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Antioch Baptist to hold song fest Historic Antioch Baptist Church, Inc. 615 Knight Avenue, will hold a Gospel Song Fest at 4 p.m., Saturday, August 23.

The program will feature a variety of soloists as well as choirs with songs of praise to uplift the spirit. The community is invited.

Charlie Giving Back has food giveaway Charlie Giving Back community outreach holds its monthly food giveaway from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30 at E.E. Moore Park.

The first 300 will be served. Recipients need to bring boxes to carry away the items.

Earlier this month, Food Lion Feeds Charitable Organization announced it had partnered with Charlie Giving Back to provide food for the community.

Suicide Prevention Walk set Sept. 13 The Second Annual Suicide Prevention Walk will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, September 13 at Remnant Church of God, 3205 Memorial Drive.

There will be a host of activities in addition to the walk, which will begin about 6:30. Scheduled activities include finger and nail painting, free hot dogs, chips and drinks, an ice cream truck, gift drawings, guest speakers, information booths and Kimber Creations.

All proceeds benefit Daniel Smile, Inc., which contributes to the Daniel Bennett Scholarship. The grant is warded annually to a local high school senior.

For information, call (912) 387-7556.

Way of Cross EPC has food giveaway Way of the Cross EPC holds a free food and clothing giveaway at 8 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at 512 Lee Avenue.

People should bring a bag or box for items. The first-come, first-served giveaway will next be held September 6.

Items are available from donations by Waycross Food Distributor, Southern Acre Farm, LLC and Charlie’s Chicken.

For information, contact Pastor Mark Howard (904) 507-3054

DC Downtown has food ministry DC Downtown Food Ministry offers food items from a 5,000-square foot warehouse at 201 Jenkins Street from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Cleanup starts at High Bluff

High Bluff Cemetery is under going its annual cleanup campaign.

Those connected to the cemetery or who would just like to help, may do so anytime during the week.

Donations for the grounds upkeep also are being accepted. They can be mailed to Dane Phelps, P.O. box 154, Folkston, 31537.

River of Life starts resource program River of Life Church, 1439 Brunel Street, offers a community resource center from 10 a.m. to noon, the fourth Friday of each month.

The River Missions program will offer practical life skills, hot meals, clothing and more. Next session is August 22.

Call (912) 283-8773 or visit www.rolcwayx.org.

Grace Episcopal holds book study Grace Episcopal Church, 401 Pendleton Street, is hosting a book study of How We Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington.

Sessions will be at 6 p.m. each from today (August 13) until September 10 in the Parish Hall.

Visit www.gracechurchwaycross. com for more information.

Higher Heights has food ministry

The food ministry of Higher Heights True Word of God offers items from 9 to 11 a.m., the first Thursday of each month at 979 Tebeau Street.

Next giveaway is September 4.

For information or to donate, call (912) 2863189.


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