October 6
Lisa’s Ride - 8th annual ride to raise awarement and advocacy for suicide prevention on Oct. 6. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. at Big Daddy’s Oyster Bar and Pub, 101 Crossing East, Peachtree City. Ride starts at noon. All proceeds go to Suicide Prevention Action Network. For informaation contact Diane Petro at (404) 819-7370.
The Fayette County Democratic Committee will sponsor a voter registration drive Oct. 6 at Ben’s Flea Market, 939-A North Glynn Street from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and on Oct. 7 voter registration will take place from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Fellowship of Love Church located at North Fayette Elementary School. In addition to assistance in voter registration, you can complete change of address forms, verify registration, sign up for absentee ballots, and obtain other information as needed. This is a nonpartisan event and everyone in the community is welcome to participate.
Southern Crescent Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Oct. 6, at the Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater parking lot. Over 1000 people from 7 counties on Atlanta’s south side will participate. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walkers and runners starting at 9:30 a.m. Walkers will travel the shaded cart paths for 3.2 miles. The initial Walk was organized by Floy Farr in 2000. More than $2 million has been raised to aid those suffering with Alzheimer’s in Georgia. This is a fun, family-oriented event. There is no charge to walk, but a donation would be greatly appreciated! For more info, visit www.southernalzwalk.org.
The Fayette County Republican Party's October First Saturday Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 6, at the IHOP, 705 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. Bob Barr, former federal prosecutor and former member of the House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th District will be the guest speaker. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
Fayette County Humane Society will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Tack Trolley Horse & Pet Supply, Hwy. 85 in Fayetteville. All proceeds to benefit the Fayette County Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all-volunteer animal rescue organization. For more information, call 770-487-1073.
American Legion Fayette County Post 105 and Legion Auxiliary Unit 105 meet the second Monday of each month at the Log Cabin, 180 S. Glynn St, Fayetteville. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. with a pot luck supper with monthly program and business meeting to follow. Contact Larry Newsome, Post Adjutant, 770-461-1203. Eligible military veterans are encouraged to attend. Facebook page: Fayette County Post 105.
MainStreet Custom Car and Bike Cruise-In on Oct. 6, at Ramah Baptist Church, Palmetto, Ga from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Benefit for Steve and Stephanie Turner, they were hit by a drunk driver on May 19, 2012. They both sustained critical injuries. Both struggling to recuperate and get back to work. No insurance and medical bills are adding up. Please join us for a day of fun and charity. To register, please contact Christy Evans @ 770-463-0871. Registration fee is $30 per car/bike (all proceeds go to the Turner Family) 50/50 Raffle – Food – Music – Door Prizes. *Not a judged event but there will be a “Kid’s Choice” award and a “Community Choice” award. For information contact evansauto@bellsouth.net or www.mainstreettransmissions.com.
Hosted by the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP, the first Family Fall Festival is an all-day, family-friendly community event with a variety of fun activities. The festival will run from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., and will include music performances, spoken word poetry, author readings, dance performances, arts and crafts, and a book festival. Food, free health screenings, free document shredding, and voter registration tables will also be available. If you would like to perform or be a vendor, please email mail@kelsher.com or call 770-716-2218.
The Friends of the Peachtree City Library will present “Terrific Turtles,” an introduction to nature’s wonders through programs designed to familiarize children with animals, their habits and their habitats. The first program will be held on Oct. 6, at 10:30 a.m. in the Children’s Department of the Peachtree City Library. This program, for kids in Grades 1—6 and their parents will focus on land turtles, especially box turtles, which are both colorful and plentiful in Fayette County. The second program, on Oct. 20, also at 10:30 and in the Children’s Department, will be tailored for students in Grades 7—12 and adults, and will focus on the technology—including radio transmitters and GPS systems—used to track the movements of some of these turtles. For information on other library programs, check the Peachtree City web site at www.peachtree-city.org/library.
The Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers will be holding a Fall Plant Sale at the Coweta County Extension Greenhouse on Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. All plants are priced to sell at $1 and $2. There are abelias, golden euonymus, gardenias, hydrangeas, spirea and many others. All plants must go! The Extension Greenhouse is located next to the Horse Arena just inside the Coweta County Fairgrounds Entrance at 275 Pine Road, Newnan. If you have questions please call the Extension Office at (770) 254-2620.
Beginning Oct. 6, The United Methodist Church in Brooks, will offer a beginning dance class in “Swing”. The location is perfect, as it is centrally located to Newnan, Peachtree City, Senoia, Griffin and Fayetteville. The “Swing” is a very popular dance to songs of today and yesteryear, and has stood the test of time. This dance will be just in time for the up-coming holiday parties. This is a four week class and each class lasts for an hour and a half, with the cost being $35 per person for the entire session. For further information, please call 770-719-7593 or e-mail to www.brooksumc.com.
