Blood Drives
Give the gift of life at a blood drive being held at one of the following locations:

Tuesday, August 26th from 1:00 - 6:00 pm at Cleveland First Baptist.

To find another blood drive or to schedule an appointment to donate at a Red Cross blood donor center, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE or visit www.redcrossblood.org.

Kids Consignment & Baby Boutique
The White County Recreation Department is looking for vendors to participate in the Kids Consignment & Baby Boutique! The sale will be Saturday, September 20, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.For more information or to rent a booth space please call (706) 865-5275 ext. 228

Car Show
White County Fire Department Station 6, is hosting it 3^rd Annual Car Show, Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, August 30, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Activities include 50/50 Raffle, Silent Auction, and Door Prizes. Come join WCFD Station 6 for food, music, fun for the whole family. Location of the event is 2600 Highway 129 N at the White County High School, Cleveland, GA 30528. Early registration is August 1^st , $15. Every vehicle that registers before August 1^st, gets a dash plaque. After August 1^st and the day of the show will be $20. For more information contact Leah Sullens, 706-892-9407 or www.wcfdst6.com

The White County Women’s Network
White County Women’s Network (WCWN) is a not for profit corporation made up of women from varied professional backgrounds from our community. We are Christian based, and dedicated to the dual goals of outreach, support, encouragement, motivation and communication, with a commitment toward identifying needs in White County, and by working together to make a difference. Please join us for our next luncheon meeting at The Cleveland Worship Center Fellowship Hall, the last Tuesday of each month, beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information call us at 706-865-0887 or email skinsure@alltel.net or online at www.wcwomensnetwork.com/welcome.html

Volunteers for Literacy Boxed Lunch Fundraiser
Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County is holding a Boxed Lunch Fundraiser on Friday, September 5th, 2008. Lunches may be picked up between the hours of 10:30 am and 1:00 pm on Friday, September 5th at Side Street Deli, 224 Merchants Way, Cornelia (behind the Northeast Georgian in the Dollar General parking lot). Delivery is available for five or more lunches per business, school, bank, etc. The boxed lunches are $7.00 each. Proceeds will support literacy efforts in Habersham County and the event is sponsored by Side Street Deli, Ingles of Clarkesville and Cornelia and Traditions Bank. Tickets may be purchased between August 11th and 29th. Call Volunteers for Literacy at 706-776-4063 for tickets and more information.

Friends of the Clarkesville Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Clarkesville Library sponsor a book sale every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Fiction and non-fiction titles are available in hardcover and paperback and prices start at 25 cents! The Friends of the Clarkesville Library is a group that raises funds to help the library add to its services and collections.

First Steps Needs Volunteers
One quarter of all children are abused in their lifetime. First Steps of Habersham County needs volunteers to help with their goal of preventing child abuse. With a focus on prevention, volunteers provide parents of newborns with support, education and referrals to community resources to help diffuse stressful situations that could become abusive. Volunteering just one day a month can make a difference! Please call (706) 754-3100 to help.

Business & Job Expo 2008
Join Georgia 105 for the Lumpkin County Business Expo and Job Fair on August 19th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If your business is looking for employees for the fall season, then please sign up for a booth. There is still time to register for a booth, call the Lumpkin County Chamber office at 706-864-3711 and talk to Amy Booker or Amy Lasister.

Cake Challenge!
The Second Annual North Georgia Cake Challenge is on August 16, 2008 4-7pm. Tickets for the 2nd Annual North Georgia Cake Challenge can be purchased for $10 by calling Carol at 706-867-0749 or Mary 706-809-2564 Or you can purchase tickets for $15 at the Door a the Lumpkin County Community Center.

Adopt-A-Road
The Adopt-A-Road program is being reintroduced in Lumpkin County and adopting a road is easy! A sign listing the adopting group or family’s name will be placed on the road and vests, gloves and other tools will be provided to adopters in order to keep their roads clean. For details, contact Trina Pellegrino at (706) 348-8500 or visit www.ngrma.org.

Talk to Us
Do you know about an upcoming non-profit event? Then let us know so we can spread the word. Email: studio@georgia105.com. Or you can mail us the information: Georgia 105, P.O. Box 256, Helen, GA 30545.