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	Waycross Area Community Theatre MOVED TO 1st SHOWING MAY 6th Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Waycross Service League Spring Summit - Tentative date at YMCA for Middle School aged girls. Theme is Health and Fitness Okefenokee Heritage Center Tickets will be sold at .25 per ticket for food and games. Food Items to be sold: Hotdogs, Chips, Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Cokes Games: Pony Rides, Bean Bag Toss, Go fishing, Face Painting, Treasure Hunt, Pony Rides, Ring Toss, Pluck a Duck, and Player Catch Entertainment: Music and performances. Help celebrate the 2nd Annual “May Day” A Fun Day for Kids. Take a tour of the Heritage Center’s historical train site and enjoy a day full of fun activities for kids. Local agencies will be there with information about the services they offer to individuals and families in our community. There’s no charge for admission, but there will be a charge for the games and food. For more information contact: Okefenokee Heritage Center at 1460 North Augusta Avenue, Waycross, Georgia 31501, 912 285 4260. Twin Oaks 37th Annual Bluegrass Convention Flat Top Travelers host Bluegrass Convention outside Hoboken, GA, at Twin Oaks Park. Thurs. will feature Gospel music and Bluegrass artists from Missouri to Florida will be performing Fri. and Sat. 3-Day passes are available. Twin Oaks ( 401 Twin Oaks Drive, Hoboken, GA 31542) also has over 875 RV hook-ups on-site. Contact I. W. Crews, at 912 458-2365, for more information or visit www.twinoakspark.com NIFL National Champion Waycross Firebirds Football Conference Championship Waycross Motor Speedway - Local Racing Double Points local Racing-Late Model, SuperStreet, Pure Stock, Limited Sportsman Our race meetings should always be double checked on our website, so you don't have a wasted trip. Find out more on our website at: http://www.wayxspeedway.com Email: wayxspeedway@hotmail.com Phone: 912-283-0900 or 912-449-3949 Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Max's Rescue & Humane Society 4th Annual Ride for the Rescue Food, Raffles, Door Prizes, Adoptions Raffles include Overnight Stays, Tickets & Concerts A 70 mile ride through the Country Ends with food, drink games and more! Registration begins at 9:30am at the Friendly Express Hoboken GA. Parade starts at 11:00am and ends at Whatever time. $20 a bike, $5 additional rider (includes lunch) For more info call 912 458 3263 This event will be Rain or Shine Tarzan & Jane Flying Dragon Arts Center - Children's Theater 534 Plant Ave., Downtown Waycross Visit www.livethearts.com for more info, tickets $100 each 7:00pm Jaycee’s first annual 80’s Party Get ready to party like it’s 1999 with the Jaycee’s first annual 80’s Party at the historic Lott Hitch Building May 1, 2010 from 7pm – 12am tickets are $20 a person, must be 21 to enter, and food and beverages will be provided. You can contact myself or John Hefeford for details. So break out your acid wash jeans and British Knights high tops and come and have a great time. Don’t forget there will be a place to have your picture taken so pop your collar and grab a date. Also for the people who inclined there is going to be a dance off so, bust a move.


	Waycross Area Community Theatre MOVED TO 1st SHOWING MAY 6th Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Tarzan & Jane Flying Dragon Arts Center - Children's Theater 534 Plant Ave., Downtown Waycross Visit www.livethearts.com for more info, tickets $100 each 3:00pm Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Pierce County High School 2010 Boys’ Golf State Tournament TBA at the Laura Walker Golf Course Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Weight Watchers Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535. Vita-Mart Visit our store today & get 15% OFF everything, we do this every First Monday of the Month, so if you can't get here today, I hope I'll see you next month. Flanders Shopping Center, 2509-B Plant Ave.,


	Domestic Violence Support Group Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 912 285 5840 or Jill Nagel at 912 285 5850. Applebee's Team Trivia Come a long for Team Trivia Night, 9:00pm till 11:00pm, it's free and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, so if you think you're smart come a long, you can be a team of 1 or for more chances of winning bring a bunch to make up a team. 1901 Memorial Drive, Waycross, see you there Shoney's Breakfast Buffet Are you a Senior Citizen 55 and up, then check out this great deal at Shoney's 10900 Memorial Drive, Waycross. Every Tuesday the Breakfast Buffet is ONLY $3.99 Domestic Violence Support Group Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 912 285 5840 or Jill Nagel at 912 285 5850. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Reception to honor Pete Pyrzenski Cancelled Mayor Clarence E. Billups and Waycross Commissioners: Norman E. Davis, William D. Simmons, Marian Solomon-Gaines, Diane L. Hopkins and Daniel J. Yarbrough . Cordially invite you to a reception honoring Waycross City Manager Pete Pyrzenski For his excellent career management services with the City of Waycross February 28, 2005 through May 14, 2010 . To be held at the Waycross City Hall, 417 Pendleton St., Waycross, Georgia 4:00 pm. until 6:00 pm.


