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PAGE 8B —THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 14, 2021
library announces October news, events
The Madison County Library has
announced its news and events for October:
•Donations are always welcome at the
library. “We are currently accepting dona
tions of gently-used fall and winter holiday
decor," said staff members. “We can no lon
ger accept donations of encyclopedias, VHS
tapes, audio cassettes, or records/LPs."
•Shop the library’s used books online in
its store on amazon.com from seller mad-
colib.
•Donation drop-off: “We are serving as
a drop-off site for donations to the Madison
County Food Bank this month,” organizer
said. “Nonperishable food and hygiene items
may be placed in the bin by the manager’s
office.”
•Tiebrary: Neckties are available for
checkout. If you have a need of one for a
special occasion, ties are on display in the
display cases and can be checked out at the
front desk.
•Crafts to go: Request at the front desk or
at curbside. This month’s themes are: Creepy
Carrots, Plumply Dumply Pumpkin, Three
Little Ghosties, and It's Raining Bats and
Frogs. Some may contain small parts.
•TeenTober: “We’re celebrating teens this
month!" library staff members said. “Each
week we’ll have a new activity just for
teens including interactive library displays,
a scary story writing contest, free books, and
spooky origami. Stop by or call for more
information.
•Teen Bookworm Bags: Claim your bag
of goodies. Each bag has a book (to keep), a
sweet treat and other goodies. There are bags
for ages 12-14 years and 14 and up, and all
items can be kept. Available at front desk or
curbside.
•Printing service: Attach and email your
pdf or Word documents to the library at mad-
colib@yahoo.com and the staff will print
your documents exactly as attached for 15
cents per page, black and white only. Pickup
during regular library hours.
•Family book club: Books for all ages
to discuss and an activity kit for the whole
family.
•Outdoor storytime: Friday, Oct. 15,
10:30 a.m. “Grab a blanket and join us on
the back lawn for stories, songs, and finger-
plays to encourage a love of reading in little
ones from birth to age 5," said library staff
members. Space is limited; call to register.
Event will be cancelled in event of inclement
weather.
•ARLS virtual teen book club: Tuesday,
Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m. Discuss Cemetery Boys
by Aiden Thomas. Copies are available at the
library. This meeting will be held virtually;
call or email to register.
•Adult book club: Tuesday, Oct. 12, 6:30
p.m. Discuss This Must be the Place by
Maggie O’Farrell. Copies are available at
the library and on Georgia Download Des
tination/Libby. This meeting will be held
virtually; call or email to register!
•All About Ada Lovelace virtual program:
Friday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m. Check out the
library Facebook page for a virtual storytime
celebrating Ada Lovelace, the first computer
programmer.
•Virtual anime club: Thursday, Oct. 28,
5 p.m. Tweens and teens can join virtually
to watch an episode of an anime and discuss
your favorite Japanese shows and manga.
•Outdoor Halloween storytime: Saturday,
Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m. “Grab a blanket and join
us on the back lawn for Halloween themed
stories, songs, and fingerplays to encourage
a love of reading in little ones from birth to
age 5,” said staff members. Space is limited;
call to register. The event will be canceled in
event of inclement weather.
•Trick or Treat at the Library: Sunday,
Oct. 31. Stop by the library in costume for a
sweet treat from 2 to 6 p.m. “Stop by during
regular library hours in costume for trick-or-
treating while supplies last," said staff mem
bers. “You may also bring a treat to benefit
the Madison County Food Bank.”
Madison County celebrates
National 4-H Week
Madison County is celebrating National
4-H Week.
“The sky is the limit for youth and vol
unteers enrolled in 4-H programs across
the United States,” said local 4-H leaders.
There are approximately 450 plus youth
enrolled in UGA Madison County Coop
erative Extension's 4-H Program, ranging
in grade from fourth to 12th. Local UGA
Extension 4-H agent, Susan Goldman
and Extension program assistant Deborah
Wofford lead the Madison County 4-H
program.
“Madison County 4-H empowers youth
to take flight to becoming self-directing,
productive and contributing members of
society by establishing personal and sin
cere relationships, learning life and lead
ership skills and enhancing community
awareness,” said 4-H leaders. “Madison
County 4-H is joining students across the
nation, learning the sky is the limit, with
all the exceptional things these 4-H'ers
accomplish.”
To celebrate, Madison County 4-H this
past week took part in BB team orienta
tion, holiday cards Ccontest, 4-H exhibits
and displays, robotics team workshops,
equestrian drill team, archery and consum
er judging practices, Rock Eagle Clover-
leaf Conference, tech wizards, and begin
ning horse quiz bowl practices.
In Georgia, 4-H programming which is
part of University of Georgia Cooperative
Extension, curriculum and many activities
are based on research from the UGA Col
lege of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences and other UGA colleges. Georgia
has one of the largest state 4-H programs
in the country, consisting of more than
196,000 active 4-H members this past
year. The program, however, dates back
to 1904 in Newton County where G.C.
