Events

Tuesday

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 LaGrange Memorial Library Summer Reading Program kicks off with a reading pep rally hosted by storyteller Carol Cain at 7 p.m. at the library, 115 Alford St. The program will be held at the library every Wednesday following at 2 p.m. Children are invited to sign up to participate and to read or listen to at least 10 books, or for five hours of reading time. Upon completion children will receive an official Georgia Reading Certificate and a prize.

Thursday

Starbucks on Lafayette Parkway hosts a blood drive from 9 a.m. to noon. All donors will receive a free drink. Donors can sign up at Starbucks or make and appointment by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or at redcrossblood.org.

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.

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

A senior dance is at 7 p.m. at the old Franklin Elementary School gym with a live band. Admission is $4.

June 2

Market on Main, a farmer’s market, opens for the season on the Main Street parking lot in LaGrange at East Depot Street, next to the Carmike Cinemas. Market hours are 8 to 10 a.m. every Saturday until mid-October. Local farmers will sell fresh produce. www.downtownlagrange.com

The two local Chick-fil-A stores host an 8:15 a.m. 5K race and 8 a.m. family fun run in downtown LaGrange. The race includes chip timing and a USATF certified course. Cost is $20 and includes a T-shirt. Participants also have the chance to win Chick-fil-A food for a year. Registration is open at www.cfaraceseries.com. Proceeds provide scholarships for the WinShape Camp that will be held in LaGrange June 11-15. Registration is 8:30 to 10 a.m.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West Point Lake in partnership with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a “hands on” personal watercraft and boating safety course at the West Point Project Management Office from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. There is a $25 fee per family on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is necessary and can be done by calling the West Point Project Management Office at 706-645-2937.

The LaGrange High School class of 2002 holds a reunion at Best Western Lafayette Garden Inn, 1613 Lafayette Parkway, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. A free family event is 1 to 3 p.m. at the playground of First Presbyterian Church, 120 Broad St. lhs2002reunion.blogspot.com

Meetings

Tuesday

Salvation Army Home League meets at noon at 806 Murphy Ave.

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

Wednesday

A bereavement support group meets 11 a.m. at Hospice LaGrange.

Thursday

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

Friday

The Troup County Commission’s work session is postponed to June 8.

June 2

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

Churches

Saturday

True Life Christian Ministries, 500 S. Lee St., holds a bake and yard sale at 8 a.m. Proceeds will support trips for movie night youths. Delois Leslie, 706-402-3040

Threats Grove Baptist Church, 192 Rosemont Road hosts “Come Walk a Mile with the Youth” at 9 a.m. Registration is 8:30 a.m. and costs $10. Proceeds goes to the church youth department. Jean Sivell, 706-302-2508

Bethlehem Temple Church at 307 Whitesville St. sponsors the summer of 2012 Sunday school drive with free hot dogs and snacks from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mary Copeland, 706-663-8045

Warren Temple United Methodist Church, 416 E. Depot St., hosts a catfish plate fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plates are $8. 706-333-1982

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

Long Cane Baptist Church on West Point Road hosts a benefit singing at 6 p.m. with performers Twin Creeks Quartet, Creekside Baptist Church choir, Jerry Scarbrough and others. Admission is free, there will be an offering taken. There will also be a “car smashing” at 5 p.m. where participants can sling a hammer for $1. Proceeds benefit the church’s mission trip to Quincy, Wash.

Sunday

Thankful Baptist Church at 968 Cannonville Road celebrates its senior and junior usher boards and nurse’s guild anniversary 11 a.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Roderick Johnson of Atlanta.

Thankful Baptist Church, 968 Cannonville Road, hosts a Usher and Nurse Guild anniversary at 11 a.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. Roderick Johnson of Atlanta. Refreshments will be served after the service. Connie Copeland, 706-883-8377

Ebenezer Baptist Church on Ebenezer Church Road in Pine Mountain celebrates its annual mission program at 11 a.m. Guest speaker is the Rev. NeCola Mann, minister of Leete Hill United Methodist Church on Hamilton Road. Irelene Tucker, 706-594-1582

Louise United Methodist Church, 1189 Hines Road, celebrates Pastor’s Appreciation Day for the Rev. Jairo Gay and Ann Gay at 11 a.m. Althea Grange, 706-402-4924

Canaan Baptist Church in Roanoke, Ala., hosts its annual family and friends day at 2 p.m. CST

The Missionary Society of Solomon Grove Baptist Church observes its 87th anniversary at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. C.F. Reed, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church of Franklin will be the guest speaker.

Welcome Baptist Church celebrates its ushers’ anniversary at 2:30 p.m. with guest speaker the Rev. Michael Gray of Word of God Ministry in Hampton. 706-882-2227

Saint Paul Baptist Church, 205 Union St., celebrates Women’s Day at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Johnnie Baskerville and Rising Grove Baptist Church as guests. Minister Ann Baker of Warren Temple United Methodist Church will be the Mistress of Ceremony.

New Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church celebrates its 129th church anniversary at 2:30 p.m. Special guest is the Rev. TaMarcus Cook of Saint Smyrna Baptist Church of Newnan.

Tuesday-Friday

Arbor Grove Baptist Church holds vacation Bible school with activities from 6 to 8 p.m. Classes are offered for participants age 5 to adult.

Wednesday

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

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

June 2

Grace Baptist Church at 3731 West Point Road holds a yard sale at 8 a.m. to raise funds for mission trips. Biscuits and beverages will be served.

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