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Social & Community News December 10, 2008  RSS feed
Savannah Native Travels Home to Introduce "The House That Cooks Love"
      ATLANTA - Former caterer turned author and Savannah native, Aundrea Dumas, will introduce her first book "The House That Cooks Love" at local Kroger stores on December 12-13, 2008.
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Just In Time For Christmas: Feelings of a Poet by Zyon D. Smiley
     Local author, Zyon D. Smiley, will hold a book signing for his newest book of poetry, Feelings of a Poet at Waldens Book Store in the Savannah Mall on Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 12:00 noon - 4:00p.m. Come meet this local poet and have him autograph your personal copy his book. This book will make a wonderful Christmas gift for that poetry lover on your list.
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Savannah joins Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia
      The City of Savannah has become the first municipality in Georgia to receive designation as a Bronze Level Partner by the Partnership for a Sustainable Georgia, a statesponsored voluntary environmental leadership initiative.
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Oatland Island Wildlife Center is HOT when the Weather is Cool!
      Savannah, Ga. - The temperature may be cooling off, but the animals at Oatland Island Wildlife Center are hotter than ever.
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Pooler Elementary and Savannah Arts Academy Receive State Recognition
      Announced by Governor Sonny Perdue and State Superintendent Kathy Cox, Pooler Elementary School and Savannah Arts Academy are among more than 275 schools in the state to be recognized for student achievement and academic improvement.
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SSU Reaches Highest Enrollment in its History
      The Savannah State University total enrollment figure for fall 2008 is 3,453 students, representing the largest enrollment in the university's history. Total enrollment, including graduate and undergraduate students, is up 9% from the fall of last year, representing a 4% increase from the projected enrollment of 3,250 students.
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S.P.A.C.E. Expands Offerings in Visual & Performing Arts Classes
      Savannah's Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for its winter visual and performing arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin Jan. 20 and are held at the S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.
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Freedom's March: Photographs of the Civil Rights Movement in Savannah by Frederick C. Baldwin
      Exhibition on view at Telfair's Jepson Center for the Arts, through January 11, 2009 The Telfair presents its final major program celebrating the Freedom's March exhibition with a panel of local civil rights legends and a rare film about the Savannah movement.
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Community Philanthropist Eckburg Honored at STC Opportunity Gala
      Richard D. Eckburg has made a lasting impact on Savannah through years of tireless volunteerism to the community and generous contributions to area nonprofit organizations. Savannah Technical College honored his dedication Friday, December 5, at the college's annual Opportunity Gala.
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Free Income Tax Seminar
      The Financial Planning Ministry of Connor's Temple Baptist Church will host its final seminar for this year on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Con-Ed Family Resource Center, 714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, at 10:00 a. m.
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"27th Annual Toy Drive" Set for Dec. 20
      West Broad Street YMCA with its annual "Miracle on May Street" and the "Kids Helping Kids" partner with 97.3 KISS FM to provide free toys for Christmas for children. On Saturday, December 20, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon the Kids Helping Kids and West Broad Street YMCA will combine forces to provide children with toys for Christmas.
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SCAD Holiday Gallery Hop
      The Savannah College of Art and Design will host a holiday gallery hop, 6-8 p.m, December 12. Refreshments will be provided at Red Gallery and Pei Ling Chan Gallery, and shuttles run between all stops. This event is free and open to the public.
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Small Business Assistance Corporation holds Annual Luncheon
      The Small Business Assistance Corporation (SBAC) recently held its annual Luncheon to recognize and pay tribute to its volunteers, financial supporters, economic development associates, lending partners and small business borrowers. "Your service to SBAC and the Small Business Community has made a difference," said SBAC Chair Marie Murphy.
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Young People Department of St. James Presents Check to United Way
      The Young People Department of St. James AME Church presented a $1,100 check to the United Way of Savannah, November 13, 2008, in support of the foundation for victims and families of the Imperial Sugar Refinery Disaster.
