GOD'S ABUNDANCE MARKET

God's Abundance Market, our FREE FARMER'S MARKET for those IN NEED, is in their new home, inside, beginning TODAY, December 10, 2009.

The new location is at New Life Church at 1048 North Main Street, Clayton, GA 30525. Their hours are 6 pm to 7 pm.

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza and Festival of Trees

Friday, December 4, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

*********FREE ADMISSION*********

Photos with Santa
Pets...........Friday Children..............Saturday

Christmas Gifts that will entice any holiday shopper!!!!!

Rabun County Civic Center
201 West Savannah Street

For more information contact: Margaret Dunn
706-212-2149 or email: mdunn@rabuncountygov.com

Congress on the Square

US Rep. Paul Broun is holding “Congress on the Square” from 1-4 PM Tuesday November 3, 2009 at Mountain City City Hall. Residents are invited to drop by his mobile office and speak to congressional staff members about any federal concern. Two members of his staff will be providing information about health care reform and assistance to residents who are seeking help on federal issues. Maybe you can help to make this known to the citizens of Rabun County.

BBQ Fundraiser for RCMS

Rabun County Middle School will have a chicken bar-b-que on Sat. Nov. 7th. All proceeds will benefit the students. Tickets are available for advance sale only. They are $7.00 each. Please consider supporting our school. Call 706-782-5470 (school office) to order your dinners.

RCHS Marching Wildcat Band audio performance

The Rabun County High School Marching Wildcat Band performed at the annual Lake Hartwell Marching Festival in Hartwell this past Saturday. They earned "straight 1s" (e.g., the highest score - SUPERIOR) in all judged categories from the panel of judges. The categories are: colorguard, percussion, drum major, and band (three judges). Link to audio from the event. First you will hear the last few measures of the band's performance, followed by applause. Next, you will hear the judges announce the Rabun Band's scores followed by applause.

Compassionate Care Animal Clinic Open House

Community Awareness Day, Sat. Oct 3

Community Partnership of Rabun is hosting a Community Awareness Day on Saturday Oct 3 10am-2pm at the Family Life Center of Clayton First United Methodist Church on Ministry Mountain. Civic groups, service providers, churches, nonprofit organizations, clubs, and other groups are encouraged to register for a table and let the public know who they are and what they do. Members of the community can learn about different opportunities available within the county and meet the people of each organization. There will be children's activities, food, and more.

Please contact Community Partnership of Rabun at 706-782-8390 or rabuncpr@windstream.net for more information or to register.

Auditions for North Georgia Players

The North Georgia Community Players announce AUDITIONS for their upcoming play( DEC. 5,6,11,12,&13)
"NUNCRACKERS" (the Nunsense Christmas Musical) by Dan Grogin. This is a musical-comedy.

Auditions w/be held Fri. August 7 @ 7:00 and Sun. August 9 @ 3:00. at the Dillard Playhouse.
Needed: 5 women, 1 man, 4 children (8 to 14 yrs) All cast members must be able to sing and dance.

For information: please call: Bronwyn Randel, Show Director
@706-78204492

Band Boosters & Band Patrons --

A car wash fund-raiser will be held at the Bynum Insurance parking lot on Saturday, July 10 from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Donations of $10 will be appreciated.

Funds from this car wash will be placed in the trip account for the next band tour (in a couple of years). Funds will be allocated for the tour expenses of car wash workers.

Questions should be directed to Tami McCutcheon at 706-746-5050. Please come out, support the band, and help them build-up finances for the next great Rabun County Symphonic Band tour!

Neighborhood Bible time

Tabernacle Baptist Church will have Neighborhood Bible Time from July 12 to July 17, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for children in the 1st through 6th grades. Refreshments are served every night. Warrior Wars (children in the 7th through 12th grade) will also take place from July 12 to July 17 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with free food every night. Registration for both of these events takes place an hour early. To get additional information, call 706-782-2734 or go to www.tbchurch.org

Good News in the Battle against the Woolly Adelgid!

Finally there is good news in the battle against the Woolly Adelgid that is destroying our hemlocks. A new non-profit organization called “Save Georgia’s Hemlocks” is educating homeowners in north Georgia about new treatments that can save hemlocks even after they have been infested. And the treatment is very low cost, often less than $0.30 per inch of tree diameter.

Donna Shearer of “Save Georgia’s Hemlocks” has advised us of a one hour informational session they will conduct this Saturday, July 11th at the UGA Extension office in Clayton at 10:00AM. Seating will be limited.

Click here to learn more about Save Georgia's Hemlocks...

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

Persimmon Creek Vineyards hosts Chamber Business After Hours

Persimmon Creek Vineyards hosts the Chamber's 'Business After Hours' on May 29 from 5:30 - 7 pm. No charge to attend. RSVP by Friday, May 15 at 706-782-4812.

Chick-fil-A offers "Free Breakfast Thursdays"

Chick-fil-A features “Free Breakfast (entrée) Thursdays” during May, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (no purchase necessary; one per customer per day).

USFS Opens New Chattooga River Ranger District Office

USFS invites the community to celebrate the grand opening of the new Chattooga River Ranger District office on Friday, May 22. Ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by open house from 1 - 5 pm. Tour the new office on US 441 in Tallulah Falls.

Dark Sky North Georgia

The Rabun/Habersham Chapter of Dark Sky North Georgia, a member of the International Dark Sky Association, meets every third Monday. The mission of the organization is to stem the tide and reverse the effects of light pollution in North Georgia. The light flare from municipalities and residential areas blocks our view of the night sky, and negatively impacts numerous birds and animals, including the world’s human population. Nature intended for all creatures to experience periods of darkness.

The Rabun/Habersham Chapter of Dark Sky North Georgia seeks everyone's input in finding win/win solutions, and to encourage public officials to adopt measures that alleviate the problems, save energy, and preserve the beauty of the mountains, and the world. Luckily, light pollution is the easiest kind of pollution to solve!

Meeting location and details can be obtained by phone or email:

Jim Reaves
BlackBearCreek1@aol.com
770-861-7308

Test Drive a Ford to benefit RCHS Band Boosters

On Saturday, May 9, Duvall will have several new Ford vehicles at Rabun County High School. They are participating in a promotional program where by Ford Motor Company will pay $20 per family that tests drives a Ford vehicle....up two 300 test drives!!! Proceeds will go to the RCHS band boosters.

Work Ready Certification

Many employers in our area are now requiring a Work Ready certificate. The test is free, administered on the 3rd Monday of every month in Clayton. Please call the Chamber of Commerce at 706-782-4812 to sign up for the next test taking session.