Birthdays, anniversaries and special events can be added to, changed or deleted from the calendar by submitting them in writing at The Post-Searchlight office, 301 N. Crawford St., by faxing (229) 246-7665, by e-mailing news@thepostsearchlight.com; or mailing to P.O. Box 277, Bainbridge, GA 39818.

 

Wednesday, July 10

• Liberty in Jesus Christian Center, located at 1108 Butler Ferry Road, Bainbridge, will host Pastor Alex Bunion who will preach nightly through July 12 at 7:30 p.m. on the theme “A Sovereign Move of God.”

• AA, 814 West St., 6:30 p.m. closed meeting, 8 p.m. speaker meeting.

• Bookmobile at Parker Park in Climax, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Family Connection, Kirbo Center at Bainbridge College, noon

•  Teen Study Groups for ACT/SAT, Decatur County-Gilbert H. Gragg Library, 301 S. Monroe St., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• AA, AA Building, 814 West St., 6:30 p.m.

• Anniversaries: George and Carolyn Daniel, Buddy and Patti Lowe

• Birthdays: Mike Harrell, David Heard, Arthur Mckenzie Cook, Winston Brock Jr., Brenda Stogner, George Andrews Jr., Dyann Howell, Martin Bius, Nicole Buchanan

 

Thursday, July 11

•  First African Baptist Church, located at 115 Church St., in West Bainbridge, will commence their church’s 110th anniversary at 7:30 p.m. with St. Paul M.B. Church of Grady County and Rev. Thomas Garland in charge of services. The celebration continues on Friday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. with St. Mark’s of Mitchell County in charge.

• Department of Drivers Services license examiner office open, U.S. 27 North, Colquitt, Ga., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Toddler Time, Decatur County–Gilbert H. Gragg Library, 301 S. Monroe St., 10 a.m.

• Kiwanis Club, Charter House Inn, noon

• Bainbridge State College: Tiki Party for students outside the Student Wellness Center featuring smoothies, beach balls and frisbees and giveaways, 1:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.

• Woodmen of the World Lodge No. 28 (public welcome), Alice Street and West Street, 5 p.m.

• Bainbridge Oncology Support Team, Kirbo Women’s Center, Memorial Hospital, 6 p.m.

• Southwest Georgia Photography Club, Firehouse Gallery, 7 p.m.

• Staying Alive Group of Narcotics Anonymous, 232 W. Shotwell Street, 8 p.m.

• Anniversaries: Mary Jo and Lee Boutwell

• Birthdays: Annie Grace Hunter, Charles Burch, Brooke Harrell, Chad Braswell

 

Friday, July 12

• Department of Drivers Services license examiner office open, U.S. 27 North, Colquitt, Ga., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• 2nd Annual Teresa D. Young Foundation Charity Golf tournament, Cairo Country Club, 1701 U.S. 84, Cairo, registration at 10 a.m., lunch at noon and shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.

• Staying Alive Group of Narcotics Anonymous meeting, 232 W. Shotwell St., 8 p.m.

• Anniversaries: Jeray and Talzonda Randall

• Birthdays: Grayson Flowers, Marvalynn Carroll, Aaron Markham, Dean Elkins, Larry Godwin, Brenda Clements, Phil Long, Ray Dominguez, Barry Collins, Cheryl Waddell Morrow, Vivian Addison-Harris

 

Saturday, July 13

• American Bass Anglers Bassmaster Weekend Series (Georgia Division 8) tournament on Lake Seminole, take-off at 6:30 a.m. or safe light, weign in at 2:30 p.m. in the Earle May Boat Basin

• The Decatur County Genealogical Society, Inc. will meet at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1510 W. Longleaf Dr. The program is aimed at helping those who want to learn how to begin researching their family histories.

 

Sunday, July 14

• Beulah Thomas Baptist Church, located on Woodhull Road (off Hwy. 27 S.) will have a Homecoming celebration with the Rev. Joshua Rathel of Flat Creek Baptist Church as guest speaker at the 10:30 a.m. service. Dinner on the grounds and special music will follow.

• St. Stephen M.B. Church, located at 156 Miss Ann’s Lane in Whigham, will have a Women’s Day celebration at 3 p.m. Sister Emma Crump-Cooper of St. Mark M.B. Church of Mitchell County, will be the featured speaker. Dinner will be served following the service.

• Second Elizabeth M.B. Church, located at 2718 Attapulgus Hwy., Quincy, will have a “Team Spirit” Youth service at 11 a.m. Those attending are asked to wear their favorite collegiate gear.

