COMMUNITY HEADLINES – MAY 15, 2023

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society celebrated its 14th annual Night of Champions Friday, presenting awards honoring five outstanding employees and their companies, as well as saluting an elementary school principal for his advocacy for differently abled students. The event was held Friday, May 12, 2023, at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island. The Night of Champions event recognizes area businesses that employ differently abled adults, including those with Down syndrome, and celebrates the contributions made by these employees.

https://carriagetradepr.com/lowcountry-down-syndrome-society-celebrates-14th-annual-night-of-champions/

(SAVANNAH, GA) In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) and the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum have partnered to welcome Hugh Golson, former president of the Savannah-Chatham Board of Education and retired history and historic preservation teacher, as the next presenter in its “People, Places and Stories that Define Savannah” lecture series. The presentation is set for 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, at the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, located at 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Savannah.

https://carriagetradepr.com/hsfs-people-places-and-stories-lecture-series-welcomes-hugh-golson-may-18/

(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/.

(COLONIAL OIL INDUSTRIES) Colonial Oil Industries welcomes Jay Blanton as the new senior manager, Sales Development. Blanton has over eighteen years of experience in the energy industry, specifically in price risk management. He has focused on energy commodities, risk management, and business development throughout his career.

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(LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY) LDSS will be holding their annual Camp Buddy in Effingham June 26-30. Mark your calendars! Check back soon for more information.

https://ldssga.org/

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(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 May 15 at Whitmarsh Preserve, Johnny Mercer Blvd, Savannah, GA 31410. For more information contact Armand.Turner@healthysavannah.org.

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

(SAVANNAH, GA) Nocturnal Savannah by Bernard Nolan to benefit Historic Savannah Foundation. Show opens Friday, May 19 from 6-8 p.m. at 251 Bull St, Location Gallery at Corcoran Austin Hill Realty. As part of Preservation Month, gallery profits from run of show are donated to Historic Savannah Foundation. Show runs through June 12.

https://www.locationgallery.net/bernard-nolan

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Wednesday, May 24, 2023. We all know the importance of having some savings. However, modern life is expensive, and finding money to save can seem out of reach. If having savings is something you want to achieve, you might just need some straightforward tips and resources to grow your savings. This Consumer Credit Counseling Service workshop may be able to help. In person class at 801 E. Gwinnett Street. Online attendance; registration is required.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5641

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Chatham County Health Department will offer FREE mammograms to eligible women on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at the clinic at 1395 Eisenhower Drive. The St. Joseph’s/Candler’s Mobile Mammography Unit will be in the Health Department’s parking lot from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free mammography screening will be available by appointment for women between the ages of 40 and 64 who meet income guidelines and have no health insurance coverage.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/free-mammograms-at-the-chatham-county-health-department-2023/

(SAVANNAH MAGAZINE) Built in 1820, the Federal-style Davenport House, with its stately bricks and curved double-staircases, was once a jewel of Columbia Square; however, by 1955 it had fallen into such disrepair that it was set to be bulldozed in order to, quite literally, put up a parking lot. That’s when Anna Colquit Hunter gathered six of her friends — Lucy Barrow McIntire, Elinor Grunsfeld Adler Dillard, Nola McEvoy Roos, Jane Adair Wright, Katherine Judkins Clark and Dorothy Ripley Roebling — and formed the Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF).

https://www.savannahmagazine.com/channeling-progress-how-historic-savannah-foundation-continues-the-legacy-of-its-original-founding-women/

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Cotton is a high energy, playful boy. He loves walks and does well on a leash. He is very eager to learn and would be a great addition to your home. He is good with dogs when appropriately introduced. Cotton is a regular in the cottage playgroup of boys. Because he was extremely matted, he now has a very short haircut. This will help his fur to grow back and be maintained as it should be to keep Cotton looking his best!

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-d-041-cotton/

(SAVANNAH, GA) This year HSF is encouraging everyone to visit historic sites around Savannah that they may have never been to before through a Historic Sites Bingo game.

https://www.facebook.com/HistoricSavFoundation/photos/a.483228416630/10159017351216631/

(RICHMOND HILL, GA)  Bettio Physical Therapy and Sport Rehabilitation, LLC to cut ribbon on May 18 at 5:30 p.m. Lisa Bettio has been practicing for 20+ years in the Savannah and Pooler areas. She won best physical therapist by Savannah Magazine from 2014 to 2021. She brings extensive knowledge and experience in sports rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedic issues and specialty areas such as vertigo, TMJ and headaches.

https://carriagetradepr.com/bettio-physical-therapy-and-sport-rehabilitation-llc-to-cut-ribbon-on-may-18-at-530-p-m/

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(ENMARKET) All summer long, enter to win daily, weekly and overall product prizes including cents off fuel discounts, $25 cash cards, free fuel for a year, and a grand prize of $25,000. Earn a digital game ticket every time you make a qualifying purchase using Enjoy Rewards at Enmarket. Plus, earn bonus game tickets when you purchase specially marked items in store. Learn more at enmarketenjoywinning.com.

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(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.

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Our community feedback sessions of the Food Policy Council have taken place in Garden City, Georgetown, and we will have another one soon in Thunderbolt. The date and location will be announced in the upcoming days. Come join us and share your thoughts so we can better understand the needs of your community around food. #foodpolicycouncil #savannahga #healthysavannah #nutritionmatters

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(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to allow for an additional bivalent booster dose for people at highest risk of severe illness. Previously, individuals could only receive one of the updated booster shots. The additional bivalent booster dose has been authorized for Adults ages 65 years and older and people who are immunocompromised. To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, go to www.chdcovidvax.org or call your county health department. Individuals may also call with questions regarding eligibility for another COVID-19 booster shot.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/cdc-updates-covid-19-vaccine-booster-recommendations/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Loop It Up Savannah is currently looking for new staff members to join its summer camp team during the month of June. These positions pay $15/hour and are open to ages 16 and older. Experience working with children in a summer camp or school setting is preferred but not required. All applicants must be willing to complete a background check and drug test. Apply today.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoPrWHSWwxs_kvAe_9BCIP_O_h1t4agNGTXG-TY-ei5Ua-9Q/viewform

(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/

(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.

(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/