March 17

A HIVE OF FUN AT THE ULTIMATE YARD SALE AND BOY SCOUTS’ RACE CAR DERBY AT SAVANNAH MALL

SAVANNAH, Georgia (March 17, 2009) -- Getting a reputation as THE neighborly convening place, on Saturday, March 21 (7 AM - Noon) Savannah Mall will host 100 vendors in the Bass Pro parking lot for the Savannah Morning News "Ultimate Yard Sale." Inside the Boy Scouts of America's Council Pinewood Derby competition will be underway, beginning at 12:30 PM in Center Court.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S PINEWOOD DERBY
Now in its 59th year, the lively Cub Scout tradition demonstrates what a father/son or mother/son team can accomplish with a 5-ounce block of wood racing car, originality and a little knowledge about axle speed.

"We will have approximately 150 Scouts and over 200 family members watching the event," states Gavin E. Albury, Field Director in Savannah. "It is a chance for Cub Scouts who won in their Packs and Districts to come to the Council race and become the overall Pinewood Derby guru," states Albury.

"The Council Pinewood Derby is the finale of all Derbies within our 11-county service area." The Savannah-based Council includes the Georgia counties of Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, Screven, Tattnall, and Toombs.

For more information regarding the Pinewood Derby, please contact Mr. Albury at 912-927-7272.

SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS' "ULTIMATE YARD SALE"
No space for a yard sale? Savannah Morning News has the solutions of space, advertising and drawing thousands of customers. "Best of all, vendors keep all the profits," states Stacy Jennings, Marketing Director at Savannah Morning News. "All donations benefit Savannah Morning News' Newspapers in Education program, which provides teachers and students free newspapers and other educational materials for the classroom."

Individuals, PTAs, churches and businesses are welcome to reserve a vendor booth at the Ultimate Yard Sale. Spaces are $45 for a regular booth (two parking spaces) and $65 for a large booth (three parking spaces). The booth may NOT sell firearms, weapons or animals. The rain date is April 4th. Attendee donations of $1.00 are encouraged, but are not required.

To sign up for your space at the ULTIMATE YARD SALE, register online at savannahnow.com/node/541709. With questions, or to make a last minute booth reservation, please contact Penny Magnin at 912-652-0400.

For addition information regarding Savannah Mall events, please call 912-927-746, email info [at] SavannahMall.com, or visit http://www.savannahmall.com.


ABOUT THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA'S PINEWOOD DERBY
The Pinewood Derby began in Manhattan Beach, California, from the idea of a Cub Scout father, Don Murphy. Murphy and the Management Club at a company called North American Aviation, where he worked in 1953, pushed his idea forward. Since its beginnings an estimated 43 million sons and fathers (mostly) have participated.

"I wanted to devise a wholesome, constructive activity that would foster a closer father-son relationship and promote craftsmanship and good sportsmanship through competition," writes Murphy. "I'd made models of airplanes, cars, boats, and any number of other structures and remembered the pleasure I got out of doing it," he said.

ABOUT SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS
Published by Morris Communications, Inc., the Savannah Morning News is the largest daily newspaper in Savannah, Georgia. The motto of the paper is "Light of the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry." The paper serves Savannah, its metropolitan area, and parts of South Carolina. Savannah Morning News made its debut on January 15, 1850 as the Daily Morning News.

ABOUT SAVANNAH MALL
Savannah Mall is a one million square foot shopping mall that opened in July 1990 in Savannah, Georgia. With new ownership (2007), today the mall has six anchors of Bass Pro Shops, Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, Target and A.C. Moore. There are approximately 100 stores, including a new Victoria Secret, Gap/Gap Kids, Lane Bryant, Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, Bath & Body Works, Claire's, Cold Stone Creamery, Foot Locker, Spencer's Gifts, and more. A food court is on the upper level of the mall and features a carousel, the only permanent carousel in the Savannah market. At the newly expanded Center Court a variety of different functions take place from fashion and flower shows, educational art exhibits to Santa Claus at Christmas. Telephone 912-927-7467, 14045 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Email info [at] savannahmall [dot] com; http://www.savannahmall.com

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March 06

HERE COMES THE KING!  COME SEE THE WORLD-FAMOUS BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES AT SAVANNAH MALL

SAVANNAH, Georgia (March 6, 2009) -- Come see the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales at Savannah Mall near Bass Pro Shops. The stallions, affectionately called the marvels of main street, will make their first public stop in Savannah at Savannah Mall on Thursday, March 12th (11am - 1pm).

