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Updated: 03/09/2010
BABBIE MASON PERFORMS
END DATE: MAR. 6, 2010
The Averitt Center for the Arts presents singer and songwriter, Babbie Mason performing on Saturday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m. at 33 East Main Street in downtown Statesboro.
(Information: $20 - $22 general, $10 kids, www.averittcenterforthearts.org, 912-212-2787)
HILTON HEAD PIANO COMPETITION
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 10/ MAR. 11/ MAR. 12/ MAR. 13/ MAR. 15, 2010
The Hilton Head International Piano Competition is from March 8th through the 15th in the First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head. Rounds begin at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for rounds one and two. The semi-finalists compete in round three on March 13th beginning at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The three finalists compete on Monday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m.
(Information: 843-842-2055, www.hhso.org, admission is free, however, donations welcomed)
SAVANNAH WINDS PERFORMS
END DATE: MAR. 9, 2010
The Savannah Winds performs on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the A-A-S-U campus in Savannah. The evening’s music includes marches, patriotic favorites, and art music.
(Information: $14 general, 344-2801 12-3, www.armstrong.edu)
ESPERANZA SPALDING CONCERT
END DATE: MAR. 9, 2010
The Savannah Children’s Choir presents a concert with their 2010 artist-in-residence, singer, instrumentalist, and composer, Epseranza Spalding. The program is on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Lucas Theater at 32 Abercorn Street in Savannah.
(Information: $5 students, general: $20. reserved seating: $50-$75, 525-5050 orwww.savannahchoir.org)
DORIAN MICHAEL PERFORMS
END DATE: MAR. 10, 2010
The Brunswick – Glynn Library hosts acoustic guitarist, Dorian Michael performing on Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 p.m. at 208 Gloucester Street in Brunswick. The public is invited free of charge.
(Information: 912-267-1212, www.trrl.org)
WATER MUSIC
END DATE: MAR. 12, 2010
The Brunswick-Glynn Library presents Clive Henery with an audio program on water music including music of the Norwegian Fjord, the North Sea and more. The lecture and music are on Friday, March 12th at 3:00 p.m. at 208 Gloucester Street in Brunswick. Admission is free.
(Information: 912-267-1212, www.trrl.org)
TONY KENNY PERFORMS
END DATE: MAR. 12, 2010
Concerts on Skidaway present “Tony Kenny and the Celtic Nights” on Friday, March 12th at 7:30 p.m. in Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church at 50 Diamond Causeway on Skidaway Island.
(Information: $35 tickets from Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church or Emily Kehler: 598-0151, www.skidawaypres.org).
CONCERTANTE
END DATE: MAR. 12, 2010
The Savannah Concert Association presents the sextet “Concertante” performing on Friday, March 12th at 8:00 p.m. in the Lucas Theatre at 32 Abercorn Street in Savannah. The program includes: Strauss’ “Sextet from the Opera ‘Capriccio,’ ” Dvorak’s: “Sextet in A major, Opus 48” and Brahms: “Sextet in B-flat major, Opus 18.”
(Information: $12.50 -$35, 525-5050, www.savannahconcertassociation.com)
MOIRA NELLIGAN W/ CEILI BAND
END DATE: MAR. 12, 2010
The Sentient Bean presents Moira Nelligan with the Savannah Ceili Band performing fiddle tunes and folk songs on Friday, March 12th at 8:00 p.m. at 13 East Park Avenue in Savannah. The concert is free.
(Information: 232-4447, www.sentientbean.com)
PIANO CONCERT
END DATE: MAR. 12/ MAR. 14, 2010
The Armstrong Atlantic State University presents a concert with three participants in the 2010 Hilton Head International Piano Competition in short recital programs on Sunday, March 14th at 3:00 p.m. in Fine Arts Auditorium the A-A-S-U campus in Savannah.
(Information: $6 general, 344-2801)
SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S CHOIR
END DATE: MAR. 13, 2010
The Savannah Children’s Choir performs its “One Small Voice” concert on Saturday, March 13th at 6:00 p.m. in J-C-B Equipment at 2000 Bamford Boulevard in Pooler.
