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.

New pastor

Loco Baptist Church is pleased to welcome its pastor, Martin Pinion and his wife, Becky. Everyone is invited to come join us for Sunday School at 9:45 and church services at 11 a.m.

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.

Church anniversary

Harmony Baptist Church will be celebrating their 138th Church Anniversary on Sun., March 4 at 2 p.m. Rev. Jesse Johnson, pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Appling, Ga., will be the in charge of the service. The public is invited. Rev. Freddie Neal, Sr. is pastor.

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 Mc- Gahee (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.

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.

Active adult classes

Active Older Adult Classes offered at the Lincoln County Recreation Gym, 1962 Rowland-York Drive, Lincolnton, on Monday & Wednesday at 10:30 am. Cost is $30 for 8 classes. Active Older Adult classes maintain health and functional ability for adults 55 and over.

Complimentary child care available for children of program participants. Contact lakesideymca@thefamilyy.org or (706) 359-2153 for more information.

Strength classes

Strength Interval Classes offered at The Family Y’s Camp Lakeside, 1238 Dogwood Drive, Lincolnton, on Monday & Wednesday 5:30 – 6:30 PM and at Lincoln County Recreation Gym, 1962 Rowland- York Drive, on Tuesday & Thursdays 12:30 – 1 PM. Cost is $30 for 8 classes. The goal of interval strength training routines is not to lift a heavy weight and gain massive muscles. Strength Interval Classes hit each muscle group using a different strength training method.

Complimentary child care available for children of program participants. Contact lakesideymca@thefamilyy.org or (706) 359-2153 for more information.

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.

LCRP Mass meetings

The Lincoln County Republican Party Precinct Mass Meetings will convene at the library at 9:00 am on March 10, 2012, The County Convention will convene at 10:00 at the same location. The sole purpose of both meetings is to select potential delegates to the Republican National Convention in Tampa next August. Further details can be found in the February 9, 2012 issue of the Lincoln Journal.

FOL to meet

The Friends of the Library will meet Thurs., Feb. 23, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the Genealogy Room in the Lincoln County Library. On the agenda will be the installation of new officers and continued discussion of the 2013 calendar.

Zumba classes

Zumba classes offered at The Family Y’s Camp Lakeside, 1238 Dogwood Drive, Lincolnton, on Tuesday & Thursday 7:15 – 8:15 PM. Cost is $30 for 8 classes. Zumba Fitness® is the only Latininspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive.

Complimentary child care available for children of program participants. Contact lakesideymca@thefamilyy.org or (706) 359-2153 for more information.

Bible study

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

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.

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@ nu-z.net. Please send pictures as a jpg attachment and make sure it’s not over 30 days old.

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.

Play in Elberton

A Few Good Men will be performed at the Elbert Theatre the weekends of March 9 - 11 and March 16-18. Friday and Saturday performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, students tickets are $8 and group discounts for ten people or more are available upon request and may be purchased or reserved by phone at 706-283-1049 or email at tking@cityofelberton.net.

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.

Pancake supper

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host a Fat Tuesday’s Pancake Supper Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. For reservations please call Wendy Davis at 359-7021. If no answer, leave message. Reservations needed by Monday at 6 p.m.

Pre-K registration

Lincoln County Pre-K registration will take place Wed., March 14, 8 a.m. at the Lincoln County Board of Education office for children of Lincoln County who will be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1. Bring a birth certificate, two proofs of residency (utility bill and lease agreement or such). Enrollment is available on first come, first enrolled basis and is limited. Contact Grescenia Zellars at 706-401-6916, 359-3449 ext. 208 or Judy Kirkland or Carla Matthews at 706-359-3512 for more information.

Pancake supper

Beulah Baptist Church will have a pancake supper Sat., Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.

Revival at Parks Grove

Parks Grove F.B.H. Church will be in revival Wed., Feb. 22 - Fri., Feb. 24 beginning at 7:30 p.m. nightly. Guest revivalist will be Prophet Michael Kennebrew. Everyone is invited. Rev. Tonita Cody is pastor

Kindergarten reg.

LCES Kindergarten registration will take place Wed., March 7, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. for children five years old on or before Sept. 1. The following requirements must be met: enrolled by a parent or guardian, birth certificate, health certificate, immunization certificate, social security card, two proofs of residency.

Children who already attend the four-year-old pre-school do not have to register. They will need to follow up on the three certificate requirements by Aug. 2012.

Ash Wed. service

St. Paul United Methodist Church will host a Ash Wednesday service Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited.

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.

Pastor’s anniversary

Mt. Zion Baptist Church will celebrate their pastor’s 20th anniversary Sun., March 11 at 2 p.m. Rev. Ray C. Lewis of Lower Tabernacle will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served. Everyone is invited. Rev. Robert L. Crawford is pastor.

Black history prog.

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church Christian Education Ministry will have its annual black history program Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. William Patterson of Wadley, Ga. The public is invited. Rev. Ian Spencer is pastor.

Derby March 2

The Royal Ranger’s Outpost 106 will conduct its annual Pinewood Derby race on Fri., March 2, in the Family Life Center at First Assembly of God on Thomson Highway. The race is open to all boys in the county between the ages of 5 and 14 with three categories by grade: K-2, 3-5, 6-8. There will also be a category that includes all girls and boys ages 3-4.

A breakfast will be held at 6 p.m. for the racer and an adult with the racing beginning as soon as dinner is completed. There is no cost to enter but you must pre-register by Feb. 26. Forms may be picked up and dropped off at the Hobby Corner or the church office.

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.

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.

Age Rally Feb. 18

Pleasant Grove C.M.E. Church will have an Age Rally Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. Rev. Octavia Lindsey and Holsey Memorial C.M.E. Church will be in charge of the service. The public is invited. Rev. Ian Spencer is pastor.

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.

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.