HRcertificate.html. For more information, e-mail J. Marie Lutz, SPHR at seminars@georgiasouthern.edu or call (912) 478-1763.

AUGUST 7-8:
Back To School Spa Party, 2-5 p.m. For Teens Only (ages 13-18) $40 gives you a choice of (1) of the following: mini facial, mini manicure, or mini pedicure. Mom & Dad can join the spa fun too! Enjoy $20 OFF Any Full Treatment. (912) 201-2250 or heavenlyspasavannah.com.

AUGUST 11:
Educational Field Trip to Ossabaw Island. See and experience the marshes of coastal Georgia along with wildlife and other points of interest in the 30 minute boat ride to Ossabaw Island. You will be led on a 2 hour field trip of the northern section of the island, where you’ll witness history right before your eyes! Included will be the old tabby slave quarters and the north end plantation site. Departure time 9 a.m. $85 per person. Coffee Bluff Marina, 14915 Coffee Bluff Rd. (912) 925-7474 or coffeebluffmarina.net.

 AUGUST 11 – 31:
The 2011 T-shirt Design Contest is a special feature of this year’s Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride, Presented by Lynskey Performance Designs. The winning design will be featured on the 2011 Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride t-shirts given out to over 3,000 riders and volunteers. One first-place winner will receive $100 cash. The contest is open to all everyone – riders, friends, families, etc. with no limit on the number of entries per person. Entries must be submitted by e-mail with a completed and signed entry form and must be received on or before 11:59 pm E.S.T. on Wednesday, August 31st. Entrants may email Stefani Logsdon at stefani@dahlonega.org to request an EPS, AI, or JPG format copy of the Official Six Gap Century logo to Use in their design.

AUGUST 12:
Cut the Ribbon, Cut the Cake! Tybee Island Wedding Chapel Grand Opening Celebration. Cut the Ribbon, Cut the Cake!, open to the public, on Friday. Beginning at 10:30 a.m. At this exclusive event, David Tutera of WE-TV’s My Fair Wedding will be cutting the ribbon and the cake. He will then host a press conference inside the chapel, followed by an open house until 4 p.m. showcasing the talents and wares of wedding industry stand-outs in vignettes envisioned by the celebrity wedding planner.  Wedding Chapel, located at 1112 U.S. Highway 80, Tybee Island. tybeeweddingchapel.com

 AUGUST 13:
4th Annual Hugh H. Armstrong Sr. Memorial Kayak for a Kure. Paddle the beautiful 3-mile Skidaway River from Butterbean Beach to the UGA Marine Extension Service Aquarium. Bring your own equipment: kayak, paddle, life jacket and other items you need to complete the paddle. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and the paddle starts at 10 a.m. Entry is $50 per person and includes a BBQ lunch, music and goodie bag. (912) 353-8110 ext. 3093 or suwillis@diabetes.org.

AUGUST 13:
The Chatham Young Democrats and Chatham County Democrat Committee, Host Democrats & Pancakes – Breakfast & Mayoral Forum featuring Edna Jackson & Regina Thomas. The forum is the first in a series of breakfast forums organized by the Chatham County Young Democrats and the Chatham County Democratic Committee. The forum is open to the public, admission is $10 for the buffet and seats will be filled on a first-come basis. 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Piccadilly, Oglethorpe Mall. 7804 Abercorn St.

 AUGUST 14:
Jazz Just Across the River: “Barbara Rosene, who is the vocalist with the Harry James Orchestra will perform a tribute to the master of lyric, Johnny Mercer. Recently Ms. Rosene has been touring with The Harry James Big Band led by Fred Radke. They have been visiting cities all over America and Canada including performances at The Montreal Jazz Festival. The concert is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. Attendees who join CJA while at the concert will also be admitted for free. Performing at the Westin Savannah at 5 p.m. For more information call: (912) 920-1317 or barbararosene.com.

AUGUST 15 – SEPTEMBER 9:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents a solo art exhibition of guest artist Christina Bray in the Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Admission is free. Call (912) 344.2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

AUGUST 17-SEPTEMBER 9:
Manager/Supervisor Short Course Covers Practical. Leadership Issues Georgia Southern University’s Leadership Skills for the Front-Line Manager short course will run across eight Wednesdays this fall in Savannah. Designed for managers, lead supervisors and other bosses, the course provides leaders with better methods to motivate and manage their work-teams. The 32-hour course runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday from Sept. 21 through Nov. 9 at the Coastal Georgia Center. Each four-hour class addresses a single leadership topic: making the transition to leadership; the law on employment management; improving communication skills; practical problem-solving and decision-making; developing people – coaching, counseling and training; improving morale and motivation; handling conflict and criticism; or leadership styles. The $625 course fee is discounted to $575 per person for four or more from the same organization. After noon, Sept. 2 the late fee of $700 applies for all registrations. To register, call 912-478-5551 or visit the website at ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/supervisor.

