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Savannah to Host One of the Nation’s Largest FOOD DAY™ Festivals

October 22,  11 AM – 5 PM, Mother Matilda Beasley Park

Celebration part of national food awareness events

 

SAVANNAH – Local organizations are joining efforts to participate in Food Day – a national movement

aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable, affordable, and just food systems in America.  The national

observance of Food Day is October 24th. Here in Savannah, the Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council,

a coalition of local organizations focused on our local food system; and Well FED, a local organization

and magazine centered around food, dining, and healthy living, will be hosting a Food Day Festival,

Saturday October 22nd from 11 AM – 5 PM at Mother Matilda Beasley Park. The event promises to be

one of the largest Food Day festivals in the country.

The festival is free and open to the public, with live music, free food and food vendors, dozens

of exhibitors, and 3 unique tracks of concurrent free workshops and activities for the whole family.

More than a dozen non-profit organizations will be in attendance, as will The City of Savannah, local

colleges and universities, local businesses and organizations. In addition to the large corporate and non-

profit presence, the festival is working with local churches, neighborhood associations, and civic leaders

to ensure a wide range of demographics are in attendance.

 

Food Day is organized around six main policy goals:

1. Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods

2. Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness

3. Expand access to food and alleviate hunger

4. Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms

5. Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids

6. Support fair working conditions for food and farm workers

 

Local partners as of the date of this release include:

Brighter Day Natural Foods      City of Savannah

Harambee House          Healthy Savannah

Hope Grows Farm        Forsyth Farmers Market

Metropolitan Planning Commission       Step Up Savannah

SAFFON            Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah Local Food Collaborative       Savannah Food Co-op

Savannah Technical College        Savannah Urban Garden Alliance

Sentient Bean          SOGreen Network

THRIVE – a carry out café         Southern Enviro Solutions

Transition Town Savannah        Chatham County Public Works and Parks Services

Coastal Health District         Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts of America

Humane Society of Greater Savannah    University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service

Savannah Chatham County Public Schools and the PTA Council

 

Nationally, activities are spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Food Day’s advisory board is co-chaired by Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa and Rep. Rosa DeLauro of

Connecticut and includes such members as Michael Pollan, Alice Waters, Marion Nestle, David Kessler,

and Professor Walter Willett. Partners include the American Dietetic Association, National Sustainable

Agriculture Coalition, UNITE Here, Humane Society of the U.S., Sierra Club, and Slow Food USA. A full list

of advisors and partner organizations can be found at www.FoodDay.org.

 

More local information and regular updates can be found at www.wellfedsavannah.com

Local media inquiries may be directed to   joinfoodday@wellfedsavannah.com

Phone:   912.480.4345    Fax:   912.480.0241

 

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Well FED

912.480.4345 (phone)

912.480.0241 (fax)

P.O. Box 5214

Savannah, GA 31414

www.wellfedsavannah.com

Michael Traynor presents to leadership savannah

Isle of Hope, GA to celebrate 275th Anniversary on Oct 15, 2011

MEDIA ALERT: Celebrate the 275th anniversary of Isle of Hope

When
Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What
Celebration of Isle of Hope’s 275th Year Anniversary which observes the history of the island and development of the community. Food will be served at the Baptist Church and other concessions. Food options include hot dogs, hamburgers, sandwiches, etc.  There will also be a bake sale.

Where
Georgia’s Isle of Hope Historic District

Events
Parade – begins at 10:30 a.m. on Bluff Drive

Decorated golf carts
Police on horseback
Army Band and Color Guard
Re-enactors from colonial Wormsloe Plantation
Fire Truck
Antique cars from time of races
Crabettes
Boy and Girl Scouts
Small Floats
Elected Officials

Art Show at the Isle of Hope Pavilion presents Local artists presenting their varied art work.  The show will open at 10 AM

Museum will be located in the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and contains photos and paraphernalia from Isle of Hope’s history and Barbee Pavilion memorabilia.  Older Isle of Hope residents will be talking about their experiences while living on the island

Historical Video will be shown in the Methodist Church Social Hall

Speakers – Stage will open at 11:30
Congressman Jack Kingston
Georgia Representative Ben Watson
State Senator Buddy Carter
Chatham County Council Woman  Helen Stone

Children’s Events
Park Swings
Face Painting
Bean Bag Toss
Marbles
Isle of Hope coloring book – free gift to children
Wormsloe Re-enactors camp site for children and adults

Entertainment on Bluff
Craft Vendors – caning, pottery, basket making, quilting,etc.
Re-enactors
Performance by Crabettes
Walking tours of the Bluff and historic areas
Roy and the Circuit Breakers
Junkyard Angel
The Train Wrecks

History
First settled in 1736 by Noble Jones, John Fallowfield, and Henry Parker, the area was recognized as an important defensive outpost on the young colony’s inland waterway south from Savannah. Noble Jones’s Wormsloe Plantation was the site of a fort that defended Savannah from Spanish attack until 1742. The area was fortified during the Civil War, but saw little action. After the Civil War, Isle of Hope became a popular resort community. Where the river met the railroad was Barbee’s Pavilion, which became world renowned in the 1920s. The Isle of Hope Methodist Church was built in 1859 and was used as a Confederate hospital during the Union occupation of the area in 1864. Carvings were made in the pews by patients and the historic cemetery holds the graves of 33 Confederates mainly from Effingham County. Historic Wormsloe Plantation, Bethesda Orphanage, the oldest still-operating in America, and the Isle of Hope Marina are located on or near Isle of Hope.

