(SAVANNAH, GA) Registration is now open for the annual Mayor’s Small Business Conference. The conference will be held Thursday, September 25th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. To pre-register, go to www.savannahga.gov/businessconference or contact the Economic Development Department at (912) 651-3653. The conference is free and includes a continental breakfast, workshops and a networking lunch.
(SAVANNAH, GA) American cook, restaurateur, and TV personality, Jamie Deen will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2014 Buddy Walk. The ninth annual event begins Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. in Forsyth Park. Thousands of people are expected to attend this year’s event to raise awareness and funds for local programs, including Camp Buddy and Night of Champions. Walkers, strollers, piggy-backers and pets are welcome. To find out more information or register for the festival, visit http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/09/09/ninth-annual-buddy-walk-names-jamie-deen-as-grand-marshal/
(SAVANNAH, GA) 2015 Bonaventure Historical Society Calendars, will be available for single purchase or multiple copy (family and corporate/employee gifts) October 1. Visit www.bonaventurehistorical.org and click on Store, then 2015 Calendars for the details.
(HOSPICE SAVANNAH) Planning Your Doctor Visit http://nihseniorhealth.gov/talkingwithyourdoctor/planningyourdoctorvisit/01.html
(BLUFFTON, SC) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents: 393 Old Palmetto Bluff Road » Bluffton, South Carolina. This 6 bedroom, 7 & 2(1/2) bath home overlooking the May River is listed at $6,495,000. For more information, contact the agent Mike Jones at 910.551.3796, or visit http://celiadunnsir.com/listings/flagship-point-palmetto-bluff-real-estate/
(HEALTHY SAVANNAH) 10 Reasons to Get on a Bike: There are a lot of ways cycling is good for the body and the soul. http://www.mensfitness.com/weight-loss/burn-fat-fast/10-reasons-to-get-on-a-bike#sthash.glzG6ELm.dpufhttp://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/bicycle-fitness
(SAVANNAH, GA) Calling all cheerleaders and high-spirited merry-makers to help out on the LDSS 9th Annual Buddy Walk. Interested persons are asked to line the corners of the Forsyth Park (Dayton and Gaston; Drayton and Park; Whitaker and Gaston; and Whitaker and Park) to encourage and Hi-Five all the walkers at the one-mile fundraising walk taking place Saturday, Oct. 4. The LDSS team will be recognizing three cheerers from the crowd, based on: "Most Spirited" ; "Puts a Smile on My Face" ; "Unsung Hero". Group Cheer Squads are welcome too! For more information, contact Candy Bogardus at 912-663-8573, jcbogardus@gmail.com or Joe Marchese at 912-213-9999, Jmarchese@ldssga.org.
(THE BOWEN LAW GROUP) Tesla seeking to revolutionize both automobiles and the recall process. http://www.thebowenlawgroup.com/2014/01/tesla-seeks-to-reinvent-the-recall/
(POOLER, GA) Prenatal yoga is reported to help reduce pain, ease stress and prepare new moms for labor. Savannah Yoga Center hosts a nurturing prenatal workshop Saturday 9/20. http://savannahyoga.com/events/pregnancy-yoga-pooler/
(ANGELA CANFIELD, DDS) Did you know that heavy soda consumption has been linked to tooth decay and other health complications including diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis? Dr. Canfield of Premier Dental Designs and Sandfly Family Dental can teach you helpful home remedies to reverse tooth decay. To schedule an appointment visit http://premierdentaldesignsblog.com/contact/
(BRUNSWICK, GA) Brunswick Goodwill Job Connection will hold a Job Fair Wednesday, September 24 from 10 am to 1 pm. Job Recruiters will represent: The Department of Labor, G-Star Staffing, Randstad, Troy University, Adecco (for EBay), Pizza Hut, 360 Security, & more.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Davenport House Museum, located at 324 E. State Street, presents "Savannah’s Yellow Fever in 1820" on Friday and Saturday nights in October. Participants in the living history performance experience the story of yellow fever’s dreadful consequences which transformed the bustling seaport of Savannah into a ghost town. By candlelight and moving through the house and garden, visitors observe the 19th century inhabitants as their thoughts turn to the contemplation of their own mortality and witness a doctor’s treatment of a fever victim. Limited attendance. 912-236-8097 or info@davenporthousemuseum http://www.davenporthousemuseum.org/2014/09/01/in-october-davenport-house-museums-dreadful-pestilence-savannahs-yellow-fever-in-1820/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Goodwill of the Coastal Empire announces the eleventh annual Veterans Stand Down for Homelessness Resource and Job Fair will be held September 16 and 17 at the Savannah Civic Center from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Participants are offered a hot meal, haircuts, showers and opportunities for a variety of health screenings. Representatives from more than 40 Social Service agencies are available to provide information and outreach on a variety of services including housing options, job resources, resume writing tips, substance abuse treatment, income tax assistance, and accesses to Social Security and Veteran’s Administration services. For more information, visit http://savannahnow.com/share/blog-post/jan-skutch/2014-08-27/11th-annual-veterans-stand-down-homeless-vets-set-sept-16-17#.U_4AI_ldWb0
(EFFINGHAM, GA) Jake Shapiro CEO of Moon River Studios addressed a crowd at the Effingham Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch and Learn session – held at Springfield’s Mars Theatre http://www.effinghamherald.net/section/22/article/28462/
(INC.COM) How Mommy Blogs Can Be Your Marketing Strategy: http://www.inc.com/melissa-kieling/playbook-mommy-blogs-marketing-strategy.html
(SAVANNAH, GA) Join the American Diabetes Association for the STEP OUT 5k Walk on Saturday, October 11 at 9 a.m. at Forsyth Park. To learn more and register, call 1-888-DIABETES or visit diabetes.org/stepoutsavannah
