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Virtual Reality Space Walk @ Pickens County Library
2019-06-07 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Walk through a virtual star chart with our virtual reality kits! Star Chart is a real-time simulation which allows the viewer to walk through the solar system, explore planets, and enjoy the night sky. For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.
https://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/event/virtual-reality-space-walk/2019-06-07/

Summer Reading Kick-Off: A Universe of Stories! @ Pickens County Library
2019-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
Enjoy music, comedy, speed painting, and more with entertainer Chris Rumble as we kick off our 2019 Summer Reading Program! Arrive early for the best seats. Don’t forget to pick up your Summer Reading activity logs before you leave! For all ages; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Lego Time
2019-06-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Come and build lego creations at the library.

Outdoor Movie - A Dog’s Way Home - Cancelled
2019-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Big Canoe Wildcat Recreational Center, 163 Wildcat Pkwy, Big Canoe, GA, 30143, United States
Family Dive-In Outdoor Movie Series
Movie Under the Stars
Wednesday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. Cancelled due to weather
Wildcat Activity Field
Bring your blanket, chairs and popcorn! Summer movies under the stars will start with “A Dog’s Way Home”. The showing will start at dusk on the Wildcat Activity Field. For more information, please contact Teri Sawyer at tsawyer@bigcanoepoa.org.

Mark your calendars for these FREE movies:
Wednesday, June 12: Mary Poppins Returns
Wednesday, June 19: Ant Man and Wasp
Wednesday, June 26: The Princess Bride
Wednesday, July 10: Ralph Breaks the Internet
Wednesday, July 17: Back to the Future
Wednesday, July 24: Hidden Figures
Wednesday, July 31: Dumbo

For more information, please contact Teri Sawyer at tsawyer@bigcanoepoa.org.

Summer Movies in Canton
2019-06-05 | GA
Rise and Shine, Campers!
Summer is just around the corner, and so is Summer Movie Camp! Get admission to a kid-friendly movie and a KidsPack (kids popcorn, fountain drink, and FrootiTooti fruit snacks) for just $4+tax, all summer long! Tickets available at the box office at participating locations.

LEGO Lab @ Pickens County Library
2019-06-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
A different theme each month! Children may work alone or in teams to build LEGO masterpieces, which will be displayed in the library until next month’s meeting. LEGO and DUPLO are provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

$1 Summer Movies in Dawsonville - Week 2
2019-06-04 10:00 - 2019-06-05 10:00 | GA
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for our 2019 Summer Movie Express series! Movie ticket deals are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Shrek, Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda and many more.

Regal Dawson

Week 2

Tue. Jun 04 to Wed. Jun 05
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Croods
KS19: Puss in Boots

Week 3

Tue. Jun 11 to Wed. Jun 12
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me
KS19: Turbo

Week 4

Tue. Jun 18 to Wed. Jun 19
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Batman Movie
KS19: House with a Clock in Its Walls

Week 5

Tue. Jun 25 to Wed. Jun 26
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
KS19: Paddington 2

Week 6

Tue. Jul 02 to Wed. Jul 03
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me 3
KS19: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)

Week 7

Tue. Jul 09 to Wed. Jul 10
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie 2
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Week 8

Tue. Jul 16 to Wed. Jul 17
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Smallfoot
KS19: Secret Life of Pets

Week 9

Tue. Jul 23 to Wed. Jul 24
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie
KS19: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Week 10

Tue. Jul 30 to Wed. Jul 31
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Sing
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Week 11

Tue. Aug 06 to Wed. Aug 07
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Penguins of Madagascar
KS19: Boss Baby

Week 12

Tue. Aug 13 to Wed. Aug 14
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda 3
KS19: Lego Ninjago Movie

Week 13

Tue. Aug 20 to Wed. Aug 21
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Trolls
KS19: Minions

Week 14

Tue. Aug 27 to Wed. Aug 28
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Madagascar
KS19: Shrek 2

Week 15

Tue. Sep 03 to Wed. Sep 04
Both movies play on both days

KS19: How to Train Your Dragon
KS19: Storks

Tennis Camp
2019-06-03 09:00 - 2019-06-07 15:00 | Big Canoe Racquet Club, 36 Wolfscratch Rd, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States