(Information: $100 ticket, www.savannahchoir.org, 228-4758)
MERCER MAGIC
END DATE: MAR. 14, 2010
The First Presbyterian Church’s Artist Series presents “Mercer Magic—Celebrating Johnny Mercer’s 100th” on Sunday, March 14th at 3:00 p.m. at 520 Washington Avenue in Savannah. The program is free and open to the public.
(Information: 233-3316)
HANDEL’S MESSIAH, PART II
END DATE: MAR. 14, 2010
Christ Church presents Part Two of Handel’s Messiah with orchestra on Sunday, March 14th at 10:30 a.m. at the church at 28 Bull Street on Johnson Square. The program is free and open to the public.
(Information: 232-4131)
JAZZ—JUST ACROSS THE RIVER
END DATE: MAR. 14, 2010
The Coastal Jazz Association presents: Jazz—Just Across The River with the group “One Sound” on Sunday, March 14th at 5:00 p.m. in the Westin Resort on Hutchinson Island.
(Information: $10 non-members, members—free, 920-1317, www.coastal-jazz.org
MUSICIAN KOJI PERFORMS
END DATE: MAR. 15, 2010
The musician Koji performs on Monday, March 15th at 8:00 p.m. in the Sentient Bean at 13 East Park Avenue in Savannah.
(Information: 232-4447, www.sentientbean.com)
ATLANTA GAY MEN’S CHORUS
END DATE: MAR. 16/ MAR. 20, 2010
Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church presents a concert featuring
the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus on Saturday, March 20th at 4:00 p.m. at 1008
East Henry Street in Savannah.
(Information: $10, 236-4792, http://agmchorus.org)
THE STORY OF SILVER IN SAVANNAH
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 12/ MAR. 16/ MAR. 19/ APR. 16/ MAY 14/ JUNE
18/ JULY 16/ JULY 23/ JULY 30/ AUG.1, 2010
The Telfair Academy hosts the exhibit: “The Story of Silver in Savannah: Creating and Collecting since the 18th Century.” The silver is on display in the Telfair Academy at 121 Barnard Street in Savannah.
(Information: www.telfair.org, 790-8800)
PAINTERS’ REEL EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 12/ MAR. 15/ MAR. 17, 2010
The Telfair Museum presents: “Painters’ Reel: Contemporary Painting in Georgia” through March 17th in the Jepson Center at 207 West York Street in Savannah.
(Information: 790-8800, www.telfair.org)
LYNDA POTTER EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 11/ MAR. 12/ MAR. 19/ MAR. 26/ MAR. 31, 2010
Gallery Espresso presents an exhibit of plein air watercolors and mixed media by Lynda K. Potter through March 31st at 234 Bull Street in Savannah. The reception is on Thursday, March 11th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To find out more, you may phone WSVH/WWIO during business hours at (912) 598-3300 or visit us on the web at w-w-w dot w-s-v-h dot org and click on “community calendar.”
(Information: 233-5348, www.galleryespresso.com)
ARTIST BRUCE LITTLE SPEAKING
END DATE: MAR 9, 2010
The Averitt Center for the Arts presents a Brown Bag Lunch program with figure drawing artist, Bruce Little speaking on Tuesday, March 9th at noon at 33 East Main Street in Statesboro.
(Information: 232-2787, www.averittcenterforthearts.org)
ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 10, 2010
Armstrong Atlantic State University presents the Invitational Alumni Art Exhibition on display through March 10th in the Fine Arts Auditorium on the A-A-S-U campus in Savannah. The reception is on Friday, February 26th at 5:30 p.m.
(Information: 344-2801, www.homecoming.armstrong.edu)
HOLLY KOONS MCCULLOUGH SPEAKING
END DATE: MAR. 10, 2010
Senior Citizens Inc. presents Holly Koons McCullough speaking on “A Brief Aesthetic History of Photography” on Wednesday, March 10th at noon at 3025 Bull Street in Savannah. Reservations are requested.
