(SAVANNAH, GA) On October 26, Make-A-Wish Georgia and Enmarket partnered to grant one teenager’s wish of going to the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. DeMichael, 13, loves Christmas and Disney World, so it was only fitting Enmarket threw him a Christmas-themed party at its headquarters while surprising him with his wish. His mother said Mickey Mouse is his favorite Disney character.

https://carriagetradepr.com/enmarket-and-make-a-wish-georgia-present-disney-world-trip-to-disney-fan-wish-kid/

(HHS.GOV) Get your flu vaccine by Halloween!

(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmarket Marketing Manager Melody McCarthy was among 91 women named “Top Women in Convenience for 2022” by the trade publication Convenience Store News. The honor was announced Oct. 2 in Las Vegas at the annual show staged by the National Association of Convenience Store (NACS), a trade association for the convenience and fuel retailing industry since 1961.

https://carriagetradepr.com/enmarket-marketing-manager-melody-mccarthy-named-to-top-women-in-convenience-for-2022/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are inviting community members, church and health ministry leaders, community service providers and others interested in health equity to consider joining its Community Health Advocate (CHA) training program. An upcoming training session is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-announces-community-health-advocate-training-on-november-10/

(SAVANNAH, GA) When Savannahians go to the polls on November 8, one of the issues they’ll be considering is whether to vote in favor of a proposed Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST). If passed, the measure would include $10 million for pedestrian and bicycle safety and connectivity improvements, including funding for the continuing construction of Tide to Town, Savannah’s urban trail system. Funding for Tide to Town would be primarily dedicated to the Middleground Road section of the trail, with the remainder for bike lane improvements on Habersham St. and general improvements citywide to crosswalks and bike paths.

https://carriagetradepr.com/savannahians-to-vote-on-tsplost-funding-for-tide-to-town-urban-trail/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Ella Marchese prepares popcorn for the Humane Society’s yearly fundraiser. Ella is part of Buddies and Blessings, a group of young teens with different abilities. The group helps various organizations in the community. For more info on how to get involved, please contact Molly Marchese at MollyMarchese6107@gmail.com and visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/4217620815007716.

(SAVANNAH,GA). Mayor Van Johnson wants Savannahians to know that this is an early and aggressive #FLU season and to “Get your FLU shot.” #BeHealthy #SavannahStrong

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(COASTAL PET RESCUE) Charming is a cute, sweet little boy and a miniature version of his mama, Rapunzel. He’s on the reserved side but still very playful with his siblings. He needs to find the person to bring him out of his shell. His favorite toys are the balls with the bells in them. Charming also loves to lay on the cat tree in the sun. He is good with his small dog foster brother and around his adult foster kitty siblings.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2022-c-095-charming/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Join Tommy Holland and Friends from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, November 26 at Coach’s Corner on beautiful Victory Drive for the 7th 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. Cash donations and gift cards are also welcome. Sponsored by Coach’s Corner, Portman’s Music Superstore, Lowcountry Audio and Little Star Foundation of Savannah.

https://facebook.com/events/s/7th-annual-tommy-holland-and-f/584542903427104/

(THE CURRENT) The Savannah Tree Foundation, an urban forestry nonprofit organization, distributed 500 free trees to Chatham County residents on Oct. 29 at Tricentennial Park on the Coastal Heritage Society grounds, MLK Jr. Blvd. at Louisville Rd. The trees were in 3-gallon pots and 3 to 6 feet tall. Species distributed included: American snowbell, bald cypress, Eastern redbud, Jane magnolia, loquat, persimmon, possumhaw, red maple, Southern live oak, Sweetbay magnolia, Tulip poplar, Tupelo (black gum), white fringetree and white oak. All but two types of trees, loquat and Jane magnolia, are native to Coastal Georgia.

https://thecurrentga.org/category/environment/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=All+-+The+Current&utm_campaign=1c0595239b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_10_25_06_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a869d97c8b-1c0595239b-165021960&mc_cid=1c0595239b&mc_eid=6618160724

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Local Artist Market (SLAM) will be holding its Fall Market on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Salvation Army Baseball field at 3000 Bee Rd, Savannah, GA. This season’s market will be the 6th market since its inception in 2019. The market will feature over 75 artists across a variety of different mediums, including fine arts, textiles, photography, sculpture, jewelry, pottery, mixed media, and much more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/631218635008010?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22groups_highlight_units%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

(SAVANNAH, GA) This black carpet affair is sure to be another huge success, reflecting a mission to collectively highlight the best our community has to offer, empowering a diverse culture of African American professionals, entrepreneurs, and the community at large in the Savannah Metro area. The Gala has consistently sold out and you don’t want to miss it, so register early. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Tickets can be purchased at www.gsbcc.org under Events.

