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 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.

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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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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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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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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.

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

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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.

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New Springhill Baptist Church, 2491 Crawfor dvill Philomath, will have a service for the ordination of Clarence Daniel into the ministry on Sunday, September 13, at 3:30 p.m. The council will begin at 2:30 p.m. All ordained pastors are welcome to take part. Rev. Thomas, pastor of the Wagner Grove Baptist Church, Danielsville, will be the guest messenger for the occasion.

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Wilkes County will be hosting the 10th District General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia's Annual Deaconess Anniversary Sunday, September 13, 2:30 p.m. The program will be held at the Third Shiloh Missionary Association Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington. All deaconesses from across the county are urged to attend and the public is invited. For more information contact Rev. Charles Belton at 706-564-6121.

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The Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association's 118th Annual Session will convene at the Third Shiloh Center, 219 McLendon Drive, Washington, Wednesday- Friday, September 30-October 2. Youth night will be Wednesday at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday sessions will begin at 10 a.m.

. The Washington Lions Club will have chicken barbecue plates for sale on Saturday, September 19, 11 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 per plate. Advance tickets may be obtained by calling Mary Hubbard at 706-678-2422; or from any member of the Lions Club.

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The committee for the Wilkes County heritage book has extended the deadline for submission of information until September 30. Interested persons may submit as many stories as they want. Call Stephanie Macchia at 706-678- 2105 for more information.

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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.

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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The third annual Nancy C. Long golf tournament and steak dinner will be Saturday, October 17.

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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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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.