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“Tartuffe,” the classic farce by French master playwright Moliere, is presented by Gordon College over five days, Oct. 5- 8 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. on the Fine Arts Theater stage at Gordon College. Moliere’s classic is one of gullibility, hypocrisy and heroism. For ticket information call the theater box office at 770-358-5295.
The East Coweta Senior Luncheon will be held today at the East Coweta Senior Center on Howard Road in Senoia. This will be a covered dish luncheon and will begin at 11:30 a.m. Mona Browning of the Council On Aging/Georgia Cares will speak to the group on the new prescription drug plan through Medicare. As usual, we will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries. Door prize drawings will be held. Everyone is welcome! Prior to the luncheon, the Coweta County Health Department will give flu shots at 10 a.m. If you have medicare/medicaid, please bring your card as they will pay for this. If you do not have medicare/medicaid, the charge for the flu shot will be $25.
The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Action Committee will hold a meet and greet for the Fayette County political candidates at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Chamber. All candidates running for a local office have been invited to attend. This event is open to the public. The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is located at 200 Courthouse Square in the historic Fayetteville Courthouse. Please RSVP your attendance at 770-461-9983 or info@FayetteChamber.org.
Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church will host dinners for families affected by hurricane Katrina every Wednesday evening in October (5, 12, 19, & 26) from 5:30- 7 p.m. Please phone church office at 770-487-7672 to let us know how many guests you will be bringing. We are located at: 101 Walt Banks Rd., Peachtree City, Ga.
Join Bugaboo Creek Steak House today to raise funds for the American Red Cross through a special nationwide restaurant fund-raiser called Dine For America. Helping those affected by Hurricane Katrina is as easy as ordering from the menu. Bugaboo Creek Steak House will be donating 100 percent of profits raised from Dine For America today to the American Red Cross Relief fund. Find Bugaboo Creek Steak House at 1380 GA Highway 85 in Fayetteville: phone 770-461-2240. Hours today are 11:30 a.m.- 10 p.m. More about Dine for America can be found at http://www.dineforamerica.org.
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The Fayette County Asperger Syndrome Support Group of South Atlanta cordially invites you to attend their next monthly meeting for this season at 7:30 p.m. in Community Room A or B, on the third floor of the 1279 Medical Building on Rt. #54, (west of Piedmont Fayette Hospital) between Fayetteville & Peachtree City. Refreshments will be served. In addition, for those of you interested in serving on the Board and/or on special committees in our group -- sign-up sheets will be available. For more information regarding our meetings, please feel free to contact Dixie at 770-487-8300 or by email at AspergerSupport@aol.com.
4 Nights In October will take place at the Fredrick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City October 6-9. Bands that will perform include The David Crowder Band on Thursday, Petra on their Farewell Tour on Friday, Audio-Adrenaline on Saturday, and the Newsboys on Sunday. There is free camping at the Providence campground and the BMX track and Skateboard park at the Amphitheater will be open for use during 4 Nights. There will be a prayer walk/trail running each day before and during the concerts at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater. On Thursday Night and Sunday Night there will be a special presentation during the evening concerts honoring our military services and those that serve our country as police officers, firemen, and other first responders. You can order your tickets at www.4nights.org, or if you are near Fayetteville, you can get tickets at the Family Christian Bookstore in the Pavilion. In Griffin, you can get tickets at Heaven2Earth Christian Bookstore at 1585 North Expressway, Griffin Ga. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster and any of their outlets in Publix’s grocery stores. Register for camping on line at www.4nights.org.
The Fayette Society of Fine Art will host a reception to honor the artists of the art show- “The Artist’s Signature” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Public Library in Fayetteville. “The Artist’s Signature” is the third traveling exhibit of Fine Art to be sponsored by Southern Crescent Alliance of Visual Artists (SCAVA). SCAVA is comprised of thirteen art groups in ten different counties. Of the twenty-two artists represented in this year’s traveling show, half are members of Fayette Society of Fine Art (FSOFA) including residents of Fayette and Coweta Counties.
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Fayetteville’s own LaVada McCosh performs at the Senoia Coffee Shop on Main Street in Senoia from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. She will be singing hymns, southern country gospel, and pop. Information on the Senoia Coffee Shop can be obtained by calling 770-599-8000 and information on LaVada McCosh can be obtained by calling her at 770-460-7280 or by email at LaVada McCosh market_visions@bellsouth.net.