The Fayette County Republican Party will be organizing precinct door to door canvassing every Saturday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. from our Headquarters at 111 South Glynn Street in Fayetteville from now until the November election. We are looking for volunteers willing to hand out literature and help encourage Fayette County voters to go out and vote this Nov. 6. To help, just come by FCRP Headquarters any Saturday morning up until the November election. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
Downtown Senoia Merchant Sidewalk Sale. Come shop, savor, and discover all that Senoia has to offer. The merchants of historic downtown Senoia will be holding a sidewalk sale on Oct. 6. Many of the merchants will be offering merchandise at great prices to make room for holiday stock and new items. This event is sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority.
October 9
The High Noon Toastmaster's Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lafayette Educational Center, 205 Lafayette Ave, Bldg D, Fayetteville. For more information call 770-461-7492 or go to www.highnoonfayetteville.org.
The Backyard Association, sponsored by the Coweta County Master Gardeners’ Association, is a free seminar held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Coweta County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall located at 275 Pine Road in Newnan. Please call the Extension Office at (770) 254-2620 for reservations and to register for door prizes.
The Board of Fayette County Department of Family & Children services will hold it's next regular meeting on Oct. 9, at 3:30 p.m. This meeting is held in the board room of Fayette County DFCS, 905 Highway 85 South, Fayetteville and is opened to the public.
Fayette County Public Library is sponsoring a Workshop Series for Teens, Oct. 9-13. Hands on workshop that will help you maintain healthy habits. For more information call the Friends of the Library at (770) 305-5326.
The Fayette County Republican Party's October First Saturday Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 6, at the IHOP, 705 N. Jeff Davis Dr., Fayetteville. Bob Barr, former federal prosecutor and former member of the House of Representatives from Georgia's 7th District will be the guest speaker. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
October 11
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9949 of Peachtree City meets the second Thursday of each month 7 p.m. at Glendalough Manor, 200 Glendalough Court, Tyrone. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Jim Ryan at 770-631-3417.
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
The Veterans Wall of Honor and Veterans Museum are located in Heritage Park, 101 Lake Dow Road, McDonough. Museum Hours are Monday thru Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (770) 228-7300 to arrange a guided tour for your group. For more information please visit www.hcprd.org.
The Greater Fayette Republican Women's Club will meet on Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Harvest Christian Community Center, 383 N. Glynn St. (Hwy 85), Fayetteville. Guest speaker David Bores will talk about the differences between the four types of Muslims in America and their influence on our society. This event is free of charge and no reservations are necessary. All interested Republicans are invited to attend. For more information, please e-mail Denise Ognio, denise@futurestaffnow.com, or call Debby Dickinson, 404-376-4132.
“The Heart is a Lonely Hunter,” at Fayette County Public Library, 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., a full-cast staged reading of the play by Rebecca Gilman, based on the novel by Carson McCullers. The evening includes a musical prelude and complimentary desserts. This is the grand finale event for Fayette on the Page 2012, the 5th annual One Book, One Community program for all of Fayette County. Free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Call the library at 770-461-8841 for details.
October 12
Couples are invited to a Western Ballroom Dance and Western Dance Lesson on Oct. 12, at the LaFayette Christian School Gym, 1904 Hamilton Road in LaGrange. The Beginner Western Two Step lesson will be at 7 p.m. followed by the dance at 8 p.m. During the dance, there will also be a Barn Dance lesson and a Cotton Eyed Joe lesson. Visitor couples are welcome - $20 per couple. Dress: Western casual. Enjoy swing, slow dancing, waltz, cha-cha, two step and more! For more information call 706-884-5857.
Hopewell United Methodist Church will host a 5th Quarter Bonfire after the Sandy Creek Homecoming Game on Oct. 12. The community is welcome to come after the game and enjoy music with DJ Kevin Stallings, games, prizes, marshmallow roasting, and snacks! Hopewell is located at 351 Jenkins Road in Tyrone, directly across from Sandy Creek High. You may call the church at 770-306-7537 for more information.
October 13
The Fayette County Republican Party will be organizing precinct door to door canvassing every Saturday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. from our Headquarters at 111 South Glynn Street in Fayetteville from now until the November election. We are looking for volunteers willing to hand out literature and help encourage Fayette County voters to go out and vote this Nov. 6. To help, just come by FCRP Headquarters any Saturday morning up until the November election. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel will have their annual Craft Fair Saturday, October 13 from 8AM to 4PM. Admission is free. This is a great opportunity for you to begin shopping for the Christmas season. St. Vincent de Paul Society will provide concessions. Vendor donations will be awarded as door prizes. We are located at 152 Antioch Road, Fayetteville. Our phone number is 770-461-0492.
