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.

All donations are welcome, we will pick up. Your donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are: Thurs., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-7838 or 706-359-7345.

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. Drivers are trained society volunteers who pick up patients at their homes, take them to their treatment and drive them back home.

For more information call the American Cancer Society's local office at 1-866-227-0904 or Lincoln County coordinator Jill Urban at 706- 359-3322.

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. All money is used exclusively for people with a medical emergency in Lincoln County. Donations are tax deductible.

Classic Re-Runs is located at 108 Main Street, next door to China One. Stop by to check out their half-price sales and specials that change weekly.

Hours of operation are Thurs., and Fri., 9:30 - 5 and Sat., 9 - 2. Please call 706-359-5765 or 706-359-5769.

Chicken plate sale

Barbecue chicken plates will be sold Sat., Nov. 4 at the Lincolnton Volunteer Fire Department from 11 a.m. unitl sold out. Cost is $5 per plate and will be sold on a first-come, firstserve basis.

Fall Festival at Loco

Loco Baptist Church invites the public to its Fall Festival and Concert, an outdoor event with food, games, hayride and music by Soul Revival on Sat., Nov. 4 from 4:30 p.m. until. The concert will start at 6 p.m. Admission is a canned food item with a quarter taped to the top. A love offering will be taken for Soul Revival. All proceeds will benefit the Lincoln County Food Pantry. Dress appropriately for weather all events are outdoors. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and come enjoy some Christian fellowship.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its 130th church anniversary on Sun., Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Rev. Nathaniel Irvin and Old Storm Branch Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Auxiliary to meet

The American Legion Auxiliary will have their monthly meeting Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Items for the food pantry for November are package stuffing mix, rice and cranberry sauce. All members need to attend this meeting.

Bingo is back

The American Legion Post 194 will start Bingo back on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Jackpot is $600. Everyone is welcome to come down and enjoy good food such as hot dogs, chips, nachos and drinks operated by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Youth Explosion

First Baptist Church will have Youth Explosion Oct. 30 - Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guests speakers will be, Mon., - Rev. Ricky Battle; Tues., - Evang. Debra Lamkin; Wed., Evang. Lisa Austin; Thurs., - Evang. Mildred Hudson and Fri., - Eugene Milledge. Everyone is invited. Rev. Dennis J. Quinn is pastor.

Music prog. at Parks

Parks Grove F.B.H. Church in Lincolnton, will have a music program on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor.

LCES Book Fair

Lincoln County Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair Mon., Oct. 30 - Fri., Nov. 3. Family afternoon will be Wed., Nov. 1 from 3 - 5 p.m. An information letter has been sent home with the children. Hope to see you there!

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Nov. 14 and Nov. 28.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department for more information.

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.

Veteran's program

Ebenezer Baptist Church will observe its annual Veteran's Day Program on Sun., Nov. 12 at 10:45 a.m. Command Sgt. Maj. Jesse Andrews, Jr., will be the guest speaker. All veterans and the public are invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will have their monthly meeting Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. SAL commander Paul Rentz asks all members to be present.

Looking for talent

Lincoln County's got talent and it will be a great asset to the Pioneer Day festivities on Nov. 18, 2006 at the Historical Park. If you would like to participate or know someone who might be interested, please let us know by calling Christy Bryan at 706- 359-7642 or LaVina Marlow, 706- 359-3237.

Musical program

First Baptist Church will have a musical program Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy some good singing. Admission is free.

Christmas in Harlem

The City of Harlem will hold its 4th Annual Christmas in the Heart of Downtown Harlem on Sat., Dec. 9. The day will begin with breakfast with Santa, reservations must be made by Nov. 28 as seating is limited.

A craft show/demonstrations will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. If you would like to set up a craft booth or to reserve your spot for breakfast, please contact Kathy Ham at 706-556-0401.

Benefit discussion

A meeting will be held on Thurs., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at Lincolnton United Methodist Church to discuss details for Larry Beggs family benefit barbecue. The benefit will be held Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering, please attend this meeting or call Billy Jo Paradise at 706-359-6157.

