3rd Annual Earth Day Kite Festival Planning Workshop

Saturday, March 21, 10 A.M to 12 Noon at the Center on Warwoman

Please attend if you are interested in helping shape an annual event that contributes to Rabun County's sustainability. The kite festival's goal is to provide a day of family fun while sharing information on how we can build a healthy, sustainable future while lessening environmental degradation.

Each year this FREE event draws hundred of people who enjoy kite flying, demonstrations, contests, food and educational offerings. Come help this year's festival be an even better celebration of our community's commitment to an environmentally sustainable future. The
festival will be Sat. , April 18, on the Rabun-Gap Nacoochee School softball field.

Contact Laurence Holden (707-212-0044); laurenceholden@windstream.net

Auditions

The North Georgia Community Players announce AUDITIONS for their upcoming all teen play, "THE HOBBITT" written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Auditions are on Tuesday March 31 and Wednesday April 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Dillard Playhouse Theater. There are parts for youngsters in the 6th to 12th grades.. The play, a fantasy comedy, will be staged July 10,11,12, 17, 18, & 19. 2009. Lynn Queen will direct. For information: call (706)782-0343

COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOTS AVAILABLE

· FREE—in exchange for a share of your harvest
· 10’x20’ individual plots
· Or work in larger Glory Seeds Garden and earn shares of weekly harvests
· All seeds, tools, fertilizer, water, mulch provided
· Organic gardening coaching available
· 10-minute drive from downtown Clayton
· All ages and abilities welcome
· First-come, first-served
· Farm uses organically approved methods and has applied for exempt certification

Must attend kick-off meeting: SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 10AM (Rain or Shine)
Glory Seeds Farm, 2528 Rickman Airfield Rd., Clayton (Hwy. 441S to Seedtick Rd., then 2 miles and turn right onto Jim McCrackin Rd. Farm is at end of road on left after crossing creek.) Questions? Call 706-212-0084

This is a partnership between the Sustainable Mountain Living Community, a citizens’ group, and Glory Seeds Farm, a 501(c)(3).

Rabun County Budget Hearings

The Budget Hearing process is where decisions are made that determine what property taxes will be. Meetings are usually held in the Commissioner Conference room. Everyone is invited to attend.

Budget Hearings for the FY 2009/2010 will be held at the Rabun County Courthouse as follows:

Tuesday, March 24th – 9:00AM

Tuesday, March 31st – 5:00PM

Thursday, April 2nd – 5:00PM

Tuesday, April 7th – 5:00PM

Thursday, April 9th – 5:00PM

Tuesday, April 14th – 5:00PM

Tuesday, April 21st – 5:00PM

Thursday, April 23rd – 5PM – Review Preliminary Budget

Tuesday, May 12th – Public Hearing on Budget – 9:00AM

Special Called meeting to approve Preliminary Budget 9:30AM

Tuesday, May 26th – Final Adoption will be held at 5:15PM

Rabun County Republican Party Convention

The Republican Party of Rabun County will hold its annual convention on Saturday, March 14, at 9 a.m. at the Rabun County Courthouse. Party officers as well as delegates to district and state conventions will be elected. The party extends an open invitation to anyone who is interested in attending.

Commodity Foods Distribution April 9

Ninth District Opportunity, Inc., in cooperation with local volunteers, will be hosting a Surplus Food Distribution at the Rabun County Park and Recreation Dept on April 9, 2009 starting at 9:00 am.

Individuals with qualifying income will be eligible to receive food from the USDA Surplus Food Distribution:

Income Guidelines
1 in Home $ 1,173
2 in Home $ 1,579
3 in Home $ 1,983
4 in Home $ 2,389

For details, contact Brandie Potts at (706)782-3704 or visit us online at www.ndo.org.

Commodity Food Distribution

What: 9th District / USDA Surplus Food Distribution
When: Tomorrow! Wednesday- March 4, 2009 @ 9:00am
Where: Old Gym at Rabun County Rec. Department (just south of High School on 441 south of Clayton)

Great American Clean Up

April is Great American Clean Up. Volunteers are needed to help clean up Clayton during the week of April 1-7. Please plan to meet at City Hall on April 4 to pick up bags, vests, gloves and find out more.

Support Spirit Nights at Chic-fil-A

March 3: Rabun County Special Olympics
March 17: Rabun County Elementary School
March 31: Rabun County Special Olympics

Chamber Business After Hours ~ March 19

Tallulah Falls School will host the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce and the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce at a Business After Hours, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.