Air National Guard Band of the South Free Concert!

The Dillard House will be hosting the Air National Guard Band of the South's Free Concert on Friday, July 3rd, at 7:00 pm, as part of their Fourth of July weekend celebration.


"The Air National Guard Band of the South Concert Band is the unit’s largest ensemble. Comprised of all members, the group performs a varied program of light classics, popular favorites, instrumental features, as well as traditional concert band literature. Under the leadership of Captain Alan B. McConnell, the concert band performs throughout the southeastern United States as “Goodwill Ambassadors” for the Georgia Air National Guard."

Fourth of July Events at The Dillard House are scheduled as follows:

July 3rd
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm --- Steak and Seafood Cookout
7:00 pm --- Air National Guard Band of the South Free Concert

July 4th
12:00 pm ------ Outdoor Hamburger Cookout
4:30 pm ------- Live Band
5:30 pm ----- Outdoor BBQ
Dusk -------- Fireworks Show

Dedication of new cross on Black Rock!

This Friday night, June 26th marks the dedication of the new cross on Black Rock!

Come to the vacant lot between Wal*Mart and Home Depot (adjacent to 441) and help us celebrate the return of our memorial landmark. Bring your own chairs so you can stay and enjoy the program.

Beginning at 8:15 pm, there will be entertainment by The Foxfire Boys and M.M.M. (Men 'Macon' Music). The dedication will begin at 8:45, and shortly thereafter, the cross will be turned on permanently. Ceremonies should come to an end around 9:15 pm.

Don't miss out on this historical event!

Vacation Reading Program at the Rabun County Library

Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18:

"Where the Wild Things Are"

Readers' Theatre directed by the North

Georgia Community Players

Ages 9-12 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

You must come both days...Wednesday is rehearsal

and Thursday is performance! Invite your family to watch!

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Week 4: Creative Art in the Library

Monday, June 22: Dramatic Reading

with Arlene Roach from North Georgia

Community Players

All ages 10:30 a.m.

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Tuesday, June 23: "Word Art" with Artist Laurence Holden

Ages 6-8 10:30

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Wednesday, June 24: Finger Painting With Mrs. Kim

Preschool 10:30

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Thursday, June 25: "Handy Art"

With artist Molly Murphy Mayes

Ages 9-12

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Week 5: Dance & Decorate in the Library

Monday, June 29: Line Dancing

With Debbie McClain

Ages 12 and up 6:30 P.M.

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Tuesday, June 30: Cake Decorating

Ingles Bakery Dept.

Ages 7-12 10:30 a.m.

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Wednesday, July 1: Preschool Patriotic Party

10:30 a.m.

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Thursday, July 2: Square Dance Demonstration & Fun

All ages welcome! 10:30 a.m.

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Week 6: Be Creative in the Library

Tuesday, July 7: Scott Routsong, Storyteller Extraordinare

All ages 2:00 p.m.

Scott was the winner of the 2005 New York Times

Outstanding Librarian Award! This promises to be a fun-filled

program for children & parents! Don't miss it!

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Wednesday, July 8: Creative in the Kitchen

"Edible Play-Doh" Preschool 10:30 a.m.

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Thursday, July 9: Creative Cooking with

Chef Toby Hunter Ages 9-12 10:30 a.m.

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Summer Finale Monday, July 13 6:30 p.m.

Music performed by Blue Ridge Music students! Reading certificates will be awarded! Refreshments and prize drawings! Don't miss it! Everyone is invited!For more information about upcoming events at the Library, visit their website