November 25, 2009 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Steadman Graham Addresses Parent University in Savannah

Steadman Graham addressed an audience of parents and students at Savannah High School on Thursday, November 19. Graham shared his 9 Step Success Process for Leadership Development Program for Parents. More...

Savannah State Enrollment hits Record High of 3,820 Students

Savannah State University’s (SSU) total enrollment figure for fall 2009 is 3,820 students, representing the largest enrollment in the university’s history. More...

New members join Step Up Savannah’s Board of Directors

Six new members were voted in by the board of directors at a recent Step Up Savannah board meeting. The new members replace those who served oneyear terms in Step Up’s first year as non-profit corporation. More...

Mass Communications Explorers Participate in Morning Show at ClearChannel Radio

On Wednesday, November 4, 2009 three Mass Communications Explorer Post students took the initiative on a day off from school to get up early and participate in a live broadcast with Morning Show Host, Bill Edwards on WTKS-AM, a ClearChannel Radio st More...

Golden Age Program Seeks Seniors

All seniors are encouraged to participate in the Golden Age Program at the beautiful Tatemville Lake and Community Center, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 333 Coleman St. More...

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Omegas Celebrate Achievement Week

The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated Mu Phi and Alpha Gamma Chapters recently held their 2009 Achievement Week Banquet at The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum Ballroom. More...

SSU to Observe World AIDS Day

Savannah State University will observe “World AIDS Day” on Dec. 1, 2009, with free HIV testing and a concert/monologue by Miss Lucia, a Savannah entertainer, in her first, fulllength solo debut. More...

National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors Held in Savannah

The 4th Annual Convention of the National Leadership Conference of Haitian Mayors was held in Savannah on November 15- 19, 2009 at the Holiday Inn Suites & Conference Center This year’s events will featured informative leadership workshops, ro More...

Johnson Receives Cross and Crown Award

Sis. Julia E. Johnson, native Savannahian attended the Georgia Missionary Baptist Convention (GMBC) in Rome, Georgia the week of November 9th - 12th. Sis. Johnson was invited to attend The National Ushers/Nurses Summit in St. More...

Affiliate of Susan G. Komen Announces $225,000 Available for Grant Funding

The Coastal Georgia Affiliate of Susan G. More...

Zion Fair Missionary to hold Pastor’s Anniversary

We the members of Zion Fair Missionary Baptist Church cordially invite you to help us celebrate Pastor Rev. Ronald E. Small Sr. 3rd Pastoral Anniversary beginning on: Nov. 23rd with the Goodwill/St. John Devine at 7:00 pm Rev. More...

Bethel Missionary to Celebrate Pastor’s Second Anniversary

We the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 5863 Ogeechee Rd.(Hwy. 17 South) . are joyful that we are preparing to celebrate the second anniversary of our Pastor Jerome William Baker and our First Lady Cleo Baker. More...

United Way of the Coastal Empire Extends Campaign

2009 Campaign Chair Jeff Kole, President of Kole Management Company, and members of the Campaign Cabinet proudly reported current campaign results of $7,815,716 to a sold out crowd of over 400 people. More...

Brown Delivers Opening Prayer for U.S. House of Representatives

Rev. Matthew Southall Brown, Sr., pastor emeritus of St. John Baptist Church was at the U.S. Capitol to deliver the opening prayer for the U.S. House of Representatives as Guest Chaplain on Wednesday, Nov. 18. More...

Enjoy the Holidays

This year, consider making the celebration more about family, friends, catching up, talking, laughing, and enjoying life.Enjoying family traditions, or starting new ones. More...

Special Olympics to Hold Winter Games

The Area 17 Special Olympics Committee would like to inform you of the 2009 Winter Games, being held on December 2, 2009 in Savannah. Chatham and Liberty county athletes will be attending. More...

Babies Don’t Come With Instructions

Love Babies? This Volunteer Opportunity is for You! More...

Beach Alumni Christmas Party

The A.E. Beach Class of 1965 will be participating with the Class of 1964’s Christmas Party. The party will be held On December 10, 2009 at Johnny Harris Banquet Center 1701 E.Victory Drive. A.E. More...

Smart Fitness Club

St. Joseph’s/Candler African-American Health Information and Resource Center offers the Ladies Living Smart Fitness Club, every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Center, 1910 Abercorn St. For more information, call 447-6605. More...

Johnny Mercer Life Size Statue Unveiled in Ellis Square

On November 18, 2009 -- the date that would have been Johnny Mercer’s 100th birthday -- his statue was dedicated in Ellis Square. More...

St. Joseph’s/Candler’s African American Resource Center Celebrates Ten Years

Ten years ago the St. Joseph's/Candler African- American Health Information & Resource stepped into the health vacuum that African Americans faced. There was a disparity in access to health care and a lack of cultural health information. More...

YMCA Dedicates Playground in Honor of Ben Lewis

On Friday, November 20, 2009 at 1:30 pm, the West Broad Street YMCA held a ceremony dedicating its new playground to the legacy of Mr. Benjamin F. Lewis. Mr. Lewis graduated from Savannah State College and received his J.D. More...

Service of Appreciation for Hitch Village Residents Past and Present

The Spiritual Community surrounding Hitch Village will come together to give encouragement and show appreciation to the current residents before they are relocated in January 2010 and to remember the past members. More...

West Broad Street YMCA Receives Donation of Floor Renovation

The benefits from the recent Home Depot Foundation one-day playground build continue at the West Broad Street YMCA. Jason Dinverno, Sr. More...

Sekka Bicycles holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Savannah Development and Renewal Authority (SDRA) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Sekka Bicycles on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:00 p.m. at 206 E. Broughton Street. More...

Santa comes to SSU on Dec. 2

The Savannah State University (SSU) Student Government Association will present Santa Comes to SSU on Dec. 2, 6-8 p.m., in the King-Frazier Student Center ballroom. More...