Families

Valley Rescue Mission's Camp JOY now accepting applications

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Tuesday, May 21st, 12:10 pm

Now in its 40th year of operation, Camp JOY is a 6-week long summer camp for children ages 7 to 11. There will be 3 weeks for girls, and 3 weeks for boys. Every child who enrolls can attend during one week of their choice.

There is no charge to the families for sending children to Camp JOY. Instead, their week at camp is generously underwritten by supporters from throughout the community.

Camp JOY seeks to provide a camping experience that will encourage Christian growth and have a lasting positive impact on the children.

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Register now for Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School!

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Tuesday, May 14th, 2:17 pm

Visit New Birth Outreach Church this summer for Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School on June 3-7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.! Please contact the church administrative office for transportation or to register at 706-568-6180.

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Midtown Classic 5K Run and One Mile Fun Run to benefit local neighborhood non-profits

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 24th, 4:44 pm

COLUMBUS, Ga. -- On Saturday, April 27, Wynnton United Methodist Church (UMC) will sponsor and host the Seventh Annual Midtown Classic 5K Run and One Mile Fun Run. Proceeds of this event will support the Wynnton Neighborhood Network, and Wynnton Neighborhood Housing.

The One Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m. Participants in this event may walk or run.

The 5K Race begins at 9:00 am.

The race course will begin at Wynnton UMC, run through the Lakebottom area and return to the Wynnton UMC site. All age groups may participate. Awards will be given from ages 0-70+.

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St. Luke United Methodist Church to present a Hymn Festival Concert

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Monday, April 22nd, 4:48 pm

St. Luke United Methodist Church will be presenting "A Hymn Festival Concert" in the St. Luke Sanctuary on Sunday, April 28 at 4 p.m.

The St. Luke Chancel Choir will be performing many of the church's most beloved hyyns with organ, piano, brass, handbells, St. Luke Children's Choir and congregation.

The Hymn Festival is free and open to the public.

St. Luke Sanctuary is located at 1104 Second Avenue in Columbus. For more information, call 706-327-4343, or visit www.stlukeum.com.

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Springer to perform really ‘Big’ show

Submitted by Courtney Smith on Tuesday, April 9th, 3:37 pm

The Springer Children’s Theatre presents its most popular production, “The Big Friendly Giant,” April 24 – May 4.

Although all of the performances for school groups are sold out, the Springer education office has started a waiting list and Johanna Cabatingan encouraged groups that are hoping to go to call 706-324-1100 to get on the list because things change with school groups all the time.

The Springer Children’s Theatre performed “The Big Friendly Giant” in 2008 and 09. Both times the school performances filled up in record-breakingly short time.

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"Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aims to curb underage and binge drinking

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 3rd, 3:08 pm

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and local organizations are joining together to launch the "Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aimed to prevent underage and binge drinking in Georgia, especially among youth.

Research shows that 23 percent of Georgia youth have consumed alcohol before the age of 13, while nearly the same percentage of high school students admitted to binge drinking. These sobering statistics have inspired HEARTS for Families, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to unveil the new campaign.

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