Community Calendar

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 5:30 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.

No dinner this week

The American Legion Post 194 will not holds its weekly dinners the week of October 28-Nov. 2 due to the fair. However food will be availabe for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the fairgrounds.

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.

Miss LCHS pageant

The Miss LCHS pageant will be Dec. 4 in the LCHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Brad Means will be the Emcee. The $40 entry fee and form deadline is noon, Nov. 20. Please contact Janet Dukes, FBLA Adviser at jdukes@lincoln.k12.ga.us or 706- 359-2941 for more information. The pageant is sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America.

Holiday parade

Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne, hosted by the Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will be held Dec. 6, 2008, 1 - 10 p.m. Extended shopping hours; live entertainment - all day; Holiday Parade - 4:30 p.m.; tree lighting and carols - 7 p.m.; street dance - 8 p.m.; numerous craft and food vendors; children's rides and games. Fun for all ages!!

For more information, visit our web site: www.lincolncountyga.org or call the chamber office at: 706-359-7970.

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce, City of Lincolnton, Lincoln County or any persons associated with the Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne will not be held responsible for any injuries or liabilities that may occur during these public events.

Taking yearbook orders

Parents can now order their copy of Panorama, the school yearbook, from home also. Order forms are being mailed to all students so they can order their copy by calling 1-866- 282-1516 or online at jostensyear books.com. Most major credit cards are accepted or you may mail your order with your check.

All proceeds will go to the yearbook staff and its expenses. You may contact the yearbook staff with questions by calling 706-359-3121 between 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Remember, the 2009 Panorama will be the first all-color yearbook and will come with a DVD of pictures capturing the highlights of this school year. Deadline to order is Nov. 11.

Benefit trail ride

A Bikers & Cowboys Benefit Poker Run & Trail Ride for Gena Tankersley Freeman will be held Sat., Nov. 8 at Bussey Point in Lincolnton. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 per rider.

Tickets for chicken plates that will be available for pick up at Bussey Point during the run and ride, are on sale now for $7 each and can be purchased at Fast Times, NAPA Auto Parts, R&W, B & J Appliances and Spratlin Hardware now until Nov. 3.

For more information or directions please contact Alan Austin - 706-339- 1350 for motorcycles and Cathy Sue Ashmore - 706-359-7644 for horses.

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.

Tutoring available

Peer tutoring is available after school on Mon., Tues., and Thurs. Interested students should contact Regina Reed at 706-359-3121. Teachers are also available before and after school to assist students in different academic subjects.

Assessors meetings

The Lincoln County Board of Tax Assessors will hold its meeting at 4 p.m., in the Tax Assessor's office at 182 Humphrey St. Upcoming monthly meeting dates include: November 18, December 16.

Support group meeting

Is Tourette's Syndrome more than you can handle? Are you tired and alone? Mothers, fathers, and grandparents of children with Tourette's Syndrome are invited to attend support group meetings at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 8 at the Vineyard Church of Augusta, 3126 Parrish Road, Augusta Ga. Contact Brandie Reese at (706) 359-2052 for more information.

Bingo is Friday

Bingo is played at the American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Georgia, every Friday at 7:30 p.m. A snack bar is operated by the Ladies Auxiliary available during bingo. For more information, contact (706) 359-3445.

Pastor's anniversary

The Youth Ministry of First Baptist Church of Lincolnton will hold a Pre- Pastor's Anniversary Oct. 27-31 at 7:30 p.m. with different speakers each night.

Everyone is invited to come out and help celebrate this special occasion. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Praise service

Parks Grove FBH Church will have Praise Service Sat., Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Beverly Ware will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor.

Fair Oct. 28 - Nov. 1

American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, Ga. presents its 56th Annual Fair beginning Oct. 28 through Nov. 1. Midway opens every night at 6 p.m., Family Night - Tues. and Thurs. For more information contact 706-359-3445.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will observe its 132nd church anniversary Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. Rev. Lawrence Reeves and Zion Wrightsville Baptist Church are the special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Perriman is pastor.

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:: Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

Headquarters open

The Republican Headquarters (old Badcock building) will be open to the citizens of Lincoln County from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Thursdays and 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Saturdays.

Tuesday prayer True Fellowship invites everyone to prayer each Tuesday 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Pastor's anniversary

First Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor, Dennis J. Quinn's 18th anniversary on Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Roscoe Perry and First Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Appling, Ga., will be in charge of services.

Everyone is invited to help us celebrate this joyous occasion.

Power wheelchairs

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, please call for more information to see if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-246-6010.

Legal rights workshop

Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) will sponsor a Free Legal Rights Workshop on Fri., Nov. 7 at The Lincoln County Senior Center, 160 May Avenue, Lincolnton. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Get legal help and learn about your rights on the following featured topics: elder abuse - nursing home and personal care home; public benefits - Social Security and SSI; and consumer - garnishment and foreclosure protection.

Flu vaccine avail

Flu vaccine is now available at the Lincoln County Health Dept. Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The charge is $25 cash, Medicare Part B or Medicaid. If you will be using your Medicare or Medicaid card for your method of payment and you have a primary insurance plan, please be prepared to present both cards.

Pioneer Day Nov. 22

Pioneer Day at the Historical Park is November 22. Ready for a hot apple fritter and a cup of coffee? It's that time again, well almost.

Pioneer Day 2008 planning has begun. Last year 3,000 people came to Lincolnton for a day of good clean family fun and this year it is going to be even bigger. Space is limited for vendors. Do you have historical skill or craft that you'd like to share? Chair caning, soap making, basket weaving, bee keeping, pottery, corn shuck dolls or the like? This year The Historical Society is going to showcase some of Lincoln County's best kept secrets in these areas.

