October 21, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Shank to Receive the Harold Clurman Corporate Award

Savannah native Suzanne Shank has been chosen to receive the Harold Clurman Corporate Award for outstanding commitment and contributions to the betterment of community. More...

Spelman College Launches $150 Million Campaign

The Campaign for Spelman College is a $150 million fundraising effort that aims to actualize the ambitious goals identified in the institution's strategic plan for 2015. More...

Letter to the Editor: Frank Callen’s Legacy In Danger

Why tear down one legacy to try to build another? More...

SCCPSS Director Wins 2009 Phil Pickens Leadership Award

Dr. Mikki Garcia, senior director of the SCCPSS Department for Exceptional Children, was awarded the prestigious 2009 Phil Pickens Leadership Award by the Georgia Department of Education’s Parent Mentor Partnership. More...

United Way Receives $20,000 Donation from Wachovia

United Way of the Coastal Empire is excited to announce a generous contribution of $20,000 from Wachovia Bank, a Wells Fargo Company. More...

McClain Honored During Health and Human Service Conference

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Savannah State University Annual Homecoming Culminates on Oct. 31

Savannah State University’s 2009 Homecoming will be observed Oct.25-31. More...

Black in America

Taqwaa Saleem continues her series entitled Black in America. More...

Shannon Sharpe Day at SSU

Special to the Savannah Tribune By:Deniscia Scott, Tiger’s Roar, Savannah State University

Shannon Sharpe, former tight end for the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens was honored Saturday, Oct. 17 at the home game of his alma mater Savannah State University. The day was dubbed the official Shannon Sharpe Day. SSU has retired the No. More...

Savannah Tribune Staff Addresses YMCA’s Teen Achievers

On Saturday, October 10, Savannah Tribune Vice President Tanya Milton, and Managing Editor Marius Davis addressed members of the YMCA’s Teen Achievers and explained the fundamentals of putting together a newspaper. More...

Savannah Arts Academy’s Theatre Department presents The Katrina Project

The Savannah Arts Academy’s Theatre Department under the direction of Andrea Verdis, Theatre Department Chair, presents their fall play, The Katrina Project: Hell and High Water as dinner theatre on Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, with di More...

Daniel Blalock, III Passes Away

Former Savannah resident Daniel E. Blalock III, died September 28, 2009, at his home in Burbank, California. Private memorial services will be held in Savannah, Georgia and Tampa, Florida at a later date. More...

Savannah Film Festival Begins October 31

The 12th annual Savannah Film Festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, will take place from Saturday, October 31- Saturday, November 7. More...

Masquerade Ball to Benefit Union Mission

Spine & Sport, along with honorary chair, Jan Kramer will host the First Annual Masquerade Ball benefiting Union Mission. The event will be held on October 23, 2009 at 2 Car Garage Art Gallery on Broughton Street from 7:00pm-11:00pm. More...

Food Lion Opens New Neighborhood Store at Skidaway and DeRenne

Food Lion unveiled its new store in Savannah, Ga., located at 2208 East Derenne Ave., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. More...

The Great Savannah Tailgate on October 24

The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and Savannah State University (SSU) will host The Great Savannah Tailgate on Saturday, October 24 from 3- 5 p.m. under the big tent outside of Ted Wright Stadium on the SSU campus.Come out before the game vs. More...

A.E. Bach Class of 1994 Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Alfred Ely Beach High School Class of 1994 recently celebrated their 15-year class reunion. Alumni came from as far away as Alaska, Japan and Hawaii to show their true blue and bold gold bulldog spirit and fellowship with our fellow alumni. More...

Heritage and Talent Abounds at the Coastal Showcase

The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) hosted the 3rd Annual Heritage Dinner and Coastal Showcase of Savannah and the Low Country, on Friday October 2, 2009, with a reception and dinner showcase, at the Carey Hilliards Banquet Center. More...