-November 11-
Published 12:00 am Thursday, November 9, 2006
n P/MP VFD Camp Stew Sale
Delicious camp stew will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Nov. 11 at the Providence/Mount Pisgah VFD, 1806 Starlington Road. For advance orders, call Chris Hilliard at 346-2583 or 346-2768.
n Veteran's Day Celebration
The Butler County Historical Society invites everyone to a day of celebration honoring the Alabama National Guard Butler County Unit and all veterans of all wars, slated for Saturday, November 11 in Confederate Park. Music begins at 10 a.m., program at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow along with a book signing by Nimrod Frazer in the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church. For more info, call Herbert Morton at 382-4611, Barbara Middleton at 382-2639 or Judy Taylor of the BCHGS at 383-9564.
n Turkey Shoot near G'ana
Turkey Shoot is slated from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 11, at the F.I.W. Vol. Fire Dept., Hwy 105 E., Georgiana, at the firehouse.
n Book signing by Susan McConnell
Susan McConnell, author and guest columnist for The Greenville Advocate, will hold a book signing in Auburn for “Raising Great Kids in a Tough World.” The signing is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Haley Center Bookstore, prior to the Auburn-Georgia kickoff. Visit the author's website at www.susanbmcconnell.com for more information.
-November 12-
n UMW Day at 1st UMC G'ana
First United Methodist Church of Georgiana will celebrate UMW Day at the 11 a.m. service Sunday, Nov. 12 Speaker will be Pamela Barnhart, director of Christian Education at First United Methodist Church of Monroeville. For more info, contact 376-5483.
n Gospel Meeting at County Line Church of Christ
County Line Church of Christ is holding a gospel meeting Nov. 12-15, 2006. Sunday services – Richard Sport speaks at 10 and 11 a.m., dinner at noon, singing at 2:30 p.m. and Richard Sport at 4 p.m. Monday: 7:30 p.m., Dennis Sanders, Grady Church of Christ; Tuesday: 7:30 p.m., Charles Box, Walnut St. Church of Christ; Wednesday: 7:30 p.m., Jason Holladay, Luverne Church of Christ.
n Recommitment Program
Simpson Chapel AME Zion Church, 850 Kolb City Road, Greenville. Speaker Robert Shuford will share at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 12. For more info, contact Baby Ruth Carter at 382-5465.
n Harrison Street Anniversary
Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church, Rev. Jesse Thomas, pastor, will celebrate its 45th anniversary at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 12. Rev. Michael Foster and the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church family of Greenville will be the special guest. Lunch will be provided. Everyone is invited to attend!
Revival Services at House of Prayer
Annual revival services at The House of Prayer Holiness Church begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 with speaker, Pastor Harold Daniels. Elder Delma Holley is the evangelist of the week with services at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Nov. 13 -Nov. 17.
-November 14-
n AARP Thanksgiving Luncheon
The AARP Chapter 1426 is having their Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 14 at the Walnut Street Church of Christ from 10:30 a.m. to noon. All members are requested to bring a covered dish.
-November 16-
n Community Wellness Walk & Health Fair
On-site registration today at Beeland Park 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Walk to follow at park. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Greenville Senior Nutrition Center, a health fair with screenings, info, flue shots and box lunches (age 60 and over). Register for valuable door prizes. For more info, contact Cathy Brown at 382-6005.
n AARP Honors Foster
Thursday, Nov. 16 at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center from 10 a.m. to noon. The AARP Chapter 1426 Greenville Alabama is honoring Betty Foster. The public is welcome to attend.
-December 26-
n Kwanzaa Celebration at Dunbar
A Kwanzaa celebration is slated for 6 p.m., Dec. 26 at the Dunbar Rec Center in Greenville. Contact Hattie Brown at 382-2892 for more info.
-Ongoing Announcements-
n Cancellation of Reunion
The Dan River Miller Reunion, normally held the first Saturday of each November in Greenville will not be held this year.
n Fall Community Classes/November
The Butler County BOE announces its November community class lineup. Deadline for registration is Oct. 25.
All classes take place at the Butler County Ed. and Community Learning Center (old Greenville High campus). For more info, call Fay Stokes at 382-2665 or Kathy Atchison at 382-5199.
n One-Stroke Painting (Donna Dewberry style): Yvonne Johnson, instructor. $20 fee, supplies included. One session, Monday night, November 13.
n Holiday Home D\u00E9cor: Nancy Idland, instructor, $20 fee, supplies provided. One session, Monday night, Nov. 6.
n CPR Certification: Ada Sue Thompson, instructor, $10 fee, two sessions, Monday and Tuesday nights, Nov. 13 & 14.
n Beginning Computer: Mark McClaney, instructor. $20 fee, three sessions, Tuesday nights, Nov. 7, 14 & 21.
n Disabled American Veterans seek new members
The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 67 is seeking new members. The unit meets every fourth Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building at the Butler County Fairgrounds.
The unit also has a junior program for ages newborn to age 17.
The unit won first place for community service in the 10 to 50-member category at state competition.
Unit 67 Commander is Alberta Johnson.
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Certified teachers needed
“Every Child Deserves a Chance” is looking for certified teachers to assist with our tutorial program. If interested, please call Dorothy Berry at 382-9434.
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Free Tutoring Classes
“Every Child Deserves A Chance” is now offering free tutoring classes in the areas of reading, English and math on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Greenville Housing Authority Recreation Room to students enrolled in Butler County Schools in grades K-12. For more information, please contact Dorothy Berry at 382-9434.
n Adult Education Classes
The ADPE through the LBWCC Adult Education Consortium is offering classes for adults who did not complete their high school education or need to strengthen educational and job skills.
Classes meet on Monday and Tuesday at the following locations:
LBW CC – Greenville Campus – 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Old Greenville High Campus (BCECC) – 6 to 8:30 p.m.
For more info, contact Ronald Shanks at 382-6009 or LBWCC at 382-2133, Ext. 3101.
n Family Day Care Classes
Anyone interested in becoming a Family Day Care Provider should contact the Family Guidance Center to enroll in Introduction to Family Day Care Class. Contact FGC of Alabama at 1-800-499-6597, ext. 237 or Healthy Kids 334-382-2104 for more information.
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Community Prayer Breakfast
A community prayer breakfast is held the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. inn the Priester's Pecans dining area. Special guests share a variety of Christian topics each month. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a friend. Call 713-816-7619 for more information.
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GHS Child Care
Greenville High School Child Care is accepting applications for the 3- to 4-year-old daycare program for 2006-2007 school year.
For more information, call Pat Gibson or Glinda Parmer at 382-2608 ext. 5 or 382-2665.
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Greenville Lions Club
The Greenville Lions Club meets every Monday at the Boys & Girls Club at noon.
Those interested should call 382-8000.
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