Take A Soldier Fishing Presents the 2010 Bass Brawl Fishing Tournament August 21 in the Savannah River Basin. Hosted by Bass Angler Plus, 80 soldiers will be partnered with 80 experienced anglers to compete as a team. Proceeds go to support military families. For info or to register, go to www.takeasoldierfishing-ga.org
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society announces their Summer Camp, geared for children (ages 3 to 6) with Down Syndrome. Chatham County’s Camp Buddy will be held July 26th, 28th, and 30th and August 2nd, 5th,and 6th at Marshpoint Elementary School. Financial assistance is available. To RSVP contact Molly at 912-754-4437.
The Jasper Animal Rescue Mission will host a special showing of the May River Theater production of the musical “Swing” Thursday, August 12. All proceeds from ticket sales go to help JARM in its mission to provide humane care and homes for stray, abandoned, or neglected dogs and cats. Your ticket includes the show and a reception at Myrtles. Call 843-836-2343.
The Spay Neuter Alliance Clinic is holding a Low Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic on Saturday July 24th at the Coastal Empire Fairgrounds on Meding Street in Savannah. No appointment necessary but be prepared to wait patiently. Pets must be 3 months old for Rabies shots, dogs on a leash, and cats in a carrier. Cash only. For more info contact SNAC at snacclinicsav@hargray.com
Give the Gift of Life. Give blood at an American Red Cross blood drive near you. On Tuesday July 27th you can go to Hilton Head High School Noon to 6pm, or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in Brunswick from 8:30am to Noon. To find a blood drive near to, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Adopt a real Florida manatee from the Save the Manatee Club and make a difference in the lives of these gentle, endangered marine mammals. An adoption costs $25 and includes a color photo, biography, adoption certificate, and more. Or for $35, get a free Club t-shirt too! Call 1-800-432-JOIN or visit save the manatee (dot) org.
Friends of Hunting Island Announces the 3rd Annual Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday, July 31st at Hunting Island State Park. Contestants and their cheering sections should gather at the beach in front of the Hunting Island Lighthouse. You can enter as a team or an individual. For more info go to go www.friendsofhuntingisland.org
St. Joseph's/Candler will offer an Infant and Child CPR/ Safety in the Home Class on August 2 & 16 (first and third Monday) at 6:30 PM in the Candler Professional Bldg., Room 508. The class, for new and expectant parents, costs $25 per person. For more information and to register, call CareCall at 819-3368 or 800-501-4054 or use our website, www.sjchs.org.
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