🌱 SCCDI Virtual Meeting + Local Man Friends With Lost Titan Passenger

Hello all. It's me, Joyce Nash, your host of the Savannah Patch newsletter. Follow along for the most important things going on these days in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 82 Low: 70.
• Saturday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm. High: 89 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Savannah-Chatham County Council on Disability Issues (SCCDI) will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, Jun. 26. The event will feature guest speaker Ms. Pauline Shaw, Family Support Program Manager of B&B Care, Inc. Chatham County residents with disabilities are encouraged to participate and contribute their perspectives to improve the city and county's support for individuals with disabilities. (Savannah Tribune)
2. The Savannah Cabaret is showcasing a powerful production called "Say Gay! Louder!" in celebration of Pride, featuring live performances of songs by LGBTQ+ artists, allies, and icons. The show addresses important issues facing the community and aims to support the First City Pride Center through ticket sales and donations. Producer, director, and writer Rick Garman explained that the show is a response to recent events and legislation affecting the LGBTQ+ community, shining a light on these issues while offering a call to action for change. The performances will include covers of songs by artists such as Queen, Katy Perry, and Lizzo, and will take place at Club One's Bay Street Theatre tonight (Jun. 23) and Jun. 25. (Connect Savannah.com)
3. A Savannah man revealed his personal connection to one of the missing members aboard a submersible that disappeared during a deep-sea dive to explore the Titanic wreckage. Richard Schulze identified his longtime friend and college roommate, Stockton Rush, as one of the individuals on board and expressed hope for a safe return. (Connect Savannah.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Savannah:

Friday, June 23

• Make, Sew, And Mend: Make A Colonial Pocket At Wormsloe Historic Site (2:00 PM)

Saturday, June 24

• British Occupation Of Savannah At Wormsloe Historic Site (10:00 AM)
• Butterfly Mask Craft At Skidaway Island (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking to adopt a pet in the Savannah area, there are several animals available at local shelters. Some of the pets currently up for adoption include Rosie, a Pit Bull Terrier, Lucy, a Chiweenie, Buttons, a senior domestic short-haired cat, and Nunu, an adult domestic short-haired cat. Click the link to view all the adoptable animals. (Savannah Patch)
• Celebrate Independence Day on Savannah's Waterfront from Jun. 30 to Jul. 4 with a range of family-friendly activities, live music, kids' events, fireworks, and more. At the link, find the full list of events at the Waterfront. (Savannah's Waterfront via Facebook)
• The Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah is hosting a special screening of the summer blockbuster JAWS on Jun. 29 at 7:00 p.m. Former SCAD professor David Engelbach, who worked with director Steven Spielberg during the film's production, will be speaking at the event. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.