Already the Climbing Hydrangea begins to shed white leaves. Someone must've told the woods that school started and it's time for autumn. Come see the end of summer beauty -- Joe Pye weed and goldenrods blooming in sunny spots, the Meadow Beauty in the bog garden, interesting seed heads everywhere. And of course, lots of great programs as always...

Please remember to register for all programs unless otherwise noted. Parking is $5 per vehicle EXCEPT on Wednesdays and on our FREE Day, September 25!

Rivers Alive Cleanup at Buck Shoals
Saturday, September 4 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Help cleanup a stretch of the Chattahoochee River at nearby unopened state park, Buck Shoals. Children and adults are welcome. Water shoes and trash grabbers may come in handy. We supply the trash bags and t-shirts while supplies last. No registration necessary but please call for directions and details - 706-878-3087. Ask for John Erbele or Johnna Tuttle.

Mountain Herb Day
Saturday, September 11 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

"Stocking the Winter Medicine Chest" will be the main subject of this year's program. Learn about plant medicine applications that have been used for cold and flu symptoms. A product demonstration and medicinal plant hike will be included. Presenter: Johnna Tuttle, Interpretive Ranger and Certified Herbalist. $25 Registration and payment are due by Sept. 8.

After School Enrichment: Signs of Fall
Wednesday, September 15 3:45 - 4:30

The first day of autumn is September 23! Celebrate the coming season as we use observations skills to look for signs of fall. This class will be mostly outdoors. After school enrichment is hands-on, active and fun! For a list of program topics, contact Johnna Tuttle. After School Enrichment takes place on the third Wednesday of the month throughout the school year. $1 per child. Please register in advance.

Youth Fishing Day at Buck Shoals
Saturday, September 18 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The last Youth Fishing Day of the year! Bring your favorite big person and come fish for catfish, bass, and bream in a large stocked lake. Worms and crickets are recommended bait. Please no corn or baitfish. Call the park at 706-878-3087 for directions and more information. The only cost if the $5 parking fee. No registration necessary.

Habitats for Homeschoolers!
Wednesday, September 22 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In response to requests from homeschool parents, Smithgall is developing more programming specifically for homeschooled kids. In this first expanded homeschool program we will explore three habitats in the park and the plants and animals that thrive there. Each site will also explore a different topic - food webs, life cycles, rocks. GPSs for 2nd - 4th grade will be covered but older and younger kids are welcome, with parent supervision. $12 per child, no charge for chaperones. Advanced registration is required for material planning - 10 student minimum. 

Guided Hike to the Martin Mine Trail
Friday, September 24 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Evidence of hydraulic and hard rock gold mining will be the focus of this leisurely hike around the Martin Mine Trail. This lush trail offers a glimpse of the past and a vision of the future as we see recovery in progress. The hike is just over a mile and there are some steep inclines. $2 

Creatures of the Night!
Friday, September 24 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Explore the variety of fascinating creatures that make the night their home. Insects, arthropods, birds, amphibians, and flying mammals are all possible subjects of exploration. Sights and sounds will be observed and interpreted. The hike is a leisurely 2 œ - 3 miles on a gradual incline for the most part, with one long, steep hill. Participants are encouraged to walk without a flashlight to maximize night vision. Advance registration is required. $2

Open House Van Tours of the Park
Saturday, September 25 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

In celebration of Save Our State Parks Day, Friends of Smithgall Woods will offer free van tours of the park throughout the day. Come learn more about this special park and see sites usually only available by hiking or biking! Call to register and specify your tour time - 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for the tour and no parking fee as it is also Georgia State Parks FREE Day!

Johnna Tuttle
Interpretive Ranger
Smithgall Woods
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, Georgia 30545
(706) 878-3087 (phone)
(706) 878-0301 (fax)

So You Want to Start a Business?
Let Us Show You How!

The University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center will be conducting a free workshop on how to start a business. The two hour workshop will include a wide variety of topics including traits of a successful entrepreneur, market research, legal structure for your business, estimating start-up, cash flow projection, financial alternatives, failure factors, business planning, and others. This workshop will help you attain the tools necessary to get your business off the ground and as a success. 

The University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Rand Riedrich at 550 N. College Dr., Dalton, GA 30720 or call 706-272-2700. 

Class: Starting a Business – The Basics
Date: September 7 
Time: 4-6pm
Location: James Brown Cont. Ed. Bldg., Rm. 203
550 N. College Dr. 
Dalton, GA 30720
Fee: $0 
Reservations are required.

