The libraries in the Bartram Trail Regional Library system will be closed July 3, 4, and 5, and will reopen on Monday, July 6, at 8:30 a.m. The Bartram Trail Regional Library includes the Mary Willis Library, Taliaferro County Library, and McDuffie County Library..

A reunion of the descendants of the Burden, Jordan, and White families of Elbert, Hart, and Franklin counties will be held August 15, at the Bowman Community Center in Bowman. A covered dish lunch will be served at 12 noon. Those attending are asked to bring family pedigree charts, flash drives, CDs, family mementos, etc. For more information, contact Janice Browning, 120 Wintersett Pl., Winterville 30683, 706-742-7022, jbrownin@uga. edu

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will have homecoming services July 26, 11:30 a.m. Rev. Charles Belton will bring the message.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will have revival services July 27-31, 7:30 p.m. each night. Rev. Michael Curry of Hickory Grove Baptist Church of Sparta, will be the guest minister.

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Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have Vacation Bible School July 8-10, 7-9 p.m. This year's theme is SonRock Kids Camp. If transportation is needed, call 706-990-9063.

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The Wilkes County Senior Center and Wilkes Transit will be closed June 29 through July 3. Will re-open July 6.

. Wills Memorial Hospital is sponsoring a Bereavement Support Group the second Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in the hospital library. The meeting is open to the public and focuses on the sharing of experiences and changes to everyday living that have come about by the loss of a loved one. This group is facilitated by Rev. Glen Kohlhagen, who serves as a hospice chaplain and as pastor of the Washington Presbyterian Church. The next meeting will be held on July 8. If you have any questions, call 706-678-7511.

The Washington Presbyterian Church will have Vacation Bible School July 12-17, 5:45 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Children ages Pre-K through grade six are invited to attend. For more information call Adele Seymour at 706-678-1214 or the church at 706-678-7511.

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Clifford Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have Vacation Bible School July 8-10, 7 p.m. The theme for the week is "Sonrock Kids Camp."

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Rayle, will have Vacation Bible School July 6-10, 6-8 p.m.

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Homecoming will be held at the Flint Hill Baptist Church Sunday, August 2.

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Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church will celebrate its 69th Mother Board Anniversary July 5, 2 p.m. Minister Paula Andrews is the guest speaker.

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The Flint Hill Baptist Church will have annual revival services July 27-31, with Rev. Abraham Moses as guest speaker.

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The Lions Club will have chicken barbecue plates available for sale on Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lions Club member or by calling Mary or Lisa at 706-678- 2422.

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The Lyonsville Baptist Church will have its annual deacon board program July 19, 3 p.m. Rev. Larry Carter of New Hope Powerton Baptist Church of Hancock County as guest speaker.

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The Move of God Church at Rayle will have its next "footwashing" service Sunday, August 30.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church will have revival services July 6-10, 7:30 p.m. Pastor Lance A. Pitts will be the speaker.

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Hilliard Station Baptist Church will have revival services July 13-16, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Demetrice Porter of New Hope Baptist Church of Crawfordville as the guest minister.

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New Hope Baptist Church, Crawfordville, will have revival services July 8-10, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dante Smith will be the minister for the week.

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Rocky Mount Baptist Church will have homecoming July 19, 11 a.m., with Rev. Roy Andrews bringing the message.

The Lions Club will have chicken barbecue plates available for sale on Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Tickets are available from any Lions Club member or by calling Mary or Lisa at 706-678- 2422.

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The Lyonsville Baptist Church will have its annual deacon board program July 19, 3 p.m. Rev. Larry Carter of New Hope Powerton Baptist Church of Hancock County as guest speaker.

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The Move of God Church at Rayle will have its next "footwashing" service Sunday, August 30.

. Gibson Grove Baptist Church will have revival services July 6-10, 7:30 p.m. Pastor Lance A. Pitts will be the speaker.

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The Move of God Church of Rayle, temporarily located at 152 Horace Callaway Road, will have a Holy Ghost Revolution July 26-August 2. There will be an outpouring of the Spirit of God; believers receiving the baptism of the Holy Ghost; deliverance from addictions and the powers of darkness; and prayer for the sick in each service. Services are at 10 a.m. each morning; 2 p.m. in the afternoon, and 7 p.m. in the evening. The public is invited.

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Hilliard Station Baptist Church will have revival services July 13-16, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Demetrice Porter of New Hope Baptist Church of Crawfordville as the guest minister.

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A "shut-in" consecration will be held Friday, July 9, through July 12, at The Move of God Church of Rayle, temporarily located at 152 Horace Callaway Road. The shutin will begin at 9 p.m. Thursday night and will end Sunday morning, July 12, at 6 a.m. Counseling is available by notifying the pastor or assistant pastor as soon as possible. Call M.D. Jones, pastor, at 706-274-3628.

. New Hope Baptist Church, Crawfordville, will have revival services July 8-10, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Dante Smith will be the minister for the week.

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The free educational workshop originally scheduled for Saturday, June 27, has been rescheduled for July 11, 1-5 p.m., at the Mary Willis Library.

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Mark's Tabernacle Baptist Church will have revival services July 27-30, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Reginald Welborn from Atlanta will be the guest minister.

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The W-WCHS Class of 1978 will meet July 11, at the Pizza Hut at 5 p.m. Contact Dianne or Euna.

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Rocky Mount Baptist Church will have homecoming July 19, 11 a.m., with Rev. Roy Andrews bringing the message.

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Rocky Mount Baptist Church will have revival services July 20-22, 7:30 p.m. each night. Rev. Robert Crawford of the Mulberry Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.

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Callaway Plantation, 2160 Lexington Road, Washington, will be open July 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission is $4.00 for ages 13-up; $2.50 for ages 6-12; free for ages five and under.