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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The Old School Reunion will meet Saturday, February 28, 12 noon, at the Mary Willis Library,

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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.

Wills Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a two-session seminar for patients suffering with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma or Emphysema. The public is invited to attend February 23, 5 p.m., and February 24, 2 p.m., in the Nash Library of the hospital. The speaker will be Don Parker, Respiratory Therapist at the hospital. Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Call 706-678-9296 for reservations.

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The Episcopal Church of the Mediator will have its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper February 24, 6 p.m., at the Parish Hall on Episcopal Way. There is no charge. Donations are accepted.

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The Washington-Wilkes Tiger Club will have chicken barbecue on Saturday, February 28, at Tiger Stadium. Pick-up begins and 11 a.m. and continues until 1 p.m.

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New Springhill Baptist Church, 2491 Crawfordville Road, Philomath, will have its annual Men's Day Program Sunday, March 1, 2:30 p.m. Rev. R.L. Reynolds and the New Salem Baptist Church, Washington, will be the guests for the day. Dinner will be provided prior to the program, beginning at 1:30.

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The Christian Service Organization will meet at Fishing Creek Baptist Church Sunday, March 1, 6 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served prior to the showing of the movie, "Fireproof," at 6:45 p.m.

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Trinity Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's anniversary on Sunday, March 1, 11:30 a.m. Rev. Demetrice Porter will be the guest speaker.

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The Springfield Baptist Church, Washington, is not participating in selling raffle tickets for any items nor the sale of musical tapes or CDs at this time.

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The Washington Church of God will have an evening of Southern gospel singing Sunday, February 22, at 6 p.m. Guest singers will be The Centurions of Greenwood, S.C. The church is located at 1365 Tignall Road, Washington. For more in formation contact Pastor George at 706-564-3342.

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Christ City of Prayer will celebrate black history month Sunday, February 22, 11 a.m., at the church. Rev. Albert Rucker Jr. will be the guest speaker and black exhibits from the Joynt Production Network Heritage Program will be on display.

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The Toastmasters meting will be held Monday, February 23, 6 p.m., at the Mary Willis Library.

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The Washington-Wilkes Food Pantry on Jackson Street, Washington, will be open Saturday, February 21, 6:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

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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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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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 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 Washington Presbyterian Church wi ll hol Wednesday Service at 7 p.m., February 25. The public is invited to take part in this meaningful service.

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Christ City of Prayer will have a black history program Sunday, February 22, 11 a.m.

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Springfield Baptist Church, 312 Church Street, Washington, will have a black history program Sunday, February 22, 11:30 a.m., with Dr. Roy Wade as guest speaker.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, February 19, 10 a.m., at the Courthouse.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church, 986 Thomson Road, Washington, will have a Fifty State Rally program Sunday, March 1, 11:30 a.m., with Rev. Lance Pitts as the speaker.

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A Storm Spotter Class for anyone interested in volunteering to be "Skywarn" spotter for the National Weather Service will be held Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m., at the W-WCHS Cafeteria.

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Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church Youth Revival will be held March 2-6, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Demetrice Porter will be the evangelist for the week.