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LIVINGOOD’S APPLIANCES AND BEDDING HOSTS GRAND OPENING IN POOLER
(SAVANNAH, GA) Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new store, located at 1225 East U.S. Hwy 80 in Pooler, Ga. The locally owned company is celebrating 42 years this month. The new 12,000-square-foot showroom was built by the Dewitt Tilton Group of Savannah and is the third Savannah-area store for the family-owned appliance and mattress company. For more information, visit https://www.
Phyllis Livingood, president and co-owner of Livingood’s Appliances and Bedding, cuts the ribbon on the new Pooler location surrounded by husband, Dale Livingood; sons, Scott and Todd Livingood; Mayor Mike Lamb; and builders, The Dewitt Tilton Group.
MATTHEW REARDON CENTER ANNOUNCE RON STEPHENS AS AWARD RECIPIENT AT OPEN HOUSE
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Matthew Reardon Center for Autism (MRCA) will announce the selection of Georgia House District 164 Incumbent Republican, Ron Stephens, as the recipient of the 2019 Marie McGaughey Childhood Philanthropy Award at an open house which will be held at MRCA’s new location on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The award will be officially presented at MRCA’s 2019 Autism Conference on March 1, 2019, at the Savannah Convention Center. For more information, please visit https://www.
HUNT, FISH, & SHOOT PARTY NOV. 8
(JASPER COUNTY, S.C.) The Boys & Girls Club of Jasper County will hold its largest annual fundraising event, the Hunt, Fish & Shoot Party, on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Peacock Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat at 265 Drivers Way in Hardeeville. Hunt, Fish & Shoot will begin at 6 p.m., and tickets are free. Raffle items include hunts, fishing charters, guns, kayaks, dinners, date nights for men and women and other items. For more information, please visit https://www.
SPEROS PRESENTS MONTHLY TIPS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Reporting security incidents is a critical aspect of a security-focused culture. All workforce members play an integral part in this concept so it’s important to know what to report, when to report and why it should be reported. In this month’s Security Newsletter, learn more about the importance of reporting security incidents and which types of incidents to report. Read more here: https://www.pii-protect.
HEALTHY SAVANNAH’S FAITH AND HEALTH COALITION HOSTS HEALTH FEST
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Healthy Savannah Faith and Health Coalition, formed in 2014 to help faith-based organizations implement policies and programs to promote a holistic health culture, hosted its first citywide health festival. Health Fest included health screenings, informational lectures, wellness and fitness demonstrations, children’s activities, entertainment and food samplings among other things. Visit www.healthysavannah.org for more information. 
BUDDY CARTER VISITS PARK PLACE OUTREACH
(SAVANNAH, GA) Park Place Outreach, Inc. was honored to welcome Congressman Buddy Carter to Park Place Outreach to meet with other group home providers about the impact of the Family First Preservation Services Act, a federal law that restricts group home placement for teens. For more information on Park Place Outreach, please visit https://www.
ORIGINAL COMMUNITY HOSPICE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF ‘THE ART OF LIVING’
(SAVANNAH, GA) So many in the Coastal Empire have been touched and helped by services provided by Hospice Savannah! This beloved non-profit headquartered on Savannah’s Eisenhower Drive is proudly kicking off ‘The Art of Living’: a year-long celebration of 40 years of walking hand-in-hand with our friends and neighbors during the most difficult times in life. For more information, please visit www.HospiceSavannah.org
SAVANNAH’S WILL GRUVER TO REPRESENT REGION IN NATIONAL FUNDRAISING COMPETITION
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) – Savannah, GA is proud to announce that Will Gruver will represent Savannah as an All Star Alumni Candidate in the annual Man & Woman of the Year campaign. The ten week fundraising competition will begin on February 21, 2019 and run through May 3, 2019. The 2018 Savannah campaign raised nearly $500,000 and nationally the campaign raised $59.4 million for the mission of LLS. For more information, please visit www.LLS.org
KICK OFF YOUR HOLIDAY SEASON IN THE HISTORIC DISTRICT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Experience Savannah’s Historic District in the fall, with a flair of architecture, shopping and an old-fashioned church bazaar. The annual Holly Days Church Bazaar will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, November 7 – 8. Savor a homemade southern lunch inside the historic Green-Meldrim House. Shop in the treasure room, garden, and holiday craft shop, and enjoy a church tour of St. John’s Church on Madison Square. Now celebrating 69 years of fundraising for Savannah area charities. Daily from 10-2. Free limited parking in the St. John’s parking lot. For more information, please visit www.St.JohnsSav.org
PEACOCK FIAT SPONSORS HILTON HEAD ISLAND ITALIAN FESTIVAL
(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) Peacock Fiat is a sponsor of the 2018 Hilton Head Island Italian Heritage Festival. The festival, scheduled for Saturday, November 17, will be held
from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. For more information, please visit https://www.
