July 14
Writing Your Life Story - Have you ever felt inspired after reading a really great article about someone’s life? Do you wish you could write your own? Now you can!! You can now take the exciting pieces of your life and organize them on paper! You will begin to see how the significant events in your life fit together like a divine puzzle. If you are ready for a radical adventure, come prepared to release your creative writing energy and take a journey down memory lane! Saturdays, July 14 – August 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Fee: $150 per resident or $225 per non-resident. Must be 18 & older. A supply fee of $15 paid to instructor on the first day of class. For information call Debbie Parrish at (770) 716-4325.
Author Lewis Colbert at the PTC Library – July 14, 1 – 3 p.m. Peachtree City resident Lewis Colbert will discuss and sign copies of his book, "The Unlikeliest Auburn Tiger."
Richard Marx Solo with 20 Strings at The Fred – July 14. Gates open 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.amphitheater.org
Southside Cycling "Pedal for Pets" Charity Bicycle Ride, July 14, 8 a.m., at Senoia United Methodist Church (229 Bridge St) for Georgia Heartland Spay & Neuter Program. More info at https://docs.google.com/document
Touching Hearts Ministries of Fayetteville is having a huge yard sale to raise funds for a mission trip to El Salvador this Saturday, July 14, from 8 a.-m. - 2 p.m. in the Michael's shopping center (Hudson's Plaza parking lot), Hwy 85 Fayetteville. All proceeds fund missions. Come on out an find that bargain, invite a friend, and help us spread the word by forwarding this email or posting it on Facebook or Twitter. For information email Gina Byrom at ginasbee@gmail.com.
July 16
A Company of Friends Productions invites all performers ages 8 to 16 years to their 2012 Summer Musical Performance Camp. Everyone who registers gets a role in the final performance! Camp will run July 16-20 and 23-27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The Fayette Train Depot at 250 Lanier Ave. E in Fayetteville will be the location for both camp and performances which will be Saturday, July 28 at 2 and 5 p.m. Camps registration fee is $225 and discounts are available for siblings who register together, as well as a playbill ad option that will help defray out of pocket costs. No previous experience is required. To register call 770-599-0051 or visit www.fcft.net/ACOFCamp.
July 17
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.
July 18
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. Designed to be both informational and supportive, the group will provide a confidential and welcoming atmosphere for family members and friends who want to learn more about dementia. The emotional, medical, legal and financial aspects of this condition will be discussed at meetings. The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker and is open to anyone in the community. Co-sponsored by Sixty Plus Older Adult Services and the Alzheimer’s Association. 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.
The Peachtree City Rotary Club is signing up teams for the Sept. 22 Dragon Boat Races. Team registration is $600 for 10 rowers and one drummer. Practice sessions will be held in the weeks leading up to the event. If you are interested in participating, visit www.ptcdragonboats.org for more information.
Wellspring Living will host its 7th annual Race to Restore 5K: Run for Her Future in Peachtree City. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the race will benefit comprehensive healing programs to restore women and girls who have been sexually abused or trafficked. Runners and supporters also have the opportunity to enter into a $5 raffle, giving donors a chance to win a variety of prized donated by local business. To register for the Race to Restore 5k: Run for Her Future, please visit www.active.com/5k-race/peachtree-city-ga/wellspring-livings-race-to-restore-5k-2012. For more information on Wellspring Living and how you can contribute to the cause, please visit www.wellspringliving.org.
Primary and Special Election Advance Voting, thru July 27, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Fayette County Elections Office, Suite 209 A of the Stonewall Complex in Fayetteville. Saturday voting at the Elections Office only, July 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. View Sample Ballots at http://mvp.sos.state.ga.us/.
AARP 2936 meets the third Wednesday of each month 1:30 p.m. at the Heritage Bank, 440 N Jeff Davis Dr, Fayetteville. All meetings of AARP Chapter 2936 are open to the public. Each meeting provides information members and guests can use to enrich their lives. Updates on health care issues, local governmental issues, and legislative information from the General Assembly are some of the topics of discussion at the monthly meetings. Former Fayette resident, Richard Johnston will appear at the next meeting of Fayette Chapter 2936. Johnston speak about his “true to life experiences” while gathering information for his book. Johnston’s mother was a member of the Choctaw tribe. Johnston tells her tale vividly. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
July 19
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
Register now for The Clayton State University Small Business Development Center “Starting a Business” workshop in Aug. at the Fayette Campus of Clayton State University in Peachtree City. Receive 50% off each additional person with the purchase of one registration at full price, $69. All registrations must be made at the same time in order to receive this discount. This discount cannot be combined or used with any other discount or coupon. For more information, please contact Heather Chaney at 678-466-5100.
