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THE NEWS-JOURNAL Raeford, N.C.
May 14,1997
In Hoke County
May 16
registrations TAKEN for the Memorial Day Classic Softball Tournament to
t>e held at West Hoke Park on Memorial Day weekend. Entries are due
tiy May 16. For more information call 875-3286 or 875-5905.
May 21
RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL MEETING — The Retired School Personnel
'vill meet on May 21 at 3 p.m. at the Hoke County Library. All new
retirees are invited to attend.
May 28
PUBLIC HEARING — The Hoke Soil and Water Conservation District will hold
4 public hearing on comments on the proposed budget for the 1998 fiscal
year at 10 a.m. on May 28 in the district office located in the Federal
Building at 122 W. Elwood Avenue in Raeford, room 202.
June 6
REUNIONS — The Hoke High School Reunion Committee (1977) is sponsoring
events June 6 - 8. On Friday, June 6, there will be a lake outing from
boon to 4 p.m. and Red and White all-star basketball game at Upchurch
Elementary at 8 p.m. On Saturday, June 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. there will
be a breakfast buffet at Virgil’s Drive-In, and at 7 p.m. a reunion
banquet at the Holiday Inn (Cedar Creek) in Fayetteville. Class pictures
will be taken at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, from 2-4 p.m. there will be
inspirational words and farewells at the Hoke County Library. For more
information and registration write to: Hoke County Class of 1977, P.O.
Box 847, Raeford, N.C. 28376.
June 13
WAGON TRAIN -—The Hoke County Wagon Train will hold its annual Wagon
Train on Fathers’ Day Weekend. For more information call Frankie
Wilson at 875-2235 or 875-2643.
Nearby
May 15
FORT BRagG fair will be held May 1-18 at the Fort Bragg Fairgrounds off
Bragg Boulevard. All rides and entertainment are covered by one
admission price.
CANOE Trip — The Lumber River State Park will hold a guided canoe trip on
Thursday, May 15. The trip will begin at Princess Ann in the state park
at 9:30 a.m. All equipment will be provided. Participants must be at least
12 years old. For reservations and information call the park at (910) 628-
9844.
PLAY — The Robeson Little Theater presents “Hello Dolly” at the Carolina Civic
Center in downtown Lumberton on May 15,16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and
May 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for
students.
May 17
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP— Chimney Rock Park will hold a wildflower
photography workshop at the park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 17. The
park is located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway 64/74-A in
Chimney Rock, N.C. Cost of the workshop is $45.50 and includes
admission, instruction and lunch. Pre-registration is required by
Wednesday, May 14 by calling the park at (704)625-9611 or 1-800-277-
9611.
BIRDWaLK — On May 17 the Lumber River State Park will hold a birdwalk to
view birds living along the river. Birding tips will be discussed. The
Walk will begin at Princess Ann at the Park at 8:30 a.m. For more
information call (910) 628-9844.
benefit PAGEANT— Cumberiand King and Queen Productions will hold a
Miss and Master Hope Mills Pageant on May 17 at Southview Senior
High School from 10 a.m. on. Proceeds go toward the medical expenses
of Katie Nash, diagnosed with acute lymphomatic leukemia. Several age
divisions are open to male and female contestants. For more informa
tion, call (910)426-2559.
TOUCH A TEEN FOUNDATION will hold its annual Miss Black Teen Pageant
on Saturday, May 17. Admission is $3.
POW Wqw — The 10th Annual Native American Pow Wow will be held on
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 and 18 on the Richmond Community
College Campus in Hamlet. Opening ceremonies will begin at noon each
day, closing 9 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Natascha
Wagoner, National Miss Indian USA will make a special appearance.
For more information call (910) 582-7184 or 582-7010. Bring a blanket
or chair for the day. Admission is free and open to the public.
May 19
SUMMER STAGE —The Carolina Civic Center in Lumberton will hold a
summer stage education program for rising first through 12th graders.
Registration deadline is May 19. Fees range from $95 to $110, depend
ing on age. Summer Stage includes an education program and perfor
mance opportunities. For scholarship applications, registration forms or
more information call the center at (910)738-4339.
May 20
OPEN House — The Fayettevllle Area Health Education Center will hold an
Open house for recent health care graduates, health care professionals
new to the area or those looking for a career opportunity. It will be held
On Tuesday, May 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the center on 1601 Owen
Drive, across Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. For more information
call 678-7226.
SHARE — SHARE will meet on Tuesday, May 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Fayetteville Diagnostic Center on Metromedical Drive in Fayetteville.