BETHESDA ACADEMY HOSTS SPORTING CLAYS TOURNAMENT
(SAVANNAH, GA) Bethesda Academy hosted their 10th annual Sporting Clays Tournament at the Forrest City Gun Club to raise money for student scholarships. The event included a wild game lunch, safety and shooting clinic, the tournament itself, a raffle and a wild game cocktail reception. Over $90,000 was raised for student scholarships. For more information on Bethesda Academy, please visit https://www.
OCTOBER OPEN FOR BUSINESS: PODCASTS, FEATURING TERRASS MISHER
(SAVANNAH, GA) The October Open for Business® will be held THIS Wednesday, October 31, at noon on Facebook Live. This month’s topic is Podcasting and will feature special guest, Terrass Misher. To read this month’s article, visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/
TRAIN YOUR NEXT EXECUTIVE
(SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS) Sherry Daniel, owner of Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah, explains how to train your next executive through internships and apprenticeships. Read the full article in Savannah Morning News here: 
FAITH EQUESTRIAN PARTNERS WITH EMPLOYABILITY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Did you know? Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center has a work ethics program to help individuals with special challenges to become productive and thrive in our community! Matthew a young man with Downs Syndrome has become one of the FETC family. He came to work at Faith Equestrian Therapeutic Center through EmployAbility to learn, work and grow in the workplace. He is working, making friends and improving his quality of life. Faith Equestrian and EmployAbility are now partnering to help more individuals in our community. visit us at www.faithetc.org
AVOID GETTING SUED
(SAVANNAH CEO) Hear what Charles “Bo” Bowen has to say about avoiding getting sued in this video interview by Savannah CEO: https://savannahceo.com/
12TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CUP
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host their 12th annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament on Monday, November 19, at the Club at Savannah Harbor. For tickets, please visit https://savannah.
ENMARKET RAISES ALMOST $130K FOR LLS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Due to the outpouring of community support, Enmarket is pleased to announce that the company has raised $128,240.88 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk. Since the company started this annual fundraiser in 2013, Enmarket has raised a total of $481,744.75 for LLS. For more information, please visit www.lightthenight.org/ga
Enmarket Donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
LADIES, GUNS & AMMO 2018
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Republican Women held the second annual Ladies, Guns and Ammo event at the Savannah Golf Club, located at 1661 E. President St. The event was intended to instruct women on the laws associated with handguns and proper safety protocols. Rachel Campos-Duffy was the featured keynote speaker for the luncheon. Campos-Duffy, the wife of Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy, is a FOX News and FOX Business Contributor and a recurring guest host on hit shows, FOX & Friends and Outnumbered. She is a published author, communications consultant and television personality. Her presentation focused on political analysis and culture. For more information, please visit https://sarw.org/event
BIGWIG BOAT BASH THURSDAY, NOV. 1
(SAVANNAH, GA) Come and support the 2018 Komen Coastal Georgia BigWigs at the BigWig Boat Bash on Thursday, Nov. 1. The event will take place on Savannah’s Riverboat, the Georgia Queen. Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m. and the boat will set sail at 7:00 p.m. Three winners will be announced. Tickets can be reserved at the link below and include hors-d’oeuvres, beverages, a silent auction and a chance to crown the Biggest BigWig! https://coastalgeorgia.
