Turkey shoot

The Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 194 will have a Turkey Shoot at 7:00 p.m., on Feb. 26, at the American Legion Fairgrounds. Come on out for great fun and great fellowship and great prizes. Food will be available in the booth. For more information call 706-401-9333 or 359-3612. Proceeds go to the Veterans projects.

Calendar fund-raiser

We are now selling a 2010 calendar to raise money for cancer patients in our area. The calendars are $12.00 each. You can pick up one from any officer or board member. Also, Darran has them at Ed Sive Tire & Battery in Elberton. Pictures from our events are on the page with each month.

CCLC to meet

The Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will meet Thurs., Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library. Guest speaker will be Ashley R. Banks, executive director of Lincoln County Development Authority. Everyone is welcome to come and be a part of the CCLC.

Sing & Sip

Anthony Chapel will be hosting a “Sing & Sip” at 7 p.m., Saturday, February 27.

Featured talent includes: Bill Maxwell from Beaverdam Baptist; Trudy Ingram Matthews from Hephzibah Baptist, Karen Lewis Saggus from Tignall Baptist; Lincolnton U.M. Praise Bank, Lincolnton U.M. Church; Hilda Cliatt, from Salem Baptist and the Anthony Chapel Ensemble..

This promises to be an evening of gospel music you’ll remember always.

Mouth watering treats will follow the perofrmance. Everyone is invited.

Prayer brunch

The St. Luke Baptist Church, 3130 Metasville Road, Lincolnton, Georgia, will have its Annual Women on the Move For Christ Prayer Brunch, Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kathy Jones and her congregation from Freedom Ministries will be the special guests.

The Virtuous Women of Praise will be in charge of musical entertainment. All women are encouraged to attend this spiritual and revitalizing service. Lunch will be served.

For more information, please contact Cender Walton, 706-825-4060. Rev. Alvin Rivers in Pastor.

Gospel Explosion

A Gospel Explosion will be held at The Lincoln Center on April 3 at 5 p.m. with various groups from in and out of town. A drawing will be held for Easter baskets prior to the program at a cost of $2 per ticket. See the Blackmon and Wynn families for tickets. Prizes will be given at the program.

Retreat rescheduled

The Lincoln County Sunday School Union’s Annual Valentines Retreat has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 6th at First Baptist Church, where Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

Registration will be held from 9 to 9:30 am. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a friend. Come share the love and have a great time in the spirit of Christ Jesus. For more information, please contact Denise Freeman at (706)- 359-2232.

Yard sale March 6

Martin’s Crossroads Church at Hwy. 220 and Double Branches will have a yard sale Sat., March 6 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and shop. They will have lots of good things.

Disney trip

Newberry Baptist Church Spring Break Disney Trip is scheduled for April 3 - 7, 2010. For more information and to sign up, please contact: Ms. Shelby Turner, 706-359-4755, Mrs. Jessie Turner, 706-359-2957, Ms. Sandra Turner, 706-359-6715, or Mrs. Shirley Leverett, 706-597- 0318.

Coaches, umps needed

Lincoln County Little League is underway and we are looking for coaches and umpires. If you are interested in being a part of a great program and love kids, then join us Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln County Library.

Cookies available

Girl Scout Cookies are now available! To get your long-awaited goodies, please contact Michelle Holloway at 706-359-3826 or 706-401-3830.

Bingo at Post 194

Play Bingo at American Legion Post 194 on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of goodies at the Snack Bar operated by the Ladies Auxiliary during Bingo. Special Bingo games are also played. Come out and see if you are lucky enough to win the Jackpot. Bring a friend and enjoy the fun.

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.

Consignment sale

Lincolnton United Methodist Church will hold its Spring/Summer Kids Consignment Sale for the public Thurs., Feb. 25, 6 - 8 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sat., Feb. 27, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. with select items 50% off.

If you are interested in being a consignor, please contact Amberly Bentley 706-318-6838 or Melissa Burgess 706-318-1110.