Things to do
May
May 29
The Whitewater High School softball camp is today at the Whitewater softball field. The camp runs from 5 p.m.-6:45 p.m. for 7-10 year olds and 7 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. for ages 11-14. The cost is $55 cash; credit card or money order must be done through Fayette Community Schools.
The cost includes a T-Shirt. Call 770-460-3990 ext. 470 or www.fayettecs.org for registration information. Participants should bring gloves, bats, cleats, and catcher’s equipment if that is your position. For more Information, contact Robert Townsend at 404-304-8743
The Georgia Department of Labor is holding a career expo in Building A at the LaFayette Educational Center in Fayetteville from 9 a.m. until noon During the expo, attendees will meet with area employers who are hiring, including other school systems. They will also have the opportunity to hear about different options for training and education. Attendees can also visit with community resource providers who can assist them with other needs.
Chamber members are invited to attend a congressional update from U.S. Representative Lynn Westmoreland today at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber meeting place. The Congressman will share the latest activity in Washington and take questions from the audience. Registration is required for this event.
May 31
The Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host its 10th anniversary ballroom Dance with a FREE one-hour lesson from 8 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Dance music & lighting by DJ Bill Mitchell. Cost of dance includes one-hour West Coast Swing lesson from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. by instructor Frank Chafardon. Attire is smart casual. Light refreshments provided. All dancers and dance students are welcome! Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha cha, tango, night club two step and more! The location is the gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater in Fayetteville. The guest fee is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. Information: StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Diane at 770-461-2369 and leave a message.
Fayetteville Main Street, along with Heritage Bank – Fayetteville Branch, hosts its second Lunch on the Lawn this Friday. It is a great opportunity for local employees and residents to get outside on their lunch break, and enjoy the beautiful weather and music on the Historic Courthouse lawn in Downtown Fayetteville. Lunch on the Lawn will take place from 11.30 a.m. to1.30 p.m., and everyone is welcome to attend this community event. Upscale Pizza will be providing lunch that includes a selection of cheese or pepperoni personal pan pizza and drink, or one hotdog, chips and drink for $5. Those attending can always bring their own lunch as well. The MOM’s club will also have a lemonade stand to raise money for the Church St. playground.
Local artists “The Nate Bennett Band” will be entertaining the crowd with classic songs.
June
June 1
Christ our Shepherd Lutheran Church and the Hudson Family Foundation are hosting the Goliath Mud Challenge starting at 8:30 a.m. today at 411 Palmetto Road in Tyrone. -The event features filthy fun waves ever half hour until noon and a special kids challenge at 10:45 a.m. All proceeds go to the Fayette Youth Protection Home. To register visit, www.active.come
The ninth annual NAACP Youth Mentor Golf Tournament fundraiser to benefit the Fayette County Youth Council is today at Canongate golf course
at 924 Shaw Road in
Sharpsburg. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $100 per person.
Contact: Alice M. Jones @ 770-716-7392
amattjones@aol.com
Local author Roni Papian and her beloved Golden Retriever Mr. York will sign copies of her book “A Golden Tale.” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wags to Whiskers Boutique & Barkery in Peachtree City.
The Hit N Run Baseball/Softball Showcase is today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Clayton High School. For those that have already registered and have a conflict please contact Coach Tim Goodrum at 770-895-5001. The camp’s preferred ages are 13 -21 and will cover all aspects of preparing players for showcases, as well as will provide the needed knowledge for parents in showcase selections to fit your player’s talents and skill level. Evaluators will be on hand to coach and correct. For those that would like to register on line please visit www.hitnrunbattingcages.com or come by Hit N Run Batting Cages located at 110 Robinson Drive in Fayetteville.
K Carl Smith, a Frederick Douglass Republican, and Founder of the ConservativeMESSENGER is the guest speaker at the Fayette County Republican Party’s Saturday breakfast ay IHOP today. The meeting begins with ordering breakfast at 8:30 a.m., with the speaker beginning at 9 a.m. This dynamic speaker brings a full house wherever he appears, so please come early. Contact the FCRP headquarters at (770) 716-1545 or visit the website at fcgarp.org for more information.
