At the movies May 10-16

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.,Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.,Tues. 5, 7:20 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri. 4:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 9:50 Mon.,Tues. 4:15, 9:50 Pain & Gain (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Sat.,Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.,Tues. 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Iron Man 3 3D (PG-13) Fri. 4, 7, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4, 7, 10 Mon.,Tues. 4, 7, 10 Iron Man 3 (PG-13) Fri. ...

'Place Beyond the Pines' flawed but good

Last week, we travelled with Tom Cruise into the fabulous world of sci-fi with "Oblivion." This week, Ryan Gosling will take us on a long, dark ride into the drama called, "The Place Beyond the Pines." Bradley Cooper is going to meet us there.

Small Word Festival May 11

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

At the movies May 3-9

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 The Croods (PG) Fri.-Sun. 12:15, 2:40, 5, 7:20 Mon.-Thurs. 5, 7:20 G.I. Joe: Retaliation (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 9:40 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 9:40 Scary Movie V (PG-13) Fri.-Thurs. 4:10, 10:15 Oblivion (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:50 The Big Wedding (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:40, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 Pain & Gain (R) Fri.-Sun. 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, ...

'Unity and Jazz Saturday in RH

Bryan County residents looking for an afternoon of entertainment can enjoy jazz, gospel and country music in J.F. Gregory Park on Saturday during the Jazz and Unity in the Park event.

Ice tea: South's 'table wine'

What you use to wash down your meal is as important as the barbecue, seafood or pork fried rice.

Horoscopes for week of May 1-7

April 20 to May 20: You know how to balance life's practical aspects with the poetic. This gives you a special edge this week in both your professional endeavors and your personal life.

City GIS coordinator speaks at conference

Anna Phillips, Hinesville's geographic information systems coordinator, is a self-taught GIS expert and the go-to person for creating and storing data that maps the location of fire hydrants, stormsewers, street lights, manhole covers and numerous other items maintained by the city and county.

ADA benefit moves to Savannah

After a 16-year run, Liberty County doesn't have a team in the regional American Diabetes Association Kiss-A-Pig Campaign.

Ribbon to be cut on troop's museum

The Liberty Independent Troop is hosting a ribbon cutting for its new museum at 11 a.m. May 4 at 100 Commerce St. in Hinesville.

Continuing the story of 'Old Mac' the teacher

Last week, I told you about Old Mac, Samuel McWhir Varnedoe, the strict schoolteacher as remembered by Cornelia Jones Pond, one of his students. Here is more information about the man, his life and family.

Quilt, other raffles help animal shelter

Anna Phillips has been making quilts for a long time. An avid supporter of animal shelters, Phillips had started working on a quilt depicting kittens and puppies she planned to donate to the Liberty Humane Shelter and the project soon took on a personal meaning.

Teacher 'jailed' for fundraiser

Frank Long Elementary students collected box tops to raise money for the school. Every year students choose a goal to work toward. This year Principal Judy Hellgren would spend one second in a makeshift jail for every box top collected. The students collected 11,462 box tops. The funds will go toward such student programs as lunch bunch, honor roll rewards and behavior incentives.

YALL honored by county commission

In honor of County Government Month in Liberty County, Donald Lovette, chairman of the Liberty County Commission, invited members of the 2013 class of Young Adult Leadership Liberty to the commission's April 18 meeting.

More than 500 flock to Cupcake War

The Hinesville Area Arts Council's sweetest event drew about 500 attendees Tuesday to sample 3,300 cupcakes in an assortment of flavors.

'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.

Eagle scout reunion set

SAVANNAH - Eagle Scout alumni are invited to the Coastal Empire Council Boy Scouts' annual Eagle reunion and new Eagle recognition banquet Saturday, May 18, at the Elks Lodge, 183 Wilshire Blvd. in Savannah.

Horoscopes for week of May 8-14

April 20 to May 20: Just when you thought you had everything planned to the smallest detail, you get some news that could unsettle things. But a timely explanation helps put it all back on track.

Saxophonist releases second album

Hinesville saxophonist Bernard Rose will commemorate the release of his second studio album next month, but he also hopes his music will help him pay it forward.

Fundraiser for animal clinic

Wolf Animal Hospital of Jesup and the Liberty County Fire Services Station 15 recently provided an animal clinic for area residents.

Resident asked to 'pray without ceasing'

The National Day of Prayer was observed locally Thursday morning on the front steps of the Historic Liberty County Courthouse.

Goldenheirs discuss Old Glory

The American flag was the topic of discussion during the Goldenheirs' March meeting.

Airman finishes AF basic training

Airman Basic D'Marius Moye has graduated from basic training in San Antonio, Texas.

Photo contest solicits shots

ATLANTA - The Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is holding its fourth annual online photo contest to coincide with Preservation Month in May. This year's theme is "The Civil War in Georgia."

Allenhurst plants tree for Earth Day

Earth Day recently was recognized in Allenhurst as Boy Scouts from Troop 500 planted 10 dogwoods donated by Keep Liberty Beautiful Director Sara Swida at town hall.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day

History center marks opening

Five generations of Ellis "Pete" Gordon's family gathered Saturday at the National Guard Armory to commemorate their patriarch's contribution to the Liberty Independent Troop's rich history.

Barnards celebrate golden anniversary

Bernard and Sheila Barnard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 4. The couple married in Nahunta First Baptist Church in 1963, and they have two children: Bernie Barnard Jr. and his wife Kim, who live in Pooler, and Bruce Barnard and his wife Angie, who live in Vidalia. The Barnards have five grandchildren and one great-grandson.

WACH dietician shares autism experience

Autism is a disorder with no known cause or cure and, according to the Centers for Disease Control, cases of it are increasing.

Chamber ribbon cutting for CASA

Atlantic Area Court Appointed Special Advocates had a ribbon cutting and open house April 24 in conjunction with the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce.