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Newspaper Page TextPage 6A The Braselton News Wednesday, February 1, 2023 Social News Elachee announces February schedule JCCO announces new board members, publicity coordinator m.wa; Bob Schmidt Brenda Walker Kischa Reed 1 Mark Lamb Jackson County Community Out reach (JCCO) has appointed several new board members and a new pub licity coordinator. JCCO contains an executive and advisory board, both of which will be gaining new members. Dr. Kischa Reed is a physical ther apist located in Columbus and has over 25 years of expertise in the field. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1992 and moved back to her hometown to serve her commu nity. She will serve on the executive board. The JCCO Advisory Board will appoint Mark Lamb to the organiza tion. Lamb is the director of standards and compliance at Kubota Industrial Equipment. Before joining the Kubo ta team ten years ago, Lamb worked in design engineering for 30 years. In addition to Lamb and Dr. Reed. Bob Schmidt will join the board. Before retiring, Schmidt worked in management roles at T.J. Maxx and Homegoods Distribution. Schmidt has worked in warehousing, distri bution and logistics for more than 36 years. Brenda Walker has rejoined the JCCO executive board as the schol arship assistant chair. Walker served on the board for many years and was reinstated in 2022. Walker currently works in a management position at Wayne Farms LLC. Annika Sorrow, a JCCO student intern, will assume the organization's publicity coordinator position. She will handle publicity and media con tact for the non-profit. Sorrow is a se nior at East Jackson Comprehensive High School. JCCO President, Jim Scott, said he is beyond pleased to announce the ap pointment of these three board mem bers and a new publicity coordinator to the JCCO Leadership Team. Father-daughter dances set for Feb. 10-11 at Braselton Civic Center Elachee Nature Science, located at 2125 Elachee Dr. in Gainesville, has an nounced its February event schedule: Mommy and Me, Feb. 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Elachee Main Campus Children and parents are invited to read a story, dance, and do a bird-themed craft during this month's self-guided program. The cost is free with ad mission with a limit of 20 student participants. Chil dren ages 18 months to 4 years are invited to partic ipate. For more informa tion, visit www.elachee.org/ event/feb-1-2023- mommy - and-me-nature-program/ Third Thursday Ho- meschool Program, Feb. 16, 9-11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., Elachee Main Campus Learn how to identify birds and look at birds’ dif ferent characteristics. Stu dents will observe differ ences in beaks, feathers, diet and more. The cost is $15 per student. This program is offered for pre-K through fifth-grade students with a minimum of seven students and a maximum of 15. Par ents must stay with their children. Pre-registration required. For more informa tion, visit www.elachee.org/ event/feb-16-2022-home- school-day/. No School Nature Day, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to noon, Chicopee Lake Learn about beak shapes, feet, feather types and more at Chicopee Lake (2100 Cal vary Church Road, Gaines ville). A bird hike follows the classroom portion. The cost is free with admission. The program is offered to students in grades K-5 with a maximum of 20 students. Parents must stay with their children. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more infor mation, visit www.elachee. org/event/feb-20-2023-no- school-nature-day/. In Full Bloom, Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m., Chicopee Lake Learn about beak shapes, feet, feather types and more at Chicopee Lake (2100 Cal vary Church Road, Gaines ville). A bird hike follows the classroom portion. The cost is free with admission (a representative at the gate house will charge admis sion). This program is of fered to adults 18 and older. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 20-2023-in-full-bloom/ Stars Over Elachee Feb. 25, 6:15-8:15 p.m., Chi copee Lake During this 2-hour pro gram at Chicopee Lake (2100 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville). an Elachee teaching naturalist will provide instructions for setting up and using a tele scope. Participants will then embark on a guided night sky tour to see the first quar ter moon and bright season al stars. In February, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn should be visible. This program is recommended for ages 8 and older. Participants are asked to bring a flashlight and pencil. The cost is $30. Pre-registration required. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 25-2023-stars-over-elachee/ Science Night in Person, Feb. 7, 6-7 p.m., Tap-It Topic/Presenter: Migra tion Mysteries with Giff Beaton Offered is an in- depth look at the feats of endurance and navigation many bird species perform twice a year. With images and maps, this talk brings insight into the hazards and physical performance mi grating birds and animals face each spring and fall. The event will be held at Tap It at 110 Maple Street, Gainesville. The event is free, but donations are wel come. Space is limited to 35 participants. Pre-regis tration is encouraged. