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.

Public fellowship

True Fellowship's Women Ministry invites the public fellowship with them on Sun., Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mother Mazie Parks from Parks Grove FBH Church. Come and be blessed through God's word. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

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.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church Gospel Choir will celebrate its 3rd anniversary Sun., Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman 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.

Monthly breakfast

Anthony Chapel's regular monthly breakfast is Sun., Feb. 8. This is our Valentine's breakfast. All ladies have a special invitation. Serving begins at 8 a.m. Please make your plans now to attend.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at the Lincoln County Library, 181 N. Peachtree St., at 11 a.m. on Thurs., Feb. 12. All retired educators are invited to attend.

Public meeting

A public meeting will be held Tues., Feb. 17, 2009, 7 p.m. at the courthouse to discuss the economic impact of low water in the lake on Lincoln County businesses, citizens and governments.

All are urged to attend this meeting and share how low water has hurt them. We need to make sure that when the law is changed, it covers every problem. Interest in the meeting has been so strong that the meeting had to moved to the courthouse to hold all the interested people.

Auxiliary to meet

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 194 will meet Thurs., Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Please remember to bring your food items for the food pantry, these items are: cream or whole kernal corn, can tomatoes, and can vegetables.

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

Choir anniversary

First Baptist Church Young Adult Choir will celebrate its 15th anniversary Sun., Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Dennis J. Quinn is pastor.

Little League

Lincolnton-Lincoln County Little League is starting registration for Tball, coach pitch, minor league, major league, and junior league baseball for ages 5 - 14 and girls softball for ages 9 - 12 and 13 - 16. The registration fee is $35.00 and you can register at Farmers & Merchants Bank, Goldman & Wengrow, Lincoln County Water Department, or Cliatt Crossing. Please contact Peggy at 706-401-6476 with any questions.

Closed Mondays

Effective Feb. 1, the Lincoln County Health Dept. will be closed the first four Mondays of every month. Employees are being furloughed four days a month due to state budget cuts.

Valentine banquet Relay for Life Valentine Banquet, sponsored by "Courthouse Crew," will be held Sat., Feb. 7, 6 p.m. at Lincolnton United Methodist Church. Cost is $10 per person and will include a meal and dinner music. Please call 706-359-5536 for ticket information.

Basketball camp

Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 10 - 19. There is also a summer camp for boys and girls ages 9 - 18 of all skill levels. For a free brochure, please call 704-373-0873 anytime or visit www.tenstar camp.com.

Memorial ceremony

As part of the Revolutionary Days, Sunday, February 15, Elijah Clark State Park will host a memorial ceremony to recognize Elijah Clarke's role in the Revolutionary War, especially the Battle of Kettle Creek with a black power salute at the gravesite at 11 a.m.

Following the ceremony an open house and living history will be held until 4 p.m. Guest are invited to enjoy venison stew, wassail, spice cake, hot chocolate and liberty tea.

Class meeting Sun.

Classes of 1942 - 1970 of the Lincolnton Colored High School and West Side High School will meet Sun., Feb. 8, 4:30 p.m. at the public library.

Please plan to be in attendance.

LCCC hours

Lincoln County Convenience Center is now available Thurs. - Sat., operating hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Financial aid workshop

LCHS will host a financial aid workshop for seniors and their parents in the cafeteria on Tues., Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Linda Attebery from Georgia Student Finance Commission will present information about filing FAFSA, HOPE Scholarships and Grants, and general information about paying for college.

For more information, call the guidance office at LCHS.

Consignment sale

Lincolnton Methodist Church will host a semi-annual kids consignment sale on Feb. 26-28. Anyone can sign up to be a consignor by calling the church office at 706-359-4339 or Amberly Bentley at 359-4242.

As a consignor, you receive 60% of total sold and 40% goes to the church for missions. Items accepted are gently worn children's, newborn - teens, shoes, nursery items, baby items, maternity, toys and books.

If you aren't interested in consigning with us, come shop with us!

NAACP banquet

 

The Lincoln County Chapter of the NAACP Annual Banquet will be held on Sat., Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. Guest speaker will be Ms. Kimberly Scott, news anchor for WJBF - Channel 6 in Augusta.

For more information or tickets, please call Helen Cavitt at 706-359- 5543 or Emma Smith at 359-7345.

Revival services

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival services Feb. 25 - 27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Speakers will be, Wed. - Minister Bruce Turner, minister at First Assembly in Lincolnton; Thurs. - Minister Darryl Wynn, minister at Faith Tabernacle in Lincolnton; and Fri. - Pastor Addison Belangia, pastor of Faith Temple in Lincolnton.

The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

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.

Council meeting

The Lincoln County High School Council will meet Wed., Feb. 10 at 7:15 a.m. in the media center.

Parent sessions

 

The local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R) will host three information sessions for parents interested in learning more about Georgia's lottery funded Pre-K program. The sessions will be held at the MCG CCR&R agency located at 1054 Claussen Rd., Suite 307 in Augusta, Feb. 24, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. and March 7, 1-2 p.m.

