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Junior Tennis Clinics
2019-04-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Big Canoe Racquet Club, 36 Wolfscratch Rd, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Saturday afternoons throughout the school year
The Racquet Club
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ages 4-6)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ages 10-15)
The Saturday clinics will focus on the fundamentals of tennis strokes and play while in a fun and positive environment. We look forward to ensuring that kids enjoy tennis throughout the school year.
The cost is $90 per person for six weeks, or you can register for a single session ($15).
Call the Racquet Club at (706) 268-3367 with questions, to sign up, or if it rains to see if it will be rescheduled or held indoors.

Chimps Rock! Rock Painting & Sanctuary Tours
2019-04-27 11:30 - 13:30, 2019-04-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Project Chimps, 2031 Lowery Rd,, Morganton, GA, 30560, United States
Kids and kids at heart will enjoy this special day of art and discovery at the Project Chimps sanctuary for former research chimpanzees, located in the mountains of north Georgia!
Each guest will receive a rock to paint and while it dries, will take a guided walking tour of the sanctuary and learn about the lives of the chimps!
After the 30-45 minute, small-group tour, you can add a message of conservation, inspiration, or motivation to your rock, then take the rock home or exchange it for another in the new Project Chimps Kindness Rocks Garden.
Tickets are $10 per child and one adult chaperone. Additional adult tickets are available for $25.
Project Chimps is a 236-acre sanctuary for chimpanzees retired from medical research. Today, 59 chimpanzees call the sanctuary home. Project Chimps is privately funded and proceeds from event ticket sales and donations help provide food, care and enrichment for the chimpanzees.
The event will be held rain or shine and Project Chimps cannot guarantee everyone will see a chimpanzee, but the chances are very good!

Ranger Open House
2019-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | Camp Frank D. Merrill, 1 Camp Merrill, Dahlonega, GA, 30533, United States
You are invited to participate in 5th Ranger Training Battalion’s annual Ranger Open House on April 27th, 2019. Come watch as America’s most elite Soldiers demonstrate the skills and professionalism of the US Army Airborne Ranger.
This free event will showcase hands-on displays of military equipment, and provide a unique opportunity to interact with the Soldiers who run the elite US Army Ranger School – all in a welcoming and family-friendly environment.

Spring Fling on the Farm
2019-04-27 10:00 - 16:00
Bring the family to visit with and learn about the alpacas, demos by local artist, observation beehive on display with information, enjoy the beautiful scenery and shop in the farm store for your favorite alpaca products.
Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 10 AM – 4 PM
Dancing Meadows Farm – 376 Tally Mountain Rd N, Jasper, Georgia 30143
(678) 481-8408
dmfalpacas@gmail.com
www.dancingmeadowsalpacas.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/386928038754466/

Farmer for A Day
2019-04-27 10:00 - 15:30 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
Change the way your child thinks about food!
We will have a craft, “mini workshops” about honey bees, soil conservation, gardening and MORE! PLUS, kids will be planting in our “Children’s Garden” AND get a seed to take home to watch grow!
The GA Mobile Dairy Classroom will be at the farm from 12pm-2pm. The 30 ft Mobile Dairy Classroom features a fully operational milking parlor containing a live cow used for milking and feeding demonstrations.
There will still be plenty of time for a “hey”ride to feed the cows, visiting with the animals in the petting zoo, and playing in the fun park!
Fun Park will be open from 10:00-5:00 and planting in the garden will be at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:30.
Farmer for Day activities are FREE with Fun Park Admission which is $9 kids and $5 adults. Purchase tickets the day of event.

Youth Fellowship
2019-04-24 19:00 - 20:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
We are beginning a series entitled Refuel. At this point of the year, our students are ready for summer. However, many still are overloaded with homework, state testing, and final exams. During the next 3 weeks, we are going to talk to our students about how they can be refueled in Christ in order that they may experience life in Him.

Little Hands Art Class
2019-04-24 11:00 - 11:30, 2019-04-17 11:00 - 11:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Join us for a quick story and a toddler-friendly art project.
Warning: We may give your toddler paint. Dress accordingly.
For children 18 months- 4 years old.

