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THE MADISON COUNTY (GA) JOURNAL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025 - PAGE 3A Community Calendar: Week of February 12 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOSTING ‘BUY-A-BOX’ SALE THROUGH MARCH The Madison County Habitat for Human ity’s Re-Use Boutique will host a Christmas clearance “Buy-A-Box” sale on certain days from now through March. Patrons can pick and choose from a collec tion of various Christmas items to fill a box. Boxes will be available in small, medium and large sizes, costing $1, S3 and $5 respec tively. Dates and times for the event include: • Feb. 22 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 8 —9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • March 22 —9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Madison County Habitat for Humanity is located at 1956 Main Street, Comer. County rec. dept, offers yoga The Madison County Recreation Depart ment offers a yoga class on Mondays at 6 p.m. Yoga is held in the Old Danielsville Gym, located at 91 Albany Ave., Danielsville. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $10. Bring your own yoga mat, bottle of water and workout towel. For more information, visit https://www. madcorec.com/home/programs/yoga Turkey dinner available at Free Sharing & Caring meal in Comer on Feb. 15 This month’s Sharing and Caring meal in Comer will feature turkey, cabbage, corn- bread and rice, and a homemade cobbler for dessert. The meal will be available on Satur day, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sponsored by Nell Browne and her family, the meals are available to anyone, especially those who are home-bound. Meals are free and can be enjoyed at the Red Barn in Yarbrough Park in downtown Comer, taken home, or delivered to those un able to leave their residence. “Stay tuned for upcoming changes to the program,” organizers said. “The city of Com er has graciously offered a new and bigger space for the meals and for the Free Clothes Closet.” The new location will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, or to order a meal, please contact Browne at 757-286-4132. ‘Anti-Cupid Club’ at Tumbleweed Coffee on Feb. 15 Tumbleweed Coffee Lounge will host an “Anti-Cupid Club” on Feb. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Registration for the event includes light snacks, sparkly drinks, painting on mini can vases and an opportunity to light pictures in a burn bucket. Tickets prices are $30 online and $35 at the door. Registration for the event is limited and can be completed at https://order.toasttab.com/on- line/tumbleweedcoffeelounge Athens Area Diaper Bank plans ‘Bowling for Bottoms’ on Feb. 20 The Athens Area Diaper Bank will host “Bowling for Bottoms” on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Starland Lounge and Lanes in downtown Athens. Admission is $25. The Diaper Bank is also holding a Taste the Town Raffle (a single raffle ticket is $15; a bundle of 3 tickets is $40). The winner will receive over 20 gift cards to Athens-area bars, cafes and restaurants. Tickets are available online and at Bowling for Bottoms. The win ner will be drawn on Feb. 21. Find out more at https://www.flipcause. com/secure/cause_pdetails/Mj13MjgO Party members will also discuss and prepare for the county, district and state conventions. For more information, contact Madison County Republican Chairman Bruce Azevedo at 706-296-3834, or visit MadisonGaRepubli- cans.com ‘Enchanted Evening’ Daddy-Daughter Dance coming up on Feb. 21 The Madison County Recreation Depart ment will host its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The dance will take place at the Old Dan ielsville Gym, located at 91 Albany Ave., Danielsville. The dance is for ages 15 and under. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and $10 for each additional child. To register, visit https://www.madcorec. com/home/events/daddy-daughter-dance ‘Take Flight 2025’ dance showcase at Morton Theatre on Feb. 22, 23 “Take Flight: 2025”, a dance show present ed by East Athens Educational Dance Center, will be at the Morton Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m., and again on Sunday, Feb. 23, at 3 p.m. The showcase will feature performances of ballet, modern, tap, African and contempo rary dance. Dancers will perform new works exploring themes of love, friendship and kindness. “Curated to elevate and uplift the audience, the music and choreography are sure to in spire and delight audiences of all ages,” or ganizers said. Ticket information can be found on the Morton Theatre’s website at