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Community announcements for March 19
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American Legion Post 164 in Pembroke is selling jumbo Vidalia onions for devilery in mid April to early May. Ten pounds bags are $8 and 25 pounds bags are $15. These are genuine Vidalia onions from Ray Farms in Glennville. Call B.J. Clark at 653-4958 or  Ernie Mitchell at 653-7970 to order. Revenue is used to support the local post, veterans and related activities.
  
AAU tryouts
The AAU Richmond Hill Lady Wildcat travel basketball teams will have tryouts from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the Richmond Hill Rec Gym. All girls in grades 5-8 are invited.  The tryout fee is $20. For more information, call Chris Elkins at 659-0828.
  
Band Night at RHMS
Richmond Hill Middle School will host a band night Monday for all fifth-grade students who are interested in joining band. Students and parents are invited to drop-in from 6-8 p.m. to learn more about the band and hear the RHMS and Richmond Hill High School bands perform.
Representatives from local music stores will also be on hand to give all fifth-grade students a chance to try out as many instruments as they would like. For more information, contact RHMS Band Director Alisha Bowden at abowden@bryan.k12.ga.us or 459-5187.
  
Asperger Support Group
Richmond Hill Asperger Support Group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Richmond Hill Public Library.  For more information, contact RHAspergerGroup@aol.com.
  
Church Revival
Bryan Neck Missionary Baptist Church in Richmond Hill will hold a one-night youth revival at 7 p.m. Friday. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Terrance C. riley of Fairmount Baptist Church in Savannah. Everyone is invited. For more information call 727-2163 or email bryanneckmbc1@hotmail.com.
     
Kangeter Family Reunion
The Kangeter family reunion will be held March 24 at the W.W. Mann Center in Brooklet. Friends and family of the late Henry and Susanna Kangeter are invited to attend. Music and games begin at 2 p.m., a covered dish meal starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Melinda at 663-6574.
  
See Spot Run 5K
The 7th annual See Spot Run 5K run/walk is March 24 at J.F. Gregory Park. The event is Bryan Animal Caregivers largest fundraiser and funds the low-cost spay and neuter program, which has helped sterlize over 7,000 domestic and feral animals in Bryan County since 2003. Bring dogs on leash with proof of current rabies vaccination. Runners and walkers without dogs also welcome. There will be awards and a raffle. The run begins promptly at 9 a.m. For more information, call 727-2694 or visit www.bryanac.org.
  
Sheep to Shawl
The Sheep to Shawl Festival will be held at Oatland Island Wildlife Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24.  This favorite springtime festival features the shearing of Oatland’s sheep and demonstrations by the Fiber Guild of the Savannahs.  For more information call (912) 395-1500 or visit  www.oatlandisland.org for a complete schedule of activities.
  
Free skin cancer check
The Georgia Skin and Cancer Clinic will host a free skin spot check at its Richmond Hill location from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 24.
Dr. Sidney Smith will donate $5 per person that has an exam to the Freeman Project, SMA Angels or Forever 4 Change (Sydney Sanders Foundation). Spot check recipients will choose the charity. Music, food and bounce houses for children will also be available. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 756-4722.

Committee meeting 
The Bryan County Board of Commissioners will hold a committee meeting to discuss the septic tank portion of the county’s water and sewer ordinance.
The meeting will be held March 26 at 4 p.m. at the county fire station located off of Highway 204.
All commissioners’ meetings are open to the public. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend and need special assistance should call 653-3839.
  
 Soccer fundraiser
32 Degrees Yogurt is hosting a fundraiser for the Richmond Hill High School soccer program from 4 to 9 p.m. March 29. Varsity boys and girls players will be on hand to help serve and work for tips. 32 Degrees Yogurt also will donate a percentage of  all sales to the boys and girls soccer teams. For more information, email RHHS.StrikerBoosters@yahoo.com.
    
PCC Fundraiser
Pembroke Christian Church will host its annual Pork Steak Dinner on March 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinners are $7 each. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the church office at 653-2457. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until noon.
  
Wildcat Classic
The 4th Annual Wildcat Classic is from 5 to 9  p.m. on March 31 at the RHRA Gym on Timber Trail. The game will include former Wildcat basketball players. Proceeds will go to the Richmond Hill Recreation Association and senior scholarships at Richmond Hill High School.
  
RHMS fundraiser
Richmond Hill Middle School will be selling chicken dinners on March 31 to benefit the school’s athletic programs. Dinners consist of half a grilled chicken, green beans, potato or pasta salad, tea and a roll. The cost is $10 per dinner. Cheerleaders also will be selling baked goods during the event.
For more information call RHMS at 756-5130.
  
Doggy Easter Bonnets
Everyone is invited to bring their pet dogs to a “Doggy Easter Bonnet Event” at PawParrzii, 11408 Ford Avenue, from 1 to 3 p.m. March 31. Best Easter bonnet prize, Easter goody bag hunt, photo sessions and more. There is a $1 admission donation to the Humane Society. For more information call 756-8807
     
Free trash day at landfill
There will be a free trash day April 7 at the Mill Creek Landfill in Ellabell from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.    All bulk items and yard waste will be accepted at no charge. Automobile tires will be accepted, but are limited to four per person. Household garbage, wet paint, chemicals, oil and tractor and semi truck tires are not accepted. For more information, call 964-2211.

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