Singer returns home after 20 years

Marti Ledford, from Nashville, Tenn., will return to the area for a concert, sharing her faith through song, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at the FirsAt Baptist Church of Blitchton. The church is located at 5204 Hwy. 80 East, Ellabell.

What's happening on and around Fort Stewart

Hays Library Closing on Sundays The George P. Hays Library, building 411, has started closing on Sundays. Closing on Sundays is necessary to ensure that the library is fully staffed to provide a high level of service for patrons on the library's other days of operation. Library hours are from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday -Thursday; and from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The library is closed on federal holidays. Call ...

'Takers' full of solid acting, eye candy

This week, I was pleasantly surprised at the movie theater. You're going to want to watch this film, "Takers." I never expected it to be so good.

Blues and BBQ and Fort McAllister

Folks across the country will be taking it easy this holiday weekend by breaking out the grill for backyard barbecues – and Bryan County is no different.

Savannah Philharmonic sets season preview

SAVANNAH - The Savannah Philharmonic hosted a cocktail party Aug. 17 at the Jepson Center for the Arts on Barnard Street to premier the 2010-11 concert season. After a cocktail hour, guests were invited into the Neises Auditorium for a presentation from Peter Shannon, artistic director and conductor of the Savannah Philharmonic. The presentation featured highlights and excerpts from the upcoming season.

Horoscopes for week of Sept. 1-8

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Careful, lamb. Taking on too many tasks at one time can cause you to create more snarls each time you try to work your way through the tangled mass. Best to handle one job at a time.

Meeting tonight on barbershop singing

The 13th Colony Sound Barbershop Chorus is inviting all men interested in learning to sing in four-part harmony to a guest night from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at the Richmond Hill City Center in J.F. Gregory Park.

Area choir readies for next performance

The Liberty County Community and Area Mass Choir will have auditions for its next performance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. Philip's Episcopal Church.

Acts booked for Blues & BBQ

Entertainers already are lining up to perform at Hinesville's seventh annual Blues & BBQ festival from 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18.

What's going on in and around post

Marne Lanes League Sign-ups Sign-ups for the winter league season, which begins Sept. 10, are being accepted at Marne Lanes, building 402. There are leagues for everyone. Why not stop by the center and sign up for men's, women's, Wednesday mixed or Friday mixed? A youth league also is offered. Sign-up sheets are located at the front counter and will be available through Aug. 31. Call 912-767-4866 for more information. "Top of the Rock" ...

'The Switch' good; predictable

Today's topic of discussion is Jennifer Aniston's latest chick flick. Was it good? Was it bad? Could a man stomach this film? Can you bring your kids to see it? Here's my two cent's worth. "The Switch" is a new romantic comedy starring former "Friends" star Jennifer Anniston and Jason Bateman. If you aren't a Bateman fan yet, you need to get on board. He's funny in every role he gets, even if it's a ...

Build a model plan at Mighty 8th

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler will offer a free model airplane building classes Saturday, Aug. 28, for children, and free admission for them when they buy a model airplane. World War II model airplanes are on sale in the museum gift store for $12. Model airplanes from the museum's archive collection also will be on display.

Horoscopes for week of Aug. 25-Sept. 1

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Cupid is strong in the aries aspect this week, with the cherub opening romantic possibilities for single lambs, and strengthening ties 'twixt loving pairs already in a caring relationship.

FMWR Weekly Briefing for 23 Aug.

Mongolian Night on Thursdays Beginning last week, Mongolian Night at the Hunter Club, building 6015, was moved to Thursdays. The time remains the same, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy a selection of meats and vegetables seasoned and cooked to order with distinctive flavors of the orient. The cost is just $9.95 per adult and half-price for children ages 5-10. No charge for children 4 and under. For more information, call 912-459-7923. Stewart GC Golf Scramble The ...

No expendable actors in 'The Expendables'

I watched "The Expendables" last weekend and shame on you if you have no idea which film that is.

Post's outdoor pools opening

'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.