The Fayette County Fair opens tonight at the Kiwanis Fairground on Goza Road and continues Oct. 8, and 10-14. For information, call Reid Spearman at 770-853-0958.
A lecture by Gordon College professor of fine art, Marlin Adams, will be held from 6-9 p.m. and the fee is $20. Mr. Adams will donate the lecture fees to the Art Association. A workshop is planned for Saturday, October 8, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and the fee is $100. If you’ve already signed up for the workshop, the lecture is included in your fee. Both events will be held at the home of Silvia Feenaghty. For more information or to be placed on the wait list for the workshop, contact Silvia 770-487-1005.
The Girl Scout Council of Northwest Georgia, along with the seven other Girl Scout councils in Georgia, will host the 2005 Girl Scout National Council Session/50th Convention in Atlanta Oct. 7-10 at the Georgia World Congress Center. A new Hall of Exhibits will be open to the general public. This interactive exhibit hall opens Oct. 7, at noon and closes Oct. 9, at 6 p.m.. Passes for the Hall of Exhibits are $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. For more information, call (404) 527-7500 or visit www.girlscoutsnwga.org.
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The Autumn Oaks Festival & Battle of Jonesborough Reenactment will take place on Saturday & Sunday at Stately Oaks Plantation, 100 Carriage Lane, Jonesboro. Gates open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Enjoy the food, music, and games of the Autumn Oaks Festival, fashioned after an 1890’s country fair, with living history demonstrations (basket weaving, grits grinding, butter churning), fiddle and old time band competitions, an art exhibit and a carnival midway. Shop at Sutlers’ Row and see the battle at 2 p.m. Faculty Grass (a local bluegrass band) performs at 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8 adult, $6 seniors, $4 children (5 - 11 yrs.), under 5 yrs. free. Pre-registered military/civilian reenactors $5, reenactor walk-ups $10. Price includes house tour. Free parking and shuttle at the old courthouse, N. McDonough St. For more information call 770/473-0197, visit www.historicaljonesboro.org, or www.battleofjonesboro.org.
The Newnan-Coweta Historical Society has announced details for this year’s Spirit Strolls. The word “spirit” here is used in the sense in which it is used in terms like “school spirit.” Held on four Saturday nights - October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th, the strolls will hear about the spirits in the Greenville-LaGrange historic district. The times are 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and each group is limited to 25. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children. Call 770-251-0207 now to make your reservations.
The Centennial Home Owners Association in Peachtree City is sponsoring a Meet the Candidate Day in front of the Centennial Clubhouse at 2 p.m.. All Peachtree City residents are invited to attend. Each candidate will give a brief introduction followed by their stance on issues that affect Peachtree City. We have received confirmation from the following candidates that they will attend: Mayoral Candidates Harold Logsdon, Phil Boswell, and Dar Thompson and City Council Candidates Dan Gibbs and Stephen Boone. Any other candidates that announce will also be invited to attend. The clubhouse is located off MacDuff Parkway approximately 1 mile north of Hwy 54. Head north on MacDuff Parkway. Continue through the 3 way stop sign and turn right onto the next street, Centennial Drive. The clubhouse is on the left.
Come enjoy Grantville Citi-Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the freight depot in downtown Grantville. Citi-Fest is an event intended to showcase the Grantville community’s offerings and promote interaction among area residents, business owners, and candidates for local office. There is no charge to exhibit. Advance sign-up is appreciated. Please contact Kim at 770-583-2419 or kim@grantville.net for more information.
The Peachtree City MOMS Clubs, Moms offering Moms Support, are holding their Fall Consignment Sale and Gift Bazaar. The sale will take place from 8 am- 3 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Tyrone (294 Jenkins Road). A portion of the proceeds will go to charity including support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. A half price sale begins at 1 p.m.. No checks or credit cards will be accepted and no strollers admitted. Directions from PTC: north on Hwy 74; right on Jenkins Rd; pass Burch Elementary; right into the next drive. For more information call Dee at 678-545-0005.
The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) will be holding a fund raiser for their scholarship fund. There will be a Car Care Clinic at Allan Vigil Ford, 275 North Glynn St, Fayetteville. This clinic will teach women how to take care of the basics - i.e. change a tire, check your oil, change bulbs, know the warning signs of trouble, etc. It would be especially useful for younger drivers - both male & female. There will be 3 sessions (10 am, noon & 2 p.m.) and Chick-fil-A will provide refreshments. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Call Elizabeth Dresden at 770-241-2167 for more info.
