Southern Gospel Night

The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 14th annual Southern Gospel Night 7 p.m., April 30 at Elijah Clark State Park. Local choirs, soloists, and groups take to the stage with Little Roy and Lizzie Long as emcee. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE night of music!

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: May 5; June 9; July 7; Aug. 11; Sept. 8; Oct. 6; Nov. 10; Dec. 8.

Mass Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will host the Lincoln County Mass Choir Aniversary Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. For more information, email Audrey Elam lincolncountymass choir@yahoo.com.

Pre-K opening

Lincoln County Pre-K Program has an opening for 2007-08 school year and is accepting new applications. If you are interested please contact Mollie Wagoner, Pre-K Resource Coordinator, by phoning 706-359- 5244 for more information. A child must have been 4 years of age by September 1, 2007 and a resident of Lincoln County.

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.

Board of elections meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Board of Elections, The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Lincolnton, Ga. Any changes to the scheduled dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

Dinner served

Dinner served at American Legion Post 194 every Wed. night at 6:30 p.m. and Fri. at 7 p.m. Wednesday's menu changes weekly. Every Friday is steak night. A large variety salad bar, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, bread, dessert and ice tea are included with steak. Come out and join us for a delicious meal.

LCMS Dance

The LCMS Student Council will be hosting its yearly Island Dance Party, this Friday, April 25 from 7:30 until 9:30 p.m. Admission will be $4.00 and gold cards will be accepted. All middle school students are invited to come out and celebrate the end of the CRCT tests with all of their friends.

Semi-annual book sale

FOL's first semi-annual book sale is scheduled for April 28 through May 3 at the Lincoln County Library. Several thousand books will be displayed both outside and in the Dova Partridge Annex during the week. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.00. Come stock up!

Class info. need

Attention Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. We need your contact information ASAP. Plans are being made so that we can meet to make plans for our 20th class reunion. Please email us at lincolnclass of1989@yahoo.com with your name, address, phone number and email address.

Greek Step Show, dance

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 597 will sponsor a Greek Step Show and Dance at 8 p.m. Sat., April 26. The Step Show will feature groups from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from Atlanta. Following the step show a dance will be held, featuring DJ Crazy Man. Get with your friends and come out for an evening of dancing, fun and entertainment. Admission is $5 and valid identification will be required. For more information, telephone Auxiliary President Mary L. Leverett at 706-359-2238.

Society events

The Lincoln County Historical Society will have its May meeting on May 7, 2008 at noon. A covered dish lunch is planned.

Grandkids Day is scheduled for June 18, 2008. That will be after school is out and vacations are complete. You know how busy kids are these days so get on their calenders now. A hot dog lunch, games, report card recognition, demonstrations and much more are planned. Last years Grandkids Day was a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Details will be published in The Journal.

Republicans to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party meeting scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled for April 29, 2008.

Men and Women's Day Ebenezer Baptist Church will host its annual Men and Women's Day program 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Rev. Harrison and the White Rock Baptist Church will be the special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Perriman, pastor.

Discounted tickets

4-H has discounted Six Flags tickets available at the Lincoln County Extension Office 288 N. Peachtree Street (next to Georgia Power). Gate price: $49.99 plus tax; 4-H price: $27.00 Help Support 4-H - buy your Six Flags Tickets here!

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.

Golf tourney

Harry's Lounge and Restaurant is hosting its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Hickory Knob Golf Course on Sat., May 17. Format is Captain's Choice with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., and dinner and awards following the tournament at Harry's.

Entry fee is $50 per person; extra dinner tickets are $10. Call Harry's at (706) 443-5947 to register or for more information. Net proceeds for this fun benefit are split between the Humane Society of McCormick County and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in memory of Harold "Pudge" Geiselman. Last year each benefit received $2,500 from the tournament. For more information on HSMC, call (864)443-3379 and for the spay/neuter program (864)391- 2FIX. The number for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is (866)227-5419.

Block Party/VBS

Lincolnton Baptist Church will host an End of School Block Party/VBS Kickoff 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., May 31 for kids in K-5 - 6th grade. We will have Jump'n Beans Inflateables, games, prize drawings, and a hotdog lunch. Outrigger Island Vacation Bible School will be 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun., June 1 through Thurs., June 5, 7 - 9 p.m.

Rock, Swap & Dig

The Graves Mountain Rock, Swap and Dig is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, April 25, 26 and 27. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. For more information, telephone 706-359-3862.

Baseball game

The Gus Leverett Reunion will host another Old Skool vs. New Skool baseball game at the Maxim Baseball Field Sunday, April 26. First pitch is at 5 p.m.. Admission is $1, and food and drinks will be sold.

Missionaires speak

Washington First Baptist Church will host eight international and eight North American missionaries Sat., April 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is invited to hear these Georgia Baptist missionaries tell what God is doing through their ministries. Jolly the Clown will entertain the children, and special music will fill the day. Lunch is provided.

Chicken plate sale

The White Rock Baptist Church Youth Ministry will sell barbecue chicken plates at the City Park, across from Jericho's Florist in Lincolnton Sat., April 26, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Each plate will cost $7 and includes one-half chicken, baked beans, potato salad, roll and cake. Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. is the pastor.

Fish fry May 3

Beulah Baptist Church, N. Hwy. 79, is hosting a Fish Fry with all the trimmings at 6 p.m., Sat., May 3. Donations will be taken to benefit the church's building fund.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will meet at 7:30 p.m., May 13 at the Post Home. All members are needed. This is the election of officers for the 2008-2009 year.

