Sandersville Neighborhood Watch

There will be a Neighborhood Watch meeting in Sandersville May 1 at 6:30 p.m. at town hall. Speaker will be Amy Adelman — counselor.

Day in the Park

The 36th annual Day in the Park Arts and Crafts Festival will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, in Mason Park in Laurel. Day in the Park 5K Run and one mile Fun Run will be at 8 a.m. in Mason Park (rain or shine). Run through the Historic District. For information call Beth Thompson at 601-649-5414.

Sons of American Revolution

The next meeting of the Laurel Chapter Sons of the American Revolution shall be at noon May 31 at Ryan's restaurant in Laurel. Kindly join us. Ladies are welcome. Our speaker shall be the Rev. Dr. John Killian, a fellow SAR member. He will continue our theme for 2008, The Constitution, by presenting a speech entitled, "Ulster and The US Constitution." Reservations are not required.

Bogue Homa Lake open

Bogue Homa Lake in Jones County is now open to boating and skiing only. The lake is not open to fishing and won’t be for another two years at least. The lake is open from noon until sunset Thursday through Sunday weekly.

Council of Negro Women events

The National Council of Negro Women will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at 220 East 1st St. for their regular meeting. The National Council of Negro Women’s annual banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Laurel Train Depot. Proceeds will benefit the 2009 State Conference. Donation will be $10. For information call Marguriete Johnson at 601-649-3462 or Mary Jones at 601-426-6508.