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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
THE JACKSON HERALD
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Community calendar ■ Church news
Details about upcoming community events include:
FISH FRY TO BENEFIT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
A fish fry fundraiser is planned for the Boys & Girls Club of
Jackson County.
“Come support the Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County
in our efforts to raise $30,000 for the month of September,”
organizers said.
The fish fry Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tabo’s in Jef
ferson.
The price is $8 for a fish sandwich or $10 for a combo,
which includes the sandwich, baked beans, cole slaw, bread,
drink and dessert from cooking club.
For more information, call 706-367-8553 or email info@
bgcjcga.org.
COMMERCE PLANS CONCERTS ON CHERRY
Commerce is hosting Concerts on Cherry in September.
Chris Hampton will perform Sept. 29 from 8-10 p.m.
The concert will take place in the Cherry Street Parking Pla
za, located at 205 Cherry Street in downtown Commerce.
Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs for this free event.
No outside alcohol is allowed. Attendees can purchase a $5
wristband for beer.
ADVENTURE BAGS PLANS
MEMORIAL RIDE SEPT. 30
Adventure Bags, a non-profit organization based in Barrow
County, plans its 12th annual Debbie Gori Memorial Ride on
Saturday, Sept. 30.
Sponsorships, vendors and participant opportunities are still
available for this year’s ride. The ride begins at the Winder
Moose Lodge, located at 434 Hwy. 211, Winder. Registration
opens at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at 11 a.m. Registration costs
are $25 per bike, $10 per passenger and $15 for event T-shirts.
In addition to the ride, there will be vendors, door prizes,
raffles, lunch and music.
Adventure Bags, Inc., provides age/gender appropriate
backpacks filled with overnight essentials and comfort items
to children across the state that have been displaced or are in
crisis situations.
Since 2011, the group has supported over 50,000 children in
all 159 counties across the state.
“We partner with over 300 agencies that provide direct ser
vices to children in crisis situations when it comes to distribut
ing our bags,” the nonprofit said. “Some of our partners include
the Georgia Department of Human Services, the Department
of Families and Children Services, domestic violent shelters,
homeless shelters, fire fighters, law enforcement agencies,
child trafficking agencies and more.”
For more information, contact 678-425-0316, email dona-
tions@adventurebags.org or visit www.adventurebags.org.
AG FACILITY HOSTS MONTHLY
FARMERS MARKET
The Jackson County Ag Facility hosts a monthly farmers
market on the first Sunday in May-October from 2-5 p.m.
The next market is October 1.
This event is held rain or shine.
Those who wish to participate can email vtownsend@jack-
soncountygov.com
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK COMING UP
Advantage Behavioral Health continues its Mental Health
Awareness campaign in 2023 with Mental Health Awareness
Week scheduled for Oct. 1-7. The week will be kicked off with
a virtual candle vigil on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. The com
munity is invited to join at https://www.facebook.com/Advan-
tagecommunity.
COMMERCE TO HOST COFFEE WITH A COP
Commerce will host Coffee with a Cop on Oct. 2 at 7:30 a.m.
This event will be held at the Commerce Police Department,
located at 1491 South Elm St., Commerce.
“Stop by, enjoy coffee and visit with Commerce Police offi
cers,” city leaders said.
Coffee with be provided by Java Joy by ESP Athens.
AUTUMN LEAF FESTIVAL COMING UP
The 56th annual Maysville Autumn Leaf Festival will be
held Friday-Saturday, Oct. 6-7, at Veterans Park in downtown.
Hours on Friday will be 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., while the festival
will be open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday.
On Friday, live music will be provided by Richard Griffith.
On Saturday, a street dance featuring Dirt Road Revival will
be held.
For more information, email maysville.comclub@gmail.
com or text Brittney at 706-499-7565.
HOSCHTON’S FALL FESTIVAL COMING UP
Hoschton is hosting its fall festival on Oct. 6-8 in downtown.
There will be over 200 vendors, a kids zone, live entertain
ment on Friday and Saturday, and food trucks. A parade will be
held on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m.
