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Wednesday, October 24, 2007 The Braselton News Page 9A WORKING ON SET Tery Overbey, Troy Hensley and Bill Stevens work on the set of “And Then There Were None,” which the Winder-Barrow Community Theatre will present Oct. 26-28, and Nov. 2-4. Opening weekend ahead for local play RAFFLE WINNER NAMED Becky Richardson (left) is shown receiving her University of Georgia blanket from Diane Lemaster, president of the Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Library. The winning raffle ticket was drawn at the Friends of the Library’s annual membership drive Sunday, Oct. 14. The raffle tickets were sold at several local events, including the Braselton Antique Festival, the Hoschton Fall Festival and The Friends of the Library’s annual membership drive. All proceeds from the sale of the raffle tickets will go to support the Braselton-West Jackson Library. The Winder-Barrow Community Theatre will pres ent Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, “And Then There Were None,” with opening night on Friday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Additional shows that weekend will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. Three additional shows will be held the next week end on Nov. 2-4. A dinner is also being offered on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. Meals must be purchased in advance, and the Magnolia Place Restaurant will be catering the dinner. “And Then There Were None” will be presented at the Colleen O. Williams Theater, located in the Winder Cultural Arts Center, at 105 E. Athens Street, Winder. Tickets may be purchased in person at Pam Veader’s State Farm Insurance Office, located at 41 S. Center Street, Winder or by calling 770-867-1679, or at the Winder City Hall. For credit card purchases, guests are asked to con tact the City of Winder at 770-867-3106. Orders will be processed and the tickets will be available at the door on the day of the show. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults, and $10 for students, teachers and seniors (65 or older). A portion of every ticket sold will be donated to the Winder branch of the Piedmont Regional Fibrary. Due to budget cuts from the government entities that fund the library, the donation will be used to pur chase needed books and materials Additional dona tions can also be made for the library. The 2008 season tickets are also now on sale. For more information, call Pam Veader at 770-867-1679 or visit the website at www.winderbarrowtheatre.org. Season ticket brochures can be picked up at the the ater, at Pam Veader’s office or at Winder City Hall. Special event planned at Alpaca farm in Hoschton Gilliland Heritage Alpacas, Hoschton, hold its farm fest day for the public on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Activities will be held through out the day and will include: edu cational tours, spinning demonstra tions, hat felting demonstrations, an explanation of how shearing alpacas can become clothing and feeding alpacas. Children’s activi ties will include a giant slide and face painting. Flama tricks will also be featured. Girl Scout Troop 1816, Winder, will be selling baked goods. FFA students from Apalachee High School will be volunteering at the event. Snacks and drinks will be available. The alpaca store will also be open for guests. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for children 12 and under. Guests may also have their photo taken with an alpaca for a small fee. Gilliland Heritage Alpacas is located at 1641 Dee Kennedy Road, a half mile from Ga. Hwy. 124. For more information, call Angie Gilliland at 706-601-7376 or visit www.georgia-alpacas.com. Friends to hold anniversary library sale Nov. 1-3 The Friends of the Braselton-West Jackson Fibrary will hold its library store one-year anniversary sale on Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 1-3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Books will be 50 percent off. Some gift items will be reduced up to 50 percent. The store is located in the Braselton-West Jackson Fibrary, 124 West Broadway (Hwy. 124) in Braselton. Pet adoption set for Saturday The Humane Society of Hall County will hold a companion pet mini adoption on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held at Key Auto Sales Mall of Georgia, located at 3547 Buford Drive, Buford. Guests are asked to help home less animals find a new home. The event will also feature free color ing books, and a chance for chil dren to meet “Snip,” the new spay and neuter mascot. Refreshments will be available. For directions, call Key Auto Sales, at 678-541-0655. ‘Santa Claws’ photos available The Humane Society of Hall County will offer pet pictures with “Santa Claws” on Friday, Nov. 9, from 1-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11, from 1-5 p.m. There is a $25 fee, which includes six different poses with no additional charge for a sitting fee. Disks of the photos will be available for a minimal charge. Professional photography will be provided by Celestial Studios. “This is a great chance to have your family’s pictures taken with Santa, including all of your pets,” organizers stated. To make an appointment, call 770-532-6617. Walk-ins will be accepted, but will be worked into the schedule. Times will be fdled fast and early reservations are requested. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Hall County. FOR THE BEST BUYS, READ THE CLASSIFIED ADS Hunting Season! Come See Joe's Huge Selection Of 6uns Thorntons 2830 Lexington Road, Athens, Ga. (706) 548-1632 www.thorntonsdirect.com 3rd Annual Holiday Market One Stop Holiday Shoppe At the Jefferson Civic Center Preview Sale and Dessert Reception Friday, November 2, 2007, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. * Friday Night admission - $5.00 * Holiday Market Saturday, November 3, 2007, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. * Saturday admission $1.00 * * Admission to benefit Piedmont CASA * Arts & crafts, custom jewelry, purses & totes, baked goods, holiday items, hand painted china, children’s treasures & activities, stocking stuffers, antiques, embroidery, collectibles, gift baskets, stationary, candied apples, BBQ. Contact information: Michele Head, 706-367-5754 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.. United States Postal Service is seeking Sites & Existing Space for a new carrier annex in Braselton, GA 30517-9998 for the: BRASELTON/HOSCHTON CARRIER ANNEX Preferred area(s) N: Central to 30517 & 30548 ZIP Code Areas S: Central to 30517 & 30548 ZIP Code Areas E: Central to 30517 & 30548 ZIP Code Areas W: Central to 30517 & 30548 ZIP Code Areas Note: Where streets or highways are used as boundaries, sites on either side of the street/highway are considered to be within the preferred area. BLDG. SIZE: 7,170 Gross SF PARKING REQ: 84 parking spaces (exclusive use preferred); 44 - Employee 40 Postal Vehicles 2 - Employee Handicapped CLOSING DATE: November 24, 2007 PROPOSAL PACKAGES may be obtained from Mary Reed, Facilities Contract Technician, Southeast Facilities Service Office, U. S. Postal Service, 1735 North Brown Road, Suite 200, Lawrenceville, GA 30043-8153; 678-442-6061; or picked up locally from the Postmaster in Braselton, GA 30517-9998. 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