Transforming Life Ministries "Master's Monday" Bible Study will convene at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator each Monday evening, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited.

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Wilsbary's Book, Bake, and Plant Sale is scheduled at the Mary Willis Library Friday, May 1, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The sale is sponsored by Friends of the Mary Willis Library to benefit library programs. The Washington-Wilkes Tiger boys and girls region track meet will be held Monday, April 27, at Laney High School in Augusta.

Mulberry Baptist Church will have its annual men and women's day program Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. Rev. Alvin Rivers and the St. Luke Baptist Church family will be in charge of the services.

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Transforming Life Ministries Sunday Night Worship will be on May 3, 7 p.m., at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, 212 E. Robert Toombs Avenue. Special music will be provided by Minister Michelle White and Marquis Jones.

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Pauline Chapel FBH Church will have a missionary program on Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m. The speaker will be Pastor Marilyn Smith of Price's Grove Church in Lincolnton.

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Cherry Grove Baptist Church will have its annual family and friends day program April 26, 11:30 a.m.

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Pompey's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate its 139th anniversary May 24, 11:30 a.m. Dinner will be served.

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The Little River United Methodist Charge Relay for Life Team will present a variety show, "Hillbillies Meet Hollywood," at Smyrna United Methodist Church Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. All donations will benefit the American Cancer Society. Light refreshments will be served and childcare is provided.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold its May SNAP meetings on Saturday, May 16 and 25, 10 a.m.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will celebrate its 108th anniversary May 24, 2:30 p.m. Rev. L. Heath of the United Pilgrim Baptist Church of Norwood will be the guest speaker.

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The White Rock Baptist Church Youth Program will be held Sunday, May 3, 5 p.m. Ricola Patterson of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will be the guest speaker.

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The Reese J. Booker and Rosa Grant Warthen Memorial Service Scholarship Fundraising Program will be held at Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church Sunday, May 24, 6 p.m. Rev. Dwayne Crew of Fort Valley, son of Mrs. Mary (Polly) Crew and the late Rev. Willie Crew, will be the guest speaker. The Fort Valley University Concert Choir is scheduled to perform. All local churches and choirs are asked to help render the music. Clara Sutton is chairman, 706-678-7636.

The quarterly Wilkes County Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in conjunction with the Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held Thursday, May 21, 2-7 p.m., at The First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.

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New Sutton Temple Mass Choir will celebrate the choir's anniversary April 26, 3 p.m. Registration begins at 2:30 p.m.

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Reunion plans are underway for the W-WCHS Class of 1989, For details, class members should call Eric Hurley at 678-521-8721; Sally Bowen, 404-915-8039, Coretta Finnell, 404- 455-1556; or Terrell Johnson 706-486- 0066.

The Washington Historical Museum will have free admission to the museum to all Wilkes County Residents on the first Saturday of each month. Just show your identification and it's free.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate its deacon board anniversary Sunday, April 26, 4 p.m. Rev. Charles Belton and members of Mt. Carmel and Cherry Grove Baptist churches will be special guests.

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The following athletic dates and events at W-WCHS will be coming up in April: April : April 23, community wide meet and greet with Coach Hutto, 7 p.m., in the school cafeteria; April 30, parents meeting with Coach Hutto for any athlete playing football during the 2009 season, 7 p.m., in the school cafeteria.

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The House of Worship will have a prayer and praise service April 19, 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Minister Stephanie Smith of the Pole Branch Baptist Church. Music will be by the Clark family.

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Young's Chapel Baptist Church will have its annual family and friends day Sunday, April 19, 12 noon. Dinner will be served.

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Zoah Church will celebrate its first youth program April 19, 3 p.m. Minister Davarious Cullars of Lincolnton will be the speaker.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have a women's day program Sunday, May 24, 3 p.m. Veronica Hunter will be the speaker.

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church will host a Mexican Feast Friday, May 8, 6-8 p.m., in the Parish Hall, 1015 N. Bypass West. Cost is $8. Eat in or take outs available. Proceeds will benefit programs of the church. For tickets or more information contact Kathy Overstreet at 706-678-7461.

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The Annual Classic South Horse Fair will be held Saturday, April 25, at Callaway Plantation. The fair will include representation of more than 20 different horse breeds in the Classic South. For more information visit the web site at 222.cshorse.org.

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The Washington-Wilkes Arts Festival will be held April 24-26. Francine Reed will be at the Pope Center at 8 p.m. on Friday. There will be live music from local artists on The Square on Saturday. The Washington- Wilkes Primary School Choir and the Augusta Choral will perform at the Pope Center on Sunday.

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The Cruise-In sponsored by the Memory Lane Cruisers will be held Saturday, May 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. The Cruise-In is open to antique cars, hot rods, trucks, and motorcycles. There will be food, prizes, fun for the family. and music by Tommy Landrum's Cruzin' to the Oldies. The first 100 to register will receive dash plaques.

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There will be a barbecue plate sale for the Meet & Greet with Coach Hutto on April 23, The fundraising event is sponsored by the Tiger Club. Tickets can be purchased from football players and coaches for $8 each.

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There will be a community wide "Meet and Greet with Coach Hutto" at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria on April 23.

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Football equipment will be issued to all rising seniors and juniors participating in spring football practice at W-WCHS on April 27, beginning after school.

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There will be a meeting of parents on April 30 with Coach Hutto for any athlete playing football during the 2009 season. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

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The Flint Hill Baptist Church Mother Board will celebrate its anniversary Sunday, May 5, along with regular services at 11:45 a.m.

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The Wilkes County Board of Health will meet Friday, April 24, 11 a.m., at the Health Department on Gordon Street.

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Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate its 111th anniversary May 3, 2 p.m. Rev. Larry Hill, pastor and founder of the World of God Ministries in Atlanta, will be the minister for the occasion. Rev. Hill is a native of Washington.

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The Patient Education Staff of Wills Memorial Hospital will be hosting a Diabetic Support Group meeting April 23, 2 p.m., in the Nash Library. The focus of this meeting will be healthy diet. The meeting is open to the public for diabetics and their caregivers. Make reservations by calling 706-678-9296.

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First Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will have its annual women in white program Saturday, April 25, 2 p.m. Evangelist Shevonne Ware will be the speaker.

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Trinity Baptist Church will celebrate its anniversary Sunday, May 3, at 11:30 a.m. Dinner will be served.

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Art students of Dolores McAvoy will display their work in the Mary Willis Library Cnference Room through the middle of May.

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The First United Methodist Men will have a barbecued chicken dinner available on Saturday, April 25, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 per plate. Location is at the old fellowship hall of the church. Eat in or carry out.

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Cherry Grove Baptist Church will have a two-night women's spring revival May 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m. Speakers will be Pastor Tonito Cody and Elder Kimberly Walthour, Michelle White, and Angela Bufford Taye.

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There will be a National Day of Prayer celebration on The Square in Downtown Washington at noon on Thursday, May 7. The event is sponsored by the Wilkes Ministers United.

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The Reeves Chapel Baptist Church Adult Choir is sponsoring a family and friends day program Sunday, May 3, 3 p.m. Evangelist Michelle White will be the guest speaker.