Area Sunday Schools will sponsor a Sunday School workshop at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Baltimore Road, Washington, Saturday, February 27, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Valerie Jackson of August will be the coordinator. Lunch will be served.

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The Wilkes County Board of Registrars will meet Thursday, February 18, Room 323, Wilkes County Courthouse at 2 p.m.

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The Wilkes County Community Blood Drive sponsored by the Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary in conjunction with Shepeard Community Blood Center will be held Thursday, February 18, 2-7 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church.

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The Bereavement Support Group sponsored by Wills Memorial Hospital will meet Wednesday, March 10, 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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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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Hours for the Washington- Wilkes Animal Shelter have changed. The shelter is now open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; or by appointment by calling 706-678-3187.

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The annual Doris Booker Black History Program will be held February 21, 3 p.m., at the Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 306 Baltimore Road, Washington. The speaker will be Mayor Willie Burns of Washington.

ƒ Wills Memorial Hospital will hold low impact classes every Tuesday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the education room at the Simpson Building, located between the hospital and Wilkes County Health Department. The public is invited to attend these sessions. For more information, call Pat Niemann at 706-678- 9272.

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Jackson Chapel AME Church will have its black history program Sunday, February 28, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Eddie Lee Ivery of McDuffie County, a former professional All-American football player who played running back for eight seasons for the Green Bay Packers.

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The address for Salvation Army aid to Haiti is as follows: Salvation Army World Service Office, International Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728. Designate to Haiti Earthquake.

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Trinity Baptist Church will host the anniversary celebration for the pastor, Rev. H.M. Easley, Sunday, March 7, 11:30 a.m.

Hilliard Station Baptist Church will have a black history program on Sunday, February 21, 11:45 a.m. The speaker will be Rev. Willie Crew of Washington.

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New Saints CME Church, 515 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold this month's SNAP meetings on Saturday, February 27, at 10 a.m.

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Registration dates for the Washington-Wilkes Pre-Kinder– garten program have been announced and are as follows: Mon– day through Thursday, March 1-4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Friday, March 5, 8 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Roy Burns Senior Citizens Center, 108 Marshall Street, Washington. If you have questions call Patricia D. Wilder, coordinator, at 706-678- 7678, or 706-401-9975.

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The New Sutton's Temple Baptist Church will have an appreciation service for Pastor Katrina L. Owens and husband. Revival services will be held February 19 at 7:30 p.m., February 20, 3 p.m.; and Sunday, February 21, 3 p.m. Various churches and different speakers will be on the program each day.

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Samaria Temple COGIC will be having a family and friends day celebration on Sunday, February 28, at 11:15 a.m. Dinner will be served.

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The Washington Chapter of Learning In Retirement is sponsoring a trip to the Ft. Gordon Theater on February 26, 7 p.m., to see "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee." Leave the Parish House at 5:30 p.m.

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The North Wilkes Steering Committee will sponsor a Bingo Night at the old school lunchroom in Tignall Saturday, March 6, 7-9 p.m.

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The Lions Club will have chicken barbecue available to the public on Saturday, March 20, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the clubhouse on Spring Street. Tickets are available from any Lions Club member or by calling Mary Hubbard or Lisa Drake at 706-678-2422. Cost is $7.00 per plate. Orders may be called in to the Lions Club on that Saturday morning for reservations as long as chicken is available. The Lions Club number is 706-678-2951.

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The Washington-Wilkes Chapter of Learning in Retirement will have a program on "Geological Aspects of Great Human Endeavors," February 22 and March 1, and 8, 2 p.m., at the Parish House. Dr. Mark Rich will lead the sessions.

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The Wills Memorial Hospital Lunch and Learn Thursday, February 25, at 12 noon in the library will feature speaker, Dr. Walter A. Sams, ophthalmologist. Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. To register, contact Pat Niemann at 706-678-9272.

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Registration for the Washington- Wilkes Kindergarten (five-yearolds) 2010-2011 school year will be held during the week of March 1-4, daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Washington-Wilkes Primary School.

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Jackson Chapel AME Church will have its black history program Sunday, February 28, at 11 a.m. The guest speaker will be Eddie Lee Ivery of McDuffie County, a former professional All-American football player who played running back for eight seasons for the Green Bay Packers.

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The address for Salvation Army aid to Haiti is as follows: Salvation Army World Service Office, International Disaster Relief Fund, P.O. Box 630728, Baltimore, MD 21263-0728. Designate to Haiti Earthquake.

The Washington-Wilkes Food Bank located at 420 Jackson St., Washington, will be open Saturday, February 20, from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.

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The Wa shing t on-Wi lke s Humane Animal S Association will hold a general meeting Thursday, February 25, 6:30 p.m., at the Mary Willis Library.

The Wilkes County Young Farmer Equipment Auction will be held Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m., at the McGill-Woodruff Ag. Center on U.S. Hwy 78 By-Pass, Washington. Buy or sell. For information call Eric Holton at 706-678-4044 day, 706-285-2863 night. Auctioneers will be Eddie Christian GAL #1672; and Leslie Smith GAL #3391.

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The St. Luke Baptist Church, 3130 Metasville Road, Lincolnton, will have its annual Women on the Move for Christ Prayer Brunch, Saturday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Kathy Jones and her congregation from Freedom Ministries will be the special guests. The Virtuous Women of Praise will be in charge of the music. All women are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served. For more information, contact Cender Walton, 706-825-4060.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will have its black history program on Sunday, February 28, at 2 p.m. There will be a skit, speakers, messengers, African singing, instrumental presentations, stepper, and refreshments.

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Victory Baptist Church on the Newtown Road will have homecoming on August 8 and a celebration if its 45th year. Former pastor Lawrence Griffeth will be preaching in the morning service and Evangelist Billy Ingram will preach during the evening service and through Wednesday night. Calvary Quarter will be singing beginning at 5:30 Sunday night.

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A concert of saxophone and piano music featuring Brian Horner and Elizabeth Avery will be presented at the Bolton Lunceford Playhouse on February 20. They will be accompanied by M. Zachary Johnson, composer. Cost is $30. Call 706-678-5001 for information.

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The 28th annual Kiwanis Art and Talent Showcase will be held March 11, 7 p.m., at the Washington-Wilkes Elementary School. Cost is $5.00 for adults; $3.00 for students.