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Tybee Island Marine Science Center presents Shark Week July 11-18
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is presenting several events during Shark Week. Replace fear with facts and discover the truth about sharks all week! Learn how to identify shark teeth, how scientists are researching and tracking sharks, and meet real sharks!
The Marine Science Center’s Shark Week: Replace Fear with Facts events are included in paid admission or membership.
A highlight of the week is Shark Jaw at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12. Advance registration is required for Shark Jaw. At Shark Jaw, dive in and discover more about sharks! Explore the Marine Science Center’s Coastal Galleries after hours, learn more about this misinterpreted species with an in-depth presentation then meet our current shark residents in the new Sharks and Rays exhibit. For more information visit tybeemarinescience.org.
City hosting summit to present findings, recommendations from nightlife report
The City of Savannah’s Office of Special Events, Film, and Tourism will host an informational summit Thursday, July 13 to discuss strategies and goals recommended for nightlife activities in Savannah that were developed in conjunction with the Responsible Hospitality Institute. There will be two sessions, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., in the Coastal Georgia Center’s auditorium, located on Fahm Street. Both sessions will offer the same information. The summit is open to the public.
OSEFT partnered with the Responsible Hospitality Institute to develop a consultant report based on 10 months of public input from residents, venue operators, public safety officials, and government officials. The recommendations and strategies are focused on enhancing communication for Savannah’s unique nightlife economy, extending city operations with nighttime services, and improving the quality of life for residents, business owners, and tourists.
Media outlets are asked to RSVP by noon on Wednesday, July 12 if they plan to attend either session.
St. Joseph’s/Candler to open on-site medical center at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America
St. Joseph’s/Candler and Hyundai have entered into an agreement for the health system to operate a 7,700 square-foot medical center inside the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant
America EV Plant to help employees stay their healthiest. The leaders of St. Joseph’s/Candler and Hyundai, who have been working together for months already, have found they are aligned on the idea that the health, wellness and prevention are key to building a great workforce and community.
“Healthcare is a partner in economic development,” said St. Joseph’s/Candler President & CEOPaul P. Hinchey. “Access to quality healthcare needs to be where people work and live, helpingthem to feel their best and have the time to enjoy their lives and families. The Metaplant is anincredible project for our region, and we are excited to get to work to support it and what it can do for our community. I want to thank Chief Executive Officer Oscar Kwon, Chief Administration Officer Daniel Park, Head of Environmental Health and Safety Isaac Choi and General Counsel Chris Smith for their leadership on this project.”
St. Joseph’s/Candler medical professionals already operate a temporary clinic at the work-site and will expand as the Metaplant development expands. The new facility is expected to open May 2024.
The clinic will be open Monday-Friday for 8 hours coinciding with the first shift. This will expand to 16 hours a day and 2 shifts and eventually will cover 24 hours, 5 days a week. St. Joseph’s/Candler has hired a full-time, on-site medical director for the medical center who will be supported by a full-time staff of nurse practitioners, medical assistants, nurses, physical therapists and athletic trainers.
Savannah African Art Museum collaborates with community agencies on summer initiatives
This summer, the Savannah African Art Museum is collaborating with local organizations like Massie Heritage Center, African American Health Information Resource Center, and more to
provide individuals of all ages with opportunities to interact with African art and culture this summer. Through the community-oriented initiatives, the museum’s team hopes to tie in African art and culture education with the unique offerings and experiences provided by these organizations.
Campers from Massie Heritage Center’s Color Me Happy art camp and the African American Health Information Resource Center incorporated the Savannah African Art Museum into their programs and toured the West African section with a special emphasis on two pieces of art. They received informational coloring sheets on these two pieces as a takeaway from the museum.
Middle school-aged students attending a summer camp with the Savannah African Art Museum’s 37 th Street neighbor, Scribbles Art Studio, will have the chance to make weekly visits to the museum while creating two and three-dimensional art media inspired by the museum’s "Between Two Worlds” exhibit. Seats are still available for this opportunity. The Gullah Geechee Futures Project brought summer interns from Morehouse College - Mellon Movement, Memory & Justice Project for a West African tour with emphasis on the Igbo
People of Nigeria. Later in the summer, two senior groups from the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center will visit for a West African tour. Horizons Savannah youths will also visit for a West African tour, bringing their bag lunch for a post tour discussion in the museum’s garden.
“It is a joy and an honor to partner with these community organizations to reach multiple generations through our exhibits,” said Lisa Jackson, the museum’s education and community outreach liaison. “The Savannah African Art Museum will work to facilitate age-appropriate and engaging experiences for children and people of all ages to explore the vastness of African art and culture. It is our goal to establish ties and build relationships with other community entities, and we hope to build more partnerships!”
To sign your child up for the Scribbles Art Studio summer sketching camp, visit scribbleartstudiosav.com/ or call 202-379-5643. To learn more about the museum, upcoming workshops, and the museum’s newest collections, visit savannahafricanartmuseum.org.
Three Lady Tigers to play in HBCU All-Star Dream Classic
Former Savannah State women's basketball stars Mia Goolsby, Ta'Kyla Austin, and Bria Gibbs have been invited to play in the inaugural HBCU All-Star Dream Classic in Harlem, N.Y. The event is set for Saturday, August 5, 2023 on the historic court of Rucker Park.
Both the men's and women's games will feature recent HBCU players who are now eligible for professional league opportunities. Scouts and coaches from professional teams will be on hand for the event.
The HBCU All-Star Dream Classic will bring 40 of the best basketball players to Harlem, representing the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA), Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and independent conferences.
Goolsby will play on Team Sojo's Truth, coached by Vanessa Watson. She will face-off against former teammates, Gibbs and Austin, who will play for Team Athlea's Aces, coached by Barvenia Wooten.
Savannah State is the only school in the HBCU Dream Classic to feature three former players.
Historic Savannah Foundation sets date for 2023 annual gala
Historic Savannah Foundation is encouraging Savannahians to save the date of Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, for one of the most anticipated cultural events on Savannah’s calendar – the Historic Savannah Foundation Annual Gala.
The Gala, the largest fundraising event for Savannah’s principal preservation organization, will be held at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees Garden on the evening of Oct. 21. A reception will open the night’s festivities at 6:00 p.m., with dinner and dancing at 7 p.m. Music for the black-tie event will be provided by the Emerald Empire Band.
“Year in and year out, HSF demonstrates the economic, cultural, and social benefits of preservation as smart public policy,” said Sue Adler, president and CEO. “Preservation is what makes Savannah different from any other city in America. The HSF Annual Gala celebrates the perseverance, community investment, and what we work to save every day – the buildings, places, and stories that define Savannah’s past, present, and future. As our largest fundraiser, the HSF Annual Gala’s success is critical to keeping Savannah the culturally rich and historically meaningful place that is so important to so many.”
Adler says the Gala is a HSF member benefit and invitations will be mailed exclusively to members in September. The organization is encouraging those who wish to support HSF and receive a Gala invitation to become members or renew memberships by August 7. Details on the formal event and how to purchase tickets can be found online at myhsf.org/events/gala/.
