Returned Peace Corps Volunteers - Savannah, GA Area

05/12/2017

Desirae Suggs with the peace corps director Sheila

05/11/2017

Tomorrow is the day!!

Hey RPCVs in the Savannah Area:
Here’s your chance to meet the Peace Corps Director, here in Savannah. Read her bio here: https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/leadership/
We will all meet at Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion on 513 E Oglethorpe Ave on Friday, May 12 at 12:45 pm.

05/02/2017

Hey RPCVs in the Savannah Area:

Here’s your chance to meet the Peace Corps Director, here in Savannah. Read her bio here: https://www.peacecorps.gov/about/leadership/

We will all meet at Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion on 513 E Oglethorpe Ave on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 12:45pm.

Please RSVP to Leslie—Jean-Pierre– at [email protected]

04/14/2017

Happy Good Friday and Happy Easter weekend. Who would be interested in attending a diversity dinner in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month attended by the both the Acting Peace Corps Director, Sheila Crowley and Acting Associate Director, Erin Gibbs. I was thinking of having the dinner at the one of the following locations. If you are interested in attending please reply back with your preference. Or please make a suggestion if your favorite Asian restaurant is not listed below.

Friday, May 12, 2017 6/6:30 pm

Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion
513 E Oglethorpe Ave

Flying Monk Noodle Bar
5 W Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401

The Noodle Bowl
7054 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

Family and friends are welcome to join us. Once a restaurant is selected I will create and event online where everyone can RSVP. The dinner will start around 5:30pm/6:00pm.

Regards,

Leslie

Leslie Jean-Pierre
Regional Diversity Recruiter & Outreach Specialist
Southeast Peace Corps Regional Office
60 Forsyth Street, SW Suite 3M40
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 562-3457
www.peacecorps.gov
RPCV Guinea, West Africa

04/14/2017

Earth Day festival in Forsyth Park this weekend. 11 am - 4pm

11/09/2016

Looking for a Veterans Day service opportunity? Help the Savannah Tree Foundation help the trees at West Broad Street YMCA 9 am Saturday November 12

10/19/2016

Calling all RPCVs. This is a great community event! Lots of fun for everyone.

Every year, this unique, family-friendly nighttime bike ride lights up Savannah's Historic District with cyclists in creative costumes.

07/13/2016

Did you eat fresh lychees while serving? Get your cold, fresh lychees in Savannah, GA Brighter Day Natural Foods Market!

04/11/2016

Diversity Dinner at Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion.
Friday, May 6, 2016 at 6:30pm.
I will call and make reservations as soon as I get a better idea of how many people will be attending. Also, I will be driving the Peace Corps Smart Car to the event so I hope to get a group picture with everyone after dinner.

Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion
513 E Oglethorpe Ave.
Savannah, GA 31401
912-232-8222
www.tacasushi.com


Please share with all RPCVs in the Savannah area. Please have them RSVP at the Peace Corps website

http://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/learn/meet/events/26393/


I can be reach on my cell number at (404) 934-4099.

Regards,

Leslie


Leslie Jean-Pierre
Diversity Recruiter and Outreach Specialist
Returned Volunteer, Guinea, West Africa 1994-1996
Peace Corps | East Region
Atlanta, GA
404.562.3457
[email protected]

Ta Ca Sushi & Japanese Fusion

01/27/2016

Calling All Low Country RPCVs:

Wednesday, February 24, 2016
6:30PM – until
Sweet Spice Restaurant
Owner Mr. Charles
5515 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404
(912) 335-8146
Jamaican & American comfort foods are served in colorful surrounds at this quaint, easygoing eatery.

Questions: contact Leslie

Leslie Jean-Pierre
[email protected]
Regional Diversity Recruiter & Outreach Specialist, Peace Corps Southeast Region
60 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 3M40 | Atlanta, GA 30303
Ph: 404-562-3457 | RPCV Guinea, West Africa
Events | PC Blog | Southeast Blog | Current Openings

”Everything We Do In Terms Of Diversity Is Based On A Simple, Powerful And Global Premise: Our Diversity Should Be As Inclusive As Our Brands.” Muhtar Kent

http://www.peacecorps.gov/volunteer/learn/meet/events/24691/

01/21/2016

Like adventures? Check out the Mountain Film on Tour in Savannah this weekend!

Join us next week at Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah! We have films for all ages groups this year including a special Kick Off Event, Coffee Talk with Filmmakers & Special Guests and a Tell-U-Ride Bike Ride with Savannah Bicycle Campaign!

Check out the full 2016 film lineup at www.MountainfilmSAV.org.

03/04/2015

The March 10 spring social is the same time as Green Drinks...
I say we meet up there and join in the fun. Plus--its "International Day".....Any objections? Other ideas?

MANY SHADES OF GREEN, ONE GOOD TIME

WHO: Anyone interested in a greener Savannah

WHAT: Sustainability is good. Cocktails are good.
Sustainability + Cocktails = Better

WHEN:Tuesday, March 10, 20155:30pm - 7:30pm

WHERE: Treylor Park 115 E. Bay Street, Savannah

WHY: It's International Day of Awesomeness!