Week of April 2, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 14 |
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Upcoming Events
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April 3
Kiwanis Club Meeting
FUMC Fellowship Hal
12 pm
Monroe County Board of Commissioners Meeting
6 pm
Holy Week Service
First Baptist
Church of Forsyth
6:30 pm
Forsyth City Council
7 pm
April 4
Eggs and Issues on Education
7:30 - 9 am
Holy Week Service
Christ United
Methodist Church
6:30 pm
April 5
Rotary Club
Comm. Brian Owens
of D.O.C.
12 pm
Holy Week Service
New Providence
Baptist Church
6:30 pm
April 6
Holy Week Service
Ebenezer United
Methodist Church
6:30 pm
April 8
Easter Sunrise Service
FUMC
7 am
April 10
Development Authority Board Meeting
8:30 am
Kiwanis Club Meetings
FUMC Fellowship Hall
12 pm
Monroe County Board of Education Meeting
7 pm
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Governmental Affairs Legislative Update
| To assist Chamber Member business owners in remaining current on legislative issues the Governmental Affairs committee of the Chamber offers the following links.
ACCG Legislative Update
Georgia Chamber Legislative Scorecard
Georgia Municipal Association
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Eggs and Issues with Monroe County Education
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This month's event is sponsored by Oglethorpe Power and is focused on Education. Join other chamber members on April 4 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., at the Board of Education for our monthly networking breakfast. Get an update on education in Monroe County and how it can affect you and your business. The address of the Board of Education is 25 Brooklyn Ave. Attendees are requested to park in the large, open parking lot on the left side of the complex and enter through the main BOE entrance. The breakfast will be hosted in the Board Room. You must be pre-registered for this event for more information call Darlene McLendon at (478) 994-9239 or email darlene@forsyth-monroechamber.com.
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Holy Week Services throughout the county
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The Monroe County Ministerial Association presents the attached Holy Week Schedule. For the past several years our ministerial association has sponsored Holy Week Services. These have provided rich worship experiences from various church traditions. A schedule of this year's services is provided below. The 2012 president is Rev. Ted Keen pastor of the Ebenezer UMC (770)355-0050. See attached schedule.
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Easter Service at FUMC
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Forsyth United Methodist Church will host the community sunrise service on Sunday April 8 at 7 am in their new "Wesley Family Life Center." The service will be followed by a pancake breakfast in the fellowship hall.
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2012 Spring Rabies Clinic
| Georgia health law requires that all dogs and cats, three months of age and older, must be vaccinated to protect them and their owners.
These clinics are being held Saturday April 14, 2012 from 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., throughout the county in cooperation with Animal Medical Clinic in Forsyth and the Monroe County Extension Service. 4-H members will assist Dr. Brandon Pinson with these clinics. The fee at the clinic is $9.00 per animal for a one year vaccination and $17 for a three year with proof of previous year's vaccine. If you have any questions, call Dr. Brandon Pinson at Animal Medical Clinic of Forsyth @ 994-4986 or the Monroe County Extension Office @ 994-7014. Spring Rabies Flyer.
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2012 Noodles for Poodles Canceled
| The 2012 Noodles for Poodles benefit for Save A Pet, Inc. scheduled for Thursday, April 19, at Grits Cafe is canceled. Please watch for updates in the future on a re-scheduled event.
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3rd Annual Autism Awareness Festival
| Anchor of Hope Foundation and Central Georgia Autism invites you to share the journey with them on Saturday, April 28. They will sponsor a 5K Trail Run and Family Fun Run with registration beginning at 7:00 am at Daysping Presbyterian Church. Parking will be at Banks Stephens Middle School parking lot. Race registration is available online at active.com
A Community Resource Fair and Family Fun Festival will begin at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, with children's inflatables, music, games, crafts, and resource vendors. Download the flyer.
If you would like to register as a vendor, volunteer, performing band, or learn about sponsorship opportunities and to learn how you can be involved, please visit their website at anchorofhopefoundation.com or call (478) 955-0854.
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"Art a la Carte" presented by MCAA
| The Monroe County Arts Alliance is presenting this gala evening fund raiser event May 5th from 6:00 pm-10:00 pm at Gallery 51 in Forsyth. There will be a variety of art "happenings" including live music, dancing, food and drink, interactive art, and one-stroke-painting demos. The event will culminate in a "Georgia Icons" live auction with 12 paintings from talented artist members. All will be invited to participate in the extensive silent auction. Among the items available will be Tributes to the Literary Arts. Many authors and publishers are lending their support with book donations, including a "Basket of Books" by popular southern author, Mary Kay Andrews. Tickets and information can be obtained from the Monroe County Arts Alliance, Welcome Center, ERA Connie R. Ham Middle GA Realty, Monroe County Bank, The Farmers Bank, Jonahs on Johnston, and Smart Shoppes on the Square. Call (478) 994-8668 for more information.
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