Ongoing
Legacy Museum on Main, 136 Main St. in LaGrange, hosts the exhibit Weddings of West Georgia: Something Old, Something New until April 20 with wedding dresses, shoes, veils, announcements, invitations and newspaper reports used to spotlight love and weddings in West Georgia from the 1800s to the present. Admission is free. The museum is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 706-884-1828.
Retrospective: Photographs by Douglas Kirkland is on display at LaGrange Art Museum, featuring the photography of the noted Hollywood celebrity photographer, in the Cochran Gallery through April 27. LaGrange Art Museum, 112 Lafayette Square, is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, email art@lagrangeartmuseum.org or call 706-882-3267.
809 Gallery of Art, 809 Hill St., hosts Student Exhibition 2013 with art by local students until March 30. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Events
Saturday
The LaGrange Area Moms of Multiples club hosts a Spring Consignment Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church on Hammett Road. Proceeds will go toward community causes.
Helen Phillips, horticulturist at Garden Solutions, hosts The Art of Espalier class at 10 a.m. at Hills and Dales Estates and will share her creative approach to creating espaliers. Each participant will receive a fruit tree ready to be espaliered. Cost is $35 per person. Workshop space is limited and pre-registration is required. Garden admission is included in registration. Annual pass holders receive a 20 percent discount. To register, email info@hillsanddales.org or call the visitor center at 706-882-3242.
New River Band performs country music at 7 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. Admission is $5.
A Christian Singles Mingle is 8 p.m. at the Mike Daniel Recreation Center, 1220 Lafayette Parkway, with food, games, gifts and door prizes. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door.
Monday
The Salvation Army, 806 Murphy Ave., provides emergency food assistance 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Picture ID and Social Security card are needed.
A beginner scrapbook class is offered at the Active Life Center on Ragland Street at 11 a.m. There is no cost for the class. A registration form and supply list can be picked up at the center.
Free, confidential HIV testing is available starting at 4 p.m. at Pathways at 122 Gordon Commercial Drive. Must be at least 18. 706-845-4054
Tuesday
Advanced Tai Chi for Health class is 11:45 a.m. at The Active Life, 140 Ragland St. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art improving balance, coordination and relaxation. Call The Active Life at 706-883-1681 to register.
The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church on Broad Street in LaGrange.
Beginner Tai Chi for Health class is 2 p.m. at The Active Life, 140 Ragland St. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art improving balance, coordination and relaxation. Call The Active Life at 706-883-1681 to register for the class or Lynn Norris at 706-596-0155 for more information.
The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food. 706-882-9291
The Troup County Exceptional Education Department hosts the Hope for your Future Transition Fair 2013 for post-secondary options for students with disabilities at the Administrative Services Center, 100 North Davis Road, from 5 to 8 p.m. 706-812-7939
Wednesday
The Salvation Army, 806 Murphy Ave., provides emergency food assistance 9 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Picture ID and Social Security card are needed.
Preschool story time at LaGrange Memorial Library is at 10:30 a.m. and includes stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft time. 706-882-7784
Thursday
Story Hour featuring stories, fingerplays, songs and rhymes for preschoolers and their escorts is at 10:30 a.m. at Hawkes Library in West Point.
Tai Chi for Health for beginners is noon at the Active Life, 140 Ragland St. Tai chi is a slow-moving martial art improving balance, coordination and relaxation. Call Holly at 706-883-1681 to register.
The Interfaith Food Closet at 416 Pierce St. in LaGrange is open from 1 to 2:45 p.m. to help people in need of food. 706-882-9291
Beginner ballroom dance lessons for all ages are given from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Active Life center on Ragland Street. 706-884-5857
Thursday–Saturday
The LaGrange High School Drama Department presents “The Diviners,” a play by Jim Leonard, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for students and $8 for adults.
Friday
The Active Life senior center at 140 Ragland St. offers oil painting classes at noon for all adults 55 and older. 706-883-1681
Moonlight Dance Club hosts a beginner tango lesson and a couples dance at LaFayette Christian School gym, 1904 Hamilton Road. The Beginner Tango lesson with instructor Sally Estes is 7 p.m. and couple’s dance is 8 p.m. Attire is dressy casual. All are welcome at $20 per couple. 706-884-5857
March 9
Mike Cunningham, owner of Country Garden Farms, hosts a class at 10 a.m. at Hills and Dales Estate where he shares his approach to eating locally grown, organic food. Participants will get sources for local and regionally grown food and each participant will leave with a bag of fresh greens and a root crop. Cost is $30 per person. Workshop space is limited and pre-registration is required. Garden admission is included in registration. Annual pass holders receive a 20 percent discount. To register, email info@hillsanddales.org or call the visitor center at 706-882-3242.
The LaGrange Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosts 2013 National Impact Day to fight obesity from noon to 2 p.m. with activities and snacks at the William Griggs Recreation Center, 716 Glenn Robertson Drive. Marcus Pollard, a former NFL player and former cast member on “The Amazing Race” TV show will be special guest.
Ralphy Lynch and Friends perform Patsy Cline music with Cynthia Southerd at 7 p.m. at The Active Life on Ragland Street. Open to all adults. Admission is $5.
Meetings
Saturday
The West Georgia chapter of Fort Valley State University Alumni meets at 10 a.m. at the William Griggs Recreation Center.