Benefit car wash

A benefit car wash will be held for Angela Elam on Sat., Nov. 11 at Dr. Robert William's office. Tickets will be sold but drive-in's are welcome. The lucky ticket will receive a free detail. Call 706-359-1631 or 359- 2075 for more information.

Fun Feast

St. Paul United Methodist Church invites the public to its Fun Feast on Sat., Nov. 11 at 6 p.m.

The evening will begin with a hotdog supper and then fun for the whole family with games.

St. Paul's is located five miles out of town on the Thomson Hwy. Please call 706-359-1202 or 359-4925 in order to make sure enough food and fun is available.

Little League meeting

Lincoln County Little League Association will meet on Mon., Nov. 20 at the Dova Partridge Annex at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with umpiring, coaching, rules and regulations, or would just like to serve on the board, please call Andy Wengrow at 706-401-9597 or 359- 1453.

SOAR at park

Representatives from SOAR (Save Our American Raptors) will bring a variety of live raptors for a fascinating program on protecting and rehabilitating birds of prey at Elijah Clark State Park Group Shelter #1 on Sat., Nov. 11 at 4 p.m. Cost is $3 park pass.

Christmas Child

Morningside Baptist Church will be a drop off point for Operation Christmas Child which uses the power of a simple gift to share a sense of hope with suffering children.

Everyone is asked to fill one or more shoe boxes with gifts and drop them off at Morningside the week of Nov. 13 - 20. Someone will be at the church Mon. - Fri. from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and on Sat. by appointment only. For more information you may call the church at 706-359-1380 or Barbara Gould at 706-359-4650.

Pastor anniversary

First Baptist Church will celebrate its 16th pastoral anniversary for Pastor Dennis J. Quinn on Sun., Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Rev. James A. Hogan, Sr., of New Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Augusta will be the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome.

Breakfast buffet Faith Temple's First Saturday Breakfast Buffet will be held Sat., Nov. 4 from 7 - 10 a.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children 11 and under.

Industry announcement Governor Sonny Perdue, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners, and the Lincoln County Development Authority invites the public to the Lincoln County Industrial Park on Old Petersburg Road on Fri., Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. for a new industry announcement.

Fall retesting

The fall retesting for the graduation test will be held according to the following schedule: Mon., Nov. 6 - language arts; Tues., Nov. 7 - math; Wed., Nov. 8 - social studies; and Thurs., Nov. 9 - science.

All tests will begin promptly at 8:15 each morning. Students and others who have not passed all parts of the graduation test are urged to participate in the testing.

Further information may be obtained by calling the school at 359- 3121 or 359-7327.

EAP now taking applications for heating assistance

The Energy Assistance Program began taking applications Wed., Nov. 1 for homebound and elderly 65 years and older households to pay their home heating costs. If funds are available, it will be opened to the general public Fri., Dec. 1.

Applications for Lincoln County will be taken at The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Nov. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. only. If you cannot make these dates, you must apply at one of their local locations. For more information, please call 1-866-722-4346.

Ladies Bible study

Lincolnton Baptist Church will host a ladies Bible study entitled, "Lord, I Want to Know You" by Kay Arthur. The Study will be held in the conference room on Tuesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. or Thursdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

This is a 16 week study and although it has already begun, it's not too late to join in. The cost is $15 per book.

Committee meeting Newberry Missionary Baptist The Lincoln County Democratic Committee will meet at the Lincoln County Library Annex on Sat., Oct. 28 at 8 a.m. Agenda items GOTV, November election and committee officers.

Musical concert

Church Mass Choir will host a musical concert on Sat., Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. The choir is under the leadership of Mr. Gary L. Norman. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

LCMS pageant

The Lincoln County Middle School Pageant will be held Thurs., Nov. 30. Deadline to enter is Nov. 21 with an entry fee of $35. Late entries may be made no later than 3 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 27 with a $45 fee. Entry forms have been given to every girl in the middle school, if you need another one, you may pick it up at the LCMS office.