(Information: $5 program, $5 lunch, 236-0363, ext. 126—Sandy Griffin)
PRINTS EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 12, 2010
Alexander Hall hosts the exhibit “Many Hats,” a collection of collaborative prints on display through March 12th at 668 Indian Street in Savannah. The opening reception is on Friday, February 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
(Information: Hannelore McElheny: h.mcelheny at gmail.com, 508-733-6737)
ART OF MUSIC TWO
END DATE: MAR. 12/ MAR. 19/ MAR. 26/ MAR. 27, 2010
The Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association presents “The Art of Music Two,” an exhibit of works inspired by music and musicians. The art is on display through March 27th in the Ritz Theatre at 1530 Newcastle Street in Brunswick. The opening reception is on Friday, March 5th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
(Information: 912-262-6934, www.goldenislesarts.org)
ASHLEY BRYAN EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 12/ MAR. 19/ MAR. 26/ MAR. 30, 2010
As part of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival, the Savannah College of Art and Design hosts the exhibit: “Songs in Art and Spirit: The Illustrations and Puppetry of Ashley Bryan” through March 30th in the SCAD Museum of Art at 227 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Savannah. There’s a lecture by Ashley Bryan on Wednesday, February 10th at 7:30 p.m.
(Information: 525-7191, www.scad.edu)
WHITE OAK BASKET EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 12/ MAR. 15, 2010
The Averitt Center for the Arts hosts an exhibition of “White Oak Basket Makers” from January 22nd through March 15th at 33 East Main Street in Statesboro. The opening reception is Friday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
(Information: 912-212-ARTS (2787) www.averittcenterforthearts.org)
ARTISTS FOR HAITI
END DATE: MAR. 12/ MAR. 16/ MAR. 19/ MAR. 21, 2010
The Indigo Sky Gallery presents the exhibit: “Artists for Haiti” from March 7th through March 21st at 915 Waters Avenue in Savannah. The opening reception and gallery talk is on Sunday, March 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(Information: 233-7659, galleryindigosky at aol.com)
ARBOR DAY PHOTO EXHIBITION
END DATE: MAR. 19/ MAR. 26/ APR. 2/ APR.9/ APR. 16/ APR. 23/
APR. 24, 2010
The Second Annual Melon Bluff Arbor Day Photo Exhibition is on display through April 24th at the Melon Bluff Nature Center at 2999 Islands Highway in Midway. The opening reception is on Friday, February 19th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
(Information: 3 miles east of I-95’s exit 76—Midway/Sunbury, 912-880-4500, www.melonbluff.com)
KIRK VARNEDOE COLLECTION
END DATE: MAR. 19/ APR. 2/ APR. 4, 2010
The Telfair Academy presents the Kirk Varnedoe Collection of contemporary art on display through April 4th in the Jepson Center at 207 West York Street in Savannah.
(Information: www.telfair.org, 790-8800)
SCULPTURE EXHIBIT
END DATE: MAR. 19/ APR. 2/ APR. 4, 2010
The Telfair presents the exhibit: “Counterillumination” by interactive sculpture by Shih Chieh Huang. The art is on display through April 4th at the Jepson Center at 207 West York Street in Savannah.
(Information: www.telfair.org, 790-8800)
COMPLEMENTARY EXHIBITS
END DATE: MAR. 20, 2010
The SCAD Museum of Art hosts complementary exhibits: “Nature’s Banquet: American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection” and “Small Treasures of 19th Century American Art” on display through March 20th in the SCAD Museum of Art at 227 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in Savannah. The opening reception is on Thursday, January 21st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(Information: 525-7191, www.scad.edu/scadmuseum)
HOLLY KOONS MCCULLOUGH SPEAKING
END DATE: MAR. 10, 2010
Senior Citizens Inc. presents Holly Koons McCullough speaking on “A Brief Aesthetic History of Photography” on Wednesday, March 10th at noon at 3025 Bull Street in Savannah. Reservations are requested.