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School will host the 1st Annual Minter Mountain Lion 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. The 1-mile Fun Run will begin at 8 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk event will begin at 8:10 a.m. The registration cost is $20 per participant until October 7. Race day registration is $25. Corporate sponsorships are being sought and donations of $100 and up will be welcomed. Business logos and names will be included on the Fun Run T-shirt. For more information or applications, visit the website www.saraharpminter.org/FunRunApplication.rtf, e-mail thomason.angela@fcboe.org or contact the school at 770-716-3910.
Join Fayette County nature lovers on a fun and informative Bird Walk at 7:45 a.m. Expert bird caller David Cree will lead the guided walk at the Sams Lake Bird Sanctuary on Old Senoia Road south of Fayetteville. This event is hosted by Southern Conservation Trust and is one of a series of educational programs focusing on local nature and conservation issues. SCT invites participants to bring binoculars and meet at the gravel parking lot on Old Senoia Rd, between Harp and Hawn Roads. For more information on this and upcoming SCT programs, call 770-486-7774, email info@sctlandtrust.org or visit the website www.sctlandtrust.org.
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Tyrone Recreation Department presents “Family History Basics Classes” on Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. from October 12th- November 16th. A field trip to the National Archives and the Georgia Archives is included. Taught by Sloan Superior Tutors, Inc. For more information contact Susan Sloan at jandssloan@mindspring.com or 770-461-2458. Tuition for six sessions is $100. To register contact Kay Green at the Tyrone Recreation Department at tyronerec@numail.org or 770-487-4694.
“Feeling Good, Looking Fit” is an 8 week weight loss/healthy lifestyle class taught by Lisa Stillman M.P.H., R.D., L.D. at Alpha Internal Medicine in Fayetteville. The class will begin tonight from 5-6 p.m. (skipping Thanksgiving week). Cost is $20/class or $140 for the prepaid series. Contact Lisa Stillman at lisas@bellsouth.net or 770-631-8265.
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After the recent natural disasters of Hurricane Katrina and Ophelia, blood supplies are low throughout the southeast. Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s Auxiliary is helping by hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on from noon- 5 p.m. in Building 1279 - 1279 Highway 54 West, just west of the main hospital on Highway 54 - on the third floor, conference room C. Eligible donors must be healthy, 17 years of age or older and weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors may give blood every 56 days, or six times a year. Donating blood is a simple process that saves more than 4 million American lives each year, according to the American Red Cross. Please call the Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary office at (770) 719-7178 for more information or to schedule your appointment. Walk-ins are welcome, however appointments will be honored first.
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Events for the 8th annual Manchester Georgia Railroad Days will get underway Friday evening, October 14th, at the Community Center in the Manchester at 6:00pm with a reception for visitors featuring a slide show presentation. The Saturday Railroadiana show will feature sales by vendors and model layout displays and personal collections from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. Also on Saturday, outside the Mill, children and adults alike can enjoy rides on live steamers [hand made engines to scale] and motorcar rides along the restored cotton mill siding. A few blocks away, a covered train watching platform provides plenty of rail action of the Manchester yard (junction of the Atlanta and Birmingham lines). Cost on Saturday is $2.00 for adults and children 12 and under free. Please contact Jennifer Elliott Meares at 706-846-5341 for more information.
The Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club of LaGrange will hold a dance from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the West Georgia Christian Academy gym on Hamilton Road. From Interstate 85, take Exit 14 and go toward LaGrange on Hwy 27 N. about 1/8 mile. Dress: casual. Visitor couples are welcome - $15.00 per couple. Enjoy swing, waltz, shag, foxtrot, rumba, cha-cha, tango, samba, slow dancing and more! For more information on the dance or ballroom dance lessons, call (706) 884-5857 or (706) 637-9295.
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The PTC Classic Road Race will begin at Shakerag Knoll at 8:45 a.m. in Peachtree City. For further details, please call the Peachtree City Parks & Recreation Department at 770-631-2542.
