Lions Club meeting

The Lincolnton Lions Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at The Corner Cafe. Call Jim Butler at 706-359-4114 or Sharon Bryan at 706-359-1258for more information.

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.

Elections board meeting

The scheduled Board of Elections and Voter Registration meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. All meetings are subject to change.

CTSO dance Feb. 2

The Career Technical Student Organizations at LCHS will be holding a joint dance for all CTSO members on February 2nd from 7pm - 9pm in the LCHS cafeteria. Admittance is to be a member of any of the six CTSO which includes FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, SkillsUSA and TSA along with one canned good for the Lincoln County Food Pantry.

Contributions needed

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.

Prayer line open

Solomon Pool offers and open prayer line on Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. The toll free number is 877-579-7407 or 706- 359-7407. Pastor Peggy W. Zellars is pastor

Cookbook avail.

A Lincoln County Historical Society cookbook will make the perfect gift for the brides in your family. The cookbooks not only have great recipes but also a brief history of the Lincoln County landmarks that have been moved into the park and restored. The money from the cookbooks will be used to maintain our Historical Park. Get your copy at Crawford and Breazeale Drug Store.

Bible study

Bible study will be held at Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church every first and third Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m.

NA meetings

N.A. meetings are held at the Lincoln County Library from 6 - 7:30 p.m. every Friday. For more information, please call 706-359-5808.

Friday night bingo

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.

Masons to meet

The Lincolnton Masonic Lodge 354 holds its regular meeting os the third Thursday of every month. Dinner is served at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7:30.

Dinner served

Every Friday at 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, deli- cious 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.

For more information call 706-359- 3445.

Dial-A-Prayer line

Faith Tabernacle Outreach Ministries offers a Dial-A-Prayer line. If you or someone you know is in need of prayer please call 706-359-1638 and we will pray with you and for you. Prayer lines are available Mon. - Fri., 2-4 p.m.

Bible study Wed., Sun.

Blessed Hope Ministry invites the public to join them Wednesdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. for bible study, prayer, fellowship and focus on families. Call 706-359-6759 for more information.

Zumba classes

Zumba classes are offered at Camp Lakeside, 1238 Dogwood Dr., Lincolnton, on Tues. and Thurs. at 7:45 p.m. for interested persons ages 13 and older. Cost is $10 per week for 2 classes or $30 per month for 8 classes. Child care is available on site.

Zumba is a cardio class that fuses Latin inspired moves to easy-to-follow steps. Contact Brandie Reese at 706-359-2153 or breese@the familyy.org.

Men’s Bible study

New Hope Baptist Church hosts a Men’s Bible study every Monday night in the small fellowship hall at 7:00 pm. Please contact Jason Whitaker for more information at 706-359-2732

Donations needed

Silver Lining Foundation of Newberry Missionary Baptist Church, a foundation that provides financial assistance to help cover travel and meals for patients that are being treated for cancer, is in need of financial support. Please consider making a pledge of $2 - $5 per month or any other amount will be greaatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Silver Lining Cancer Foundation, c/o Newberry Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 173, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Class reunion

Plans are being made for the 50th class reunion of the Lincolnton High School Class of 1962. The reunion date is March 24, 2012 at Hickory Knob State Park. For more information or input contact Linda Anthony at 706-678-7616 or Sandra Goldman at 359-3607.

Bricks for veterans

Bricks for Veterans are still available to honor a veteran or an active duty service member. Bricks will be placed at the American Legion Post 194 Flagpole Memorial. Bricks measure 4”x8” and cost $25 per brick. Engraving includes name, military service and conflict era.

Midway cookbook

Midway UMC ‘s “Midway to Heaven” cookbook is now available from Tommie Henderson (Henderson Logging); Brenda Danner McGahee (tag office); in Washington from Betty Sue Bunch (REA) or Linda Anthony (706-678-7616).

In addition to recipes group photos from 1930, 1950’s, 1964, 1999 and church history data are included. Makes a wonderful gift. $15.

Looking for photos

The Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce requests the help of its citizens by fowarding any photos (digital, camera ready, etc) to the chamber for use in promoting our county.

Photos can be of wildlife, recreation, architecture, events, etc. All photos should be pertaining to Lincolnton/Lincoln County only. These photos will be used to help promote Lincoln County via the chamber website, DVD, brochures, slideshows, etc. Photos may be dropped off at the chamber or sent in email form to chamber@lincolncountyga.com. attention Debbie Justice.

Fishing tips

FLW tour professional fisherman, Glenn Chappelear will be at Lincoln County Recreation Dept. Mon., March 19 at 6:30 p.m. He will share fishing tips and give a demonstration. There will be free food, door prizes, and a special grand prize. Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of fun.

Closet hours

The Master’s Closet is open Mon. from 10 to 2; Tues. 9 to 12; Fri. 11 to 2 and Sat. 9 to 12. We take donations also on Tues. and Sat.

Fund set up

An account has been established at F&M Bank to help cover funeral cost for the family of Bobby “Lil’ Ray” Ray Harris, Jr. Donations may be mailed to F&M Bank, Ray Harris Jr. benefit account, PO Box 280, Lincolnton, GA 30817 or Beggs Funeral Home, PO Box 131, Lincolnton, GA 30817.

