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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023 THE JACKSON HERALD PAGE 9A Community calendar BRASELTONTECH SPARK SESSIONS CONTINUE BraseltonTech — a private-public initia tive between the Town of Braselton and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech — continues its "spark sessions" at the Braselton Civic Center to pro vide advice and support for startup tech compa nies. The remaining schedule is as follows: May 18, June 15, July 13 and Aug. 10. All sessions begin at 6 p.m. BraseltonTech’s partner, ATDC, is a Georgia economic development organization funded by the state legislature and managed under the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute. ATDC is the oldest technology business ac celerator in the U.S., and its graduating com panies have raised over $3 billion in venture capital. The BraseltonTech workshops are free and open to the public. Space, however, is limited. For more information or to register, visit www. BraseltonTec.com. HOSCHTON FARMERS MARKET PREVIEW DAY AHEAD APRIL 29 The Hoschton Farmers Market Preview Day is scheduled for April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 115 Towne Center Pkwy. This event will provide a sneak preview of the 2023 market, including face painting, live music and a bounce slide. The market will run from June to September. ATHENS AREA MASTER GARDENERS HOSTING DAFFODILS AND BULBS SALE Athens Area Master Gardeners Association is hosting its 2023 Sensational Daffodils and Oth er Flowering Bulbs Sale. View this year’s selections at tinyurl.com/ aamga2023bulbsale. Select Order Form at the end of Selections, print and mail the Order Form with your check, by May 1. Bulbs will arrive in October at the Athens-Clarke County Exten sion Office (275 Cleveland Road, Bogart GA 30622). When your order is ready, you will receive an email with pick up instructions. Bulbs must be picked up at the ACC Extension Office during designated days and times. They cannot be shipped. You may designate a friend or relative to pick up your bulbs. Orders are by check only and must be re ceived by May 1. BRASELTON WOMAN’S CLUB TO HOLD MAY 3 MEETING The Braselton Woman’s Club invites all wom en to its Wednesday, May 3, meeting in the com munity room of the Braselton Police and Munic ipal Court Building, located at 5040 Hwy. 53. The meeting begins at noon. The meeting will include a devotional and lunch. Attendees are asked to bring a sack lunch with a beverage. The club’s guest speaker is Njeri Boss, Vice President of Public Relations at Waffle House, Inc. “We are in for a great treat as she explains her interesting life while focusing on the Waffle House,” organizers said. A brief business meeting will follow. For more information, call or text Sylvia Schurr at 301-651-7811. NICHOLSON DAISY FESTIVAL COMING UP MAY 5-6 Nicholson’s Daisy Festival will be held May 5-6. The festival will be open on Friday, May 5, from 4-9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The annual event features a parade, food, crafts, entertainment, an auction, cakewalks, games and more. The event will be held at East Jackson Park, located at 225 Lakeview Dr. For more information, visit the City of Nich olson GA Facebook page. ATHENS AREA DIAPER BANK ENCOURAGES INVOLVEMENT IN THE WORLD’S LARGEST DIAPER DRIVE The Athens Area Diaper Bank is partnering with diaper banks nationwide to have the World’s Largest Diaper Drive from May 1-6. The Ath ens Area Diaper Bank encourages community members in Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties to get involved with their organizations, schools, faith commu nities, work places, etc., to host diaper drives as part of the World’s Largest Diaper Drive. For more information and to be involved, email Beth Staton, Community Engagement Specialist at the AADB at beth.staton@athen- sareadiapers .com. BRASELTON FARMERS MARKET CONTINUES The Braselton Farmers Market will continue with monthly markets until May 5 when it shifts to weekly markets. Weekly markets run through September. Monthly markets will resume in October. There is no December market. Each market starts at 4 p.m. The market is moving to the Braselton Town Green, adjacent to its previous location on Davis St., to allow for more space. ANNUAL ‘TOAST TO BRASELTON’ SET FOR MAY 4 The Braselton Downtown Development Au thority (DDA) will host its annual Toast to Bra selton fundraiser on May 4 from 6-9 p.m. at the Braselton Civic Center. This year’s Cinco de Mayo themed-event — “Un Noche en Braselton” — includes a buffet dinner, wine and beer, entertainment, silent auc tion and live auction. The DDA seeks sponsor ships for the event. “It is through these sponsorships that our pro gram is able to continue giving back to the com munity and offer economic development op portunities and support to downtown Braselton businesses," organizers said. For more information or donate, contact Jes sica Payne atjpayne@braselton.net or 706-654- 5552. JEFFERSON PLANS FIRST PORCH FEST Jefferson is hosting its first Porch Fest event on Sunday, May 7, from 2-6 p.m. For more information on the lineup and loca tions of each band, visit the Main Street Jeffer son Facebook page. VETERANS’ ORGANIZATION HOSTING GOLF TOURNEY The Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation will host a golf tournament May 8 at Traditions Golf and Country Club. