n Super Saturday at Library

Come celebrate a colorful Chinese New Year at the Greenville-Butler County Public Library today, Jan. 20.

Three, four and five-year-olds are invited to the 9:30 a.m. session; first, second and third graders are welcome at 11 a.m.

For more info, contact 382-3216.

n Snowflake Tea at Friendship

The Deacon and Deaconess Ministries of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Georgiana extends an invitation to their annual Snowflake Tea at 4 p.m. Saturday, January 20, 2007.

n Singing at Chapman COG

The Chapman Church of God will hold a Saturday Night Singing at 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Featured performers will be Danny Kelly and Becky Welch. Everyone is invited.

n ASU Alumni Association Meeting

The Oscar E. Shambray Butler County Chapter Alumni Association of Alabama State University will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, January 20 at the Tiny Prints Daycare on the corner of Thames and Cedar Street in Greenville. All members and alumni are asked to be present; a special invitation is extended to all recent graduates. For more information, contact Geraldine at 382-8585.

-January 21-

n Johnson Family at FBC G’ana

The Johnson Family Trio will be in concert at First Baptist Church of Georgiana at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more info, contact 334-382-5728.

-Janury 22-

n Family and Friends Day Program

Pastor Jessie Thomas and the Harrison Street Baptist Church will observe their Annual Family and Friends Day at 2 p.m. Sunday January 21, 2007. Speaker for the occasion will be Rev. Harold Simpson and the Butler Chapel Church Family. Refreshments will be served and all are invited to attend.

n OCAP heating assist sign-up in county

OCAP will have a mass sign-up for the low-income home energy assistance program in Greenville (Butler County) January 22, 2007 at the Dunbar Center. Applications will be taken from 8:30 a.m. until all funds have been spent.

Numbers will be passed out at 7 a.m. First come, first served! For more information, contact your local OCAP office at (334) 382-2351.

Georgiana will hold their sign up at the VFW behind the People’s Bank in G’ana on January 23, 2007 with numbers passed out at 7 a.m. and signup from 8:30 a.m. until-. For more info, contact 334-376-2120.

-January 27-

n Camp Stew Benefit

The FIW Volunteer Fire Department is selling camp stew from 10:30 a.m. until on Saturday, January 27 at the firehouse on Hwy 106 E in Georgiana. $6/quart.

-January 28-

n Gospel group at Chapman COG

&uot;Brothers Forever Side by Side&uot; a gospel group from Tennessee, will be in concert at the 10 a.m. service Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007 at the Chapman Church of God. For more info, call 334-617-2343.

-February 3-

n Pre-Appreciation Banquet for Pastor Adams

A pre-appreciation banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 for Pastor Cecilia Adams of House of Prayer Holiness Church to celebrate eight years of faithful service. The event will be at Dunbar Rec Center in Greenville with guest speaker Minister Gilda Robinson. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. For more info, go to www.houseofprayergreenville.org.

-February 10-

n Concerts at Luverne AOG

Betty Jean Robinson from Melody Mountain will be in concert for two services at Luverne First Assembly of God. Service dates are 7 p.m., Saturday night, Feb. 10 and 11 a.m. Sunday, February 11. The church is located on the Glenwood Road in Luverne. Everyone is welcome!

-Ongoing Announcement-

n KBBN each Sunday on WGYZ

The Kingdom Building Broadcasting Network is on the air Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. on 1380 AM WGYV and on the Internet at www.warrior-ministries.org and www.wgyv.com (archives available for future listening). Ministers, psalmists, singing groups and community interest events are profiled each week. For more info, contact Deacon Daniel Robinson at 334-382-9047 or Evangelist Carolyn Griffin at 334-383-9732.

