June 26

Published 12:00 am Monday, June 28, 2004

The 11th Annual Barganier Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. until, at the Fort Deposit Church of Christ fellowship building. All family members are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, and information about the family. For further information, call Nan Moorer at 227-8777.

The first Fort Deposit Olympics will be held Saturday, June 26, at the Family Worship Center, North Pollard Street. This event is a multi-community effort to encourage youths to participate in fair and rewarding competition in a positive environment. Events include a variety of track and field competitions, 3 on 3 basketball, checkers tournament and competitive weight lifting. Area churches and organizations are invited to bring athletes ages 10 to adult to join in the day’s festivities. All events and refreshments are free. Opening ceremonies begin at 2 p.m. For more information, call 284-4140.

A boating safety class will be offered July 26 and 28 at the Greenville YMCA from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. After passing this class, one will be able to get a boating license. There must be 10 participants to sign up to have the class. Those interested must come by the YMCA to register. There is no charge for the class.

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The Butler County Optimist Club of Greenville will host a Zone 5 meeting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 26 at the Greenville Chamber of Commerce. Zone 5 consists of the Montgomery Central, Montgomery Downtown, Montgomery East, Tuskegee, Auburn-Opelika, Selma, Union Town and Butler County Clubs.

June 27

Descendants of Hattie Holiday and Jim A. Lewis will hold a reunion Sunday, June 27, at the home of Tootsie and the late James F. Lewis. A covered dish meal will be served at noon. All relatives and friends are invited. For more information, call 382-5349.

Bethel Baptist Church will hold a gospel singing at 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 27. The church is located on Highway 45, this is five miles south of Highway 106 East. Featured will be Jerry Brazell and the Family Band. Refreshments afterwards.

Spring Hill Baptist Church will hold its annual revival June 27 to 30. Evangelist Mickey Ray Skipper will be the guest speaker during evening services. Regular services will be Sunday, June 27, at 11 a.m. with lunch and a singing service following. Evening services on June 28 to 30 will be at 7 p.m. with special music provided.

The McGough reunion will be held Sunday, June 27, at Sherling Lake Pavillion no. 1. Come early and fellowship with family connections. Bring a covered dish. Plates, cups, napkins and utensils will be furnished. Attendees may want to bring a fan and lawn chair. The meal is planned for 12:30. For more information, contact Eunice McGough Johnson at 567-7254.

Calvary Baptist Church of Georgiana will hold homecoming services Sunday, June 27 with a covered dish lunch to follow the 11 a.m. service. Revival services will be held Monday, June 28, to Wednesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. Bro. Mike Green, pastor of South Luverne Baptist Church, will be the speaker.

June 28

Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church will hold its annual revival June 28 to July 2. Guest speaker will be the Rev. J.C. Fryer Jr., a revivalist from Pine Hill Baptist Church. Prayer and praise begins at 7 p.m. with worship services at 7:30 p.m.

June 30

The CenturyTel Pro-Law-Am Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, June 30, at Cambrian Ridge Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with tee-time at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge no. 39, Safe Harbor and the Butler County Children’s Advocacy Center. For more information, call Danny Foster at Cambrian Ridge, 382-0787 or 382-9787.

The Greenville Waterworks and Sewer Board will publish its Consumer Confidence Report in the June 30th edition of The Greenville Advocate.

July 1

The Butler County Board of Education will hold a work session on Thursday, July 1, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be at the Butler County Board of Education.

July 2

The Greenville High School Class of 1978 is planning its 26th class reunion for July 2 and 3. For more information, contact Brenda Brown at 382-8743, Roxie Briggs at 383-9082 or Melanie Mixon at 537-4923.

July 3

Fun Day at Dunbar Park will be held July 3 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Activities include softball, horseback riding, sack races, basketball, bingo, step shows, tennis and plenty of refreshments. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

July 5

The City of Greenville will observe the Fourth of July Holiday on Monday, July 5. All city offices will be closed. If your garbage is scheduled for pickup Monday, it will be picked up Tuesday, July 6. All other routes remain the same.

July 15

The Butler County School System will offer a Substitute Teacher Training Session on Wednesday, July 14 from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Board of Education Office. The training is mandatory for all persons who wish to substitute in the school system (new substitutes only). Call Amy Bryan for more information at 382-2665 ext. 1213.

Ongoing Announcements

Senior citizens, 60 years and older, may still receive a Farmers Market Coupon Booklet by application at the Nutrition Centers: Greenville Center, 903 Cedar Street; Georgiana Center, 306 N. Palmer Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday, until all booklets are issued. (There are household income limits that apply.) For more information call your local center.

The City of Greenville Planning Commission announces its intent to conduct monthly workshops in addition to the regular scheduled meeting. In the workshop the Commission will begin reviewing and discussing changes to the current City’s Comprehensive Plan. Also, the workshop will include a review of the agenda items for the next regular meeting on the first Monday on each month. The workshop will be held June 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of City Hall.

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