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Page 2A The Braselton News Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Community calendar •LUNCHEON AND SPAGHETTI PLANNED AT CENTER POINTE CHURCH Center Pointe Church will host a free seniors luncheon on the third Thursday of each month, starting June 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will include lunch, fellowship and games. Those interested are asked to provide their name and number of people attending by calling 706-654-4862. Tune 28 spaghetti dinner Center Pointe Church will also host a spaghetti dinner on June 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. with a choice of two pastas and sides. Eat-in or carry-out options are available. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-14. Children 4 and under eat free. Tickets will be sold on Sundays at church, or call 706-654-4862 to reserve a ticket. Those interested are asked to leave their name and the number of people attending. Center Pointe Church is located at 7641 Jackson Trail Rd. near Hoschton. •BRASELTON TECH HOLDING AI TRAINING WORKSHOP JUNE 24 Braselton Tech will hold an Al training workshop on June 24 from 6-8 p.m. at the Braselton Civic Center. "Join us for a hands-on training event where BraseltonTech will teach you how to use and understand Al tools like ChatGPT and automation agents for phone, text and email" organizers said. "Don't miss this opportunity to learn Al and integrate it into your business." RSVP at www.braseltontech.com/events/braseltontech-ai-learning-event/rsvp/. More information about Braselton Tech Inc. is available at BraseltonTech.com. • EQUALITY FEST SHOW SET FOR JUNE 28 AT BRASELTON CIVIC CENTER Equality Fest, a Gainesville-based nonprofit supporting the Northeast Georgia LGBTQ+ community, will host a fundraiser June 28 at 8 p.m. at the Braselton Civic Center [27 East Lake Dr.]. 'The event will feature dynamic drag performances, community engagement and raffle giveaways-all to raise funds for the inaugural Equality Fest, happening this September in Gainesville," organizers said. "This Pride Month celebration is both a night of entertainment and a chance for the Braselton community to show their support for inclusivity and local grassroots efforts." Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased at https://www.equalityfestga.com/ event-details-registration/fundraising-drag-show •BRASELTON ANNOUNCES JULY 4 CELEBRATION SCHEDULE Braselton's annual Independence Day celebration will be held July 4 from 5-9:30 p.m.in downtown Braselton. Highlights include the community parade, concert on the town green, kid-friendly activities, food trucks and a fireworks show that begins at dark. The parade will start at Free Chapel Braselton at 6 p.m. and continue through downtown on Hwy. 53 and Harrison St. The event is free. Call 706-654-3037 for more information or visit https://www. expforebraselton.com/event-details/4th-of-july •BRASELTON POLICE FOUNDATION SK IS JULY 26 The Braselton Police Foundation will hold its annual 5K fundraiser July 25 at 7:30 a.m. on the lower patio of the Braselton Brothers Store Building [9924 Davis St]. Race packet pickup beings at 6:30 a.m. The Braselton Police Foundation raises funds to provide equipment and financial support to the Braselton Police Department and to officers in need. The Foundation is also working with BPD to expand their public safety initiatives. Register for the race at https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Braselton/BraseltonPo- liceFoundation5K •BRASELTON MOVIE NIGHTS CONTINUE The Town of Braselton will continue its free and pet-friendly "Movie Under the Stars" series on the Braselton Town Green [9924 Davis St.] July 12 with "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." All movie events run from 7-10 p.m. 'The movie will start when it gets dark enough to see the screen," organizers said. "Bring your family, friends, pets, and lawn chairs, and make it a dinner and movie evening." •THREE-DAY KRAV MAGA WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE COURSE AHEAD JULY 25-27 AT CHATEAU ELAN Eric and Melissa Scoggins, who own ETS Wealth Management in Hoschton, are bringing a three-day CKM Krav Maga women's self-defense boot camp to Chateau Elan. The dates are July 25-27. 