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Chamber Bytes
August 27, 2013
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September Networking Luncheon
Next Luncheon is September 12, 2013, at ETC Pavillion on 255 Legion Rd., Ellijay. Sponsored by Chattahoochee Tech.
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 First Saturday on the Square
Saturday, September 7 5-8PM
Live Bluegrass Music & Antique Tractors
Red Apple Barn will have a booth selling Apples and More!
Sr. Classics Car and Truck Show at the Gilmer Co. Senior Center 2-6pm
Bring Your Lawn Chairs and Your Family!
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Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting- Everyone Is Invited!
8/27 Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited, 583 Highland Crossing Suite 230, (North Georgia Mountain Outfitters) 11:00am 9/7 North Georgia Gun Range, 123 Maddox Drive at 11:00am |
Kids Ferst in Gilmer County
Kids Ferst in Gilmer County is a unique partnership with the Ferst foundation for Childhood Literacy and Georgia publishers. Our goal is to reach every preschool child in Gilmer County, encouraging the love of reading, eliminating illiteracy, and fostering learning success when they start kindergarten. Each enrolled child receives an age appropriate book by mail monthly, along with a parent guide to encourage families to read together. The program is free to all families thanks to donations from individuals, businesses, and local service organizations. ($28 provides a year's worth of books for a child.) Currently, we have about 1,000 local preschoolers enrolled in our program and have mailed out 63,259 books since the program was initiated in March of 2007. Registration forms are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Gilmer County Library and the Gilmer Community Food Pantry. Parents and guardians may also register their child online at www.ferstfoundation.org.
To make a tax-deductible donation, make checks payable to Ferst Foundation and mail to Kids Ferst, P.O. 105, Ellijay, GA 30540.
Recently, Kids Ferst CAT (Community Action Team) members represented Gilmer County at a Ferst Foundation Summit and donated a picnic basket filled with local items and apples. (Photo L-R: Judy Harvey, Sharon Smith, Rena Ashworth, Louise Sweat, Betsy Sheppard and Joan Blomquist.
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Blood Drive Today!
August 27 from 9am-2pm.
The Gilmer County Center of Dalton State College will be holding a Blood Drive. Blood Assurance will have the Bloodmobile on the Gilmer campus for collection. Since Blood Assurance supplies our local hospital, North Georgia Medical Center, with blood products it is imperative that all Gilmer County Citizens come out and donate! To make an appointment for donation and minimize wait time, contact Tracey May at (706) 635-1260.
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Denim & Diamonds
September 14, 2013
6:30pm-11pm
Georgia Mountains Hospice & Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge and Blairsville Council & Assembly present Denim and Diamonds. at Willow Creek Falls & Vineyard in Blue Ridge. A spectacular evening of dinner, live band, dancing and silent auction. Wear your favorite jeans, boots, and fabulous bling. Tickets are $85. For more information or questions contact Gina Pendley at 706-253-4100.
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Congratulations Southern Butterflies
They held their Ribbon Cutting on August 20, 2013.
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Sturgeons Amphitheater Presents
Doug Stone & Shenandoah
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Save the Date
Crushfest
September 28, 2013
11am-6pm
Cartecay Vineyards host Crushfest! Tickets are $20 per person and will include 7 samples of wine, tasting glass, live music, grape stomping and vendors. It will be an outdoor event.
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Boys and Girls Club
Mile of Quarters
Boys & Girls Club members will be creating a "Mile of Quarters" in late spring 2014. The event will feature quarters being laid out for one mile (5,280 feet). With one foot of quarters equaling $3.25, every mile raised will mean $17,160 to support the Club's programs for the you who need them.
To submit filled coin wrappers or if you need more, please contact any BGCNG Board Member or mbrackin@bgcng.org/ 678-773-1146.
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Gilmer County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy
This is a 15 week program that begins September 2, 2013.
Their goal is to build a closer bond with the citizens and business owners of Gilmer County through communication and education.
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Georgia Apple Festival Forms
We are looking for Volunteers for the Georgia Apple Festival. If you are interested in Volunteering contact ruthb@gilmerchamber.com.
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Upcoming Community Events
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08/27 9am-2pm Blood Drive at Dalton State College Gilmer Campus
08/27 11am Ribbon Cutting Trout Unlimited at North Georgia Mountain Outfitters
08/30 10am-12pm Individual Art Instruction at Gilmer Arts & Heritage Assoc.
08/31 8am-11:30am-Downtown Farmer's Market
08/31 9am-5pm-U-Pick Apples, Wagon Rides and Tours begin at R&A Orchards
08/31 1:30pm-5:30pm-Cartecay Vineyards Live Music with Josh Gilbert
09/01 8am-6pm BJ Reece U-Pick Begins
09/02 Chamber Closed for Labor Day
09/02 Deadline for Applications for Citizens Law Enforcement Academy
09/03 Georgia Mountains Hospice Volunteer Training
09/03 6:30-9pm Gilmer Co. Republican Party Meeting
09/04 10am-4pm Gilmer Arts Watercolor Class
09/04 Noon Optimist Club Meeting at IHOP
on these events. Don't see your event listed...be sure to list your event on our website, free of charge, to have it placed on Chamber Bytes.
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The Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is a 500 member organization serving the North Georgia communities of Ellijay, East Ellijay, and Cherry Log.The Chamber operates two welcome centers, serves as the destination marketing agency for the county, and provides networking opportunities and business resources for its members. The mission of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is to promote a strong business environment that enhances the quality of our community. The vision of the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce is to be the leader in making Gilmer County the best place to visit, live, work, invest and play. For more information on joining the Chamber or getting involved, please call 706/635-7400 or email info@gilmerchamber.com.
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