(Information: $5 program, $5 lunch, 236-0363, ext. 126—Sandy Griffin)
“BARE KNUCKLES”
END DATE: MAR. 10, 2010
The Psychotronic Film Society presents a showing of the 1977 American film: “Bare Knuckles” on Wednesday, March 10th at 8:00 p.m. in the Sentient Bean at 13 East Park Avenue in Savannah.
(Information: 232-4447, www.sentientbean.com, $5)
“LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA”
END DATE: MAR. 17, 2010
The Saint Simons Public Library presents a showing of the 2007 American film: “Love in the Time of Cholera” on Wednesday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. at 530 –A Beachview Drive on Saint Simons Island.
(Information: 912-639-8234, www.trrl.org)
SAVANNAH NAT’L WILDLIFE REFUGE
END DATE: MAR. 9 /MAR.10/MAR. 11/MAR. 12, 2010
The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge celebrates the grand opening of their Visitor Center one-half mile from Hilton Head on U-S 278 in South Carolina. Through March 12th, they’re offering weekday tours from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. to see alligators, birds, historic rice plantations, and more. Reservations are required.
(Information: $30 adults, $10 kids, 912-236-8115, www.wilderness-southeast.org, www.fws.gov/refuges/profiles)
MOMMY & ME PROGRAM
END DATE: MAR. 10/ MAR. 15/ MAR. 17/ MAR. 22/ MAR. 24/ MAR. 30/
APR. 5/ APR. 7, 2010
The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service offers a “Mommy and Me”(or daddy, grandparent or caregiver and me) for kids ages one to four years to sing along, listen to story time, play in the touch tank and see what the animal of the week is. The program is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Advance registration is required.
(Information: $6 child general, $4 w/ aquarium season pass holders, to register: 598-2356 or www.uga.edu/aquarium)
SNAIL COUNTING
END DATE: MAR. 16/ MAR. 20, 2010
The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service offers “Painting Snails,” a day of estimating the number of marsh periwinkles in the MECA salt marsh and a talk about the snails. The program is on Saturday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m. meeting at the aquarium. Reservations are required and you’re encouraged to wear knee high rubber boots.
(Information: $10 person, 598-2496)
SAVANNAH RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
END DATE: MAR. 18/ APR. 1/ APR. 15/ APR. 29/ MAY 6/ MAY 20, 2010
The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program is looking for landowners
who potentially have Native American rock quarries on their properties.
They would like to get samples from the land to study the rock in
comparison to other artifacts. The quarries are relatively
low lying and can be small, less than an acre. They are looking for
chips or debris rock that may have come off when the Native Americans
made tools from stone. It is fairly common to see piles of
the chips at the base of trees. They are hoping to do research
in Lincoln County, Georgia along with McCormick, Edgefield, Saluda,
Greenwood, Newberry, Lexington, Chester, Lancaster, York and Union
Counties in South Carolina.
(Information: Dr. Christopher Moore, 803-725-5227, cmoore at srarp.org)
PRESERVATION TOURS OF DAVENPORT HOUSE
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 13/ MAR. 16/ MAR. 20/ MAR. 23, 2010
The Isaiah Davenport House offers “This Old House: Director’s Preservation Tour of the Davenport House” that tells about the preservation and care of the house. The programs are on Tuesdays and Saturdays through March 23rd at 4:30 p.m.
(Information: $18, 236-8097, www.davenporthousemuseum.org)
BONAVENTURE CEMETRY TOURS
END DATE: MAR. 14, 2010
The Bonaventure Historical Society offers tours of the Bonaventure Cemetery on Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Bonaventure Road in Savannah.
(Information: Lynn Hadwin: 927-6145, no charge, however, donations accepted)
SCOTTISH HERITAGE DAY
END DATE: MAR. 17/ MAR. 20, 2010
Fort King George presents its annual Scottish Heritage Day on Saturday, March 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the site at 302 McIntosh Boulevard south-east in Darien. There are demonstrations of pioneer skills, artillery and musket drills, crafts and domestic demonstrations along with Scottish cooking, dancing and music and more.
