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Community Events August 13, 2008  RSS feed

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The emancipation Association of Savannah and Chatham County to meet

The Emancipation Association Of Savannah and Chatham County will meet Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at New Salem Community Church, 115 West 40th Street Reverend Nathanel Small, Pastor. All persons who are members of the association are urged to be present and on time. New members are always welcomed. For further information, contact Reverend Small at 912-234-2962, or 912-234- 6293. Reverend Nathanel Small, President.

A.E. Beach Class of 1952 Plans Meeting

A.E. Beach High School Class of 1952 will be meeting at the Bull Street Library on Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. All members are urged to be present. Clarence A. Robinson JR, Reporter 912-224-0566.

Car Wash

A Car Wash sponsored by the Parent Association of South Georgia Olympic Karate Academy will be held Saturday, August 16, 2008, at South Ga. Olympic Karate Academy, 5960 Ogeechee, Road, across from the Wal- Mart on Ogeechee Road, at 8:00A.M. -Until. Come get your car washed and be registered to win a free week of Karate Lessons. For info: Carolyn Bailey 232-5652

You're invited….

Local, Small, MBE & WBE Firms Economic Stimulus Partnering Conference: Upcoming SPLOST & ESPLOST Construction Program. Nearly $1 Billion to be spent on SPLOST/ESPLOST Projects! All Chatham County and Savannah- Area commercial construction companies, suppliers, vendors, and financial services firms, and other related businesses including LOCAL: Minority, Women, and Small business are invited to attend this conference. (Space is limited. Open to the first 300 individuals who preregister): Call 912-232-1188 or visit Web: Visit http://gilbane- polote.eventbrite.com and REGISTER NOW. Date: Tuesday, August 19, 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Coastal Georgia Center, 305 Fahm Street. No cost to attendees.

Beach Class of 1997 Calling all Classmates

Aeb_high1997@hotmail.com Alfred Ely Beach Class of 1997 is proud to announce their 2nd Annual White Ball. This event is open up to alumni and the community. The event help sponsors the uniform closet at Beach High School. This event is for the grown (25 & up) and sexy. Semi-formal attire please (no white Tees's or jeans). Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the week of the event. Tickets can be purchased at Beach High School and Sigma Graphics. Please come out and show your support at our annual event. Saturday, August 30, 2008, American Legion, 1108 Bull St., 7:00pm- midnight. For more information contact 272- 6101.

Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program needs your help. Seniors 55 and older serve in various community organizations from 1 to 40 hours per week. Qualifications are to be 55, want to enjoy life and have the desire to share your personal talents with others. For further information please call 234-7842 or Linda Fields at 238-2960 ext 123.

"Wheels of Love"

Do you know someone who has been deprived of their ability to walk due to illness or disease? If so, "Wheels of Love" can help your loved ones regain confidence and their independence with a power wheelchair or scooter. For eligibility, call 1-866- 631-3022.

Start your Team today and Walk with a Purpose to End Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer's Association's annual Memory Walk will take place on Saturday, September 27 at Johnson Square in Savannah; and on Saturday, November 1, in Statesboro at Bulloch Academy. People across Coastal Georgia are invited to participate in this year's event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research programs. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become Champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. Come enjoy great music, food, and fun for all ages! Start your team today or make a donation by visiting the Alzheimer's Association at www.georgiamemorywalk.or g and choose your walk location or call 912-920-2231 for more information.

LifeLink Needs Volunteers

LifeLink of Georgia the local agency that coordinates organ and tissue donations for the state, is seeking volunteers. For information call Tracy Gay at 800-365-2066 / 912- 341-0000.

Sol C. Johnson High Class of 1988 Plans 20-year Reunion

Sol C. Johnson High School's Class of 1988 is planning its 20-year reunion. The planning committee is compiling a list of classmates. Please send contact information, including your maiden and married name, mailing address, phone number and email address to andrea.madison@comcast.ne t or call Andrea (Graff) Madison at 912-897-4930.

EOA Head Start Accepting Applications

The EOA Head Start Preschool Program is now accepting applications for children ages 3-5 (5-yearold are eligible if birthday is after September 1st). Services are provided at no cost to those families who qualify. Children with disabilities are welcome. For more information, call (912) 238-2965 ext. 178.

Sol C. Johnson High School 1978 Class Reunion

The 1978 class of Sol C. Johnson will celebrate it's 30th class reunion, Sat. August 23, 2008, @ the Heritage Square Apt. Club House, 9111 White Buff Rd., 4pm.- until, Donation $10.00. More infor. contact Angela Chisholm @ 355- 1105 or Rose Truell @ 692- 0486.

Class reunion Meeting

All classmates are welcomed and invited to The A.E. Beach High School Class of 1960 Reunion meeting August 21, 2008 6 pm at Forrest City Branch Library 1501 Stiles Avenue in the Cloverdale Community.

Council Workshop

There will be a Council Workshop at 11am Thursday, August 14 in the second floor Media Room, City Hall, 2 East Bay Street. Topics for discussion will be: • Sustainability • Property Acquisitions • City Managers briefing For more information, contact the Clerk of Council's Office at 912-651-6441

NAACP 28th Annual Freedom Awards Banquet

The Savannah Branch NAACP will hold its 28th Annual Freedom Fund Awards Banquet on Sat. Oct. 25, at 8 pm at the Hyatt- Regency in Savannah located on 2 West Bay St. For more information contact 233-4161.

Attention all Community Members & Alfred Ely Beach Alumni

The Alumni of Alfred Ely Beach High School is searching for Mentors, Motivational Speakers and volunteers for this school year (2008-2009). We are asking for the community donations of school uniforms or $25, school supplies, and time. All financial donations are tax deductible and all volunteers are greatly appreciated. We need volunteers to monitor and maintain the condition of the closet from 7:30-8:45am and 1:45pm-2:45pm. Uniforms and school supplies can be drop off at the school, August 1-29 from 7:30am- 3:30pm (Mon-Fri). The drive will be on August 23, 2008 at Cann Park from 9am-3pm, "Praise in the Park". The another uniform and mentor drive will be at the Beach and Savannah High football game on August 29, 2008.

If you would like to get involved and get on the B.O.A.T please contact Tabatha (912) 272-6101.

Town Hall Meeting

Sustainability will be the focus of the City of Savannah's next quarterly Town Hall Meeting, to be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Savannah Civic Center. Staff will present baseline data on City energy and fuel usage, outline programs Savannah has already implemented to reduce our carbon footprint, and engage community leaders in a dialogue about setting new goals and how we're going to reach them. All citizens are invited to attend.

Neighborhood Meeting Announcement

Tatemville Neighborhood Community Meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2008 at 6:00p.m in the Tatemville Community Center located on Coleman Street. This event is free. The public and the residents of Tatemville are invited.

Disco and Dancing

Friends of Animals of the Coastal Empire Inc. will hold its 10th annual auction on Friday, September 12th from 7:30 to 11:00 p.m. at Savannah Station. This year¿s theme is, STUDIO 54 PAWS. Admission is $45 at the door and includes fine catering from local chefs, open bar, silent and live auctions, and disco dancing. For more info.,email barbara@ billdurrence.com.

Labor Day Program at Fort McAllister

Saturday August 30, 10:00 AM-4:00PM, F o r t McAllister State Historic Park, Georgia Spur 144/ Fort McAllister Rd., Richmond Hill. Adults $4.00 Children $2.50. Call 912 727-2339 for more info.