Students are being sent back to school with fellowship, food, and fun, courtesy of Spirit of Peace Lutheran Church in Richmond Hill. The first ever “Back to School Splash” event […]
Beth Stewart
Students invited to get pampered
Local K-12 students have the opportunity to participate in A Fresh Start event hosted by Saint Leo University on July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Families can visit the 325 W. Montgomery Crossroad location to receive free haircuts, massages, manicures and school supply giveaways to kick off the start of the new school year.
Community invited to compete in historic photo contest
The Historic Savannah Foundation will host an online photo contest where participants are invited to share photos of their favorite historic building or place via Instagram, describing why they chose it and using the hashtag #SavFave.
Community takes action against childhood hunger
Children facing hunger will receive much needed assistance from local non-profit People of Action Caring for Kids, also known as PACK. The ‘Childhood Hunger Doesn’t Take a Summer Vacay’ summer fundraising campaign will run through July 23, and individuals and businesses are being asked to help raise funds to prevent childhood hunger and food insecurity in the community
Festival returns in 2021
Get ready for another fun, free live event from Savannah Jazz as they announce the 40th annual Savannah Jazz Festival to be held Sept. 23-26 at Forsyth Park.
Support mental health through raffle
Mental health and wellness is more important than ever and Heads-Up Guidance Services is asking for the community’s help to make this a reality for those in need.
Buzz Bus supplies students with art materials
The Savannah College of Art and Design Buzz Bus is back and bringing tens of thousands of new and gently used art supplies to local students. This annual event, hosted by SCAD SERVE, is set for 10 a.m. June 29 at the Student Center located at 128 Montgomery St. Donations will benefit Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools System art programs.
Kessler Collection to host job fair
Polish your resume, dress to impress and get your best smile ready because iconic local businesses are hiring and they want you. The Kessler Collection is hosting a job fair June 29 and June 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the JW Marriott Plant Riverside Amethyst Room on River St.
Celebrate homeownership
Becoming a homeowner epitomizes the American dream for millions of people and the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity is making this dream a reality. Also known as Habitat Savannah, they are hosting two National Homeownership Month events to celebrate the beginning and ending of several local families’ journeys to owning their own homes.
Celebrate Juneteenth victories at Savannah African Art Museum
The Savannah African Art Museum is a nonprofit institution that introduces all audiences to African art and culture with the mission to provide engaging experiences that educate and start conversations about the power, diversity, and spirituality of African art. In addition, the museum is looking for volunteers and interns with good communication skills.
Amazon to expand presence in Georgia
Get excited Savannah residents because Amazon is coming to Chatham County in 2022.
Graduating SCAD students collaborate to open dual exhibit
An art exhibit, “The Address,” will be held for two days, starting with an opening reception from 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m. May 14 at 113 W Perry St. and an artist talk at 1 p.m. May 15. Highlighting the artistic endeavors of two SCAD students, Mila Anastasia Lazarevic and Jermaine Jones, the show will feature art installations and over 100 prints.
