Newton Citizen

May 5

Main Street Conyers

The Conyers Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Board meeting, city manager's office, City Hall Complex, 1184 Scott St., 6 p.m. Info: 770-483-4411.

Town Hall Forum

League of Women Voters Rockdale/Newton hosts Town Hall Forum with Richard Oden, Rockdale Career Academy auditorium, 1064 Culpepper Drive, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 770-483-6064.

Art Show

Newton County Library shows artwork from local artist Marjae Kimble from May 5 to 15, 7119 Floyd St., Meeting Room, free. Info: 770-787-3231.

NARFE Meeting

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Chapter 1829 lunch meeting at Thomas' Buffet, located in the Depot on Ga. Highway 81, Covington, $8 per person plus tip, 11 a.m. info: 770-786-7624.

Open House

Faith Covenant Church hosts open house May 5 and May 9 for Summer Camp to be held June 1 through July 24, for children ages 4 to 12 years of age, $35 weekly, free breakfast and lunch, 1581 Lester Road, Building A-4, Conyers, 9 a.m. to noon open house hours. Info: 770-761-7575 or e-mail: Faith.covenant@yahoo.com.

Toddler Time

The Nancy Guinn Library presents spring story time program for ages 18 months to 3 years old, also May 12, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m.

May 6

Elks Benefit Dinner

The Covington Elks Lodge #1806 hosts benefit spaghetti dinner for Joe Hughes, Elks Lodge in Covington, door open at 6 p.m. Info: 770-786-8702.

Benefit Concert

Newborn United Methodist Church hosts benefit concert featuring Jonny Roquemore and the Apostles of Blue Grass, proceeds benefit Hands of Hope Ministries, 118 Church St., Newborn, 7 p.m. Info: 770-786-0975.

City Council

The Conyers City Council meeting has been canceled.

Class of 1961

The Newton County High School Class of 1961 meeting for lunch, Indian Creek Golf Club, 11:30 a.m. Info: 770-267-4259, Phyllis White Allgood.

Preschool Time

The Nancy Guinn Library presents spring story time program for ages 3 to 5 years old, also May 13, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m.

Revival

New Vision Bible Church hosts Women Empowerment Summit Revival, May 6 to 8, Minister Keisha Hubert, Pastor Ruth Smith and Dr. Leatricia Williams speaking, 1581 Lester Road, Suite C-1, Conyers, 7:30 p.m. nightly. Info: 404-384-1240.

May 7

Bereavement Support Group

Heartland Hospice sponsors a Bereavement Support Group, six Thursdays, May 7, 14, and 21, East Tower Classrooms of Rockdale Medical Center, 1412 Milstead Avenue, Conyers, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: 770-922-8767.

Board of Assessors

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

National Day of Prayer

The Conyers First United Methodist Church observing the National Day of Prayer, church doors open to pray in the sanctuary from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 921 North Main St. Info: 770-483-4236.

EMS Play

The Edwards Middle School Ritz Players present "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," EMS Auditorium Theater, Conyers, 7 p.m. Info: 770-761-7658.

Baby Time

The Nancy Guinn Library presents spring story time program for newborns to 18 months old, also May 14, 864 Green St., 10:30 a.m.

May 9

Art on the River and Dance

Newton County Arts Association hosts Art on the River and Dance featuring Uptown Entertainment, art and more, bring lawn chairs and blankets, Porterdale, $25 for tickets, begins at 7 p.m. Info: 770-786-8188 or www.newtoncountyarts.org.

Special Singing

East Lithonia Baptist Church hosts special singing featuring Logan Smith, 2219 Jacksonville St., Lithonia, 7 p.m. Info: 770-314-5331.

May 11

Spring Fling

Young Life of Rockdale County hosts 2009 Spring Fling, music, games and food, for currents students in eighth to 12th grades, 2461 O'Neal Road, near the intersection of Ga. Highway 138 and Ga. Highway 212, Conyers, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 770-483-0248.

May 12

East Metro Women's Connection

The East Metro Women's Connection luncheon, "Escape Through Tablescapes," with Rose Lewis, Always Banquet Facility, 1613 Milstead Ave., Conyers, cost: $14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., reservations required for the luncheon and nursery. Info: 770-786-8352, Jean or 770-787-6457, Ann.

May 13

Parent Advisory Council

The Rockdale County Public Schools Parent Advisory Council hosts Understanding the Virtual World in Which Your Children Live, Sue Dowling speaking, Rockdale Career Academy auditorium, 1064 Culpepper Drive, Conyers, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Newton Chapter NSDAR

The Sergeant Newton Chapter NSDAR meeting, Shelby Whitson speaking, Newton County Library, 7116 Floyd St., 3 p.m.

May 14

Financial Workshop

Salem High School is hosting a financial workshop for Salem High School students and parents, Salem High School, 3551 Underwood Road, Conyers, 7 to 9 p.m. Info: 770-929-0176.

Board of Education

The Rockdale County Board of Education monthly work session, Central Office Board Room, 954 N. Main St., 7 p.m.

