September 28, 2006 RSS feed / Community Calendar

TIA Helping Hand

The original Clothes Closet, located on Firetower Rd., has reopened, now as T.I.A. Community Helping Hand. All proceeds will go toward the Lincoln County Food Pantry and emergency needs of the community, 50/50. More...

Classic Re-Runs

Classic Re-Runs is a non profit clothes shop specializing in good quality, lightly worn clothes for all sizes. They also have household items, dishes, and what-knots. More...

Teams wanted

Church league softball teams are being sought. If you are interested, please contact Kathie or Marshall at 706-359-2236 by Fri., Oct. 6. More...

Family, friends prog.

A family and friends program will be held at First Baptist Church Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m. Brunch will be served. The public is welcome. More...

Doughnuts for sale

The LCHS choral department will be selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts on Sat., Sept. 30 from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Doughnuts will be available from choral students for $5.00 a box at Farmers State Bank, Fast Times, Bell's grocery and Cliatt's Crossing. More...

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Nov. 28. More...

Chicken plate sale

Martin's Crossroad VFD will have a chicken plate sale on Sat., Sept. 30 beginning at 10:30 a.m. until sold out. Plates may be picked up at Station and cost $6 per plate. Proceeds will go to benefit the fire department. More...

Food drive

The Youth of Lincoln County Family Connection are sponsoring a food drive for the Lincoln County Food Pantry Sept. 30 - Oct. 7. More...

Vendors wanted

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will host their 9th Annual Holidays In Olde Lincoln Towne Festival and Holiday Parade on Sat., Dec. 2, 2006 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. downtown Lincolnton with the holiday parade beginning at 3 p.m. More...

Enrichment class

Faith Tabernacle Church will present a community Spiritual Enrichment Class at the fuel dock #1 located in the yard of Roy Hunter Trucking, Inc., 2425 Leathersville Rd., every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. More...

Backpacking weekend

A Rock Dam Backpacking Weekend is planned at Mistletoe State Park for Sat., Oct. 7 for all ages and experience levels. Everyone will meet at the park outside the Nature Center at 1 p.m. This event is free except for the $3 park pass. More...

Free equipment

Are you having trouble hearing or communicating on the telephone? You may qualify for a free TTY, amplified telephone, braille TTY or speech communication equipment that can solve your communication needs. More...

Drama at New Hope

New Hope Baptist Church of Thomson presents its 5TH annual presentation of the drama, "Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames," to be held Sun., Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Mon. and Tues., Oct. 2 - 3 at 7 p.m. More...

Rally at Newberry

The Usher and Usherette Board of Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will sponsor a rally on Sat., Sept. 31 at 6 p.m. The Reid family of Augusta will provide the music. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie White is pastor. More...

Prog. at health dept.

The Lincoln County Health Department will sponsor a Breast Cancer Prevention and Awareness Day Oct. 10. Their goal is to encourage women to get regular breast health screenings. They will provide free breast exam screenings. More...

Committee meeting

An important Lincoln County Democratic Committee meeting will be held at the Lincoln County Library on Sat., Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. Everyone is invited to come out and hear from our November candidates and to finalize the GOTV. More...

Anniversary prog.

Prices Grove Baptist Church will have its annual Deacon and Trustee's Anniversary on Sun., Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. with guest speaker, Stanley Key. Music will be Trangression Male Choir. Everyone is invited. Rev. Jackson Parks is pastor. More...

Tax Assessors meetings

The Lincoln County Board of Tax Assessors regular meetings for 2006 will be: Oct. 17; Nov. 21; and Dec. 19. More...

Zoning meetings

The Lincoln County Planning & Zoning Board meetings for 2006 are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on the following dates in the Commis-sioner's Conference Room on the first floor of the Lincoln County Courthouse: Mon., Oct. 9; Mon., Nov. 6; and Mon., Dec. 4. More...

Health workshop

Prince of Peace Court #736 and Prince of Peace Chapter #124 will sponsor a health workshop and program at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sat., Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Mrs. Crawford will be guest speaker. The public is invited. Rev. Willie J. More...

ACS offers RtoR prog.

The American Cancer Society now offers its Road to Recovery program to cancer patients in Lincoln County who need transportation to and from their treatments, free of charge. More...

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary will meet Thurs., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. Please remember to bring the food pantry items for October, cereal, hot or cold, saltines, mustard or catsup. More...

Friends & Family Day

A Friends and Family Day program will be held at Parks Grove F.B.H. Church on Sun., Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Dr. Barbara Hamilton. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Tonity Cody is pastor. More...

Self defense class

The Lincolnton Police Department will be hosting a self defense class on Thurs., Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. The class will be at the City Club House. The instructors will be Capt. Brett Carani and Inv. More...

Seats have arrived

The stadium seats have arrived. For those who preordered you can pick them up at the Spirit Shack on October 13th, the next home football game. More...

Tignall Fall festival

The annual I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival will be held Sat., Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the old school grounds in Tignall. The public is invited. More...

Spaghetti dinner

The American Legion Post 194 will have a spaghetti dinner Fri., Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is all you can eat, $6.50. Bring your family and avoid cooking!! More...

Unity celebration

The 10th District Women's Auxiliary of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc., will observe the second annual mission day unity celebration on Sat., Sept. 30, 2:30 p.m. More...

Ten year reunion

The Lincoln County Class of 1996 will celebrate its 10- year reunion Oct. 13-14, 2006. The two-day event will be held at the Savannah Lakes Resort and Marina and 1810 Old Country Inn and Winery, respectively. More...

Youth 4 Christ

The Lincoln County Youth 4 Christ's Second Annual Fall Jam will be held Sat., Oct. 7, 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194 Field. More...

Youth Empowerment Day

A Youth Empowerment Day, sponsored by Tabernacle Baptist Church, will be held at the Lincoln County Recreation Complex on Sat., Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for all kids and adults. More...

Fund set up for Myers

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to help Ray Myers with medical expenses. Ray has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has a long and expensive road ahead of him. Any help will be greatly appreciated. More...

Homecoming at Danburg

Danburg Baptist Church will have Homecoming on Sun., Oct. 8 beginning at 10:15 a.m. More...

Celebrity dinner

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Celebrity Waiters' Dinner benefit for the hospital will be held Tues., Oct. 10, 7 p.m. at the WWCHS Cafeteria. Entertainment will be Elizabeth Long and Friends with a special appearance by Little Roy Lewis. More...

Certified pediatric nurse exam to be offered at MCG

Local pediatric nurses will now be able to take the exam for Certified Pediatric Nurse designation right here in Augusta, with a discounted fee and rapid turnaround on test scores. More...

Town hall meeting

The Georgia Rural Development Council will hold a town hall meeting at The Lincoln Center on Mon., Oct. from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The meeting open to the public. More...

Online survey

The Lincolnton Police Department is conducting a survey online at www.cityoflincolnton.com concerning facial hair on officers. The public is invited to express your views on this matter. More...

Catfish roundup

People with disabilities are invited to enjoy a catfish roundup Sept. 28 at the Wild Turkey Center in Edgefield, S.C. The event is hosted by the National Wild Turkey Federation's Wheelin' Sportsmen program. More...

Silva to lead class

Sheryl Silva will lead a class at Mistletoe State Park on Sat., Oct. 21, Outsmarting Murphy, at the Amphitheater beginning at 2 p.m. You will learn to outsmart Murphy, "What can go wrong will go wrong" while camping. Cost is $3 park pass. More...

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and Wed., from 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. More...