Sam’s club to host cookout for food bank
Sam’s Club at 1975 E. Montgomery Crossroads will hosting a cookout Sunday to benefit Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia’s “Raise the Roof” campaign.
The cookout from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will help raise money to pay for a new freezer at Second Harvest.
Their freezer was destroyed over Labor Day weekend and the food bank is trying to raise about $175,000 to pay for deductibles and other costs left after its insurance payment was received.
In the meantime, the nonprofit is maintaining two tractor-trailer freezers that run on diesel fuel and have to be refueled every 48 hours and four freezer box trailers that run on electricity.
The freezer warehoused more than 1 million pounds of frozen meats used for distribution through its 280 partner agencies across 21 counties.
Former president, senators serve as gala co-chairs
The Georgia Historical Society has released the list of dignitaries who will serve as Honorary co-chairs for the 2014 Trustees Gala. Among them are former President Jimmy Carter, Sens. Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
The Georgia Trustees Gala is the historical society’s premiere annual event and draws business and civic leaders from across the state.
The gala will take place Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah when Gov. Nathan Deal will induct the 2014 Georgia Trustees, Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur M. Blank and Augusta National Golf Club chairman William Porter “Billy” Payne.
Seats or tables at the 2014 Gala, “Mojo Nights,” can be purchased at www.georgiahistory.com or by calling 912-651-2125, ext. 120 or 404-382-5410.
Wine experts to attend Hilton Head festival
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — More than 20 internationally-accredited wine experts, including two master sommeliers, will convene on Hilton Head Island this month as part of the 29th annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival.
The group is part of the judging panel for the festival’s International Wine Competition, which will take place Jan. 24-26 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
The 23 judges are selected for their expertise and contributions to the food and beverage industry. Twenty-two of them hold certifications from the Court of Master Sommeliers, Society of Wine Educators, International Sommelier Guild, or Wine and Spirits Education Trust.
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival will take place March 10-15. For information about tickets and schedules, go to www.hiltonheadwineandfood.com.