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

Spring clean-up

Spring has sprung and luckily just once a year because of the pollen. But dust never sleeps. So the Histori

Class info. need

Attention Lincoln County High School Class of 1989. We need your contact information ASAP. Plans are being made so that we can meet to make plans for our 20th class reunion. Please email us at lincolnclass of1989@yahoo.com with your name, address, phone number and email address.

Republicans to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party meeting scheduled for April 22 has been rescheduled for April 29, 2008.

Yard/bake sale

There will be a yard sale and bake sale held at Rocking R (Dish Network) this Saturday April 19, 2008. It will begin at 8:00 am until 2:00 p.m. All proceeds to benefit Relay for Life.

Park activity

A living history demonstration on colonial medicine will be held at the log cabin museum at Elijah Clark State Park on April 19 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Join Gerald Smith to learn how the colonial army doctors treated patients with medicines available at the time. Take home a herb doctor's recipe for various ailments and their cures, and learn what medicines are available from our own garden.

Southern Gospel Night

The Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 14th annual Southern Gospel Night 7 p.m., April 30 at Elijah Clark State Park. Local choirs, soloists, and groups take to the stage with Little Roy and Lizzie Long as emcee. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a FREE night of music!

Choir performance

Faith Tabernacle Church Choir will be having its first choir concert at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 20 in the church sanctuary. The choir is under the direction of Mr. Jasper Dukes. Faith Tabernacle Interdenominational Church pastor, Delcinia M. Jamison along with the choir would like to invite everyone to an evening of blessings through songs.

Plate sale Fri.

A plate sale will be held at the home of Walter and Teresa Ware at 11 a.m. Friday, April 18. Cost is $6 per plate to benefit Roxanne Ware's trip to Italy, France and England with the People to People Student Ambassador Program. For more information, telephone 706-359-5664 or 706-359- 6424.

Women in White

First Baptist Church invites all women to attend their Women in White program to be held at 2 p.m., April 26. The scheduled speaker is Elder Elaine Childs from Greenwood, S.C. Secretary/Deaconess: Margaret Perrin. Pastor: Rev. Dennis Quinn.

Dinner served

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.

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.

FOL to meet

Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, April 22, at 3:30 p.m. at the library. Everyone interested in working for maintenance and improvement at the library is urged to attend. New projects will be on the agenda.

Committee meeting

The Lincoln County Food Pantry executive committee will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library on Thursday afternoon, April 17 at 1 p.m.

Discounted tickets

4-H has discounted Six Flags tickets available at the Lincoln County Extension Office 288 N. Peachtree Street (next to Georgia Power). Gate price: $49.99 plus tax; 4-H price: $27.00 Help Support 4-H - buy your Six Flags Tickets here!

Mass Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will host the Lincoln County Mass Choir Aniversary Sunday, April 27 at 3 p.m. For more information, email Audrey Elam lincolncountymass choir@yahoo.com.

CCLC to meet

Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m., April 17 at the Lincoln County Library. Lee Anderson, candidate for house district 117, is the scheduled guest speaker. Everyone is welcome to come and be part of the CCLC.

Golf tourney

Harry's Lounge and Restaurant is hosting its 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Hickory Knob Golf Course on Sat., May 17. Format is Captain's Choice with a shotgun start at 9 a.m., and dinner and awards following the tournament at Harry's.

Entry fee is $50 per person; extra dinner tickets are $10. Call Harry's at (706) 443-5947 to register or for more information. Net proceeds for this fun benefit are split between the Humane Society of McCormick County and the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in memory of Harold "Pudge" Geiselman. Last year each benefit received $2,500 from the tournament. For more information on HSMC, call (864)443-3379 and for the spay/neuter program (864)391- 2FIX. The number for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life is (866)227-5419.

Greek Step Show, dance

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 597 will sponsor a Greek Step Show and Dance at 8 p.m. Sat., April 26. The Step Show will feature groups from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity from Atlanta. Following the step show a dance will be held, featuring DJ Crazy Man. Get with your friends and come out for an evening of dancing, fun and entertainment. Admission is $5 and valid identification will be required. For more information, telephone Auxiliary President Mary L. Leverett at 706-359-2238.

