June 12 - Benefit Car Wash and Yard Sale

7:30 AM Saturday morning, June 12, there will be a Community Yard Sale, Car Wash and the sale of food at the Goldmine Church of God on Highway 29. All proceeds will go to pay the funeral expenses for the Sanders family. Diane Sanders lost her husband, Randy Sanders, April 18, 2009 and then her son, Steven Sanders, 10 months later. Having no insurance to cover either of these expenses, she is left with a tremendous burden of debt. Our last Benefit event helped pay part of it. We are again raising money June 12th to help her pay off the remainder of the $3,200 she owes. To participate or for more information, contact Pastor Phillip Patterson 770-262-3246 In case of rain an alternative date will be determined.

June 26 - FCHS Class of 1990 Reunion

The Franklin County High Class of 1990 will hold its 20th reunion on June 26 in the VIP room of the Melting Point Restaurant inside the Foundry Inn in Athens.

The cost is $5, plus a cover charge ($6 to $8) at the door. For more information, contact Tre' Reinhardt by email at reinhardt@bellsouth.net.

June 26 - Hot Rods for God Car Show

The Hot Rods for Gods Car show will take place at the Mill Shoal Baptist Church, 863 Dove Drake Road, Royston, GA on Saturday June 26 from 10am – 2pm. Trophies and Plaques will be awarded. Lots of activities for the kids, door prozes, live music and great entertainment. For more information: Call: 706-201-6724 Email: gotemtalkin@bellsouth.net

June 10 - United Garden Club Council Bingo/Fashion Show

The United Garden Club Council is sponsoring a Pink Bingo-Fashion Show June 10, at Fletcher's Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20. This includes lunch with a fashion show, six Bingo cards with prizes and also door prizes. Other bingo cards will be available for $1 each. We should play a total of 12 games. Play six or all 12. This is a fundraiser to Plant it Pink (Flowers) for breast cancer awareness for the NGC project.

June 12 - Hart County Class of 1977 Cookout

A class cookout is being planned for the class of 1977, Saturday June 12, on the lake at Elrod's Ferry, from 1-9 p.m. Class members (ladies) are asked to bring a food item. Class members (men) are asked to help purchase meats and help with grilling. We would like to have a male volunteer to help coordinate the purchasing of the meats. Class members should contact one of the coordinators as soon as possible for RSVP. We need to have a head count as soon as possible, and list of food being prepared.

Contact: Paula Cordell Dunahoo 678-425-2589, Beverly Cheek Ferguson 706-436-2591 or Elaine Mitchell 706-248-3267

June 25 & 26 - The Pre 4th Extravaganza!

Celebrate the 4th, just a bit early!

June 25, 2010 (FRIDAY)

Sidewalk Sales Downtown – (starts at 10am)

Dancin' on Depot – (7pm - 11pm) 12th Annual DANCIN' on DEPOT Street Dance!!! Join us for this annual tradition that kicks off the Pre-4th weekend of events! The bands will be the Extraordinaires and Mill Hill. Music begins at 5:30pm Gates open at 5:00 pm on Carolina St. Tickets at the gate will be $5 each. Remember to bring your children, lawn chairs and dancing shoes! Contact the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority for more information at (706) 376-0188.

June 26, 2010 (SATURDAY) (Thanks to the Hartwell Service League for planning this 33rd Annual Event.)

Pre-4th Arts & Crafts Extravaganza – (9am - 3pm) This is an amazing Festival filled with many fun community events on the Square in Hartwell. Free admission to the festival.

Pre-4th Extravaganza Children's Parade – (10:30am) Judging will take place at 10a.m. and starts at Bell's Shopping Center and goes down Howell St. and will be ending at the City Hall Parking Lot. For more information, call Kelli Schell at (706)377-4900.

Pre-4th Community Band Concert – (8pm) Join us for an evening of patriotic music provided by the Hart County Community Band, and directed by Alan Tolbert at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. Free admission to the concert.

Pre-4th Fireworks – (At dusk) Enjoy a tremendous fireworks display at the Big Oaks Recreation Area by the Dam. Fireworks are sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce and the Hartwell Service League. Free admission to the fireworks.

August 21 – HCHS Class of 2000 Reunion

The class officers of the Hart County High School Class of 2000 would like to invite all alumni to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our graduation.

The reunion is planned for Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Galley Restaurant in Anderson, S.C., from 6-10 p.m. Alumni are welcome to bring one guest. Cost is $50 per person and must be received by July 1.

For additional payment information or any other questions, please contact class Vice President, Reed McDowell at reedmcdowell@gmail.com.

Become a CASA volunteer:
CASA serves Franklin, Hart and Elbert Counties and help from members in our communities is needed in many ways. If you would like to become a CASA volunteer, contact Ashley Welborn at 706-245-9999 or visit www.casaofnejc.com.

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