Don't Forget

The Christmas Tree of Love sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to benefit the hospital will have its fund-raising program during November and December. Donations in memory or in honor of loved ones and friends to light the tree are $5.00 each. The lighting ceremony will be held during the Downtown Candlelight shopping on The Square Tuesday, November 24, at 6:30 p.m. Donations may be mailed to 120 Gordon Street, Washington 30673.

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The Class of 1995 will meet November 28 2 p.m., at the Pizza Hut.

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The First United Methodist Men will have a chicken barbecue dinner available to the public on Saturday, November 21, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 per plate and you may eat-in or takeout.

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The 13th Annual Pioneer Day will be held at the Lincoln County Historical Park, 147 Lumber St., November 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be living history demonstrations, family entertainment, Southern cooking, antique tractors, a turpentine still, and much more. For more information, call 706-359-3528.

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The Washington Community Group will have its Christmas dinner December 4. For more information call Kay Finnell, 706-678-7953, or Gwen Dunn, 706-678-7693.

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The Marching Tiger Band Boosters are selling Tiger Paw charms as a fundraiser. The charm fits necklaces and bracelets. The charms are available at Scarboroughs on The Square.

ƒ The 2009 Christmas party for the W-WCHS Class of 1979 will be held December 26. Contact Lillie Perkins at 706-401-8474 for information.

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The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale Thursday, November 19, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the hospital lobby. First Uniform of Charlotte, N.C., will be the supplier. Payment by cash, check, credit card or payroll deduction, if applicable, is acceptable. For more information call 706-678-9272.

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The annual Episcopal Church of the Mediator Christmas Bazaar and lunch will be Saturday, December 5, at the Parish House. The bazaar begins at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon is at 11:30 a.m.

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Pompey's Chapel Baptist Church will have pastor appreciation and a birthday celebration Sunday, December 27, 12 noon. The pastor is W.R. Ferrell and the guest speaker is Rev. Lance Pitts.

Reservations for the Athens Chamber Singers' Yuletide Musical Dinners, December 3, 4, 5, 7:30 p.m., at Trumps in Athens, may be made by calling 706-353- 6976 by November 23. Cost is $40 per person.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Tuesday, November 24, in Room 323, Wilkes County Courthouse at 10 a.m.

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The Mount Nebo Baptist Church Choir will be having its annual Christmas musical Sunday, December 20, 3 p.m.

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The Class of 1978 will meet November 21 at the Pizza Hut in Washington at 6 p.m. All class members with tickets needs to be present and bring tickets. Contact Dianne or Euna if needed.

Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at the Lincolnton First Assembly of God on Sunday, November 15, at 6 p.m. Ritchie previously sang with Jeff and Sheri Easter before embarking on a solo career several years ago. A love offering will be received. The First Assembly of God is located on the Thomson Highway in Lincolnton. For more information, call the church office at 706-359-7237.

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Country Music Artist Ty Herndon will present a benefit concert for Calli Nickels on Thursday, December 3, in Wilkes County.

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Little Roy Lewis and Lizzie Long and Friends will be picking and singing at the Metasville Schoolhouse on Thanksgiving night, November 26, at 7 p.m. The ladies of Rehoboth Baptist Church will furnish refreshments. The public is invited.

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The annual Episcopal Bazaar and Luncheon will be on Saturday, December 5, at the Parish House.

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The Washington-Wilkes Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 13, at 3 p.m. Entries are needed. Contact Blake Thompson at 706- 319-2237; Ronnie Huffman, 706-678- 1210; or Pete Gartrell, 706-401-5900 to enter or for information. Cost is $5.00 per entry.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will have family and friends day Sunday, December 6, at 3 p.m. Rev. Jerry Davis, pastor of Barber Creek Baptist Church, will be the guest minister. The public is invited.

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Apocalypse Now Prophecy Seminar will be held at the Pope Center on Lexington Avenue, November 29 through December 12, at 7 p.m. There will be no Tuesday or Thursday night service. Pastor Kenneth Shelton will be the speaker.

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Members of the Kiwanis Club of Washington are selling large shelled pecan halves for $8 per pound. Contact any member of the club for information.

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The Bereavement Support Group sponsored by Wills Memorial Hospital will meet Wednesday, December 9, 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. The program is facilitated by Rev. Glen Kohlhagen, pastor of the Washington Presbyterian Church. For information, call 706-678-7511.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church will observed the anniversary of the Pastor Support Ministry Sunday, November 29, 3 p.m. Pastor Wilson Latimore and members of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church of Watkinsville will be special guests.

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Christmas at Callaway will be held Friday, December 11, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, December 13, 1-5 p.m.