Local Log October 18, 2009

Today’s Happenings

Ellaville

Motorcycle Club: The Schley County Association of Concerned Citizens Inc. hosts the 75 South Motorcycle Club beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday. The motorcyclists will meet on the campus of the John Lewis Resource Center (the original John Lewis High School), 860 Spivey St. Admission is free. Concessions available for purchase. Bring your family and friends. For more information, contact Maggarie K. McCluster at 828-6164.



This Week

Americus

Mentor Training: LEAP-Communities In Schools of Sumter County Mentor Partnership holds mentor training from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday at the Stein Center (on the corner of Cotton Avene and Forsyth Street). TO RSVP or for more information on volunteering as a mentor for the Sumter County School System, contact Quay Lively at 924-9823 or email tqlively@yahoo.com Must be 18 years or older and have a GED or high school diploma to apply to mentor.



School Council: Sarah Cobb Elementary Real World Academy invites all interested persons to attend the School Council meeting at 5 p.m. Monday in the Media Center.



Free Classes: Lake Blackshear Regional Library offers Job Search Websites at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Microsoft Word for Beginners at 2 p.m. Saturday. Free and open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Stop by the library at 307 E. Lamar St., call 924-8091 or visit lbrls.org for more information.



Tourism Council: The Americus-Sumter Tourism Council meets Wednesday at the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce. The executive committee meets at 3:30 p.m., followed by the board at 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.



City Reception: The City of Americus hosts a reception for Councilmember Eddie Rhea Walker from 5-8 p.m. Thursday in the Russell Thomas Jr. Public Safety Building lobby, 119 S. Lee St., in recognition of her years of service to the people of Americus and Sumter County. The public is invited.



Housing Authority: The Housing Authority of Americus meets at noon Thursday at 825 N. Mayo St. The meeting is open to the public.



Boston Butt Sale: Future Farmers of America (FFA) is selling Boston Butt tickets for $20 until Friday. Butts available on Saturday for $25 Brownlee's. For information call 352-280-0151 or 229-874-5207 to purchase tickets.



Looking Ahead

Americus

Airport Authority: The Americus-Sumter County Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m. Oct. 26 in the board room of the terminal building at Jimmy Carter Regional Airport. The meeting is open to the public.



Halloween Event: The Haunted Hotel is from 7:30-10 p.m. Oct. 28-31 at the Windsor Hotel. Admission $5.



Halloween Events: The Americus Kiwanis Club Pet Parade begins at 4 p.m. Oct. 29, downtown. Immediately following the parade, children ages toddler to 10 dressed in costumes can trick or treat at participating merchants downtown.



Movie at the Market: Enjoy a great family outdoor event at the Nov. 7 Movie at the Market located at Lenny’s Market on Hampton Street. Admission is free. Concessions available for purchase. Bring is your friends, family and a chair. Movie starts at 8 p.m.



Fall Bazaar: City Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs hosts a Fall Bazaar from 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Community Building (old Colored Hospital), 133 J.R. Campbell St. (formerly Wild Street). Includes clothing and shoes for all ages, jewelry, hats. handbags, household items, etc. Chipped barbecue sandwiches, hotdogs, hamburgers and soft drinks also for sale. Get your car or truck washend at a reasonable price while you shop.



Andersonville

Fall Cruise In: Ranchero USA invites all car clubs, antique, vintage, classic automobile and motorcycle owners to participate in the 4th annual Ranchero Roundup from 1 p.m. until dark Oct. 31 in Andersonville. For more information, call Ann and Dennis Crenshaw at 924-7449 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m.



Memorial Service: The 34th annual Capt. Henry Wirz Memorial Service is at 2 p.m. Nov. 1. Sponsored by the Alexander H. Stephens Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Camp in Americus, the service is to honor the memory of Capt. Henry Wirz, Commandant of Andersonville Prison Camp during 1864-65. Guest speaker is Frank Heathman, Tennessee Society Lt. Commander, Military Order of the Stars and Bars (MOSB), from Gallatin, Tenn. Music will be provided by Mrs. Milton Foster and Millie Foster of Dawson. Tommy Lawrence, local SCV Camp Commander, will be the master of ceremonies, and the local Confederate reenactment group, the Muckalee Guards, will serve as the Honor Guard. Marvin Baugh, mayor of Andersonville, will welcome the group. The public is invited, and in case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the Andersonville United Methodist Church. For information contact James Gaston at 924-7460 or gaston7460@bellsouth.net



Ongoing

Americus

Georgia REACH: Are you taking care of a loved one with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s? Do you wonder if there is anyone one out there who understands what you and your loved one are going through? The Georgia REACH team is here to help. Georgia REACH provides information on Alzheimer’s and related dementias, teaches how to manage troubling behaviors and provides tools to manage stress. This free program is offered in eight counties including Macon, Marion, Schley, Sumter and Webster. For more information call the Middle Flint Council on Aging at 928-2126 or Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving at 928-1234.



