In a time of emergency, blue address signs help fire, police and EMS locate homes. Baldwin County Fire Rescue would like residents of Baldwin County to know they have signs on sale for $10 and signs with posts for $15. To pick up a sign, come by either Station 1, at 312 Allen Memorial Drive in Hardwick, or Station 2, 261 Mobley Road on the Central State Hospital campus. (478) 445-4421.



Friday, May 15

9 a.m.: Baldwin County Senior Olympics holds the track portion event at the Baldwin County Recreational Department Soccer Field off Highway 212. Call (706) 923-0787 or (478) 445-0785 for additional information.

10 a.m.: Baldwin County Senior Olympics holds the walking portion event at the Baldwin County Recreational Department Soccer Field off Highway 212. Call (706) 923-0787 or (478) 445-0785 for additional information.

11 a.m.: Baldwin County Senior Olympics holds the basketball, softball and football toss portion of the Senior Olympics at the Baldwin County Recreation Department Gymnasium. No medals will be presented for this event. Call (706) 923-0787 or (478) 445-0785 for additional information.

11:15 a.m.: Learning in Retirement holds election of officers and luncheon at the Milledgeville Country Club. Jim Garner of Lockerly Arboretum will speak. For reservations, call the LIR office at (478) 445-1239.

1 p.m.: Baldwin County Senior Olympics holds closing ceremonies at Walter B. Williams Park (Baldwin County Recreation Department building). Call (706) 923-0787 or (478) 445-0785 for additional information.

6:30 p.m.: The Old Capitol Area Chapter of The Military Officers Association of America meets at the Georgia Military College dining hall.

7 p.m.: The Old Capitol Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will meet at the Georgia Military College Lake Lot off of Log Cabin Road. Social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.  All military officers and their spouses are welcome to attend. For reservations please contact Ed Moore at (478) 454-4031.



Saturday, May 16

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Baldwin High School class of 1990 holds a car wash at Rock’s Cork Shoppe, 1887 N. Columbia St. For more information, contact Troy Spires at (478) 457-7737.

9 a.m.: Plantation Quilters meet at the visitor center at Jarrell Plantation near Juliette. Dues are $10 a year. Bretta Perkins (478) 986-5172

10 a.m.: The Milledgeville Cruisers is presenting its Second Annual Bike Show from 10:00 a.m. to 7 a.m. at the Milledgeville Mall. The public is cordially invited to attend, admission is free!! For those wishing to participate in the show, the entry fee is $15.00 per bike. Judging will be held in the sports, touring, custom, trike and best in show categories. We hope all bike enthusiasts will come out and support us. For additional information, you may contact, Leroy Butts, president at 452-1120 or 456-5031 or any of the other Cruiser members.

11 a.m.: The 2009 Horticulture Lecture Series at Lockerly Arboretum in Milledgeville continues with Director Jim Garner presenting Great Shrubs for Georgia Landscapes in Lockerly Hall, 1534 Irwinton Road. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 452-2112.

11 a.m.: Lockerly Arboretum presents the Junior Gardener program for children ages 9 to 13. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call (478) 452-2112.



Sunday, May 17

6:30 p.m.: American Legion Auxiliary Post 523 meets at 430 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. All members are urged to attend.

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