THE SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC ANNOUNCES THE BEN TUCKER INSTRUMENT LIBRARY AND INSTRUMENT DONATION DRIVE
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic is now accepting donations of any band or orchestra instruments to add to the library’s collection. Instruments may be donated at upcoming SavPhil events, such as from 5 to 9 p.m. March 4 at Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty, or in Chippewa Square in downtown Savannah beginning at 3 p.m. for “Phil the Squares with Song” on March 13. To learn of other ways to donate to the Ben Tucker Instrument Library please contact Brad Behr, the orchestra’s Education & Community Initiatives Manager at Brad@SavannahPhilharmonic.com
BUNNY WARE JOINS THE WSAV BRIDGE TEAM
(WSAV) WSAV is pleased to announce a new partnership with renowned social event photographer Bunny Ware. “Where’s Bunny Ware?” joins the roster of local content featured weekly on WSAV’s regional-lifestyle program, The Bridge, weekday mornings at 11:30. If you have a story suggestion for Bunny Ware you can email it to bunnyinthecity@gmail.com. “Where’s Bunny Ware” segments can be seen every Friday at 11:30 a.m. on The Bridge on WSAV.
SAV PHILHARMONIC’S KEITARO HARADA AWARDED ONE OF JAPAN’S HIGHEST MUSICAL HONORS
(SAVANNAH, GA / JAPAN) Keitaro Harada, conductor for the Savannah Philharmonic, received the Hideo Saito Memorial Fund Award. This award is presented to young, promising cellists and conductors. The Sony Music Foundation established the Hideo Saito Memorial Award in 2002. The committee selected Keitaro because of his vast musical knowledge and training gained from living abroad and training under wonderful mentors. They mention the courage he shows as Music & Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic and how he has improved the importance of music in the Savannah region.
COASTAL GEORGIA INDICATORS COALITION RECEIVES 4-YEAR GRANT TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND MENTAL HEALTH
(SAVANNAH, GA / COASTAL GA) Childhood trauma and mental health issues in children, youth and young adults have risen sharply in the Savannah area, driven in great part by the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the existing support structure has received a four-year, $600,000 grant to address the issue. Partners include Gateway Community Service Board, Chatham County Safety Net, and Loop it up Savannah.
(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Lil Tybee and siblings came into rescue with their momma, Addie. They have all grown into rambunctious playful kittens who are now ready to find their own forever homes. Lil Tybee is a tiny little thing compared to her siblings, but she holds her own with the rest in play. Lil Tybee will be neutered/spayed prior to adoption and is up to date on her vaccinations.
FORSYTH FARMERS’ MARKET LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE NEW FARM TRUCK
(WTOC) The Forsyth Farmers’ Market was busy for the first Saturday market of 2022. The market’s board also came together to announce the start of a campaign to improve their Farm Truck 912 program.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 2022 Southern Coast Heart Ball is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Boulevard in Savannah. Through the Southern Coast Heart Ball campaign, the American Heart Association celebrates a collective success in driving change, funding science and improving health – no matter where, or how, we gather. That means taking efforts beyond the ballroom, working every day to help every heart. For more information visit SouthernCoastHeartBall.heart.org.
FREE WORKSHOP: NON-PROFIT TABLE TALK
(SCORE SAVANNAH) Are you aspiring to start a non-profit? Do you own a non-profit, but are lacking critical resources to further your mission? Join us on Thursday, March 10 at 12 p.m. for this virtual, Table Talk created specifically for Non-Profit Owners and Executive Directors. Discuss your most pressing issues and make connections within fellow non-profit executives. Proudly presented in cooperation with the United Way of the Coastal Empire.
20 INSTAGRAM CONTENT IDEAS TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) In this video, Instagram expert Nicky Saunders gives you over 20 easy, yet engaging post ideas to grow your business. You’ll discover several unique ideas you can use to create content for any of the primary Instagram channels, including Lives, Reels, Feed, and Stories. Plus, you’ll get some handy tips to encourage engagement on each of your posts.
ENMARKET OFFERS MULTIPLE MOBILE PAYMENT OPTIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) At the fuel dispensers, Enmarket customers can use the Enmarket mobile app to authorize pumps and process payments. Payment options include card-on-file or Enmarket’s proprietary enPay program, which debits the money directly from the customer’s checking account. Inside the store, customers can open the Enmarket app, scan their items as they pick them up, and pay for the transaction using Skip Checkout technology. If a shopping trip requires a visit to the register, customers can still use mobile pay on the Enmarket app with a quick scan of a QR code, or by using Apple or Google Pay. For customers who are more comfortable using PayPal or Venmo, Enmarket now accepts those forms of payment inside stores as well.
(UNITED WAY OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE) This month United Way is celebrating its 211 Call Center that works to improve lives every day by connecting neighbors with the support and services they need to move forward. 211 is a free, confidential service provided by United Way of the Coastal Empire to ensure every person in our community has access to critical resources. United Way organizations across the country recognize 211 on February 11th every year to bring awareness to this valuable service and honor the dedicated 211 Call Specialists. Anyone needing assistance can call 211 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday or visit the United Way website anytime at www.uwce.org to access resources for disaster relief assistance, food, healthcare, housing, utility payment help, childcare information, family support services, and more.
