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 28, the program will continue studying “The Mulligan,” The Parable of a Second Chance. All are invited.
Vacation Bible School: Cool Springs United Methodist Church will hold Vacation Bible School on Saturday, June 25, from 2-6 p.m. This year’s theme is Food Truck Party. Kona Ice will be here at 6 p.m. for everyone. There will be Bible School lessons and stories, games & crafts for ages PreK through 5th grade. The church is located five miles out of Clarkesville on Highway 17 North toward Helen.
Singing at Old Nacoochee: There will be a singing by the Clarke Kesler Group at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Old Nacoochee Baptist Church at 487 Hub Tatum Road in Sautee. All are welcome.
Ag bus at library: Cornelia Library and Farm Bureau will be hosting a mobile agricultural bus on June 29-30 at Cornelia Library beginning at 11 a.m. both days.
Celebrating 85 years of agriculture support: The Habersham County Farm Bureau Office at 3995 Camp Creek Road in Mt. Airy will host its 85 Years and Growing celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 1. There will be popcorn, cake and peanuts for members. If you are not a member and want details on becoming one, you are welcome to stop by.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 are examples of the healing and restoration. Clarkesville First United Methodist Church meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. All are welcome.
Grant-Reeves 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.
This meeting rocks: The Northeast Georgia Mineral Society meets the first Thursday monthly at 6:30 p.m. to study earth sciences, rocks, gems, and many earthly subjects. For information, contact Clarence G. Mason at 706-754-9682.
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.