WHO:            Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a local nonprofit dedicated to helping people age successfully will be teaming up with Starbucks and other community groups on its 17^th annual blanket drive.

WHAT:          The SCI Blanket Drive will kick off on Thursday, January 14, at 10 a.m. at the Starbucks at 135 W. Bay Street. SCI invites Savannah and surrounding communities to help seniors without adequate heating stay warm this winter by donating a new blanket. Donations may be dropped off at SCI’s headquarters, participating Starbucks coffee shops, and at designated locations throughout The Landings. Donors at Starbucks will receive a free tall beverage through February 14. Cash donations to help purchase blankets are also welcomed at the SCI website https://www.seniorcitizensinc.org/blanketdrive

To qualify for a blanket, seniors must be 65 years or older and have a low income. Due to COVID-19 concerns, qualifying seniors must call SCI’s office at 912-236-0363 to make an appointment to pick up a blanket. Please bring a photo ID and proof of income to your appointment. Please note that SCI’s building remains closed to the public.

Starbucks locations, as well as all other locations, will be collecting blankets through February 14.

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS:

Senior Citizens, Inc.
3025 Bull Street

Starbucks at Bay Street
135 W. Bay Street

Starbucks at Berwick
|10 Berwick Boulevard

Starbucks at Twelve Oaks
5500 Abercorn Street, #45

Starbucks at Victory Drive (Skidaway Road)
2106 E. Victory Drive

Starbucks at Broughton
25 E. Broughton Street

Starbucks at Chatham Plaza
|7805 Abercorn Street Suite 29A

Starbucks at Ford and Rushing (Richmond Hill)
9124 Ford Ave.

The Landings
Various Locations

An Island Treasure is a glass float similar to the ones fishermen used to mark their nets in the early 1900s. Today, they are one-of-a-kind, hand-blown glass balls created by artists commissioned by Jekyll Island from around the country. The floats are part of a hide-and-seek style game played on Jekyll Island throughout January and February. Each day, volunteers called Beach Buddies, hide clear globes around the island for lucky guests to find and redeem for a real glass float.

Island Treasures | Jekyll Island – Georgia’s Vacation, Conservation and Educational Location

Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah, a nonprofit organization working in partnership with Mountainfilm in Telluride, Colorado, will host the Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah 2021 Festival from Friday, Jan. 22 at noon through Monday, Jan. 25 at noon.
The 2021 event will feature a virtual screening of a feature film as well as a documentary short films program and a special family program.

The main feature documentary, Public Trust, includes a Q&A with director David Byars and journalist Hal Herring, who is featured in the film. The winner of the 2020 Mountainfilm Audience Choice Award, Public Trust explores America’s public lands at a critical crossroads.

The Adventure Shorts Program includes a wide range of thought-provoking, inspirational films, and the Family Program includes a curated collection of kid-friendly content.

All Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah 2021 virtual film programs will be available on-demand from January 22-25, 2021. Public Trust/Adventure Shorts Program tickets are $20 per individual and $35 per family. Family Program tickets are $10 per individual and $15 per family. Tickets are currently available at mountainfilmsav.org.

Friday, January 22nd, 8 am – 3 pm
Saturday, January 23rd, 8 am – 3 pm

2391 Downing Avenue
Savannah, GA 31404
(Behind Coach’s Corner in Thunderbolt)

Paula Deen is moving her business headquarters to a new building and clearing out what has been left behind. Bring a trailer! This sale includes a lot of great large items such as warehouse equipment, storage racks, and furniture for your home and office.

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VIP PRE-SALE EVENT (must have a ticket in hand to attend)
Thursday, January 21st, 9 am-12 pm
ONLY 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE
To obtain a ticket stop by YES Antiques & Thrift (2606 Mechanics Ave.) on Wednesday, January 20th between 9 am-4 pm. Tickets are not available online (in-person only).
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What’s for sale?

OFFICE & HOME FURNITURE:
Conference table
Filing cabinets
Desks
Bookcases
Large cork boards
Coffee tables
Buffets
Kids art table
Refrigerator
Large mirror

WAREHOUSE EQUIPMENT
Rolling ladder
Workbench
Storage shelving
Pallet Jack

HOME DECOR & KITCHEN ITEMS
Paula Deen signature cookware
Posters signed by Paula, Jamie, and Bobby Deen
Paula Deen Magazines
Wall art
Cast iron steak skillets
Decorative plants
Kitchen mats (new with tags!)
Bread makers
Crockpots
Driftwood
T-Shirts (Adult and Children)
Baskets
Partyware
Lamps
Digital photo frames

MUCH MORE

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The Savannah Interagency Diversity Council (SIDC) has opened registration for the sixth annual Savannah Traffick Jam. The theme this year is, “Breaking the Cycles of Human Trafficking, One Survivor at a Time.”

