The National Council of Negro Women Are on The Move!

By | December 30, 2009

The National Council of Negro Woman (NCNW) Savannah Section has been on the move. Members of the Savannah section just recently returned from the 53rd National Conference held in Washington D.C. Presiding was the Honorable Dr. Dorothy Height. At the ripe age of 98, Dr. Height is as sharp as ever, announcing the theme for this year is “Harnessing Intergenerational … Continue reading “The National Council of Negro Women Are on The Move!”

West Broad YMCA Awarded $5,000 Grant

By | December 30, 2009

As the school year progresses, parents searching for safe quality afterschool programs now have much needed assistance. Thanks to at $5,000 grant from the JCPenney Afterschool Fund, the West Broad Street YMCA has the opportunity to help more children participate in safe, life-enriching afterschool programs. This grant specifically targets the West Broad Street YMCA target middle and high school students … Continue reading “West Broad YMCA Awarded $5,000 Grant”

New Salem to hold Consecration and Re-Dedication Services

By | December 30, 2009

The Pastor, officers and members of New Salem will observe Consecration and Re-dedication Services for the months of January and February 2010. The body of Christ will come together to consecrate and to rededicate themselves to the service of Jesus Christ, the risen Savior. During this time, church family and friends will come together for a month of praise, worship … Continue reading “New Salem to hold Consecration and Re-Dedication Services”

Georgia Jobs Summit Planned

By | December 30, 2009

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) reported today that the preliminary unadjusted unemployment rate in the metro Savannah area declined to 8.0 percent in November, down threetenths of one percentage point from a revised 8.3 percent in October. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed workers in the area decreased by 388, from 14,522 in October to 14,134 in November. In November … Continue reading “Georgia Jobs Summit Planned”

Cultural Arts Auditioning for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

By | December 30, 2009

The City of Savannah’s Cultural Arts Theatre will be holding auditions for a touring school production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. This delightful story of mischief and mistaken identity based on William Shakespeare’s comedy and adapted by Cultural Arts Theatre Director, Ellie Pyle, allows the … Continue reading “Cultural Arts Auditioning for ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’”

Memorial University Medical Center Lifts Visitation Restrictions

By | December 30, 2009

Memorial University Medical Center will lift visitation restrictions that were implemented in October as part of our efforts to prevent the spread of flu among our patients. Normal visitation will resume for both the George and Marie Backus Children’s Hospital and the neonatal intensive care nursery. “We’ve seen a significant decline in the number of flu cases in the hospital, … Continue reading “Memorial University Medical Center Lifts Visitation Restrictions”

Disciples in the Making Graduates First Class

By | December 30, 2009

Disciples in the Making is a curriculum on the responsibilities of church membership being taught at Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Ricky A. Bready, Sr. wrote the seven courses that comprise the curriculum. Twenty-nine members completed all seven courses and were awarded their diplomas on Sunday, December 20, 2009 during morning worship service. The graduates are Karla Baker, Tessa … Continue reading “Disciples in the Making Graduates First Class”

Miracle on May Street a Huge Success

By | December 30, 2009

Miracle on May Street, an annual event to provide clothing, school supplies, and toys to families in need during the holidays, was held on Saturday, December 19. “We are overwhelmed at the generosity of the people in this community,” said Peter Doliber Executive Director of the Y. ” We have always had support, but we knew with the economy this … Continue reading “Miracle on May Street a Huge Success”

Savannah Cultural Organizations Receive Grassroots Grants

By | December 30, 2009

Eight Savannah-based non-profit organizations were selected to receive funding from the Grassroots Arts Program(GAP) to present cultural programs in Chatham County in 2010. Grant recipients include: All Walks of Life (AWOL); the City of Tybee Island; DEEP; the Poetry Society of Georgia; the Savannah Folk Music Society; the Savannah Coastal Puppetry Guild; Savannah Danse Theatre; and the Savannah Ogeechee Canal … Continue reading “Savannah Cultural Organizations Receive Grassroots Grants”

Liquid Calories and Weight Loss

By | December 30, 2009

The goal of this column and the goal of the Health Restoration 101 programs are to help to maximize your chances of living a longer, healthier life. Are You Having Trouble Losing Weight? Consider what you are drinking, both with meals, and between. Many times we pile up calories with sweetened drinks such as kool-aid, juices, sweetened and flavored waters, … Continue reading “Liquid Calories and Weight Loss”