Six Flags Tickets: Stop by the Sumter County Extension Office to purchase 2009 Six Flags ticket for only $28. Tickets are valid any regular operating day through Nov. 1. For information call 924-4476.



Paid Research Study: Do you have a school age child with ADHD? If so, you may be eligible for a paid research study looking at sibling relationships in families with ADHD. Eligible families can earn $40 for answering some questions about their family. Participation takes about an hour and can be schedule at times and locations convenient for you. All information is kept completely confidential. For more information call Dr. Ellen Cotter at 931-2267.



Al-Anon: Many people are affected by the drinking of someone else. We welcome you to our anonymous family group meeting from 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Calvary Episcopal Church, 408 S. Lee St. Contact hope4todayafg@yahoo.com for more information. Visit www.al-anon.alateen.org to learn more. Podcasts are available at above website to get a better idea of what Al-Anon meetings are like.



Girls Rock: 4-E learning & Prevention Center Inc., 802 Ashby St., sponsors Girls R.O.C.K. (Respecting Ourselves with Charisma & Klass) from 4-6 p.m. every Friday for girls ages 8-16. Learn etiquette skills, music and dance, participate in community projects and enjoy field trips. Membership is $40 per month. E-mail fourecenter@yahoo.com or call 928-8001 for information.



Safety Signs: The Sumter County Extension Office, 331 U.S. Highway 19 South, offers a safety address sign to residents and property owners. The blue sign is made of 12” by 6” engineering grade sign material with 4” No. M reflective numbers and/or letters. It is attached to a 36” metal post. The sign is highly visible at night and easily spotted during the day time. Signs are $18 and a portion of the proceeds go to the local 4-H Club youth program. Come by the Extension Office and complete a safety sign order dorm today. For more information call 924-4476.



Volunteers Needed: Several residents at Magnolia Manor Nursing Center enjoy getting out of the facility whenever possible. Volunteers are needed to assist residents with their weekly menus. Volunteers would be needed Thursday or Fridays to help residents mark and read the food items they would have as their meals. If interested, call Missy Wiggins at 924-9352, ext. 3079 or e-mail mwiggins@magnoliamanor.com.



After School Classes: The 4-E Learning and Prevention Center Inc. offers after school and tutoring services in math/reading/language arts/science/social studies/CRCT/EOCT test preparation, and a new program, Girls ROCK (Respecting Ourselves with Charisma and Klass), etiquette skills/music/dance/community projects and field trips. Call 928-5605.



Online Services: Nancy C. Smith, clerk of Sumter Superior Court, has announced that people can now apply online to become a notary public or to renew current notary. Visit www.gsccca.org and proceed at the Georgia Notary online application button. Closely follow instructions as directed and present completed application at the Clerk of Court’s Office, Sumter County Courthouse. Call 928-4537 for more information.



First Steps: Babies don’t come with instructions, but in Sumter, Macon and Schley counties, they come with a First Steps volunteer. You can make a difference in a newborn’s life. First Steps provides all parents or newborns with support, education and referrals to community resources. To become a volunteer, call Angela Harris at 928-4308. First Steps is a program of PCA Georgia and is funded in part by the Children’s Trust Fund Commission.



End Hunger: Help end hunger in Southwest Georgia. Visit www.foodbank-swga.org)



Narcotics Anonymous: “Just For Today,” Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Thursday, 8 p.m. every Wednesday and 7:30 p.m. every Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 125 S. Jackson St. (enter through double-glass doors in fellowship hall; park on street or in public parking lot). There’s a speaker every last Thursday of each month.



Ambassadors Needed: The Ambassadors of the Americus-Sumter County Chamber of Commerce are looking for new members. Chamber member businesses are invited to nominate someone to join this elite group of business minded individuals who perform volunteer work on behalf of the Chamber. Call 924-2646 for information.



Free Classes: Free GED classes are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays at Easter Morning Community Center, 551A Hosanna Circle. For information call 931-7323.



