The Washington Little Theater Annual Gala will be held Saturday, October 11, 5:30 p.m. BEFORE the performance of "Cat On a Hot Tin Roof" at 8 p.m. The Gala will be held at Lafayette Manor on East Robert Toombs Avenue and is for everyone, not just WLTCo members. Cost is $10 and should reservations should be made by October 4 by calling 706-678- 9582.

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The annual Rotary Pancake Supper will be held on Friday, November 7, 5 p.m., at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School on East Street. Tickets are available from any member of the club and will be available at the door.

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The New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have revival services September 24-26, 7:30 p.m., with Bishop William Hollis of Lumber City as the guest speaker.

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An anniversary celebration for Pastor and Mrs. A.J. Richardson of Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will be held October 4, 7 p.m., at the Pope Center. Deadline for tickets is September 7. Contact Michelle White at 706-338-1109. Cost is $30 per ticket or $50 for two tickets.

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Flint Hill Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's 12th anniversary Sunday, October 5, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Crawford and the Mulberry church family are in charge.

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The Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association 117th Annual Session will convene at the Third Shiloh Mission Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington, October 1-3. Sessions will be held on Wednesday night, Thursday, Thursday night, and Friday. Cherry Grove Baptist Church will be the host church and Rev. Charles Belton the host pastor.

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New Saints CME Church will have a missionary anniversary program on October 12, 2 p.m. with Minister Bryant Ware of Athens as guest speaker.

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The Robert Toombs House Historic Site has a new schedule for being open to the public. The site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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The Class of 1983 is planning a 25th year reunion. For more information call Margie at 706-274- 3421 or 706-401-0955; or Lynn at 706-678-5405.

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The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, October 9, 3 p.m., at the library.

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The M.W. Gresham Youth Chorale will practice Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold October SNAP meetings Saturday, October 11 and October 18 at 10 a.m.

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Sardis Baptist Church will have revival services October 5, 6, and 7. The Sunday morning service will be at 11 a.m. Evening services are at 7 p.m. Rev. Donnie Berry of Mallorysville Baptist Church will be the speaker. There will be special music each evening with Jo Randall as guest pianist.

True Light Church and Pathway Community Church have merged and will be having their first service on Sunday, October 5, 10 a.m., at the Pathway building.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have Men and Women's Day Sunday, November 16, 3:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 2:30 p.m. Pastor Roy L. Thomas and the Waggoners Grove Baptist Church members will be guests.

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The Mulberry Baptist Mother Board will have its missionary program Sunday, October 12, 4 p.m. Evangelist Kathy Butler will be the guest speaker.

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Booker's Chapel Baptist Church will have Friends and Family Day on October 12, 4 p.m. Guest speaker will be Evangelist Prophet Anita Gresham of Atlanta.

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Springfield Community Choir will have fish plate dinners on October 4, 12 noon until 6 p.m. Cost is $6.00. To place an order, call 706-678-3407.

The Robert T oombs House is presenting Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" on Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is free.

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Pole Branch Baptist Church is having its 50th state rally Sunday, October 12, 2 p.m.

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The Old School Reunion will meet at the Mary Willis Library Saturday, October 18, 12 noon.

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The men of the First Unived Methodist Church will have chicken barbecue dinners for sale in the church's old fellowship hall on Saturday, November 15. Cost is $7.00 per plate, eat in or take out.

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The Wilkes County Sunday School Union will celebrate its 33rd anniversary October 5 at 4 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Washington. Rev. Michael Gresham will bring the message.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will present its annual youth day program October 12, 2:30 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Cullars of Lincoln County.

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Rev. Joseph Hurley will be the guest speaker at True Fellowship Church October 12, at 3:30 p.m.

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New Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath, will honor the sixth anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Reginald A. Hunter, and Mrs. Hunter, at a special service on Sunday, October 5, 11:30 a.m.

The Wilkes County Sunday School Union will celebrate its 33rd anniversary October 5 at 4 p.m. at Springfield Baptist Church, Washington. Rev. Michael Gresham will bring the message.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will present its annual youth day program October 12, 2:30 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Cullars of Lincoln County.

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Rev. Joseph Hurley will be the guest speaker at True Fellowship Church October 12, at 3:30 p.m.

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New Springhill Baptist Church, Philomath, will honor the sixth anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Reginald A. Hunter, and Mrs. Hunter, at a special service on Sunday, October 5, 11:30 a.m.

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The Nancy C. Long Golf Tournament sponsored by Eta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, will be held Saturday, October 25, at noon, at the Washington- Wilkes Country Club. There will be a $50 golfer's fee per player and sign-up is at the Country Club. Steak dinners will be available for $15 each with serving beginning at 6:30 p.m. Contact Dawn Pickens at 706-678-4676 for tickets.

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Christ City of Prayer will have its annual "Woman Thou Art Loose, Shackled No More" program October 26, at 3 p.m. The speaker will be Vickie Turman of Faith Christian Center.

The Philomath Volunteer Fire Department will have a chicken mull and cake walk on October 4, at the fire department. Cost is $6.00 per plate. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and the cake walk begins at 6 p.m.

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Harvest Time Christian Center will have chicken barbecue plates for sale at $7 per plate on Saturday, October 4, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds go to the building fund. Call 706-678-5555 or 706- 678-2069 for information or to order.