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.

We Are Family concert

"We Are Family," a concert featuring The Lewis Family, The Easter Brothers and Jeff & Sheri Easter, will be held Tues., April 28, 6 p.m. on the property of the Lewis Family home place, 1935 Lewis Family Rd.

Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a fund-raising event for the nonprofit organization for the restoration of the home place. A $5 suggested donation will be received. For more information, please call 706-359- 1997.

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

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.

SALS to meet

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will have its monthly meeting on April 14, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. All members are asked to attend, plans for another turkey shoot and nominations of officers for 2009 - 2010 are coming up.

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.

Egg hunt April 11

The public is invited to participate in a free "Fun-filled" Easter egg hunt at Hicks Plantation Park on Sat., April 11 beginning at 1 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the most eggs found; there will be a Prize Egg; and many other activities, games and booths to participate in. Remember to bring your baskets!

Hicks Plantation Park is located at the end of Hicks Plantation Rd. on Elberton Hwy./Hwy. 79

Auxiliary Unit to meet

Ladies Auxiliary 194 will meet April 9, 7:30 p.m. at the post home. Please remember to bring your items of macaroni and cheese, ketchup and mustard for the food pantry.

Sunrise service

Anthony Chapel will have a sunrise service April 12 at 7 a.m. with its regular fellowship breakfast to follow at 8 a.m. Everyone is invited to join us. Please come and bring someone with you.

Southern Gospel Night

The Lincoln County Arts Council and the Lincoln-Lincolnton Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the 15th annual Southern Gospel Night, 7 p.m., April 29 at Elijah Clark State Park. Local choirs, soloists, and groups will perform with Little Roy and Lizzie Long as emcee.

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the evening compliments of generous local merchants and businesses. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free night of music!

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.

Spring revival

Ebenezer Baptist Church will have its Spring Revival May 4 - May 6 at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Alvin Rivers will be the guest minister. The public is invited. Tues. is youth evening. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

LCMS awards night Lincoln County Middle School will host its Annual Athletics Awards Night at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14 in the school cafeteria. All students who participated in sports during the 2008- 2009 school year are invited to attend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thurs., April 9 at White Rock Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Lincolnton.

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.

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.

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.

Post 194 dance

A dance will be held at the American Legion Post 194 on Sat., April 18 from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Live entertainment will be provided by Tim Bower.

Barbecue supper

The youth group of Double Branches Baptist Church will host a barbecue supper and silent auction Sat., April 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. to raise money for camp.

Plates will cost $6 each and you may eat in, take out or have delivered to downtown Lincolnton.

The silent auction will consist of a new 42" Poulan Pro Lawn Tractor, along with some other new yard equipment and miscellaneous items for the home.

Church anniversary

Rev. Ray C. Lewis and Tabernacle Baptist Church, Hwy. 220, will observe its church anniversary May 10 at 2 p.m. Rev. Dunston Phillips and Friendship Baptist Church of Appling, Ga., will be the special guests. Everyone is invited.

Reunion meeting

The Blackmons and Wynns will have a family reunion meeting on April 19, 5 p.m. at the home of Geneva Smith.

Evening service

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries Youth Dept., Lincolnton, will have evening services Sat., April 25 at 6 p.m. with Rev. Alvin Reeves, pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars 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 and May 26.

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

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.

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.

Easter egg hunt

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt Sat., April 11 at 11 a.m. with a lite lunch to follow. Don't forget to bring your eggs and basket!

Sunrise service

A Sunrise Service will be held at St. Paul UMC at 7 a.m. on Sun., April 12 with breakfast to follow. For more information, please call 706-359-4925 for more information.

Beauty/talent show

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries, Lincolnton, will have a beauty and talent show Sat., April 18 at 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Legal assistance

Georgia Legal Services staff will be in Lincoln County at The Lincoln Center, 160 May Ave., Wed., April 22 from 11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. to meet with senior citizens wanting free (noncriminal) legal help, on a first come, first serve basis.

You may also contact their Augusta office Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 1-800-248-6697.

Baseball clinic

A baseball clinic will be held at the Lincoln County Recreation Department June 1-3 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon for upcoming 3rd - 8th graders. Cost is $30 per child.

Register at the LCRD. For further information, please call 706-359- 2236.

Evening service

First Baptist Church will have a Fruit of the Spirit evening service May 3 at 6 p.m. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor. The public is invited.

Yard sale Sat.

Morningside Baptist Church will have a yard sale Sat., April 11 beginning at 8 a.m.

The youth will also be holding a fish fry April 11th from 4 - 6 p.m. Cost is $6 a plate. You may call ahead for take outs at 706-359-1370.

Garden club to meet

The Pine Needle Garden Club will meet at 7 p.m. on April 13 in the Lincoln County Library. Lillie Turner will present our program. Come join us and bring a friend. For more information call 706-359-4705.

Easter prog. at park

Victorious Life Church invites the public to an "Easter Resurrection" Sun., April 12, 11 a.m. at Elijah Clark State Park, Shelter #3. Dinner will follow the service.

For more information, call 706-743- 0838.

Program at park

Upcoming living history demonstrations at Elijah Clark State Park are: Mountain Dulcimer instruction - April 11; animal pelts and spinning - April 18; Colonial medicine - April 25; bread baking - May 2.

All demonstrations will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Log Cabin Museum Area.

Yard sale May 6

New Work Baptist Church will hold its 3rd Annual Brotherhood Yard Sale Sat., May 6, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Missionaries to meet

The Lincoln County Missionaries of the 10th District will meet at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church on Mon., April 13 at 6 p.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Tickets available

Martins Crossroads Church Relay for Life Team has tickets available at the Lincoln County Library or the Tax Commissioner's Office for a drawing for two "Hand & Heart" quilts honoring cancer survivors and to remember those who lost the fight.

SonRise service

Morningside Baptist Church will have a SonRise Service at 8 a.m. followed by a fellowship breakfast. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the choir's Cantata "The Night Before Easter" at 11 a.m., and Holy Communion.

The Resurrection Day Preaching Service will be that evening at 6 p.m. Please plan to attend these worship events.

Pastor appreciation/revival

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries, Lincolnton, will have Pre-Pastor Appreciation Revival April 22 - 24 at 7:30 p.m. Guest ministers will be: Wed. - Bishop James Ware, pastor of True Fellowship; Thurs. - Rev. Dennis Quinn, pastor of First Baptist and Mt. Zion Baptist; and Fri. - Rev. Tonita Cody, pastor of Parks Grove FBH Church.

LCCC hours

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

District meeting

The 10th District Missionary Group will meet at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Mon., April 20 at 6 p.m. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Gospel festival

Sandy Oaks Gospel Festival featuring Leon Everette and Country Cross Band will be held at the Lazy 'J' Arena, 10 miles west of Edgefield, S.C. on Hwy. 23, May 9 at 5 p.m. Gates open at 2 p.m. Cost will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 - 11. For more information, please call 803- 637-5369 or 803-637-3047.

Chicken plate sale

Loco Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue chicken plates April 18 starting at 10 a.m. Delivery is available on request. For delivery, contact the fire department at 359- 7715 before 10 a.m. Please come out and support our local volunteer fire fighters.

Jazz concert at ASU

The Augusta State University Conservatory Program will present "A Jazz Concert and Jazzy Birthday Cel- ebration" will be held Sat., April 18, 7:30 p.m. at Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre. Admission is free.

The concert is being held in recognition of Dr. John Bradley's birthday.

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.

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.