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Ware Sheriff sets ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Ware County Sheriff Carl James and personnel stage their annual “Trunk-or-Treat” from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 30 at the Ware County Courthouse, 800 Church Street.

Deputies and community partners will be giving out treats from decorated trunks in the parking lot. Children are encouraged to wear costumes for the celebration.

McKinney stages holiday fest Dec. 12 McKinney Medical Center, 218 Quarterman Street, holds a Winter Wonderland from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, December 12.

The community event will include music, food, drinks, health screenings and a visit from Santa Claus.

Board of Elections sets two meetings

The Ware County Board of Elections and Registration has scheduled two meetings for next week related to the General Election.

The board meets at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 3 for the start of voting that day. The board meets against at 5 p.m., Friday, November 6 to certify the vote.

Both sessions will be at the board office, 408 Tebeau Street.

Vets info forum scheduled Oct. 30 Amvets Post 1857 and the Georgia Department of Veterans Services holds a free information session for veterans from 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, October 30 at the NFC Gym, 705 College Avenue, Blackshear.

Topics discussed will be disability ratings, understanding secondary conditions, VA and Medicare coordination, spousal benefits, and VA community care eligibility amon others.

The session is open toi all veterans, spouses and dependents. For more information, call (912) 2864810 or email amvetspost [email protected].

‘Silver Bowl Gala’ scheduled Nov. 12 The Hospice Satilla Board of Trustees 14th Annual Silver Bowl Gala will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 12, at the Littlefield family home, 929 Carrie Drive.

The fundraising event will showcase a residence filled with treasured memories, family history, and a very personal connection to Hospice Satilla.

There are no tickets or formal invitations to the public event. Donations to the support the future of Hospice Satilla can be left in the traditional silver bowl at the entrance or mailed to Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, 31501. For more information, call (912) 285-2340.

Job, resource fair scheduled Nov. 10 The City of Waycross and WorkSource Georgia are partnering to stage the Waycross Veterans Job & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 10 at C.C. Mc-Cray City Auditorium, 865 Pendleton Street.

A host of businesses, organizations and municipal agencies will be present with information for attendees. Job-seekers are urged to have an updated resumé.

The forum is open to all prospective employees.

Diabetes group has monthly forum The Talki Foundation’s monthly support group 912 Diabetes Initiative for people with diabetes and their caregivers meets the first Saturday of each month.

Remaining dates are November 7 and December 5.

The group provides educational resources and a chance to connect with others. Call (844) 6305295 to register.

SGRC boards hold meeting Nov. 18 A meeting of the Southern Georgia Workforce Development Board and Youth Committee is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 18 at the SGRC office, 1725 S. Georgia Parkway W.

The meeting is open to the public.


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