LaGrange, Troup County and surrounding area events — June 13-14, 2015
Published 12:00 am Saturday, June 13, 2015
Saturday
Events: Market on Main is in the parking lot at East Depot and Main streets, next to Carmike Cinemas LaGrange 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. Local growers and vendors offer produce, plants, various food and handmade items for sale.
God’s Breadbasket, a food pantry serving Hogansville residents, is open 9 a.m.–noon.
Veterans advocate Mike Sauls will be at William Griggs Recreation Center from 1 to 5 p.m. to address information about veterans’ benefits and services, including filing and tracking claims, learning the process, cash benefits and terminology.
Meetings: Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at 8 a.m., 10:30 a.m. for women, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Family hosts support groups for those with a mental illness and for their family and friends at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 120 Broad St. in LaGrange, led by trained facilitators. 706-594-4714
Churches: 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
Meetings: Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at 10 a.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Grief Share, a support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, meets at 3 p.m. at Cedarcrest Community Church, 2380 Roanoke Road. 706-882-6327
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 3 p.m. at Hogansville First Baptist Church.
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.
Churches: Leete Hill United Methodist Church observes its first Pastor’s Appreciation Program for the Rev. James Woods and Phyllis Woods with worship service at 11 a.m. with guest speaker minister Robert Brock, and a celebration service at 2 p.m. with pastor Michael Jackson and Confidence Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served.
The Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 126 Grady St., hosts its annual Homecoming services at 2:30 p.m. The Pine Turkey Baptist Church of Carrollton and the Rev. Wade Winters will be featured guests.
Rising Grove Missionary Baptist Church observes its 137th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Walter Dowell, pastor of Sardis Baptist Church.
Callaway Baptist Church hosts discipleship training, youth and children’s classes at 5 p.m.
Uplifting Your Faith Ministries, 104 Youngs Mill Road, hosts spiritual counseling/healing at 5 p.m. with Bishop R.L.
Monday
Events: 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.
Meetings: The West Georgia Health Board of Trustees meets at 5:15 p.m. in the Board Room of West Georgia Medical Center.
The Troup County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 100 N. Davis Road.
The Troup County Democratic Party committee meets at 6 p.m. at Roger’s BBQ in Hogansville, 1863 E. Main St.
Troup County Association of Beekeepers meets at 7 p.m. at the Ag Building on Hamilton Road. Meetings are open to anyone interested in beekeeping. UGA Cooperative Extension, 706-883-1675 or Terry, 706-882-2493
Monday–Thursday
Friendship Baptist Church, 101 Friendship St, Hamilton, Ga cordially invites you to join us for Vacation Bible School on Monday, Jun 15 – Thursday, Jun 18 at 6:30pm nightly in our Life Center. For more information call 706-628-5027.
Tuesday–Thursday
The Valley Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 126 Grady St., hosts its annual Revival at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Anthony Shealey, pastor of the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Loachapoka, Alabama, will deliver the message nightly.
Tuesday
Events: 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 Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681
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
Meetings: The Troup County Commission meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor commission meeting room in the Government Center at 100 Ridley Ave.
Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Salvation Army Home League meets at noon at 806 Murphy Ave.
The LaGrange Shufflers meet at the Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. for regular square, round and line dances from 7 to 9:15 p.m. Cost to dance is $6. 706-812-4974
Wednesday
Events: 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 “Every Hero Has a Story” themed Summer Reading Program is 2 p.m. at LaGrange Memorial Library with a special guest.
Meetings: Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at 8 a.m., noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
A bereavement support group meets 11 a.m. at Hospice LaGrange.
Churches: Callaway Baptist Church hosts service and classes at 7 p.m.
Thursday
Events: God’s Breadbasket, a food pantry serving Hogansville residents, is open from 9 a.m.–noon.
LaGrange Art Museum hosts Toddler Thursday for 3 to 5 year olds and an accompanying adult. Each class will introduce toddlers to art and the Museum through age-appropriate short stories, gallery activities and an art activity. Cost is $10 per child for members, or $12 for non-members. art@lagrangeartmuseum.org, www.lagrangeartmuseum.org
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper hosts a launch ceremony at 10:30 a.m. for its floating classroom – a custom-built, 40-foot pontoon boat – at Highland Marina, 1000 Seminole Road. hjacobs@chattahoochee.org, 706-882-3701
The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1–2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food. 706-882-9291
Bridge games are open to the public at 2:15 and 5:30 p.m. at Bellevue. Cost is $10 per person per month. 706-882-9655
Beginner ballroom dance lessons for all ages are given 7:30–8:30 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. 706-884-5857
Meetings: Toastmasters International meets 8 a.m. at Wingate by Wyndham on Wingate Terrace, off Greenville Road, in LaGrange.
The Troup County Board of Elections and Registration meets at 10 a.m. in the conference room of planning and zoning, suite 1300, at the Troup County Government Center, 100 Ridley Ave.
Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
A free memory support group for caregivers of those people suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease meets at 5 p.m. at Vernon Woods Retirement Community. 706-812-2899
The Troup County Board of Education meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Administrative Services Center at 100 N. Davis Road.
The Troup County Sportsman’s Club meets at 6 p.m. at the clubhouse on Roanoke Road.
Churches: 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, 706-884-5631
Matthew 28 Community Fellowship in Pine Mountain hosts Life Group at 7 p.m. 706-663-4747
Friday
Events: Teaver Road Baptist Church, 215 Teaver Road, hosts a barbecue plates for youth fundraiser 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $5 per plate, which includes barbecue, baked beans, slaw, chips and bread.
The Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681
Meetings: Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St., hosts AA meetings at noon, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Churches: Teaver Road Baptist Church, 215 Teaver Road, hosts a barbecue plates for youth fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $5 plates include barbecue, baked beans, slaw, chips and bread.
