COMMUNITY HEADLINES – MARCH 13, 2023

(WSAV) While many businesses in Savannah are preparing for St Patrick’s Day, one local company is preparing for what comes after the big weekend for those who overindulge. This year workers at TACKL Health in Savannah are introducing new mobile IV services downtown for those who need to rehydrate and replenish.

https://www.wsav.com/st-patrick-s-day/mobile-iv-services-offered-st-patricks-day-weekend/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is asking residents of the Coastal Empire to wear two different socks on World Down Syndrome Day to raise awareness of people with different abilities. World Down Syndrome Day will be observed Tuesday, March 21, 2023. When it was recognized by the United Nations in 2012, the 21st day of the third month of the year was chosen to reflect the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome, which causes Down syndrome.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-picks-different-way-to-observe-world-down-syndrome-day/

(ENMARKET) We’ve got something brewing over in Richmond Hill, Ga. Stay tuned for more details.

https://www.facebook.com/enmarketstations/videos/937542074256433

(CHATHAM COUNTY, GA) Chatham County Parks & Recreation will be hosting its Annual Eggstravaganza from 11 am to 1 pm on April 1. Children 11 years of age and under are invited to participate in the egg hunt. There will be prizes and treats and fun for the whole family including face painting, inflatable obstacle courses, henna tattoos and balloon twisting. The egg hunt will begin at 11 a.m. at Lake Mayer Community Park. For more information, call 912-650-6002 or email kwilson@chathamcounty.org.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chatham-county-parks-recreation-annual-eggstravaganza-tickets-541552988567

https://www.facebook.com/events/1833382317061270

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(SAVANNAH, GA) On Tuesday, March 21, the public is invited to meet up with members of Healthy Savannah, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society at 7:30 a.m. in the parking area at Scarborough Sports Complex, Skidaway at Bona Bella Ave. for a two-mile trek of the Truman Linear Park Trail to celebrate the three year anniversary of #HEALTHY WALKS and commemorate World Down Syndrome Day.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-and-ymca-celebrate-three-years-of-healthy-walks-on-march-21/

(AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION) Vaccines protect us all from serious disease. The COVID-19 vaccines, including the updated booster doses, are safe, effective, and recommended for everyone six months and older. If you have questions, talk to your health care professional. Learn more at aha.org/vaccines.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The official Earth Day Savannah celebration returns for the first time since 2019 on April 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Daffin Park, 1301 E. Victory Drive. The 2023 Earth Day Savannah theme is “Our Future is Bright” to educate and engage the public on the clean energy goals of the 100% Savannah Plan: https://www.savannahga.gov/2931/100-Savannah. Earth Day Savannah is hosted by the City of Savannah Office of Sustainability, with support from Pratt Industries – Recycling Division, and other local business sponsors.

https://earthdaysavannah.org/

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Next class: Friday, March 17, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of starting a business on Friday mornings onsite at the Savannah Entrepreneurial Center, 801 E. Gwinnett St. or online. Please arrive on time. Registration is required for online attendance.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5686&month=3&year=2023&day=17&calType=0

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Baby is a super sweet boy who enjoys time on the “catio.” Have a screened-in porch? He would love to enjoy a nice sunset with you, watching the birds while you sip your wine. If you don’t have a screened-in porch, he’s cool with a cat tree with a good window view. He can take or leave other cats and would prefer to be your one and only. But you won’t need another cat because Baby is very affectionate and is eager to say hello to you. He can’t wait for someone to ask him, “Could you, would you, ain’t you gonna, if I asked you, would you wanna be my Baby?” and whisk him away to his forever home.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2022-c-071-baby/

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) March is National Nutrition Month, Savannah! How can you and your family “fuel for the future”? Thinking about what we can eat to stay healthy; we take a dive into our planet’s health as well. Eating nutritious foods with our planet’s well-being in mind may not be as difficult as we think. Eating a diet with all food groups (carbs, protein, grains, vegetables) whether frozen, canned, fresh or dried while limiting packaging will help you and the environment. Plan to create your own garden! It can be as easy as buying a tomato plant and taking care of it and you will save yourself money buying tomatoes! We encourage you to explore the options and discover the fun of healthy eating! Try this link to get more information about eating healthy while taking care of our planet: https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month-2023/resources

https://mailchi.mp/healthysavannah/celebrating-public-health-8711333?e=2e3e573688

(SAVANNAH, GA) Live 5K event Saturday, April 8, at the Ronald McDonald House located on the campus of Memorial Health Hospital. The Annual Red Shoes Run is a day of fun for the entire family. Show your support of The Ronald McDonald House mission to help keep families close by joining other runners wearing red-and-white striped socks on Saturday, April 8. There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to make the race or there is rain/inclement weather, your registration will be considered a donation to the Ronald McDonald House and very much appreciated. Virtual 5K and Sleep In for Families options are also available. Registration includes a pair of red & white striped socks and a McDonald’s value meal card.

