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May 20, 2013 | 
Author Movie On The Mountain
July 5, 2013
The Croods
F.D. Roosevelt State Park Pine Mountain, GA
Location: ball field across from the Liberty Bell Pool on Hwy 354
Bring a chair, blanket, and picnic
Gates open at 8:15 PM; Movie starts at sundown
Admission Fee $5 per person; under 4 is FREE
State Parking fee of $5 per vehicle also applies
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On today’s show, Jonathan Hickman joins Patrick to discuss movies.
Community Orchestra Featuring
Coweta County’s Teacher of the Year
Dr. Lyn Schenbeck, Music Director and Conductor
Centre for Performing and Visual Arts
Tuesday, May 21st at 7:00 pm • Lecture Hall
More information on the Centre Strings
1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd
Newnan, Georgia 30265
The Back-A-Kid Golf Tournament, presented by Kia of LaGrange, is in its fourth year and this year’s event promises to be even better with more involvement from our Club members and great prizes!
The event engages members of the community in a day of great golf that supports the vital work of Boys & Girls Clubs of West Georgia. Now, more than ever, the children of our community need your support.
The tournament will follow a four-man select
shot format with morning and afternoon tee times on August 22, 2013 at Highland Country Club. Prizes will be offered to the top three teams!
Volunteers Needed!
The American Red Cross is looking for people who would like to serve in these roles: Health Services, Mental Health, Office Support, Disaster Action Team, or Public Affairs. Learn more by attending a volunteer orientation session on May 30 in LaGrange (12-1 pm at 900 Dallis Street, Suite C) or in Newnan (6-7 pm at 770 Greison Trail, Suite G). Contact Jessica McFadden at 706.884.5818 or Jessica.mcfadden@redcross.org to register! Our American Red Cross office (Georgia Three Rivers Chapter) serves Haralson, Carroll, Heard, Coweta, Troup, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Upson and Lamar Counties.
Educational Opportunities
Chick-fil-A will offer a one-day event simulcast from First Baptist Church on the Square in downtown LaGrange on Friday, May 10. This leadership event is $49/person and includes person. Speakers include Andy Stanley, Coach K, Condoleeza Rice, John Maxwell and more. To register, visit www.chick-fil-aleadercast.com.
Callaway Gardens Fly Fishing School (May 18-19) includes basic lessons in a classroom setting and then hands-on casting and fishing. On the second day of the school, participants travel to the Flint River to fish for shoal bass and to hone skills in streams and rivers. Cost is $350 and includes use of premium equipment during the school and a delicious lunch on both days. Classes are limited to eight participants. Call 1-800-CALLAWAY to reserve your spot!
Are you interested in propagating some of your favorite plants to share with friends? It’s easier than you think. Learn how to successfully propagate a variety of ornamental plants at the “Multiplying Plants Workshop” at Hills & Dales Estate on Saturday, May 18 from 10 am to 12 pm. This demonstration and hands-on workshop will include propagating from stem cuttings, leaf cuttings and divisions. Air-layering will also be demonstrated. Each participant will leave with a tray of newly propagated plants. Cost is $30 per person. Reservations required; call 706-882-3242 or email info@hillsanddales.org to register.
The LaGrange Employer Committee will present a seminar, “How to Successfully Employ US Veterans,” on Tuesday, May 21 from 7:45 am to 12 pm at the Kimberly-Clark Training Center (1300 Orchard Hill Road, LaGrange). The keynote speaker is Penelope Harbour, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. Cost is $25/person. Contact Laurie James (ljames@trinidadbenham) by May 17 to register.
The Georgia Department of Labor will present a Business & Employer Summit on Wednesday, May 22 from 8:30-3 pm at the Coweta County Fairgrounds & Conference Center (275 Pine Road, Newnan). The Summit is designed to meet the needs of managers, human resources professionals, business owners, and supervisors who want to operate effectively within the legal climate that is affecting their workplace in 2013. Speakers are experts in their field and will send you back to your workplace with new confidence and updated skills you can implement immediately. This is a one-day crash course for forward-thinking HR and business professionals who are looking for practical guidance and real-world tips for handling the toughest management and compliance challenges. Registration is $75 at the door or $60 per person and $50 for each additional attendee from the same company if pre-registered. This includes a continental breakfast and lunch. Contact April Pruitt (april.pruitt@gdol.ga.gov or 404.859.8845) for more information and to register.
Fun, Meaningful Events & Activities
Romeo and Juliet (May 3-4, 7:30 pm; May 5, 2:30 pm; May 10-11, 7:30 pm). Enjoy the classic story of two star-crossed lovers by William Shakespeare and presented by the Lafayette Society for Performing Arts’ Black Box Theater. Call 706-882-9909 for ticket information.
A Mother’s Day Celebration, Opening Reception (May 10, 7-9 pm, LaGrange Art Museum). Exhibit features the watercolors of Morrill Turner Hutchinson and select works by French post-impressionist, Eugene Carriere. Exhibit runs May 10-August 10.
Picnic in the Garden (May 11, 11 am to 2 pm, Hills & Dales Estates). Bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy free admission to the gardens at Hills & Dales Estate. During the picnic, enjoy live traditional music and free pony rides for children. Family-friendly games offered through the day will include badminton, bocce ball, croquet, bean bag toss and ladder ball.
Master’s Water Ski & Wake Board Tournament (May 24, 8-6 pm at Callaway Gardens’ Robin Lake Beach). Kick-off the summer with a splash! Callaway Gardens’ 54th Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament will include live music, the Gardens’ Farmers Market, beach activities, great food and much more. For more information, visit www.masterswaterski.com.
Mark your Calendar: Events with a Cause
Troup County March for Babies (Saturday, May 4, 8:30-12:30 pm, Hollis Hand Elementary). The March of Dimes is celebrating its 75th Anniversary and continuing its work to help more babies get a healthy start in life. Join us for a day celebrating babies! For more information, please call 706.845.0708.
Moreland Community Memorial Day Ceremony May 26th, 2013 ,2:00 pm at Moreland Mill
We hope that you will join us as we take this time to remember our Veterans.
There will be a table setup to display any military memorabilia you would like to bring and share.
