The Union County Farmer's Market 

LINE DANCE CLASSES!         

The Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association holds beginning line dancing classes on Mondays, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. and intermediate line dancing from 8:15 to 9 p.m. with instructor Sandy Schubert. During July and August, classes are being taught at the Fannin County Senior Center, 440 West First Street in Blue Ridge. Beginning September, classes will be taught at BRMAA, located in the historic courthouse in downtown Blue Ridge. A beginner-level dance is taught each week and previously taught dances are reviewed as time permits. Wear hard sole shoes or boots. The cost is $5 for the two-hour class. For more information, call 706-632-2144 or visit www.sandysweb.biz/linedancing.htm 
 

Blue Mountain Jam at Kiwanis Fairgrounds 
Kiwanis Fairgrounds

Jones St & Austin St
Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Dates for this event
July 22, 2008
July 29, 2008
August 05, 2008
August 12, 2008
August 19, 2008
August 26, 2008
September 02, 2008
September 09, 2008
September 16, 2008
September 23, 2008
September 30, 2008
October 07, 2008
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008
October 28, 2008
November 04, 2008
November 11, 2008
November 18, 2008
November 25, 2008
December 02, 2008
December 09, 2008
December 16, 2008
December 23, 2008
December 30, 2008

Pickin' in the Park 
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.


Pickin' in the Park - every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. And the park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair.
For more information visit www.pickinthepark.com

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Dates for this event
July 24, 2008
July 31, 2008
August 07, 2008
August 14, 2008
August 21, 2008
August 28, 2008

July 16 - July 25 

Canal Lake Christian Day Camp 
Canal Lake Christian Day Camp is an extension of the House of Prayer Church ministry. Our goal is to help children experience a living, loving relationship with Jesus Christ and His world. We will have opportunities for our campers to experience the beauty of God's creation in a fun and educational format. Our mission statement is ?To reach people for Christ and develop Christ-centered character in an inviting, challenging, and fun environment.? Canal Lake CDC is open to children ages 5 thru 11 years old (K-5th grade). This will be for those starting kindergarten this fall up through those starting 5th grade this fall. Enrollment will be limited to 60 campers per week. Campers will be divided into three groups of 20 each week according to grade. Cost per camper per week is $100.00. There are no scholarships available this year. Camps will begin June 16th and run through July 25th. We will be operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each weekday. A camper may sign up for one week or for as many weeks as they wish. Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis. To register or for more information go to the House of Prayer Church website at www.houseofprayerblairsville.com or contact the Church office at 706-745-5925. 
Date: July 16, 2008 - July 25, 2008 
Time: 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM 
Website: http://www.houseofprayerblairsville.com 
Location: Canal Lake Bible Camp, 2925 Pat Colwell Road, Blairsville 
Contact: Carol Walker 
Email: pastorjh@houseofprayerblairsville.com 
Date/Time Details: Camp runs from 7/16th - July 25th 
Fees/Admission: $100 per camper 

July 21 

Catch the Reading Bug Safari Show/End of Summer Reading Program Party 
Chad Crews will entertain the children will real live bugs from around the world, magic and storytelling. After his show Miss Linda will have the end of Summer Reading Program party with pizza and prizes and lots of fun. 
Date: July 21, 2008 
Time: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM 
Website: http://www.mountainregionallibrary.org 
Location: Union County Public Library Multi-Purpose Room 
Contact: Susie Brendle 
Email: union@mountainregionallibrary.org 
Date/Time Details: Monday, July 21, 2008, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM. 

July 23 

Soul Mapping Collage Workshop 
Focus on the area you wish to change in your life and create an artistic soul map- no experience necessary. Awaken your creativity while you create a frame-able art piece. Have fun sharing with others as you re-map your life's direction with your artistic muse of intention. 
Date: July 23, 2008 
Time: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Website: http://www.arielagroup.com 
Location: Mountain View Retreat Center 515 Evening Shade Walk Mineral Bluff, GA 30559 
Contact: Anne Merkel, Ph.D. 706-374-6460 or toll free in the USA: 1-877-262-2276 
Email: info@arielagroup.com 
Date/Time Details: 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon or 1:30-4:30 p.m. Half day workshop. 
Fees/Admission: $60 COVERS INSTRUCTION, MATERIALS. 

