Skidaway Island News

Truman Parkway now ends at Whitfield Avenue, seen in this 2005 photo. Truman Parkway ends at Whitfield Avenue, shown in this 2005 file photo.

Approximately 300 people came out to visit and enjoy The Landings' first Designer Holiday House, meet the designers, discuss decorating ideas and enjoy holiday cheer.

Pius Family Resource Center, 705 E. Anderson St. There will be singing, poetry and dancing.

It takes keen eyes to spot this pair of hooded mergansers feeding in the marsh at high tide.

Sigmund Romberg was an Austrian composer, famous for his operettas who became even more well-known as an orchestra conductor and radio host.

What would Christmas be without the jingle-jangle of sleigh bells or the symphonic samplings of Christmas classics like "Little Drummer Boy", "Silver Bells" and "Silent Night?" The sounds of Christmas are an important backdrop for many magical holiday memories and Savannah is playing host to a myriad of musical groups this year.

The New Sigmund Romberg Orchestra will present a traditional holiday concert with a Viennese flare Wednesday.

With high unemployment and job losses, many Savannah neighbors can't afford a traditional Thanksgiving.

Spread on raisin bread and layer turkey and ham on top. Makes about enough for six sandwiches.

While most everyone has gotten the word that this year marks the centennial of Johnny Mercer's birth, comparatively few people really know that much about the Savannah native and Oscar-winning lyricist himself.

30, The Cottage Shop, 2422 Abercorn St. Framed prints available for purchase. Complimentary gift wrapping.

During the past 72 years, nationally-acclaimed artist Marilyn Foley has experimented with oil painting, sculpture, mosaics and frescoes.

Sponsored by Overcoming by Faith Ministries. All kids can wear their favorite costume to the show plus they will receive a free bag of candy.

The Landings Art Association Fall Sidewalk Show is 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Skidaway Village Walk on Skidaway Island.

The Georgia Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that they have been awarded a design-build contract to replace the Diamond Causeway Bridge to Skidaway Island.

Traffic to and from Skidaway Island is flowing again after repairs were made to the Diamond Causeway bridge.

"My husband, friends and I attended the Mass community celebration in Brooklet. It was a renewal of faith, strength, love and living our best for the Lord." "Floyd Adams wants to pay parents to attend PTA meetings? No.

The annual St. Vincent's Tour and Tea, presented by St. Joseph's/Candler, will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This year's tour of homes promises to be a fascinating look inside eight private residences and the 1845 Convent of St.

Escape into the Revolutionary War and fight for American independence. Aiken resident Don Bozeman published his first novel "Cassiopeia: Flight from Savannah" in late August.

Saturday October 24 from 2-9:30pm at Skidaway Island State Park - featuring an afternoon of crazy kids crafts, pumpkin decorating contest, fun family games, hayrides, trick or treating and a haunted trail.