Community Calendar

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department 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

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.

Tree lighting

The community is going to circle around the Christmas tree in the town park located behind the MACK in McCormick on Sat., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. to sing Christmas carols and light the tree. After the event the adults are invited to the MACK to taste some of the punches from the Christmas punch competition. Admission is $5 and you need to be over 21 to attend as some of the punches submitted will be spirited.

Thanksgiving singing

Picking and singing will be held at Metasville School House Thanksgiving night, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. featuring Lizzie Long, Little Roy Lewis and friends, with a variety of music, gospel, bluegrass, etc.

Finger foods will be provided by the ladies of Rehoboth Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome.

AA meets Thurs.

AA will meet at Lincolnton United Methodist Church on Thursdays for the month of December at 8 p.m..

Free legal help

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) staff will be in Lincoln County at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Ave., on Thurs., Dec. 13 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to meet with senior citizens wanting free non-criminal legal help, on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

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

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.

Christmas at cabin

Log Cabin Christmas will be held at Elijah Clark State Park Dec. 8, 5 p.m. Come join us where life was simple and Christmas was a quiet time with lighted candles, festoons of greenery, hot cider, gingerbread, carols, stories and family.

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.

Men's softball

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

Democratic meeting

The Lincoln County Democratic Executive Committee will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library on Mon., Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.

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.

Christmas party

The Faith Tabernacle Church Pastor's Aide Committee will have a Christmas party Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Faith Tabernacle Family Life Center. Tickets are $25 for couples an $15 for singles. Anyone interested in attending can contact Sharonda Smith at 706-359-1638 or Frances Partlow at 706-359-7648. Dr. Delicinia M. Jamison is senior pastor

Meeting at Post 597

The Legionnaires and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 597 will hold their regular meeting on Tues., Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Both organizations have important business to discuss. All members are asked to be in attendance.

Toys needed

Please help Broad River Realty give a brighter Christmas to the children of Lincolnton by donating an unwrapped toy before Fri., Dec. 21. Toys can be dropped off at Broad River Realty, 286 S. Peachtree St. or call the office at 706-359-3818.

Pastor anniversary

The 22nd pastoral anniversary of Rev. Willie J. White will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., Dec. 2 at 11:15 a.m.

Youth rally

Salem Baptist Church will sponsor a youth rally on Sat., Dec. 8 from 2 - 5 p.m. Hot dogs and chili will be served at 2 p.m. with live entertainment; Truth's Story will begin at 3 p.m. All teens are invited. Admission is one canned good for the Food Pantry. Please call 706-401-9142 or 359- 4457 with any questions.

Trees for sale

The Kiwanis Club of Washington is once again selling decorated Christmas wreaths to benefit the youth of Washington-Wilkes. Sale price of the Christmas wreaths is $37 with the proceeds going to fund local youth programs.

The wreaths will be sold at the old bookstore next to Tena's Jewelry and Gifts on Wed., Fri. afternoons and Sat. from 10 a.m. Only seventy-five wreaths were made, so get your quickly.

Silent Auction Dec. 8

The Washington-Wilkes Humane Animal Society's "Silent Auction Extravaganza" will take place Sat., Dec. 8 from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Washington's Lions Club on Spring Street in Washington.

In addition to live music and mouth-watering refreshments, guests will enjoy bidding on a wide variety of items such as sightseeing tours in Gary Ward's Cessna 140; a football autographed by UGA coach Mark Richt; horse-back riding lesson; gym membership and much more.

If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, please contact Bonnie Branch at 706-678-7505 or Jacquelyn Johnson at 706-678-2538.

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

Tax info avail.

Information is available at the ex- tension 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.

Parent's night out

The Family Connection and First Assembly of God will host a Parent's Night Out on Sat., Jan. 12 from 6 - 10 p.m. This is open to all children ages four through fifth grade. The cost is $10 for the first child and $5 for each additional child within a family. The evening will include dinner, games, activities and a movie. The event will take place at the First Assembly Family Life Center.

Registration forms are available at the Family Connection Offices (23 Court Street) or First Assembly of God Offices (328 May Avenue). Registration begins on Mon., Dec. 3. For more information phone 706-359- 5769 or 706-359-7237.

Society meeting

The Lincoln County Historical Society will meet Dec. 5, 2007 at noon for a cover dish lunch. Please write down, while it is fresh on your mind, your Pioneer Day lessons learned and we will compile them.

Pioneer Day was a lot of fun this year and we want to make it more fun next year. We will also take care of the last minute details of the Christmas Tour of Homes on Dec. 8 and plan the January banquet. And as always, bring something good to eat.

Training courses

The American Red Cross of Augusta will hold Babysitter Training courses on Dec. 28, 2007 at the Columbia County Library, 7702 Evans Town Center Blvd., from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The course is for children between 11 and 15 years of age and teaches skills necessary to provide safe and responsible child care. Participants will also learn how to market themselves as a babysitter including preparing a resume'. Those attending need to bring a sack lunch. For more information and to register for the course call the Augusta Chapter at 706-724-8481.

Upward offered

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading is currently open for registration for all boys and girls in K5-6th grades at the First Assembly of God offices. The cost is $45 per child and includes a jersey, t-shirt, water bottle and end of year award. Scholarships are available for any child needing financial assistance.

Call 706-359-7237 for more information.

Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will have a turkey shoot Dec. 21 at the American Legion Fairgrounds Fairbooth from 7 - 10 p.m. Food will be available. Come on out for great fellowship.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will meet Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are asked to please attend and bring in a new member.

FOL drawing

Friends of the Library are selling tickets for $1 on an original painting by Leonard Jones and on a brandnew wood chipper donated by Dianne Poteat. The tickets are available anytime at the library and will also be on sale Sat., Dec. 1, during FOL's semiannual book sale. You may see these two items at the library. Separate drawings will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 21.

Mrs. Poteat has donated the wood chipper in memory of her late husband, Johnny. Mr. Jones is painting a special scene which depicts past locales in Lincoln County especially for Friends of the Library to sell.

Christmas at Cedar Rock

Macedonia United Methodist Church will present the 7th annual Christmas at Cedar Rock December 6,7, and 8 from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Enjoy a complimentary hayride through thousands of Christmas lights, displays, Bethlehem Village and a live Nativity Scene; have that special talk with Santa (pictures available at a reasonable cost); visit the "Kids Only" shop; pet the animals in our petting zoo; and browse the General Store.

Holiday tour

McCormick Garden Club will sponsor a Holiday Tour of Homes on Sat., Dec. 8, 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance, $14 at the door are available from garden club members, The McCray House, Our Place on Main, The MACK, Red Rooster Antiques and at the homes the day of the tour.

For more information, please call Toni Graham at 864-391-4257, Carol Mavity at 864-391-3775 or Pat Fitch at 864-852-7500.

Cullars to preach

Seventeen year old Daravious Cullars will preach his initial sermon on Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church where Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor. The public is invited.

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.