Legislative Breakfast

The Government Affairs Committee hosts Post-legislative Breakfast, elected officials speaking about the past legislative session, DeKalb Technical College, 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington, $5 per person, 8 a.m. Info: 770-786-7510, RSVP to the Covington/Newton Chamber of Commerce.

Yoga Classes

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Chi Tau Omega Chapter, hosts free yoga classes, Turner Lake Complex, 6185 Turner Lake Complex, 6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington, 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-480-0933.

May 16

Golf Tournament

St. Paul AME Church hosts second annual golf tournament, Highland Golf Club, Conyers, 11 a.m. Info: 770-786-7785 or e-mail: spamcov@bellsouth.net.

Outdoor Movie

B98.5 "B At The Movies" presents "Hotel for Dogs," rated PG, Georgia International Horse Park, gates open at 7:30 p.m., movie begins at dark. Info: 770-860-4190.

Community Yard Sale

Prospect United Methodist Church hosts community yard sale, rent spaces for $10, must bring own tables, corner of Ga. Highway 212 and Oak Hill Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 770-378-9019.

VFW Yard Sale

Conyers VFW yard sale, proceeds benefit the updates and repairs of the VFW building, 1432 VFW Drive, Conyers, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 770-483-7443.

Kidney Screenings

Antioch AME Church and the National Kidney Foundation of Georgia hosts free kidney screenings, 1790 Ebenezer Road, Conyers, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Info: 404-939-9755.

Fine Arts Festival

Olde Town Fine Arts Festival , Olde Town Conyers streets, the Pavilion, Rockdale Auditorium and Olde Town Gallery & Studio, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 770-602-2606.

Brunswick Stew

Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Men's group hosts a Brunswick stew sale, $8 per quart, the women's group hosts a bake sale and hot dog sale, tickets should be purchased in advance, 55 Highway 229, corner of Highway 229 and U.S. Highway 278, Social Circle, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 770-786-8272.

May 17

Rockdale Genealogy Society

The Rockdale County Genealogy Society, David Williams speaking, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1275 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers, 3 p.m. Info: 770-483-5127, Dee Davis.

May 19

South Rockdale Civic Association

The South Rockdale Civic Association meeting, Dwight Wicks speaking, Union United Methodist Church, 4600 Union Church Road, corner of Highway 138 and Union Church Road, refreshments served at 7 p.m., meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.

May 20

Driver Education Registration

Summer driver education registration for Session 1 and Session 2, for in- and out-of-county students, students must be 15 or older and have a valid Georgia learners permit or license, Rockdale Career Academy, CTAE Office, 1064 Culpepper Drive, 4 to 4:30 p.m.

May 21

Board of Education

The Rockdale County Board of Education regular monthly meeting, Salem High School, 3551 Underwood Road, 7 p.m.

'Into the Woods'

General Ray Davis Middle School Performing Arts presents "Into the Woods," May 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. and May 23 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 3375 East Fairview Road, Stockbridge, tickets: $12 for advanced preferred seating and $8 for advanced general seating. Info: e-mail: DMSFAB@yahoo.com or cmcguckin@rockdale.k12.ga.us.

Board of Assessors

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

May 23

Defensive Driving Class

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

May 26

Soil and Water Conservation

The Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District meeting, Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission's Regional Office, Conference Room, 1500 Klondike Road, Suite A109, Conyers, 8:30 a.m.

May 28

Alzheimer's Support Group

Alzheimer's Support Group meeting, Morningside of Conyers, 1352 Wellbrook Circle, Conyers, 7 p.m. Info: 770-761-4888, Jennifer Qualls or Marianne Miller.

May 30

Gospel Stage Play

Youth On The Move For Christ Ministries presents gospel stage play, "The Lawd Done Sent Me A Man," Social Circle Theatre, Social Circle, 7 p.m. Info: 404-587-4420.

Pave the Path

The Conyers Main Street's Olde Town Trail Committee hosts Pave the Path 10K and 2K Fun Walk/Run at 8 a.m. and Pave the Path Metric Century Ride at 10 a.m. Info: 770-602-2606.

June 4

Conyers Activity Center

The City of Conyers open house for the Central Conyers Activity Center, City Hall, 1184 Scott St., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-929-4280.

Board of Assessors

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

June 8

Creative Kids Camp

Creative Kids Camp for rising first- to sixth-graders, June 8 to 12, Oxford College, $200. Info: 770-786-8188 or www.newtcountyarts.org.

June 16

Autism Support Group

Family and Friends Autism Support Group meeting, DeKalb Technical Auditorium, 16200 Alcovy-Jersey Road, Covington, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Info: 770-784-1492 or 770-362-9540.

June 18

Yoga Classes

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Chi Tau Omega Chapter, hosts free yoga classes, Turner Lake Complex, 6185 Turner Lake Complex, 6185 Turner Lake Road, Covington, 6:30 p.m. Info: 770-480-0933.

Board of Assessors

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