Don't Forget
The public is invited to a free educational series, "Living with Diabetes," sponsored by Wills Memorial Hospital. The series will be held January 29, and February 5, 5-7 p.m., in the hospital's Nash Library. Make reservations by calling 706-678-9368 or 706-678- 9296.
The Pole Branch Baptist Church Young Adult Choir will celebrate its anniversary Sunday, February 15, 3 p.m., at the church in Tignall.
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The Old School Reunion will meet Saturday, February 28, 12 noon, at the Mary Willis Library,
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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will have a Sunday School workshop Saturday, February 28, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The coordinator for the workshop will be Valerie Jackson of Augusta.
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In celebration of black history month, Eddie and Kay Finnell will present a program on highlights of the "History of Black Education in Wilkes County" at the Robert Toombs House Historic Site, Washington, on February 8. There is no charge for the program which will begin at 2:30 p.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.
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New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have a marriage workshop February 13, 7:30 a.m.
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Jackson Chapel AME Church, Washington, will have its annual black history program Sunday, February 22, 11 a.m. Evangelist Amethyst D. Wynn of Transforming Life Ministries will be the speaker.
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Black Rock AME Church, Tignall, will have its annual black history program Sunday, February 15, 11 a.m., with Curtis Williams as speaker.
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Springfield Baptist Church, 312 Church Street, Washington, will have its usher board anniversary program Sunday, February 8, 11:30 a.m. Rev. Willie Crew will deliver the message.
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The Washington Lions Club will have barbecued chicken for sale on Saturday, February 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $7.00 per plate. Advance tickets are available from any Lions member or by calling Mary Hubbard or Lisa Drake at 706-678-2422. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door. They may be reserved by calling the club at 706-678-2951 Saturday morning.
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The Washington Church of God Relay for Life Team will sponsor a hotcake supper at McDonalds February 17, 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and are available from any church member, at McDonalds, or by calling Margie Burke at 706-318-0832.
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Lyonsville Baptist Church will have a black history program on Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m., with Rev. L.T. Crawford as guest speaker.
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Learning In Retirement will sponsor a lecture on "Everyone has a Musical Brain" February 9, and 16. The lecture discussion sessions will be led by Dr. Olin Parker at 2 p.m. in the Episcopal Parish House. Guests are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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New Ford Baptist Church will have its annual black history program Sunday, February 8, 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Ed Anderson as the speaker.
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Pauline chapel FBH Church, 340 Alabama St., will have a special speaker -- Minister Tracy Leverett of Elberton -- on Friday, February 13, at 7:30 p.m.
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The women of the Third Shiloh Association will meet at the Third Shiloh Building Saturday, February 7, at 11 a.m. to discuss an important issue concerning the women's department.
. Pauline Chapel F.B.H. Church, 340 Alabama St., will honor Minister Henry Gartrell for being the oldest member of the church on Sunday, February 15, 3 p.m. The speaker will be Pastor Robert Crawford of the Mt. Zion and Mulberry Baptist Churches.
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The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 12, at the Lincoln County Library, 181 N. Peachtree St., Lincolnton. All retired educators are invited to attend.
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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold the next SNAP meetings on Saturday, February 21, and 28, at 10 a.m.
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The Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn will be Thursday, February 12, 2:30 p.m., in the cafe. Ray Hardy, RN, will speak on the new adult day care center. For more information or to sign up, contact Pat Niemann at 706- 678-9272.
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The next meeting of the Toastmaster's Club will be Monday, February 9, at the Mary Willis Library, 6-7 p.m. Anyone 18 years of age is invited to attend. Membership is open.
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The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Junior Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m. The guest choirs will be Andrew Chapel of Jonesboro, and Holly Creek of Athens. Dinner will be served.
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New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have a black history program February 15, 11:30 a.m.
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The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, February 12, 3 p.m. at the library.
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The public is invited to a free educational series, "Living with Diabetes," sponsored by Wills Memorial Hospital. The final session will be held February 5, 5-7 p.m., in the hospital's Nash Library. Make reservations by calling 706-678-9368 or 706-678- 9296.
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The Doris Booker Black History Program will be held Sunday, February 15, 4 p.m., at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Baltimore Road, Washington. The public is invited to attend.
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Heard's Chapel will have a black history program Saturday, February 21, 3 p.m.
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Transforming Life Ministries will sponsor a Baby Dedication Worship Service February 23, 7 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center. Babies must be at least six weeks old. All babies participating must register by January 23. Call Amethyst Wynn at 706-678-5492 to register.
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Mulberry Baptist Church will have its black history program Sunday, February 8, at 3 p.m. The guest speaker will be Attorney David Danner of Nashville, Tenn.
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The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Junior Choir will celebrate its anniversary on Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m. The guest choirs will be Andrew Chapel of Jonesboro, and Holly Creek of Athens. Dinner will be served.
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New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have a black history program February 15, 11:30 a.m.
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The Friends of the Mary Willis Library will meet Thursday, February 12, 3 p.m. at the library.
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New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's anniversary February 8, 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. G.L. Avery.
