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Gold Rush Quilter's Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month (Dec. 7) at 10 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church on Friendship Road off West Moreland and Highway 129, Cleveland. Visitors and new members welcome. Elizabeth Pickel, 706-219-3890; Jan Fambrough, 706-867-8502
The Golden Stitches Quilters Guild meets the second Thursday (Dec. 8) at the Lumpkin Senior Center from 6-8:30 p.m. to sew on individual and community projects. Come quilt, sew, and learn. Dana Fritchle, 706-864-9261; Deborah Raptis, 706-867-1869, or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The Lions Club of Dahlonega meets the second and fourth Thursdays (Dec. 8) at Just Off the Square Café, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. Anne Mundy, 706-864-5899
Blue Mountain Masonic Lodge #38 F&AM meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays, (Dec. 8) of each month. 706-864-3838
The Georgia Mountain Handspinners Guild meets the second Saturday (Dec. 10) at Hopewell UMC on Hopewell Road south of Murrayville, 12-4 p.m. Visitors welcome. Lynn Johnson, 706-864-6407
Garden Bugs Club: Get a taste of planting, tending and harvesting at Revival Gardens Organic Produce the second Saturday (Dec. 10), 9:30-11:30 a.m. For the young and the young-at-heart. 390 Tom Bell Odom Road (off Siloam Church/Rider Mill Road). firstname.lastname@example.com, 706-265-5502
Etowah River Critters Club: Macro-Invertebrate Sampling and Photography on the Upper Etowah River the second Saturday (Dec. 10), 390 Tom Bell Odom Road (off Siloam Church/Rider Mill Road). firstname.lastname@example.com, 706-265-5502
Dawson County Chapter 970 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets the second Monday of each month (Dec. 12) at Ryan's Family Steakhouse. Fellowship and supper are at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Wayne Watkins, 706-429-5002
Mountain Coin Club for beginner and advanced numismatists meets the second Tuesday of each month (Dec. 13) at 6:15 p.m. at North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville. Call YOCS, 706-379-1488.
Gold Diggers Garden Club will meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month (Dec. 13), in the Senior Center on Mechanicsville Rd. For the Christmas program, attendees should bring a dozen cookies toward refreshments, a $5 wrapped gardening gift for exchanging, and clippers and gloves for making arrangements. The club will hold its annual Christmas garden gift exchange and will be making gift bags and arrangements for the seniors and Meals on Wheels recipients.
Word Chasers Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month (Dec. 13) at 1 p.m., in the craft room at the senior center. All are welcome. Rhonda, 706-864-2358
Mountain Laurel Lady Riders meets the second Tuesday of the month (Dec. 13) at 7 p.m. at The Sunflower Chinese Restaurant in the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center, Highway 129, Cleveland. Come early for dinner. This is the local chapter of Women on Wheels (WOW), a national organization promoting motorcycling for women. Any woman who rides her own motorcyle, sport bike or scooter, or who is just interested in motorcycles, is invited. 706-968-6625.
Friends of Waypoint meets for monthly luncheons on the second Wednesday of each month (Dec. 14) at noon at the Waypoint Center, 45 Eagle Overlook Drive (off Six Mile Road), Dahlonega. Waypoint Center is a Christ-centered recovery program for men. New members are welcome; community support and involvement is critical for the success of the program. 706-864-7110, www.waypointcenter.org
The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team meets the second Wednesday of each month (Dec. 14) at 7 p.m. in the basement of St. Luke's Catholic Church, 91 North Park Street. The group is seeking volunteers to help victims of disasters in the Lumpkin County area. All interested citizens are welcome. Karen, 706-867-1910
The North Georgia Photography Critique Special Interest Group will meet from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, in the Dawson County library, 342 Allen Street, Dawsonville to share tips and critique each other's photos. New members welcome. email@example.com, http://web.me.com/paulschiemer/Critique_Group/Photos.html
Lumpkin County Retired Educators Association meets the third Thursday (Dec. 15) at 11:30 a.m. at Lumpkin County Parks YMCA. A catered lunch will be served for $10.
