Newton Citizen

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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.

Watch Night Service

The Macedonia Baptist Church hosts watch night service, 1052 Barton St., Conyers, 10 p.m. Info: 770-922-2661.

Watch Night Service

Old Pleasant Hill Baptist Church hosts watch night service, 300 Honey Creek Road, Conyers, 10 p.m. Info: 770-483-8392.

Watch Night Service

Bald Rock Baptist Church hosts watch night service, Pastor T.R. Collins speaking, 2284 Old Covington Road, Conyers, 10 p.m. Info: 770-929-3421.

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.

NAACP

The Rockdale County Branch of the NAACP hosts Jubilee Day and installation of the newly elected officers, Rock Temple AME Church, 1021 Bryant St., Conyers, 11 a.m.

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.

Newborn Opry Gospel

Newborn Opry Gospel featuring Homeland Boys, Vessels of Praise, Newborn School, Newborn, $3 to $5 per person donation at door, 6 p.m. Info: 404-815-9973.

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. 20

Vascular Disease Lecture

Rockdale Medical Center hosts vascular disease lecture, free, Dr. John Ablan speaking, 1412 Milstead Ave., East Tower Classroom No. 2, 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-785-7195.

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.

Jan. 30

Diabetes Health Fair

Rockdale Medical Center hosts diabetes health fair, free health screenings from 9 to 11 a.m.., Mahlon L. Davidson, speaks at 11 a.m., 1412 Milstead Ave., East Tower Classroom. Info: 770-918-3881.

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.