| COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT PREPARES FOR UPDATED COVID AND FLU VACCINES THIS FALL
(COASTAL HEALTH DISTRICT) As we near the start of respiratory virus season, health departments in the Coastal Health District are preparing for shipments of updated vaccines for COVID and influenza, expected this September. Flu and COVID vaccines are updated each year to give the best protection against currently circulating strains of the viruses. When the updated COVID and flu vaccines are available in the coming weeks, the Coastal Health District will post announcements on its website at coastalhealthdistrict.org, social media platforms, and through local media outlets.
https://coastalhealthdistrict.org/coastal-health-district-prepares-for-updated-covid-and-flu-vaccines-this-fall/ |
| PEACE IN THE PARK CELEBRATION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire will host the third annual Peace in the Park celebration at Daffin Park in Savannah on Sunday, September 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate peace in the local community and will offer opportunities to support peace, counter violence, become conflict-resilient and encourage unity. Visit: https://mediationsavannah.com/peaceinthepark/ |
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| REGISTER FOR BUDDY WALK
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Buddy Walk 2024 is on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, starting at 10 am. Participants will walk together as one LDSS family in Forsyth Park in Savannah. Activities will include speakers, self-advocates, music, and cheering from SCAD athletic teams. Those interested can join a team, register to walk, create a team, sponsor the event, or make a donation using the link below. This event raises awareness and funds for programs that benefit people with Down syndrome and their families. Register for the Buddy Walk on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E364176&id=11 |
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| WEEKLY HEALTHY SAVANNAH WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the Healthy Savannah team every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. for a #healthywalk or head out to explore a local trail on your own.
https://healthysavannah.org/healthy-activities/
Upcoming events:
- 9/3 – Scarborough Sports Complex, 7:30am, Skidaway Road & Bona Bella Ave, Savannah, GA 31406
- 9/10 – Bonaventure Cemetery, 7:30am, 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
- 9/17 – River Street MLK Monument, 7:30am, 500 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401
- 9/24 – Rebecca Gray Park, 7:30am, 202 W Lathrop Ave, Savannah, GA 31415
- 10/1 – Tom Triplett, 8am, 100 Tom Triplett Road, Pooler, GA 31322
- 10/8 – Mother Matilda Beasley Park, 7:30am, 500 E. Broad St, Savannah, GA 31401
- 10/15 – McQueens Island Trail, 7:30am, 101 Fort Pulaski Road, Savannah, GA 31410
- 10/22 – Laurel Grove South, 7:30am, 2101 Kollock St, Savannah, GA 31415
- 10/29 – Tatumville Community Center, 7:30am, 333 Coleman St, Savannah, GA 31405
- 11/5 – Coffee Bluff Marina, 7:30am, 14915 Coffee Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31419
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| SENIOR DOGS NEED A HOME, OWNER DIED
(SAVANNAH, GA) Hickory and Knob are two old gents that found themselves surrendered to animal control after the death of their owner. We are estimating them to be older than 10 years. These two are a bonded pair and are the sweetest old men. They show their age in that they move slow and are weak in the legs. They also are both essentially toothless after recent dental surgeries – so their tongues hang out a little and they need to eat soft canned food. Both are neutered and current on their medications and must be adopted together.
https://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2024-d-076-hickory/ |
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| HEALTHY SAVANNAH HOSTS ROUNDTABLE ON HPV IMPACT AND PREVENTION IN YOUTH COMMUNITIES
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Healthy Savannah hosted a pivotal roundtable discussion on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Chatham County Health Department, bringing together leaders from dozens of local organizations that work with young people, particularly males, to discuss the human papillomavirus (HPV) and its impact on our community. The event provided a lunch-and-learn opportunity focused on HPV prevention and the importance of vaccination in preventing HPV-related cancers.
https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-hosts-roundtable-on-hpv-impact-and-prevention-in-youth-communities/ |
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| CGIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LIZANN ROBERTS SPEAKS AT ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S SUMMIT ON EARLY LANGUAGE AND LITERACY – THE BRAIN BUILDING NETWORK
(SAVANNAH, GA) Lizann Roberts, executive director of the Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition (CGIC), and an advocate for mandatory kindergarten in Georgia, recently served as a facilitator for the Sandra Dunagan Deal Center for Early Language and Literacy’s 2024 Annual Governor’s Summit on Early Language and Literacy, held in July at the Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville. This year’s Summit, which also featured Savannah Mayor Van Johnson as a panelist, focused on the implementation of wrap-around supports for the brain-building network across early childhood care and education.