Rising Starr Middle School Symphonic Band has been selected to perform at the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington. This is a tremendous opportunity for the band students and an honor to our community. In an effort to offset the expenses of this trip, the band is hosting the First Annual RSMS Band’s Fall Craft Fair. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the RSMS cafeteria. The fair will consist of arts and crafts vendors, bake sale items and other food items for sale. Admission is free and open to the public. To make a monetary donation please contact Carol at 770-460-1534 or email at j5jensen@juno.com.
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club will host a game watching party at Loco’s Deli and Pub in Fayetteville. The Auburn Tigers will play the University of Arkansas at 7 pm. All fans and friends are welcome. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for food and drink specials and raffle prizes. For more info call 770-486-7466 or email ptcduff@aol.com.
The Global Protocol and Etiquette Group presents “Dining Etiquette For Teens” at the Wyndham Peachtree Hotel, Peachtree City. This event is for teens aged 13-17, and will teach students skills that will help them shine amongst their peers in any dining situation. Your child will learn two styles of eating, how to finesse the table, dining dos and don’ts, and much more! Your $150 investment includes materials and tutorial luncheon. Register your child now for this fun and interactive program, only 25 seats available! Advance enrollment, by October 10, only. For more information call: 404-376-8174. Enrollment forms and payments available online: www.thegpeg.com. An additional class will be taught for children aged 8-12 on October 29. Enrollment for that class is due by October 22.
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A forum for all candidates in the upcoming Peachtree City election will be held at 2 p.m. at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City (next to the Fred Brown Amphitheater). The public is invited to attend the function, sponsored by the Senior Adult Council. All announced candidates are invited to the forum and will be given a date by which to respond. Notices will be issued with the names of candidates expected to appear. For more information, call Council President, Betsy Dodds at 678-364-0064.
The Colorful Arts Society Inc., a nonprofit organization in the Metropolitan area, hosts its Sixth Annual Gala and Scholarship Awards Ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in The Atlanta Life Insurance Building’s Herndon Plaza, Eugene Marcus Martin Auditorium. The Atlanta Life Building, located in historic downtown Atlanta at 100 Auburn Ave. provides the atmosphere for this engaging cultural event. This annual event helps fund the scholarship program and year-round calendar of cultural events. Tickets may be purchased from any CAS member for $50. A silent auction and reception are planned as part of the affair. For further information regarding the Colorful Arts Society Inc., please contact Dr. Mona MacDonald at 770-719-3766.
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The Rotary Club of Peachtree City’s “Get Out the Vote Committee” will sponsor a Meet The Candidates Forum to introduce the city council candidates to the public. The forum will be held at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center located at 2443 Highway 54 West in Peachtree City. It will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude at 9 p.m. The public is urged to attend and meet the candidates to become informed about their platform. For further information please contact Frances Meaders or Debbie Webb through the Rotary Voice Mail number of 770-487-6639
The Fayette Meth Taskforce presents “Who’s Watching Your Kids?” at the Fayette Municipal Court, Fayetteville Police Dept., Jimmie Mayfield Dr. at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will address: Teen Predators & The Addictive Nature Of Drugs & Alcohol. For more information contact Lt. Russ Geboy PTC Pd/Taskforce Coordinator at 770-487-8866 X112; Becky Smith Factor/Ass’t 404-291-1602.
Atlanta South Express Network of the American Business Women’s Association (ASEN/ABWA) meets for Lunch & Learn from 11:30 am.- 1 p.m. at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center, Peachtree City. Program topic: Outlook Express Training with Bob Fogerty of Prism Pointe. ASEN/ABWA offers business women in Coweta, Fayette and surrounding areas an outstanding resource for networking, business education and business and personal support. For reservations, call Debbie Travis, 678-378-7219 by Oct. 14.
Fayette Biking for Life (FBL), a cycling club based in Fayette County, will be holding their annual meeting tonight at 6:30pm in the community room of the Fayette County Public Library and welcome the public to attend. The library is located at 1821 Heritage Park Way in Fayetteville. There will be a presentation by Barbara Corley, who will show images and talk about her cross country trip last year by bike. Also on the agenda is the election of officers for next year. There will be light refreshments served after the meeting. The mission of Fayette Biking for Life Club is to encourage a close knit cycling community in and around Fayette County. For more information about the club, visit the web site at www.bikingforlife.org.
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The Peachtree City chapter of the American Singles Golf Association (ASGA) is changing their meeting place to the Peachtree City Tennis Center, 10 Planterra Way. It is located off Highway 54 across from the Super Walmart in Peachtree City. The meeting occurs tonight at 6:30 pm. In order to reserve a private room there is a charge of $5 per person that will be applied to your food order. Singles who enjoy golf or want to attend our social gatherings are invited to attend. Check out our website at www.singles.golf.com.
