TOWN HALL MEETING
WHERE: Thomson Depot
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 28
MORE INFO: U.S. Rep. Paul Broun, R-Ga., will answer questions.
CERTIFY IN CPR AND FIRST AID
WHERE: McDuffie County Fire and Rescue Headquarters, 1061 Salem Road, Thomson
WHEN: begins at 9 a.m.; first and third Saturdays
MORE INFO: Classes specialize in health care provider, heart saver first aid, fire extinguisher training and child care professional fire safety training. Fees are: health care provider and heart saver first aid, $20 per person; child care professional fire safety training, $10 per person; general fire extinguisher training is free. Fees are expected at time of registration and please note that class must consist of five or more participants. Contact Lt. Ed Lewis, Fire and Life safety instructor Terence Favors or Capt. Ron May, (706) 595-2044 or (706) 595-2045.
YOUTH BOOT CAMP
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: 9 a.m.-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. June 6-July 14
MORE INFO: Mondays and Thursdays - Fee: members $20 nonmembers $30
SWIMMING LESSONS
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
MORE INFO: (Fees: Member $40 Non-Member $60) Ages 3-5, 6-6:45 p.m.; ages 6-8, 6:45-7:30 p.m. SESSION THREE: July 4-14; SESSION FOUR: July 18-28
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WATER AEROBICS
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: Through June 30
MORE INFO: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays -- 7-8:30 p.m. $40 members $60 nonmembers; $5 daily rate Call (706) 595-5615 for more information.
DONATION accepted FOR POPPies
WHERE: Thomson community
WHEN: Saturday
MORE INFO: Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 6672 and Ladies Auxiliary will be distributing Buddy Poppies this weekend. They ask that the public make a donation to help disabled veterans and their families. Poppy assembly is a year-round project in veterans' facilities and a part-time program in others. These poppies are made by disabled veterans and some under direction of the National VFW Department.
SHEPEARD BLOOD DRIVE scheduled
WHERE: McDuffie Regional Medical Center
WHEN: 2-6 p.m. Monday
Civil war presentation
WHERE: Talk of the Town Café, Fitzpatrick Hotel on The Square in Washington
WHEN: 6 p.m. June 27
MORE INFO: Jack Travis from Wilmington, N.C., will present the program Brig. Gen. Porter Alexander (CSA), the Brilliant Warrior from Washington at the Washington Civil War Round Table meeting. If you are on the permanent reservation list, you do not need to make reservations. But please let them know when you are not planning to attend. If you are not on the list you will need to make a reservation by calling (404) 210-5811 and leaving a message or e-mailing claibourne@darden-atlanta. net. After noon Friday, make reservations only.
FFA CANNING PLANT TO OPEN
WHERE: Next to Voter Registration building, Whiteoak Road
WHEN: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 28-30; July 6-7, 14,
19-21, 26-28
MORE INFO: Produce will be canned at 40 cents per can and peas shelled at 10 cents per pound. If peas are to be shelled they should be picked the day before and set out to dry for 24 hours for best shelling results. Call (706) 986-4200 or e-mail duboser@mcduffie.k12.ga.us.
GYMNASTICS CAMP
WHERE: Y130 Program Center
MORE INFO: July 18-21; Beginner 4-5 p.m. Advanced 5-6 p.m. Intermediate 6-7 p.m. $40 members, $60 nonmembers
LINCOLN COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
WHERE: Cherokee Park, Lincolnton
WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday
MORE INFO: $25 per person or $100 per team. Four-person teams, double eliminations, two divisions: male and female, team T-shirt, cash prizes. Application deadline June 10.
PURVIS SCHOOL REUNION
WHERE: Purvis Community Schoolhouse
WHEN: June 25
MORE INFO: Bring a covered picnic basket lunch. Contact Roy C. Kitchens at (706) 595-3409. Located 12 miles south of Thomson in Warren County.
CASON-HINTON REUNION
WHERE: Sweetwater Activity Center
WHEN: 12:45 p.m. Sunday
MORE INFO: Business session will be held followed by lunch. Members are asked to bring food to share. Ice, drinks and eating utensils will be provided.
KENNY HILL FUND
WHERE: Farmers State Bank
MORE INFO: Kenny Hill has recently been diagnosed with brain and lung cancer. Doctors have removed two tumors on his brain and are trying to treat the ones that are left. Kenny has been in ICU for more than three weeks. Keep up with his progress at www.caringbridge.org. If you would like to donate, please mail a check made out to Benefit for Kenny Hill to Farmers State Bank, P.O. Box 99, Lincolnton, GA 30817.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
WHERE: Mitchell Depot
WHEN: Every first Saturday April through October
MORE INFO: Bluegrass, country and gospel music, hamburgers, hot dogs and soft drinks. Donations accepted. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. There is a playground for the kids. Free parking available.