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 7-2023-liquid-leaming-at- tapit/ Discovery Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Elachee Main Campus Meet Elachee’s live an imal ambassadors during a 45-minute presentation with an Elachee teaching naturalist and then tour the live animal exhibit. The cost is free with admission. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 4-2023-saturday-explora- tions-at-elachee/ Discovery Saturday, Feb. 11 •Birding hike with Pe ter Gordon. Chicopee Lake (2100 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville), 8 a.m. The cost is $10 per person with a 20% member dis count. Enjoy a guided 1.5- mile birding hike along the Lake Loop in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, starting and finishing at Chicopee Lake. Birder and naturalist Peter Gordon will lead this hike to search and identify local birds. This program is offered to those ages 14 and older with a maximum of 15 participants. Pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 11-2023-saturday-explora- tions-at-elachee/. •Family Fitness with Prime Personal Train ing, Elachee Main Cam pus (2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville), 9-10 a.m. The cost is $15 with a 10% mem ber discount. Participate in a family-friendly outdoor workout session in the Chi copee Woods. This session is part of the reoccurring Family Fitness program for 2023. The event is limited to 25 participants. Pre-reg istration is encouraged. For more information, visit www.elachee.org/event/feb- 11-2023-saturday-explora- tions-at-elachee/ Discovery Saturday, Feb. 18, Elachee Main Campus Great Backyard Bird Count. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elachee is offering activities to help the community par ticipate in the Great Back yard Bird Count. Included are activities, games and crafts. The cost is $10 per person ages 2 and up, and $5 for Elachee members (pay at the gate). For more informa tion. visit www.elachee.org/ event/elachee-backyard- bird-count/. Discovery Saturday, Feb. 25, Elachee Main Campus •Nesting Ball Craft Sta tion. Elachee Main Campus (2125 Elachee Dr., Gaines ville). 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make a nest ball in the discov ery room and take home a craft to attract birds in your yard. The cost is free with admission. For more infor mation, visit www.elachee. org/event/feb-25-2023- saturday-explorations-at- elachee/. •Fox Gradin Arts Pro gram, Elachee Main Campus (2125 Elachee Dr., Gaines ville). 10 a.m. to noon. The event will feature a Swedish Cardinal painting. The cost is free with admission. For more information, visit / www.elachee.org/event/feb- 25-2023-saturday-explora- tions-at-elachee/. The Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett announces its 14th-annual father-daugh ter dances Feb. 10-11 at the Braselton Civic Center at 27 E. Lake Dr. in Braselton. Tickets are available at www.northgwinnettkiwan- is.com. Limited tickets are available. Organizers expect all dances to sell out in ad vance. “This is a new venue with the annual dances previous ly being held at Lake La nier Islands Resort as well as the Buford Community Center,” organizers said. “What began as a single fa ther-daughter event in 2009 with 188 attendees has now grown to three dances over two evenings and is consid ered as one of the premier father-daughter dances in the Metropolitan Atlanta Area.” Over the past 13 years, daughters of all ages — in cluding infants (for photos) — have attended these danc es with their fathers. “Previous attendees have even included adult daugh ters in their 30s dancing the night away with their dads, grandfathers creating special memories with their grand daughters, and father figures enjoying a special evening to remember,” organizers said. “One grandfather from Cal ifornia makes this an annual treat for his granddaughter and books his flight well in advance.” There is no age limit for the dance. “All attend for a prom-like experience and an evening of fun, smiles and laughter.” organizers said. The Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett reinvests all proceeds, after expenses, into the community through scholarships for area high school seniors or other chil- dren-related events. Companies and corpo rations interested in spon soring the event can contact David E. Williams at 404- 386-4782. Due to limited ballroom capacity, only paying guests may attend. ‘The dance venue will be at capacity, so we ask in an abundance of caution if you are not feeling well to please do not attend,” organizers aid. For more information, vis it www.northgwinnettkiwan- is.com, or contact Williams. CONSIGNMENTS . FINE FURNISHINGS Whether you are looking lor the perlect piece of furniture, want to accessorize your home, need to liquidate an entire home or sell a single item, House of Boykin is the perfect place. Give us a call! Caryn McGarity, Owner And her Boykin Spaniels i(r i A *= * f gmm 4 - PUBLIC MEETINGS... FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH you can list your group’s meetings! 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