COMMUNITY HEADLINES – JUNE 12, 2023

(EFFINGHAM COUNTY) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will be hosting its 14th annual Camp Buddy summer camp for Effingham County on June 25-29 at the Blandford Elementary School and local places in Rincon for community-based learning opportunities.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-down-syndrome-society-announces-14th-annual-camp-buddy-in-effingham-county-june-26-30/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Seimitsu announces workshop on FTC Safeguard Rule, What Small Businesses Need to Know. Financial institutions have a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Safeguard Rule. The FTC has broadened the definition of a ‘financial institution’ to include businesses from auto dealers to real estate appraisers and more. The details of the new law require those businesses to have a designated security officer. For details attend the workshop. Talk will be held at the City of Port Wentworth at the Computer Learning and Innovation Center (CLIC). Time: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. This is an in person event for the public Event is Free to the public. (CLIC) is located along Georgia 21 at 2 Magnolia Boulevard, near the entrance of the Rice Hope subdivision. RSVP to Scott Scheidt at 912 346 3610. Seimitsu, Corp. is a Savannah-based business specializing in IT services and high-speed broadband fiber. With its 100+ mile company-owned fiber network, Seimitsu is able to provide a complete suite of tailored business IT solutions ranging from installation and maintenance to infrastructure services, voice, and cybersecurity.

www.seimitsu.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) – Precision Wellness, a lifestyle medicine center located in Savannah’s Habersham Village, is pleased to announce it will host a community wellness event in honor of Men’s Health Week on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17. For information, visit Precision Wellness online at https://www.precisionbytackl.com/ or call 912-777-6002.

https://carriagetradepr.com/savannahs-precision-wellness-presents-mens-health-week-event-wellness-warrior-dominate-your-health-june-16-and-17/

(SAVANNAH AGENDA) Kiah House sale: A Q&A with the Historic Savannah Foundation’s preservation director.

https://savannahagenda.com/kiah-house-sale-a-qa-with-the-historic-savannah-foundations-preservation-director/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Stacy Jennings, a prominent marketing figure in the Savannah market and a long-time supporter of the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, will serve as the campaign chair for the Y’s 2023 Community Impact Campaign, a drive that aims to raise $662,000 to fund a wide swath of YMCA programs.

https://carriagetradepr.com/stacy-jennings-to-lead-ymca-of-coastal-georgia-community-impact-campaign/

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(WSAV) The Historic Savannah Foundation has honored those who go above and beyond to restore historically significant sites in the area. There were six projects recognized this year. To see all the award recipients including before and after photos click here: https://www.wsav.com/shows/the-bridge/preservation-award-winners-are-named/

The mission of HSF is to save buildings, places and stories that define Savannah’s past, present, and future. If you’d like to support their work just go to myhsf.org.

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Does Fresh Express ring a bell? If not, watch the full video to learn more about this great community nutrition resource and how it has helped our community achieve healthier lives! If you would like to learn more about Fresh Express go to ymcaofcoastalga.com.

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(VACCINATEYOURFAMILY.ORG) Everyone ages 6 years and older should get an updated (bivalent) mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose, regardless of whether they previously completed their (monovalent) primary series. For unvaccinated people, this means getting vaccinated with just one dose. For more information: vaccinateyourfamily.org/covid19faq

(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday for a #healthywalk or head out to explore a local trail on your own. Join us for a two-mile walk at 7:30 a.m. on June 13 at McQueens Island Trail, Fort Pulaski Entrance at US 80 and Fort Pulaski Rd., Wilmington Island, GA 31410. For more information contact Armand.Turner@healthysavannah.org.

