(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, JANUARY 5, 2015

(SAVANNAH, GA) Enmark Stations announces they will be selecting four nonprofit organizations to benefit from the 2015 Encourage Health Series based on a Facebook contest. Any Savannah area registered 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote healthy living, active lifestyles or nutritional education is encouraged to enter. The deadline is Thursday, January 8 at midnight. The four winners will be announced Friday, January 9. For information on applying, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1729&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Dr. Angela Canfield of Sandfly Family Dental in Savannah, GA and Premier Dental Designs in Rincon, GA announces the 2015 Inspiring Smiles Series. The four speeches will feature the following topics: "Mercury Removal in the the Mouth"; "Oral DNA and Periodontal Testing"; "Am I a Candidate for Invisible Braces"; and "Heart and Mouth Connection: 10 Things to Know." For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1737&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Local club’s "Rotary Day" event will bring community leaders together for exclusive preview of new film and discussion of groundbreaking early childhood program’s 2015 activities – to ensure that all Savannah children are ready for school. Event is free to attend and open to the media. January 27 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm. Please contact Anne Cordeiro for more information or to RSVP by January 22nd.
http://www.savannahecf.org/event/savannah-early-childhood-foundation-video-premiere-event/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire announces that Michael Winckler will join the organization Monday, January 19 as the Chief Executive Officer. Winckler has served as the Vice President of Workforce Development for Goodwill of Coastal and Central Virginia for the past ten years. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/12/18/michael-winckler-has-been-selected-by-goodwill-board-of-directors-to-be-new-ceo/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty announces that Kendall duToit has joined the company as sales associate. DuToit brings 25 years experience in staging area homes with fine art to the company that serves Savannah and the Low Country communities of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island, SC. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/12/11/celia-dunn-sothebys-international-realty-names-new-agent-2/

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Jaycees announce that Ryan Chandler, Vice President of Business Development at Colonial Group Inc., will be the first speaker in the 2015 Leadership NOW Lecture Series on Tuesday, January 6 at the Savannah Jaycees headquarters, located at 101 Atlas Street. Chandler will present "Colonial Group: Navigating the Seas of Change as One of Forbes Largest Privately Owned Companies." Open networking begins at 5:30 and the program will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1733&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Do you bathe your baby every day? If so, you may be putting your child at risk for a long-term skin disease called atopic dermatitis. Children who develop atopic dermatitis, also sometimes called eczema, usually do so during their first year of life. For tips on how to prevent atopic dermatitis, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1735&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Maritime Community Leaders Ben Goldberg, JIT Warehousing and Logistics; Larry Hearn, Savannah River Logistics and Billy Robinson, Port City Logistics, presented a $1,000 donation to Executive Director, Bill Sorochak, staff and board members at the Ronald McDonald House of the Coastal Empire. A photo of the donation and more information can be found at https://ceciliarussomarketing.wordpress.com/2015/01/04/sponsors-of-savannah-maritime-donate-to-the-ronald-mcdonald-house-of-the-coastal-empire/

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(SAVANNAH, GA)  Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents: 103 East Victory Drive Savannah. This 4 bedroom, 3 full and one half bath home is located in Ardsley Park/Chatham Crescent Historic District. This home features beautiful architectural details and has been completely renovated, including a newly finished basement. For more information, contact listing agents, Franklin Williams and Kendall DuToit at 912-234-3323 or visit http://celiadunnsir.com/savannah/idx/mls-129898-103_east_victory_drive_savannah_ga_31405

(BUSINESS INSIDER) 11 Tough Truths About Leadership That No One Talks About. Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/leadership-truths-that-no-one-talk-about-2014-1?op=1#ixzz3Miv7OGVI

(SAVANNAH, GA) Wesley Community Centers of Savannah, Inc. announces The Love Walk-scheduled for Saturday, February 14. The 3.6K walk begins at 9:00 am and will take place at Wesley (1601 Drayton Street). Join Wesley for pre and post rallies, door prizes, a silent auction, entertainment, and fellowship.
Funds raised will support critical programs that directly impact women, children, and families who are struggling through poverty to find self-sufficiency. "It’s a Love Thang!" For more information, call (912) 236-4226 or visit www.wesleyctrs-savh.org

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(SAVANNAH, GA) The Hospice Savannah Art Gallery displays "Low Country Scenes: Coastal Images by Bryan Stovall & Les Wilkes" from mid January through March 31, 2015. The public is invited to meet the artists – two of Savannah’s best known and beloved photographers – at their opening reception on Friday, January 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Gallery located at 1352 Eisenhower Drive. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2015/01/02/january-16-reception-for-hospice-savannah-art-gallery-show-low-country-scenes-coastal-images-by-bryan-stovall-les-wilkes/

(RICHMOND HILL, GA) The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill announces their annual fundraiser will take place next Valentine’s night when everybody is invited to join them to experience the legendary Abba Girlz/Abba Tribute Band live in concert. On Saturday, February 14 from 6:30-10:30pm the Richmond Hill City Center will be transformed into a 1970’s nightclub with a Greek flair in honor of the Broadway musical and Meryl Streep/Pierce Brosnan movie, Mamma Mia which was set on a Greek Island. For more information or to purchase tickets are available at www.rotaryofrichmondhill.org

(SAVANNAH, GA) After an unprecedented bipartisan show of support by the US Congress, President Barack Obama has signed the ABLE Act into law. The new law is aimed at helping parents provide for the future of their children with different abilities without worrying about penalties or other obstacles. The new law is expected to benefit hundreds of people served in the Savannah area by the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/12/24/president-obama-signs-able-act-into-law-after-historic-bipartisan-vote-in-us-congress/

(SAVANNAH, GA) For the second-straight season, WSAV sports director Ken Slats is proud to announce that the Savannah NBC/MNT station will broadcast six local college and high school games as part of its BLITZ BASKETBALL SERIES. For a complete line-up, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1734&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Hostess City Toastmasters club of historic downtown Savannah is offering new members a chance to get a leg up on their New Year’s resolution to improve public speaking skills. For anyone signing up in January, the Club will waive the first three months of local dues. Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays from 6-7 pm at ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard Street, for more info call 912-209-4521. facebook.com/hostesscitytoastmasters.

(OPEN FOR BUSINESS™ RADIO) The Goodwill has been serving Savannah and the surrounding communities for years, however, there are some things you may not know about the Goodwill. From hiring and training people with different abilities and challenges, to recycling, the Goodwill is more than a second-hand store. The Goodwill of the Coastal Empire’s Tammie Blaha sits down with Open for Business® to discuss the ways the Goodwill is serving the families of the Coastal Empire and making a difference. Click here to listen http://tobtr.com/s/7180399

(SAVANNAH, GA) Charles Bowen of The Bowen Law Group has been selected by the members of the State Bar of Georgia as one of Georgia Trend’s 12th Annual Legal Elite in two categories: Business Law and Corporate Law. Bowen is listed along with the other honorees in the December 2014 issue. He was the only Savannah attorney to be selected in either the Business Law or the Corporate Law category. To view the complete Legal Elite list, visit http://www.georgiatrend.com/LegalElitepdf_2014.pdf

(SAVANNAH, GA)  The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) invites parents, business partners, and interested members of the community to the annual Student Success Expo and STEM Festival being held at the Savannah Mall on January 10, 2015, from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event will be hosted by professional speaker and award winning author, Keith L. Brown – Mr. I’m Possible.

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