Exhibits

Ongoing

“Folk Crafts of West Georgia” at Legacy Museum on Main, in conjunction with the opening of “American Folk Hero: Outsider Art of Georgia and Alabama” at LaGrange Art Museum. The exhibit will feature the more ornamental variety of crafts such as quilts, baskets, wood carvings and bowls, and totem poles from Troup and surrounding counties. Items on display date from the early 1900s to recent days. Legacy Museum on Main is located at 136 Main St. in LaGrange. 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.

Events

Saturday, Thursday-Nov. 11

“Metamorphoses,” a play based on Greek and Roman myths, is 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, and Nov. 8-10, with a 2:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in Price Theater. Tickets at $10 for adults and $8 for non-LaGrange College students and senior citizens are available at the Price Theater box office. To make reservations, call the box office at 706-880-8080 or email priceboxoffice@lagrange.edu. Mature themes.

Saturday, Sunday, Friday-Nov. 11

The Patchwork Players presents “By the Pound,” an original stage play written and directed by Rachel Einglett Elliott and Jack Bagley to benefit the Humane Society of Harris County. The performances will be in the Briton Little Theatre at the DHA Community Life Center in Pine Mountain. Show times are Nov. 1, 3, 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 4 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 — pre-sales only due to limited seating in the theater. A silent auction will be held at the reception. 706-663-4447

Saturday

Belk’s Charity Days Event is 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Lagrange Troup County Humane Society has $5 coupons for sale at the Humane Society office on Orchard Hill Road, or purchase them from any volunteer or call 706-298-3608 for more information. All proceeds stay with the Humane Society.

The Friends of LaGrange Memorial Library group is collecting books for DOYB (Drop Off Your Books) in preparation for its Mega Book Sale, which is Dec. 8. People who choose may participate may drop off books at the circulation desk. No magazines or encyclopedias, but CDs and DVDs are welcome.

Sunday

The LaGrange Elks Lodge hosts its annual Veterans Day Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lodge on Davis Road. The event is free to all veterans and active-duty personnel and their families. The luncheon is sponsored by local veterans organizations, businesses and other contributors. Chuck Franklin, 706-402-0901

Monday

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 Holly at 706-883-1618 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.

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

Wednesday

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

Wednesday-Friday

Marshall Foster presents “In Search of a Nation’s Treasure,” a free seminar about the Biblical history of America, at LaGrange Academy lower school Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and Lafayette Christian School Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Nov. 10

A Volkswagon show and swap meet is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at LaGrange Mall, 1501 Lafayette Parkway, with a top 25 plus two best judged and awarded. Door prizes, dash plaques, raffle, music, food, games and goody bags available. Ronald, 706-668-7731 or 706-408-0422, myraspberry68@charter.net

Lafayette Christian School team members host a turkey shoot and archery competitions at 9 a.m. to raise funds for a mission trip to Alaska.

Meetings

Monday

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

The Troup County Commission meets at 9 a.m. in the first-floor commission meeting room in the Government Center at 100 Ridley Ave.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.

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 Union Lodge No. 28 F&AM meets at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall on Hogansville Road.

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

On hold till Sept. The LaGrange Woman’s Club meets at Bellevue at 204 Ben Hill St. Social hour is at 11 a.m., and the meeting is at noon.

The LaGrange Area Safety Association meets at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s Steak House at 1509 Lafayette Parkway.

The Kiwanis Club of LaGrange meets at noon at Highland Country Club.

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.

Troup County Master Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. at the Troup County Agriculture Building on Vulcan Materials Road.

LaGrange chapter No. 474 Order of the Eastern Star meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge Hall on Watson and Brown streets.

Friday

The Lunch Bunch Alateen Family Group meets at noon at Self Help Harbor, 909 Stonewall St.

Churches

Saturday, Sunday

Faith Baptist Church, 552 Hammett Road, begins Judgement Journey ‘12, a 45-minute journey through the tribulation of end times. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at judgementjourney.com. The event runs Oct. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27, and Nov. 2 and 3.

Saturday

Eagle’s Nest Cathedral, 1306 E. 10th St. in West Point, hosts a church yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. 706-407-2053, bmacministries.org

Pleasant Grove Quilters host their 31st annual Quilt Show and Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church off Hamilton Road, about three miles south of Interstate 85, with quilts, crafts, baked and canned items, sausage and biscuits, fried pies, homemade soup and cornbread and barbecue plates and stew. There is a drawing for a handmade quilt at 2:30 p.m.

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

Sunday

Leete Hill United Methodist Church celebrates its 92nd church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Richard Gilbert, pastor of Merrill chapel United Methodist Church of Fayetteville.

Jehovah Baptist Church in Whitesville celebrates the fifth anniversary of pastor and first lady Slaughter at 2:30 p.m. with guest speaker pastor Patrick Brown of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Phenix City, Ala.

Eastside Baptist Church, 1016 Mason St., hosts its 64th church anniversary at 3 p.m. with special guest the Rev. Fred Stanley and the Zion Rest Baptist Church of Valley, Ala.

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.

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 movie night from 7 to 9 p.m. Sylvia Cameron, 706-402-6670

Nov. 10

Saint Peter’s Catholic Church, 200 Lafayette Parkway, hosts a Christmas Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with vendors selling woodworking, jewelry, quilts, pottery and other handmade items. The show is sponsored by the Saint Peter’s Council of Catholic Women.

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

Callaway Baptist Church Women on Missions Organization, 310 John Lovelace Road, hosts a Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to noon. Books, board games, puzzles, family movies and home-baked goods will be for sale with all proceeds going toward the church’s 2012 Lottie Moon offerings for international missions.

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.