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    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Varsity Schedule
Game V Brantley Co. 7:30 pm Recreation Night 



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Reception 4:30pm – 7:00pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Ware County High School Football - Go Gators
Varsity Schedule
Game V Brunswick 7:30 pm Away 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



Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Evening Performances - 8:00 pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre		    
               
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



UDLMCS - Local Racing - All Classes
For more info please phone: 912-778-3767
 Golden Isles Speedway, 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566



Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Evening Performances - 8:00pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre


GA Bulldogs Football Game
v - Colorado State AWAY game 4:30pm



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)



8th Annual 15 Mile Horseshoe Road Yard Sale
Come Rain or Shine to the Walkerville & Mershon Communities in Pierce County invite you to come out to our yard sale starting at 8:00am.
Even sell items yourself for a $5 fee.
For more info contact Charlotte on 912 449 5223, Susan on 912 449 5223 or Raymond on 912 449 3136
Horseshoe Road joins Hwy 121 in two locations as the name implies it's a horseshoe



Ride for the Rescue Pet Picnic BBQ
Max's Animal Rescue will be holding it's first NJ fundraiser on October 2, at Tall Cedars Picnic Groove, Motorcycle Ride in am then barbecue in afternoon. 
Pet picnic and contests. live music 12 noon - 3:00pm



Waycross Elks Lodge Yard Sale
Waycross Elks Lodge on Plant Ave. will have a yard sale from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.   
Other venders are welcome to join.  All moneys made from sales go toward state and local projects. Donations for sale are welcome.  For more information contact Annette Perritt  -  912-281-7302 		   
               
             
    Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Performances - 2:30pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre



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



Chapel Services
Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.		    
               
             
    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



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.



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm 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  


ONLY 5 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 


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 		   
               
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art 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



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.



Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Junior Varsity Schedule
Game V Tattnall Co. 5 PM 



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 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm 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



Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Evening Performances - 8:00 pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre


Memorial Drive & 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



“God of The Ages”
“God of The Ages”  Worship Concert presented by Central Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra 7:00-8:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 
Come early for a seat at Central Baptist. 201 Ava Street. Waycross



Friends of the Library
Cordially invites the public to: Double Eagle Enterprises invites you to help us celebrate our tenth anniversary with a book signing and reading by William V. Reynolds hosted by Waycross-Ware County Friends of the Library, Waycross, GA at 7:00 pm. His latest book, Murder in the Okefenokee, is a combination murder mystery/historical novel set in the 1930s. Sam Marlowe, a private investigator, probes a mysterious death in the Okefenokee Swamp. The story is based on an actual event. 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.



Okefenokee Technical College Fall Plant Sale
Okefenokee Technical College Environmental Horticulture Department Fall Plant Sale
8:00 am - 4:00 pm OTC Greenhouse Building 1000 Public Invited Cash or Checks No credit please



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 338-8050		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Varsity Schedule
Game V & @ Long Co. 7:30 pm 



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Ware County High School Football - Go Gators
Varsity Schedule
Game V Glynn Academy 7:30 pm Away Game 



Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Evening Performances - 8:00 pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre		    
               
             
    DEER SEASON FINISHES TODAY 
(ARCHERY)



Waycross Motor Speedway - Local Racing All Divisions 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 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Okefenokee Heritage Ball 
REA Depot, Downtown Waycross
Save the date for the Okefenokee Heritage Center’s Annual "Heritage Ball" and join us as we celebrate and preserve our community’s history. Music, food, silent auction and more ... 
"Preserving history for our children…and their children."
For those of you who are football fans, a television area will be available by the bar.
For more information contact the Okefenokee Heritage Center at 912 285 4260



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 
Heritage Ball 7:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Waycross Area Community Theatre
 Presents The Barefoot in the Park at the Ritz Theatre in Downtown Waycross
by Neil Simon “A babbling, rib tickling comedy!”
Evening Performances - 8:00 pm For reservations, call the Box Office at 912 283 2161
Visit WACT online at www.ritzdowntown.com or on Facebook at Waycross Area Community Theatre


GA Bulldogs Football Game
v - Tennessee HOME game TBA 		   
               
 
   
 
 
             
    DEER SEASON STARTS TODAY 
(BLACK POWDER)



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
Fontana 3:00pm 
Mediastream customers with internet can watch this free on ESPN3.com 



Chapel Services
Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.		    
               
