Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate its pastor's second anniversary on Sunday, October 1, at 2 p.m. Bishop Dante Smith of Booker's Chapel Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Dinner will follow at the Third Shiloh building.

The fifth Saturday Amen Breakfast (men's breakfast) at the Ebenezer Baptist Church will be held Saturday, September 30, at 8 a.m. in the fellowship hall of the church. There is no charge and all are welcome.

Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will be celebrating its annual youth day Sunday, October 8k 2 pm. Natalie Williams, teacher I Clayton County, will be the speaker.

The Wilkes Sunday School Union's anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, October 1, 4 p.m., at Springfield Baptist Church.

The Wilkes County Sunday School Union will convene with Pleasant Grove Baptist Church October 27-29. Rev. James McIver will be the host pastor. Jamie Johnson is president.

Mount Zion United Methodist Church will have homecoming Sunday, October 1, 11 a.m. Pastor Craig Yoshihara will deliver the sermon and lunch will be served afterward. The church is located off Highway 80. Call 706- 401-4291 for more information.

New Sutton Temple Baptist Church invites every woman in the community and surrounding counties to its first annual women's conference, Saturday, October 7, 10 a.m. Pastor Shwanada Jones will be the speaker. For more information, contact Minister Katrina Owens, 706-401-2550.

The board of directors of the Housing Authority of the City of Washington will meet Thursday, September 28, 5 p.m.

The Wilkes County Chapter 5320 AARP will meet Monday, October 9, 2 p.m., at the Senior Center.

October is Friends of the Library enrollment emphasis. Visit the Mary Willis Library Tuesday or Friday from 1-3 p.m. and become a Friend.

New Saints CME Church's Missionary Society will have its third missionary program October 8, 2 p.m. Kimberly Leverett, pastor of Pauline's Chapel, will be the speaker.

Danburg Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, October 8, 10:15 a.m. Revival services will be held Monday, October 9, through Wednesday, October 11, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Elton Lawson will be the speaker.

The Old School Reunion will meet Saturday, October 14, 11:30 a.m., at the Third Shiloh Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington.

The Wilkes County Board of Health will meet Friday, October 20, 11 a.m., at the Wilkes County Health Center on Hospital Drive.

The Washington Woman's Club Yard Sale will be Saturday, October 28, at the clubhouse beginning at 8 a.m., rain or shine. The club will accept donations from the community for the sale. To donate or get more information, contact Kathy Overstreet, project chairman, at 706-678- 7461.

Young's Chapel Baptist Church will have men and women's day Sunday, October 15, 4 p.m. Rev. E.L. Merriweather from Warrenton will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served.

Plans are being made for the annual Binns, Butler, and Ferrell Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Anyone who would like to participate should contact Nellie Mills at 706-678-7014 or Sadrina Binns at 706-401-0119.

The Senior Center Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, October 10, 10 a.m., at the Senior Center.

The Communities of Opportunity Town Hall Meeting will be held Monday, October 2, 6:30 p.m., at the Seniors Center, 108 Marshall Street, Washington.

The Celebrity Waiters Dinner sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be held Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m., at the W-WCHS Cafeteria. Entertainment will be by Elizabeth Long and Friends. Tickets are $17 each and are available at Bee Southern, Den of Antiquities, Tena's Jewelry and Gifts, or by calling 706-678-7259, or 706-678- 9272.

The Class of 1974 will meet on The Square Saturday, September 30, 5 p.m.

The Washington Presbyterian Church will have its annual Fall Special Services October 15-17. The Sunday evening service on October 15 will begin with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m., and the worship service at 7 p.m. Services on October 16 and 17 will begin at 7 p.m.

Tabor Baptist Church will have revival services October 22-25, 7 p.m. Sunday morning services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Homecoming will be Sunday, October 22, 10:30 a.m.

Mt. Zion United Methodist Church will have homecoming on Sunday, October 1, 11 a.m., and revival services continuing through Wednesday, October 4, 7 p.m.