October 14
The Catholic Church of St. Gabriel will have their annual Craft Fair Sunday, October 14 from 8AM until noon. Admission is free. This is a great opportunity for you to begin shopping for the Christmas season. St. Vincent de Paul Society will provide concessions. Vendor donations will be awarded as door prizes. We are located at 152 Antioch Road, Fayetteville. Our phone number is 770-461-0492.
October 15
The Fayette County Humane Society will hold its first charity golf tournament, "Fore the Paws," in Nov. and is soliciting donations for raffle prizes and sponsors at the $100 and $200 level. Advertise your business or dedicate a hole to a loved one or a favorite pet. The deadline for sponsorships is October 15. For more information to become a sponsor visit the website at www.fayettehumane.org or call Kelly Simpson at 770-631-1799.
October 16
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3650 of Fayetteville invites all veteran of any foreign war to join and meet the third Tuesday of each month 7 p.m. at The Historic Train Depot located at 250 Lanier Avenue, East in Fayetteville. Further information for qualified veterans may be obtained by calling Ronald Stubbs (404) 431-0276, or H. K. Denton (678) 817-5888, or Tom Morris (470) 214-9060.
The Southern Crescent Symphony Orchestra with the Clayton State University Orchestra presents "Made in America" on Oct. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, Morrow. The Southern Crescent Symphony presents a variety of works by American composers, featuring premier performances of three works from southeast composers and Symphony #2 by Howard Hanson. Tickets are $10 for Adults or $5 for Students. For more details or to order tickets, visit www.scsymphony.net or call 678-466-4200.
The Fayetteville town hall has been moved from 6 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event will still be on Oct. 16 at the Fayette County Commissioners' Office, but will start an hour earlier at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Westmoreland’s Office at 202-225-5901.
October 17
Dementia Caregiver Support Group - The Sixty Plus Program at Piedmont Fayette Hospital offers a monthly support group for the caregivers of older adults with memory loss. Designed to be both informational and supportive, the group will provide a confidential and welcoming atmosphere for family members and friends who want to learn more about dementia. The emotional, medical, legal and financial aspects of this condition will be discussed at meetings. The group is facilitated by a licensed social worker and is open to anyone in the community. Co-sponsored by Sixty Plus Older Adult Services and the Alzheimer’s Association.
The group meets the Third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Piedmont Fayette Hospital, West entrance, 1267 Building Cancer Wellness Center, third floor. Facilitated by a licensed social worker and open to any caregiver of an older adult with memory loss. To register for the group, please call 770-719-7214.
Donuts with a Cop on Oct. 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. - Fayette Senior Services (FSS) - Peachtree City location - 203 McIntosh Trail (adjacent The Fred amphitheater). Enjoy coffee and donuts while hearing from Fayette County's finest local law enforcement agencies. This month, Terry Black with the Fayette County Marshalls Office will provide information about what is happening in all areas of our community. This program is free but pre-registration is required. Call 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Evenings with Sir Alfred: A Hitchcock Retrospective, a free film series at Fayette County Public Library, 1821 Heritage Park Way, Fayetteville. Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m., Hitchcock’s final film portrays two scheming couples whose criminal fortune-hunting enterprises collide. Karen Black, Bruce Dern, William Devane and Barbara Harris star in this darkly comic tale from 1976. Last in a series of 14 Hitchcock movies, showing two Wednesdays per month since April. Free and open to the public. Call the library at 770-461-8841 for film title and other details.
Hospice Advantage will be hosting an informal orientation at their Fayetteville facility on Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the needs of local patients and their families and how volunteers provide support to help meet those needs. A light lunch will be served. For more information, or to reserve a seat, please call Mary at (678) 612-7223.
October 18
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
Medicare Open Enrollment - Learn All About It! Oct. 18 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Fayette Senior Services (FSS)Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive, Fayetteville (across from the Fayette County Justice Center). Medicare specialist DaVette Taylor-Harris, with Georgia Cares, will help you navigate through open enrollment season and highlight new Medicare changes. Learn important new information about Part D benefits, annual deductibles and the infamous "donut hole". The program is free but pre-registration is required. 770-461-0813 or email register@fayss.org (include name, phone number and event title). FSS members and non-members welcome. www.FayetteLifeEnrichment.org.
Peachtree City United Methodist Church is sponsoring a community wide call to pray for our Nation on Oct. 18 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Worship Center at 225 Robinson Road in Peachtree City. Come when you are able, pick up a prayer guide and enjoy the peace of being alone with God while lifting our Nation's needs. God will heal our land when we turn back to Him. “A Time To Pray For Our Nation” is an opportunity for us to consciously connect with God as the source of all peace, wisdom and abundance. On this day of prayer, we invite the entire community to come and pray. We ask for other churches in the area to join us in opening their doors to the community for prayer or to come and pray at PTCUMC. For more information, please contact Debbie at PTCUMC by phone at 678.315.3859 or email jamie.lambing@ptcumc.org.
