Men’s Bible Study: The men’s Bible Study at Clarkesville Baptist Church will continue on Tuesday, July 26, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. These sessions will be a continuation of the book “The Mulligan: A Parable of Second Chances.”
Clarkesville Library events: The Clarkesville Library has several events coming up in July. Each month the adult book club meets on the second Monday at 10:30 a.m. There will be Yoga for senior adults at 10 a.m. Friday, July 15, and there will be a children’s program with Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy” at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16.
Democratic Party meeting set: The Habersham County Democratic Party meeting will be held Thursday, July 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at Baldwin City Hall located at 186 Highway 441 Bypass (next to Dairy Queen). Mr. Lee Mulkey, retired FDA representative, will be discussing the Clean Water Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and how regulations are developed for EPA’s mission. Habersham County is home to three major rivers and three watersheds. Meeting is open to the public.
Revival coming to Macedonia Baptist: Macedonia Baptist is hosting Summer Revival on Monday through Friday, July 25-29, at 7 p.m. Macedonia is located at 6396 New Liberty Road in Clarkesville. Come by and hear Rev. Charles Holland, who will be bringing the message. All are welcome.
Quilting workshop set: The Mountain Laurel Quilters’ Guild will host a Foundation Paper Piecing Workshop on Friday, July 22, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Grant Reeves VFW Post in Cornelia. No prior quilting experience is necessary for this class but you will need to bring a sewing machine and a few other supplies. A complete list is provided on our website: mountainlaurelquilters.com All members and non-members are invited to attend. Non-members will be charged $30 per person for the class. Email bawbrook@gmail.com to sign up.
Veterans & Patriots meeting set for July: The Northeast Georgia Brotherhood of Veterans & Patriots will meet on Saturday July 16. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 9 a.m. Jim Morgan, the speaker, served in the army in counterintelligence. Donald Crowe is providing the meal in memory of his dad, PFC Roy E. Crowe a WWII army veteran who served in a tank battalion in the European theater and in honor of his brother, Danny Crowe who served in the navy in Vietnam. We will meet in the fellowship hall of Cornelia First Baptist Church.
South Habersham planning reunion: A committee is looking for members of South Habersham High School’s Class of 1966. They are planning a fall reunion, and we need you to be there. Please contact a member of the reunion committee as soon as possible so they can make fun filled plans.
Committee members are Pat Wilbanks DeWitt, Michael Bennett; Kent Garrison; Richard “Red” Martin; Barbara Jaworski Parker (706-499-4281); and Linda Smith Church (706-499-7197).
Groceries for those in need: Free Groceries for those in need will be provided every fourth Thursday of the month at Demorest Baptist Church (755 Central Avenue Demorest) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Clarkesville Sip & Stroll: The next Sip & Stroll is Friday, Aug. 5, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Clarkesville entertainment district. This recurring event will take place on the first Friday of every month through October. Participating businesses will have extended business hours/drink specials, there will be live entertainment.
Clarkesville to celebrate 200 years in 2023: It’s time to make plans to commemorate 200 years since the establishment of the village of Clarkesville on Dec. 10, 1823. A committee is forming now to lead the yearlong celebration in 2023. Initial plans include co-branding with existing events such as the Mountain Laurel Festival, Red, White and Tunes, the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair and seasonal Sip & Strolls. The year will culminate with the annual Habersham County Christmas Parade, slated to be held in Clarkesville in December 2023. Community members are invited to serve on the committee. For more information about volunteering or sponsor opportunities, email clarkesvillehistory@gmail.com. Find and follow @ClarkesvilleHistory on Facebook and Instagram for updates.
Wall of Honor space available: Habersham Wall of Honor for all veterans has space for 40 4x8 bricks at $50 each. If interested, call 706-499-9437.
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.
Thrift store open Saturdays: Ebenezer Thrift Store, 4000 Hollywood Highway, Clarkesville, located in Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Hollywood, is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Food pantry open twice monthly in Alto: The food pantry at the Alto Grace House (750 East Railroad Ave.) is open the first and third Mondays of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 706-778-6143 for details.
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. For details, call David McLendon at 706-455-6485.
Habersham Toastmasters Club: Members overcome their fear of public speaking and learn skills that aid them in becoming more self-confident. Habersham Toastmasters meets on the second and forth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. on Zoom. For more information about Habersham Toastmasters, contact Tangela Williams at tangelaaw5@gmail.com.
Franklin County set for 50th reunion: The Franklin County High School Class of 1972 will hold its 50-year reunion Oct. 22. Class members are asked to email mailing addresses to cdd197250@hotmail.com or call 731-616-9846 so that invitations can be mailed out. Deadline Aug. 1.
Limited Cornelia UMC food pantry shopping: Limited food pantry Thursdays, 1-2:30 p.m. at Cornelia United Methodist Church. For more info, call 706-778-4827.