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.

Log cabin Christmas

Elijah Clark State Park will host a Log Cabin Christmas Dec. 13, 4 - 8 p.m. at the museum. Come enjoy the way we use to celebrate Christmas. Wassail, spice cake and venison stew will be served. A parkpass is required.

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 is December 16.

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!

Heating assistance

The Lincoln County Community Partnership will be taking applications for heating assistance at The Lincoln Center on Thursday, December 11 from 11 to 4 and Friday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 706-359-5769.

Fellowship breakfast

Anthony Chapel will be having its monthly fellowship breakfast on Sunday, December 14 with serving beginning at 8 a.m. This is our Christmas breakfast threrefore a special invitation is given to everyone to attend. Hope to see you Sunday

Christmas at Post 597

Thomas-Lane American Legion Post 597 will have its annual Christmas party Sun., Dec. 21 beginning at 8 p.m.

A fun night has been planned with great music and delicious refreshments. Dress is semi-formal and tickets are available for purchase from any Legionnaire or member of the Ladies Auxiliary. For more informa- tion, call 706-359-4451 or Commander Harvey Elam at 706-359- 4462.

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.

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.

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.

Christmas Cantata

First Assembly of God will present its Christmas Cantata, "The Name. Jesus" on Sun., Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. and Mon., Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The cantata will feature the adult sanctuary choir, a children's choir and drama. All are welcome to come out and celebrate the holidays with us. A nursery will be provided. First Assembly is located on the Thomson Highway. For more information, please call 359-7237.

Night to Remember

The first Night to Remember will be held Tues., Jan. 20, 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. If you have had a loved one pass and want to attend an uplifting evening for remembrance, mark your calendars. Refreshments will be served. If you would like a luminary placed for your loved one, please call the New Hope Baptist Church office at 706-359- 4580 and allow us the pleasure to provide one for you at no cost.

Christmas angel

If you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift, go to the Tax Commissioner's office. Concrete Christmas angels and Ga. Tech banners will make just the right stocking stuffer. All money from the sale of these items will go toward Relay for Life.

Fireproof your relationships Fireproof Your Relationships, the first of two sessions will be held Sat., Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church. A love offering will be taken for materials and refreshments will be served. Space is limited so please call the church office at 706-359-4580 to reserve your space. A nursery will be provided.

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxilary will hold their monthly meeting at the Post home on Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 pm. Please remember to bring your Christmas gift for the Party and your food pantry items.

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.

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.

Young Miss Pageant

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.

GED/Adult classes

Augusta Technical College and Lincoln County Family Connection are offering GED/Adult Literacy classes on Mon. and Tues., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Thursday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, please call 706-359-3425 or 706-359-5769.

Tuesday prayer

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

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.

Power wheelchairs

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.

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.

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.

Christmas party American Legion Post 194 will hold its annual Legion Family Christmas Party on Sat., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Please remember to bring a covered dish. Santa Claus will also be there. Contact 706-359-3445 for more information.

Senior program

A senior citizens program will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Sun., Dec. 14 at 11:45 a.m. Everyone is invited to come. Rev. Robert Crawford is pastor.

Christmas concert

Bands from LCHS and LCMS will present their annual Christmas concert Thurs., Dec. 11 beginning at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Santa discounts

Drop in and see Michael at Goldman and Wengrows for a special discount on gift certificates for Secret Santa kids.

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.

Tree of Remembrance

The Lincoln County Historical Society Tree of Remembrance committee will be taking donations of $1 "In Honor" or "In Memory" of a family member or loved one through Dec. 24. The tree is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Main Streets. Donation sheets can be found at City Pharmacy, C & B Drug Co. or Jericho Florist. Mail donations to Laura Spratlin, P. O. Box 463, Lincolnton, GA 30817.