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12 The Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, April 17, 2024 •JM4LC3 —— Project Smile Marks 32 Years of Global Dental Outreach and Service in Belize Project Smile, a non-profit dental mission, commemorates over three de cades of providing free essen tial dental care and community support to children in Belize. Established in 1992 through a cooperative effort between the apostle dioceses of Georgia and Belize, this initiative ex emplifies humanitarian service at its best and showcases inter national collaboration for the betterment of society. Dr. Steve Acuff, the founder of Project Smile, to gether with his wife Montie Acuff, the organization’s trea surer, have been pivotal figures in this mission. Their outstand- Dr Maynard and Dr Williams in Belize ing work managing the op erations, documentation, and patient records has ensured the initiative’s long-term impact. Dr. Acuff, reflecting on the experience, commented, “I truly feel alive in Belize and it feels like the ‘real world’. Serving in Belize is a remind er of how most of the world lives.” This year Project Smile operated with sixteen self-paid volunteers serving 200 patients in a mere three and a half days, demonstrating the effectiveness and dedication of the volunteers. The most recent trip to Belize took place in Feb ruary 2024 which included two teams that keep the clinic run ning for two weeks, one from Georgia and the other from Ohio, echoing the true spirit of teamwork and continuity. Dr. Roy Maynard of Georgetown Family Dental and his wife Dr. Crystal Williams of Georgetown Orthodontics and two others Georgetown Family Dental staff members Sojourner Mays and Shea Bry ant, joined forces with a dental team from Ohio to undertake the Project Smile. The couple empha sized that their work went be yond the dental world because, as Black professionals, and as the first Black dentist to join Project Smile they serve as role models to their young patients. “I wanted the kids to see a role model and a den tist that looked like them,” Dr. Maynard said. “Dental hy giene is important, of course, but it is equally important to enable children to envision themselves in roles that work towards bettering communities and the lives of others.” JUDGE* KATIE BREWINGTON FOR MAGISTRATE COURT 'Munififial Cmirl Jurist- DIGNITY FAIRNESS EXPERIENCED VOTE - MAY 21, 2024 Paid for by Biw melon forjud^i Forsyth Farmers’ Market to Host Free “A Taste of African Heritage” Cooking Classes 4i NjH 11 1 1. LV U ii The Forsyth Farmers’ Market will host free “A Taste of African Heritage” cooking classes on April 25, May 30 and June 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Avenue Resource Center, located at 425 Pennsylvania Avenue Forsyth Farmers’ Market, a nonprofit organiza tion headquartered in Savan nah, GA that organizes south Georgia’s largest farmers’ mar ket, supports local sustainable farming and expands commu nity access to fresh, healthy food through innovative year- round programs, will host “A Taste of African Heritage” Cooking Classes. The Forsyth Farm ers’ Market, through a special partnership with Oldways, will continue to offer free “A Taste of African Heritage” cooking classes this spring on Thurs day, April 25th, Thursday, May 30th, and Thursday, June 27th from 5-7 PM at the Pennsyl vania Avenue Resource Center, 425 Pennsylvania Ave, Savan nah, GA. These immersive, hands-on cooking classes are designed to celebrate the rich heritage of African cuisine and to promote health-conscious dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition. Attendees will en gage in discussions about the cultural significance of the in gredients, learn culinary tech niques and take the time to eat, share and reflect. “A Taste of African Heritage” cooking classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. At the time of registration, please list any food allergies. To reg ister, please contact Forsyth Farmers’ Market Director of Community Building Aja Em bry at aja@ffm-sav.org or call 912.509.0894. REGISTRATION: Thursday, April 25 - https://bit. ly/3VRMbat Thursday, May 30 - https://bit. ly/3TPVEMQ Thursday, June 27 - https://bit. ly/3J9xRT8 Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.-Nu Chapter Savannah 2024 Black Business Luncheon and Expo The 2024 Black Busi ness Funcheon and Expo, cele brating the Iota Phi Fambda Sorority, Inc. Nu Chapter Out standing Woman of the Year, is a wonderful event. We will rec ognize and honor the achieve ments and contributions of outstanding black women in various fields, including busi ness and entrepreneurship. The expo will show case black-owned businesses and their products or services, its a great way to empower and support the accomplishments of black women in the business world. Time & Focation Apr 27,2024, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Embassy Suites Savannah Air port, 145 W Mulberry Blvd, Pooler, GA 31322, USA Please visit https://www.io- ta-nu.org/events-1/2024-busi- ness-expo-luncheon for dona tion, tickets, and vendor space information. 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