The Ellis Chapel Baptist Church in Haddock, invites the public to join in a trip to Noah’s Ark, Williamstown, KY on Sept. 19-21. The price is $255.00 and includes bus ride (C&H Bus lines), tickets to the Ark and a meal. Money is due by Aug. 24. For more information, contact Lizzie Hardy at 478-491-4376 or Carolyn Shinholster at 478-234-4501.
Salem AME Church
Salem AME Church, 115 Holloman Road, will hold its annual Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 2:00 p.m.
Minister Kelvin Broadus from Loganville, GA will be the guest speaker.
Gray Church of God
The Gray Church of God, 137 Atlanta Road, Gray, will be having a benefit singing Saturday, Aug.
9, at 6 p.m. Living by Grace will be our guest singers. For more information, call 404-985-1317.
Book Sale
Jones County Friends of the Library will have their monthly book sale Saturday, August 9 at the Jones County Pre-K Building E, Gray, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go the Jones County Library.
Community Health Fair
The congregation of Haddock Baptist Church invites you to attend a FREE opportunity to access mobile clinics and many other resources. A ministry supporting their Middle Georgia neighbors. This event is a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of health resources, engage with local healthcare providers, and learn more about maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Meet wellness experts who can provide valuable advice on physical and mental health, nutrition, access to resources and much more. The event will be held at Haddock Baptist Church, 180 Ethridge Road, Haddock, Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
White Chapel AME Church
White Chapel AME Church, 2370 Old Hwy. 11, Round Oak, will be celebrating their annual Homecoming on Sunday, Aug.
17, at 2 p.m. Rev. Johnny Sanders & the Flipper Chapel AME Church family of Milledgeville, will be guest. Dinner will be served. For more information, call 478-9864281.
Benefit for Califf High School
The Maggie Califf High School Alumni Association will host a Gospel Fest at Mt. Salem Baptist Church on Cleveland Street in Gray, Aug. 18, from 4-6 p.m.
Performers will include local church choirs, duets, soloists, and quartets. Admission to the program is free, but a donation will be requested from attendees. Come enjoy this musical extravaganza.
Jones County Hunter Education Class
The GA Department of Natural Resources will be conducting a free required hunter safety class Saturday, Aug. 16, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Jones County Fire Station 5 in Wayside. All supplies are provided, and no cost required.
Sign up for the class on the DNR website https://georgiawildlife. com/hunting/huntereducation and click on FIND AND SIGN UP for the class under FREE COURSES. You must create an account if you don’t have one. For questions or concerns, contact 706-476-3200 or email mdsteed@live.com. Bring something to drink, lunch not provided but options available at a small cost.
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.
• TheJonesCountyCruisersMeets 1st Monday of each month at Jarocho’s Mexican Restaurant, 216 W. Old Clinton Rd. 6PM for social time and 7PM meeting.
Contact Danny Curtiss for further info at 478-986-6306.
• 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