www.mortont- heatre.com The theatre is located at 195 W Washington St, Athens. Pre-K registration coming up on Feb. 27 The Madison County Charter School Sys tem’s Pre-K registration is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 27. Appointments can be scheduled now. Registration will take place at the Madison County Board of Education building at 800 Madison Street, Danielsville. Registration is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Madison County Early Learning Center at 706-795- 5611. Oglethorpe County Library holding book sale on March 1 The Friends of Oglethorpe County Library will be holding its monthly book sale on Sat urday March 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at #3 Railroad. The Friends will also be working on resup plying the seeds for the Oglethorpe Coun ty Library’s Seed Library. Those who have seeds to donate are asked to bring them to #3 on March 1. The group will be sorting, bag ging and labelling seeds for the Seed Library. “Come by #3, shop for books — we have lots of garden related books — donate seeds, visit with other gardeners and learn about the Seed Library,” organizers said. “Spring is al most here. Hope you’ll join us.” MCSO offering Ladies Self Defense Class on March 22 The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is of fering its Annual Ladies Self Defense Class on Saturday, March 22, at 9 a.m. with Ser geant Brandon Moss as instructor. Only 20 spots are available. To request a spot in the class, email Chief Deputy Jeffrey Vaughn at jvaughn@madisonco.us The class will take place at 729 Madison St., Danielsville. ROTARY CLUB BUILDS ITS 971 ST RAMP FOR ALICE TURNER Submitted photo The Madison County Rotary Club Ramp Crew constructed a 16-ft handicap ramp on Thurs day, Feb. 6, on Wesley Chapel Road in Oglethorpe County. According to Rotary leaders, Alice Turner and her husband, Robert, are lifelong residents of the area where they established a family. They have two attentive children, Steve and Maeaice, who live close by and provide welcome support. Alice retired from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Ser vice after a career of more than 25 years. Robert has also retired and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator in construction. Unfortunately, Alice is now beset by multiple medical challenges. She is unsteady on her feet and often must use a walker and suffers from kidney disease requiring dialysis. Thanks to the Rotary Club, she now has a safe and sturdy access ramp. She and Robert are pictured first stepping on to their new ramp along with the Rotarians and volunteers who made the ramp possible: Don Sullinger, John Taylor, Johnny Minish, Alan Phillips, Ed Brown, Walton Hill, Gerry Carroll, Artry Bishop, Roy Nunnal ly and Bruce Gandy. Rotary leaders also gave a special thanks to Rotarian Anthony Dove, along with one of his Tow Trucks, on a previous ramp. Juvenile Court judge announces Law Day Essay Contest MC Republicans to meet on Feb. 20 The Madison County Republican Party will meet on Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Mad ison County Senior Center. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. The business meeting will cover plans for the Republican Party grassroots officer and delegate elections in March, April and June. Submit your event for the community calendar To have your event placed in the commu nity calendar, email news@mainstreetnews. com. The deadline to submit is noon on Fri day prior to the date of publication. Priority will be given to imminent upcom ing community events. The Northern Judicial Circuit Juvenile Court announces that it is con tinuing the tradition of its judge, Hon. Warren C. Caswell, in sponsoring a Law Day essay contest for local area students. This year is the twentieth consecutive year of the contest. This year’s topic centers on the 2025 Law Day theme: The Consti tution’s Promise: Out of Many, One.. The theme is borne from one of the United States’ most en during mottos: E Pluribus Unum. Specifically, this year students are asked: Does the representative government as estab lished by our Constitu tion ensure that the voices of our entire citizenry are heard and respected? Dis cuss both the strengths and weaknesses of our current system. The theme for Law Day in 2025 is “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many, One”. The longest enduring motto of the United States is E Pluribus Unum; Latin for “from many, one”. It originates from the co alescing of many states into one, greater, nation. It also extends to the peoples of those states, and the peoples of to day- that