https://healthysavannah.org/series/healthy-walk/

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(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Sheryl is the happiest little girl who will play with a ball for hours! She is seriously the cutest thing- when you walk her, she looks back with a little smile to see if you are paying attention. She’s like a little stocky brindle spud and is so full of joy and zest for life! She gets along with some dogs but can be selective. She’s a great leash walker and she has had clean kennels for the most part. If Sheryl checks all of your boxes, please apply today to meet this cheerful girl.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-d-057-sheryl/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Savannah Tree Foundation for a Canopy Crawl on Tuesday, June 13 at 6 p.m. STF Program Director Jake Henry will lead an evening tree walk, sharing facts about the tree canopy that defines our downtown. Take advantage of Savannah’s open container laws and grab a glass of beer or wine to take along for the stroll. Bonus points if it’s in a recyclable to-go cup designed by Inky Brittany. This is a BYOB event! The group will meet outside the bar at 17Hundred90 so that people can grab to-go beverages. You can also bring your own from home. STF educational events are always FREE, but if you’re able, please consider a donation of $10. All donations support STF’s work to protect and grow Chatham County’s urban forest. Reserve your spot here: https://savannahtreefoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/canopy-crawl

(SAVANNAH, GA) Interested in serving on the Loop It Up Board of Directors? Come see what it’s all about at an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 15 at the Loop It Up office at 1106 E. 59th St. in Savannah. For more info or to RSVP, email christina.tarbell@gmail.com. Loop It Up is also looking for active volunteers for the 2023-24 school year. If you have spare time and are interested in helping out with students in classrooms and school gardens, click this link and fill out our volunteer contact form: https://www.loopitupsavannah.com/volunteer.html

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Mediation Center is excited to announce their 2nd annual Savannah Day of Peace: Peace in the Park at Daffin Park on October 1, 2023! Join them for a day of peace and unity for all members of their community. Enjoy community vendors, food trucks, peacebuilders, and more. Be on the look out for more information soon.

https://mediationsavannah.com/peaceinthepark/

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(CHATHAM CO) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) will be hosting its 14th annual Camp Buddy summer camp for Chatham County on July 10-14 at St. Andrews School, located at 601 Penn Waller Rd, on Wilmington Island. Camp Buddy is for children of all ages with Down syndrome and is designed to help students prepare for the upcoming school year with a specially designed curriculum.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-down-syndrome-society-announces-14th-annual-camp-buddy-in-chatham-county-july-10-14-2023/

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Healthy Savannah will host its third community feedback session on the Food Policy Council at the Thunderbolt Neighborhood Senior Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 20. Come and share your thoughts so we can better understand the food-related needs of our community. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=631780845644046&set=a.36088874939992

(SAVANNAH, GA) Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) is seeking a devoted preservation-minded buyer to rehabilitate The Kiah House property located at 505 W. 36th Street within the Cuyler-Brownville National Register Historic District. The Kiah house, constructed ca. 1913, was remodeled in 1959 by Virginia West Jackson Kiah and Dr. Calvin Lycurgus Kiah, pioneers in the black cultural and museum movement. The home was utilized as the nationally recognized Kiah Museum, the first African American museum in Savannah until its closing in 1998. After sitting in probate for over 20 years, HSF purchased the property in 2022 with the intent to ensure the rehabilitation of the property and its continued use within the community. Visit this link to download the RFP and learn more about the project.

https://www.myhsf.org/for-sale/available-properties/505-w-36th-street/?fbclid=IwAR2XXkiScAsP3WOlSn3VvNOwqX4-KaKG08NAfS_guZPhIt4MNzxJ9d1K9Aw

(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Savannah Philharmonic leader: Renovated Mercer Theatre would have “so much to offer.” Savannah and our surrounding counties deserve a world-class performing arts facility, and together as a community we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to dream of what is possible.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/opinion/letters/2023/05/25/mercer-theatre-a-performing-arts-hall-worth-restoring-benefit-savannah/70243337007/

(SAVANNAH, Ga) As Memorial Day brings with it the unofficial start of summer and its focus on outdoor activities, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia announces a fresh new approach to its traditional swim and water safety classes, with a new emphasis on coastal open-water swimming.

