November 19, 2008 RSS feed / Social & Community News

Savannah Music Festival Announces Most Artistically Diverse Lineup to Date

The Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announces its most artistically diverse lineup to date for the upcoming 2009 festival, including several commissioned works and a wealth of original productions showcasing a wide variety of American and internation More...

Free parking at Whitaker Street

The City of Savannah will offer free parking to the general public at the brand new Whitaker Street Garage through the end of November. The free parking will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. More...

City Mission Gears Up for Great Thanksgiving

Preparations are underway as Old Savannah City Mission gears up for its signature event, the Eleventh Annual Day of Great Thanksgiving. As anticipation grows city-wide and beyond, the big day is scheduled for November 22nd in Forsyth Park. More...

Broughton Street gets a Holiday Boost from the Community

The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) is organizing community volunteers to decorate the lampposts along Broughton Street with red holiday bows. More...

A Gullah Christmas Presentation

A Gullah Christmas will be presented by Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers November 28 at 7:30 pm at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady's Island. More...

"Loop It Up Savannah" program starts at West Broad Street YMCA

An innovative and unique intergenerational learning program has begun at the West Broad Street YMCA located at 1110 May Street, Savannah, GA. More...

"Be a Santa to a Senior"

Brighten the Holidays for Hundreds of Forgotten Seniors in Chatham, Beaufort and Jasper Counties. Volunteers and Santa to Deliver 1,000 Gifts in December

Hundreds of local seniors who otherwise might be forgotten this holiday season will receive gifts and companionship once again through the local "Be a Santa to a Senior" program. More...

Inaugural Fund Raising Event for Savannah's West Broad Street YMCA

On November 30, 2008, at 5 pm, West Broad Street YMCA at 1110 May St. will be host to "Those Singing Pastors" an inaugural fund raising event for the Y. There is no admission charge and refreshments will be available. Rev. More...

Singleton Named Most Ancient Grand Court Heroines of Jericho P.H.A. State Queen

Heroine Ceola Singleton, a member of S. L. Gibbons Court No. 5, was crowned State Queen in Atlanta, GA for raising the most money for Student Aide. Heroine Singleton is a member of Prince Hall Chapter No. 28, Mary H. Jones Assembly No. More...

Uganda Tribe Embraces the Hebrew Tradition: Join Mickve Israel as we welcome Israel Sirri, Chairperson of the Abayudaya's Jewish Community in Uganda on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 5:00 PM

Mr. Siriri will present an upbeat multimedia program sharing the latest news of the joint Abayudaya/Kulanu sustainable development mitzvah projects Working to help this struggling African Jewish community. More...

Savannah Sankofa Male Chorale Sponsor Variety Dinner Sale

The Savannah Sankofa Male Chorale, Inc. will sponsor a variety dinner sale on November 22, 2008, 12:00- 3:00 p.m. at St. Peter's AME Church, 624 Staley Avenue. More...

You are invited to a "Fall Youth Explosion"

ALFRED ELY BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI Welcome To The Doghouse. Tabatha is inviting you to the 'Fall Youth Explosion' on ALFRED ELY BEACH HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI, November 22, 2008 at 1pm, at Beach High School. More...

Up on the Rooftop with E93's Kenya Cabine and Lil G

E93, Savannah's Hip Hop and R&B Leader personalities Kenya Cabine, & Lil G will sit from 6am to 10pm on the rooftop of the Wesley Community Center on November 25, 2008, located at 1601 Drayton Street, during which time they will invite listeners an More...

DHR Energy Assistance Program Helps Georgians with Home Heating Bills

ATLANTA, (GA) - As the colder winter months approach, the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) will once again help Georgians struggling to keep up with the cost of heating their homes. More...

Gulfstream Employees make Million-Dollar Pledge to United Way

Gulfstream employees give big to the United Way of the Coastal Empire! For the first time, Gulfstream employees' annual pledges to the United Way fundraising campaign have exceeded $1 million. More...

National Council of Negro Women to Celebrate Youth

"Pride of Savannah: Our Youth" is this year's theme for the National Council of Negro Women's annual community event. Please join us Saturday, November 22nd at the Economic Opportunity Authority, 618 W. Anderson Street at 5:30 PM. More...

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise

Metro Police are asking the public to be aware that thieves have been stealing the catalytic converter from vehicles in our area. More...

SCMPD recognized by IACP Civil Rights Committee

A unique training program spearheaded by Savannah-Chatham Metro Police to help officers avoid putting themselves in dangerous situations received recognition from the International Association of Chiefs of Police at a ceremony on Friday in San Dieg More...

Passing of Music Icon Shocks Fans

From Michigan to Maputo, fans of Miriam Makeba are mourning the unexpected passing of a human rights champion and beloved musical icon whose distinctive style captivated the world in the 1960s and 1970s, combining traditional African melodies, jazz More...

Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church Seniors Enjoy Annual Vacation in Savannah

Approximately 48 seniors from Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Nashville, TN, Rev. H. Bruce Maxwell, Pastor, recently enjoyed their annual vacation in Savannah. The seniors stayed at Country Inn & Suites Historic District Hotel. More...

Local Girl Scout Represents Council at National Convention

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - Girl Scouts of the USA hosted their national convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, October 30 - November 2, 2008, and the event brought thousands of girls, adults, celebrities and exhibitors to the town. More...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Welcomes Nine Precious Gems

Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. welcomes nine young ladies into the Mentoring Program known as Precious Gems/Junior Debutants for 2008-2009. More...

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance to Give Out Thanksgiving Baskets

The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Savannah-Chatham and Vicinity is giving Thanksgiving baskets to the most needy persons and families in our community. More...

Savannah Children's Choir Presents Winter Memories, Their Annual Holiday Concert

Join the Savannah Children's Choir on Sunday, December 7 at 3 p.m. at the historic Lucas Theater to enjoy "Winter Memories," the choir's annual holiday concert. More...

It's a Gullah Christmas

A Gullah Christmas will be presented by Marlena Smalls and the Hallelujah Singers November 28 at 7:30 pm at Sea Island Presbyterian Church on Lady's Island. More...

Savannah Student Collects New and Used Soccer Gear for Children

Dominique Trappio, a senior at St. Vincent's Academy, is participating in a program called Passback (www.passback.org) by the U.S. Soccer Foundation which collects new and used soccer gear for teens and children who are not able to afford them. More...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Eleventh Annual Day of Great Thanksgiving, November 22

Old Savannah City Mission, Savannah's Five Star Gospel Rescue Mission, 2414 Bull Street, Savannah, (912) 232-1979 www.oscm.org needs volunteers throughout the week. More...