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.

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.

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.

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 meet- ing 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pastor anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will be celebrating the 6th Pastoral Anniversary for Pastor Freddie Neal, Sr. and Sis. Kathy Neal on Sunday, November 8, 2009 at 3:00 pm. Rev. Clarence D. Hill of Mount Transfiguration Baptist Church in Aiken, SC will be the guest preacher. All are invited and welcomed to come help ss lift ip the name of Jesus!

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.

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.

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.

Homecoming services

Homecoming services will be held at Faith Community Church Sun., Oct. 25. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and worship will begin at 10:45. Rev. Gerald Doggett from Orlando, Fla. will be guest speaker. Lunch will follow immediately after the service.

Faith Community Church is located at the fork of Hwy. 43 and Leathersville Rd. in Lincolnton. Rev. Addison Belangia is pastor.

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.

Breakfast plate sale

Prices Grove Baptist Church will have a breakfast plate sale Sat., Oct. 24 starting at 7 a.m. Plates will cost $5. We appreciate your support. Marilyn Smith is pastor.

LCRP to meet

The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet on Tues., Oct. 27, 7 p.m. at the library. Josh Turner of Nathan Deal's staff will talk about how the water problems on the Chattachoochee can be avoided on the Savannah River. Bring your county property tax bill.

Family, friends service

White Rock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will host its annual Family and Friends worship service on Sun., Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Victor Thomas and Greater Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Augusta, will be in charge of the service. A great program is being planned and the public is invited to attend. Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. is pastor.

Play in Elberton

Unless the Lord Builds the House, Its Builders Labor in Vain, a play written, directed and produced by Pastor Toni Aye, comes to Elbert Theatre Sat., Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the Elbert Theatre Box Office, 203 Elbert St., at the door the night of the event, or by calling 706-283-1049.

Halloween Fall Fest.

A Halloween Fall Festival will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church Wed., Oct. 28, 6 - 9 p.m., for children of all ages. Food, fun, and prizes. Please come dressed in a costume, prize will be awarded for best dressed.

Fall revival

New Work Baptist Church will be having a Fall Revival November 16- 18 at 7:00 pm. Pastor Ben Glossan from Southside Baptist Church in Hazelhurst, Ga. will be bringing the worship message each evening.

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.

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.

Pastor's anniversary

First Baptist Church will celebrate their pastor, Rev. Dennis J. Quinn's, 19th anniversary Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Clarence Moore of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Augusta. Please come out and help us celebrate.

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!

Barbecue sale

Pine Grove United Methodist Church will have its annual whole hog barbecue sale Sat., Nov. 7. Meat and hash only. Meat is $8 per pound and hash is $5 per pound. You may pick it up at Reed Propane between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No tickets will be sold.

Tignall Fall Fest.

The 8th Annual I'd Rather Be In Tignall Fall Festival will be held Sat., Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Independence Street, Tignall, Ga.

Come celebrate fall with music, arts and crafts, food, games, face painting, etc. Cash prizes will be given during the day.

Interested vendors contact Carolyn Gammon at 706-285-2736.

Class meeting

A class reunion meeting for the classes of 1942 - 1970 from Lincolnton Colored High School, Lincoln Co. Training School and West Side High School, will be held Sun., Oct. 25, 4:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 597, 1070 Thomas Lane. Please plan to be in attendance.

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.

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.

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.

Women's retreat

The 2009 Lincoln County Women's Retreat will be held Nov. 6 - 8 at Camp Daniel Marshall in Lincolnton. Registration deadline is Oct. 23 and cost is $65, scholarships are available. Please call Leigh Beggs at 706- 359-2545 or Sheila Davis at 706-513- 3207 for more information. Registrations may be mailed to P.O. Box 1157, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

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.

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.

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.