n Ladies’ Night Out with Beth Chapman

Join the women of Antioch East Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Secretary of State Beth Chapman, a motivational speaker and Christian comedienne, will be the guest speaker. Price of tickets is $10, which includes a catered meal and entertainment. For more info, please call Deborah Daniels at 371-7777.

-May 12-

n Stinson to perform at Midway church

&uot;In His Ways&uot; featuring Willie Stinson will be performing at Midway Community Church on Saturday, May 12. The fellowship will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a singing at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. A love offering for the church will be taken.

n New time for Saturday Night Singing

The Ga-Ana Theatre in Georgiana presents Blu Braden and Robert Layton and the Music Makers at a new time, 8 p.m. for its regular Second Saturday Night Singing. Fiddle tunes, country, bluegrass, rock and gospel music. Admission $5. For more info, call 334-376-9019 or 334-382-7959.

n Wesley Chapel Cemetery Meeting

Wesley Chapel Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting Saturday, May 12, 2007 beginning at 2 p.m. at the cemetery grounds. All interested parties are invited to attend.

n Optimist Club Banquet

The Butler County Optimist Club’s Annual Banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Greenville Boys and Girls Club. &uot;Challenging Our Youth of Today&uot; is the theme with Coach Bryant Vincent of Greenville High as the speaker. A donation of $15 for adults and $5 for students is requested. For more info, call 334-382-3202, 334-382-3867 or 334-382-2722.

-May 16-

n Law Enforcement Memorial Service

In recognition of National Police Week, a law enforcement memorial service will held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16 in front of city hall in Greenville. Refreshments will be served; the public is invited.

-May 17-

n BOE Regular Meeting

The Butler County Board of Education will conduct its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Butler County BOE Boardroom at 215 Administrative Drive. The public is encouraged to attend.

-May 19-

n CMN Trail Ride

The Children’s Miracle Network Trail Ride is slated for Saturday, May 19 at the Henry County Horse and Saddle Club. Ride begins at 1:30 p.m. In the event of rain, ride will be re-scheduled for Sat., June 2. Admission is $15 for riders and $5 for non-riders. For more info, contact Angie Sherrill at 334-678-9039 or Leigh Watford at 334-585-5588. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed.

-May 20-

n Luckie Reunion

The Luckie Reunion wil be held on Sunday, May 20 at Sherling Lake Park, Pavilion #1. All relatives and friends are invited. A covered dish lunch will be served at noon.

n 39th Anniversary of Kelly Temple

Welcome to Kelly Temple Holiness Church’s 39th anniversary celebration at 2:30 p.m. May 20, 2007 at its 736 Oglesby Street location. Speaker will be Elder Roderick Albritton of Free Deliverance Holiness Church in Camden.

n Singing Aggregation at Friendship

The mean’s Singing Aggregation of Mobile will be at the Friendship Baptist Church of Bolling at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20. Please come and help us lift up the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

-June 2-

n Stinson Reunion

Descendants of Reuben and Arrie Collins Stinson will hold a family reunion in Greenville at Beeland Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2, 2007 in Room 1. All relatives and friends are invited to come. Bring a basket lunch.

-June 3-

n East Chapman homecoming and revival

Everyone is invited to homecoming at East Chapman Baptist Church on Sunday, June 3 and to revival at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday nights the following week. Brother Lester Garrett will bring the message for both homecoming and revival. Be blessed as you attend these services.

-June 4-

n ‘Avalanche Ranch’ VBS at Southside

Southside Baptist Church invites all buckaroos ages four to 11 to join them for an exciting Vacation Bible School adventure June 4-8 during &uot;Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God’s Word.&uot; Pre-register your children by going to the church website at www.lightforliving.com and clicking on the Avalanche Ranch picture.

You may also pick up forms at the church office; please return registration forms by June 1.

n Wanted: Juneteenth participants

Vendors, groups, singers, choirs: come and join Johnnie Dee and the Boys at the Celebration of Juneteenth, African American Freedom Day on June 16th.

For more info, call Jo-Ann Tillman, at 334-376-0365.

n Dropped out of Church?

Have you dropped out of church? Interested in a simpler, less hectic form of church? Contact Marvin Hewlett, 226 N. College St. in Greenville. Call 382-3484 (home) or 382-0047 (office).

-Ongoing Announncements –

n Hospice volunteers needed

Comfort Care Hospice is seeking volunteers to join their caring team of professionals and &uot;Make A Difference.&uot; Become a volunteer today. Contact Sonya Dix, volunteer coordinator at 334-383-9688 or stop by Colmfort Care Hospice at 501 East Commerce St, Greenville.

n Fund established for liver patient

A fund has been established for Ruth Smith of Greenville. Smith is on the list for a liver transplant. Anyone wishing to contribute to the &uot;Fund for Ruth Smith (or Evan)&uot; can do so at any Colonial Bank branch.

n Health and Wellness Classes

The Camellia Senior Center at 111 Bolling Street in Greenville is presenting a series of programs on health and wellness by Dr. Delores Victoria at 2 p.m. every other Monday afternoon. Classes began Feb. 12. Everyone is invited to be a part of these informative free classes, covering such topics as nutrition, diabetes, hypertension, and weight management. Contact Mary Braden at 382-5670 for more info.

n OCAP Head Start applications

OCAP Head Start is now accepting applications for children, ages 3 to 5 for the 2007-2008 school year. The child must be three years old by Sept. 2, 2007. Applications are being taken Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the following Head Start centers: Greenville, 334-382-8034; Luverne, 334-335-3909, and Georgiana, 334-376-5331.

Requirements are: birth certificate, physical or Medicaid screening, blue shot record, proof of income, Social Security numbers of all family members in household, food stamp card and Medicaid card or insurance information. Head Start is available for all children regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability or national origin. For more info, call any of the centers or the OCAP Head Start Central Office in Troy, Ala. at 334-566-1712.

n Mixonville Community Church

Why are we sick? How can we be made well? Join us on Sunday nights at 6 p.m. for proof you do not have to be sick and can be healed of most of today’s ills. Contact the pastor at 334-376-2497 for more info.

n KBBN each Sunday on WGYV

The Kingdom Building Broadcasting Network is on the air Sundays 9 a.m. until sign-off on 1380 AM WGYV and on the Internet at www.warrior-ministries.org and www.wgyv.com (archives available for future listening). Ministers, psalmists, singing groups and community interest events are profiled each week. For more info, contact Deacon Daniel Robinson at 334-382-9047 or Evangelist Carolyn Griffin at 334-383-9732.

n Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers meets in Greenville every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at the Walnut Street Church of Christ.

The Church is located directly behind the Peoples Bank in uptown Greenville.

Sessions run for 12 weeks each with subsequent &uot;rollover&uot; sessions.

Come join the program and see what our new Turnaround Program can do for you.

For more information call Margaret Pierce at 382-5754.

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