CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

Jones County Fire Department Station 1 on Highway 49 will be having a spaghetti dinner May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Each plate includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and tea for $8. Walk-ins welcome. Dine-in or carryout.

DAR yard sale

Daughters of the American Revolution will have a multimember yard sale Saturday, May 3, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. across from Old Clinton Barbecue.

New Hope Baptist Church events

New Hope Baptist Church, Highway 49, Gray, will be having Homecoming May 11 at the 11:00 a.m. service. Revival will be May 12-14, 6:30 p.m. until with finger foods May 14. Vacation Bible School will be June 9-11, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

The Middle Georgia Regional Commission will host an online series beginning May 13 through June 17 on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

These programs give caregivers tools to avoid burnout and ensure they are taking important steps to take care of their own well-being. Benefits include peer support, connecting with others, fewer feelings of isolation, and developing coping strategies.

The series is free for participants. Cost paid by sponsors. For registration or more information, call Middle Georgia Area Agency on Aging, Nicole Gaither, at 478751-6466.

JCHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion

The Class of 1975 are searching for classmates. Please message phone number and addresses to the JCHS Class of ‘75 page on Facebook. Details on the reunion will be updated on the page. You can also message Janet Thornton Greene on Facebook. The reunion will be Sept. 13.

2025 Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program

The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program will be held Thursday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way. The program provides eligle Middle Georgia seniors with fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets.

Benefits are issued on a firstcome, first-served basis until all are distributed. Pre-registration is encouraged. Registration forms are available at the Jones County Senior Center. For more information, call 478-986-6815.

March on Main for Babies

March on Main for Babies will be held Friday, May 9, Main Street Gray, 103 Atlanta Road.

Registration time will be 4:00 p.m. and event start time will be 5:00 p.m. This volunteer-led March for Babies Walk is hosted and organized by dedicated March of Dimes volunteers in this community to fight for the health of all moms and babies.

For more information, contact Emily Coley at 478-283-3775 or emilycoley419@gmail.com.

JCHS School Council

Jones County High School Council will meet Thursday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the JCHS community room. Topics of discussion include at risk youth conference presentation and 2025-2026 school improvement plan. Everyone is welcome.

Old Clinton War Days

Old Clinton War Days will be Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4 at 412 Pulaski Street. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 ages 6-18, free for ages 5 and under. Food vendors and arts and crafts booths available. Enjoy the re-enactment of the Battle of Sunshine Church, authentic camps and the re-enactment of the Battle of Griswoldville.

Swing A Club for CASA Golf Tournament

Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and The Club at Lake Sinclair present Swing A Club for CASA Golf Tournament on Friday, May 16, 2025. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. at 3700 Sinclair Dam Road, Milledgeville. Registration is $150 per person and includes green fees, cart, swag bag, drinks, lunch and appetizers at the awards ceremony. (Team of 4 is $600). To register, visit bit. ly/2025CASAGOLF. Prizes will be given for top teams and the “Hit It and Get It” putting challenge.

Awards ceremony entertainment will be provided by Scott Little. Join Ocmulgee CASA for a day of fun, competition and camaraderie. All proceeds benefit local foster care children from Baldwin, Greene, Hancock, Jasper, Jones, Morgan, Putnam and Wilkinson counties.

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.