Submit events

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to submit their next community event at www.lincoln countyga.org. Simply click on news and events and event submission.

Class of 73 to meet

The Class of 1973 will meet at the home of Henry Dent at 3 p.m., April 27. Contact people are Barry Norman, 706-401-1196 and Henry Dent, 706- 401-1171.

Park activities

Becky Bresnahan will demonstrate candle making teh old-fashion way at the Log Cabin Museum on Saturday, March 26 from 10a.m. until 3 p.m. Try it yourself and make some to tka ehome. There will be a $2 supply fee.

Michael Bresnahan will demonstrate homemade toys from the 1700s, and kids age 8-80 will have an opportunity to play games like the pioneers did. He, too, will be at the museum on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Don't forget Southern Gospel Nights on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Bring your lawn chair to enjoy local singing sponsored by the Lincolnton/ Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. This event is free to the public.

Computer courses

McCormick County School System will offer Computer Literacy Basic and Intermediates classes beginning Tuesday, May 6 with graduation on Thurs., May 22. Class days will be Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks. Hours will be 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m for Basic and 1-3 p.m. for Intermediates.

Basic course includes hands-on computer operation and definitions of terms for Windows XP. Intermediate course includes Microsoft Works, word processing and spreadsheets. Both courses include internet searches and digital photography.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $15 administrative fee. Checks to McCormick County Schools c/o Jim Morrow, 202 Mallard Lane, McCormick, S.C. 29835. For more information, telephone Jim Morrow at EvenStart Technology, 864-391-2810 or e-mail him at morrow_jw@wctel.net or ITLab@wctel.net.

Revival services

Dunns Chapel United Methodist Church will host revival services at 7 p.m., Mon., April 28- Wed., April 30. Rev. Jeffery Freehof and the congregation invites everyone. Rev. Elton Lawson, pastor of Riverview United Methodist Church will preach. Special music nightly.

Live simulcast

McCormick First Baptist Church, 108 S. Oak St., McCormick, S.C., will be hosting a live simulcast: "Making Good Marriages Great" on Sat., April 26 , 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the secrets to building a secure, caring marriage grounded in love and faithfulness. Featuring the nation's leading experts on marriage, this seminar offers practical tips for making your marriage better than you can imagine.

Topics include: Loving from the Heart, Loving with Integrity, and more! This Couples' Conference features Dr. Gary Smalley, along with Kim & Erwin McManus, Les Parrott and Henry Cloud. Pre-registration is $20 per couple and includes lunch and refreshments. Child care up to age 6 is provided and scholarships are available. To register or for more information, call John & Mary Tabor at (864)391-3307.

Power chairs avail.

The Senior Wheels USA Program makes available Power Wheelchairs to senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify.

The power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk safely, nor self propel a manual wheelchair, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program.

If the patient's need is for use in the home, telephone toll free 1-800- 246-6010 for more information.

The Senior Wheels USA Program's main purpose and goal is to develop public awareness that there are assistance options that allow senior citizens, as well as the permanently disabled, to remain independent in their own homes. Without this awareness and assistance, the family may prematurely choose a nursing home or make an unnecessary retail purchase on power mobility equipment.

If the patient does not meet all the requirements of the program, they may still be able to get help through a donation program. This is made available when people donate their power wheelchairs that are no longer needed.

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.

Republican qualifying

Those considering running for office in Lincoln County as Republicans should note that qualifying for those races will be conducted April 28 through May 2 at 2957 Maxim Road. Hours will be 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - noon, Friday. There will be no notary or copy machine available at this location. Forms may be picked up in advance at the Lincoln County Board of Elections or by calling Nelson Brooks at 706-318-6578.

Revival services

Ebenezer Baptist Church will host revival services at 7:30 p.m., May 5- 7, nightly. Rev. Favors, pastor of Springfield Baptist Church, is the scheduled guest minister. Rev. Perriman is pastor.

Fund set up

A special bank account has been set up at Farmers State Bank to benefit Lou McKellar and her daughter, Kelli, whose house burned during a recent move. Insurance had not yet been transferred to the new house, and smoke damage was extensive. Donations may be mailed to: Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Homecoming service

Dunns Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate their 58th anual Homecoming Day, Sun., April 27 with the Rev. Gary DeMore, pastor of St. John United Methodist Church as the guest minister.

Call for artists

Warrenton's Art on Main is scheduled for 9a.m.- 4p.m., Sat., June 7. Eligible artists are invited to set up booth displays in this sale. To become eligible, contact Cindy Rivers, Events Coordinator at 706-465-9604 or email her at events@warrencountyga.com. A prospectus will be sent to you.

If you have participated in Art on Main in the past, you are automatically eligible. Registration is $20 and includes submission for up to three pieces into the juried competition.

Out-of-town judges will give awards to eight category winners, two honorable mentions and Best of Show winners. Cash prizes will be awarded to Best of Show and People's Choice winners. Entry deadline is June 2.

Reunion planning

The Class of 1994 is in the process of planning a 15 year class reunion. Contact information is lchs94@ yahoo.com

Class info needed

Attention: Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. Plans are being made now for our 20-year class reunion. Your contact information is needed as soon as possible. Please email your name, address, telephone number and email address to lincolnclassof1989@yahoo.com.

Zoning meeting

The next meeting Lincoln County Planning and Zoning meeting will be held Monday, May 5. The April 7 meeting was cancelled.