Thrift shop book sale scheduled
On Saturday, the Humane Society Thrift Shop will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to noon on the shelter parking lot at 7215 Sallie Mood Drive.
All “parking lot” books are only 25 cents. The shop itself will have discounted prices throughout.
All proceeds from the thrift shop, named The Pick of the Litter, benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah, and are used to care for the pets at its shelter.
For more information, call Erin Fontes at 912-354-9515, ext. 112, or email efontes@HumaneSocietySAV.org.
Grant supports financial education
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Savannah Area Inc., working with the West Broad Street YMCA, has received a grant from Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co., to help support “Dollars to Dough,” a program that provides financial education to Savannah residents.
The eight-week series includes a “hands on” learning approach toward creating a family spending plan, which includes maximizing income, tracking expenses, contributing to savings, setting financial goals and improving credit.
Classes at the West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St., are free and open to the public with the first class starting on June 21 at 6 p.m. Registration is required, space is limited and child care is provided. For more information, call 912-233-1951.
Virginia College to celebrate anniversary
Virginia College in Savannah will celebrate its one-year anniversary with an appreciation day on June 22.
Local business owners, advisory board members, externship sponsors, community leaders and elected officials will receive certificates of appreciation
The event from 6-8 p.m., which will showcase career programs and the 53,000-square-foot campus, will be held at Virginia College, 14045 Abercorn St.
Virginia College has invested more than $5 million in renovations, furniture, fixtures and lab equipment for the campus building and facilities and started classes June 29, 2011.
For more information, go to www.savannah.vc.edu or call 912-721-5600.
Tourism council to meet
The Savannah Tourism Leadership Council will hold its monthly membership luncheon June 21 at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront, 100 General McIntosh Blvd.
Networking and registration will begin at 11:30 a.m. The program will start at 11:50 a.m.
Bret Bell, the public information officer for the city of Savannah, will discuss “Savannah City Government 101.” The cost is $30 for members, $40 for non-members. Reservations due by June 18 at 5 p.m.
For more information, call 912-232-1223 or email tlc@tourismleadershipcouncil.com.