	CINCO DE MAYO Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Chamber of Commerce - Career Training Expo Do you want a job, but need advice & assistance? We intend to have present, representatives from the: Chamber of Commerce, the Dept. of Labor, OTC, the College, the City/County, Some of the major workforce businesses in the area, the Armed Forces & 911 Services. There will be FREE small group seminars repeated throughout the day to help with: How to complete a good resume & project yourself well at an interview Creating a New Business Plan - Getting it right first time What the Chamber of Commerce can do for you What is involved in a career in the Armed Forces & 911 Services Up dating your education – part/full time and need advice. 10am - 6pm at the Lott Hitch Building This isn’t a job fare or job placement it’s more of a training and educating the community for growth There will also be food available through ‘Two Guys and a Grill’ WAYCROSS-WARE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 315 Plant Avenue, Suite B., Waycross, Georgia 31501 Tel: 912.283.3742 Fax: 912.283.0121 Website: www.waycrosschamber.org Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Okefenokee Toastmasters They meet every Wednesday morning Holiday Inn 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA. 912 285 4803 Meeting Time: 7:00 am, Club Status: Open to all. As a result of joining Toastmasters and actively taking part, you will: Learn to communicate more effectively, Become a better listener. Improve your presentation skills, Increase your leadership potential. Become more successful in your career, Build your ability to motivate and persuade. Reach your professional and personal goals, Increase your self confidence. Join Okefenokee Toastmasters today and start taking advantage of all that Toastmasters has to offer! For more information visit www.toastmasters.org


	Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Sleep Apnea: What is Sleep Apnea, and do I Have It? Free class offered to the public. Compliance classes will offer handouts, display the newest equipment, masks and also benefit patients who have been diagnosed with OSA. A licensed sleep technologist will be on hand to answer questions. Meets every 1st Thursday of the month. Held at Satilla Rehabilitation Institute, 2500 Satilla Parkway at 6:00 p.m. Please RVSP or if you have any questions call Cindy Mulkey at 912 338 8050. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Diabetes Support Group Meets first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Craig Roberts at 912 283 6086. Dick's Wings & Grill Bike Night Have a great night out at Dick's Wings, we have a 'Bike Night' every Thursday night and every 1st Thursday of the month we have a 'burn pit', come and see us, if you can across the parking lot! You'll have fun for all the family, great food, drink and atmosphere. Dick's Wings, 'The Family Fun Foodery' Visit our new website at www.waycrossdickswings.com for more info and menu. Diabetes Support Group Meets first Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Craig Roberts at 912 283 6086. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Ribbon Cutting Celebration The Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming a new member today - Vision First For more information please call the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce at 912 283 3742


	Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Okefenokee Heritage Center The first annual Mother/Son Luau will take place Friday, at the Okefenokee Heritage Center , 7-10 pm. A fun evening of music, food, limbo contests, prizes! Tickets are $10 each and all proceeds benefit the OHC. Tickets can be purchased at the OHC, Ellianos..., Bed Bugs, Holly's Hair Design and Sapps. Let me know if you have any questions call 912 285 4260. All ages welcome!! The Southeast Cancer Unit's Annual Walk More details to follow, but please make a note of the date Your support is always welcomed. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Tarzan & Jane Flying Dragon Arts Center - Children's Theater 534 Plant Ave., Downtown Waycross Visit www.livethearts.com for more info, tickets $100 each 7:00pm Big Three Day Field/Yard/Garage sale located at the Brunswick Auction Barn, 749 Auction Road, Waynesville, 31543, 912-282-6468, Friday May 7, Sat May 8 and Sunday May 9, 8:00 AM til dusk. Overstock on antiques, collectibles, items from various estates, etc. Multiple sellers


	Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Second Saturday Family entertainment and fun for everyone in Historic Downtown Waycross presented by Waycross Main Street program. For More information 912 287 2944 Hours are 7:00pm until 10:00pm. Waycross Motor Speedway - Hot Rod & Car Show & Swap Meet local Racing-Late Model, SuperStreet, Pure Stock, Limited Sportsman Our race meetings should always be double checked on our website, so you don't have a wasted trip. Find out more on our website at: http://www.wayxspeedway.com Email: wayxspeedway@hotmail.com Phone: 912-283-0900 or 912-449-3949 Pearson Livestock & Farmers Market 1168 Highway 441 North, Pearson GA Tel: 912 422 3211 Livestock auction starts at 1:00pm, followed by poultry auction Venders Welcome, space available at $10 each Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Tarzan & Jane Flying Dragon Arts Center - Children's Theater 534 Plant Ave., Downtown Waycross Visit www.livethearts.com for more info, tickets $100 each 7:00pm Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Gatorfest Youth Baseball Tournament at the Trembling Earth, 2101 Recreation Road, Waycross, GA 31503 Tel: 912 287-4493 Big Three Day Field/Yard/Garage sale located at the Brunswick Auction Barn, 749 Auction Road, Waynesville, 31543, 912-282-6468, Friday May 7, Sat May 8 and Sunday May 9, 8:00 AM til dusk. Overstock on antiques, collectibles, items from various estates, etc. Multiple sellers


	MOTHER'S DAY Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 2:30 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Big Three Day Field/Yard/Garage sale located at the Brunswick Auction Barn, 749 Auction Road, Waynesville, 31543, 912-282-6468, Friday May 7, Sat May 8 and Sunday May 9, 8:00 AM til dusk. Overstock on antiques, collectibles, items from various estates, etc. Multiple sellers Tarzan & Jane Flying Dragon Arts Center - Children's Theater 534 Plant Ave., Downtown Waycross Visit www.livethearts.com for more info, tickets $100 each 3:00pm





	Blackshear - The Better Hometown Program Meeting We are always looking for Volunteers to help with this year's upcoming events. Better Hometown Board Meeting The 2nd Monday of the Month. 6:00pm Our Meeting Place: City Hall, 318 E. Taylor St. Blackshear GA 31516 If you have any Items you would like to introduce to the Better Hometown Board, Please E-mail us at tommylowmon@yahoo.com Cancer Support Group Meets second Monday at 7 p.m. in the Satilla Regional Basement Classroom. Call the Southeast Cancer Unit at 912 287 9008. Weight Watchers Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Chamber of Commerce 'Rise & Shine' Rise and Shine is available to members and new potential members of the Chamber. Held in various locations at 7:45am enabling local businesses to meet and exchange ideas and services. For more info please call the Chamber of Commerce at 912 283 3742 and don't forget that they also have a Community Calendar which can be found at http://calendar.yahoo.com/waycrosschamber Okefenokee Heritage Center Heritage Quilt Guild 10:00am, anyone interested in the art of quilting is invited For more info please call 912 285 4260 Applebee's Team Trivia Come a long for Team Trivia Night, 9:00pm till 11:00pm, it's free and there are prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places, so if you think you're smart come a long, you can be a team of 1 or for more chances of winning bring a bunch to make up a team. 1901 Memorial Drive, Waycross, see you there Shoney's Breakfast Buffet Are you a Senior Citizen 55 and up, then check out this great deal at Shoney's 10900 Memorial Drive, Waycross. Every Tuesday the Breakfast Buffet is ONLY $3.99 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Family Night at Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal with adults Entree purchase - starts at 5:00pm and ends at 10:00pm and also those nights there will be Kid Crafts from 5:00pm to 7:00pm 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501


	Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Okefenokee Toastmasters They meet every Wednesday morning Holiday Inn 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA. 912 285 4803 Meeting Time: 7:00 am, Club Status: Open to all. As a result of joining Toastmasters and actively taking part, you will: Learn to communicate more effectively, Become a better listener. Improve your presentation skills, Increase your leadership potential. Become more successful in your career, Build your ability to motivate and persuade. Reach your professional and personal goals, Increase your self confidence. Join Okefenokee Toastmasters today and start taking advantage of all that Toastmasters has to offer! For more information visit www.toastmasters.org Scrub Day at Chick-fil-A Come in your work scrubs and get a free Chicken Biscuit from 6:30 - 8:00am OR a free Chicken Sandwich from 11:00am - 10:30pm - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Ribbon Cutting Celebration The Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming a new member today - The GA Partnership for Telehealth For more information please call the Waycross-Ware County Chamber of Commerce at 912 283 3742


