The Lions Club is selling tickets for the raffle of a cedar chest made by Bobby West, to be given to a lucky winner on December 1. Tickets are $1.00 each and may be obtained from any Lions Club member or by calling Mary or Lisa at 706-678-2422.

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The Episcopal Church of the Mediator's annual luncheon and bazaar will be held Saturday, December 6, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

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Raytown Baptist Church will present a Christmas musical December 13, 6 p.m.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Rd., Washington, will hold SNAP meetings on Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m.

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The December meeting of the Hospital Authority has been changed to December 17.

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The Flint Hill Baptist Church will be having a 100 Women in Red program on Sunday, December 21, 3 p.m. All women in the CSRA are invited to help with the program. Evangelist Kathy Butler will be bringing the message.

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The Optimi st Washington is sponsoring an ATV raffle. Tickets are available for $5.00 each or five for $20 from any Optimist Club member, or at the main office and downtown office of Farmers and Merchants Bank, Farmers State Bank, and at The Company Store.

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Booker's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the 18th anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Dante Smith, Sunday, December 7, at 12 noon. Rev. Demetrius Porter will be the speaker and members of his church, New Hope Baptist Church of Crawfordville, and the choir will be special guests. Dinner will be served. All other churches are invited.

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Wilkes County parents whose child's birth announcement appeared in The News-Reporter during 2008 have received letters with information about having their child's picture included on the Christmas Baby Page in December. Although The News- Reporter does not send letters to grandparents, grandchildren whose announcement appeared are eligible for sign-up by calling The News-Reporter at 706-678- 2636.

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Little Roy Lewis, Lizzie and Rebecca Long and Friends will be picking and singing at the Metasville School House on Thanksgiving night, November 27, at 7 p.m. Ladies of Rehoboth Baptist Church will furnish refreshments. The public is invited.

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The Episcopal Church of the Mediator Bazaar and Christmas Luncheon will be held Saturday, December 6, with the Bazaar opening at 10:30 a.m. and lunch service beginning at 11:30. The Country Kitchen will be open offering candy, pies, jellies, pickles, and other delicacies.

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Booker's Chapel Baptist Church will have a pre-pastoral anniversary service for its pastor and first lady, Rev. and Mrs. L. Dante' Smth, on Sunday, November 30, 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Pastor Jermaine Smith of Pleasantview Baptist Church, Covington.

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The Iris Garden Club Holiday Brunch will be Tuesday, December 9, at 10 a.m., at Southern Elegance. Reservations must be made by November 28. Contact Cathy Stackhouse at 706-285-2363.

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Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn will be Thursday, December 11, at 2:30 p.m., in the hospital cafe. Sissy Murray will present a program on holiday treats. Call 706-67 8-9272 for reservations and more information.

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The Bartram Trail Regional Library System will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday, November 29.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have family and friends day Sunday, December 7, 2 p.m., with Rev. Eugene Bryant of Decatur as the guest speaker.

The Lions Club is selling tickets for the raffle of a cedar chest made by Bobby West, to be given to a lucky winner on December 1. Tickets are $1.00 each and may be obtained from any Lions Club member or by calling Mary or Lisa at 706-678-2422.

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The Episcopal Church of the Mediator's annual luncheon and bazaar will be held Saturday, December 6, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn will be Thursday, December 11, at 2:30 p.m., in the hospital cafe. Sissy Murray will present a program on holiday treats. Call 706-67 8-9272 for reservations and more information.

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The Bartram Trail Regional Library System will be closed Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving. We will be open on Saturday, November 29.

New Covenant Church, 725 Andrew Drive, Washington, will have a miracle healing revival November 30 through December 2. The services on November 30 will be at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; and on December 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Evangelist Milton Martin will be the speaker.

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The Tignall Christmas Parade will be Sunday, December 7, 3 p.m.

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The Rocky Mount Baptist Church Choir will present a program on Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church, 986 Thomson Road, Washington, will celebrate the tenth anniversary of musician Dianne Dubose on Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m.