Georgia Mountain Chapter of Military Officers Association of America meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (Dec. 15) at Ryan's in Dawsonville. Retired, former and current military officers are welcome. www.gmcmoaa.org, 706-265-7613
The American Legion #239 Auxiliary meets the third Thursday (Dec. 15) of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. www.dahlonegalegion.org
F.E.A.R. (Face Everything and Recover) is a coalition in Lumpkin County organized to focus on drug and alcohol prevention for a new generation, intervention for addicts now and optimism for a drug-free community in the future. The group meets at noon on the third Thursday of the month (Dec. 15) in the community room of the United Community Bank. It seeks to provide support and services to families affected by alcohol and drug abuse. Bridgette Barker, email@example.com
Habitat for Humanity of Lumpkin County meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (Dec. 15) in the meeting room upstairs at Yahoola Grill.
TLC HUMANE SOCIETY meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday (Dec. 15) in the basement of the Dahlonega Library. Please come and bring a friend. We are trying to plan for our fund raisers for the year and any ideas and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. 706-864-2817
GOLD COUNTRY SQUARE DANCERS meets the first and third Fridays of each month (Dec. 16) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church fellowship hall on South Park Street at Maple Street. The public is invited for fun, exercise and good fellowship. Dana Whitfield, 706-864-9021
The Funky Chicken Art Project holds a woodcarvers gathering on the third Saturday of each month (Dec. 17), noon-3 p.m. More information and directions at www.funkychickenartproject.com or call Christina at 706-864-3938 or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
SEBA (Southeastern Bluegrass Association) holds a jam the third Sunday of each month (Dec. 18) from 3-6 p.m. at Bobber's Fish House, 51 Grove Street N. Raymond Busbee, 706-216-3885.
We Recycle! meets the third Monday of the month (Dec. 19) at 5 p.m. in the Community Room of the United Community Bank on Morrison Moore Parkway. www.WeRecycleLumpkin.org
AARP – Lumpkin Chapter 1966, meets the third Monday (Dec. 19) of each month at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Dahlonega United Methodist Church. A lunch will be served ($7). Anyone age 50+ is invited. Join us for food, fellowship, fun and informative speakers. Gail Monroe, 706-531-8973
The North Georgia Amateur Radio Club (NGARC) meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month (Dec. 20) in Dahlonega. Those interested in becoming licensed amateur radio operators or those who are already hams are invited to join the organization. Tom Crowell, president, 706-864-0410; Reudi Mettler, vice president, 404-474-0686
WILL (Women in Lumpkin Leadership), a monthly professional and social networking group for women, meets the third Wednesday of each month (Dec. 21) from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (program begins at 8:30) at the Stewart Center for Continuing Education next to Dairy Queen. $5-per-meeting fee is collected to support future activities. No membership commitment required. Send message to firstname.lastname@example.com to be added to E-vite list.
The Lumpkin County Chapter of the VFW meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month, (Jan. 2) at the United Community Bank Community Room, 206 Morrison Moore Parkway. Any Honorably Discharged Veteran or current service member (American Citizen) who has received Combat or Hostile Fire Pay, Received a Campaign Medal or has served in the Republic of Korea for more than 30 consecutive/60 non-consecutive days is invited. Applicants should bring $25 and proof of eligibility. email@example.com
LUMPKIN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (Jan. 3) in the United Community Bank Community Room. All Lumpkin County residents are welcome. Jeff Clymer, Chairman, (706) 973-7091. www.Lumpkin-GOP.org.
Auraria Community Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month (Jan. 3) at the Community Clubhouse on Auraria Road. Join the club for a covered dish dinner. All members and friends are welcome. The cost is only $5 to join for a year of fellowship and giving back to the community. For information about the club or renting the clubhouse call 706-864-3432 or 770-527-1578.
The Dahlonega Tea Party meets on the first Thursday of the month (Jan. 5), at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Lumpkin County Library. The public is invited to attend the meeting to learn what the Tea Party is.
