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The Kiwanianne Club, in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Griffin, will be accepting needlework projects to be displayed during theannual county fair in October. Bring entries to the fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, or 3 to 5 p.m. on Wedneday, Sept. 17 or 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18. All n types of needlework wil be accepted, including cross-stitch, needlepoint, crocheting, quilting, etc. Call 770-227-0093 or 770-227-8048.
City of Griffin Board of Commissioners. Workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday and at 6 p.m. for its regular meeting at One Griffin Center, 100 S. Hill St.
The Griffin Academy of Music. Now accepting applications for vocal students ages 7 to 18 for the upcoming season. To register call 770-468-5400.
Western square dance class. Classes are held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 9. Fayetteville Presbyterian Church, Georgia Highway 92 North, Fayetteville. For more information call Yvonne or Duane at 770-716-7966 or Jo or Gene at 770-478-2233.
North Clayton Senior High School Class of 1978. 30th reunion. For information, graduates should e-mail rickcosper@bellsouth.net or visit http://www.classcreator.com/College-Park-GA-North-Clayton-1978/class_index.cfm.
Griffin High School Class of 1999. Michelle Brooks and Kate Hutson O’Quinn are looking for classmates of GHS Class of 1999. If you are interested in celebrating our 10th reunion next summer please send your mailing address and phone number to: griffinhigh1999@gmail.com. You may also reach Kate Hutson O’Quinn for submissions at 678-603-2251.
Griffin High School Class of 1988 will hold its reunion Sept. 20. For more information, visit www.1stclassreunions.com, e-mail dana.g.williams.hwto@statefarm.com or call 678-858-5479.
First Steps Program serves families of newborns at Spalding Regional Medical Center with a personal visit, parenting education, telephone follow-up and referral to community resources. For more information and to volunteer, call 770-885-0638.
The annual Shivers-Green reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 28 at the home place of Charlie and Ada Green Shivers. A covered dish meal will begin at 12:30 p.m. Call 770-227-3027.
Griffin Fly-Ins. Radio-controlled airplane air show, Sept. 13 beginning at 10 a.m. For more information, call Billy Moore at 770-227-6304.
Griffin First United Methodist Church Craft Bazaar and Shopping Spree is now renting tables to businesses and crafters for its Nov. 15 event. Contact Meredith at griffinumw@bellsouth.net.
Youth Explosion, 4:30 p.m., Sept. 13 at Griffin Armory. Free event will include live music and entertainment for all ages. Special guests include Pastor 7 Wells and Charles (Buddy) Mays.
The Clayton State University School of Graduate Studies will hold its next monthly informational Open House from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 in room 201 of the University’s Harry S. Downs Center.
Fairmont High School Alumni will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 11 at 126 W. Solomon St. Suite 12.
Griffin AARP Chapter 2460 will meet at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 8 at Western Sizzlin. Guest speakers will be April Crane of the Victims Service Unit, and James and Sally Johnston of the local chapter with special presentations. Call 770-228-6294.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 9
American Red Cross blood drive at First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive, 2 to 7 p.m., Call 1-800-752-9681.
The Spalding County Board of Elections and Registration will hold its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. in room 110 of the courthouse annex, 119 East Solomon St. Call 770-467-4245.
The City of Griffin Cemetery Trust Board of Trustees will meet at 8 a.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 100 South Hill St., Griffin. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider real estate purchases for cemetery expansion; consider perimeter fence expansion; and consider purchase of Columbarium.
Senior Scene. 10 a.m., Fun Fitness; 1 p.m., Hand and Foot; 1 p.m., Bridge; 1 p.m., Canasta; and 2 p.m., Art Class.
Walking Club of Older American Council for Griffin and Spalding County. Meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the gym in City Park. Open to seniors 55 and older. Call 770-599-3305.
Flint River Regional Library. Storytime for children of all ages with adult caregiver from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m., 800 Memorial Drive. Call 770-412-4770.
AMBUCS. Meeting at noon at Elks Club.
Ceramics classes. 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Spalding County Parks and Recreation m ain office. CXlass fee is $21 for three months. Call 770-467-4750.
Weight Watchers. 5:30 p.m. at Mount Gilead Baptist Church.
Spalding County Parks and Recreation beginners line dance class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Griffin City Park Community Center. $5 per class. Call Eddie Huffman at 404-464-5554.
Intermediat line dance lessons. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Griffin City Park Community Cener. $20 for four weeks. Call Eddie Huffman at 770-412-8838 or e-mail scharm175@comcast.net.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:30 p.m. with meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. at HIghland United Methodist Church, 2009 Old Atlanta Road. New members welcome. Call 770-884-0984.
Beginner line dance class. 7 to 8 p.m. at GTO’s in Griffin. Free. Call 770-633-1794.
Griffin/Spalding Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at UGA-Griffin campus, Room 202, Stuckey Building.
Parents Without Partners. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Exercise class at the Chapter House in Jonesboro.
Baton and pom classes for ages 3 to adult at City Park Community Center. $45 per month plus $15 registration fee. Reduced Raes for multiple family members. Call 770-412-8533.
Domestic violence support group. Call 770-460-1604.
First Assembly of God. Anger management. Call 678-688-3133.
Griffin Sexual Assault Center. Support group meetings for adult survivors of rape with a certified counselor at confidential location at 6 p.m. Call 770-636-0088.
New Directions Christian Singles. 6:30 p.m. at Western Sizzlin, 1412 North Expressway. Call 770-227-0616 or 770-233-0145.
Cancer support program. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. on first floor conference room at Henry Medical Center.
CPR Recertification. 6 to 8:30 p.m., 1998-C U.S. Highway North, Thomaston. Call 706-647-3023.
Wednesday, Sept. 10
The Executive Committee of the Griffin-Spalding County Development Authority will hold a meeting at 10 a.m. at the Develoment Authority in the Prospect Room.
Thursday, Sept. 11
American Red Cross blood drive, Welcome Center Griffin, 143 N. Hill St., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Call 770-467-4221.
A public hearing, as required by OCGA 31-5-2, will be held at noon in the conference room of the Spalding County Health Dept., 1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin. The purpose of the m eeting is to hear public comments concerning the proposed adoption of the Spalding County Board of Health “Hand Watering” Gray Water Regulations.
Spalding County Board of Health meets at 12:15 p.m. in the conference room of the Spalding County Health Department, 1007 Memorial Drive, Griffin.
Fairmont High School Alumni will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. at 126 W. Solomon St. Suite 12.
Sept. 13
Pike County Veterans will meet at 2 p.m. at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library meeting room. Issues to be discussed are the American Legion Post 197 Charter re-establishment (completed), selection of officers, member drive, Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony participation, and final discussion about the Veterans Memorial Monument.
Voter registration drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Griffin Tech, 501 Varsity Drive. Call 770-467-4255.
Sept. 14
Voter registration drive from noon to 2 p.m. in the Griffin City Park. Call 770-467-4255.
Sept. 15
American Red Cross blood drive, Griffin O’Team at Firt Baptist Church, 2 to 7 p.m., Call 770-228-2018.
Sept. 16
American Red Cross blood drive, Wal-Mart in Griffin, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Call 770-229-5040.
Saturday, Sept. 20
A voter registration drive will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the House of Praise International, 529 N. Expressway Village, Griffin. Call 770-467-4255.
Sept. 26
Rock Springs Church will hold its fourth annual Men of Action Golf Course, Hickory Hill Golf Club. Call 770-229-8663.
Sept. 27
Southern Cruisers Cruise-In at Mo-Joe’s, 1531 N. Expressway, 5 to 9 p.m.
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