Action Pact board meets July 21 The Executive Board of Action Pact will meet at 10 a.m., Monday, July 21 at “Sarah’s in the City” Restaurant, 1686 Golden Isle W., Baxley.
Ware GOP has meeting July 21
The Ware County Republican Party will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 21 at Hog ‘n’ Bones Restaurant, 1900 Memorial Drive, Waycross.
The meeting’s program starts at 6:30 p.m. with Rep. James Burchett (RMillwood), Majority Whip in the Georgia House, guest speaker. The two winners of the gun raffle also will be drawn at this monthly meeting.
For questions about the raffle, call (912) 285-1073, or 222-6529. For more about the meeting call or text (912) 282-5551.
Post 621 schedules bookbag giveaway Amvets Post 621 will hold a back to school giveway from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 26 at Bailey Street Park.
The organization will be passing out book bags while they last and have hot dog and drinks. Elementary-age students need to be present with a parent or guardian.
Blood drive set Aug. 15 at MSH
Memorial Satilla Health will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, August 15 on the hospital’s main campus, 1900 Tebeau Street.
Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to ensure the drive is sufficiently staffed and all donor slots are filled. The Blood Connection is currently facilitating Memorial Satilla’s drives.
To schedule an appointment, visit thebloodconnection.org and use sponsor code 9391. TBC is offering $40 in rewards to donors. Hospital Auxiliary volunteers also serve homemade treats and snacks.
Lynes, Lyons, and Hickox reunion set The Lynes, Lyons, and Hickox reunion will be held at noon, Saturday, August 9 at the Hoboken Community Center, 294 Chicago Avenue.
Attendees should provide a covered dish or dessert for the luncheon around 1 p.m. They also are urged to bring family photos and information to share with relatives.
For more information, contact Linda Sanford at (912) 661-0180.
Coffee, community meetup Thursdays A Coffee & Community group holds meetups at 8 a.m. the second Thursday of every month at Laura S. Walker State Park.
Next meeting is August 14. Grab your favorite beverage and join others for a casual hike through the park. It's a perfect chance to connect with neighbors, enjoy the outdoors, and get moving with others.
Registration is available by visiting https://forms.gle/NK3onk dEFYSFSnfL7.
Community baby shower at MSH Memorial Satilla Health will host the “Nourish & Nurture” community baby shower at 6 p.m., Thursday, August 7 in the hospital’s main lobby, 1900 Tebeau Street .
The event is free and targeted to expectant mothers. Attendees can register by visiting https://memorialsatillahea lth.com/calendar or by calling (912) 584-6201.
There will be information on newborn nutrition and tours of the MSH birthing center. Lactation counseling, nutrition resources, refreshments and giveaways also will be part of the program.
Library board meets July 24
The Waycross-Ware County Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 24 in Room 212, Ware County Administration Building, 305 Oak Street.
The session is open to the public. For more information, call (912) 287-4982.
OHC offers camp on performing arts Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue offers a fall break Performing Arts camp, Monday-Friday, October 13-17.
The camp entitled “Tales From the Swamp,” will have campers rehearse a play about the antics of the critters who live in the Okefenokee Swamp. Alligators, opossums, bears, and even an anhinga will make an appearance.
A performance for family and friends will be held on the last day of camp.
Camp hours are 9 a.m.3 p.m. for ages second grade and up with a limit of 20 participants. Children of OHC members can attend for free. The fee is $60 per family, which includes an OHC family membership.
To register or for more information, email okeheritage@ gmail.com or call (912) 285 4260.
