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•The Lanett Housing Authority Board of Commissioners willl meet at 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, December 12 at the administrative officer located at 506 First Street in Lanett. The public is welcome to attend.

•The winners of the Bledsoe-Silmon giveaway are John T. Bledsoe, first place, and Ellen Dorsey, second place.

•Dementia Support Group is offered through Chattahoochee Hospice on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. EST. Call 756-8043 for details.

•The Christian Service Center is open Mondays and Thursdays for food assistance from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. To apply, you will need your current electric bill and picture ID.  The office will be taking applications for the “Filling Santa’s Sleigh” program on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. You will need a picture ID, current electric bill, proof of income, and children’s birth certificates to apply. The office is located at 5342 Cusseta Road, Lanett (in the Huguley Community). Donations may be delivered during any of these hours.

•Chattahoochee Hospice offers monthly grief support groups on the first Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. EST at the office. Call 756-8043 for more information.

•The Interfaith Food Closet is open Monday 9-12, Wednesday 9-12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Tuesday 1-4, and Thursday 1-4. Will need driver license or picture ID and a current utility bill or a rent receipt if utilities are included with rent. The purpose of the Interfaith Food Closet is to help households with emergency food. We are supported by local foundations and 20 plus local congregations.

•The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Program, located at 1220 Hogansville Road, Suite 400, LaGrange, provides services to help persons with disabilities obtain and maintain competitive employment. Persons with disabilities in Troup, Heard and Meriwether counties are served. For more information please call 706-298-7270 or call toll-free 844-367-4872.

•The Disabled American Veterans service officer will fill out claims by appointment. He can be reached to schedule an appointment at 334-663-1460.

•Huguley Water, Sewer and Fire Protection Authority’s scheduled board meeting for December has been moved from the 21st to the 14th at 5 p.m., per board ruling at the Oct. 19 meeting.

•Huguley Sobriety Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Chattahoochee Valley Clubhouse, 501 South Fifth Ave., Lanett. Twenty-four-hour help line for those suffering from alcohol addiction, 334-476-1625 or 229-296-6045.

•Beulah Senior Center, located beside Beulah High School, offers activities such as Rook, Bingo, SkipBo, public education lunch, health promotion, aid, refreshments and daily exercise from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday for senior citizens 60 and older. Call Carolyn Davis, center manager, at 334-749-5928 for more information.

•Chambers County Schools – Closed, Christmas & New Years. Thursday Dec. 21, 2017 – Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018.

•Lanett City Schools – Closed, Christmas & New Years. Thursday Dec. 21, 2017 – Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018.

•Chambers Academy – Closed, Christmas & New Years. Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 – Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018.

•Springwood School – Closed, Christmas & New Years. Monday Dec. 18, 2017 – Wednesday Jan. 3, 2018.

•Chambers County Alabama Democratic Conference (ADC) will meet on Monday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at Goodsell United Methodist Church, 1007 North 6 th Avenue, Lanett, Ala. For more information, contact Dr. Randy B. Kelley, Chambers County ADC Chairman at 205-390-1834.

•The Fabulous Fabs will meet Friday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Sunny’s Restaurant. If you worked at Fairfax Mill Martex or Fairfax Fab Martex Towel Depts. (men and women), and would like to attend, please call 644-2837 for more information.

•The Chambers County Commission Public Facilities and Infrastructure Committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Dec. 18. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. CST in the Commission office located at 2 South LaFayette Street, LaFayette, Ala.

•The Chambers County Human Resources Committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Dec. 18. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. CST in the Commission office located at 2 South LaFayette Street, LaFayette, Ala.

•The Circle of Care’s DARN GOOD DADS! will begin a 24:7 Dad Group on Dec. 14. All dads who would like to learn from each other as we better engage with our kids are welcome to attend. Call Adrian Carpenter at (334) 768-4091 for more information or to enroll.