HAMBURG ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
WHERE: Hamburg State Park
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: This year's festival will feature arts, crafts and food vendors, along with other events for kids and adults. A free kid's fishing rodeo will be hosted from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and will be open to kids up to 15 years old. Be sure to bring a fishing pole, tackle and bait for the kids to use. Pedal boat races will be from 1-2 p.m. Hay rides begin at 10 a.m. and will operate throughout the day. The gristmill will begin grinding corn at 10 a.m. and will host demonstrations until 4 p.m. Call 478-552-2393.
HOMECOMING 2009 BLACKOUT
WHERE: Thomson High Brickyard
WHEN: October 23 during football game
FOR MORE INFO: The Thomson High School Technology Student Association will be sponsoring this event during the Bulldog's game against the West Laurens Patriots. TSA will be selling the t-shirts for $10 for short sleeve and $15 for long sleeves. T-shirts will be sold during the next two home games, in the front office at the high school until 3:30 p.m. Monday -- Friday.
"BACK TO SCHOOL" NIGHT
WHERE: Thomson-McDuffie Junior High School
WHEN: September 21, 6-7:15 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Parents will have the opportunity to hear a general session beginning at 6 p.m. in the school's cafeteria. The general session will review promotion and graduation requirements, helpful hints relative to school success, and school goals. Following the general session overview, parents will meet with academic teachers, change classes when the bell sounds, become oriented with curricular goals and may sign-up for parent conferences. Mid-term progress reports will be sent home with students on September 17.
VOLUNTEER DAY
WHERE: Hamburg State Park
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Hamburg State park will waive its parking fee in celebration of National Public Lands Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., visitors can assist park staff and the Friends of Hamburg State Park by participating in various volunteer projects. They will begin the day by preparing flower beds for fall and doing a litter pick-up along the highway in front of the park and through the picnic area. Next, they will clean the museum and gristmill. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch, so you can enjoy Hamburg State Park once all the work is done. For more adventure that evening, take part in a ranger-led hike along the yellow trail beginning at 8 p.m. The hike will start at the parking area across from the maintenance shop. Be sure to bring a small flashlight. Call 478-552-2393 or 1-800-864-7275.
YARD AND BAKE SALE
WHERE: SunTrust Bank, Jackson Street
WHEN: September 26, 7 a.m. until
FOR MORE INFO: All proceeds benefit McDuffie County families in need during this holiday season. Sponsored by the Thomson Junior Woman's Club
McDUFFIE FARM BUREAU ANNUAL MEETING
WHERE: Thomson High School
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: During the business meeting, the by-laws will be updated and voted on by farmer members. Barbecue tickets may be purchased at the office located on the Augusta Highway before October 9 for $3 per plate. After October 9, the price per plate will be $5. No take outs please. Door prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the meeting.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
WHERE: Maxwell Elementary Media Center
WHEN: September 17 -- 24, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: On Math Night (Sept. 17) the hours will be 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For questions, call 706-986-4830.
IT'S SPOOKY TO BE HUNGRY
WHERE: Dearing Baptist Church, 265 Main Street, Dearing
WHEN: Saturday, October 3, Doors open 6 p.m., concert at 6:30 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Admission: Please bring a canned good or dry good to benefit the local Golden Harvest Food Bank.
RECIPES NEEDED FOR DEARING COOKBOOK
WHERE: To be sold at Dearing Mayfest
WHEN: May 1, 2010
FOR MORE INFO: If anyone would like to donate any recipes, stories or pictures to go in the cookbook, please send typed articles and copies of pics to this address: Dearing Mayfest, P.O. Box12, Dearing, GA 30808, by November 30, 2009. Dearing is also celebrating their Centennial Anniversary during this event, so everyone come out and help make this day special for our town.
JEWELRY SALE
WHERE: McDuffie Regional Medical Center Lobby
WHEN: Monday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Cash, checks, credit cards and payroll deduction accepted. Sponsored by MRMC Auxiliary.