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Jaycees announce their Charity Date Auction will be held September 18 at the Savannah Smiles Dueling Piano Bar. Money raised during this event, which will last from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., will go directly to Coastal Pet Rescue helping to advance their mission of saving the lives of homeless, abused, and neglected dogs and cats in the Coastal Empire and surrounding areas. Tickets can be purchased from the link on the event page or the evening of the event for only $5. More information about the event can be found on the Facebook event page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1469851013258334/
(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) Savannah SCORE announces the Top Ten Tips Lecture Series, entitled "Top 10 Questions Small Businesses Ask about Business Insurance", will be Thursday, September 25. 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/
(LECCO, ITALY) Italian Author Massimilliano Sacchi Speaks on The Secret Power of Symbols: http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2014/09/14/italian-author-massimilliano-sacchi-speaks-on-the-secret-power-of-symbols/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah Morning News presents the first annual Savannah Amateur Table Tennis Tournament, "Get It On Like Ping Pong" will be played on October 25 at the Armstrong Center, 10056 Abercorn Street. The net proceeds from the event will benefit Union Mission and The Empty Stocking Fund. Players and guests, including some of Savannah business and community leaders, will be treated to an exciting round robin format of tournament play with many of them in costume. To register as a player or to purchase tickets, go to www.savannahnow.com/tabletennistourney.
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Coastal Empire Polio Survivors Association will meet Sat., Sept. 27, 10:30am at the Lewis building on the Candler Hospital campus. The speaker will be Dr. Judith Porter, pulmonologist with Southeast Lung Associates. Polio survivors and guests are invited. There is no charge to attend the event. For information call 912-927-8332 or go to www.coastalempirepoliosurvivors.org.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Wilderness Southeast’s field trips allow students to explore wild beaches, wild islands, the estuary, salt marsh, maritime forest, cypress swamps, alluvial rivers, or freshwater marshes. Field trips can be adjusted in length to meet your needs. Their staff with meet with educators before and after the trip to be certain that all of your desired issues have been addressed and that your curriculum needs have been met. For more information, visit http://www.naturesavannah.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know that one in every 691 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome? The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) is hosting the ninth annual Buddy Walk, a one-mile fundraising walk followed by a Family Fun Festival Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. in Forsyth Park in historic downtown Savannah, GA to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month. A wide range of activities including face painting, bouncy houses, other games, as well as music and refreshments will last until 2 p.m. To register or find out more information, visit www.ldssga.org.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Colton is a brown, male, super-size Chihuahua that Coastal Pet Rescue saved from going cage crazy. He is approximately one to two years old. He is housebroken and good with kids and other dogs. All shots are current and he is microchipped. He will be neutered shortly and ready for a new family to love. To see a picture of Colton and to learn more information about his adoption, visit http://coastalpetrescue.org/adopt/view/2014-d-091-colton/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Hospice Savannah’s 2015 Pet Calendar on sale now. For the second year Hospice Savannah is offering a Pet Calendar to highlight the program’s scope and raise additional funds. The 2015 Pet Calendar sales should help. Utilizing many images from Hospice Savannah volunteer and retired orthopedic surgeon, Les Wilkes, the calendar features patients and families impacted by the Pet Peace of Mind© program, as well as several of the hospice’s Hug-a-Pet volunteers. The 2015 Hospice Savannah Pet Calendar is on sale now and can be purchased for a $15 minimum donation to The Pet Peace of Mind© program. They are available during regular business hours from the reception desk at Hospice House, 1329 Eisenhower Drive, and from the reception desk of Hospice Savannah’s administrative offices at 1674 Chatham Parkway. They are also available at Case Veterinary Hospital, 111 Eisenhower Drive. http://www.hospicesavannah.org/2015-pet-calendar
(SAVANNAH, GA) In recognition of September being Peripheral Arterial Disease (P.A.D.) awareness month, Savannah Surgery Center will be offering two free screening days on the last two Fridays of the month. The screenings will take place at the Savannah Surgery Center, located at 5105 Paulsen St. Suite C-140, on September 19 and 26 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Reservations are suggested but not required. To find out more information on the screenings, contact Lynn at 912.354.8331 or email lynn@savsurgerycenter.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Kole Management, a Savannah-based apartment management company, has acquired Carriage House Apartments, a 144-unit apartment community located at 125 Tibet Ave. Kole Management now owns and operates 12 apartment communities comprising approximately 1,900 total units. For more information on Kole Management, please visit www.apartmentsavannah.com or www.kolemc.com. For more information on floor plans and availability, visit http://www.carriagehousesavannah.com/
(SAVANNAH, GA) Savannah SCORE announces the Top Ten Tips Lecture Series, entitled "Top 10 Questions Small Businesses Ask about Business Insurance", will be Thursday, September 25. 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/
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