'We believe in this system so much, we're organizing the event at zero profit - it's all about community safety and awareness," Eric Scoggins said in an announcement for the event. CKM Krav Maga was founded by Moni Aizik, a former Israeli Defense Forces member with jiu-jitsu and judo expertise. All instructors are trained by him. The event is open to those ages 12-70. Men are welcome, too, "especially those passionate about teaching others how to stay safe," Scoggins said. Photo by Ben Munro FOUR POINTS PREP GET-TOGETHER Four Points Preparatory Academy, opening this school year in Braselton, held a meet-and- greet for future students, complete with games, LEGO and pizza on Saturday (June 14) at the Braselton Civic Center. Around town Weekly snapshots from around the Braselton-Hoschton community News briefs JACKSON COUNTY BOE votes to sell land to county The Jackson County Board of Education has officially voted to sell a 3-acre tract in Jefferson to Jackson County government. The property is on Panther Drive next to the district board office. It will be used for a new EMS station. The sale price was $97,600. JACKSON COUNTY Fairview Community Center gets rededicated on June 11 The Fairview Community Center was rededicated on June 11 in a special ribbon cutting and lunch celebra tion. Jackson County Board of Commissioners Chairman Marty Clark spoke during the ceremony. “Fairview Community Center has been a vital gather ing place for residents of all ages — a space for learn ing, connection and recreation,” he said. “I want to recognize the outstanding efforts of the Jackson County Rec department. Their vision for this project was focused on what mattered most — serv ing the people of this community. They made sure this facility would meet the needs of families, seniors and young people for years to come. I’m proud of what this renovation represents: a commitment to the quality of life for every corner of our county,” said Clark. While the renovated space has been opened since De cember, it has not been formally advertised as it await ed finishing touches. The walls are now adorned with memorabilia from some of the property’s history, a kitchen has been installed and floors and wall painting has all been completed. Included in the ceremony were accounts of several members of the community and their fond memories of the property throughout the years since their child hoods and to the present day. Hoschton Hoschton announces schedule of events through December The City of Hoschton has announced its schedule of events and festivals through the end of the year. The schedule is as follows: •Rhythms on the Green, June 21, 2-11 p.m., at The Depot green space, 4272 Hwy. 53 •Car show and beer gar- denJune 21, 4 p.m., down- town, City Square St. •Bike night, July 1, 6-8 p.m., at Northeast Geor gia Motorsports, 3340 Hwy. 53 A •Movie night on the lawn, July 11, 7 p.m., at Meek Re alty, 4397 Hwy. 53 •Back-to-school bash, July 18, 6-8 p.m., Hoschton Community Center, 65 City Square St. June 11, 2025 Crossword Answers ROMA sow E B N SMEARED ABASE G H S EGOS A W A K E D KNAR •Car show and beer garden, July 19, 4 p.m., downtown, City Square St. •Rhythms on the green, July 19, 2-11 p.m., at The De pot green space, 4272 Hwy. 53 •Bike night, Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., at Northeast Geor gia Motorsports, 3340 Hwy. 53 A •Car show and beer garden, Aug. 16, 4 p.m., downtown City Square St. •Rhythms on the green, Aug. 16, 2-11 p.m., at The Depot green space, 4272 Hwy. 53 •Movie on the lawn, Aug. 22, 7 p.m., at Meek Realty Group, 4397 Hwy. 53 •Bike night, Sept. 2, 6-8 p.m., at Northeast Geor gia Motorsports, 3340 Hwy. 53 A •Car show and beer garden, Sept. 20, 4 p.m., downtown, City Square St. •Hoschton Gala, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., TBD •Rhythms on the green, Sept. 27, 2-11 p.m., at The Depot green space, 4272 Hwy. 53 •Fall festival, Oct. 3-5, downtown •Bike night, Oct. 7, 6-8 p.m., at Northeast Geor gia Motorsports, 3340 Hwy. 53 A AUCTION JUNE 21, 2025 LITTLE STREET (downtown) COMMERCE, GA 30529 Ye Olde Homeplace: Memory of Bill and Sandra Vandivers, Proprietors Windows, Heaters, Tubs, Sinks, Cabinets, Chairs, Lamps and Lots More! 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