(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES™, AUG 11, 2014

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 321 Washington Ave. in Savannah, Georgia. This four bedroom, three bath home located in historic Ardsley Park is listed at $575,000. The spacious kitchen is updated and features stainless steel appliances. A recently completed outdoor oasis is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in your private fenced backyard. For more information on this listing, http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/321-washington-avenue/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Business attorney Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group has been approved by the Georgia Supreme Court to register with the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution as both a General Civil Mediator and a Domestic Relations Mediator. By procuring his certification with the Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution, Bowen is eligible to handle both private mediations as well as court-ordered cases. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/04/savannah-business-lawyer-charles-bowen-earns-mediation-certification/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Friends of Animals of the Coastal Empire, Inc, (FOA) announces its 16th Annual Auction, "Purrr-a-Vida, An Evening in Costa Rica" on Saturday, August 23 at Savannah Station, located at 601 Cohen Street, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $45.00 per person includes food stations, auction and bar tickets. This year’s grand auction item is a week’s stay in a villa in Costa Rica. Proceeds from this event will benefit these local animal welfare groups: Bryan Animal Caregivers, PAWS of Effingham, Islands Feral Cat Project, Save-a-Life Animal Welfare, Second Chance Animal Rescue and the Humane Society of Greater Savannah. For more information, contact Chris Comas at 912.661.1758 or visit www.friendsofanimalscoastalga.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA) Long-time Savannah independent insurance agency, Bernard Williams & Company, last month received a plaque and letter of commendation from the Utica National Insurance Group headquartered in Utica, N.Y. The plaque, presented to BW’s president Dick Williams by Utica’s Territorial Marketing Manager, Josh Gurley, commemorates a successful 25-year relationship in mutually serving clients of the agency. Read more at:  https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1611&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Learn how the SkinPen can eliminate fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, hyper-pigmentation and stretch marks, while improving your skin’s texture. Public is welcome to attend this free info session and demonstrations.  Space is limited. If you are interested in attending, please schedule a time by calling Low Country Dermatology 912-354-1018 or email Zechman at czechman@lcderm.com. http://ceciliarussomarketing.wordpress.com/2014/08/07/low-country-dermatology-invites-you-to-their-skinpen-launch-wednesday-aug-13/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah to host Many Faces One Dream Symposium. Find out more information at https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/05/savannah-to-host-many-faces-one-dream-symposium/

(ENMARK ENCOURAGE HEALTH EDUCATIONAL SERIES) Tufts University’s recent study results show that strength training decreased osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis pain by 43%, increased muscle strength and general physical performance, improved the clinical signs and symptoms of the disease, and decreased disability. To find out how strength training can reduce your arthritis pain, attend Kerri Goodrich’s Encourage Health Lecture Series Aug. 26. Kerri will talk about "Five Ways Weight Lifting Helps Burn Body Fat" as the fourth of five lectures in the Enmark Encourage Health Educational Series 2014. To purchase tickets, visit http://pifitness.org/fundraisers/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc., on behalf of the Healthy Savannah Initiative has been awarded $150,000 in grant funding, as a part of a three year program from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation to fight childhood obesity. Healthy Savannah will use the funds in the local community to expand and strengthen existing community-based collaborations and partnerships, reduce behavioral and environmental risk factors among under-served individuals and communities, and expand or develop community awareness and health promotion campaigns. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1604&Itemid=16

(EFFINGHAM, GA) Interview with the Medient’s CEO: http://www.effinghamherald.net/section/22/article/27782/

(SAVANNAH, GA)  ESPN Radio Savannah/Hilton Head will be the home of Georgia football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, baseball and the "Bulldog Hotline" in the area. Find out more information at:  http://wjcl.com/2014/08/06/espn-savannah-is-new-local-home-for-georgia-bulldog-sports-network/

(PR DAILY) 16 alternatives to Google Analytics http://www.prdaily.com/Main/Articles/13760.aspx

(SAVANNAH, GA) On opening weekend of the 2015 Savannah Music Festival, the Savannah VOICE Festival (SVF) and Savannah Music Festival (SMF) will co-produce a full-scale opera – a first in the SMF’s 26-year history. Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Suor Angelica will be presented on Friday March 20th 2015 at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, featuring the Savannah Philharmonic.