Lumpkin County Family Connection Collaborative meets on the first Thursday of each month (Jan. 5) at noon at Lumpkin County Parks—YMCA. Anyone interested in the well being of families and children in Lumpkin County is invited to attend. For additional information, contact Brenda Cronan 706-265-8389 or email email@example.com. Web site: www.lumpkin.k12.ga.us/~fc/
Dahlonega Woman's Club meets the first Thursday (Jan. 5) at 6 p.m. in the Community House on North Park Street. Please bring a brown bag dinner if you wish.
The Stonepile Writers, a community creative writing group, meets the first Thursday of each month, (Jan. 5) at 6 p.m. at the Vickery House, 1 Vickery Drive, on the NGCSU campus. Barbara Seaton, 706-867-2911, firstname.lastname@example.com
The Weekend Gold Miners club meets the first Saturday of every month (Jan. 7) at 5 p.m. at the Auraria Community Center. The family-oriented group offers local prospecting locations and camaraderie to those with an interest in prospecting. 770-531-WEGM(9346)
Holiday Events for All Ages
Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas
Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration. Festive holiday events will continue almost daily throughout December until after New Year's with caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, live theater Christmas events and more.
Friday, Dec. 9
• Trolley Tours, 7 & 8 p.m. Tickets at Visitors Center ($5/$3)
• A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m., Holly Theatre. $15
Saturday, Dec. 10
• Visit Santa at Visitors Center 1-6 p.m.
• Caroling with Matt Carter on the keyboard at Paul Thomas Chocolates, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Open house at Habersham Winery with wine, food and cider
• Trolley Tours 6, 7, and 8 p.m. Tickets at Visitors Center ($5/$3)
• A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m., Holly Theatre $15
Sunday, Dec. 11
• Visit Santa at Visitors Center 1-5 p.m.
• Sleigh Bell Tour of B&B's, 2-5 p.m. Tickets $10 at Visitors Center. www.innsofdahlonega.com
• Dip a peppermint stick in chocolate at Paul Thomas Chocolates, 1-3 p.m., kids under 12
• Open house at Habersham Winery with wine, food and cider
• , 2 p.m., Holly Theatre $15
Friday, Dec. 16
• Date Night by Candlelight at Paul Thomas Chocolates. Bring your date or mate for cocoa and gingerbread cookies 6-8 p.m.
• Trolley Tours, 7 & 8 p.m.Tickets at Visitors Center ($5/$3)
• A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m., Holly Theatre. $15
Saturday, Dec. 17
• Visit Santa at Visitors Center 1-6 p.m.
• Open house at Habersham Winery with wine, food and cider
• Trolley Tours 6, 7, and 8 p.m.Tickets at Visitors Center ($5/$3)
• A Tuna Christmas, 8 p.m., Holly Theare. $15
Sunday, Dec. 18
• Visit Santa at Visitors Center 1-5 p.m.
• Open house at Habersham Winery with wine, food and cider
• A Tuna Christmas, 2 p.m., Holly Theatre $15
Old Fashioned Christmas Trolley Tours
Thirty-minute trolley tours of the historic Dahlonega downtown area will feature storytelling about Dahlonega and Lumpkin County's rich history. Trolleys will run Fridays at 7 and 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 6, 7, and 8 p.m. through Dec. 17. Tickets are available at the Visitors Center—adults, $5; children, $3.
Pet Photos w/Santa saturday to benefit TLC
Santa will be visiting 1000 Acrewood Pet Resort Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for photos with your pets. For $10 visitors will receive a 4x6-inch photograph with all proceeds going to the TLC Humane Society. 1000 Acrewood is located at 1808 South Chestatee Street, Suite 203. Call 706-864-9197 for more information.