Contact
Mary Flanders at (912) 355-6951 or mpflanders@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Isle-Of-Hope-275th-Anniversary-Event/234580449914428

Media Contact
Marjorie Young 912.844.9990

SAVANNAH – James Rogers’ Savannah show benefiting The Wounded Warrior Project

SAVANNAH MEDIA ALERT:

WHO:
James Rogers’ Savannah show benefiting The Wounded Warrior Project

WHEN:
November 12, 2011, 7pm

WHERE:
Fine Arts Auditorium Armstrong Atlantic State University

COST:
WOUNDED WARRIORS and families will be admitted to the concert free.
Civilian Tickets: $15 admission, ages 6-13 $7
To buy tickets contact Bob Haldeman 912-344-1258 or 912-232-7018. Checks should be made to WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT. Tickets are available at the door, the day of the concert.

ABOUT JAMES ROGERS
The internationally known Rogers has played at Dollywood and with musical groups such as Alabama, Roy Clark, Ricky Skaggs and superstar Dolly Parton.

Rogers has authored the National Guards’ anthem, “I Guard America” and has sung it at the White House. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8t1PMuaP5U

He has performed at The Grand Old Opry in Nasvhille, and Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas

He is related to Will Rogers.

He is more than a song writer and musician, he expertly weaves comedy into his one-man presentation that is clean and dynamic.
http://www.jamesrogersonline.com/

ABOUT WOUNDED WARRIOR
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

A non profit organization that recognizes the enormous sacrifices made by our newest generation of veterans and to honor the service of these individuals
Wounded Warrior Project is a public charity 501 c (3). Your gifts are tax deductible.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marjorie Young
912-844-9990

Savannah’s Historic District now within reach for many more buyers

For immediate release CONTACT: Lori Combs 912-234-3323 Lori.Combs@sothebysrealty.com

Savannah’s Historic District now within reach for many more buyers

Downtown properties offer bargains and opportunities unlikely to be seen again

(SAVANNAH) – People who thought the Historic District was out of their reach financially may be in for a pleasant surprise. Condos and homes downtown are now much more affordable, and people who had been priced out of that market are now suddenly finding they can afford to live downtown after all.

“It is a terrific time to buy a house downtown because I don’t think we’ll ever see prices like this again,” said Pam Sutton, a sales associate with Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty.

The internationally-known Historic District attracts people who want to relocate and those buying a second or third home. They’re drawn to the European-style walkable city with beautiful architecture and a thriving nightlife with high-quality restaurants. Savannah has a unique appeal, with great demand for its historic properties. Today’s prices will likely seem like a window of opportunity in a couple of years.

The area that was too expensive for many buyers even a year or two ago is now suddenly within reach, and more buyers can now afford a whole range of homes downtown.

Qualified buyers can now get into terrific condominiums or townhouses in the Landmark and Victorian historic districts for $250,000-$750,000 and up, said Franklin Williams, an associate broker with Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty. These prices are just guidelines and there are exceptions. The east and west side of the Historic District typically have lower prices than the central heart of the district.

“With motivated sellers we can now offer qualified buyers excellent values,” Williams said. “Non-motivated sellers will find it difficult to attract qualified buyers in the current market.” Qualified buyers know they have an edge and even the most discerning buyers are determined to take advantage of this market.

“For people who love historic properties, today’s market provides an excellent opportunity to own a home in one of Savannah’s wonderful historic districts,” Williams said. “There are amazing architectural gems available at greatly reduced prices.”

Savannah’s Historic District is frequently featured in national and international travel and design magazines and has been extensively featured in the New York Times and other publications. It’s become popular for interesting shopping, culture, great cuisine and sightseeing. The extensive restoration of historic homes, as well as its unique city plan and architecture, has made Savannah’s downtown a place many people would love to purchase a home.

“I think we’re going to see an even greater interest in Savannah,” Williams said. “We’re getting even more and more international interest.”
“Savannah’s historic districts offer a wonderful place to live, and we’re lucky to have such beautiful historic properties,” Williams said. “We are truly unique among American cities.”

There are eight nationally recognized residential historic districts in the city limits of Savannah. The Landmark District, which is commonly referred to as THE Historic District, has seen a remarkable transformation since the late 1950s. Recognized for its walkable city plan of streets and squares and world renowned architecture, the Landmark District has something to offer for everyone.

Many buyers seek out the unique qualities and ambiance of a historic property. Local historic district designation gives potential home buyers two rare and economically valuable assurances: that the qualities that attracted them to their neighborhood will endure over time and that they can safely reinvest in sensitive improvements to their home without fear that their neighbors will undermine this investment with inappropriate new development or bad design.

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. Founded in 1981, Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty is noted for outstanding service to its clients, thorough knowledge of Savannah and the South Carolina Low Country, and excellent staff, in addition to having one of the region’s top property management departments. The owners are natives of Savannah who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in real estate. The offices are located at 9, 13, and 17 West Charlton Street on Madison Square in Savannah and 336 Buck Island road in Bluffton, S.C.

SAVANNAH – The Limited to Unveil Jewelry Designed by SCAD Students on September 22

Contact:
Marjorie Young
Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc.
http://www.carriagetradepr.com
P: 912.844.9990

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The Limited to Unveil Jewelry Designed by SCAD Students on September 22

Student Designs will be sold at The Limited in Savannah and Online

 

(SAVANNAH, GA 9/16/2011) The Limited will debut a jewelry collection featuring original designs by seven Savannah College of Art and Design students during a private unveiling on Thursday, September 22 at the chain’s Oglethorpe Mall location.

