Community Evening of Worship for Women
Women’s Small Groups of Bethlehem Baptist Church presents a ‘Community Evening of Worship for Women.’ It is a night for all women to come together to give God praise, and it will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. There is no charge for admission and childcare is available.
Farm Bureau holding contests for youths
Habersham County Farm Bureau is hosting a Middle School Bookmark Contest to replace the traditional essay contest that has been in the past.
The bookmark contest still has a writing component, requiring students to share why agriculture is important. The contest is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Georgia. The district winner will receive a $100 prize and the state winner a $150 prize. All entries must be received at the Habersham County Farm Bureau office by Friday, Feb. 25.
There also is a high school art contest due the same day. Email cejones@gfbco.org for information on how to obtain an entry form.
Love By him Girls Choir from Haiti worship service
The “Love By Him Girls Choir from Haiti” will be leading the 10:30 a.m. worship service at Clarkesville Baptist Church on Sunday, Feb. 27. These children are a miracle, who were saved out of the rubble of the earthquake and they will be singing in 5 different languages. All are invited to come and share in this worship experience and learn about this mission work in Haiti.
Old Nacoochee Baptist Church singing
Old Nacoochee Baptist Church will host a singing with The Mitchells at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. All are welcome at the church at 487 Hub Tatum Road off Highway Alternate 22 in Sautee.
Clarkesville Baptist Church Ladies Bible Study
The Clarkesville Baptist Church Ladies Bible Study will meet in the Family Life Center on Mondays from 1-3 p.m. March 7 through April 11. The study will be on the book “He Chose the Nails” by Max Lucado. Books are available in the church office. Call 706-754-2643 to sign up. Cost of the book is $16. All ladies are invited.
Food pantry open
Food pantry for those in need is open Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. at Cornelia United Methodist Church. Limited supplies available.
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 p.m. 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.
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 classes are being offered at NGTC Clarkesville Campus Monday throughThursday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at the Goodwill Career Center Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to sign up for classes at NGTC, please contact Dr. Kay Chitwood at 706-754-7826 or leora.chitwood@northgatech.edu, and Stephen Kramer at 706-754-7839 and skramer@northgatech.edu for the Goodwill Career Center.
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.