COMMUNITY HEADLINES – MAY 2, 2022

SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC WILL PERFORM LIKE NEVER BEFORE THIS COMING SEASON

(WSAV) Savannah Philharmonic has built their upcoming 2022-2023 season on the idea that music is music and will have something for everyone. Conducted by Keitaro Harada, Savannah Philharmonic will be performing in local neighborhoods, bringing subscriptions back in a new and accessible way, and programming like never before.

MOM GOES FREE: BUY 4 TICKETS FOR THE PRICE OF 3

(SAVANNAH, GA) Share a special experience full of laughter and love with Mom at CRYSTAL. Packed with all the thrills, wows, and jaw-dropping originality you expect from Cirque du Soleil. Cirque du Soleil is thrilled to present its coolest arena show yet – CRYSTAL – in Savannah. This one-of-a-kind performance blends circus art and the world of ice skating. CRYSTAL will take the audience on a journey into a whimsical frozen playground where ice skating of all kinds mingles with acrobatics and aerial feats. CRYSTAL will relaunch its North American arena tour with 5 performances only at Savannah’s Enmarket Arena from Thursday, May 5 through Sunday, May 8.

WHAT TEENS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FINANCIAL LITERACY

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Center Parc Credit Union has a podcast aimed at high school students with the goal of giving young people the financial know-how they need to thrive as adults. Episodes of the podcast range from four to five minutes and cover a wide financial spectrum: credit cards, payment apps, setting up a savings plan, buying a car and more. The podcast can be reached via the website https://elementsofmoney.com/centerparc/.

HIRE DYNAMICS CUTS RIBBON ON STOREFRONT IN JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT COLONIAL GROUP DISCOVERY CENTER

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Hire Dynamics, a commercial staffing company serving the Southeast including the Savannah area from a location in Pooler, cut the ribbon Tuesday on its “storefront” in the Junior Achievement (JA) Colonial Group Discovery Center, located on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern University.

FRESH EXPRESS

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah are piloting an expansion of the Fresh Express monthly fresh food distribution with a pop-up event May 27 at Waters Ave and 40th Street, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The no-cost food distribution aims to provide access to fresh fruits, vegetables and bread in neighborhoods with insecure access to healthy foods. Fresh Express’ current distributions take place on the third Friday of each month at Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health at 106 E Broad Street, and the Moses Jackson Advancement Center at 1410 Richards Street.

TIKTOK INFLUENCER MARKETING 101 FOR SMALL BUSINESS

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Want to get more traction for your brand on TikTok? Wondering if a paid partnership would do the trick, but aren’t sure how to get started? In this video, TikTok expert Giselle Ugarte walks you through how to get started with influencer marketing on the fastest growing platform, even if you’re a small or medium-sized business. Learn the 4-step process to launching a successful TikTok influencer marketing campaign. You’ll find out how to source influencers that fit your brand, what to say when you reach out, exactly what to ask for in your contract, and how to measure your results. Plus, you’ll discover a unique way to find relevant influencers that isn’t only for big brands with deep pockets.

COLONIAL RETIREES REFLECT ON 100 YEARS OF HISTORY

(BULKTRANSPORTER.COM) Savannah, Ga.-based Colonial Group recently presented a group of company retirees with copies of “Mixing Oil and Water,” an anniversary book 100 years in the making during a luncheon at its Enmarket subsidiary’s headquarters. Colonial—whose subsidiaries also include Colonial Oil Industries and Colonial Terminals—said it wanted to place the 100th-anniversary book in the hands of people who helped develop it into one of the country’s largest privately held companies. While Colonial still is family owned and led by the fourth generation of the Demere family, at its heart is a group of more than 2,000 dedicated employees, also known as the “Colonial family.”

FEED A TRUCKER CONTINUES JUNE 13

(SAVANNAH, GA) Veteran Carriers and Enmarket continue their Feed A Trucker Campaign

with $8 vouchers given to truckers for a free fresh meal on Monday, June 13 from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. at Enmarket located at 1264 Hwy 80 East in Pooler GA.

SIMON NEEDS A HOME

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Simon is a gentle giant who warmly greets volunteers & visitors in his sweet voice when he isn’t enjoying a nap in a comfy cat bed. Simon would be a great companion for someone who works outside the home and who wants a sweet friend to curl up & watch Netflix with after a long workday. Don’t let Simon’s size fool you – he does enjoy moderate exercise and has been known to quite enjoy being engaged with feather & ribbon wands. His personality is just as handsome as his looks! Let him come crash on your couch for the rest of his days and enjoy being pampered like he deserves. He will certainly & happily return all the love you give him!

FIRST MONTHLY LDSSS MEETING MAY 19

(LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY) The first monthly meeting for the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society will be held on Thursday, May 19th, 2023 at 6:30pm at 1525 Dean Forrest Road, Suite 100, Savannah, GA 31408. There will be a guest speaker for the evening and light refreshments will be provided.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY

(YMCA OF COASTAL GEORGIA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is celebrating 30 years of Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, May 7, with events at all ten branches across the association! The Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids, Healthy Kids Day encourages families to take a moment to help kids be kids and set them up for a summer of success. Events at branches will include group fitness and healthy snack demos, games and races, vendors, and the opening of outdoor pools for the summer. Learn more at YMCAofCoastalGA.org/HealthyKids.

