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19th Annual Kids Fishing Derby
Sponsored by Macon Water Authority. Saturday, March 2, at Javors Lucas Lake, 150 Broach Lane off Upper River Road. This MWA Kids Fishing Derby is free for all kids, ages 3 to 16. Immediately after the weigh-in, kids and adults are allowed to fish for free for the rest of the day, until closing at 5:00 p.m. No fishing licenses are required. Prizes will be awarded for the overall biggest catch of the day, as well as for the top three catches in four age group categories – ages 3 to 5, ages 6 to 9, ages 10 to 13, and ages 14 to 16. Refreshments also will be provided.
On-site registration begins at 6 a.m.; fishing begins at 7 a.m.; weigh-in to determine biggest catches of the day starts at 10 a.m.
Walk With the Cross
Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m. They will follow the cross as it is carried from Carol’s Park to the sidewalk in front of Ingles, then back to Carol’s Park. This is a silent prayer walk for the souls of Jones County. All are invited to come and walk.
Book Sale
Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 273 Railroad Street in Gray, building next to JCHS track. 1000’s of books and audio visuals of all types for all ages.
Incredible prices. Some are even FREE! FEATURE OF THE MONTH – MYSTERY. Sponsored by JC Friends of the Library.
Women in Mission annual yard sale
Gray Methodist Women in Mission annual yard sale will be Saturday, March 2, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Gray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street. Funds raised will support Women in Mission throughout the year.
Mount Salem Missionary Baptist Church
The Mount Salem Baptist Church, 159 Cleveland St., Gray, would like to invite you to their annual Family and Friend’s Day on Sunday, March 17, at 11:15 a.m.
JC Pilot Club Scholarship
Applications for the Miriam Ethridge Pilot Club of Jones County Scholarships are currently being accepted. Two $1,500 scholarships will be offered for the 2023-2024 school year.
Applications for the scholarships are available to any high school senior who is a resident of Jones County. Application forms may be obtained from the Counselor’s office at Jones County High School, or any of the following locations in Gray: Jones County Public Library, Ace Hardware, Exchange Bank, Magnolia Bank, Morris Bank and Cadence Bank.
The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, April 12, 2024. Please direct any questions to Esther Foster, 478-986-7589.
MGCAA Head Start Applications
Apply online today at www. mgcaa.org or call 478-922-4464 for more information. Ages 3-4.
Required documentation: birth certificate, proof of birth, social security card, immunization record form 3231, proof of income / proof of SNAP, SSI, TANF, GA Public Health Form 3300, Medicaid or insurance card, well child and dental check, verification of income and housing.
CASA Volunteer Training
Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold a new volunteer training every Monday and Wednesday, January 29 - March 6, from 1-4 p.m. at the Putnam County Administration Building, 117 Putnam Drive in Eatonton. CASA volunteers serve as the voice for children in foster care. Please call 478-452-9170 for details.
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MEETINGS
• 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 10:00 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-AnonmeetseveryTuesdayand Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way. For information, call 986-7192.
• AAmeetsattheAmericanLegion Building every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call 986-3207.
• St.PaulAMEChurchwillbehaving 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.
• 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.
• TheJonesCountyKiwanisClub meets every Monday in the fellowship hall of Gray Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
