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Juneteenth Celebration

Community members are invited to the inaugural Juneteenth Celebration, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Freedom Park, across from the Whitehall Town Hall. Churches, performers, groups, and businesses are welcome to participate. Registration deadline is May 30. Email lcjuneteenthcelebration@sgmail.com for more information.

Parenting Education

The Family Guidance Center in Hayneville will host parenting education classes June 17 at 10-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 for more information.

Pre-K Program

First Years Child Development Center, First Class Pre-K offers a free 4-year-old program from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for working parents and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for non-working parents. Classes start in August. Space is limited. Call Katina Surles at (334) 281-8627 for more information.

Kiddie Kollege

Head Start’s Kiddie Kollege Summer Program will run from June 3-27. Call (334) 548-2145 or visit www.lowndesboeheadstart.org for information.

Summer School

Lowndes County Public Schools are hosting a summer program for grades K-8 June 3-27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day, Monday – Thursday. Transportation will be provided. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Call Demond Mullins or Kimberly Pruitt at (334) 548-2131 for more information.

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 2024-2025 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.

Parenting Education

The Family Guidance Center in Hayneville will host parenting education classes June 24 at 10-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Call Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307 for more information.

Life Skills

The Family Guidance Center in Hayneville will offer anger management classes beginning June 26 from 1-3 p.m. For more information call Brant McCray at (334) 548-6307.

Anniversary Celebration

The Family Service Center of Lowndes County will celebrate its 20-year anniversary with a gathering on June 26. Stop by between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the raffle and refreshments.

Wellness Tour

The Wellness Coalition has scheduled a Tour of Wellness Community Health Fair on June 29. The event will take place at the Hayneville Town Square from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (334) 293-6502 for more information.

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