Senior Citizens, Inc. Kicked Off Annual Blanket Drive

By | January 11, 2017

Senior Citizens, Inc. will kicked off its annual blanket drive on last Monday, at the Starbucks at 135 W. Bay St. SCI invites Savannah and surrounding communities to help seniors stay warm this winter by donating a new blanket at SCI’s headquarters, any participating Starbucks, WSAV-TV, and at drop locations throughout The Landings on Skidaway Island (full list included below). … Continue reading “Senior Citizens, Inc. Kicked Off Annual Blanket Drive”

Seventh Annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Creative Writing Challenge

By | January 11, 2017

Leopold’s Ice Cream and Live Oak Public Libraries have partnered once again to host the 7th Annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Creative Writing Challenge. Students are encouraged to creatively express their thoughts on this year’s theme, “Build a Better World,” through poetry. One finalist from each of the four age groups (K-2, 3-5, 6-8 & High School) will win a Leopold’s … Continue reading “Seventh Annual Leopold’s Ice Cream Creative Writing Challenge”

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Founders’ Day

By | January 11, 2017

Alpha Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will celebrate its 97th Anniversary on Sunday, January 15th at Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Church. The speaker for the occasion will be Ms. Chrislyn Turner, the immediate past Southeastern Regional Director. Ms. Turner is a Diamond Life member who has also served as the State Director of Georgia, chapter president, … Continue reading “Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Founders’ Day”

City Manager Hernandez Kicks Off 2017 Hungry Club Forum Series

By | January 11, 2017

Rain and bone-chilling temperatures did not deter the standing room only crowd that attended the January 7, 2017 kick off of this year’s Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. is (HCFS) monthly Signature Roundtable and Open Forum. The forum featured Savannah City Manager Roberto “Rob” Hernandez as keynote presenter on “Visions and Strategies for the City of Savannah,” and was … Continue reading “City Manager Hernandez Kicks Off 2017 Hungry Club Forum Series”

2017 MLK Celebration Weekend in Bluffton

By | January 11, 2017

The 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend is set to begin on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Bluffton, South Carolina. All events are free and open to the public. On Wednesday, January 11 at 2:00 PM, the League of Women Voters Forum will be holding a discussion on race relations titled “Creating the Beloved Community: A Conversation about Race … Continue reading “2017 MLK Celebration Weekend in Bluffton”

Tybee MLK Parade and Human Rights Celebration Held

By | January 11, 2017

The 4th Annual Tybee MLK, Jr Celebration took place last Saturday, January 7, 2017. The Tybee MLK Parade marched down Butler Ave. to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Founder and organizer Julia Pearce led the parade with former State Senator Regina Thomas Parade Grand Marshal. Savannah State Universityh Marching Band, State Senator Buddy Carter, … Continue reading “Tybee MLK Parade and Human Rights Celebration Held”

Savannah’s Own Flau’Jae To Be A Cast Member on Season 3 of “The Rap Game”

By | January 11, 2017

Savannah’s Own, Flau’jae is a cast member on the upcoming Lifetime hit show “The Rap Game” – Season 3 which airs Friday, January 13 at 10pm ET/ PT. The rules of “The Rap Game” have been broken and she’s taking no prisoners. Our Hip Hop Princess is representing Savannah; and demonstrating that “age” is truly nothing but a number. As … Continue reading “Savannah’s Own Flau’Jae To Be A Cast Member on Season 3 of “The Rap Game””

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Chatham Area Transit Schedule

By | January 11, 2017

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Chatham Area Transit Authority buses will operate the following schedule on Monday, January 16, 2017: Bus routes – Holiday schedule CAT Customer Service – Regular Hours Transit Center Ticket Window- 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Savannah Belles Ferry – Regular Schedule Administrative offices will be closed. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, … Continue reading “Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Chatham Area Transit Schedule”

“We Are One”….MLK, Jr. Observance Day Concert To Be Held

By | January 11, 2017

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah and the MLK, Jr. Observance Day Association present the Third Annual …”We Are One” MLK Jr. Observance Day Concert featuring celebrated vocalist Huxsie Scott with the Savannah State University Concert Choir. This event will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah on (Troup Square) at 2:00 PM. … Continue reading ““We Are One”….MLK, Jr. Observance Day Concert To Be Held”

EOA Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. 45th Community Observance Program

By | January 11, 2017

The Board of Directors and Staff of the Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc cordially invite you to attend EOA’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Program, 45th Community Observance celebrating since 1972. The event will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 12:00 noon at the Aaron L. Buchsbaum Learning Center located at 1120 May Street in Savannah. The … Continue reading “EOA Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. 45th Community Observance Program”