Holiday Festival: LcFC benefit saturday
Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Lumpkin Family Connection will hold a Holiday Festival at Lumpkin County High School. The non-profit collaborative that works to insure success in school and life for Lumpkin County's children will be selling six-inch Douglas firs in peat pots for $10 to "Grow the Future." The purchase of a seedling also gives the chance for your child to decorate the pot. There will be face painting, coloring, ornaments to be made, a cookie contest (make your favorite cookie and enter it for judging and sampling), the chance to bid on pre-decorated Christmas trees provided by area non-profits and a raffle. A $5 raffle ticket buys you the chance to win a set of silver and gem stone earrings, made by the elves at Thomas Scanlin's Studio Jewelers. Six tickets for $25. There will also be food, entertainment and more.
PHoto with Santa, Identi-kid kit Saturday
Children can have a free photo taken with Santa Saturday, Dec. 10, and have an identi-kid kit completed as well, compliments of the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office. The event will take place at United Community Bank's main branch on Morrison Moore Parkway, 8 a.m.-noon.
Santa's Workshop at Jazzercise Saturday
Jr. Jazzercise will host Santa's Workshop for ages 5-12 Saturday, Dec 10, from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost $15 per child (sibling discounts offered) and pre-registration is required. Betsy Gagné, 678-617-0329 or email@example.com
Frosty 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run Saturday
The Lumpkin County Indian Basketball Teams will hold the 2nd Annual Frosty 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run, Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m., Yahoola Creek Park. Strollers welcome—it's a great, easy course. Divisions for ages 5 and up. $20 advance, $25 race day for 5K, $10 fun run. Register at: www.active.com. Register by December 1 to guarantee a T-shirt. firstname.lastname@example.com
Art, music and family activities at Amicalola
Amicalola Falls State Park will host area artists and musicians from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, during its annual Christmas Open House. The open house will also offer free programs including hayrides, kids' crafts, folk toys, holiday bingo, story time, and the gingerbread house viewing and voting. The Relay of Life team will hold a bake sale. Highway 52 between Dahlonega and Ellijay. Parking $5 per car, free with a yearly park pass. GAStateParks.org, 706-265-1969.
Holiday Tour of B&Bs Sunday
Four Dahlonega bed and breakfast inns will open to the public from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, offering tours, refreshments, and beautiful decorations. See story page 1B.
Kiwanis Community Holiday Dinner Dec. 17
Kiwanis Club of Lumpkin County will be holding a Community Holiday Dinner Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.—or whenever the last person is served. The event will be held at the Lumpkin County Parks YMCA and is free to all comers.
Christmas Day meal at DUMC
Dahlonega United Methodist Church will host a free meal on Christmas day from 2-4 p.m. in the building behind SunTrust Bank. No reservations are needed. 706-864-2521, www.dahlonegaumc.org
Community Events
Sheriffs office christmas auction Dec. 10
The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office Christmas Auction takes place Saturday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. at the Old R&R Auction Barn, Jim Pruitt Road. Auctioneer Randy Pruitt will be taking the bids on a variety of decorative household items such as hand-painted wooden animals, clocks, porcelain collectables and many other items that make perfect Christmas gifts for those on your list. All proceeds will benefit Shop With A Cop and other Sheriff's Office youth programs.
Democrats set christmas party for Dec. 10
The Lumpkin County Democratic Party will hold its annual Christmas party at the home of Elvin and Nancy Hilyer from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The afternoon will feature a potluck of appetizers and desserts, entertainment and raffle prizes. $10 donation requested to cover party costs. RSVP by Thursday, Dec. 8, to firstname.lastname@example.com or mail LCDP, Box 2074, Dahlonega 30533. Contact Ken at 706-867-8653 for more information and directions.
At the Library
Lumpkin County Library, 706-864-3668
Facebook. "Become a Fan" on the library's Web site
eBooks: Downloadable at the library's Web site.
Computer Basics, 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7: This computer class will focus on the basic parts of the computer, the ability to navigate through the Windows system and troubleshooting. No prior knowledge needed. Registration is required.
Tween program: American Girl Book Group, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 4-5 p.m. Each month the group features one special American Girl for discussion. December will be Kit's month! Read any Kit book that you would like then join the group to share. Grades 3-6.