SHARE is a support group for parents suffering the loss of a baby
through miscarriage, stillbirth, ectopic pregnancy or newborn death.
SHARE will not meet during the summer months. For more information
Call Sandy Ammons at (910) 323-2209 or 1-800-523-1105, Monday
through Friday.
May 21
NIGHT HIKE — The Lumber River State Park will hold a night hike on May 21.
The hike will start at 8:30 p.m. at Princess Ann in the park. Dress for
being outside at night. Meet at the park office prior to the hike or call
(9 1 0)628-9844 for more information.
May 24
PIG RQaST — The Fort Bragg Green Beret Club will hold a pig roast at 1 p.m.
on May 24 at its club at Gruber Road and 9th Street on Fort Bragg. The
charge is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 6 and under. Activities will
include a parachute demonstration and a pool tournament. The fee for
the tournament is $15 per person. The event is open to the public. For
more information call (910)436-4056.
Ma^ 26
memorial for VETERANS — Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in
Fayetteville will observe its third annual Memorial Day Celebration on
Monday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Special guests will be the 82nd Airborne
Band in concert. Veterans are encouraged to attend and wear their
uniforms. This event is free and open to the public. The church is
located on Westmont Drive between Bragg Boulevard and Fort Bragg
Road.
May 31
TALENT SHOW —The Great American Talent Show ‘97 is accepting applica
tions for the show, to be held in St. Pauls on May 31. Soloists, groups,
choirs, instrumentalists, dancers and anyone who performs is encour
aged to call 865-5794 for an entry. Entries must be in by May 15. All
proceeds benefit the St. Pauls War Memorial being planned for down
town St. Pauls.
CRAFT Fair — The Fort Bragg Summer Crafts Fair will be held on May 31
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds across from Stryker Golf Course
on Bragg Boulevard. The event is open to the public. Admission is $1.
More than KKJ vendors will be selling hand-made crafts. Musical
entertainment will be provided by the Tommy Black Trio. For more
information call (910) 396-6319.
June 9
SWIMMING CAMP — The FSU Center for Continuing Education will hold a
Swimming camp from June 9-27, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
at the Health, PE and Rec Complex pool. The camp is open to children
— In Weeks To Come —
6-13 and the fee is $70. Registration deadline is May 30. For more
information call Barbara Jones at 486-1226.
Announcements
WEST HOKE FIRE DEPARTMENT is taking applications for volunteer
firefighters. Applications are available at the West Hoke Fire Depart
ment any Monday night 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information contact
John McCrimmon at 875-5539 after 4 p.m.
CAMP — Camp Rockfish is now accepting applications for its summer resident
and day camping programs. For more information and an application
please call the camp at 425-3529.
CLASS OF 1982 will hold its 15-year reunion. Contact Linda McAllister at 875-
8928 for more information.
TURKEY FESTIVAL VENDORS — Applications for arts and crafts booths and
food vendors are now available by contacting Betty Smith at 875-8161
or Jackie Lynch at 875-5929. The festival will be Septe. 18-20. Booths
will be on Main Street Saturday, Sept. 20.
Applications are also available for food vendors. Call Jackie Lynch at
the above number.
TURKEY FESTIVAL COOKING CONTEST — Applications for the North
Carolina Turkey Festival Cooking Contest are available at the Raeford
Depot. The deadline is June 1, 1997. For more information, contact
Jackie Lynch at 875-5929.
THE BLOOD ASSURANCE PLAN of Cape Fear Valley Health System needs
volunteer donors of all blood types. You may donate blood Monday
through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at CFVMC. For more information call
609-6300.
THINKING ABOUT QUITTING SMOKING support group meets the second
Tuesday of each rnonth. at the Southeastern Regional Rehabilitation
Center i^uditorium located behind Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in
Fayetteville. The next meeting will be held on May 13 at 7 p.m. For
more information call Elise Sloan at 609-7097.
CAMP CHALLENGE, a summer camp for youth with asthma, will be held June
8-13 near Oxford, N.C. Camp Challenge is endorsed by the American
Lung Association for boys and girls, ages 8-14. Limited camperships are
available from the Southeast area office. For more information, call the
ALA at 1-800-821-6205.
HEAD START — Head Start is in the process of recruiting children ages 3 and 4
years old by school entry date, Oct. 16. Head Start is a federally funded
program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing
preschool children of low income families with a comprehensive
program to meet the children’s emotional, social, health, nutritional and
psychological needs. Parents of special needs children are encouraged to
apply. Applications are being accepted daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For
further information, contact Duffie Head Start Center, Old Duffie
School, 350{) Old Wire Road, Red Springs, 28377. Their phone number
is 843-2326.