The community is invited to a free Open House at ARS Master Rosarian Cindy Dale’s garden at 306 Wintney Way in Peachtree City. The open house is from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The rain date is June 2 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. Dale’s garden features 250 rose bushes and other plantings, winding paths, fountains, and statuary. It has been featured in the May 2013 issue of Georgia Gardening magazine and on many garden tours. For more information, call 770-631-3885.
June 3
Starr’s Mill Football Camp is today from 9 a.m to noon at Panther Stadium. The camp is for players in Grades two through eight. The camp will include: QB play/RB play/lineman skills/linebacker and defensive back skills. Proper mechanics and speed enhancing drills will be taught. Camp will be instructed by all varsity football coaches. Participants will be divided into small groups to increase the improvement opportunities. Participants should bring cleats, sneakers and water. The cost is $80/player if registered by May 31 and $90/player for walk up registration. To register, fill out the form provided on The Community School website at www.fayettecs.org. Participants can either mail a money order or cashiers check to The Fayette Community School. Or, pay in person with cash or credit card between 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Once school is out for summer, please view their website for new office hours. They do not accept checks. If you have questions about payment, please call their office at 770-460-3990, ext. 470. No refunds once camp has begun.
2013 Starr’s Mill High School Pantherette Dance Camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon, for rising kindergarteners – 8th graders. Join the Starr’s Mill High School Dance team for crafts, games, snacks and lots of dance. Registration is $100 by May 24. Walk ups welcome on camp day if space allows. Email coach for details: evert.amy@mail.fcboe.org.
June 4
Starr’s Mill Football Camp is today from 9 a.m to noon at Panther Stadium. The camp is for players in Grades two through eight. The camp will include: QB play/RB play/lineman skills/linebacker and defensive back skills. Proper mechanics and speed enhancing drills will be taught.
Camp will be instructed by all varsity football coaches. Participants will be divided into small groups to increase the improvement opportunities. Participants should bring cleats, sneakers and water. The cost is $80/player if registered by May 31 and $90/player for walk up registration. To register, fill out the form provided on The Community School website at www.fayettecs.org.
Participants can either mail a money order or cashiers check to The Fayette Community School. Or, pay in person with cash or credit card between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Once school is out for summer, please view their website for new office hours. They do not accept checks. If you have questions about payment, please call their office at 770-460-3990, ext. 470. No refunds once camp has begun.
2013 Starr’s Mill High School Pantherette Dance Camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon, for rising kindergarteners – 8th graders. Join the Starr’s Mill High School Dance team for crafts, games, snacks and lots of dance. Registration is $100 by May 24. Walk ups welcome on camp day if space allows. Email coach for details: evert.amy@mail.fcboe.org.
Mary Kay Andrews is signing a copy of her book “Ladies Night” at Omega Books in Peachtree City from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Fpr more information, call 770-487-3977.
June 5
Starr’s Mill Football Camp is today from 9 a.m to noon at Panther Stadium. The camp is for players in Grades two through eight. The camp will include: QB play/RB play/lineman skills/linebacker and defensive back skills. Proper mechanics and speed enhancing drills will be taught. Camp will be instructed by all varsity football coaches. Participants will be divided into small groups to increase the improvement opportunities. Participants should bring cleats, sneakers and water. The cost is $80/player if registered by May 31 and $90/player for walk up registration. To register, fill out the form provided on The Community School website at www.fayettecs.org. Participants can either mail a money order or cashiers check to The Fayette Community School. Or, pay in person with cash or credit card between 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Once school is out for summer, please view their website for new office hours. They do not accept checks. If you have questions about payment, please call their office at 770-460-3990, ext. 470. No refunds once camp has begun.
2013 Starr’s Mill High School Pantherette Dance Camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon, for rising kindergarteners – 8th graders. Join the Starr’s Mill High School Dance team for crafts, games, snacks and lots of dance. Registration is $100 by May 24. Walk ups welcome on camp day if space allows. Email coach for details: evert.amy@mail.fcboe.org.
