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.

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.

Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department February 21 and March 18..

Screening mammograms for women age 40 and above are usually covered by private insurance and Medicare. Call the health department at 359-3154 for more information

Easters to perform

A concert featuring Jeff and Sheri Easter and Gordon Mote, singer and pianist for Gaither Vocal Band will be held Sunday, February 24 at p.m. at First Assembly of God. A nursery will be provided and love offering will be received. For more information, please call 706- 359-7237.

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.

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.

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.

Senior appreciation

Senior Citizens' Appreciation Day will be observed at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., March 2 during the regular worship services at 11:15 a.m.. Everyone is invited. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Financial aid session

Lincoln County High School will host a Financial Aid Information Session in the cafeteria on Mon., Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. for seniors and their parents.

The workshop is free and reservations are not necessary. For more information please contact Ellen Butler, Guidance Counselor at LCHS.

Writing re-test

The Writing Re-Test portion of the Georgia High School Graduation Test will be given at 8:15 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 27. All students taking the test should bring a black or blue pen and two number two pencils with them to the test site.

Railroad days

The 8th Annual Railroad Days Festival will be held in Camak, Ga. on Sat., April 5 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vendor applications are available at 706-465-1904 or www.camak srailroaddays.com.

Free concert

Concerts with a Cause concert series presents a performance of Brahms' A German Requiem featuring the Augusta Symphony, five area choruses, and soloists under the direction of renowned conductor Joseph Flummerfelt on Sun., March 16. This free concert is at 4 p.m. at First Baptist of Augusta.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Community gospel singing

The Lincoln County Ministerial Association will sponsor a Community Gospel Sing on Friday evening, Feb. 29 at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God. This will be a time for members of our community to share their talents for a good cause. A love offering will be received to benefit the Ministerial Association. These funds are used to help with benevolent needs throughout the year. A nursery will be provided.

Please contact Dan Rosser at 359- 3303 or Terry Bonds at 359-7237 by Feb. 24 if you would like to participate (sing) in this event.

NAACP banquet

The NAACP Annual Banquet will be held Sat., Feb. 23, 7 p.m. at Faith Tabernacle Life Center, 249 Faith Lane.

The deadline has past for tickets, please make your report ASAP, we need your count for the caterer. Contact Carrie Parker - 359-3004 or Emma Smith - 706-401-1383.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County invites everyone to attend the Feb. 21st meeting at Lincolnton United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Congressman Paul Broun.

Please join us, be a concerned citizen and attend this very informative meeting.

Black History prog.

Prices Grove Baptist Church will be celebrating its Black History Program Sat., Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Special speaker will be Sister Tonya Norman Fuller. Everyone is invited.

Family meeting

There will be a Hearst family meeting at the home of Addie Mae Wright March 1 at 5 p.m.