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Community Calendar August - September 2008

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August

8/1-8/2
Kid’s Fall/Winter Consignment Sale
The Lollipop Kids Sale will be at the Jefferson Civic Center Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 8-11 a.m. www.lpkidssale.com

8/2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Farmers’ Market, Hoschton
Every Saturday morning through Labor Day as local grown veggies, plants and eggs are available. Held in Hoschton’s city square from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 706-654-3034

8/2
Farmers’ Market, Commerce
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in delightful downtown Commerce every first and third Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-335-2954

8/2
The Holiday Band
Château Élan’s Groove with the Grapes Summer Concert Series. Winery pavilion, 8:30-11:30 p.m. $30/person. 678-425-0900 ext. 6301

8/4
Humane Society Meeting
Bi-monthly member meeting, everyone interested can attend, at 7 p.m. at Beef O’Brady’s in Jefferson. 706-367-1111

8/9
Farmers’ Market, Jefferson
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in historic downtown Jefferson every second and fourth Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-367-5714

8/9
Hoschton Car Show
Held at Hoschton Town Center, from 5 p.m. until dark. 706-654-3034

8/9
Classic Car Show
Jefferson Lions Club Annual Classic Car Show at the Jefferson High School parking lot. Antique cars and food vendors. Free admission. Contact Don Lohmeier: donlohmeier@windstream.net or 706-757 3535.

8/9
Turtle Trek
Annual fundraiser to benefit The Tree House Inc., a children’s advocacy center. To be held at Crow’s Lake in Jefferson. Call 770-868-1900 or e-mail tina@thetreehouseinc.org to purchase a turtle, sponsor the event or for more information.

8/9
The Embers
Château Élan’s Groove with the Grapes Summer Concert Series. In the winery pavilion, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Cash bar available. $30 per person. 678-425-0900 ext. 6301

8/14
Book Bindery Day
Does your cherished old book need TLC? Jack Kyle will be taking orders for book repairs at the Braselton-West Jackson Library from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Contact Diana Lemaster, 678-546-3380.

8/16
Farmers’ Market, Commerce
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in delightful downtown Commerce every first and third Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-335-2954

8/16
Braselton Bash
A family-oriented car and truck event held at the YearOne facility in Braselton. Proceeds benefit YearOne Hot Rodders Children’s Charity. 5-9 p.m. 800-950-9503

8/9
Farmers’ Market, Jefferson
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in delightful downtown Jefferson every second and fourth Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-367-5714

8/23-24
Arts Show
The Murphy, Cooper, Skelton Family and Friends Creative Arts Show, Braselton Antique Mall, regular store hours. Entertainment available. 706-654-3693

8/24
Vineyard Fest
Grand tasting of over 100 regional, national and international wines at Château Élan. Wine seminars, cooking demonstrations. Barbecue and complimentary dishes from all seven of Château Élan’s restaurants. $75/person, tickets available for advance purchase only. Must be 21 years or older. 770-867-9798 ext. 2

8/27
Builders Association Golf Tournament
Tournament to be held at Traditions of Braselton. Open to anyone. Cost per player is $100 before Aug. 22 and $125 after. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Call Susan Gooch, 706-367-0611

8/31
Swingin’ Medallions
Château Élan’s Groove with the Grapes Summer Concert Series. In the winery pavilion, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Cash bar available. $30 per person. 678-425-0900 ext. 6301

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September

9/1
Scarecrow Deadline
Help Hoschton get a Guinness World Record: take a scarecrow to the city by this date. Call 706-654-3034 for details.

9/6
Farmers’ Market, Commerce
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in delightful downtown Commerce every first and third Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-335-2954

9/6, 13, 20, 27
Farmers’ Market, Hoschton
Every Saturday morning through Labor Day as local grown veggies, plants and eggs are available. Held in Hoschton’s city square from 8:30 a.m. to noon. 706-654-3034

9/6
Ministries In Motion
Car/motorcycle show, Kiddieland activities, free food, live music and more. Noon to 4 p.m. Hosted by Living Word Church at the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County in Jefferson. 706-367-5317

9/8
Chamber Golf Tournament
Annual tournament hosted by the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorships available. Call 706-387-0300 or e-mail jcmembers@alltel.net to register a team, sponsor the event or to volunteer.

9/8
DAV Golf Tournament
Golf tournament to be held at Lane Creek Golf Course by Chapter 92 of the Disabled American Veterans of Georgia. Benefits local veterans. Teams and sponsorships available. Contact E.J. Edwards by calling 706-296-3178 for more information.

9/9
CASA Training Begins
Court Appointed Special Advocates gather information about a child and their family, make recommendations to the Juvenile Court that are in the child’s best interest and advocate in other areas of their lives. Learn more about training, call 706-387-6375.

9/10
Lunch & Learn
Mike Buffington, publisher and editor of The Jackson Herald, will speak. Soup, salad, bread, dessert and sweet tea will be available for $6. 11:30 a.m. at Braselton Town Hall, lower level. 678-546-3380

9/13
Farmers’ Market, Jefferson
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in historic downtown Jefferson every second and fourth Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-367-5714

9/13
Hoschton Car Show
Held at Hoschton Town Center, from 5 p.m. until dark. 706-654-3034

9/13
Hoschton Talent Stampede
Finalists will compete for the title of Hoschton’s most talented. Winners will perform at the city’s annual festival on Sept. 26-27. 7 p.m. at New Community Church. 706-654-3693

9/13
Movie on the Square
A movie will show in downtown Jefferson. Sponsored by Better Hometown Jefferson. 706-367-5714

9/13
Mimosas For Mutts
Annual fundraiser to benefit the Humane Society of Jackson County. Featuring brunch, mimosas, music, silent auction and a doggone good time. $25 per person; tables of eight for $160. Sponsorships available. Call 706-367-7761 or e-mail roxane@livingjackson.com for more information.

9/15
Mended Hearts Support
Mended Hearts, a support group for heart patients and their families, meets the third Monday of each month, except August, at the BJC Medical Center conference room at 7 p.m. 706-335-5875

9/20
Golf Tournament
Jefferson Lions Club will hold “Links for Lions” Annual Golf Tournament. Contact Don Lohmeier: 706-757 3535 or donlohmeier@windstream.net.

9/20
Farmers’ Market, Commerce
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in delightful downtown Commerce every first and third Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-335-2954

9/20
Braselton Bash
A family-oriented car and truck event held at the YearOne facility in Braselton. Proceeds benefit the Progeria Research Foundation. 12-8 p.m. 800-950-9503

9/20-21
Art in the Park
Annual festival at Hurricane Shoals Park features arts and crafts, homemade food, music and historical re-enactments. Duck Dash fundraiser on Sunday. 706-335-3957

9/24
Lunch & Learn
Author Joshilyn Jackson will speak about her books. Lunch will be available for $6. Braselton Town Hall. 678-546-3380

9/26-27
Hoschton Fall Festival
Annual “Stampede” featuring arts, crafts, music and more. Friday, 12-9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Scarecrow Contest and Stampede Talent Show. For information visit www.hoschtonfallfestival.com.

9/27
Farmers’ Market, Jefferson
Get fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables in historic downtown Jefferson every second and fourth Saturday, all summer long. All products grown, produced or made in Georgia. 7-11 a.m. 706-367-5714

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