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(SAVANNAH, GA) Sullivan's Staffing will host a medical job fair Friday, June 27 beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will be hosted at the Sullivan's Staffing office, located at 37 W. Fairmont Avenue in Savannah, GA. www.simplysullivans.com
(SAVANNAH, GA) Light the Night Walk Chairman, Charlie Brown, will be hosting a breakfast on June 25 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the First City Club located at 32 Bull St. in Savannah. Those interested must RSVP by June 18. For more information, e-mail Jennie Brewster at jennie.brewster@lls.org or call 912-898-0663.
Completing... Just a moment (SAVANNAH, GA) The Junior League of Savannah will be presenting "Done in a Day," a program in which the group undertakes six to eight projects per assisting local organizations or social service agencies through hands-on volunteer work. Requests must include volunteers and funding. To apply, pick up an application from the Junior League of Savannah at 3025 Bull Street, visit www.jrleaguesavannah.org, or call 790-1002. The application deadline is July 16, 2008.
(SAVANNAH) The Savannah Real Estate Expo will put downtown and historic properties in the spotlight June 29 from 3-5 p.m. Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty will showcase a varied selection of properties to fit every lifestyle. For the tour schedule, visit SCHEDULE or www.SavannahRealEstateExpo.com.
www.celiadunnsir.com
(TYBEE ISLAND, GA) The Tybee Beautification Association is sponsoring a Sunrise BeachSweep on Saturday, July 5th. Volunteers should meet at the Tybee Pavilion at 6:30 am for directions and supplies. Free parking and light refreshments will be provided. Kathryn Williams 786-5258
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Byrd Heating and Air Conditioning genorously repaired the Old Savannah City Mission's broken unit. www.ocsm.org or call 912-232-1979.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty presents 11 East Jones St. Ever wonder what a builder's home might have looked like in 1850? Prominent Savannah builder John Scudder constructed the handsome freestanding Savannah gray brick house with 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths, in 1850. An 1896 addition now houses a gourmet kitchen, utility room and glamorous powder room. The carriage house has been integrated into the main home and offers guest quarters with its own sauna and views of the private courtyard, while the garden level has an antique English bar, media room and full bath. $3,200,000. http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=861
(SAVANNAH, GA) Applications for the 2008-2009 Leadership Savannah Class are currently being accepted at www.leadershipsavannah.org through July 1, 2008.
(RICHMOND HILL, GA) It's never too late to polish up on your driving skills. That's why Magnolia Manor on the Coast is hosting the AARP "Driver's Safety Program" for all persons age 50 or older. The event will be on July 17th and 18th from 9:00-1:00pm. Cost for the class is $10 per person and is payable on the day of the class.
(912) 756-4300
www.magnoliamanor.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) This summer, the Savannah Sand Gnats are looking to hit some home runs for homeless pets. Thursday, June 26th will be Coastal Pet Rescue night at Grayson Stadium, with 50% of the proceeds benefiting the organization. Tickets are on sale now through store.coastalpetrescue.org or by calling 912-228-3538.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Old Savannah City Mission has promoted Reginald C. Lee to Director of Programs. As Director of Programs at Old Savannah City Mission Reggie oversees Emergency Services, the Urban Training Institute, and Work Start. He is a member of the Mission's Executive Team. Reggie brings 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector to Old Savannah City Mission. For more information visit www.oscm.org or
call 912-232-1979.
(SAVANNAH, GA) A Working Woman In Need, Inc. and Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty proudly present Top Ten Working Women of the Year Awards Gala to be held Sept. 19. Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty is the title sponsor of AWWIN, Inc.'s gala. Nominations are due by July 11 for AWWIN, Inc.'s Top Ten Working Women of the Year. Visit www.awwininc2.org for nomination forms. www.celiadunnsir.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Thatcher Young, Sustainability Advisor with Georgia's Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, will speak to the Savannah chapter of the USGBC June 24 on the topic "Want to Find Out How to Make Green by Going Green?" Young will discuss FREE assistance to Georgia organizations for designing and implementing a sustainability strategy. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 5:45-7 p.m. on the second floor of Wild Wing Cafe in City Market. RSVP to wards@thempc.org. www.coastalgreen.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) Two new board members are now in place for Park Place Outreach, Inc., Youth Emergency Shelter. Cathy Hall, who is a vice president at Sea Island Bank and Michael M. Taylor of the Georgia Ports Authority are the new additions. (912) 234-4048
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Save the Date: Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Chapter, Coastal Georgia Region, Savannah Memory Walk Festival 2008-Saturday, September 27, Visit www.georgiamemorywalk.org - choose the Savannah walk location and start your team or make a donation today! Call 920-2231 for more information. Volunteer/Donate/Advocate
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Case Veterinary Hospital is a drop off location for the Windsor Forest Dog Park Petition. The petition supports an effort to create a place in Windsor Forest where dogs can play and run in a friendly environment without being on a leash. For information on Case Veterinary Hospital, visit www.casevet.com 912-352-3081
(SAVANNAH, GA) Organizers of the Community Health Mission's Fun and Health Outdoor Expo are asking for volunteers to assist with planning and activities at Lake Mayer on October 4. The event will feature outdoor activities including a fitness challenge, 5K walk and run, the kid's fitness contest and a 3-on-3-basketball tournament. Proceeds from the event will go towards helping Chatham County's uninsured citizens to receive health care. To learn more about Savannah's Community Health Mission, log on to www.savfun.com, www.chmsavannah.org or call 912-692-1451.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) 2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery invites you to see "Impasto: New Paintings by Andy Cherewick and Hannah Jones." Twenty percent of the sales from the exhibition, on view through June 30, will benefit the Ogeechee-Canoochee Riverkeeper. Hours are M-Sat. 12-6. 912-236-0221. http://www.2cargallery.com.
