Newton Citizen

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Dec. 23

Teen Debate Night

Teen Debate Night, hosted by The Good News Notebook, 11055-H, West Ave., Conyers, 6:30 p.m. Info: 678-596-7936. Connie Alsobrook.

Dec. 24

Candlelight Service

Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection Christmas Eve candlelight service, 3676 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 5:30 p.m. Info: 770-922-5553.

Candlelight Service

Epiphany Lutheran Church's Festive Service of Holy Communion and Candlelighting, 2375 Ga. Highway 20, Conyers, 11 p.m. Info: 770-483-6222.

Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve service, Luther Hay Presbyterian Church, Hayston Road (off Ga. Highway 213), 5 p.m. Info: 770-787-1814.

Christmas Eve Service

Community Bible Church Christmas Eve candlelight service, 2001 Jodeco Road, Stockbridge, 5 p.m. Info: 770-914-0808.

Conyers Holiday Hours

The City of Conyers government offices will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays. Offices will reopen Dec. 26 at 8 a.m.

Christmas Eve Service

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church's candlelight Christmas Eve service, 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford, 6 p.m. Info: 770-786-7414.

Christmas Eve Service

Grace Baptist Church of Newton County Christmas Eve service, 474 Crowell Road, 5 p.m. Info: 770-786-5692.

Newton Landfill Holiday Hours

The Newton County Landfill and all Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Centers will be closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 in observance of the Christmas holidays.

Dec. 29

Holiday Break Camp

The Newton County Recreation Commission, holiday break camp, ages 4 to 12 years old, Dec. 29 to Dec. 31 and Jan. 2, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Turner Lake Complex, $65 per child, per week. Info: 770-786-4373 ext. 14, Debra Banks.

Dec. 31

Watch Night Service

The Rockdale Chapter of the United Minister's Alliance hosts community watch night service, Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284 Old Covington Road, Conyers, 10 p.m. Info: 770-929-3421.

Watch Night Service

Good Hope Baptist Church, watch night service, 1142 Ga. Highway 162, Covington, 10:30 p.m. Info: 770-787-4928, for more information or transportation.

Jan. 1

Ice Skating

Ice skating at the Pavilion, Olde Town Conyers, $6 for skating, $2 for skate rental, complete calendar available online. Info: www.icedays.com or 770-602-2606.

Newton Landfill Holiday Hours

The Newton County Landfill and all Newton County Neighborhood Recycling Centers will be closed Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's holiday.

Jan. 3

Bring One for the Chipper

Bring One for the Chipper, recycle your live Christmas trees at The Home Depot, 13171 Industrial Park Blvd., Covington, Oxford Maintenance Facility, 105 W. Watson St., or any neighborhood recycling center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 770-784-2015.

Jan. 4

Special Concert

Living Way Worship Center, hosts concert featuring Builders None, 4051 Ga. Highway 81, Covington, 6 p.m. Info: 770-364-8167.

Church Classes

Allen Memorial United Methodist Church offering several classes, PC101, Believing God, Financial Peace University and Raising a Modern Day Knight, 803 Whatcoat St., Oxford, 6 p.m. Info: 770-786-7414.

Jan. 6

Toddler Story Time

Nancy Guinn Library's Reading program, Toddler Time, ages 18 months to 3 years old, also Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Jan. 7

Defensive Driving Class

Heritage Hills Baptist Church hosts defensive driving class by AARP, 2987 Ga. Highway 212, Conyers, cost $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 770-922-7965 to register.

Preschool Story Time

Nancy Guinn Library's reading program, Preschool Time, ages 3 to 5 years old, also Jan. 14 and Jan. 21, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Jan. 8

Board of Assessors

Rockdale County Board of Assessors general meeting, 981 Milstead Ave., BOA Conference room, 10 a.m.

Baby Story Time

Nancy Guinn Memorial Library's reading program, Baby Story Time, newborn to 18 months old, also Jan. 15 and Jan. 22, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Jan. 12

Open House

The Montessori School of Covington open house, 4108 Summers St., Covington, 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-788-7779 or www.montessori-covington.org.

Jan. 22

Board of Assessors

Rockdale County Board of Assessors work session, 981 Milstead Ave., BOA Conference room, 10 a.m.

Jan. 21

Class of 1960

The Newton County High School Class of 1960 meeting, Smiley's Restaurant, Porterdale, 11:30 a.m. Info: 770-786-7859, Larry Wagner.

Jan. 23

Pizza and Movie Night

Rockdale Cares, pizza and movie night, Our Place, 875 Davis Drive, Conyers, $6 per person, 4:30 p.m.

The Community Calendar is a forum for announcing meetings and events of nonprofit organizations of Rockdale and Newton counties. To submit information, call 770-483-7108, ext. 401, fax the information c/o Julie Anderson at 770-483-5797 or e-mail event information to julie.anderson@rockdalecitizen.com. Please include an event description, sponsoring organization, date, time, place, phone number and contact person. Announcements are printed as space is available in date order.