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2008-10-02 / Coming Events

'God is up to something'

to be presented

Inspirational Tabernacle Church of God in Christ in Jackson is hosting Prophet Charles Buchanan of Showers of Blessings Church of God in Christ in Mobile. The theme for the event is, "God is up to something." It will be an event of Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

For additional information or directions call Pastor Beverly Jackson at 246-1400 or 246-4515.

Aggie Baseball

sponsors golf tourney

The Jackson High School Aggies baseball team is sponsoring a golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Jackson Links. Participants can signup for the two-man scramble at the Golf House. Fees are $75 per person and $150 per team. Tee time will be 8:30 a.m.

For additional information call Jackson Links, 246-9993.

Diamond Club to meet

The Jackson High School Diamond Club is scheduled to meet today (Oct. 2), in the Jackson High School library at 6 p.m.

JHS Class of 1979

prepares for 30th

There will be a reunion soon for the Jackson High School alumni Class of 1979. Classmates are encouraged to attend the homecoming game Oct. 17 against W.S. Neal and support the Aggies.

There will be more information about making preparations for the 30th reunion at the game.

Alzheimer's/Caregivers

Support Group

This month's Alzheimer's/ Caregivers Support Group meeting will focus on cardio pulmonary rehabilitation of the Alzheimer's patient. It will be presented by the Cardio Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department of the Grove Hill Memorial Hospital Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m. in the hospital's conference room. For more information call Cathi Gunter at 251- 275-4922.

LHS Class of 1998 reunion

The Leroy High School Class of 1998 will be celebrating its 10-year reunion on Friday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. at Leroy High School in the home economics room. The evening's activities will include dinner promptly at 6, a slideshow, formal pictures and socializing until the homecoming game begins. A section will be reserved for the Class of '98 and the class will be recognized during the halftime show at approximately 8:15 p.m.

Pictures may be e-mailed to Kristen Johnson at kjohnson1131@ yahoo.com or call 769- 4745. To RSVP contact Jaclyn Snow at 251-944-8127, 251-656-4087 or email jsnow@mcpss.com.

Bedwell family reunion

to be Oct. 12

W.V. Bedwell will host a family reunion at his home located on County Road 9 in the Sandflat community Sunday, Oct. 12, from lunch until. Family members are asked to bring a covered dish and lawn chairs.

Shrimp boil

sponsored by CVFD

Coffeeville Fire Chief Dwight Pugh has announced the Annual Shrimp Boil, sponsored by the Coffeeville Volunteer Fire Department, will be Saturday, Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m. - until.

Located at Highway 84 and Highway 69 (1024 Highway 84), shrimp may be purchased by the plate for $10 or $10 per pound.

Hunter Education course

to be offered at ASCC

The Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will be offering a Hunter Education course at Alabama Southern Community College (ASCC) in Thomasville. All hunters born on or after Aug. 1, 1977, must complete the course before purchasing their first hunting license.

The class will be Oct. 6-8, 5-9 p.m. on the Thomasville campus. Those planning on attending may register online at www.outdooralabama.com; however, registration is not required.

Participants requiring special assistance should call or register at least one week in advance.

'Annie' tickets on sale

Thomasville City Schools drama team's performance of "Annie" will be on Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 18, at 2 and 7 p.m. Performances will be in the Thomasville Civic Center's Bedsole Auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased from Lisa Newton at Thomasville High School or LeAnn Moore at Thomasville Middle School. For more information, contact Newton at 334-636-4451 between 1:30 and 3 p.m. or at 334- 636-3693 after 3.

'Pumpkin Patch' to return

The First Methodist Church "Pumpkin Patch" will be returning to Jackson on Oct. 13. There will be all sizes and prices for pumpkins. School children are invited to visit the patch. For additional details call the church office at 246-2224.

Coffeeville RSVP meets at

Nutrition Center

The Coffeeville RSVP will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2 p.m. at the Nutrition Center. Charles Dixon will present a program on fire safety. All are invited to attend.

WSML announces meeting

The White Smith Memorial Library Board will meet on Monday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m.

Alabama Tale Tellin' Festival

will be Oct. 10-11

The 30th annual Alabama Tale Tellin' Festival will be Oct. 10-11, Pickard Auditorium on Washington Street in Selma. Tale Tellin' begins at 7 each night and Swappin' Grounds open at 5:30 to share a tale or two of your own.

Featured will be Kathryn Tucker Windham, Dolores Hydock and Donald Davis. Music will be provided by The Dill Pickers.

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years of age. For more information call the Selma Chamber of Commerce at 1-800- 457-3562.

Grove Hill chamber

hosting 'Coffee with Sylvia'

The Women's Business Center, Inc. and the Grove Hill Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Coffee with Sylvia." This business group is meeting today (Thursday), at the Clarke County Museum Helms House, 116 Cobb Street, Grove Hill from 10-11 a.m.

The workshop focuses on customer service, 10 tips to wowing customers and keeping them for life. There is no charge to attend. For additional information contact the chamber at 251-275-4188 or grovehillcoc@ tds.net or the Women's Business Center, Inc. at 251-660- 2725 or info@womenbiz.biz.

Wimberly reunion will be Oct. 4

The Wimberly Reunion will be Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Wimberly Church in Carlton.

Camellia Maids sponsor

'Pumpkin Patch'

The Washington County Camellia Maids will sponsor a "pumpkin patch" in Chatom, Oct. 18-31 at the Washington County Public Library, with Family Fall Festival on Oct. 25. Included in the festival will be face painting, games, food, story time, inflatables and other activities.

Camellia Maids are Washington County junior and senior girls who contribute their time in community service throughout the county.

WSML to offer computer classes

The White Smith Memorial Library will begin offering computer classes Tuesday, Oct. 7, 10 -11:30 a.m. Classes will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 23. Seats are limited to 10. Interested parties must register at the library in person. Registration by phone will not be accepted.

Wagarville Park Festival

to be Nov. 15

The community is invited to plan on attending the Wagarville Park Festival Saturday, Nov. 15. It will be an event for the entire family. Activities will include live entertainment, fun for the kids, Christmas shopping opportunities, a community yard sale and food.

Those interested in participating in selling personal items, crafts or artwork are encouraged to rent a booth. Call 247-1260 or 944-8023 to receive an information packet.

Relay for Life kick-off

is upcoming

The Jackson Relay for Life kickoff will be Thursday, Oct. 9 at the Boise Training Center at 6 p.m. All groups, businesses and individuals desiring to form a team should plan on attending.

For additional information contact Nardia Jordan with the American Cancer Society, 251-575-7250, or visit Web site at http://www.relayforlife.org.

Social assistance on Wednesdays

at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Social Service office is open on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. When in need of assistance with food and a variety of other needs, the office attempts to assist where they can. For additional information call 246-5693.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous will be meeting Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Church St., Jackson.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are conducted in the fellowship hall of Visitation Catholic Church, West Clinton Street in Jackson Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Diabetes Classes

Diabetes classes will be conducted each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Center. For additional information contact Rene' Forman, RN BSN, 251-246-9021.

Heart of Dixie Collectors Club

meets last Monday of month The Heart of Dixie Collectors Club will meet the last Monday of every month at the Jackson Steakhouse at 7 p.m. in the meeting room. Collectors of all types are welcome in sharing their knowledge and collections.

Some collections may include but are not limited to Indian artifacts, coins, postcards, old paper, books, bottles, advertising memorabilia, etc. For additional information contact Earl Handley at (251) 247-2438.

Get your pictures

in the yearbook!

The yearbook staff at Jackson High School invites students and parents to submit photos for the yearbook. If you have photos of school and community events or of you and your friends just having fun, we would like to see them. Our photographers do a wonderful job, however, they cannot be everywhere. Help us get as many photos as possible to create a terrific book everyone will want to have.

Here is how you can submit photos online:

•Go to: https:/ /images.jostens.com

• If it does not automatically log you into the site, enter username: 1182552 and password: jacksonian

• Browse to select the photo(s) you wish to upload.

• Enter information about the photo and provide contact information in case the staff needs additional information.

• Click "Save Details". It's that easy.

Apollo Night Talent Show

All ages and talents are invited to enter the Apollo Night Talent Show, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. The event will be conducted at the Jackson Cultural Arts Center, formerly Locke Theatre in downtown Jackson. Prescreening is Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m.

Applications are available at Record & Sound and Doshia's in Jackson. For more information call 709-6907 or 246-7601.