June 18
A one-day iPhone photography class is today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about apps for your iPhone to make wonderful images. This workshop takes you through the use of camera apps and editing — all on your phone! Class size is limited and cost is $85. Join local, fine art photographer, Donna Rosser at Turnipseed Farm for a day of exploring and creativity. Bring your iPhone, charger, and let’s have fun! Email donna@thebarefootphotographer.com to sign up, ask questions, and check availability.
June 19
A Farm to Table celebration is today at Minter’s Farm, 283 Hills Bridge Rd. in Fayetteville at 6 p.m. Join Southern Conservation Trust for a casual evening at Minter’s Farm with awesome food, music and the backdrop of Minter’s Christmas trees and fields of veggies. Rick Minter will be providing hayrides as you arrive, so be sure to jump aboard to see the farm firsthand. We welcome back My Chef Nancy and Due South Southern Cuisine’s Chef Sara Killmeier. Gremlin Growlers will be pairing their craft beers with the evening’s chef creations. The silent auction will include experiences and creative items with a few special items up for live bidding. Want to bring family and friends or treat co-workers? Reserve a table of 8 and receive 8 raffle tickets and table recognition. For more information, go to www.sctlandtrust.org.
“What is that Weed Invading Your Yard?” Georgia has over a hundred plants that are categorized as “invasive”. This means they pose a threat to natural areas, crowd out of native plants and are likely to cause environmental hardships. Usually kudzu is the first invasive that comes to mind – but there are so many others. Join us as Frank & Patti Hiller, Clayton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, share the information they have researched. Bring your questions and we’ll find an answer to help you.
The classes are held in Room 210, next door to the Fayette County Extension Office and will last about an hour each, followed by a Q&A session. These classes are free, however, they are subject to cancellation if we do not receive a positive response. Please RSVP and provide the following information: name(s) of those attending and contact information. You can e-mail fmga08@gmail.com or call the office at 770-305-5412 ext. 7.
A Juneteenth celebration honoring Dr. Maya Angelou is today at the Fayette County library from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Flat Rock AME Church and the Fayette County NAACP Branch. Contact John E . Jones at 678-575-8166
June 20
A free movie night is at 7 p.m. at Southern Ground Amphitheater in Fayetteville.Gather up the kids for a free movie night, sponsored by Main Street and Chick-fil-A, featuring the hit movie “Frozen.” Free kids meals will be provided for any child in attendance. Adult meals will be available for $5. Don’t miss the games, dancing with the cows, Italian ice and face painting. The MOMs Club will be selling necklaces and bracelets to raise money for the Church Street playground. Bring your own blanket or chair. For more information, contact jwaits@fayetteville-ga.gov or call 770-719-4173.
June 21
An antique car show and market day is from 9 a.m. to noon at Azalea Estates Assisted Living and Retirement Community in Fayetteville.
Today is the first Market Day event of 2014, at the Lane Brown Gazebo in Downtown Fayetteville. Fayetteville Main Street welcomes everyone to browse through a variety of vendors showcasing their homemade and homegrown products. Everything from jewelry, jellies, flowers, fresh produce, birdhouses, and desserts are available for sale to the public. The Market opens at 10 a.m. and will close at 2 p.m. Subsequent Market Days will be held on the third Saturday of every month, now through August, and on the fourth Saturday of September and October. Any vendors wishing to participate in future Market Days should call 770-719-4173. For info on other planned events in downtown Fayetteville, please check the Main Street Calendar at Fayetteville-GA.gov.
The Fayette County Democratic Committee will host its second annual Issues Conference today from 10 a.m to noon at the Fayette County Library. State Representative Ronnie Mabra is the sponsor for this event. This year’s conference titled “Guns in Georgia -A Loaded Conversation,” is purposed at developing a constructive dialogue about the impact of gun legislation on our community. The conference will present Second Amendment arguments as the cornerstone for a discussion on gun control and gun rights. The conference will also examine the provisions of the recent comprehensive gun bill, the Safe Carry Protection Act and its implications on public safety. The format will include presentations by guest speakers as well as a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. The conference moderator is Virginia Gibbs, president and CEO of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees can submit their questions for our panel by sending an email to fcdcissuesconference@gmail.com.
If you missed the sold out concert at Spivey Hall in March, now’s your chance to hear the Southern Crescent Chorale again in the world renowned venue. The Chorale is proud to have been selected to perform for The Georgia Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference today at 8 p.m. The conference is the primary event for Ga. ACDA organization and is held each year at Spivey Hall, on the campus of Clayton State University. Without fail, this conference is rich with outstanding clinicians, reading sessions, interest sessions, and fine performances by honor choirs and choral groups from around our state. Although the concert is a part of the conference, it will be opened to the public. The concert will feature pieces from the Chorale’s recent Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs concert in March. Tickets may be purchased directly from Spivey Hall at 678-466-4200 or www.spiveyhall.org.
June 27
Rachel’s Ray of Hope Golf Tournament is today from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Whitewater Creek Country Club in Fayetteville. Cost is $100 per player or $350 per team.
Fees include lunch and dinner, green, range and cart fees, gift bag and awards. All proceeds to benefit the youth and families of Fayette and surrounding counties. For more information, go to www.rachelsrayofhope.com.
June 28
Run for Life 5K is today from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. at the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center in Fayetteville. Join the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center for its second annual Run for Life 5K. The race begins at 8 a.m. and a tot trot follows at 9:15 a.m. Awards to follow the event. The cost of the 5K is $20 before race day and $25 on day of event. The tot trot is free for children under 12. For more information, call 770-719-2288 or go to fayetteprc.org.