Easter Sunday Brunch & Egg Hunt
2019-04-21 12:00 - 15:30 | Forrest Hills Mountain Resort, pin Forrest Hills Mountain Resort 135 Forrest Hills Rd, Dahlonega, GA, 30533
Join us for our Easter Eggstravaganza!! Enjoy a feast & egg hunt with the Easter Bunny!!
Only 2 seating times available this year. Noon and 2pm.
Egg hunt at 1:30 – brunch purchase not required for egg hunt.
Carriage Rides weather permitting.
This event WILL sell out. Make reservations today! 706-864-6456
Adults $28.95 – Seniors $26.95 – Children Ages 4-11 $15.95 – 3 & Under FREE. 18% gratuity added for parties of 10 or more.

LCSO & R-Ranch Epic Eggstravanganza
2019-04-20 14:00 - 16:00
The LCSO Epic Eggstravanganza will be held rain or shine on Saturday, April 20th at the beautiful R-Ranch in the mountains.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Egg Dying, Petting Zoo, Pictures with Easter Bunny, Bouncy Houses

3:00 PM Egg Hunt

Junior Tennis Clinics
2019-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Big Canoe Racquet Club, 36 Wolfscratch Rd, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Saturday afternoons throughout the school year
The Racquet Club
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (ages 4-6)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (ages 10-15)
The Saturday clinics will focus on the fundamentals of tennis strokes and play while in a fun and positive environment. We look forward to ensuring that kids enjoy tennis throughout the school year.
The cost is $90 per person for six weeks, or you can register for a single session ($15).
Call the Racquet Club at (706) 268-3367 with questions, to sign up, or if it rains to see if it will be rescheduled or held indoors.

Tennis will be held indoors at the fitness center due to rain.

KARE for Kids Community Egg Hunt (Canceled)
2019-04-20 11:30 - 14:30 | Veteran’s Memorial Park, 186 recreation road, Dawsonville, Georgia, 30534
Due to the excessive amount of rain already received and continuing to come in off and on throughout the rest of the weekend, the KARE for Kids Egg Hunt originally scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Veterans Memorial Park, has been CANCELLED.

FREE Admission
Food sales, photos & activities begin at 11:30am
* Train Rides
* Face Painting
* Bike Raffle
* Concessions & Kona Ice
* Easter Bunny Photos
* Children’s Activities
* Mobile Bear Company
* Over 20,000 Eggs
Egg Hunt begins promptly at 2:30pm
* Egg hunt will be divided into 5 age groups: 0-2/handicap (1 parent may assist), 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, 10-12
Sorry, no pets (service animals permitted)
All proceeds benefit KARE for Kids.
For more information on sponsorship and vendor spaces at the Kare for Kids Egg Hunt, please contact Kare for Kids at 706-216-KARE (5273) or email info@kareforkids.us.

Big Canoe Easter Egg Hunt (Canceled)
2019-04-20 10:30 - 13:00 | Playfield Park
Unfortunately, Mother Nature has just not cooperated with us this year, so the Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled due to the forecasted rain and poor field conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and are just as disappointed as you are! Next year, we will be sure to have a Plan B in place so that this fantastic event can occur rain or shine.

Don’t forget, the Easter Bunny will still be making an appearance at Easter Brunch at The Clubhouse on Sunday. On behalf of Big Canoe POA, we hope you have a blessed Easter.

EGGstravaganza
2019-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
04.20.19- Weather permitting we will have LIMITED strawberry picking starting at 10am. If you are driving a far distance or only making a trip to pick, we suggest you wait as we expect to pick out very early and have to close the fields. Remember this is the beginning of our season and we will have other dates for picking. Strawberry picking is $14 gallon or $6 quart.

04.20.19-Weather permitting we will have our Eggstravangza from 10am-5:00pm with Egg Hunts at 11:00, 12:30, 2:00, & 3:30. Price for Eggstravangza is $11 kids and $5 adults. This includes our Fun park, Hey Ride and Barn Yard!

EGGstravaganza: April 13, 14, & 20
Join us for an “EGGstravagant” day at the farm.
Admission is $11 kids and $5 adults.
Included in admission is
-Egg hunt & prizes
-Visit with Easter Bunny & characters
-Unlimited play in our fun park area with our “hey” ride, petting zoo, inflatables, jumping pillow, swings & more! (regular farm admission is $9 kids and $5 adults).
-LOTS of family farm fun.
Olaf, All THREE PJ Masks, Poppy Troll and Marshall Paw Patrol will be joining us this year!
More INFO:
-Bigger and better than last year!
-Bring your own basket for hunting eggs and don’t forget your camera.
-We will have an Easter photo opt area with breathtaking views in the background where you can take own picture with your own camera
-Easter props and “photo booth” area to take silly and fun pictures.
–Choose between four egg hunts on April 13 and 20: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00. and 3:30
-On April 14 the egg hunt times will be at 1:30 and 3:00.
-Younger kids will have a separate area to hunt eggs
-Prize eggs will include coupons to farm, free slushies, and MUCH more!
–The farm will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday, April 13 and 20 and from 12pm-5pm on Sunday, April 14.
-Purchase tickets at the gate.
Tax will be added to all prices.
This is NOT a rain-or-shine event. In the case of inclement weather, please check the Farm’s Facebook page wall for announcements of unexpected closings. Weather-influenced cancellations will be made on or before 9:00 a.m. on the date of the event.

