All Ways Savannah

Polk’s Passion

CoDE — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:35:28 +0000

Savannah’s own, Polk’s Fresh Market, from the heart, this family proudly owned and lovingly operated market in the heart of Savannah is a delightfully destination for produce, historical information and a home cooked lunch 6 days a week!

New Looks for Our Website!

CoDE — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:59:29 +0000

All Ways to Savannah, Hilton Head, and the Low Country, these three distinct views of our beautiful chunk of Southeastern Americana now have their own looks on our website. Check them out now, at:

http://www.allwayssavannah.com

http://www.allwayshiltonhead.com

http://www.allwayslowcountry.com

Help Coastal Pet Rescue win $20,000!!

CoDE — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:54:36 +0000

Coastal Pet Rescue is a local, award winning, family friendly, non-profit organization which helps to prevent abuse to animals by rescuing them from endangering situations and finding them permanent homes. The folks here at All Ways Savannah feel strongly about their cause, and is excited to tell you about The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter & Challenge. Together with Petfinder the Animal Rescue Site is awarding $100,000 in grants to eligible Petfinder.com member rescue organizations to help animals.

Lisa here is a wonderful friend, but also a caring, passionate and driven individual who does so much for the homeless and abused pets here in the Coastal Savannah area. Times have been rough in this economy and donations aren’t up to par and Coastal Pet Rescue can really use this WIN to put towards vet bills, spays/neuters and finding homeless pets long term loving homes and families that will love them. It would be a WIN for all involved.

You can learn more about Lisa and Coastal Pet Rescue, and all of their wonderful, selfless efforts here at www.coastalpetrescue.org If you have a few dollars to spare that would be welcomed, appreciated and wonderful…

…but we know times have been hard on so many. Especially on so many of our furry friends who seem to be suffering the worst of effects in neglect and abandonment during these tough financial times. If you don’t have a dollar to spare, may we ask that you give just 30 seconds of your time and vote for Coastal Pet Rescue in Savannah, GA for a chance to help the organization to make ends meet?

The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and there are many other prizes. Please visit www.theanimalrescuesite.com to vote today and every day if you can. You don’t have to register, and voting is free.

Thank you so much!!

A Dog’s Purpose. (From the view of a 6 year old)

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn’t do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker ‘s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on… Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion… We sat together for a while after Belker’s Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ”I know why.”

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I’d never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

ION GNSS 2009

CoDE — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:57:10 +0000

ION GNSS 2009
September 22-25, 2009 (Tutorials: September 21-22)
Savannah International Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia
Headquarters Hotel: Westin Savannah Harbor

The Institute of Navigation hosts three technical meetings each year: The International Technical Meeting in January; the Annual Meeting in June; and the Satellite Division Technical Meeting, ION GNSS, in September.

Current, relevant information presented by experts in the navigation community
Professional networking opportunities
Opportunities to present research/information
Registration discounts for ION individual/corporate members
Exhibit displays offer demonstrations of available products and services
Proceedings of these meetings may be ordered from the Publications section.

KShuttle will be providing a Hotel Shuttle from the Savannah Airport to the Historic District Hotels including the Marriott, Inn at Ellis Square, River street Inn, Hyatt, Four Points Sheraton as well as the Westin Savannah Harbor and will be running every 30 minutes beginning 10:00am until after the final flight lands each day, September 20th – 22nd, and again on the 25th to shuttle passengers back to the airport.

A meet and greet ground transportation desk in the baggage claim area will be open Sunday – Tuesday, September 20 – 22 to assist with inbound passengers registered for shuttle transportation to downtown Savannah Hotels and the Westin.

Coastal Data Enterprises, Inc. provides FREE consultation and evaluation of your custom database and website needs. We provide flexible and professional tier-staged proposals to suit any budget or limitations. Why wait …. Contact CoDE today!

Coastal Pet Rescue 2009 Cruise for Critters

CoDE — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:07:40 +0000

Coastal Pet Rescue 2009 Cruise for Critters

Cruise Tickets Now Just $20!

We have one boat left to fill, so we reduced the prices this week only to $20 per person if you register online. We hope you’ll join us as we rally to rebuild our veterinary fund for Savannah’s homeless pets.

Join us for our annual Cruise for Critters. The cruise takes place on a Sunday, September 20 from 2 to 5 aboard Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours out of Lazaretto Creek Marina on Tybee Island. The three-hour cruise is NOW $20 per person and includes light refreshments. (Those who register prior to registration deadline of 08/20 will receive a T-shirt.)

All attendees must be 21 or over. You may BYOB as only non-alcoholic beverages are already provided. Please limit coolers to six-pack size.

Sponsors are still needed as well. We’re looking for food and beverages to be provided as well as monetary sponsorships. Thanks to Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours, The Crab Shack, and Paula Deen Enterprises for their contributions.

We hope to see you on the 20th!

Lisa Scarbrough
President/Founder
Coastal Pet Rescue

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours
Street: 1 Old US Hwy 80
City/Town: Tybee Island, GA

Lazaretto Creek Marina & Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours

CoDE — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:13:15 +0000

Family owned and operated since1992, Lazaretto Creek Marina and Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours have been offering the best in dolphin tours, sunset cruises, and inshore and deep sea fishing from the serenity of Tybee Island, Georgia.

Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours are renowned, and have been featured on The Discovery Channels “The Best Places to Kiss,” Good Morning America, Good Day Atlanta, TBSs “Feed Your Mind,” the Today show, and in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Southern Living.

Tybee Breeze readers have voted Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Tours as Tybee’s Best Adventure tour every year since 2003!

We invite you to take a look around our site and then contact us to book your next dolphin cruise or deep sea fishing trip. (Special rates are available for school groups, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts.)

Lazaretto Creek Marina & Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours
P.O. Box 787
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328

1(800)242-0166 – (912)786-5848

Ride KShuttle, Savannah’s Choice Airport Transportation!

CoDE — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 18:05:35 +0000

KShuttle, Savannah's Choice Airport Transportation!

Savannah now has a great new transportation service that will be running regular routes throughout the Savannah, Low Country, and Hilton Head areas and can bring you to or from the Savannah Hilton Head International Airport without any of the hassles!

They have roomy, brand new air-conditioned vehicles that ride quiet and smooth to make your journey between the airport and participating hotels as enjoyable as possible.

Does Your Group or Organization have a Function, Convention, etc., Which Needs to be Promoted? Let Us Help!

When the KShuttle is on site, people notice! They have the marketing tools to help boost your search engine rankings and get your site noticed!

Come ride with KShuttle today! You’ll be glad you did!

“Peacock Guild” Now Forming at Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home

CoDE — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:31:00 +0000

(Press Release)
Programs dedicated to the art of literature
First meetings set for August 2009

(Savannah, GA) — The Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home announces the formation of a new literary guild aimed at fiction writers and book lovers throughout the Coastal Empire. The Peacock Guild, a literary society for bibliophiles and writers, will focus on two main programs: a monthly book club aimed at literature lovers and a bimonthly writers’ salon to encourage Southern writers in their individual enterprises.

“We’re excited to be starting these programs,” said Bill Dawers, President of the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home Foundation, which owns the historic house museum and regularly holds lectures and readings. “We see this as another way to support Flannery O’Connor’s legacy in Savannah.”

“Writing is such a solitary practice, I wanted a place that I could meet up with other writers to talk about how things were going, get help with ideas, and have a place to get positive feedback on my work,” said Adrienn Mendonca, a former docent with the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home and the volunteer coordinator of this new effort.

“I realized the childhood home was an excellent place for writers to meet. It didn’t yet have this kind of program, and it has a truly inspiring atmosphere,” said Mendonca. “To know that you’re in a place where a great Southern writer was formed, where so many people who love literature have endeavored to understand its pull, it’s an incredible opportunity.”

Organizers envision the book club meeting once a month to discuss great works of the American literary canon—including O’Connor’s work and other examples of Southern writing—as well as other titles in contemporary literature. Club titles will be chosen by the input of participants, and the focus will be on actually discussing chosen works.

“So many book clubs are primarily social in focus,” said Mendonca. “This will have elements of that, to be sure, but this group really is for readers who want to step outside the solitary act of reading into sharing their thoughts on what they have read.”

The writers’ salon is envisioned as a non-traditional fiction writers’ workshop of sorts. “The focus is not on criticism so much as on sharing,” said Mendonca. “So many offerings for writers are framed as professional critique sessions. That can be kind of scary for fiction writers, who often put so much of themselves into their writing. This is intended to be a supportive, conducive environment to encourage writers.”

The first meetings of the book club and writers’ salon will be organizational meetings designed to bring people together. “We want the Guild to be an organic experience, something that will serve the community for years to come,” said Mendonca.

“We encourage everyone who wants to help shape the Peacock Guild to come to these formative meetings and become a part of the literary landscape of Savannah,” said Dawers.

The Peacock Guild will hold initial meetings at the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home, located just off Lafayette Square at 207 East Charlton Street in downtown Savannah:
• Book Club: Meets Wednesday, August 19th at 7:30 p.m.
• Writers’ Salon: Meets Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30 p.m.

The cost is free, though annual memberships to the Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home are encouraged and start at $25.

If you can’t make the meetings and want to be added into the mailing list, or for more information, call 912-233-6014, email peacockguild@gmail.com, or contact Bill Dawers on Facebook: www.facebook.com/dawers

If you don’t like the weather…wait five minutes, it will change!

CoDE — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:27:34 +0000

Monday afternoon, August 3, 2009 – brought some quick torrential downpours with some shattering cloud to cloud lightning. When all was said and done, God showed up – with a beautiful promise of sunny days ahead…

Kelly Tours, 2788 US Hwy 80 W, Savannah, GA 31408

Group Travel Specialists

Call 800-442-6152 or 912-964-2010

Savannah Tours – Sorrel Weed House – Historic & Ghost Tours

CoDE — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:01:43 +0000

Be sure to stop by and say “hi” to Forrest Gump when you visit the haunted, Sorrel Weed House in Savannah, GA. He will be happy to tell you all about our Tours of the House. He might even tell you about the Ghost he saw!