Newton Citizen

Feb. 23

AARP Driver Class

AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program, Allen Memorial United Methodist Church, Oxford, in Lovern Fellowship Hall, Feb. 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two four-hour sessions required. Next class, March 1. Cost, $10 a person. Info: 770-786-7414.

Winter Fest 2008

Winter festival, auction, Gospel concert, Grace Christian Academy, 1705 Access Road, Covington, Feb. 23, noon to 5 p.m. Auction at 3 p.m. Info: 770-385-7390.

NAACP

Rockdale Branch of the NAACP presents "Performance, Drive, Success - There's A Winner In You," in honor of Black History Month, Second Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1005 Hardin St., 6 p.m. Info: 678-283-4195.

Comedy Tonight

Four short plays by Christopher Durang, Shel Silverstein, Neil Simon and David Ives, sponsored by Georgia Perimeter College, Center Street Arts, Tickets: $5, 8 p.m. Info: 678-891-3572.

Festival

First Annual Newton African American History Festival, sponsored by One Voice, Newton County High School, Porter Memorial Auditorium, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Info: 678-212-9039.

Meet and Greet

Reception for Richard Oden, candidate for Rockdale County chairman, sponsored by Committee to Elect Richard A. Oden, Palmetto's, 1035 Green St., 4 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 770-987-6188.

Fashion Show

Fashion Show, Pleasant Hill CME Church, 1201 Pleasant Circle, 5 p.m. Info: 770-388-9730.

Youth Explosion

Youth Explosion with Adrian Sawyer, Old Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 300 Honey Creek Road, 6 p.m. Info: 770-483-8392.

Square Dancing

CrossFire Squares Special Dance, square dancing, Elks-Aidmore Children's Home, 8 to 10:30 p.m., $7 per dancer.

Peter Pan

"Peter Pan - The Musical," presented by The Master's Academy of Fine Arts, Social Circle Theater, 7 p.m. Info: 404-580-5737 for tickets or 770-464-2269 for directions.

Breakfast for Supper

Ham and egg Supper, Cornish Mount Baptist Church, Cornish Mount Church Road, Oxford, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Info: 770-786-9725.

Christian Writers

East Metro Atlanta Christian Writers, author Jennifer Schuchmann speaking, Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 404-444-7514.

Feb. 24

Youth Choir

Anniversary celebration of the Youth Choir, Good Hope Baptist Church, 1142 Ga. Highway 162 S., 3 p.m. Info: 770-787-4928.

Revival

Starrsville United Methodist Church revival, 2786 Dixie Road, Covington, 6:15 p.m. Info: 770-786-4293.

Comedy Tonight

Four short plays by Christopher Durang, Shel Silverstein, Neil Simon and David Ives, sponsored by Georgia Perimeter College, Center Street Arts, Tickets: $5, 8 p.m. Info: 678-891-3572.

Relay for Life

Relay for Life fundraising dinner and concert featuring "Homeward Bound," Trinity Baptist Church, 301 Honey Creek Road, 6 p.m. Info: 770-922-8944 or www.trinityconyers.org.

Family and Friends Day

Celebrating family and friends, Summer Hill Baptist Church, 3570 Miller Bottom Road, dinner after service, 11:30 a.m. Info: 770-483-3947.

Feb. 25

Covington Airport

Covington Airport Advisory Committee, 6 p.m., Covington City Hall, Council Room, 2194 Emory St. Info: 770-385-2000.

Feb. 26

Soil and Water Conservation

Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission, conference room, 1500 Klondike Road, Suite A-109, 8:30 a.m. Info: 770-761-3020.

Toddler Story Time

Story time, 18 months to 3 years old, Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., also March 4, March 11, and March 18, 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Talent Show Auditions

Christian Talent Show, Social Circle Theater, by appointment, all ages welcome, $10 to audition. Info: 770-464-2269 or e-mail boxoffice@socialcircletheater.com.

Pre-K Open House

Peachtree Academy Private School, open house, Georgia Pre-K program, 1801 Ellington Road, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-860-8900 ext. 11.

Free Driving Program

Georgia Teens Ride with P.R.I.D.E. program, free class, presented by Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute, 1070 Culpepper Drive, Suite 300, 6:30 p.m. Info: 678-413-4281.

Retired Educators Association

Rockdale Retired Educators Association, Always Banquet and Convention Center, 11:30 a.m. Info: 770-760-8224.

Blood Drive

Blood Drive, Rockdale Medical Center, East Tower Classrooms, all donors will receive a free gift, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Feb. 27

Lenten Services

Lenten Services, Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 2920 Ga. Highway 212, 6:45 p.m. Info: 770-483-8962.

Preschool Story Time

Story time, 3 years old to 5 years old, Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., also March 5, March 12 and March 19, 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Feb. 28

Zoning Hearing Canceled

Rockdale County Board of Commissioners public zoning hearing has been canceled.

