Food bank, Kroger try to ‘can hunger’
Kroger stores in the Savannah area are working with America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia to collect food for the holidays through the stores’ help “Can Hunger” program.
Through Dec. 24, customers can buy $1, $3 or $5 icons to help provide food for area families in need. All donations collected in the Savannah area will benefit the America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank.
“The Can Hunger campaign is a great opportunity for Kroger customers to give back to local families in need during the holiday season,” said Glynn Jenkins, spokesman for Kroger’s Atlanta Division. “Over the years, our associates and customers have helped us supply food banks with countless meals for the communities we serve, and we hope to mirror that success this year.”
Kroger operates 11 stores in the metro Savannah area.
Cathedral hosting gala
The Cathedral Endowment Fund, preserving the heritage of The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, will hold The 12th Annual Cathedral Heritage Gala on Dec. 8.
The event, at the Jepson Center, will feature a silent and live auction and the Uffizi Art Exhibition. The gala will begin at 7 p.m. in the evening and will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, dancing and valet parking.
Cost is $150 per guest and is black tie optional. For ticket information, please call 912-233-4709.
Diamond engagement ring open to writers
Harkleroad Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, 7300 Abercorn St., will celebrate its annual holiday open house on Dec. 1 with extended store hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Activities include a Slane trunk show; entertainment and hors d’oeuvres from 3-5 p.m. and the winner of an engagement ring contest announced at 5 p.m.
A portion of sales in December will be donated to the Savannah Philharmonic, for which Harkleroad is the official jeweler.
A diamond engagement ring will be presented to the winner of an essay contest explaining why the entrant deserves the ring. Submissions must be dropped off at the store, 7300 Abercorn St., by Nov. 26.
For more information, call 912-354-3671 or go to harkleroaddiamonds.com.
JCB head gets post
John Patterson, chairman & CEO of JCB Inc., has been elected 2013 CE Chair of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the North American-based international trade group for companies that manufacture equipment, products and services used worldwide in the agricultural, construction, forestry, mining and utility sectors.
Patterson will become the designated advocate for construction equipment member companies and will lead the board as it determines strategic direction, develop and direct programs, services and activities focused on the construction sector. He will serve a one-year term.