The toll free Dial-A-Prayer number is 1-877-337-7785.

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The Washington-Wilkes Parks & Recreation Fifth Annual Cheerleading Competition 2007 will be held Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m.

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A Learning In Retirement Course on "Writing About Your Life," with Peggy Barnett and Bolton Lunceford as instructors, will be held April 2, 9, and 16, 2 p.m., at the Parish House.

.. Learning in Retirement, Washington Chapter, is sponsoring a trip to Augusta March 20 for entertainment and lunch at St. Paul's Episcopal Church and visits to the Morris Museum of Art and the Wilson and Walton homes.

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A Learning In Retirement Course on "Finding William Bartram's Buffalo Lick" will be held at the Parish House, 2 p.m., March 12 and 19. Dr. Louis DeVorsey is the lecturer.

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New Ford Baptist Church, Bradford Road, Danburg, will have Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. March 11. Rev. Paul Anderson of Raleigh, N.C., will be the guest speaker.

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The Senior Center Council will meet Tuesday, March 13, 10 a.m., at the center on Marshall Street.

St. Luke Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will have a Women on the Move for Christ Prayer Brunch Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Rev. Anita Pryor of the First Dayspring Baptist Church in Augusta will be the speaker. For information, call Cender Crawford at 706-825-4060.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church will have a Deacon Fellowship Memorial program Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m., Pastor Joe Glaze and members of the Pole Branch Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church will have a Pastor Support Ministry Anniversary program on Sunday, April 15, 3 p.m. Pastor Samuel Duggan and the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

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The next regular meeting of the Wilkes County Department of Family and Children Services Board of Directors will be held Tuesday, March 20, 10 a.m., at the Edward B. Pope Community Center.

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The Washington Lions Club will have chicken barbecue for sale on Saturday, March 10, at the Lions Club building on Spring Street. Cost is $6.00 per plate. Tickets may be bought in advance from any member of the Lions Club or by calling Mary Hubbard at 706-678-2422. Call-in orders will be accepted on the morning of the sale by calling 706-678- 2951. Pick-up is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

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A "This Is Your Life" celebration in honor of Annie "Pie" Wilkinson who has served 55 years at Wills Memorial Hospital is being planned. Anyone who wishes to make an addition to the presentation, i.e., stories involving Pie, photos, etc., is asked to contact Mandy Jackson at the hospital at 706-678-9212 before March 10.

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Transforming Life Ministries will sponsor Ladies Night Out on Friday, March 16, 7 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington. This is a special tribute to "Ladies of the Gospel" in the Washington- Wilkes area. Several mini-sermons will be delivered during the worship, along with prayers and songs of praise. Bishop and Mrs. Dante Smith will serve as worship leaders. For further information contact Evangelists Jamekia Chapman and Natasha Bell.

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True Light Church, 152 Horace Callaway Rd., will open a clothes closet March 17, 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Women's, men's, and children's clothes, and some shoes will be available at no cost.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir will present a musical extravaganza on April 15 at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Wills Memorial Hospital will have a Tea and Learn on March 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafe. The program will feature Brenda Callaway, Program Director of the Wilkes Mental Health Center. Anxiety will be the topic of her program.

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University Health Care System Breast Health Center will sponsor a breast health class at Wills Memorial Hospital. No registration is required and there is no charge. The class will be held March 21, 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Ladies may drop in for breast health information, learn proper breast self-exam techniques, and the importance of yearly mammograms. Appointments are required for mammograms. Call 706-774-4141 to schedule a mammogram. The center accepts Medicare and most insurance plans. Register for a chance to win a gift.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will have pastor appreciation on March 18, 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. C.A. Wimberly of Hunter Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Atlanta.

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The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet Thursday, March 8, 11 a.m., at the Lincoln County Library, 181 North Peachtree Street, in Lincolnton. Those attending should bring a copy of awards and recognition guidelines. All retired educators are invited to attend.

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The Washington-Wilkes Elementary School Council will meet Thursday, March 8, 6 p.m., in the school conference room.

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The Wilkes County Young Farmers Equipment Auction will be Saturday, March 17, 10 a.m., at the McGill-Woodruff Agriculture Center on the North By-Pass, Washington. Call Eric Holton, 706-678-4044 day; or 285-2863, night for information.

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The Wilkes County Young Farmer Antique Tractor and Power Equipment Show will be held Saturday, March 17, at the McGill-Woodruff Agriculture Center on the North By-Pass, Washington. For information, call Ricky Callaway at 706-678- 1856 night for more information.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold this month's SNAP meeting Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m.

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Rocky Mount Baptist Church will observe the pastor's anniversary Sunday, March 18, 11 a.m. Rev. White and the New Hope CME Church of Sharon will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have its pastor's aides program Sunday, March 11, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Anthony J. Bryant of Greene County. Music will be by the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Choir of Greene County.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will have a women and men's day program on Sunday, March 18, at 11 a.m.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have a youth day program Sunday, March 25, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Dr. Winfred Hope of Athens. Music will be by Ebenezer Baptist Church West of Athens.

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Flint Hill Baptist Church will have its deacon board anniversary on Sunday, March 18, 3 p.m. Bishop Dante Smith will be the guest speaker. Dinner will be served.

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The Brewton-Parker College Choir will be in concert at the First Baptist Church, Washington, Sunday, March 25, at 7 p.m. For more information call 706- 578-2912. A nursery will be provided.

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There will be a dance Saturday, March 17, at American Legion Post 194, Lincolnton, 9 p.m.-1:00 a.m. There will be live entertainment. Call 706-359-3445 for information.

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The First Baptist Church music and drama departments will present an Easter drama and musical, "A Time For Alleluia," on Sunday, April 1, at 7 p.m.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, March 15, Room 323, Wilkes County Courthouse, at 10 a.m.

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There will be a Country Cooking Supper at Fishing Creek Baptist Church Saturday, March 24, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $6.00 for all you can eat. All proceeds go to charity.

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