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When he read about the "2000 Man Worship Service" taking place in his hometown of Savannah on Monday, October 27, 2008, Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s former church, said he would be remissed if he didn't take part in some way. More ... 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. DHR's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has received approximately $74. More ... 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. This year's total pledge is $1,044,601, a 12 percent increase over last year's record total of $932,206. More ... 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 international musical traditions. More ... "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. The youth celebration will begin following an opening reception. More ... 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. It is the second stage of the facility's "soft opening," which began in late October for monthly card holders. More ... Metro Police are asking the public to be aware that thieves have been stealing the catalytic converter from vehicles in our area. Over the past couple of weeks, there has been at least a dozen reported stolen in Savannah and about as many in the Garden City area. More ... 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 ... 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 Diego, California. More ... The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) is organizing community volunteers to decorate the lampposts along Broughton Street with red holiday bows. Volunteers will meet on Saturday, November 22nd, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to decorate the lampposts that are located between Montgomery Street and Lincoln Street. More ... 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 and folk with the unique and dynamic rhythms of South Africa's black townships. More ... 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 ... An innovative and unique intergenerational learning program has begun at the West Broad Street YMCA located at 1110 May Street, Savannah, GA. This program, a partnership between Coats and Clarke Corporation, Warm Up America Foundation, The Housing Authority of Savannah, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Arts Academy, and Senior Citizens, Inc. More ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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. Clarence "Teddy" Williams of First Tabernacle Baptist Church and Pastor Shannon O'Neil Smith Sr. More ... 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. These young ladies, their parents, and ladies of Gamma Sigma Omega Chapter met for an orientation, Sunday, October 5, 2008 at the ConEd Resource Center. More ... 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. 27 Order of the Golden Circle, Omar Court No. 91 Daughters of Isis, Cyrene Crusaders No. More ... The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Savannah-Chatham and Vicinity is giving Thanksgiving baskets to the most needy persons and families in our community. All membership churches of the IMA are asked to prepare and give two (2) food baskets to be distributed to the less fortunate in our community. More ... 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. He also will discuss how the crisis in Kenya is adversely affecting these projects in Uganda. More ... 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. The choir will explore the sounds of the season, interspersed with comments from community leaders as they share meaningful memories from their childhood. More ... 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. The cost of the dinners are $7.00 and will consist of fried or barbeque chicken with red rice, potato salad, green beans, roll and cake. More ... 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. Joining the original Hallelujah Singers for this special holiday celebration will be the Hallelujah Chorale featuring an additional 30 vocalists including members of the Beaufort High School Gospel Choir. More ... 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. Please come out or sign up to participate in this event! This is a chance for our community to come together as one for a mighty cause! More ... 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. "The equipment I collect will go to an organization called the National Alliance for Youth Sports," says Dominique. N.A.Y.S. More ... 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 and businesses to make pledges of food and monetary donations to help support families in need. More ... 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. If you want to make a difference, please call Dana (232-1979) or email her (dana@oscm.org) or just drop by the Mission. We will put you to work. More ... |
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