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The match will feature a tifo-making contest for student organizations, a blanket drive for Candler County Hospital and the Metter Sunshine House, and a free poster giveaway for the first 1,000 fans.

Everyone wants to know more about the US Air Force's official civilian auxiliary: the Civil Air Patrol (CAP)! Visit their recent open house with Michele LeBlanc in this week's Senior Rambling.

Bulloch County's annual Night Out Against Crime is set for Saturday, October 7th at Mill Creek Park. The event is FREE to attend and takes place on "National Faith & Blue Weekend," as part of the movement to foster stronger and safer communities through the partnership of local law enforcement and faith institutions.

On Saturday, September 23, kids' fishing events and adventure days will take place across the state. In addition, a FREE fishing day is offered to all Georgia residents on this day. Residents will NOT need a fishing license or a trout license to fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds, and public fishing areas.    

Presented by Queensborough Bank, the Tortoise and the Hare 5K run/walk this Saturday in Sylvania will benefit the Screven County Community Collaborative and Soup Kitchen.

Over the 19 years it has held this annual event, the USG Foundation has awarded more than $15 million to support student scholarships. Dr. Beulah Narendrapurapu of Georgia Southern University was also honored at the event.

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On Saturday, September 23rd, Statesboro’s Downtown Rotary Club will host an unveiling ceremony of Statesboro's first Peace Pole. The Peace Pole ceremony will begin at 10am on the boardwalk area behind the Statesboro Farmers Market. All locals are invited to attend the ceremony to celebrate in the permanent display symbolizing the hope and call for world peace.

Non-profit organization Promise 686 is introducing CarePortal, a revolutionary support network for people in need, to Bulloch County. Through CarePortal, DFCS, Choices of the Heart, and Foundations Resource Center are able to call on local churches to meet family needs. The launch party will welcome this critical resource to our community.

The start time for Portal's varsity football road game at Wilkinson County this Friday has been moved to 6:00pm.