Holy Week services planned

Local churches and the Grady County Ministerial Alliance will be celebrating the Holy Week before Easter with a series of meetings during lunchtime this week. Lunch will be served each day at noon with a suggested offering of $5 per person and then worship services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday services will be at the Redeeming Life Fellowship Church with the Rev. Travis Harrison as the speaker; Wednesday services will be at the Faith Christian Center and Pastor Johnny Moore will be the speaker; Thursday services will be at the Cairo Presbyterian Church and all feature a communion service; and Friday’s service will be at the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Dellise Cox as the speaker. The Holy Week Services will end with a sunrise service at the First Assembly of God Church on Sunday morning at 7 with the message being brought by the Rev. Adam Starr.

Auxiliary to hold jewelry sale

The Grady General Hospital Ladies Auxiliary is holding its Masquerade Jewelry and Accessory Sale this Thursday and Friday. The sale will be held in the hospital’s conference room on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All jewelry will be on sale for $5 and the group will accept cash, credit/debit cards and payroll deduction.

Library to have Poetry Night on April 18

The Roddenbery Memorial Library invites everyone who enjoys the spoken word and poetry or who would like to share their poems to be a part of their Poetry Night, at 6 p.m., April 18. For more information about participating in the event, contact the library at 377-3632.

Class of 1967 plans reunion 

Members of the Cairo High School Class are planning their 50th class reunion on Oct. 7. Everyone who was a member of the Class of 1967 is reminded to save the date on their calendar and plan to attend. For more information, or to share your contact information for future mailings, email chsclass67@gmail.com.

Legionnaires collecting flags for disposal

The Jake Poller American Legion Post 122 members are holding a flag disposal ceremony during April and are asking all local residents who may have torn, tattered or faded flags to submit them for proper disposal. Flags to be retired may be deposited at Carter’s Cleaners, Hester’s Insurance or given to any Legionnaire by April 21. The date of the retirement ceremony will be set later. For more information, contact any member of Post 122.

Health department to offer free services 

Southwest Health District officials are offering a program to women ages 40-64 who reside in Georgia that is aimed at reducing cases of breast and cervical cancer. The Grady County Health Department is participating in this program which will provide free great and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic testing and referral for treatment as medically indicated to uninsured or under-insured women with limited income in Georgia. There is no charge for the services for women enrolled in the BCCP program. For information, contact the Grady County Health Department.

Library to offer new activities

The Roddenbery Library has announced that it will soon be offering guitar lessons, chess classes and membership to an astronomy club. Contact the library at (229) 377-3632 for more information. Patrons are also asked to call if you would like us to add your name to one of these groups.

Kevin Walden Golf Tourney Saturday

The annual Kevin Walden Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 15 at the Tired Creek Golf Course in Cairo. The event will be a four-person scramble format with a 9 a.m. shotgun start and the entry fee is $50 per person which includes the cart, green fee, lunch and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Kevin Walden Memorial Scholarship fund. For more information, call 377-4506.

Historical Society tour is Saturday

The Grady County Historical Society members invite everyone to come tour some of the unique homes in Grady County during their Tour of Homes on Saturday, April 15. The tours will be conducted between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and tickets are on sale this week for $20. The tour is one of the major fundraisers held each year by the historical society and everyone, regardless of membership in the society, is invited to attend. Tickets for the event are on sale now at Hester’s Insurance, Center Drugs, Cox Pharmacy, Miss Myrt’s, the Chamber of Commerce and from members of the historical society.

ASU community meeting set for April 20 

Albany State University officials are holding a community meeting for people who might be interested in attending the school and to learn more about the recent merger of ASU with Darton College at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at the Reflections Event Center on First Avenue, NE in Cairo. Students who are interested in enrolling for the fall semester and anyone who interested in learning more about the school or asking questions, should attend.

Relay for Life is May 5 

The Grady County Relay for Life will be held on May 5 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Davis Park in Cairo. The opening ceremonies will be followed by the Survivor’s Lap at 6. The theme for this year’s relay is a western theme, “Give Cancer the Boot.” For more information about participating or donating to this year’s relay, contact Sharon Prince at 977-0951.

Fundraiser under way to help Walden

A T-shirt fundraiser for Aubrey Walden is under way. She is in the hospital awaiting a kidney transplant. A purchase helps with her medical expenses and shows your support while you wear it. To purchase a shirt, contact June Wells at 378-7650 or Joyce Hancock at 224-5901.

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