Pre-K opening

Lincoln County Pre-K Program has an opening for 2007-08 school year and is accepting new applications. If you are interested please contact Mollie Wagoner, Pre-K Resource Coordinator, by phoning 706-359- 5244 for more information. A child must have been 4 years of age by September 1, 2007 and a resident of Lincoln County.

Society events

The Lincoln County Historical Society will have its May meeting on May 7, 2008 at noon. A covered dish lunch is planned.

Grandkids Day is scheduled for June 18, 2008. That will be after school is out and vacations are complete. You know how busy kids are these days so get on their calenders now. A hot dog lunch, games, report card recognition, demonstrations and much more are planned. Last years Grandkids Day was a lot of fun for kids of all ages. Details will be published in The Journal.

Spring Cleaning Day was a huge success. The Historical Park got an extreme makeover. The grass is cut, pollen is history, bathrooms are scrubbed, floors are mopped, furniture is dusted, benches and chairs in the Pavillion are scrubbed and everything is ready for the tours, receptions, meetings, weddings and parties planned this season. Two dozens members, including some new faces, did an outstanding job.

Semi-annual book sale

FOL's first semi-annual book sale is scheduled for April 28 through May 3 at the Lincoln County Library. Several thousand books will be displayed both outside and in the Dova Partridge Annex during the week. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.00. Come stock up!

Candle-lighting prog.

The Ebenezer Baptist Church Women's Mission Auxiliary will hold its Candle-lighting Program at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 20. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman, pastor.

Men and Women's Day Ebenezer Baptist Church will host its annual Men and Women's Day program 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4. Rev. Harrison and the White Rock Baptist Church will be the special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Perriman, pastor.

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 6:30 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.

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.

Choruses to perform

The sixth and eighth grade choruses of LCMS will perform concert versions of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" under the direction of Carolee Hobbins, LCMS/LCHS Choral director.

The eighth grade production is Thursday, April 17 beginning at 7:30p.m. Both performances will be in the LCHS auditorium.

Some of the more well known numbers from these productions are "In My Own Little Corner", "Ten Minutes Ago", and "Impossible", just to mention a few. Both choruses have learned several dance numbers that are incorporated in to the show.

Miranda Beale performs the role of Cinderella for the eighth grade production.

Other eighth grade roles will be performed by Travis Vaught, Matessia Murray, Morgan Easter, SherneA Jones, D.J. Bentley, Katherine Poss, Hannah Bryant, Brian Herring, and Taylor Fernandes.

Whitley Wright of the sixth grade chorus will perform as Cinderella while Alec Baldwin, Macy Hill, Taylor Benning, Bailey Crosby, James Young, Brittany Arrington, Maggie Partridge, Gideon Smith, and Jamaul Hawes appear in other roles.

Admission for each show is $3.00 and LCMS gold cards will also be accepted.

Reunion planning

The Class of 1994 is in the process of planning a 15 year class reunion. Contact information is lchs94@ yahoo.com

Zoning meeting

The next meeting Lincoln County Planning and Zoning meeting will be held Monday, May 5. The April 7 meeting was cancelled.

Anniversary observance

Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will hold its 135th Anniversary Observance at 2 p.m., Sun., May 18. Rev. Seymour Harrison, pastor of White Rock Baptist Church will be the guest minister. Willie J. White, pastor.

Submit events

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce encourages the community to submit their next community event at www.lincoln countyga.org. Simply click on news and events and event submission.

Class of 73 to meet

The Class of 1973 will meet at the home of Henry Dent at 3 p.m., April 27. Contact people are Barry Norman, 706-401-1196 and Henry Dent, 706- 401-1171.

Barbecue plate sale

The Martins Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department, 3911 Double Branches Rd., will have a barbecue/ hash dinner plate sale Sat., Apil 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Plates will sell for $7 each. For more information, telephone 706-359-7588.

Fund set up

A special bank account has been set up at Farmers State Bank to benefit Lou McKellar and her daughter, Kelli, whose house burned during a recent move. Insurance had not yet been transferred to the new house, and smoke damage was extensive. Donations may be mailed to: Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817.