March 1
Friends of the Library Poetry Contest are accepting submissions by 5 p.m. today. The Third Annual Poetry Contest is underway, with the theme, “Our World, Our Community.” Cash prizes of $100 will be awarded in three categories (students grades 1 – 6; students grades 7 – 12; and, adults 18+). There is a $10 entry fee for up to three poems. Additional rules and entry forms available at the Library or via ptc.library.friends@gmail.com.
Beginning March 1, from 7 - 8 p.m., at Snap Fitness in Braelinn Shopping Center, Peachtree City, the Rhumba will be taught at a beginner level. The Rhumba is a very romantic dance with beautiful movement and grace. This is a four week, one hour session, the cost is $35 per person. For further information, please call Snap Fitness at 770-632-7627, James at 770-487-6771 or Charlyn 404-401-9895.
Foster Parents are Needed in Fayette County! Grace for Children Foster Care is recruiting for new foster parents. Foster parents may be married or single and do not have to own their own homes. Homes are needed for children of all ages especially for sibling groups and teenagers. Informational Orientation meetings are held on Mondays at 6 p.m. Training for new foster parents will begin April 8, at 6 p.m. One Orientation meeting must be attended before attending the training. Please call Ashlie Hale for more information and to register for an Orientation meeting at (770) 460-6652. Grace for Children Foster Care is a program of Fayette Youth Protection Homes, Inc. and is administered by Georgia Baptist Children’s Home & Family Ministries.
Donations are now being accepted for the Annual Yard Sale sponsored by Senoia Area Historical Society's museum committee. Items can be dropped off any Friday or Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. during museum hours at 6 Couch Street. The sale will be held on April 6, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We accept almost anything, but preferably no clothes. For more information or pickup assistance for large items call Carol Dallas at 770-757-9769.
March 2
The Fayette County 4-H Rock Eagle Cloverleaf Camp registration will be held on March 2, from 9-11 a.m. at 140 Stonewall Avenue, Suite 210. Cloverleaf camp is for current 5th and 6th graders, and dates are July 8-13 at Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton. Participants will experience fun, outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, zipline, and more while staying in air-conditioned cabins! Registration form and deposit are due on March 2. Come early we have a limited number of spaces! Call Fayette County Cooperative Extension at 770-305-5412 for details or information about camps for other ages.
The Fayette County Republican Party's March First Saturday Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on March 2, at the IHOP, 705 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
The Peachtree City Kiwanis Club is proud to present the 28th annual Art and Music showcase. This is a wonderful opportunity for students of Fayette county in grades one through twelve to show off their artistic, music and dance talents. Winners of our contest will receive a monetary award plus the opportunity to go on to the Georgia district competition to win a $3,500 scholarship. Students can pick up applications at their school or the Peachtree City library.
AARP will be providing tax help for senior citizens on Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Peachtree City United Methodist Church on Robinson Road (Rooms 120 – 122). The service is free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis, through April 15.
Peach Tree City Dance at World Gym in Peachtree City on 1300 Commerce Ave, on March 2, from 7 - 10:30 p.m. Fee per person: $10 in advance from WG or with Sondra or $12 at the door. Register: In advance: Call Sondra or go to World Gym to purchase tickets.
The Veterans Wall of Honor and Veterans Museum are located in Heritage Park, 101 Lake Dow Road, McDonough. Museum Hours are Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (770) 228-7300 to arrange a guided tour for your group. For more information visit www.hcprd.org.
March 5
Blood Clot Prevention on March 5 – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Do you experience tired or achy legs, fatigue, weakness, or swollen legs? Do you hate those unsightly spider veins? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then come listen to Dr. Craddock from Southern Vein Care talk about treatment options and how to keep symptoms from getting worse. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
National Assn. of Purchasing Managers.-West GA Affiliate meets at Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Rd., PTC, in the lower level, Floyd Farr conference room. We meet the first Thursday of each month. Our speaker will be Linda Wells and the topic will be Beneficiary Planning "Don't Leave Your Legacy to Chance!". Networking 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.; Dinner @ 6:15 p.m., Program starts @ 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 for non-members. RSVP by Noon on March 5 to napmwestgeorgia@yahoo.com. Affiliate website: www.napm-westgeorgia.org.
