Community Calendar

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department Nov. 20 and Dec. 11.

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 Driver Education classes are being 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.

Barbecue fund-raiser

Pine Grove UMC will have a barbecue fund-raiser Sat., Nov. 10. Tickets are not being pre-sold. Come by Reed Propane located at 117 N. Peachtree St. from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cost is $7 for 1 lb. barbecue pork; $5 1 lb. hash. Money raised will be used to support mission work.

Spaghetti supper

Lincolnton Masonic Lodge will have a spaghetti supper Fri., Nov. 9 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dine in or take out. Plates cost $5 each. Tickets may be purchased at the barber shop beside Cullars Inn.

Class of 98 to meet

Lincoln County High School Class of 1998 will have a meeting on Sun., Nov. 4, 3 p.m. at Turner Realty to plan their reunion. Please attend to help with the planning. If you would like to help but are unable to make the meeting, please call Clay Turner at 706-359-3930.

Auxiliary meeting

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will have their monthly meeting Thurs., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Please remember the following food items for the food pantry: package stuffing mix, rice and cranberry sauce.

AA meets Thurs.

AA will meet at Lincolnton United Methodist Church on Thursdays for the month of November.

Anniversary observance

The annual Sunday school anniversary observance will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Holiday seminar

A seminar on "Tending to Holiday Stress" will be held on Sat., Nov. 10 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Dova Partridge Annex of the public library. There is no charge for this seminar.

Participants will explore situations that intensify stress and/or depression during the holiday seasons of Thanksgiving and Christmas, and consider things they can do to relieve stress and enhance the enjoyment of the holiday season. Leadership will be provided by Rev. Linda P. Jones.

Driver Ed offered

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 eligible 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.

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.

Musical program

First Baptist Church will have a musical program Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. with Echols of Joy and other groups will be invited to sing. The public is invited. Admission is free.

Pastor anniversary

The church family of Parks Grove FBH Church will celebrate Pastor Tonita Cody's ninth anniversary on Sun., Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. Rev. Dennis Quinn will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited.

One-day conference

Tabernacle Baptist Church Women Ministry, Hwy. 220 West, will have its 4th annual one-day conference Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Evangelist Delois Hankerson and Hammond Grove Baptist Church, N. Augusta, S.C., will be the special guests.

Everyone is invited. Rev. DaNang A. Rockett is pastor.

Storm Spotter class

The National Weather Service will be in Lincolnton at the Public Safety Office conducting a Storm Spotter Training class on Wed., Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All interested persons are invited to attend.

Computer classes

Adult Ed computer classes will be held Nov. 12 -16 for a one week accelerated course, from 2 - 5 p.m. daily for intermediate and advanced. Preregistration and attendance at all five sessions is required. Class size is limited to 15 persons. Call Jim Morrow, EvenStart Technology at 864-391- 2810.

Hat Tea Nov. 3

A Hat Tea will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sat., Nov. 3 at 5 p.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Conference Nov. 8-9

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries have rescheduled the Single & Marriage Conference for Nov. 8-9 beginning at 7:30 p.m. each night. The banquet will be held on Sat., Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.

Rev. Gaston Rivers, pastor of Rise and Shine Ministries in Augusta, will be the guest speaker. For more information, please contact Saline Leverett at 706-401-0368 or Walter Ware at 706-717-9025.

Society meeting

The Lincoln County Historical Society will meet on Wed., Nov. 7 at noon for a cover dish meeting. Pioneer Day will be the next weekend on the 17th, so team leaders will brief the membership on plans and schedules for the big day. Wednesday will also be a work day at the park for the men and anyone who would like to help get ready for Pioneer Day. As always, bring something good to eat.

Pastor anniversary

First Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Dennis Quinn's 19th anniversary on Sun., Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Martin of Antioch Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

Tignall festival

The 6th Annual I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival will be held Sat., Nov. 3 beginning at 9 a.m. The festival offers fun for all ages with arts and crafts, live music, cake walk, Bingo and prizes, a petting zoo and a trip down memory lane.

Vendors are welcome, contact Carolyn Gammon at 706-285-2736 if you would like a spot to set up.

Auxiliary meeting

The Ladies Auxiliary of Thomas- Lane American Legion Post 597 will meet Tues., Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion. This will be the first meeting of the newly reorganized organization. All members and ladies interested in joining are cordially invited to attend.

Gabriele Barnett, president of the 11th District American Legion Auxiliary and Miram Stein, 11th District Parliamentarian will be present. For more information, please call Mary Lee Leverett, acting president, at 706- 359-2238.

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 p.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.