Birds of Prey @ Amicalola Falls
2019-06-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Amicalola Falls, 418 Amicalola Falls Road, Dawsonville, GA, 30534
Some of the most beautiful predators on earth are our birds of prey. At Amicalola State Park and Lodge, we bring you up close and personal with various species of owls, hawks and falcons every Saturday from 1pm to 2pm in the lodge lobby (excluding major holiday weekends). With amazing eyesight, quick thinking and deadly accuracy these spectacular birds capture our attention. You will be fascinated as you get to see these birds and listen to expert handlers tell you about the extra special qualities of each species.
To learn more contact us at m.soulantikas@amicalolafallslodge.com or j.cordle@amicalolafallslodge.com or by phone at 706.265.1969.
Event should be free after paying park fee (around $5/car).

Dahlonega Butterfly Farm Opening Day
2019-06-01 11:00 - 17:00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm, 427 Castleberry Bridge Rd., Dahlonega, GA, 30534, United States
Butterflies are taking flight for our inaugural season!
Our Grand Opening is June 1st from 11am – 5pm!!!
You can reserve tickets and tours online for a one-of-a-kind butterfly experience! Group tours are also available.
Book here: www.dahlonegabutterfly.com

Rotary Island Opening in Dawsonville
2019-06-01 10:00 - 14:00 | GA
Free Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Snow Cones, Dunk Tank, Petting Zoo, Bouncy House, and Music! Come out and enjoy opening day of Rotary Island!
Sponsored by: Northeast Georgia Health System/ Medical Plaza 400

46th Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
2019-06-01, 2019-05-31, 2019-05-30 | GA
The South’s oldest balloon event and the United States’ only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia’s Alpine Village – Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday, May 30, 2019. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.
Schedule:
May 30 7:00 am lift-off for Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race & Mass Ascension
6:30 pm local balloon event
May 31 7:00 am local balloon event
6:30 pm local balloon event
June 1 7:00 am local balloon event
6:30 pm local balloon event
7:30 pm tethered balloon rides for public (appx 5 min flight)
****** ALL BALLOON EVENTS ARE WEATHER DEPENDENT (No balloons if it is raining or too windy) *******

Teen Paper Airplane Contest @ Pickens County Library
2019-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Pickens County Library, 100 Library Lane, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
https://www.sequoyahregionallibrary.org/event/teen-paper-airplane-contest/2019-05-29/
Try your hand at building a paper airplane in honor of National Paper Airplane Day! Can you get yours to fly higher, farther, and faster than the rest? Race your way to each goal! Prizes are up for grabs, and refreshments are provided. For teens ages 13-18.

Tiny Tot Tuesday
2019-05-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2019-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Outside the Lines! Art Studio, 31 Jack Heard Rd Suite 100, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
🐰Tiny Tot Story Time🎨 –
Every Tuesday at 11 a.m. we read a story to your tiny tot & they paint one of our Tiny Tots!
🐰Sign-up & save – Only $10 with online @ https://placefull.com/tiny-tot-tuesday–storytime
OR
🐰Drop-in – $12-$15 depending on the piece your tot chooses!

$1 Summer Movies in Dawsonville - Week 1
2019-05-28 10:00 - 2019-05-29 10:00 | GA
Summer movies for kids at Regal. Bring the family to the nearest Regal theater for our 2019 Summer Movie Express series! Movie ticket deals are just $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays featuring summer movies the whole family will enjoy like Shrek, Despicable Me, Kung Fu Panda and many more.

Regal Dawson
189 North 400 Center Lane, Dawsonville. (6.86 mil)
Starts Tue. May 28

Week 1

Tue. May 28 to Wed. May 29
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda
KS19: Shrek

Week 2

Tue. Jun 04 to Wed. Jun 05
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Croods
KS19: Puss in Boots

Week 3

Tue. Jun 11 to Wed. Jun 12
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me
KS19: Turbo

Week 4

Tue. Jun 18 to Wed. Jun 19
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Batman Movie
KS19: House with a Clock in Its Walls

Week 5

Tue. Jun 25 to Wed. Jun 26
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
KS19: Paddington 2

