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The Paper | Thursday, July 31, 2014
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS BULLI registration. Fall term registration for Braselton BULLI at Brenau University, an organization for mature adults who enjoy learning, connecting with peers, staying active an having fun, will be held at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Mayfield Dairy starting with ice cream. An information session will be held at 6 p.m. to share information about the fall courses. The event is being sponsored by Mayfield Dairy Farms and the Braselton Visitors Bureau Authority. Farmers Markets. The Braselton Farmers Market is from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Braselton on Harrison Street while the Jefferson Farmers Market is from 7-11 a.m. on Saturdays in downtown Jefferson. Winder-Barrow Community Theatre production. “Anything Goes,” a Cole Porter musical, will open on Friday, Aug. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and run for two weekends at the Winder Cultural Arts Center. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees are at 3 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Customer Care Center for the City of Winder at 770-867-3106 and also at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office at 41 S. Center St., in Winder (770-867-1679). If you purchase tickets in advance, they are only $10 for seniors (ages 55 and older), students and teachers and $12.50 for adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $13 and $15. For more information about this show and other upcoming WBCT events, visit the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org. National Night Out cookout. Aug. 5 is National Night Out and the Braselton Police Department will be hosting a cookout at The Falls of Braselton, the town’s latest Neighborhood Watch location. The happenings will be at the amenity center starting at 6 p.m. Huge neighborhood yard sale in Chadwick Farms. Located near the Hoschton Publix on Highway124, the neighborhood will hold a yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 (rain dayte of Aug. 9). Assorted kitchen items including china, antiques, Barbie Doll collectables along with children’s clothing and shoes designer clothing, plus tools, furniture, books, electronics, sports and exercise equipment. Movie in Braselton Park. Movie fans will delight in the animated adventure comedy, The Lego Movie, on Friday, Aug. 8, at dusk in the Braselton Park. The movie was rescheduled after being rained out on July 19. Concessions and baked goods are available as movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets for a family-friendly eve-
ning. Braselton Park is located on Harrison Street in the town’s historic downtown. The movie series is presented by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. Visit www. downtownbraselton.com for additional information. The 6th annual Run the Vineyard 5K Race. The Rotary Club of Braselton is hosting its Run the Vineyard 5K Race at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at Chateau Elan Winery & Resort. Sign up at www.active.com or see the ad in today’s issue of The Paper. The 5K fundraiser is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Braselton to benefit Jackson County Boys and Girls Clubs, High School Cross Country Booster Clubs, Braselton Rotary Partner Charities including the new scholarship program and the Braselton Rotary International Flag Plaza at Northeast Georgia Health System. Glow in the Park 5K. A Glow in the Park 5K is planned for Fort Yargo State Park on Saturday, Aug. 16, starting at 8:30 p.m. Presented by Anytime Fitness and Chick-fil-A of Winder, the Glow in the Park 5K will provide awards to the top overall male and female, overall masters male and female and top three in age groups from 14 and under to 70 and up. Registration at www.glowintheparkwinder.com. Sponsorships are available. Get information by contacting Rob Goldsmith at 678-985-3921 or emailing fundracers5k@ gmail.com Low cost, spay/neuter. Leftover Pets offers low cost spay/neuter surgeries at the clinic located at 610 Barrow Park Drive in Winder. Clinic days are generally Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Prices are $85 for a female dog over 25 pounds, $65 for a female dog up to 25 pounds, $55 for a male dog or for a female cat, $35 for a male cat. There is a $5 discount for any surgery patient no older than 5 months (as determined by Leftover Pets veterinarian). All surgery prices include a free rabies vaccination. We do not add fees for in heat or pregnant animals. Financial assistance is available for any low income Barrow County resident. For more information on clinic services, visit http:// www.leftoverpets.org. Appointments are required and must be made by calling 800-978-5226. Vineyard Fest at Château Élan. On Sunday, Aug. 24, the focus will be on the tastes, sights and sounds of the 18th annual Vineyard Fest. All-inclusive tickets are $85 per person.Ticket price includes parking, wine glass and wine tasting, educational seminars on wine, delicious cuisine within our Harvest Food Tent prepared with locally grown produce, live music, dancing and grape stomping.More than 75 domestic,
international, and regional wines will be available for tasting along with beers from select craft breweries. Tickets being sold on an advance ticket basis only. Guests must be 21 years or older. Call 678-425-0900 ext. 41. Volunteers are needed for AFTERWORDS Store. AFTERWORDS Store located in the Braselton Library is staffed by dedicated volunteers called Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library Inc. It takes about 70 Friends volunteers per month to keep the store open for all of the shifts. Volunteers are asked to work two hours per month. The Store sells gently used items donated by the community, such as books, magazines, CDs, tapes, videos, toys, knick knacks, greeting cards, jewelry, home décor (anything except clothing). All proceeds benefit the library. If you would like to volunteer or have items to donate, contact Marilyn Deal at 770-965-3319 or Gail Zeeb at 770-965-3845. Piedmont CASA volunteer training. Be the difference in a child’s life: Find out how you can by coming to the first session of the new Piedmont CASA volunteer class beginning in Barrow County on Thursday, Aug.14, beginning at 6 p.m. The class will be offered at St. Anthony’s Church, located at 174 St. Anthony Lane in Winder. For information, call 706387-6375 or visit www. piedmontcasa.org Free square dance lessons. “Square Dancing is Friendship set to Music” that’s the square dance motto. This fall, the Jug Tavern Square Dance Club is giving free dance lessons beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Winder YMCA. Come join the fun and meet some new friends. No partner required. For more information, contact Tommy or Elouise at 770-307-7377 or 770-307-6036 or visit the website at jugtavernsquares.org. 40th Hoschton Fall Festival. The Hoschton Fall Festival will celebrate its 40th anniversary Sept. 26-28 with the No. 1 song and name of the Best Picture of 1974 – “The Way We Were” – as a theme. The No. 1 song from 1973 – “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Old Oak Tree” – will also be part of the theme to encourage businesses and residents to display ribbons of any color around trees, mail boxes, fence posts or any place in their yard. The Dock Dogs will be coming to dive into a festival of fun happenings and a lineup of musical entertainment promises to be a winner. For more information on vendor registration, parade registration, sponsorship opportunities and schedule of entertainment, visit www.cityofhoschton.com.