The media is invited for a sneak peak from 5:30-6:00 p.m, September 22.

A private reception will follow from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and will include remarks by Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited, and Victor Ermoli, Dean of the School of Design at SCAD.

The partnership between the iconic women’s retailer and the nation’s premier art and design university was devised to provide students with real business experience and offer The Limited’s customers fresh designs.  “The Limited’s mission is to help our customers achieve their personal success – fulfilling their potential and looking great every step of the way,” said Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited. “Which is why we were excited to partner with SCAD – to give students priceless, real life experience in the fashion industry and ultimately expose our customers to new and different collections.” This collaboration is truly a unique partnership of commerce and design.”

The Limited reached out to SCAD for this partnership for both their reputation as a leading design institution, but also their emphasis on developing marketable skills.

“As part of SCAD students’ career preparation, we work with leading companies on collaborative projects. Through custom-designed assignments and commissioned work, our students gain real-world, professional experience-and our partners benefit from new perspective and fresh ideas,” said Victor Ermoli, Dean of the School of Design at SCAD.

To kick off this collaboration, executives from The Limited met with SCAD students in the Jewelry and Objects department in January 2011. Taking into account the company’s creative and business requirements, the students created designs inspired by The Limited’s Holiday 2011 concepts. During a formal presentation in March, the students’ final designs were evaluated on their commercial and creative aspects. Twenty jewelry styles were selected for production for this capsule collection that will debut at The Limited’s Oglethorpe Mall store beginning on September 22. The collection will also be available at thelimited.com on October 3. Based on sales performance, The Limited expects to expand the collection to additional stores in the future.

“Ultimately this partnership is about the opportunities created by great design. We’re excited to help these students see how their design work can open doors to real life business opportunities,” said Heasley. “We’re proud to share their work with The Limited customer.”

For more information about the September 22 jewelry collection unveiling, please contact Marjorie Young. For more information about the Savannah College of Art and Design and its educational programs, please contact Ally Hughes, ahughes@scad.edu  or 912.525.5250.

About The Limited Based in Columbus, Ohio
The Limited, an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., is well known as the store concept that began mall-based specialty retailing as we know it. Drawing on almost 50 years of presence in American shopping centers, The Limited is an iconic fashion retailer that offers high-quality, private-label apparel designed to help the modern woman succeed. Design-driven, fashionable styles include suiting, sweaters, dresses, denim, outerwear, and accessories-to suit her lifestyle demands, from workday to weekend. The Limited has over 240 mall locations throughout the United States. For more information, please visit: thelimited.com

About Sun Capital Partners, Inc.  Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm focused on leveraged buyouts, equity, debt, and other investments in companies that can benefit from its in-house operating professionals and experience. Sun Capital affiliates have invested in more than 265 companies worldwide with combined sales in excess of $40 billion since Sun Capital’s inception in 1995. Sun Capital has offices in Boca Raton, Los Angeles, and New York, as well as affiliates with offices in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Luxembourg, Shanghai and Shenzhen. For more information, please visit www.SunCapPart.com.

About SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees to prepare talented students for professional careers. As the most comprehensive art and design university in the world, SCAD offers more than 40 majors and more than 50 minors at distinctive locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning. For more information, visit scad.edu.

Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited reviews SCAD student designs for launch of new product line.  

(SAVANNAH, Ga.) Tommy Linstroth has been selected to speak at the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference

Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sep 13, 2011 – (SAVANNAH, Ga.) – Tommy Linstroth, Principal and Founder of Trident Sustainability
Group, has been selected to speak at the 2011 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Toronto, Canada

Greenbuild is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to green building.
Thousands of building professionals from all over the world come together at Greenbuild for three days of outstanding educational sessions, renowned speakers, green building tours, special seminars, and networking events. Estimated attendance is over 25,000.

Linstroth is giving the presentation Sustainable Fellwood – Redefining Affordable
Housing. He will speak on his experiences working on Sustainable Fellwood, located in
Savannah, Georgia, and one of the pioneering green affordable housing projects in the
country.

“I’m really looking forward to this experience,” said Linstroth. “After attending Greenbuild the last few years and the tens of thousands of people that attend, it is quite an honor to be able to share the knowledge and lessons learned on Sustainable Fellwood with an international audience.”

Trident Sustainability Group is a full-service sustainability and green building consulting firm that focuses on providing triple bottom line solutions to a diverse range of clients both locally and nationwide. Trident provides hands on guidance on green building design and construction and offers extensive development-based expertise to help clients achieve LEED certification for their projects, and has helped certify over 30 buildings. www.tridentsustainability.com

(SAVANNAH, GA) COMMUNITY HEADLINES, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