https://gsbcc.org/calendar/#!event/2022/11/17/celebrations-of-black-businesses-gala

(SAVANNAH, GA) SAFE Shelter’s Annual Gala, one of the most important sources of funding for the SAFE Shelter, will be held on November 12, 2022, at the Palmetto Club at The Landings on Skidaway Island. Tickets are available for purchase: https://safeshelter.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2022Gala/PURCHASETICKETS/tabid/1313921/Default.aspx

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Center Parc Credit Union will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at its new Savannah-area flagship financial center, 5698-A Ogeechee Road on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at 11 a.m. The new comprehensive financial services center becomes Center Parc Credit Union’s first stand-alone facility in the Savannah area, as its two existing branches in the area are located inside the Pooler Walmart at 160 Pooler Parkway and the Savannah Walmart at 6000 Ogeechee Road.

https://carriagetradepr.com/center-parc-credit-union-to-cut-ribbon-on-new-savannah-area-flagship-center/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run has become an iconic event in historic Savannah, Georgia. Visitors travel from all over for the only opportunity to challenge the 5.5% grade of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. A 5K, 10K, and a 15K “double pump” are available, along with a kid’s fun run. With an average attendance of over 5,000 runners, the Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run continues to be one of the biggest events in Savannah every year!

Register here: https://register.hakuapp.com/?event=445b27e66f848874c7cb

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah has expanded the Fresh Express no-cost fresh food distribution program with a third permanent site and its own day! The third site is at 40th and Waters and the upcoming dates are November 4 and December 2. The two other locations are at Curtis V. Cooper Family Health and the Moses Jackson Center, with these upcoming dates: November 18 and December 16. Fresh Express provided more than 6,600 pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables and bread to communities with low access to fresh foods in 2021. Interested in volunteering? Contact Laura Schmarkey, YMCA of Coastal Georgia director of outreach programs at laura.schmarkey@ymcaofcoastalga.org, or visit YMCAofCoastalGA.org/Volunteer. Fresh Express is supported by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and Healthy Savannah through the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health grant awarded through the CDC. https://ymcaofcoastalga.org/freshexpress

(CONVENIENCE STORE NEWS) Colonial Group Inc. named Alexandra McCants to the newly created role of vice president of human resources for the Savannah, Ga.-based group of companies. As vice president of human resources, McCants’ responsibilities will be to partner with Colonial Group’s leadership and the human resources team to provide human resources support to employees within the corporate and subsidiary companies of the family-owned business founded in 1921.

https://csnews.com/people-move-bounteous-colonial-group-vp-racing-fuels

(SAVANNAH, GA) Jessica Belfry, chair of the Savannah SCORE chapter, has announced the new leadership team for the volunteer mentoring group including Dr. Valerie Reynolds who joins the team as vice chair. The executive committee, headed by Belfry, also includes Ned Duffy, treasurer; Liz Kelley, social media chair; DeLisa Clift, Michael Siegel, Gary Johnson, Warren Bimblick, and William Bruner.

www.Savannah.score.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah is actively recruiting for a program manager to oversee a Grant Planning initiative. Application period ends October 31. Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/savannah/jobs/3767950/program-coordinator-social-determinants-of-health?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

(SAVANNAH, GA) Chamber Announces Winners of the 2022 Annual Chamber Business Awards https://carriagetradepr.com/2022-business-award-winners-announced-in-savannah/

(SAVANNAH TRIBUNE) Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia are pleased to announce that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has affirmed that $1,086,000 in Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) grant funding will be made available over the next year to reduce health disparities and increase access to health and nutritional resources across African-American and Hispanic/Latino Americans in across Savannah and Chatham County.

https://www.savannahtribune.com/articles/cdc-dedicates-more-than-1-million-to-savannah-area-in-the-fifth-year-of-reach-grant-funding/

(WECANDOTHIS.HHS.GOV) Spread the word! Updated #COVID19 vaccines are here for everyone 12 or older to help protect against Omicron. Get your updated vaccine if it’s been 2 months since your last dose and encourage the people you know to get one, too..#WeCanDoThis

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Marketing Manager will be responsible for the development and creation of content for messaging across all physical and digital platforms supporting Colonial Group, Inc. (CGI)  Job duties and qualification requirements are available online at: https://globalus63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/colonialgroup/Site/CANDIDATEPORTAL/Posting/View/1791

(HHS.GOV) Get a booster and protect yourself against the worst outcomes of COVID. Find COVID boosters near you at https://www.vaccines.gov/.