This conference will be on a virtual platform with four individual dates. Each conference will start at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm.
 January 9th – Open to law enforcement only.
 January 16th – Legal Professionals
 January 23rd – Medical Professionals & Mental Health Professionals
 January 30th –Main Conference – Human Trafficking Survivor Story

Savannah Traffick Jam 2020 will again bring together a diverse and action-minded group of advocates committed to working together to stop Human Trafficking both in Savannah and beyond.

Two tracks of registration are available, providing breakouts specific to Law Enforcement Officers as well as a general slate of presentations open to the public. This year’s program combines national speakers with local panels to give attendees a clearer understanding of the problem of Human Trafficking nationally, and what’s happening in our area to help stop it. Featured speakers include:
● Victor Boutros, CEO and Founding Director of the Human Trafficking Institute.
● Greg Gilluly, the Assistant United States Attorney in Southern District of Georgia
● Tania Groover, Assistant United States Attorney-point of contact for all human trafficking cases in Southern Georgia
● Anthony Miranda, Special Agent (SA) with Homeland Security Investigations
● Judge Angelica D. Zayas, Juvenile Division, now serving as the Unified Children’s Division Delinquency Matters
● Terence C. Coonan, Founding Executive Director of the Florida State University FSU Center for the Advancement of Human Rights and Immigration Attorney
● Martina E. Vandenberg, Founder, and president of The Human Trafficking Legal Center. Spearheaded investigations into human rights violations in the Russian Federation, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Uzbekistan, Kosovo, Israel, and Ukraine.
● Heather Quaile, Board Certified Women & Gender Health Nurse Practitioner. Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner ( SANE), sexual health counselor
● Tammy Hopper, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker is the Chief Strategic Initiatives Offer with National Safe Place Network and a board member for 20 years.
● Alison Boak, Co-Founder of the National Human Trafficking & Disabilities Working Group. She was the co-founder & Executive Director of the International Organization for Adolescents, Freedom Network USA
● Jordan Greenbaum, MD. Graduate of Yale School of Medicine and child abuse physician. He has worked in the field of child maltreatment for over 20 years.
● Jerome Elam, CEO of Trafficking in America Task Force. He served eight years as a Marine, he is a human trafficking survivor. He received the Award for Courage presented by the National Council of Jewish Women. He is appointed as Special Advisor to the Attorney General of Utah.
● Mel Meyer, Director of Atlanta Dream Centers Anti-Sex Trafficking Department, referred to as “Out of the Darkness.” She has served on the Georgia Statewide Taskforce for three years, currently chairs a workgroup focused on initiatives for adult domestic victims of commercial exploitation.

Registration for the event can be found on the SIDC Facebook page, as well as at:
https://diversity4all.wufoo.com/forms/r1wtwcy00oisvmz/

The Savannah Traffick Jam is free and open to the public. Each registered attendee will receive an invite from Airmeet Inc. to Log in. Check-in begins at 7:45 am.

The Savannah Traffick Jam is sponsored by the SIDC, Savannah Interagency Diversity Council. Like Traffick Jam, the SIDC is made up of a range of law enforcement, business, and government agencies, social services, educators, and advocates with the shared purpose of celebrating the diversity in our community. By bringing diverse perspectives together for conversation and collaboration, positive change can occur. The Savannah Traffick Jam is a natural initiative of that action-oriented mindset, and we welcome you to join us to continue through community education and collaboration in the fight to end Human Trafficking in helping us by…….“Breaking the Cycles of Human Trafficking, One Survivor at a Time.

• The secrets of becoming a successful business owner
• How to set up your business the RIGHT way
• How to use financial reports to effectively manage your business

• How to write a great Business Plan in only 10-12 pages
• How to attract customers through digital marketing
• How to leverage the power of social media to grow your business

Start & Grow Your Business is a 10-week series on how to start and grow a successful business. Topics covered include Business Planning, Accounting & Taxes, Marketing, Legal Forms of Business, Financing & Capital. Materials are provided and participation is welcome. The series runs from January 7 to March 11. Registration required. Register by entering meeting number 966 9354 8549 at Zoom.com.

Jan 7, 2021, 06:00 PM
Jan 14, 2021, 06:00 PM
Jan 21, 2021, 06:00 PM
Jan 28, 2021, 06:00 PM
Feb 4, 2021, 06:00 PM
Feb 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
Feb 18, 2021, 06:00 PM
Feb 25, 2021, 06:00 PM

Each family’s dementia journey is unique, however, the journey should not be taken alone. Join us for the morning as we talk with professionals that may become a part of your support team. We will discuss the ways in which they can help and how to access those resources.

