🌱 Savannah Residents Concerned For Safety + No Kid Hungry Dinner

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Savannah Patch newsletter — here to impart everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town.

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A shower in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Mansion in Savannah is hosting a five-course dinner made by award-winning chefs on Apr. 30 to raise money for No Kid Hungry, a non-profit organization that helps combat childhood hunger. One in eight kids are at risk of hunger according to the organization. The event will include a cocktail hour, silent auction, and the chefs are excited to give back. (WJCL 22 News)
2. Savannah residents have expressed concerns about safety. In case you missed it, a kidnapping and police chase occurred on Monday night Apr. 24. Residents in the area, including Loretta Gamble and Austin Francis, are now more cautious about their surroundings and say they will be keeping an eye out for anything suspicious. (WTOC News)
3. The Toasted Yolk, a full-service eatery specializing in breakfast, lunch, and brunch, is opening its first location in the state on May 1 in Savannah. The menu includes unique breakfast, lunch specialties, and brunch that can be enjoyed at the full-sized bar or on the patio. The grand opening on May 2 will donate ten percent of sales to a local organization and feature free donuts, half-price mimosas, and a chance to win free breakfast or lunch for a year. (Franchising News)

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Today in Savannah:

• Laiken Love At Good Times Jazz Bar & Restaurant (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Trinity Lutheran Church in Savannah will be hosting SpringFest this weekend Apr. 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Guests can expect to find local vendors selling an array of items from baked goods to plants. Lizzie, the comfort dog, will also be in attendance and loves hugs. (WSAV News)
• Looking for a fun(ny) weekend? Stop by Savannah's best-kept secret, Don't Tell Comedy on Saturday, Apr. 29 for some laughs. Tickets can be purchased at the link. (Don't Tell Comedy)
• Jesse Cole, the founder of Fans First Entertainment, created a spectacle in the baseball world with his exhibition team, the Savannah Bananas. With their version of baseball called "Banana Ball," the team sells out their home stadium and has more than 7 million followers on social media. (WV Gazette Mail)

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— 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.