CCERA to conduct

first meeting of

2009-2010

The Clarke County Education Retirees Association's first meeting of the 2009-2010 year is today (Thursday, Sept. 17), 11:45 a.m., at the Jackson Steakhouse. Yearbooks will be passed out along with other program activities. All members and those interested in becoming members are urged to attend.

Windham book signing

at museum with new book,'Spit, Scarey Ann

& Sweat Bees'

Acclaimed author and storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham will sign copies of her latest book, "Spit, Scarey Ann & Sweat Bees," at the Clarke County Museum in Grove Hill on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. All of Mrs. Windham's books will be for sale in the museum bookstore and available for signing. For more information, contact the museum office at 251-275-8684.

Litter Awareness Week

will be Sept. 20-26

The Clarke County antilitter committee encourages all to fight litter in Clarke County. Litter Awareness Week will be Sept. 20-26. Volunteers are needed to spread the word that litter is against the law.

Those interested in keeping their community litter free may volunteer by contacting the Clarke County Citizens Against Litter Committee and Alabama PALS, 251-276- 3358 or 251-275-4188. Everyone's help is needed.

'Cow Patty Drop'

in WashCo Sept. 24

A Cow Patty Drop will be Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6 p.m., at the Washington County Rodeo Arena next to the airport. In addition to a $1,000 prize, the funds will support laptops for the high schools and 4-H. Call Brandon Armstrong at First Community Bank for more information at 251- 847- 2214.

MHS Class of 1989

announces reunion

Millry High School Class of 1989 is celebrating their 20th class reunion Friday, Sept. 25 and Saturday, Sept. 26. Friday, alumni will gather at the MHS homecoming football game; Saturday, 6-8 p.m., dinner will be shared in the Millry Baptist Church fellowship hall. For additional information, contact Robbie Anderson, 251-846- 2162 or Kim Anderson, 251-242-0373.

JA Class of 1999

announces reunion

The Jackson Academy Class of 1999 announces its 10-year reunion will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Jackson Golf House at 7 p.m.

For more information contact Richard McVay, 334-332-4686 or Lindsey Woodyard, 246-6688.

'Cruising For CAC'

motorcycle ride

fund-raiser

There will be a motorcycle ride fund-raiser supporting the Child Advocacy Center in Grove Hill and their satellite offices in Chatom and Gilbertown on Saturday, Sept. 26. Participants will be registering at either Dunn's Exxon in Grove Hill at 7:30 a.m. with the bikers leaving at 8:30; or Lake Ellis Park in Chatom at 8 a.m. with bikes departing at 9:15.

Registration fees are $20 per bike, with $10 for each additional bike from the same household. Raffle tickets are included with the price of registration. Items will be given away upon arrival at Ezell's Fish Camp in Lavaca. All proceeds support the Regional Child Advocacy Center.

For additional information contact Tammy Jordan, 251-275-8711 or Mary English, 251-275-2804.

WashCo Democratic

Conference

hosting first ADC

banquet

The Washington County Alabama Democratic Conference is hosting its first annual ADC banquet at the Chatom Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person; $50 per couple; and $200 per table. Special guests will include ADC President Dr. Joe Reed and others.

To purchase tickets or for additional information, contact WCADC President Joseph Abston, 251-246- 5430 or WCADC Secretary Rosetta Kirksey, 251-827- 6454.

'Family & Friends Day' at Mt. Gilead Missionary

Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church will host their "Family & Friends Day" program on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Robert Collins, pastor of Little Sunflower Baptist Church No. 3 of Sunflower. Pastor Lee Edward Bush Jr. welcomes all to attend.

Community meeting

for citizens of District 4

There will be a community meeting for the citizens of District 4, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch A.M.E. Church fellowship hall in Alma. This will be an opportunity for the citizens to express their concerns about issues related to the community. The evening will be hosted by Commissioner Tyrone Moye, District 4 representative.

All are encouraged to come and take part and share their concerns.

Bedwell reunion

A Bedwell reunion is scheduled for Oct. 11 at W.V. Bedwell's residence in the Sandflat community on County Road 9. The day will begin with lunch. All are asked to bring a covered dish and lawn chair.

'Jack Rabbit's'

5th Annual Benefit

Trail Ride

"Jack Rabbit's" 5th Annual Benefit Trail Ride will be Oct. 17 at Long's Horse Park located four miles west of Millry. The trail ride begins at 9 a.m. Fees are $15 per rider/$30 per family of four. There will be an auction conducted at 5:30 Saturday night followed by live entertainment.

Proceeds benefit the Millry Park & Recreation Project. For additional information call 251-846- 2538 or 251-846-2698.

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 and to register 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.