Free showing of the movie "Fireproof"

Everyone is cordially invited to a free showing of "Fireproof," the number one inspirational movie of 2008.

The movie will be shown 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Old Pal Theatre. Admission is free; concessions will be sold by the West Millen Youth group.

Breakfast and Art Workshop offered

The Ogeechee River Artists' Association (ORAA) is hosting a breakfast and art workshop 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in the social hall of Millen United Methodist Church. Anyone interested in the arts is welcome to attend the breakfast and participate in the workshop. Attendees should bring their own paint supplies.

Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship Pageant

The statewide Miss Georgia Peach Scholarship pageants will be held Saturday, March 21, at Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley. Any Georgia girl, age 4 - 23, is eligible. Categories include: Tiny Miss, ages 4 - 6; Little Miss, ages 7 - 10; Junior Miss, ages 11 - 13; Teen, ages 14 - 16; and Miss, ages 17 - 23. For the first time, talent will not be required in any age groups, but instead offered as an optional competition. Queens serve as the official ambassadors of the Georgia Peach Festival and are recognized by the Georgia legislature and governor. Deadline to enter is Saturday, March 14. For more information, visit missgeorgiapeach.org; E-mail missgapeachpageant@email.com; or call (478) 923-3846 or (478) 987-1960.

VFW Awards Night

The local VFW Post will have an awards ceremony 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Jenkins County Senior Citizens Center. Recipients of awards include: Henry Young, EMT of the Year; Byron Newton, Firefighter of the Year; Annette B. Cobb, Teacher of the Year; Lewis Williams, Voice of Democracy; and Infiniti Jones, Patriots Pen.

The VFW is also hosting a "meet and greet" for the new sheriff, Robert Oglesby.

The community is invited and encouraged to attend. Light snacks will be available.

Crop Disaster Program Sign-up ends Feb. 27

The USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Teresa Lasseter announced that the sign-up period for the 2005-2007 Crop Disaster Program (CDP) will end Friday, Feb. 27. The ending date applies to the receipt of a signed and completed FSA- 840 application along with all supporting documentation and required forms at the applicable county FSA office. Sign-up information and required forms are available at each county FSA office.

Late filed applications will not be approved after the deadline. All application determinations will be made by Friday, March 27.

For further questions about CDP and the sign-up deadline, producers may contact their county FSA office or visit FSA's website at http://www.fsa.usda.gov.