AUGUST 18:
FAST FRIDAY, Skip lunch tomorrow and donate! Your gift will provide meals to those in need, including children and the elderly, in Coastal Georgia. For every $1 donated we are able to provide the equivalent of 7 meals. Your contribution of $50 provides 350 meals. http://www.helpendhunger.org/home.cfm/page/How_To_Help/Ways_To_Help/Make_A_Donation.html

AUGUST 20:
“Cigar Box Guitar Workshop,” build a resonant steel-string cigar box guitar from kits provided by the museum and learn a bit about history and playing styles as well. Open to age 13 and above. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the garden. $35 fee. Pre-registration required, some tools supplied. 41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. (912) 232 1511 or shipsofthesea.org.

AUGUST 22-24:
The Armstrong Masquers student theatre troupe announces auditions for three of its Fall season productions: Blind Luck, Two Rooms, and The Drowsy Chaperone, open to the public, beginning at 6 p.m., in Armstrong Jenkins Hall Theater. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

AUGUST 24:
Preventing Spread of Disease is Focus of OSHA Seminar. Practical training and national health policy play a key role in preventing diseases from spreading through the American population. Through its OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard seminar in Statesboro on Sept. 7, Georgia Southern University provides training on minimizing the dangers of bloodborne pathogens like Hepatitis B, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), and malaria. Training will run 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Sept. 7, in the Nessmith-Lane Continuing Education Building on campus. The seminar is one in a series of workplace health and safety training seminars in Savannah and Statesboro this summer and fall. To see the complete schedule of topics, dates, times and locations, visit ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted. Registration for the $75 seminar closes August 31. Participants may register for any seminar in the series by calling (912) 478-5551>

AUGUST 25-OCTOBER 7:
The Division of Continuing Education of Georgia Southern University is offering Beginning and Advanced Project Management courses at the Coastal Georgia Center in downtown Savannah in September and October. All classes are taught from 9a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at The Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street, Savannah.  Details are available at
ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/project mangament.html.  Registration is available online or by calling (855) 478-5551 (toll-free).  Call (912) 651-2005 (Savannah) details. 

 AUGUST 25-DECEMBER 3:
Armstrong Atlantic State University presents The Fall Schedule for public events for Art, Music and Theatre. Go to armstrongedu.com and click on AMT events to get the full lineup. Fine Arts Hall, 11935 Abercorn St., (912) 344-2801  

AUGUST 25:
Love Dolphins? Come learn more about them at our Bottlenose dolphin program at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Historical Museum on Ford Avenue. All ages welcome. Hosted by ‘The Dolphin Project’ …an all-volunteer, non-profit research and education organization started in 1989. Stay for the research workshop and join our research team. No experience necessary. We’ll train you for Photo-ID research surveys. Skippers, Photographers and Team Leaders needed for research teams. You will be amazed at these wonderful creatures. Thedolphinproject.org or (912) 657-3927/Peach Hubbard.

AUGUST 25:
Fort Pulaski National Monument will celebrate the establishment of the National Park Service 95 years ago. Congress established the National Park Service on August 25, 1916 with the passing of the National Park Service Organic Act.  This day, now known as “Founders Day”, commemorates the creation of the National Park Service “to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.To celebrate the 95th birthday of the National Park Service, Fort Pulaski National Monument will provide complimentary cake to visitors at the park’s Visitor Center between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.  The Visitor Center will also be showing excerpts from Ken Burns’ documentary “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea”.  Visitor Center hours will be 8:45 AM to 6:45 PM. Fort Pulaski National Monument is on U.S. Hwy 80, 15 miles east of Savannah.  An entrance fee of $5 per person is charged; ages 15 and under are free.  Call the park at (912) 786-5787 for details, or visit the park’s official website at nps.gov/fopu

 AUGUST 27:
Kayak Fishing Seminar – Basic Level. This 2 hour seminar is free to anyone who wishes to attend and will be designed to teach the participants entry level information about kayaking and kayak fishing. Noon to 2 p.m. Coffee Bluff Marina, 14915 Coffee Bluff Rd. (912) 925-7474 or coffeebluffmarina.net.

AUGUST 27:
Old Fort Jackson Auction. This annual fundraiser for Georgia’s oldest brick fortification and National Historic Landmark includes a silent auction, music, a lowcountry boil and programs for kids and adults. Free admission! 6-9 p.m., 1 Old Fort Jackson Rd., (912) 232-3945 or chsgeorgia.org.

AUGUST 30:
The Savannah Center for Financial Wellness is a guest speaker for Adam Lee, an Edward Jones financial advisor in Savannah. Adam, featuring the local Dave Ramsey spokesperson Sarah Wescott, is hosting a free 50-minute educational seminar titled “Foundations of Investing” seminar at 6-8 p.m. Savannah Morning News Auditorium located on 1375 Chatham Parkway, During the seminar, participants will learn more about: The key features of bonds, stocks and mutual funds, the importance of asset allocation and the impact of inflation on your long-term goals.The seminar is free, but space is limited. To make a reservation, call (912) 354-1812 or email Deborah Dickson (deborah.dickson@edwardjones.com)