(RICHMOND HILL / SAVANNAH, GA) Four Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill Through Your Roof http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/savannah-richmond-hill-roofing/ (SAVANNAH, GA) How to Structure your Business Webinar, Tuesday 2pm. Presented by Lynn Vos SBDC. For more info call 912-232-4700. (SAVANNAH, GA) CONGRATULATIONS to the newest members of The Junior Achievement Savannah Business Hall of Fame: http://savannahnow.com/exchange/2011-09-11/junior-achievement-colonial-oil-name-new-members-savannah-business-hall-fame#.Tm0Xar8p1j4 (SAVANNAH, GA) Are you an established business owner with revenues between $200,000 and $10 million? FastTrac® GrowthVenture™ focuses on taking the company to new levels of growth. Class starts soon. www.georgiasbdc.org/growthventure. (SAVANNAH, GA) Helping Our Troops – The Henry Street Flea Market  – benefiting the education fund of Hunter’s Military Spouses Club. Sept 18. http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/military-spouses-club/ (HILTON HEAD, SC) Celia Dunn Sotheby’s International Realty presents, 41 Ribaut Drive. On the northern tip of Hilton Head lies another small island, Ribaut Island, a very private enclave of beautiful homes. The home has become an architectural standard for the British West Indies Revival style. The wood work is mostly hand carved. AGENT Renee Meighan, Co-listed with Catherine Donaldson. PHONE, 843-298-0828 http://www.celiadunnsir.com/listings_detail.asp?listingID=1526   (Tybee Island, GA)  Floatilla for Coastal Pet Rescue, September 25. 912.660.9001. (SAVANNAH / STATESBORO) Goodwill Fashionistas Contest http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/goodwill-fashionistas-contest/     (SAVANNAH, GA) The inaugural Rock n Roll Savannah Marathon & ½ Marathon is looking for volunteers. Individuals and Groups welcome! While the majority of volunteer positions are on the day of the marathon, we also need volunteers to help us at the Health & Fitness Expo on Thursday & Friday (November 3 & 4). Volunteer Shifts are: Wednesday, Nov 2: Set-up 1:30pm-4:30pm. Thursday, Nov 3: 10am-3pm & 2pm-6pm. Friday, Nov 4: 9am-3pm & 2pm-8pm. Saturday, Nov 5: Start Line & Finish Line – times vary. Sign up at  http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/savannah/volunteer (SAVANNAH, GA) AGELESS MEDIA NETWORK interviews 74 year old Savannah native and author Chris McMillian, http://agelessmedianetwork.podbean.com/2011/09/07/chris-mcmillan-author-of-backwards-off-the-curb/ (ISLE OF HOPE, GA) SEEKING STORIES AND HISTORY ABOUT ISLE OF HOPE. Special addition Newsletter for the 275th Anniversary Celebration.  Please submit all information to ed@iloveioh.com or edyannett@att.net buy September 13th (SAVANNAH, GA) Smart Women’s Expo & Luncheon on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at the Trade Center.  Guest speaker is Giuliana Rancic with E! News and Fashion Police. http://www.sjchs.org/smartwomenexpoluncheon   (SAVANNAH, GA) Tunes & Spoons takes over Telfair Square on Saturday, September 24 for an afternoon of music, food and fun to benefit Trinity Church’s Historic Restoration Fund.  From 4-7:00p.m. Telfair Square will come alive with live music from the popular band, Call the Cops, while people savor shrimp and rice and bid on items in the big silent auction.  Tickets: $25.  Contact the Church office at 912-233-4766 or trinityumcsav@bellsouth.net.   (SAVANNAH, GA)  Goodwill is known the world over for our bargain-priced goods, clothing, autos and more. They provide a valuable avenue for those in the community seeking low cost, quality used, clothing and goods. Goodwill also carrys new clothing and household items on occasion http://www.goodwillsavannahga.org/   (SAVANNAH, GA) FOLLOW SAVANNAH COMMUNiTY HEADLiNES™ on TWITTER  http://twitter.com/carriagetradepr     (SAVANNAH, GA) United Way’s Goal this year: over 8 Million Dollars. Did you know that all the money raised goes directly to the local charities: http://savannahnow.com/stories/092201/LOCunitedway.shtml     (SAVANNAH, GA)  Comedian Vic Henley will star in the second annual Laughs for Lemonade: An Evening of Comedy to Fight Ovarian Cancer on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre. Tickets are $25 – $50; visit www.lucastheatre.com or call (912) 525-5050. Henley has his own Comedy Central Presents half hour special as well as performances on The Late Show with David Letterman and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Laughs for Lemonade is the main fundraiser for Mom’s Lemonade Fund, which supports local women and their families struggling with ovarian cancer in the Savannah area.   (SAVANNAH, GA) Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale Set for September 23rd and 24th http://mysavannah.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/savannah-junior-league-thrift-sale/      (SAVANNAH, GA) Thank you all for sending me your favorite quotes and poems for my birthday last Friday – I posted a lot of my favorites on my blog – what a fun day – THANK YOU!

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SBDC FastTrac coming to Savannah

To help existing entrepreneurs improve their business

Sustainable growth cannot be left to chance. With FastTrac®GrowthVenture™ it isn’t. Discover how to plan for purposeful, profitable growth, and improved business performance. Hindsight is 20/20, so take what you’ve learned in your business and look to the future. Create a framework to improve the performance of your business with FastTrac®GrowthVenture™.

FTGV is geared toward the established business owner with revenues usually between $200,000 and $10 million. This program focuses on taking the company to new levels of growth and in making the transition to a more professionally managed company.  For more information and to apply for admission go to http://www.georgiasbdc.org/growthventure.

The Tuition for the award-winning Kauffman Foundation Program is $895; however, due to generous sponsorships we have a limited number of $500 partial scholarships available.  These scholarship are offered on a “first come first served” basis, so apply now!

Military Spouses Club –

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

(SAVANNAH, GA) Come to the Old Sears Building lot Sunday, September 18th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
When MStarArts will be Helping Our Troops on Henry Street

With a Market in the parking lot— Benefits from the Helping Our Troops market will support education funds of Hunter’s Military Spouses Club.

