FREE H1N1 FLU VACCINE
WHERE: McDuffie County Health Dept.
WHEN: Mondays are walk-ins and Tuesdays-Fridays are appointment only
FOR MORE INFO: Available to everyone.
BALL REGISTRATION
WHERE: Thomson-McDuffie Recreation and Leisure Services
WHEN: Registration open now until Feb. 22
FOR MORE INFO: Registration for baseball, T-ball and softball season. Interested youth can sign up at Sweetwater Park from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online at thomsonmcduffie recreation.com. Call (706) 595-2152.
RECYCLED BOOK FAIR
WHERE: Maxwell Elementary
WHEN: Registration open now until Feb. 26
FOR MORE INFO: This is a book drive to collect books and magazines for all ages in used conditions to be sold. Please drop off books at the front office or e-mail trashtocash@yahoo.com for information.
ONLINE EXPRESS TUTORIAL
WHERE: The GadOE online Moodle site
http://moodle.gavirtualschool.org/exonline/
WHEN: Ongoing, 24/7 for 365 days a year
FOR MORE INFO: Free, online program by Georgia Department of Education provides tutorial support for science and/or social studies GHSGT. To sign up, students must create an account using their GTID (Georgia Testing Identifier) number. Students who are out of school can contact Pat Blenke at ablenke@doe.k12.ga.us for a GTID number.
SHRINE CLUB TO HOLD STEAK DINNER
WHERE: Thomson Depot
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 12
FOR MORE INFO: Steak dinner (8-ounce steak, baked potato, salad, rolls, dessert, tea) prepared by Thomson Shrine Club. Dine in or take out. Pick up from 5-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 and available at Sears in Thomson and City Hall. Call (706) 595-3277.
VALENTINE DATE WITH ELVIS
WHERE: Warrenton Cultural Center
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m.
FOR MORE INFO: Jay Allen and his band, "That's the Way It Is," of LaHigh Valley, Pa., will perform songs from the '50s to the '70s. Bring your own refreshments. Door prizes. Buy tickets for $12 by calling (706) 986-9884 or (706) 220-8198.
PIONEER LIFESTYLES
WHERE: Mistletoe State Park
WHEN: Feb. 15 (President's Day)
FOR MORE INFO: Children 8-12 years old will experience Pioneer life by spinning, rope making, cooking, fire building, hiking, learning about wildlife and making butter, candles and cobbler. $20 per child pre-registration required. Call (706) 541-0321.
SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2010
WHERE: Senior Center, 304 Greenway St., Thomson
WHEN: Applications accepted until Feb. 19
FOR MORE INFO: The public is asked to help choose the Thomson-McDuffie Senior Citizen of the Year. Candidates must be residents of McDuffie County and 70 to 90 years old who have performed worthwhile deeds and have made a positive difference in McDuffie County. Forms are available at the center. Call (706) 595-7502.
ANNIE AUDITION WORKSHOP
WHERE: Crossbridge Baptist Church, 3130 Skinner Mill Road, Augusta
WHEN: Pre-registration by Feb. 18
FOR MORE INFO: Girls only, ages 8-14, will learn songs from the musical Annie, prepare a dance and get audition tips. Casting will be based on the audition itself. Cost is $30 and includes souvenir book and photo. To pre-register call (706) 826-4707 or log onto www.augustaplayers.org.
