🌱 Savannah Africa Art Museum Exhibit On Gender + Flock Together

Hey, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah African Art Museum has released its line-up for its upcoming adult education series. The "Becoming Gendered: Gender Identity in Africa" series is free to attend and will be broken into three different classes. Click the following link for the full lineup and class descriptions. (Savannah CEO)
2. The Chatham County Sheriff's Office has launched its Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser. The "Flock Together" campaign will be raising money for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The goal is to raise more than last year's amount of $8,000. The campaign is asking for $40 donations in exchange for a sign to be placed in friends' or family's yards. (fox28media.com)
3. A Savannah man is currently facing several charges connected to child sexual assault. Opollo Johnson, 47 years old, was arrested on Jul. 27. This month, he has been charged with rape, aggravated child molestation, and false imprisonment. He was employed with Savannah's Deep Center as a life navigator for youth. (WSAV-TV)

Today in Savannah:

• Oktoberfest At Plant Riverside District (1:00 PM)
• Hull Park Fall Festival At Hull Park (3:00 PM)
• JEA Kids Night Out At Jewish Educational Alliance (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens reminds the community that there is still time to apply for the Master Gardener Training Course. The application deadline is Nov. 1. (Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens via Facebook)
• The Davis Love Foundation raffle is scheduled for Nov. 14 at Sea Island Golf Club. The raffle is supporting Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. Raffle tickets can be purchased here. (Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday with another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.