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2A HAPPENINGS Peach County CLCPfUTERACY EDUCATION POR ADULTS IN PEACH INC. Did you know that there is a new vision in Georgia? Beverly E. Smith, Assistant Commissioner for the Technical College System of Georgia, has created a new vision - Workforce for Georgia; Future for Families. This new emphasis is in line with the current trends of our economy and our world. A vibrant work¬ force will afford a brighter future for families and it all starts with education. Adults without a diploma can play a vital role in jump starting the economy if they will take the next step and earn a GED diploma. There are businesses and industries that would love to make Peach County home, if we can produce a skilled workforce for them. L.E.A.P., your business, gov¬ ernment, community nonprofit organization encourages all high school students to stay in school and earn a high school diploma. However, if this does not happen, enrolling in an Adult Education Program will give you a second chance to receive a diploma, a General Educational Development (GED) diploma. The Adult Education Center in Fort Valley is located at 700 Spruce Street, Wing B (478) 825-9072 and in Byron. 202 Moseley Rd. (478 ) 956-7621. Free day and evening classes are taught weekly by Middle GA Technical College instrue tors. Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and General Educational Development (GED) preparation classes are a few of the classes that are offered. Let’s embrace the new vision and begin preparing a skilled workforce in Peach County which will afford a brighter future for all fami¬ lies. For more information about how you can help, call the L.E.A.P. Office, (478) 925 9407 or visit www.freewebs. com/leapinc. Peter F. Drucker said, “Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous deci¬ sion.” JumpStart Your Way Into A New Day! FESTIVAL Let’s take a ride to the Essence Music Festival on July 5. 2012. 4 days and 3 nights with PCHS Class of ’71. For more information please call (478) 825-7919 or (478) 827r 1289,(478) 955-9953 . KEEP PEACH COUNTY EVENT Keep Peach County Clean & Beautiful has planned our Great American Clean-up event for Saturday, March 31, 20I2. We will meet at the Fort Valley Recycling Center at 8 a.m. We will also earmark 2 or 3 locations in both Byron and Fort Valley to clean up on that day. We need volunteers so please contact Jann Culpepper at 825-304I or via email jann culpcpper@peachcounty.net. Colony Bank is selling Georgia Bob’s BBQ tickets as a fund raiser for Relay for Life. The tickets are $8 and they have an expiration date April 25th. so they can buy them now and be able to use them up until April 25th. This is the Peach County Relay for Life on April 27th. We will start selling the tickets Feb. 21st. They can be pur¬ chased at both of our locations, 1290 S Houston Lake Road, Warner Robins and 200 Gunn Road, Centerville, Ga. March 30.31. and April I Georgia National Fairgrounds - Heritage Hall FREE ADMISSION to the general public. The Middle Georgia Koi Society will present this show ♦ MARCH 28, 2012 featuring koi and goldfish display tanks, vendor booths and seminars. Be there to learn about koi and the this fascinat¬ ing bobby while viewing the best show fish in the southeast. Purchase quality koi and gold¬ fish. pond supplies, fish food and other items at show prices. For more information visit w w w. m iddlegakoisociety.com. or call show chairman Jeb Stewart at 478-333-3495. Beginning Friday, April 13, the ! Macon SBDC office is offer mg the SBDC StartSMART program to entrepreneurs. Owning your own business is the American dream. Building it to withstand the test of time requires a unique set of tools— and a lot erf hard work. SBDC StartSMART will show you the way. Designed specifically for new entrepreneurs, SBDC StartSmart provides the resourc¬ es and support to launch your company and put your dreams within reach. SBDC StartSMART will help you launch a business built for today's challenging times. In just 8 three-hour sessions, learn to evaluate and implement your vision by creating a thorough, well researched strategic plan. Fridays. April 13-May 18, 2012 Most days-9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Two full days - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please call 478-757-3609. BYRON COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE 2012 _ DATES Apr 3, June 5. Aug 7, Oct 2, Dec 4 at Byron United Methodist Church - 2 p.m. -7 p.m. The Battle of Byron is going to be held on Saturday, May 5 at North Peach Park this year. 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WORK READY ASSESSMENT/SCHOOL CALENDAR EVENTS April 14 - Junior/Senior Prom (7 pm. -11:30 pm.) - Pettigrew Center - Mrs. Kathy Williams April 20 College and Career Day (8 am. - 1 pm.) - Mrs. Chandra Thomas - Graduation Coach We will also have Career Week April 17 - 20. May 3 -Senior Honors Program - 9 am. - Mrs. Chandra Thomas May 5 - Underclassmen Honors Program - 9:00 am May 25 Graduation Anderson Stadium 8 pm.