The performance lineup includes:
•Friday, Oct. 6 from 6-8 p.m. — Steelin’ the Show
•Friday, Oct. 6 from 8-10 p.m. — Saints N Rebels
•Saturday, Oct. 7, from 6-8 p.m. — Danny Dawson Band
•Saturday, Oct. 7, from 8-10 p.m. — Whiskey Rose Band
BRASELTON HOSTING OCT. 7-8 MEDIEVAL FAIRE
The Town of Braselton will host a two-day Medieval Faire
on Oct. 7-8, featuring live history demonstrations, activities,
vendors and food trucks. History demonstrations include ex
amples of daily life, cooking, music, the anns, armor and mar
tial culture. The event will be held on the town green at 9924
Davis St. Free parking is available across the street in the Bra
selton Parking Deck. For details and performance schedules,
visit ExploreBraselton.com or follow the Facebook event @
ExploreBraselton. Contact Sloane Meyer smeyer@braselton.
net for more information.
BRASELTON PLANS PICNIC WITH POLICE
The Braselton Police Department will host its annual Picnic
with the Police Oct. 12 on the Braselton Town Green from
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Those attending can meet officers and first responders and
see police and fire trucks. Food will be served. Kids activities
will be included.
For more information, contact Braselton Town Manager
Jennifer Scott atjscott@braselton.net.
COMMERCE PLANS FALL FESTIVAL OCT. 14
Commerce will host its fall festival and bands, brews and
barbecue event on Oct. 14 from 1-5 p.m. in Spencer Park.
There will be a barbecue contest, kids’ activities, music and
vendors.
Visit the Commerce Main Street Facebook page for updates.
ANGEL RIDE COMING UP OCT. 14
The 13th annual Angel Ride will be held Saturday, Oct. 14,
at the Jackson County Ag Facility.
This year’s event will benefit Jacob Dake.
Dake is a senior at Oglethorpe County High School and had
dreams of joining the military after graduating. In Septem
ber 2022 while riding his motorcycle, a car turned in front of
Dake, resulting in a life-altering accident.
He sustained multiple injuries at the age of 17, most sig
nificantly, the amputation of his right ann. Dake’s mother de
scribes him as “honest, hard-working and easy going.” Dake
enjoys working on cars, motorcycles and soccer.
Angel Ride registration is at 9 a.m. with kickstands up at
10:30 a.m.
The cost is $15 per rider and $10 per passenger.
There will be lunch by Kristopher Pope, a silent auction,
door prizes, a gun raffle, T-shirts, 50/50 raffle, live music,
games for kids and more.
The Jackson Count Ag Facility is located at 1869 County
Fann Rd., Jefferson.
dance programs held in Jefferson
Social dance programs are planned on the third Friday of
October and November. Oct. 20 will be Contra Dance and
Nov. 17 will be Country Two Step.
Classes start at 7 p.m. and a social dance follows each class.
Classes are presented by Epic First Dance and the Jefferson
Civic Center.
The event is held at the Jefferson Civic Center.
HAINTS AND SAINTS TOUR COMING UP
Haints and Saints Bus Tour in Jefferson will be held Oct.
20-21.
Bus tours depart from the Crawford W. Long Museum from
6 p.m. on Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. The last tour will be
at 9 p.m. both nights. Bus seating is limited, so reserve your
seat soon.
Advance purchase required. The cost is $15.00 plus
processing fee (adults, seniors and children). No stroll
ers are allowed. Ticket purchase is required for ages 4
and up.
For more information or reservations, call 706-367-5307
Tickets can be purchased online at: https://jctgeorgia.tick-
etleap.com/lis2023/
This event is sponsored by Crawford W. Long Museum As
sociation and Jefferson Community Theatre.
“Meet a mill worker on Cobb Street and pass by the home
where Dr. Crawford W. Long once lived on Lawrenceville
Street. Then visit where the Paradise African Methodist
Church once stood on Hoschton Street,” organizers said.