	Spectrum of Support Meets second Thursday at 6:00 pm in the Annex Classroom. Call Kathy Hendrix at 912 285 1015 or Robbin Walters at 912 816 6090. Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Lunch & Learn Dealing with the Customer from Hell Okefenokee Technical College and The Chamber of Commerce will host it in room 210 at OTC 11:30am-1:30pm Call the Chamber to make a reservation. $20 for the 1st participant, $15 there after. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Reception 5:30pm – 7:00pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Chick-fil-A Come in from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and buy a chicken nuggets, get one free - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Reception to honor Pete Pyrzenski Mayor Clarence E. Billups and Waycross Commissioners: Norman E. Davis, William D. Simmons, Marian Solomon-Gaines, Diane L. Hopkins and Daniel J. Yarbrough. Cordially invite you to a reception honoring Waycross City Manager Pete Pyrzenski For his excellent career management services with the City of Waycross February 28, 2005 through May 14, 2010. To be held at the Waycross City Hall, 417 Pendleton St., Waycross, Georgia 4:00 pm. until 6:00 pm. Epidural Classes A common method of administering anesthesia during labor. It is inserted through a catheter threaded through a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room every other Thursday of each month at 1: 00 pm and 4:00 pm . No charge. To register, call 912 287 2686.


	Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Entree Chicken Biscuit from 6:30 - 8:00am - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA


	ARMED FORCES DAY “Open Mike Night” All songwriters, poets, storytellers, musicians and vocalist are invited to attend and participate in the session and the public is welcomed to enjoy the performances. Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N Augusta Avenue will host the event which will begin at 7:00 PM Admission is Free Childbirth Classes Expectant mothers bring a partner and learn the many aspects of childbirth. Birthing Center tour included. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a lunch break from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fee: $20. Call early to register at 287-2686. Waycross Motor Speedway - Ware Paint & Drywall local Racing-Late Model, SuperStreet, Pure Stock, Limited Sportsman Our race meetings should always be double checked on our website, so you don't have a wasted trip. Find out more on our website at: http://www.wayxspeedway.com Email: wayxspeedway@hotmail.com Phone: 912-283-0900 or 912-449-3949 Waycross Area Community Theatre Presents A Raisin in the Sun at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross Written by Lorraine Hansberry “A superb and heartfelt drama” Evening Show - 8:00 pm For further information please call 912 283 2161 Childbirth Classes Expectant mothers bring a partner and learn the many aspects of childbirth. Birthing Center tour included. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 to 4 p.m. on Saturday with a lunch break from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Fee: $20. Call early to register at 912 287-2686. *2010 Next classes are: August 7, October 16, and Dec 11* Waycross Service League Presents Pirates Princesses & Pals 8:30 am and 10:30 am Dress up in your favorite costume and come eat breakfast with your favorite “Pals” Kettle Creek Church 2523 Carswell Ave. Waycross, GA Cost of Tickets: Ages 1 and under are free 2-11 $5.00 12 and above $7.00 Tickets can be purchased at Osburn Studio 912 338 0150 Osburn Portrait Studio will be present to take pictures available for purchase Children must be accompanied by an adult Okefenokee Heritage Center* Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Lake Wares Annual Kids Fishing Day from 8:00 to 11:30. Any child up to the age of 16 accompanied by an adult is invited to participate. At 11:30 hot dogs and drinks will be served. Please call Herbert Boyd at 912-283-3865 with any questions. Hope to see all of you at the Lake for a fund day of fishing..


	Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	NIFL National Champion Waycross Firebirds Football NIFL National Championship Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group Meets third Monday at 7p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Email Kathie@accessatc.net or call Kathie at 912 285 5403 or Debra Gordon at 912 285 7994. Weight Watchers Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535. American Cancer Society Look Good, Feel Better - This free program teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Held from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Annex Cafetorium. To register call 912-265-7117 or 1-866-227-0797.