·         Donations for the flea market are tax deductible.

·         Volunteers can receive community service and

·         Food vendors are also being sought.

Non-profit agencies or individuals who qualify may register to have a booth with a percentage of proceeds going on a sliding scale to MorningStar’s HOT (Helping Our Troops) Fund.   For more information or to volunteer, call 912-927-9922 or e-mail MStarArts@gmail.com.

Helping the HOT Fund for those waiting at home is COOL…

If You Go

What: Helping Our Troops on Henry Street Flea Market benefiting the education fund of Hunter’s Military Spouses Club.

When: Sunday, September 18th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m

Volunteers for September 13 – 16 are needed.  Come and buy great stuff on September 18th and benefit others at the same time!

Where: At the Old Sears Building

parking lot access on Henry

between Drayton & Bull Street on Henry Street

Why: Because our troops deserve not to have to worry about the essential needs of their loved ones at home. Hunter’s Military Spouses Club will be in charge of distribution of proceeds to those in need of scholarship and welfare grants through their local military spouse committee.

How: Call MStarArts at 912-927-9922 or

E-Mail MStarArts@gmail.com

Non- profit organizations or individuals who qualify can register to have their own booths. The fee per booth is $25 to help pay costs. Each organization must donate a portion of the proceeds (on a sliding scale) from their own sales to MorningStar’s HOT (Helping Our Troops) Fund

Cash donations go to MorningStar’s HOT (Helping Our Troops) Fund, which is collecting for Hunter’s Military Spouses Club. All donations of goods, services or funds are tax deductible in accordance with what the law allows and receipts and letters are available through MStarArts. We can accommodate volunteers requesting service hours.

More Info: (912) 927-9922 or e-mail MStarArts@gmail.com

Contact person: Carol Greenberg 912-927-9922

HOT* We need you now * We need your stuff *

We need your time * We need you Sept. 18*

MStar’s HOT (Helping Our Troops) Fund is COOL…*

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Carol Greenberg
Creative Director

912-927-9922
MorningStar Cultural Arts Group
MStarArts@gmail.com
Twitter: #MStarArts
Facebook: MStarArts

Savannah Junior League – Thrift Sale

Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale Set for September 23rd and 24th

Helping Our Community One Thrift Sale at a Time

SAVANNAH, Ga. [August 31, 2011] — The Junior League of Savannah announces that the sixty-forth annual Junior League Thrift Sale will be held September 23rd and 24th at the Savannah Civic Center in the Martin Luther King Area. This year’s event is sponsored by our community partners; SunTrust Bank, Savannah Bank, and Savannah Land Trust.

Admission is $5 on Friday and $3 on Saturday. Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at the Savannah Civic Center’s box office or online at http://www.etix.com. Children under 2 are admitted free.  No strollers or carts are permitted.  Items sold on Saturday are half-price. All sales are cash only.  Parking is free. For more information about the event, please visit http://www.jrleaguesav.org.

Thrift Sale merchandise is donated by League members and supporters and varies each year.  Shoppers can find appliances, electronics, children’s clothing and toys, home and holiday decor, books, accessories, house wares, linens, furniture and more.  Again this year the Sale will offer new-in-the-box merchandise and high quality items such as crystal, china, jewelry, and designer goods in the JL Boutique.

With this two day event, the League raises over $100,000 dollars, which are returned to the community through various League projects as well as training our members. The Junior League’s current focus area is Women and Children’s Advocacy.  The Junior League of Savannah believes that women and children deserve to be empowered through quality opportunities in order to thrive and to be contributing members of our community.  These opportunities should develop the whole person socially, emotionally, physically as well as academically.  We are currently partnering with a number of local organizations such as the West Broad YMCA, and Memorial Health Children’s Unit.

In addition, the Junior League serves the Golden Isles and South Carolina Low Country areas, and members there will work on various education-related projects. The Junior League of Savannah and the Thrift Sale are sponsored by SunTrust.

The Junior League of Savannah is an organization of over 1,000 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.  Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.  For information, call Junior League of Savannah Headquarters at 912-790-1002 or visit http://www.jrleaguesavannah.org.

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Goodwill Fashionistas Contest

(Savannah/Statesboro)  My relationship with Goodwill began back in college. Most of the extra furniture in my dorm rooms were handpicked from the Goodwill store by myself and my roommate. I never just bought a couch or a table, I would buy the couch and recover it. I would buy the table and paint it with my favorite quotes. It made the perfect room.

The greatest times spent at Goodwill were picking out clothing for a sorority or fraternity function. I always loved to get dressed up for a good party, especially with a theme. That way I could get creative with the clothing. Whenever the theme for the party was announced, I was on my way to Goodwill. I always saw the store as a treasure trove of outfits for any look I was going for, my favorite being 80’s themed functions. I was so into dressing up for any and every function, I even went to my senior formal with my date in a 70’s look, even though there was no theme. We had a great time!

While it wasn’t foremost in my mind at the time, it did dawn on me that my purchases at Goodwill were benefitting the community. It made me feel good to spend the little money I had at a place that could use it most.

A few years later in graduate school, I ventured back into Goodwill and looked around. I wasn’t there to find an 80’s dress for a party, but as I looked through the racks, I found a beautiful kelly green skirt. The skirt was a-line, lined, and silk, not to mention my favorite color.  I could not believe my luck. I looked at the tag and could not recognize the brand. It had to have been 20 years old. This beautiful skirt belonged hanging in an exclusive vintage clothing store, but luckily it ended up in Goodwill. Lucky me, it was only $5 and was now mine.