•  First African Baptist Church, located at 115 Church St., West Bainbridge, will conclude its 110th anniversary celebration at the 11 a.m. service with Rev. Henry Flowers III preaching. Dinner will be served.

•  Greater St. Mark M.B. Church, located at 1532 Hwy. 311, Camilla, will hold the 2nd annual Dorothy Mae Gaines Scholarship program at 11 a.m. with Dr. Emantavius Williams of Camilla as guest motivational speaker. Educators and parents from Decatur and Mitchell County are invited to support the scholarship program, which helps fund scholarships for deserving students in both counties.

 

Monday, July 15

• St. Mark M.B. Church, located at Hwy. 311 East River Road, Camilla, will begin a Revival that runs through the 17th at 7:30 p.m. nighty, with Rev. Johnny Kegler as guest minister.

• Travelers Rest M.B. Church, located at 661 Cal Thomas Road, Whigham, will begin a revival that runs through the 19th at 7 p.m. nightly, with Rev. Delliese Cox in charge.

• Saint Stephen M.B. Church, located at 156 Miss Ann’s Lane, Whigham, will begin a Revival that runs through the 19th at 7 p.m. nightly. Rev. Bernard Sales of Boston, Ga., formerly of Decatur County, will lead the services.

 

Tuesday, July 16

• Registration for new students and elementary students who have changed residential zones, all Decatur County schools, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (through Thursday, July 18 registration times on Friday, July 19 are from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

 

Wednesday, July 17

• Faith Life Ministries Church, located at 335 Colquitt Hwy., Eldorendo, will begin a Revival that runs through the 19th at :30 p.m. nightly, with Pastor E. Flanders leading the services.

 

Saturday, July 20

• Prophetic Kingdom Ministries, located at 1610 Old Quincy Road, Bainbridge, will host the 2013 Breaking the Chains Conference beginning at 6:30 p.m. with Prophet Patrick Cleveland of Valdosta leading the service.

 

Sunday, July 21

• Bethel A.M.E. Church, located at 207 N. Griffin Ave., Attapulgus, will have its Missionary anniversary at 3 p.m. on the theme, “Women in White Serving Others.” Speaker will be Melody Hill.

 

Monday, July 22

• Match Play Tennis Camp for all ages hosted by tennis pro Elyse Fenton, Bainbridge Tennis Center, Cox Avenue, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., runs through Thursday, July 25, cost is $40, call (229) 248-2020 to register

• New Beginnings Learning Center class orientation, Bainbridge Middle Schol Cafeteria, 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, located at 1810 S. West Street, will begin a Revival, running nightly at 7:30 through the 26th. Bishop Frederick Williams of Gethsemane Worship Center in Albany will lead the services on the theme of Reviving the Soul.

 

Tuesday, July 23

• Summer Reading Program Celebration (including a visit from Fuzzy the Clown), Decatur County–Gilbert H. Gragg Library

• Registration for new students and elementary students who have changed residential zones, all Decatur County schools, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (through Thursday, July 25)

•  First Baptist Church of Quincy, located at 210 W. Washington St., Quincy, Fla., will host the Daraja Children’s Choir from Uganda, Africa in concert at 6:30 p.m.

 

Thursday, July 25

• Bainbridge State College: Last day of classes for Summer Semester

 

Monday, July 29

• Bainbridge State College: Final exams for Summer Semester (through July 30)

 

Thursday, August 1

• Open House for all Decatur County Schools, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Friday, August 2

• First Day of Classes for students in Decatur County Schools

 

Monday, August 5

• Open House and Family Picnic at Grace Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Tuesday, August 6

• First Day of School for students at Grace Christian Academy (K5-12)

 

Wednesday, August 7

• First Day of Classes for K3 and K4 students at Grace Christian Academy

 

Wednesday, August 21

• Bainbridge State College: First day of classes for regular and A terms for Fall Semester

 

Thursday, August 22

• Denim and Diamonds Gala: dinner, dancing and auction to benefit the Bainbridge-Decatur County YMCA, hosted by Southwind Plantation, 6:30 p.m., for tickets call the YMCA at (229) 243-0508

 

Friday, August 23

• Bainbridge High School varsity football team’s first game of the 2013 season versus East Gadsden High School, Havana, Fla.

 

Monday, Sept. 2

• Labor Day Holiday

 

Thursday, Sept. 5

• Media Bass National Team Championship (for teams in Georgia, Alabama and Florida)(continues through Sept. 8), Earle May Boat Basin

 

Friday, Sept. 13

• Bainbridge High School varsity football team’s first home football game of the 2013 season versus Early County, Centennial Field, 7:30 p.m.