November 18, 2008 02:15 pm
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PELHAM
Jamboree
Pelham’s very own Cotton Boll Express opens the Pelham Country Jamboree at 5 p.m., Saturday, followed by Chrystal Thomas, Lala Lehmann, John Rich, Betty Stroud and the Cotton Boll Express closes the show at 9. The event is open to the public at no charge and remember smoking, drinking or profanity is not allowed. For booking, call Sandy Page, 229-888-3664 or for information call A.J. Thomas at 229-377-8952 or email at pelhamcountryjamboree@yahoo.com.
THOMASVILLE
Thanksgiving meal
Word-Doers of Thomasville is holding its annual free Thanksgiving lunch from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 27 at Thomasville High School cafeteria.
THOMASVILLE
Trains exhibit
Continuing through Jan. 10 at the Museum of History, Trains! Trains! Trains! celebrates railroads with artwork, exhibits and a detailed working model train installed by the Central Georgia Model Railroad Club. Additional exhibits include a how to do it module for those who wish to learn more about the hobby and a special holiday exhibit with a train circling a Christmas tree. Bring the children. Visit the club’s web site atwww.cgmrc.org for a preview. For information, call 226-7664; history@rose.net
BOSTON
Competition
Choirs may participate in a competition with other area choirs at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6 in Boston in Watt Park. The overall winner will receive $250 plus a trophy. Each choir will chose from three categories children; youth; adult or they can compete in all categories. Each choir will be given 15 minutes for each category they chose. A sound system will be provided. Registration is required and the entry fee consists of one non-perishable food item per choir member. The food will be distributed to the needy during Christmas. This event is sponsored by the Boston Business Association; for more information, call 498-1146 or 498-5415.
Parade
Entries are being accepted for Boston’s Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 5. To register, call Danny Groover at 498-4065.
Competition
As a part of the Christmas in Boston weekend, Boston residents and businesses may participate in a decorating competition. Winners are selected by a committee of outside judges in three categories of residence, business, and churches. You must pre-register no later than noon, Thursday Dec. 4 to be considered in the judging which will take place Friday afternoon, Dec. 5; pre-register by calling city hall at 498-6743. Winners will be announced during the tree lighting in Watt Park.
CAIRO
Spanish class
Southwest Georgia Technical College is offering workplace Spanish beginning in January.
The course will be instructed by David Reckford and will cover basic terms and phrases which allow for easier communications between employees, colleagues, and customers.
For information call 227-2579.
THOMASVILLE
Aviation museum
The Thomasville Aviation Museum, featuring an assortment of engines called Power of the Past, is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m.-6 p.m. on Sundays.
The facility, located at Thomasville Regional Airport, is also available by appointment.
There is no admission fee.
For more information, call 226-3010.
THOMASVILLE
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts of the Thunderbird District of the Suwannee River Area Council Pack 319 are accepting members from first through fifth-grades. For information, call Cub Master Art Beveridge at 227-6599 or Assistant Cub Master Gary Chancey at 224-1594.
THOMASVILLE
Group meeting
Hope — a traumatic brain injury support group — meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Northwoods Church of God social hall. For information, call 224-1680.
THOMASVILLE
Reunion
Members of the Thomasville High School class of 1979 are planning their 30th reunion. The meetings are at 3 p.m., every second Sunday at the Thomas County Public Library. For information, call 228-0067.
THOMASVILLE
Volunteers
Triad at Thomasville Nursing and Rehab is looking for volunteers to help enhance the lives of residents through song, dance, sewing, cooking, etc. For information, call 225-1049.
BOSTON
Bingo in Boston
Sponsored by the Boston Business Association and Boston Community Club, Bingo in Boston is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday in the Boston Community Center on Main Street. There is no charge to play. Prizes include homemade baked goods. Popcorn is at no charge and drinks and other refreshments are available. This event is held the third Thursday of each month. Call Alex at 226-6295 for more information.
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