The Peachtree City Garden Club will meet on the first Tuesday of each month (September - May) at The Bridge Community Center, 225 Willowbend Road, Peachtree City at 10 a.m. Guests are welcome. Membership in the garden club is $15 per year. For more information, call (770) 519-8651.
American Legion Post 50 & Ladies Auxiliary Unit 50 meets the first Tuesday of every month at the CAF Hangar, Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Ct, Peachtree City at 5:30 p.m. for Social Gathering, 6 p.m. for Cover-Dish Dinner, 7 p.m. for Legion Meeting. For more information call Arnie Geiger 404-273-1542.
March 6
Nutritional Facts 101: Food Labels – March 6 – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Miriam Williams will discuss nutritional facts that you should know in order to fuel your body with the necessary nutrients for healthy living. Learn how to set a goal based on calorie budgets, the formula to weight loss, and how excessive sugar and fat intake affect your nutrition. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
The Fayette County Parks & Recreation Department will be holding volleyball registration, for girls in grades 5 – 12, between Feb. 25 and March 7. Spaces are limited, and typically fill up early. Player fees start at $40 and include a team shirt. The volleyball season will be held from mid-March through the end of May. For more information, call 770-716-4320 or visit 980 Redwine Rd. in Fayetteville during weekdays from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The Peachtree City Kiwanis Club is proud to present the 28th annual Art and Music showcase. This is a wonderful opportunity for students of Fayette county in grades one through twelve to show off their artistic, music and dance talents. Winners of our contest will receive a monetary award plus the opportunity to go on to the Georgia district competition to win a $3,500 scholarship. Students can pick up applications at their school or the Peachtree City library. Turn in Art to the Bridge Community Center by close of business on March 6. A panel of artists will judge the art on March 7. The public is invited to view the art on March 8 and 9, and again on March 18.
The Peachtree City Kiwanis Club is proud to present the 28th annual Art and Music showcase. Winners of our contest will receive a monetary award plus the opportunity to go on to the Georgia district competition to win a $3,500 scholarship. Entry forms may be turned in to the PTC Library or The Bridge Community Center or mailed to Celia Hoffman, 119 Denham Square, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269. Music and Dance Showcase entries must be received by close of business on March 6. Auditions will be held by grade group on March 9 at The Bridge Community Center. The times and other information are on the entry form. The finals will be held March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Bridge Community Center in Peachtree City.
Southern Ground Amphitheater series tickets are now available to the general public. Tickets to individual concerts will go on sale April 2, and range from $15 - $65. Tables for eight are available in the Orchestra pit, and special tables are sold in the boxes of the tiered section. Tickets to all shows will be sold via the website at SouthernGroundAmp.com. and at the historic Courthouse in Downtown Fayetteville. Southern Ground Amphitheater is owned by the Downtown Development Authority and managed by the Main Street Tourism Association of Fayetteville. For sponsorships and ticket information call 770-719-4173.
March 8
The Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host a St. Patrick's Day Ballroom Dance with free Rumba Lesson on March 8, from 8:00 – 10:45 p.m. Beginner lesson at 7:00 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Come to either or both lessons. Attire is smart casual or wear green! Location: Gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater, 1577 Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. The guest fee is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. Information: StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or Diane@StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Diane at 770-461-2369 and leave a message.
Come enjoy a Beginner Tango lesson and a couples dance in LaGrange on Friday, March 8 at LaFayette Christian School Gym, 1904 Hamilton Road. The Beginner Tango lesson is at 7 p.m. The dance is 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. Attire: Dressy casual. Visitor couples are welcome - $20 per couple. For more information call 706-884-5857.
March 9
Oak Grove Elementary’s Tenth Annual Run for the Gold 5K Run and 1 mile Fun Run will take place on March 9, beginning at 8 a.m. Early registration is $15 for participants with a $60 cap for all families. Phantom runners - those who wish to support Run for the Gold but are unable to run - may purchase a T-Shirt for $10. Registration after March 1 is $20. Applications are available online at www.oges.org. For more information, contact Oak Grove at (770) 631-3260.