Meeting Registration (alz.org)

• Delivery Method: Phone/Webinar
• Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021
• Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
• Audience: Caregivers
• Languages: English

• Name: Buffy Hankinson
• 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900

Registration Info:

• Registration Opens: Thursday, December 17, 2020
• Deadline Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021

• Type: Registration Preferred (Not Required)

Payment Information:

• Event Fee: Free

MASK REQUIRED, Because of COVID restrictions, please select one of the 3-time slots for attendance: 1-2, 2-3, or 3-4 pm max 75 guests per slot
This unique event will be an exciting introduction to 2021trends, color pallets, and fashion for couples as they begin the initial planning for their upcoming celebration! The Hyatt Regency Savannah will open its Harbor Side Ballroom doors to a carefully curated selection of Savannah’s most prestigious wedding industry exhibitors on January 31 from 1 pm till 4 pm in beautiful Historic Savannah. This group of outstanding exhibitors, all gathered under one chic and elegant setting, will cover the entire spectrum of wedding preparations making the couples afternoon mission… ACCOMPLISHED!!

All guests and attendees will meet a distinguished group of wedding industry tastemakers and professional experts from the travel, entertainment, event planning, jewelry, catering, retail and floral industry… just to name a few! Couples will have the exclusive opportunity to get one-on-one advice, choose favorites from the high-end collections, and find the unique and trendy resources they need to plan their own memorable, timeless ceremony!

The community is invited to experience this extravaganza showcasing the talent and creativity of Savannah and Chatham County’s TOP Wedding Industry Leaders.

We are taking extreme measures to secure the facility and make it as safe as possible for your protection of the Covid Virus. While the management and owners of I DO SAVANNAH WEDDING EXPO assume NO LIABILITY in the spread of Covid Virus we do respectfully require that all attendees enter at their own risk and wear a mask covering nose and mouth, during the duration of your visit.

Tickets are $10 in advance through Eventbrite or $15 at the door.

Children under the age of 12 admitted for free

A fun-Filled afternoon with plenty of room for social distance. Please help us support one of Savannah’s MOST needed and BEST non-profit, that provides Mental Health counseling at affordable prices.

The annual festival presents activities for every age and every interest. Cultural education and exposure to the performing and visual arts, as well as ethnic cuisine, crafts, fun, and family are emphasized throughout the celebration. Great music of every genre and dance performances by national recording artists and dancers, local youth talent showcases, historic tours, visual art exhibitions by internationally acclaimed and local artists and sculptors, lectures, spoken word, and dramatic productions are all included on the schedule. In addition, educational opportunities are provided during the festival through a Health and Wellness Fair, Culinary Arts activities, and Youth Programs.

When? Saturday, February 6th from 10:00 – 2:00

Where? MMP’s RH studio, 10384 Ford Avenue in Richmond Hill

What is included? The session fee includes a 10-15 minute session for one pet ($10 per additional), an online gallery, and a treat for your favorite companion! Portraits are a separate purchase and collections begin at $25. Please note that all session fees and 10% of each collection purchased will be donated to the SD Gunner Fund.

Are multiple pets allowed? Yes! Your $25 session fee includes one pet. Each additional is $10. All session fees will be donated to SD Gunner Fund. If you would like more time, please purchase 2-time slots.

What do I need to bring? Yourself, your pet (of course), your pet’s favorite treat/snack/lovey. If your pet is a fashionista, feel free to bring an accessory or two. In addition, all dogs must be on a leash.

Fine print? For the safety of all involved, your pet must be up to date on all vaccinations, be able to follow basic voice commands (sit, stay), be fully house trained, and friendly around all other people and animals. The only exception allowed is for puppies who are still learning voice commands and working on house training.

How should I prepare for my pet’s session? Please consider having your pet groomed a day or two before the session – don’t forget to clip those toenails! Remember that a tired pet is a happy pet, so please walk, run, or play with your pet about 1 hour to 30 minutes before the session. While I do ask all owners to bring their pet’s favorite treat, they will be used as a last resort to capture your pet’s attention. With that in mind, please do not feed your pet within an hour of their scheduled shoot.

How do I sign up for the fun? Click here to reserve your booking!

“If having a soul means being able to feel love, and loyalty, and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.” (James Herriot)

For the fifth consecutive year, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Georgia is orchestrating another defining Savannah event. The Annual Savannah Antiques and Architecture Weekend is a two-day series of presentations, tours, and events dedicated to the promotion of Savannah’s robust historic preservation efforts and its best-in-class examples of American architecture and design.  The Society is a registered 501c3 organization and all proceeds from the events benefit two of the city’s nineteenth-century treasures, The Andrew Low House Museum and The Green-Meldrim House.

