COMMUNITY HEADLINES – JULY 10, 2023

HISTORIC SAVANNAH FOUNDATION SETS DATE FOR 2023 ANNUAL GALA

(SAVANNAH, GA) Historic Savannah Foundation is encouraging Savannahians to save the date of Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, for one of the most anticipated cultural events on Savannah’s calendar – the Historic Savannah Foundation Annual Gala. The Gala, the largest fundraising event for Savannah’s principal preservation organization, will be held at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden on the evening of Oct. 21. A reception will open the night’s festivities at 6:00 p.m., with dinner and dancing at 7 p.m. Music for the black-tie event will be provided by the Emerald Empire Band.

https://carriagetradepr.com/historic-savannah-foundation-sets-date-for-2023-annual-gala/

LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME MONTHLY MEETING JULY 20

(SAVANNAH, GA) This month’s Family Support meeting will be Thursday, July 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Banquet Room located at 1525 Dean Forest Rd., Savannah, GA 31408. Please enter through the side entrance labeled “100A.”

http://www.ldssga.org/

HEALTHY SAVANNAH’S FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION HOSTS FAITH WALK ON JULY 16 AT LAKE MAYER

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition will host a free community event to celebrate health, wellness and summer fun from 5:30 until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 at Lake Mayer Community Park. 100 fresh produce bags are to be provided to families that attend the event.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannahs-faith-and-health-coalition-hosts-faith-walk-at-lake-mayer-july-16/

CHATHAM COUNTY RELOCATING COVID-19 TESTING SITE

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Coastal Health District has moved the Chatham County drive-through COVID-19 testing site to a new location. As of Monday, July 3, drive-through PCR testing is available in the parking lot of the Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr. in Savannah. The new site is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/chatham-county-relocating-covid-19-testing-site/

HALL OF FAME

(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Chef Joe Randall’s groundbreaking cookbook inducted into James Beard Foundation Hall of Fame: https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2023/06/27/james-beard-foundation-honors-1998-cookbook-by-chef-joe-randall/70350076007/?utm_source=savannahnow-newsalert-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsalert&utm_term=Hero&utm_content=nsmn-savannah-nletter01

WEEKLY HEALTHY SAVANNAH WALK

(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 July 11 at L Scott Stell Park, 105 Scott Stell Park, Savannah, GA 31419. For more information contact Armand.Turner@healthysavannah.org.

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

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HSF HELPS PREPARE FUTURE PRESERVATIONISTS WITH INTERN PROGRAM

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Friday, June 30, Historic Savannah Foundation’s summer interns hit the streets to begin reviewing their 420 historic properties in downtown Savannah. HSF continues its mission of preserving buildings through their Revolving Fund. This year’s interns yield from schools including SCAD and Savannah Early College.

#HistoricSavannahFoundation #HSFRevolvingFund #HSFsummerinterns2023 #HistoricPreservation

https://www.myhsf.org/hsf-helps-prepare-future-preservationists-with-intern-program/

HOW TO CREATE A SALES PLAYBOOK FOR YOUR AGENCY

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Want to sign more high-value clients? Wondering how to develop a system that empowers anyone on your team to respond to and nurture prospective customers? Discover how to create a sales playbook that brings more business to your marketing agency.

LOOP IT UP SAVANNAH IS GROWING

(SAVANNAH, GA) Loop It Up Savannah is expanding its Programs Team with a new Program Coordinator position. This person will help coordinate the core programs: Looping Literacy Together, Mindfulness Zone, STEAM Dream, and 21st Century After School Program. Click here for the full job description or to apply. For more information, please email carmen@loopitupsavannah.com.

KIAH HOUSE UPDATE

(SAVANNAH, GA) Historic Savannah Foundation is pleased to announce that 5 parties have made it through the pre-qualification process and are now moving into the RFP process. Stay tuned!

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CANOPY CRAWL

(SAVANNAH TREE FOUNDATION) On Wednesday, July 19 at 6 p.m., Arborist 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. Participants will meet at the corner of East York and Lincoln Streets. Register here: https://savannahtreefoundation-bloom.kindful.com/e/july-canopy-crawl

ADOPT A PET

(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Savannah’s animal rescue organizations stretched to their limits.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2023/07/03/savannahs-animal-rescue-organizations-stretched-to-their-limits/70366028007/?utm_source=savannahnow-afternoon-headlines-strada&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=baseline&utm_term=hero&utm_content=nsmn-savannah-nletter02

FILMING AT THE DAVENPORT HOUSE

(SAVANNAH, GA) JT Timmons with Red Eye Film Productions captures images of possible haint blue paint in the Davenport House Museum’s attic for a future project on Gullah-Geechee culture in the Georgia low country.

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ROASTIN’ ON THE COAST

(SAVANNAH, GA) Save the date! Grab your admission and raffle tickets for Roastin’ on the Coast on Thursday, October 12 at the Ships of the Sea Museum. All funds raised will benefit the Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center, which aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with special needs and disabilities through the healing power of the horse.

https://givebutter.com/2023-Roastin-on-the-Coast

SAVANNAH FILM ALLIANCE HONORS GALA

(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/

USING YOUTUBE ANALYTICS TO IMPROVE YOUR VIDEO STRATEGY

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Want to improve your video performance? Wondering what metrics and data to look for in YouTube Studio? Discover how to improve your YouTube video strategy with analytics.

YMCA OFFERS OPEN WATER SAFETY CLASSES

(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWSYMCA of Coastal Georgia offers open-water safety classes to reduce drowning in children.

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/lifestyle/public-safety/2023/06/22/ymca-of-coastal-georgia-offers-open-water-safety-classes/70316763007/

SCORE SAVANNAH’S “BizPitch” COMPETITION APPLICATIONS OPEN AUGUST 17

(SAVANNAH, GA) The “BizPitch Savannah™” Entrepreneurial Competition is an annual community-wide “Shark Tank”-style event organized and presented by the Savannah Chapter of SCORE, the nation’s largest provider of free business mentoring and educational programs for small businesses. Each year, eight aspiring local entrepreneurs are invited to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judges. Three of the finalists are chosen as winners, each of whom is awarded cash and professional services valued at over $10,000 to help them launch their new business. The 2023 “BizPitch Savannah™” applications will open on August 17, 2023. Find out about last year’s event here details on the rules, regulations, eligibility, and how to register and pay here. Please contact SCORE Savannah at bizpitchsavannah@gmail.com if you have any questions.

FRESH EXPRESS

(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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PEACE IN THE PARK

(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/

LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY TO BENEFIT FROM SUV RAFFLE AT GRAINGER HONDA & GRAINGER NISSAN

(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/

ENMARKET REWARDS

(FACEBOOK.COM/ENMARKETSTATIONS). And we’re still not even close to being done yet! Haven’t entered our Enjoy Winning Sweepstakes? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…

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LIVE OAK LIBRARIES OFFER FREE SUMMER PROGRAMS

(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

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.

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

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