(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, FEBRUARY 9, 2015

COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™

Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc.

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HAPPENING NOW

(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. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/locally-owned-savannah-mall-store-announces-grand-re-opening-event/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(BUSINESS INSIDER)15 Successful Entrepreneurs Share the Most Important Lessons they Learned in their 30s. http://www.businessinsider.com/lessons-entrepreneurs-learned-in-their-30s-2015-2?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(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/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(INC.) 6 Motivation Secrets to Inspire Your Employees

http://www.inc.com/jayson-demers/6-motivation-secrets-to-inspire-your-employees.html?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(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/

(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. The event will take place on February 11 from 8-9am at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. For more information, 912.644.6458

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah SCORE announces the Top Ten Tips Lecture Series, entitled "Top 10 Tips to Make Your Small Business Lawsuit-Proof." The presentation will be held in the SCORE conference room, 111 E. Liberty Street, Savannah, on Wednesday, February 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The expert speaker will be business attorney Charles Bowen, founder of The Bowen Law Group. The lecture is free and open to the public. Please RSVP with SCORE at 912-652-4335. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1750&Itemid=16&utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) Citizenship Classes- American Red Cross of Southeast and Coastal Georgia in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries presents FREE Citizenship Classes to help students prepare for their naturalization test and interview. The classes will be held from February 28-March 28, 2015 at the Southwest Chatham Library.Open to permanent residents , aliens, and refugees that have current office status with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services. Space is limited. Class is FREE but registration is REQUIRED. For more information and registration call 912-651-5300

(SAVANNAH, GA.) Terry Beaudreault has joined Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty as a sales associate. Bringing a wealth of corporate experience, Beaudreault excels at understanding what buyers want, accurate pricing, handling negotiations, listening, and paying attention to details, as well as understanding financials. For more information, visit https://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2015/02/03/terry-beaudreault-joins-celia-dunn-sothebys-international-realty-as-a-sales-associate/

(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Preparing for Approaching Death. https://www.hospicenet.org/html/preparing_for.html?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(A&C GOLD & DIAMONDS) Ten interesting facts you never knew about Pearls: In 1916, Jacques Cartier bought his 5th Avenue store by trading two pearl necklaces for the land. Harvesting pearls from mollusks does not kill the animals, as they can be re-implanted and used to make more pearls. For more information visit, http://www.pearlllc.com/info_tenfacts.htm?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(ANGELA CANFIELD, DDS) Did you know that oral cancer kills one person every hour and the majority of those are men? To learn how regular check-ups can reduce your risk of oral cancer visit http://premierdentaldesignsblog.com/2014/07/men-33-less-likely-than-women-to-seek-preventive-dental-care-whats-up-dude/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(THE BOWEN LAW GROUP) Online information about all court cases pending in Chatham County. http://www.thebowenlawgroup.com/blog/2013/03/chatham-county-docket-search?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(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://www.ccds-sav.org/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) For the latest updates, please follow Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Shelter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkplaceyes

(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue is celebrating 12 years in business. To celebrate, they are sharing their adoption success stories on their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CoastalPetRescue. For more information on Coastal Pet Rescue and to view their adoptable pets, visit: http://coastalpetrescue.org/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) By physically connecting with another person, partner yoga provides insight into the understanding of oneself at a deeper level. This Valentine’s Day, Hannah Lancaster and Christine Bellmore of Savannah Yoga Center will be hosting a partner yoga workshop Saturday, February 14 from 10:30-12. http://savannahyoga.com/events/shakti-partners/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 300 Bull Street, the penthouse of the DeSoto Condominium with a commanding view of the Historic District. Large wrap-around windows offer dramatic light in the rooms that have extremely high ceilings. This skybox condo has three floors. http://celiadunnsir.com/savannah/idx/mls-131742-300_bull_street_savannah_ga_31401?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(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&utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

UPCOMING EVENTS

(RICHMOND HILL, GA) Rotary Annual Fundraiser- Abba Girlz Tribute Band performs live in concert at the City Center on Saturday, February 14th 2015 from 6:30-10:30pm. The City Center will be transformed into a 1970’s nightclub with a Greek flair. There will be a silent and live auction including: a ride in an airplane simulator, trips to Tybee and North Carolina, Ford Plantation experiences, a Hugo Boss suit, dining and grooming options, gift baskets, Yeti coolers and much, much more. There will also be a 50/50 raffle as well as a range of wonderful raffle prizes. http://www.rotaryofrichmondhill.org/?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email

(SAVANNAH, GA) For the 3rd year the American Red Cross will host the Youth Hero Volunteer Service Awards breakfast and honor 15 youth and local business leader Celia Dunn, set for 8:00 am Friday, April 17, 2014 at Savannah State University.

All funds raised with support the mission to assist victims of disasters. Go to http://undefinedwww.redcross.org/ga/savannah?utm_source=Feb+9+2015+sav&utm_campaign=2%2F2%2F2015&utm_medium=email for sponsorship and ticket information or call 912-651-5349.

(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.

(MIDWAY, GA) The Grass Strip Foundation and the Coastal Empire Miata Club invite everyone to attend the 2015 Wings & Wheels Fly In at the Berg Park Aerodrome on Saturday, March 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you would like more information, contact Steve Berg at stevebee@coastalnow.com or call (912) 884-8666. See video from last year: https://www.youtube.com/watch?x-yt-ts=1422503916&x-yt-cl=85027636&v=_Fpkn721fpU

(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/

(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

(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you start your company in 1995? If so – there will be a collaborative celebration on March 19, from 5pm to 7pm on the 10th floor of the Manger Building. Toast at 6pm. Please contact marjorie@carriagetradepr.com for more info.