Stay tuned to The Lincoln Journal for details. And of course, there will be free cotton candy for children of all ages.

Tignall fall festival

The 7th Annual I'd Rather Be in Tignall Fall Festival will be held Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Independence St. and the Old Tignall School grounds with fun and games for all the family. Proceeds from the event will be used to renovate the old Tignall Lunchroom, Gym and the upkeep of the grounds. Admission is free.

For more information contact Carolyn Gammon at 706-285-2736 or Gloria Ware at 706-285-2058.

Women's Choir

Any women interested in being a part of a women's choir are asked to attend our first rehearsal Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 7:00pm. The rehearsal will be held at Faith Tabernacle Church

Veterans Day prog.

Ebenezer Baptist Church will observe Veterans Day with a special program Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. in honor of veterans. Everyone is invited. Rev. Perriman is pastor.

Spring break trip

It is now time to sign up and make payments for our annual Florida, Spring Break Vacation which will be April 4 - 8, 2009. For more information and a copy of the itinerary, please contact: Mrs. Shirley Leverett 706-597-0318, Mrs. Jessie Turner 706-359-2957, Ms. Shelby Turner 706-359-4755, or Ms. Sandra Turner 706-359-6715.

Fall Festival Access Point Church will host a Fall Festival on Sat., Nov. 8 from 5 - 8 p.m. Uncle Sam, a Christian magician, will be performing from 5 - 6. There will also be hotdogs, carnival games, and a Jail & Bail.

Access Point Church is located at 107 Main St. in the old Badcock building. Everyone is invited to attend.

Volunteers needed

Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne Festival is currently seeking volunteers for the Holiday Festival Committee. If you are interested in helping, please phone 706-359-7970 or email lincolncham@nu-z.net.

Fund set up

A fund has been established at Farmers State Bank to aid the Beggs family.

The funds collected will help defray medical expenses associated with the cancer treatment and meet the needs of the Beggs family.

Contributions to the Beggs Fund may be made at 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 " Lyndsie Beggs Fund" on the envelope.

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

Calendar Tea

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will sponsor a Calendar Tea on Sun., Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Rev. Alvin Lewis, Jr. of Adam Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

Anniverary observance

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church's annual Sunday School Anniversary Observance will be held Sun., Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Male chorus to perform

Newberry Missionary Baptist Mass Choir will feature St. Anthony Baptist Church Male Chorus, Brooklyn, N.Y. on Sat., Nov. 8, 5 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church.

St. Anthony Baptist Church will be in charge of worship services at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., Nov. 9 at 10:15 a.m.

Tickets are being sold by Newberry Mass Choir for $10 each. Prizes include 32" flat panel tv and $100 Wal-Mart gift card. The drawing will be held on Saturday night.

Secret Santa

With Christmas right around the corner, Huddle House is gearing up for another successful year of Secret Santa. You may begin dropping off your toys for children early this year. For every new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more, the child will also receive a free meal.

Meeting cancelled

The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for Mon., Nov. 10 has been cancelled. The meeting will be postponed until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Mon., Dec. 8.

Accepting applications

CSRA EOA, Inc. Head Start are accepting applications for children who turned three years old by Sept. 1. Applications can be obtained at Lincoln County Head Start, 576 Metasville Rd., Lincolnton, (706- 359-5190) Mon. - Fri. from 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The following information is requested to process the application: certified birth certificate, child immunization certificate shot record, and verification of income.

Halloween Spooktacular

The Annual Halloween Spooktacular Family Night will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Wed., Oct. 29 7 - 8:15 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Vintage cars wanted

Everyone is encouraged to bring your old restored car or truck to the antique car show at Pioneer Day to be held Nov. 22.

NA to meet Nov. 7

Narcotics Anonymous will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Lincoln County Public Library. Contact Roland Juhasz at 706-359-5808.

Stamp available

The 2008-2009 Migratory Bird Hunting & Conservation Stamp is available now at the Lincolnton Post Office. The cost of the stamp is $15.

Bennon to speak

Pastor Quida Bennon of McCormick, S.C. will speak at True Fellowship Church Sat., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Concert Nov. 22

A Blues-Be-Bop-Funk-Rock-Soul- Latin and Swing Program by the Augusta State University Conservatory Jazz Band will be held Sat., Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. at Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. Admission is free.

Hallelujah for Health

The CSRA Partnership for Community Health and the Richmond County Medical Society Project Access are sponsoring the 11th Annual "Hallelujah for Health" Benefit Concert Thurs., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. at Paine College, Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel on Druid Park Ave.

Area choirs will entertain through song and praise. Admission is free.

The partnership has been instrumental in the development and/or operations of three clinics, who serve the residents of the CSRA and especially the under and uninsured. They also sponsor programs for youth, at risk adults and eldercare.

Pastor anniversary

Parks Grove FBH Church will celebrate Pastor Tonita Cody's 10th anniversary on Sun., Nov. 23, 4 p.m. at The Lincoln Center.

Special guest will be Rev. Arthur Carson of Springfield Baptist Church in Atlanta, Ga. Everyone is invited.

Revival at Parks GFBHC

Parks Grove FBH Church will be in revival Tues., Nov. 11 - Thurs., Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.

Guest speakers will be: Tues., - Bishop Ware; Wed., - Pastor Zellars; Thurs., - Rev. Quinn. Everyone is invited. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor.