Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presents 2011 Debutantes

By | August 03, 2011

The 67th Annual Debutante Presentation and Ball was held on Thursday, July 28, 2011 in the Ballroom of the Alee Temple. The Beta Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. presented seventeen (17) Debutantes. The Debutantes were honored, following the Presentation, during the Annual Formal Alpha Ball. The Debutante Season began on January 30, 2011 when the Prospective … Continue reading “Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Presents 2011 Debutantes”

SCLC President Dies at 57

By | August 03, 2011

The Rev. Dr. Howard Creecy Jr., who led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference as president for just seven months, died July 28 of an apparent heart attack. He was 57. Creecy, a longtime civilrights activist and father of two, died in the early morning hours at his home in Atlanta. While the cause of his death was not immediately clear, … Continue reading “SCLC President Dies at 57”

The Real Deal Behind the Wheel

By | August 03, 2011

The Chatham County Youth Commission is hosting the 1st Annual “The Real Deal Behind the Wheel” Teen Driving Expo Thursday, August 4th at the Civic Center. Registration is free to all teens 14 and older that live in Chatham County and are enrolled in high school. Students should check in by 8:45 and our program will begin at 9:00 am … Continue reading “The Real Deal Behind the Wheel”

Educational Leaders for Change Continue to Foster Change within our Educational Community

By | August 03, 2011

In a collaborative effort to reclaim and redirect challenged youth, the Educational Leaders for Change (ELC) Collaborative continues its efforts to develop initiatives fostering change within our communities and schools. Educational Leaders for Change (ELC) Collaborative with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Savannah Alumnae Chapter, will host the 7th Annual “BREAKTHROUGH: An Explosion of Parent Unity in the Community,” (See … Continue reading “Educational Leaders for Change Continue to Foster Change within our Educational Community”

Economic Opportunity Authority To Hold Annual Meeting

By | August 03, 2011

The Economic Opportunity Authority for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc. will hold the 2011 Annual Meeting on August 10, 2011, at the Savannah Marriott, 100 General McIntosh Blvd. The speaker for this event will be Dr. Cheryl Dozier, Interim President, Savannah State University. Tickets are $35 each, or a table is available for $350.00. Parking will be free for Meeting attendees. … Continue reading “Economic Opportunity Authority To Hold Annual Meeting”

Historic Savannah Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association To hold Meeting

By | August 03, 2011

Historic Savannah Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) will meet on Thursday, August 11, 2011, 6:00 p.m. Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds Street. Heart/Lung Building, Conference Room #2 The speaker for the meeting will be Carolyn Guilford,CNC, – Health Restoration Consulting. Guilford will speak on Nutrition and Healthy Life Styles. The meeting is free and open to the public. … Continue reading “Historic Savannah Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association To hold Meeting”

West Broad Street YMCA Awarded $10,000 Grant

By | August 03, 2011

The West Broad Street YMCA has received a $10,000 grant from the Georgia Power Foundation, Inc. to “support youth programs including daycare center and alternative school.” “This could not have come at a better time,” says Peter Doliber, Executive Director. “Many of our working families are experiencing cuts in scheduled hours and reductions in other support making it difficult to … Continue reading “West Broad Street YMCA Awarded $10,000 Grant”

Savannah, GA Student Walks the Halls of Congress

By | August 03, 2011

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, is hosting Maria Regina Franco of Savannah, GA, a student at Georgia State University, along with 30 other university students from across the United States for its nationally recognized and highly competitive Congressional Internship Program (CIP). The CHCI Interns have been … Continue reading “Savannah, GA Student Walks the Halls of Congress”

Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America Attend 2011 Syn-Lods National Meeting

By | August 03, 2011

On June 19-22, 2011, The Savannah Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Incorporated and Top Teens of America attended Syn- Lod in San Diego, California. Syn-Lod is a national business meeting of all TLOD Chapters, and is held every odd number year. Lady Jacquelyn Stephens read the Old Testament during the Noon Gospel Brunch/ Ecumenical Service. The following Ladies and … Continue reading “Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America Attend 2011 Syn-Lods National Meeting”

Lip Balm for The Troops

By | August 03, 2011

The #1 item soldiers most request from home is lip balm. Comedians Kevin Downey, Jr. and Mark Riccadonna are headed to the middle east to entertain the troops Sept. 2-14. They are having a lip balm drive for the entire month of August. You can see Kevin and Mark Saturday Aug. 6 in Savannah at the Wormhole (2307 Bull Street). … Continue reading “Lip Balm for The Troops”