July 24 

S.C.O.R.E. Workshop Series #3 ''Nail the Sale'' 
The title for the workshop is "Nail the Sale". The workshops are free to Chamber Members of Towns Co., Union Co. and Clay Co. NC. Non-members will be charged $40.oo for each workshop. Non-members who attend and join within one week of workshop will have their fees applied to the Chamber dues.
Light refreshments are served at 6:00p.m. followed by workshop at 6:15p.m. 
Date: July 24, 2008 
Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM 
Website: http://www.blairsvillechamber.com 
Location: Holiday Inn Express
Above Main St., Hiawassee, GA 
Contact: Blairsville Union - County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-745-5789 
Email: negamtns@windstream.net 
Date/Time Details: Thursday, July 24th 6:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. 
Fees/Admission: Non-members $40.00/per session 

July 25 

Free Concert at John C. Campbell Folk School 
Musselwhite Family Concert The Musselwhites received the 3rd place Audience Popularity award at the European World of Bluegrass festival located in Hradic nad Moravici, Czech Republic in 2003. From 2002 - 2005 they gained experience performing in many different venues in Spain, Scotland, England, Sweden, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Germany as well as the USA. They were also the featured band in an article for Bluegrass Europe and were seen on the cover of the magazine during their time there. Morgan attended Mark O' Conner's Fiddle camp in 2001 and 2002 and won a scholarship, along with sister, Molly, to the Augusta Heritage Bluegrass Week in Elkins, West Virginia in July, 2002. Since then, they have performed at many European bluegrass festivals, schools, churches, bluegrass competitions, and military "Welcome Home" celebrations. Cindy gained her experience in bluegrass playing mandolin with The Hoyle's for almost 20 years at many of the well-known bluegrass festivals in the southeast. http://www.sebabluegrass.org/bands/detail.php?band_id=115 
Date: July 25, 2008 
Time: 07:30 PM 
Website: http://www.folkschool.org 
Location: Festival Barn John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC 
Contact: Hay bale seating provided. Bring a cushion if you like or your own folding chair. 
Email: bob@folkschool.org 
Date/Time Details: Friday, July 25, 2008 beginning at 7:30 
Fees/Admission: Free, donations welcome 

Classic Cars "Cruise In" 
Home Depot Parking Lot

Blue Ridge Highway ( Hwy 5)
Classic Car, "Cruise In" Home Depot parking lot, 4rth Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark.

706-632-3656

Dates for this event
July 26, 2008
August 23, 2008
September 27, 2008
October 25, 2008

July 26 

Doug Halper Dulcimer Master in Concert 
Warner Bros. Recording Artist - Doug Halpern - in concert!! A Hammered Dulcimer master! SSA multi-instrumentalist of the year! 
Date: July 26, 2008 
Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
Website: http://www.unitychurchofthemountains.com 
Location: Blairsville Civic Center 
Contact: Unity Church of the Mountains - 706-745-8780 
Email: pinkerb711@juno.com 
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 26th, 2008 7PM 
Fees/Admission: $!0 adults and students - children (10 and under) free 

July 26 

Contra Dance at John C. Campbell Folk School 
Contra Dance with Janet Shepherd and Jeff & Diane Baker Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Janet Shepherd is a popular caller from Atlanta. Jeff and Diane Baker from Asheville play fiddle and piano. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. 
Date: July 26, 2008 
Time: 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM 
Website: http://www.folkschool.org 
Location: Community Room, Keith House John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC 
Email: bob@folkschool.org 
Date/Time Details: Saturday, July 26, 2008 from 8-11 pm 
Fees/Admission: Adults $6 Ages 12-18 $3 Under 12 $2 

July 28 - Aug 01 

Children's Painting Class 
For Kids 9 & Up who are really interested in painting. Price includes all materials and kids will complete up to 3 paintings. 
Date: July 28, 2008 - August 1, 2008 
Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM 
Website: http://www.carriagehouseartcenter.com 
Location: Pat Aube Gray Painting Studio, Carriage House Art Center, 29a Highway 515, Blairsville, GA next to Ingle's Entrance. 
Contact: Jeanni, 706-745-9735 
Email: patzg@aol.com 
Fees/Admission: $140, including all materials 

August 02, 2008
Story Telling, "A Summer Evening of Tall Tales" at the Blue Ridge Community Theater 
Hampton Square @ Blue Ridge Community Theater

11 Mountain Street (next to Blue Jeans Pizza)
Blue Ridge Mountains StoryTellers presents; An evening of story telling beginning @ 7:00 PM. Proceeds will benefit the Sunny D Children's Theater Workshops. Details and more information to follow, please check back at a later date.