Baby Story Time

Story time, newborn to 18 months, Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., also March 6, March 13, and March 12, 10:30 a.m. Info: 770-388-5041.

Chili Supper

Chili Supper, sponsored by Covington Lions Club, Academy Springs Park, Conyers St., Covington, 5 to 8 p.m. Info: www.covingtongalions.org.

Feb. 29

Lenten Fish Dinner

Lenten Fish Dinner, St. Pius X, 2621 Highway 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $6 adults, $3.50 children under 12. Info: 770-483-3660.

Ralleyball

Ralleyball - Quick Start Tennis, program for ages 6 to 14 years old, sponsored by Rockdale County Parks and Recreation Department. Registration ends Feb. 29, practice begins March 3. Info: 770-761-3058.

March 1

Newborn Opry

Newborn Opry Gospel, Tim Walden, Biggers Family, Benny and Cheryl Hegwood and others, Newborn School, 6 p.m. Info: 770-482-8158.

2008 Miss Heritage Pageant

2008 Miss Heritage Pageant, benefits the HHS Junior Class, Heritage High School Theater, 7 p.m., tickets are $5, $7, $10 and $15. Info: 678-333-5123.

March 2

Revival

Starrsville United Methodist Church revival, 2786 Dixie Road, Covington, 6:15 p.m. Info: 770-786-4293.

Men's Day

Annual Men's Day, Good Hope Baptist Church, 1142 Ga. Highway 162 S., 11 a.m. Info: 770-787-4928.

March 3

Birthday Celebration

Dr. Seuss' birthday celebration, story time, cake and a visit with The Cat in the Hat, Nancy Guinn Library, 864 Green St., 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Financial Classes

Financial Peace University, 13-week financial program taught by Dave Ramsey, Faith Tabernacle Church, 631 Ralph Road, classes starting now, 7:15 p.m. Info: 678-249-8877 or barwick411@bellsouth.net.

March 4

Newton-Rockdale Transition Fair

Workshop on how to prepare for life after high-school graduation, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Horseback Riding Club

High Noon Christian Horseback Riding Club, Steve B's, 7 p.m. Info: 678-982-4898.

Newton County Library

Author Wright Gres, reading and signing his book, "Macedonia Passage: Dangerous Cargo," Newton County Library, 7116 Floyd St., 7 p.m. Info: 770-787-3231.

March 5

Lenten Services

Lenten Services, Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 2920 Ga. Highway 212, 6:45 p.m. Info: 770-483-8962.

March 6

Am. Legion Dance

Singles dance, Conyers American Legion Post 77, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Live music. Cost $5 per person. Info: 770-483-8216.

Refuge Pregnancy Center

Celebrate Life Banquet, Dr. Samuel Chand, St. Pius Church, 2621 Ga. Highway 20, 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-922-5939.

Board of Assessors

Rockdale County Board of Assessors, 981 Milstead Ave., conference room, 10 a.m. Info: 770-929-4024.

March 7

Lenten Fish Dinner

Lenten Fish Dinner, St. Pius X, 2621 Ga. Highway 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $6 adults, $3.50 children under 12. Info: 770-483-3660.

March 11

Speech 101

Public-speaking workshop, St. Simons Episcopal Church, Ga. Highway 138, Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Cost, $50. Info: 678-523-0378 or 678-923-8012.

March 12

Lenten Services

Lenten Services, Smyrna Presbyterian Church, 2920 Ga. Highway 212, 6:45 p.m. Info: 770-483-8962.

March 14

Lenten Fish Dinner

Lenten Fish Dinner, St. Pius X, 2621 Ga. Highway 20, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., $6 adults, $3.50 children under 12. Info: 770-483-3660.

Visual Arts Festival

Rockdale County Public School Visual Arts Festival and Visual Arts Teachers' exhibit, Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Hall, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-860-4190.

March 15

Visual Arts Festival

Rockdale County Public School Visual Arts Festival and Visual Arts Teachers' exhibit, Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Hall, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 770-860-4190.

March 16

Visual Arts Festival

Rockdale County Public School Visual Arts Festival and Visual Arts Teachers' exhibit, Georgia International Horse Park, Exhibition Hall, 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 770-860-4190.

March 17

Holy Week Services

Covington First United Methodist Church hosts Community Holy Week Services, March 17 to 21, noon. Lunch served in the fellowship hall after service. Nursery provided for children under 3.

March 29

Ride for the Cure

Fourth Annual Ride for the Cure - Poker Run, benefiting Relay for Life, sponsored by Snapping Shoals EMC, registration 9:30 a.m. $10 per rider. 14750 Brown Bridge Road. Info: 770-385-2709.

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.