(Information: $3- $5, www.gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge, 912-437-4770)
SAVANNAH RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
END DATE: MAR. 18/ APR. 1/ APR. 15/ APR. 29/ MAY 6/ MAY 20, 2010
The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program is looking for landowners
who potentially have Native American rock quarries on their properties.
They would like to get samples from the land to study the rock in
comparison to other artifacts. The quarries are relatively
low lying and can be small, less than an acre. They are looking for
chips or debris rock that may have come off when the Native Americans
made tools from stone. It is fairly common to see piles of
the chips at the base of trees. They are hoping to do research
in Lincoln County, Georgia along with McCormick, Edgefield, Saluda,
Greenwood, Newberry, Lexington, Chester, Lancaster, York and Union
Counties in South Carolina.
(Information: Dr. Christopher Moore, 803-725-5227, cmoore at srarp dot
org)
POETRY SOCIETY MEETS
END DATE: MAR. 9, 2010
The Poetry Society of Georgia meets on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Telfair Academy of Arts at 121 Barnard Street in Savannah. There is a poetry reading by Waqas Khwaja. The public is invited.
(Information: $10 general, $5 students, Tony Morris: tony at tonymorris.org
or www.armstrong.edu, 344-2971)
The Chatham County Health Department reported that two feral cats in the county have tested positive for rabies. They urge residents to take proper precautions such as not handling, feeding, or attracting wild animals with open garbage cans or by leaving pet food out overnight. They also remind you not to adopt or nurse injured wild animals or bring them into your home. Keep vaccinations up-to-date for all your pets such as dogs, cats, and ferrets.
(Information: Animal control: 525-2408 or Chatham County Health Dept.: 356-2160)
FREE HPV VACCINE
END DATE: MAR. 23/ APR. 20/ MAY 24/ JUNE 29/ JULY 27/ AUG. 24/ SEPT.
14/ SEPT. 21/ SEPT. 30, 2010
The Coastal Health District Health Departments offer free Human Papillomavirus (H-P-V) vaccines free of charge to women who meet certain criteria. The program is open to women ages 19 to 26 years, not pregnant who have Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance that doesn’t cover the vaccine or no health insurance.
(Information: 3 doses are needed for it to be effective, a $14 administrative
fee per dose, however, no one will be denied because of inability to pay.
Brunswick: 912-262-2300 or Savannah: 912-644-5200, www.gachd.org)
GA HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEEDS BOOKS
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 11/ MAR. 16/ MAR. 18, 2010
The Georgia Historical Society needs used book donations for their annual book sale in April. They accept donations of all sizes and genres, however, they cannot accept magazines, journals, obsolete audio, video, or games. Donations can be dropped off at 501 Whitaker Street in Savannah.
(Information: 912-651-2128, www.georgiahistory.com)
ALUMNI MEMORIES
END DATE: MAR. 9, 2010
Armstrong Atlantic State University celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. They are asking for alumni memories for the 75th anniversary web page. If you have memories that you would like to add, you may visit w-w-w 75 dot Armstrong dot e-d-u.
(Information: 344-2586 or www.75.armstrong.edu or beth.crovatt at Armstrong.edu)
CENSUS SCAM
END DATE: MAR. 9/ MAR. 16/ MAR. 23/ APR. 13/ MAY 10/ JUNE 15/ JULY
13/ JULY 27, 2010
The Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Aging Services
is urging older adults to be vigilant over the next few months to avoid
criminals who masquerade as Census Bureau workers. They remind you
that the 2010 U-S Census forms are mailed to households with a return date
of April 1st. From April through July, census takers come to your
house if you did not return a form. The Census workers will not ask
for your social security, bank account or credit card numbers. Employees
of the U-S Census will not ask for donations or money, will not enter your
home or tell that you owe money to
the government.