https://carriagetradepr.com/cgic-executive-director-lizann-roberts-speaks-at-annual-governors-summit-on-early-language-and-literacy-the-brain-building-network/ |
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| VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
(SAVANNAH, GA) Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society needs volunteers for Buddy Walk on Oct 5. If your group, school, club, or organization would like to volunteer, please go to ldssga.org and complete the Volunteer Form and submit. |
| NEW CEO
(BLUFFTONCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.ORG) Libraries for Kids, Int’l has hired Laura Winkel to be Chief Executive Officer. While Libraries for Kids, Int’l has come a long way in just five years, delivering books to 8,576 rural schools and impacting 2.1 million children, we came to realize that we need a full time CEO to accomplish our organization’s long-term vision.
https://blufftonchamberofcommerce.org/news/details/libraries-for-kids-int-l-hires-ceo-08-14-2024?fbclid=IwY2xjawE8lpFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUOBHNajCLzZcGCaBufrIiQewBw28j4FwDIjvjVMQcGwsHygszfjrlJ8Vw_aem_xmJ2hyAFuZeV_5G1A-dVIg |
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| GOLF FUNDRAISER, OCT 4
(SAVANNAH, GA) The first-ever Loop It Up Cup Golf Tournament is set for Friday, Oct. 4, at the Savannah Country Club on Wilmington Island. Those participating will directly contribute to Loop It Up’s efforts to provide meaningful educational programs that make lasting differences in the lives of our community’s young people. There are multiple sponsorship levels available that provide visibility and recognition of supporters. Register now: https://www.loopitupsavannah.com/golftournament.html |
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| APPLY TO LEADERSHIP SAVANNAH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2025 Leadership Savannah Class opened Monday, July 1 and will continue through Monday, September 30. The selections committee is seeking representation from a cross-section of the community to reflect the diversity of the community, including those active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups. The programs for the year are being finalized but are expected to consist of monthly interactive sessions led by top community experts within their fields. Applicants will be expected to attend all of the sessions to graduate. All applicants must go through selections and full program fees will be $3,500. For more information, please contact Jennifer Davenport at JDavenport@SavannahChamber.com or 912.644.6453.
https://www.savannahchamber.com/leadership-savannah/apply/ |
| GRANT
(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Step Up Savannah is thrilled to announce the award of a generous grant from Bank of America to further its mission of fostering economic inclusion throughout Chatham County through workforce development and asset building. The bank’s investment will bolster existing programs and enhance Step Up Savannah’s efforts to address economic equity, advocacy, and economic mobility within low-wealth communities. Since its establishment in 2009, Step Up Savannah has played a pivotal role in assisting thousands of unemployed and under-employed Chatham County residents in their journey toward financial stability. please visit www.stepupsavannah.org. |
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| LOWCOUNTRY DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
(SAVANNAH, GA) First District Regional Service Education Agency will hold a virtual Parents’ Collaborative on Sep. 3 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. RSVP for learning, collaboration and resource sharing among parents and families with students with disabilities in the first district region. Additional sessions will be held on Nov. 8, 2024, and May 13, 2025.
https://reg.learningstream.com/view/cal4a.aspx?ek=&ref=&aa=&sid1=&sid2=&as=64&wp=232&tz=&ms=&nav=&cc=&cat1=&cat2=&cat3=&aid=FDRESA&rf=&pn= |
| REGISTER NOW
(SAVANNAH, GA) The United Way’s 2025 Campaign Kickoff is Thursday, September 5, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Savannah Convention Center, 1 International Dr. Savannah, GA
https://uwce.org/campaign/kickoff/ |
| SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR BUDDY WALK
(SAVANNAH, GA) If you know a business or organization who would like to sponsor the Buddy Walk at any level:
- Buddy Walk Friend: $500 (NAME on Shirt)
- Buddy Walk Advocate: $1000 (LOGO on Shirt)
- Buddy Walk Buddy: $3210
- Buddy Walk Title Sponsor: $5000
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| HOLD THE DATE
(SAVANNAH, GA) Leadership Savannah class of 2002-2004 will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Nov 22, 2024. Hold the date. More info to come. |
| HORSES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Faith Equestrian invites you to their fall fundraiser at the Savannah Bottle Works this October 10th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Savannah Bottle Works. For tickets and more info
https://givebutter.com/OmFGAO |
| HEALTHY SAVANNAH WARNS OF SUMMER COVID SURGE; REMINDS PUBLIC OF FREE VACCINES UNTIL NOVEMBER 30
(Savannah, Ga) It’s back-to-school time. For many parents, preparing students for a return to the classroom includes ensuring vaccinations are up-to-date. Healthy Savannah wants to remind those parents and all adults that now is the time to get their immunizations updated, too. The Coastal Health District is offering free vaccines for adults without insurance through November 30. The uninsured and underinsured can also still receive COVID-19 vaccines from several local providers through August 31 through the CDC’s Bridge Access Program.
https://carriagetradepr.com/healthy-savannah-warns-of-summer-covid-surge-reminds-public-of-free-vaccines-until-november-30/ |
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