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Community Calendar January - February '10

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January
1/1-10
Bring One for the Chipper
Don’t forget to recycle your Christmas tree! Keep Jackson County Beautiful is holding the annual multi-day event where citizens can drop off their Christmas trees to be sent through the “chipper” and recycled as mulch. Locations include Lanier Tech Center in Commerce, Jackson County Transfer Station, Hoschton Towne Center and across from the Talmo fire department. For information, call 706-708-7198.

1/4, 5, 14
Low-cost Spay/Neuter
Leftover Pets/The Pet Mechanics are offering low-cost spay/neuter clinics in Hoschton. Call 706-654-3291_or 800-978-5226, or e-mail leftoverpetsinc@yahoo.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.

1/8
Storytime
With Miss Sherri at the Maysville Public Library, 10:30 a.m., ages 2-5 years old. No charge. maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

1/8-9
Elvis in Commerce!
Entertainment Specialties presents a Pro-king USA production of the Paul Eve Show, featuring triple star tribute featuring Wayne Newton, Johnny Cash and Elvis impersonators. The Friday performance will be held at 8 p.m., with two shows on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Event to be held at the Commerce Cultural Center just behind the Civic Center on Cherry Street. Call 706-870-9090 or e-mail entertainmentspecialties2009@yahoo.com for more information.

1/9
Museum Grand Re-Opening
The Crawford W. Long Museum will hold its grand re-opening 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Complimentary hot chocolate/coffee to everyone and free commemorative gift to first 100 attendees. A museum board-sponsored fundraiser dinner and tour package is offered for two seatings in the evening, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., price is $50 per ticket and includes dinner and tour. For information call 706-367-5307 or visit www.crawfordlong.org.

1/12
Open House
BroDowling Tax Service celebrates its first anniversary with an Open House 5-6 p.m. Come and learn more about BroDowling’s services. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.brodowlingtax.com or call 706-654-9010.

1/12
Evening at the Gallery
First Thursdays at The Principal’s Palette in Winder, 3-8 p.m. (January scheduled for the second Thursday due to the holidays.) Meet Brooke Lewis-Slamkova, a Barrow County high school teacher and author of “Your Best Friends Guide to Saving Time, Money, And The World” that offers “tons of tips from real women to save your sanity.” Phone 770-867-1320 for directions and information.

1/14
Quilt Workshop
The Cold Sassy Quilt Guild’s “Cathedral with Steeples” Stitch and Share workshop is scheduled at the Commerce Library, 1-4 p.m. Fee is $15, or $20 for non-guild members. Contact the Commerce Library to register, 706-335-5946, or e-mail quiltingsavvy1@yahoo.com. www.asouthernquiltersjoy.blogspot.com

1/16
Free Movie
At the Maysville Public Library, 11 a.m., “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

1/16
HSJC Adoption Day
The humane society’s adoption day, held monthly on the third Saturdays, at Kroger in Jefferson, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come meet your new four-legged friend! Volunteers needed. 706-367-1111, www.hsjc.com

1/21
Friends of the Library Meeting
At the Maysville Public Library, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to join! maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

1/21-24
The Odd Couple
Presented by Jefferson Community Theatre. Performances to be held at the William Duncan Martin Performing Arts Center, Jefferson High School. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and students. Also offering dinner/show/dessert package for $35 with dinner at Fusion on the Square, dessert at the Midland Café. For information, call 706-367-5714.

1/24
The Jackson County Historical Society will meet at the Crawford W. Long Museum for a tour of the newly renovated facility, 2:30 p.m. Call Caine at 706-654-9066 or e-mail Tina at tina313@mindspring.com for more information.

1/28
Quilt Guild Meeting
The Cold Sassy Quilt Guild meeting will present a program on Cuddle Quilts, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Commerce Library. 706-335-5946, quiltingsavvy1@yahoo.com, www.asouthernquiltersjoy.blogspot.com

1/29-30
Book Sale
The Annual Friends of the Jefferson Library Book Sale, at the Jefferson Civic Center, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. There will be thousands of great used adult and kids hard backs and paperbacks. 706-367-8012

1/29-30
Green Life Expo
Exhibitors sharing products and services with businesses and families on how to live, work and play “green” at The Classic Center, put on by The Classic Center and the Athens-Clarke County Recycling Division. All sorts of educational seminars are scheduled over the two-day event. Registration is open through Dec. 31. 706-208-0900, www.greenlifeathens.com

1/30
Author visit
Lauretta Hannon, author of The Cracker Queen. At the Maysville Public Library, 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

1/30-31
Jewelry Show
At the Braselton Antique Mall. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. 706-654-3693.

February
2/4
Mission Possible
The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet, 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. For tickets, nomination forms or to sponsor the event, call 706-387-0300 or visit www.jacksoncountyga.com.

2/4
WJMS and JCCHS Jazz Concert
At 7:30 p.m., J.L. McMullan Auditorium at Jackson County Comprehensive High School. Admission is free. 706 367-5003 ext. 268, wmadams@jackson.k12.ga.us

2/4
Evening at the Gallery
First Thursdays at The Principal’s Palette in Winder, 5-8 p.m. Meet Merrill’s Passion—photographer Mary Alice Sanders has a creative eye for peaceful and relaxing water scenes and florals. Phone 770-867-1320 for directions and information.

2/11
Quilt Workshop
The Cold Sassy Quilt Guild’s Stitch and Share workshop is scheduled at the Commerce Library, 1-4 p.m. Fee is $15, or $20 for non-guild members. Contact the Commerce Library to register, 706-335-5946, or e-mail quiltingsavvy1@yahoo.com. www.asouthernquiltersjoy.blogspot.com

2/12
Storytime
With Miss Sherri at the Maysville Public Library, 10:30 a.m., ages 2-5 years old. No charge. maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

2/18
Friends of the Library Meeting
At the Maysville Public Library, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to join! maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

2/18-20
Lollipop Kids Spring/Summer Consignment Sale
Sellers/volunteers wanted! Earn 70 percent of the selling price of your child’s gently used items. More than 300 sellers attend this event, located at Jefferson Civic Center. Thursday and Friday hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-11 a.m. (half-price day). On-line registration is Jan. 1- Feb. 5. Visit www.lpkidssale.com or call 706-387-0055.

2/20
Free movie
At the Maysville Public Library, 11 a.m., “The Time-Traveler’s Wife.” maysville@prlib.org or 706-652-2323

2/20
HSJC Adoption Day
The humane society’s adoption day, held monthly on the third Saturdays, at Kroger in Jefferson, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Come meet your new four-legged friend! Volunteers needed. 706-367-1111, www.hsjc.com

2/25
Quilt Guild Meeting
The Cold Sassy Quilt Guild meeting will present the program Audrey Hiers, “Feed Sack Quilts—Lecture & Trunk Show,” and Red & Pink Challenge judging, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Commerce Library. 706-335-5946, quiltingsavvy1@yahoo.com, www.asouthernquiltersjoy.blogspot.com

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