"The emotional response is immense! New generations want to follow in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents to introduce the magnificent Clydesdales to their families," states Senea Crystal, marketing manager at Savannah Mall. "The first time I saw the Budweiser Clydesdales is an occasion I will never forget."

"I am not embarrassed to say that I am absolutely thrilled just thinking about seeing the Clydesdales again soon!" Crystal adds. And, if the anticipation isn't enough, you can play the Clydesdales' song, "Here Comes the King" [http://www.anheuser-busch.com/clydesdales/clydesdales-budweiser.html] at your desk for a little worktime fun!

"Savannah Mall is especially encouraging military families from Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, and the families in Bryan, Liberty and Effingham counties to come to visit the Clydesdales on Savannah's southside," states Senea Crystal, marketing manager at Savannah Mall. There is no charge to view the Clydesdales during the Savannah Mall appearance.

The Budweiser Clydesdales' visit is sponsored by Southern Eagle Distributing. The Savannah area schedule for the hitch team follows:
- Thursday, 3/12/2009 Full Hitch, Bass Pro Shop, Savannah Mall, 11am - 1pm
- Saturday, 3/14/2009 Full Hitch, Tybee parade, 3pm
- Sunday, 3/15/2009 Richmond Hill Day public viewing, One Horseshow City market, 11am - 1pm
- Tuesday, 3/17/2009 Full Hitch, Savannah St. Patrick's Day parade, 10 am

From March 9-18, the Budweiser Clydesdales will take up temporary residency at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill.

THE BUDWEISER CLYDESDALES
The Budweiser Clydesdales have been the symbol of Anheuser-Busch for more than 75 years. They were formally introduced on April 7, 1933, to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition for beer. August A. Busch Jr. and Adolphus Busch III. presented a hitch of horses to their father to celebrate the day. To their father's delight, the hitch thundered down Pestalozzi Street carrying the first case of post-Prohibition beer from the St. Louis brewery.

More Clydesdale facts from Anheuser-Busch:
- Duke, Captain, Mark and Bud are just a few of the names given to the Budweiser Clydesdales. Names are kept short to make it easier for the driver to give commands to the horses during a performance.
- The traveling hitches make more than 500 appearances annually.
- Ten Clydesdales travel with each hitch. Two are alternates.
- Clydesdales are given short names, such as Duke and Bud, to make commands easier for the driver.
- The first television ad featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales aired in 1956

DALMATIANS TOO! A CLYDESDALE'S BEST FRIEND
The Budweiser Dalmatian, a Clydesdale's best friend, travels with the hitch. The Dalmatian is perched atop the wagon, seated next to the driver. The Dalmatian breed is known as coach dogs, because they ran between the wheels of coaches or carriages and were companions to the horses. The Dalmatians have traveled with the Clydesdale hitches since the 1950s.

For more information regarding Savannah Mall events, please call 912-927-746, email info [at] SavannahMall.com, or visit http://www.savannahmall.com.

ABOUT SAVANNAH MALL
Savannah Mall is a one million square foot shopping mall that opened in July 1990 in Savannah, Georgia. With new ownership (2007), today the mall has six anchors of Bass Pro Shops, Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, Target and A.C. Moore. There are approximately 100 stores, including a new Victoria Secret, Gap/Gap Kids, Lane Bryant, Texas Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, Bath & Body Works, Claire's, Cold Stone Creamery, Foot Locker, Spencer's Gifts, and more. A food court is on the upper level of the mall and features a carousel, the only permanent carousel in the Savannah market. At the newly expanded Center Court a variety of different functions take place from fashion and flower shows, educational art exhibits to Santa Claus at Christmas. Telephone 912-927-7467, 14045 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Email info [at] savannahmall [dot] com; http://www.savannahmall.com

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