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Alcoholics Anonymous, a fellowship of men and women who wish to stop drinking, meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.

Al-Anon, for those affected by another's drinking, meets Thursday

evenings at 8:00 in the church. For more information call 887-5991.

A representative of the Texarkana Social Security office will be in Prescott in the Social Security room in the courthouse on Thursday, October 22, Tuesday, November 24, and Tuesday, December 22, from 9 a.m. until 12:00 noon.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays monthly checks to people who are aged, disabled or blind and who do not own much or have much income. SSI is not just for adults. Monthly checks can be paid to disabled and blind children. To find out if you are eligible, call 1-800-772-1213.

SWADC Project Literacy of Nevada and Hempstead Counties will sponsor two Laubach workshops during the month of October. Both will be held at the Split Rail facility.

The first will be October 23 and 24. The second will be October 30 and 31. Each will be from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The free workshops will certify those attending the sessions in the Laubach method of tutoring. Call 887-5536 or 777-8892 to enroll for the opportunity to help someone learn how to read.

The annual potluck meeting of the Morrow Cemetery Association will be held Sunday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m. in the Prescott Housing Authority building.

There will be a meeting of the board of directors of Nevada County Day Service Center and Group Home on Tuesday, October 27, at 6:00 p.m. at the Day Service Center. The meetings are open to the public.

The Nevada County Cancer Unit will host the Chamber of Commerce coffee on Thursday, October 29, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The coffee will be held at Central Baptist Church. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

The PHS Student Council has a few Curley Wolf fund raising items left at the Chamber of Commerce office.

They include long and short sleeve t-shirts, key chains and bags. These items have been marked down for quick sell. They will make excellent Christmas gifts.

All proceeds go to the PHS Student Council. If you have any questions call Mary Godwin, chamber manager, at 887-2101.

There will be a workday Saturday, October 31, at Friendship Cemetery near Cale.

All concerned should come early and bring work tools. All workers are needed.