August
August 29
The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission will present a screening of the new documentary “Three Days at Foster” at 7 p.m.at the Wadsworth Auditorium in downtown Newnan, immediately followed by a reception at the Historic Train Depot. The movie tells a powerful true story about the integration of sports at the University of Alabama in the shadow of segregationist Governor George Wallace’s stand in the schoolhouse door. On June 11, 1963, Wallace fulfilled a campaign pledge by blocking the entrance of Foster Auditorium, in a symbolic attempt to prevent the admission of two African-American students. But he planted his feet on the wrong side of history. After Wallace finally yielded to federal authority, Vivian Malone and James Hood registered for classes without incident, shattering an important barrier while marking a pivotal milepost in the civil rights movement. Much less is known about the athletic pioneers who came after Malone and Hood, attacking the last bastion of segregation. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The admission cost includes the post-screening reception. For more information, please contact Dave Dorrell at 770-301-2875 or email newnanculture@gmail.com.
August 30
Peachtree City has rescheduled the rained-out fireworks display scheduled for July 4 to tonight, over Lake Peachtree. Due to the earlier sunset in August, the fireworks will be launched at 8:30 p.m. The event will kick off the Labor Day weekend for the community.
August 31
The Fayette County Democratic Committee presents a Summer Evening of Jazz from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the Southern
Grounds Amphitheater in Fayetteville. Featured in the event are Hank Stewart and Five Men on a Stool, Chandra Currelly, and The Mar-tans. For ticket information visit http://fayettedems.org or contact Bonnie Williamson at 678-519-4163.
Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Support Group meets today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the conference room D, on the third floor of the 1279 Building at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Contact Bill Clements at 770- 631-4945.
The Sunrise on the Square Road Race is at 7 a.m.through the streets of historic Newnan.
The Annual Powers Fall Festival is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, just west of Newnan, has been supplying the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment for 43 years and is well known throughout the nation. The festival has been selected several times by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of “The Top Twenty Events.”For more information, visit http://www.powerspavilion.com/events.htm
The Fayette Philharmonic Youth Orchestra will be holding string auditions for the 2013 – 2014 season today at Flat Creek Baptist Church, between the hours of 5 p.m to 7 p.m. Students between the age of 13 – 18 who play string instruments are encouraged to audition. There is an audition fee of $10. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email fayettephilharmonic@gmail.com . All forms and excerpts will be sent to participants via e-mail.
September
September 1
The Annual Powers Fall Festival is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, just west of Newnan, has been supplying the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment for 43 years and is well known throughout the nation. The festival has been selected several times by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of “The Top Twenty Events.”For more information, visit http://www.powerspavilion.com/events.htm
September 2
The Annual Powers Fall Festival is today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival, just west of Newnan, has been supplying the best arts, crafts, food, fun, and entertainment for 43 years and is well known throughout the nation. The festival has been selected several times by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of “The Top Twenty Events.”For more information, visit http://www.powerspavilion.com/events.htm
September 5
Fayette County Retired Educators meets today at 10:30 a.m.at the Fayetteville First United Methodist Church in the Family Life Center (gym). The guest speaker will be Jeff Ezell, executive director of Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.Ezell will show how the retirement fund is managed, the health of the fund and how it compares with other teacher retirement funds across the nation. The group welcomes all administrators, teachers, para-pros and others who receive their retirement from Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
For more information email Fayette County Retired Educators Association President Mary Maud Hiestand at hiestandmm@comcast.net or President Elect Carol Diane Love at gram4edu@bellsouth.net .
September 7
The Cancer Wellness Walk is today at Drake Field, Peachtree City from 9 a.m. to noon. and is hosted by The Southern Federal Credit Union. All proceeds will benefit the Piedmont Fayette Cancer Wellness Center. Sign up as walker or sponsor at www.cancerwellnesswalk.myevent.com
The Senoia Area Historical Society is sponsoring the annual Wine Pairing on today at 7 p.m. at the society’s house, 6 Couch Street. Tickets are limited to 60 and reservations can be made at cdivido@aol.com or call 770 727-9189.
