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Check out the events scheduled in Lowndes County this week.

Food giveaway

Imago Dei Church at the 45 distributes food on a first-come, first-served basis the second Saturday of each month. The next distribution will take place Dec. 9 starting at 9 a.m. at 6845 US Highway 80 East. 

Basketball Classic

The 3rd Annual Toriano “Tito” Baker Classic is scheduled for Dec. 9. Tip-off begins at 9 a.m. at The Calhoun School featuring games for Calhoun, Central-Hayneville, Lowndes Middle, and Hayneville Middle.

Fair & Parade

Advancing Health Literacy presents a Christmas Parade and Health Fair at the Armory in Fort Deposit on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Line up begins at 11 a.m. at Lowndes Middle School. Parade begins at 12:00 p.m. Contact Steven Thigpen at (334) 662-9428 or call Town Hall at (334) 227-4841.

Christmas Parade

The Town of White Hall will host its annual Christmas Parade on Dec. 23 beginning at 12 p.m. Register to participate at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ3TFYD. Organizers seek donations of new, unwrapped toys for local children through Dec. 22. Drop donations at the White Hall Municipal Complex. Call (334) 875-5703.

LCUWP Applications

The Lowndes County Unincorporated Wastewater Project is accepting applications for septic system installation or repair at its office located at 507 W. Tuskeena Street in Hayneville. Call (334) 548-2006 or stop by Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an application.

Head Start

The Lowndes County BOE has opened Head Start registration for children ages 3 and 4 for the 2023-2024 program year. Current immunization records, proof of income, and proof of age are required to register. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.