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.

Breakfast buffet Come and join the Faith Community Church for its breakfast buffet which returns for one time only, Sat., May 2 from 7 - 10 a.m. All proceeds will go to the church music department.

Book sale at library

The Lincoln County Public Library will hold its bi-annual book sale starting April 29 through May 2nd. All proceeds will benefit programs sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

We have a wide selection of books from antiques to today's best sellers. Come one, come all and support your local library.

Discounted tickets

Discounted Six Flags tickets are available at the Lincoln County Extension Office, 288 N. Peachtree Street (beside Ga Power). 4-H has one date tickets available for $28.00, the gate price is $42.39. For more information call (706-359-3233) or come by. Help support 4-H in Lincoln County.

Living history demo

Elijah Clark State Park will have Living History Demonstrations during the month of May. They will feature bread making - May 2; 18th Century Children's Toys - May 9; Quilting - May 16; Colonial Medicine - May 23.

These demonstrations will take place at the Log Cabin Museum area from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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

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

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.

Community cookbook

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce is creating a Community Cookbook. We are looking for recipes, children's artwork, and local businesses to advertise. We are looking for a minimum of 500 recipes. Please contact the chamber at 706-359-7970 to receive a submission form.

Benefit barbecue

Faith Community Church will have a barbecue plate benefit on Sat., May 16 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proceeds from this event will go to Benji and Shannon Rentz, to help them with costs for their child adoption process. Tickets will be $7.

LCFA to meet

Lincoln County Firefighters Association will meet at April 30, 7 p.m. at Beulah VFD. All members are encouraged to attend. Dues are due at this meeting.

Reunion meeting

The Blackmons and Wynns will have a family reunion meeting April 26, 5 p.m. at the home of Mary B. Andrews.

Pork steak barbecue

Bethany United Methodist Church will have a pork steak barbecue May 9 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Plates cost $6 per plate and may be picked up at the church. Proceeds will go towards needy projects around the church and community.

Prom make-over

Girls, and their moms, can receive a makeover the day of prom, April 25, from a Mary Kay make-up specialists with a $10 donation to the Children's Miracle Network. Appointments will begin at 12 noon and will be done at the Lincoln County Library Annex. Call 706-401-1259 for an appointment.

Repub. to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet Tues., April 28, 7 p.m. at Lincolnton Baptist Church. Agenda items include school tax relief for senior citizens, the Charlie Norwood Scholarship winner and review of the Lincoln County Code process. All citizens of Lincoln County who are have an opinion on these subjects are encouraged to attend and make their voice count. Info contact gop@nu-z.net.

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.

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!

EMT-1 class offered

The Lincoln County Dept. of Public Safety in partnership with Battalion Chief Jim Moore is hosting an EMT-I class to be taught in Lincolnton. This class will teach the EMT-I curriculum and upon completion of the class, students will be eligible to become certified as an EMT-I in Georgia (after successful testing and licensing).

Class will tentatively begin April 30 and be held two nights per week and one Sat. per month for a total of 40 hrs. per month, completing the end of October.

Deadline to register is April 24. For more information or to register, please contact Jim Moore at 706-359-4855 or 706-401-9196.

Basketball camp

Final applications are now being evaluated for the invitation only 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. Please call 706-373-0873 anytime or visit www.tenstarcamp.com 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Class reunion meeting

Classes 1942 - 1970, which include classes from Lincolnton Colored High School, Lincoln County Training School and Westside High School, will meet Sun., April 26, 4:30 p.m. at the public library. Please plan to be in attendance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Program at park

Upcoming living history demonstrations at Elijah Clark State Park include: animal pelts and spinning - April 25; bread baking - May 2.

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

Upcoming reunion

Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN- 762) past and present, if you would like to share memories and camaraderie with old friends and make new ones, you are encouraged to attend the upcoming reunion. It will be held Sept. 30 - Oct. 3, 2009 at Holiday Inn Select, Nashville, Tenn. Please contact Allen R. Hope, President, 3828 Hobson Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815-4505; 260-486-2221 - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET; hope439@comcast.net for more information.

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.

Sharing testimony

Tommy and Paula Drew will be sharing their testimony of Paula's accident and miraculous recovery this Sunday evening, April 26 at 6:00 pm at First Assembly of God. Come and hear what God has done in their lives.

Pastor appreciation

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries, Lincolnton, will have pastor appreciation May 3, 3 p.m. at The Lincoln Center. Guest speaker will be Minister Bruce Turner of First Assembly. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Yard sale May 9 New Work Baptist Church will hold its 3rd Annual Brotherhood Yard Sale Sat., May 9, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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.

Men, Womens prog. Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its annual Men and Women Day program May 3, at 2 p.m. Rev. Roscoe Perry and First Mt. Carmel will be special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Evening service

Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries Youth Dept., Lincolnton, will have evening services Sat., April 25 at 6 p.m. Guest minister will be Rev. Alvin Rivers, pastor of St. Luke Baptist Church, Lincolnton. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

Final pancake days

The All-U-Can-Eat pancake special benefiting Relay for Life, at Huddle House, will end Thurs., April 30. If you haven't gotten your pancakes yet or need one more plate, you'd better make it quick!

LCCC hours

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

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.