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.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will meet Nov. 11 at the post home. All members are asked to please attend and bring new members with you. Dues are due.

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.

Ministry anniversary

Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy. 220, will celebrate its Annual Women Ministry Anniversary Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Elder Joyce Heard will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to worship and fellowship with us.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 13 at the Lincoln County Board of Education, 423 Metasville Rd. All members are asked to be present.

Garden club to meet

The Pine Needle Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 10 in the Lincoln County Library.

Don't forget to bring underwear, socks, etc. for clients at Augusta Regional Hospital.

Patti Arthur will help us learn to tie those beautiful Christmas bows. Come and bring a friend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Revival services

Morningside Baptist Church will hold revival services Sun., Nov. 16 - Wed., Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. nightly with Dr. Wayne Hamrick as guest preacher.

Dr. Hamrick has served as a pastor and evangelist for more than forty years. He is a former president of the Georgia Baptist Convention and served as chairman of the trustees of Lifeway Resources.

Morningside is located at 483 Elm St. in Lincolnton. For more information please call 706-359-1370.

Dinner at Post 194

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.

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.

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.

Graduation test

The fall retesting for the Graduation Test will be held according to the following schedule: Mon., Nov. 10 - language arts; Tues., Nov. 11 - math; Wed., Nov. 12 - social studies; Thurs., Nov. 13 - science.

All tests will begin promptly at 8:15 each morning. Students and others who have not passed all parts of the Graduation Test are urged to participate in the testing.

Further information can be obtained by calling the school at 359-3121 or 359-7327.

Toys for Tots

November is our official Toys For Tots kickoff, please join us here at Michelle's Pizza and help us make this holiday season a little happier for our local children. We will start accepting new unwrapped toys at our location on Hwy. 378 West, McCormick, Nov. 6 - Dec. 15 or later if necessary.

We would also like to thank everyone who participated last year and made the Toys for Tots program such a success.

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.

LCHS council meeting

The Lincoln County High School Council will meet Tues., Nov. 11 in the Media Center at 7:30 a.m.

Class reunion

The class of 1973 is having its 35th reunion Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. The classes of 1972 and 1974 are also invited to attend.

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.

LCES council meeting

The LCES Council meeting will be held Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m.

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.

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

Pastor's anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will celebrate its 5th Pastoral Anniversary for Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. and sister Kathy Neal on Sun., Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Rev. Clarence D. Hill of Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church in Aiken, S.C., will be the guest speaker. All are invited and welcome.

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.

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.

Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church Gospel Choir will have its choir anniversary Sat., Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. All area choirs are invited along with the public. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

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.

Vintage cars wanted

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

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.

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.

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.

Zoning meeting

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.

Costume contest

The Lincoln County Historical Society reminds Pioneer Day goers that they will have a costume contest as part of the festivities.