Holiday Storytime for the family, Thursday, Dec. 8, 6-7 p.m. Enjoy festive stories, crafts and snacks.
Warm Up! America Crocheting and Knitting Group of Dahlonega, Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Come join this lively knitting group as they create different knitted and crocheted projects to benefit the community. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Teen Christmas Card Craft, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 4-5 p.m. Join other teens for this Christmas card workshop and spread some Christmas cheer. Completed cards will be delivered to area assisted care homes. Grades 6-8.
Internet Basics, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 9-10 a.m. This computer class teaches a basic knowledge of the internet. Learn the parts of the Explorer window and how to navigate Google. Email accounts and search tips will be discussed. Students need to be familiar with a computer and have basic knowledge on how to use a keyboard and mouse. Registration is required.
U Play? Tween Gaming, Wednesday, Dec. 14, 4-5 p.m. Wii Sports golf on the big screen. Grades 3-6
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, Saturday, Dec. 17. Children will decorate their own gingerbread houses. Three sessions offered: 10-11 a.m., 12-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Space is limited. Reservations are now open.
Genealogy Workshop, Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. Learn how to use the web to trace your family roots. Volunteer William Knight will be on hand to share his knowledge and teach you how to use and access different databases available on the web. Registration required.
Blood Drives
Four upcoming blood drives
The need for blood during the holidays is critical. LifeSouth will hold four blood drives in Lumpkin County during the next few weeks. Dates and locations are: Friday, Dec. 16, BB&T, 60 Main Street West, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 17, Unseen Hands Food Bank, Auraria Baptist Church, Auraria, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 21, Chick-fil-A, 488 Morrison Moore Parkway East, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and, Wednesday, Dec. 28, Lumpkin County Fire Department, Morrison Moore Parkway East, 1 to 6:30 p.m. Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed LifeSouth parent permission form), weigh 110 pounds or more, and show a photo I.D. at the time of donation. 888-795-2707, lifesouth.org.
Children & Young Adults
Child Safety Seat Program Dec. 15
The Lumpkin County Sheriff's Department is offering a series of child safety seat classes to parents of children eight years old and under. Discussion will center on ways to better protect children, and child safety seat technicians will be available to check child safety seats. Classes will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 15, and Jan. 12. Reserve a spot at 706-864-0414.
New Classes at Dahlonega Gymnastics
Beginning Jan. 2 Dahlonega Gymnastics will offer Cheer Bears, a six-week competitive cheer class, on Mondays/Wednesdays from 4-5 pm. Backhandspring Clinics are Monday 5:15-6:15 p.m. ($10/ class) and Adult Gymnastics meets on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. ($10/class) 706-864-8516, www.dahlonegagymnastics.com
Boy Scout Troop 36 is chartered by the Mountain Ranger Association and meets Monday nights at 6:30 at their scout hut located at Camp Frank Merrill 5th RTB. Troop 36 participates in a 50-mile hiking/canoe trip every summer, as well as camping, kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing and caving year round. Don McElliott, 706-864-0278, www.dahlonega36.mytroop.us
Boy Scout Troop 303 meets weekly on Mondays at 6 p.m. in the Scout Hut with a campout generally held once a month. Visit and consider making Troop 303 your Boy Scout home. 706-867-7047, www.bsa303.org
Cub scout pack 36 meets Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lumpkin County Parks YMCA arts and crafts room. Monthly themed pack meetings, outdoor activities plus community service projects. 770-503-6221, 706-867-6711, www.littlemen.webs.com
Venturing group: Venture Crew #79 meets Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in the art room at Park and Rec. Venturing is a youth led program for boys and girls ages 13-20 and involves high adventure activities such as kayaking, white water rafting and rock climbing as well as social activities and community projects. Augustus Brightwell, 706-864-94
