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Wednesday, Oct. 01, 2008

COMMUNITY BRIEFS

Volunteers needed for haunted house

Law Enforcement United of Houston County, made up of civilian and military law enforcement agencies, is once again hosting its annual haunted house in October.

Each year, the fundraising organization raises money to help police officers seriously injured on duty or who suffer some catastrophic event, such as losing a home from a fire. Funds are also available to help the family of an officer who dies in the line of duty.

Last year, the haunted housing raised more than $10,000. The organization is looking for volunteers to help build the haunted house and to work during times the public is invited. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old to participate.

This year's haunted house will be held Oct. 24-31. Donations of building supplies or money are welcome. To learn more, call Capt. John Clay at (478) 808-2117.

Local blood drives

The Houston-Middle Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross will hold several blood drives in October. To give blood, donors must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

The October schedule includes:

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 7, Middle Georgia College, Cochran

2-7 p.m. Oct. 16, Shirley Hills Baptist Church, 615 Corder Road, Warner Robins

9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17, Martin Luther King Center, Cohen Walker Boulevard, Warner Robins

3-8 p.m. Oct. 20, Middle Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins

1-6 p.m. Oct. 21, Perry High School, 1307 North Ave., Perry

1-6 p.m. Oct. 30, Coldwell Banker SSK, South Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins

2-7 p.m. Oct. 31, Belk Matthews, Galleria mall, Centerville

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31, Houston County Career and Technology Center, 1311 Corder Road, Warner Robins

To learn more, visit www.middlegeorgiaredcross.org, call (478) 923-6332 or stop by their offices at 346 Corder Road.

Rainbow House holds parenting classes

The Rainbow House Children's Resource Center in Warner Robins is holding two classes this fall for interested community members.

A two-day parenting seminar, "1-2-3 Magic: Who's in charge at your house?", will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 3 and Oct. 17 at Coldwell Banker SSK, 470 S. Houston Lake Road. To register, call 923-5923. Childcare will not be provided. Learn various parenting techniques, such as disciplining without arguing, yelling or hitting, controlling obnoxious behavior and strengthening your relationship with your child.

"Surviving your adolescents" will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Coldwell Banker SSK. To register, call 327-8398 or 923-5923.

Upcoming FVSU events

Homecoming week at Fort Valley State University will be Oct. 12-19. As part of the festivities, there will be a homecoming comedy show at 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at the C.W. Pettigrew Center. The show will feature Reginald "Bro'man" Ballard from the television series "Martin." Other activities include:

7 p.m. Oct. 17, Hunt-Bond-Troup Gala, C.W. Pettigrew Center. For info, call 825-6340.

7 p.m. Oct. 18, Stompfest 2008 & Homecoming Step Show, Health and Physical Education Complex. For info, call 825-6290.

2 p.m. Oct. 19, Vernon Hollister Memorial Concert Choir, C.W. Pettigrew Center. Free. For info, call 825-6075.

There will be a gospel concert at 5 p.m. Oct. 12 in the C.W. Pettigrew Center. Free to the public. For info, call 825-6325.

The FVSU National Alumni Association will host its annual golf tournament at The Landings in Warner Robins on Oct. 17. The tournament is open to the public. Applications are currently being accepted. Registration is at 7 a.m., with a tee time of 8 a.m. To learn more, call 825-6340 or visit www.fvsu.edu and click on "Homecoming '08."

Community meetings

The Houston County Republican Party will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Que, Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. Breakfast snacks will be available for a small donation. The public is invited. For more information, call Aaron Hufstetler at (478) 929-0034 or 397-2889.

The Peach County Retired Educators Association will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Walker-Anderson Fellowship Hall, Trinity Baptist Church, 505 State University Drive, Fort Valley.

The Centerville Lions Club, a service-minded organization that provides assistance to Houston County individuals who are in need of sight and hearing services, is looking for prospective members. Individuals who are 21 and older may be considered for membership. To learn more, call Bill Craig, District F membership chairman, at 953-1185.

The Fine Art Society of Middle Georgia meets the third Thursday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at Ted Wright Park in Bonaire. For more information, call 929-2263.

The Exchange Club of Houston County meets every Tuesday at noon at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 1992 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. For more information, contact Angela Hayes at (478) 952-2879.

Heart of Georgia Developmental Disabilities Ministries meets every second and fourth Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Shirley Hills Baptist Church, 615 Corder Road, Warner Robins. The public is welcome.

Kiwanis Club of Warner Robins meets every Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 1992 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. For more information, call (478) 225-2576 or (478) 929-0857.

NARFE Chapter 1020 of Warner Robins meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon at the Wellston Center in Warner Robins. For more information, call Faye Powell, (478) 923-0859.

Warner Robins Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily at 1001 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. To learn more, call (478) 923-7657.

Support group meetings for families and men and women with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating disorders are Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, 2024 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Services and support groups are free. For more information, call 318-8579 or e-mail anadmiddlega@aol.com.

To submit your organization's activities and meetings, send your information by e-mail to houstonpeach@macon.com or fax to (478) 328-7682. For questions, call 923-3109, ext. 240. Yard sale at NAMINAMI Central Georgia Inc. will hold a fall yard sale from 8 a.m. until noon Nov. 1. If you have unwanted furniture, household items or clothing, please contact NAMI offices at (478) 328-0508 for delivery or pickup.

LEAP receives $2,000

Literacy Education for Adults in Peach has received a $2,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation to be used to help offset the costs of LEAP's newest project, Childcare Services for Literacy. The funds will help with childcare for parents taking adult education classes and who did not qualify for other assistance.

- Compiled by Jenny Gordon