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	ALL SAINT'S 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. 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., Blackshear Lodge 270 Meeting 211 Park Street, Blackshear, GA 31516, 7:30pm Hoboken Elementary & Jamestown Baptist 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support


	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. City Hall Commissioners Meeting City Hall, 417 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31502-0099, City Clerk 912 287-2900 7:00pm Ruskin Elementary 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support Douglas Lions Club Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533


	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 Brunel St COG 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support


	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. 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 Memorial Drive 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support


	Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears Varsity Schedule Game V & @ Appling Co. 7:30 pm Ware County High School Football - Go Gators Varsity Schedule TBA Play In Game Home Game First Friday Waycross Main Street and Downtown Area Merchants proudly present our 'First Friday!' Last Month was a BLAST, so if you missed it, come a long this month 5 - 9pm Fun, Food and Prizes for all ages!!! Hot Rod & Classic Cars on display! Face Painting & Hula Hoop Contest! Art & Photography Shows! - Win Gift Basket! Sports Hall of Fame at Chamber of Commerce! All merchants participating will be offering Special Sales, Refreshments, and Promotions! Don’t miss this Spectacular Downtown Event! Call Waycross Main Street for more info at 912 287 2944 Come and enjoy Downtown Waycross as it used to be!!! Merchants Participating: Andrew’s Ansley Photography Antique Emporium Barry B's Club Chaos Diana’s Gallery Downtown Sandwich Shop Fact$ Tax & Bookkeeping Services Flying Dragon Historic Lott Hitch Building Innovative Computer Services Johnson's Way Jorja’s Nails & Hair Salon KD’s Cafe Plant Café Pond View Fine Dining & Inn Read Me Again Books Simply Décor Studio 506 Two Sisters Vinnie & Dees Waycross Area Community Theatre Lott’s Furniture The Art Guild Read Me Again Books is proud to present: Jack McDevitt A book signing held today from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Their book will be available for purchase Call Judy at 912 548 0576 or email her at readmeagainbooks@hotmail.com for more information. Read Me Again Books, located on Elizabeth St. ONLY 4 MONTHS UNTIL WaycrossLocal.com celebrates Waycross WINGDING Day Make a note for your diary! This is going to be the first festival to commemorate the Incorporation of Waycross, which was March 3rd 1874. There is going to a load of things happening throughout the day. It's going to be great family fun day Saturday March 5th 2011. It's an ALL LOCAL EVENT so only local venders will be allowed Various Competitions, Scavenger hunt, Great Food, Arts & Crafts, Prizes, Music, Fun & Games For more info please contact sales@waycrosslocal.com or visit www.waycrossWINGDING.com National BBQ Festival No admission, live entertainment and BBQ demonstrations - Something for everyone Normally at 213B North Peterson Ave., Douglas GA 31533 but this year at the Exchange Club at the Fairgrounds Waycross Contact details, PO Box 981 Douglas GA 31534 Tel: 1 800 385 0002 or 912 381 0006


	GA Bulldogs Football Game v - idaho State HOME game TBA National BBQ Festival No admission, live entertainment and BBQ demonstrations - Something for everyone Normally at 213B North Peterson Ave., Douglas GA 31533 but this year at the Exchange Club at the Fairgrounds Waycross Contact details, PO Box 981 Douglas GA 31534 Tel: 1 800 385 0002 or 912 381 0006 Conservatives Breakfast Club First Saturday of every month at the Oak Plaza Restaurant, Blackshear GA From 9:00 am - 10:00 am. All Concerned Citizens are Welcome (Appling - Bacon - Brantley - Charlton - Clinch - Pierce - Ware)


	DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS (GO BACK 1 HOUR) Nascar Racing Texas 3:00pm Mediastream customers with internet can watch this free on ESPN3.com


	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 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. 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. City Hall Commissioners Meeting City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street, Douglas, Georgia 31533 contact: City Clerk 912 389 3401


	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://www.waycrosschamber.org/WebCalender/month.php Douglas Lions Club Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533 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 DAFFODIL & Center 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support Waycross Lodge 305 Meeting 1701 Carswell Ave., Waycross, GA 31503, 7:30pm





	Okefenokee Heritage Center Quilt Guild, 10:00am, anyone interested in the art of quilting is invited 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


	VETERANS DAY Okefenokee Heritage Center Art Reception, 5:30-7:00pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 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 Wacona Elementary 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support


	Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears Varsity Schedule First Rd. - State Playoffs Flying Dragon Arts Center We are a non profit arts center, dedicated to children. Our 3rd Season now presents Peter Pan - Flying Dragon Arts Center, Inc. located at 534 Plant Avenue (2 doors down from the Waycross Shopper) 7:00 pm.


	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 Sibling School Help children prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. Held in the Birthing Center conference room from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $10, includes a t-shirt for children (recommended for ages 4 to 10). To register, call 912 287-2686. Flying Dragon Arts Center We are a non profit arts center, dedicated to children. Our 3rd Season now presents Peter Pan - Flying Dragon Arts Center, Inc. located at 534 Plant Avenue (2 doors down from the Waycross Shopper) 7:00 pm. Demo Derby + Hobby Stock, Super Street, Pure Stock & Limited For more info please phone: 912-778-3767 Golden Isles Speedway, 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566 GA Bulldogs Football Game v - Auburn AWAY game TBA


	Flying Dragon Arts Center We are a non profit arts center, dedicated to children. Our 3rd Season now presents Peter Pan - Flying Dragon Arts Center, Inc. located at 534 Plant Avenue (2 doors down from the Waycross Shopper) 7:00 pm. All About Health Everyone is welcome to be a part of this discussion group. Topics of interest are alternative medicines, deliberate intent, hypnosis, relaxation techniques, metaphysical, etc. Meeting at the Holiday Inn. Optional dining at 11:00 am Meeting starts at 12:30 in a reserved dining room. For more information call 912 288 7796. Nascar Racing Phoenix 3:00pm Mediastream customers with internet can watch this free on ESPN3.com


	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. 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. Jamestown Baptist 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support Blackshear Lodge 270 Meeting 211 Park Street, Blackshear, GA 31516, 7:30pm


	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 City Hall Commissioners Meeting City Hall, 417 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31502-0099, City Clerk 912 287-2900 7:00pm 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. Blackshear Elementary 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support Douglas Lions Club Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533


	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


	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://www.waycrosschamber.org/WebCalender/month.php 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. 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 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. Williams Heights & Waresboro Elementary 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support


	Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears Varsity Schedule Second Rd. - State Playoffs





	“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


	Nascar Racing Homestead 1:00pm Mediastream customers with internet can watch this free on ESPN3.com


	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://www.waycrosschamber.org/WebCalender/month.php 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. City Hall Commissioners Meeting City Hall, 224 E. Bryan Street, Douglas, Georgia 31533 contact: City Clerk 912 389 3401


	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 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. 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 Douglas Lions Club Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533 Waycross Lodge 305 Meeting 1701 Carswell Ave., Waycross, GA 31503, 7:30pm American Legion Post 18 Douglas GA Held tonight at 7:00pm Hwy 32 East Douglas, GA 31533 For more info call 912 384 6852 or Donald Holton 912 384 9409


	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


	THANKSGIVING DAY 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


	Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears Varsity Schedule Qtr. Finals - State Playoffs


	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 GA Bulldogs Football Game v - GA Tech HOME game TBA





	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 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 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 Headstart 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 your chosen school; Papa John's will then donate 20% of your order to your school! What a delicious way to support our local schools!! Thank you so much for your support Douglas Lions Club Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533






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