🌱 St. Patty's Day Schedule + Jewish Cultural Arts Festival Kicks Off

Hello again, everybody! It's Thursday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very warm. High: 84 Low: 63.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Savannah:

1. The schedule of events and parade route for Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day parade is now live. The city hosts one of the largest parades in the country, bringing in thousands of people annually to enjoy the festivities. The parade will start Mar. 17 at 10:15 a.m. at Abercorn and Gwinnett. Follow the link for a full list of events leading up to the big day. (WSAV-TV)
2. The Savannah Jewish Cultural Arts Festival will run for the month of March. Hosted by the Savannah Jewish Federation (SJF), community members can attend film screenings, comedy shows, book talks, workshops, cooking classes, and more. A "Film for Thought" screening will happen Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., and Sundays are reserved for activities co-sponsored with a local community group. For a full list of events and applicable ticketing needs, visit their website. (Savannah Tribune)
3. A new senior care facility has opened in Savannah. Dedicated Senior Medical Center recently opened in the Hostess City and offers medical care along with personalized treatment plans and an offering of social activities for those interested. Residents say that it feels different, in a good way, and that they "look forward to having a healthy life." (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• "Haunted" Paint & Sip Show At The Savannah Underground (2:00 PM)
• Finding Meaning in the Marsh: Photography At Jay Wolf Nature Trail At The UGA Aquarium (5:00 PM)
• Live From The Secret Garden At Kimpton Brice Hotel (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Theatre has extended its run of "Mamma Mia!" The last show will now be on Saturday at 8:00 p.m. (The Savannah Theatre via Facebook)
• Oscar Prep Weekend is back at Trustees Theater this week. Get tickets for screenings of the nominees here. (Lucas Theatre for the Arts via Facebook)
• Friends of African American Arts Group Exhibition will be on display at the Kennedy Fine Arts Gallery through May 30. The show promotes African American art through an array of artistic mediums. (The Tiger's Roar)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.