Exhibits

Ongoing

“Folk Crafts of West Georgia” at Legacy Museum on Main, in conjunction with the opening of “American Folk Hero: Outsider Art of Georgia and Alabama” at LaGrange Art Museum. The exhibit will feature the more ornamental variety of crafts such as quilts, baskets, wood carvings and bowls, and totem poles from Troup and surrounding counties. Items on display date from the early 1900s to recent days. Legacy Museum on Main is located at 136 Main St. in LaGrange. 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, Sunday

“Metamorphoses,” a play based on Greek and Roman myths, is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Price Theater. Tickets at $10 for adults and $8 for non-LaGrange College students and senior citizens are available at the Price Theater box office. To make reservations, call the box office at 706-880-8080 or email priceboxoffice@lagrange.edu. Mature themes.

The Patchwork Players presents “By the Pound,” an original stage play written and directed by Rachel Einglett Elliott and Jack Bagley to benefit the Humane Society of Harris County. The performances will be in the Briton Little Theatre at the DHA Community Life Center in Pine Mountain. Show times are Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 — pre-sales only due to limited seating in the theater. A silent auction will be held at the reception. 706-663-4447

Saturday

A Volkswagon show and swap meet is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LaGrange Mall, 1501 Lafayette Parkway, with a top 25 plus two best judged and awarded. Door prizes, dash plaques, raffle, music, food, games and goody bags available. Ronald, 706-668-7731 or 706-408-0422, myraspberry68@charter.net

Lafayette Christian School team members host a turkey shoot and archery competitions at 9 a.m. to raise funds for a mission trip to Alaska.

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 LaGrange Elks Lodge hosts its annual Veterans Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge on Davis Road. The event is free to all veterans and active-duty personnel and their families. The luncheon is sponsored by local veterans organizations, businesses and other contributors. Chuck Franklin, 706-402-0901

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 Holly at 706-883-1618 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

Wednesday

A one-day workshop designed to assist family caregivers in improving their knowledge and skills in caring for family members with Alzheimer’s will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the DHA Community Life Center in Pine Mountain. Morning Refreshments and lunch will be served. The workshop is free through a partnership with Home Helpers of Georgia & Alabama, First People’s Bank of Pine Mountain, Kimberly Harris, Attorney at Law and VistaCare Hospice. Seating is limited; call 1-800-272-3900 and ask for the Columbus Office to reserve a space.

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

The DHA Community Life Center in Pine Mountain hosts a series of educational class regarding health and wellness from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The speaker is Maryanna Gruendler, a second-generation nutritionist who has traveled to China, Mexico, South America and throughout the United States studying nutrition and medicine. Seating is limited, call 706-663-4447.

Wednesday, Thursday

There will be a defensive driving class taught at the Active Life Center 1 to 4 p.m. Both days’ attendance are required to get a certificate, which may get drivers a discount on their insurance policy. This month, all veterans and their spouses will not be charged to attend. Call 706-883-1681 to register.

Thursday

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 second movie in the Briton Little Theatre’s Classic Film Series will be playing at the DHA Community Life Center in Pine Mountain. 706-663-4447

The Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681

Nov. 17

A toy run for veterans’ children starts at Elks Club, 905 S. Davis Road, with registration at 9 a.m. and kick-stands up at 11:30 a.m. The ride stops at Chatters and White Tail Pub and ends at Pyne Road Park. Participants should bring a new toy or donation. The ride is sponsored by the Iron Cross motorcycle group, Crossmen Support Club, VFW Post 4629, VFW 4629 motorcycle group, Disabled American Veterans and D.A.D.

The city of West Point hosts a winter carnival at West Point Depot, which includes a Christmas tree decorating contest, and vendors selling goods at The Holiday Market.

West Georgia Home School Association presents its fourth Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar at LaGrange Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will havehome-baked goods and hand-made crafts for sale, including jewelry, crochet, wool crafts, cakes, pies and more. For more information, email adamsjewelry@hotmail.com.

LaGrange Art Museum holds Family Super Saturday with free tours at the museum and art activities at the Center for Creative Learning from 1 to 4 p.m.

Meetings

Sunday

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.

Monday

The Experimental Aircraft Organization meets at 6:30 a.m. at LaGrange-Callaway Airport.

Downtown LaGrange Development Authority Business and Economic Development meets at 2 p.m. at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce.

