‘Jesus is the Light’ show
Mt Carmel Baptist Church presents “Jesus is the Light “... A drive-thru Christmas Story. Starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 31 from 6 - 10 p.m. each night. Come experience the miracle of Christmas, as we make much of Jesus! Mt. Carmel Baptist Church is located at 988 Historic Hwy 441 N, Demorest, GA, 30535.
CommUnity Thrift Store Christmas Sale
CommUnity Thrift Store, around the corner from the old location in downtown Clarkesville, will have a sale on all Christmas items. They will be 50 percent off the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
‘Drive through Bethlehem’ at New Hope Baptist
New Hope Baptist Church of Toccoa – located at 6731 Mize Rd – is hosting its third annual drivethrough live nativity scene on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be live actors and animals depicting the night of Jesus’ birth. This “Drive through Bethlehem” is free to all.
HCT schedules auditions for Flaming Idiots
Auditions for the hilarious farce Flaming Idiots are scheduled at Habersham Community Theater on Sunday Dec. 5 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. All roles are for adults and will consist of cold readings from the script. Show dates: Feb. 17-20 and 24-27, 2022. For more information, contact Chris Bryant at ccbryant@comcast.net or 706-499-9713.
Northeast Georgia CASA’s Jingle Jog
Joggers, families, children and lovers of all things Christmas, register for NE GA CASA’s “Jingle Jog” on Friday, Dec. 10 and come enjoy pizza, hot chocolate, sugar cookies and time with Santa after a one or two mile run/jog. The event begins at the Habersham Recreation Center/Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville with a “Little Elf Family Jog” at 6:30 p.m. and the 2 mile “Jingle Jog” at 7:00 p.m. The Little Elf jog is just $5 per person or a family rate of $25 for 5 or more people. The 2 mile Jingle Jog is $20 per person and is part of the Black Bag Race Series, as well as a Clover Glove event that you may participate in virtually. For further information call the CASA office, 706-886-1098 or visit their website: www.northeastgacasa.org.
GriefShare meets every Wednesday
GriefShare is for people grieving the death of a family member or friend. The leadership team for GriefShare consists of people who understand how you feel and have a real concern for individuals experiencing the grief of loss. GriefShare leaders have experienced significant losses in their lives and are examples of the healing and restoration that can occur as an outgrowth of deep grief. Clarkesville First United Methodist Church meets every Wednesday at 6:00pm. All are welcome to attend.
Foothills Photography Group monthly meeting
Foothills Photography Group, a club for photographers of all levels will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at the Visual Arts Building, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville Campus. The public is invited to each meeting as well. Please come and check us out. Further program information and Zoom Meeting Link www.foothillsphotogroup.com. For details, contact jmartin@hemc.net or 706-499-0956.
River Point Community Church Bible study
River Point Community Church – located at Ansley Dr. – is hosting a Tuesday Evening Bible Study from 7-8 p.m. Masks are optional. The group voted to study Ephesians for this Fall from the ‘Engaging God’s Word’ Series. All denominations are welcome.
Grant-Reeves Veteran/Community Center monthly meetings
Grant-Reeves Veteran/Community Center is always looking for new Veteran and Family members. Monthly Meeting nights: American Legion 4th Monday 7 p.m., DAV 1st Monday 6 p.m., VFW and Auxiliary 3rd Monday 6 p.m. BINGO open to the public every Tuesday and Thursday 6 p.m. Meetings are at 174 Cornelia Crossing, Cornelia.
Griefshare weekly support group available
Griefshare is a special free weekly seminar to the community. It’s a support group designed to help you rebuild your life after losing a loved one. Meetings are Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church, 1087 Washington Street, Clarkesville. For details, email keith@clarkesvillefirstumc.org or call 706-754-2677.
Free GED prep classes offered
Free GED prep classes are being offered at North Georgia Technical College-Clarkesville campus Monday - Thursday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m. For more information, contact Dr. Chitwood at 706-754-7826 or leora.chitwood@northgeorgiatech.edu.
Honor veterans online
To honor our Veterans, Habersham Education & Research has built a Virtual Veterans Wall of Honor. You can view photos and read stories of veterans. Add your veteran’s photo and story today. Visit www.habershamhistory.org/veterans.
Christian Motorcyclist Association Chapter forming
A Christian Motorcyclist Association Chapter is forming in Clayton. All are welcome. Meetings are the third Thursday each month at Mama G’s, 444 US 441 S, Clayton. at 7 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship.
African American Museum open
Visit the African American Museum (and other museums under one roof) at the Ballard Center located at 353 Chattahoochee Street, Cornelia, Ga. (behind Cornelia-Habersham library.) open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Northeast Georgia Parkinson’s Support Group is designed to help Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. The group meets at 6 p.m. the last Monday of each month at “The Station,” 1725 Highway 441 Bypass in Cornelia at Level Grove Baptist Church. For details, call David McLendon at 706-455-6485.
Al-Anon meeting in Clarkesville
Clarkesville Living Well AFG meets on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom and In person at 260 East Green Street, Grace Cavalry Episcopal Church. Call 1-478-254-3414 for Zoom information and passcodes or go to www.ga-al-anon.org/temporaryelectronic-meetings.
Volunteers for teaching English needed
Volunteers are needed to teach English in the Volunteers for Literacy English Language Acquisition program in Cornelia. Classes are held on Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose your day(s) and time(s). Call 404-401-7969 or email literacy1@windstream.net.
Sharing and Caring seeking volunteers
Clarkesville and Cornelia Sharing and Caring need volunteers for whatever time you can spare. Clarkesville Sharing and Caring hours and days open are 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Cornelia Sharing and Caring is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.