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Fayette-Coweta Family Theatre, Inc. presents “The Nifty Fifties” at the Villages Amphitheater in Fayetteville tonight through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. each evening, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.. Poodle skirts, bobby sox, motorcycle jackets, soda shops, a cast of 35 and an original score full of fabulous 1950s music will entertain audiences of all ages, as it takes folks back to a simpler place and time. Tickets at the gate are $12.00 general and $11.00 children and seniors. Pre-sale tickets are $10.00 at PTC and Fayetteville Libraries and by calling the theatre or via the FCFT Website. A limited number of front section tables that seat 8 are available for $100.00 each by calling the theatre. Everyone is encouraged to bring your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy prior to and during the performance. Drinks will be sold at the Amphitheater Concession Stand, too. For more information or to make a reservation please call FCFT at 770-251-7611 or visit us online at www.fcft.net/HomePage.
The Peachtree City Garden Club will meet at the Peachtree City Amphitheater / SCT Building, lower level room at 10 am. Master Gardener and retired professional forester Dan Frazier will discuss trees in the landscape, bring twig samples for ID. Everyone is welcome. Call 770-486-0499 for more information.
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The Fayette County Library presents author Jimmy Hurd at 7 p.m.. Hurd’s book, “Turnaround,” is slated to appear in bookstores in October. This event is free and open to the public.
Debbie Parrish, with the Fayette County Parks and Recreation Department, presents a Gourd Painting class from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in the Activities House. Add a touch of fall to your home with an artistic gourd. This class is open to all adults, beginner or advanced. The fee is $25 per person and supplies are included. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 770-716-4320 or visit www.fayettecountyga.gov.
“Wit,” an Artist Series show, is scheduled for October 21-23, 28-30, and November 4-6. Saturday, October 22 is a special evening benefiting the American Cancer Society. The one-time event will feature a pre-show reception with hors d’oeurves and refreshments, a performance of “Wit” and a post-show discussion with Margaret Edson, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of “Wit.” Tickets are $40; please make your reservations as soon as possible by phone or through the NTC website. Newnan Theatre Company is located at 24 First Avenue in Newnan. For reservations, season tickets and more info, call 770-683-6282, email nctc@numail.org or visit www.newnantheatre.com.
The Grantville Depot Southern Country Gospel Sing will take place tonight and tomorrow beginning at 7pm and will last from two to three hours with surprise performers Friday and The Christianaires from LaGrange, the Knox Family from Tallahassee, Ala., and Young Spirit from Manchester performing on Saturday. Those planning to attend may want to arrive early to ensure seating. The Grantville Freight Depot is adjacent to Colley Park on Main Street in Grantville. Admission is free and open to the public. For further information contact Roy Smith at 770-251-5621.
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5th Annual Harvest Yard Sale. This community yard sale which is held biannually (Fall and Spring) takes place today. The Harvest Yard Sale will also be held in conjunction with the Student Art Show showcasing local artists in our watercolor, oil painting, pottery, gourd painting and homeschool art classes. This event will take place from 8 am- 3 p.m. at the Activities House parking lot at Redwine Rd. & Old Senoia Rd. Vendor fees are $15 per booth (16’X16’ or 2 parking spaces) and/or $22 per XL booth (24’X16’ or 3 parking spaces).
Five Fayette County writers participate in a book signing at the Fayette Art Center and Gallery, 125 Fisher Ave., Fayetteville from 1 p.m.- 4 p.m.. The Art Center is beside Fayetteville City Hall off Hwy 85. Pat Cruzan will have her two children’s books “Molly’s Mischievous Dog” and “Tall Tales of the United States” plus a book of poems. Carol Buckler will be signing her children’s book “Feathered Tales.” Joe Spensley will be promoting his book of poems that are for people who don’t usually read poetry. Lois Jones will have copies of her locally renowned book “Use it Up, Wear it Out” that tells stories of her family’s life in a bygone era. Cheryl Davis will have her book on hand as well. In addition there will be copies of “Go With Us,” a compilation of short stories and poems by Fayette County’s Writers Guild.