- Mrs. Chandra Thomas OPEN HOUSE RECEPTION AT THE PASSENGER DEPOT Open House reception at the passenger depot Date: April 16, 2012, at 5:30 pm. Please join Fort Valley MainStreet/DDA for a celebration/reception as the community of Fort Valley thanks Renee Caira for the donation of the Passenger Depot in honor of her late husband, Steve M. Caira The program will include a pre¬ sentation of a building plaque and refreshments following. Contact: Kathie or Carla at 478-825-5986 KAY CENTER PLANT SALE Kay Center is a sheltered work¬ place that is a truly wonderful part of our community. If you have not bought plants from them before, make sure you check them out this season! The workers do many kinds of services, not just plants. There is a very dedicated staff there too! Cherry Trees $10 Red Maples $5 3 gallon azeilas $10 Stella D Oro fillies $2 ^ pcm Class 1977 wil , havc a c j ass reunion on June 2i 2012. You are encouraged to ^ Mrs Bennie Martin Moore at 478-929-3416 or Mrs. Kaye Watson at kutley@belisouth.net Peach In & Out continued for more information. TURKEY CREEK FESTIVAL Turkey Creek Festival will be held Saturday, May 5 in Byromville. It is a family ori¬ ented fun for everyone event. A parade will take place at 10 a.m., exhibits, museum, vendors, games, rides, food, door prizes, and entertainment. Byromville is 15 minutes west of 1-75, Exit 122, turn right onto OA Highway 230. ST LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH OPEN SERVICE An open service and new music are featured on 4th Sundays at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Fort Valley. The April 22 Celebration Sunday theme will be God’s Earth. The Rev. Brian Davy, vicar of St. Luke’s, says that all are invited to enjoy St. Luke’s Celebration Sundays, and singers, instrumentalists, poets, and other individuals who would like to share their talents are urged to volunteer to participate. Send emails to arhedit@yahoo.com. St. Luke’s is located at 1000 State University Rive, right across from the university. ATTENmONJl! EASTER EGG HUNT An Easter Egg Hunt spon¬ sored by: The Four Seasons Club of Fowersville, GA will be in North Peach Park in Byron (Off of White Road) April 7, 2012 at 12 noon - 3 pm. Prizes will be given and snacks will be provided. For more information call Julia Law at 478-825-9166. FVSU5TH ANNUAL SMALL Fort Valley State University is hosting our u 5th Annual Small Business Expo” The recipe for start-up success begins with a great idea, strategic plan and strong network of sage mentors who provide helpful advice. On March 28, Fort Valley State University’s Rural Business Outreach Institute will give entrepreneurs tips to keep their ventures thriving at the fifth annual Small Business Expo from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the C.W. Pettigrew Center. We would like schedule an interview for someone to cover this exciting event. Please contact the Office of Marketing and Communications at 478- 825-6319. HOUSE RECEPTION AT THE PASSENGER DEPOT APRIL VSTH A Community Open House Reception at the Passenger Depot will be held Monday, April 16th at 5:30 pm. Please join Fort Valley Main Street/ DDA for a celebration recep¬ tion as the community of Fort Valley thanks Renee Ciara for the donation in honor of her late husband, Steve M, Caira. The program will include a presen¬ tation of a building plaque and refreshments following: CENTRAL GEORGIA RAHWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL TOUR THREE RAILROAD BUILDINGS ON APRIL 14TH April 14th Central Georgia Railway Historical Society is touring our three railroad buildings. Passenger Depot and Warehouse Depot. RETIRED EDUCATORS WILL MEET The Peach County Retired Educators Association will meet Monday, April 2, 2012 at 2KM) p.m. in the Waiker Anderson Annex of Trinity Baptist Church, Fort Valley. John A. Demons, President COMMUNITY CONCERT The Warner Robins Community Concert Association is presenting a FREE concert by the Fort Valley State University Concert Choir on Sunday, April I5,at 3:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 205 N. Davis Drive, Warner Robins. Conducted by Bruce A. Thompson, the choir will perform a varied program ranging from sacred classics to spirituals to selections by the Swing Ensemble. Contact Norma Hunt at 478-923-7024. www.wrconcert.org. THE HEART OF CHRISTIAN FAfTH "COLORS OF THE CROSS" . Besides the beauty of the Springtime around us, this is a beautiful time to celebrate the heart of the Christian faith - the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus. We welcome every¬ one to celebrate with us at any or all of our special services. On Palm Sunday. April 1st at 10:30am we will have a special presentation of the "Colors of THE LEADER-TRIBUNE the Cross." Wonderful music will accompany our Maundy Thursday Communion Service on April 5th at 7pm. We will start Easter Worship early with a Sunrise Service, April 8th at 7am followed with breakfast in our Fellowship Hall. A second Easter service will be at 10:30am. First Baptist Church of Fort Valley, 209 S Miller Street, 825-5725. Holy week devotional book¬ lets are available from the church. MOBILE LAB AT FV8U Next meeting at the Mobile Lab at FVSU: Friday April 27, 10am to 3:30pm (Lunch break 12-1:30 at the Georgia Room on campus) 10am to noon Basic excel spreadsheet, Powerpoint 1:30 to 3:30 How to insert tables, columns, clip art, photos into a document If you have any questions, need assistance, encourage¬ ment, don’t hesitate to contact me: Patricia Alston palston9@ yahoo.com skype pat. alston (478) 822-9733 Verizon cell (205) 394-9495 PEACH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING The Peach County Historical Society will not meet March 27th the Historical Society’s regular fourth Tbesday monthly meeting. The next meeting is April 24th at 7:00 p.m. and a Program will be presented by Bryant Culpepper, whom many of you know. His family has a very proud heritage in our town and middle Georgia. Bryant was a judge, and both his father & grandfather were judges as well. Please join the Peach County Historical Society April 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the McArthur Saxon House on the corner of Miller and Central Avenue, Fort Valley. Belk Charity Sale Day tickets are on sale from any Peach County Historical Society member. Purchasing a ticket or two is a direct donation to the Peach County Historical Society. from The sale day is April 21st 6 a m. to 10 am. Use your ticket and get that value off your purchase. Belk has special bargains during the sale. Great Sales!