Plans set for Pembroke’s first National Night Out

The Pembroke National Night Out Committee met Wednesday morning to go over final plans for Pembroke's first National Night Out Against Crime.

Local author speaks at NAACP meeting

Richmond Hill author Lisa Harris signs one of her novels for Bryan County NAACP Chairman Dave Williams as other NAACP members line up for the same purpose after Monday night's monthly Bryan NAACP meeting at Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church. Harris was a guest speaker at the meeting and described to the group the process she went through in creating a publishing company in Richmond Hill and writing two books. Harris said she ...

"Hula on the Hill" Fundraiser

Photo by Ross Blair The Bryan County Republican Party held a "Hula on the Hill" fundraiser dinner last Saturday at Outriggers restaurant. The event drew a large number of locals and even Congressman Jack Kingston (above, with family members), who attended with his family. The restaurant was decked out with Hawaiian decor. Among the activities were a luau, live music by Bucky and Barry, and a Hawaiian shirt and Hawaiian ...

New arts exhibition

Cutting back on your pet's health care costs

This is something that pet owners tend to worry about. As you are aware trips to the vet can sometimes be costly but if you can follow some really simple rules then you can cut the cost of care down by a great deal.

Community briefs

American Legion The American Legion Post 164 and Ladies Auxiliary meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The post is located on U.S. Highway 280 West of Pembroke. All veterans are welcome. Historical society On Thursday, Aug. 2, the Richmond Hill Historical Society's monthly lecture series will present Jim Bitler, the On-Island Co-ordinator for the Ossabaw Island Foundation as ...

Be water smart

Did you know that a faucet that leaks just one drop per second can waste over 2,000 gallons of water per year? That a leaking toilet can waste 200 gallons a day? Or that an average shower uses 20-30 gallons of water?

Exhibition at Leahy Gallery on Friday

Art exhibition Leahy Art Gallery Fine Art and Custom Framing announces the opening of its newest arts exhibition. All are invited to attend a reception with the artists Friday, July 27 from 5:30-9 p.m. Featured artists: Classical Sculptor - Isaac Mock, Watercolor Artist – Louise Yancey Streed, including original paintings from her book – Savannah: Her History. Also featuring guitarist Cesar Perez. Refreshments will be served. Call 727-5330 or email ...

Mill Creek Baptist to celebrate Family and Friends Day picnic

Mill Creek Baptist Mill Creek Baptist Church's Junior Mission will have its annual Family and Friends Day picnic and program today. On July 21, the Picnic will begin at 2 p.m. There will be activities and games, and refreshments. On July 22, at 3 p.m., the mission will hold a Family and Friends program. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Elroy Herman. The public is invited. <font face="Times New Roman" ...

Community Briefs 7/14/07

Pizza party This past Wednesday, the Pembroke Library finished its summer reading programs with the Georgia Southern Wildlife Center. There's nothing better than a bunch of animals, birds, and insects from around the world to highlight the library's theme of "Reading Takes You Everywhere." To bring the Vacation Reading Program to a close, the library will be sponsoring a party at the library. Everyone is invited to a pizza ...

Food pantry in Pembroke Today

Food pantry America's Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia Mobile Food Pantry will be at Pembroke City Hall at noon on Thursday, July 12 to distribute food to more than 500 families. For more information about the program call 236-6750, ext. 11. Arts on the Coast The next Arts on the Coast general meeting will be held on Thursday, ...

Helping Hands seeks projects, volunteers

Library programs The libraries in Pembroke and Richmond Hill will be closed July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Helping hands Helping Hands of Bryan Co. will hold a week of service July 9 -13. Youth and adult volunteers will be doing small home repairs and yard work for low-income elderly and/or disabled families in Bryan County. Anyone who ...

Community briefs

Scouts The members of Boy Scout Troop 357 in Pembroke will be erecting the flags and crosses that honor fallen veterans and celebrate July Fourth, Independence Day. The troop are asking for community volunteers to come out and assist us in making this an event that everyone in the community can be proud of. The event will take place Saturday, June 30 at 9 am. It is located ...

Community briefs

Library programs The libraries in Pembroke and Richmond Hill are continuing their summer programs. On June 27, Jeff Rayno will perform his magic and mayhem in Pembroke at 10:30 a.m. and in Richmond Hill at 2 p.m. If you haven't signed up for the Vacation Reading Club, there is still time to join in the fun, read and get prizes too. Both libraries will be closed July 4 in honor ...

Community briefs

Head start Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority, Inc. administers the Head Start Program from its main office in Brunswick, Georgia. It operates eleven centers, in nine counties; and is presently funded to serve a total of 917 preschool children. Centers are located in the following counties: Bryan, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Wayne and two in both Camden and Tattnall. Presently all centers are accepting applications for the ...

Community announcements for May 22

Libraries closed

Community announcements for May 20

A fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society called "Dine Out to Knockout Cancer" will be held Tuesday in Richmond Hill. The event is hosted by Lifesavers, Team Dylan and Team Evan, who are joining forces with several local restaurants to find a cure for cancer.

Community announcements for May 15

Mentors, especially men, are needed for the Big Brother/Big Sister Program in Bryan County.

Help knockout cancer; organic gardening and more on tap

Knock out cancer

Community announcements for May 13

"Backyard Wildlife" will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden, 2 Canebrake Road in Savannah.