CALENDAR

OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Old Clinton War Days

Come share the history of War Days May 4-5 in Clinton, GA, located 12 miles NE of Macon and one and half miles SW of Gray just off Highway 129.

Admission/contribution: adults $5, kids under six free, kids to 18 $3. Featuring reenactment of the Battle of Sunshine Church, Battle of Griswoldville, crafts, food vendors and more. For more information, call Old Clinton Historical Society at 478-2516745.

Homecoming New Hope Baptist Church

New Hope Baptist Church will be having their Homecoming Sunday, May 5, at 11:00 a.m.

They will also be having Revival Monday through Wednesday, May 6-8, at 6:00 p.m. Finger foods will be served after the Wednesday night service. All are invited.

JCHS Unified Special Olympics Bingo Fundraiser

The Jones County Highs School Unified Special Olympics will host a Bingo fundraiser at the JCHS cafeteria May 10, 6 p.m.

(dinner) and 7 p.m. (Bingo). A spaghetti dinner will be served by Woodmen Life. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread, tea/lemonade, and a dessert for $10 per plate. Bingo costs are $20 – 6 game sheet, $10 extra pack, $2 one extra card, $5 three extra cards and $1 daubers. There will be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Jones County Special Olympics Program.

Main Street Gray Mother’s Day Sip and Shop

Saturday May 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., downtown Gray.

CASA new volunteer training

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold a new volunteer training on May 13, 15, 20, 22 and 28, from 1-4 p.m. each day at the Putnam Administration Building, 117 Putnam Drive in Eatonton. CASA volunteers serve as advocates for children in foster care. Please call 478-452-9170 for more information.

Gray Church of God Revival

Gray church of God, 137 Atlanta Road, Gray, will have their Revival Friday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 27, at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor David Barber. Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donna Banks.

Everyone welcome. For more information, call 404-985-1317.

JC 4-H

• ArcheryPractice–everyMonday and Wednesday, 4 p.m.

• Shotgunpractice–everySunday, 4 p.m. (starting March 12, every Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m.)

• Huntingskillspractice–every Thursday, 4 p.m.

Please contact the Jones County Extension Office for more information.

REGULAR

MEETINGS

• TheFederatedGardenClub of Gray meets monthly on the first Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Bradley Baptist Church with the exception of May and December. Members discuss participation in upcoming events in the area and projects beautifying our community. Visitors are welcome to attend. For information, call 478-986-8898.

• BibleStudyatJarocho’sMexican Restaurant each Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. All invited.

• BradleyBaptistChurchwillhave Sunday services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Drive-in services can tune to 89.1 for both services. Sunday school will be at 10 a.m.

• TheJCHSFFAAlumniChapter meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. inside the JCHS lunchroom.

Membership is open to anyone, even if they were not a former FFA member.

• Al-AnonmeetseveryTuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way. For information, call 986-7192.

• AAmeetsattheAmerican Legion Building every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 986-3207.

• St.PaulAMEChurchwillbe having a clothing bank the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 127 Saint Paul Church Circle.

• TheJonesCountyKiwanisClub meets every Monday in the fellowship hall of Gray Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.

• TheJonesCountyCruisersmeet the first Monday of each month at Chevy’s Pizza at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Dannie Curtis at 258-5502.

• NarcononofGeorgiaoffershelp for drug and alcohol addiction.

For more information, call Narconon of Georgia at 1-877 413-3073 or visit www.drugsno. com. Narconon offers referrals, free assessments, drug education and out-patient rehabilitation.