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.

Usher anniversary

Pleasant Grove CME Church will celebrate its usher anniversary Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. Rev. Sim Murray will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited.

Class of 78 reunion

"What happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas!" The theme remix for the Class of 1978, 30th class reunion. The celebration will be held Nov. 29, 7 p.m. at the home of Syvaleen Norman Murray and Charlie Murray. All

Letters from Santa

Your child can receive a letter from Santa encouraging their continued good behavior this year. Simply drop off a $4 donation to The Alzheimer's Association, the child's name, age, address and something special they're hoping for this year, at the Lincoln County Public Library between now and Dec. 19.

Enjoy seeing the excitement on the child's face when they receive their very own letter from Santa and help support a good cause at the same time!

Lewis, Longs to perform

Little Roy Lewis, Lizzie and Rebecca Long and friends will be picking and singing at Metasville School House on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Rehoboth Church ladies will furnish refreshments. The public is invited.

Choral anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church Choir will be celebrating its Fifth Choral Anniversary on Sun., Dec. 7, at 3 p.m. All are invited and welcomed to come help us lift up the name of Jesus in song! Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is pastor.

Meal and festival

Come join Loco Baptist Church for our Thanksgiving meal and Fall Festival on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.

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.

CCLC talks antiques

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Public Library. Introduction to American antiques, American brilliant cut glass will be on the agenda. Everyone is welcome.

Come and be a part of the CCLC.

Candlelight service

Harmony Baptist Church Missionary Ministry will be hosting its annual Missionary Candlelight Service on Sun., Dec. 21, at 5 p.m. Rev. Enoch Ward, Jr. and First Metropolitan Baptist Church in Augusta will be in charge of the service. All are invited and welcomed - come and be blessed. Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is pastor.

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.

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.

Young Miss Pageant to be held Jan. 29

The Lincoln Young Miss Pageant will be held on January 29th, 2009 at 7pm in the LCHS auditorium.

Girls in grades K-5 and living in LC, attending school in LC, or have parents working in LC are eligible.

The entry fee is $30 and due to FBLA by January 16th. Forms will be sent to the Elementary School in December and will be available in the school offices.

Please contact Janet Dukes FBLA adviser for more information. 706- 359-2941.

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.

Grier to speak

Bishop Winston Grier will be guest speaker at True Fellowship on Sun., Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. You are invited to come and fellowship with us. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Tuesday prayer

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 date is Dec. 8.

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.

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.

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.

Musical anniversary

The Martin A. Searles Male Chorus of Mulberry CME Church invites everyone to their 2008 Annual Musical Anniversary on Sun., Nov. 23 beginning at 2:30 p.m. Groups and soloists from the CSRA and other areas will provide inspirational gospel singing for your enjoyment. Refreshments will be served. Rev. George Glenn 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.

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.

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.

Pantry holiday hours

The Lincoln County Food Pantry will be closed Thurs., Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving. All persons that usually report on Thursday, your date has been changed to Mon., Nov. 24 for this week.

We will be open the regular hours 9 a.m. - 12 noon on Nov. 24.

Class of 72 to meet

The Westside Elementary and High School 1972 class members will meet for a fellowship meal at Piccadilly Restaurant on Washington Road, Augusta at 6 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 15. Please attend if you can.

Thanksgiving concert

New Tabernacle Baptist Church will have a Thanksgiving Concert Sun., Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. New Tabernacle is located at 1187 Tabernacle Church Rd., Lincolnton. Rev. Matthew Harden is pastor.

Census jobs

The US Census Bureau is now hiring! They will be taking applications and testing on Thurs., Dec. 11, 10 a.m. at the Lincoln County Library, 181 Peachtree St. For more information, please call 1-866-861-2010.

Holiday pageant

A pageant, "Little Mister and Miss Holidays," sponsored by Jeff and Sherri Easter and Office Xpress, LLC. will be held at the Lincoln County High School Auditorium, Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7:00PM. Admission $5.00 for everyone. Come and witness a Wonderland of Enchantment.

Costume contest

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

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.

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-

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.

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.