October 19
Cemetery Walk, Oct. 19 and 20 - Spirit Guides Lead You Through the Cemetery – 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. $5 for Adults and $3 for children under 12.
Stardust Ballroom Dance Club will host an evening of ballroom dancing Oct. 19, from 8 – 10:45 p.m. at the gym at Christ’s Church at Whitewater, 1577 Hwy. 85 South in Fayetteville. Cost includes one hour of Swing lessons. Beginners lesson at 7 p.m. and intermediate at 7:30 p.m. Come to either or both lessons! Theme is Halloween. Attire is casual or Halloween costume. Light refreshments provided. All dancers and dance students are welcome! Foxtrot, waltz, swing, rumba, cha cha, tango, night club 2-step & more! The cost is $25 per couple/$15 per single at the door. For information visit StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or Diane@StardustBallroomDanceClub.com or call Diane at 770-461-2369 and leave a message.
October 20
Chili Fest Oct. 20 on the Old Courthouse Lawn; Set up begins at 8 a.m.; Cooking begins at 9 a.m.; Judging begins at Noon. (Open to the Public) Registration Deadline - Sponsored by Fayetteville Main Street and Fayette Shriners.
Annual Fall Yard Sale on Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Activies House Parking Lot, 980 Redwine Road, Fayetteville. For information, call 770-716-4320 or visit online at www.fayettecountyga.gov/parks_and_recreation.
Peachtree City Classic Road Race on Oct. 20, from 8:30 a.m. - noon, at Shakerag Knoll on McIntosh Trail. Join the fun for the 32nd year. Pre-Race Expo on Friday night inside the Amphitheater. Race begins and ends at the Amphitheater Saturday morning. For more information, visit www.ptcrc.com.
The Fayette County Republican Party will be organizing precinct door to door canvassing every Saturday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. from our Headquarters at 111 South Glynn Street in Fayetteville from now until the November election. We are looking for volunteers willing to hand out literature and help encourage Fayette County voters to go out and vote this Nov. 6. To help, just come by FCRP Headquarters any Saturday morning up until the November election. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
October 22
The South Metro Rose Society will meet Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at The Heritage Bank at 440 N. Jeff Davis Drive in Fayetteville for the last regular meeting of the year. As usual, Master and Consulting Rosarians will be available to answer questions on any rose topic. For more meeting information call 770-487-7615.
October 23
The High Noon Toastmaster's Club meets at noon the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lafayette Educational Center, 205 Lafayette Ave, Bldg D, Fayetteville. For more information call 770-461-7492 or go to www.highnoonfayetteville.org.
The Prostate Cancer Information Group will meet at Piedmont-Fayette Hospital on Oct. 23. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Cancer Wellness Center in the 1267 Building, 3rd floor. Use the Outpatient West Entrance. The program will be a talk “Dealing with Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction” with Darrell Carmen, MD of Georgia Urology. Men (and their partners) with concerns about prostate cancer are encouraged to attend. The Prostate Cancer Information Group is sponsored by The American Cancer Society and Us TOO, International. For information, please call Jim O'Hara at 770-632-2898.
October 25
Dixie Wing Bingo on Thursdays, at 7 p.m., at the Commemorative Air Force - Dixie Wing Hangar at Atlanta Regional Airport - Falcon Field, 1200 Echo Court in Peachtree City. Snack Bar and prizes. The public is invited.
October 27
Pumpkin Festival Trick or Treat on Main Street with Costume Contest and Market Day on Oct. 27. Market Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Children will Trick or Treat to all the Vendors and to all the participating Merchants from 3 - 4 p.m. Costume Contest starts at 4 p.m.
Peeples Elementary School, located at 153 Panther Path, Fayetteville, is hosting a Pumpkin Fun Run on Oct. 27. It includes a 5K run and a one mile run/walk. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Race proceeds benefit the Peeples Elementary PTO. This race is part of the PTC Running Club Grand Prix Series. For more information and to register, please visit www.peepleselementary.org.
The Fayette County Republican Party will be organizing precinct door to door canvassing every Saturday morning starting at 10:30 a.m. from our Headquarters at 111 South Glynn Street in Fayetteville from now until the November election. We are looking for volunteers willing to hand out literature and help encourage Fayette County voters to go out and vote this Nov. 6. To help, just come by FCRP Headquarters any Saturday morning up until the November election. For more information, please call 770-716-1545.
Pancake Breakfast and Griddle Gallop 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Roll on Oct. 27. Registration and check in at 7 a.m. and race at 8 a.m. The event takes place at Christian City, 7345 Red Oak Road in Union City. Cost is $25 for race registrations before 10/24, and $30 on race day. Registration includes a full pancake breakfast and event t-shirt. For other information call 770-703-2636 or visit www.christiancity.org.
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