Farm Days/ AgDay @ Mercier (Postponed)
2019-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Mercier Orchards, 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA, United States
***WE ARE POSTPONING THIS EVENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND.***
Farm days at Mercier Orchards is an opportunity for the whole family to experience life on the farm. It’s an educational and fun experience for all ages. Something you don’t want to miss out on!
On Saturday, April 20th 10am to 4pm you will get to learn all about agriculture! During AgDay we will have educational demonstrations for everyone to enjoy.
You can look forward to:
-Free samples in the market
-Live music
-Face painting for the kids
-Educational demonstrations
-Antique tractor show
ADMISSION IS COMPLETELY FREE!
We will have a variety of special treats and snacks for purchase. This is going to be a fun-filled day for everyone.
RSVP to let us know you will be joining us on the 20th.
*This event will take place rain or shine. If it does rain outside activities may be canceled or postponed for your safety. But we will still have great things happening in the market.

Snake Day
2019-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Fort Mountain State Park, 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA, 30705
Snake Day at Fort Mountain State Park is back! There will be tons of live snakes, other reptiles and amphibians. This event is always a blast! Learn all about snakes, and maybe get to hold one, The event takes place by the lake, under the Group Shelter. Stop by the Visitor Center for directions.

Dawsonville Earth Day Celebration
2019-04-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Get into spring by attending the first ever Earth Day celebration in Dawson County!
April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Dawson County Public Library (342 Allen St., Dawsonville)
Sponsored by the North Georgia Conservation Coalition.
Come and show that YOU care about climate change.
Lots of events for the whole family include:
1. 15 tables from business, government, and environmental groups about what it will take to conserve our natural resources so we can preserve the beauty of North Georgia
2. A kids table with face painting, button making, posters to color, and a world pop!
3. A raffle table with some great items for put your money on!
4. A sales table with hand made environmental items; proceeds go to the North Georgia Conservation Coalition
5. The announcement of the winner of the Earth Day poster contest held in all the Dawson County Public Schools at 10:45 am. Each school will have a winner with a $25 prize; there will be one Grand Prize winner who will get a t-shirt with his/her creation printed on it!

(CANCELED) Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt
2019-04-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Canoe Lodge, POA Official office, Jasper, GA, United States
We are so excited to offer our first ever Glow in the Dark Easter Egg Hunt for Middle School and High School aged kids!
Join us at the Canoe Lodge at 7:00 pm for a fun night of food, games and a glow in the dark hunt behind the Canoe Lodge!
Bring your flashlight and sense of adventure. This is going to be FUN!
Contact Teri Sawyer at tsawyer@bigcanoepoa.org for more information. This is a FREE event!

EGGstravaganza
2019-04-19 17:00 - 20:30 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
Closed for picking due to weather. Weather permitting, we will have our Eggstravangza from 5:00-8:30 with hunts at 6:30 & 7:45.

Join us for an “EGGstravagant” day at the farm.
Admission is $11 kids and $5 adults.
Included in admission is
-Egg hunt & prizes
-Visit with Easter Bunny & characters
-Unlimited play in our fun park area with our “hey” ride, petting zoo, inflatables, jumping pillow, swings & more! (regular farm admission is $9 kids and $5 adults).
-LOTS of family farm fun.
Olaf, All THREE PJ Masks, Poppy Troll and Marshall Paw Patrol will be joining in on the fun.
The egg hunt times will be 6:30 and a twilight hunt at 7:45. Please bring a flashlight or purchase one at the farm for the twilight hunt.
-Younger kids will have a separate area to hunt eggs
-Prize eggs will include coupons to farm, free slushies, and MUCH more!
–The farm will be open 5pm-8:30pm on Friday, April 19

Family Storytime
2019-04-18 16:30 - 17:15 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Family storytimes are designed for families with children of all ages.
Storytime is followed by a craft activity.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Youth Fellowship
2019-04-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
http://www.bigcanoechapel.org/event/youth-worship-night-20/

Foothills Bible Study and Egg Hunt
2019-04-17 18:00
Join us tonight at 6 PM for Bible study and our children’s Easter egg hunt at Foothills Community Church! Dinner at 5 pm! www.foothillscommunitychurch.org

Teen Anime Club
2019-04-17 15:30 - 16:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Come munch on Pizza, watch an Anime series or Movie and discuss Anime and Manga. For teens 14-18.

