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Be a master naturalist
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Are you interested in learning about the environment around you? If so, you may want to take the Master Naturalist course.
This program is an in-depth, environmental, educational program developed for people who wish to know, change and preserve the relationships between habitats and our ecosystems. The course subjects will include: Endangered Species, Forest Management, Wildlife Management, Birding, Agriculture, Water Quality, Marsh and Maritime Forests, Fish Management and many other critical issues. The Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham County Extension offices will be conducting the Coastal Georgia Master Naturalist Program.
The classes will start on March 28 and run through May 30 and will be held every Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The meeting locations will be on pertinent sites in Coastal Georgia. Visit http://www.bryanextension.org/ for more information, an application and a schedule of the 2007 classes.
Cost of the program is $150 which will include all materials necessary for the course, plus several other manuals to make your learning experience more enjoyable and easier. This fee does not cover transportation. Fee for applicant’s spouse is $75.00. Only one set of books per couple.
The Coastal Georgia Master Naturalist Program is designed for those who love the outdoors or want to make a difference in the environment around you. This program is presented by the Coastal Georgia County Extension Offices.
Applications will be accepted by the Bryan County Extension office until Feb. 20.
 Class size is limited to 25 applicants. To receive an application or for more information, please call David Moulder 912-653-2231 Bryan County Extension or e-mail dmoulder@uga.edu .

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Community Announcements for Oct. 23
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New Beginnings Community Church will hold a fall-harvest celebration from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at 75 Crosswinds Drive, at the entrance to Buckhead North.
Activities planned include hay rides, hot-dog roasting, face painting, games and prizes. All activities are free and open to the public.
For more information, call 912-445-0196 or go to www.nbcchurch.com.

Book signing set for Pembroke Public Library
J.G. Jakes, author of “The River’s Edge,” will have a book signing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Pembroke Public Library.
When asked to sum up in one sentence what kind of story “The River’s Edge” is, Jakes said, “It’s an altogether human story: love and hatred, regret and forgiveness, faith and consequences and a cross.”
“The River’s Edge” is about an evil man, a horrible murder, a miscarriage of backwoods justice and a young woman’s vow of revenge.
Jakes was born and raised in Shellman. She now is a retired school teacher.  
“It is my genuine desire to share the grace of God and encourage others as they continue on their Christian journey,” Jakes said.
For more information, go to jgjakes.weebly.com.

Fall art show, reception planned for Nov. 8
Arts on the Coast will have its fall art show and reception at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, on the grounds surrounding Leahy Art Gallery in Richmond Hill.
The event will feature local artists and musicians. For more information, email Artsonthecoast@yahoo.com, leahyart@comcast.net orshvolker@coastalnow.net.

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