You see, Goodwill stores are so much fun if you just go in, look around, and get creative.  That is why Moments Magazine is joining forces with Goodwill of the Coastal Empire to bring you the “Goodwill Fashionista Contest.”

We are looking for the most creative Goodwill outfit around. The contest kicks off on Monday, August 22. You have until September 11 to submit a photo of you looking fabulous in your outfit. The first place winner will receive a Merle Norman makeover, $100 gift certificate to Goodwill, and be featured on the cover of the October issue of Moments Magazine. The second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Goodwill. Go to statesboromoments.com and click on the contest link at the top of the page for more info and to upload your photos.

Have fun with this! Get as creative as you can. You can shop at any Goodwill store around. You will look good and feel even better helping our community. As you know, styles and trends cycle around. Lucky for me, the 80’s have come back.

By Reagan Daly at Moments Magazine

SAVANNAH, RICHMOND HILL ROOFING

Four Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill Through Your Roof

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

(SAVANNAH, GA / RICHMOND HILL, GA) The record-breaking temperatures in Southeast Georgia this summer have done more than just sap energy. They have also contributed to skyrocketing power bills.

RPI Energy, a division of RPI, a Richmond Hill-based roofing company that specializes in commercial, industrial and residential roofs, offers the following tips to reduce energy bills through your roof.

Use Lighter Colored Roofing Materials

Roofs traditionally are black, however, more and more consumers are discovering the benefits of using white or cool color roofing systems. Cool roofs work by reflecting and emitting the heat of the sun back into the atmosphere. This process of solar reflectance and thermal remittance helps keep occupants more comfortable, especially during the summer. As a bonus, air conditioning costs can be reduced, thereby reducing power bills. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, by installing a white or cool color roof, consumers can reduce their annual air conditioning energy use by up to 15 percent for a single-story building.

 

Other benefits of cool roofs include a reduction of peak demand for electricity, which ultimately may help to lower costs and prevent power outages. Cool roofs also can mitigate global warming and reduce the urban heat island effect and smog.

 

Insulate Your Roof

Adding insulation to a roof system is another way to decrease energy consumption. Polyiso, a thermosetting type of plastic with closed-cell foam, has low-conductivity gas in its cells. Though used mostly on commercial roofs, many homebuilders and homeowners are beginning to use the material because of its high thermal performance. Polyiso is available in liquid, rigid foam board and sprayed foam forms. Installing polyiso insulation below the membranes of the roof can reduce energy usage and help decrease your energy bill.

 

Use Solar Photovoltaic Panels on Your Roof

Generating electricity by installing solar photovoltaic (PV) panels is not only environmentally friendly, it also can save the consumer money in the long run. PV cells work by converting sunlight directly into electricity. Using that solar electricity on your rooftop can power various parts of your home, from hot water systems to solar attic fans. In the long run, solar roofs help reduce peak energy costs incurred, especially during the hot summer months.

 

Install a Green Roof

Green roofs, also known as living roofs, are rooftops that are covered either entirely or partially with some form of vegetation. The roofs feature a waterproof membrane underneath the vegetation. Some green roofs also include drainage and irrigation systems.

 

Installing a green roof can help reduce heat by adding another layer between the building and the environment. Green roofs with drainage and irrigation systems have added benefits including rainwater harvesting, in which the homeowner uses his or her roof to channel and store water. Such water can be used to water the grass, thus reducing monthly water bills. Harvesting rainwater is especially helpful for people who live in areas where daily water use is restricted.

 

“The roofing industry offers a number of environmentally friendly solutions that benefit the customer and the world around us,” says John Reynolds, president of RPI. “Even minor changes to a roof can make a big difference to consumers looking to lower their electric bills and protect the environment.

 

About RPI

RPI (Roofing Professionals, Inc.) has served residential, commercial and industrial clients for more than 11 years, providing professional roofing solutions from standard maintenance to restoration and replacement. In addition to offering traditional roofing services to customers in Southeast Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, and South Carolina, RPI specializes in green roofing initiatives. RPI was recently presented with a 2011 Firestone Partner in Quality Award for its dedication to roofing system excellence and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. For more information, please call 912-756-ROOF (7663), email info@rpiroof.com or visit http://www.rpiroof.com.

For my 51st birthday I asked my friends on Facebook to send me their favorite quotes – here is what they have sent

Marjorie Young’s birthday quotes and poems from her friends:  what WONDERFUL QUOTES – THANK YOU ALL SO VERY, VERY MUCH

Don’t paddle – float – Chris McMillan

David H. Dickey

• had we never luv’d sae kindly…
  had we never luv’d sae blindly….
  never met or never parted….
  we had ne’re been broken hearted….

  from Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns a/k/a Sylvander, to his lover, Clarinda( Agnes McI’lhouse)

Jane Jordan:

There is a choice you have to make in everything you do. So keep in mind that in the end, the choice you make, makes you.
John Wooden

"Don't allow your wounds to transform you into someone you are not." I hope it has been a glorious day. I love you. Nancy Fellenz

Tom Kohler posted on your Wall.

“Enjoy the day and keep your curiosity, it’s one of your most beautiful traits…..”

