CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS
Non-profit groups and; organizations with announcements for the community calendar should send notification of your event at least two weeks in advance by fax to 706-782-4252 or by email to rabunradio@alltel.net to allow adequate time for broadcast and inclusion on the Web Site. All notices should contain a contact name and telephone number. SKY104 and 1370 WGHC stations reserve the right to edit content and/or refuse to air certain announcements.
ONGOING EVENTS:
Those interested in becoming a Super Booster which supports RCHS and Middle School Athletics contact Steve Wright @ 706-782-0298
Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center needs individuals and groups to volunteer their time and compassion to help serve patients coping with terminal illnesses. Contact: Carol Jewell, Hospice NGMC Volunteer Coordinator @ 770-533-8888 or 888-572-3900
North Georgia Medical Center, NGMC, is seeking pictures of babies born there in 2006, 2007 or 2008. Pictures will be put on their 2009 calendar and will debut at the grand opening of the new Women & Children’s Pavilion scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 4, 2008. August 15: Deadline to enter. Rules and entry form: www.nghs.com or 770-531-3840.
Rabun County Historical Society is free and is open Monday and Friday 10-2pm & Wednesday 1-5pm. The New Spotlight Exhibit is: Rabun Gap School, “The Great Locomotive Chase,” and a pictorial of Clayton Then and Now.
Legal Services based on financial eligibility and case type, Georgia Legal Services provides services to senior citizens and low-income clients. Info: M-F, 9-11am, 800-745-5717
Speak up for a child. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) The program trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for children in juvenile court. Training for new volunteers begins in late September. For info: 706-839-1064
Narcotics Anonymous meets twice a week in Clayton. For information on meeting times and locations, call the NA Hotline toll free: 888-764-0365 0500M
Middle School Mentors Needed: especially male mentors. 1 hour per week. Please call Jeanne Tillman @ 706-782-5470 0500I
Those interested in becoming a Super Booster and support RCHS and Middle School Athletics, contact Steve Wright @ 706-782-0298.
Sid Weber Cancer Fund (706-746-5770)
Please contact John Erbelding, Sid Weber Cancer Fund President, for more information. They help people who have been diagnosed with cancer with their everyday living expenses (electric bill, housecleaning, child care, etc). They will arrange for transportation for treatments for the patient and one family member. The fund does not pay for medications or medical bills.
Foster parents are valuable members of a team that cares about and loves children. To learn how you can become a foster parent, please call toll free, 877-210-5437, or the Rabun County Department of Family and Children Services @ 706-782-4283
MEALS on WHEELS : Rabun County Senior Center is in need of volunteers to deliver “meals on wheels.” If interested please call or come by and talk to Opal Woodall or Lawanda Craig. 706-782-3853 0500Q
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia is looking for churches that would like to have a food pantry. Cornelia store is open on Wednesday and Friday from 10am-3pm. 706-354-8191
Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who through shared experience, strength, and hope are recovering from compulsive overeating. Meetings: Mondays at 5pm. St. James Episcopal Church, 260 Warwoman Rd., Clayton, GA. No dues or fees. Info: 706-746-3510
Scrapbook Classes: Hochockan Center for Creative Expression, 30 Cottonwood St. Mondays: 10-11:30am. Cost: $5; Info: 706-782-0717
Tuesdays
Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) weight loss program, meets 9-10:30am Tuesdays at St. Helena Catholic Church on Warwoman Rd. Info: Betty Kelly @ 706-782-6711
Third Tuesday
Community Partnership Collaborative meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Anyone interested in learning more about the community is invited to attend. For info and meeting locations: Community Partnership @ 706-782-8390.
4th Tuesday
The “Holding Hands” support group for parents and caregivers of special needs children meet in the Sweetgrass Studio at Family Art Therapy Center, 30 Cottonwood St., Clayton, GA from 6–7pm. No charge for meetings. Info: 706-782-0717
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (800) 846-9634 helps disabled people go to work. Annalise is in the Clayton office on Tuesday and Thursday. They also work with permanently disabled (emotionally or physically) clients and are able to do home visits.
Thursdays
Gentle Yoga: 10:30-12pm at Hochokan Center for Creative Expression, 30 Cottonwood Street, Clayton. The class is perfect for anyone trying yoga for the first time. For info: 706-782-0717; No charge.
