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Sonrise Gospel Opry
3378 Gray Highway, Saturday, May 25, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Becky Hataway & Abundant Grace. Free Gospel music on the pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478 305-7702 for more information.
Salem AME Church Anniversary
Salem AME Church, 115 Holloman Road, will be celebrating its 141st Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 26, at 2:00 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Bernard Sutton of Grays Chapel AME Church in Adairsville, GA.
New Hope Baptist Vacation Bible School
New Hope Baptist Church, 1393 Highway 49, will be having Vacation Bible School Monday through Wednesday, June 3-5, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. All children ages 1 through 13 are invited. The title is Rocky Beach, Jesus is my Rock.
Fridays on Main
Downtown Gray, May 31, 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.
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 478452-9170 for more information.
Gray Garden Club Day Lilly display
Come and display your favorite day lilies June 1, at the W. E. Knox Civic Center. Flowers need to be received from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Judging 10:30 to 11:30, open to the public 12:00 to 4:00. Specimens must be picked up at 3:00 or it will be disposed of. The specimen should be owned at least three months; limit 24-inch scape. Categories: large, small, miniature, double, unusual form, spider. Containers are supplied.
JC 4-H
• May29:TeenLeaderTraining
• June3-7:JuniorCampfor7th– 8th grade @ Burton 4-H Center Tybee Island
• 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.
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.
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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’s Mexican 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.
