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.

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.

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.

Sunrise service

New Tabernacle Baptist Church will host the Sunday School Union's Annual Easter Sunrise Service on April 12 at 7 a.m. Breakfast will be served after the service. No other service will be held at Tabernacle on this day. Everyone is welcome. Matthew Hardin is pastor.

Easter egg hunt

Mark your calendars and make your plans for the annual John de la Howe School annual Easter Egg Hunt "Eggstravaganza" on Sat., April 4 starting at 2 p.m. at The Barn on Hwy 81 for children 10 and under.

Children between the ages of 8 and 10 will hunt for eggs beginning at 2 p.m. Children ages 4-7 will hunt for eggs starting at 2:30 p.m., while children ages 4 and younger will begin hunting at 3 p.m. There will be three prize categories for each age group. Prizes will be given at the end of each hunt for finding the most eggs, least eggs and the golden egg.

The Easter Bunny will be there to hand out prizes, and available during and after the egg hunt to have photos made with the children.

This event is free and open to the public. Bring your own Easter basket! Refreshments will be provided.

LCSSU to meet

Conference 2009 has been canceled and will be scheduled for a later date. The 371st session of the Lincoln County Sunday School Union will convene at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Sat., March 28 at 5 p.m. and Sun. morning March 29 at 10 a.m. This will be a regular session so please come prepared. Rev. Willie J. White-Pastor

Women in White

Come out and help First Baptist Church celebrate Women in White on Sat., April 25 at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Shevonne Ware of Solomon Pool Holiness Church of Lincolnton. The public is invited.

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.

Board anniversarys

The anniversary of the Usher and Usherette Boards of Newberry Missionary Baptist Church will be held Sat., April 11 at 6 p.m. Rev. William Bussey, pastor of Morning Star Baptist Church, will be guest minister. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Meeting cancelled

The Lincoln County Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for Mon., April 6, has been cancelled.

The meeting will be postponed until the next regularly scheduled meeting on Mon., May 11, 2009.

Candle lighting prog.

The Women's Mission at Ebenezer invites the public to their annual Candle Lighting Program to be held April 19 at 6 p.m. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Men, Womens prog.

Pleasant Grove will have its Men and Women's Day celebration Sun., April 5 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Dr. Jesse Johnson and Rehoboth Baptist Church family from Appling, Ga. Rev. Walter Clayton is pastor.

All-you-can-eat

Huddle House is once again offering its all-you-can-eat pancakes on Wednesdays the entire month of April to help raise money for the ACS Relay for Life. The cost of the never ending supply of pancakes is $5.00.

Huddle House is also collecting empty shoe boxes for its Mother's Day shoe box distribution.

Shoe boxes are filled with items and delivered to nursing homes and shutin mothers in Lincoln County.

Please drop off an empty shoe box and/or $15.00 to the Huddle House and bring a smile to someones face on Mother's Day.

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!

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.

Mid-week worship

Mid-week worship service will be held at First Baptist Church on Tues., April 7 at 7 p.m. with Evangelist Penny Quinn as speaker. Rev. Dennis J. Quinn is pastor.

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.

Board meeting

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fish plate sale

First Baptist Relay for Life Team will have a fish plate sale Sat., March 28, 160 Lumber St. behind the post office, from 10 a.m. - until.

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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

LCCC hours

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

Trail ride cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2009 Terry Tankersley Memorial Trail Ride has been cancelled.

The sponsors apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.