Community Calendar

Watch Night Service

First Baptist Church will have a Watch Night Service Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

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.

Holiday closing

The Lincoln County Food Pantry will be closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 29 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Those who were to pick up their food on Dec. 27, please pick up on Jan. 3 instead.

In case of an emergency, please call 706-359-3004 or 706-401-1383.

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.

Planning meetings

The Lincoln County Planning Commission will hold all its regularly scheduled meetings in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room located at 107 Perryman Avenue unless otherwise advertised. The meeting dates are: Jan. 7, 2008; Feb. 11; March 10; April 7; May 5; June 9; July 7; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 6; Nov. 10; Dec. 8.

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.

Angels for sale

Looking for a unique Christmas gift? How about one that will make your loved ones happy and maybe save a life. The Courthouse Crew is selling concrete angels to raise money for Relay For Life. Drop by the Tax Commissioner's office and pick one out. These angels will look great on a mantle, on the front porch or out in your garden. Best of all, every penny of your purchase price will be donated to Relay For Life to help fight cancer. Hurry in as supplies are limited.

We also have bulldog heads available. As with the angels, the purchase price will go to Relay for Life.

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.

Men's softball

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

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.

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.

Christmas Cantata

Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will have its Christmas Cantata on Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Christmas eve service

St. Paul United Methodist Church will have its Christmas Eve service at 5 p.m. Come celebrate Jesus' birthday with us.

Winter dinner

The Lincoln County Historical Society will have its annual Winter dinner on Sat., Jan. 5 at the May House. This is a fancy clothes get-together so get ready and as always, fix something good to eat. Details and times will be published in The Lincoln Journal later, but for now, save the date.

O'Neill fund at FSB

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid the O'Neill family. The funds collected will help defray medical expenses and meet the needs of O'Neill's husband and children.

Contributions to the O'Neill Fund may be made to the bank during regular business hours or by using the night depository. Donations may also be mailed to the bank at P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, Georgia 30817. Please remember to write "Dana O'Neill Fund" on the envelope.

For more information about the fund, contact Melissa Burgess at Farmers State Bank at 706-359-3131.

Tickets on sale

Friends of the Library is selling $1 tickets to win an original painting by Leonard Jones and on a brand-new wood chipper donated by Dianne Poteat. Tickets are available anytime at the library. You may see these two items at the library. Separate drawings for them 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 painted the special scene featuring the old Coca- Cola plant especially for Friends of the Library. This picture is larger than the usual size he sells.

Prog. at Ebenezer

The Annual Emancipation Proclamation Observance will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. Special guest will be Mrs. Rosie M. Berry of North Augusta, S.C., an experienced educator with more than thirty-one years of service within the profession.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas on Kelly St.

Jump start your holiday spirit by experiencing a warm display of luminaries and beautifully decorated homes as the residents of Wallace- Wells Subdivision usher in the holiday season with "Christmas on Kelly Street," Fri., Dec. 21, 2007 from 6 - 9 p.m. Visitors are asked to switch from their driving to their park lights and follow the signs and guides as the enter the subdivision.

Please join the residents of Kelly Street, Wallace-Wells Circle, and Kelly Court in this annual celebration. In case of rain the event will take place on Sun., Dec. 23 during the same hours.

Young Miss pageant

The Lincoln Young Miss Pageant will be held Jan. 31 in the LCHS Auditorium at 7 p.m. Applications will be sent to the elementary school on Jan. 7. Applications may also be picked up at Koehler Galleries and the high school from Janet Dukes, FBLA Adviser.

The application fee is $30 and the deadline to enter is Jan. 18 and should be returned to Janet Dukes, FBLA Adviser at LCHS.

Fifth Sun. singing

St. Paul United Methodist Church will have its fifth Sunday night singing Dec. 30 at 6 p.m. featuring Allen Peevey and Penny Edwards from Washington Heights Baptist Church in Thomson along with local talent.

Everyone is welcome. A love offering will be taken.

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.

Dance at Post 194

Come celebrate New Year's Eve early with Brasstyme and Pat Patterson on Sat., Dec. 29, 9 p.m. at the American Legion Post 194. Breakfast will be included in the ticket price. For more information call 706-359- 3445.

Partridge to perform

The Augusta Symphony will present Diva on the Rise Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Augusta. The symphony will feature Leah Partridge, soprano singing Mahler Symphony No. 4 and various operatic arias.

For tickets, please call 706-826- 4725 or visit www. augusta symphony.com.

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.

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 (115 Main 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.

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.

No bingo Fri.

There will be no Bingo on Fri., Dec. 21 at the American Legion Post 194. Have a safe and happy holiday!