July 21
Guys Garage Sale on July 21 has been canceled.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra at The Fred on July 21. Gates open at 7 p.m., Show starts at 8 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit www.amphitheater.org.
Main Street will host its second Market Day event of 2012 at the Lane Brown Gazebo. As always, shoppers will enjoy a variety of homemade and homegrown products. Everything from boiled peanuts, fresh squeezed lemonade, kettle popcorn, pork skins, roasted corn, jewelry, jellies, flowers, fresh produce, homemade breads, cakes and desserts, and much more. The Market opens at 10 a.m. and will close at 2 p.m. Subsequent Market Days will be held on the third Saturday of every month, now through November, and on the fourth Saturday of October. Any vendors wishing to participate in future Market Days should call 770-719-4173.
July 24
The High Noon Toastmaster's Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lafayette Educational Center, 205 Lafayette Ave, Bldg D, Fayetteville. For more information call 770-461-7492 or go to www.highnoonfayetteville.org.
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital on July 24. The program will be a discussion of “Improving Healing with Integrative Medicine” with Dr. John Kim of Georgia Integrative Medicine. Men (and their partners) with concerns about prostate cancer are encouraged to attend. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Wellness Center in the 1267 Building, 3rd floor. Use the Outpatient West Entrance. The Prostate Cancer Information Group is sponsored by The American Cancer Society and Us TOO, International. For additional information, please call Jim O'Hara at 770-632-2898 or ACS in Peachtree City at 770-631-0625.
July 25
Primary and Special Election Advance Voting, thru July 27, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Fayette County Elections Office, Suite 209 A of the Stonewall Complex in Fayetteville. View Sample Ballots at http://mvp.sos.state.ga.us/.
Peachtree City Farmers Market – Now open Wednesdays & Saturdays at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center (Highway 54 at Northlake Drive). For information visit www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/.
July 26
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
July 27
Last Day of Primary and Special Election Advance Voting, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Fayette County Elections Office, Suite 209 A of the Stonewall Complex in Fayetteville. View Sample Ballots at http://mvp.sos.state.ga.us/.
Fridays at The Avenue: We Bought a Zoo – July 27. Activities begin at 7 p.m., movie begins at dusk.
July 28
A Company of Friends Productions will present their 2012 Summer Musical at The Fayette Train Depot at 250 Lanier Ave. E in Fayetteville on July 28 at 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. For more information call 770-599-0051 or visit www.fcft.net/ACOFCamp.
Peachtree City Farmers Market now open Wednesdays & Saturdays at Aberdeen Village Shopping Center (Highway 54 at Northlake Drive). For more information, visit www.ptcfarmersmarket.org/.
The SAHS invites you to join your fellow members and friends for a Garden Party on July 28, at 8 p.m., in a lovely secret garden on Pylant Street. Delicious food and live music will be provided. Come and stroll through the lovely gardens, enjoy an outdoor dinner with friends on a balmy evening, dance with whoever you choose, all while supporting your local historical society! So, take those old bridesmaid and prom dresses out of the moth balls and wear them to the party! Dress is whatever pleases you, pleases us. Feel free to be creative! A prize (modest..) will be awarded to the best vintage Bridesmaid Dress! All proceeds to benefit the SAHS Mortgage for our home at 6 Couch Street. Please join us for a summer evening to remember and to support a good cause! The SAHS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committed to preserving the history of the Senoia area. Tickets will be limited, so make your reservations now! Email preferred, senoiaareahistoricalsociety@gmail.com. $20 per ticket, BYOB. Non-alcoholic drinks and ice will be provided. Your reservation confirmation will give you the secret location. Contact Cindy Divido at (770) 727-9189 with any questions.
The Renee Paige Hair Salon in Fayetteville will hold a Cutathon to benefit the Joseph Sams School on July 28 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Located at 1992 Hwy 54 W, Suite E in the Governor’s Walk Shopping Center (next to Ace Hardware), the Salon will feature wet cuts for men, women and children for only $20. All proceeds will be donated to the Joseph Sams School, located in Fayetteville. No appointment is needed. For more information or directions, contact Renee Paige Salon at 770-632-5999 or visit www.reneepaigesalon.net/.
July 31
Poetry Contest open to Fayetteville area poets. A $1,000 grand prize is being offered to the last poet standing in a free contest sponsored by the Celestial Arts Society. There are 50 prizes totaling $5,000. Poems of 21 lines or fewer on any subject and in any style will be judged by the contest director Dr. James Cameron. Entries must be received by July 31 and may be submitted by mail to Free Poetry Contest, P. O. Box 761, Medford, Oregon 97501. Enter online at www.freecontest.com. Those sending entries should include their name and address on the same page as the poem. A winner’s list will be sent to all entrants. For more information contact Dr. James Cameron at jc1@mighty.net or call toll free 1-888-228-3820.
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