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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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 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.

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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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 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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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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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 South Carolina Model T Ford Club will be in Washington on The Square March 20, 1-3 p.m.

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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.

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, March 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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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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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.

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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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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 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.

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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will celebrate the sixth anniversary of the pastor, Rev. Charles Belton, on Sunday, March 21, at 3 p.m. Rev. Seymore Harrison of White Rock Baptist Church, Lincolnton, will be the guest speaker.

ƒ Black Rock AME Church will celebrate its 145th anniversary and the burning of the note for the fellowship hall building on Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m.

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The Washington chapter of Learning In Retirement will make a trip to the Botanical Garden in Athens Friday, March 26. Those going on the trip should meet at the Parish House at 10 a.m.

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The Concerned Citizens of Wilkes County will meet Tuesday, March 16, 7 p.m., at the Mary Willis Library.

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The First United Methodist Church will have a "fantastic meal with roast beef followed by an auction with treasures that will delight you" on Sunday, March 28, beginning at 12:30. The auction will begin around 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the church's building fund to help retire the loan on the fellowship hall.

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The Third Shiloh Missionary Baptist Association Banquet will be held Saturday, March 27, 6 p.m., at the Third Shiloh Mission Center. Admission is $10.00. Tickets are available from members.

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Anyone who would like to join a black history note choir is asked to call Melba Hill at 706-678-7574 for information.

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A congregational gospel singing will be held at Robinson Baptist Church, Crawfordville, March 20, 6 pm. Call 706-318-4451 for more information.

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Rocky Mount Baptist Church will have its pastor's anniversary program Sunday, March 21, 11 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Fred Perriman of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Lincolnton. Dinner will be served.

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Gibson Grove Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's first anniversary Sunday, April 11, 3 p.m. Pastor George Edwards and Thankful Baptist Church will be in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.

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Hilliard Station Baptist Church will celebrate the pastor's anniversary on Sunday, April 18, 2:30 p.m. Rev. Samuel Duggan of the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church will be the speaker. Dinner will be served. Hilliard Station's regular service will be at 11:45 a.m. Robert King will be the speaker.

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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church will have its Pastor’s Aide Program Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m. Rev. Anthony Bryant of Greensboro will have the sermon, and the music will be by Mt. Pleasant Choir, Greensboro.

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New Sutton Temple Baptist Church will have its family and friends day program Sunday, March 14, 3 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Mildred Hudson. Rev. Katrina L. Owens will be the host pastor.

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

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New Saints CME Church, 414 Baltimore Road, Washington, will hold this month's SNAP meeting on Saturday, March 20, 10 a.m.

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Dr. Allan Armitage will speak on the Gardens of New Zealand at the LIR meeting, Monday March 29, 2 p.m., at the Parish House.

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