February
February 11
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a blood drive today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held in the 1279 Building, third floor, Conference Room C. To give blood, a donor must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor key pfh or call 770-719-7098.
Registration for Peachtree City’s annual Father/Daughter Dance is now underway. This popular “red carpet” event is Feb. 21 from 7-9 PM at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center, 202 Fieldhouse Drive.Girls 6 to 12 years old and dads of all ages will enjoy dancing the night away while the DJ spins their favorite tunes. Also featuring light refreshments and a keepsake photo, the evening is sure to create priceless memories. Online registration is available at www.peachtree-city.org/recreation, and in-person registration is accepted at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center. The price is $45 per couple and $20 for each additional daughter. For couples who reside outside of Fayette County, the cost is $65. Fathers also have the opportunity to order a wrist corsage for $10 when they register.
For more information, contact Kelly Duncan, Special Events Coordinator, at kduncan@peachtree-city.org. Space is limited, and this event fills up fast so REGISTER TODAY!
February 12
David Bores, an expert on the Islamic threat in American, will be guest speaker at the Greater Fayette Republican Women’s Club meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Fayette Event Center in Fayetteville. Bores is a retired army officer, was a member of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years, and most recently served as chief of police in Woodstock from 2009-2011. The topic of Bores’ program will be “The Threat of Shar’ia Law to the Fundamental Rights of Women and Children in America.”
For additional information, please contact Alberta Lucas at 770-719- 0879 or lu210w@ mindspring.com.
Special guest speaker Keith Niebuhr will be speaking to the Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club today at Grazing Here in Peachtree City. Niebuhr, the lead recruiting analyst from AuburnUndercover.com, will be discussing the 2015 Auburn Tigers football signing class. The event is from 7-9 pm and free to all Auburn alumni, fans and friends in the area. For more information please email cowetafayetteauburnclub@gmail.com.
“Cheaper by the Dozen” opens tonight at the Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn. It is the delightful story of a large and rather unorthodox family
The play runs Thursday, Feb. 12, through Sunday, March 1. Shows begin at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Performance dates are; Feb. 12,13,14,15; Feb. 20, 21, 22; Feb 27, 28; and March 1. Reserve tickets by visiting the website stgplays.com or by calling the box office at 770-969-0956.
February 13
To celebrate their 2015 launch year, AM Productions will be hosting an event today from 7pm to 11pm at the Hampton Inn in Fayetteville. The art group has been around for over five years; their aim is to help promote art in the local community, particularly for new and upcoming artists. Their membership ranges from painters to sculptors to musicians and everything in between, catering to all types of artists in all shapes and forms. As a way to start off their launch year, the group has organized an evening of romance. The AM Productions: “A Valentine Social,” will surely be a night to remember. This elegant event will include a fantastic dinner (catered by one of the group’s culinary artists), live musical entertainment, a brief session, and a live stand-up comedian. Couples who attend the event will create homemade gifts for one another at craft stations. Call 678-776-1648 to purchase your tickets. Help support this remarkable group by attending the event, liking their Facebook page, and spreading word about this remarkable group.
February 14
The “Southside Soirée,” a winter fundraising event for Southside Support, a nonprofit group that helps families of children with special needs, is today in Peachtree City.
The soirée will feature a three-course meal, a comedian, live music, dancing, silent auction, and premium open bar. It begins at 6 p.m. at the Flat Creek Country Club, 100 Flat Creek Road in Peachtree City.
Tickets are $125 for individuals and $225 for couples. Purchase tickets online at http://southsidesoiree.com. Companies or individuals interested in participating in the event can learn more or make donations at the same website or by calling Jennifer Conforti at 404-823-7943.
A community gardening class is today from 10 a.m. to noon at the public meeting room in the Fayette County Administrative Complex in Fayetteville.There is an increased interest in community gardening. It improves quality of life by providing a method for neighborhood and community development. Larry Dove and his wife Twila own Two Doves Farm, a certified organic farm in the heart of Fayette County. Larry will discuss the benefits of community gardening networks. He has been very instrumental in the growing needs and development of Community Gardens in Fayette County. Join us to hear about the benefits and sustainability of growing our own food! To register call 770-305-5412 ext. 7 or e-mail uge2113@uga.edu with the name(s) of those attending and a contact. To view our calendar of classes and events visit: http://www.ugaextension.com/fayette/anr
February 17
Caring for a person with dementia can be overwhelming, but help can be found with the right information. A dementia information workshop is scheduled for today from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail, in Peachtree City. Learn about diagnoses, the types and stages of dementia, community resources, financial and legal concerns, communication techniques and the role of medications in managing challenging behaviors.
Today is the monthly meeting of the Fayette Master Gardeners Association at 10 a.m. at The Bridge in Peachtree City. The public is invited to join us at 11 a.m. for a free lecture on how to build a terrarium. Our very own Jane King and Sharon Ayers will talk about air plants and succulents.
February 20
Today and tomorrow, Promise Place is hosting its annual improv comedy benefit, “Promise You’ll Laugh,” at The Legacy Theatre in Tyrone. A professional group from Whole World Improv Theatre in Atlanta will entertain the audience, with 100 percent of the proceeds directly benefitting Promise Place. Last year’s inaugural “Promise You’ll Laugh” event sold out in advance, and this year there will be two nights to catch a show. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m., and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. For tickets, please contact Wendi Bozeman at 770-461-3839 ext. 112 or at wendi.bozeman@promiseplace.org. Sponsorship opportunities, including advertising space, are also available through Wendi. This event is being held in conjunction with Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. Every year, Promise Place educates more than 3,000 teens on how to avoid abusive relationships by recognizing danger signs, the different types of abuse, as well as how to help someone they know is being abused.
Promise Place is a non-profit agency serving victims of domestic violence and their children in Fayette, Pike, Spalding and Upson counties.
An AARP Drivers Safety Class is today at the Senoia Library from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The class will refresh your driving skills and review the new rules of the road. The class is open to ALL ages. Class cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. To register call 770-599-2537. All attendees please bring your drivers license, AARP card if member, and a brown bag lunch.
February 23
The South Metro Rose Society will meet today and feature a presentation on rose diseases that can help rose growers determine which problems they might be having.
Included in the presentation is a power point show of photos that identify nutrient deficiencies, planting problems and more. The meeting will also feature a question and answer period with consulting and master rosarians. The group invites all rose growers from novice to expert to join the lively discussion and share other rose challenges.
The meeting is set for 6:30 p.m. at the Heritage Bank at 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville. The meeting is free.
February 28
The Trinity Trail 5K run and 1-mile walk is today from 8 a.m to 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Proceeds from the event will be used to support the Catholic HEART Work Camp, a mission trip for Catholic teens to assist local communities throughout There is a $25 fee and you can register at Holy Trinity Faith Formation Office.
