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Picnic in the Park 2011

The beloved Savannah tradition, Picnic in the Park, will take place in Forsyth Park on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. As always, the event will feature an evening of live music, family, and picnics big and small! Entertainment this year provided by Eddie Wilson & The Strings of the South.


The themes for this year’s picnic contest will be "Greenest Picnic" and “Rock & Run,” in celebration of the runners, volunteers and the event that promises to put Savannah on the running map – the first Savannah Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon. Those who enter their spreads in the Healthy Savannah Picnic Contest will be eligible to win an array of prizes, as well as bragging rights as Savannah’s best picnicker! Special celebrate judges will by WSAV's Tina Tyus-Shaw and SCAD's Sam Carter. Prizes to include a stay at the Avia Hotel, family memberships to the YMCA, 10 person party at the Island's YMCA rope and climbing course, Gift certificates to restaurants serving locally sourced and healthy foods, Yoga Class passes at several local studios, among other things.

2011 Theme: "Rock & Run"


Schedule (Times are approx.)

3:00 - 5:00 pm Healthy Savannah Picnic contest registration

5:00 pm Picnic contest judging

6:15 pm Esther F. Garrison School of Visual & Performing Arts, Middle School Choir

7:15 pm Strings of the South

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What is HomePath Mortgage?

 HomePath Mortgage allows a borrower to purchase a Fannie Mae-owned property with a low down payment, flexible mortgage terms, no lender-requested appraisal and no mortgage insurance. Expanded seller contributions to closing costs are allowed.


Benefits to the Borrower:

• Low down payment and flexible mortgage terms (fixed–rate, adjustable rate, or interest–only).

• Down payment (at least 3 percent) can be funded by the borrower’s own savings; a gift; a grant; or a loan from a nonprofit organization, state or local government, or employer.

• No lender-requested appraisal.

• No mortgage insurance; ask your lender for cost details on loans without mortgage insurance.

• Expanded seller contributions for closing costs allowed.

• Available for primary residences, second homes and investment properties.

• Many condo project requirements are waived

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