The annual Eli-Drucilla Turner – Quick Reunion is today at the Birdie Clubhouse, 1660 Birdie Road, Griffin. It is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and bring a covered dish and memorabilia to share. If you are related through Eli Quick, Moses Turner, Roland Stubbs, Mary Jane Middlebrooks, Etta Tapley, Roland Mal, John Henry “Spank” Wells, Will Quick, Minerva and John Wesley Turner, Sarah and Franklin Stubbs, William and Sarah or Colin Missouri Quick, Nancy and J. J. Newton, David and Sarah Quick or Eliza Louisa Thomas, please make plans to attend. For information call Mary Binion, 770-214-0934 or Linda Thigpen, 770-253-8021.
September 9
V.I.T.A.L. (Volunteer Initiative to Assist Learning) Informational Meeting. 4 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville. Volunteers are needed for a new pilot program being implemented by the Fayette County Public School System in partnership with the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. Come for recruitment kickoff and informational meeting to learn about the volunteer opportunities and the schools taking part in this pilot program. Job descriptions and application process will be covered. For more information, contact the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, 770-461-9983 or www.FayetteChamber.org
September 10
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its monthly meeting at 10 a.m. at The Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City. Tom Flowers, CEO of Sanctum Landscaping Design will speak on “Landscape Design to Create Beautiful Outdoor Spaces,” and share his unique approach to create beautiful and functional outdoor spaces which combine the elements of a property and the needs of the owners. Guests are welcome.
The 2013-2014 season of Centre Strings – Coweta County’s only community/student string orchestra – will begin with the first rehearsal today from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in Room 607 of the Central Educational Center. Anyone who has played an orchestral string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) for two years or more, is welcome to join Centre Strings in rehearsals for future concerts. Current members range from age 8 to 84, and rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at CEC. For further information on the concert or Centre Strings, please call the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts on Lower Fayetteville Road in Newnan at 770-254-2787 or Dr. Lyn Schenbeck at 678-423-2000, ext. 230.
September 13
Hotel California, The original Eagles tribute band plays the Fred from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Creating the illusion that you are listening to the actual Eagles, The Original Tribute Band will have you rockin’ all night. Tickets range from $20 to $25 for individual seats; $210 to $240 for tables of 6. Gates open at 7 p.m. For more information, call 770-631-0630 or visit www.amphitheater.org.
September 14
The Making of America! is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today at Falcon Field.
Be inspired by the story-telling of Earl Taylor from the National Center for Constitutional Studies during a Constitution Day Celebration sponsored by the Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club. Explore the lives of the Founding Fathers and hear how this brilliant group of men met in Philadelphia and created a new form of government, the foundation of which is the United States Constitution. The $30 ticket price includes lunch, snacks, and course materials. For ticket information, contact Mary K Rudd, 770-846-8238 or mkgrptc@aol.com. You may also visit our website at www.greaterfayetterwc.org.
Wellspring Living’s Run for One 5K is today at the Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City at 7:30 a.m. Participants can register at http://runforoneptc.eventbrite.com/?ref=etckt. The non-profit will use profits from the race to care for survivors of sex trafficking through its comprehensive treatment programs to restore women and girls.
The entire county will participate in Fayette’s Biggest Food Drive, working to fill a 53-foot trailer with non-perishable items to help our Fayette County neighbors in need. The trailer will be at the Gazebo in Fayetteville from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with pickup and delivery of items on September 14. If volunteers are available, the city of Peachtree City can establish additional collection points to accept items leading up to September 14. If you can help by pledging a truck or SUV and availability on September 14, please email info@peachtree-city.org.
September 17
A healthy Fayette County is the focus of Fayette Chamber’s 2013 Community Expo. The community is invited to come to the Expo today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church-SOUTH Campus, 1563 Joel Cowan Parkway. Health screenings, flu shots and healthy cooking demonstrations will be available along with a wide variety of exhibitors representing more than 100 Fayette businesses and organizations. Piedmont Fayette Hospital is the presenting sponsor of the event. Admission is free.
