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Griffin Moose Lodge. Will present a membership promotion spaghetti dinner every Wednesday in October to help support Toys for Tots. Dinner will take place in the Griffin Moose Lodge dining room at 1435 Zebulon Road between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m.
Annual Alvaton-Carmel School Reunion. Will be held on Saturday, Oct. 13 in the Fellowship Hall at Mount Carmel United Methodist Church on Mount Carmel Road in Gay. Barbecue plates will be available for purchase at 2 p.m. Anyone who attended school in Alvaton, as well as spouses of those who attended school in Alvaton, is invited. RSVP by Oct. 11 to Patricia Rowe Cook at 706-538-1361 or Mary Alice Caldwell at 706-538-6863.
Spalding County Democratic Party. Meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at 410 E. Taylor St., Suite B.
After-school art lessons. Classes for students in first grade through fifth grade will meet on Monday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 12 from 4 to 5:15 p.m. at the Christian Enrichment Center. Registration deadline is Oct. 15. To register call 678-688-3858.
SAT preparatory class. Meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays from Oct. 23 to Nov. 13 at the Christian Enrichment Center of Griffin First United Methodist Church. Registration deadline is Oct. 16. To register call 678-688-3858.
VFW Post 8480. On Nov. 10 the All Around Organization and Vaughn-Blake VFW Post 8480 and its Ladies Auxiliary will feed all veterans and homeless people from noon to 3 p.m. at the post at 610 N. Third St., Griffin.
Spanish lessons. Will resume on Thursdays at 10 a.m. at the Christian Enrichment Center starting on Oct. 18. To register call 678-688-3858.
Oktoberfest Dance. Will be held from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at the VFW building, 1205 Poplar St., Griffin. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Proceeds will help support the local Knights’ charities. Music by the Party Time Band. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. For more information call Mike Dayton at 770-233-0742 or email mikedayton07@comcast.net.
Life Chain Griffin. Will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7. Meet at the Chick-fil-A parking lot for poster distribution. This is a silent, peaceful, prayerful vigil to demonstrate that there is opposition to abortion. For more information call John Devlin at 770-467-0910.
Griffin First United Methodist. Shopping spree, bazaar, and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. We are reserving vendor space now. Details on facebook at Griffin FUMC Shopping Spree & Bazaar or contact Meredith for more information at griffinumw@bellsouth.net or text 770-468-6126.
Griffin Historical Consortium. This is a new group of Spalding County residents interested in compiling information about black history in Spalding County. Interested persons are invited to join. The group will meet on Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. at 119 Central Ave. For more information call the Rev. Freddie Phillips at 770-227-1889 or Jackie Williams at 770-227-9109.
Health fair. A health fair focusing on diabetes will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 at Towaliga County Line Baptist Church, 153 Short Road, Jackson. Scheduled to appear are Dr. D. Barnes, D.P.M., Dr. E.P. Osehobo and fitness trainer Tracy Mitchell. For more information visit www.towaligacountylinebc.org.
“Sew Happy” Sewing Class. Will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday from Oct. 22 to Nov. 5. Register by calling the Christian Enrichment Center at 678-688-3858.
The Griffin Moose Lodge No. 1503. Hosting a blood drive Oct. 18 from 2 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 5
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent. 7 p.m. at Fayette Presbyterian Church, 791 Georgia Highway 92 North, Fayetteville. For additional information call 770-412-4812.
Al-Anon. 8 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church.
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Spalding County Senior Center. Walkaerobics at 9 a.m., Crochet/Knitting Class at 9:30 a.m., Advanced Tai Chi Class at 10 a.m., Intermediate Tai Chi Class at 10:30 a.m., Bridge at 1 p.m., Open Card Play at 1 p.m., Table Tennis at 2 p.m., Friday Flicks (meet at the cinema) at 4 p.m. Billiards all day.
Saturday, Oct. 6
Free clothing giveaway and blood pressure check. Dickerson Memorial SDA Church will be holding this event from 10 a.m. to noon at the old Touchstone Service Station at the corner of Blanton Avenue and North Sixth Street. For more information call Jackie Copeland at 770-229-5467.
Griffin Bicycle Club. 8:30 a.m. 40-mile group ride leaves from First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple St.
