🌱 School Band Gets Invite From Journey + Kirk Cameron In Savannah

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Here are the top three stories in Savannah today:

1. The Tybee Island Maritime Academy’s middle school band has received a personal invite from the rock band Journey to attend their Freedom Tour 2023 concert in Savannah. The band caught the attention of Journey after recording and posting a cover of their hit song "Don't Stop Believing" on social media, which reached the wife of founder and lead guitarist Neal Schon. A total of 35 students, parents, and teachers will attend the concert. Although the band will not be performing, music director Amanda Whitfield considers the invite to be a highlight of her career. (WSAV)
2. Savannah’s Community Health Advocate (CHA) program participants attended a leadership workshop on Feb. 4, led by author Wanda Lloyd and local storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste. The workshop, entitled “Listen. Speak. Advocate: Sharing Your Story for Health Equity,” focused on the importance of sharing one’s health story and listening to the stories of others. Lloyd started the session by teaching “deep listening” tactics and Grant-Baptiste emphasized the power of storytelling in promoting health equity. The event was presented by Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia. (Savannah Community Headlines)
3. Actor Kirk Cameron is bringing his public library tour promoting his Christian children's book, "As You Grow," to Savannah on Thursday. Some libraries have declined hosting Cameron's tour due to the book's biblical themes. Cameron's event at the Bull Street Library will be held in a meeting room and not as a library program, and will feature a performance by country artist Coffey Anderson for a "patriotic sing-a-long." (WSAV)

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Today in Savannah:

• Dirty Dolls Burlesque Revue At 201 Savannah Lounge (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Savannah Theatre is gearing up for another exciting performance with the opening of the beloved musical, "Mamma Mia." The theater is eager to welcome audiences to come and experience the magic of this hit show. The music and fun of "Mamma Mia" will be on stage from Feb. 10 to Feb. 25, so there's plenty of time to catch this thrilling production. (The Savannah Theatre via Facebook)
• The Savannah Police Department is searching for a gray Ford F-150 involved in a hit-and-run accident on Feb. 6 that injured two pedestrians at Liberty and Montgomery streets. Anyone with information on the vehicle or driver is urged to contact TIU or CrimeStoppers. (Savannah Police Department via Facebook)
• Congratulations to SCCPSS’s Elementary and Middle Grade Level Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Winners! Learn more about the competition here. (Savannah-Chatham County Public School System)

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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