SENIOR CITIZENS — Senior Citizens who need information about services
offered in Hoke County or need transportation or nutritious meals
should call the Hoke County Division of Aging. The division is located
at 109 Cumberland Ave. Their phone number is 875-8588.
BASKETBALL CAMP — Registration is now open for the 19th Annual Bryan
Adrian Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 5-18 are eligible.
There are several locations including Greensboro, Charlotte, Hickory,
Durham, Elkin, Concord, Winston-Salem, Wilmington, Gastonia and
Spartanburg, S.C. For a free brochure call 704-372-3236.
PROJECT CHILD FIND is looking for children and youth, birth to 21, with
special needs. It is a statewide effort to identify kids who may have
disabilities and are not in school or receiving special help. For more
information contact Brenda Edge at 875-2830 or 310 Wooley St.,
Raeford, N.C. 28376.
CASH AVAILABLE — Day care homes can be reimbursed for the cost of food
served to children through the Child Care Food Program. All day care
homes registered with the state are eligible for participation in the
program, which is part of the National School Lunch Act. For more
information call 395-6606 or 1-800-844-8197.
COACHES WANTED — The Lumberton Recreation Department is looking for
coaches for youth teams. Interested persons are asked to call 671-3869.
GIRL SCOUTS is looking for adult volunteers to work with girls, organize
activities and support all aspects of the Girl Scout program, for more
information contact Christy Brown at 875-6952.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE — Children of disabled, deceased or POW/MIA
war veterans may be eligible:to receive scholarships from Noflh^
Carolina to attend one of the universities, community collegef,pr
technical institutes within the state. Veteran parents must have been a
resident of North Carolina when he or she entered the service or the
student must be a lifelong resident of North Carolina. For more
information contact the Hoke High guidance counselor or the Hoke
County Veterans Service Office.
THEATER SEASON — The Richmond Community Theater has announced the
plays for its 1996-97 sea.son. The plays will include “Heaven Can Wait,”
and “Greater Tuna.” For information on auditions or tickets call 910-
997-3765.
FAMILY CENTER — The Hoke Multicultural Family Resource Center Partner
ship on Blue Springs Road in Red Springs offers aerobics classes, a
GED program, and ESL and Spanish classes, among other services. For
more information about programs offered or to join the partnership call
875-6649.
REUNION PLANNED — The class of 1972 is planning a 25th reunion. For more
information call Irene Dockery at 875-6921.
T.G.l.F, Inc. — Teens Growing in Faith in Christ meets from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
each Sunday afternoon at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. New
members are welcome. For information, call 875-2866. The group is a
music, drama, clown and puppet ministry for sixth to 12th graders.
SYMPHONY VOLUNTEERS — The Board of Directors of the Fayetteville
Symphony Orchestra announced the formation of the Fayetteville
Symphony Orchestra Junior Guild intended as a volunteer opportunity
for community members aged 20 to 40. For more information call Judy
Bleecker at 484-2275.
COMMUNITY CEMETERY — The community cemetery located in Silver Grove
is in need of repair. If you have family members buried there, call
Burnice McLaughlin, Barbara Buie or Carl Harris at 875-3699. The
group will be tearing down and cleaning up the cemetery and needs to
locate families.
TUTORS NEEDED —The Hoke Reading/Literacy Council is desperately
seeking adult volunteers tutors. Free training is available. For more
information or to pre-register call 875-2145.
SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN — Hoke County School System is presently
attempting to locate and identify disabled children not presently enrolled
in school and place them in an appropriate educational setting. If you
know of any child, ages 2 to 21, with special needs who might qualify
for this service, call Brenda Edge, director of the exceptional children’s
program and section 504 coordinator at 875-2830 or the Board of
Education, 310 Wooley Street, Raeford, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday.
4-H HORSE CLUB — Hoke County 4-H runs a horse club that meets in the
Rockfish area and is open to all boys and girls between the ages of 5 and
19. You do not have to own your own horse. If you are interested, please
call the 4-H office at 875-2162 to get your name and address on the list.
You will be notified of meeting date, place and time. Program opportu
nities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin,
sex or disability.
4-H CLUB — A 4-H Club has been organized in the Ashley Heights-Five Points
area of Hoke County. The club is open to any youth between the ages of
12 and 16 with an interest in recreation and increasing self-esteem
through motivational activities and exercises. 4-H is the youth develop
ment organization of the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service. Program
opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national
origin, sex, age or handicap. If you would like to get your name on the
list, please call the 4-H office at 875-2162.
