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.

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.

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 dur- ing 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.

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.

Spaghetti lunch

The Courthouse’s Relay for Life Team will hold a spaghetti lunch on Friday, February 26 in the Tax Commissioner’s Office, from 11:30 to 1.

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!

NAACP banquet

The Lincoln County NAACP Branch #5213 Banquet will be held at 7 p.m., February 27 at The Lincoln Center.

Tickets are on sale and the deadline to purchase is February 12. For more information please call 706-359- 4765 or 706-359-3004.

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.

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. The Women’s Missionary Society

WMS to celebrate

of the Mulberry Christian Methodist Church will be celebrating its annual day Sunday, February 28, 2010, 2:30 p.m. Rev. Willie Chester, Jr. and the St. Paul Baptist Church of Woodville, Georgia will be the guest. Rev. George Glenn is the pastor. Everyone welcome!

Cullars to speak

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church Christian Education located at 2245 Augusta Hwy. will have its annual Black History program on February 28 at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Daravious Cullars. The public is invited.

Dinner served

Every Friday is steak night at American Legion Post 194. Menu includes a generous portion of steak, baked potato, shrimp cocktail, large variety salad bar, Texas toast, delicious homemade dessert and iced tea beginning at 7 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious home cooked meal every Wednesday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday dining menu changes weekly.

Visit us for delicious meals in a friendly dining atmosphere. For more information call 706-359-3445.

St. Patrick’s Day dance

The Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion Post 597 will host a St. Patrick’s Day Dance Sat., March 20 beginning at 9 p.m. The music will be provided by D.J. Vontrae’. An admission fee will be charged at the door. Attire is casual and if possible, everyone is asked to wear something green. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Glenda Norman at 706-359-4765 or Leverta Elam at 706-359-4462.

LCFP to meet

The Lincoln County Food Pantry will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library Thurs., March 18 at 1 p.m.

Black history prog.

Tabernacle Baptist Church will host a Black History Program on Sun., Feb. 28 at 11:15 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Denise Freeman. Rev. Ray C. Lewis is pastor.

FOL to meet

Friends of the Library will meet this Thursday, February 25, at 4:30 p.m. at the library. Anyone interested in supporting and promoting the library is invited to attend.

Church anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will be celebrating its “136th Church Anniversary” at 3:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Rev. Charles Lacey, Pastor of Mt. Neebo of Wilkes County and Pleasant Grove of Hepzibah, Ga. will be in charge of the service.

All are invited and welcomed to come help us lift up the name of Jesus on our special day.

Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is our Pastor.

Bible study Wed.

Revival begins in one’s heart, with one soul, with one word. Come study the true word of God Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call 359-6759.

Family, friends day

True Fellowship Church invites the public to its Family and Friends Day Program Sun., Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Pastor Peggy Ware Zellars and Solomon Pool Church will be special guests. Bishop James Ware is pastor.

Strawberries for sale

Lincoln County High School FFA/ FCCLA is having a strawberry sale. Flats (8qts.) - $25; 1/2 flat - $14; 1qt. - $4. Order by March 3. Available the week of March 15. Contact Lynn or Dennis Gay at 706-359-3121 or lgay@lincoln.k12.ga.us or dgay@lincoln.k12.ga.us.

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.

Scholarship concert

A Gospel Alive scholarship concert will be held at The Lincoln Center Sat., March 6, 6 p.m. Featured guests will be Ms. Dominque Daniels, Mr. Leonard Williams of the William’s Brothers, the Jones Family known as Determined, Rocky Branch Male Chorus and a local female soloist. Special M.C. will be Rev. Steve Ivey.

Advanced tickets are $7 or $9 at the door. To purchase tickets, see Ms. Mamie L. Garnett, Mrs. Helen Cavitt, Mr. David Harris, Mr. Melvin Harris, Mr. Gregory Harris, Mrs. Leila Ramsey, Ms. Kathy Harris and Mrs. Mary Lowe. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

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.

Bible study Thurs.

You are invited to a Community Bible Study each Thursday Night at Lincolnton Church of Christ, 1832 Highway 220 W.

Seniors day

The Annual Seniors Day Recognition will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Sun., March 7 during regular worship service, 10:15 a.m. The unity colors are green and white. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor. Everyone is invited

Black history prog.

Faith Tabernacle Outreach Ministries will present a Black History Program, “Remembering Our History” on Sun., Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mayor Henry Brown. Everyone is invited. Dr. Delcinia Jamison is pastor.

Discipleship classes

Discipleship classes are held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church each second Wednesday at 7 p.m. during March. The classes will be held March 10 and March 31. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Spring revival

Annual Spring revival will be held at Newberry Missionary Baptist Church Mon. - Wed., March 15 - 17 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest minister will be Rev. T. C. Edwards. Rev. Willie J. White is pastor.

Cookbooks available

First Assembly of God has published a cookbook of local recipes that are on sale now at a cost of $12.00 each. All proceeds go to Speed the Light Missions. They can be purchased at the church office from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. MOnday thru Friday or call 706-359-7237. They are also available at Crawford and Breazeale Drug Store.

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.

Reunion meeting

The members of the Glaze-Norman family reunion will hold a very important meeting Thurs., Feb. 25, 7 p.m. at Wanda’s Hair Designs on Lovelace Rd. All family members are urged to be in attendance.

LCDP to meet

The Lincoln County Democratic Party will meet at the Lincoln County Public Library on Mon., March 1st at 7 p.m.

Dist. convention

The Tenth District Convention will meet at Springfield Baptist Church, Thomson, Ga., Fri. - Sat., March 5- 6. The Laymen will meet Friday at 7 p.m., the women’s auxiliary and parent body will meet Saturday at 9 a.m. Rev. Frederick Favors is pastor.

LCHS council meeting

The Lincoln County High School Council will meet March 11, 7:30 a.m. in the media center.

Family reunion meeting

The Garnett-Harris family reunion group will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Kelly on Sat., March 13 at 6 p.m.

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.