🌱 Doctors Encourage Walking In Savannah + Black Family Wellness Expo

Hello, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Patch newsletter — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

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Partly sunny and warmer. High: 81 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. To address high blood pressure and obesity and improve overall health, doctors are recommending Chatham County residents take a walk around Savannah. New studies suggest that brisk, 11-minute walks are enough to improve your cardiovascular health, reduce the risk for serious diseases, and lower your blood pressure. Currently, 36.1 percent of Chatham County residents face obesity, 15.4 percent self-report they are "not in a healthy state," and 60 percent are on blood pressure medications. Talk with your doctor about how walking might benefit your health. (McDuffie Progress)
2. The Black Family Wellness Expo will take place this Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at Greenbriar Children's Center. Sponsored by the Savannah Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, it hopes to address health inequities that damage and disrupt the quality of life for many. Events will cover a number of health topics, including mental health, dental health, bullying, suicide prevention, and more. Support is available for all ages, from infants to the elderly. (CarriageTradePR.com)
3. Savannah's River Street Sweets celebrated the start of its 50th anniversary year with a new storefront, samples, and a donation to Ronald McDonald House Charities. As one of the country's top 50 candy franchises, River Street Sweets opened its flagship River Street store in 1973 and is happy to welcome the Broughton Street location to the neighborhood. Selling southern treats such as pralines, bear claws, glazed pecans, and more, they are well-loved by locals and visitors alike. To honor its founding year, the company is donating $1,973 raised from its celebration to Ronald McDonald House Charities. (Connect Savannah.com)

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Today in Savannah:

• Storytime At W. W. Law Library (10:30 AM)
• Senior's Group At W. W. Law Library (2:00 PM)
• Art & Oysters At Pin Point Heritage Museum (6:00 PM)
• Aaron Lee Tasjan/S.G. Goodman At Ships Of The Sea Maritime Museum (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Students can use their Explorer Pass to get free entry to the Savannah Music Festival. Simply bring your ID or a form of identification as a Savannah-Chatham Public School System student, and show up at the box office an hour before the listed showtime. (Savannah Music Festival via Facebook)
• Registration is now open for Savannah Children's Theatre summer camps! There are a variety of full-day and half-day musical theatre programs for children of all ages to check out here. (Savannah Children's Theatre via Facebook)
• The 55th annual Savannah Country Day Fair kicks off on Apr. 22 at 10 a.m. Check out their website for tickets, which start at $25. (Savannah Country Day via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.