Week 6

Tue. Jul 02 to Wed. Jul 03
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Despicable Me 3
KS19: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018)

Week 7

Tue. Jul 09 to Wed. Jul 10
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie 2
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Week 8

Tue. Jul 16 to Wed. Jul 17
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Smallfoot
KS19: Secret Life of Pets

Week 9

Tue. Jul 23 to Wed. Jul 24
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Lego Movie
KS19: Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Week 10

Tue. Jul 30 to Wed. Jul 31
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Sing
KS19: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Week 11

Tue. Aug 06 to Wed. Aug 07
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Penguins of Madagascar
KS19: Boss Baby

Week 12

Tue. Aug 13 to Wed. Aug 14
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Kung Fu Panda 3
KS19: Lego Ninjago Movie

Week 13

Tue. Aug 20 to Wed. Aug 21
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Trolls
KS19: Minions

Week 14

Tue. Aug 27 to Wed. Aug 28
Both movies play on both days

KS19: Madagascar
KS19: Shrek 2

Week 15

Tue. Sep 03 to Wed. Sep 04
Both movies play on both days

KS19: How to Train Your Dragon
KS19: Storks

Bruce Bernstein- Musician Extraordinaire @ Dahlonega Library
2019-05-26 14:00 - 14:45 | Lumpkin County Library, 342 Courthouse Hill, Dahlonega, 30533, United States
Lumpkin County Library

Don’t miss our big Summer Reading Program events targeted for children ages 3 through 11. Sign up for our Summer Reading Program to earn a bonus prize-ticket when you attend the SRP events! Today’s program is “Bruce Bernstein – Musician Extraordinaire.” Celebrated musician, Bruce Bernstein brings interactive stories and songs to the library that will get kids excited about reading and creativity!

Youth Sunday School @ Chapel
2019-05-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2019-05-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Big Canoe Chapel, 226 Wolfscratch Village Circle, Jasper, GA, 30143, United States
We will be continuing the series entitled Gravity. The Gravity series is about boundaries. Instead of talking in terms of rules, this series is centered on the idea that God created the world with built-in laws. Certain behaviors always lead to certain results.

Last Day of School Bus Stop Party
2019-05-24 13:30 | Big Canoe Wildcat Recreational Center, 163 Wildcat Pkwy, Big Canoe, GA, 30143, United States
Last Day of School Bus Stop Party
Friday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. until ?????
Wildcat Pavilion and Playground.
This event seems to be a joint collaboration between the chapel and the POA.
POA’s latest post –
“Last Day of School Bus Stop Party
Friday, May 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Wildcat Soccer Field
It’s finally Summer and we want to CELEBRATE! Lindsey at the Big Canoe Chapel and the Big Canoe POA have joined forces to bring you the best last day of school ever. There will be Bounce Houses, Water Balloons, Water Soakers, Games, Ice Cream and Snacks for everyone. Rumor has it that the Fire Department may even have their truck there to cool everyone down with water hoses! Call Teri Sawyer at (706) 268-1115 or email her at tsawyer@ bigcanoepoa.org for more details. ”
Chapel’s post –

Making Healthy Choices-Center for Puppetry Arts
2019-05-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Little Noodle, star of the Center’s original stage production Adventures of Little Noodle. Little Noodle joins the Distance Learning Team as co-host for our program about healthy living, Making Healthy Choices. Little Noodle gets students movin’ and groovin’ through recorded segments that encourage movement, healthy decision making practices, and hands-on puppet building. We will identify active vs. non-active play and participate in physical activities as they learn about MyPlate, basic nutrition, and WHOA! foods. Children will make and operate their very own Dazzle Dragonfly rod puppet just like Little Noodle!

Reading to Dogs
2019-05-21 17:30 | Dawson County Library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville, GA, 30534, United States
Reading to dogs helps children build self confidence in a comfortable, accepting environment. This is an opportunity for your child to practice his or her reading skills for fifteen minutes, working one-on-one with a therapy dog and his or her trainer. Registration required.

