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City of Griffin Solid Waste Division. Closed on July 4. No trash pick-up on July 4. Wednesday’s pick-up will be on Thursday and Thursday’s pick-up will be on Friday. Residents are asked to remove garbage and recycling carts by 6:30 a.m. the morning after their collection day. For more information call 770-229-6421 or visit the www.cityofgriffin.com website
Pike County Chamber of Commerce. Will hold its Fourth Annual Business Expo from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at Life Springs Church. The chamber is offering discounted pricing from members who sign up before July 1, along with different sponsorship levels. For more information call the chamber at 770-567-2029 or visit www.pikecountygachamber.com.
Thursday, June 28
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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m. and meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Christian Enrichment Center of First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. For additional information call 770-227-8674.
Pet first aid. From 6 to 8:30 p.m., 198-C U.S. Highway 19 North, Thomaston. For additional information call Brenda Coleman at 706-647-3023.
Quilters Guild of the Southern Crescent. Meeting at 7 p.m. at Fayette Presbyterian Curch, 791 Georgia Highway 92 North, Fayetteville. For additional information call 770-412-4812.
Spalding County Senior Center. Beginners’ Computer Class at the library at 9:30 a.m., Fun Fitness at 10 a.m., Bridge at 1 p.m., Canasta at 1 p.m. Zumba Gold at 4 p.m. Billiards all day.
Three Rivers Regional Council. Meets at 2 p.m. at the Turin Town Hall and Community Building, 47 Turn Road, Turin. 678-692-0510.
Friday, June 29
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 and Knitting at 9 a.m., Advanced Tai Chi at 10 a.m., Intermediate Tai Chi at 10:30 a.m., Western Style Dancing with Eddie at noon, Bridge at 1 p.m., Open Card Play at 1 p.m., Table Tennis at 2 p.m. Billiards all day.
Saturday, June 30
Hollonville Opry House. The following bands are scheduled to perform: Ray & Norma Jean; Celtic Ties; Grass Backardz; Kirkland & Friends. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
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.
Sunday, July 1
Holland and Simmons family reunion meeting. Will be held at 4 p.m. at the home of the late Willie Mae Parks at 1301 E. McIntosh Road, Griffin. The reunion will be held July 13 through July 15. Call Jeanette Fergerson at 678-688-2010 or 770-946-4464.
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Monday, July 2
City of Griffin Tree Board. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
Weight Watchers. 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
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.
Hannah’s Ministry. A free support group dealing with infertility for couples and family members. Offered by First Assembly of God Fresh Touch Counseling at 7 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall. For more information call 678-688-3133.
Freedom Riders chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Ryan’s Restaurant. For additional information call Jimmy Dykes at 770-468-0677 or Bruce Howard at 770-254-1884.
Tuesday, July 3
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.
Griffin Lions Club. From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Maternity Tour. From 6 to 7 p.m. Tour Spalding Regional Medical Center’s labor and delivery, postpartum and nursery areas. For additional information call 770-467-6136.
Pilot Club of Griffin. Business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Milano’s board room.
Griffin-Spalding Toastmasters. 7 p.m. at University of Georgia-Griffin campus, Stuckey Auditorium, Room 202.
Thursday, July 5
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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m. and meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Christian Enrichment Center of First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. For additional information call 770-227-8674.
Widow’s Ministry. Coordinated by Nancy Taylor at 6 p.m. at Conner-Westbury Funeral Home. For additional information call 770-227-2300.
Middle Georgia Tea Party. Meet and greet starts at 6 p.m., meeting begins at 7 p.m. The guest speak will be Victor Calle. For more information visit the www.midgatteaparty.com website or call 678-588-1619 or 678-588-1618.
Friday, July 6
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, July 7
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.
Sunday, July 8
The Jackson-Butts County group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets at 7 p.m. at the Daughtry Foundation building, 221 E. College St., Jackson.
Monday, July 9
City of Griffin Tree Board. Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall conference room.
Weight Watchers. 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church.
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.
AARP meeting. 11:30 a.m. at Ryan’s. Bring donations for Project Linus.
Tuesday, July 10
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 11
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, July 12
Development Authority of Pike County. Meeting at 10 a.m. in the Development Authority conference room.
Griffin-Spalding County Library. Quilting demonstration from 10-10:45 a.m. The topic — Introduction to Appliqué.
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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). Weigh-in at 6:00 p.m. and meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Christian Enrichment Center of First United Methodist Church, 1401 Maple Drive. For additional information call 770-227-8674.
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.
Griffin-Spalding County Library. Quilting demonstration from 10-10:45 a.m. The topic will be “Introduction to Appliqué.”
