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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 201 3 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 11A ^- ■■ ■ - LOCAL ART ON DISPLAY Lots of art was on display during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. Photos by Wesleigh Sagon BUNGED OUT GUITAR A guitar decorated with bottle caps and rhinestones by Scott Peppers was on dis play during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic court house square Saturday. PALMER ARTWORK Carson and Deborah Crocker sold artwork by Janice Palmer during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. Surrounded by Festival takes over downtown Homer AT ART FESTIVAL Kim Crane, Anna Farmer, and Katelyn Templton from Maudie Beas Crafts are shown at the Festival of Arts held in down town Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. OWLS AN D ROOSTERS ROOSTER ARTWORK Larry Wilson is shown with his artwork during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Dell Hinsley shown with his pottery pieces during the Festival of Arts held in down- Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. town Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. CHAMBERS DISPLAY ARTWORK Alex and Anelia Chambers sold watercolor prints and handmade arts and crafts during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. POTTERY PRESENTED Marvin Bailey holds one of his pottery pieces during the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. FERGUSON POTTERY Mary, Jamie, and Stanley Ferguson are shown with their pottery at the Festival of Arts held in downtown Homer on the historic courthouse square Saturday. Qtfc. Banks Public Library events include Tech Tuesday, sewing club Events coming up in May at the Banks County Public Library include the following: •May 2, Tech Thursday, 10 a.m., 1 p.m. or 6 p.m., Job Accelerator: Learn to write a resume, cover letter or search for a job. • May 4, crafting at the library, 10 a.m., Mother’s Day craft. • May 5- 11, Teacher Appreciation Week, draw, write a poem/story/letter, or make something to tell about your special teacher. That teacher will be entered to win a prize package. All items will be on display at the library during the month of May. • May 7, Teacher Appreciation at the library day. Teachers drop by the library for a special thank you reception from 4-6 p.m. Parents and kids are invited to attend to honor the teachers of Banks County. •May 12- 18. Children’s Book Week/Clifford Week. Contact the library for special activities. •May 6, 2 p.m., Clifford will visit the library. Come join in the fun! •May 25, painting with Brenda, 10 a.m., full sized painting, 3 p.m., 8 x 10 painting. • May 27, closed. WEEKLY Weekly events include: •Tuesdays, SewWhats’ Club, 1:30. • Wednesdays, Little Tykes’ Literacy Hour, 10:30 a.m. Stacy Kmmnow is the library manager. The library is located at 226 Highway 51 South, Homer. The phone and fax number is 706-677-3164.