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Winter Wonderland Express pulls out of Cochran.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Sunday, December 11th, 2016, 8:00am
Winter Wonderland Express pulls out of Cochran.

Saturday night was the final time at Heartland EMS for this year's Winter Wonderland Express presented by Pilot Club of Cochran.  Hundreds came out to see the lights outside and to take pictures with their favorite princesses and other colorful characters inside.

To read more, click here.

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Children's crafts night will benefit student mission trip.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, December 5th, 2016, 10:24am

First Baptist Church of Cochran will hold "Christmas Kiddie Crafts" in the Fellowship Halll December 10 from 5-9 pm.  Cost is $20 per child and is for children in Pre K-fifth grade.  Activities include watching The Polar Express, making ornaments, Christmas Bingo, and cookie decorating.  You can register in advance by clicking here.  Proceeds will benefit the senior student mission trip to Uganda this summer.

The church is located at 101 South Second St.

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Christmas activities at Bleckley churches beginning this weekend.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, December 1st, 2016, 8:50am

December is here.  It means Christmas is getting closer.  Several local churches will be holding musicals or special services this weekend.  They include First Baptist Church's children's musical December 4 at 5:30 pm and Salem Baptist Church's "Blue Christmas, A service of hope and remembrance" that same night at 6 pm.

You can view more services (including churches holding Christmas Day worship service) by clicking here.  To submit your church's information, email BleckleyProgress@aol.com

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Winter Wonderland Express pulling into Cochran again.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Thursday, November 24th, 2016, 9:47am

The Winter Wonderland Express presented by Pilot Club of Cochran will be at the Heartland EMS warehouse, 256 Lucas Rd,  December 3-4, and 9-10 from 6-8 pm.  Ride the trolley to meet your favorite princesses, super heroes and other colorful characters.  Admission is $5 per person.

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Cochran church holding Advent service November 27.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2016, 9:45am

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church will hold their advent service "Out of Darkness" Sunday at 6 pm. The service will feature scripture and responsive reading, children decorating the tree, singing, and the lighting of the first candle of Advent. The church is located at 128 Abney Rd.

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Story Time at the Library November 16.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Friday, November 11th, 2016, 9:06am

Story Time at the Tessie W. Norris/Cochran Bleckley Lirbary will be November 16 at 10 am.  Presented by the Bleckley County Retired Educators, reader will be Daphne Jones.

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Bleckley PTO Fall Festival October 28.

Submitted by Dave Whitaker
Monday, October 24th, 2016, 8:13am

Bleckley PTO will hold a Fall Festival October 28 at the old high school baseball field located behind Bleckley Primary.  Festival runs from 6-8 pm.  Admission $5 arm band for games and activities including face painting, bounce house, pumpkin run, and more.  Free admission to movies under the stars starting at 7 pm.  Bring your lawn chairs and blankets.  Concessions (popcorn, candy, chips, drinks) $1 each.

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