September
September 24
Join Promise Place for an event today at 10 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church
in Fayetteville. The event is part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn the effects on our community and personal successes.
Light refreshments will be served.
September 26
Is there a child with special needs in your life. Southside Support is presenting Southside Symposium, a day-long conference. Join us to receive a message of hope, learn how their brain functions, and discover how small changes in their everyday diet can improve their health.
Karen Kain will open with an inspiring talk about hope for parents and caregivers of special needs children. The keynote is Dr. Robert Melillo, PhD, who will speak about Functional Disconnection – how each half of the brain works to influence learning, behaviors, and general health. And local pediatrician, Dr. Jill Dickerson, will offer advice about food, nutrition, and biomedical interventions that can enhance brain and body health. The panel at the end of the day will feature all three speakers and your questions.
The conference is from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. It will take place at Grace Evangelical Church, 164 Flat Creek Trail in Fayetteville. It will feature speakers, networking, breakfast and lunch.
Everyone is invited to a Friday Fun Night with a free outdoor movie showing of “Heaven Is For Real” at the Newnan Family Worship Center located at the corner of 300 Jefferson St. and Sprayberry Road.
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and arrive
by 7:30 p.m. for ample parking Movie starts at dusk (approximately 8 p.m.) Popcorn, snow cones and refreshments will be offered.
September 27
Senoia’s 10th annual car show is today in downtown Senoia from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy vintage cars and entertainment.
A Boy Scout pine straw sale is today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at McIntosh High School for Troop 279 (Holy Trinity Church). Pick up bales of pine straw priced at $3.75 each, or have them delivered to a Peachtree City (or nearby) address for $4.50 each. Limited bales available; please reserve yours by contacting Aletha Posey at committeechair@troop279.org or 770-632-6056.
The Master Gardener plant sale is today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the education garden behind the Fayette County Government Complex. Plant prices range from $1-$10, and Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will be on hand to answer your gardening questions. Donations and proceeds from the plant sales will be used to support the Master Gardener education programs.
The Fayette County Youth Council NAACP sponsors its 10th Annual Fashion & Talent Show fundraiser today at 6 p.m. at This Is It Banquet Hall & Events Center in Fayetteville, Youth models will be showcasing fall fashions. Several professional models, fashion choreographer and radio personalities are sharing their time to help make this event a success. Please come out to support this youth fundraiser. For tickets, contact Alice Jones at 770-716-7392.
International Festival and Dragon Boat races are today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake McIntosh on TDK Boulevard. For more information, visit http://ptcdragonboats.org/.
Styx is in concert at The Fred in Peachtree City tonight. For more information and tickets, visit www.amphitheater.org
September 28
Southern Conservation Trust is hosting “Hike & Like”, an afternoon of free family outdoor fun today at Line Creek Nature Area in Peachtree City. Activities beginning at 2 p.m. include trail hiking, treasure hunt, and prizes.
October
October 2
Disney’s “The Jungle Book Kids” runs from today through Oct. 5, at the Fayetteville Train Depot . Show times and ticket prices are as follows: October 2 at 6:30 p.m. ($8/$10), October 3 at 6:30 p.m. ($10/$12), October 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. ($10/$12), and October 5 at 3:00 p.m. ($10/$12). Reservations available now at 770-251-7611 or acofdirector1@gmail.com. Presented by A Company of Friends Theatrical Productions.
October 3
Run from Domestic Violence 5K Run/Walk is today at 6 p.m. at Drake Field in Peachtree City. Proceeds benefit Promise Place provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children in Fayette County and throughout the Griffin Judicial Circuit. For more information, visit www.promiseplace.org.
October 4
The 15th Annual Southern Crescent Walk To End Alzheimer’s is today in the parking lot of the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City. Participants include residents from seven counties on Atlanta’s south side: Clayton, Coweta, Fayette, Henry, Meriwether, South Fulton and Spalding. Signup begins at 8 a.m.; walk begins at 9:30 a.m. This is a family affair with entertainment and lunch provided. Donations are appreciated. For additional information visit: act.alz.org/southerncrescent.
The Peachtree City Police Deptartment hosts its first 5K Blue Lights and Sirens Trail Run to benefit the city’s Auxiliary Police Foundation Fund. For an application or to learn more about the auxiliary force visit http://www.peachtree-city.org/index.aspx?nid=117
The race along the Stinky Trail will begin at 8 a.m. at the end of Gardner Park, located along Ga. Highway 74 across from the Baseball/Soccer Complex, and is limited to 200 runners.