Advanced classes

An advanced class for those who have taken basic and intermediate computer literacy with Adult Education, McCormick County Schools, is now being offered. Classes will begin Tues., Nov. 7 and will be every Tues., and Thurs., from 2 - 4 p.m. for four weeks. Cost is $15 administrative fee and you must pre-register and pre-pay by mailing a check to: Mc- Cormick County Schools, c/o Jim Morrow, 202 Mallard Lane, McCormick, S.C. 29835.

Class size is limited to 15 persons. For more information, please call Jim at 864-391-2810.

Revival services

Morningside Baptist Church will hold revival services Nov. 5 - 8. Morningside youth pastor, Bill Boland will deliver the message at 11 a.m. on Sun., Nov. 5. Associational Missionary James Bland of the Georgia Baptist Association will speak Sunday evening at 7 p.m.

Pastor Russell Davis of New Work Baptist Church, Pastor Dan Rosser of Lincolnton Baptist Church and Pastor Bobby Adams of Goshen Baptist Church will preach the nightly services at 7 p.m.

The community is invited. Morningside is located at 483 Elm St., Lincolnton.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Nov. 9 at Ryan's Family Steak House in Thomson. Remember to bring your 2006-2007 GREA copy of awards and recognition guidelines.

All retired educators are invited to attend. Frances F. Zellars is president.

SS anniversary

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate its Sunday School anniversary on Sun., Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church Gospel Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. All area churches and the public is welcome.

Homecoming & revival

New Hope Baptist Church will have Homecoming on Sun., Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. with Dr. Al Wright. Special music will be by Barbara Boddie. Dinner on the ground will follow, you are asked to bring your favorite dishes to share with others for this great New Hope tradition.

Fall revival will follow on Mon., Tues., and Wed. nights at 7 p.m. with Dr. Wright preaching and Barbara Boddie leading the music. Plan for a great day at Homecoming and a great revival to follow.

Sponsors needed Sponsors are needed to help Cindy Juhasz accept the invitation to travel and study in Australia and New Zealand in 2007 as part of the People to People Student Ambassador Program. If you or your business would like to help, please contact Roland Juhasz at 706-359-5808 for more information.

ACT testing

The deadline to register for the December 9, 2006 ACT test is Nov. 3. Late registration deadline is Nov. 16 with a fee of $19 in addition to the $29 ACT fee.

Students may register online at www.actstudent.org or by getting an application from their high school counselor and mailing before the deadline.

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.

The chamber is seeking area vendors, parade entries, entertainment, and more. If you would like more information contact Ginger Parham at 706-359-7970 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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., Nov. 6; and Mon., Dec. 4.

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.

Menu proposals wanted

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting menu proposals and bids from current members for the annual Breakfast With Our Legislators to be held Thurs., Dec. 7, 2006, 8 - 10 a.m. at The Lincoln Center. Deadline for submission is Mon., Nov. 6, 5 p.m. at the chamber office located at 112 N. Washington Street. For information call 706-359-7970. Proposed menus and bids may be faxed to 706-359- 5477.

Musical program

First Baptist Church will have a musical program on Sat., Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy some good singing. Admission is free.

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. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359- 5769.

Pastor anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will be celebrating the "3rd Pastoral Anniversary" for Pastor Freddie Neal, Sr. and Sis. Kathy Neal on Sun., Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. Rev. Coleman Hayes of Greenwood Baptist Church in Norwood, Ga. will be the guest Preacher. All are invited and welcomed to come and help us lift up the name of Jesus.

Plate sale benefit

A barbecue plate sale to benefit Larry Beggs and his family will be held Sat., Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plates may be picked up at Paradise BBQ or Lincolnton City Fire Department. Tickets will be sold in advance and cost $7 each. Please call Billy Jo Paradise at 706-359-6157.

Tax Assessors meetings

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

The meetings will start at 4 p.m. in the Lincoln County Courtroom.