Adopt me!
Pets of the week available from the Humane Society of Jackson County
Meet Pleasant Pleasant is a sweet girl who is good with kids and other dogs. Pleasant is around a year old and she is looking for her furever home. If you would like to make Pleasant a part of your family, fill out an application at www.hsjc.com so Humane Society volunteers can learn more about you. If you have additional questions, call the Humane Society office at 706-3671111. The adoption fee is $150.
Meet Cookie Cookie was found wandering down the road. She about 6 years young, spayed and up to date on shots. She’s let caregivers know that she once lived in a home...they seem to be pretty smart and are catching on...she longs to be a couch potato, weighing a svelt 35 to 40 pounds she won’t take up too much room on the bed or the couch. She loves chickens a little too much, so farm life may not be for her. Call 706-367-1111.
These animals and more are available for adoption through the Humane Society of Jackson County, P.O. Box 567 • Jefferson, GA 30549 Adoption fees: $150 per dog/puppy $100 per cat/kitten Download an application online at www.HSJC.com Phone: 706-367-1111
‘Fro Yo’ social slated for July 31 Remember ice cream socials from your childhood? Well, the Humane Society is bringing it back except it’s Frozen Yogurt now. A social is planned for 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31, at Swirlee’s in downtown Jefferson. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy some frozen yogurt. Dogs must be on a leash. Bet a dog or two would like some froyo .
Clinic is Aug. 15 The Humane Society of Jackson County will host an Aug. 15 rabies and microchip clinic at the humane society office from 4-7 p.m. The Humane Society of Jackson County is located at 98 College St., in Jefferson. For the cash only event, a oneyear dog rabies vaccine is $10 with a three-year inoculation for $30. Proof of previous rabies vaccine is required. All dogs must be on a leash. Rabies vaccination for cats is $20 for one year. All cats must be in a carrier. Other services provided will be microchip for $25 and $5 for a nail trim.
Candlelight memorial for pets planned On Sept. 13, the Humane Society of Jackson County will hold a candlelight memorial to lost pets. Further details including the location of the memorial will be announced. A slideshow of loved pets who are no longer with us will be shown. If you would like to honor a pet that has touched your life, you can send a JPG to Sherry Aquino at slaquino@hotmail.com or to editor@clickthepaper.com with information you would like indicated with the photo including name, dates and owner.
Publix conducts tools for school campaign
Publix Super Markets will offer the Tools for Back to School campaign through Wednesday, Aug. 13, the store recently announced. Customers and associates are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood Publix to donate $5, $7 or $10 which will be used to purchase much needed school supplies for local teachers, students and non-profit organizations. More than 1,000 Publix stores will have a Tools for Back to School display near the registers. The display will include tear-off
tickets valued at $5, $7 and $10. Customers may tear off a ticket and give it to the cashier when they check out. The amount on the ticket will be added to their grocery order. Customers who donate will receive a specially designed reusable bag. The school supplies will be shipped in bulk to non-profit organizations and schools. Items donated will include notebooks, crayons, color pencils, markers, #2 pencils, notebook paper, folders, scissors and glue.
Care-a-thon is July 31 through Aug. 1 The 14th annual WSB Care-a-Thon will broadcast live from the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta on July 31 through Aug. 1. From 4:30 a.m. July 31 until 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, listeners to News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB will hear incredible stories of the children and families who have been impacted by the Aflac Cancer Center. The Care-a-Thon will also feature special guests and give listeners the opportunity to make donations and participate in one-of-a-kind experiences. Call 888-750-2772 or visit www.choa.org/careathon to donate to the Aflac Cancer Center. Last year’s Care-a-Thon raised more than $1.5 million for research and programs to help children at the Aflac Cancer Center.
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Lunch and Dinner Specials Starting at $6.25!
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Saturday, September 13 • 8 a.m. -Noon
Jackson County Landfill/Transfer Station, 12 Hendrix Drive E-WASTE
Computers, Monitors or Mice, Printers, Copiers, CD Players, Stereos, Microwaves, Scanners, Disk and Floppy Drives, Fax Machines & More. We are taking TVs - $10 each.
to safeguard your documents and give you peace of mind. Businesses and government agencies may be charged a small fee for the shredding service. ( LIMIT two copy paper sized boxes only)
AND HELP OTHERS DOCUMENT SHREDDING Fluorescent light bulbs (more Donate your good used
Everyone worries about Identity than 6, $1 each), ink cartridges, clothing, eye glasses, cell theft. KJCB and American household batteries, oil and phones and canned goods for Security Shredding offer a way latex paint (6 gallons from each local charities.
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2 Lite Drinks with $30 or more purchase. Must present coupon, Not valid for lunch. Offer expires 9/15/14.
Over 20 Years Experience
3885 Mundy Mill Road, Ste 104 (Wal-Mart Shpping Center) Oakwood, GA 30566
678-989-0601 • 678-989-0607
household - More? We’ll take them, $2 per gallon), auto oil, and auto batteries, aluminum, small metals, news, books & CDs and office paper. Auto & truck tires, $2 and $5 every day.
We would like to thank Atlanta Recycling Solutions, American Security and Legacy Landscape Management for helping with this event!