West Point City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

West Georgia Flyers Club meets at 6:30 p.m. All cyclists may attend. Vicki Shaddix, http://www.westgeorgiaflyers.org/contactus.html

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

The Troup County branch of the NAACP holds a general membership meeting at 7 p.m. at the William Griggs Recreational Center.

Tuesday

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Mike Daniel Recreation Center at 1220 Parkway.

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

The LaGrange Housing Authority Board of Commissioners meets at 4 p.m. at 201 Chatham St.

LaGrange City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. in the council chamber at 208 Ridley Ave.

The LaGrange Symphony Orchestra Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in classroom A in the Callaway Education Building at LaGrange College.

The Downtown LaGrange Development Authority meets at 2 p.m. at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce.

LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 6 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.

The LaGrange Sierra Club hosts a program on the Paddle Georgia 2012 trip beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church.

The West Point Lake Coalition hosts its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Red Rooster on West Point Road.

The Troup County Republican Party meets at 7 p.m. at LaGrange Memorial Library. Open to “anyone who believes in the principles, aims and purposes of the Republican party.” Bill Gilmore, 706-594-5542

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

The Tabard Book Club meets at the home of Marilyn Smith at 10 a.m. Charis Acree will reveie the book “The End of Normal.”

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 Troup County Board of Registrars meets at 10 a.m. at the Government Center at 100 Ridley Ave.

The Troup County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 100 N. Davis Road.

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.

The Troup County Sportsman’s Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse on Roanoke Road.

Friday

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

Churches

Saturday

Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 200 Lafayette Parkway, hosts a Christmas Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors selling woodworking, jewelry, quilts, pottery and other handmade items. The show is sponsored by the Saint Peter’s Council of Catholic Women.

Callaway Baptist Church Women on Missions Organization, 310 John Lovelace Road, hosts a Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Books, board games, puzzles, family movies and home-baked goods will be for sale with all proceeds going toward the church’s 2012 Lottie Moon offerings for international missions.

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

Mountain Springs Baptist Church celebrates Choir Anniversary 5 p.m. at The Light of Truth Center, 335 North Kight Drive.

Sunday

Ebenezer Baptist Church, off Highway 27 in Pine Mountain, hosts the ninth pastoral celebration and appreciation day of the Rev. Gregory Turks and first lady Debra Turks. The Rev. George Strozier of Threats Grove Chapel Baptist Church is guest speaker for 11 a.m. services and the Rev. Gary Johnson of Hall’s Chapel Baptist Church is guest speaker for 2 p.m. services.

True Worship Baptist Church, 609 Whitesville St., hosts a pastor appreciation celebration at 2 p.m. for the Rev. Willie L. Hutchinson with guest pastor the Rev. William E. Harris of New Beginning Baptist Church. Bishop Darden, 706-881-4226

Confidence Mission Baptist Church, 705 Colquitt St., hosts anniversary services at 2:30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev. Stanford Dudley of Mount Sinai in Newnan.

Monday–Friday

Living by Faith Worship Center at 1898 Greenville Road hosts a Women’s Revival at 7 p.m. Speakers are Daphne Dobbs of Anointed by Faith Ministries on Monday, Willie Eva Hicks of Chosen Generation on Tuesday, Connie Neal of Leverette Hill Baptist Church on Wednesday, Bertha Hodge of O.H. Ministries on Thursday and Donald F. Lancaster Sr. of Living By Faith Worship Center on Friday.

Monday–Sunday

True Worship Baptist Church, 609 Whitesville St., hosts revival services at 7 p.m. with a different guest speaker each night: Walter Dowdell Jr. of Sardis Baptist Church, Rodell Poole of New Love Baptist Church, James Chelcy United in Christ Church of Deliverance, J.H. Adams of Heavenly Heights International Ministries, Bruce Alford of Blessed Assurance Baptist Church, Keith Moore of the West Georgia Ministerial Alliance and Gary Fannin of Faith Temple Church of Deliverance.

Tuesday

Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts Bible study at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday–Thursday

Confidence Mission Baptist Church, 705 Colquitt St., hosts its fall revival at 7 p.m. with guest speaker Curtis Green and Greater Liberty Hill Church of Decatur.

Wednesday

First United Methodist Church hosts a traditional Thanksgiving meal from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall with a 7 p.m. service in the sanctuary. For meal reservations, call 706-884-4635.

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.

Bethlehem Baptist Church sponsors an annual free community Thanksgiving dinner from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dawson Street Christian School, 200 N. Dawson St.

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

Nov. 17

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.