Newton Citizen

March 28

Spring Revival

Day three of three spring revival, Pastor Jimmy Lyons preaching, Flat Rock Baptist Church, 170 Gregory Road, Covington, 7:30 p.m.

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, Covington. Info: 770-385-2709.

Football and Cheerleading

Rockdale Youth Football Association, 2008 early registration for football and cheerleading, Earl O'Neal Sports Complex, 2711 Old Covington Road, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: www.rockdaleyouthfootball.com.

Puppetry Arts

"The Lion and the Mouse" and other Aesop's Fables, at the Center for Puppetry Arts, sponsored by the Rockdale County Parks and Therapeutic Recreation, Johnson Park, 1781 Ebenezer Road, $2 per ticket, bus leaves at 1 p.m. Info: 770-918-6306.

Spaghetti Luncheon

Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser, benefits Relay for Life, Sims Chapel Baptist Church, 62 Sims Chapel Road, Covington, 11 a.m.

March 30

Gospel Singing

Concert, featuring 'By Design,' Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3861 Ebenezer Church Road, 6 p.m. Info: 770-267-4025 or 770-267-6482.

Gospel Singing

"The Jordans" preforming, Newton Baptist Church, 720 Jack Neely Road, nursery and deaf interpretation provided, 6 p.m. Info: 770-788-7868.

Pastoral Anniversary

Celebrating 11th Pastoral Anniversary, Pastor William Gaither and Pastor Hezekiah Benton speaking, Bald Rock Baptist Church, 2284 Old Covington Road, Conyers, 3 p.m. Info: 770-929-3421.

April 1

Board of Elections

Rockdale County Board of Elections and Voter Registration meeting, 1400 Parker Road, Lobby C, 5 p.m. Info: 770-785-5947.

High Noon Saddle Club

High Noon Saddle Club meeting, Stevie B's, 7 p.m., Info: 678-982-4898.

April 3

Board of Assessors

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

American 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.

April 4

Rummage Sale

Rummage Sale, Salem United Methodist Church, 3962 Salem Road, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., also on April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 770-786-6027.

April 5

Defensive Driving Class

Defensive driving class, first class of two, must attend both classes to receive discount on insurance, Heritage Hills Baptist Church, 2987 Ga. Highway 212 S.W., Conyers, next class - April 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 770-922-7965.

Block Party and Yard Sale

Community Block Party and Yard Sale, food, games, prizes, live music and vendors, sponsored by Community Fellowship Baptist Church, all proceeds benefit West Newton Elementary School, 13387 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: www.comefellowship.com for booth and event information.

Walk for Autism

Community Autism Awareness Event, face painting, clown, balloon animals, food, prizes, and more. Georgia Perimeter College, Newton Campus, 239 Cedar Lane, 1 to 4 p.m. Info: 770-278-1320, Polly.

Benefit Yard Sale

Yard sale to benefit American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, corner of U.S. Highway 278 and Ga. Highway 229, Social Circle, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain date April 12, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: wtctaf@us.ibm.com.

April 8

AARP Driver Safety Program

AARP Driver Safely Program, first class of two, next class April 10, must attend both days, sponsored by Union United Methodist Church, fellowship hall, 4600 Highway 138, Stockbridge, class 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Info: 770-483-4338 to sign up.

April 10

Christian Singles

Christian Singles, ages 35 and up, Conyers First United Methodist Church, 921 Main St., Maxwell classroom, 7 p.m. Info: r-nchristiansingles@comcast.net to confirm attendance.

April 12

Indian Lore Day

Indian Lore Day, Indian crafts, games, songs and museum, sponsored by the Rockdale County 4-H, Extension Office, 1400 Parker Road, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cost: $6, includes lunch, pre-registration required. Info: 770-785-5952.

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.