TRI-COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
WHERE: White Columns Inn
WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Sept.9
FOR MORE INFO: This is the first meeting for 2010-2011. A good attendance is urged.
"SHOALS OF TIME: CELEBRATING 237 YEARS OF HISTORY ON THE OGEECHEE RIVER"
WHERE: Ogeechee River Mill near Warrenton
WHEN: noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 and 12
FOR MORE INFO: Book launch for Bartram's Living Legacy: the Travels and the Nature of the South and The Flower Seeker hosted by Georgia River Network and Ogeechee Riverkeeper. Bring your own picnic lunch - no food available onsite. You might want to bring picnic blankets, chairs, etc. Kayaking: Bring your own kayak or canoe to paddle around the river near the mill. This will not be guided and paddling will be at your own risk. The current is very slow (if there has been no heavy rain) and you can paddle was much as 102 miles upstream from the mill pretty easily. Tour of Ogeechee River Mill: Ogeechee River Mill cornmeal and hushpuppy mix will be for sale. Camping under the stars (bring your own tent. Camping is available across the river from the mill. There is a portable toilet and drinking water available. No showers, etc. gathering at the firepit for marshmallow roast.
GA LIONS LIGHTHOUSE AND GA CAMP FOR THE BLIND MEETING
WHERE: Duluth
WHEN: Sept. 11-12
FOR MORE INFO: Camellia City Lions members will be attending. For more information and transportation call Lion President Foster Wylie or Lion Secretary Bonnie Martin.
CAMELLIA CITY LIONS TO MEET
WHERE: Thomson Depot
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sept. 13
FOR MORE INFO: All members are encouraged to attend.
VFW 6672 TO HOLD ELECTIONS
WHERE: Ryan's Restaurant
WHEN: 7 p.m. Sept. 14
FOR MORE INFO: The VFW will hold an election of officers to replace officers who have moved. The LAVFW will be visited by District President Ann Bryant who will be doing the annual inspection and giving the program. On September 11, LAVFW members will meet at the home of Kathy Phillips to work on a sewing project to give to the VA Hospital for the patients. For more information on the above call LAVFW Secretary Kathy Phillips.
>FLU SHOT CLINICS
WHERE: WalMart
WHEN: Sept. 16, 17, 18, 29, 30, Oct. 1, 5, 6
FOR MORE INFO: Protect your family this flu season. Available to ages 4 and up. Administered by professional nurses. Powered by Mollen. They accept: Medicare part B (primary plans): no co-pay, no out-of-pocket expense; Insurance: they will bill many insurances directly. Be sure to check with the nurse; Self-pay: they accept credit cards, personal checks and health savings account (HAS) credit cards. Plan to get your flu shot during your next shopping trip.
STROLLING FOR BABIES
WHERE: McDuffie Courthouse lawn
WHEN: Sept. 18
FOR MORE INFO: Sponsored by Healthy Start and endorsed by McDuffie County leaders, businesses, agencies and citizens. Kick off will be at 10 a.m. with McDuffie County leaders. The walk will begin at 10:15 a.m. Walk with our babies, toddlers, families and friends. Get information about having a safe, healthy baby and family. 706-597-0364
THOMSON BULLDOG ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
WHERE: Thomson High Athletic Building
WHEN: 7:45 p.m. Sept. 20
THS CLASS OF 1991 20TH REUNION KICKOFF MEETING
WHERE: Thomson-McDuffie County Library
WHEN: 2-4 p.m. Sept. 25
FOR MORE INFO: Parking is in the rear of the building. For more information, please email ths91reunion@gmail.com.
