Happenings
Lincoln Hospice Mother’s Day Plant Sale
Lincoln Hospice is offering hanging baskets of petunias, Boston ferns and mixed baskets during their Mother’s Day Plant Sale fundraiser. Cost is from $21 and up. For more information or to order, contact Angela Parker at 931-433-8088 or email angela.parker@hhlincolnhealth. org.
May 7 Lincoln County Republican Party Meeting
The Lincoln County Republican Party will meet at the Ralph Hastings Building, 208 Davidson Street West. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Republican candidates for the County Commissioner will be available for questions and answers.
May 8 Bingo at Petersburg Community Center
Petersburg’s Park and Recreation is hosting a family and friends bingo fundraiser from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Community Center, 509 Railroad Street. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks and desserts will be available for purchase. RSVP at www.facebook.com/ share/1aVd9sSfLJ/?mibextid=wwXlfr.
FLC Senior Center Fundraiser
The Fayetteville-Lincoln County (FLC) Senior Center, 908 West Washington Street, is holding a BBQ sandwich fundraiser and bake sale from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The meal includes a BBQ sandwich, drink, chips and a cookie. Tickets are $10 each. Eat in or pick up at the drive through. Baked goods will be available to purchase.
May 9 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Leave a bag of nonperishable food next to your mailbox on Saturday, May 9. Mail carriers will pick up donations during The National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp out Hunger Food Drive.
LCHA Stock Horse Show
The Lincoln County Horseman’s Association’s (LCHA) May Stock Horse Show will begin at noon at 2 Wilkes Road. For more information go to the LCHA Facebook page.
May 15 Veterans & Community Town Hall
The community is invited to a Veterans & Community Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. held at Lincoln County Department of Education (NGA) Auditorium, 909 Main Avenue South. The key topic is transportation challenges for veterans to the VA for medical appointments in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Columbia. The open forum is also for the public to learn how veterans support the community and to recognize businesses that support veterans.
Spring Plant Sale at Flintville School
Flintville School will have its spring plant sale from 3:15 to 5 p.m. at the greenhouse located across from the school. Plants include 18 varieties of tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon, six varieties of cucumbers, three varieties of squash, zucchini and gourd-luffa. Prices are $2 for 3-pack or $1; $1 for single plant and $2 for doubles.
May 16 Vanntown Volunteer Fire Rescue Annual Homecoming
Vanntown Volunteer Fire Rescue’s Annual Homecoming begins at 9 a.m. at 320 Vanntown Road, Flintville. Local bands will be playing throughout the day, along with a live auction of donated items. Pit BBQ and chicken will be for sale. Bouncy houses will be onsite for the kids.
May 17 Decoration Day at Unity Cemetery
Decoration Day at Unity Cemetery in Howell begins at 8 a.m. and will continue all day. Donations may be made that day or mailed to Wyanne King, 901 Second Avenue, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
June 20 Petersburg 12th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull
Petersburg’s Lion Club’s 12th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull begins at 7 p.m. at the Lions facility, 3000 Free Silver Road, Petersburg. Classes for beginner competitors to those with specialized machines will be included in the competition. Admission for parking is $10.
June 27 Camp Blount Open House
An Open House will be held at Camp Blount at the Greer Cabin from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. as part of the America’s 250th Celebration. Joseph Greer is Lincoln County’s connection to the Revolutionary War. His cabin was rebuilt on the grounds of Camp Blount, located at 1371 Huntsville Highway.
Mondays Petersburg Senior Citizens Center Chair Yoga
Petersburg Senior Citizens Center, 68 Morgan Circle, offers chair yoga classes from 10:30 until 11 a.m. The center is open from 9 a.m. until noon Mondays through Fridays. Bingo games are from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Call 931-536-5568 to register to play bingo.
Ladies Free Exercise Classes
Free ladies exercise classes are offered at 9 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Maranatha Baptist Church fellowship hall. Low impact aerobics and chair yoga are the focus. For more information contact Janice Tarpley at 931-625-2171.
Bingo 55+ at the Recreation Center
Bingo 55+ will be held from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. the first Monday of each month at the Fayetteville Recreation Center, 1203 Winchester Highway. Call 931-433-6059 to register. Senior Center activities FLC Senior Center offers activities, including pool, corn hole, cards, ping pong and board games, for those 55 and over from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Special activity days and classes are offered throughout the month. Bingo is every Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
McBurg FCE meets first Mondays
McBurg FCE meets at 11 a.m. at McBurg United Methodist Church the first Monday of every month. For more information contact Anita Ground at 540-735-7263.
Mimosa FCE meets second Mondays
Mimosa FCE meets at 11 a.m. the second Monday of every month in the fellowship room at the Mimosa Church of Christ. For information, contact Phila Groce, president, at 931-433-7435.
Tuesdays Free Bingo at American Legion VFW
The American Legion Post 42 VFW, 2007 Wilson Parkway, has bingo the second and fourth Tuesdays for all ages. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m.; bingo kicks off at 6 p.m.; dessert is served at 7 p.m. Kids are also welcome. Proceeds help support local veterans, flags, maintaining the crosses and the community.
Free clothing to families in need The Old Time Christian Outreach Center, 1992 Pulaski Highway (Hwy. 64 West), provides free clothing to families in need. The center is open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for clothing or monetary donations. For more information call 931-205-7878.
Wings of Love Ministries
Wings of Love Ministries, located at 5 East Prospect Road in Park City, offers assistance on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The nonprofi t, non-denominational ministry supports women in times of personal need, offering free Bibles, emergency food, clothing and other life needs as the situation requires. For more information call 931-433-7442 or stop by the office.
Exercise classes at Senior Center
Exercise classes are offered from 9:15 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Senior Center. Cost is $10 per month.
Korean Jewels Club
Korean Jewels Club meets from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library. Tiny Tales Story Time Tiny Tales Story Time is held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fayetteville- Lincoln County Public Library.
Thursdays Molino FCE meets third Thursday
Molino FCE meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of every month. For more information, contact Bonnie Pond, president, at 931675-4517. Dellrose-Hotrock FCE meets first Thursday
Dellrose-Hotrock FCE meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Dellrose Fire Hall. For more information contact Marilyn Newman at 931-310-1038 or Lisa Ritter at 931-993-4236.
Last Thursday Book Club
Last Thursday Book Club meets from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Public Library.
Fridays VFW Post Commanders Call
Commander’s Call begins at 5 p.m. at the VFW American Legion Post 42, 2007 Wilson Parkway. Veterans are invited to socialize with other veterans and families.