This year will be different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but events will go on safely with some being held in-person and others online.  The theme, Preservation is Fun, focuses on preserving traditions in decorating, entertaining, and architecture. The weekend begins Friday with a virtual tour of the 1880s home of John O. Morisano and Carol Sawdye, lovingly restored and redesigned with the masterful expertise of designer Chuck Chewning. Chewning is renowned for his work restoring the Gritti Palace in Venice and Savannah’s Armstrong-Kessler Mansion.  On Saturday, Mr. Color, Carleton Varney, returns to Savannah for two presentations on Preservation is Fun! in the garden of the Andrew-Low House.  To help support the cause, picnic lunches to-go will be offered for pick up and the online auction will feature art, get-aways, and more.

The keynote speaker, Carleton Varney, is president and owner of Dorothy Draper & Co, Inc., and known for his work as designer for the Greenbrier, the Grand Hotel, the Colony Hotel, and countless private residences worldwide.  He was decorator to President Jimmy Carter and currently serves on the White House Council for Historic Preservation and is the author of numerous books on interior design that he will be signing during his featured events.

Event Chairman Mary Lee Stevens says, “We are excited that we are able to continue to support our work for historic preservation this year in the face of the challenges presented by COVID-19.  We continue to celebrate Savannah’s tremendous historic preservation work as a great example for other cities to follow.”

For all event details and tickets, visit www.savantiquesweekend.com.

To register for the Clays for Kids event, please visit the Jenkins Athletic Club website at www.jenkinsathleticclub.com. Interested parties may also email Mark Stevens for a printable registration form at mstevens@its-sav.com.

WHEN: Friday, March 26, 2021

Registration – 11 a.m.

Lunch – Noon

Shotgun Start – 1 p.m.

Awards and social following tournament

WHERE: Forest City Gun Club, 9203 Ferguson Ave., Savannah, GA 31406

REGISTER: Please register and pay online at https://www.jenkinsathleticclub.com/clays-for-kids-registration or email Mark Stevens at mstevens@its-sav.com

SPONSORS: For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mark Stevens at mstevens@its-sav.com.

JIT Warehousing & Logistics brings to you once again, the JIT “FORE Vision” Charity Golf Tournament benefitting the Savannah Center for Blind and Low Vision.   SAVE $100 with our Early bird registration.  Your team registration includes:  a beautiful 18 hole course, cart, pre-play lunch, drinks along course, after-play dinner and awards.   Need More Information?  Contact Jerry Haggerty at jerryhaggerty4@gmail Leslie Eatherly at leatherly@savannahcblv.org   We look forward to seeing you again!

TUESDAY, MAY 18 – SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2021 AT TRUSTEES’ GARDEN

To provide a safe environment for all patrons, artists, and other participants, the 2021 Savannah Music Festival is moving to a mostly outdoor model. Unlike previous SMF seasons, which have taken place in early spring, the 2021 season is now scheduled for May 18 – 30, 2021.

The reenvisioned SMF 2021 season is designed to create a safe concert experience with live socially distanced outdoor and limited-capacity indoor performances, live-stream options, contact-free entry, and heightened safety procedures while providing the same quality entertainment you’ve come to expect.

This decision was made with the following considerations:

1. To minimize the chances of cancelations and potential rescheduling.
2. To address the concerns of many artists and artist representatives about the potential for travel restrictions and other factors that might put early spring commitments at risk.
3. To allow patrons to plan attendance with more information regarding the safety of large-scale gatherings, and to have ample time to learn about SMF’s safety protocols.

Several artists scheduled for the canceled 2020 festival season are confirmed for 2021, including Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. In addition, the festival will include other exemplary artists in jazz, including Christian McBride & Inside Straight and others to be revealed in January, as well as classical duo David Finckel & Wu Han and Associate Artistic Director Mike Marshall in a special Stringband Spectacular performance.

Live performances with limited seating capacity will take place outdoors on the main stage at Trustees’ Garden. In addition, chamber music performances with socially distanced, limited-capacity seating will be held at the Kehoe Iron Works building at Trustees’ Garden, located at 660 E. Broughton St. All events will take place rain or shine. SMF is also exploring additional festivals and off-season concerts to take place at outdoor venues, such as the North Garden Assembly Room at Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

The complete lineup will be announced on Monday, January 11, along with concert safety protocols. A pre-sale for donors, sponsors, and SMF In Unison members will start on Tuesday, January 12, and run through Monday, January 18. Ticket sales to the general public will begin on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Tickets to the 2021 Savannah Music Festival will be available online at savannahmusicfestival.org, by phone at 912.525.5050, and in-person at the Savannah Box Office, located at 216 E. Broughton Street.