Kids and Family Potluck Party
2019-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Canoe Lodge, POA Official office, Jasper, GA, United States
All Big Canoe families, including grandparents, are invited to join us for a beautiful evening of food, fun and games behind the Lodge (and of course wine for the adults!).
This will be a great opportunity to talk about kids activities and upcoming summer camps in Big Canoe and get to know each other better.
Please contact Teri Sawyer for more information at tsawyer@bigcanoepoa.org or (706) 268-1115.

Forsyth Youth Orchestra Quartet Performance
2019-05-19 14:30 - 15:30 | GA
The Forsyth Youth Orchestra (FYO) Quartet is comprised of the leaders of each section (violin 1, violin 2, viola and cello) of the Orchestra. These young musicians are the primary ambassadors for the FYO and they take on extra performance duties in the community.
The FYO Quartet embodies the goals of the Orchestra: to encourage self-discipline, leadership skills, and a strong work ethic in students.
The current FYO Quartet members are Ryan Kim, Urvi Sorte, Triveda Nellutla, and Tyler Elwood. In this free concert, they will play music by S. Joplin, F. Handel, H. Carmichael, and J. Ungar.
No registration is required.
Recommended for ages 5 through adult.

Strawberry Shortcake Tea Party
2019-05-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Warbington Farms, 5555 Crow Rd, Cumming, 30041, United States
Strawberry Shortcake Tea Party
Join us for a “berry” special event! This is a pre-sale ticketed event. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets for Saturday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421975.html
Tickets for Sunday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421976.html
Tea times:
-Saturday (May 18): 10:30-12:00, 1:00-2:30, and 3:30-5:00
-Sunday (May 19) 1:00-2:30, and 3:30-5:00
Tickets for Saturday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421975.html
Tickets for Sunday Tea Party: https://www.itickets.com/events/421976.html
We will have light refreshments, crafts, songs, photo booth, dancing & story time with STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE and her Friends. Admission to Tea Party does include the fun park (hayride, petting zoo, corn crib, jumping pillow, etc).
***If the tea party gets rained out the makeup date is TBD***
Children Tickets-$12
Adult Tickets- $6
Purchase tickets online
*Strawberry picking not included in the tea party. If berries are ripe, guest are welcome to purchase containers at the ticket booth.
* Don’t leave the boys at home! They are welcome to purchase general fun park tickets at the gate ($9 kids & $5 adults) and enjoy all the farm fun and of course, boys are welcome at the party if they wish!
*The farm will be open on Sunday 10:00-5:00 (subject to change so please check back).

SPRING ARTS on the Great Lawn @ Gibbs Garden
2019-05-19 09:00 - 17:00 | GA
Spring Arts on the Great Lawn
May 18 & 19 9AM to 5 PM

During the Spring Arts on the Great Lawn— 60+ select artists and artisans will offer their work for purchase during this two-day arts festival.
This is not your typical Atlanta Arts & Crafts Festival.
For two days visitors will have a unique opportunity to stroll through 220 acres of spectacular gardens and attend this Art Festival in North Georgia.
Adult Admission to the Gardens May 18 & 19 ONLY will be $10 per person.
An exceptional offer….the opportunity to attend the Spring Art & Craft Show this weekend and view the Gardens.
At the 2019 Art & Craft Festival artists and artisans will be presenting their original arts and crafts for sale.
Categories include: 2-D Mixed Media, 3-D Mixed Media, Clay, Drawing, Fiber/Leather, Glass, Metal, Painting-Oil/Acrylic, Painting-Watercolor/Pastel, Photography, Sculpture, Wood and Jewelry.
The Market includes vendors selling organic soaps, artisanal jams, flowers, fresh produce, honey and essential oils.
This juried show is produced and promoted by Gibbs Gardens.
RAIN OR SHINE
Specialty foods will be available to purchase & enjoy.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2291299151119821/

10th Annual Pickens County Pro Rodeo
2019-05-18 20:00 | GA
May 17 and 18 Southern Rodeo is back for two action packed nights of family fun. Come out and see some of the top cowboys and cowgirls of the International Professional Rodeo Association.
Food trucks, fun and games for the kids will be on site so get there early.
Gates open at 6pm rodeo starts at 8pm!!!! Tickets $15 for adults, $10 for kids 3 and under free.

Junior Tennis Clinics
2019-05-18 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.