https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Savannah/RedShoesRun

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Ashford Tea Company on 406 E. Oglethorpe Ave, hosts Wellness Tea Conversations every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. The conversations center on different dimensions of wellness such as physical, emotional, and environmental among others with the presence of Wellbeing Coach Rosa Maria Olortegui and accompanied by a great and healthy cup of tea. Click the link to learn more: https://ashfordtea.co/product/wellness-tea-conversations/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Philharmonic and the Savannah Music Festival are in support of the City’s plan to renovate the Johnny Mercer Theatre. The proposed plan includes the largest restoration of the Oglethorpe Plan in Savannah’s history, returning six of the 10 blocks that were lost in Elbert and Orleans wards when the Civic Center was built in 1972. The Johnny Mercer Theatre is part of an important portfolio of entertainment venues, including the Enmarket Arena, the Lucas Theatre for the Arts.

https://carriagetradepr.com/savannah-philharmonic-and-savannah-music-festival-in-support-of-the-citys-plan-to-renovate-the-johnny-mercer-theatre/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Union Mission will host its 8th Annual Raising Hope on Tuesday, June 6 at the Savannah Convention Center. Presented by Oliver Maner LLP and Nine Line Apparel, the event will be emceed by Rabbi Robert Haas, leader of Congregation Mickve Israel and Tina Tyus-Shaw, lead anchor for WSAV News 3 as a special guest emcee. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. featuring Jeremy Davis & the Equinox Jazz Trio and domestic & international travel silent auction items by AmFund, followed by dinner & program at 7:00 p.m. The program will feature keynote speaker David Ambroz. He is a national poverty and child welfare expert and advocate, Emmy nominated, and best-selling author of A Place Called Home. Tickets, tables and sponsorship opportunities for Raising Hope are available at www.unionmission.org. For more information, contact Mark Toth, Union Mission’s director of Major Gifts & Organizational Strategy at (248) 770-3933 or mtoth@unionmission.org.

(WSAV) On Monday, Feb 20, 2023, students, teachers, and parents of St. James Catholic School in Savannah Georgia, received heartbreaking news that their beloved 6th grade teacher, had unexpectedly passed away. Ms. Golden spent 46 years teaching the 6th grade at St. James Catholic School. Upon hearing the news, 7th grade student Elena Quick (12) painted a picture of her beloved teacher in honor of Ms Golden. https://www.wsav.com/now/local-student-honors-late-teacher-through-art/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The popular Hoops for Horizons “three vs three” charity basketball tournament will be making a comeback with new twists on Friday, March 24 and Saturday, March 25 at Savannah Country Day School. For youth teams, 5th-8th graders, registration is $100. It’s $150 for teams with members in 9th grade-adult. Visit www.horizonssavannah.org/hoops or call 912-961-8854 for more info.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Live Oak Public Libraries and Coastal Heritage Society announce a new partnership offering free family passes to the community. Live Oak Public Libraries library card holders in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty Counties can check out a Coastal Heritage Society Family Pass, usable for up to eight people per visit, for free admission to Savannah History Museum, Savannah Children’s Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum, Old Fort Jackson, and Pin Point Heritage Museum. Each library location will have one pass available, and passes are valid for seven days. Learn more at liveoakpl.org/passes.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Seimitsu offers a free Dark Web Scan for businesses. Don’t be blindsided by your organization’s dark web data. With more and more data breaches happening every day, it’s likely your organization and employees’ information is being sold on the Dark Web. If your business has compromised information on the Dark Web it can increase your risk of receiving a phishing email and other security problems. Seimitsu will search the Dark Web for compromised credentials associated with your business domain, then offer vCISO solutions to protect your business from cyber-attacks.

www.seimitsu.com/cybersecurity

(SAVANNAH, GA) Center Parc Credit Union has a free Community Room available to all members and nonprofits in its Flagship Branch, located at 5698-A Ogeechee Road. The room can accommodate 35 people and has AV, a refrigerator and free parking. Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to noon. To reserve your space, please call Regina Pointer at 404-684-8049, rpointer@centerparc.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Jewish Federation (SJF) is hosting the second annual Savannah Jewish Cultural Arts Festival from March 1-31. Visit SJF’s website www.savj.org/sjcaf for a full calendar of events.

(HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC) The Lowcountry Gullah Foundation announces its Annual Fundraiser on Friday, May 12 at the USCB Hilton Head Campus. Join the Foundation for an intimate evening of Gullah culture and grace through storytelling, dinner, and a silent auction. Nationally known Master Gullah Storyteller, Sista Patt will speak and share incredible stories about the culture, its foodways and music. Sponsorships for Sankofa Nights are still available, please contact gullahland@gmail.com or 843.715.3506 for more information. Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sankofa-nights-tickets-520421343247?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

(SAVANNAH, GA) Young children need fruits and vegetables daily to support healthy growth and brain development but a new study has found 1 in 2 Georgia children don’t eat a vegetable daily and 1 in 3 don’t eat a fruit daily. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released the results of a 2021 study, “Fruit, Vegetable, and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake Among Young Children, by State.” [https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/72/wr/mm7207a1.htm?s_cid=mm7207a1_w] The data indicates the importance of and need for interventions at both the national and state levels that improve young children’s nutrition to support their optimal growth and brain development.

https://carriagetradepr.com/national-study-recommends-georgia-children-need-to-eat-more-fruits-and-vegetables/

(HILTON HEAD, SC) Libraries For Kids, International, will host a World Book Day Celebrity Gala dinner & dance from 5-9 p.m. on April 22 at Martin Family Park in downtown Bluffton, SC. The fundraiser to benefit children who live in places with no internet, electricity, or libraries in their schools will feature music by the 2020 Readers’ Choice best local band, The Chiggers. Each event ticket buys a seat at a table with a local, national, or international celebrity. Sponsorship packages are available. Click HERE https://www.libraries4kids.org/events for tickets or to sponsor.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast has announced Winter/Spring 2023 sessions for Girls Code, a youth coding program for girls in 5th to 8th grade attending Savannah Chatham County Public Schools. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to code video games using MIT Scratch during the upcoming season’s Girls Code Games. Sessions will run independently of one another and take place from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at a different Live Oak Public Library branch each week on the following Saturdays: April 1, and April 8. Registration is required for attendance. Seats are limited so The Creative Coast encourages early sign-ups to reserve a spot. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.thecreativecoast.org/girlscode.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Do you know a business that deserves recognition for hiring workers with different abilities? If so, here is your chance to recognize them. The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is seeking nominations for its 14th annual Night of Champions on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 6-11 p.m. at The Savannah Convention Trade Center on Hutchinson Island. The multifaceted event includes recognition of some of the area’s outstanding employers of differently-abled people, and the public is invited to nominate businesses for this recognition. Employee nominations may be completed online at https://ldssga.org/night-of-champions and will remain open until March 22.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-down-syndrome-society-issues-call-for-nominations-for-2023-night-of-champions/

(CDC.GOV) Ideally, everyone should be vaccinated by the end of October. However, if you were not able to get vaccinated yet, vaccination is still recommended because flu most commonly peaks in February and significant activity can continue into May. Find a flu vaccine near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/season/faq-flu-season-2022-2023.htm

(SAVANNAH, GA) The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a Public Service and Outreach unit of the University of Georgia, invites small business owners of young companies and entrepreneurs who are in the planning stages of their business to participate in their upcoming SBDC StartSMART™ Program. Seating is limited. Application Required. Only one business per industry accepted. For more information, please contact Liz Overstreet at (912) 651-3200 or go to https://ugasbdc.training/sav/SMART2023 for a complete brochure and to apply online.

(SAVANNAH, GA) On Thursday, March 23, from 6 to 9 p.m., Pin Point Heritage Museum will host its annual “Art & Oysters,” a coastal-themed fundraising event featuring a silent auction of original artwork presented by local artists. Guests are invited to meet and greet with the participating artists and enjoy an evening on the Moon River marsh. Proceeds from the auction will support educational programs and operations at Pin Point Heritage Museum. Tickets for “Art & Oysters” are $60 for Coastal Heritage Society Members and $75 for nonmembers and may be purchased by contacting Dan McCall at 912-944-7457 or registering at: bit.ly/AandO2023.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program is seeking volunteers for its three sites.

• 1st Friday: The intersection of Waters and 40th St.
• 3rd Friday: Curtis V. Cooper Family Health at 106 E. Broad St.
• 3rd Friday: Moses Jackson Center at 1410 Richards St.

All begin at 9:30 a.m. on the day of distribution. To sign up: https://forms.office.com/r/i7eDcdi5em. For more information: Laura Schmarkey at Laura.Schmarkey@ymcaofcoastalga.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA)  Savannah Toastmasters Preparing Speakers Club would like to offer an opportunity for aspiring speakers, leaders, or person(s) 18 and up to join its members on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. via Zoom.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82179965484?pwd=MFE4cmZCWnB3Znc4QWZXeGRRbWhuUT09

(STEPUPSAVANNAH.ORG) Step Up Savannah is accepting applications for the 2023 Chatham Apprentice Program (CAP) training sessions. This is a cornerstone workforce development program targeting those who are unemployed and underemployed in Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Bryan counties with services and training aimed at helping them become stabilized in employment. The program includes hard and soft skills training coupled with wrap-around services. Upcoming 2023 training sessions are April 10-May 4 and May 22- June 14. Sign up online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3lxUE38bCPfnIYyszFowmke0iP-SZ9MjrLsKv7WAPLmM58Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1

(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/