COMMUNITY HEADLINES – NOVEMBER 6, 2023

(SAVANNAH COMMUNITY HEADLINES) LIVE NOW! Join the conversation on the #WATERCOOLER at 9:00 a.m., Nov 6. Topics: New show coming, film gala, vax update, new film, awards and trees and more.

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(SAVANNAH, Ga.) HSF’s annual meeting will be Thursday, Nov. 9 from at 5:30 p.m. in Columbia Square between the HQ Sheftal building.

https://www.myhsf.org/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Please congratulate the 2023 Savannah Film Alliance Honorees. They will be recognized and honored for their invaluable contributions to the local film and television industry on Nov 17th at The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala presented by I.A.T.S.E. Local 491. Honorees in order of their picture placement are: Nikalia Hill, Mike Neal, Beth Nelson, Kareem McMichael, Megan Lombardo, Judith More, Mark Nguyen, and Reva Grantham. Tickets are sold out: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-savannah-film-alliance-honors-gala-tickets-598408123807

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are inviting community members interested in joining a conversation to advance health equity to consider becoming Community Health Advocates. An online listening and information session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, and an online training session is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 30.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-announces-free-adult-vaccine-resources-and-outreach-with-renewed-cdc-funding/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah-based Enmarket is celebrating a continued commitment of support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light The Night® campaign by announcing it has raised $1,183,392.00 for the organization over the past eleven years. In September, Enmarket launched its annual company-wide initiative across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina by encouraging customers to donate at check-out to benefit LLS. The 2023 campaign raised $142,350.00 to help fight against blood cancers.

https://carriagetradepr.com/enmarket-raises-142k-in-september-campaign-for-leukemia-lymphoma-society/

(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) Do you need to persuade someone to accept your ideas? Do you struggle to get people to say yes? Join Michael Stelzner, the founder of Social Media Examiner, as he shares his perspective on how to persuade a challenging boss or client.

(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 November 7 at the Chief of Love Trail, 6811 Chief of Love Rd., Savannah, GA 31419.

https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Historic Savannah Foundation will host a ribbon-cutting and an exclusive media preview to commemorate the completion of the Urban Enslaved Exhibit. The public is invited to join HSF for the celebratory ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. in the Davenport House Museum garden. The ribbon cutting will be preceded by an exclusive preview for media of the space at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Davenport House Museum, located at 324 E. State St. in Savannah.

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) The Savannah Spill Response Corporation held a Training and National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) Exercise on October 4, 2023. The drill proposed a scenario of a small plane crashing into an industrial site oil tank on the Savannah River during severe weather. The NPREP is mandatory training for port-related industries, government agencies and first responders. It is held yearly in Savannah. Carriage Trade PR provided crisis media training.

https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/savannah-industries-train-for-emergency-response/

(SAVANNAH, GA) To receive four free COVID-19 rapid tests, visit https://www.covid.gov/tests. Please note the FDA has extended some expiration dates. To see the full list of extended expiration dates, visit https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list. The U.S. government will also continue to make COVID-⁠19 tests available to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs at HRSA health centers. Savannah’s HRSA health centers include the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center (PARC), J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center, Curtis V. Cooper Primary Health Care, Inc., CVC Mobile Health, Old Savannah City Mission Homeless Shelter & Service Agency and the Salvation Army Homeless Shelter & Services Agency.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Understanding Intellectual Property (by SCORE) – HYBRID CLASS. Thursday, November 16, 2023. Do you have a unique process for solving a problem? Perhaps your brand is the start of something new. Is it possible your brand redefines a culture for the future? This workshop will provide you with an understanding of the different legal ways to protect your unique business, idea and the many practical applications of your business.This class is taught by Bill Bruner of SCORE! Bill is a knowledgeable & compassionate instructor and a certified SCORE Mentor. If you need assistance branding, trademarks, and other intellectual property topics, join us in-person and online to protect your bright ideas! Register online here: https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOqgrjktG9IiSJrGJdSM8koYHFk0N4Mw.

No prior registration required for in-person attendance!

