Week of May 7, 2012 Vol 6 Issue 19 |
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Upcoming Events
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May 8
Development Authority
Board Meeting
8:30 am
Kiwanis Club
FUMC Fellowship Hall
12 pm
Monroe County Board of Education Meeting with special recognitions
7 pm
May 10
Rotary Club
Prim Palate
12 pm
May 11
Rising Star Students 2012
Luncheon for students 11 am
Awards ceremony 12:30 pm
May 12
Better Hometown/ DDA Concert Series
The Soul Purpose Band
7 pm
May 15
Monroe County Board of Commissioners Meeting
9 am
Forsyth Monroe Kiwanis Club Meetings
12 pm
Forsyth City Council
7 pm
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BOE Meeting to include special recognitions
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The Monroe County Board of Education will meet Tuesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. The recognition portion of the Board of Education Meeting will be held in the Auditorium. Student recognitions include Science Fair, Media Festival, and Young Georgia Authors Competition winners.
Additionally, the Superintendent and the Board of Education will recognize Monroe County Schools Friends of Education:
Judge Sharon J. Sullivan, Monroe County Juvenile Court Judge Greg and Michelle Head, Head Heating and Air Ms. Connie Ham, ERA Middle GA Realty
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Congratulate 2012 Seniors in Special Issue of Reporter
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Parents of Mary Persons seniors: Don't forget to congratulate your senior in the Reporter's BIG tribute to the Class of 2012. This will be in the May 23 edition and all seniors will be presented with a copy of the section during graduation practice. Senior ads are just $39 and you can tailor them to your child. Call 994-2358 or email your ad content to business@mymcr.net.
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Rising Star Awards Banquet
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This is the final Rising Star event which will include two middle schools. Next year all of the Rising Star Students will be from one combined middle school. The increased number of Rising Star students for 2012 is due to the great teaching of the Monroe County elementary schools. Great Job!
If you are a parent of a Rising Star Student you are invited to the Awards presentation ceremony at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, 1000 Indian Springs Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029. The event will be in the auditorium on the south parking lot side of the building and will begin at 12:30 p.m. The Chamber wishes to thank Oglethorpe Power for their event sponsorship.
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Bolingbroke Community Club selling Boston Butts for support of the Christmas Parade!
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Support the continued success of the annual Bolingbroke Christmas Parade by ordering a Smoked Boston Butt just in time for Mother's Day. A 7-10 pound smoked Boston Butt is $35.00. The pick up date is Thursday, May 10 or delivery arrangements can be made. The Bolingbroke Community Club is a non-profit organization committed to promoting community improvement, social enjoyment and civic Pride. They are very proud to present the annual Bolingbroke Christmas Parade and this is a fund raiser to support that event. If you would like to order one and surprise Mom Call (478) 747-7743 or email vicki.smith@remax.net. Print or view the flyer.
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Forsyth Summer on the Square presents The Soul Purpose Band
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As the name implies, The Soul Purpose Band is steeped in true Soul/R&B tradition that offers the audience a combination of dance hits and soulful sounds from the 60s to the 80s with an occasional tune from current pop charts. So come on down to the square on Saturday, May 12 from 7pm to 9pm to enjoy the kick off event of Forsyth Better Hometown's Summer on the Square Concerts.
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ServPro of Thomaston, Forsyth, and Fort Valley May Newsletter
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Business After Hours at The Prime Palate
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Join the Chamber of Commerce and its Members for the monthly networking event being hosted by The Prime Palate on Thursday, May 17 at 5:30PM. Refreshments will be served and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Be sure to bring your business cards to drop in the fish bowl as well as to share with new acquaintances as you network with other Members.
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Drug Free Workplace Supervisor Training for FREE
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If your company is a Certified Drug Free Workplace, then you are required to conduct at least one hour of supervisory drug education to all your supervisors each year in order to maintain your Certification. In an effort to help their clients maintain their Drug Free Workplace Certification, Macon Occupational Medicine is hosting its Annual One Hour Supervisor Training Seminar that will educate your supervisors on things to look for when trying to identify drug users in your company. This training is free and is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Central Georgia Technical College, H Building Auditorium, 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, Georgia 31206.Please Respond to Vera Williams by fax (478) 751-2979, or by email at vwilliams@maconoccmedicine.org by Friday, May 18, 2012.
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Auctioned Advertising? Clear Channel has the answer
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Looking for a way to advertise your business with a NO CASH INVESTMENT? Clear Channel has the answer for you! Participate in their semi annual BidOnMacon.com Online Auction. Use your goods or services in exchange for an advertising schedule of equal retail value on any of Clear Channel's SIX radio stations.
For details or to participate, contact Sarah Clark at 478-781-1063 x 130 or visit the website.
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Unique opportunity to Virtually help Save A Pet, Inc. with No Noodles For Poodles
| The 9th Annual Noodles For Poodles benefit for Save A Pet, Inc., sponsored by Grits Cafe was cancelled this year due to the tragic fire on March 19, 2012 at Grits Café. This year Save A Pet, Inc. will sponsor a NO "Noodles for Poodles" virtual event during the month of May. Save A Pet, Inc. advocates can make donations to "purchase" a virtual item and continue to support the no-kill rescue's mission. 100% of your donation is tax deductible and directly benefits the dogs. Please click here to read the flyer with all of the details and if you prefer not to donate or participate online you can print the reply/order form and mail a check.
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Forsyth Farmer's Market now every Friday
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The Forsyth Better Hometown Farmer's Market runs every Friday until October 26, from 12 noon until 6:00 pm on Jackson Street behind The Farmers Bank. Call 478-994-7747 for information Print the flyer for display in your business. |
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