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Religion briefs 11/14/12

Grief program offered at Holy Trinity

A special GriefShare Program, “Surviving the Holidays,” is being offered at  Holy Trinity Church, 101 Walt Banks Rd. in Peachtree City.  A Holiday Devotional booklet will be provided.  The session will meet Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, from 7-9 p.m in room #103, or Friday morning,  Nov. 16 in room #205 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.  For more information, contact Gayle  Reddy, 770-631-8251. 

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'Macbeth' presented at Clayton State

'Macbeth' presented at Clayton State

“Macbeth” marched on to the Clayton State Theater stage for five drama-filled evenings starting Thursday night. The curtain rises in the Clayton State Theatre, room G132 of the Arts & Sciences Building, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free with Laker ID for Clayton State students, faculty and staff members. General admission is $5 for non-students.

“Macbeth,” directed by Patricia Henritze, Clayton State assistant professor of Theater, says “Macbeth” is just as relevant today as it was in Shakespeare’s time, and her student cast makes the performance one well worth attending. Read More»

Religion briefs 11/7/12

Christmas Bazaar at Sharpsburg Baptist
Sharpsburg Baptist Church will host their old-fashioned Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will include a bake sale, homemade jams and jellies, woodworking, hand-crafted gifts of all kinds, gently used items, books, toys and much more.  A great place to Christmas Shop. Call 770-251-6963 or e-mail olivebranchladies@gmail.com.  

Grief support at Fayette Presbyterian
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Congregation B’nai Israel celebrates three decades on the south side

What began as a chance meeting of several local Jews at a “Who Shot J.R.” party in 1981 has evolved into a congregation of nearly 100 families who will celebrate 31 years of existence on Saturday, Nov. 10 at Congregation B'nai Israel with a 5:30 p.m. potluck dinner, 7 p.m. Havdalah service and CBI anniversary program. Read More»

Cirque du Soleil brings ‘TOTEM’ to life

Gael Ouisse and Alya Titarenko practice a routine that requires strength, balance and trust. While the routine is not a part of the regular show it could be added to any performance and both performers must be ready to go. Photo/Michael Boylan.

The Grand Chapiteau is back in Atlanta. Cirque du Soleil has launched “TOTEM,” an awesome combination of acrobatics, comedy, dancing and derring-do, at Atlantic Station and the show will run until Dec. 30 of this year. Read More»

Hester-Staniszewski engagement

Sara Adriene Hester engaged to Ashton Walter Staniszewski,

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hester are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Adriene Hester, to Ashton Walter Staniszewski, son of Mr. Roman Staniszewski of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Ceres West Austria of Port Charlotte, Fla.

The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Patrick of Riverdale, Ga., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hester of Rome, Ga. Read More»

Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks now open three days

The Second Chance Thrift Shop in Brooks is now open on Thursdays, as well as Fridays and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

Located in a 100-year-old house (151 McIntosh Road, Brooks,) the shop is just 10 minutes east of Starr’s Mill High School.

The shop’s huge, annual Clearance Sale is coming up on Nov. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Clearance Sale will be held at Brooks United Methodist Church, 119 Morgan Mill Rd., Brooks. Nearly 100percent of the proceeds go to local and international missions. Call Brooks United Methodist Church for more information, 770-719-7593.

Religion Briefs 10/31/12

Woolsey’s Fall Festival is Oct. 31
Woolsey Baptist Church will host its annual Fall Festival on Wednesday night, Oct. 31 from 6-8:30 p.m. Admission is free for an evening of family fun. Costumes are welcome (no scary ones.) Enjoy hot dogs, a cake walk ($1 donation for missions), trunk or treat, popcorn, candy, hay ride and fun. Woolsey Baptist is at 115 Hampton Rd. in Fayetteville. For more information, call the church office, 770-461-9618 or log onto: www.woolseybaptist.org.

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Leaders honored at NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet in PTC

Leaders honored at NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet in PTC

The awards were numerous at the 15th annual Freedom Fund Banquet hosted by the Fayette Branch of the NAACP. The Oct. 27 event was held at the Wyndham Conference Center in Peachtree City. Pictured were: seated, Stephanie and Ian Taylor, parents of Olympic gold medalist and Community Service Award winner Christian Taylor; and standing, from left, Community Service recipient Sam Sweat, Community Service recipient Rev. BaSean Jackson on behalf of Fellowship of Love Church, President’s Award recipient Arnold Martin, state Rep. Read More»

Linda Perry of Brooks

Ms. Linda Perry of Brooks passed away Oct. 22, 2012. She was a flight attendant for Northwest/Delta for over 30 years and was an avid animal lover. Read More»

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