Adams developed a simple corn club for
boys. Today, Georgia 4-H attracts students
from all areas of interest, not just those
interested in agriculture. The majority of
participants currently come from small
cities, towns and rural non-farms.
“The idea of bringing UGA research
and resources to Georgia students through
the use of county agents throughout the
state was a cutting-edge idea in 1904
and remains vital even today,” said Arch
Smith, state 4-H leader. “The most import
ant work of 4-H is to help young people
become better citizens and enable them to
grow into responsible, active adults.”
With so many children struggling to
reach their full potential, 4-H believes that
young people, in partnership with adults,
can play a key role in creating a more
promising and equitable future for youth,
families and communities across the coun
try. In 4-H, organizers believe that every
child should have an equal opportunity to
succeed along with the skills they need to
make a difference in the world.
4-H youth perform community service,
conduct research, compile portfolios of
their accomplishments and learn public
speaking skills through oral presentations
through 4-H Project Achievement. During
the 2020-2021 school year, thousands of
Georgia 4-H'ers participated in Project
Achievement on the local level. Some
Project Achievement Winners received
Master 4-H status and/or continue on to
represent Georgia on a national level.
For more information, visit georgia4h.
org or contact your local Madison County
Extension office at 706-795-2281.
Madison County Chamber of Commerce to
host annual Pioneer Harvest Festival Nov. 6
The Madison County Chamber of
Commerce and Partners in Agriculture will
host the Madison County Pioneer Harvest
Festival on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the Madison County Fairgrounds,
located at 1254 Main Street in Comer.
The festival, typically attracting 2,500
guests each year, encompasses a wide variety
of exhibits ranging from live music, interac
tive stations with county farmers, fresh food
and more. During the festival, guests will be
given the opportunity to connect with local
entrepreneurs and farmers as well as pur
chase products created in Madison County
(MADICO MADE).
“The purpose of this event has always been
to educate the community on the importance
of agriculture and the integral role it plays
in our local economy and daily lives,” said
Anna Strickland, executive director of the
chamber.
This year’s festival will also include both
a local farmer’s market — where guests
can purchase these MADICO MADE items
— as well as a tailgating area with live
broadcasts of sporting events. Furthermore,
attendees will have the opportunity to meet
the county’s own variety of entrepreneurs
and learn more about the local businesses
within the Madison County community.
Admission into the festival will be free-of-
charge for attending guests. To stay updated
on the Pioneer Harvest Festival, follow the
Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s
Facebook page and visit their website at
www.madisoncountyga.org.
Food bank to take applications for Christmas program
The Madison County Food Bank
will take applications for its 2021
Christmas gift program for children 0
to 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mon
days only: Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1
and Nov. 8.
Those applying must have a photo
ID, proof of income for each person
living in the home, Social Security
cards for each person in the home
and proof of current Madison County
address.
Due to covid regulations, only one
member of the household will be
allowed in and no children. Masks are
required.
Tire Amnesty Event being held
Keep Madison County Beautiful is holding a fall “Tire
Amnesty Event” at the Madison County Transfer Station
through Nov. 6.
The service is for Madison County residents only, no
businesses. Up to 10 tires per citizen can be dropped off
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No large, heavy equipment tires, no rims. A fee is required
if tire is on the rim.
For more information, call 706-795-5151.
Pilot Club ‘Touch-a-Truck’
event set for Oct. 23
The Pilot Club of Madison County is sponsoring “Touch-
a-Truck” family-friendly event that will offer children a
hands-on opportunity to see, touch and explore the vehicles
that protect, build and serve the community from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 23 at Madison County Middle
School.
There is a $5 entrance fee. Ice cream, snacks and drinks
will be sold. The Pilot Cub of Madison County is a
non-profit club that helps bring awareness to brain-related
injury and illnesses and encourages brain safety.
“Touch A Truck is getting closer,” organizers said.
“Please let us know if you have anything you would like
to display for the kids (and grown folks) to look at. Cars,
trucks, tractors, racecars, classic cars, trash trucks, septic
trucks, dump trucks, bucket trucks, fire, EMS, police, sher
iff’s department, etc."
Those wishing to bring a vehicle or those needing more
information can contact Heather Lackey at hnlackey@
gmail.com.
CASA seeks volunteers
Volunteers are needed to serve as Court Appointed
Special Advocates (CASAs) for foster care in the
Northeast Georgia district. Training is provided at no
cost to the volunteer. Contact chuck.taylor@northeast-
gacasa.org or call 706-886-1098 to learn how you can
change a child’s story.
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Halloween
event set for
Oct. 29 at
Memorial Park
The first Halloween
in Memorial Park in
Danielsville sponsored
by The John H. Jones
Lodge #348 will be
held from 3:30 to 7:30
p.m., Friday, Oct. 29.
All county business
es, churches and gov
ernment offices are
invited to participate
in this event. Those
wanting to participate
should sign up by Oct.
21.
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