Week of April 9, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 15 |
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Upcoming Events
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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
April 12
Rotary Club Ellen Terrell of MedCen Pine Point Hospice
12 pm
April 14
Rabies Clinic Spring 2012
12 - 5:30pm
Hubbard Alumni King & Queen Coronation
5 pm
April 15
MC Dedication of
Wesley Family Life Center
3 pm
April 17
Deadline to file Personal Income Tax
Monroe County Board of Commissioners Meeting
9 am
Forsyth Monroe Kiwanis Club Meetings
12 pm
Forsyth City Council
7 pm
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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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Hubbard Alumni King and Queen Coronation
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How beautiful are the Hubbard Alumni Kings and Queens we are presenting to our community at the 2012 Hubbard King and Queen Cotillion. Mrs. Annie Evans and her committee work extremely hard to ensure that the contestants are well presented and that they look beautiful for their photo session. The winners are chosen from their raising the most money of all in each category. Join them on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 6:00:00 PM, at the William Merida Hubbard Middle School Auditorium, Forsyth, GA. Visit the website calendar.
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Dedication of Wesley Family Life Center
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On Sunday April 15th at 3pm the Forsyth United Methodist Church will dedicate their new Wesley Family Life Center. Bishop B. Michael Watson, resident bishop of the North Georgia Annual conference ,will preside along with Dr. Michael L. Cash District Superintendent of the Griffin District.
Forsyth United Methodist Church broke ground in August of 2010, Consecrated the building in August of 2011, and now we dedicate the facility to the Glory of God in April of 2012. During the dedication service our bishop will preach, we will burn our mortgage, Praise God from whom all blessing flow. We want to invite the whole community to come and witness this historic event. Open house and refreshments will follow.
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Hubbard Alumni Annual Parade, Concessions & Entertainment
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The 2012 grand marshal is Alex C. Habersham, publisher of the Macon Middle Georgia Black Pages. Line up at the Monroe County Board of Education Parking Lot. Concessions and entertainment will be held at the William Hubbard Middle School Campus on April 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parade entry fee is $35; Concession booth fee is $50, for more details contact Lois Allen at (478-994-8856. Visit the website for details and to sign up.
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Chicken Que at Christ United Methodist Church
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You know it must be spring when the Christ United Methodist men start to fire up the BBQ pit! Join CUMC on Saturday, April 21 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM for some lip smacking pit-grilled chicken. Purchase your tickets now for your meal so you don't miss out on some good eating! Price of a ticket is $7.50 and is available from most church members. Meals can also be purchased upon arrival. Christ United Methodist Church is located at 417 North Frontage Road in Forsyth next to the Farm Bureau. For more information, please call the church office at 478-994-1232.
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Benefit concert featuring The Scrub Team
| That's right! The Scrub Team is back for this Relay For Life benefit concert presented by Monroe County Hospital's Relay For Life team introducing two new local additions we all know and love. In addition you will hear Doc and Not-Doc and It's A Trap. Join them on Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in the auditorium.
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3 Rules for Building Business Relationships at Business After Hours
| The Business After Hours monthly networking event will be held on April 26 at First Franklin Financial. Here is an article with some interesting advice on why business networking is important to you and your business relationships.
Are you generating the most value from your professional relationships? Here are three ways to quickly inject some life into your network. Ask any entrepreneur or salesperson (one might argue there is no difference) about their greatest asset and you'll often hear the same answer: their network and relationships. Follow this link to read the full article.
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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. Click here for printable volunteer sign up sheet or vendor sign up details.
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Treasure Trove April Newsletter
| Read the special message the ladies of the Trove wish to share, you are invited to drop by and sit a spell on the porch to catch up or shop new items in the store. Read the Newsletter here.
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Rising Stars at Middle Schools
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As is tradition, the Chamber will host a luncheon recognizing Monroe County Middle School students who have maintained all A's on their report cards throughout the school year. Each student receives a certificate of achievement and a savings bond gift certificate sponsored by a Chamber member business, professional, or organization.
We ask Chamber Members to consider partnering with the Chamber in sponsoring one of these very deserving students in recognition of their accomplishment. Without businesses like yours, we could not make this possible. To ensure your sponsorship is properly displayed in the program and newspaper please respond by April 30.
Not only will your contribution be acknowledged in the event program, your business will also be recognized as a Rising Star sponsor in The Monroe County Reporter, the Chamber's weekly newsletter, and the Chamber website for the remainder of the year to promote your business as a supporter of community education. For more information or details on becoming a sponsor please contact the chamber staff at 478-994-9239.
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It's A Girl Thing!
| Monroe County Adult & Community Education is hosting a Tea Party at the Monroe County Clubhouse. You are invited to bring a special woman in your life on Saturday, May 5, from 2 to 4 p.m.,to enjoy entertainment, door prizes, and they will have a best hat contest so get your hat on and join them. Download the flyer here.
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"Art A La Carte" presented by Monroe County Arts Alliance
| 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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High Falls State Park Campground Hosts needed
| The campground host program is one of the state parks most popular volunteer opportunities. In exchange for a free campsite and utilities, campground hosts volunteer to meet and greet arriving campers, offer check-in assistance, perform minor maintenance tasks and meet visitors from all over the world.
Hosts volunteer for a minimum of two months up to a maximum of six months. Hosts contribute a minimum of 24 hours per week per couple. Their is an annual membership of $15 to be listed as a volunteer with Georgia Parks, this membership covers cost of processing your application, the excess liability insurance and the criminal background check. Please visit the DNR website for more information on volunteer hosting positions or locations.
The High Falls State Park office can be contacted directly at 478-993-3053 or by e-mail to Doug.Chambers@dnr.state.ga.us or High_Falls.Park@dnr.state.ga.us and any interested applicants should speak to Doug Chambers or Roy Epps. The park staff or State Park Volunteer Coordinator, Nyleta Wallace (Nyleta.Wallace@dnr.state.ga.us) can help answer any questions interested applicants might have.
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