4th Fridays
KINSHIP CARE: A “Support Group” for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren or relatives raising nieces and nephews is held 12-1pm every 4th Friday at Wiley Presbyterian Church. Located approximately 6 miles south of Clayton off of Old Hwy. 441. Lunch will be served. Info: Alice Wood @ 706-782-3775
1st & 3rd Saturdays
Come make the art of your choice in Sweetgrass Studio, an open art studio from 10-12pm the first and third Saturday of each month. Cost: $5 Location: 30 Cottonwood Street, Clayton. Info: 706-782-0717
4th Saturdays
There is an Alzheimer’s Support Group in the Old Fellowship hall at Clayton Baptist Church from 10-11:30 am each 4th Saturday for information and support
Sundays
Gainesville Donor Center, 311 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. Gainesville, GA, open 2nd & 4th Sundays from 8A – 12:30P. Appointments are needed for platelet donations.
Info: 1-800-448-3543 or givebloodredcross.org
The New and Living Way Church located off Antioch Church Road, off of 365 in Mt. Airy, GA, invites everyone to services on Sunday Mornings @ 10am and Wednesday evenings @ 7pm. The Four Square Gospel Church teaches a new and living way to manage your today and look forward to your tomorrows. Info: Pastors Mike and Debbie Garoutte @ 706-754-2370 (Church) or 706-886-6747 (H)
“Gentle Hatha Yoga Classes “
0500P
2008 Weekly Classes
Randi Borel 706-782-3830; Kathleen Rehling 706-782-9670; Beth Spencer 706-212-0682
**Lakemont Volunteer Fire Department 706-782-9670 qiGong
Wed 9-10:30am in the upper room, parking upper area – for info, call Kathleen
**Rabun County Senior Center 706-782-3853 in multi-purpose room. Classes Mon, Wed, & Fri 10 - 11:15am (Randi) Hatha Yoga
**Rabun County Recreation Department 706-782- 4600
Mon & Wed 5:30 – 6:30pm back of old gym (Beth) Hatha Yoga
**Dillard Methodist Church 706-746-3787 in upper room Hatha Yoga Tues & Thurs 10:15 – 11:40am; Mon 5 - 6:15pm (Randi)
A new class of “Rise and Shine” is now in progress on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning at 7am at Dillard United Methodist Church. For time and info, 706-782-3830
For info: Randi Borel 706-782-3830 or Beth Spencer 706-212-0682
Info about qi-Gong, contact Kathy Rehling @ 706-782-9670
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RABUN CO. PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S ACTIVITIES
Info: 706-782-4600
Dr. Lester Norris, Director
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STEPHENS CO. RECREATION DEPARTMENT ACTIVITIES
Info: 706-886-5101
stephenscounty-ga.gov
--Tuesdays Karate (all levels) 706-779-3118
--Monday – Saturday Water Aerobics Classes
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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers asks all area residents to be a blood donor. Must be at least 17years; weigh 110 lbs or more; have photo ID. Info to donate in area: 1-888-795-2707 or visit www.lifesouth.org
September 9, 16, & 23
Angel Medical Center offers a series of 4 weekly evening classes that will provide information on the stages of labor and the birth of a newborn. 6-8 pm in the ICU Conference room. To register or info: 828-369-4421
September 6
The “Mountain Harvest Festival” will be held, at the Center on Warwoman Road, Clayton, from 11-3pm, on Saturday, September 6. Local farmers will display and sell homegrown products, jams, jellies, syrups, grains, dairy, wine, fish and meats. Local chefs will prepare sand serve samples of these fresh, local products. “Mountain HooDoo” will entertain from 12-2pm. Advanced tickets: $15 Door: $20. Info: David Darugh @ ddarugh@alltel.net
Benefit Concert: David Holt Concert Saturday, September 6, at the Franklin High School Performing Arts Center, Franklin, NC, from 7-9:30pm. Tickets can be purchased in Franklin @ Franklin Chamber, People’s Department Store, LTLT Office; in Sylva @ City Lights Bookstore; in Clayton @ Grapes & Beans. For info: kparkerson@ltlt.org
On Saturday, September 6, the Boy Scouts of America - Troop # 235 will have a Car Wash with proceeds benefiting Troop # 235 and a Food Drive with proceeds benefiting “Care Net.” Donation $5 or $1 off with (2) non-perishable food items for “Care Net.” Location: Macon County Bank (Franklin, NC) at Holly Springs Plaza - Wal-Mart Shopping Center – Hwy. 441 by pass. Info: Berita Fox @ 808-342-9746
September 8
“Rhapsody in Rabun” will hold its annual event on Monday, September 8, at the Rabun County Civic Center. Social Hour 6pm; Dinner 7pm. This year’s recipient is the Sid Weber Cancer Fund. To become a benefactor or for info, call Steve Brett @ 706-746-5676
September 9
The community is invited to the Franklin Community Players Social and Membership Meeting at the Telford Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30pm. Franklin County, GA. Info: www.franklincommunityplayers.com or fcplayers@windstream.net
Macon Users Group will meet at 7pm on Tuesday, September 9, at the Macon Community Facilities Building on GA Road in Franklin, NC. Marion Skywalker will present a program on an internet-based virtual world. All computer users are welcome.