“Enjoy stories from a local legendary host and restauran-
teur outside of his gathering place - Marlowe’s Cafe. Learn
about the fiery ending of Martin Institute that once graced
Institute Street and meet some of the inhabitants of the Old
Jackson County Jail that stood on Mahaffey Street - all from
the comfort of a tour bus.”
JCCO TO HOLD 23RD BANQUET OCT. 21
The Jackson County Community Outreach (JCCO) will
sponsor its 23rd Annual Achievement Award Banquet fund
raiser at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Jefferson Civic Center.
The Banquet Theme is “Jackson County- Striving to a Bal
anced Economy.”
The Keynote Speaker will be Scott McMurray, Deputy
Commissioner, Georgia Quick Start, (TCSG).
Georgia Quick Start is a division of Technical College Sys
tem of Georgia and provides customized workforce training
for companies creating jobs in Georgia. This program is a key
player in the ongoing economic growth of Georgia.
Commissioner McMurray will be introduced by Dr. Timo
thy McDonald, President, Lanier Technical College.
JCCO President Jim Scott and JCCO members are excit
ed that commissioner McMurray will be our speaker for this
event.
Traditional Table of (8) Sponsorship is are $500 and En
dowment Fund sponsorships come with 2 tables of (8) plus
preferred seating at $l,000-to $2,500 donations. The JCCO
Endowment Fund supports our JCCO Tech College Scholar
ships.
Church news for the week of Sept. 27 includes:
BEAVERDAM BAPTIST PLANS ARTS
AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Beaverdam Baptist Church is seeking crafters to
participate in “Marketplace at Bethlehem,” an arts and
crafts festival.
The festival is planned Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Those interested in participating are asked to contact
Lynda Culpepper at 706-202-6032 for an application to
reserve a booth.
The booth fee is a fundraiser for Operation Christmas
Child.
Beaverdam Baptist is located at 1627 Hwy. 59, Com
merce.
WALNUT FORK PLANS
CHILI COOK-OFF
Walnut Fork Baptist Chinch is hosting its first annu
al chili cook-off on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to
3 p.m.
“Whether you want to compete or eat, there will be
lots of fun,” church leaders said.
Participants can compete for awards and cash prizes.
Attendees can buy tickets to vote for your favorite
chili ($1 for 1 ticket or $5 for 6 tickets).
There will also be door prizes, vendors and face paint
ing. A cake auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can also pre-order whole smoked Boston butts for
$35. Pickup will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit walnutforkbc.org or email
wfbchwy60@gmail.com or foundarockga@gmail.com.
All proceeds will benefit the church missions fund.
Walnut Fork is located at 557 Hwy. 60, Hoschton.
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Ongoing church events include:
JOLLY AGERS MEET MONTHLY
Jolly Agers group meets on the second Tuesday of
each month at noon at First Baptist Church of Com
merce. Jolly Ages is a senior adult ministry for those 60
years of age and older. The group meetings in the Fel
lowship Hall at FBCJ for a covered dish luncheon and
an inspirational program.
CROSSROADS CHURCH
OFFERS FREE GROCERIES
Crossroads Church in Jefferson will offer free grocer
ies for the needy on the second Monday of each month
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crossroads Church is located at
25 Hawkins Ln., Jefferson.
RIVER OF LIFE OFFERS FREE GROCERIES
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.
WMU MEETS AT FIRST
BAPTIST COMMERCE
The WMU meets every second Tuesday of the month
at First Baptist Church of Commerce.
“Come join the Bible study, fellowship and fun,” or
ganizers said.
First Baptist Church of Commerce is located at 1345
S. Elm St., Commerce.
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 special event, e-mail alex@
mainstreetnews.com.
Include the name and address of the church and the
date, time and location of the event.
Space is limited, so we cannot guarantee publication
of any announcement. If publication is imperative, con
tact our advertising department at 706-367-5233 and
they will assist you with developing your ad.
All submissions are subject to editorial guidelines.
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