Liz Peterson Martin
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou
Terry Levinson
Have a fabulous birthday, Marjorie! Here’s the poem:
“You
who understand…
walk wild,
and whisper
the magic of
the soul.”
Jenny D. Papevies
Happy Happy Birthday, Marjorie! I hope you have a wonderful day!
”Presentation is 99%.”
”There is never a problem so big that can’t be solved.”
Bonaventure Cemetery The world forgets that the other date on a headstone is a birthday — so from a great cemetery, to a great human being, Happy Birthday!
Kathy Kelley Mayin “I am my best self with less on my plate” Elizabeth Gilbert
Bonaventure Cemetery The world forgets that the other date on a headstone is a birthday — so from a great cemetery, to a great human being, Happy Birthday!
Stu Wilkinson“When the going gets weird, the wierd turn pro.” HST Happy Birthday!
Spencer Luke Cheers to you on your special day. Every day is a gift, every moment an opportunity. Best wishes!
Elizabeth Trevino-Garcia Drink wine. This is life eternal. This is all that youth will give you. It is the season for wine, roses and drunken friends. Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”  — Omar Khayyám (Rubaiyat)
Tena Kearby
Happy Birthday Marjorie,  New favorite quote, “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by it’s ability to climb a tree, it will live it’s whole live believing that it is stupid.” Albert Einstein
Carol Young
Happy Birthday Mom
“You’re curious and smart and bored, and all you see is the choice between working hard and slacking off. There are so many adventures that you miss because you’re waiting to think of a plan. To find them, look for tiny interesting choices. And remember that you are always making up the future as you go.” ~XKCD

Dina Stoneking Getting old ain’t for sissies. – Bette Davis Happy Birthday ~ Cheers!

Imogen Lee A wise woman once told me: “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”! Haha. Happy Birthday Hope you have a great day (and don’t work too hard).

Chris Masters What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson. Happy Birthday Marjorie!
Jamie Marie Smith I also love “this too shall pass.”
Jamie Marie Smith “Do what you can with what you have where you are.” Happy Birthday!

agoJames Stuart
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Brianne M. Yontz
Happy birthday! Here’s one of my favorites:
Good judgement comes from experience; experience comes from bad judgement.

James M Piette Happy Birthday, Marji! “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” – Bill Cosby

Gail Eubanks
Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence. Happy Birthday. Enjoy!

Susie van der Glas Love as if tomorrow will never come. Never be afraid of the dark . Always give from your heart I am always proud of me simple me susie v
Leslie Plaza Johnson Happy, Happy Birthday! “God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers, And thrusts the thing we have prayed for in our face, A gauntlet with a gift in it.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Cathy Hurst Happy Birthday from Rusia with love to my most wonderful coincidental meeting ever.
Antoine Gedroyc Hey Marjorie happy B-Day !!! “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist. “Salman Rushdie
John Watson http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xbk_7EK3v5M&feature=related happy birthday sister , I love you =)

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Happy Birthday, a bunch of funny random clips!

Elizabeth Tringali Happy Birthday! Here’s my quotation:  “The family is the country of the heart” – Giuseppe Mazzini Even if we’re a far flung family, I think it’s true. Hope you have a great day!

Miriam Wall Happy Birthday…no one cares how much u know until they know how much u care.

John Watson ‎”Reality is merely an illusion , albeit a very persistent one” – Albert Einsteinabout an hour ago ·

Cathy Hurst you will never see the end of the road while you are traveling with me – Neil Finn

Shauna von Hanstein Thoughts become things – choose the good ones! Happy Birthday!

Mike Bailie Happy Birthday! “Grow old with me, the best is yet to be.” — Robert Browning

Shawn Berthaut
Almost forgot the quote:”It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll,
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.”From Invictus; William Ernest Henley
Robin Wheeler Happy Birthday MY – one who chose the road less travelled, and it has made all the difference!

Sammy Moore Happy Birthday neighbor! Two of my favorite quotes: “It’s better to supply light than heat” and (this applies to clouds) “there are no rules of architecture for castles in the sky”

Terry Levinson
Have a fabulous birthday, Marjorie! Here’s the poem:
“You
who understand…
walk wild,
and whisper
the magic of
the soul.”
Jenny D. Papevies Happy Happy Birthday, Marjorie! I hope you have a wonderful day! “Presentation is 99%.”"There is never a problem so big that can’t be solved.”
Tarrin Lupo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IWrVCxrna4

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My cat joining in with me to sing happy birthday

Michael Notrica Happy Birthday Jade!. “All I want is 20/20 vision, a total portrait with no omissions.”
Pamela Schnur Grainger Happy Birthday! One of my fav quotes from the song “Nature Boy” – “the greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return”- Eden Ahbez
Paul Mazo Close your eyes and imagine a voice like Michael Bolton’s singing to you…”Happy Birthday to you…Happy Birthday to you…the very best of Happiest Birthdays to you, dear Marjorie…Happy Birthday to youuuuuuu!” Then open your eyes and thank me for not singing to you myself! Have a GREAT day!
Caleb Anthony Parker “There is no such thing as bad publicity except your own obituary.” -Brendan BehanYou don’t have to worry about that! Happy Birthday!
Tom Campbell Happy Birthday quote for Marjorie; “We need to learn to disagree without being disagreeable”. That is advice for our politicians, not you!

Liz Peterson Martin Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. ~Dr Seuss
Liz Peterson Martin People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. ~Maya Angelou
Ralph Little Happy Birthday Marjorie! Remember – All sunshine makes a desert and the best fertilizer is in the valley.

