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The Savannah Networking Guide  
Where to be: Week of March 19-25, 2018
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Pictured:   Jessie Brinsfield (Goodwill), Maria Cortez (The Pirate's House), Dave Lagasse (The Salt Table), 
Sue Else (Girl Scouts), Mike Warren (Savannah Termite & Pest Control),  Michele Thompson (Spectrum Printing)
Brandie Starr (PruittHealth Hospice), Cathy Colosanto (Turner Foods) Photo by Marianne Ganem-Poppell
Update from Marianne & Scott:
Oh Boy! The Monday after quite an exciting weekend!! Hope everyone had a great time celebrating St. Pat's! We are pumped up about this week! The Savannah Master Calendar Partners are throwing a PARTY!! Our monthly Charity/Business Networking Social is this Tuesday at PACE Lighting with Fabulous Appetizers by Ele & the Chef, Chiriya's, delicious donuts from Duck Donuts!! Live Jazz Music by BillKarpJazz.com, & much more! Join Savannah's Business Leaders as they kick off Spring with a fundraiser for Second Harvest of Coastal GA this Tues. March 20! Tues. morning we are starting off at the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce with Alfonzo Ribot, Barb Torres, Mary Noelia, & Valerie Dixon! Wed morning is the monthly Chief Financial Officer (CFO) meeting with Sarah Westcott! Wed. evening heading to Rue de Jean for Whiskey Wednesday with SOUTH Magazine, Ghost Coast Distillery  Thurs. morning starting off with the  Greater Savannah Coalition on Aging to see Kevin Hertzwig, Joyce McBride, Michele Thompson, & Lisa Bates! Then to Buy Local Savannah on the Savannah River Queen with Guest Speake r, Jason Moss! Thursday evening we are headed to Tubby's in Thunderbolt for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Oyster Roast! Will be great to see Jodi Clark, Brooke Phillips, Margaret Mary Russell, Brian Hussey, & Leandrea Mikell! This weekend is the Southern Women's Show at the Savannah Trade & Convention Center! On Sunday excited to support Sarah Martin with Suntrust Bank in her Woman of the Year Campaign for Leukemia Lymphoma Society at Jaycee's "The Hut!!" 
The TOP Picks of the Week
for Networking Events  Where YOU need to be ! 
Day
Date
Time
Event / Description
Mon
Mar 19
12PM
530PM
6PM
ATDC Start-up BootCamp
Thom Sq/Starland Nghb Mtg
Tech Sav. Bull St. Labs
Tue
Mar 20
745AM
9AM
11Am 
530PM
530PM
530PM 
530PM
7PM
Hispanic Chamber
UGA SBDC Start Smart 4 Wks
Womens Council of Realtors
PACE Lighting, 2nd Harvest
Savannah Jaycees Mo Mtg.
Navy League Mo Mtg
Downtown Neighbhd Assoc. 
Chatham County Democrats
Wed
Mar 21
7AM
8AM
9AM
1130AM
12PM
530PM
530PM
530PM
CFO Breakfast
Job Fair, Home Builders
Creative Coast Entrepreneurs
NAIFA Monthly Lunch 
SBE Cert. Sav Entrepr. Ctr 
Entrepreneurs Blowing Smoke
GreenDrinks Monthly Social
South Mag Whiskey Wed
Thu
Mar 22
830AM
830AM
9AM 
10AM
11AM
1130AM
12:30PM
530PM
530PM
530PM 
6PM  
Sav. Coalition on Aging 
Rich. Hill Chamber Ambas.
Sav Rotary Read In
Sav. Tour of Homes & Gardens
Buy Local Sav. Lunch 
SCORE Workshop
JEA Food for Thought
Sav. Chamber Oyster Roas
Sav Young Architects 
Rich Hill Chmbr Social 
SavState Womens Conf. 
Fri
Mar 23
 
830AM
10AM
630PM
Bull St. Labs Coffee Hour
Southern Women's Show
Isle of Hope Marina Show
Sat
Mar 24
8AM
830AM
9AM
9AM
10AM
1130AM
12PM
12PM
1PM
3PM 
SCI Miles for Meals Run
Sav Votes, Step Up Sav.
Polks Annual Spring Fling
Wilm. Island Farm Market 
Sav. Tour of Homes & Gardens
Soc. Apostolate 50th Anniv.
St. Baldricks, Hair cutting
Tybee Island Mermaids Fest
March for our LIves
Spanish Conv -Latin Chicks
Sun
Mar 25
1PM 
4PM
Flannery O'Connor Parade
LLS Leukemia Jaycee's
100+  MORE events  this week! 