September 10
Hunter Safety Classes (Stephens County)
Online Classes: Register at: Georgia wildlife.com
Instructions to take course: beasafehunter.org
You must take and pass the test and bring proof to the review class.
Review Class Date: Wednesday, September 10, 6-8pm. For info: 770-535-5499
September 11
Mountain Physical Therapy presents a Free Wellness Class at Bear Creek Coffee Café at 4pm on Thursday, September 11. Topic: Total Joint Replacement. For info or reservation, call: 706-782-2585
The first meeting of the 2008-09 Season of the Clayton Music, Literary and Visual Arts Club will be on Thursday, September 11. The meeting will be held at 2pm at the historical Clayton Rock House. Featured guests will be Reverend Carol Cook and Song Historian, Genevieve Woodard. For info, call 706-212-0230
September 13
Diabetes 101 Northeast Georgia Medical Center will have a full day of diabetes information, on Saturday, September 13, for people with pre-diabetes of Type 1 & Type 2. Call 1-888-342-2383, ext. 3166 for info.
Vogel State Park will have its “Mountain Music/Arts Day Festival” on Saturday, September 13. Vogel State Park is located 11 miles south of Blairsville, GA, on Hwy 129. Music will consist of Old Time Mountain, Bluegrass, Folk, and Gospel. Crafters will be displaying and selling their quality crafts. Adults: $5; 12 and under: $2; $3 Parking; Shuttle, no charge, for long distant parking. Crafters open at 10am, music begins at 11am with last performance at 4pm. NO pets. Info: 706-745-2628 or www.gastateparks.org or email vogel@allltel.net
September 13 & 14
Hiawassee, GA is having a festival, An Affair with the Arts, on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 & 14, on the square in downtown Hiawassee. The festival is a community celebration of creative expression.
September 15 & 16
Auditions set for Licklog Players’ Comedy-Mystery “Catch Me if You Can” for Monday, September 15 & Tuesday, September 16, at 7pm at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, NC. Needed: 5 men & 2 women; Info: 9-1pm, M-F, 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
September 18
“2009 Rabun Round-up for March of Dimes” meeting for all past Rabun team captains will be on Thursday, September 18, from 12-1pm, at the Cupboard Café in Dillard. For info and to register, RSVP to jdover@marchofdimes.com by September 12.
The Rabun County League of Women Voters will sponsor a Candidate Forum on Thursday, September 18, at 6pm, in the Main Courtroom of the Rabun County Courthouse. The local primary winners and candidates for the Georgia House, Charles Jenkins and Stephen Allison, will be answering questions. Contact: 706-782-1520
September 23 & 24
Hunter Safety Classes (Stephens County)
Book Classes: Held at the Senior Citizen Center, Rose Lane Park, Toccoa, GA, on Tuesday, September 23 & Wednesday, September 24.
Register online at Georgia wildlife .com 2 night classes: 5:30-9:30pm. Must attend both classes and complete a homework assignment.
September 27
FAITH’S Power House for Kids, a child advocacy center which serves Rabun, Habersham and Stephens Counties is having a fashion show on Saturday, September 27, at Glenn Ella Springs Inn, Clarkesville, GA. Lunch will be served at noon with the show wrapping up about 3pm. Tickets for lunch and show are $40 and are available at the Rabun County Chamber office and FAITH offices. Tickets, for the Grand Raffle of an “Ashburn Commode table” valued at $4,250, are $10.