             
    COLUMBUS DAY



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 'Ribbon Cutting'
The Chamber of Commerce will be welcoming a new member today 
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

    
               
             
    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



Waycross Lodge 305 Meeting
1701 Carswell Ave., Waycross, GA 31503, 7:30pm



Waycross Main Street Board Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm at the Commission Chambers at the City Hall



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



Douglas Lions Club
Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 
1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533  


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



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260 		   
               
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art 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 discount. For more information about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 449-6630.		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Junior Varsity Schedule
Game V & @ Brantley Co. 5 PM 



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm 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



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 discount. For more information about the next classes, please contact Reginald Taylor at 449-6630.		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Varsity Schedule
Game V & @ Toombs Co. 7:30 pm 



2nd Annual Ware County BBQ Cookoff  was POSTPONED but now back on
At Lake Ware. 9:00am with Brunswick Stew Competition on Friday night and Cookoff on Saturday. BBQ Cooking Competition, Boston Butts, Ribs, Whole Chickens, Sauce, Brunswick Stew Competition,  Cake and Pie Competition,  Various Entertainment, Arts & Crafts Please call with any questions.  Vendors forms and fees are available upon request.  Location: 5424 Jamestown Road (Lake Ware - Shrine Lake), Waycross, GA
For More Information: Contact Herbert Boyd 912 283 3865 or 912 816 7295



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Ware County High School Football - Go Gators
Varsity Schedule
Game V Liberty Co. 7:30 pm Away Game 



Read Me Again Books is proud to present: Pamela Bauer Mueller 
A book signing held today from 4:30 - 6:30pm. 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. 		   
               
             
    DEER SEASON FINISHES TODAY 
(BLACK POWDER)



“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 912 287-2686. 2010 Next class is December 11



2nd Annual Ware County BBQ Cookoff  CANCELLED
At Lake Ware. 9:00am with Brunswick Stew Competition on Friday night and Cookoff on Saturday. BBQ Cooking Competition, Boston Butts, Ribs, Whole Chickens, Sauce, Brunswick Stew Competition,  Cake and Pie Competition,  Various Entertainment, Arts & Crafts Please call with any questions.  Vendors forms and fees are available upon request.  Location: 5424 Jamestown Road (Lake Ware - Shrine Lake), Waycross, GA
For More Information: Contact Herbert Boyd 912 283 3865 or 912 816 7295



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



GA Bulldogs Football Game
v - Vanderbilt HOME game TBA



Nascar Racing
Charlotte 7:30pm 
Mediastream customers with internet can watch this free on ESPN3.com 



Sound of Silver
At the Pierce County High School Stadium from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Bring the kids to the Sound of Silver Marching Band Invitational.
For more info visit their website at www.soundofsilver.org		    
               
             
    DEER SEASON STARTS TODAY 
(REGULAR FIREARMS)



Chapel Services
Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.		    
               
             
    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



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 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



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  



Boy Scout 28th Annual Golf Classic
Brunswick Country Club 4041 Darien Hwy Brunswick , GA 31525-2171
at 11:30am check in, 12:30 see the start of the shotgun
For more info please contact Vance Lackey on 912 283 6016



Reception to honor the New City Manager Deron W. King
Mayor Billups and the City Commissioners announce a reception honoring our new City Manager To be held at the City Hall, 4:00pm - 6:00pm 



A Special Fundraising event sponsored by: The SRMC Aux
Cookware, Tableware & Fragrance Event 7:00am - 4:00pm at the Cafetorium 		   
               
 
   
 
 
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art 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



Waycross Ware Co. Tourism Advisory Board Meeting
Held Quarterly by the Tourism Board & the Chamber at various locations in the County 12 noon



A Special Fundraising event sponsored by: The SRMC Aux
Cookware, Tableware & Fragrance Event 7:00am - 4:00pm at the Cafetorium 		   
               
             
    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



Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Junior Varsity Schedule
Game Open 



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm 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



The Keep Waycross/Ware County Beautiful 
committee will meet at the Ware County Court House, at 1:00 pm in the conference room on 2nd 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. 



16th Annual Showdown on the Coast - All Classes
3 day event. For more info please phone: 912-778-3767
 Golden Isles Speedway, 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566


Williams Heights
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


Lunch & Learn with the Waycross Ware County Chamber of Commerce
11:30 am to 1:30 pm Violence in the Workplace
Location:  Grace Episcopal Church, 401 Pendleton Street
Registration: $20.00 for the first participant from each business and $15.00 for each additional attendee.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and is included in your registration fees.
Instructor: Kathy Durrence, Waycross Police Department, Community Relations and Crime Prevention
Topics to be discussed include: Personal Safety, Hostile Intruder
To register call the Chamber at 283-3742.  There is a limit of 40.
The Existing Business and Trade Committee of the Chamber provides Lunch and Learn Seminars.		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Varsity Schedule
Game V Vidalia 7:30 pm Homecoming



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Ware County High School Football - Go Gators
Varsity Schedule
Game V Richmon Hill (HC) 7:30 pm Home Game 



Flying Dragon Arts Center
presents "Dracula," written & directed by Jason Chancey, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 (ages 13 & up) & $5.00 (ages 6-12). Children ages 5 & under are free. Flying Dragon is a nonprofit arts center dedicated to children & is located at 534 Plant Avenue, in Waycross. Please visit us online at www.facebook.com/FlyingDragonArtsCenter.



16th Annual Showdown on the Coast - All Classes
3 day event. For more info please phone: 912-778-3767
 Golden Isles Speedway, 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00		    
               
             
    Waycross Motor Speedway - Annual Topless Race
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 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Flying Dragon Arts Center
presents "Dracula," written & directed by Jason Chancey, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 (ages 13 & up) & $5.00 (ages 6-12). Children ages 5 & under are free. Flying Dragon is a nonprofit arts center dedicated to children & is located at 534 Plant Avenue, in Waycross. Please visit us online at www.facebook.com/FlyingDragonArtsCenter.