(SAVANNAH YOGA) Hari Om Hips Super Session with Melissa DeLynn on Sunday, August 17, 2014 in Pooler. For more info http://savannahyoga.com/events/hari-om-hips/

(GPB PODCAST) Please meet Chad Darnell, producing Medient’s upcoming R.I.P. http://services.gpb.org/sites/default/files/podcast/mp3/Chad_podcast.mp3

(THE BOWEN LAW GROUP) Trial by Combat is real (and not just in Game of Thrones).  http://www.thebowenlawgroup.com/2014/05/trial-combat-united-states/

(MASHABLE) 8 Tips and Tricks for LinkedIn Power Users: http://mashable.com/2014/08/07/linkedin-tips-and-tricks/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Kerri Goodrich is speaking about "Five Ways Weight Lifting Helps Burn Body Fat" Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Savannah Morning News Auditorium. Kerri’s lecture is sponsored by Enmark, Healthy Savannah, WJCL, Savannah Magazine, GPB and the Savannah Morning News. The proceeds from the lecture benefit Performance Intiatives, Inc. To find out more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/five-ways-weightlifting-helps-burn-body-fat-by-kerri-goodrich/

(SAVANNAH, GA)  The American Traditions Competition (ATC) launches its 2015 season at a summer soiree from 5.00-6.30pm on Sunday August 17th hosted by the Savannah Coffee Roasters at 215 West Liberty Street in downtown Savannah. www.americantraditionscompetition.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) An ESG Grant was awarded to Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter. The grant supplies $30,000 for their Street Outreach Program and $20,000 for the shelter that provides support to homeless, abused or runaway children and teens between the ages of 11 and 17 in the Savannah/Chatham area. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/07/park-place-outreach-youth-emergency-shelter-receives-esg-grants-for-the-year/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Coffee Roasters invites the public for a jazz filled evening with saxophonist Bernard Rose on Friday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. The event will take place at Savannah Coffee Roasters located at 215 W. Liberty St. Tickets are $18. All proceeds benefit Community Health Mission. For more information, call 912.598.6208 or visit www.savannahcoffee.com

(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Lifestyle changes may ease the risk of Alzheimer’s. Call Hospice Savannah for help with loved ones with advanced Alzheimer’s. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/07/14/lifestyle-exercise-diet-cataract-surgery-alzheimers/12317995/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The 2014 Buddy Walk will be held Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. in Forsyth Park in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. The ninth annual one-mile fundraiser benefits the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS). Online registration is available at www.ldssga.org until Wednesday, Oct 1 at midnight. Participants can also signup starting at 8:30 am the day of the event. Registration is $12 per person or $40 for a family of four, which includes a T-Shirt, lunch and admission to the festival. For more information, contact Candy Bogardus at 912-663-8573 or jcbogardus@gmail.com, or visit www.ldssga.org.

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) The SPLENDID TABLE® Eating on the Wild Side: http://www.splendidtable.org/episode/539

(SAVANNAH, GA) The City of Savannah will create a pedestrian-only shopping environment Thursday, September 4 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m., by closing down the core of Broughton Street, from Montgomery St. to Drayton St. Retailers from all over the city will join shop owners downtown to showcase the best that Savannah has to offer in fashion, art and design.  For additional information: https://ceciliarussomarketing.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/ben-carter-enterprises-and-the-savannah-downtown-business-association-support-the-fourth-annual-savannahs-fashion-night-in-collaboration-with-art-rise-savannah/

(SAVANNAH, GA) The next scheduled FIRST FRIDAY for Folk Music will be held at Stewart Hall, First Presbyterian Church on 520 Washington Avenue, Savannah GA on 5th September 2014. Festivities start at 7.30 pm and run till about 10:00 pm. It is a smoke free, alcohol free and family friendly evening of music in a coffee house setting, regularly attended by an appreciative audience of folk music enthusiasts from the greater Savannah and surrounding area. There is a suggested minimum donation of $ 5/- to help support the event and other SFMS activities. All performers play gratis for SFMS. This month’s show will feature two acts, who are both making their first appearance, singer/songwriter "Kyrsten Page", as well as "Clark Byron". For more information, visit http://events.savannahnow.com/event/music/first-friday-folk-music-22

(FILM INDUSTRY) Movie Industry Has $5B Impact In Georgia  http://www.times-herald.com/local/20140807-film-industry-impact

(SAVANNAH, GA) Mohsen Badran, President and CEO of Goodwill of the Coastal Empire, announced that he will be leaving the nonprofit organization effective Friday, September 26 after almost four years of service. Badran plans to return to New York City to be closer to his family who remained in NYC over the past four years. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1607&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah SCORE announces the Top Ten Tips Lecture Series, entitled "Top 10 Questions Small Businesses Ask about Business Insurance". The expert speaker will be Daniel Pavlin, a Vice President in Commercial Lines at Bernard Williams & Company. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at 912-652-4335. For more information, https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/10/top-10-questions-business-owners-ask-about-business-insurance-lecture-on-september-25/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Dan Pavlin of Bernard Williams talks with Pearl Fyderek about his upcoming presentation with Savannah SCORE, September 25, and the Top Ten Questions Small Businesses Ask about Business Insurance, and how to navigate the insurance landscape for small businesses. Listen now: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/savannahopenforbusiness/2014/08/06/open-for-business-top-10-insurance-tips-for-small-business-owners-1