Run for the Gold becomes part of the Rotary Club and Peachtree City Running Club’s Grand Prix Series of 5K races. Warm-up begins at 7:30 a.m. 5K Road Race and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk begin on Log House Road and end at Oak Grove Elementary School. Registrants may pick up race numbers and T-Shirts at OGES from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on March 8. Oak Grove Elementary is located at 101 Crosstown Road in Peachtree City – less than ½ mile from the intersection of Crosstown Road, Robinson Road, and Ebeneezer Road.
Dogwood Gallery will host,“Still Life in Watercolor” a painting workshop with artist, Troy Crisswell, who has won numerous awards in shows around the Southeast. The workshop will be held on March 9 from 9 to 3. The fee for the class is $90. A list of supplies needed for the workshop will be provided to participants upon registration. For more information visit www.dogwoodgallery.net.
The Fayette County Republican Party County Convention will be held on March 9, at the Peachtree City Christian Church, 500 Kedron Dr., Peachtree City. Although delegates have already been elected, guests are welcome at the meeting which begins at 10 a.m. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
March 10
The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra with the Clayton State University Orchestra present "The Orchestra at the Opera" on March 10 at 3 p.m., Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, Morrow, GA 30260. Celebrating the bicentennial of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner, the orchestra will present orchestral works from operas by Bizet, Tchaikovsky, Verdi and Wagner. Tickets are $10 for Adults or $5 for Students. For more details or to order tickets, visit www.scsymphony.net or call 678-466-4200.
March 11
American Legion Fayette County Post 105 and Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 meet the second Monday of each month at the Log Cabin, 180 S. Glynn St, Fayetteville. The March 11 meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck supper and business meeting at 7:30 p.m. The March meeting will celebrate the Anniversary of the founding of the American Legion in 1919. Contact Larry Newsome, Post Adjutant, 770-461-1203. Eligible military veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. Facebook: Fayette County Post 105.
March 12
Design on a Dime – March 12 – 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Think your design ambitions are bigger than your budget? Join Amy Epperson for chic-on-the-cheap decorating tips. Give an old room a new look with budget-conscious design ideas, home accent projects, and more. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
It’s Not a Diet; it’s a Food Plan – March 12 – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Diets are frustrating. How do you stay on track? How do you make sense out of food labels? Can small indulgences really make a difference? Dr. Kevin Marler will answer questions and impart a new outlook on dieting: it’s not a diet; it’s a food plan, and the grocery store is your food pharmacy. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
The Backyard Association, sponsored by the Coweta County Master Gardeners’ Association, is a free seminar held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall located at 275 Pine Road in Newnan. Please call the Extension Office at (770) 254-2620 for reservations and to register for door prizes.
March 14
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet for lunch on March 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Green Ginger, 200 Market Place Connector, Peachtree City. Rose Wing, president of the Georgia Federation of Republican Women will be the guest speaker. All interested Republican women are invited to attend. For more information, please e-mail Denise Ognio, denise@futurestaffnow.com or call or e-mail Debby Dickinson at 404-376-4132 or ptcdebby@bellsouth.net.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9949 of Peachtree City meets the second Thursday of each month 7 p.m. at Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Court, Tyrone. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Jim Ryan at 770-631-3417.
March 15
Mr. Fix It – March 15, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Have you ever wondered how to fix something in your home when it breaks? “Mr. Fix It,” Lamar Feagans, will answer questions on home repair. This program is free, but pre-registration are required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Come dance with us the third Friday of every month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the American Leion Log Cabin in Fayetteville! Cost is $25/couple/$15 single. Checks need to be made out to: LCDP (Log Cabin Dance Party) as soon as possible. Mail your checks to: Barbara Stevens, 171 Inman Rd. Fayetteville, GA 30215. Checks or cash will be accepted at the door. For more information call 770-703-7165.
The Fayette Chamber is hosting three PlanSmart seminars to help small businesses with writing good business plans, nailing down what sets them apart from the competition and pricing strategies. The seminars are being presented by the Small Business Development Center. The cost is $69 per class or $150 for the series of three seminars. The first seminar is Writing a Living Business Plan on March 15, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at The Chamber Meeting Place, 600 W. Lanier Ave., Suite 205, Fayetteville. Two other seminars will follow: Finding & Refining Competitive Advantage on April 12 and Pricing for Profit on May 17. To register for the seminar call the Fayette Chamber at (770) 461-9983.