Parents will learn about eligibility and registration requirements, Pre-K standards, activities, and how to choose best location for child. Parents with a special needs child will be able to meet with an Inclusion Coordinator to receive information on available services.

For more information or to register, please call 706-729-2353 or 1- 877-228-3566.

Coaches needed

Volunteer coaches are needed for little league. If you would like to volunteer, please attend the coaches meeting to be held at the Lincoln County Public Library Feb. 16 at 6 p.m.

Power wheelchairs

 

The Senior Wheels USA Program 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.

Evening of song

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have an Evening of Song Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. with different groups and individual singers. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Pecans for sale

 

New Work Baptist Church is selling fresh shelled pecans for $5 a pound. All proceeds will go to support missions. Call Risa at 706-359- 1690 to purchase.

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.

Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department January February 24 and March 24, 2009

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

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.

Free weight loss prog. Lincolnton Church of Christ, 1832 Highway 220 W, will be sponsoring a free weight loss and nutrition program conducted by Dr. Daryl Wiley each Wednesday evening from 6:45 - 7:30. Anyone who would like to live a healthier life, but cannot afford commercial weight loss programs is invited.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will hold their February meeting on Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. at the post home, all members are asked to please attend.

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.

Anniversary prog.

 

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its Deacons and Trustees anniversary Sun., Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Special guests will be Rev. Melvin Adams and New Holt Baptist Church. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor. The public is invited.

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.

Free tax help

Free tax help is available for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those age 60 and older, at Euchee Creek Library, 5907 Euchee Creek Dr., Grovetown, Ga., 706-556-0594, each Monday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. through April 13th.

Gartrel to be honored

 

Pauline Chapel F.B.H. Church will honor Minister Henry Gartrel for being the oldest member of the church on Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Robert Crawford of Mt. Zion and Mulberry Baptist Church. Pauline Chapel is located at 340 Alabama St., Washington.

Garden club meeting

The Pine Needle Garden Club will meet in the Lincoln County Library on Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. Brenda Holder and Brenda Stephens will be the hostesses and present the program. Interested persons are invited to come.

Single recognition

Singles Recognition will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sun., Feb. 8 at 10:15 a.m. The theme "Spirit - Singles - Praising in Righteousness and in Truth." Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Valentine retreat

The Lincoln Co. Sunday School Union "Valentines Day Retreat" will be held at First Baptist Church on Sat., Feb. 14, 2009. Registration is at 9 a.m., services will begin at 9:30 a.m. Rev. F.D. Favor and Minister D. Cullars will be in charge of the adult and youth services. Church member assessment fees can be at registration. Everyone is welcome to attend. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Volunteers needed

 

The American Cancer Society is currently seeking volunteers for the Reach to Recovery program in Lincolnton. The program provides information and support for women facing breast cancer through someone who has already been there.

Reach volunteers will be certified Sat., March 7 at the American Cancer Society located in Augusta from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sat., March 28 at McDuffie Regional Medical Center from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

If you are one year post surgery breast cancer survivor and no longer taking treatment, please call Summer Garrison at 706-731-9900 or 1-866- 227-0904 to become a Reach volunteer.

Meeting at Hearst home

 

There will be a meeting at the home of Joe Louis and Gwen Hearst on Feb. 7 at 4 p.m.

Fireproof at Midway

Midway UMC will show the movie, Fireproof on Thurs., Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Everyone is invited and a nursery will be provided.

Fireproof at Anthony

Anthony Chapel UMC will show the movie, Fireproof on Fri., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the presentation. Everyone is invited and a nursery will be provided.

Baby contest

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will have a baby contest on Sat., March 7 at 6 p.m.

Bible study

 

Be prepared for what is to come. Study Revelation with us in these trying times. We believe the old-fashioned Book, blood and blessed hope. Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Contact Frank Verginio at 706-359-6759.

Three night revival

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will have a three night revival March 4-6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speakers will be, Wed. - Rev. Willie White and Newberry Church family; Thurs. - Rev. Charles Henderson and New Saints Church family; and Fri. - Rev. Willie Wiley and Mt. Aldred Church family.

Pleasant Grove will have a Dedication Program on Sun., March 8 at 3 p.m. Rev. Gregory Fuller and Macedonian Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

Black history prog.

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church Youth Dept. will have its annual Black History Program on Sun., Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Jaamal Rambert of Bowman, Ga. The public is invited. Rev. Walter E. Clayton is pastor.

Evening service

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have evening service Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Katina B. Dansby of Mc- Cormick, S.C. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Leverett to speak

 

Pauline Chapel F.B.H. Church invites everyone to come and hear a great man of God, Minister Tracy Leverett of Elberton, on Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. Pauline Chapel is located at 340 Alabama St., Washington.

Family reunion meeting

 

The Garnett-Harris family reunion group will meet at the home of Mamie and Venita Garnett on Sat., Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. Please plan to be present.