Jamie Deen to speak at awards luncheon
The Savannah Downtown Business Association has announced that Jamie Deen will be the keynote speaker at the 2012 Celebration of Service Luncheon.
Deen, the son of Paula Deen, regularly appears on his mother’s cooking shows and his own show “Home for Dinner with Jamie Deen” airs on The Food Network. He and his brother Bobby have published four books and created a line of spices, BBQ sauces and T-shirts, all sold at the Paula Deen store and on the website.
Each year the SDBA recognizes employees who exemplify excellent customer service. The STAR (Service That Always Rocks) nominees are invited to a luncheon in their honor, and one will win the Ron Higgins Memorial Award.
The 2012 luncheon, presented by Wet Willie’s, will take place Nov. 14 at 45 Bistro in the Marshall House, 123 E. Broughton St.
A business expo will start at 11 a.m. followed by the awards program at noon. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. For exhibitor information, contact Mark Thomas at mark@thethunderbirdinn.com or 912-232-2661.
American Cancer Society to celebrate life and style
The American Cancer Society’s Evening of Hope, set for Nov. 8 from 5:30-9 p.m., will celebrate the lives of more than a dozen local cancer survivors with a fashion show, dinner and silent auction.
The event is presented by Infiniti of Hilton Head, and proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Tickets are $75 and can be purchased online at hopesavannah.org. For a special ticket offer, go to the American Cancer Society Coastal Empire Facebook page.
Event sponsors include Infiniti of Hilton Head, WSAV, Cumulus, Curtis & Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center, Blackstone LLC, Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery, O.C. Welch, Live Oak Restaurant Group and the Charles H. Morris Center.
Gingerbread workshop set for mall
Habitat for Humanity Savannah, with partners Oglethorpe Mall and Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Café, is inviting families to craft their own gingerbread dream house during a workshop at Oglethorpe Mall on Dec. 1 at 2 p.m.
The workshop will occur near the fountain next to the Soft Play in JCPenney’s Court.
Each participant will decorate a dream house confection using sugar, candy, icing and gingerbread. Leading the workshop is chef Meggan Hartley, a trained pastry chef and proprietor of Savannah Rum Runners Bakery and Café, 324 W. Bolton St.
A per-participant donation of $20 is required, and all proceeds will help build homes for families in need.
To reserve your spot, contact Michelle Hunter at 912-353-8122 or hunter@habitatsavannah.org.