The Wa shing t on-Wi lke s 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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Kathleen Storrin, a Junior 4-Her, will be at Bi-Lo on Sunday, December 20, from 2-4 p.m. to collect dog and cat food for the Washington-Wilkes Animal Shelter.

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Mulberry Baptist Church will celebrate the 17th anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Robert L. Crawford, on Sunday, December 20, beginning with Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Albert Rucker Jr. Dinner will be served.

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The Children's Choir of the First Baptist Church, directed by Ann Tiller, will present a program of Christmas music Sunday, December 13, at 7 p.m.

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The Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Sunday School will present its annual Christmas program Sunday, December 20, 6 p.m.

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Mulberry Baptist Church will have its annual Christmas program Saturday, December 12, at 6 p.m.

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The Washington-Wilkes Food Pantry located at 42- Jackson St., Washington, will be open Saturday, December 12, 6:00-9:00 AM.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, December 17, 10 a.m., in Room 323, Wilkes County Courthouse.

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The Mary Willis Library will close at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday during the winter months due to budget cuts.

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Trinity Baptist Church will host a watchnight service December 31 at 10 p.m. Guest churches are New Ford, Reeves Chapel, Pole Branch, Thankful Baptist, and many others.

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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival services December 10-13 beginning on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Denise Hearst Williams of Atlanta. Minister Williams is a former student of Lincoln County High School.

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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have its annual Christmas program Sunday, December 20, at 3 p.m.

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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. Donations may be mailed to 120 Gordon Street, Washington 30673.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold the December SNAP meeting Saturday, December 12, 10 a.m.

. 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.

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Trinity Baptist Church will host a watchnight service December 31 at 10 p.m. Guest churches are New Ford, Reeves Chapel, Pole Branch, Thankful Baptist, and many others.

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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have revival services December 10-13 beginning on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. The guest speaker will be Minister Denise Hearst Williams of Atlanta. Minister Williams is a former student of Lincoln County High School.

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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will have its annual Christmas program Sunday, December 20, at 3 p.m.

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The board of directors of the Housing Authority of the City of Washington will meet Thursday, December 10, at 5 p.m.

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Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have its Christmas program Sunday, December 13, 5 p.m., followed by a covered dish meal.

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Melvin Kelly and band will present a concert at the Tree of Life Worship Center, 120 Brown Road, December 12, 5 p.m.

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Springfield Baptist Church, along with Gibson Grove, Hilliard Station, and Marks Tabernacle Baptist churches, will have an appreciation service for their musician, Dianne DuBose, on Saturday, December 12, 4 p.m. Springfield is the host church.

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Under the direction of Rev. Gerri Lancaster, the Christian Community Choir will present "His Name Is Jesus" Sunday, December 13, at 4 p.m., at the Raytown Baptist Church. A reception will follow.

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Smyrna United Methodist Church children will present the musical, "The Big Story," Sunday, December 20, at 9:30 a.m. At 6 p.m. the public is invited to join members in "Come Celebrate the Savior's Birth" with participation of the congregation through verse, stories, and songs. A covered dish supper will follow.

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Raytown Baptist Church will have a special Christmas service at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 20. There will be a Mike Speck musical followed by worship service and lunch.

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The W-WCHS Class of 1977 will have a meeting Sunday, December 20, 5 p.m., at the Pizza Hut in Washington.