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.

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.

NA meetings

N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808.

Final planning meeting

The final meeting for the Westside Elementary and High School Class of 1972 will be Sat., Aug. 22 at the Picadilly Restaurant on Washington Road in Augusta at 5 p.m.

Plans will be finalized for the greeting reception to be held at The Double Tree Hotel located off Bobby Jones Hwy. on Friday night, Sept. 18. The class reunion banquet will be held at the Clarion Hotel on Washington Rd in Augusta on Saturday night, Sept. 19

All class members who would like to participate may do so by contacting Allene Parks - 706-359-4761; Eva Cullars - 359-4094; Trudy Brown - 359-2260 and Mary Jones Norman - 359-3426.

Health challenge

The Lincolnton Health Challenge is a free weight loss and nutrition program offered by Dr. Daryl Wiley. Meetings take place each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Lincolnton Church of Christ - 1832 Highway 220 W. Classes focus on healthy eating and cooking, nutrition, exercise and are done in a group atmosphere. If you are interested, you can find out more at www.lincolntonchurch.org/health or call 706-401-0384.

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Lincoln County Health Department on Aug. 31 and Sept. 30.

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 infor- mation

Class of 74 to meet

Class of 1974, our 35th celebration is being planned for Nov. 28, 2009 at the Tara Clubhouse of Savannah Lakes. There will be a meeting on Aug. 30, 4 p.m., at the Lincoln County Library to finalize our celebration. Look for updates on our progress in the Journal, your point of contact is Larry Ramsey at (706) 513-3513

Revival at Solomon Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival Aug. 20 - 22 at 7:30 p.m. Thurs. and Fri. night, and at 6:30 p.m. Sat. night. Aposite Roberta Lock of North Carolina will be the guest speaker. The public is invited. Rev. Peggy W. Zellars is pastor.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Aug. 20, 6:30 p.m. at the library. Guest speaker will be Carrie Parker, manager of the Lincoln County Food Bank. Also on the agenda, living wills and advance directives for medical decisions (medical power of attorney, do not resuscitate). Everyone is welcome. Come be a part of the CCLC.

Consignment sale

Lincolnton United Methodist Church will host its semi-annual kids consignment sale Thurs., Aug. 27 from 6-8; Fri., Aug. 28 from 9-6; and Sat., Aug. 29 from 8-12.

Barbecue cookoff

The Harlem Complete Count Committee along with the United States Census will present "Everybody Counts Barbecue Cook Off and Sauce Contest" Sat., Sept. 12 at the Harlem United Methodist Church field with live entertainment, vendors, blowups for the kids and good food. Cooking begins at 7 a.m.; music starts at 11 a.m.; judging begins at 3 p.m. and winners will be announced at 4 p.m. with cash prizes to the winners.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall or at www.harlemga.org. For more information, contact Denise Carter or Jerry Campbell at 706-556- 0043.

Epps fund

A fund for Tyler Epps has been set up at Farmers State Bank. Any contributions may be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817. Make checks payable to Tyler Epps Fund. Thank you in advance for any contributions and your prayers.

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.

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.

LCRP to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet on Aug. 25, 2009, 7 p.m. at the library.

Travel ball team

New 13U AA Travel Ball Team starting up out of Lincoln County. Please call 706-401-6476 or 706-699- 0166 for more information.

Quartet to perform

Steadfast Quartet will be singing at Calvary Baptist Church, 2121 Union Point Hwy., Greensboro, Ga. on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. This is a free concert, a love offering will be taken.

Church anniversary

Mulberry C.M.E. Church will be celebrating it's 136th church anniversary, Aug. 23, at 2:30 p.m. Reverend Johnny R. Hatney, pastor of Good Hope Baptist Church, will be the guest speaker.

Consignors wanted

Lincolnton United Methodist Church is looking for consignors for its semi-annual kids consignment sale which will be held Aug. 27 - 29. Cosignors receive 60% and missions receives 40%. Please contact the church office at 706-359-4339 for more information.

Booster club meeting

The Lincoln County Athletic Booster Club will meet Mon., Aug. 24, 7:30 p.m. in the weight room. Everyone is encouraged to come out and join the booster club.

Anniversary celebration

The Deacons and Deaconess of First Baptist Church will celebrate their anniversary Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Smith and Macedonia Baptist Church of Augusta will be in charge of service. Every church is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Tenth Dist. meeting

The Annual Tenth District Congress of Christian Education will convene at Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Popular St., Augusta, Ga. on Sat., Aug. 22 at 8:30 a.m. Rev. Melvin Adams is president of the Tenth District.

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

Women's conference

Parks Grove F.B.H. Church's Women Ministry will host a Women's Conference Thurs., Aug. 27 - Sat., Aug. 29. Guest speakers will be: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Missy Dorothy Walden of Thomson; Fri., 7:30 p.m., Pastor Bostic of Union, S.C.; and Sat., 10 a.m., Minister Antoinette Carson of Atlanta.

Breakfast will be served on Saturday 8 - 9:30 for $5. Everyone is welcome. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor.

Bible study Wed.

The trumps are sounding and the vials are pouring! Bible prophesy is unfolding before our very eyes. Come study Revelation Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Call 706-359-6759 for more exciting information.

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.

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.

Two-day event

Tabernacle Baptist Church will host its two day Family and Friends event Sat., Sept. 26, 9 a.m. grill and bake off; judging at 1 p.m. On Sun., Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Rev. Freddie Neal and Harmony Baptist Church will be special guests.

If you are interested in participating in the grill/bake off, contact Katie Gunby at 706-359-7416. Rev. Roy C. Lewis is pastor.

Revival services

First Baptist Church will have revival services Aug. 24 - 27 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Fellowship service

True Fellowship invites you and your congregation to its fellowship service at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 30.

The speaker for the occasion will be Elder Thomas Williams, pastor of Power House Church of God in Christ, LIncolnton, Ga. Come expecting a blessing. Bishop James Ware is pastosr.

Fill the Pew

Faith Tabernacle will sponsor a "Fill the Pew" outreach program Sun., Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. Rev. DaNag A. Rockett, senior pastor of Ambassadors for Christ Ministers will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited.

AA meeting

There is an Alcoholics Anonymous/ Al Anon meeting being held each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the old Leah Fire Dept station across from Pair of Jacks on Washington Rd. in Leah Georgia.

Season tickets on sale

Reserved seats for the 2009 Red Devil Football Season will be on sale at the school's ticket window beginning Mon., Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If you have purchased season tickets in the past your seats will be held until Wed., Aug. 26, at which time they will be released to those on the waiting list. Please notify Nancy Hardeman at 706-359-3121 or 359- 3069 if you do not wish to purchase your seats. The cost is $40 for the season.

Country supper

A country cooking supper will be held at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, Sat., Aug. 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate. All proceeds will benefit Jacob and Melissa Turner Rodriguez.

Free auto diagnostic

The Lincolnton Church of Christ will host a free car diagnostic and minor repair service from 8:00 to 12:00 on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22. Let us help you during these hard economic times. If you have questions about what repairs we are able to do, please contact us at 706-401-0384 or rob@lincolntonchurch.org.