LECTURE TO BE LIVESTREAMED
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Tuesday, April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kevin Klinkenberg will talk about “Going Old School: Walk your way to better health” as the first of four lectures in the Encourage Health Educational Series for 2016. This lecture will be livestreamed at www.facebook.com/CarriageTradePublicRelations at 1pm.
SPEROS CELEBRATING 32 YEARS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Speros, a full-service technology company headquartered in Savannah, is celebrating 32 years providing technology solutions for businesses.
HEART
(SAVANNAH, GA) WomenHeart of St. Joseph’s/Candler welcomes women heart patients or women at risk of heart disease to its monthly support network meeting at 5:00-6:30 PM on Thursday, April 21 in Building #6 in the Medical Arts Center at 836 East 65th Street. For more information call 912-388-1836 or email womenheartsavannah@gmail.com.
FACEBOOK USER NAME
(MASHABLE) Facebook Hopes to Kill the Username and Password
http://mashable.com/2016/04/12/facebook-account-kit/?utm_cid=mash-prod-nav-sub-st#a1rc5Zn3MgqU
POKER RUN
(SAVANNAH, GA) The local chapter of the Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club announces that their annual Poker Run will be held Sunday, April 24 and will benefit the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS). Registration for the 2.5 hour motorcycle run will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Southern Biker Gear in Richmond Hill. Proceeds collected from the event will directly support LDSS. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/firefighters-select-lowcountry-syndrome-society-benefiting-charity-annual-poker-run/
SPRING FESTIVAL
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Skidaway presents its annual Skidaway Village Spring Family Festival Event at the Village on Skidaway Island. April 30 from 10am-3pm. Events include live music, “The Rogues”, face painting for children etc. For Further information, contact Bob Murphy at 912-598-7095, Skidaway Island Rotary Club http://www.skidawayrotary.org
SCORE
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PHONE WITHDRAW
(BUSINESS INSIDER) What Happened When This 23 Year Old Went Without his Smartphone for a Week
http://www.businessinsider.com/7-day-digital-detox-2016-3
CITIZEN FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER
(SAVANNAH , GA) There are 3 schools near Elba Island LNG Storage Facility off of President’s street. Please attend a Meeting Monday, May 2 from 7 to 8pm at a Public Forum sponsored by Citizen for Clean Air and Water. RSVP to: CWBSparalegal@aol.com Contact: Clete Bergen 912-233-8001
DO YOU OWN A SMALL BUSINESS?
(SAVANNAH, GA) RSVP for May 4, 2016 THE STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS in Chatham, CO. Event is FREE but you must RSVP: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event llr=anwty5eab&oeidk=a07ecbseenif6cafe3a
ANDREW DEWITT
(DEWITT TILTON GROUP) Andrew Dewitt has developed entire communities, including subdivisions, condominium and town home communities, office parks and historic renovations. He is also President of Dewitt, Cook & Associates, a full-service appraisal firm actively engaged in real estate valuation and consulting assignments including subdivisions, offices, industrial complexes and retail centers. He has been a pillar of the construction and real estate industry for more than 25 years. For more information, visit www.dewitttiltongroup.com
CLAY TOURNAMENT
(SAVANNAH, GA) The American Diabetes Association is hosting their largest fundraising event of the year – the 4th Annual Lawyers Guns & Money Sporting Clay Tournament. The event will start May 21 at 2 p.m. and be held at the Forest City Gun Club located at 9203 Ferguson Ave, Savannah, GA. The after party will begin at 6 p.m. and include BBQ, bourbon tasting, silent auction and live music by Connellis and The Train Wrecks Band. For more information, visit http://main.diabetes.org/site/Calendar?id=51315&view=Detail&utm_source=Offline&utm_medium=Print&utm_content=savannahkap2016&utm_campaign=EVENT&s_src=vanity&s_subsrc=savannahkap2016
SUCCESS
(INC) Be Extraordinary: 5 Things the Most Successful People Refuse to Believe
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/be-extraordinary-5-things-the-most-successful-people-refuse-to-believe.html
MEET BUFFY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Buffy, a female Chiweenie (Chihuahua/dachshund mix) who is approximately 2 weeks old and in need of a forever home. Buffy is under 10 pounds and good with dogs and cats. To view Buffy and other animals available for adoption, visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2016-d-080-buffy/
JOY PROM
(SAVANNAH, GA) Xcel Strategies, Inc. announces that the 7th annual Joy Prom will be held on Friday, April 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Alee Temple, located at 100 Eisenhower Drive. Joy Prom is designed to celebrate life with purpose and offer differently-abled adults an enchanted experience by providing a night of dancing, food, friendship, and fun. This year’s theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” which was inspired by Wizard of Oz. For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/joy-prom-2016-over-the-rainbow-tickets-22083961724
BLOOD DRIVE
DAWN BAKER’S SCHOLARSHIP
(SAVANNAH, GA) The third annual “Movement in the Park” Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Sponsored by Dawn Baker and Fleet Feet Savannah, the event will have a Dawning of a Miracle Mile walk/run, Zumba, yoga, vendors, and refreshments. Proceeds from this event will benefit Dawn Baker’s scholarship, “The Dawning of a Miracle Scholarship” which is a $1,000 grant awarded to a college-bound graduating female with a chronic/life-threatening illness or a senior who has succeeded in spite of adversity. http://www.dawnbakeronline.com/index.php?id=30