MOVIES UNDER THE STARS
WHERE: Columbia County Amphitheater, 7022 Evans Town Center Blvd., Evans
WHEN: Gates open at 7 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. Fridays in June
MORE INFO: Presented by MCG Health Children's Medical Center. Free. Movies are rated PG. Coolers are allowed. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Friday: Despicable Me.
PETTIS FAMILY REUNION DINNER
WHERE: Sweetwater Park Activity Center
WHEN: 5 p.m. July 2
MORE INFO: If you are related to Eddie Pettis Sr. or Myra Pettis please contact Lisa Pettis for more information at (706) 627-2368. Cost is $10.
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COACH BRUCE BLASINGAME MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHERE: Belle Meade Country Club
WHEN: Shotgun start 9 a.m. July 9
MORE INFO: Format: 3 person Lauderdale, $300 per team, 60 senior tees. Includes mulligans, lunch, low country boil. Call Belle Meade Pro Shop for information and sign up (706) 595-4511.
ECO-ADVENTURES
WHERE: Hickory Hill, 502 Hickory Hill Dr., Thomson
WHEN: 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m. July 11-15 and July 25-29
MORE INFO: This is a week-long fun and fascinating look at ecology, farming, recycling, and more. Campers will learn to test water for pollution, visit with Georgia native reptiles and amphibians, harvest foods from the organic gardens, and make art from recyclable materials. This is a day camp only. Camping and lodging facilities available in nearby Thomson. Cost is $60 per child per week, includes materials and two snacks each day. Open to ages 10-16. Call (706) 595-7777 or Sydney Peden at sfpeden@hickory-hill.org for registration and information.
Forming SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS chapter
MORE INFO: The Sons of Confederate Veterans, a heritage, history and honor society and the nation's largest Southern heritage organization, is seeking to organize a chapter in Thomson/McDuffie County. Contact Georgia Division 5th Brigade Commander Michael Mull at fifthbrigade2004@ yahoo.com or at (912) 618-3613.
KARATE AT FAMILY Y
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: Twice a week per month
MORE INFO: Offered to all skill levels ages 6 and up. Fee: $40 per month for members; $60 per month for non-members. Discount for additional siblings. Register at any Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
ART CLASSES AT FAMILY Y
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: Twice a week per month
MORE INFO: Offered to all skill levels ages pre-K through eighth grade. Fee: $40 per month for members; $60 per month for nonmembers. Discount for additional siblings. Register at any Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
DANCE LESSONS
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: Twice a week per month
MORE INFO: Offered to all skill levels ages 2 years through 12th grade. Fee: $40 per month for members; $60 per month for nonmembers. Discount for additional siblings. Register at any Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
BALLROOM DANCING
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Thursday
MORE INFO: Each month features a dfferent dance. Free for Family Y members; $10 per class for non-members. Register at any Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org.
DROP AND SHOP
WHERE: Thomson Family Y
WHEN: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday
MORE INFO: Take the morning to go shopping, hang out with friends or just relax alone. Open to ages 6 months -- 12 years. Cost is $15 per child. Discount for additional siblings. To register, visit any Family Y location or online at www.thefamilyy.org. Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs.
ONE STOP MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOU
WHERE: East Central Georgia Consortium One Stop
WHEN: now
MORE INFO: Did you know that more than 25,000 jobs will be opening for the heavy construction industry throughout the state? Did you know an experienced construction laborer can earn $20 per hour? Did you know that you may qualify to be trained for this great career? If you are unemployed, willing to travel and Georgia Work Ready Certified then contact the local One Stop for more information at (706) 595-8941. The One Stop has placed over 45 people in jobs related to this industry after training. Come get your training today.
GET A BURN PERMIT
WHERE: Call (877) 652-2876
WHEN: Always get a burn permit; it's the law
MORE INFO: Breezy, warm, spring days are perfect for enjoying the outdoors, but they're perfect, too, for wildfires. To prevent the spread of wildfires, the Georgia Forestry Commission is urging residents to take extra precautions when burning yard debris, using an outdoor grill or enjoying campfires. If you're not sure when to get a permit just call (877) OK2-burn or log ontoGaTrees.org.
