Family reunion set for Sunday: The Jameson Reunion will be held Sunday, June 12, with church service to begin at 10 a.m. at Antioch Baptist Church in Mt. Airy with guest speaker, the Rev. Chris Webb, pastor of Antioch. For more information, please contact Jimmie Franklin at 770-362-9364.
Homecoming celebration is Sunday: A 200-year homecoming will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12, at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church in Sautee (487 Hub Tatum Road). Singing and preaching will feature Brian Burchfield and Family of Grace. All are welcome. For information, call Pastor Joe Frady at 706-892-9236.
Men’s Bible Study in Clarkesville: Clarkesville Baptist Church men’s Bible Study will be held twice monthly from noon to 1 p.m. in the Family Life Center. On June 14 and June 28, the program will continue studying “The Mulligan,” The Parable of a Second Chance. All are invited.
Vacation Bible Schools:
• Mountain View Baptist Church in Baldwin will host Vacation Bible School through June 12, 6-9 p.m. Supper will be provided each night. Van pickup, call 706-768-1358.
• Clarkesville First United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be June 13-16 from 8:45-11:30 a.m. Register online at ClarkesvilleFirstUMC.org.
• Vacation Bible School is happening at Clarkesville Church of God. This year’s study is Zoomerang: Returning to the value of life. Learn with them Monday-Thursday, June 13-16, from 5:30-8 p.m. Food, exciting games, and fun every day.
• Central Alliance Church in Mt. Airy will host Vacation Bible School on Monday through Thursday, June 20-24, from 9 a.m. to noon each day for children grades K-5. Pre-register online at caccma.church.
Archaeology Society to meet: The Peach State Archaeology Society will hold one of their state shows Saturday morning, June 11 at Athens Regional Library located at 2025 Baxter Street. Contact Jim Maudsley in Athens before making the trip at 706-353-1792.
Love Family Reunion set: The 10th annual Love Family Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, June 18, at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Clarkesville. The event begins at 11 a.m. is open to all Love’s and especially those in the northeast and northwest areas of Georgia. Most of these Loves are descended from the same family, having migrated from Western N.C. to Northeast Georgia in the early 19th century. For further information, contact Tom McClure at (828) 506-0077.
Food drive in Mt. Airy: There will be a Car Meet & Food Drive on Saturday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 487 Dicks Hill Parkway, in Mt. Airy. Come out and donate to the food drive. Donations will go to the Open Door Pantry and homeless shelter. Vendor is Vintage Death and free BBQ will be served.
Theater camp coming this summer: Habersham Community Theater will hold a two-week day camp for children ages 6-12 on July 18-22 and 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with auditions on July 16 at 12:30 p.m. Children will learn all about theater and what it takes to put on a great show as they prepare “Honk! Jr.” for audiences at the close of camp. Adapted for young performers, “Honk! Jr.” is the story of the ugly duckling, a heartwarming celebration of being different that will delight all ages with its wit, unique charm, and memorable music. For details, visit www.habershamcommunitytheater.com/honk-jr-2022-summer-camp.
Clarkesville Sip & Stroll: The next Sip & Stroll is Friday, July 1, 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.
Band camp for middle schoolers: The 6th Annual Habersham Area Middle School Band Camp will be a day camp for Northeast Georgia rising 7th and 8th grade band students on July 18-20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on July 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church (1087 Washington St.) in Clarkesville. Music instruction, recreational activities, band rehearsals, and small ensemble rehearsals will be held throughout the day on Monday through Wednesday, July 18-20. Lunch and snacks will be provided each day for campers. A camp concert will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, for parents and the general public in the church fellowship hall with a lunch for everyone following the concert. The cost for the camp is $50 which includes music instruction, a camp t-shirt, lunch, and snacks. All rising 7th and 8th grade band students are welcome. For registration and details, please contact Dr. Emery Warnock at ewarnock@habershamschools.com.
South Habersham planning reunion: We’re looking for you, South Habersham High School class of 1966! Contact Linda (Smith) Church at 706-499-7197 or Barbara (Jaworski) Parker at 706-499-4281.
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. https://www.loc8nearme.com/georgia/demorest/demorest-baptist-church/6708567/
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.
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.
Photo club to meet: Foothills Photography Group, a club for photographers of all levels, will meet at 6:30 p.m., June 21, at the Visual Arts Building, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville Campus. The June Program is Bob McCree will present a photographic tour of New Zealand. The public is invited to each meeting on the third Tuesday of each month as well. Please come and check us out. For details, contact dshort@hemc.net or 706-499-5652.
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.