Community Calendar

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Oct. 23 and Nov. 20.

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

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.

Post 194 to meet The American Legion Post 194 will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

LWREA meeting

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Oct. 11 at the Lincoln County Library, 181 N. Peachtree St. Remember to bring your 2006-2008 GREA copy of Awards and Recognition guidelines. All retired educators are invited to attend. Frances F. Zellars is president.

Choir anniversary

Pleasant Grove CME Church Gospel Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Sat., Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. All area choirs and churches are invited to help them celebrate this joyous occasion.

Musical program

The Tennant Family will have a gospel musical program at Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries in Lincolnton Oct. 7, 4 p.m. There will be different choirs, groups and individuals. The public is invited.

Driver Ed offered

Driver Education classes are being offered at Lincoln County High School. Those who are interested must contact the school guidance office or principal. You must have a learner's permit to be able to drive behind the wheel. Those who are eli- gible can be tested at the school site for their Class D or C license.

Cost is $325 for the classes with an additional $55 for the driver's license test. Classes will consist of 30 class hours and six hours behind the wheel.

Class dates will be announced later. For more information, please contact CSRA Transportation, LLC at 706- 860-6800 or 706-495-7133.

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.

SALS to meet The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will meet Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting.

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.

Drama to be presented

The drama Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames will be presented at New Hope Baptist Church in Thomson on Sun., Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Mon. and Tues., Oct. 15 - 16 at 7 p.m.

The drama is free and child care will be provided. For more information contact the church office at 706- 595-2279 or check our website at newhopethomson.com.

Immunization drill

The Lincoln County Health Department will be holding a mass influenza/ immunization drill on Oct. 2, 3, 4, 2007 from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. all three days. Prices for the flu shots this year will be $20. They accept cash, Medicaid, Peachcare or Medicare Part B.

If you are planning to get your flu shot this year, please make plans to get it now.

Youth 4 Christ meeting

All pastors and youth leaders interested in participating in Youth 4 Christ are encouraged to meet at Martin's Crossroads CME Church on Mon., Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Call 359-1442 for more information.

Ordination service First Baptist Church will be having ordination service on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 2:30.

Rev. George Smith and Macedonia Baptist Church of Martinez will be in charge of services. The public is invited.

Health Fair Oct. 13

Lincoln County Family Connection will sponsor a Health Fair, Sat., Oct. 13 at First Assembly of God Family Life Center from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will meet at 7:30 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 11, at the American Legion Post 194. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring items for the Food Pantry.

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

Abundant Life Church of God, 3086 Chamberlain Ferry Rd., will have revival services Sun., Oct. 7 - Tues., Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. nightly with Bishop John C. Smith of Word of Life Church, Simpsonville, S.C. Please call 706-359-2922 for more information.

Anniversary observance The deacons, deaconess and trustees of Prices Grove Baptist Church will have their anniversary on Sun., Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. Speaker will be Minister Marilyn Cullars-Smith. Rev. Jackson Parks is pastor. Everyone is invited.

Barbecue plate sale

Lincolnton United Methodist Youth will have a barbecue chicken plate sale on Sat., Oct. 13. Tickets can be purchased from any youth for $6 and the plates will be available from 11 a.m. - 12:30 at the fellowship hall on Humphrey St.

Gospel extravaganza

The 10th District Gospel Extravaganza and Mission Day celebration will be held at Sharon Baptist Church, Augusta, on Sat., Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m.

Tax info avail.

Information is available at the extension office about the 2007 Farm and Small Business Income Tax Schools for Tax Practitioners scheduled for November. For more information call or come by the extension office.

Musical prog.

First Baptist Church will have a musical program Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. with several singing groups. The public is invited. Admission is free.

Dance at Post 194

Dance! Steve Chapel will perform on Sat., Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. at American Legion Post 194.

Legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program GLSP) staff will be in Lincolnton meet with senior citizens wanting free, non-criminal, legal help on a first come, first serve basis on Wed., Oct. 17, 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave.

If you are unable to meet with them on this date, you may call 1-800-248- 6697 for free legal help.

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 concert

Charlie Daniels will perform on Tues., Oct. 9 in a 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert for Golden Harvest Food Bank at the new USC-Aiken Convocation Center. Tickets are available on line at www.uscatix.com or can be reserved by calling 1-866-722-8877 or by visiting the box office.

Twilight Pops

Augusta Concert Band will open its 16th season by presenting "Twilight Pops" On the River Sun., Oct. 7, 7 p.m. at Jessye Norman Amphitheater on Augusta's Riverwalk.

Admission is free. Come join us, relax and enjoy great band music in

beautiful setting.

Women's ministry

Bethel Under the Blood Ministry, 309A Spring St., Washington, will have Women Ministry on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-726-3155. Washington Follies set to begin Oct. 5

The Washington Little Theater is gearing up for their newest offering in the 2007 season. The Washington Follies, directed by Jo Rider Randall is set to begin Fri., Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.; Oct. 6 and 7 shows are at 3 p.m.

The show is full of variety and the talent lined up to sing, dance and perform have been veted by the veteran director. The festivities are hosted by Washingtons own Henry Harris and is to include a personality parade of celebrity look alikes.

The theaters annual Gala will be held after the Saturday performance starting at 5 p.m. at the historic Fitzpatrick Hotel Ballroom. Reservations can be made for the show by calling 706-678-9582.