16th Annual Showdown on the Coast - All Classes
3 day event. For more info please phone: 912-778-3767
 Golden Isles Speedway, 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566



PumpkinFest
Cake Walk - Fun Games - Everyone WINS! 
Pumpkin Carvin’ Contest $100 Prize Costume Contest $50 Prize 
Ages 0 to 4 - 5 to 10 - 11 to 18 & Over 18
7:00 – 9:00pm Elizabeth St. Downtown Waycross
Participate in other Community Events - Okefenokee Heritage Center Pumpkin Patch 10:00am to 2:00pm Jaycees Haunted House 8:00pm



GA Bulldogs Football Game
v - Kentucky AWAY game TBA



Racing For Pinks 
Waycross Service League Waycross, Georgia
Running to find a cure for Breast Cancer - Benefiting the SE Cancer Unit & Hospice Satilla
5K Run at 8:00am. 1 Mile Run & Walk at 9:00am. Waycross Middle School 700 Central Avenue
Entry Fee: 5K-$15.00 Early Registration-$20.00, After October 9
1 Mile - $10.00 Early Registration-$15.00, After Oct 9 *Do NOT mail registration forms after Oct 18.
Information: Contact Lorie Smith Email: lorietsmith@yahoo.com
Contact Heather Thigpen Email: heathercollins05@hotmail.com



New Life Assembly of God Harvest Event 
Come one, come all, It's Harvest Time. 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Pony rides, Rock Climbing, food, photo spot, go fish, face painting and games
2191 Golf Course Road, Blackshear GA 31516 (Behind Stewart Candy Co.) more details: 912 284 9500



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00		    
               
             
    UNITED NATIONS DAY




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



Flying Dragon Arts Center
presents "Dracula," written & directed by Jason Chancey, at 3:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 (ages 13 & up) & $5.00 (ages 6-12). Children ages 5 & under are free. Flying Dragon is a nonprofit arts center dedicated to children & is located at 534 Plant Avenue, in Waycross. Please visit us online at www.facebook.com/FlyingDragonArtsCenter.



Chapel Services
Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.		    
               
             
    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.


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



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    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 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm 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



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.



Douglas Lions Club
Meet at 12:30 pm at the Douglas Golf And Country Club, 
1425 Golf Club Road Douglas, GA 31533  



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



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



Waycross Lodge 305 Meeting
1701 Carswell Ave., Waycross, GA 31503, 7:30pm


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



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00



Wine Tasting
Blueberry Hill Restaurant & Cheers Package Store will be hosting a Wine Tasting event for Charity - Just make a $10 donation if you attend.
It will be held at the Blueberry Hill Restaurant from 7:00pm - 9:00pm tel: 912-490-7151 for more info



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art 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



Davita Kidney Education Class
2:00 pm at the Satilla Regional Medical Center , 3rd floor classroom ( Alice St. hospital entrance) Taking Control and Making Healthy Choices For People with Kidney Disease Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
· What kidneys do
· Why your kidneys are important to your health
· What can damage kidneys
· What happens when kidneys are damaged
· About nutrition and CKD
· The importance of managing other medical conditions
· How to set goals for kidney health
· How to become a more empowered and active partner in your health
· Questions to ask your doctors
· Treatment choices
For More Information call: Barbara Griffin or Brenda Davis at 912 285 1663



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Junior Varsity Schedule
Game V Long Co. 5 PM 



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



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



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



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00



Living Healthy in Faith
A faith-based workgroup has developed a Live Healthy in Faith tool kit to assist faith-based communities in implementing healthy eating and physical activity strategies to decrease the burden of overweight and obesity. This is a FREE workshop and our 3rd meeting of the year will be held on October 28 at Satilla’s Annex Classroom from 10: 00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. To register and/or for more information, please call Satilla Regional’s community event registration line at 338-6354.



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    Pierce County High School Football - Go Bears
Varsity Schedule
Game V McIntosh Co. Aca 7:30 pm Senior Night



Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00



Ware County High School Football - Go Gators
Varsity Schedule
Game V Wayne Co. 7:30 pm Home Game 



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    Okefenokee Heritage Center 
Annual OHC Juried Art Exhibition 10am – 4:30pm For more info please call 912 285 4260



GA Bulldogs Football Game
v - Florida HOME game 3:30pm



Jaycees Haunted House
Clarke Building Downtown Waycross - Corner of Tebeau & Plant Ave.8:00pm $7:00



Blackshear's Better Hometown E.L Craven's Haunted Funeral Parlor
Main Street Blackshear.7:00pm - 11:00pm $5:00 More info call 912 614 8419		    
               
             
    HALLOWEEN



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



Chapel Services
Satilla Regional Medical Center Sunday Chapel Service - A Non-denominational worship that is open to the public and is held every Sunday from 3:00 - 3:15 pm in the hospital chapel.		    
               
                   
 
   
 
 
   
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