Oct. 13
The public is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Riceboro Dollar General Store at 4507 South Coastal Highway. The ceremony takes place at 11 a.m.
Oct. 13
The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce will host a Progress Through People Luncheon at 12 noon on Thursday, October 13 at the Liberty County Performing Arts Center located at 2140 E. Oglethorpe Hwy in Flemington. The luncheon will feature Tina Lilly, executive director of the Georgia Council for the Arts. She will be discussing ways to grow Georgia communities through the arts. The Liberty County Chamber would like to thank the Convention & Visitors Bureau for sponsoring the luncheon.
Oct. 15
The Liberty County Health Department and Liberty Regional Medical Center are partnering to hold two screening events during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The health department will offer free clinical breast exams – by appointment – from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 12 for women who meet certain eligibility guidelines. After an initial screening at the health department, the women can then go directly to Liberty Regional for a mammogram. Women who meet certain annual income guidelines and are 40-64 years of age without insurance will be eligible to receive a screening mammogram at no cost as part of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP). BCCP provides access to breast and cervical cancer screening for women who may not otherwise have the means to access such services. For more information on BCCP, please visit our website atcoastalhealthdistrict.org/bccp. To schedule an appointment for the October screening events, please call the Liberty County Health Department at 912-876-2173.
Oct. 15
The annual Pumpkin Patch festival will be Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at Bryant Commons Park. The ITPA telephone museum will be open. The local Shrine club will be selling pumpkins. There will also be a variety of free family-friendly games and activities.
Oct. 22
Rivers Alive
The Rivers Alive county-wide cleanup will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Volunteers will be provided with cleaning supplies and a free T-shirt. For more information call 912-880-4888 or email: klcb@libertycountyga.org
Oct. 22
Diamond Dig
Diamond Dig at Thomas Hill Jewelers. Thomas Hill has donated 10,000 crats of diamonds and gemstones to be dug in a trough of sand. Participants will fill a bucket with sand and go to the various sifting stations in the store where the gems a will be identified. The event will benefit the United Way’s Backpack buddy program helping needy children in receiving food. The event will take place at Thomas Hill Jewelers at 115 East Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Hinesville from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Limited tickets available. Buy one bucket for $50 or two buckets for $80. Cash or checks only. For more information call 912-876-6036.
Oct. 28
Annual Scarecrow Stroll in downtown along Main Street. Trick or treating will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will continue with a block party from 8-11 p.m. with music from Victory Drive Band, and several food vendors. The HDDA also will play the movie “Hocus Pocus” at 8 p.m.
Nov. 19
Community of Service Gala Banquet
Another Chance Outreach Ministries, Inc. will be honoring local community service agencies for their service to others with a formal black tie affair banquet Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. at Fellowship Hall, 4372 W. Oglethorpe Highway, Allenhurst. For tickets call (912) 977-8612 or (912) 321-5901.