n Exchange Club Youth of the Year Applications

The Greenville Exchange Club announces its annual selection of Youth of the Year. High school seniors in the area who have met their criteria for graduation are eligible. Youth should complete entry form and submit an essay using the theme, &uot;Youth: Lighting the Fire Within.&uot; Forms and essays should be returned ASAP and no later than March 30 to a high school counselor or any member of the Exchange Club. The Youth of the Year Award honors outstanding students who have exhibited excellence in academics and leadership. National winner receives $10,000 scholarship. For forms and other information, visit http://www.nationalexchangeclub.com and select ‘youth awards,’ or contact Wallace Newton at 382-2179.

n Butler County Emergency Fund Applications

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for EF & S program (supplementary emergency food and shelter) funds must contact Joann Joyner at 334-382-2351 or by mail at P.O. Box 545, Greenville, AL 36037. Deadline is January 31, 2007.

n Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets in Greenville every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Walnut Street Church of Christ.

The Church is located directly behind the Peoples Bank in uptown Greenville.

Sessions run for 12 weeks each with subsequent &uot;rollover&uot; sessions.

Come join the program and see what our new Turnaround Program can do for you.

For more information call Margaret Pierce at 382-5754.

n LBWCC and MSTC Scholarships

The Lurleen B. Wallace Community College Foundation and Douglas MacArthur State Technical College Foundation provide a variety of scholarships to deserving students. Application are available on the LBWCC website at www.lbwcc.edu. For more information, contact Lucretica Hawkins at 334-881-2248. Deadline to apply for 2007 scholarships is March 2, 2007.

n Crosswalk 2007 Game and Tame

First Baptist Church of Greenville presents noted authors, musicians and speakers Steve and Annie Chapman of Nashville for Crosswalk 2007, slated for February 2-4, 2007. Inspirational and instructional seminars for men and women will be held along with joint worship, lunch and fellowship during this three-day event. Registration fee is $25 for individuals and $35 for couples; fee covers seminars, materials and Sat. lunch. Registration fee deadline is January 14. Contact FBC at 382-5892 or by e-mail at fbcgreenville@centurytel.net for more info.

n Umpires needed

Wanted: baseball and softball umpires for Greenville P & R and high school. NO experience needed; we will train you. If interested, contact the Butler County Umpire Association at 334-417-7634 (Robert) or 334-437-2896 (Eddie). Next meeting is set for 7 p.m., Thursday, January 11 at the YMCA.

n January Community Classes

The Butler County BOE announces its January community classes. All classes take place at the Education and Community Learning Center (the old GHS campus). For more info, call Kathy Atchison at 382-5199.

n Income Tax Tips, Rheta McClain, $5 fee, Tuesday, Jan. 23

n Microsoft Excel, Mark McClaney, 3 sessions, $15 fee, Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30

n Healthy Menu Planning for Weight Loss, Ada Sue Thompson, $5 fee, Monday, Jan. 22

n Weight Loss Secrets and Support, Lisa Nimmer, 3 sessions, $15 fee, Tuesdays, Jan. 16, 23, 30

n One-Stroke Painting, Yvonne Johnson, $10 fee, Monday, Jan. 22

n Praying with Dimple

Dimple McInvale will lead a prayer time each Sunday afternoon from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on air at WGYV, 1380 AM. Topics include: healing the sick, casting out demons, praying for local schools, churches, nursing homes; breaking witchcraft curses, family curses; praying for lost family members, prayers to raise the dead, praying in million dollar miracle for business, church or ministry.

Pray along with Dimple and expect great miracles. Mail personal prayer requests to Dimple McInvale Ministries, P.O. Box 267, Georgiana, AL 36033.

n MOPS at Southside

Moms who need a break are invited to join MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at Southside Baptist Church. Meetings begin January 2007. Teaching, discussion, creative projects, and community are offered for all mothers with children from birth through kindergarten. Child care is provided. We will meet twice a month on Mondays from 9-1(optional evening meetings TBA). Registration forms may be picked up at Southside Baptist Church. Contact Erica at 382-0465 for more info.

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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