Southside Baptist Church in Fayetteville hosts a Fall Festival from 11 am- 3 pm. Take Hwy 92 south, pass the new Fayetteville Police Station, go 2.7 miles and the church will be on the left. Children are welcome to wear costumes (parents too). Food, Games, Cake Walk and Fellowship. This event is free and open to the public.
Keith Brooking, Atlanta Falcon’s Linebacker, hosts Brooking’s Backyard Reunion at the Georgia Tech football practice fields from 3-7pm. The fundraising event will benefit the ongoing work of The Keith Brooking Children’s Foundation, the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the Atlanta Falconís Youth Foundation. Professional athletes and other celebrity guests will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures with fans, a silent auction will include sports memorabilia, vacation packages and a variety of gift items for men, women and children. There will be interactive games for the children of all ages, a delicious meal, carnival treats, goodie bags, door prizes and much more! For additional details or to purchase tickets, visit the foundation website at www.keithbrookingfoundation.org or contact Gina Weathersby at 770-683-4377.
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The United States Army Field Band & Soldier’s Chorus will perform a free concert at the Clayton County Schools Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Tickets are limited for this exciting musical event. Pick up your free ticket at Clayton County Schools Performing Arts Center at 2530 Mt. Zion Parkway in Jonesboro.
“Creating Compelling Characters,” a workshop not only for aspiring and working actors but for anyone who has contact with the public, will take place from 2- 5 p.m. at the Fayette Family YMCA. The session, which is open to adults and teens fourteen and older, offers a variety of intriguing approaches to help participants develop interesting, multi-dimensioned and believable characters. No previous experienced is required. The registration fee is $35. The Fayette Family YMCA is located at 215 Huiet Road, Fayetteville. For additional information, registration forms and directions, call 770-631-2362 or send e-mail to offshoopr@aol.com.
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Single Baby Boomers, a new social group for singles, ages 45 and up, who live in Fayette or Coweta County are invited to a Halloween Party at 8 p.m. at 309 Sandown Drive, Peachtree City. Other activities such as movies, concerts, and dinners are planned, so please join us. For more information, contact Susan Scheuer , 770-486-7300 or e-mail Sssnowyowl@aol.com.
Jack-O-Lanterns will be on parade around the Fayetteville Square and everyone is invited to take part in the harvest festivities while the kids trick-or-treat. Enjoy the Oktoberfest band and authentic German food while you stroll amongst the pumpkins all a’glow. Trick-or-treat from 5-8 p.m.
Arts Clayton gallery in Jonesboro announces the Annual SCAVA Mistletoe Market and invites all Coweta County artists to participate. This event is designed to be the place to shop for unique and original Christmas gifts. Artists are encouraged to bring in hand made craft and fine art items to the gallery on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10am-2pm. All items must be priced and have your name on each tag. A 25% commission goes to Arts Clayton. An inventory sheet must accompany the items, be sure to keep a copy for your files. Pick up will be Saturday December 17th from 10am-2pm. If you have any questions regarding Mistletoe Market, contact Karen Casciani, at kcrose84@att.net or 770-954-0890.
The Main Street Pumpkin Walk continues tonight and tomorrow night. Groups and schools are invited to line the Courthouse Square sidewalks with their decorated pumpkins by 4 p.m. today and the pumpkins should be lit on Fri. and Sat. nights. In conjunction with the Pumpkin Walk, expanded festivities on Saturday, include carnival games, moonwalk, climbing wall, face painting and live entertainment from 12- 7 p.m. at Stonewall Village. From 3- 7 p.m., children, along with their families, are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Main Street around the Courthouse Square to the different business vendors for goodies. Main Street will provide the bags at the fountain in Stonewall Village. Oktoberfest food and music also will be available during this time. At 6 p.m., Main Street will host a costume contest at the fountain in Stonewall Village. New this year is a 50-yard Tot Trot 5K run/walk which will take place at the Villages Amphitheater from 5- 7 p.m. Race and event sponsor information is available by calling Pam Young, Fayette YMCA at 770-719-9622, Becky Davenport, Fayette Youth Protection Home at 770-461-7020 or Lana Carr, The Joseph Sams School at 770-461-5894. For information on the Pumpkin Walk or Trick-or-Treat on Main Street and vendor participation around the Square, call Main Street at 770-461-6029.
