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n KCES MEETINGS – Kings Chapel Elementary School has scheduled the following school council meetings. All meetings will be held at 4 p.m. in room 17B. They are: March 27 and May 29. Kings Chapel Elementary is located at 460 Arena Road in Perry. For more information, contact Principal Paulette Tompkins at either PTompkins@hcbe.net or 478-988-6272.
n INTERNET SAFETY PRESENTATION – Perry Middle School invites the public to a presentation on Internet safety. James Westbrook from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency will discuss the importance of online safety April 8, at 6:30 p.m. in the Perry Middle cafeteria. Westbrook’s presentation will cover ways to protect adults and children online, to include cybercrimes and cyberbullying. Perry Middle School is located at 495 Perry Parkway in Perry. Thomas Moore serves as principal. For more information contact Diana Phillips, computer science teacher, at 478-988-6285 or by e-mail at dphillips@hcbe.net.
n REBUILDING TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS – Rebuilding Together/Warner Robins needs volunteers to serve as house captains for the annual National Work effort. This year, April 26 will be the date RT/WR swings into action to renovate and repair homes in the area. Donations are welcomed. Checks should be made payable to: Rebuilding Together Warner Robins, and mailed to Rebuilding Together, P.O. Box 8664, Warner Robins GA 31095.
n LEARNING ELECTION BASICS – Working in conjunction with the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Party of Georgia welcomes anyone who is interested in learning basic campaign tools for their neighborhoods and campaigns. It will be held in the Warner Robins Library March 29, from 10:30 a.m.-noon. If interested, call or e-mail Angela Chasebi, Mid-Southern Georgia organizer, at 330-881-1455 (cell) orangela@georgiademocrat.org.
n ANIMAL RESCUE/VACCINATION DAY/CLINIC – The Third Annual Animal Rescue Day/Vaccination Clinic will be held at Tractor Supply Company, located at 6010 Watson Blvd., March 29. Representatives from several rescue groups and shelters are scheduled to be at the store to adopt out pets, inform the public and to raise money for their rescue efforts. SNACS of Fort Valley Animal Hospital will begin the day at 9 a.m. with a vaccination clinic for dogs and cats. Rabies vaccines will be $8, DHLPP (parvo/distemper for dogs) and FVRCP (distemper for cats) will be $15. Microchipping will also be available. Rescue groups and shelters will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for pet adoptions, fund-raising and sharing information about their organization.
n HOCO DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE MEETING – The Houston County Democratic Committee will meet at Warner Robins Recreation Center, 800 Watson Blvd, at 10:30 a.m. April 12 for its monthly brunch meeting. Karen Arms, Chatham County Democratic Committee, will be the featured speaker. To RSVP or for further information, e-mail kathykb510@aol.com or call 224 -5022.
n BUSINESS, BOAT, AIRCRAFT PROPERTY TAXES – Personal property tax returns for business, boat, or aircraft owners are due by April 1. Contact Shanda J. Sasser at the Houston County Tax Assessors office at 478-218 -4760 for more information.
n DOGWOOD FESTIVAL T-SHIRT SALE – The 20th Annual Dogwood Festival T- shirts are now on sale. T-shirts are available to be purchased at the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce. All T-shirts are $10 each. Sizes available are Small-XXL. The chamber is open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. T-Shirts can be purchased now until April 11 at the Perry Chamber. T-Shirts will also be available to purchase at the Dogwood Festival April 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and April 13 from noon-5 p.m. For more information, please visit the Dogwood Festival’s website at www.perrydogwoodfestival.com or contact Maggie Jenkins at the Perry Chamber, maggie@perrygachamber.com, 478 -987-1234.
n ESES COUNCIL MEETINGS – Eagle Springs Elementary School has scheduled the following school council meeting. All meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. It is: May 15. Eagle Springs Elementary is located at 3591 Highway 41 North in Byron. For more information, contact Principal Andrea McGee at 478-953-0450.
n PERRY PLAYERS YOUTH WORKSHOP – The Perry Players Youth Theatre Workshop is currently accepting deposits for the summer workshop sessions. Participants will receive two weeks of training in all aspects of performance theatre. The 2008 workshop dates are June 2-13 with performances on June 13 and14 and June 16-27 with performances on June 27 and 28. For further information, visit their website at www.perryplayers.org or contact Joy Goodman at Theatreworkshop@cox.net.
n KWRB/HAPPY HOUR E-CYCLING DAY – Keep Warner Robins Beautiful and the Houston County Association for Exceptional Citizens (Happy Hour Recycling Service Center) will hold E-Cycling Day March 29 (sorry, no televisions). Bring them to the Happy Hour parking area, located in Warner Robins on North Young Avenue, for a one-day electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call 929-7258.
n CHUNK-A-JUNK CAR PROGRAM – The annual Chunk-A-Junk Car program will be held throughout the entire month of April. Warner Robins Wrecker and Towing Service has volunteered services to pick up junk cars in the Warner Robins area at no charge. Persons wishing to have junk cars removed will be required to sign a waiver authorizing removal/disposal of the vehicle. Call 929-7258 to schedule a pickup.
n GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP – The Great American Clean-Up Week in Perry will be held April 7-12 beginning each morning at 7 a.m. and ending each afternoon at 4 p.m. During this week, place all unwanted items at curbside and the City of Perry will pick them up. For more information, call 478-988 -2700.