Fayetteville Elementary School hosts a 5K Cub Run and 1 Mile Fun Run today. Race registration ends at 8 a.m. with the race beginning at 8:30 a.m. The school welcomes sponsorships from individuals and businesses. Details for sponsorships can be found on the school’s website @ http://fescubs.org/. All funds raised will benefit FES as we start our first year becoming a “Leader In Me” school.
October 6
The ninth annual Young Life Golf Tournament is today at Braelinn Golf Club.
A fun-filled event with great prizes. Everyone is welcome! Golfer registration, payment and sponsorship information can be found
at http://fayettecounty.younglife.org/pages/golf-tournament.aspx.
Young Life Golf Tournament is today at Braelinn Golf Club. Sponsorships are available. Entry fee of $125 includes lunch, dinner, and a chance to win a car and a golf cart. Proceeds benefit Young Life Fayette County. For more information, visit www.younglifefayettecounty.org.
October 7
The Peachtree City Garden Club will host its monthly meeting on today at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Rd., in Peachtree City. Refreshments and socializing begin at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Paula Johnson, club member and herb expert, will speak on “Culinary Herbs” – how to plant, care for and use herbs in recipes. Guests are welcome. Membership in the garden club is $15 per year. For more information, go to peachtreecitygardenclub.org.
October 8
“Fore the Paws” Charity Golf Tournament is today at Braelinn Golf Club. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the shotgun start for the four-person scramble starts at 9 a.m. The cost is $85 per ticket, and proceeds will fund Fayette Humane Society’s spay/neuter program and provide veterinary care for rescued cats and dogs. Tickets are on sale now through September 30, and you can sign up as a team or as an individual. For more information or an application to play in the tournament, please visit www.fayettehumane.org.
October 12
Pickleball demonstrations and free lessons are today at 2 p.m., at the Peachtree City Tennis Center on Planterra Way. Pickleball, the great game with the funny name, is coming to PTC. Members of the “Sun City Pickleball Club” will give demonstrations and free lessons. Pickleball is a cross between tennis, badminton, and ping pong and is easily played by all ages, indoors and outdoors. Peachtree City resident Joel Kinsman has been appointed Ambassador for the “PTC Pickleball League”. Any inquiries or to RSVP, contact Joel at PTCpickleball@aol.com or call 770 487 0071.
October 14
Strengthening Families for Healthier Communities training is today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Grace Church at 164 Flat Creek Trail Fayetteville. Presented by Fayette FACTOR to promote awareness among service providers, professionals, and lay people on how to better support families and children and share tools that can help families build protective factors to keep children safe and healthy. For more information and registration, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event;jsessionid=212BB2D9….
October 18
The Midwest Food Bank dinner and silent auction is today at the Midwest Food Bank Warehouse, 220 Parkade Court. in Peachtree City. Cost is $50 per person, and all proceeds benefit the Midwest Food Bank – Georgia Division. For tickets, visit https://mfbga.wufoo.com/forms/2014-georgia-division-dinner-and-silent-au….
October 25
The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Fitness Center will host the seventh annual Autumn Chase today at Newnan Utilities’ Carl Miller Park in Newnan. The Autumn Chase Trail Race, which supports the fitness center’s community fitness programs, consists of a 15k (9 miles) and 5k (3.2 miles) race. The 15k begins at 8 a.m., the 5k will begin at 8:30 a.m., a one-mile fun run will start at 9:15 a.m., and a tot trot at 9:30 a.m. Those interested in supporting the event but not participating in the races can enjoy activities for the entire family, including a Kids’ Castle park, sponsor giveaways and more.
Registration details: $30 registration fee. One-mile fun runners and kids ages 12 and under can participate for $10. Phantom Runner registration fee is $20. Participants may register online atpiedmont.org/autumnchase or at the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center. Awards will be given to overall winners (male and female) and first, second and third place finishers in all age groups. The Piedmont Newnan Hospital Fitness Center is open to individuals aged 14 and older and focuses on disease prevention, rehabilitation of injuries and maintenance of optimal health. Located at 26 West Court Square in Newnan, the fitness center offers a variety of group exercise programs, personal training, a senior wellness program, rehabilitation assistance, massage therapy and more. For more information, visit piedmont.org/newnanfitnesscenter or call 770-254-3550.