though we are many different peoples from different places and backgrounds we are greater when we coalesce into one voice. This year we are asking students to evaluate our government on the delivery of its promise- to make each of us greater by transform ing our individual voices into a resonating anthem. Students can enter by writing a persuasive essay advocating their chosen view. First Prize is a $350 cash schol arship. All high school aged students residing in Elbert, Franklin, Hart, Madison and Oglethor pe Counties are eligible as well as any similarly aged student currently in the care of the Northern Circuit Juvenile Court, regardless of where they are placed. Entries must be postmarked by April 15 and winners will be announced on Law Day, May 1. Full details, contest rules, and back ground information are available on the internet at www.warrencaswell- law.com Law Day was first pro claimed by President Ei senhower in 1958 and is a day of national dedi cation to the principle of government under law. Each year the American Bar Association, and a multitude of state and lo cal bar associations, hold events and celebrations honoring law day to edu cate the public about the role of law in our society. The Annual Law Day Essay Contest is designed to encourage young peo ple to think about the role of law in society and how law affects their every day lives, even at a young age. Local Juvenile Court Judge Warren Caswell has sponsored the contest each year since opening his practice in Madison County. According to Judge Caswell, “critical thinking and the ability to advocate a controversial position in writing are paramount for success in today’s world; this con test will provide students an opportunity to practice these crucial skills while reflecting how our laws meet, or fall short, of their own expectations.” PUBLIC MEETINGS ... FOR ONLY $5 PER MONTH you can list your group’s meetings! Banks County News • Jackson Herald Madison County Journal • Braselton News Call 706-367-5233 to list your meetings! I 16733 COMMERCE • AMERICAN LEGION Post 93 • Meets 2nd Thurs., 7:00 p.m. Wayne Brown, Commander Phone (404) 310-7177 Commerce Civic Center, Commerce, GA 12971 MADISON COUNTY DEMOCRATS Meet Monthly For Time, Date & Location: Facebook: MadisonCountyGaDemocrats Or mcgademocrats.wixsite.com/mcdp JEFFERSON ROTARY CLUB Meets Tuesdays 12:00 Noon Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington St., Jefferson Holly McShane, President 706-768-0456 12626 4660 St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church Mass Schedule: Sat. 4:00 p.m., Sun. 10:00 a.m., Tues, 12:10 p.m. Mon., Wed, Thurs. & Fri, 10:00 a.m, Spanish Sun. 8:00 a.m. Website: www.stcatherinelabourega.org 706-367-7220 BANKS COUNTY 13004 HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. Meets first Monday each month 7:00 p.m. in the Banks County Historical Courthouse at 105 U. S. Hwy 441 North in Homer, GA e 12972 A ROCKWELL X LODGE F& A.M. No. 191, Hoschton, GA 2nd Tues, at 7:30 p.m. • Dinner at 6:30 p.m. www.rockwelllodgel91.com Two blocks behind Larry's Garage West Broad at Hall Street Tri-County .Shrine Club 3rd Thurs. of each month 7:30 p.m. Rockwell Lodge 191 12619 C JEFFERSON VAMERICAN LEGION Post 56 • Meets 3rd Tues., 6:30 p.m. Joe Ruttar, Commander Phone (860) 949-4037 309 Lee St., Jefferson, GA KIWANIS 8 OF JEFFERSON Meetings every 2 nd & 4 th Monday at Noon Cream & Shuga Contact Darryl Guniz at 770-605-6656 for more info. Call 706-367-5233 For all your Printing and Advertising needs! ADVERTISEMENT FOR SEALED BID The Madison County Board of Commissioners office is seeking sealed bids for the 2025 LMIG road projects for Madison County. Specifications and bid packets must be obtained from the County Road Department at 1501 Highway 98 West, Danielsville, Georgia, 30633. Please contact the Road Department at 706-795-6260. Bids should be sealed and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope: “Sealed Bid #25-02 for 2025 LMIG Road Project for Madison County” Bids are to be received no later than 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025. Bids opening will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 in the Public Meeting Room at the Government Complex. Bids may be mailed to Madison County Board of Commissioners, County Clerk’s Office, P.O. Box 147, Danielsville, Ga 30633 or they may be hand delivered to 91 Albany Ave, County Clerk’s Office, Danielsville, Ga 30633. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. All bid packages must contain a 10% bid bond, 100% Performance Bond and O.C.G.A 13-10-91 E-Verify Affidavit in order to be considered.
