Spring break has its opportunities

Local students may be out of school this week, but some still are learning valuable lessons through day camps.

Basketball, dueling pianos this weekend

Make Rocky's Warrior Zone your place to watch every minute of Final Four action Saturday and on Monday night on the giant TV. There's no cover and televisions throughout the club guarantee that there's not a bad seat in the house.

Coastal YMCA surpasses goal

RICHMOND HILL - Dozens of people from across the Coastal Empire gathered March 19 in the Richmond Hill City Center for the Young Men's Christian Association of Coastal Georgia's 158th annual meeting.

Good Friday Walk helps homeless

Hundreds took part in this year's Good Friday Walk for Shelter. Some participants still were registering even as the walk began at noon.

Students spread cheer at Easter

For the second year in a row, members of Stuff 4 Love, a group founded by First Presbyterian student Kelsey Higgason, assembled Easter baskets for area foster children in need.

Charity concert focuses on Rotary work

SAVANNAH - The Rotary Clubs of Coastal Georgia recently announced the fourth annual "Play it Forward" concert will be from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Ships of the Sea Museum and Gardens, 41 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Savannah.

Forestry pageant set for June

Plans are under way for the 74th Annual Miss Georgia Forestry State Scholarship Pageant. The pageant will be in Tifton, Ga., at the Performing Arts Center.

Community mourns loss of businessman

The recent death of local businessman William A. Lamas is a loss to his family, his customers and the Hinesville community.

'Deadfall' has great characters

"Deadfall" is a satisfying new crime thriller available on home video and digital download. It easily fits the neo-noir genre and will be a good diversion for fans of films like "Fargo," "Killshot" and "True Grit " or the FX series "Justified."

At the movies March 29-April 4

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Snitch (PG-13) Fri. 10 Sat.-Thurs. 2, 10 Oz the Great and Powerful (PG) Fri. 4, 7, 9:50 Sat.-Thurs. 1, 4, 7, 9:50 The Call (R) Fri. 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 Sat.-Thurs. 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 The Croods 3D (PG) Fri. 9:40 Sat.-Thurs. 2:40, 9:40 The Croods (PG) Fri. 5, 7:20 Sat.-Thurs. 12:15, 5, 7:20 Olympus Has Fallen (R) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Sat.-Thurs. 1:20, 4:05, 7:05, ...

Buffets factor in 'battle of the bulge'

I like food. Actually, I love food. And I reasoned that since I gave up all my youthful vices and indiscretions, I should at least be allowed to eat what I want and as much as I want.

History lecture on area architecture

The Richmond Hill Historical Society will host professor and noted historian, Chris Hendrix, as guest speaker at 7 p.m. April 4 in the Richmond Hill Museum for its monthly lecture series.

Horoscopes for week of March 27-April 2

March 21 to April 19: Rumors of a change in the workplace could make you a mite uneasy about going ahead with implementing your ideas. Best advice: Ignore the talk and proceed as planned.

Spring Liberty Life is out

What's the story behind Dorchester Academy on Highway 84? How do people out on Colonels Island spend their time?

Red Hat Bells have fashion show

The Red Hat Liberty Bells had a fasjion show during their March meeting at Cherokee Rose Country Club.

Miss Georgia South applications sought

Applications are being accepted for the 2014 Miss Georgia South Pageant on July 13 in Adel.

Nuts deliver vitamins, healthy stuff and taste good

When told the Americans were hopelessly surrounded at Bastogne, Belgium, and ordered to surrender on Dec. 22, 1944, the 101st Airborne Division's acting commanding general, Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe responded iconically to the German commander by saying, "Nuts!"

'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.

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.