Weight Watchers. Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Club Aerobics at 11 a.m. at Griffin First United Methodist Church. For additional information call 770-468-1432.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 1:45 p.m. For additional information call 770-228-1173.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 5:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869.
Hollonville Opry House. Bands scheduled to play are New Horizon, Dixie Renegades, The Weaver Believers Family, Blue Jam, and Kirkland & Friends. Music starts at at 6 p.m. 770-228-4832, www.hollonvilleopry.com
Sunday, Oct. 7
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Monday, Oct. 8
City of Griffin Tree Board. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
ADHD Support Group. 7 p.m. at Willis Oil Co., 1403-A North Expressway. For additional information call 770-227-6155.
Gamblers Anonymous. 7 p.m. at Griffin Primitive Baptist Church. For additional information call 770-228-2832.
Tabernacle Support Group. Grief support group at 7 p.m. at 46 Timmons Drive. For additional information call 770-229-9268.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 7:15 p.m. For additional information call 770-228-1173.
Right Step. Christian, 12-step addiction recovery at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church, 542 Pine Valley Road in Pike County. For additional information call 770-567-3734.
Alcoholics Anonymous. 8 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church, 167 U.S. Highway North, Barnesville. Al-Anon also meets at this time. For additional information call 770-358-7934.
12-Step Recovery group. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center. Christ-centered support group for those struggling with alcohol and drug use. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Easy Does It Al-Anon Family Group. Meets at 7 p.m. at Connection Church, 1705 Williamson Road, Suite 109, Griffin. Child care is provided. For more information call 770-656-3996.
Recovery Room. A 12-step Christ-centered support group for those struggling with alcohol/drug abuse, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Touch of Healing Counseling Center, Griffin First Assembly of God. 678-688-3133.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869
AARP meeting. 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s. Bring donations for Project Linus.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Weight Watchers. Meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Christian Enrichment Center of Griffin First United Methodist Church. For more information call 678-688-3858.
Walking Club of Older American Council for Griffin and Spalding County. 8:30 a.m. at the City Park gym. Open to seniors 55 and older. For additional information call 770-227-5241.
Weight Watchers. 9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Ecumenical Centering Prayer Support Group. 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Griffin, Ga. 30224. For information, call 770-358-1789. Website: www.prayingdailyblog.net
AMBUCS. Meeting at noon at Ryan’s Club Room. Visitors welcome.
The Exchange Club of Griffin meets at noon at the Griffin Country Club.
Ceramics classes. From 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Spalding County Parks and Recreation main office. For additional information call 770-467-4750.
Promise Group. 6:30 p.m. at Eagles Way Church, 100 Hudson Road, Griffin.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Club aerobics at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. For additional information call 770-468-1432.
Domestic violence support group. For additional information call 770-460-1604.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869.
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church, 2009 Old Atlanta Road, Griffin. 678-603-1880.
CPR recertification. From 6 to 8:30 p.m., 1998-C U.S. Highway North, Thomaston. For additional information call 706-647-3023.
Griffin Sexual Assault Center. Support group meetings for adult survivors of rape with a certified counselor at confidential location at 6 p.m. For additional information call 770-636-0088.
Cancer support program. From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. in first floor conference room at Henry Medical Center.
Spalding County Board of Elections and Registration. Regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at 825 Memorial Drive. For more information, call 770-467-4245.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
Daybreak Rotary Club of Griffin. From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Griffin Country Club. For additional information call 770-228-0710.
Ceramics class. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Spalding County Parks and Recreation main office. For additional information call 770-467-4750.
Kiwanis Club of Griffin. Meeting at noon at Kiwanis Fairgrounds. For additional information call 770-227-9187.
Brightmoor Hospice Grief Education and Support Group. Presented at 1 p.m. in the Brightmoor Nursing Center chapel, 3235 Newnan Road, with Dr. Jack Landham as facilitator. Adults only. For additional information call 770-467-9930.
Anger management. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center Room 502. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Divorce Care. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God, Room 304. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Connect Group classes. From 7 to 8 p.m. at Eagle’s Way Church. Free.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 7:15 p.m.
Grief and Share Recovery Support Group. Meets at 6:30 p.m. at Eagles Way Church, 100 Hudson Road, Griffin.