(Information: ITSO.fraud.reporting@census.gov, 800-923-8282, http://www.aging.dhr.georgia.gov, 866-55-552-4464)
DONATIONS FOR SOLDIERS
END DATE: MAR. 16/ MAR. 30/ APR. 6/ APR.20/ MAY 4/ MAY 18/ MAY 25,
2010
Many U-S troops are helping with earthquake relief in Haiti and are stationed there for 6 to 12 months. They need toiletries and snacks.
(Information: Carol Megathlin: Adopt-a-soldier coordinator: carol.megathlin at comcast.net or 354-1295 –h or 596-1962—cell)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY REGATTA
END DATE: MAR. 16/ MAR. 19/ MAR. 20/ MAR. 21, 2010
The Geechee Sailing Club serves as host for the 31st Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Regatta on March 20th and 21st on the Wilmington River between Turner’s Creek and Wassaw Sound. Registration is on Friday, March 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tubby’s Tank House Restaurant in Thunderbolt. There are three classes competing: Class “A”—Spinnaker, Class “B”—Non-Spinnaker, and Class “C”—Cruising.
(Information: $55 per boat, Rich Moore: 598-1754, http://geecheesasilingclub.org/racing/html.)
ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHUTTLES
END DATE: MAR. 17, 2010
The Chatham Area Transit provides shuttles to downtown Savannah from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Westside Shopping Center on Highway 80 in Garden City, at the Island Towne Center on Whitmarsh Island and at the Savannah Mall near the carousel in the rear. The return shuttles begin at noon and run until 3:00 p.m.
(Information: $3 fare pass for to and from, 629-3924 or www.catchacat.org)
PIRATES AT THE LIBRARY
END DATE: MAR. 17, 2010
The Saint Simons Public Library presents “Pirates at the Library” with Pirate Paul and Buccaneer Betz on Wednesday, March 17th at 11:00 a.m. in the Children’s Room at 530 –A Beachview Drive on Saint Simons Island.
(Information: 912-638-8234, www.trrl.org)
LIFE JACKET DONATIONS
END DATE: MAR. 17/ APR. 7/ APR. 21/ MAY 5/ MAY 19/ JUNE 2/ JUNE
16, 2010
Safe Kids Savannah needs gently-used life jackets. If you have life jackets that you no longer need, you may drop them off at the Chat ham County Aquatic Center at 7240 Sallie Mood Drive, the Red Cross at 41 Park of Commerce Way in Savannah, and the Habersham, Tybee Island, and Islands YMCAs. Life jackets are then sent to loaner stations so children can be safe while on the water.
(Information: Allison Gramza: 353-3148 and Sally Silberman: 644-5217)
SAVANNAH RIVER ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH
END DATE: MAR. 18/ APR. 1/ APR. 15/ APR. 29/ MAY 6/ MAY 20, 2010
The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program is looking for landowners
who potentially have Native American rock quarries on their properties.
They would like to get samples from the land to study the rock in
comparison to other artifacts. The quarries are relatively
low lying and can be small, less than an acre. They are looking for
chips or debris rock that may have come off when the Native Americans
made tools from stone. It is fairly common to see piles of
the chips at the base of trees. They are hoping to do research
in Lincoln County, Georgia along with McCormick, Edgefield, Saluda,
Greenwood, Newberry, Lexington, Chester, Lancaster, York and Union
Counties in South Carolina.
(Information: Dr. Christopher Moore, 803-725-5227, cmoore at srarp dot org)
FREE HPV VACCINE
END DATE: MAR. 23/ APR. 20/ MAY 24/ JUNE 29/ JULY 27/ AUG. 24/ SEPT.
14/ SEPT. 21/ SEPT. 30, 2010
The Coastal Health District Health Departments offer free Human Papillomavirus (H-P-V) vaccines free of charge to women who meet certain criteria. The program is open to women ages 19 to 26 years, not pregnant who have Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance that doesn’t cover the vaccine or no health insurance.
(Information: 3 doses are needed for it to be effective, a $14 administrative
fee per dose, however, no one will be denied because of inability to pay.
Brunswick: 912-262-2300 or Savannah: 912-644-5200, www.gachd.org)