DRT
(RINCON, GA) DRT, a French-based chemical manufacturer, conducted a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week in Effingham County for DRT America, LLC, its first plant in the United States. About 75 guests attended the event. DRT utilizes rosin and turpentine extracted from pine trees to produce products that are found in more than 250 items used by consumers. These include ingredients found in fragrances, adhesives, chewing gum, rubber, ink, varnish and paint. http://www.thedetaildepartment.com/news/44-news/127-drt-america-conducts-groundbreaking-ceremony
ADVISORY BOARD FOR KINGFISHER POND (HARDEEVILLE, SC / SAVANNAH, GA) Friends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refuges Announces Formation of Advisory Board for the Kingfisher Pond Discovery Center Project. The Center will be built adjacent to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center on US Highway 17 between Hardeeville, SC and Savannah GA. www.coastalrefuges.org
SWIM SPREE (SAVANNAH, GA) Friends Introducing Swimming and Healthy Habits (FISHH) in collaboration with the Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team (GCAT) and the Savannah Swim Team (SST) will be holding a “Swim Spree” donation drive on Tuesday, April 12 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Chatham County Aquatic Center, located 7240 Sallie Mood Road. This is the fourth year FISHH has held the “Swim Spree” in support of Horizons Savannah’s summer swimming program. In addition to monetary donations, new or gently used goggles, swim suits, towels and training equipment will be accepted at the Aquatic Center on or before April 12. All proceeds benefit students grades Kindergarten through 8th grade who participate in Horizons over the summer. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/fishh-announces-donation-drive-support-horizons-savannahs-summer-swimming-program/
GOLF (SAVANNAH, GA) The 37th annual Coastal Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America’s Dodd Family Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the Club at Savannah Harbor. All funds raised will benefit the Scoutreach program for low income, inner city youth. $500 per team includes lunch, dinner and team photo for each participant, and the $600 Corporate Team also includes Hole Sponsorship. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to winning teams. Register now by calling Angela Phillips at the Coastal Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America at 912-927-7272, ext. 204 or email her at Angela.Phillips@Scouting.org. https://coastalgeorgiabsa.doubleknot.com/event/1884150
CAMP ALOHA
(SAVANNAH, GA) Register now for Camp Aloha, a camp for Grieving Children ages 6 – 17 who have experienced the death of a loved one within the last 24 months. This overnight camp organized by not-for-profit Hospice Savannah’s Full Circle bereavement staff and volunteers will be held April 29 – May 1 at the New Ebenezer Retreat Center. www.HospiceSavannah.org/CampAloha 912.303.9442. $25 registration fee which can be waived if a scholarship is needed. For more information, to view videos from prior camps, or to register your child, please visit www.HospiceSavannah.org/CampAloha
LEADERSHIP SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications available for Leadership Savannah.
http://leadershipsavannah.org/apply
LEAD ACTOR – SPECIAL SCREENING
(SAVANNAH, GA) Lead Actor, David DeSanctis will be present for a special screening of “Where Hope Grows” on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Savannah Arts Academy located at 500 Washington Ave, Savannah, Ga. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for a chance to get a signed copy of “Where Hope Grows” from DeSanctis. The movie will last 96 minutes and afterward, DeScantis and his parents will hold a 30 minute question and answer session. Premiering in theaters last year, “Where Hope Grows” is about a baseball player whose professional career was cut short due to his personal problems and is suddenly awakened and invigorated by a young-man with Down syndrome who works at the local grocery store. For more information, Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tN7TlwduYsM
GOLF (SAVANNAH, GA) Join CCDS for another fun round of golf ON Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Oakridge Course at the Landings. It will benefit adults with developmental disabilities. Last year over $28,000, allowing Community Employment Services to serve a record number of people – people who are overcoming stereotypes and finding meaningful jobs in our community. Registration includes lunch, golf, dinner, prizes, awards, and a raffle full of incredible items that will suit any taste! For more information, visit the Golf Tournament Homepage or call (912) 644-7500.
ESSENTIAL OILS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Spring is in the Air with Ann Carroll, a Yoga and Essential Oils Workshop. Saturday, April 23 from 3- 5 PM explore several different oils as we move through a gentle yoga practice leading into deep relaxation. Full details at www.savannahyoga.com/workshops
HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS (SAVANNAH, GA) Hospice Savannah is in great need of volunteers. Please complete an application on-line at www.HospiceSavannah.org/volunteer or call the volunteer department at 912.355.2289 for more information. No prior experience is needed – just a loving heart!
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