(SAVANNAH, GA) Candidates’ Forum for Savannah-Chatham School Board President will take place Wednesday, May 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Savannah Jewish Educational Alliance, located at 5111 Abercorn St. Savannah, Ga. All 5 candidates have confirmed participation: Sadie C. Brown, Jolene Byrne, the Rev. Chester A. Ellis, George Seaborough, David Simons. FREE & open to the public. Event details at
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Enmark Encourage Health Educational Series will continue Tuesday, April 29, with a presentation by Paula Kreissler on ‘5 Strategies for Busy Families to Stay Healthy’, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Auditorium of the Savannah Morning News. Kreissler is President & CEO of Wound Care Clinic – ESU, Inc. in Savannah, and the Director of Healthy Living & Community Development Healthy Savannah and YMCA of Coastal Georgia. Lunch and lecture tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit Girls on the Run. For more information, contact Beth Aldrich, Executive Director of Girls on the Run Coastal Georgia at b.aldrich@girlsontherun-ga.org or 912.349.1528. To purchase tickets, visit https://www.raceplanner.com/register/index/Encourage-Health-Educational-Series
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is hosting its fifth annual Night of Champions Thursday, May 1 at 6 p.m. at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa – Hotel Grand Ballroom. This community event recognizes area businesses that employ differently-abled adults, including those with Down syndrome, and celebrates the contributions made by these employees. Tickets are $25. Tickets can be purchased online at nightofchampions.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Sand Gnats announces the fourth annual "Pack the Park" game, benefiting Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter, will be Tuesday, April 29 at Grayson Stadium. Tickets will be $8, and are available at www.sandgnats.com with the promotional code "PARKPLACE". For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/03/savannah-sand-gnats-pack-the-park-game-to-benefit-park-place-outreach-youth-emergency-shelter/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Yoga Center Announces a 3 week, 200 hours – Yoga Teacher Training Intensive, from July 25, 2014 to Aug 17, 2014.
http://savannahyoga.com/teacher-training/200-hour-3-week-intensive/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Healthy Habits for Busy Families by Paula Kreissler. http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/25/healthy-habits-for-busy-families-by-paula-kreissler/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire is seeking positive role models for the GoodGuides Youth Mentoring Program. The GoodGuides program serves youth between the ages of 12 and 17 by helping them build career plans and skills to prepare for school completion, post-secondary training and productive work. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1522&Itemid=16
(SAVANNAH, GA) Leadership Savannah Applications Available for 2014-2015 Class, http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/22/leadership-savannah-applications-available-for-2014-2015-class/
(SAVANNAH, GA) On Saturday, May 10, the Skidaway Island Rotary Club and The Village Library will present the 10th annual Spring Fling at The Village from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The free event includes kids’ activities, a massive book sale by the Library, over 60 vintage cars, an art show, live music and lunch featuring barbecued beer brats and hamburgers. For more information, visit http://songofthesouth.mysocialsplash.com/skidaway-island-rotary-club-and-the-village-library-will-present-the-10th-annual-spring-fling-at-the-village/
(SOCIAL MEDIA) A Scientific Guide to Hashtags: How Many, Which Ones, and Where to Use Them http://blog.bufferapp.com/a-scientific-guide-to-hashtags-which-ones-work-when-and-how-many
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Big Nasty Mud Run (BNMR) x5, bringing over 1,200 competitors from as far away as Connecticut, raised $10,000 for local charities. The 4.7 mile obstacle mud run, held at the Bloomingdale Big Nasty ATV Park on April 5, was the most recent race from Endurance Race Services Savannah, an organization that coordinates many fundraising races for local charities. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1516&Itemid=16
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations will hold two Full-Service Fridays to raise funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Full-Service Friday allows customers to pull into the Enmark Store, where members of the Enmark management team will be pumping gas for donations. Full-Service Fridays will take place from 4-6 pm on May 9 at 14000 Abercorn Expressway across from Savannah Mall and again at 3219 Skidaway Road from 4-6 pm on May 23. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1501&Itemid=16
(SOCIAL MEDIA EXAMINER) New Facebook Page Timeline: 4 Things You Need to Do Now to Prepare: http://www.andreavahl.com/facebook/new-facebook-page-timeline-4-things-you-need-to-do-now-to-prepare.php
(INC) How to Beat the Twisted Psychology of Busyness. http://www.inc.com/ilan-mochari/feel-less-busy-twisted-psychology-of-busyness.html?cid=sf01002
