Horoscopes for week of Aug. 18-25

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This could be the time to try soothing whatever bad feelings might be lingering 'twixt and among colleagues, friends or family members. But be sure you do so without favoring any side.

Chef challenge for McDonald House

SAVANNAH - The Savannah Ronald McDonald House will host the Chef of the House Challenge on Aug. 23-29. It will be an "Iron Chef"-inspired fundraiser with a twist - competitors will bring their own challengers. The event, which benefits the Savannah Ronald McDonald House, will feature amateurs and culinary masters with a passion for cooking, grilling and giving back to the community.

'The Other Guys' is worth watching

Last weekend at the box office, Will Ferrell's "The Other Guys" and Steve Carrell's "Dinner for Schmucks" duked it out in a comedy battle royale. Though Carrell's latest film opened one weekend ahead of Ferrell's, the head start afforded no benefit.

Peanut Festival set for Brooklet

The 21st annual Brooklet Peanut Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 21. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Various live entertainment will take place throughout the day. There will also be arts and crafts booths, food booths and amusements. A street dance begins at 7 p.m. featuring The Variations. For more information see www.brookletpeanutfestival.com

Families invited on scavenger hunts

Fort King George State Historic Site in Darien will have family scavenger hunts starting this Saturday and continuing each Saturday through September. Employees at the fort will draw names and give away gift certificates to three families each weekend.

Horoscopes for week of Aug. 11-18

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to high-temperature disputes. The aries lamb should resist being pulled into heated quarrels that could really singe your wool.

Community theater seeks director

The Richmond Hill Community Theatre is looking for people who are interested in directing a production as early as this fall.

Gospel artist's concert to help homeless

Gospel music is different than regular music. Local gospel singer Terry Newsome said it has the power to change lives. "It's not just for entertainment," he said. "The hope of Jesus is the only hope we have when we have nothing else."

Gospel singer making name for self

Recording artist and Midway resident Naomi Ruth McFadden is gaining popularity in gospel music circles. She will soon release her debut album, "Come too Far," and has been performing at various church events around the region. The album's namesake single is available on iTunes.

Horoscopes for week of Aug. 4-11

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A previous misunderstanding continues to taint the atmosphere to some extent in the early part of the week. But cooler heads prevail, and the situation eases by week's end.

Playwright sets 'Mama Turn the Radio on III'

Local playwright Donald Lovette will produce and stage the third and final segment of his long-running morality play, "Mama Turn the Radio on," on Aug. 13-15.

Auditions set for 'Steel Magnolias'

SAVANNAH - Savannah's Cultural Arts Theatre will hold auditions for its fall production of "Steel Magnolias" at 6 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 2-3, at S.P.A.C.E. Gallery's Black Box Theater, 9 W. Henry St.

Horoscopes for week of July 28-Aug. 4

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Avoid adding to the tension around you. Even a well-meant reaction against something you perceive as unfair could be misunderstood. Let things calm down, and then talk about it.

Rubber's place in national security

SAVANNAH -- Mark R. Finlay, professor of history and assistant dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Armstrong Atlantic State University, has received the 2009 Theodore Saloutos Memorial Award for his book, "Growing American Rubber: Strategic Plants and the Politics of National Security," (Rutgers University Press, 2009) presented by the Agricultural History Society.

Horoscopes for week of July 21-28

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don't gnash those pearly whites because you might have to delay your plans. This could give the lucky lamb a better perspective of what's been done, and what still needs doing.

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

Horoscopes for week of May 15-21

April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

Small Word Festival May 11 in Hinesville

The fifth annual Small World Festival will be from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Amphitheater at Bryant Commons.