https://carriagetradepr.com/ymca-of-coastal-georgia-announces-swim-classes-with-fresh-approach-to-open-water-swimming/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Historic Savannah Foundation’s (HSF) 13th Colony member event will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 and includes an exclusive Davenport House tour. Meet at the Murray C. Perlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center at 323 E. Broughton Street to begin the tour. 13th Colony Members will get a sneak peek into the attic and basement spaces and are invited to enjoy a drink in the garden afterward. RSVP: Members only or join: https://www.myhsf.org/support/membership-2/membership/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society has been named the beneficiary of funds raised by Grainger Honda & Grainger Nissan’s “Rolling With My Chromies” raffle, in which participants can win their choice of a 2023 Nissan Rogue or a 2023 Honda CRV. The raffle winner will be announced on August 12, 2023, at a Family Fun Saturday at the Grainger Honda dealership, 1596 Chatham Parkway, just off Interstate 16 in Savannah.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-down-syndrome-society-to-benefit-from-suv-raffle-at-grainger-honda-grainger-nissan/

(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) NOAA announces 2023 hurricane forecast. What is in store for Georgia?

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/weather/hurricane/2023/05/30/noaa-announces-2023-hurricane-season-near-normal-season-el-nino/70247724007/?utm_source=savannahnow-newsalert-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_term=Hero&utm_content=nsmn-savannah-nletter01

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Live Oak Public Libraries offers free summer programs for all ages. The Summer Reading Challenge started June 1 and continues through July 31, 2023, at all library locations across Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties. The program encourages children, teens, and adults to read great books, enjoy special events, and explore the community.

https://liveoakpl.org/events/src23

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Thursday, June 15, 2023. Do you have a unique process for solving a problem? Perhaps your brand is the start of something new. Is it possible your brand redefines a culture for the future? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the different legal ways to protect your unique business, idea and the many practical applications of your business. In person attendance at 801 E. Gwinnett Street – no registration required. Registration required for online attendance.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5867&month=6&year=2023&day=31&calType=0

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus is an auditioned chorus of amateur singers led by Chorus Master Paul chorus performs with the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra presenting major choral/orchestral works as well as popular music at events like Phil the Park. Previous performances have featured Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Brahms’ Requiem, Elgar’s Dream of Gerontius, Haydn’s Creation, Mozart’s Mass in C minor and Requiem, Orff’s Carmina Burana, and Verdi’s Requiem. Auditions start this month. For questions about chorus auditions, please contact Sharon Mays: sharon@savannahphilharmonic.org 912-232-6002. Secure your audition time by visiting https://savannahphilharmonic.org/philharmonic-chorus/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) This summer SHE HUSTLES is set to take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at The Clyde Venue in Savannah. The Creative Coast will co-host its women’s leadership and entrepreneurial conference with Savannah SCORE and has also announced a partnership with the Startup Runway Foundation for the upcoming event. Startup Runway will bring a pitch competition for existing businesses led by women and founders of color to SHE HUSTLES. Startup Runway is now accepting applications for the pitch portion of the event through June 5. Those interested in applying should visit https://startuprunway.org/apply-for-startup-runway-today/. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.thecreativecoast.org/shehustles.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast has opened registration for Girls Code Summer Camp, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, July 10 to 14 at the Georgia Southern University Armstrong campus in Savannah. In its second year, camp is 100% free for 5th to 8th-grade girls enrolled within the Savannah Chatham County Public School System. The theme of this summer’s camp is centered around aerospace and will include a field trip to Fly Corps Aviation. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day via the campus dining hall with a celebratory showcase to end camp on July 14. Spots are limited and camp fills up quickly so those interested are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible. In order to sign your child up for camp, please complete all required forms found at https://thecreativecoast.org/programs/girlscode/summer-camp/.

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Friday, Nov 17, 2023, the Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala Presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491 will be held at Victory North. In a night filled with Hollywood glamour and live entertainment, the Savannah Film Alliance (SFA) will honor eight outstanding local professionals from Savannah’s thriving film and television community.

https://savannahfilmalliance.org/

(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.

https://healthysavannah.org/the-faith-and-health-coalition/