Sardis Baptist Church at Rayle will have a special concert of gospel music on Sunday evening, October 1, at 7 p.m. "Forgiven," a gospel singing group from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, will present the concert which is free to anyone interested in attending. Rev. John Mark Carpenter, pastor of Sardis, and the congregation invite the public to attend.

Lyonsville Baptist Church will have its first youth explosion program October 8, 2:30 p.m. All youth are invited to present their talents and show other kids how they have fun in Jesus Christ. A question and answer period will be an event with prizes being given. Refreshments will be served. Call Stacy Woods at 706- 678-4921 for more information or a ride.

The Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn will be Thursday, September 28, 12 noon, in the hospital library. Dr. D. Scott Lind from the Medical College of Georgia, will speak on breast cancer surgical procedures.

Booker's Chapel Baptist Church's Men's Ministry will hold a men's conference entitled "Men Reaching Beyond the Church Walls" on Saturday, September 30, 11 a.m. The conference will address issues that are facing families from the young to the old. Even though it is a men's conference, everyone is invited, especially youth groups.

The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Celebrity Waiters Dinner to benefit Wills Memorial Hospital will be Tuesday, October 10, 7 p.m., at the W-WCHS Cafeteria. Entertainment will be by Elizabeth Long and Friends with special guest appearance by Little Roy Lewis. Tickets are $17 each. Call (706) 678-7259 or (706) 678- 9272 for more information and tickets.

The annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held Friday, October 20, at the Washington- Wilkes Elementary School Cafeteria. Time is 5:30-7:30 p.m., and tickets are available from Rotarians or at the door.

Flint Hill Baptist Church will have its tenth year pastor appreciation day on Sunday, October 1, 11:45 a.m. Dinner will be served.

The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, September 21, Room 323, in the Wilkes County Courthouse at 10 a.m.

The annual I'd Rather Be In Tignall Fall Festival will be held on the old school grounds in Tignall on Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will celebrate the pastor's first anniversary October 1, at 3 p.m. Rev. Eddie Thornton of Flat Rock Church in Hartwell will be the speaker.

Brinkley's Chapel Baptist Church, Thomson, will have appreciation day for Pastor W.R. Ferrell on Sunday, October 8, 2 p.m. Pastor Smoky Turman and his church, Faith Christian, will be in charge.

The First United Methodist Church, Washington, will have a Fall Church Bazaar Friday, October 6, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 7, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., at the corner of Spring Street and Liberty Street.

Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, October 19, 3 p.m., in the conference room at the library. The program will feature the new library director, Lillie Crowe, and her staff.

Samaria Temple COGIC will celebrate the pastor's sixth anniversary Sunday, October 1, 3:30 p.m. The speaker will be Bishop Mark Walden of the House of God in Thomson.

True Light Church will have a missionary program October 15, 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Kim Leverett of the Pauline's Chapel FBH Church.

Transforming Life Ministries will sponsor the annual "Hallowed Be Thy Name" Youth Worship Service on Sunday, October 29, 4 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center. This year's event will feature youth talent in song, music, dance, and literature. Anyone interested in participating should contact Amethyst Wynn at 706- 678-5492. Hot wings and fried fish with sides will be served along with various sweet treats. Food and candy donations are solicited.

Pope's Chapel United Methodist Church, Tignall Charge, will have its 50th annual homecoming on Sunday, October 1, at 11:15 a.m. All former members, family, and friends are invited to celebrate the day.

American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, will present the Coastline Band with Jim Quick for a dance on Saturday, October 14, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The band has been named the Carolina Beach Music Entertainer of the year five times and is also winner of the 2005 Blues Single of the Year and

National Shag Song, "Sweet Mama Do Right." Cost is $25 per couple. Tickets will be sold at the door. For more information contact the Post at 706-359-3445 after 3 p.m., Monday-Saturday.

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