Class of 99 reunion

The Class of 1999 Class Reunion will be held Oct. 24 at Golf De L Golf Course at 7 p.m. Cost is $20 per person, $40 per couple. Please send money to: Catherine Holloway, 269 Sunrise Dr., Lincolnton, GA 30817; Chris Smalley, 351 Elm St., Lincolnton, GA 30817; or F & M Bank, c/o Class of 1999 with your name and number of people by Oct. 9.

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 concert

Come to the Lewis Family Pavilion at the Lincoln County Historical Park on the evening of Nov. 7 for the Lewis Family's Final Concert. The Park will open at noon, and the music will start at 6 p.m. A $10 donation gets you in to a memorable evening of Bluegrass Gospel Music with the Lewis Family.

Adult softball reg.

Lincoln County Recreation Department is taking team registration for fall league of adult softball. Contact Kathie at 706-359-2236 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.

Class reunion

The class of 1974 will celebrate it 35th high school reunion Sat., Nov. 2, 7 p.m. at Tara Clubhouse. If you are planning on attending, please provide a current email or street address by calling Larry Ramsey at 706-513- 3513. A letter will be mailed to you with details of the reunion.

Anniversary celebration

The Usher and Usheretts of Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate their 82nd anniversary on Sun., Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Charles Lacy and Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Nebo Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. Rev. Ray C. Lewis is pastor.

Country cooking

A country cooking all you can eat supper will be held at Fishing Creek Baptist Church Sat., Oct. 17 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is adults $7 and children $3. All proceeds will go to charity.

Miss LCHS Pageant

The Miss Lincoln County High School Pageant will be held on Oct. 29 at 7:30 in the LCHS Auditorium. The pageant is being sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America. LCHS girls wishing to participate can pick up an entry form from the LCHS office or from Mrs. Dukes, FBLA Adviser. The entry fee is $40 and due to Mrs. Dukes by Oct. 19.

Men, women's day

Men and Women's Day observance will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sun., Oct. 18 during regular worship service, 10:15 a.m.. Presiding elder, Jane E. Thomas, Macon/Barnesville District, Sixth Episcopal District, will be guest minister. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Mission program

Tenth District Annual Mission Day Program will be held at Antioch Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga., Sun., Oct. 18 at 3 p.m. Rev. Beatrice Olden is guest speaker. Rev. Martin is pastor.

Executive meeting

The Lincoln County Food Pantry Executive Committee will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library Thurs., Oct. 15 at 1 p.m.

Homecoming at Midway

Midway UMC will have homecoming on Sun., Oct. 11. Service at 11 a.m., followed by a covered dish meal at 1 p.m. Please join us for a day of reminiscing and fellow

Golf tournament

A four-person scramble golf tournament will be held at Golf De L Sat., Oct. 24. Entry fee is $50 per player or $200 per team. Cash prize awards. All proceeds will go to Lincoln County Family Connection Ferst Foundation Literacy Program. Deadline to register is Oct. 19.

Contact Addison Belangia at 7065- 990-9622 or Golf De L at 359-4303 with questions or to register.

Pastor anniversary, revival

First Baptist Church will have a Pre-Pastor Anniversary Revival Oct. 26 - 30 at 7:30 p.m. nightly. There will be a different guest minister each night. Mon. - Minister Daravious Cullars; Tues. - Pastor Tonita Cody; Wed. - Pastor Peggy Zellars; Thurs. - Pastor Frankie Jones; Fri. - Minister Eric Butler.

Church anniversary

True Fellowship Pentecostal Church will celebrate its 36th anniversary Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. Special guest speaker will be Pastor Willie Rolland and the congregation from Christ City of Prayer, Washington, Ga. Everyone is welcome. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Revival at St. Paul

St. Paul UMC will have revival Oct. 18-21 at 7 p.m. each evening with Rev. Billy Pittman. There will be several different musicians providing special music each night. Please call 706-359-1202 or 4925 with questions.

Music program

First Baptist Church will have a musical program Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. with The Echols of Joy and other groups. The public is invited. Admission is free.

Sermons translated

First Assembly of God has begun a new ministry to reach the hispanic community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermons are now interpreted via a microphone/ earphone system. Those who do not understand English wear earphones and the service is translated by Ms. Isabel Garrett. Anyone who knows of someone who might benefit from this ministry is asked to call the church office at 706-359-7237.

Firefighters to meet

The Lincoln County Firefighters Association will hold its quarterly meeting on Oct. 29, 7 p.m. at Martins Crossroads VFD. All members are invited and asked to please attend.

Church anniversary

Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate its 133rd anniversary Sun., Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Sam Davis and Beulah Grove Baptist Church as special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Volunteers needed

If you think Pioneer Day, scheduled for November 21, is fun for spectators, think of how much more fun it is to be on the inside helping to put it on.

There will be an organizational meeting for all personnel involved in Pioneer Day on Sunday October 25 at 2:30 pm in the May House at the Lincoln County Historical Park.

All persons interested in volunteering for Pioneer Day are highly encouraged to attend. The Historical Society needs your help to put on a quality event

Final Lewis concert

Come to the Lewis Family Pavilion at the Lincoln County Historical Park on the evening of November 7th for the Lewis Family's Final Concert. The Park will open at noon, Little Roy Lewis will be doing Parking Lot Pickin' from noon until four, the food concession will be open at four, and the show will start at 6 pm.

