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.

Society meeting

There will be a historical society meeting at 12 noon on March 5 at the May house.

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.

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.

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

Scrabble Club

The newly-forming SCRABBLE Club will meet Sunday afternoon, March 2, from 2 till 5 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Anyone 12 and over who wants to play is invited to attend.

Please bring your SCRABBLE board so we'll have enough boards. Friends of the Library is sponsoring this event and hopes to continue it the first Sunday afternoon of each month as long as interest lasts. FOL is providing the munchies. Come have a little fun!

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.

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 LBC

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.

Dinner served

Dinner is 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 Fri. night is steak night. A large variety salad bar, baked potato, bread, dessert and ice tea are included with steak. Come out and join us for a delicious meal.

Yard sale at New Work

New Work Baptist Church, 4900 Double Branches Rd. will have a yard sale on Sat., March 8 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. for the Brotherhood of the Church. All proceeds will go back into the community.

Awana will also be having a pancake breakfast from 8 - 10 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support their community.

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.