Community Calendar

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department August 21 and Sept. 25.

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information

Fellowship service

True Fellowship Church will have a Love and Fellowship Service Sat., Aug. 18 at 5 p.m. Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor of First Baptist Church in Lincolnton will be the guest speaker.

The public is invited. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., Aug. 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker will be Kenny Adair, Lincoln County Chief Appraiser. County exemptions will be discussed. Everyone is welcome to come be a part of CCLC.

Homecoming service

Anthony Chapel UMC in Lincolnton, will have homecoming services Aug. 19 with services beginning at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Susannah Davis as special guest.

Anyone having any memorabilia or stories they would like to share are encouraged to contact Mary Lucy Probst at 706-359-3374 or Frances Mims at 706-359-3764.

Homecoming Aug. 19

Anthony Chapel UMC in Lincolnton will have Homecoming Aug. 19 beginning at 10:30 a.m. with guest speaker Rev. Suzanna Davis.

If you have memorabilia or something you would like to share, please contact Mary Lucy Probst at 706- 359-3374 or Frances Mims at 706- 359-3764.

Movie night

Movie Night Under the Stars will be held at Faith Temple Church Fri., Aug. 17 at 9 p.m. (rescheduled for Sat., Aug. 18 at 9 p.m. if raining). Donations of $5 per adult and $3 per child age 4-10 are requested.

Bring a lawn chair to watch A Walk to Remember in the open field behind the church or choose Happy Feet playing in the fellowship hall. Concessions will be sold during the movies. All proceeds will go to Faith Temple's Young Adult Class.

Fund set up

A fund has been set up at Farmers State Bank for Tee Turner, who is battling Lou Gehrig's disease.

Revival services

First Baptist Church will have revival services Aug. 27 - 30 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with Rev. William Smith, pastor of Isarel Baptist Church in Atlanta. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Soccer registration

Soccer registration for the Lincoln County Rec. Dept. will be held July 30 - Aug. 17 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Rec. Dept. for children ages 5 - 13. Cost is $35 per child. For more information, contact the LCRD at 706-359-2236 or call 706-401-1873.

Homecoming service

New Tabernacle Baptist Church will have homecoming services on Aug. 19. Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. with worship service beginning at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served afterward.

Revival services will be held Mon. - Wed. at 7:30 p.m. nightly with Rev. Ozzie Hansen of Lifeline Bible Church as guest speaker.

Everyone is welcome to come worship with us. Rev. Matthew Harden is pastor.

Ordination service

Ebenezer Baptist Church invites the public to the Ordination Service for Randy Andrews, Mallory Norman and Andre Woodard on Sunday, September 2, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Henderson and Popular Springs Baptist Church of Thomson, Ga. will be special guests. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Pastor anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church invites the public to Rev. Fred Perriman's third anniversary on Sun., Sept. 16 at 2 p.m. Rev. Willie J. White and Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will be the special guests.

Board meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, GA 30817, any changes to the schedule dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

Wilson to speak

Minister Wilson of Water Family Christian Center in Augusta, will speak at Parks Grove on Aug. 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Minister Wilson serves as senior minister and is currently enrolled at Andersonville Theological Seminary where she's completing her bachelor's degree.

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.

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.

Benefit barbecue

New Work Baptist Church Brotherhood will have its second annual benefit barbecue sale on Aug. 18. The menu will consist of barbecue, hash and rice, slaw, baked beans, bread, tea and cake. Call 706-359-1480 for more information. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the community through Brotherhood projects.

The ladies of NWBC WOM will also be holding a bake sale the same day with all proceeds going to missions.

Looking for old photos

Salem Baptist Church is looking for old photographs of the church and/ or church activities. The members will be celebrating the 180th anniversary of the church on Oct. 21 with a Homecoming service and meal.

Anyone with photographs pertaining to the church are asked to please call June Cox at 706-359-4584.

Reserved seating

Reserved seats for the 2007 Red Devil football season will be on sale at the high school office beginning Mon., Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If you have purchased season tickets in the past, your seats will be held until Wed., Aug. 29 at which time they will be released to those on the waiting list. Please notify the school if you do not wish to purchase your seats. The cost is $40 for the season.

Walker reunion

The annual Walker reunion for the descendants of Daniel Lumpkin Walker and connected families will be held August 19th at Fishing Creek Baptist Church. A covered dish dinner will be served at 1 PM. Please plan to bring your favorite dishes to share.

Author, Tom Poland, will give a short program on his new novel 'Forbidden Island: An Island Called Sapelo' and sharing his experiences as an 'Extra' in George Clooney's movie Leatherheads.

Golf tourney

John de la Howe School will hold an Open Golf Tournament Sat., Aug. 25 at Monticello Golf Course in Mc- Cormick, S.C. Cost is $70 per player. Registration is at 12 p.m. with shotgun start at 1 p.m. Pre-registration required no later than Aug. 17.

Mail your check to John de la Howe School Golf Tournament, 192 Gettys Road, McCormick, S.C. 29835.

Donations welcomed

The Lincoln County Food Pantry welcomes contributions. Your donations are tax deductible. You may mail your contributions to: The Lincoln County Food Pantry, P.O. Box 473, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Thank you for your support.