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) The Bark Park’s 2014 Happy Dogs’ Second Annual Wine and Cheese Fundraiser will be from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 1 at the Richmond Hill City Center. Tickets are $50. Proceeds will benefit the Bryan County Bark Park construction project. For more information, visit bryancountybarkpark.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 1204 East 50th St., Savannah, GA, a 3 bedroom/2 bath home priced at $249,700. This bungalow has a fireplace, separate dining room and office, granite countertops, a new roof, one car garage and fenced yard. The property is beside a park. For more information, contact the agent, Lynne Bozeman at 912.665.1116 or visit http://celiadunnsir.com/savannah/idx/mls-122077-1204_east_50th_street_savannah_ga_31404
(SAVANNAH, GA) The American Red Cross held the Second Annual Lori Dunham Gordon Memorial Blood Drive on Saturday, April 19, at the Savannah Mall, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. According to The American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. One donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, less than 10% actually do each year. For more information, visit http://www.wtoc.com/story/25290624/american-red-cross-holds-blood-drive-in-honor-of-lori-gordon
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 14th Annual Doggie Carnival, benefiting the Humane Society, returns Sunday, May 4 from noon to 5:00 p.m. in Forsyth Park. This year’s event features Gail Mirabella & her Dyanom Disc Dogs, amazing food from Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Operation New Hope program in its second full year, a water slide for the kids, games galore, a beer garden and "Dog Heaven". For more information on how you can get involved, visit http://www.HumaneSocietySav.org/ 2014-doggie-carnival or contact Erin Fontes at EFontes@HumaneSocietySav.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) At The STATE OF SMALL BUSINESS on Wednesday, April 23, reports were issued by 11 area experts on measurable benchmarks relating to our Small Business Community. PHOTOS: http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/23/photos-score-and-wells-fargo-to-sponsor-the-state-of-small-business-conference-on-april-23-2014/
(SAVANNAH, GA) St. Andrew’s School recently received recognition as one of the most challenging high schools in the nation. From the over 2,000 public and private schools ranked, St. Andrew’s placed 18th overall and received the highest ranking of any private school nationwide. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/14/private-school-in-savannah-recognized-as-one-of-nations-most-challenging-high-schools/
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) Tybee Island Kite Flying Festival was at the North Beach Sunday, April 27 in recognition of Parkinson’s Awareness Month. PHOTOS: http://beta.spotted.savannahnow.com/galleries?groupId=430327
(SAVANNAH, GA) Dawn Baker and Fleet Feet Sports Savannah present the second annual Movement in the Park, a health and wellness fair for young women and young men of all ages on Sunday, May 4, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Forsyth Park. Register online at http://www.dawnbakeronline.com/movement-in-the-park
(SAVANNAH, GA) In recognition of Goodwill Week, Goodwill of the Coastal Empire plans to provide ten job fairs open to the public throughout the region. beginning Tuesday, May 6 through Friday, May 9 at 10 a.m. Local residents can learn about Goodwill training resources and job opportunities within their community. Employers in attendance will share information about their organizations and offering employment opportunities to qualified job seekers. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1505&Itemid=16
(SAVANNAH, GA) PLAY IT FORWARD Concert May 31, http://www.rotarypif.org/
(SAVANNAH, GA) SCORE/SBDC 3rd Annual Speed Mentoring Seminar will be held on May 27, at the Savannah Morning News Auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway, Savannah, Ga. from 8:00 to 1:00. For the list of speakers and information on registration, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/04/16/scoresbdc-3rd-annual-speed-mentoring-seminar/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations, Inc., is pleased to announce that all 59 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina will once again sell Light The Night paper icons in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) annual Light The Night Walk. The paper icons will be sold in all stores from May 1-31 and will cost $1 each. For more information about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk, call 912-436-3280 or visit www.lightthenight.org/ga. For more information about Enmark Stations, Inc., call 912-236-1331 or visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Waffles, a Retriever/Chow Mix. Waffles is a 2 to 3 years old male. Waffles is housebroken and good with other dogs and children. All shots are current. To apply for the adoption of Waffles, visit http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2014-d-050-waffles/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bootleg Productions presents the third episode of OverAnalyze, which discusses the necessity, damage, and success of reboots. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x65oRvnS1rA
(SAVANNAH, GA) The 2014 Hospice Savannah Golf Tournament presented by Wells Fargo Insurance Services will be held Friday, May 9th at the Landings Club’s Plantation Course. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.HospiceSavannah.org/GolfTournament
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