Church anniversary The Usher Board of Pleasant Grove Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate its anniversary Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jesse Johnson and Rehoboth Baptist Church of Appling will be in charge of the service.

The public is invited to celebrate with us. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

Baptist convention

The General Missionary Baptist Convention of the state of Georgia, Inc. will convene in Augusta, Ga. Nov. 12 - 15 at Augusta Marriott, Two Tenth St. Rev. Clarence Moore is president.

Choir anniversary

The Martin A. Searles Male Chorus of Mulberry CME Church will celebrate its anniversary on Sun., Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Male choruses from area churches and the CSRA will be present. Rev. Larry Fryer is pastor.

Blue jeans Sun.

Jones Chapel will have Blue Jeans/ Denim Sunday on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. Join them for a free Harvest Blast with games, horse rides, moon bounce, prizes, hayride, food, fun and more.

Jones Chapel is located at 2322 Thomson Hwy., Lincolnton.

Looking for kids

The Lincoln County School System is looking for children that are developmentally delayed or have a disability. If you know of a child that needs help, please contact Judy Kirkland or Carla Matthews for more information at the Lincoln County Board of Education 706-359-3512.

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.

Classic Re-Runs open

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 Lincoln County Citizens. 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 Wednesday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Thurs. and Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Please call 706-359- 5765 or 706-359-5769 if you have any questions.

Men's softball

If you are interested in entering a team for adult men's softball fall league, contact the LCRD at 359- 2236.

Board anniversary

The 80th anniversary of the usher and usherette board of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be held Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. Walter Clayton and Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church family will be in charge of the service.

SLV craft sale

Back by popular demand are the very talented artisans of Savannah Lakes Village who will once again offer their handcrafted items for your holiday shopping pleasure. These fine quality pieces include woodworking, pottery, purses, jackets, jewelry, candy, potpourri-jars, glass blocks, music boxes, portrait photographs, needlework, primitives and gourds.

Plan to join us at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center on Sat., Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located between McCormick and Georgia, follow RT 378 to Highway 7 and make a right on Country Club Drive.

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.

Revival at GHW A three-night revival will be held at God House of Worship Nov. 28 - 30 at 7:30 p.m. nightly with Pastor John Garrett of Gainesville, Ga. Everyone is invited. Beatrice Mahoney is pastor.

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.

Veteran's program

Ebenezer Baptist Church will have its Annual Veteran's Day Program Sun., Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. All veteran's and the public is invited. Guest speaker will be Captain Shirley Norman-Taylor. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Dramatic readings

Join us downtown Warrenton on the Courthouse Square on Sat., Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and bring a lawn chair, pillow or your favorite stuffed animal to enjoy a good book.....being read to you dramatically by the ACT kids and adults. There will be three different age groups: children (inside the courthouse), tweens & teens (at the memorial), and adults (on the courthouse promenade).

At the top of each hour, a different book of a different genre will be read. The reading schedule will be posted at the library, on the Chamber of Commerce window (it's there now!), and in The Clipper by Nov. 1. There is no cost to participate!

There will be a large book collection box to collect donations toward the Early Read Program, and it will be located in front of the courthouse.

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.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will observe its 134th church anniversary on Sun., Nov. 11 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited. Special guest will be Rev. Michael Butler and New Hope Baptist Church, Plum Branch, S.C. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Women's retreat

The 2007 Lincoln County Christian Women's Retreat will be held Nov. 2-4 at Camp Daniel Marshall. Registration begins Friday at 6 p.m. Cost is $65, scholarships are available.

Deadline to register is Sun., Oct. 28 by calling Sheila Davis at 706-359- 3206. Women's connection will hold country fair at Tara Nov. 14

Fall is the time for country fairs, homespun crafts, and good comfort foods. On November 14, at Tara Country Club, 12:30 - 2 p.m., The Savannah River Christian Women's Connection, in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries, will feature its country fair fashioned around many homespun crafts, baked goods and our fall auction featuring an authentic, fast talking auctioneer.

We will welcome Martha Cahoon, a multi-talented author and artist, and listen to her share how she saw her future only in shadows of grey until her life was restored and to its canvas the light of hope became visible once again.

Our menu for our luncheon is good country fare - southern fried chicken, pulled pork, fried potatoes, baked beans, salad bar, and corn bread with butter. We top it warm homemade apple cobbler with whipped cream for dessert. A chef's salad can be substituted at time of reservations if you prefer. For reservations please call Judy Brown 864-391-3706, Joy Roberts - 864- 391-3625, or Orena Cooper - 706- 359-3061 (h) or 706-359-1571 (w).

We look forward to seeing you and your friends that day. Come early to preview our auction items and to purchase the baked goods or crafts of your choice before they are all spoken for by others.