Origami Club
2019-04-16 17:30 - 18:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Master the ancient art of origami! Supplies included and all ages welcome!
http://chestateelibrary.org/calendar/action~oneday/exact_date~4-16-2019/

Teen Cupcake Battle
2019-04-15 18:00 | Gilmer County Library, 268 Calvin Jackson Dr, Ellijay, GA, 30540, United States
Unleash your creativity as you race against the clock to frost and decorate book-themed cupcakes! All supplies provided. Grades 6-12

Hungry Caterpillar Planting Party! (Canceled)
2019-04-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm, 427 Castleberry Bridge Rd., Dahlonega, GA, 30534, United States
Learn about butterfly host plants as we plant a variety of native plants in our Caterpillar Habitat!
The plants will grow for years to come (and you can visit to check on them!)
We will have refreshments and prize giveaways.
Bring your garden gloves. (Tools will be supplied).

EGGstravaganza (CANCELED)
2019-04-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
EGGstravaganza: April 13, 14, 19 & 20
Join us for an “EGGstravagant” day at the farm.
Admission is $11 kids and $5 adults.
Included in admission is
-Egg hunt & prizes
-Visit with Easter Bunny & characters
-Unlimited play in our fun park area with our “hey” ride, petting zoo, inflatables, jumping pillow, swings & more! (regular farm admission is $9 kids and $5 adults).
-LOTS of family farm fun.
Olaf, All THREE PJ Masks, Poppy Troll and Marshall Paw Patrol will be joining us this year!
More INFO:
-Bigger and better than last year!
-Bring your own basket for hunting eggs and don’t forget your camera.
-We will have an Easter photo opt area with breathtaking views in the background where you can take own picture with your own camera
-Easter props and “photo booth” area to take silly and fun pictures.
–Choose between four egg hunts on April 13 and 20: 11:00, 12:30, 2:00. and 3:30
-On April 14 the egg hunt times will be at 1:30 and 3:00.
-Younger kids will have a separate area to hunt eggs
-Prize eggs will include coupons to farm, free slushies, and MUCH more!
–The farm will be open from 10am-5pm on Saturday, April 13 and 20 and from 12pm-5pm on Sunday, April 14.
-Purchase tickets at the gate.
Tax will be added to all prices.
This is NOT a rain-or-shine event. In the case of inclement weather, please check the Farm’s Facebook page wall for announcements of unexpected closings. Weather-influenced cancellations will be made on or before 9:00 a.m. on the date of the event.

13th Annual Apple Blossom Wagon Ride and Farm Tour
2019-04-14 10:00 - 17:00
LOAD UP THE FAMILY AND COME OUT FOR A WAGON RIDE AND FARM TOUR THROUGH THE ORCHARD!
We’re so excited to be able to continue the Apple Blossom Weekend for Saturday April 13th and Sunday April 14th!
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You and your family can enjoy a **FREE** ride through the orchard. The apple blossoms will be at their prettiest!
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Daily Hours
Market and Bakery: 8:30~6:00
Cafe: 11:00~4:00

Tate Easter Egg Hunt
2019-04-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Bell’s Family Pharmacy & Mimi’s Eats & Treats, 4875A Hwy 53 East, Tate, GA, 30177, United States
Join us on April 13th for an Easter Egg hunt!! April is Child Abuse awareness month, and the lovely stores in Tate have gotten together to put on an Easter Egg hunt to bring awareness. While the Easter Egg hunt is free there will be several spots for donations to our very own @preventchildabusepickens . They do so much for the children in our community and this is our way to give back! Join us for Easter Egg hunts, Face-Painting, Petting Zoo and more!!

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM – Under 4 Egg Hunt

2:45 PM – 3:15 PM – 5 – 9 Egg Hunt

3:30 PM – 4:00 PM – 10 and Up Egg Hunt