June 6
Starr’s Mill Football Camp is today from 9 a.m to noon at Panther Stadium. The camp is for players in Grades two through eight. The camp will include: QB play/RB play/lineman skills/linebacker and defensive back skills. Proper mechanics and speed enhancing drills will be taught. Camp will be instructed by all varsity football coaches. Participants will be divided into small groups to increase the improvement opportunities. Participants should bring cleats, sneakers and water. The cost is $80/player if registered by May 31 and $90/player for walk up registration. To register, fill out the form provided on The Community School website at www.fayettecs.org. Participants can either mail a money order or cashiers check to The Fayette Community School. Or, pay in person with cash or credit card between 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday or 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Fridays. Once school is out for summer, please view their website for new office hours. They do not accept checks. If you have questions about payment, please call their office at 770-460-3990, ext. 470. No refunds once camp has begun.
2013 Starr’s Mill High School Pantherette Dance Camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon, for rising kindergarteners – 8th graders. Join the Starr’s Mill High School Dance team for crafts, games, snacks and lots of dance. Registration is $100 by May 24. Walk ups welcome on camp day if space allows. Email coach for details: evert.amy@mail.fcboe.org.
The National Association of Purchasing Management-West GA affiliate meets today at 5:45 p.m. The meeting is at the Hilton Garden Inn in Peachtree City. Networking runs from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., dinner is at 6:15 p.m. and the program starts at 6:45 p.m. Guest speaker is Lisa Williams of On-Site Computer Training and her topic will be “New Tools & Office Technologies.” Cost is $20 for non-members. RSVP by 3 p.m. May 31 to napmwestgeorgia@yahoo.com . Affiliate website: www.napm-westgeorgia.org .
June 8
The 4th annual Historic Senoia Bicycle Tour is today. This easy 3-hour bicycle tour of historic Senoia is for bicyclists of all ages and abilities. The tour is great for people interested in the history of the area, interesting architecture, tales of residents past and present, and the sites where such films and TV episodes have been shot as “Fried GreenTomatoes,” “The War,” “Andersonville” and “The Walking Dead.”
The tour starts at 9 a.m. It will begin and end at the Senoia Area Historical Societyheadquarters and museum at 6 Couch Street, where riders will have the opportunity to view a brief history of the town and images of some of Senoia’s key citizens and structures from the past, then ride through the Senoia Historic District, making stops in front of homes and churches. Afterward, enjoy light refreshments and a chance to win a door prize and take a walk through time. Recommended donations are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 13. All proceeds benefit the Senoia Area Historical Society. Donations are tax deductible. Helmets are required. Due to frequent stops, walkable cycling shoes are recommended.
Spaces are limited and reserved on a first come, first served basis. To register, email Bonnie Bobbitt at bbbobbitt@yahoo.com. Include names of riders, contact information (email and phone), and any questions you may have.
June 10
American Legion Fayette County Post 105 and Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 meets at the Log Cabin, in Fayetteville at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck supper and business meeting at 7:30p.m. This month’s meeting will be a picnic/cookout to honor the members of our ladies Legion Auxiliary. Contact Larry Newsome, Post Adjutant, 770-461-1203. Eligible military veterans and their families are encouraged to attend.
June 11
ABWA (American Business Women’s Association) McIntosh Chapter meets from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Paris in A Tea Cup Restaurant in Sharpsburg. For more info, please all Maria Cannon @ 770/251-6865 or email: cannontrvl@mindspring.com
Dogwood Forest Assisted Living’s free educational Alzheimer’s support group Classe is at 6:30 p.m. at 1294 Ga.Highway 54 West in Fayetteville. Call Alma at 770-719-9010
for more information.
June 12
County Administrator Steve Rapson, the Fayette County Public Library and Friends of the Fayette County Public Library will present the first annual “Fayette: Face to Face”, a public forum for discussion and networking to promote resource sharing throughout the community. The 27 departments of the Fayette County Government will be present to engage the community in questions and answers. The event is at the Fayette County Public Library meeting room from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please attend to learn what all of the departments are doing to connect with you.