LOCAL UNITED WAY GIVES BACK TO HURRICANE VICTIMS
(SAVANNAH, GA) United Way of the Coastal Empire is partnering with Georgia Ports Authority and United Way Worldwide to provide hope and help to residents affected by Hurricane Michael. United Way of the Coastal Empire is assisting Georgia Ports Authority in collecting a container full of supplies and non-perishable food items for residents in Bainbridge, Florida. Those interested in volunteering can visit www.uwce.org/volunteers
SUSAN SPEROS TALKS TECH TRENDS
(SAVANNAH CEO) Susan Speros, President and CEO of Speros, talks about some recent trends in technology she is seeing, one of those being security in this Savannah CEO video interview: https://savannahceo.
NEW SOFTWARE ALLOWS ROTO-ROOTER TO OFFER FINANCING OPTIONS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Roto-Rooter Plumbers of Savannah is pleased to announce that they have launched a new operating software that delivers integrated premium financing to the customer on site. This new service is a mobile, cloud-based software platform that allows Roto-Rooter to streamline operations and improve customer service by offering a finance plan for major and minor plumbing needs. For more information, please visit https://www.
6TH ANNUAL GRAB A BAG FOR KIDS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Horizons Savannah announces the 6th annual charity luncheon and purse auction called, Grab a Bag for Kids, will take place on Friday, November 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Savannah Golf Club, located at 1661 E President St. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.
SOCKS FOR THE HOMELESS
(SAVANNAH, GA) Realtor Cathy Rodgers has partnered with Divine Rest to collect socks for the homeless in Savannah in October and November. Divine Rest serves the homeless population in Savannah. With the help of volunteers, they visit the homeless camps, bringing them water and needed supplies. Their team of men and women have a goal to get women off the streets into a safe, stable environment. Donations of new socks can be dropped off at Unforgettable Bakery at 238 Eisenhower. For bulk donations collected at offices or cases of water, call Cathy Rodgers for pickup at 912-667-0102.
FINAL LECTURE OF 2018 ENCOURAGE HEALTH SERIES
(SAVANNAH, GA) Pharmacologist and medical researcher Marija Djekic-Ivankovic, Ph.D., will present a free lunchtime lecture THIS Tuesday, Oct. 30, during the fourth and final the 2018 Encourage Health Education Series events in Savannah. Djekic-Ivankovic will share bone health safeguards, as well as the latest research findings in the advancement of new therapies and healing with natural products to improve patient bone health. To RSVP for this or any of the upcoming lectures, visit www.healthysavannah.org. Seating is limited to 90 people. 
LOW COUNTRY DERMATOLOGY TO UNVEIL NEW TREATMENT AT OPEN HOUSE
(SAVANNAH, GA) A new treatment designed to stimulate and remodel collagen and address common signs of aging will be announced by Low Country Dermatology during an open house on Thursday, Nov. 8. Low Country Dermatology is the only dermatologist office in the area certified to offer this new treatment known as Cutera Secret RF. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for the Communities in Schools (CIS) of Savannah Kids Kloset. For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/
BUSINESS CONNECTION RESCHEDULED
(SAVANNAH, GA) The Savannah Area Chamber hosts Bands in the Ballpark has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Historic Grayson Stadium. The networking event includes food and live entertainment from Bucky & Barry, Irritating Julie, and Wassaw Sound. Cost is $10 for Chamber members and $25 for guests. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit https://savannah.
MEET PATSY
(SAVANNAH, GA) Coastal Pet Rescue introduces Patsy, a three-month old female shepherd mix. Patsy came in with her sister and mom. As you can see, she’s just a young girl and would make an exciting addition to any home. To adopt Patsy or to view other animals available for adoption visit https://coastalpetrescue.