ROCKFISH KNIGHTRIDERS — The Rockfi.sh Knightriders Wagon and
Horseback Riders club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at '.he home of
Johnny and Diane Edge. Call the Edges at 875-8961 for information.
TWO 4-H CLUBS have been organized, one in the Tylertown community and one
in the Robbins Heights area of Raeford. Both groups are targeted at
youth ages 9-12. Call 875-2162 for more information.
CUB SCOUTING is looking for adult volunteers. Anyone with an interest in the
program should call 875-5867.
SHARE SELF-HELP GROUP is for parents suffering the loss of a baby through
miscarriage, stillbirth, etopic pregnancy or newborn death. The group
will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at
Fayetteville Diagnostic Center. For information, call or write: Sandy
Ammons at 323-2209; or SHARE c/o Fayetteville Diagnostic Center,
1767 Metromedical Dr., Fayetteville, N.C. 28304.
GIRLS 8-18 INTERESTED in becoming future “Gleaners” or Eastern Star
members should contact Katherine MePhatter 875-4657 or Clarrie Miles
at 875-6497. These groups are affiliated with Evening Light Chapter 256
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SPONSOR A CHILD through Pembroke State University’s Givens Performing
Arts Center. For $12 a worthy child will have the opportunity to see four
performances at the center during the upcoming season. Call 521-6361
for more information.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES for foreign-born students are
held at Sandhills Community College, Hoke Center Monday and
Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call David Suarez at 1-
800-338-3944, ext. 832.
THE HIGHLANDS CHAPTER OF THE RED CROSS is seeking volunteers to
assist in upcoming blood drives throughout the coming year. Call the
chapter at 867-8151.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to represent abused and neglected children in
court. Contact Julie Miller, Guardian Ad Litem, 276-7936.
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO DELIVER MEALS — Volunteers are being
sought to deliver for Meals on Wheels at 11 a.m. each weekday from the
Green Street Nutrition Site. Call 875-3120 for more information.
Recurring Events
TAE KWON DO — The Lumberton Recreation Department will sponsor Tae
Kwon Do lessons on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The first month is free or the fee is $25 for individuals and $60 for
families. For more information call 671-3869.
FEEDING PROGRAM — The Mt. Sinia Feeding Program meets every second
Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinia Church in Raeford. It is
free to the public. For more information call Deacon James Galbreth at
875-4735.
GIRL SCOUTS — The Hoke County Girl Scouts meets every Friday from 6 to 7
p.m. The group is open to any girl age 5 to 18 in the area. For more
information call Linda at 875-6952.
CLASS REUNION — The Hoke County High School class of 1972 will have a
class reunion in September of 1997. For more information call Irene
Dockery at 875-6921.
AEROBICS CLASSES —The Lumberton Recreation Department sponsors
aerobics classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. in the
activity room at the Bill Sapp Center. The fee is $18 per month. For
more information call 671-3869.
BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM classes are offered Mondays at 6 p.m. at the
Women’s Center of Fayetteville, 230 Hay St. For more information call
(910)323-3377. On Thursdays the center holds a battered women’s
support group at 6 p.m.
HOKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL THEATER ARTS BOOSTERS — The Hoke
County High School Theater Arts Booster club will meet on the third
Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held in room
V34 at the high school. For more information, call Jane Sellars at the
high school.
SHAG LESSONS — The Lumberton Recreation Department sponsors shag
lessons on Thursday nights with beginners at 7:30 p.m. and
intermmediates at 8:30 p.m. at the Pine Street Center. For more
information call 671-3869.
GIRL SCOUTS — The Heritage Village Girl Scouts meets every Friday at 6 p.m.
The group is open to any girl age 5 - 18. For more information call
Melissa Huapaya at 875-0948.
PICKETT VFW POST 7930 meets the first Tuesday and third Sunday of each
month. All veterans are invited. For more information, call 875-6620 or
875-3833.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (Hoke County Chapter 17) hold their
monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of every month.
Contact Commander George Balch at 875-4410 or Larry Brown Jr. at
875-4243 for more information.
THE RAEFORD-HOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Board of Directors meets
the second Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m. at Edinborough Restaurant.
Members are welcome to attend. Members wishing to be placed on the
agenda should call the Chamber office at 875-5929.
AA MEETS every Monday night at 8 p.m. (a closed meeting) at Evangelical
Methodist Church Fellowship Building, the corner of 6th and Green
Street. Every third Monday, there will be a speaker and an open house
w ill be held.
