(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, JUNE 29, 2014

(SAVANNAH, GA) During the month of May, Enmark Stations, Inc. raised $76,097 by selling paper balloon icons in all 59 of its retail stores in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, and holding two "Full-Service Fridays" locally in Savannah, GA. The funds raised from these efforts were donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2014 Light The Night Walk. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1571&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society is hosting their annual Camp Buddy summer camp in Chatham County. This educational and therapeutic camp runs for two weeks starting Monday, July 14 and ends Friday, July 25 at Coastal Middle School. Special education, occupational, physical and speech therapists have designed a customized curriculum to help children retain information they learned during the previous school year. Proceeds from this camp will go to the Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society. For more information, visit www.ldssga.org.

(SAVANNAH, GA) PHOTOS from Savannah Mall Train Retirement Party on Sunday, June 29: http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/06/29/photos-from-savannah-mall-train-retirement-party/

(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter? http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/15/phys-ed-can-exercise-make-kids-smarter/?php=true&_type=blogs&ref=health&r=0

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Hospice Savannah Art Gallery, located at 1352 Eisenhower Drive in Savannah presents the Savannah Art Association’s Summer show during July, August and September, 2104. The 14 members representing the Association are Karen Borden, Jill Marcussen Buckner, Roberta Castor, James Chirbas, Len Ciliento, Jr., Mimi Diamond, Sue Gouse, Carolyne Graham, Chris Italiano, Peggy Lanahan, Becky Marcussen, Sharon McIntosh, Andrea Rountree, and Page Williams Smoak. Join the artists at their reception on Thursday, July 24, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/06/29/summer-art-show-at-hospice-savannah/

(MASHABLE.COM) ‘Smart Glass’ Could Produce DSLR-Quality Smartphone Photos: http://mashable.com/2014/06/27/smart-glass-smartphone-camera/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Spend a night on Ossabaw Island on the Georgia coast, and take part in an active archaeological dig.  Across the centuries, Ossabaw’s south end was a Native American settlement, two plantations (18th century and 19th century), and an early 20th century lumber mill. For more information, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/a-hands-on-archaeology-experience-ossabaw-island-archaeology-overnight-trip-is-july-11-12/

(SAVANNAH, GA) How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun’s Harmful Rays.
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(SAVANNAH, GA)  Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents 117 Rose Dhu Road in Savannah, Georgia. This five bedroom, five bath, updated contemporary style home in the Coffee Bluff area is listed at $325,000. Contact agents, Helen Williams Johnson at 912-658-4638, or Franklin Williams at 912-695-3608. For more information on this listing, visit http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/117-rose-dhu-road/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Create unique user codes for your employees and visitors to know who’s coming and going in your office/home, and who armed or disarmed the system with Wright Security Systems.  For more information, contact Noel Wright at (912) 354-2692.

(INC.COM) "The 6 Most Effective Types of Email" BY MICHAEL FERTIK: http://www.inc.com/michael-fertik/the-6-most-effective-emails-you-should-write-today.html

(SAVANNAH, GA) CAT is offering a non-stop shuttle from Savannah Mall to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center on July 4. Shuttle service will begin from the Savannah Mall bus stop, near the food court, at 6:30 p.m., with the last shuttle leaving for the fireworks at 8:30 p.m. The shuttle will operate about every 30 minutes. For more information, visit http://www.dosavannah.com/article/thu-06262014-1832/check-out-whats-happening-lowcountry-fourth-july

(SAVANNAH, GA) Colonial Fuel & Lubricant Services, Inc. ("CFLS" for short), a wholly owned subsidiary of Colonial Group, Inc., has acquired Spartanburg-based Smoke Oil, Inc. as part of the continued expansion of its fuel and lubricant services offerings, which now spans Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. CFLS is a service-based organization providing fuel and lubricant solutions to customers ranging from major retail convenience chains to small fleet operators. For more information, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1561&Itemid=16

(SAVANNAH, GA) The Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF), recently re-accredited Goodwill of the Coastal Empire for its Community Employment Services, including Employment Supports and Job Development, Organizational Employment and Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation. The three-year accreditation awarded to Goodwill of the Coastal Empire is the highest mark of excellence offered by CARF, and is the 10th time Goodwill of the Coastal Empire has earned a three-year seal. To read more, visit https://carriagetradepr.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1555&Itemid=16

(FORBES.COM) Facebook Manipulated 689,003 Users’ Emotions For Science: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/06/28/facebook-manipulated-689003-users-emotions-for-science/

(SAVANNAH, GA) Cindy is a white and golden Staffordshire terrier mix in need of a good home. She is believed to be a little over two-years old. Cindy was rescued by Coastal Pet Rescue after her previous owner had suffered from a massive head injury and was admitted to a nursing home. Although timid, she is good with other dogs. Cindy has all current shots and has been micro-chipped. To learn more, visit http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2014-d-080-cindy/

(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)  July 5-6th: Savannah Yoga Centers POOLER location is having it’s GRAND OPENING. Free yoga, open house, and live music. 111 Canal St. #101, Pooler, GA. Ph: 912-988-1320  www.savannahyoga.com

(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.  

 

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