(WRIGHT SECURITY SYSTEMS) Personal Security starts with your online protection. An Ingenious Way To Keep People From Spying On Your Password: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/08/07/privacy-enhancing-keyboard/ .  For more ways to keep your safety in mind, visit the Wright Security Systems’ FB page at https://www.facebook.com/savannahwright24monitoring?ref=hl

(INC.COM) 7 Tips to Being a Power Networker: http://www.inc.com/drew-hendricks/7-tips-to-being-a-power-networker.html

(SAVANNAH, GA) The YMCA of Coastal GA, Inc., on behalf of the Healthy Savannah Initiative has been awarded $150,000 in grant funding, as a part of a three year program from the Healthcare Georgia Foundation to fight childhood obesity. Healthy Savannah will use the funds in the local community to expand and strengthen existing community-based collaborations and partnerships, reduce behavioral and environmental risk factors among under-served individuals and communities, and expand or develop community awareness and health promotion campaigns. For more information, visit http://savannahnow.com/news/2014-07-31/healthy-savannah-receives-grant-targets-childhood-obesity#.U9vowfldWb0

(SAVANNAH, GA) Wilderness Southeast invites you to stretch muscles, mind, and spirit – while you immerse yourself in beautiful and fascinating places. Explore the beautiful coast around Savannah with Georgia’s premier nature tour provider.  For over 40 years Wilderness Southeast has specialized in providing tours to learn about nature and wildlife. All eco-adventures – for individuals, families, and groups of all types – combine information from many fields, including biology, ecology, geology, natural and cultural history. For more information, visit http://www.naturesavannah.org/

(SAVANNAH, GA) GoWP announces a FREE WordPress training webinar on August 13, 2014 at 1pm; Getting Started with WordPress, the session will cover WordPress basics including an overview of the Admin Panel. Open to the public.https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/144450899212088065

(SAVANNAH, GA) GoWP announces a FREE WordPress training webinar on Augusta 20, 2014 at 1pm: Using WordPress Plugins, online session will demonstrate how to research, install and configure popular plugins. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4420834249679551745

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Jaycees Selects Coastal Pet Rescue as its 2014-2015 Service Partner. Read more at: https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/savannah-jaycees-selects-coastal-pet-rescue-as-its-2014-2015-service-partner/

(FORBES) The Future Of Shopping In Three Trends: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jjcolao/2014/08/04/the-future-of-shopping-in-three-trends/

(SAVANNAH, GA) PRESS CONFERENCE, Aug 21, 2014, on the Rooftop of the Manger Building, 1pm: Info about OVER THE EDGE fundraiser to benefit Scoutreach, an inner city Scouting program by the Boy Scouts of America. https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/07/29/savannah-press-conference-aug-21-1pm-roof-of-manager-building/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Angela Canfield, DDS of Sandfly Family Dental makes custom mouth guard donation to B.C. Football team, totally over $9000 worth of materials. Dr. Canfield and Coach Britt talk about it on WJCL Good Day Savannah. Watch the interview: http://wjcl.com/2014/07/31/new-mouthguard-technology-keeping-benedictines-smiles-safe/

(ANGELA CANFIELD, DDS) A Breakthrough in Treating Gum Disease: Oral DNA Testing. http://www.biologicaldentist.com/805/a-breakthrough-in-treating-gum-disease-oral-dna-testing/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Cooper is a Blue Heeler/American Bulldog male puppy in need of a good home. He is believed to be 14 weeks old. Cooper is a super sweet boy who loves kids and gets along well with other dogs. He has previously lived with a cat, but would do really well in a home with another canine playmate. Cooper knows his name, how to sit and lay down. All shots are current.  To see a photo of Cooper and to learn how to apply for his adoption, visit http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2014-d-094-cooper/

(SAVANNAH, GA) An ESG Grant was awarded to Park Place Outreach – Youth Emergency Shelter. The grant supplies $30,000 for their Street Outreach Program and $20,000 for the shelter that provides support to homeless, abused or runaway children and teens between the ages of 11 and 17 in the Savannah/Chatham area. For more information, visit http://parkplaceyes.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) Early registration for the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society’s BUDDY WALK: October 4: http://www.ldssga.org/registration.html

(ENMARK ENCOURAGE HEALTH EDUCATIONAL SERIES) Strength training reduces body fat, increases lean muscle mass, burns calories more efficiently and maintains your youth. To learn more benefits of strength training, attend Kerri Goodrich’s Encourage Health Lecture Series Aug. 26. Kerri will talk about "Five Ways Weight Lifting Helps Burn Body Fat" as the fourth of five lectures in the Enmark Encourage Health Educational Series 2014. To purchase tickets, visit http://pifitness.org/fundraisers/

(SAVANNAH SPOTLIGHT) on Cynthia Wright. 8 Things You Did Not Know about Cynthia:  http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/savannah-spotlight-on-cynthia-wright/