(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, FEBRUARY 2, 2015

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(STATESBORO, GA) The Mexican Consulate will visit Statesboro February 9th through the 13th. Mobile Consulate (out of Atlanta) for citizens of Mexico will be visiting the Statesboro Goodwill Job Connection Center to renew ID cards, passports or take care of other official business with the consulate. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2015/01/30/media-advisory-for-the-mexican-consulate-visit-to-statesboro-february-dates/  

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Sweet Southern Sass, formerly known as Lydene’s Gifts and Collectibles, is on the move. The store, which has been a Savannah Mall fixture for more than a decade, is moving to center court, and has also been renamed to reflect its expanded line of merchandise. The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of Sweet Southern Sass on Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information call 912-925-1800  

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Center for Developmental Services, Inc. (CCDS), a leading local service provider for adults with developmental disabilities, is happy to announce that Kendra B. Boyle has been hired as its new Financial Manager. In this role, Kendra will conduct and supervise all agency financial transactions. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sf_kdtFGtjaZqqOkO7lq1N0VEiQETzns-ifZbvbRSQqwp3-ctE6jfaxSmH2CkpPg7iC4j7dZtUt4IKmDFu3PPK08rqqhVGk0rp_yItTsjH-zooDVrK4G6g80X53Fe8esM19LU9GGSS4nQ9HslToEi9CfhlL531GHuCjOkGHESdpubzzVx8oFVlTfOeNle6sGaR0l0WoFqQIDg-CHdsyUYJVUDNTCPhklH7ne0Y4l5k4bSXeGQE7QZKcYKYY7D19mybxZdztpYPVH_cfi_4H5nSFHb53Qc-Gy2Omd92uTJoY=&c=IX-VAzP-_tjfeQNXolwkldSb3dgFBWSnfCTr6a453SQMJzLxN45sjA==&ch=M9Zei-k9IjqArF6g1eVdfHnJNKw-NJLPhImcXVN5ACLm3oR3AbL0lg== 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Tickets for the February 6th Gala are on sale now. The annual Celebration of Love Gala will benefit Park Place Outreach. There will be fine food, musical entertainment and items up for auction. All of the funds raised will help Park Place Outreach continue their mission of helping at risk youth and their families. Go to parkplaceyes.org to get your tickets today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5ZGp1pV4SY&feature=youtu.be 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Learn to become an advocate for change in your community. LIFE Disability Resource Center for Southeast Georgia is offering a 1 day class on April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the LIFE Conference Room. For more information, visit http://www.lifecil.com/about-us/

(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Loss after Loss: Dealing with the Death of Someone for Whom You Have Provided Care – When Feelings of Grief Turn to Thoughts of Suicide. www.HospiceSavannah.org/GriefSupportHelp 

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(A&C GOLD & DIAMONDS) Intriguing facts about jewelry you never knew: The Heart of the Ocean, from James Cameron’s "Titanic" was not completely fictitious – it is believed that a rather large sapphire went down with Titanic on that fateful night. Also, engagement rings were declared necessary for marriage by Pope Nicholas I in 860 A.D. For more intriguing facts visit, http://izismile.com/2013/10/31/intriguing_facts_about_jewellery_that_you_never_knew_25_pics.html 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Award winning yoga company, Kids Yogaverse, is coming to Savannah Yoga Center to host a FREE Family Yoga Class. "Highly recommended" by the US Surgeon General, Kids Yogaverse inspires grown ups and nurtures kids through teacher training programs, award winning stories, apps and activity books. For more information: www.savannahyoga.com or (912) 232-2994.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) South University in Savannah has created a program advisory committee comprised of local communications professionals who will guide the institution’s growing public relations degree programs. The advisory committee is made up of Lesley Francis of Lesley Francis PR, Marjorie Young of Carriage Trade PR, and Herbert Goodwin of Razor Sharp Records South. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1756&Itemid=16 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) A unique boutique featuring clothing, household decorations and accessories, jewelry and delicacies is to be held Friday & Saturday, Feb. 20-21 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Proceeds from the Market benefit two local charities serving at-risk children in Savannah. The market is open 10 am to 6:30 on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. For more information, contact Judy Kenney at 912-598-5421.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Daisy, a 12 week old female black Labrador/great dane mix. Daisy is good with children and needs a home. All new adoptions include current shots, microchips, and all pets are spayed/neutered. For more information on Daisy and to see other adoptable pets, visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2015-d-036-daisy/ 

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(BLUFFTON, SC) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 17 Lakewood Court, Bluffton, South Carolina. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom house is 2,616 square feet and features an outdoor stone fireplace under a covered porch. For more information, contact Janet Boyden at 770-595-8139 and visit: http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/17-lakewood-court/ 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Friends of Music organization announces that grant applications are now being accepted until Wednesday, April 15. These grants are meant to help fund programs that fulfill their mission, which is to support, sponsor and promote music programs and musical education in the greater Savannah area. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1753&Itemid=16 

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(INC) 31 Creativity Hacks for Left-Brain Thinkers (Infographic)

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah City Council unanimously passed a Complete Streets
Ordinance at the Thursday, January 22 council meeting. The Complete Streets
ordinance is intended to provide "a safe, convenient or comfortable travel experience" for all users, including people who walk, ride bicycles, use transit and drive cars. Implementation of the ordinance will make Complete Streets practices a regular part of its day-to-day operations, "including applying pertinent principles to appropriate transportation projects and programs."

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark’s 2015 Encourage Health Educational Series presents their 2015 lineup helping nonprofit organizations. The series will feature four presentations throughout the year, with the first lecture, "5 Strategies for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity," presented on Tuesday, February 24 from 11:30am to 1:00pm by Nathan Mikeska, BS Nutrition, CPT, CWC and Courtney Peterson, Certified Health Education Specialist and wellness coach at Ourlife Health. RSVP FOR A FREE LUNCH: http://healthysavannah.org/event-sign-up-page/ 

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah’s Small Business Council presents 2015’s first speed networking session where Each attendee will have 30 seconds to present who they are and what their company does to the other attendees. The event will take place on February 11 from 8-9am at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. For more information, 912.644.6458

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Small Business Council will be hosting a SMART luncheon on Tuesday, February 3 on "Improvements to the City of Savannah’s Business & Permitting Processes" and "Construction & Permitting Trends." For more information, contact Stephanie Boaen, 912-644-6458 or SBoaen@SavannahChamber.com.

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(SAVANNAH, GA) Join AWWIN (Assisting Working Women In Need) on Friday May 8, 2015 at the Mighty Eight Air Force Museum in Pooler, GA as they will honor some trailblazing women in our communities. Guests will have the opportunity to meet ten outstanding women leaders in the community as they are honored as the AWWIN Top Ten Working Women Of The Year. To purchase tickets: http://www.awwin.org/content/get-your-2015-tickets-awwin-top-ten-gala  

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(SAVANNAH, GA) 20th Anniversary of Carriage Trade PR on Friday, March 27 from 5pm to 7pm at Savannah Coffee Roasters on Liberty. Celebration toast at 6pm. RSVP to marjorie@carriagetradepr.com