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Community announcements for Feb. 18
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Ribbon are being sold to benefit Evan Nelms, a 5-year-old Richmond Hill boy who is battling leukemia for the second time in a year. Orange bows to be placed on mailboxes or storefronts are on sale for $10 and can be purchased by calling 912-308-3774. All proceeds go toward Evan’s medical expenses.
A festival fundraiser is also planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 23 at J.F. Gregory Park in Richmond Hill. The day will include raffle prizes, horse rides, face painting, live music and more.

Asperger support
The Richmond Hill Asperger Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Community Room of the Richmond Hill Public Library.  
For more information, contact rhaspergergroup@aol.com.

Tree maintenance
The Coastal Bryan Tree Foundation needs volunteers to help with tree maintenance at 9 a.m. Feb. 23 at Henderson Park in Richmond Hill.
Volunteers will apply mulch, fertilize and prune previously planted trees. Volunteers should bring gloves, shovels and rakes. The group will meet at the County Administration Complex. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided.

Riverkeeper event
Ogeechee Riverkeeper will present “At Waters Edge!,” the 2013 annual awards gala, on Feb. 23 at Fort McAllister State Park.
This event features historic re-enactments, educational wildlife demonstrations from Georgia Southern University, live bluegrass music from City Hotel, open bar provided by Moon River Brewery, a silent auction and more.
This year’s “At Waters Edge!” fundraiser party will benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance member organization, Ogeechee Riverkeeper. Tickets are $100 per person, $150 per couple and $750 for a table of 10. Tickets are available online at www.ogeecheerivergala.eventbrite.com.
For more information, email jessica@ogeecheeriverkeeper.org or call 866-942-6222, ext. 2

Hometown Expo
The Women’s Business Alliance of Richmond Hill is hosting the 2013 Hometown Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Richmond Hill City Center in J.F. Gregory Park.
The event is an opportunity for the public to learn about local businesses. It also offers businesses the chance to showcase their goods and services.
In addition to the expo, which is free to the general public, the Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce will host a reception for participating businesses from 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 22.
For more information, or to become a sponsor or exhibitor, contact Jennifer McIrvin at 344-7561.

Training workshop
The Dolphin Project will hold an informative program and research-training workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 23 at the Southside Library behind the Savannah Mall.
The program and workshop are appropriate for ages 10 and up. Dolphin-related books and merchandise will be available for sale with all proceeds going to dolphin research. Volunteers must be 16 and older to participate in research surveys.
No reservations are necessary. For more information, email thedolphinproject@gmail.com or visit www.thedolphinproject.org.

History program
Mill Creek Missionary Baptist Church will host its annual Black History program at 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at the church at 327 Mill Creek Church Road in Ellabell.
The public is invited to attend.

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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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