n VET WELCOME HOME TRIBUTE – Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 902 in Warner Robins will hold a Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home Tribute at the Museum of Aviation April 5, from noon to 2 p.m. The ceremony is open to all Vietnam era veterans and their families. Guest speakers include Congressman Jim Marshall, Retired Maj. Gen. Rick Goddard and former POW Retired Brig. Gen. Jim Sehorn.
n HCHS COUNCIL MEETINGS – Houston County High School has set the following School Council meetings. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the school media center. They are: April 28 and June 30. Houston County High is located at 920 Highway 96 in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Sheila Beckham at either SaBeckham@hcbe.net or 478-988-6340.
n LAKE JOY ES MEETING – Lake Joy Elementary School has set the following School Council meeting. It will be held at 7:15 a.m. in room 313. It is: May 1. Keith Kratz serves as chairperson. Lake Joy Elementary is located at 985 Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Dr. Doug Rizer at drizer@hcbe.net or 478-971-2712.
n PEARL STEPHENS MEETINGS – Pearl Stephens Elementary School has set the following School Council meeting: May 1. Pearl Stephens is located at 215 Scott Blvd. in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Marion Ford at mford@hcbe.net or 478-929-7895.
n BONAIRE MIDDLE MEETINGS – Bonaire Middle School has set the following School Council meeting. It will begin at 7 a.m. in the office conference room. It is: May 27. Bonaire Middle is located at 125 Highway 96 East, Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Cindy Randall at CRandall@hcbe.net or 478-929-6235.
n NES MEETINGS – Northside Elementary School has set the following School Council meeting: April 17. Meetings will be held at 5 p.m. in the media center.
n PERRY EXCHANGE CLUB MEETINGS – The Perry Exchange Club of Perry meets every Thursday at noon at Priester’s Restaurant in Perry. For more information about the Exchange Club of Perry, ask any club member or call 478-955-8355.
n LIBRARY PHOTO CONTEST – The Houston County Friends of the Library is holding a photo contest. The contest involves taking a picture of your Houston County friends book bag in a place farthest away from the county or is the most unusual place for a book bag to find itself. The deadline for submission is April 20. For more information, visit any Houston County Library.
n QRES SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS – Quail Run Elementary School has set the following School Council meeting. It will be held at 7:15 a.m. in the data room. It is on April 8. Quail Run Elementary is located at 250 Smithville Church Road in Warner Robins. For more information, contact Principal Dr. Cheryl Thomas at cathomas@hcbe.net or 478-953-0415.
n PERRY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY – The Perry Area Historical Society meets at 6 p.m., the first Mondays of the months September through May at the New Perry Hotel on Main St. Anyone interested in attending the meetings is welcome and membership is opened to those who share an interest in preserving Perry’s historical sites, artifacts and the personal histories of its people.
n PHS ‘HIGH SCHOOL’ MUSICAL – Perry High School will perform Disney’s High School musical April 10-12 and April 18 and 19. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. in the Perry High School Theatre. Tickets for the performances are on sale now. Children and students are $5, and all adults are $8. To reserve tickets, call 478- 988-6298 Ext. 21320. Perry High School is located at 1307 North Avenue in Perry. For more information, please contact drama director Joe Sendek at jsendek@hcbe.net or call 478- 988 -6298.
n HOSPICE CANCER PAD MEETING – The Hospice Cancer Pad group meets at 9 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month (except July) in the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church of Perry, located at 1105 Main St. Contact Betty Rucker at 987-3672 for more information.
n OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS MEETING – Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church on Russell Parkway. For more information, call 478-987-0313.
n BONAIRE ES SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETINGS – Bonaire Elementary School will hold a School Council meeting April 7 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. Bonaire Elementary is located at 101 Elm Street in Bonaire. For more information, contact Principal Eric Payne at either 478-929-7826 or EPayne@hcbe.net.
n REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETINGS – The Redevelopment Agency meetings are scheduled for the first Monday of every month in the upstairs Conference Room in City Hall at 4 p.m.
n WR REC WATER AEROBICS – The Warner Robins Recreation Department Water Aerobics Program is held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week from 9-10 a.m. The monthly cost is as follows: city residents - $28; county residents - $56, out of county residents - $97, Senior citizens 50 years old and up - $15. For more information call 478-929-1916.
n HUNTINGTON: ‘I AM AMERICA’ – Huntington Middle School will present, “I Am America” March 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. This event will celebrate cultural diversity with a focus on African American culture and heritage with dancing and singing. Tiena Fletcher, Director of Pharmacy for the Houston Medical Center, will be the guest speaker. Admission for the event is free and the public is invited to attend. Huntington Middle is located at 206 Wellborn Road in Warner Robins. Dr. Gwendolyn Taylor serves as principal. For more information, contact teacher Rodney Johnson at rjohnson@hcbe.net or 478-542-2240.
n IDEAL VOLUNTEER DEADLINE – April 1 is the deadline for submitting the ideal volunteer for that special recognition he or she deserves. This opportunity is sponsored by the American Association of University Women and named for their favorite volunteer and founder of the Warner Robins branch of AAUW, Eleanor Granum. Call 953-0201; email jwins1939@aol.com or visit the website www.aauwwrga.org to get the application for that volunteer that goes above and beyond the call of duty!
n SYNERGY CLUB OF GEORGIA – The Synergy Club of Georgia, Inc – Presents “The Business Woman of Today. Do you have enough?” Workshop. It will be held April 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Warner Robins Conference Center and Suites, 308 N. Davis Dr. This is an all day networking workshop, which will include numerous business topics. Lunch will be catered. Tickets are $35 and must be purchased by April 5. To purchase, contact Lee Pierce at 478-987 -7162 or glpierce@alltel.net.