(THE CURRENT) The previously reported start date for city-sponsored glass recycling in Savannah was Oct. 1. That didn’t happen. Glasswrx LLC was awarded a contract in August to collect the city’s glass at multiple drop-off sites around the city. Co-founder and general manager Chris Fisher said Tuesday he’s now aiming for a Nov. 1 start date.

https://thecurrentga.org/2022/08/16/company-helps-coastal-georgia-put-old-bottles-jars-to-new-uses/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=All%20-%20The%20Current&utm_campaign=b8f66cef9c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_10_11_09_37&utm_term=0_a869d97c8b-b8f66cef9c-165021960&mc_cid=b8f66cef9c&mc_eid=6618160724

(WTOC) Feed the Hungry is expanding during the season of giving. State Representative Carl Gillard has announced the nonprofit will be holding three different dinners at the Enmarket Arena in Savannah. This will be the first time since the beginning of the pandemic where people will be able to have a sit-down dinner in person. Representative Gilliard says they will be able to feed around 6,000-10,000 guests.

https://www.wtoc.com/video/2022/10/03/feed-hungry-host-dinners-enmarket-arena/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah is working with Charles T. Brown’s Equitable Cities to take a closer look at how parks in several of Savannah’s priority neighborhoods can better serve the surrounding community. Members of Equitable Cities visited Savannah in September to begin this analysis on the first three of the six parks. Another group will return in October to audit the remaining three.

https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-explores-equitable-changes-at-six-neighborhood-parks/

(CHATHAM COUNTY, GA) The Chatham County Health Department is offering the flu vaccine by appointment. The vaccine will be available during regular hours of operation, Monday through Friday. Residents can call the health department at 912-356-2441 to schedule an appointment. Two drive-through flu vaccination clinics will also take place. The first was held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19 at the Savannah Civic Center. The second will be held from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at the Georgia Tech Savannah campus located at 210 Technology Circle on Savannah’s westside. No appointment is necessary at the drive-through clinics. To get more information on the flu please visit coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu.

https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/flu-vaccine-available-beginning-october-3rd-several-drive-through-vaccination-clinics-scheduled/

(WJCL.COM) The Savannah Ghost Pirates announced Monday the team’s revised 2022-2023 home schedule for their inaugural season. The Ghost Pirates will play 36 of their 72 regular-season games at Enmarket Arena, beginning with their home opener on November 5 against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits. Games on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday will begin at 7:00 p.m. while Friday games will start at 7:30 p.m. Sunday afternoon games will begin at 3:00 p.m. There are two exceptions to this: Friday, December 31 (5:00 p.m.) and Thursday, February 9 (10:30 a.m.).

https://www.wjcl.com/article/ghost-pirates-announce-revised-2022-23-home-schedule/41170268

(WJCL) Hollywood superstar and comedian Adam Sandler is coming to the Hostess City of the South this fall. The Enmarket Arena announced this week that Sandler, along with a surprise guest, will perform Monday, November 14 at the venue.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/adam-sandler-savannah-enmarket-arena-comedy-tour/41191241

TICKETS ON SALE FOR ANNUAL SAVANNAH FUNDRAISER TO HELP THE BLIND

(WJCL) t’s almost time to dine in the dark with the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision. Tickets for the annual Dining in The Dark fundraiser went on sale Monday, and the Dining in the Dark chair says it’s going to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s gala will be held on January 26 at the Enmarket Arena.

https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-dining-in-the-dark-tickets-blind/41201247

(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) Stronger protection against COVID-19 is available in the Coastal Health District as all 8 county health departments now offer updated booster shots. These reformulated booster vaccines target the original strain of the COVID-19 virus plus the omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5. Appointments for COVID-19 vaccination, including bivalent boosters, can be scheduled online at chdcovidvax.org or by calling your local county health department. https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/bivalent-booster-shots-now-available-in-the-coastal-health-district/

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) This is an online class you don’t want to miss! In this series, business consultant & mentor, Zenetria Ward of ZenWard Solutions, helps you gain an overall understanding of how to market your products and services to your customers in today’s economy. You’ll learn the 7-Step Marketing Process, how to conduct marketing research, pricing, social media, promotional marketing, and much more! The class meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 pm EST. The fall session is ongoing through 1/3/23. Take one class or take them all. Registration required.

https://savannahga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0scuuvqDkjGNxp06w4jD-YwW0GzsgnkCmk

(HILTON HEAD, SC) Laurie Brown, founder and owner of Aunt Laurie’s, announced the date for the next Lowcountry Ladies Luncheon to be held at The Golf Club at Indigo Run is November 4, 2022. The event is intended to help support local women owned businesses to grow personally and professionally. Registration is now open, and seating is limited. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-lowcountry-ladies-luncheon-tickets-392702382397

For more information about Aunt Laurie’s, visit www.auntlauries.com or contact Laurie Brown 843-415-8230 – laurie@auntlauries.com.

(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:

November 30th @ 12pm

https://healthysavannah.org/the-faith-and-health-coalition/