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Community Calendar June '10

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JUNE

6/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Knitting Class
1 p.m. at the Braselton Public Library.

6/1, 8, 15, 22, 29
TOPS Group Meeting
Weight loss management support group, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Braselton Library.

6/2, 16
Jefferson Knitting Group
Noon, at the Jefferson Public Library. Knitters of all ages and abilities are invited to bring their current projects and knit at the library.

6/2
Braselton Woman's Club
"End of the Year Luncheon" at 11 a.m. at the Braselton-Stover House. $20 per person. Proceeds go to the Braselton Library Summer Reading Program. 678-516-1137

6/2
Read-Aloud
10:30 a.m. Kids read aloud to Smoky the Pug and Pia the Afghan Hound at the Jefferson Public Library every 2nd Saturday.

6/3, 10, 17, 24
Toddler Time
10:30 a.m. at the Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nicholson. Featuring special themes, songs and art activities.

6/3, 10, 17, 24
Breast Cancer Survivors
6 p.m. at the Braselton Library Meeting Room. The support group meets every Thursday.

6/3, 10, 17, 24
Summer Reading Performances
2 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Lee Bryan, puppeteer, 6/3; Ron Anglin, juggler, 6/10; "Tip Tap Two," tap dancing duo, 6/17; Keith Karnok, magician, 6/24. All ages, admission is free.

6/3, 10, 17, 24
Commerce Summer Program
Children up to age 12 welcome. 6/3, 11 a.m. Puppet show; 6/10, 2 p.m. European tour with Music is Magic; 6/17, 2 p.m. Water fun at Willoughby Park; 6/24, 11 a.m. Magic show with Keith Karnok.

6/3-7/22
"Make a Splash" Reading Program
Earn prizes for reading at the Maysville Public Library! Guest speakers include David Ginn, writer and comedian 10 a.m. 6/3; Keith Karnok, scientist, magician and ventriloquist 4 p.m. 6/24; Awards Party 10 a.m. 7/22. Free, open to the public.

6/3
Meet the Author
Meet JoEllen Oliver (pen name: Jillian Wright), author of the romance novel, Fox Hollow, and The Man Under the Bridge, 4:40-7:30 p.m. Call 770-867-1320 for directions to The Principal's Palette in Winder.

6/3, 10, 17, 24
"Make a Splash" Summer Program
2 p.m. at the Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nicholson. For children 12 and under. 6/3 David Ginn, Magician; 6/10 Movie Day; 6/17 Todd Key, juggler; 6/24 Sandy Creek Nature Center, amphibians. 706-757-3577, koclare@prlib.org

6/4, 11, 18, 25
Doggie Tales
With Tuffy and Wiggles, 2 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. Dog trainer Chris Hinson will bring her therapy dogs to allow new readers to read aloud to the dogs.

6/4-5
Relay for Life
7 p.m., East Jackson Comprehensive High School. Survivors encouraged to attend opening ceremony at 7 p.m. for survivor lap. Sponsorships available and a luminary can be purchased for $5 per bag, will be lit at 9 p.m. on Friday. 706-367-8574, 706-367-9721

6/4, 11, 18, 25
Story Time in the Park
11:30 a.m. courtesy of the Braselton Public Library.

6/5
Colgate Country Showdown
6 p.m. at the Commerce Cultural Center. Call 706-335-1270 or visit www.wjjc.net to get an entry form.

6/5
"Stream Animals" Hike
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join a naturalist on a guided hike to investigate Walnut Creek and identify native aquatic animals in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve at the Elachee Nature Science Center in Gainsville. $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 2-12. Children under 2 and Elachee members free. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org

6/5
Concert in the Park
5-8 p.m. at the Braselton Park. Free hotdogs, hamburgers, beverages, chips, popcorn and snow cones, live band. Bouncy house for kids. 706-658-0300, patti@newcommunityonline.com

6/6-10
Vacation Bible School
6-8:30 p.m. at the Commerce First United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Program is "SonQuest Rainforest" and will feature songs, skits, crafts, games, Bible studies and snacks. Dinner served 5:30-6 p.m. 706-335-4018, www.commercefumc.org

6/7, 8, 21, 22
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter
In Hoschton. Call 706-654-3291 or e-mail leftoverpetsinc@yahoo.com for information or to schedule an appointment.