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. The tournament format is a best ball, four- man scramble includes a hole-in-one truck prize. a 50-50 wager on a par-3 against a professional golfer and a prize for the winning team. For more information, email info@bkvf.org. COMMERCE TO HOST CRUISIN’ COMMERCE ON MAY 13 Commerce will host its Cruisin’ Commerce event on Saturday, May 13, from 4-8 p.m. The event will take place at 110 State Street. There will be classic cars, food trucks, a beer garden and a DJ playing 50s and 60s music. To register your car, email mainstreet@com- mercega.gov The registration fee is $25 and includes a T-shirt. VETERANS FUNDRAISING EVENT SET FOR MAY 13 AT BRASELTON BREWING COMPANY A veterans’ event, “Got Your 6: Hops and He roes,” is scheduled for Saturday, May 13, from noon to 10 p.m. at Braselton Brewing Company (9859 Davis St., Braselton). The fundraising event will include raffle priz es, food, drinks and live music from Zach Haines (5-8 p.m.). Braselton Brewing Company will do nate 20% of all proceeds to the Brothers Keep er Veteran Foundation to support its mission to curb veteran suicides. Brothers Keeper Veteran Foundation was founded by Chris Cathers, a for mer Green Beret and a local resident. "Together, we can make a difference in the lives of veterans,” the organization said in a statement. “Let’s stand united and support those who have served our country.” For more information, email info@bkvf.org. KELLER WILLIAMS PLANS DAY OF SERVICE Keller Williams’ annual Day of Service, Red Day, will be held on May 11. Agents will be giv ing back to the community on Red Day. MAYSVILLE PLANS SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER BASH Maysville’s second annual Summer Bash will be held on Saturday, May 27. From noon to 7 p.m., there will be craft and food vendors, a BBQ competition, cornhole tournament and live entertainment. At 7:30 p.m., Kayler Does Taylor, a James Taylor tribute band, will perform. Church announcements pin ■ HP* 1 4> I m g2lig§ H ] 1 - L“ . WlS \ n River of Life Worship Center in Nicholson held its groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, April 16, for the construction of their Kids Ministry Center. River of Life Worship Center in Nicholson held its groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, April 16, for the construction of their Kids Ministry Center. Pictured are: (L-R) deacon Hiram Rutherford, Next Gen Pastor Jessica English, Assis tant Pastor David Carithers, Senior Pastor Jonathan English, deacon Don Wat kins, deacon Phillip Rhodes, deacon Rick Small, deacon Tim Smith, and Kids Ministry Director Jane Worley. Old Fashion Picking and Grinning Friday planned April 28 Dugar Strickland will be hosting an Old Fashion Picking and Grinning Fri day night on April 28 at 7 p.m. The Keith Chambers Family will be singing, as well as all local singers and musicians who will be pickin and grinning. Masks are optional. The group will be inside the sanctuary. The church is located at 8430 Maysville Hwy.. Maysville. For more information, call Strickland at 706-654- 0551. Hudson River plans spring revival May 7-10 Hudson River Baptist Church will have spring re vival starting on May 7-10. Evangelist Tom Haynes will be bringing the message each night starting at 7 p.m. Beaverdam Baptist Church Choir will be the guest singers Sunday night and Redeemed Baptist Church Choir will be the guest singers Tuesday night. A nursery will be provid ed. The church is located at 171 Hudson River Church Road. Commerce. Butch Moore is the Pas tor of Hudson River Baptist Church. For more information, call 864-844-1916. Crossroads Church to offer free groceries Crossroads Church in Jef ferson will offer free grocer ies for the needy on the sec ond Monday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crossroads Church is lo cated at 25 Hawkins Ln„ Jefferson. Jolly Agers meets second Tuesdays at First Baptist Commerce Jolly Agers group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at noon at First Baptist Church of Commerce. Jolly Ages is a senior adult ministry for those 60 years of age and older. The group meetings in the Fellowship Hall at FBCJ for a covered dish luncheon and an inspirational program. River of Life offers free groceries on last Saturday of month River of Life Worship Center offers free groceries on the last Saturday of each month. The event is held from 8:30-10 a.m. River of Life is located at 4971 Hwy. 441, Nicholson. Guidelines on church news submissions The Church News page has been established as a free service for the local area. Its intended use is to provide information about special services planned by area churches. To submit your spe cial event, e-mail alex @ mainstreetnews.com. CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS P77K* Worship regularly at the church of your choice! Bonco Realty “Let Bonco Realty work for you ” Phone & FAX (706) 367-HOME 1-800-442-6626 AUTO SERVICE CENTER" 803 Lee Street • Jefferson, GA 30549 k Phone: 706-367-4182 • Fax: 706-367-2023 Car Problems? 706-367-1400 We’re there when you need us! 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