	Domestic Violence Support Group Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 912 285 5840 or Jill Nagel at 912 285 5850. Shoney's Breakfast Buffet Are you a Senior Citizen 55 and up, then check out this great deal at Shoney's 10900 Memorial Drive, Waycross. Every Tuesday the Breakfast Buffet is ONLY $3.99 Okefenokee Heritage Center Photography Guild 6:30pm, anyone interested in photography is invited to attend For more info please call 912 285 4260 Domestic Violence Support Group Meets first and third Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex Classroom. Call Rebecca Hiott at 912 285 5840 or Jill Nagel at 912 285 5850. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Family Night at Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal with adults Entree purchase - starts at 5:00pm and ends at 10:00pm and also those nights there will be Kid Crafts from 5:00pm to 7:00pm 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Okefenokee Toastmasters They meet every Wednesday morning Holiday Inn 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA. 912 285 4803 Meeting Time: 7:00 am, Club Status: Open to all. As a result of joining Toastmasters and actively taking part, you will: Learn to communicate more effectively, Become a better listener. Improve your presentation skills, Increase your leadership potential. Become more successful in your career, Build your ability to motivate and persuade. Reach your professional and personal goals, Increase your self confidence. Join Okefenokee Toastmasters today and start taking advantage of all that Toastmasters has to offer! For more information visit www.toastmasters.org AARP Driver Safety Program Be a safer driver and receive discounts on your auto insurance by attending this AARP sanctioned driver refresher course for seniors. Held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Satilla Annex Classroom, $14 fee per person, all AARP members receive a $2.00 discount. For more information about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 912 449 6630. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support





	Chamber of Commerce 'Business After Hours' Business After Hours is available to members and new potential members of the Chamber. Held in various locations at 5:00pm enabling local businesses to meet and exchange ideas and services. For more info please call the Chamber of Commerce at 912 283 3742 and don't forget that they also have a Community Calendar which can be found at http://calendar.yahoo.com/waycrosschamber Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Friends of the Library Cordially invites the public to meet: Annette McCollough Myers Author of: “The Shrinking Sands of an African American Beach” and “The Beach Lady and the Big Sand Dune” 7:00 pm Ware County Public Library 401 Lee Avenue, Waycross. The Beach Lady and The Big Sand Dune is a non-fiction true historic picture storybook about the history of Florida’s only African American seaside community, the big sand dune named “NaNa,” and the widely-known “Beach Lady.” During the segregation era, American Beach was a popular beach for African Americans in northeast Florida and Georgia. The Shrinking Sands of an African American Beach is a non-fiction account and a powerful memoir of the struggles and changing times of the author’s 70-plus-year-old historical African American seaside community sought by developers in northeast Florida. The community, as of January 2002, is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places. The renowned American Beach is the northernmost site of 141 sites on the Florida Black Heritage Trail. Proudly sponsored by “The Friends of the Library,” this event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact: 912 287 4978. Chick-fil-A Come in from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and buy a chicken nuggets, get one free - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 The Keep Waycross/Ware County Beautiful committee will meet at the Ware County Court House, at 1:00 pm in the conference room on 2^nd floor. If you or your organization is interested or concerned about the problems Waycross and Ware County are facing with litter, illegal dumping or the lack of recycling, please join us. Regular meetings will be the third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Patricia Drawdy at 912 287-4394 or Wilton Deloach at 912 287-2955, email keepitbeautiful@warecounty.com or on facebbook at Keep Waycross/Ware County Beautiful. AARP Driver Safety Program Be a safer driver and receive discounts on your auto insurance by attending this AARP sanctioned driver refresher course for seniors. Held from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm in the Satilla Annex Classroom, $14 fee per person, all AARP members receive a $2.00 discount. For more information about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 912 449 6630. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Entree Cinnamon Roll from 6:30 - 8:00am - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Savannah Spring Festival Savannah, Georgia - Arts and Crafts Vendors, Kids Fun Area, Live Entertainment for more info call 904-214-5558 Pearson Livestock & Farmers Market 1168 Highway 441 North, Pearson GA Tel: 912 422 3211 Livestock auction starts at 1:00pm, followed by poultry auction Venders Welcome, space available at $10 each Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Bike Ride for Kids Come Join us for the First Annual Ride to Benefit Georgias Sheriffs' Youth Homes Registration begins at 9:00 am. At Ryans in Waycross. Kick Stands up at 10:00 am. we will have a raffle and a Free Lunch at the end of the ride plus a free T-shirt for anyone who Pre-registers for the ride via the email link below The ride will be approx 90 miles long and go through Laura S. Walker State park. There will be 2 pit stops along the way. The ride will be escorted. Cost per bike is $35 plus $15 per passenger Raffle Tickets are $2 per ticket or 7 for $10 * Shirt orders must be placed by May 7, 2010 * For more information OR to pre-register E-MAIL riding4wayx@yahoo.com May Movies at Flying Dragon Arts Center- Downtown Waycross Two Masters This movie was made in Waycross by local talent, and we are hosting the premiere. at 8pm After many years as a wanna-be karate master,a young Kenny Chin strikes out on his own to make a name for himself in the world of wrestling. Starring: Kenny O'Bara Admission is $1.00 More information here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Masters/111997348830880?ref=ts Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Savannah Spring Festival Savannah, Georgia - Arts and Crafts Vendors, Kids Fun Area, Live Entertainment for more info call 904-214-5558 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Chamber of Commerce 'Board Meeting' For more info please call the Chamber of Commerce at 912 283 3742 and don't forget that they also have a Community Calendar which can be found at http://calendar.yahoo.com/waycrosschamber Weight Watchers Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Ware County Recreation Dept. SUMMER DAY CAMP Youth receive safe, responsible and caring staff and low participant-to-staff ratio. There are many fun and enriching activities, age-appropriate programming, field trips and healthy, balanced lunches. Contact 912 287 4491 or 912 287 4488 for information on cost and age groups


