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.

Chamber offers Business Advisory Team

The Chamber of Commerce now offers a Business Advisory Team (BAT) for members seeking one-on-one coaching from senior business leaders in Rabun County. To request enrollment in the BAT program, please contact Sean Brady at the Chamber, 706-782-4812.

Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

Sean Brady, Executive Director of the Chamber and Development Authority of Rabun County, will share results of feedback he's received from Chamber members over the past 100 days and outline the Chamber's membership plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Sean will introduce new tools and benefits that will soon be available to Chamber members. The breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 7, at the Dillard House. The cost to attend is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. RSVP 706-782-4812.

Help Stamp Out Hunger

The Rabun County post offices and the PEARLs Jr. Woman's Club of Rabun are partnering to conduct the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. This is a national effort to combat hunger. Please leave non-perishable food items in your mailbox or deliver to your local post office. The route drivers will collect the donated food and leave at their post offices. The Jr. Woman's Club members will then pick up the food from the post offices and deliver to Community Partnership of Rabun for distribution. Please go to www.helpstampouthunger.com or call Community Partnership at 706-782-8390 for more information. Download flyer to post in your place of business

BLUE RIDGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA invites musicians to join

Blue Ridge Symphony is a regional (local) orchestra with members of all ages (teens through retirees) and with varying degrees of experience. This is an all volunteer orchestra and performances always benefit local charities.

Musicians are needed in all sections of the orchestra. If you are between the ages of 13 and 103 and are "reasonably proficient" at your instrument, please come and join us! We accept bookings throughout the Blue Ridge areas of Georgia and the Carolinas.

We practice on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday each month at

First Christian Church
Mountain City
at 441 and Black Rock Mountain Road

Practices begin promptly at 7:15 pm and end at 8:30 pm.

For information, please call Ty Alexander at 706-490-5741 or email ty.88keys@gmail.com

Rabun County Republican Party

YOU ARE INVITED
MONTHLY MEETING OF THE RABUN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY

The Cupboard Restaurant in Dillard
Saturday, April 4TH
9:00 AM

Commissioner Katheryn Granberg will discuss Rabun County taxes and the county budget for 2009-2010

Breakfast $10.00
Bring a friend. . . it's your money!

Boy Scout Troup 6 - Onion Sales & Camp Cards

Clayton Boy Scout Troop 6 invites everyone in Rabun County to visit our web site, check out the Troop and see what is happening with these fine boys. We would also like you to click on ONION SALES and FUND RAISER / CAMP CARDS to help support the boys efforts to raise funds for summer camp, a summer trip and Troop equipment.

The onions are Georgia famous Vidalia onions - fresh and delicious! We will be taking orders until April 13th and the onions will be available for pick up by the end of the month.

The Camp Cards are discount cards that give everyone savings at local stores like Ace Hardware and restaurants like McDonalds, Burger King and Subway. This years feature is for Braves buy one get one free tickets - which can be used over and over again. These cards can be purchased through the mail - quick and easy and are good for an entire year!
Surf over to our web site at http://bsatroop6rabun.com and see what we are doing - we appreciate all the support we receive. Click on CONTACT US, order some onions or Camp Cards and let us know what you think!

Thank you for your interest in our future leaders of America.

Peter Denike, Scoutmaster

Satolah VFD Spring Benefit

Call for Cloggers

The Mountaineer Festival (in September in Clayton, GA) is looking for some 'local' clogging groups that do traditional clogging. If you know of anyone that fits this description please ask them to contact

Chashe Hunnicutt, Coordinator
Rabun County Civic Center
25 Courthouse Square, Suite 201
Clayton, GA 30525
706-212-2149

BLUE RIDGE BOYS CHOIR ~~NOW FORMING~~

The Blue Ridge Boys Choir is currently seeking boys ages 9-14 who wish to become the very best they can both musically and personally.

AUDITIONS
Auditions are scheduled throughout the year by appointment. Auditions generally take about 15 minutes and are informal. The auditions are designed to test the boy’s vocal range and to obtain a feel for his musical abilities. No prior music training is necessary and all boys with a sincere interest are encouraged to audition.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals are held each Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 at the studios of Dance on the Mountain Ensemble in Tiger, Georgia. Repertoire includes classical, liturgical and popular music. NOTE: REHEARSALS BEGIN MAY 1, 2009.

TUITION
Tuition is $60 per 3-month quarter. Tuition may also be paid in one annual payment of $200. A one-time entrance fee of $15 is charged upon admission.

Please note that it is the policy of the Choir that NO boy will be denied the opportunity to sing in the Choir due to an inability to fulfill financial obligations. Therefore, scholarships are available upon request.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
There are many opportunities for parents, family members and friends to be involved in Choir activities. Please be an active supporter by volunteering to help.

UNIFORMS
Boys must provide their own uniforms as specified by the current dress code (i.e., white shirt, black pants, etc.).

INFORMATION AND CONTACT
Ty Alexander at 706-490-5741. Email ty.88keys@gmail.com