Events

Saturday

Local vendors sell homegrown and homemade foods and products at Glass Bridge Road Farmer’s Market from 8 to 10 a.m. at the pavilion across from Loyd Presbyterian Church, 550 Upper Glass Bridge Road.

Local growers sell produce, cheeses, baked goods, plants and other locally made items at Market on Main from 8 to 10 a.m. in the parking lot behind Carmike Theater. Troup County extension agents Celeste Garrett and Randy Drinkard will be at the market to answer questions about food preservation, canning, gardening and summer horticulture.

A benefit ride to help with the medical expenses of Aiden Christopher Pike, who was born two months premature at Mike Patton Auto Mall on Lafayette Parkway. Registration is 8:30 a.m. with kick stands up at 10 a.m. Cost is $15 per bike. Donations for Aiden also can be made at BB&T under “Aiden’s Angels.” Ricky Funderburk, 706-672-2049

The Lagrange Troup County Humane Society’s 11th annual Fur Ball; Peace Love and Paws is 7 p.m. at Lafayette Garden Inn. Live entertainment and a silent auction will be held. Reservations are $40 per person, at the door will be $45 per person. To make reservations, call 706-298-3608, email people4paws@lagrangehumane.org, mail a check made out to LTCHS or credit card information to P.O. Box 1351, LaGrange, GA 30241. All proceeds go to help the homeless animals that come into the animal shelter.

The New River Band performs country music at 7 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. Admission is $5.

Sunday

The Friends of Hawkes Library in West Point hosts the “Come and Create” summer educational series from 2 to 4 p.m. with Becky Guinn teaching a unique method for creating watercolor flowers. The seminar is $25 for the general public. Costs of supplies is included. Pre-registration is required by calling 706-645-1549.

Alpha Xi chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity meets at 5 p.m. at the 100 Black Men of West Georgia Resource Center on Union Street.

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

Monday

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

Callaway High School holds Media Day at Callaway Stadium from 5 to 8 p.m. Fall athletes, coaches and band members are in attendance for pictures. Fans are invited to come meet athletes and band members. Callaway gear is available for purchase.

Tuesday

The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Broad Street in LaGrange.

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

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 Holly at 706-883-1618 to register.

Thursday

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

Vendors sell fresh produce, cheeses, honey, boiled peanuts and other items at Callaway Gardens Farmer’s Market from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Gardens’ Robin Lake Beach in Pine Mountain. Admission is free to the market through the beach entrance.

Friday–Aug. 12

WBRQ 91.9 FM and Gooden Entertainment Group hosts Summer Fest in Cox Park at Union Street and Hamilton Road from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday is a kids fun day with free food, games, face painting, music and more. Saturday is a free gospel concert and Sunday is a community cook-off. There will be live DJs. Rick Gooden, 706-298-9646 or rick.gooden@yahoo.com, or Sam, 762-323-1897

Aug. 11

Local growers sell produce, cheeses, baked goods, plants and other locally made items at Market on Main from 8 to 10 a.m. in the parking lot behind Carmike Theater.

The Women’s Republican Clubs of Coweta, Henry and Troup counties host an event with Herman Cain and guest U.S . Rep. Lynn Westmoreland at 7 p.m. in the Center for Performing Arts in Newnan. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. There also will be a private reception with Cain and Lynn Westmoreland from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Tickets for the reception are $25 and available only at Scott’s Bookstore on Newnan square. Maegan Brass, 404-433-9442

Meetings

Monday

Hogansville City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

The Troup High School Band Boosters meet at 6 p.m. in the band room.

Hogansville’s Community Watch committee meets at 6 p.m. at the city police department at 117 Lincoln St.

Xi Epsilon Gamma meets at 7 p.m. at a member’s house.

The Heard County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. in Franklin. Johnny Adams 706-675-9880 or Alicia 706-882-2493

Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at 7 p.m. in the Troup County Sportsman Building on Roanoke Road.

The Union Lodge No. 28 F&AM meets at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall on Hogansville Road.

The Five Star Social Club meets from 8 to 9 p.m. at a member’s house.

Tuesday

The Troup County Commission meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor commission meeting room in the Government Center at 100 Ridley Ave.

Salvation Army Home League meets at noon at 806 Murphy Ave.

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

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

The LaGrange Area Safety Association meets at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s Steak House at 1509 Lafayette Parkway.

The Kiwanis Club of LaGrange meets at noon at Highland Country Club.

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.

Troup County Master Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. at the Troup County Agriculture Building on Vulcan Materials Road.

LaGrange chapter No. 474 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge Hall on Watson and Brown streets.

Friday

The Lunch Bunch Alateen Family Group meets at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.

Churches

Saturday

The Troup Baptist Association’s WMU Team holds its annual prayer walk for Troup County schools. Participants meet at IHOP at 7 a.m. to get school assignments. Anyone who wants to prayer walk a campus but do not wish to attend the breakfast can contact Dottie Henson before the event. Email dottie@troupbaptist.com or call 706-884-1975.

Eastside Baptist Church, 1016 Mason St., hosts a mission workshop at 9 a.m. Guest speaker is Dr. Cornelia W. Hoggs of Saint John Baptist Church in Lanett, Ala. Ruth White, 706-882-0210

Ward Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 140 North St., hosts vacation Bible school at 10 a.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

Mount Beulah Baptist Church, 254 Gordon Road, hosts its annual homecoming service at 10 a.m. with a fellowship barbecue.

Wehadkee Baptist Church, 915 Abbottsford Road, celebrates homecoming at 10 a.m. with a singing, following by 11 a.m. service and lunch.

Saint Mary United Methodist Church, 100 Pine St. in Hogansville, hosts its annual homecoming service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Carol Cook as speaker.

Threats Grove Baptist Church, 192 Rosemont Road, hosts homecoming services at 11 a.m.

Roe’s Chapel United Methodist Church of Whitesville hosts homecoming services at 11 a.m.

Harrisonville Baptist Church, 2885 Highway 54 West in Hogansville, holds homecoming with music performed by Classic Gospel Quartet from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. service, and again after food and fellowship.

Wards Chapel CME Church celebrates the birthday of elder J. D. Brown at 3 p.m. Anne Cooper, 706-882-1631

Eastside Baptist Church, 1016 Mason St., hosts its annual missionary day program at 3 p.m. with guest speaker first lady Mary G. Smith of New Mount Olive Baptist Church. Everyone is asked to wear white. Ruth White, 706-882-0210

Sunday–Wednesday

Wehadkee Baptist Church, 915 Abbottsford Road, host revival services at 7 p.m.

Monday–Wednesday

Harrisonville Baptist Church, 2885 Highway 54 West in Hogansville, hosts revival services at 7 p.m. Brother Lanny Sledge will bring the message.

Monday–Friday

Mount Beulah Baptist Church, 254 Gordon Road, hosts revival services at 7 p.m. Speakers will be the Rev. Larry White on Monday, the Rev. Ricky Hayes on Tuesday, the Rev. Crawford Strozier on Wednesday, the Rev. Michael Jackson on Thursday and the Rev. Johnnie Basketville on Friday.

Threats Grove Baptist Church, 192 Rosemont Road, hosts revival services at 7:30 p.m.

Roe’s Chapel United Methodist Church of Whitesville hosts revival services at 7 p.m. with guest speakers each night. Daisy, 706-882-8788

Wednesday

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

St. Paul CME Church, 250 Lower Glass Bridge Road, hosts Bible study at 7 p.m.

Wednesday–Friday

Mount Pleasant C.M.E. Church holds a three-night revival. The Rev. John Parkmund is guest speaker Friday.

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

Aug. 11