Peace by Piece Quilt Group meets at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church on the Square. Jane Taylor, 706-884-6323
Monday
County Commission host a called work session at 9 a.m. followed by a called meeting in the Commission Chambers on the first floor of the Troup County Government Center. The called meeting will serve as the first meeting for the month of March and the regular meeting originally set for Tuesday is cancelled.
Boy Scout Troop 10 meets at 7 p.m. in the Troup County Sportsman Building on Roanoke Road.
Hogansville City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
The Heard County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. in Franklin. Johnny Adams 706-675-9880 or Alicia 706-882-2493
Tuesday
Salvation Army Home League meets at noon at 806 Murphy Ave.
LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 6 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
The Troup High School Band Boosters meet at 6 p.m. in the band room.
Hogansville’s Community Watch committee meets at 6 p.m. at the city police department at 117 Lincoln St.
Xi Epsilon Gamma meets at 7 p.m. at a member’s house.
The Union Lodge No. 28 F&AM meets at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall on Hogansville Road.
Grief Share, a support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, meets at 7 p.m. at Cedarcrest Community Church at 2380 Roanoke Road. 706-882-6327
The LaGrange Shufflers meet at the Active Life center at 140 Ragland St. for regular square dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. 706-812-8840
The Five Star Social Club meets from 8 to 9 p.m. at a member’s house.
Wednesday
A bereavement support group meets 11 a.m. at Hospice LaGrange.
The Lunch Bunch and Al-Anon meet at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Thursday
West Point City Council meets for a work session at 8:15 a.m.
The executive board of the LaGrange Woman’s Club meets at 10 a.m. at Bellevue.
The Kiwanis Club of LaGrange meets at noon at Highland Country Club.
Older Americans Sharing in Service, the senior adult group of Rosemont Baptist Church, meets at noon in the church fellowship hall.
The Thursday Lunch Club meets at noon in the fellowship hall of First United Methodist Church with a sit-down meal and a program presented by Jack Morman, Azalea storyteller.
Crime Stoppers meets at 6 p.m. in the LaGrange Police Department training room.
Community Action For Improvement meets at 7 p.m. in the CAFI central office.
The Sons of LaGrange Lodge No. 537, a Prince Hall affiliate, meets at 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Brown and Watson streets.
Rehearsals for the LaGrange Civic Chorale are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Troup High School chorus room. choralsociety@charter.net, 706-882-2734
LaGrange Serenity Groups and Al-Anon meet at 7 p.m. at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Friday
The Lunch Bunch Alateen Family Group meets at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.
Churches
Saturday
New Macedonia, 111 Johnson St., hosts Wake-up; Get-up Saturday Revival at 10 a.m. Dr. Fredrick James of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lanett, Ala., will be guest speaker.
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds a free Bible study from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
Stovall Baptist Church, 14 Hardy St. in Greenville, hosts a benefit singing to raise funds to pave the church parking lot. Hot dog and hamburger plates will be on sale for $5 and there will be a cake auction. Food will be served at 5 p.m. and singing begins at 6 p.m. The Master’s Touch is the featured group.
Pillars of Fire Prophetic Conference hosted by apostle LaWanda Peters is 7 p.m. at Ashley’s Diner/Rec Hall, 206 Union St. 229-255-0378
Sunday
Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1111 E. 10th St. in West Point, celebrates Men’s Day at 11 a.m. with special guest the Rev. Guy DuPont, pastor of Greater Crossroad Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Callaway Baptist Church hosts discipleship training, youth and children’s classes at 5 p.m.
Tuesday
Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts Bible study at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
Grief Share, a support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, meets at 6 p.m. at Cedarcrest Community Church, 2380 Roanoke Road. 706-882-6327.
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds community prayer and Bible study at 7 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
Hogansville Church of Christ, 4885 Mountville Road, holds a study on the book of Revelation at 7 p.m. with speaker J. Robert Brooks. 706-637-6476
Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts Bible study at 7 p.m.
St. Paul CME Church, 250 Lower Glass Bridge Road, hosts Bible study at 7 p.m.
Callaway Baptist Church hosts service and classes at 7 p.m.
Thursday
Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based recovery program, meets at 6 p.m. with a fellowship meal and worship at the welcome center of First Baptist Church on Church Street. 706-884-5631
Immanuel Ministries and Worship Center at 75 Patillo Road holds Bible study at 6:30 p.m.
True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts Bible study at 7:30 p.m. for adults and youth.
Friday
True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., hosts youth night from 7 to 9 p.m. Sylvia Cameron, 706-402-6670
March 9
True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., will sell chili at noon. A $5 donation is requested. Proceeds will help with Youth Department activities. Delois Leslie, 706-402-3040
Trinity SDA Church Prayer and Bible Study Center at 710 Jenkins St. holds a free Bible study from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pastor Walter Gordon, 706-812-0760
Solomon Grove Baptist Church, 1 Fulton St., hosts a 16th anniversary service for brother Garfield Heard at 6 p.m. Sister Alice Lewis is mistress of ceremony with host The Star Wonder of Camp Hill, Ala.
March 10
Callaway Baptist Church hosts discipleship training, youth and children’s classes at 5 p.m.
To submit an item, email it to mstrother@lagrangenews.com, fax it to 706-884-8712 or drop it by our office at 105 Ashton St. For more information, call 706-884-7311, Ext. 229.
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