Young Miss Pageant

The Lincoln Young Miss Pageant for girls in Grades K-5 will be on February 7 with practice on February 6 after school in the LCHS auditorium. The entry fee is $30 and is due with the entry form by Monday January 30th.

The pageant is sponsored by Future Business Leaders of America. Forms may be obtained by emailing Janet Dukes, FBLA Adviser: jdukes@ lincoln.k12.ga.us or call 706-359- 3121 ext 3288

Flu vaccine at HD

The Lincoln County Health Department now has flu vaccine - $25; flu mist - $35; and high dose of flu vaccine - $45, available on Mon., Tues., and Fri., 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year the influenza vaccine protects against A/H1N1 (pandemic) influenza, influenza A/H2N2 and influenza B. Bring proof of insurance for Medicaid, Medicare, Peach Care and United Health Care SHBP. Cash or checks will be accepted.

Tune in to WTHO

Please listen to a wonderful world radio show on WTHO 101.7 FM and wtho.com on Thurs., Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Special guests will be Lincoln County’s own Murray and Mickey Norman.

Pecans, collards for sale

Shelled 2011 pecans for sale - $6.50/lb, collards - $3 each. All profits go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. Call Risa Newsome at 706- 359-1690 to order.

Bible study

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

Jail photos wanted

The Lincoln County Library is looking for old photographs of the old jail that was located between Crawford and Breazeale Drugs and the home of Gerald and Holly Lawson and of Goshen School that was located on the corner of Prater Rd. and Drinkard Rd. All photos will be scanned and returned to you. Please call the library at 706-359-4014 if you can help.

Pastor’s anniversary

Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor, Rev. Ray C. Lewis’ third anniversary Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Rev. Larry Simms and Solid Rock Baptist Church of Appling, Ga.

New opportunities

Please share the opportunities offered by the YMCA to improve one’s health and well-being at the Lincoln County Recreation Gym and the Y’s Camp Lakeside in Lincolnton, Ga. For additional information, please contact Brandie Reese at 706-359- 2153 or email breese@thefamilyy.org

CCLC to meet

The next meeting of the Concerned Citizens of Lincoln County will be Feb. 16, at the Lincoln County Library, 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Amanda Doss, Lincoln County Clerk of Court. Please come and join us for this very important and informative meeting. The CCLC would like to invite you to come with your Concerns for our County and be part of the discussion. The CCLC is a nonpartisan organization.

Saturday Night Live

First Baptist Church will have Saturday Night Live on Sat., Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. Musical guests will be The Clark Family, The Glover Male Chorus, The Gospel Eagles, The Southern Stars and the RLB Male Chorus. Speakers will be Minster Mitchell Glover and Rev. Darvious Cullars. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor. The public is invited.

Black history prog.

First Baptist Church will have its Black History Program Feb. 26 beginning at 11:30 a.m. A very unique program has been planned. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis Quinn is pastor.

News items

Getting your news in The Journal has never been easier. You can email us any news item such as birthdays, anniversarys, class and family reunions, community calendars, graduations, etc. to journal@nuz.net. Please send pictures as a jpg attachment and make sure it’s not over 30 days old.

Dinner at St. Paul

St. Paul United Methodist Church will be having Wednesday night supper on February 8, serving begins at 6 p.m.. The meal for the evening will be loaded baked potato soup with assorted crackers, dessert and beverage.

Reservations are required so please call Wendy Davis at 706-359-7021 or Mary Ann Bloomer at 359-3428. If no answer please leave a message, deadline for reservations is Monday at 6 p.m.

LWREA to meet

The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Mary Willis Library in Washington. All retired educators are invited to attend.

Bible study Wed.

White Rock Baptist Church invites the public to Bible study each Wednesday at 7 p.m. The title of the book being used in Bible study is The Mind of Christ by T.W. Hunt and Claude King. Rev. Seymore Harrison, Sr. is pastor.

Elections board meeting

The scheduled Board of Elections and Voter Registration meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. All meetings are subject to change.

Prayer banquet

The DS Cullars Outreach Ministries will be having a Prayer Banquet (dinner will be served) at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at The Lincoln Center.

The guest speaker will be Pastor Amethyst D. Wynn of Transforming Ministries of Washington, Ga. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased by calling 706-401-2794.

Anniversary service

Missionary Ministry of Harmony Baptist Church will host its 7th Missionary Anniversary Service on Sun., Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. Prophetess Katie Cummings and Faith Deliverance Church will be in charge of the service. All are welcome. Come out and be blessed! Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is pastor.

Anniversary program

The deacons and trustees of Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate their anniversary Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Caldwell and Crossroads Baptist Church of Greenwood, S.C. will be special guests. The public is invited. Rev. Fred Perriman is pastor.

Choir anniversary

The First Baptist Youth Choir will be celebrating its 18th anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. Dennis J. Quinn is pastor.

Family meeting

The Blackmons and Wynns will have a meeting on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 12 noon at the home of Glenda McCord. For more information call 706-990-1377.