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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) recognized five outstanding individuals and their employers during the organization’s eighth Annual Night of Champions gala, held Thursday, May 11 at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Savannah. The awards went to:
- Nicholas Brown, a groundskeeper at the Savannah International Airport;
- Mackenzie Hancock, a sales associate with Polka Dots Gifts & Accessories;
- George Gates, a custodian with Federal Law Enforcement Training Center & Goodwill;
- Dennis Pickett, a warehouse team member with Fulfillment.com; and
- Brenton Scott, a kennel volunteer with Coastal Pet Rescue.
For more information about LDSS, visit http://www.ldssga.org/
THANK YOU, MOM
(SAVANNAH, GA – WJCL) In honor of Mother’s Day, Dr. Angela Canfield honors her mother, Avalea Greene. http://www.wjcl.com/
(SAVANNAH, GA) St. Andrew’s School received recognition by The Washington Post as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation. St. Andrew’s is the only private school in Savannah to be recognized on the annual list and ranked #5 for the state of Georgia. For more information on The Washington Post’s annual rankings:
https://www.washingtonpost.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Local painters Fran Thomas and Donna Bouchillon are displaying their new work at the Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, 1352 Eisenhower Drive through the end of June. A portion of art sales goes to help provide the many extra services and programs offered by Hospice Savannah. For more information, visit
HOSPITALITY PROGRAM AT WOODVILLE-TOMPKINS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Kessler Organization is partnering with the Woodville-Tompkins Technical & Career High School to provide an enhanced hospitality management program for students. The vision of the partnership is to create sustainable, hospitality programming for the Savannah-Chatham Public School System (SCCPSS) that will provide marketable, management level skills for students in a way that is mutually beneficial for all parties and, most importantly, the students and local communities. For more information on the SCCPSS, visit http://internet.
COASTAL ELECTRIC OFFERS SUMMER JOBS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Electric Cooperative is offering a summer work-study program to introduce rising high school seniors to career opportunities in the electric cooperative industry. The eight-week program pays $9 per hour and includes a $500 college scholarship. The deadline to apply is Monday, May 15. Information and applications available at:
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TICKETS
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Savannah will be selling tickets at the door for their annual Play It Forward event that raises funds for at-risk youth in the area. Contact the Play It Forward committee at RotariansPIF@gmail.com for more details or to become a sponsor: https://www.facebook.