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Case Veterinary Hospital, was named Savannah's "Best Veterinarian" by Connect Savannah for the fifth year in a row. To view the full article, click: CONNECT SAVANNAH
For information on Case Veterinary Hospital, visit
www.casevet.com or call 912-352-3081.
(Savannah, GA) The Sullivan Group and Savannahjobs.com offer free website hosting services to Savannah non-profit agencies. Although not web designs, savannahjobs.com can help cut costs through this free hosting opportunity.
SAVANNAH JOBS www.simplysullivans.com
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(SAVANNAH) "Sustainability in the City: Local Governments Going Greener" will be the topic of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce's Small Business SMART Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Tommy Linstroth of Savannah sustainable development real estate company Melaver, Inc. will speak. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Savannah Morning News auditorium. Networking at 11:30 a.m., meeting at noon. Lunch is optional and costs $10; RSVP for lunch by Aug. 1 to ssmith@savannahchamber.com or 644-6434. Melaver, Inc. is a third-generation, family-owned business based in Savannah, Georgia. www.melaver.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Paula Kreissler of Wound Care Clinic - ESU, Inc. will be attending the National Leadership Council meeting for the American Diabetes Association. Kreissler is the Leadership Chair for the Savannah Chapter of the ADA.
(912) 691-2614
www.woundcareclinic.net
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(SAVANNAH, GA) The third annual "Patriotic Big Band Salute - Savannah Swings" for the benefit of Friends of Johnny Mercer will be presented at The Lucas Theatre For The Arts, 32 Abercorn Street, on July 4th at 6 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. www.lucastheatre.com.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty presents Goosepond Cottage in Tignall, Georgia, a relocated and restored raised cottage dating from the 1785-1795 period located on approximately 80 acres of beautiful, rolling land that includes 20-acre Chickasaw Lake. The historic cottage includes the formal parlor, family living room, dining room, library, five bedrooms, and four bathrooms, while a brick farm building with office, full kitchen, full bathroom, and large storage rooms adjoins the main house. A barn and several outbuildings dot the landscape. Recreational amenities include horseback riding, a tennis court, trails for walking and hiking, and a bass- and brim-filled 20-acre lake for fishing and swimming. $1,650,000. http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=637
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(SAVANNAH, GA) Stewart & Winfield, a Savannah band, is lending a hand to help the hungry with a benefit concert. Money raised will go toward America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia. The "Y'all-ternative blend of harmony-driven, roots rock musical concert will be held June 28 at 8 p.m. at the SCAD Trustees Theatre located at 218 E. Broughton Street.Tickets bought in advance are $15 and are available online at www.helpendhunger.org or at the SCAD Box Office (912) 525-5050. $20 Tickets are available at the door, the day of the event. For more information, contact Karen Franklin 912-236-6750 extension 12.
(SAVANNAH, GA) Buy Local Savannah is pleased to welcome local Savannah writer, William C. Harris, to speak at its monthly luncheon on Thursday, June 26th at The Pirates House. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m. and the lunch begins at noon. Mr. Harris will discuss his latest novel, Wassaw Sound, which revolves around the infamous Tybee Bomb. To RSVP or for more information please contact Madeleine Warren at madeleine@buylocalsavannah.com, or RSVP online at
www.buylocalsavannah.com
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(SAVANNAH, GA) - Several top Savannah real estate experts with Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty have been trained in historic real estate by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Franklin Williams, Dick Wallace, Susan Myers, Lucy Hitch, Lynn Bozeman and Karen Jenkins of Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty were trained by The National Trust for Historic Preservation in the Historic Real Estate Program, Architecture in America. Completion of the course provides real estate professionals with a valuable advantage over their competition. Known for its tradition of integrity, Celia Dunn Sotheby's International Realty specializes in residential and commercial properties in Savannah and the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina.
www.celiadunnsir.com
(Savannah, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society announced Wednesday that Charlie Brown, sales and marketing manager for Old Savannah Tours, will serve as this years Walk Chairman for the Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societys annual Light The Night Walk. The walk will be hald in Savannah at Forsyth Park on Friday, Oct 3rd. www.LLS.org
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Creative Coast Alliance is now seeking applications for its first Spirit of Innovation Awards to be held October 23rd at Savannah Station. The new awards celebration will build on the tradition of the Coastal Business, Education and Technology Alliance (cBETA) Annual Technology Awards, honoring regional business, education and community organizations that demonstrate innovation and outstanding achievement in education, business, community, government and sustainability. To apply, or nominate a deserving organization, please go to www.thecreativecoast.org/innovation-awards or you may contact Leigh Lawless at llawless@thecreativecoast.org. The deadline for applications is July 31, 2008.
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(Savannah, GA) The Sullivan Group proudly announces Niko Caparisos as the new Health Insurance Account Executive. Mr. Caparisos is a native Savannahian, and a graduate of Savannah Country Day School and the University of Georgia with a degree in Advertising.
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