July 20: Story time performance – As another installment in their Summer Reading Program, Richmond Hill Public Library presents a performance by Chad Crews. Crews, a former middle and high school educator, uses magic, characters and more to inspire children to read. Performance will take place at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church Richmond Hill (9184 Ford Ave.). To learn more about Crews, visit www.chadcrewsmagic.com. Call the library at 756-3580 for program details. July ...
Living along the Georgia coast has provided ample inspiration for marine life artist Phil Church.
Julie Licavoli, admissions director at Magnolia Manor, got to answer this week's questions: 1. What do you feel is your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement is my three boys. They are the biggest joy in my life. Being teenagers, they can also be my biggest challenge at times. 2. What, to you, is perfect happiness? To me, perfect happiness is watching my boys sleep. They are so peaceful and beautiful and quiet! 3. What one ...
July 13: Story time performance – The Richmond Hill Public Library presents a performance by storyteller "Granny P," who gets into character with a number of costumes and performs songs, magic tricks and more. Story time will take place at First Baptist Church Richmond Hill (9184 Ford Ave.) at 2 p.m. and is free of charge. Please call the library (756-3580) for more information.
It's 9:10 on Thursday morning and a group of 22 children has assembled in a large, airy room at Fort McAllister State Historic Park.
The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce recent Business After Hours was hosted by Firefly Lighting, Flooring and Design and gave people a chance to get together to talk business and socialize.
July 7: Harry Potter marathon – The Richmond Hill Public Library will present one Harry Potter film per day in sequence beginning on July 7 at 4 p.m. Activities such as house sorting and wand making will take place along with screenings. For a complete list of movies and show times, please stop by the library (9607 Ford Ave.) or call 756-3580.
Coast Guard Seaman Christina A. Traina, daughter of Paulette M. and Nick J. Traina of Richmond Hill, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Center in Cape May, N. J., and was promoted to her present rank.
There's a new face at the Richmond Hill – Bryan County Chamber of Commerce, and it may be a familiar one to many.
Leah Costlow, assistant manager of the Richmond Hill Public Library, agreed to answer this week's questions:
June 29: Story time performance – The Richmond Hill Public Library presents "storymaker" Sean Driscoll for a 2 p.m. performance at First Baptist Church of Richmond Hill (9184 Ford Ave.). Driscoll's story time performances include animation, puppets, magic, music, and audience participation. For more information, please call the library at 756-3580.
Housed in the little white building on the corner of Ford Avenue and Timber Trail, which many of us likely pass in our daily travels, are the vestiges of our collective local history.
Families were recently spotted out in Richmond Hill's J.F. Gregory Park having funin the sun.
June 15: J'miah Nabawi performance – Richmond Hill Public Library presents story time performer J'miah Nabawi as part of its "One World, Many Stories" summer programming. Nabawi makes use of instruments, physical movement, colorful fabrics and voices to bring story time to life. Performance is free and will take place at 2 p.m. at the library. Please call 756-3580 for more information.
Members of the Richmond Hill Senior Center shake their stuff during a recent Movin' and Groovin' class. The class, held each Monday and Wednesday, is taught by Janet Taulbee and includes chair exercises and line dances, such as the bus stop, the Charleston, the Macarena and the bop.
The Richmond Hill History Museum isn't shabby per se. In fact, it's in much better condition than one might expect given it once housed a bevy of kindergarteners in the 1940s and '50s, and later the office workers of a bustling paper company. Sure, it needs a shiny new coat of paint, and yes, the chimney happens to be a tad leaky. Even the tightest of ships needs a little upkeep every now and then.
Sarah Volker, president of the Richmond Hill Historical Society, faced the questions this week:
June 14: Teen night under the stars - Jump N' Jacks offers a night of movies, music and dancing for Bryan County teens from 7:30-11 p.m. each Friday. Kids of all ages are welcome for pizza, soda, movies and games. The cost is $20 for admission and includes pizza, soda and a $10 game card.
Eight year-old Richmond Hill resident Emma Williamson has spent the last three years learning the art of jujitsu in hopes of earning her junior black belt.
"Get your mind right and your body will follow."
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