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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LCCC hours

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

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!

Pastor anniversary

Rev. Robert Crawford will be honored for 17 years of service at a pastor anniversary program March 8 at 11:45 a.m. Heard Chapel Baptist Church and Rev. Hull will be in charge. Everyone is invited.

New ministry

A new ministry called "Coffee Cake & Jesus" will be held on Monday nights from 6 - 7 p.m. at The Glory House, 504 Metasville Rd., Lincolnton. For more information please call Glory House at 706-359-6800 or Patricia Stokes at 706-359-7968.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., Feb. 19 at the Lincoln County Library. Special guest will be Friends of the Savannah River Basin, Harry and Barbara Shelley. Everyone is welcome.

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.

Mass meeting

The Lincoln County Republican Party will convene a precinct mass meeting on March 14, 9 a.m. at the library annex to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Lincoln County Republican Party Convention. The County Convention will convene at 10 a.m., library annex, to elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Congressional District Convention and State Convention.

For more information please contact Nelson Brooks at 706-359-3982 or at gop@nu-z.net.

Meeting canceled

The volunteer coaches meeting for Little League has been canceled and will be rescheduled.

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.

The deadline for ticket sales and advertisements is February 14. Please plan to make your report by February 14. 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.

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.

Two-session seminar

Wills Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a two-session seminar for patients suffering with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma or Emphysema on Feb. 23 and 24th, 2 p.m., in the hospital library. Guest speaker will be Don Parker, Respiratory Therapist at WMH. Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Please call 706-678-9296 for reservations.

Pre-K registration

The Lincoln County Georgia Pre- K Program will begin registration for 2009-2010 school year on Wednesday, March 18 at the Lincoln County Board of Education Office, 423 Metasville Road, beginning at 8 a.m. The Pre-K Program is for children who turn four years of age on or before September 1, 2009.

Spaces are limited and entrance is first come, first served. Children are not required to attend registration.

Parents must provide required documentation to register on March 18th.

Please contact Mollie Wagoner, Pre-K Resource Coordinator at 706- 359-5244 for more information on documentation required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fish fry Fri.

There will be fish fry on Fri., Feb. 20 at 1085 Melvin Norman Dr. from 11 a.m. until sold out.

Senior appreciation day Senior Citizens Appreciation Day will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sun., March 1 at 10:15 a.m. during regular worship services. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Telephone workshop

The South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society is offering a telephone workshop titled Coping With Caregiving: Recognizing Depression and Anxiety to family caregivers during the month of February.

As a telephone workshop, caregivers can receive information and support related to caring for a loved one with cancer from the convenience of their home or office.

There is no charge for the workshop and no phone charges apply. Topics for the workshop will include concrete steps caregivers can take to address common problems that may arise with caregiving, recognizing depression and anxiety and where to turn for help. There will also be time for questions and discussion.

The telephone workshop will be offered two different days and at varying times. The dates and times are:

..Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Eastern Time

..Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time.

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.