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=6461

(CDC) A flu vaccine doesn’t always prevent flu, but it can reduce its wildest symptoms. Ask your child’s health care provider about a flu vaccine! #FightFlu #CDC #PublicHealth

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(COASTAL PET RESCUE) John Green is a handsome, fluffy tuxedo with green eyes. He can be a tiny bit reserved, but is still very outgoing and would also do well with other cats and dogs! He has the cutest habit of flicking his tail when he’s getting scratched and is quite the purr box. John is just full of love and curiosity and would thrive in any home! If you’re ready to add this fuzzy little feline to your family, submit an application to meet him. It will be hard not to fall in love.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-c-056-john/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Tommy Holland and Friends on Saturday, November 25 at Coach’s Corner on Victory Drive in Thunderbolt for the 8th annual Musical Toy Drive for our local kids. Enjoy performances by some of Savannah’s best entertainers and help inspire the next generation of musicians by bringing a musical toy, new instrument or financial gift to be given to Savannah area children. Sponsored by Coach’s Corner, Portman’s Music Superstore, Lowcountry Audio and Little Star Foundation of Savannah.

https://www.facebook.com/events/300002159520630

(SAVANNAH, GA) An exciting new Savannah podcast is launching in November 2023! “All Things Savannah” is a weekly program, co-hosted by Danielle Oke and Frank Marro, streaming live on YouTube from The Bluff Hotel in Savannah’s Historic District. Danielle and Frank will take a deep dive into the people, places and events that make the Hostess City an enchanting place to visit and call home. Show premieres Wednesday, November 15 at 11 am on the All Things Savannah YouTube channel with special guest, Bradford Moody. Mr. Moody specializes in selling luxury property and investment property in Savannah and the Tri-County Region.

https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsSavannah_

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses at the 2023 Business Awards Banquet.

https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/savannah-area-chamber-of-commerce-honors-local-businesses-at-2023-business-awards-banquet/

(SAVANNAH BUSINESS REPORT) The City of Savannah’s Sanitation Department has been awarded the prestigious Environmental Impact Award by Pratt Industries, honoring the 15-year partnership and the City’s dedication to recycling and sustainability. https://www.savannahbusinessjournal.com/news/local_govts/oct-13%e2%80%94-city-of-savannah-sanitation-department-earns-environmental-award/article_6659990a-6880-11ee-9848-fbe2f61bf222.html

(THE CURRENT) The Current’s Editor in Chief Margaret Coker was recognized recently by Georgia Watch as a “Champion for Shining Light on Title Lenders.” The honor was for her “ongoing series exposing the business practices of title lenders that trap Georgians in debt.” The series, supported by ProPublica’s Local Reporting Partnership with The Current, looked at Savannah-based TitleMax and how people ended up in the quicksand of debt. Here’s a link to the series.

https://thecurrentga.org/2022/12/08/a-series-the-title-pawn-trap/?utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) Save the date for Savannah Council on World Affairs lecture on November 16 called “Migration Issues,” presented by Dr. Susan Terrio at the Skidaway Community Church. A Membership Social will be held at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Lecture Series Presentation at 7:30 p.m. Members, students, and military are FREE ~ $10 Guests. https://savannahcwa.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) A free public screening of the documentary,”Invisible Corps: In Officio Salutis,” is scheduled for Friday, November 10 at 6 p.m., Room 7126 in the Classroom Building at Savannah Technical College, 5717 White Bluff Rd. Narrated by Golden Globe winner and Oscar nominee, Ali MacGraw, the documentary explains the history of how important public health is to our nation and how the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service has been the key to saving millions of American lives. Doors open at 5:30. A live question and answer session with Emmy® Award winning producer / director Chris Schueler will follow the one-hour documentary.

http://www.invisiblecorps.com

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Tickets are now available – with early bird prices till 12/31/23 – for the Savannah High School class of 1974’s 50th reunion on June 8, 2024. Several exciting events are planned at various price ranges, including some FREE options. Join us for breakfast, a school tour of Savannah Arts, then dining and dancing at the Savannah Golf Club. All class members and friends of SHS 1974 are welcome.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Take the 2023 Community Survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HealthySavannah2023

(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/