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Offshoot Productions presents The Pied Piper, a quick-moving and very funny participation play for children, at the Fayette Family YMCA, 215 Huiet Rd, Fayetteville from November 3-13. Show times are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are Adults: $7 and Children 10 and under: $6. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Peachtree City Library, 2011 North Commerce Road, 770-631-2520, and the Fayette County Library, 1821 Heritage Parkway in Fayetteville, 770-461-8841. The show will also be available for local touring in January and February 2006. For information, including group rates and directions call 770-631-2362 or email offshootpr@aol.com.
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Miss Georgia USA, Miss Georgia Teen USA Pageants. The Coweta County Convention & Visitors Bureau presents the pageants at the Centre for Performing & Visuals Arts. Preliminaries begin on Friday and Finals are on Saturday. For more information or tickets call 770-254-2627 or 770-254-2629.
The 21st Annual Christmas Open House in Old Town Sharpsburg invites you to get a jump on your Christmas shopping. 770-252-9400.
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The biggest fall event in Fayette is the Cattle Baron’s Ball, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.The Ball will have a slightly south of the border flavor to it this year. \The Mt. Zion On The Border Mexican Grill and Cantina, a division of Brinker International has agreed to become this year’s corporate food sponsor. For more information contact Susan L. Stitt, Publicity Chairperson, 678-364-9429.
Fulton County Parks and Recreation and The Bedford School will be hosting the First Annual Community Fall Festival from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. This event will be held at The Bedford School’s campus, 5665 Milam Road, Fairburn. The day will be full of family activities including spin art, face painting, nail painting and hair decorating, a football toss, cake walk, a dunking booth, rock climbing wall, trackless train, 18’ slide- ages 7+, sports arena bounce-ages 7+, and a combo castle bounce and slide- ages 3-6. There will also be arts and crafts vendors to help with that Holiday Shopping!
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Peachtree City’s 4th annual 50K and inaugural Darkside Marathon will begin at 7:30 a.m. The 50K will be made up of 6 loops on shaded, rolling golf cart paths with the marathon occuring over 5 loops. For more information contact Scott Ludwig at 770-487-7445 or email at darksiderunningclub@comcast.net (www.eteamz.com/darksiderunningclub).
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Brooks United Methodist Church will host the AARP Driver Safety Class today and tomorrow from 9am- 1pm. This eight hour class is open to drivers of all ages, but is focused on those over the age of 50. There will be two four hour sessions and you do not have to be an AARP member. The cost is only $10 for the classroom book. Qualifies for an insurance discount valid for three years. No final test nor any driving will be required. The class will be taught by an experienced AARP instructor. Brooks United Methodist Church is located at the corner of GA 85 Connector and Morgan Mill Road at 119 Morgan Mill Road, Brooks. Sign up by calling the church at 770-719-7593 or Bob Peterson at 770-719-4615.
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The 105th celebration of Margaret Mitchell’s birthday will be Nov. 11 and 12, 2005. Various activities will take place at the Road To Tara Museum, located in the old train depot in Jonesboro. For details, contact Stacey Dixon at the Museum, 770-478-4800.
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Fayetteville First United Methodist presents a Southern Gospel concert in the main sanctuary of the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church. The concert will begin promptly at 6 p.m., and will feature two great groups: the Atlanta based Peachland Quartet, and the Diplomats, who also are from Georgia. It will be a night of inspirational music you will not want to miss. This concert supports the retirement of a mortgage for FFUMC’s Family Life Center. Tickets are $10 each and may be obtained from the Church office at 175 East Lanier Avenue, Fayetteville. More information may be obtained by calling 770 461-4313.
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The Historical Society’s annual Christmas dinner and auction will be held at The Veranda, at 7:30 p.m. A donated auction item will act as the admission fee. This fund raiser is a fun raiser! Everyone is invited.
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The 13th Annual Arts Clayton Holiday at Home Parade and Downtown Jonesboro Main Street Festival. The 2005 parade theme is “Holiday Traditions and Memories,” and steps off at 4:30 pm. with the much anticipated float judging taking place at 3 pm. The parade begins at the intersection of McDonough Street and Stockbridge Road (old 138 Hwy) and rounds up at the Clayton County Courthouse. Applications are available online at www.artsclayton.org for schools and community groups wanting to participate or call Arts Clayton at 770-473-5775 to receive information by mail of fax. Those wishing to participate in the street festival by selling food, arts, crafts or with entertainment, should contact the City of Jonesboro at 770-478-3800.