44th ANNUAL SAVANNAH SCOTTISH GAMES MAY 7

(SOUTHMAG.COM) A grand celebration of Scottish heritage, this Savannah staple draws thousands as one of the oldest of its kind in the southeast. Participant or audience, the events leave no Braemar Stone unturned: Caber/Sheaf Toss, Scottish Hammer Throw, Open Stone Put, Border Collie Sheepherding, USIR Highland Dancing Southern Regional Championships, and a range of reenactments from the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) including armored combat, “shaking General Oglethorpe’s hand,” and interactive demos on calligraphy, cooking, armoring, metalworking, carpentry, and needlework. Register your Clan or Society, visit Clan booths, but for best of show, leave room for the boon of foodstuffs like neeps and tatties, and haggis and such. Bethesda Academy, Savannah GA. Tickets & Info: savannahscottishgames.com

TOTES TO TOTS

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia is partnering with Totes to Tots and the Georgia Department of Human Services to collect new and gently-used suitcases and backpacks between now and their Healthy Kids Day event on May 7 to benefit the 304 children currently in Chatham County’s foster care system. Many foster children have to move from location to location with their belongings packed in a garbage bag. Bags can be dropped off at the Habersham, West Chatham, Islands, Tybee and Effingham branches, or at the Habersham branch’s Healthy Kids Day event where Totes for Tots will be present to celebrate the drive’s success. Learn more at https://ymcaofcoastalga.org/news/2022/04/18/ymca-news/donate-new-or-gently-used-backpacks-and-bags-between-now-and-healthy-kids-day/.

COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT WORKS TO COMBAT UPTICK IN VAPING RATES

(WSAV) Georgia’s Tobacco 21 law took effect in July 2020 — but officials say awareness was overshadowed because of the pandemic. The new law makes it illegal to sell cigarettes and tobacco or vapor products to those under 21. Non-compliance will result in a misdemeanor. The CHD recently organized an awareness campaign to shed light on the rules. Officials said it comes as the use of tobacco and e-cigarette products is growing in high schools.

ENCOURAGE HEALTH

(SAVANNAH, GA) In partnership with the American Heart Association and as a sponsor of the 2022 Southern Coast Heart Ball, Enmarket donated PE Equipment to the students of Windsor Forest Elementary School in Savannah, GA.

Pictured left to right: Jordan Holmes – PE Teacher, Brandi Brown – School Principal, Melody McCarthy – Enmarket Marketing Manager, Royceann Friedman – Development Director AHA

TWITTER CRYPTO, CREATOR FEATURES, AND MORE

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Explore Twitter changes with Michael Stelzner and Madalyn Sklar.

FUNDRAISER

(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Tybee Island Art Festival for Ukrainian Children will be held on May 5, 2022, from 3-8 p.m. at North Beach Bar and Grill. The proceeds will go to the Polish American Children’s Relief Fund for Ukraine, polafund.com. For more information, contact Michael Matthews at 912.996.5157.

KAREEM MCMICHAEL

(SAVANNAH, GA) On May 13th, Brightside Child & Family Advocacy (formerly Savannah CASA) will host the 14th Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars (DWSS) at Victory North. On this day, thirteen community members paired with professional dancers will show off their dance moves to compete for the coveted DWSS trophy. In addition, each dancer will take on an ambitious fundraising goal of $10,000. Kareem McMichael will be dancing and raising money. To give directly, visit https://savannahcasa.networkforgood.com/projects/149666-kareem-mcmichael-s-fundraiser.

COLONIAL GROUP SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT

(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Group is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Legal Assistant. They will work closely with and provide comprehensive support to the CFO and General Counsel. Primary areas of focus will be contract management, know your customer documentation, insurance administration, litigation monitoring, corporate governance documentation, and other general matters. This person is a detail-oriented individual and self-driven team member who will be responsible for gathering information from across the company and business partners and organizing and synthesizing such information. This individual demonstrates excellent internal customer service as well as multi-tasking skills. This is a full-time position at Colonial Group, Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Savannah. Prior experience in a corporate executive office or as a law firm legal assistant or paralegal (corporate or litigation) is preferred, although consideration will be given to other applicable work experience.

TOBACCO-FREE LIVING

(SAVANNAH, GA) #ThisIsQuitting has your back. Text VAPEFREEGA to 88709 to begin your quitting journey.

WE REMEMBER MAMA LUNCHEON – MAY 6

(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Tickets are now available for Hospice Savannah’s annual We Remember Mama luncheon on Friday, May 6th at 12:00 p.m. at the Palmetto Club. Proceeds from this elegant and wonderfully moving luncheon support Hospice Savannah’s Story Keeping program, one of our Healing Arts. Story Keeping gathers memories and life stories from our patients for their loved ones to cherish for generations to come. No other hospice in this area offers such a meaningful way to honor and remember the significant moments in someone’s life. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-remember-mama-luncheon-tickets-313747977647

READY SET GO BACK TO SCHOOL SPONSORSHIPS

(SAVANNAH, GA) Ready Set Go Back to School, Inc. in partnership with Savannah Chatham Board of Education, is gearing up to host its 14th Annual Drive Thru Back to School Giveaway. Last year hundreds of families in our area were provided various back-to-school essentials to help their children jump-start to a productive school year. This year’s event will be on Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sponsorship opportunities are now available: https://form.jotform.com/RSGBTS/ready-set-go-back-to-school-sponsor

FASTPITCH

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast’s FastPitch event is back. The event allows contestants to each make a 5-MINUTE PITCH of their ventures in front of a live audience, including investors. FastPitch 2022 will take place live and in person on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Service Brewing, which is located at 574 Indian Street. Tickets can be purchased by visiting https://thecreativecoast.org/programs/fastpitch/.

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.

Meeting Dates:

March 30th @ 12pm

May 25th @ 12pm

July 27th @ 12pm

September 28th @ 12pm

November 30th @ 12pm