Upcoming Show Schedule

The Smurfs – May 26

Hugo – June 2

Jack & Jill – June 9

 
Alvin & the Chipmunks Chipmunks: Chipwrecked –  June 16

Dolphin Tale – June 23

We Bought A Zoo – June 30

Monte Carlo – July 14

Glee: The Concert Movie – July 21

Soul Surfer – July 28

If you can’t make it to London for the upcoming Summer Games, no worries – just head out to Lake Lanier’s Clarks Bridge Park this weekend. The USA Canoe/Kayak Marathon Trials will be held there. This event determines which elite athletes will represent Team USA in the upcoming Olympic Games.

2012 USA Canoe/Kayak Marathon Trials
May 19-20
Lake Lanier Olympic Venue

For more info, call  770-287-7888

Or check out the Lanier Canoe Kayak Club here: www.lckc.org

photo credit: US Coast Guard

A one-day seven lesson “About Boating Safety” course will be held on May 19th. This annual event kicks off the busy summer boating season on Lake Lanier. Full of useful information that just might save your life – this worthwhile course is recommended for novice and expert boaters alike.

Flotilla 29 of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Boating Safety Course
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 19

Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Center
6595 Lights Ferry Road
Flowery Branch
(Located just before the entrance to Aqualand Marina)

Course fee: $40
Discounts are available for additional family members.

Call 770-271-4059 for more info, or email them at lakelanier.ga@aol.com

Fish Craft Week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m
May 14-18

999 Chestnut St., Suite 11, Gainesville
770-536-1900

For more info, go to their website: www.inkfun.org

Come see Steel Magnolias at the Fifth Row Center! This showing of a classic tale by our local community theater is sure to be a treat you do NOT want to miss!!! Share the experience with your family and friends!

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Visit www.fifthrowcenter.com or call (678) 357-7359 for Tickets, showtimes, and more information.

No one can do it all, but everyone can do something will be the mantra this weekend all over Hall County.

Keep Hall Beautiful has organized an unprecedented three, simultaneous cleanups for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 14. The events will take place in Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Lula as a part of the Great American Cleanup.

“The Great American Cleanup is a national event put on by Keep America Beautiful. They encourage their affiliates to work with community groups to do different cleanup projects,” said Cindy Reed, Keep Hall Beautiful executive director.

“In 2011, they had around 4 million volunteers and more than 30,000 events taking place in more than 16,000 communities nationwide.”

The Lula cleanup will be focused on roadsides. Participants are to meet at the Historic Lula Train Depot.

Flowery Branch volunteers will also be meeting at their city’s Historic Train Depot before beautifying nearby roadsides and streams.

“We supply everything the volunteers need,” Reed said.

“We have trash bags, gloves and a few pickers in case someone has issues with bending over. We’ll also have some vests to keep people safe.”

In Oakwood, folks will be meeting at city hall before dispersing to cleanup the roadsides and streams in the area.

That cleanup will be held in conjunction with an electronics recycling and paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakwood City Hall.

“People can bring all of their sensitive documents and they’ll be shredded right there in front of them,” Reed said. ”They can also bring in all of their old electronics for recycling. The only thing we charge for is TVs. There’s a $10 charge for those.

“It’s open to everyone. Not just Hall County residents.”

Great American Cleanup Events

When: 8:30 a.m. Saturday

• Oakwood City Hall, 4035 Walnut Circle, Oakwood: Roadside and stream cleanup; electronics recycling and paper shredding

• Historic Train Depot, Corner of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, Flowery Branch: Roadside and stream cleanup

• Historic Lula Train Depot: Roadside cleanup

Contact: 770-531-1102

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, April 14th – 15th for the Arts & Crafts Festival & Boat Show!

Spearheaded by Mike Williams of Lake Lanier Islands Management, the podcast is a round table discussion about issues, happenings and interesting events on and around Lake Lanier.

The first episode was recorded this week and will be available soon online.

We’d love to hear your thoughts about the types of topics and special guests you’d like to hear on the Lanier Matters podcast.

For more info, visit www.lakelaniermatters.com 

The Northeast Georgia History Center is exhibiting “Quilts, Coverlets, and the Craftspeople of Northeast Georgia” in the rotating gallery. Designed and produced by Jeff Pierce, History Center volunteer and Board of Directors member, the exhibit explores the role of quilts in history.

Offering a snapshot of the history of needlework, “Quilts, Coverlets, and the Craftspeople” features 12 antique quilts and coverlets in a variety of quilt and woven patterns, and a glimpse of the families who once owned them.

“In earlier times, quilting was more than a means of producing bedcovers. It was also a social event, sometimes including religion,” said Julie Carson, education and volunteer coordinator at the center.

The quilts and coverlets on display date from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. Several household implements used in the creation of these fiber arts are also on display.

On March 11, the History Center’s Family Day will have the theme Quilts, Coverlets, and Fiber Arts in Northeast Georgia. Fiber artisans including quilters, spinners, knitters, crocheters and other fiber artisans will demonstrate their crafts and there will be hands-on activities.

“Quilts, Coverlets, and the Craftspeople of Northeast Georgia” will remain in the rotating gallery through May. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and $3 for students. Members are admitted free. The History Center is located at 322 Academy St. NE, in Gainesville. For more information, call 770-297-5900 or visit www.negahc.org.

Monday, February 20th 7:30-9:30 p.m. there will be a FREE open house event for Lakeshore Squares. Held at First Presbyterian Church with KEN PERKINS CALLING/TEACHING.
Bring friends, family, co-workers to learn how to square dance.   You will have fun, get your exercise and meet new friends….no experience necessary!

First Presbyterian Church, 800 Enota Drive, Gainesville

For more info you can check the website www.lakeshoresquares.com.