(SCORE SAVANNAH) During the ‘lunch & learn’ workshop at noon on March 8, you will learn how to reach more customers/ clients and grow your business with Google Ads. The course will cover how to create an account and how to set up an ad campaign, how to improve ad performance and how to measure your Google advertising success. Register here: https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUocuGhrzguHdEzlf0CDQBRe0nD6xu7V0gL
GREEN GALA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Tree Foundation is celebrating 40 years of Growth. Sponsorships and tickets are available for the Green Gala on April 23, 2022, at Tiedeman Park. savannahtree.org/greengala
CHATHAM COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE MAMMOGRAMS ON MARCH 22
(CHATHAM COUNTY) The Chatham County Health Department will offer free mammograms from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22, for women who meet eligibility guidelines. The event will take place at the health department located at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer. It is estimated that about one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Mammograms are the best way to detect breast cancer early. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the easier it is to treat. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 356-2946. For more information on the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, go to coastalhealthdistrict.org/bccp.
MAKE YOUR BUSINESS STAND OUT ON LINKEDIN
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) In this video, LinkedIn thought leadership expert, Mandy McEwen, shows you the one thing you can do right now to stand out on the professional platform. Discover the simple, but high-impact action you can take to get more out of your company page. Plus, you’ll discover the 7 key steps to executing this efficiently and effectively for your business.
UNION MISSION ANNOUNCES 2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & NEW BOARD MEMBERS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Union Mission, a leading local nonprofit in human services, has announced its 2022 Executive Committee and new Board members who will help lead the organization in the upcoming year. Union Mission has chosen its 2022 Executive Committee with NSDPR President, Neilie Dunn, serving as Board Chair.
INAUGURAL SOUTHEAST GEORGIA LEADERSHIP FORUM BRINGS TOP LEADERS TO SAVANNAH
(CONNECT SAVANNAH) The inaugural Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum, organized by Morris Multimedia, will open its doors on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Kehoe Iron Works at Trustee’s Garden for a two-day forum filled with thought-provoking content from accomplished national and regional leaders, speakers, and statewide CEOs. More than 50 Scholarships have been given out to community members to help foster opportunities for those who might not have the means to attend right now. Ashley Rainge, 28, is one of those lucky scholarship recipients. Ashley works for Healthy Savannah, a non-profit assisting the community with information about a healthy lifestyle. Armand Turner, 29, is another scholarship recipient. He is quite excited about the possibilities. Like Rainge, Turner also works at Healthy Savannah.
CDC SAYS CORONAVIRUS PROVED RACISM IS A THREAT TO HEALTH
(PEOPLE’S WORLD) The yawning gaps in health care among different U.S. racial groups, exposed and accelerated by the coronavirus plague, have led the federal Centers for Disease Control to officially declare racism “a serious public health threat.” As of July 2021, Black Americans were 2.8 times more likely to be hospitalized and two times more likely to die from COVID-19 than White Americans…Hispanic or Latinx persons were 1.9 times more likely than White Americans to contract COVID-19, 2.8 times more likely to be hospitalized, and 2.3 times more likely to die. Congress agreed to invest more money in research on racism as a public health threat: $74 million for the year that ends Sept. 30 for the main investigation and outreach program, called REACH, on racism as a public health threat. That’s $10 million more than the year before.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Two-time Tony Award Winner Michael Cerveris will be presented with Savannah Rep’s inaugural Trailblazer award and a retrospective of his genre-bending career at An Evening with Savannah Rep: The 2022 Season Announcement. City of Savannah Alderman Nick Palumbo of the 4th District will be presented with the Community Vanguard award for his contributions to Savannah and its residents. Rep’s 2022 Princess Grace Award nominee, composer and lyricist Sushi Soucy, will perform selections from their original work. The event will take place on Saturday, March 5th at 8p at Victory North in Savannah with tickets now on sale at http://savannahrep.eventbrite.com. Prices range from $35-$400 with higher tiers receiving access to special curated events before and after curtain time.
ENROLLMENT IS UNDERWAY FOR FOOD FARMACY 912’S FREE NUTRITION CLASSES AND PRODUCE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Open enrollment for Food Farmacy 912 is now underway through April. This program of Forsyth Farmers’ Market takes place March through October. Participants attend classes on healthy living, nutrition and cooking and receive vouchers for fresh, local produce redeemable at the Forsyth Farmers’ Market on Saturdays and Farm Truck 912’s 13 regular stops.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH AND YMCA of COASTAL GEORGIA TO DISTRIBUTE $10,000 IN VACCINE EDUCATION GRANT FUNDING TO CHURCHES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia are seeking proposals and applications for funding from African American and Hispanic faith-based organizations, churches and other places of worship located in the priority population communities served by Healthy Savannah for events and activities that focus on COVID-19 and Flu education, awareness, acceptance, and vaccine access. Individual organizational grant amounts may range from $500 to $1500. The funds were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to broaden the initiatives of the current Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant. For more information, email Dr. Elsie W. Smalls at elsie@healthysavannah.org, referencing “Faith and Health Funds Grant Application” in the subject line. Proposals are due on or before Friday, February 25 and approved plans must be implemented, and activities completed between March 1 and June 30, 2022.
FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION
(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Are you a faith-based organization in Savannah/Chatham County interested in encouraging a culture of health among your members and the broader community?
Please join the Faith and Health Coalition at our next virtual meeting to discuss the importance of health within our community. Please email FaithAndHealth@healthysavannah.org for the meeting link. For more information visit the Faith and Health Coalition page on the Healthy Savannah website.
