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.

Spaghetti supper

Lincolnton United Methodist Church is sponsoring a spaghetti supper to benefit Eddie and Amy Roberts on Fri., March 20 in the fellowship hall from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Dinners will be $6 per plate and will be available for dining in or take out.

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

Class meeting

The West Side Elementary and High School class members will meet on Sat., March 28 at 5 p.m. for its class meeting. The meeting will be at the Piccadilli Restaurant on Washington Rd. in Augusta.

During this session, the drawing for two $50.00 gas cards will be completed. If you have not gotten your tickets, see Allene Parks, James Cullars, Sarah Parks Harris, Eva Cullars, Mary Jones Norman, Evonne Wright, Joyce Ferguson, Janice Leverett, Gail Hill and Mary Hearst for tickets.

Barbecue plate sale Relay for Life First Baptist Church team will have a barbecue plate sale Sat., March 21 from 9 a.m. until at the home of Stick and Jean Leverett, 1398 New Petersburg Rd., Lincolnton.

Camak festival

Camak Railroad Days Festival will be held April 4 with arts, crafts, food and live entertainment, classic cars, model railroad displays, a local quarry tour and rides for the children. Camak is located off I-20, exit 165 about four miles. For more information call 706- 465-2449, 706-465-1904 or visit www.camaksrailroaddays.com.

Get Your Praise On

Pastor Aide of First Baptist Church will have a "Get Your Praise On" program Sun., March 22 at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Willie Lockhart of Warrenton and special music will be provided by Echo of Joy. Rev. Quinn is pastor.

Little league registration

Lincoln County Little League Baseball Registration for children ages 5- 14 is now being held. You may register at the following locations: Farmers & Merchants Bank, Goldman & Wengrow, Cliatt Crossing; Lincoln County Water Department and Lincoln County Elementary School March 10 and 17.

Deadline is March 21, 2009

Skills evaluation for the following teams: minor and major league, Coach pitch and softball will be held March 21 anytime from 9 to 1 at the Lincoln County Recreation Complex. For more information call 706 401- 6476 or 706 359-2844. Opening day of the 2009 baseball season is April 18, 2009. If you have registered at Goldman and Wengrows in the last four weeks, please contact Peggy at 706-502-6476.

Program at Mulberry

The Mulberry C.M.E. church will be celebrating its annual Men & Womens Day on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. The guest will be Rev. L Turman and the Faith Christian Center, Washington, Georgia. Rev. George Glenn is pastor.

Golf tourney

The Lincoln County High School Athletic Booster Club Golf Tournament will be held Sat., March 21 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. For more information, call Al Holloway at 706- 359-4303.

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.

Boating safety course

A seven hour boating safety course will be held at Thurmond Dam Visitors Center located at Route 221 just on the South Carolina side of Thurmond Dam, on Sat., March 28 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch or drive a few miles to a restaurant.

Cost is $15 for individual, $50 for entire family. This fee includes a textbook. To enroll or obtain more information contact John VanOsdol - 864- 391-2170 or John Weidman - 800- 533-3478.

Breakfast plate sale

Pleasant Grove Relay for Life Team will sell breakfast plates Sat., March 28 beginning at 7:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church is located at 2245 Augusta Hwy., Lincolnton.

Relocation service

Solomon Pool Holiness Church, Washington, will have a relocation service March 29 at 1 p.m. This will be the last service in this church as the two churches will combine into one location at Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries at 1026 Murray-Jones Circle in Lincolnton. The public is invited to attend.

LCCC hours

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

Yard sale

The Relay for Life Team Lincoln Lifers will hold a multi-family yard sale on Sat., March 21 from 8 a.m. - 12 noon at 220 N. Peachtree St. next to State Farm Office.

Golf tourney

East Georgia Classic Golf Tournament to benefit Relay for Life, sponsored by The Citizens of Georgia Power, will be held March 30, 2009, 12:30 p.m. at Gordon Lakes, Ft. Gordon, Ga. Contact: Jeff Butterworth 706-650-5215

Registration at 11 a.m., four-man Ft. Lauderdale Scramble Format, cash prizes for first, second and third places and other exciting contests and prizes. Entry fee - $60/player-four player teams. Also, tee or green sponsors and door prizes donors encouraged!

Mobile office

Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) will set up a mobile office on Wed., March 25 in the conference Room of the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce with two representatives present from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. to answer questions and help residents with concerns regarding federal issues, including obtaining a passport or U.S. visa and securing benefits through Social Security and Veterans Affairs.

The mobile office, Congress on the Square, will also be at the Wilkes County Courthouse on Tues., March 24 and the Elberton Civic Center on Thurs., March 26.

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.

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.

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.

