Georgia Pacific awards grant to coastal YMCA
The YMCA of Coastal Georgia has received a $2,000 gift from Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum.
The money will provide financial assistance to school-aged children to attend Pryme Tyme, the YMCA’s before- and after-school program that takes place at the school the child attends.
Georgia-Pacific Savannah Gypsum employs more than 75 people and has been in operation since 2004.
Goodwill earns top accreditation status
The Council on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International has reaccredited Goodwill of the Coastal Empire for its community employment services, including employment supports and job development, organizational employment and comprehensive vocational evaluation.
The three-year accreditation is the highest mark of excellence offered by the council and marks the tenth time the local Goodwill has earned a three-year seal.
Curry Dry Cleaners offers free flag cleaning
As Flag Day approaches on June 14, Curry Dry Cleaners is offering a free flag-cleaning service.
Customers who bring in a flag, either American or military, will receive a complimentary cleaning at Curry locations at 1310 DeRenne Ave. and 440 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m to 6:30 p.m.
For more information, email currydrycleaners@gmail.com or call 912-355-2930/912-897-4595.
Health series to feature lecture on bicycling
John Bennett, executive director of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign, will discuss five ways to make bicycling a healthy part of your daily life on Tuesday, June 24, as part of the Enmark Encourage Health Educational Series.
The session will be held from 11:30 to 1 p.m. in the Savannah Morning News auditorium, 1375 Chatham Parkway. Proceeds from the lecture will go to the Savannah Bicycle Campaign.
Lunch and lecture tickets are $20. Contact http://bicyclecampaign.org/shop/enmark-encourage-health-educational-series/
Enmark has partnered with Healthy Savannah, the Savannah Morning News, Savannah Magazine and WJCL to present a series of five wellness lectures benefiting local nonprofit organizations focused on wellness.
For more information, visit www.enmarkenjoy.com.