September 8, 2010 RSS feed / Social & Community News

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Holds Undergraduate Round Up Retreat

By JaLynda Hudson, Tribune Intern, Savannah State University
The members of the South Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Incorporated were welcomed to Savannah, Georgia for their Undergraduate Round-Up Retreat. More...

Join the Savannah Children’s Choir for A Chance Evening

On Saturday, September 25 from 6-8 p.m. the Savannah Children’s Choir will host an innovative new fundraiser called “A Chance Evening: Pate, Paella or Picnic”. More...

Local Author Recounts Personal Struggle in New Book

Raising a family is one of life's greatest joys. In 2002, Jerome and Stacy Stanton decided to embark on the journey to parenthood, but what they didn't realize was the montage of storms they were about to endure. More...

Step Up Savannah with Hands On Savannah offers “Welcome to the State of Poverty”

Hands On Savannah of the United Way of the Coastal Empire and Step Up Savannah, Inc. are partnering to host a poverty simulation on Saturday, October 2, 2010. The simulation is open to the public and will take place from 10a.m.-12:30 p.m. More...

Armstrong College of Health Professions Awarded $494,686

The Armstrong Atlantic State University College of Health Professions has been awarded $494,686 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. More...

Savannah Leads State In Smoke Free Air

On August 26th, The Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah voted today to adopt a comprehensive smokefree ordinance that makes all workplaces and public places in Savannah smoke-free. More...

West Broad Street YMCA to Celebrate 63 Years of Service

The West Broad Street YMCA will be celebrating its 63 years of service to the community on the weekend of October 8. More...

Ships of the Sea, Ocean Exchange Present J’miah, Ceili Band

On Thursday, September 23, at 6 p.m., The Savannah Ocean Exchange and the Ships of the Sea Museum present the amazing J'miah Nabawi, teaching/performing artist and national award-winning professional storyteller whose Ocean-inspired stories delight More...

Savannah/Chatham CASA presents Third Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars

The Board of Directors of Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc. is proud to present its third annual Dancing with Savannah Stars on Thursday, November 11, 2010. More...

“Green” Roadway Rehabilitation Project on Airways Avenue

A roadway rehabilitation project on Airways Avenue began at approximately 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. More...

Operation Clean Sweep to target Paradise Park and Oakhurst Neighborhoods

The City of Savannah's monthly Operation Clean Sweep will be in the Paradise Park and Oakhurst neighborhoods through Friday, Sept. 10. More...

Hope Gallery

The American Cancer Society will be hosting its first ever Hope Gallery from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm, on September 10, at Churchill's Pub and Restaurant. The Hope Gallery is a silent auction that will feature art work from local artist. More...

SCCPSS Awarded “Teaching American History” Grant

The Savannah-Chatham County Public School System has been awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Teaching American History grant program. More...

2010 Picnic in the Park Features Strings of the South; ‘Pinknic’ Contest

The City of Savannah presents the beloved Savannah tradition, Picnic in the Park, in Forsyth Park on Sunday, Oct. 3. More...

Milton Presents Portrait to Clyburn During Legislative Caucus Conference

During the Georgia Black Legislative Caucus’ Summer Conference, local artist Arthur “Artie the Artist” Milton presented Congressman James Clyburn of South Carolina with a portrait. More...

Step Afrika! To Perform at Armstrong

Step Afrika!, a Washington, D.C.-based dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping will perform at 7 p.m., Thursday, September 23 in the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn Street. More...

Savannah Philharmonic Announces 2010-2011 Season

The Savannah Philharmonic is proud to announce its 2010-2011 season tickets are on sale now at the SCAD Box Office and online at https://tickets.scadboxoffice. com. More...

The Savannah-Chatham Metro Police to hold Citizens Police Academy

The Savannah- Chatham Metropolitan Police Department is holding their Citizens Police Academy. More...

NAACP to Hold General Membership Meeting

The Savannah Branch will hold a General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 6:30 p.m., at the St. Philip Monumental A.M.E. Church, 1112 Jefferson & Park Avenue. More...