Jeff and Sheri Easter will open, and the Lewis Family will follow at approximately 6:45 pm.

A $10 donation gets you in to a memorable evening of Bluegrass Gospel Music with the Lewis Family.

Bridge games

Duplicate bridge games will be held weekly at two area locations. The first is at Hickory Knob State Park restaurant every Monday. The restaurant is open immediately before and immediately after the game that begins at 1:30 Monday afternoon.

The other game is held on most Thursdays at the Savannah Lakes Village Activity Center in McCormick at 6:30 pm. Both games are open to all interested players at all skill levels.

Although it is best to bring your own partner, we will always try to find you a partner. The Monday game is sanctioned by the ACBL, and master points are awarded. Players are not required, however, to be members of the ACBL.

For more information and/or partners for either game, call John Cotty at 391-5904 or email JohnCotty @aol.com. Cell number 704-517- 5382.

Class of 2000 to meet

The class of 2000 will hold a meeting on Sat., Nov. 7, 12 noon, at the Lincoln County Library to plan a reunion.

Christmas kids

It's time to begin making your appointments for Christmas Kids & Greetings. Interpress Studios will be taking photos for three days only, Oct. 20, 21, & 22 at the Lincolnton Clubhouse. Call 706-359-3229 to schedule your appointment today!

Only photos taken by Interpress Studios will be included in The Lincoln Journal special edition for Christmas. There is no sitting fee and no purchase is necessary for publication of photos.

Appointment times are Tues., Oct. 21 from 3:30 until 7:30; Wed. & Thurs. will be from 2:30 until 7:30 p.m.

You may also schedule your appointment by e-mailing your name, phone number, appointment date and time to journal@nu-z.net. If there is a scheduling conflict we will notify you.

Freshwater Coast pageant

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce will host the first Miss Freshwater and Junior Miss Freshwater Coast Pageant Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The pageant is open to females 15-21 years of age that live within 50 miles of Lake Thurmond.

For more information, please call the Chamber office at (706) 359-7970 or visit www.lincolncountyga.org.

Halloween dance

A Halloween dance/costume party will be held at American Legion Post 194 on Sat., Oct. 31. A prize will be awarded for best costume. Highway 104 band will perform. For more information, contact 706-359-3445.

Choir members wanted

The Gospel Choir of White Rock Baptist Church is looking for any and all individuals who have ever sung with us. On Sun., Oct. 25, we will celebrate our 50th anniversary and are calling on you to be a part of this celebration.

Contact Barbara Allen at 706-798- 7397 or Coleman Kennedy at 706- 359-4592 for additional information.

Collecting box tops

The Pine Needle Garden Club is collecting "Box Tops for Education" for our elementary school. Please drop off your box tops at Bell's, Papa's Pizza or Crawford & Breazeale Drug Store. Thanks for your support!

Popcorn fund-raiser

Cub Scout Pack 203 is currently selling popcorn as a fund-raiser for the newly chartered organization. Please see one of the Scouts for more information and to order your popcorn. You may also contact Al Danner at 706-823-4655 or email cubscout pack203@yahoo.com for more information. 

Bible study

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.

Church anniversary

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Rev. Larry Norman of Flint Hill Baptist Church will be in charge of the services. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Robert Crawford is pastor.

Interpreted sermons

First Assembly of God has begun a new ministry to reach the hispanic community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermons are now interpreted via a microphone/ earphone system. Those who do not understand English wear earphones and the service is translated by Ms. Isabel Garrett. Anyone who knows of someone who might benefit from this ministry is asked to call the church office at 706-359-7237.

Class of 74 to meet

The Class of 1974 will meet Oct. 25, 4 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library to finalize plans for the upcoming 35th reunion to be held Nov. 28. Contact Larry Ramsey at 706-513- 3513 for more information.

Church anniversary

St. Luke Baptist Church will celebrate its 104th anniversary on Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. with Rev. James A. Hogan of New Zion Hill Baptist Church, Augusta, in charge of the service. Everyone is invited to attend. Alvin Rivers is pastor.

Holloway reunion

The Holloway reunion will be held at The Lincoln Center on Sun., Oct. 18. Bring basket lunch and musical instruments for a great time of fellowship.

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.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Gerald Lawson, Sheriff of Lincoln County, will be our guest speaker. Please join us for this very informative meeting.

The CCLC would like to remind everyone to get their flu shots.

Weight Watchers meet

Weight Watchers meets every Sat., 9 a.m. at Morningside Baptist Church. The church is located at 483 Elm Street (Augusta Hwy.) in Lincolnton. For more information, please call 359- 1370.

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.

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.

Ghost stories wanted

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce and the Lincoln County Development Authority are collecting local urban legends and ghost stories. They do ask that all stories are historical and entertaining in nature, involve a supernatural event, and are believed to have a non-fiction origin. These stories will be featured in a Halloween story telling to be held at the Welcome Center October 31, 2009 from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information, please call (706) 359-7970.

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.

Mobile mammography

The University Mobile Mammography Unit comes to the Lincoln County Health Department once a month..

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 and to schedule an appointment.