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Attend the Emancipation Proclamation service in Savannah

Free HIV testing events in Savannah

Jewish Food Festival returns to Savannah

Also on today's calendar: Oy Vey 5k Registration OPEN and 12 other events.

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Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees. Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 49. Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 72 and low of 47 degrees.

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( savannahtribune.com ) — Savannah residents are invited to the 162nd Emancipation Proclamation worship service on January 1, 2025, at St. James A. Church. Dr. Harold V. Bennett, a distinguished scholar, will be the keynote speaker at this significant local event.

( wsav.com ) — Savannah residents can participate in free HIV testing events offered by the Coastal Health District in honor of World AIDS Day. Testing will be available at various locations, with some offering a $25 gift card incentive.

( wtoc.com ) — The Shalom Y'all Jewish Food Festival is returning to Savannah's Monterey Square this Sunday. Celebrating its 34th year, the festival offers a variety of Jewish comfort foods and highlights the rich Jewish history in Savannah.

( wjcl.com ) — The Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is teaming up with WJCL 22 for their annual Turkey Drive in Savannah, aiming to distribute over 4,000 turkeys to families in need. Community members are encouraged to donate food items to help those who qualify for food assistance.

( wtoc.com ) — Savannah hosted a key political event where Senate Democrats selected their leadership, highlighting upcoming legislative priorities like Medicaid expansion. Meanwhile, Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns is set to retain his position, focusing on education and public safety.

Upcoming Events in Savannah

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Thursday November 14

Oy Vey 5k Registration OPEN Thu Nov 14 9:00 am JEA - Jewish Educational Alliance 5111 Abercorn St, Savannah

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Friday November 15

Full Moon on the Avenue Fri Nov 15 6:00 pm Wormsloe , Historic Site 7601 Skidaway Road Savannah, GA 31406

Red Velvet Burlesque Show (18+ Event) Fri Nov 15 6:00 pm Red Velvet Burlesque Show Savannah

An Evening of Community Fri Nov 15 6:00 pm Hyatt Regency Savannah

Saturday November 16

Manifesting with Your Spirit Guides with Janiqwa "Iya J." Nganga Sat Nov 16 1:00 am Clearing House Savannah 134 Houston St, Savannah

Market at Forsyth Park Sat Nov 16 9:00 am Forsyth Park

Sunday November 17

"Unforgettable Voices, a Tribute to Female Vocalists of the 60s, 70s, 80s" Sun Nov 17 3:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Church 325 Habersham St, Savannah

Tuesday November 19

Youth Basketball Registration OPEN Tue Nov 19 12:00 pm JEA - Jewish Educational Alliance 5111 Abercorn St, Savannah

Thursday November 21

Oy Vey 5k Registration OPEN Thu Nov 21 10:00 am JEA - Jewish Educational Alliance 5111 Abercorn St, Savannah

Holiday Cheer Tour Thu Nov 21 10:00 am Tanger Outlets Savannah 200 Tanger Outlets Blvd, Pooler

Friday November 22

The Magic of Lights Holiday Drive-Through Spectacular in Savannah Fri Nov 22 5:00 pm South Georgia State Fair 105 Fort Argyle Rd, Savannah

Saturday November 23

The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show - Savannah, GA Sat Nov 23 6:00 pm Holiday Inn Savannah Historic District, an IHG Hotel 520 W Bryan St, Savannah

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Events Nearby

Thursday November 14

Music & Movement (Garden City) Thu Nov 14 10:30 am Islands Branch Library , Islands Library

Storytime and Music (Garden City) Thu Nov 14 10:30 am W. W. Law Library , W.W. Law Library

Port City Homeschool Discovery (Garden City) Thu Nov 14 11:00 am Port City Branch Library , Port City Library

Bullish on Books (Garden City) Thu Nov 14 2:00 pm Bull Street Library , Auditorium,

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