March 19
Foster Care and Adoption Information Session will be held at Fayette County DFCS (905 Hwy 85 S, Fayetteville 30215) on March 19 from 6-8 p.m. Come learn how you can make a difference in the lives of Georgia’s children. For more information, contact Jalene McCord at 770-460-2567.
March 20
Music for Meals – March 20 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Enjoy a delicious meal from Chef Bonnie Kanofsky while enjoying a wonderful evening of music benefiting Fayette County’s Meals On Wheels program. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at the front desk at either FSS location. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org for more information. FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Donations are now being accepted for the Annual Yard Sale sponsored by Senoia Area Historical Society's museum committee. Items can be dropped off any Friday or Saturday, 1 - 4 p.m. during museum hours at 6 Couch Street. The sale will be held on April 6, 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. We accept almost anything, but preferably no clothes. For more information or pickup assistance for large items call Carol Dallas at 770-757-9769.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group - The Sixty Plus Program at Piedmont Fayette Hospital offers a monthly support group for the caregivers of older adults with memory loss. The group meets the Third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital, West entrance, 1267 Building Cancer Wellness Center, third floor. Facilitated by a licensed social worker and open to any caregiver of an older adult with memory loss. To register for the group, please call 770-719-7214.
March 21
Financial Planning Series – March 21 – 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Have your financial plans kept up with the times? Thomas Williams with Peachtree Planning Corporation will help you keep pace in an ever-changing financial landscape. This month’s topic will cover: Wealth and Giving, Maintaining Wealth, and Leaving a Legacy. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Graceful, Healthy Aging: Women’s Health and Wellness Workshop presented by Piedmont Fayette Hospital and Fayette Senior Services on March 21, 2013 from 10 a.m. to Noon at Piedmont Fayette Hospital, 1279 Hwy 54 W., 1279 Building, 3rd Floor, conference room C. Refreshments, giveaways, and educational materials available. The event is free— but preregistration is required. Call 770-461-0813 to register.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3650 of Fayetteville invites all veteran of any foreign war to join and meet the third Tuesday of each month 7 p.m. at The Historic Train Depot located at 250 Lanier Avenue, East in Fayetteville. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Ronald Stubbs (404) 431-0276, or H. K. Denton (678) 817-5888, or Tom Morris (470) 214-9060.
March 23
The 4th Annual Breast Cancer 1- Day Walk will be on March 23 in Peachtree City. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. on March 23 with Opening Ceremonies at 9 a.m. Walk registration includes Free T-Shirt, Free lunch, Awards, Entertainment, and Giveaways ending with a PINK ROSE CEREMONY for Survivors. Grab your PINK Hula Skirt and tennis shoes let’s get walking! Remember…the funds stay in Georgia! Visit www.bc1daywalk.org and call 770-487-4396 to sign up.
Ladies on Spokes Spring Spin-off on March 23. Women’s cycling club invites all local women to its spring kickoff meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Living Faith Fellowship Church, 1481 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. All levels of riders are welcome. Meet the officers and ride leaders and hear about upcoming activities and rides. A group ride will follow the meeting. For more information contact Terri at 678-378-9440 or terri_sarine@ladiesonspokes.com.
March 26
Stimulating Your Brain the Healthy Way – March 26 – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Cheryl Idol with Coastal Home Care will present healthy tips to stimulate your brain. Learn healthy alternatives to cooking and snacking that will help with memory loss. Healthy snacks will be available for all to enjoy, and we will play a fun game of trivia at the end for prizes, so listen carefully! This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Photography: Light in Nature – March 26 – 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Peachtree City location at The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail. Attention photography enthusiasts! Donna Rosser, The Barefoot Photographer, will discuss light in nature. Learn how to be creative with focus points, how to create the right lighting, and more. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
March 27
Donuts with a Cop – March 27 – 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS) – Fayetteville location at the FSS Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive. Enjoy coffee and donuts while hearing from some of Fayette County’s finest local law enforcement agencies. This month, new Sheriff Barry Babb with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will give you a chance to learn all about what is happening in all areas of our community. This program is free, but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
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