Over 30 restaurants, 500 guests and one mechanical bull helped make DineSouth 2011 the greatest food event in Savannah to date. Famous foodie Jamie Deen and his family hosted the party, while a pack of farm animals, provided by The Hunter Cattle Co., helped partygoers get in the mood for a true Southern soiree. The event was also the release of South’s Food and Famous Folks Issue, which covers some of the most interesting people and culinary artists in the city. Make sure to grab your copy on newsstands now!

As part of the event, all the vendors competed against each other in three different categories and here are the official results:

Join the City of Thunderbolt for a fun night out at the Thunderbolt Town Hall On October 3rd.

Come try Yoga on a Stand Up Paddleboard. This is the most fun you have had since you were a kid! We’ll do a few sun salutes to warm up and then hop on the boards and orient ourselves. The fun starts with a few simple poses then we’ll explore balance and alignment in more challenging poses.

Strong swimmers only.

Please wear your swimsuit and plan to bring water, a towel and sunblock. We will meet at the studio and carpool over to Lake Mayer for the class. There are bathrooms and a water fountain at the facility.

$35 includes Board Rental.

The Junior League of Savannah’s sixty-forth annual Junior League Thrift Sale will be held September 23rd and 24th at the Savannah Civic Center. This year’s event is sponsored by our community partners; SunTrust Bank, Savannah Bank, and Savannah Land Trust.

Admission is $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center’s box office or online at www.etix.com. Children under 2 are admitted free. No strollers or carts are permitted. Items sold on Saturday are half-price. All sales are cash only. Parking is free. For more information about the event, please visit www.jrleaguesav.org.

Thrift Sale merchandise is donated by League members and supporters and varies each year. Shoppers can find appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more. Again this year the Sale will offer new-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods in the JL Boutique.

With this two day event, the League raises over $100,000 dollars, which are returned to the community through various League projects as well as training our members. The Junior League’s current focus area is Women and Children’s Advocacy. The Junior League of Savannah believes that women and children deserve to be empowered through quality opportunities in order to thrive and to be contributing members of our community. These opportunities should develop the whole person socially, emotionally, physically as well as academically. They are currently partnering with a number of local organizations such as the West Broad YMCA, and Memorial Health Children’s Unit.
In addition, the Junior League serves the Golden Isles and South Carolina Low Country areas, and members there will work on various education-related projects. The Junior League of Savannah and the Thrift Sale are sponsored by SunTrust.

The Junior League of Savannah is an organization of over 1,000 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For information, call Junior League of Savannah Headquarters at 912-790-1002 or visit www.jrleaguesavannah.org.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church will be having a benefit Shrimp Boil on September 23rd featuring Shrimp, Shrimp Sauce, Coleslaw, and Potato Salad. The Council of Catholic Women will also have homemade desserts for sale. $7 Donations are requested, and deliveries are available for a minimum of 5 orders. Please call 964-0219 for delivery before noon on Thursday, September 22nd for delivery.

The Junior League of Savannah’s sixty-forth annual Junior League Thrift Sale will be held September 23rd and 24th at the Savannah Civic Center. This year’s event is sponsored by our community partners; SunTrust Bank, Savannah Bank, and Savannah Land Trust.

Admission is $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center’s box office or online at www.etix.com. Children under 2 are admitted free. No strollers or carts are permitted. Items sold on Saturday are half-price. All sales are cash only. Parking is free. For more information about the event, please visit www.jrleaguesav.org.

Thrift Sale merchandise is donated by League members and supporters and varies each year. Shoppers can find appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more. Again this year the Sale will offer new-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods in the JL Boutique.

With this two day event, the League raises over $100,000 dollars, which are returned to the community through various League projects as well as training our members. The Junior League’s current focus area is Women and Children’s Advocacy. The Junior League of Savannah believes that women and children deserve to be empowered through quality opportunities in order to thrive and to be contributing members of our community. These opportunities should develop the whole person socially, emotionally, physically as well as academically. They are currently partnering with a number of local organizations such as the West Broad YMCA, and Memorial Health Children’s Unit.
In addition, the Junior League serves the Golden Isles and South Carolina Low Country areas, and members there will work on various education-related projects. The Junior League of Savannah and the Thrift Sale are sponsored by SunTrust.

The Junior League of Savannah is an organization of over 1,000 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. For information, call Junior League of Savannah Headquarters at 912-790-1002 or visit www.jrleaguesavannah.org.

The Limited is launching a brand new line of jewelry featuring original designs by SCAD students. Be the first to see it as they celebrate this brilliant collaboration with appetizers, dessert, wine, and cocktails in the store.

Join the Savannah Ocean Exchange as we Sailabrate the Sea with Savannah Ocean Exchange Parade of Boats! It is a true celebration as we parade from Skidaway Island to Thunderbolt in our 1st annual boat parade. Public viewing points will be available along the parade route culminating in the historic Thunderbolt Community of Savannah, GA. Prepare for fun in the sun as weSailabrate the Sea!

St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society would like to invite you to the 9th Annual International Food & Wine Festival Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, or can be purchased electronically at savannahfoodandwinefestival.eventbrite.com. The festival will be held in the Hellenic Center of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 14 West Anderson Street. No one under 21 will be admitted.

Come and taste food from 12 restaurants including, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Vic’s on the River, Garibaldi’s, The Olympia Café, Driftaway Café, Edible Arrangements, Taste of India, Toucan Café, Crystal Beer Parlor, 45 Bistro, River House Seafood, Papa’s Barbeque and Seafood, and taste over 50 wines for one incredibly low price.

Also taking place at the festival is a $3 raffle. First place wins a two night stay for up to four people through Tybee Rental Vacations, a $50 Gift Certificate to Sundae Café, and a $50 Gift Certificate to Hunter House Restaurant. Second place wins a one night stay with breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel, a $150 Gift Certificate to the Local 1110 restaurant, and a 2 person Tour with Old Savannah Tours. Third place wins a two night suit stay at the Inn at Ellis Square and a 2 person Tour with Old Savannah Tours.

All proceeds benefit the many charities of the Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Church.

For more information contact Betsy Varlagas, President, 398-8444.

Learn more about the historic theatre with self-guided tours and archival posters and documents, as well as what is in store for the coming season. Try our 90th Anniversary ice cream flavor from Leopold’s, snack on some popcorn, or just enjoy the air-conditioning. From noon until 4:30 p.m., the main level will be open to explore.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., you can also watch the Savannah Philharmonic as they rehearse for their Patriot’s Day concert. Until 7:30 p.m., this open rehearsal will be viewable from the balcony seating.

Free and open to the public. No reservation needed.