SpiritFest Nov. 3

New Beginning Independent Methodist Church located on Tobe Wells Rd., Elberton, will have its third annual SpiritFest Nov. 3 beginning at 6

m.

This year's guest of honor will be Brighter Future of Solid Rock Family Worship Center. Also on the program will be The Walker Brothers of Athens, Shannon Cox of Lincolnton, Mrs. Jennifer Fortson and family and The Hughes Sisters, all of Elberton.

If you are interested in performing on this program please call 706-246- 5195.

First aid classes

The American Red Cross of Augusta has upcoming classes available for training in Adult and Infant CPR, First Aid and AED (Automatic Electric Defibrillator) for more information and to register call the Augusta Red Cross at 706-724-8481 or visit our website www.ARCAUG.org.

Adult CPR - Oct. 8, 6-9 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.; Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.

First Aid - Oct. 9, 6-9 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.; Oct. 23, 6-9

m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.

Infant/Child - Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.; Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.

Adult CPR/AED/First Aid - Oct. 18,

a.m. - 4 p.m. at Chapter ofc., 1322 Ellis St.; Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Columbia County Government complex.

To schedule an on-site training for your business or group, please visit www.ARCAUG.org or contact Dianne Lariscy 706-724-8481.

Tickets available

Tickets are available for reserved seats for The Chorus' presentation,

An Evening of Classic: Music from 1750-1850," Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. at the Warren County High School Auditorium with special guests: The Milledgeville Singers Guild and The Magellan String Quartet.

We ask for donations and will reserve your seat. We have VIP seats at $10 each and patron seats at $5 each. Please call Cindy Rivers at 706- 465-3794 or email her at events@ warrencountyga.com to purchase your tickets. The proceeds go toward the hiring of musicians and printing materials. A portion will also be given to the Warren County Board of Education for the use of the auditorium and facilities. The Chorus is a nonprofit organization.

Free health services

Free health services will be offered by Augusta State University's Department of Nursing at its annual Health Fair, on Wed., Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Christenberry Field House.

Free services will include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, body fat analysis, bone density, and more. A wide variety of health and wellness information will also be available from area health care providers. For more information, call ASU's Department of Nursing at 706- 737-1725.

Barbecue plate sale

Bethany United Methodist Church will sell chicken barbecue plates on Sat., Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the church. Please see members for tickets.

Bulb fund-raiser

4-H'er are selling flower bulbs as their fund-raiser this year. If you are interested please call the Extension office at (706) 349-3233.

AA meeting

An AA meeting will be held at Lincolnton United Methodist Church on Thursdays for the month of October at 8 p.m.

Church anniversary

Salem Baptist Church will celebrate its 180th anniversary on Sun., Oct. 21. Services will begin at 11 a.m. with guest speaker Dr. Al Wright, pastor of First Baptist Church of Waynesboro, delivering the sermon.

A barbecue lunch will be served immediately following the service. The public is invited. Rev. Deryl Odom is pastor.

Fifth Quarter

Fifth Quarter will be held at First Assembly of God this Friday, Sept. 28 following the game until 11:30 p.m. All youth are invited to come and enjoy free pizza, snacks and drinks along with a three-on-three basketball tournament and door prizes.

Free health services

Free health services will be offered by Augusta State University's Department of Nursing at its annual Health Fair, on Wed., Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.

2 p.m. at the Christenberry Field House.

Free services will include blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, body fat analysis, bone density, and more. A wide variety of health and wellness information will also be available from area health care providers. For more information, call ASU's Department of Nursing at 706- 737-1725.

Fall Festival Lincolnton Baptist Church invites the public to its Fall Festival Sun., Oct. 21 beginning at 4 p.m. There will be a cake walk and a stuffed animal walk. A chili and hotdog supper will follow the festivities. All are welcome.

Musical program

The youth department of Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries in Lincolnton will have a musical program Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. All area choirs, groups or individuals are invited to come and help make this a joyful event. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Luncheon Oct. 20

The Ninth Annual 10th District Women of Excellence Luncheon will be held on Sat., Oct. 20 at Good Hope Baptist Church, Augusta. Registration begins 9 a.m. and the program begins at 9:30 a.m. Guest speakers will be Ms. Connie Allen and Ms. Lavoria Williams.

Men/Women's Day

The Annual Men and Women's Day celebration will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., Oct. 21 at 11:15 a.m., during the regular worship service. Guest speaker will be Rev. Tonita Cody, pastor of Parks Grove Holiness Church. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Fundraising day

Purvis School Rally Fundraising Day will be held Sat., Sept. 29 from 12 noon until midnight, with an old fashion barbecue plates and gospel concert. Cost is $12.50 per person at the gate. Advance tickets are available by calling Ralph McGahee at 706-547-6767 or 706-832-2698 (cell). Bring your chair!

Looking for Scouts

Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council is beginning a new year in Scouting! Girl Scout troops are currently being formed all over the CSRA. Adult volunteers are needed to lead troops! If you are interested in volunteering for the Girl Scouts, or want to get your girl involved, call the Girl Scout Council at 706-774- 0505. For more information, visit our website at www.girlscoutscsra.org.

Yard sale Sat.

Prices Grove Baptist Church will have a yard sale by the Fish Market on Hwy. 378 on Sat., Oct. 6 beginning at 8 a.m.