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Book Sale
The Jones County Friends of the Library will have their book sale Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 273 Railroad Street, Gray, in the building next to JCHS track. All types of books and audio visuals for all ages. Terrific prices. Feature of the month – travel and geography.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Woodmen Life Chapter #358 in Round Oak and Oliver Morton Chapter of DAR in Gray are going to have a flag retirement ceremony June 15 at 2 p.m. at the Woodman Hall in Round Oak. The community is invited.
Fridays on Main
Downtown Gray, June 28, July 26 and Aug. 16 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is presented by Les Dames Magnifiques of Gray/ Jones County, Georgia.
All are welcome to join in the celebration June 29, at Carol’s Park in Gray from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The celebration will include a day filled with performances, education, and enjoyable activities for every age. Experience a positive and uplifting celebration the history of this holiday. Local artists, vendors, and food trucks will be present. The public’s presence will add joy and warmth to this vibrant event.
Persons or organizations that would like to participate in this event or if interested in being a vendor, please contact Debra Purnell at 478-986-7278. The requested vendor fee is $30.00.
JC 4-H
• June11-12:DayCampfor2nd– 4th grade 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ JC Extension Office
• June18: Cookingmadeeasy camp 4th grade and up, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ JC Extension Office
• June20: Mrs.Pam’sArtStudio camp 4th grade and up 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Extension Office
• June21-23:StateCouncilfor9th – 12th grade @ Rock Eagle
• June24-28:CloverleafCampfor 4th – 6th grade @ Rock Eagle
• June24: SummerOlympics Field Day 4th grade and up, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Extension Office
• June26: STEMDay4thgrade and up, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. @ Extension Office 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.
• NewHarvestChurchofGod, 12689 Highway 87, Juliette, hosts a community prayer service every Monday in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m.; it does not end until everyone is finished praying. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact pastor Mark Moore, (478) 993-6705, or Tina McMurray, (478) 957-7299.
• TheGrayCityCouncilmeetsthe first Monday of each month at the D.V. Childs Civic Center at 6:00 p.m.