Sign up for clean up

Lincoln County and the City of Lincolnton, in partnership with The Great American Cleanup/Keep Georgia Beautiful, are asking residents, youth and church groups and clubs to participate in the 2009 drive which will be held Sat., April 18 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

To register, volunteers may contact the Lincoln County Waste Dept. at 706-359-4414 or the City of Lincolnton at 706-359-3239.

Mobile mammography The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department March 24 and April 28.

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

Outdoor expo

Clark Hill Outdoor Expo will be held Sat., May 30 at the American Legion Fair Grounds, Lincolnton. We are looking for local talent in arts and crafts or food vendors. Contact Doug Newman at 359-1760 or Nancy Blount at 359-5769 if you are interested or you may pick up a vendor packet at Lincoln County Family Connection, 115 Main St., Lincolnton.

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.

Bible study What does the scriptures say about our churches today, our government, economy and country. Study Revelation with us on Wednesday night at 7:00 and discover the truth of day and age issues. Call 359-6759 for information.

Quilt fundraiser

Martins Crossroads Church Relay for Life team are making a hands and heart quilt to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the fight. If you would like to place a hand or heart on the quilt or sponsor one, please contact Reene - 359-7583, Hazel - 359-6507 or Marritta - 359- 7688.

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.

Health Fair March 21

Homer Legg Chapter of the Eastern Star (Lincolnton), Wills Memorial Hospital and MCG are hosting a health fair on March 21, 2009 at the Lincolnton Masonic Lodge on Peachtree St. There will be free cholesterol and blood sugar screenings, glaucoma and visual acuity by Wilkes Eye Center, Ht/wt with body mass index calculations, and much more. The hours will be from 9 a.m. - 12 noon.

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.

Board meeting

The Lincoln County Food Pantry Executive Board will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library Thurs., March 26 at 1 p.m.

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.

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.

Country supper

Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have a country cooking supper on March 21 from 6 - 8 p.m. Cost for the all-you-can-eat supper will be $7. All proceeds from the supper will be used to benefit the many charitable projects sponsored by the church and its Christian Service Organization.

Butler to speak

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have evening services Sun., March 22 at 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Eric Butler of Bethany Baptist Church, McCormick, S.C. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Pastor anniversary

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church will have its Pastor Anniversary Program at 2 p.m. on March 22 at The Lincoln Center. Rev. F.D. Favors and Springfield Baptist Church of Thomson, Ga. will be in charge of the service.

Mortgage burning

White Rock Baptist Church will host a Mortgage Burning Ceremony worship service on Sun., March 29 at 3 p.m. Rev. Ray A. Pilgrim and St. Vaughnsville Baptist Church of Chappell, S.C., will be in charge of the services. Dinner will be served and the public is invited. Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. is pastor.

CCLC to meet

The monthly meeting of the Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will be held March 19, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker will be Mr. Reagan Williams, field representative for Congressman Paul Broun, M.D. with information about the lake levels.

Everyone is welcome. Come and be a part of the CCLC.

Gospel singing

A dynamic gospel singing will be held Sat., April 18, 6 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. Cost of tickets will be $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12.

Featured guest include Wimberly Sisters of Miami, Fla., Parks Grove Praise Team, and Ms. Shannon Cox. Tickets are available now. Contact Ms. Mamie Garnett, Mrs. Elease Kelly, Mr. Greg Harris, Ms. Helen Cavitt, Mr. Melvin Harris, Mr. David Harris, Mr. Sam Turner or Mrs. Mary Lowe.

Evening service

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have evening services Sat., March 21 at 5 p.m. Guest speaker will be Apostle Tony Hill, originally from Washington but now lives in Atlanta. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Gunby aquatic fund

The pool at the Curry Colvin Recreational Department named in memory ofJessie Gunby has been included as part of the cutbacks and is not scheduled to open this summer.

The committee of the "Jessie Gunby Aquatic Fund" are soliciting donations from businesses, churches, civic organization and individuals.

If you wish to make a donation, please submit pledge form and payment to the Farmers State Bank, 115 N. Washington St. Lincolnton Ga. Please make check payable to the "Jessie Gunby Aquatic Fund."

Fore more detail information please contact: Venessa Gunby-Brown (706) 359-7820, Emma Smith (706) 359- 7345, Leighton Taylor (706) 401- 2179, Kim Cox (706) 359-1599, and Rev. White (706) 359-7510.

Program at Price's

"Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised." The women of Price's Grove Baptist Church invites everyone to a program Sun., March 29 at 2 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to wear your finest Sunday hat. Refreshments will be served.

Auxiliary to meet

The Ladies Auxiliary Unit 194 will hold its monthly meeting Thurs., March 12, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are encouraged to attend and new members are welcome. Please remember to bring the following items for the food pantry: grits, flour and corn meal.

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.