The bereavement support group sponsored by Wills Memorial Hos pita l, wi th Re Kohlhagen as facilitator, will meet September 9, 1 p.m., in the hospital library. For more information call 706-678-7511.

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

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Mt. Nebo Baptist Church will have revival services August 26- 28, 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Lance Pitts.

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The next Washington-Wilkes Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held on Thursday, August 27, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 2 to 7 p.m.

. Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival services August 20-22 at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday nights, and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Roberta Locklier of North Carolina will be the guest speaker.

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New Life Baptist Church, 808 East Robert Toombs Avenue, Washington, will have its first tent meeting August 24-28 at 7 p.m. each night. There will be a snack shack each night, 6:15-7:00 p.m., and special singing. A nursery will be provided.

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The Wilkes County Senior Center will be having a fall yard sale. Anyone wishing to donate items may drop them by the Center at 108 Marshall Street. Proceeds from this yard sale will purchase bingo prizes. Call 706- 678-2518 for further information.

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Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, September 13, 2 p.m., with Rev. W.F. Hampton and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in charge.

. Beginning Sunday, September 6, the First Baptist Church, Washington, will have evening services at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:00 p.m. Services are held every Sunday night.

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Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church will have revival services September 7-11, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Kenneth Davis will be the evangelist for the week.

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The Sandwich Shop on The Square in downtown Washington continues to have a jar on the front counter to collect donations for Calli Nickels, 13-yearold cancer victim. Bruce and Paula Fitzgerald, owners of The Sandwich Shop match the amount donated and they urge everybody to stop by and make a donation to this fund.

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Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church will have homecoming September 13, 2 p.m., with Rev. W.F. Hampton and Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in charge of the service.

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Lyonesville Baptist Church will have revival services Thursday and Friday, August 27-28. Rev. Michael Curry will be the speaker.

The W-WCHS Class of 1977 will meet at the home of Montine Quinn August 30, 5 p.m.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, August 27, 10 a.m., Room, 323, Wilkes County Courthouse.

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The Church of Christ will have a series of gospel meetings September 6-9, 7 p m., with Leroy Dunbar, Elder at D'Antinac St. Church of Christ, Augusta, as the speaker.

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New Life Baptist Church, 808 East Robert Toombs Avenue, will have a tent meeting August 27-28, 7 p m., on the grounds behind the church.

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The Washington Presbyterian Church will sponsor a showing of a DVD on "John Calvin -- His Life and Legacy" Thursday, August 27, 6:30 p.m., at the Mary Willis Library.

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The annual Taliaferro County Labor Day Fair will be held on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 9 a.m.-5 p m.

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Greenwood Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will celebrate its 225th anniversary Sunday, October 4, 10:30 a m. Lunch will be served on the grounds following the service.

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The annual Fall Cruise-In sponsored on The Square will be held Saturday, September 12, 6 p.m.

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The American Cancer Society is sponsoring a class for women who are currently undergoing cancer treatment of chemotherapy or radiation Monday, September 14, 5-7 p.m., at the McDuffie Regional Medical Center in Thomson. Call Danielle Truan at 1-866-277-0904 to register or for more information.

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Transforming Life Ministries, Amethyst D. Wynn, pastor, will celebrate the 16th anniversary, pastoral celebration, and birthday celebration on Sunday, September 27, 3 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center, Washington. The special guests will be Bishop Jonathan Greer II and the Divine Love Fellowship Church of Atlanta, with Springfield Community Choir, Purpose, Laborers and Harvest Choir, Springfield Almighty and New Sutton Temple Praise Dancers. Several unique door prizes will be available, and a superb birthday dinner will be served.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Paul A. Hull on September 6, 11:30 a m. Rev. Demetrius Porter and New Hope Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

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Booker's Chapel Baptist Church will have an usher board program Sunday, September 13, 4 p.m. Cade's Chapel Choir and ushers of Elberton will be special guests. Several usher boards are invited. Rev. Aaron Wheat will be the guest speaker.

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Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the anniversary of the usher board on Sunday, October 11, 3 p m. Rev. Robert Crawford and Mt. Zion Baptist Church will be in charge of the service.

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Flint Hill Baptist Church will recognize its 130th church anniversary Sunday, September 6, 11:45 a.m.

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Springfield Baptist Church will have homecoming Sunday, September 13, during the regular service. Revival services will be held Monday-Wednesday, September 14-16, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Maurice Watson will be the guest minister.

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The annual Rayle Ramble will be held Saturday, October 3. Food and crafts vendors are invited to sign-up now. There will be a big children's section with bungee jumping, train rides, and other activities.

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Springfield Baptist Church will have an ordination service for Rev. Willie Crew Sunday, September 20, at 3 p m.

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The Church of the Mediator of Washington and St. Alban's in Elberton will have a joint service at St. Alban's Sunday, August 30, 10 a.m. There will be no service at the Church of the Mediator.

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Young's Chapel Baptist Church will have pastor appreciation day honoring Rev. Robert L. Walton's 29 years of service on Sunday, September 20. Sunday School will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the worship service at 12:30 p.m. Rev. Alvin Rivers, pastor of the St. Luke Baptist Church, and his congregation will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.

Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale Thursday, September 3, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the lobby of the hospital. For more information call 706-678-9272.

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Wills Memorial Hospital will have a Tea and Learn Tuesday, September 8, 2:30 p.m. The speaker will be Summer Garrison of Augusta, senior program director with the American Cancer Society. For reservations and information, call 706-678-9272.

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St. Joseph's Catholic Church will have a yard sale in the Parish Hall Saturday, September 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. A large assortment of items will be available. For more information or to donate items for sale, call Kathy Overstreet at 706- 678-7461 and leave a message.

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The Washington Presbyterian Church will have homecoming Sunday, September 13, with services at 11:15 a.m. Former pastor Charlie Cook of Athens will be the speaker. A covered dish dinner will follow the morning service.

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