706-632-9223

August 02, 2008 

Smokey Bear's Birthday Party 
Ocoee Whitewater Center in Ducktown, TN

Highway 64 West, Copperhill
Help celebrate Smokey's birthday with fun activities featuring games, games, prize drawings, and a visit from Smokey the Bear. Parking fees apply

877-692-6050

August 15, 2008

Movies in the Park / "Grease" 
Fannin County Park

Tom Boyd Rd off Highway 5
Sit on the grass and relax under the stars, movies in the park is a special free outdoor event for the whole family. Bring your own picnic or purchase food items from our concession. Sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. 
For more information, call 706-632-7696

August 15 - 16, 2008 
Kiwanis Rodeo 
Kiwanis Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge


Rodeo starts at 8:00 p.m. Gates open early. Western Rodeo event with Bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing & special events. Tickets: $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the Gate, Children 8 and under free with paying adult.
For tickets contact the Banks, Cotton States and Parris Pharmacy.
706-258-2290

August 16, 2008
Concert in the Park / Army Ground Forces Jazz Guardians 
Downtown City Park, Blue Ridge


6:30 p.m. The Jazz Guardians is an 18-member group whose primary mission is to maintain and promote Jazz. Jazz Guardians pay tribute to the big bands of yesterday by performing the music made popular by such greats as Ellington, Basie, Miller, and Herman. Demonstrating their great versatility, the group also performs the latest and most innovative sounds of today's most popular composers. 
Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
706-632-2144
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August 16

Fundraiser for KidsFerst in Gilmer County

The Roswell New Horizons Band is bringing to Ellijay the exciting Big Band Sounds of the 40's and 50's. This 18 piece band will be available for your listening and dancing pleasure one evening only, Saturday, August 16, 2008 7:00-10:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Ellijay. This stroll down memory lane will benefit Kids Ferst in Gilmer County, a local program to help children learn to read by mailing books to preschoolers at their homes. An $18 ticket buys books for 6 months for a child. Raffle tickets available for $5.00 for SEC Championship Game and overnight hotel! Call 706 636-4671 or go to website www.kidsferstingilmercounty.org for more information.

August 16 
Benefit Auction 
Will be held at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the Keith House. Silent Auction and Live Auction Preview from 1-2 p.m. Live auction with Tim Ryan & Bob Grove 2- 5 p.m. Free Admission. Participate in an exciting afternoon as auctioneers sell one-of-a-kind handcrafted items such as jewelry, paintings, weavings, metalwork, pottery, quilts, woodturnings, and more. Proceeds will benefit the craft programs at the non-profit Folk School. For more information call: 828-837-2755 or 800-365-5724. 

August 22, 2008 - August 23, 2008
2008 Mountain Living Showcase
http://www.mountainhomeshowcase.org 

Union-Towns Home Builders Association's 2008 Mountain Living Showcase consisting of a Mountain Living Home Show at The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA, and a scattered-site Parade of Homes in Towns and Union Counties

August 23, 2008
Music and Comedy / High Country Harmonizers 
Performing Arts Center in Blue Ridge

Fanning County High School
An evening filled with music and comedy. Show is 7:00 p.m. Presenting their Seventh Annual Show, "Favorites Plus" featuring hilarious "Lunchbreak" and "Spice" up from Atlanta. Prize winning guest quartets. 

706-379-1078

August 29, 2008- September 21, 2008 
Our Town 
Blue Ridge Community Theater


Thornton Wilder brings us a profound, strange, unworldly significance with "Our Town". This is less the portrait of a town than the sublimation of the commonplace: and in contrast with the universe that silently swims around it: it is brimming over with compassion. Reserve your tickets today. A must see!
For more information, call the box office, 706-632-9223
706-632-9223
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August 30 
Eighth Annual Heritage Walk & Festival 
Enjoy a step back in time with this celebration of Cherokee County. Enjoy all-day historic walking tours and a heritage festival celebrating area artists, crafters, growers, food, live stage entertainment, and more. All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact Barbara Hughes: 828-837-6821. 

August 30 - 31, 2008
Mountain Marketplace and Heritage Festival

Time: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
http://www.unioncountyhistory.org 
Event Description
Mountain arts & crafts, lots of music, living history activities, farm animals and games for children, traditional cast iron cooking, panning for gold.

 

Fridays & Saturdays
Morganton Music Park
Open year round, every Saturday night, closed only on Christmas Day. The kitchen begins serving at 7:00 PM and the band plays from 8:00 to 12:00. The Morganton Music Park is a place where both adults and children can go to dance and have a great time listening to live country music bands. It is a nonalcoholic entertainment center.
Visit their website for more info.

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Fridays
Pickin & Playing at Clay's Corner, Brasstown, NC every Friday Night. Call 828-837-3797 for more info.www.clayscorner.com

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Fridays
7:30 p.m.
John C. Campbell Folk School
Offers free concerts with various artists with folksongs, hammered dulcimers, fiddles, banjos, guitars, bluegrass, gospel and many more types of music. For information, call 1-800-FOLK-SCH or check www.folkschool.org for schedule.

