Friday, November 19, 2010

Coming to Carrollton Saturday morning???

If so, there are several things going on tomorrow morning....

Annual Hospice Bake Sale - 9:00 am (See earlier post)

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Dropoff - 9:00 - 11:00 am (See earlier post)

Holiday Gift Bazaar - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Ag Center

Night in Lights Decorating - 10:00 am at Sunset Hills

Night in Lights - Nov. 20th

Tomorrow morning at Sunset Hills Country Club, the tree decorating will begin at 10:00. We also still need jewelry for the tree. If you plan on attending or have jewelry to donate, please let Alania know.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bead for Life - November 19th

Would you like to view the Bead for Life jewelry? If so, the jewelry will be in Carrollton on November 19th. For more information, email us at carrolltonjwc@gmail.com. You can also find out more about the jewelry at http://www.beadforlife.org. All the proceeds from the sales go directly back to the women in Uganda who handmake the jewelry.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Soup Kitchen - Thanksgiving Meal Prep

The 21st annual Thanksgiving meal, organized by Orlando Rivera, will be Thursday, November 25 at the Carroll County Soup Kitchen. The meal is made from scratch by volunteers. They need lots of help peeling potatoes, chopping onions, making biscuits & cornbread for the dressing, and so much more! This is a great opportunity for kids and adults. Come for an hour or the whole time; we need lots of hands and all help is appreciated! Below is the schedule:


Monday, 11/22; 8:30 am – 1pm: Regular soup kitchen services, lunch served at 11am.


Tuesday, 11/23 AND Wednesday, 11/24. 8:30 am – 1pm: Regular soup kitchen services, lunch served at 11am. 6pm – 9pm: Preparation for Thanksgiving meal.


Thursday, 11/25. 8am – 2pm: Thanksgiving meal, lunch served at 11:30am.


Friday, 11/26 8:30 am – 1pm: Regular soup kitchen services, lunch served at 11am.

Things to remember: a baseball cap or hair net is required in the kitchen; children under 15 need adult companion/supervision. All you need to bring is a smile. You will be blessed and glad you came.

For more information, please contact Jana Rivera at 770-639-2305 or internationalrb@bellsouth.net.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Operation Christmas Child - Collection Next Week

Don't forget! The National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child is November 15 - 22, 2010. Please cut and paste the website link below to print a label for your shoe box, find the steps for packing a shoe boxwith appropriate items, mailing fee, etc…http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index/


Bring your wrapped box to the Carrollton Baptist Association at 736 Stewart Street Carrollton, GA. Drop off times:
Mon: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tues: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Wed: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Thurs: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.;
Fri: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.; Sun: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Annual Hospice Holiday Food Sale - Nov. 20th

Tanner Hospice Care will host the 19th annual Tanner Hospice Holiday Food Sale on Saturday, November 20th at the First Baptist Church in Carrollton, located at 102 Dixie Street. The sale will begin at 9 am and conclude when the last food items are sold.


Choose from more than 500 homemade dishes, prepared by the area’s best cooks for holiday meals and entertaining, including: smoked turkeys, barbecue, casseroles, hor’doeuvres, soups, desserts, fresh bread and much more.


Donations of food items to be sold to benefit Tanner Hospice Care may be delivered to the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church on Friday, Nov. 19th from 11 am to 6 pm. For more information or to volunteer, call Tanner Hospice Care at 770.214.2355.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Veteran's Day - November 11th

As Veteran's Day is approaching, take the opportunity to thank a veteran in our community for his or her service to our country! Learn about the history and significance of Veterans Day at www.VA.gov/OPA/VetsDay.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Thanks for a Great Autumn Run!

Thanks to everyone that came out yesterday for our Autumn Run!

A special thanks to our race sponsors - Drummond & Swindle, P.C., Carroll EMC, Candace E. Rader, P.C., Carroll County Animal Hospital, Adams Clearing, Air Playhouse, Carroll County Magistrate Judge Al Johnson, Classical Photography, Communication Partners, Inc., Miller’s Academy Christian Church, Carroll Realty & Insurance Co., Inc., Carrollton Business Equipment, International Restaurant and Bakery Equipment, Inc., Jill Duncan State Farm Insurance, J & P Land Company, LLC, Phillips Paint, Body & Towing, Quintin Rivera Salon, Smith Brothers Supply Co., Sheila J. Butler & Company, Inc., Southern Dental, Turner Pharmacy, VCA Carrollton Animal Hospital, Walker Buick Cadillac GMC, Inc., Wallace Builders Supply, West Georgia Eye Care, West Georgia Internal Medicine, Allen Trapp, Attorney at Law, and Tillman Eye Center.



Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Autumn Run - This Sunday!

Please invite your friends and family to come out this Sunday for our Autumn Run 5K race! This is a great event and our largest fundraiser. Proceeds will go to help children in Carroll County. We are still accepting Race Day Sponsors for $75. If interested in this sponsorship, please email us before Sunday!