Elections board meets Aug. 5
The regular monthly meeting of the Ware County Board of Elections and Registration will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 5 in Suite 201 of the Ware County Administration Building, 305 Oak Street.
The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed on Facebook. For more information, call the board off at (912) 287--
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Post 517 offers school supplies
American Legion Post 517, holds a Back-to-School supply giveaway from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 2 at 301 Garlington Heights.
There will be free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks along with book bags and a variety of school materials available for free on a first-come-firstserved basis.
Elementary age youths must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For information, contact Post Commander Larry Lockey at (912) 816-8581.
Satilla Democrats elect officers Aug. 9 The Satilla Democrats will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 9 at The Stephens Venue, 773 Ossie Davis Pkwy.
The business meeting will begin promptly at 11:10 with elections held for officers, and action committees will be formed. For more information, follow Satilla Democrats on Facebook.
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.
OHC writer’s group meets twice in Aug.
The Okefenokee Heritage Center Writer’s Group will meet bimonthly from 6 to 8 p.m. on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Next month’s meetings will be Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 19 at the center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue.
The group welcomes writers of any genre, from aspiring writers to published authors. For more information, visit OHC Writers on Facebook, call (912) 2854260, or send email to okeheritage @ gmail. com.
‘Create with a Cop’ art class set Aug. 23 The Waycross Police Department will stage “Create with a Cop: Brush with the Law” art class from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 23 at the police department, 512 Oak Street.
The free event on painting with oil is for ages 12-17. Registration forms are available in the front lobby of WPD with a deadline of Friday, Aug. 1.
Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
Legion Post 517 meets Aug. 23
American Legion John S. Sutton Post 517, 710 Dorothy Street, holds a meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, August 20 for all officers and members.
All military veterans are invited to attend.
For information, call or text Post Commander Larry Lockey at (912) 8168581.
