Exhibits
Ongoing
Legacy Museum on Main, 136 Main St. in LaGrange, hosts the exhibit Weddings of West Georgia: Something Old, Something New from Friday to April 20 with wedding dresses, shoes, veils, announcements, invitations and newspaper reports used to spotlight love and weddings in West Georgia from the 1800s to the present. Admission is free. An opening reception and wedding tea is Feb. 16 from 2-4 p.m. The museum is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 706-884-1828.
Events
Saturday
A free karate demonstration on from 10 a.m. to noon at the DHA Community Center in Pine Mountain. The center is considering adding karate classes and women’s self defense classes on Wednesday evening, Friday evening or Saturday afternoon. Space is limited and anyone interested may call 706-663-4447 or email pinemountaincommunitycenter@gmail.com.
Monday
A beginner scrapbook class is offered at the Active Life Center on Ragland Street at 11 a.m. There is no cost for the class. A registration form and supply list can be picked up at the center.
The Salvation Army, 806 Murphy Ave., provides emergency food assistance 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Picture ID and Social Security card are needed.
Free, confidential HIV testing is available starting at 4 p.m. at Pathways at 122 Gordon Commercial Drive. Must be at least 18. 706-845-4054
Tuesday
Advanced Tai Chi for Health class is 11:45 a.m. at The Active Life, 140 Ragland St. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art improving balance, coordination and relaxation. Call The Active Life at 706-883-1681 to register.
The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food. 706-882-9291
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Region 6 Regional Planning Board hosts a forum for consumers of services, family members, community provider of services and advocacy groups, professionals, and all region stakeholders to come out and share concerns from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mike Daniel Recreation Center, 1220 Lafayette Parkway.
The state Board of Education hosts a public hearing at 7 p.m. at the Troup County School System Administration Services Center, 100 N. Davis Road, building C, to get feedback from local residents.
Wednesday
The Salvation Army, 806 Murphy Ave., provides emergency food assistance 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Picture ID and Social Security card are needed.
Preschool story time at LaGrange Memorial Library is at 10:30 a.m. and includes stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft time. 706-882-7784
Thursday
Reservations are due for Denim and Diamonds, a casual buffet dinner held at Highland Country Club at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 before LaGrange Symphony Orchestra’s An Evening with Jason Coleman. Cost is $30 and seating is limited. info@lagrangesymphony.org or 706-882-0662
Story Hour featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their escorts is at 10:30 a.m. at Hawkes Library in West Point.
Tai Chi for Health for beginners is noon at the Active Life, 140 Ragland St. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art improving balance, coordination and relaxation. Call Holly at 706-883-1681 to register.
The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food. 706-882-9291
Beginner ballroom dance lessons for all ages are given from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. 706-884-5857
Friday
The Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681
A senior dance is at 7 p.m. at the old Franklin Elementary School gym with a live band. Admission is $4.
Feb. 2
The Briton Classic Film Series will be shown at 7 p.m. at the DHA Communty Center in Pine Mountain. Pianist Donald Tipton will be providing entertainment prior to the movie. A suggested donation of $5 will benefit future programs at community center. Call 706-663-4447 for reservations and information.
Feb. 2, Feb. 9
Hills and Dales Estate’s Carleton Wood teaches the two-part workshop Garden Design — Laying The Foundation at 10 a.m. to help participants design a garden. Cost is $40 person, which includes both sessions. Workshop space is limited and pre-registration is required. Garden admission is included in registration. Annual pass holders receive a 20 percent discount. To register, email info@hillsanddales.org or call the visitor center at 706-882-3242.
Meetings
Saturday
Bridges Out of Poverty training will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chamber of Commerce. The training is required for all volunteers with Circles of Troup County, a county-wide poverty initiative that helps people in generational poverty move to self-sufficiency. The training is also open to anyone who works with families in poverty, including agencies, schools, churches and non-profit organizations. Cost is $25. To register for the training, contact Sherri Brown at sbrown@troupco.org or at 706-883-1687.
Monday
A public hearing is at Unity Elementary School at 6:30 p.m. to hear comments on the proposal to close the school.
A Girl Scout leader meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Lafayette Parkway. 706-957-0948
Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at 7 p.m. in the Troup County Sportsman Building on Roanoke Road.
Tuesday
Salvation Army Home League meets at noon at 806 Murphy Ave.
Three Rivers Regional Commission hosts a kick-off meeting for the Three Rivers Regional Plan at 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road in Newnan, and is open to the public.
LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 6 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Grief Share, a support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, meets at 7 p.m. at Cedarcrest Community Church at 2380 Roanoke Road. 706-882-6327
The LaGrange Shufflers meet at the Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. for regular square dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 706-812-8840
Wednesday
A bereavement support group meets 11 a.m. at Hospice LaGrange.
The Lunch Bunch and Al-Anon meet at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Thursday
Rehearsals for the LaGrange Civic Chorale are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Troup High School chorus room. choralsociety@charter.net, 706-882-2734
LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 7 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Friday
The Lunch Bunch Alateen Family Group meets at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Feb. 2
The West Georgia chapter of Fort Valley State University Alumni meets at 10 a.m. at the William Griggs Recreation Center.
Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church on the Square. Jane Taylor, 706-884-6323
Churches
Saturday
Teaver Road Baptist Church hosts a fundraiser with Huckleberry’s BBQ at CharterBank on North Davis Road from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chicken plates — half a chicken, baked beans, potato salad and bread — are $8, or $17 for a slab of ribs. To purchase a ticket, call the church office at 706-882-5774. Office hours are Monday and Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds a free Bible study from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
Sunday
Thankful Baptist Church on Cannonville Road celebrates Family and Friends Day at 11 a.m. Dinner will be served.
Welcome Baptist Church, 120 Redline Drive, hosts an appreciation service honoring associate pastor Rosemary Smith and musician sister Gwenita Ware at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker is pastor Janice Willoughby.
Saint Paul Baptist Church honors the Rev. Edward Lane and family witht eh theme “Celebrating with God’s Preacher, Pastor and Teacher” at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. R. L. Carter, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Valley, Ala., is special guest.
Monday
Mount Zion Community Church, 9703 Highway 34 W. in Franklin, hosts a leadership conference at 7 p.m. with lecturer the Rev. Ruben M. Simpson Sr. 706-675-6599
Tuesday
Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts Bible study at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Grief Share, a support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, meets at 6 p.m. at Cedarcrest Community Church, 2380 Roanoke Road. 706-882-6327.
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds community prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
Hogansville Church of Christ, 4885 Mountville Road, holds a study on the book of Revelation at 7 p.m. with speaker J. Robert Brooks. 706-637-6476
Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts Bible study at 7 p.m.
St. Paul CME Church, 250 Lower Glass Bridge Road, hosts Bible study at 7 p.m.
Thursday
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. with a fellowship meal and worship at the welcome center of First Baptist Church on Church Street. 706-884-5631
Immanuel Ministries and Worship Center at 75 Patillo Road holds Bible study at 6:30 p.m.
True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts Bible study at 7:30 p.m. for adults and youth.
Friday
True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts movie night from 7 to 9 p.m. Sylvia Cameron, 706-402-6670
Feb. 2
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds a free Bible study from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
To submit an item, email it to mstrother@lagrangenews.com, fax it to 706-884-8712 or drop it by our office at 105 Ashton St. For more information, call 706-884-7311, Ext. 229.
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