Cornelia UMC church and lunch
Cornelia United Methodist Church invites all to church followed by lunch on Sunday, March 13, at 11 a.m.
Raffle for $10K, dinner at Habersham Central
The Habersham Central High School Athletic Department is hosting its 9th annual raffle, steak dinner and silent auction. The event will be held Saturday, March 19, in the Habersham Central High School Cafeteria, doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $100, which gets you one chance to win $10,000 and a dinner for two. Tickets can be purchased from a coach or the athletic office. Email troberts@habershamschools.com or call 706-776-2952 for details.
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.
Limited Cornelia UMC food pantry shopping
Limited food pantry shopping for those in need is available at Cornelia United Methodist Church. Please call 706-778-4827 for days and times.
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.
Foothills Photography Group monthly meeting
The Foothills Photography Group meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the Visual Arts Building at North Georgia Technical College. Meeting begins at 6:30 PM. The public is invited. This month’s guest speaker (March 15) is a photographer/adventurer who has sailed through the Northwest Passage. Details contact John Martin at jmartin@hemc.net
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 through Thursday 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.
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.
Ebenezer Thrift Store open on Saturdays
Ebenezer Thrift Store in Hollywood, Georgia is now open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Please remember to wear a mask. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again.
Habersham Toastmasters Club
You can overcome the fear of public speaking and learn skills that help you become more successful. The Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. on Zoom. For more information, contact Tangela Williams at tangelaaw5@gmail.com.
CoH offers domestic violence support
Circle of Hope provides a safe place for domestic violence survivors to share experiences, offer encouragement and support each other, 6-7 p.m. Mondays. Details or to attend: 706-776-4673.