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"Don't be a Chinaberry Tree" The Wit and Wisdom of Fuller Callaway Senior
March 13, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come learn about this intriguing gentleman in a casual and interactive presentation. We will allow plenty of time for questions and answers. Sondra Bowie will facilitate this discourse as we discover just how significant Mr. Callaway's decisions were in the development of "America's Greatest Little City!" The cost is $10 and includes a "behind the scenes" upstairs tour of the Callaway home. For more info visit http://www.hillsanddales.org/ or call 706-882-3242.
Growing Fruit Workshop
March 27, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gerard Krewer, University of Georgia Extension Horticulturist with a specialty in fruit crops, will lead this informative workshop on a variety of delicious fruits. Mr. Krewer will emphasize raspberries, blueberries and blackberries and share exciting information for the novice or expert. Each participant will receive a blackberry bush and informational handout. $ 25 per person. For more info visit http://www.hillsanddales.org/ or call 706-882-3242.
Dooley's Garden: A Horticultural Journey of a Football Coach
April 20, 2010
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
University of Georgia icon, Coach Vince Dooley will introduce his new book about his spectacular home garden. A reception begins at 6:30 pm and Coach Dooley will be avialable to autograph his new book following the lecture. Reservations required. $10 per person. No charge to pass holders. For more info visit http://www.hillsanddales.org/ or call 706-882-3242.
Barnesville BBQ & Blues Festival
April 23 & 24, 2010
During the last weekend of every April downtown Barnesville is host to the annual BBQ & Blues Festival. The event is sanctioned by the Florida BBQ Association, and was declared a State Championship Cook off by Governor Sonny Perdue in 2009. 45 teams compete each year in the Triple Crown Series and the coveted Jack Daniels National Qualifier Competition. To accompany the fabulous BBQ aroma is the sound of blues throughout the entire event. Bands from across the southeast perform Friday and Saturday on the BBQ stage. At our Saturday night concert bash located at The Ritz Park Amphitheater we always have a featured Blues headliner, present a Georgia Music Legend Award, Mayor Dewaine T. Bell Scholarship, and jam with other special guests. You never know who may show up! The BBQ & Blues Festival is an exciting family event that you do not want to miss. For more info visit www.barnesville.org or call 770-358-5884.
Great Griffin Mayfling
April 24, 2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
April 25, 2010 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
For more information visit http://www.griffinchamber.com/ or call 770-228-8200.
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