COMMUNITY HEADLINES – SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

(SAVANNAH, GA) As summer turns to fall, COVID cases are up. So mask up in high-risk situations, like concerts, ball games, parties, and other places where you might be close to others. Wash your hands often. And be sure you’ve had a booster shot. Remember, everyone six months old and older is eligible to get it.

Learn more: https://healthysavannah.org/covid/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Zoe Rinker, executive director of the Savannah Tree Foundation, will speak on “Savannah’s Urban Forest: Past, Present, and Future,” when the Historic Savannah Foundation convenes on Sep. 21 at 6 p.m. for its monthly lecture at the Murray C. Perlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, 323 E. Broughton St. Admission is free for HSF members, and $15 for non-members.

https://carriagetradepr.com/hsfs-september-lecture-focuses-on-savannah-tree-canopy/

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV)- The Greenbriar Children`s Center hosted a community nutrition event called “Playing with Food” on Saturday. The forum was set up to explore the benefits of healthy eating and wellness in children up to 5 years old. Forsyth Farmers` Market, Georgia Department of Early Care & Learning, and Healthy Savannah also served as co-sponsors of this event.

https://www.wsav.com/community/the-first-ever-playing-with-food-event/

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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 September 19 at the Water Works Building. Park/meet up at the Kelly Temple Church of Christ Parking Lot, 1101 Stiles Ave, Savannah, GA 31415.

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

(SAVANNAHGA.GOV) Tuesday, September 19, 2023. This workshop hosted by WorkSource Coastal and its One-Stop Job Center, will provide business owners with resources and services available to assist with labor force needs. Attend in person at 801 E.Gwinnett St. or online at Zoom. Registration is required for online attendance.

https://www.savannahga.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=5851&month=9&year=2023&day=12&calType=0

(COASTAL PET RESCUE) From her foster mom: Missy is super sweet and it is evident she has been loved her entire life. Missy loves back scratches, walks around our yard, squeaky toys and quiet naps. She will cuddle up in the chair with us or get cozy in her own bed. She has a little spunk for an older girl and plays alongside our other dogs and cats. Missy weighs 16 lbs. is housebroken and sleeps on her bed in the kitchen.

https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2023-d-110-missy/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Savannah recently facilitated a training session for Live Oak Public Library staff to become more proficient in utilizing, navigating, and sharing the HERO Help Me database with members of the community in more effective ways. More than two dozen staff members from across 12 branches in the Savannah/Chatham County Area participated. This training was recorded and is expected to be edited into a “How To” video that will be posted and made available for library users to access. Officially called the Health Effective Resource Organizations, or HERO, database, the online health and social services network offers Savannah-Chatham County residents a one-stop powerhouse of resources, agencies and programs across 57 categories with the aim of closing the referral loop and empowering those living in low-income neighborhoods to be their own health heroes with access to a one-stop, all-inclusive resource.

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society’s 18th Annual Buddy Walk and $33,000 car raffle drawing is scheduled for Saturday, Oct 7, in Forsyth Park, starting at 10:00 a.m. Participants will walk a mile around Forsyth Park and then kick off the Family Fun Event with the raffle drawing and announcement of raffle winner. Registration for the Buddy Walk is $15. The money raised at the Buddy Walk goes toward Camp Buddy, summer camps in Effingham and Chatham Counties to help students retain their skills over the summer break. It also goes towards new parent packets and educational opportunities for local families and advocates. Learn more here: https://ldssga.org/buddywalk/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Rotary Club of Savannah has partnered with United Way of the Coastal Empire and the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System for “Read United Buddies,” a program in which volunteers visit selected second-graders twice weekly to read with the students.

https://carriagetradepr.com/rotary-club-of-savannah-and-united-way-of-the-coastal-empire-seek-volunteers-for-read-united-buddies/

(SCORE SAVANNAH) Calling all aspiring local entrepreneurs to apply to pitch their business ideas. There is a $25 application entry fee that is non-refundable. All application proposal submissions must be received by 5:00 PM EDT on September 20, 2023. Share this with anyone you know who might want to participate. Please get more details on the rules, regulations, eligibility, and how to apply at the BizPitch webpage.

https://www.score.org/savannah/local-programs/bizpitch-savannah

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Film Alliance Honors Gala announces Steven Michael Quezada, who portrayed DEA Agent Steven “Gomie” Gomez on the TV series “Breaking Bad” as the host. To purchase your ticket visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-savannah-film-alliance-honors-gala-tickets-598408123807.

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

(SAVANNAH, GA) Are you interested in history? Savannah is endowed with a rich cultural heritage, and Historic Savannah Foundation needs volunteers to help tell its story by leading tours through the historic 1820s Davenport House Museum. Docent training classes are held twice a week, on Monday & Wednesday, September 18, 20, 25, 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Volunteers who complete the training typically work two shifts per month. For more information or to enroll, contact Sheena Fulkerson at (912) 236-8097 or sfulkerson@davenporthousemuseum.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/