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Grand Opening no scissors
Need a GRAND OPENING ?
Call Marianne 912-224-4869
SAVE THE DATE: TUE, Mar 20, 530-7PM ! TOMORROW!!! 
Food Drive/ Networking Social - Music, Door Prizes ! 
Appetizers & MORE ! Hosted by PACE LIGHTING !  
7 Southern Oaks Dr. Sav. GA 31405   Just off of Chatham Parkway
Suggested Donation: $10 /  Bring 2 Cans of Food  for  Second Harvest  
RSVP Here!    For event info:  Marianne & Scott at  912-224-4869  
PACE LIGHTING:   912-920-4090   WEBSITE,  FACEBOOK
Thank YOU to our CORPORATE PARTNERS: 
SAVE THE DATE: Thu, April 12 , 530-7PM !  
AZURE APARTMENTS - GARDEN CITY 
 
1326 Highway 80 West Garden City, Ga, 
Suggested Donation: $10 /  to benefit UNITED WAY 
RSVP Here!    For event info:  
Marianne & Scott at  912-224-4869  
AZURE Cove,  912-559-4191


SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, April 17, 5:30-7PM
Law Offices of  Joseph J.Steffen, Jr.
Local,  Proven, Trusted
317 Tattnall Street, Savannah GA 31401 
For event info:  Marianne & Scott at  912-224-4869  
Joe Steffen  912) 604-4147  WEBSITE FACEBOOK 

Special Thanks to our 2018 Presenting Sponsor: 

Now with 3 Locations: Hodgson Memorial, Bonaventure & Garden City ! 
TIPS FROM THE EXPERTS: Info you can use ! 
David Pence, LUTCF
Visit David's WebsiteFacebook

Adding home safety features could lower your premium
Many home insurance companies offer discounts if you outfit your pad with security features, such as burglar alarms, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and water safety systems.  you could earn savings if no one on your policy smokes, if your roof has hail-resistant shingles.
Call David Pence ~ 912 -961-9617  
413 W Montgomery Cross ~ 15 E Montgomery Cross
2 Locations to serve you! 
How to Care for an Aging Car
If you don't know when your old vehicle's coolant hoses were last replaced, now would be a good time to do it. Don't forget heater hoses, which carry hot coolant into the passenger compartment. As for water pumps, they often warn of their impending death by emitting an odor.

Mike Thompson, Owner 
680 East President St,  Savannah GA 31401
Mon-Sat: 8AM-530PM,  Closed weekends
Call Mike at  (912) 355-6312 ,    Visit Website
Funeral Etiquette - Cellphones
Cell phones and smartphones should be off or completely silent (not set to vibrate, which can still be audible during quiet moments) during any service. Phones should be put away the entire duration of the service, from waiting for the service to begin while assembled to mingling with others afterward
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED  !  3 Locations:  
7415 Hodgson Memorial Dr.,  Savannah GA   31406
2794 Hwy 80 W Garden CityGA 31408
  2520 Bonaventure Rd  Savannah GA  31404
912.927.1999  Website     Faceboook
Chelsea Phillips
Residential 
Real Estate 
chelseasold @gmail.com  
912-509-0522   



2 bed 2 bath 869 sq ft


What pillow do i need?
Before we dive into the best pillow for side sleepers, back sleepers, and stomach sleepers, it's important to remember that finding the right pillow often means trial and error. Make sure to read up on company return policies before spending hundreds of dollars on pillow that are not perfect for you. 

VISIT WEBSITE   Visit Tracy! 
Locally Owned!     7501 Abercorn St, Savannah 
912-352-4001   Mon-Sat, 10-6PM, 
Sun, 12-5PM
Did you Know 


The 22 squares in Savannah today provide locals and visitors alike with a little greenery amid all the businesses and historic houses. At one time there were 24 historic squares, but two were lost due to city development Calhoun Square -. Just two blocks north of the famous Forsyth Park is what was once a retreat for schoolchildren and a bit of backyard for those in the heart of downtown. Located at Abercorn & Wayne Streets.
234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Savannah 
 912.233.0038    Website   Facebook
How to choose  living Room Lighting? 
A good living room lighting scheme uses different kinds of light, set at different levels, that work together to make the space warm and attractive.