Griefshare Support Group. Meets at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center. For more information call 678-688-3133.
Spalding County Collaborative for Families and Children. Meets at 9 a.m. on the second floor of the Spalding County Health Department, 1007 Memorial Drive.
La Leche League of Griffin. Meets at 10 a.m. Provides breastfeeding information, help and support. For additional information call Mercy at 770-228-3972.
Thursday, Oct. 11
Walking Club of the Older American Council for Griffin and Spalding County. 8:30 a.m. in the City Park gym. Open to seniors 55 and older. For additional information call 770-227-6241.
Weight Watchers. 9:30 a.m. at Sun City Peachtree clubhouse.
12-Step Recovery. 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, Touch of Healing Counseling Center. 678-688-3133
Pet first aid. From 6 to 8:30 p.m. 1998-C U.S. Highway 19 North, Thomaston. For additional information call Brenda Coleman at 706-647-3023.
Flint River Astronomy Club. Meets at 7:30 p.m. in Room 305 of the Flynt Building on the University of Georgia-Griffin campus. Admission is free and anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. For additional information call Bill Warren at 770-229-6108, email warren7804@bellsouth.net, or visit www.flintriverastronomy.org.
Spalding County Board of Health. Regular monthly meeting at 12:15 p.m. in the conference room of the Spalding County Health Department, 1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin.
Friday, Oct. 12
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent. 7 p.m. at Fayette Presbyterian Church, 791 Georgia Highway 92 North, Fayetteville. For additional information call 770-412-4812.
Al-Anon. 8 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church.
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Griffin Bicycle Club. 8:30 a.m. 40-mile group ride leaves from First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple St.
Weight Watchers. Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Club Aerobics at 11 a.m. at Griffin First United Methodist Church. For additional information call 770-468-1432.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 1:45 p.m. For additional information call 770-228-1173.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 5:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869
Food Pantry. Operated by Wings of Joy Full Gospel Ministries from 2 to 4 p.m. at 6225 U.S. Highway 19 South, Zebulon. For more information call 678-588-3568.
Sunday, Oct. 14
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Monday, Oct. 15
Griffin Business and Professional Women. Will meet at 6 p.m. at J. Henry’s. Networking starts at 5:30 p.m. with a program meeting about Promise Place with Janice Aiken following.
The Griffin-Spalding Retired Educators Association. Meets in the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church at 12:15 p.m. for lunch and 12:45 p.m. for business and program.
City of Griffin Tree Board. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
ADHD Support Group. 7 p.m. at Willis Oil Co., 1403-A North Expressway. For additional information call 770-227-6155.
Gamblers Anonymous. 7 p.m. at Griffin Primitive Baptist Church. For additional information call 770-228-2832.
Tabernacle Support Group. Grief support group at 7 p.m. at 46 Timmons Drive. For additional information call 770-229-9268.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 7:15 p.m. For additional information call 770-228-1173.
Right Step. Christian, 12-step addiction recovery at 7:30 p.m. at Mount Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church, 542 Pine Valley Road in Pike County. For additional information call 770-567-3734.
Alcoholics Anonymous. 8 p.m. at New Life Baptist Church, 167 U.S. Highway North, Barnesville. Al-Anon also meets at this time. For additional information call 770-358-7934.
12-Step Recovery group. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center. Christ-centered support group for those struggling with alcohol and drug use. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Easy Does It Al-Anon Family Group. Meets at 7 p.m. at Connection Church, 1705 Williamson Road, Suite 109, Griffin. Child care is provided. For more information call 770-656-3996.
Recovery Room. A 12-step Christ-centered support group for those struggling with alcohol/drug abuse, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Touch of Healing Counseling Center, Griffin First Assembly of God. 678-688-3133.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869
American Legion Post 15. Meets at 1205 W. Poplar St. at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
Weight Watchers. Meets at 9:30 a.m. at the Christian Enrichment Center of Griffin First United Methodist Church. For more information call 678-688-3858.
Walking Club of Older American Council for Griffin and Spalding County. 8:30 a.m. at the City Park gym. Open to seniors 55 and older. For additional information call 770-227-5241.