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St. Pius X Family and Hubert Middle Celebrate Thanksgiving
      Hubert Middle School students collected over 1,000 can goods that were donated to the St. Pius X Family Resource Center and used for a Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway on November 25, 2008. The St.
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Fay and Steele Receive First Two Tickets to NAACP Obama Victory Breakfast Celebration
      Dr. Martha Fay and Mrs. Sadie Davis Steele received the first two tickets to the Obama Victory Breakfast Celebration. The ladies are pictured with Dr. Billy Jamison, RMG Museum Board Chairman; Savannah Branch NAACP President Dr.
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St. John Baptist holds "Traditional" Candlelight Communion Service
      Rev. George P. Lee, III and the St. John Baptist Church family extend a warm invitation to the Savannah community and surrounding counties to attend their "Traditional" Candlelight Communion Service on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5 p.m.
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Clothes Give-away
      A Clothes Give-away will be held on Friday, December 12th from 3 p.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday, December 13th from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. in The Forum (formerly the Family Life Center) at The Temple of Glory Community Church located at 1105 Stiles Avenue. Please join us to help serve those in our community. Elder Matthew Gunn, ministry leader.
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3rd Annual Messiah Sing- Along with The Savannah Orchestra
      The 3rd Annual Messiah Sing-Along with The Savannah Orchestra Timothy Hall, conductor Tina Zenker Williams, soprano Sarah Hancock, alto Bryce Westervelt, tenor Kyle Hancock, bass and "You-The Audience!" will take place 8:00 PM, Friday, December 12, 2008 at the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, 429 Abercorn Street.
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Candlelight Service at First Corinthian Missionary Baptist
      Candlelight Service will be held Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 5:00 pm at First Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 801 Ash Street (off Wheaton Street). Our very own, Pastor Alfred Mitchell, will deliver the Christmas message.
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W. H. Solomon Adult Choir of Solomon Temple Church of God in Christ Celebrates Anniversary
      The W. H. Solomon Adult Choir of Solomon Temple Church of God in Christ, located at 2005 Augusta Avenue, Savannah, GA, will celebrate its singing anniversary on Sunday, December 14, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. Various Choirs of the city will be present to help lift Jesus higher in songs. The Lord has poured out his spirit in our past celebrations.
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Annual Christmas Food and Clothing Giveaway
      On Saturday, December 20, 2008, the body of Christ and our local business community will be sponsoring a city wide Christmas Food and Clothing Giveaway at the Coastal Empire Fair Grounds located at 4801 Meding Street (off Montgomery Street). This event will commence at 10:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m.
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Jones Says Thank You
      I, Ruby D. Jones, would like to take this opportunity to thank Mrs. Dorothy Pellot, former Georgia State Representative, my Campaign Manager, The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and IRMA PAC, The Savannah Federation of Teachers, Rev. Edward L. Ellis, Jr.
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Black in America
      The Savannah Tribune announces the third in a series of articles written by guest columnist Taqwaa Falaq Saleem. Taqwaa is a 2008 honor graduate with the B.A.
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Richmond Hill Roadies Running Club
      This chartered running club, which will begin accepting memberships in January, will be a place for area runners to come together and not only train and enjoy the spirit of running but also provide some stability in structured running organization.
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Sir Anthony Bamford Inducted Into the Construction Equipment Hall of Fame
      JCB Chairman Sir Anthony Bamford was honored as one of the giants of the global construction equipment sector with an award from his peers. Sir Anthony, Chairman of JCB for 33 years, has been inducted into the Association of Equipment Manufacturer's (AEM) Construction Hall of Fame to recognize his contribution to the industry.
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SCAD Presents Holiday Open House
      SCAD Museum of Art announces a holiday open house for "Town and Country: British Taste in the Late 18th and 19th Centuries," an exhibition featuring work by several of the great English masters, Dec. 17, 1-6 p.m., 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.
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