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Fridays
Are you seeing stars?
You can every Friday night at the Young Harris College Planetarium. Shows begin promptly at 8:00pm and admission is free. Seating in on a first-come first-served basis and groups of 10 or more may reserve seats by calling the office at 706/379-3111 ext. 5130. Telescopes will be set up after the show. Visit their website www.yhc.edu/academics/mathsci/astronomy/planet.html

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Fridays
May-October
Friday Concert Series
Union County Courthouse, Blairsville (706) 745-5493

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Music in the Shoppes of Murphy
The 1st Friday of each month, March thru October, a live band performs from 7-10 p.m. The 3rd Friday of each month is Dance Night at the Daily Grind. Other events include wine tasting. For more information contact the Daily Grind at 828-835-7322.

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Children's Story Hour
Every Saturday at the Curiosity Shop Bookstore beginning at 11:15 am. Contact Linda at Curiosity Shop Bookstore for more information 828-835-7433.

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Murphy Mornings
Every Saturday from 10 am- 2pm, April-October in the pocket parks on the corners of Peachtree and Tennessee streets, downtown Murphy, featuring Cedar Valley Farmer's Market; quilters and crafters welcome. For more information, call Jeremiah Smith, 828-837-5143.

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Saturdays
May to September Free Outdoor Concerts every Saturday night from 6 P.M. til 8 P.M. on the Square in Hiawassee. Enjoy music, food and fun for the entire family. Bring a blanket - Bring a lawn chair. Come enjoy an evening under the sky in the heart of this enchanted valley. - visit www.otmga.org for information

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Saturdays
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
John C. Campbell Folk School
Every other Saturday, Contra & Square Dancing
For information, call 1-800-FOLK-SCH.

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Saturdays
April-October
Appalachian Jam on the Square Dahlonega, Ga. April through October Saturdays 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Live music on Downtown Dahlonega's historic square. Dahlonega - Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce 800-231-5543 Visit Website

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Bear Ridge Mall
Bear Ridge Mall offers free music and events every weekend. Check local papers and radio for each weekend's events. Also located on site is Christopher's Steak House coming this summer) and Jackson River Trading Co. home furnishings. Mall is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8am to 6pm. Located off Hwy 19/74 in Andrews, NC, 2.2 miles east of Andrews-Murphy Airport. Turn left on Beaver Creek Rd. Call 828-321-2386 for more information.

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Thursdays
May-September
5:30 p.m.
Horseshoe Bend Park , McCaysville, GA.
Pickin' in the Park
A series of weekly jam sessions that nurture local old-time and bluegrass musical traditions. It is held alongside the Beautiful Toccoa River at Horseshoe Bend Park. This weekly event is for pickers, not scheduled performances. Jam sessions abound in various sizes and styles throughout the park.
Admission is free. And the park is Handicapped accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience.
423-496-4653
http://www.pickinthepark.com/

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Murphy Public Library
Story time for preschoolers and caregivers every Monday at 10 a.m. Enjoy books, music, rhymes, and fun. It's free! For more information, call Children's Librarian Maureen McGee at 828-837-2025.

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Community Services

Saturdays
The Gateway Animal Rescue Center is looking for volunteers. Extra hands are needed at pet adoption events, answering phones, writing articles and picking up donations of food, equipment, etc. Gateway is always looking for donations of GOOD pet foods. Check out their "Pet of the Week" at the Saturday's adoption in the Blue Ridge City Park. Call Robyn in Ellijay at 706/698-1355 or Karen in Blue Ridge at 423/496-3892, e-mail redrobyne@ellijay.com

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Bosom Buddies of Georgia
Offers monthly support groups for cancer survivors. Another program offered is the Low-cost Mammogram Program, which offers qualified applicants a mammogram at discounted rates. For more info visit the Bosom Buddies of Georgia website www.gacancerfoundation.org/bb

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>^,,^< WHISKERS PROJECT >^,,^<

The Whiskers Project is a Non-Profit, Trap, Neuter-Return (TNR) program that spays & neuters feral and stray cats in Union and surrounding counties in North Georgia. We are part of the Feral Friends Network with Alleycats in Washington DC. If you can volunteer to help trap and transport once a month, please contact us.

We are always looking for farms, barns and stables to relocate sterile and rabies vaccinated cats that need homes. Please contact us if you can provide feeding and location assistance. Sometimes we rescue strays and kittens that have been domesticated that need homes. Those cats/kittens are posted on our adoptable list.

WHISKERS PROJECT
PO BOX 575
Blairsville, GA 30514
Phone: 706-745-0936

Email: linsleyv@sbcglobal.net

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