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions Presents the “Fantastic Adventure” tonight at 7 p.m.The show is an epic story of imagination, mysterious places, outrageous creatures and a boys journey to save a distant world! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are $10 online. The show is at the Fayetteville Depot.
Information and tickets at www.fcft.net/ACOFNES or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/378292 or call 770-599-0051.
June 13
The Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at the Highgrove Subdivision Club House, 170 Meeting House Road in Fayetteville. Dan Colwell, Interim Superintendent of Fayette County Schools, will be the guest speaker. All Republican women are invited to attend. For more information, please contact Debby Dickinson, ptcdebby@bellsouth.net or 404-376-4132, Denise Ognio,denise@futurestaffnow.com, or view our website greaterfayetterwc.org
June 14
Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host a Hawaiian Luau Ballroom Dance with a FREE hour of lessons today at the gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater in Fayetteville. Cost of dance includes Cha Cha lesson by instructors Shari Gee & Frank Chafardon. Beginner lesson at 7 p.m.and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Come to either or both lessons! Dance from 8 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. Attire is Hawaiian or resort casual. Light refreshments provided. All dancers and dance students are welcome! The guest fee is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. Information: StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Bobby at 770-584-3094 and leave a message.
Come enjoy a free beginner ballroom dance lesson and couples dance hosted by the Moonlight Ballroom Dance Club of LaGrange at the LaFayette Christian School Gym, 1904 Hamilton Road in LaGrange. The beginner dance lesson is at 7 p.m. and the dance is from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Visitor couples are welcome and the fee is $20 per couple for the dance. Dress is smart casual. Enjoy swing, slow dancing, waltz, foxtrot, polka, electric slide and more! For more information call 706-402-2557.
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions Presents the “Fantastic Adventure” tonight at 7 p.m. The show is an epic story of imagination, mysterious places, outrageous creatures and a boys journey to save a distant world! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are $12 online, $14 at the door.The show is at the Fayetteville Depot.
Information and tickets at www.fcft.net/ACOFNES or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/378292 or call 770-599-0051.
June 15
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions Presents the “Fantastic Adventure” tonight at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show is an epic story of imagination, mysterious places, outrageous creatures and a boys journey to save a distant world! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are $12 online $14 at the door.The show is at the Fayetteville Depot.
Information and tickets at www.fcft.net/ACOFNES or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/378292 or call 770-599-0051.
June 16
A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions Presents the “Fantastic Adventure” tonight at 3 p.m. The show is an epic story of imagination, mysterious places, outrageous creatures and a boys journey to save a distant world! Fun for the entire family! Tickets are $12 online $14 at the door.The show is at the Fayetteville Depot.
Information and tickets at www.fcft.net/ACOFNES or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/378292 or call 770-599-0051.
June 17
Teen CERT Camp for ages 13 to 17 starts today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is the Teen version of the Community Emergency Response Team program that teaches basic disaster response skills, including fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster medical operations, and team organization. Free program, limited class size. More information and registration applications at www.cert-ptc.com through June 7.
June 18
Starr’s Mill’s summer youth baskerball camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Starr’s Mill gym. Campers will learn fundamentals, play games, compete against each other, and learn from Starr’s Mill players. The $75 cost includes a T-shirt, snacks, and SMHS gear giveaways. Information: ratliff.shane@mail.fcboe.org. Register with the Community School, 770-460-3990 ext. 470.
June 19
Starr’s Mill’s summer youth baskerball camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Starr’s Mill gym. Campers will learn fundamentals, play games, compete against each other, and learn from Starr’s Mill players. The $75 cost includes a T-shirt, snacks, and SMHS gear giveaways. Information: ratliff.shane@mail.fcboe.org. Register with the Community School, 770-460-3990 ext. 470.
June 20
Starr’s Mill’s summer youth baskerball camp is today from 9 a.m. to noon at the Starr’s Mill gym. Campers will learn fundamentals, play games, compete against each other, and learn from Starr’s Mill players. The $75 cost includes a T-shirt, snacks, and SMHS gear giveaways. Information: ratliff.shane@mail.fcboe.org. Register with the Community School, 770-460-3990 ext. 470.