Louise Mulherin Happy Birthday, Marjorie! Here’s the quote that greets me behind my coffee maker each morning: Life’s too short to drink bad wine! Hope you enjoy your birthday celebration!
Farrah Marie Quote: When you are inspired by some great purpose, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be. *Happy Birthday : ) *
Tammy Moseley Ray Happy Birthday wishes to you, Marjorie! My quote: To whom much is given, much is expected.
Meaghan Walsh Gerard Happy Birthday, Marjorie! QUOTE: “If you are cold, tea will warm you; if you are too heated, it will cool you; if you are depressed, it will cheer you; if you are excited, it will calm you.” William E. Gladstone (British Statesman and Prime Minister (1868-1894)
Ellen Becker Pietanza “Age ia an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.—Mark Twain….Happy Birthday Marji
Lisa Lustgarten Janofsky There are four questions of value in life… What is sacred? Of what is the spirit made? What is worth living for, and what is worth dying for? The answer to each is the same. Only love. Johnny Depp There’s your quote…Happy Birthday Marji!

Amy Krissman Pine
Happy birthday!
To see a world in a grain of sand,
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand,
And eternity in an hour.
-William Blake
I used this as my quote in my senior yearbook, and it’s stood the test of time all these (many) years later!

Savannah Joe D
Happy Happy Birthday!!!…sorry, but I have 4 to share “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.”
~~~Helen Keller”Wherever you find your passion, there also you will find your leading. Listen for your own flow…and go with it.”
~~~Margaret Clay”Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
~~~Margaret Mead”Fear thou not: for I am with thee: be not dismayed: for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”.
~~~Isaiah 41:10

Ken Slats “Some people ask “what if it doesn’t work?”… You’ve always asked “what if it DOES?” Happy Birthday from Ken and Megan!
Jim Myrick Happy Birthday, Hope you have continued: “health, wealth, and the time to enjoy them”
Gale Baldwin ‘Time is your most precious coin. Do not allow anyone to spend it for you.’– Carl Sandburg
Nathaniel Nauert This whole town should celebrate your birthday! Wait…is that why Broughton Street was closed last night? Now it makes sense. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
James Stuart
All things by immortal power,
Near or far,
Hiddenly
To each other linked are,
That thou canst not stir a flower
Without troubling of star.”
— Francis Thompson
Bob McLeod Happy Birthday – “Everything that we see is a shadow cast by that which we do not see” – Martin Luther King, Jr
Ellisia Jesnes Happy Happy Birthday Girl!! You know birthdays are for making history right? So get to it!! Hope yours is one for the history books and brings you all the joy that you bring to the world!!
George Cox
•    God speaks to each of us as he makes us.
Then walks with us silently out of the night.
These are the words we dimly hear:
You, sent out beyond your recall,
Go to the limits of your longing.
Embody me.
Flare up like flame
And make big shadows I can move in.
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.
Don’t let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.
You will know it by its seriousness.
Give me your hand.
Ranier Maria Rilke, Rilke’s Book of Hours: Love Poems to God
Translated by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy (2005).
Dr Davies - Love is the elixer
Shannon Scott When you were born, Atlas Giggled, and the earth has been better off for it ever since. Happy Born-day Marjorie Young!
Spencer Luke cheers to you on your special day. Every day is a gift, every moment an opportunity. Best wishes!

Daniel Suwyn
A few random quotes for your birthday: “Good people don’t need rules.” “Anger is the straightest line to a mistake.” “”Coping and dealing are good skills, but they are add-ons, not real change.” “Just because you’re tormented doesn’t mean you can’t have a good life.”
Ralph Little
Happy Birthday Marjorie! Remember – All sunshine makes a desert and the best fertilizer is in the valley.

Liane Rhode Aaron
‎”Laughter carries further than tears”, “The most important things in life…..aren’t things.”,

Aunt Chris McMillan
Paschaltide” – Alla Renee Bozarth
Pack nothing. Bring only your determination to serve and your willingness to be free. Don’t wait for the bread to ride. Take nourishment for the journey, but eat standing, be ready to move at a moment’s notice.Do not hesitate to leave your old ways behind – fear, silence, submission. Only surrender to the need of te time – to love justice and walk humbly with your God.Begin quickly, before you have time to sink back into old slavery. Set out in the dark. I will send fire to warm and encourage you. I will be with you in the fire and I will be with you in the cloud.
I will give you dreams in the desert to guide you safely home to that place you have not yet seen…I am sending you into the wilderness to make a new way and to learn my ways more deeply. So you will be only the first of many waves of deliverance on these desert seas.
It is the first of many beginnings – your Paschaltide.
Remain true to this mystery.
Pass on the whole story…do not go back. I am with you now and I am waiting for you.
- Alla Renee Bozarth
Michael Ames
OK, it took me a while, but here are two for you – “And in the end it is not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years.” — Abraham Lincoln, and “To possess great wisdom obliges one to share it” – Robert Crais. Hope you had a great day!
Some of you will be so changed by weathers and wanderings that even your closest friends will have to learn your features as though for the first time. Some of you will not change at all.
Some will be abandoned by your dearest loves and misunderstood by those who have known you since birth and feel abandoned by you. Some will find new friendship in unlikely faces, and old friends as faithful, and true as the pillar of God’s flame. Sing songs as you go, and hold close together. You may at times grow confused and lose your way…touch each other and keep telling stories…make maps as you go, remembering the way back from before you were born…
Alyssa Brook Woods
Happy Bday Late… ” Happy Wife, Happy Life!”- Randy Woods!( adopted from countless other smart men) xoxo