Weight Watchers. 9:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Ecumenical Centering Prayer Support Group. 10 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Griffin, Ga. 30224. For information, call 770-358-1789. Website: www.prayingdailyblog.net
AMBUCS. Meeting at noon at Ryan’s Club Room. Visitors welcome.
The Exchange Club of Griffin meets at noon at the Griffin Country Club.
Ceramics classes. From 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Spalding County Parks and Recreation main office. For additional information call 770-467-4750.
Promise Group. 6:30 p.m. at Eagles Way Church, 100 Hudson Road, Griffin.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go? Club aerobics at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. For additional information call 770-468-1432.
Domestic violence support group. For additional information call 770-460-1604.
Primary Purpose Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, 1689 Martin Luther King Parkway, Griffin. 770-229-4869.
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:30 p.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at Highland United Methodist Church, 2009 Old Atlanta Road, Griffin. 678-603-1880.
Downtown Development Authority. Board meets at 8 a.m. in the Griffin Regional Welcome Center, 143 N. Hill St., Griffin. Open to the public. Griffin Lions Club. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Detachment 1196 of the Marine Corps League. Meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Assembly of God, 2000 W. McIntosh Road. For all active duty, reserve, former Marines and Navy corpsmen who served with F.M.F. are welcome. Family and friends of Marines may attend and become associate members. For additional information call Jim Pritchett at 770-227-4170.
Griffin-Spalding Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at University of Georgia-Griffin campus, Flynt Building, Room 202.
Griffin Alzheimer’s Support Group. 7 p.m. at Reflections Geriatric Services, 739 S. Hill St. Call 770-233-6179.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Daybreak Rotary Club of Griffin. From 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Griffin Country Club. For additional information call 770-228-0710.
Ceramics class. From 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Spalding County Parks and Recreation main office. For additional information call 770-467-4750.
Kiwanis Club of Griffin. Meeting at noon at Kiwanis Fairgrounds. For additional information call 770-227-9187.
Brightmoor Hospice Grief Education and Support Group. Presented at 1 p.m. in the Brightmoor Nursing Center chapel, 3235 Newnan Road, with Dr. Jack Landham as facilitator. Adults only. For additional information call 770-467-9930.
Anger management. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center Room 502. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Divorce Care. 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God, Room 304. For additional information call 678-688-3133.
Connect Group classes. From 7 to 8 p.m. at Eagle’s Way Church. Free.
Moose Family Center Bingo. 7:15 p.m.
Grief and Share Recovery Support Group. Meets at 6:30 p.m. at Eagles Way Church, 100 Hudson Road, Griffin.
Griefshare Support Group. Meets at 7 p.m. at First Assembly of God Touch of Healing Counseling Center. For more information call 678-688-3133.
Thursday, Oct. 18
Walking Club of the Older American Council for Griffin and Spalding County. 8:30 a.m. in the City Park gym. Open to seniors 55 and older. For additional information call 770-227-6241.
Weight Watchers. 9:30 a.m. at Sun City Peachtree clubhouse.
12-Step Recovery. 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God, Touch of Healing Counseling Center. 678-688-3133
Griffin Lions Club. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. at J. Henry’s, 110 W. College St. For additional information call 770-229-4826.
Spalding County Democratic Party. Meets at 7 p.m. at 410 E. Taylor St., Suite B. The public is invited.
Jeremiah’s Place. An autism and autism spectrum support group meets at Rock Springs Church Rock Springs Church on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings are held in The Chapel, which is the building to the left of the Rock Springs Church Sanctuary. Participation is open to everyone and church membership is not required. Child care is now provided. To reserve a space in child care or for more information, call Kelly Leger at 404-861-6341.
Griffin Choral Arts. Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Second Baptist Church, 501 W. Broad St., Griffin. For more information, call 770-468-3072 or visit www.griffinchoralarts.org.
The Flint River Regional Library Book Club. Meets at 6 p.m. in the Board Room to discuss Emily Giffin’s “Where We Belong”. Attendance is free and all interested adult readers are invited to attend.
Friday, Oct. 19
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent. 7 p.m. at Fayette Presbyterian Church, 791 Georgia Highway 92 North, Fayetteville. For additional information call 770-412-4812.
Al-Anon. 8 p.m. at St. George’s Episcopal Church.
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
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