HOKE COUNTY BAPTIST MISSION, which meets at East Hoke Middle School
on U.S. 401 Bypass, holds Sunday school from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and
worship from 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays and Wednesday prayer
meeting in homes from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information, call Dallas
Morales', 875-'1609.
RAEFORD CHRISTIAN CENTER ASSEMBLIES OF GOD invites you to join'ih
■ ‘'"■wonihip for Sunday'sehool at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m.,
evening service at 6 p.m. except for the evening of the second Sunday of
the month, and Wednesday service at 7:30 p.m. The church is on N.C.
211 south of Raeford.
CHURCH OF GOD MISSION CENTER in Aberdeen holds Bible study and
teaching class Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
THE CLASS OF ‘68 holds reunion organizational meetings the first Saturday of
each month at Virgil’s Drive-in. For more information, call Hervon
McCollum at 875-4823 or Rosalind McCall, 875-4226.
SONS OF DAVID Masonic Lodge 038 I.A., Hwy 401 South and Crawford
Wright Road, meets every second and fourth Wednesday night of each
month at 7:30.
RAPE, SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS SUPPORT — Rape Crisis Volunteers of
Cumberland County sponsors a support group for female victims of
sexual assault every other Wednesday at 1327 Morganton Rd. For more
information call 485-7273.
THE HOKE ABC BOARD meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in
the office of the ABC Store on Hwy. 401 Bypass.
EAST FREEDOM Masonic Lodge No. 328 P.H.A. (U.S. 401 Bypass and Vass
Road) meets on the first Tuesday night and third Monday night of each
month at 7:30 p.m. All master masons are invited.
THE PICKETT VFW LADIES AUXILIARY meets every second Saturday of
each month at 7 p.m. at Post 7930’s lodge at Main St. and US 401. All
veterans’ spouses are invited. Call 875-5358 or 875-4032 for more
information.
THE MECCA SHRINE CLUB meets the first Monday of each month at Raeford
Masonic Lodge 306. All Shriners and Shrinettes are welcome.
THE HOKE BRANCH of the NAACP meets the second Thursday of every month
at E. Freedom Masonic Lodge at 7:30 p.m.
THE HOKE MUSIC BOOSTER CLUB meets the first Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m. at Hoke High School Library. Parents are encouraged to attend.
THE HOKE ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB meets the third Monday of each
month at Hoke High School Library at 7 p.m.
THE RAEFORD-HOKE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Commission
ers’ chambers in the Pratt Building. The public is encouraged to attend.
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS Fayetteville Arsenal Camp No. 168
meets the first Tuesday of each month at the National Guard Armory on
Highway 301 South in Fayetteville. At the meetings, there will be a
social from 6 to 6:30 p.m., dinner from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and the meeting
will begin at 7 p.m.
SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS meet at 7 p.m. the second Monday of
each month at the Hoke County Civic Center. The public is invited.
Contact Jerry McClendon at 8'75-5408 for more information.
THE RAEFORD JUNIORETTES meet every first Wednesday of the month at 7
p.m. in the Hoke County Library Conference Room.
THE RAEFORD KIWANIS CLUB meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the
Raeford Civic Center.
THE RAEFORD MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION meets the first Tuesday of each
month at the Wagon Wheel Restaurant for breakfast at 8 a.m.
WAYSIDE COMMUNITY MEN’S CLUB meets the second Sunday of each
month at 8 a.m. at the community house. For more information call
Frank Orions at 875-2248 or Graham Arrington at 875-8585.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD LODGE 118 meets every 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
at the lodge building on College Drive. (Across from the civic center).
THE RAEFORD JAYCEES meet on the first and third Monday nights at 7:30
p.m. at the Jaycee Hut on Business 401.
THE HOKE HIGH BAND BOOSTER CLUB will meet the 2nd Monday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the band room.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 20 of Hoke County meets the second Tuesday of
each month at the Edinborough Restaurant at 8 p.m. Those interested in
joining are invited.
THE HOKE COUNTY COMMISSION meets the first Monday at 7:30 p.m. and
the third Monday at 9 a.m. in the Pratt Building located at 227 N. Main
St. in Raeford. The public is invited.
THE HOKE COUNTY CLUB UMk) meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7
p.m. Contact Alvin Walker (875-4680) or John Galberth (875-4486) for
more information.
RAEFORD CITY COUNCIL meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
in City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
THE HOKE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION meets the second Tuesday of
each month at 7 p.m. at the board offices on Wooley Street. The public
is encouraged to attend.
Call The News-Journal or bring calendar items to the office before noon on Friday