Evelyn Carrillo
University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
550 N. College Dr. Rm 309
Dalton, GA 30720 
Telephone: 706-272-2700
Fax: 706-272-2701

www.georgiasbdc.org

Zion Hill Baptist along with Mt. Olivet of Blairsville is hosting a benefit for Kenny Beaver. Kenny is awaiting a heart and liver transplant. He is on the transplant list at the University of Maryland. Kenny is the son of Hubert and Shirley Beaver. 

Date: Saturday September 11th Place: Meeks Park Time: 11Am to 7PM

We are selling BBQ plates, drinks, and pop corn. Gospel and Bluegrass singing all through out the day. Singers are: Fairview Baptist Church Choir, Flatline, Caylor Family, Son's Light Singers, Jessica Johnson and Shelia Thomas. Live auction at 2PM. Cake walks, bounce house, face painting and corn hole tournament (double elimination) are set up also.
All proceeds go to Kenny. Please join us on that day for all the fun. For more information on benefit contact Marie Chitwood 706-781-1554. 

Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association (GAHA) is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Listed below are our upcoming events.

Gilmer Arts and Heritage Attic Sale
207 Dalton Street in Ellijay
Friday, September 24 from 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday, September 25 from 9 am to 1 pm
Call 706-635-5605

Gilmer Arts and Heritage Picnic by the River
207 Legion Road
Live Music – The Georgia Waybacks
Sunday, September 26 at 6:00 pm
Picnic Tables $60/$70, Lawnchairs $8/$10
Call 706-635-5605 

Gilmer Arts and Heritage Wine Tasting
November 6
Call 706-635-5605
7:00 pm

B.E.S.T. Concert
The Diamonds “Silver Bells and Diamonds Christmas Show”
Presented by Gilmer Arts and Heritage
Saturday, December 18 at 7:30 pm
Ellijay Elementary School Auditorium
For Tickets, Call 706-635-5605

Auction Fundraiser Event
Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association
May 7, 2011
Call 706-635-5605

Dinner & a Movie – John Wayne classic, “Hatari”
Gilmer Arts and Heritage
Friday, March 11, 2011
Call 706-635-5605 

Dinner & Bingo – April 8, 2011
Gilmer Arts and Heritage
Friday, April 8, 2011
Call 706-635-5605

FastTrac NewVenture Coming this Fall to Northwest Georiga

This fall we will be introducing the FastTrac NewVenture program to the northwest Georgia area for the first time. Owning your own business is the American dream, but building it to withstand the test of time takes a unique set of tools. FastTrac NewVenture will show you the way. 
The FastTrac NewVenture program is designed specifically for entrepreneurs that have been in business for 3 years or less or are just getting started. This program provides the tools needed to evaluate your concept and develop plans to move forward, acquire a working knowledge of business fundamentals, and build an infrastructure for business operations and processes.
Topics covered include: Exploring Entrepreneurship, Identifying and Meeting Market Needs, Setting Financial Goals, Planning the Product/Service, Researching & Analyzing the Market, Reaching the Market, Building the Organization & Team, Planning for a Profitable Business, Monitoring Cash Flow & Seeking Funds, Implementing Next Steps
Thanks to the sponsorship of Wachovia/Wells Fargo, $300 scholarships are available to eligible business owners. (You must be registered by September 28th to be eligible)
For more information about the FastTrac New Venture program visit www.georgiasbdc.org/newventure or call 706-272-2700. 

Evelyn Carrillo
University of Georgia
Small Business Development Center
550 N. College Dr. Rm 309
Dalton, GA 30720 
Telephone: 706-272-2700
Fax: 706-272-2701
www.georgiasbdc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday November 6th, 2010 10:00am.-2:00pm. The 11th Annual Buford ACE Classic Cruise-In and Show! 
S&S ACE Hardware & Mower 3400 (swt 20) Buford Dr. (hwy20) Buford , Ga. 30518 . Buford Mall Parking Lot.
Modifieds,Vintage Cars, Street Rods, Classic Drivers, Muscle Cars, *Motorcycles*, Rare Rides of all kinds!Oldies DJ Mark Joseph , Dozens of Door Prizes., .25 cent soft drinks,Fun. Optional Judging entry fee $15. Vendors Wanted $35 per Parking space Churches $25 per parking space 
(All Benefits the North Gwinnett Food Bank Co-op).Sponsored by S&S ACE Hardware & Mower, Website: ssacehardware.com ,Contact: Joe Gagnon, (770)932-1458 or e-mail:jagagnon@ssacehardware.com


Joe Gagnon
S&S ACE Hardware & Mower
4300 (swt20)
Buford Dr.(Hwy20)
Buford,Ga.30518
W#(770)932-1458 

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