Lecture series to feature Baltimore doctor
Hospice Savannah Inc. and The Steward Center for Palliative Care’s 7th Annual Lecture Series will feature Dr. Thomas J. Smith, the Harry J. Duffey family professor of palliative medicine and the director of palliative medicine with Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions in Baltimore.
The public is invited to attend a community lecture and complimentary lunch at noon Friday, Jan. 30, at the Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.
The event is funded by Bart Meyer & Co. and the Endowment Fund of the Georgia Medical Society.
Smith has titled his talk: “Things no one wants to think about, but should: The advantages of advance care planning,” or, “How I taught my nephew how to make my special peach cobbler.”
RSVP for the complimentary lunch by calling 912-298-0313.
Contract awarded to build school on Marine base
BEAUFORT, S.C. — A $35.7 million contract has been awarded to Elkins Constructors, of Jacksonville, Fla., to build a new elementary and middle school at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
The contract calls for the demolition of the existing Bolden school and construction of a two-story elementary and middle school.
“The existing facilities were built in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Replacement is more economical than continued maintenance and repair of these aged facilities,” said Col. Peter Buck, commanding officer of the base.
The school will include an information center, flex labs, gymnasium, performance spaces, commons/dining, and a kitchen along with specialist rooms, an art room, music and band rooms, science labs and space to support special education.
The initial project is expected to be completed by October 2017.
Restaurant week coming on Tybee
Tybee Island will kick off its 2nd annual Tybee Island Restaurant Week on Jan. 16-25.
The event will feature 10 days of island fare from a long list of local outlets including traditional island favorites such as A-J’s Dockside, Sundae Cafe and North Beach Bar & Grill along with one of Tybee’s newest restaurants, 80 East Gastropub.
“There are super talented chefs here on Tybee that are getting creative with delicious new menu options guests are sure to enjoy,” said Tracy McMahon, owner of Coco’s Sunset Grille.
During Tybee’s restaurant week, diners can choose from multi-course menu options at a fixed cost of $25 per person at participating locations. Tips and drinks are separate. In addition, the city of Tybee will offer complimentary parking after 5 p.m.
For more information and updated restaurant information, visit www.TybeeRestaurantWeek.com.
