Don't Forget
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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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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Registration dates for the Washington- Wilk Kindergarten program have been announced and are as follows: Monday 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.
ƒ 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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Heard’s Chapel Baptist Church will host its family and friends day on Sunday, March 21, 3 p.m. Rev. R.A. Hunter and the New Springhill Baptist Church will be the special guests.
Pauline Chapel FBH Church will have a missionary program Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m. The speaker will be Minister Francis Allen from Macedonia FBH Church in Elberton.
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Douglas Couch from the Georgia Baptist Foundation will be at Mallorysville Baptist Church Sunday, March 21, 1:30 p.m., to help with investing money, wills and annuities. The public is invited.
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Solomon Pool Deliverance Ministries will be having a youth revival March 17-19, 7:30 p.m.. There will be a different speaker each night. Wednesday night will have Minister Cullars of First Baptist in Lincolnton; Thursday, Pastor Rivers of St. Luke Baptist Church, Lincolnton; and Friday night, Evangelist Robinson, One in Christ in Augusta. The public is invited to attend.
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The Lincoln-Wilkes Retired Educators Association (LWREA) will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Mach 11, at the Lincoln County Library. All retired educators are invited to attend.
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Solomon Pool youth department will have a youth concert Saturday, March 20, 4 p.m., featuring several groups and soloists. The public is invited.
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The NEFF representative will be in the W-WCHS band room Tuesday, March 9, 7:30 a.m., for a special jacket fitting.
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The Wilkes County Board of Assessors will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday, March 10, 9 a.m., in Room 202, Wilkes County Courthouse.
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Fishing Creek Baptist Church will have one of its famous Country Cooking Suppers Saturday, March 20, 6-8 p.m. Cost is $7 per plate for all you can eat.
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The North Alexander School Association (NASA) will have its annual meeting Thursday, March 25, 5 p.m., at Merry Oaks, home of Gail Boyd and Ted Bush. Members and prospective members are invited to attend.
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Transforming Life Ministries (TLM) will sponsor a first Friday "Ladies and Gentlemen of the Gospel" program Friday, March 5, 7 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Center. Intercessory prayer will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Reign Song, a gospel singing group from Tennessee, will be in concert at Vesta Baptist Church Sunday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. Reign Song travels across the United States, Mexico, and the Bahamas, performing over 300 concerts a year. They appear annually at the National Quartet Convention and the Gatlinburg Gathering. Vesta Baptist is located on Georgia Hwy 77 between Elberton and Lexington. Call 706-743-5184 for more information.
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New Ford Baptist Church will have its annual family and friends day Sunday, March 14, 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Henderson and his church family from Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Thomson. A fellowship meal will be served.
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The Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn will host speaker Bruce Bailey on Wednesday, March 10, at 2:30 p.m., in the Simpson Building. Advance Directive and DNR will be the topics of discussion. T o register or get more information, call 706-678-9272.
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The Wills Memorial Hospital Tea and Learn will host speaker Amy Johnston, Creative Memories Consultant, on Wednesday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m., at the Simpson Building. A program of scrapbooking will be presented. For more information or to register, call 706-678-9272.
Trinity Baptist Church will host the anniversary celebration for the pastor, Rev. H.M. Easley, Sunday, March 7, 11:30 a.m.
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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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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.
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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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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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Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church will have youth revival services March 8-12, 7:30 p.m., with Rev. Michael Curry as the evangelist.
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The United Com Awareness Program (UCAP) will have a barbecued chicken and fish plate sale on Saturday, March 6, 211 Lexington Ave., beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $6.00. Call 706-678- 7183, or 706-401-4381.
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The South Carolina Model T Ford Club will be in Washington on The Square March 20, 1-3 p.m.
ƒ Brinkley Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate its youth anniversary on March 14, 2 p.m., with Rev. W.C. Norwood and the Paynes Baptist Church in charge.
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New Springhill Baptist Church at Philomath will have its annual men's day program Sunday, March 7, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Paul Hull and the Heard's Baptist Church, Washington, will be the guest messenger and church. Dinner will be provided at 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 2491 Crawfordville Road, Philomath.
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The 53rd annual Wildgame Supper sponsored by the Sharon- Raytown Garden Club and Pittman Packing Co., will be held Saturday, March 27, 5-8 p.m., at the Community House in Sharon. For more information, call 706- 456-2496.