6/8 15
Knitting Class
Come join Betty Billard for knitting classes for children and adults on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Braselton Library.

6/8
GA EGGS Book fair
7 p.m. at the Betty Jo Maddox Community Room in The Peoples Financial Center, 76 Broad Street in Winder. www.rootsweb.com/~gaeggs

6/8, 15, 22
Teen Summer Program
2 p.m. at the Harold S. Swindle Public Library in Nichsolson. 6/8 Under the Sea Oragami; 6/15 Michael White, illustrator, will conduct illustrating workshop; 6/22 Movie Day. 706-757-3577, koclare@prlib.org

6/9, 16, 23, 30
Young Adult Summer Program
2-4 p.m. at the Commerce Public Library. Grades 5-12 can celebrate and create an interest in American history. The program is themed on the National Treasure movies.

6/10, 24
Quilt Workshop
The Cold Sassy Quilt Guild's Stitch and Share workshop, at the Commerce Library, 1-3 p.m. 6/10; 5:30-8:00 p.m. 6/24. Fee is $15, or $20 for non-guild members.

6/10
Arts and Crafts
With Miss Sherri 10 a.m. at the Maysville Public Library.

6/11
Movie Night
"Julie and Julia" 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Public Library. Admission is free.

6/15
Pilot Club Meeting
Held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson Club House. 706-693-4715

6/15
HR Manager Meeting
Foothills of Georgia Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meeting at Georgia Mountains Center in Gainesville 7:30-9 a.m. Topic is Developing a Wellness Culture.

6/16, 23, 30
Summer Reading
10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Braselton Police/Municipal Building. Peter Hart, puppeteer, 6/16; Time Sonefelt, magician, 6/23; and Kopp's Kritters, 6/30. Registration will be Wednesday, 6/16 at 10 a.m.

6/17
Friends of the Library Meeting
At the Maysville Public Library, 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and invited to join! maysville@prlib.org or 706-625-2323

6/17
Outdoor Games
10 a.m. at the Maysville Public Library. Come join the outdoor fun and games. Prepare to get wet.

6/19, 26
Downtown Farmers Market
7-11 a.m. in downtown Commerce. Market held in the parking lot adjacent to the railroad and across from Spencer Park.

6/19, 26
Doggie Tales
With Tuffy and Wiggles 2 p.m. at the Maysville Public Library. Dog trainer Chris Hinson will bring her therapy dogs to allow new readers to read aloud to the dogs.

6/19
HSJC Adoption Day
The humane society's adoption day, held monthly on the third Saturdays, at Kroger in Jefferson, time TBA. 706-367-1111

6/22
Kids Movie
2 p.m. the Jefferson Public Library. "Hotels for Dogs." Admission is free.

6/25
Book Signing
7 p.m. at the Jefferson Civic Center. Lauretta Hannon, author of "The Cracker Queen: A Memoir of a Jagged Joyful Life," will speak and sign books. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served and books will be sold.

6/26
Shakers Car Club Show
5-9 p.m. in downtown Commerce. Car show will take place in the parking lot adjacent to the railroad and across from Spencer Park. 706-335-2954

6/26
City Light Downtown Festival
Beginning at 7 a.m. at Spencer Park in downtown Commerce. Events include the City Lights Star chase 5k Road Race through historic downtown Commerce, farmers market, Hot Rod & Antique Car Show, and a Kids Zone. 706-335-2954

6/30
Quilting Bee
11 a.m. Quilters of all abilities are invited to join and quilt at the Jefferson Public Library.

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