	Alzheimer’s Support Group Meets fourth Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor classroom. Call Ashley Tuttle at 912 338 7323 or 912 614 8605. American Red Cross Monthly meeting. Held at the EMA office in Industrial Park next to the new Fire Station. For more info please call 912 614-2228 Okefenokee Heritage Center OHC Art Guild 7:00pm, anyone interested in art is invited to attend to attend For more info please call 912 285 4260 Shoney's Breakfast Buffet Are you a Senior Citizen 55 and up, then check out this great deal at Shoney's 10900 Memorial Drive, Waycross. Every Tuesday the Breakfast Buffet is ONLY $3.99 Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Family Night at Chick-fil-A Free Kids Meal with adults Entree purchase - starts at 5:00pm and ends at 10:00pm and also those nights there will be Kid Crafts from 5:00pm to 7:00pm 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Ware County Recreation Dept. SUMMER DAY CAMP Youth receive safe, responsible and caring staff and low participant-to-staff ratio. There are many fun and enriching activities, age-appropriate programming, field trips and healthy, balanced lunches. Contact 912 287 4491 or 912 287 4488 for information on cost and age groups Join Us to Celebrate a Cleaner Satilla River! Launch Ceremony for Georgia’s First Bandalong Litter Trap 1 pm. Event will feature remarks by: Waycross Mayor Clarence Billups Satilla River keeper Storm Water Systems Tebeau Creek Waycross Wastewater Treatment Plant 2900 Lakeview Dr. Waycross, GA


	Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Okefenokee Toastmasters They meet every Wednesday morning Holiday Inn 1725 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA. 912 285 4803 Meeting Time: 7:00 am, Club Status: Open to all. As a result of joining Toastmasters and actively taking part, you will: Learn to communicate more effectively, Become a better listener. Improve your presentation skills, Increase your leadership potential. Become more successful in your career, Build your ability to motivate and persuade. Reach your professional and personal goals, Increase your self confidence. Join Okefenokee Toastmasters today and start taking advantage of all that Toastmasters has to offer! For more information visit www.toastmasters.org Teachers Day at Chick-fil-A Come in with your employee ID and get a free Chicken Biscuit from 6:30 - 8:00am OR a free Chicken Sandwich from 11:00am - 10:00pm - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Ware County Recreation Dept. SUMMER DAY CAMP Youth receive safe, responsible and caring staff and low participant-to-staff ratio. There are many fun and enriching activities, age-appropriate programming, field trips and healthy, balanced lunches. Contact 912 287 4491 or 912 287 4488 for information on cost and age groups Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	Breastfeeding Classes Get off to a great start with your newborn with breastfeeding. Discussion will include the benefits of breastfeeding, planning, and preparation, as well as helpful hints to address your most common concerns. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: $5. Mothers only please. To register, call 912 287 2686. Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Chick-fil-A Come in from 5:00pm - 7:00pm and buy a chicken nuggets, get one free - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA 31501 Epidural Classes A common method of administering anesthesia during labor. It is inserted through a catheter threaded through a needle inserted into the dura space near the spinal cord. Classes are held in the Birthing Center conference room every other Thursday of each month at 1: 00 pm and 4:00 pm . No charge. To register, call 912 287 2686. Ware County Recreation Dept. SUMMER DAY CAMP Youth receive safe, responsible and caring staff and low participant-to-staff ratio. There are many fun and enriching activities, age-appropriate programming, field trips and healthy, balanced lunches. Contact 912 287 4491 or 912 287 4488 for information on cost and age groups Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Spring Plant Sale Okefenokee Technical College Environmental Horticulture Department 8:00 am - 4:00 pm at the OTC Greenhouse Building 1000. The General Public is Invited Cash or Checks No credit please Bingo at the Elks Lodge Join us every Thursday for Bingo at the Elks Lodge at 1620 Plant Ave., Waycross We have an early bird game at 7:00pm and the main game at 8:00pm


	Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Entree 3 Chicken Mini from 6:30 - 8:00am - 2256 Memorial Drive, Waycross GA David Wall Junior Golf Invitational Practice Round Call for starting time (912) 449-4411 Walking - No Charge Riders - $10.00 Parents with Cart - $30.00 Lakeview Golf Course, 510 Golf Course Road, Blackshear, GA 31516 Ware County Recreation Dept. SUMMER DAY CAMP Youth receive safe, responsible and caring staff and low participant-to-staff ratio. There are many fun and enriching activities, age-appropriate programming, field trips and healthy, balanced lunches. Contact 912 287 4491 or 912 287 4488 for information on cost and age groups Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	NIFL National Champion Waycross Firebirds Football Georgia/Florida Allstar Weekend Waycross Motor Speedway - Local Racing All Divisions local Racing-Late Model, SuperStreet, Pure Stock, Limited Sportsman Our race meetings should always be double checked on our website, so you don't have a wasted trip. Find out more on our website at: http://www.wayxspeedway.com Email: wayxspeedway@hotmail.com Phone: 912-283-0900 or 912-449-3949 Okefenokee Heritage Center Wayne Morgan Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 May Movies at Flying Dragon Arts Center- Downtown Waycross Two Masters This movie was made in Waycross by local talent, and we are hosting the premiere. at 8pm After many years as a wanna-be karate master, a young Kenny Chin strikes out on his own to make a name for himself in the world of wrestling. Starring: Kenny O'Bara Admission is $1.00 More information here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Masters/111997348830880?ref=ts David Wall Junior Golf Invitational First Round Starting Times: 8:00am - 12:00 Lunch Provided Buffet Dinner: 6:30pm Walking - No Charge Riders - $10.00 Parents with Cart - $30.00 Lakeview Golf Course, 510 Golf Course Road, Blackshear, GA 31516 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	May Movies at Flying Dragon Arts Center- Downtown Waycross Still Bill The life of Bill Withers at 3pm Admission is free. More Info here http://www.facebook.com/StillBillMovie?ref=ts David Wall Junior Golf Invitational Final Round Breakfast 7:00am Devotional 7:30am Starting Times: 8:00am - 12:00 Lunch Provided Walking - No Charge Riders - $10.00 Parents with Cart - $30.00 Lakeview Golf Course, 510 Golf Course Road, Blackshear, GA 31516 Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support


	MEMORIAL DAY Weight Watchers Meetings held three times a day each Monday in the Satilla Annex Classroom at 10:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Wanda Strickland at 449-2535. Donate to IWAC with Pappa John's Pizza EXTENDED DEADLINE will have their Papa John’s Pizza Day today. Call Papa John's at 912 283 7766 between 11am and 11pm, place an order and tell the order taker that you want to support IWAC. Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order Illuminate Waycross at Christmas! What a delicious way to support our community! Thank you so much for your support Chick-fil-A is introducing their New Spicy Chicken Sandwich Make your reservation today for a premiere tasting…go to www.getspicychicken.com and pick a day and time to come in and receive a FREE Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Dates to choose from are May 31st thru June 5th Can You Handle the Heat?






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