Community Calendar

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.

In the know

"Do you want to be the first to know? The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is creating a database of community members interested in receiving community, Chamber and member announcements directly to your computer. There is no cost involved and you can cancel anytime. Please contact the Chamber at lincolncham@nuz. net if interested."

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.

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

Computer classes

Computer literacy for beginners and intermediates will be offered Tues./Thurs. Feb. 5 - 28 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. for beginners and 1-3 p.m. for intermediates.

Classes are held in the computer lab located at McCormick Adult Education Center, 615 Clayton St. and are limited to 14 persons. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Cost is $15 administrative fee. Mail checks to McCormick County Schools, c/o Jim Morrow, 202 Mallard Lane, McCormick S.C. 29835. Call Jim at 864-391-2810 with questions.

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.

Little League registration

Lincoln County Little League registration for baseball is now taking place. You can sign up at Cliatt Crossing, Farmers & Merchant Bank, Goldman & Wengrow or the LC Recreation Dept. Deadline is Feb. 29, 2008.

Golf tourney

The Lincoln County Athletic Boosters Club will sponsor a golf tournament March 29 at Golf de L (formerly Rocky Branch Golf Course). It will be a 4-man handicap, 24 max handicap with a 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. shotgun. $1000 cash prize closest to pin.

Calcutta March 28, 7 p.m. at Golf de L $200 per team, rainout date April 5. To sign up call Andy Wengrow - 359-1453 or Golf de L - 359-4303.

Drivers program

Sign up now for the AARP Drivers Safety Program for ages 50 and older to be held Wed. and Thurs., Feb. 20 - 21 from 1-5 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Register by calling the library at 706-359-4014. Call now, class size is limited.

Women's ministry

Bethel Under the Blood Ministry, 309A Spring St., Washington, will have Women Ministry on Friday nights at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 706-726-3155.

Lewis to speak

Come hear Scott Lewis discuss how he lost over 150 pounds with the 50 Million Pound Challenge sponsored by Dr. Ian Smith and State Farm at the Lincoln County Library on Sun., Feb. 17 from 4-5 p.m.

Scott, who lives in Washington, went from over 340 lbs. to under 200 lbs. and has changed his life for the better. Come hear him tell how he has never been healthier and how you can do it too.

Valentine banquet

The youth ministry of Morningside Baptist Church will host a Valentine's Banquet Thurs., Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the church. There will be games and doorprizes. Cost is $5 per person or $8 per couple. Tickets must be purchased in advance before Mon., Feb. 11. Please contact the church office at 359-1370 for more information or tickets.

Disney trip sign-up

Newberry Baptist Church Disney World 2008 trip will be held April 5 - 9. If you are planning to travel with us this year, please make contact ASAP. Seats are going fast. Please contact Miss Shelby Turner - 706- 359-4755, Ms. Sandra Turner - 706- 359-6715, Mrs. Jessie Turner - 706- 359-2957, or Mrs. Shirley Leverett - 706-597-0318, to secure your seat and pick up an itinerary.

Dinner served

Dinner served every Wed. and Fri. night at American Legion Post 194. Menu changes on Wednesdays. Steak night every Friday night which includes baked potato, large salad bar, bread, dessert and ice tea.

Sweethearts ball

Thomas-Lane American Legion Post 597 will host a Sweetheart's Ball on Sat., Feb. 16 beginning at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased from legionnaires or members of the ladies auxiliary. For more information, please call 706- 359-4451.

Bingo on Friday BINGO! Fridays, 7:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 194 in Lincolnton.

Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 194 will have a turkey shoot March 22 at the American Legion Fairgrounds from 7 - 10 p.m. The drawing for the Stoeger M2000 automatic 12 gauge APG Camo Synthetic 23/4 inch and 3 inch gun will be held. Tickets for the gun are available from any Son. For more information contact Kyle at 706-401-0911. Proceeds will go toward veterans programs.

Seeking new members

The Huguenot Society of Georgia is seeking new members. We are descendants of French Protestants, who meet twice yearly in various cities in Georgia. We seek to preserve the history and purpose of our French ancestors. To find out more information please visit our website www.hug uenotsocietyofgeorgia.org or call 404-255-0767.

Pastor appreciation

Freedom Ministries Church, Inc. will have its 3rd Annual Pastor Appreciation Day to honor Pastor Franklin Jones and Assistant Pastor Kathy Jones on Sat., Feb. 16, 4 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. Please come out and help us show our appreciation to God's chosen ones.

Church anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church of Lincolnton will be celebrating its 134th Church Anniversary on Sun., March 2, 2008 at 3 p.m. Rev. Roscoe Perry and First Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Appling, Ga. will be in charge of the service. Everyone is invited - Come and be blessed! Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is pastor.

Yard sale March 1

A gigantic yard sale sponsored by Republican United Methodist Men's Club will be held at McCormick National Guard Armory Sat., March 1, 4 - 9 p.m. All vendors welcome, $20 per spot. For more information or reservations, please contact Glenn Wright - 864-993-5268 or Johnny Deason at 864-554-2973. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life.

Trail ride March 29

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce invites area horsemen to the Terry Tankersley Memorial Trail Ride at Bussey Point Recreation Area Sat., March 29 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Cost is $5 per horse with primitive camping with lunch on the 'Point.' Water available for horses only. No dogs please. Contact the chamber at 706-359-7970 for directions and more information.

Revival at FBC

Revival will be held at Lincolnton Baptist Church Sun., March 9 - Wed., March 12. Sunday morning services begin at 11 a.m. and evening services begin at 7 p.m. Evangelist Steve Freeman will lead Sun. through Tues. services and Dr. Leonard Dupree will lead Wed. service. There will be special music for each service.

Please call the church office at 706-359-3303 for more information.

Board meetings

The regular meetings of the Lincoln County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will be held on 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 30817, any changes to the schedule dates or alternate dates for meetings occurring on holidays will be posted.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 14 at the Lincoln County Library, 181 N. Peachtree St. Remember to bring your 2006-2008 GREA copy of Awards and Recognition guidelines. All retired educators are invited to attend. Frances F. Zellars is president.