7 Southern Oaks Dr.   Chatham Pkwy   Savannah 
912.920.4090    Website    Facebook
Tips on How to Shop- Flea Markets 
If you're interested in something, ask about it. Dealers are often very knowledgeable and passionate about what they sell, and they can provide important information or at least offer up an interesting story about the piece.

271 E 41st St. Sav. GA
Mon-Sat: 10am-6PM
Sun: Noon-5PM
(912) 239-4657
James Plumlee, Owner  
(Available for Sp. Events) 
Website &   Facebook
Talk with your provider 
Ask your provider what palliative care services are available to you. Palliative care is almost always covered by health insurance, including Medicare or Medicaid. If you do not have health insurance, talk to a social worker or the hospital's financial counselor.
Brandi

9100 White Bluff Rd, Savannah 
Brandi Dustin Starr
912-925-9183
RUNNING TOILETS
Your toilet is leaking if after you flush you can hear the water still running. Your toilet may also have a overly long refill tube if it flushes up to three times in a row. Wasting up to 200 gallons of water daily is no joke and it's terrible for our Savannah environment.

Scott & Laura Thompson, 
Owners  

Call us today:  
912-236-3333
Spanish Moss Infested with Chiggers

If you live in Savannah, you've probably been told not to handle the Spanish moss that adds so much beauty to the city's landscape because it is infested with chiggers, but is that true? The itchy, swollen red bumps associated with chiggers are caused by first-stage larvae. Although they may occasionally climb vegetation to gain better access to passing hosts, weed, brush or grass-sheltered soil is their classic habitat. You are unlikely to find chiggers in the Spanish moss hanging from trees, but, once it drops to the ground, watch out!
Mike Warren,  Owner  
912.777.3077
7505 Waters Ave,SAV GA     Website FacebooK
Meet The Dog of the Week:  
   Suzie Q
Breed: 
Retriever, Labrador/Mix 
Female  
9 years 2 months




6  Locations in Savannah 
 Restaurant of the Week 
By Bunny Ware
Unforgettable Bakery
Entering the prime Southside location, I immediately head towards a cake display where a decision has to made on whether to take a bite out of the triple strawberry, citrus swirl or 10 layer caramel cake. Laughing at my dilemma, owner and Haiti native Belinda B. Baptiste pauses in prepping a Griot aka seasoned pork wrap with plantains, lettuce, tomato and picklese slaw. Drooling when she adds some black bean soup, I take a look at her "Healthy cooking with Southern Sweetness" menu that includes curry kokoye, an organic sweet potato soup, quiche, seafood and vegan options. After 10 years serving food made daily with a Haitian flair, I taste the freshness when I bite into the Griot, grab her ginger beer that is so crisp that I can taste the cinnamon, clove, ginger and agave because my mouth is watering and nose is running while reaching for another bite of one of the tastiest wraps I have ever eaten! Head in today and ask for Belinda or the gorgeous Tamara Curtis - you are gonna love this petite Southside restaurant! Find them at 238 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah, GA 31406
912-355-6160  Mon-Fri   10am-6pm    Sat 10:30am-4pm   Sun-Closed  www.UnforgettableBakery.com
To get your restaurant featured  contact Marianne    SavannahMasterCalendar@gmail. com
Scott West & Vinnie Pie
SCOTT"S YARD SALE 
to BENEFIT Dachshund Rescue 
My Birthday Party -  ROUND #2 ! Yes, I'm doing this again! 
Saturday, March 24, 8AM-12Noon at my House:  
1801 East 32nd Street, Savannah GA (Just off Skidaway)  
Get Lost? Call me:  
 
SCOTT at 912-509-4922
LIFE / WORK BALANCE! 
Thoughts from a 
Savannah working mom.  
By 
Marianne Ganem-Poppell 
Plan, Prepare & Get Ahead!! Definitely does not come natural to me!! I will always choose the fun above planning, spending time with my boys rather than sitting down and planning the week! However, taking that very important time to plan my calendar & to do list for the week makes my fun time & special time with the boys way more enjoyable. So, bite the bullet at work & in personal to plan, prepare & get ahead! How do you get ahead of a crazy schedule??  Email me, SavannahMasterCalendar@gmail.com
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Sm. Bus. Chamber Cohen's Retreat - Speaker: Sheree Darian


Sav. Downtown Bus. Assoc.


Tourism Leadership Council


World Trade Center Savannah Announced 
Partnership between Savannah, GA & Wexford County, Ireland! 


St. Patrick's Day in Savannah 
 

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