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. 

 

Saturday, Nov. 24

• Community Methodist Church is sponsoring their annual Turkey Shoot, to be held at 453 Robinson-Mitchell Road, beginning at 11 a.m.

• Birthdays: Kenneth Jenkins, Sylvia Davis, James Stewart, Wesley Higdon, Sherri Dollar, Chiffona M. Smith

 

Sunday, Nov. 25

• Bethlehem Freewill Baptist Church, located at 1810 S. West St., will observe Harvest Rally and Old Fashion Day at 11:15 a.m. Dress in old-time clothes. Dinner will be served.

• St. Thomas M.B. Church, located at 198 Edwards Road, Fowlstown, will celebrate their annual usher’s anniversary at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Verlon Robinson and St. Paul M.B. Church of Albany in charge of the service. Dinner will be served.

• AA, 814 West St., 3 p.m.

• Birthdays: Michaela Hornsby, Mike Trammell, Ann Brannen, Gibbs Palmer, Jenn Edwards, Ruth Vazal

 

Monday, Nov. 26

• AA Recovery Group, U.S. Highway 27 North behind Mr. Pip’s, 1 p.m.

• VFW Post No. 4904 meeting, 1602 Pierce St., 6:30 p.m.

• American Legion Post 62, 1602 Pierce St., 7 p.m.

• AA, 814 S. West St., 8 p.m. (Big Book Study)

• Birthdays: Ginny Harrell, Blake Martin, Del Salter, Kimberly Brown

 

Tuesday, Nov. 27

• Bainbridge Tree Commitee, City Hall conference room, 8 a.m.

• Decatur County Special Olympics Bowling at Langston Gray Center, 9 a.m.

• Toddler Tales, Gilbert H. Gragg Library, 301 S. Monroe St., 10 a.m.

• Rotary Club, Charter House Inn, noon

• AA, 814 S. West St., noon

• Celebrate Recovery, First United Methodist Church, 6:30 p.m.

• National Mental Health Alliance group meetings, 2336 Dawson Rd, Albany, GA, 6:30 p.m.

• Decatur County Board of Commissioners, County Administration Building, 203 W. Broughton St., 7 p.m.

• Bainbridge Shrine Club, U.S. 84 East, 7:30 p.m.

• Narcotics Anonymous, 232 W. Shotwell St., 8 p.m. (closed meeting for addicts or people with drug problems)

• Nar-Anon Family Group, 232 W. Shotwell St., 8 p.m. (for friends and family of those suffering with addiction or drug problems)

• Anniversaries: Bill and Carol Powell

• Birthdays: Pearl Johnson, Liam McGraw, Mike Miller, Aliyah Jones, Reyanne Wimberly, Linda H. Jones, George Washington Jr., Georgette Washington Burke, Pearl Johnson, James Dollar

 

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• Bookmobile at Spring Creek Park Resort, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

• Bookmobile at Parkside Mini Mart, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Lions Club, Charter House Inn, noon

• AA Recovery Group, U.S. Highway 27 North behind Mr. Pip’s, 1 p.m.

• AA, 814 West St., women’s meeting at 6:30 p.m., speaker meeting at 8 p.m.

• Anniversaries: Allen and Flecia Ware, Mike and Donna Trammell

• Birthdays: Brenda Musgrove.

 

Thursday Nov. 29

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

• Toddler Tales, Gilbert H. Gragg Library, 301 S. Monroe St., 10 a.m.

• Opening Night for the Bainbridge Little Theatre’s production of the comedy “The Dixie Swim Club”, Troup Street, 7:30 p.m. (continues Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.)

• Adult Respite Day Care volunteer training, 6-8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Interested persons contact Recie Culpepper at 850-386-2778.

• Anniversaries: Jimmy and Linda Fowler, Russell and Diann Smith

• Birthdays: Lyn Moore, Dexter Conyers, Gloria Hampton, Gene Miller Jr., Reggie Ponder, Hunter A. Moore, George Norris

Friday, Nov. 30

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

• Bainbridge Health and Rehab, located at 1155 W. College St., will host a Revival Dinner for residents and guests from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring spiritual entertainment of praise dancers, gospel comedians, music and words of inspiration. Meal tickets for $2 are available for guests and can be purchased at the facility up until noon Nov. 26.

• AA Recovery Group, U.S. Highway 27 North behind Mr. Pip’s, 1 p.m.

• Staying Alive group of Narcotics Anonymous, 232 W. Shotwell St. (across from Methodist Church), 8 p.m. (open meeting, everyone welcome)

• Anniversaries: Jason and Elizabeth Knox

• Birthdays: Roger Smith, Al Collins, Keith Harrison, Jeff Kelly, John Willis, Wayne Hall, Tammie Maxwell, Jalyn Harrison

 

Saturday, Dec. 1

• Chosen Messengers of Donalsonville will celebrate their 19th anniversary at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Hall on South Wiley Ave., featuring groups from Ga., Fla. and Ala. Special guest is Evangelist Roxanne Broadnax and New Directions from Atlanta. Admission is free. Concessions will be available.

• Disciples of Jesus Ministries, located at 1630 Bethel Road, will host a talent show beginning at 7 p.m. featuring choirs and groups from Blakely, Bainbridge and Thomasville. Talent in any of three categories: modeling, praise dancing and singing, is welcome to perform. For additional information contact Lorean Williams at 229-246-8216.

• 1st Annual MGM Law Enforcement Shoot Out in Blakely, Ga., 8 a.m.

• Christmas Boat Prade of Lights, Earle May Boat Basin, 6 p.m.

 

Sunday, Dec. 2

• New Jerusalem Church of God in Christ, located at 652 Wautauga Rd., Attapulgus, will hold a benefit program beginning at 5 p.m. with the Golden Echoes and other groups and choirs.

 

Thursday, Dec. 6

• Christmas on the River, Performing Arts Building in the Earle May Boat Basin, 6:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, Dec. 8

• Hanukkah (Jewish holiday) begins at sunset and continues until nightfall on December 16

• Breakfast with Santa at the Decatur County Library

• Lucretia’s School of Dance presents The Nutcracker, Kirbo Center at Bainbridge College, 7 p.m. (second performance on Sunday at 2 p.m.)

 

Thursday, Dec. 13

• Bainbridge Christmas Parade, Shotwell Street and downtown Bainbridge, 6:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, Dec. 15

• New Zion M.B. Church, located at 556 Lincoln Drive, Chattahoochee, Fla., will host its annual Gospel Extravaganza at 6 p.m. Groups, soloists, praise teams etc. are invited to participate. Proceeds go to benefit needy children in the big bend area. Contact Sister Johnnie Mae Green McWhite at (850) 663-2661 for more information.

 

Sunday, Dec. 16

• The Bainbridge Community Band will perform a Christmas concert at the Kirbo Center on the Bainbridge College campus, at 3 p.m.

• Kingdom Harvest Fellowship Church, located at 652 Wautauga Road, Attapulgus, will have a Family and Friends Celebration service at 3 p.m. with Pastor Corey King Sr. of Restoration Tabernacle Ministries of Thomasville as guest speaker.

 

Thursday,  Dec. 20

• Christmas on the Square, Willis Park, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Monday, Dec. 24

• Christmas Eve

 

Tuesday, Dec. 25

• Christmas Day