Cub Scouts: Cub Scout Pack 27, located at 1011 Harrold Ave., is looking for boys that want to have lots of fun. Pack 27 meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays. For information call Scoutmaster Mark Crawford at 931-0515 or 591-8693 or Cubmaster Chris Chappell at 229-273-8427. Pack 27 is sponsored by the Americus Civitans.



Boy Scouts: Are you a young man ages 11-17? Are you looking for outdoor adventure? Join Boy Scout Troop 27 at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Scout Hut on Harrold Avenue, next to the Americus-Sumter County High School South Campus gym. For information contact Scoutmaster Mark Crawford at 931-0515 or e-mail bsatrooppack27@yahoo.com



Chapter Forming: Interested in losing weight? A new chapter of T.O.P.S. (take off pounds sensibly) is forming in Americus. Call Lynn Saigeon at 931-5340. Meets Mondays.



Share Group: The Grief Share Group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of every month at First Baptist Church, South Lee Street. Meetings are open to anyone grieving the death of a loved one. For information, call the church office at 924-9035 or Ann Creel Beaver at 924-7652.



Overeaters Anonymous: Overeaters Anonymous meets 6 p.m. every Tuesday at the Wheatley House, across from the Sumter Regional Hospital emergency room. Everyone is welcome. For information call Janice at 928-2339.



Caregiver Support: The Magnolia Manor/Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group meets at noon every second Tuesday of the month at the Magnolia Manor Clubhouse. A light lunch is served. For information call Cindy Holloway at 931-5943.



Pilot Club: The Americus Pilot Club meets (focuses on brain-related injuries and disorders) meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Magnolia Room, Magnolia Manor Retirement Center, South Lee Street.



Soup Kitchen: The Soup Kitchen, at 437 S. Hampton St., is open at 6 p.m. every Wednesday to all in need.



Volunteers Needed: SOWEGA Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), office serving a six-county area, needs volunteers to work with abused and neglected children who are involved in the court system. A CASA volunteer advocates for the child’s best interest before the court. Training classes are available soon. For more information, call 931-4488.



Family Workshop: Who would make your final health care decisions if you couldn’t make them for yourself? The Critical Conditions Family Workshop can help you and your loved ones talk about these issues before decisions might have to be made. The CRITICAL Conditions Family Workshop is free! If you are aware of a group who would be interested in participating in a workshop presented by United Hospice of Cordele, call contact Jana Dew at 1-800-288-8466.



Members Needed: Register for Girl Scouts! Contact Velvet S. Riggins (velvetr@gsswga.org) or 229-432-9188 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.



Adult Reading Skills: Adult Literacy Action Inc. has several openings for adult individuals interested in improving their reading skills. The organization is affiliated with the Lake Blackshear Regional Library. Volunteer tutors are available to work with individuals on a one-on-one basis. Generally sessions are held one or two times a week for about an hour. Training materials are furnished at no charge. If interested, call 924-9010.



Sisters, Families Needed: The girls of The Methodist Home for Children & Youth seek big sisters and visiting families. Requirements: 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check, three favorable references, agree to a statement of non-abuse, and follow established guidelines. Call Whitney Lamb, Campus Life coordinator at 924-4616 Tuesday-Saturday for information.



Recovery Program: Doing things the same never brings change. Got problems? Drugs, divorce, alcohol, porn; it doesn’t matter. Join us at 7 p.m. every Monday at 245 Southland Road for Celebrate Recovery. Contact us at 924-7409 or 937-2966 for more information or visit www.cornerstoneamericus.com and click on Celebrate Recovery.



Leslie

Free Tutoring: Free tutoring sessions are offered from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Leslie Civic Center. Volunteers are needed. Call Loretta Raines 938-1166 for more information.



Plains

Commemorative Bricks: Commemorative bricks, engraved with your family name, are available for $50 each and will be placed around the Billy Carter Service Station Museum. Call 824-5373 for information.



Lions Club: The Plains Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Call President Wade Medlock at 824-7423 for information.



Free Classes: Free writing and math classes in preparation for GED are offered from 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday and Tuesday at the Boys & Girls Club. Work at your own pace. Call 931-7323 for information.



Ellaville

Recreation Authority: The Ellaville-Schley County Recreation Authority meets the first Thursday of the month. The meetings are open to the public.



Girl Scouts: Girl Scouts and Brownies meet 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the new Scout House.. Please send information to tchsclassof89@yahoo.com. Several meetings are planned for the near future. For more information call Deana (Dews) Powell 229-314-9446, George Neal 706-325-9474 or Danielle (Cook) Murphy 229-942-6603.

Text Only