The Healthy Fayette Indoor Pavilion is a designated area of the Expo that will host exhibitors from all areas of the healthcare industry, including heart specialists, children’s healthcare specialists, vein care and physician practices. Visitors will also find physical therapists, senior care and assisted living providers, eye care professionals, and non-profit healthcare support organizations. These exhibitors are committed to help Fayette residents stay healthy and get fit by offering treatment services, giving quality care and providing support services.
September 17th is Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s 16th birthday and they are celebrating at Expo! Along with the birthday celebration, Piedmont Fayette’s chef will be in the Expo Café preparing healthy dishes and recipes to show the community that a healthy diet can also be delicious and easy to prepare. For more information about the EXPO, visit www.FayetteChamber.org or call the chamber at 770.461.9983.
September 21
Greekfest at the Dixie Wing Commemorative Air Force Hangar, Falcon Field in Peachtree City is today. All-inclusive ticket for $50 includes ‘all you can eat’ Greek appetizers (Spanakopita, Tiropita, Dolmathes), buffet dinner (Greek Lemon Chicken with Potatoes, Pistichio, Gyros, Souvlaki & more) and desserts (Baklava, Kourambiedes, Galactoboureko) plus adult beverages. Silent auction and live Greek band, The Grecian Echoes. For a unique and fun evening, call now for reserved seating: 404-625-4663. Seats are limited! All proceeds benefit St. Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church Building Fund.
The Friends of the Fayette County Public Library book sale today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the library located at 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville between the Stonewall County Complex and the City Cafe. For more information and to find out how to become a Friend’s member, you may find us at www.ffcpl.org, Like us on Facebook at www.fb.com/fotfcpl or email us at friendsfcpl@yahoo.com.
Shakerag Arts and Crafts Fetival is today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shakerag Knoll. 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. Annual arts & craft festival held in a lovely wooded area, this festival features a variety of handcrafted items, food vendors & a children’s area.
September 22
Shakerag Arts and Crafts Fetival is today from noon to 5 p.m.. at Shakerag Knoll. 191 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. Annual arts & craft festival held in a lovely wooded area, this festival features a variety of handcrafted items, food vendors & a children’s area.
September 28
The 8th annual Cruisin’ to the Oldies Car Show on Main Street in downtown Senoia is today from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Always a popular event, the car show draws entries and visitors from all over Georgia and a few other states as well. “The Car Guys,” Scott Sargeant and Charlie Filkins, will be emceeing the event. The registration fee is $20 and will begin at 8 am. Dash plaques will be presented to the first 250 cars registered. This year’s show will be limited to cars 1987 and older. The crowd pleasing “Sock Hops,” will play from noon to 3:00 pm. The Sock Hops’ performance range extends from doo-wop to Motown; swing to beach; stroll to shag; and twist to top 40. The Sock Hops have recently appeared at Fayetteville and Peachtree City amphitheaters. The group, which formed in Marietta in 1989, has become quite popular throughout the Southeast.
The Varsity will be back again this year cooking their all-time favorites. Churn ‘N Scoop will offer homemade ice cream and additional food vendors will provide Hawaiian shaved ice, funnel cakes, cotton candy and barbeque. Senoia’s downtown merchants and restaurants will be open all day. Awards, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, shopping, food and fun await at this free event in historic downtown Senoia. The Cruisin to the Oldies Car Show is sponsored by the Senoia Downtown Development Authority. For more information, contact Gail Downs 770- 599-9155 or Suzanne Helfman at 770- 599-8182.
The International Festival and Rotary Dragon Boat Races is today from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Drake Field, Peachtree City. Come join the fun at this 6th annual event featuring local vendors, a Kids Korner, and dragon boat competition. Dragon Boat team registration and sponsorships are underway and slots are still available. For more information, visit www.ptcdragonboats.org. Vendors interested in participating in the International Festival can contact the Peachtree City Convention & Visitors Bureau at 678-216-0282.