Community Support Projects
CASA raffle of trip to Cayman Islands
Enotah CASA is raffling off a trip to Cayman Brac which includes a week's stay and two round trip plane tickets from Miami. CASA provides Court Appointed Special Advocates to work with and support children in foster care. Raffle drawing at Shenanigan's Irish Pub Dec. 21. Tickets, $10 each or 3 for $20, are available at Shenanigan's or by calling the CASA office, 706-864-0300. www.enotahcasa.org
Toys for Tots at Dahlonega Funeral Home
Dahlonega Funeral Home is collecting Toys for Tots through December 19. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CHP Christmas Shop OPEn
The Community Helping Place Christmas Shop, a fundraiser for the CHP's White Christmas program, is stocked with Christmas decorations, clothing and more. Located in the furniture section of the CHP's Thrift Store, 2030 Hwy. 19 North, the shop will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 17. 706-867-9621
Cell PHones collected for soldiers
Dahlonega Funeral Home is collecting old cell phones for "Cell Phones for Soldiers," an effort to support military members returning from active duty by offering free cell phones to all armed forces returning from service in Iraq and Afghanistan. 706.864.DOVE
official Dahlonega ornament available
Issued exclusively by the Community Helping Place of Dahlonega, this year's official Christmas in Dahlonega ornament depicts the Holly Theatre. The limited edition ornaments, handcrafted in the USA, are available for $20 (cash or check only) at The Fudge Factory, West Cleaners, the CHP Thrift Shop and Continuing Education at NGCSU. All proceeds benefit the Community Helping Place Medical Clinic, Thrift Stores, and Food Pantry. 706-867-9621, ext. 101
Donations for CHP white christmas program
The Community Helping Place White Christmas is an annual Christmas outreach serving Lumpkin County residents in need during the holiday season. Last year CHP White Christmas served 280 households which included toys for a record-breaking 498 children. You can participate by donating new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items. Financial contributions are always welcomed. 2030 Hwy. 19 N, 706-867-9621
Pick up for Southern finds
Call Southern Finds (A NOA store) to pick up gently used furniture and/or home decor. Donations receive a tax deductible receipt. 706-867-6167
Free PIck up of Donations by CHP
Community Helping Place is in need of gently used furniture. Free pick up within a 10-mile radius of the store. Ben, 706-867-9621 ext. 106
Pickup by Waypoint
Waypoint Center Thrift Store will pick up yard sale leftovers, furniture, clothing and household items. All donations benefit the organization's non-profit, faith based addiction recovery program. Call 706-867-0297 for pickup. www.waypointcenter.org
Free medical supplies, book swap
Free book swap. Also, free medical supplies for loaner program. Donations of medical supplies/equipment in good condition needed. Lisa Jo's Thrift Store, next to Moore's Building Supply. 706-429-7232
Red barn collects food, offers nail trims
The Red Barn Veterinary Hospital is collecting pet food to be distributed among Lumpkin County rescue organizations. As a thank you, Red Barn will give your pet a free nail trim. The collection goes on until Dec 23 at 14 Seven Mile Hill Road.
Purchases from online retailers benefit TLC
TLC Humane Society has partnered with Adoptashelter.com to raise money for Lumpkin County's no-kill shelter. Any item purchased through http://adoptashelter.com/MallPortal/?shelter_id=1487 at over 400 retailers such as Amazon, Walmart, iTunes, Office Depot and others earns money for TLC. All prices, customer service and discounts are exactly the same as going directly to the merchant.
volunteer pets needed
The Compassionate Pets Program at Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia is seeking volunteers. Tami, Volunteer Coordinator, 678-943-3585 or 678-717-0969
Micro-chipping at animal shelter
Micro-chipping is available to the public at Lumpkin County Animal Shelter for any dog or cat for $20. Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. 1363 Red Oak Flats Road, 706-867-7297
Music/Dance/Drama & More
Winter One-Act festival by LCHS Drama Dept.
Lumpkin County High School Drama Department will present its annual "Winter Festival of One-Acts" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9 and 10. See story page 3B.
Dahlonega Mountain Dance Friday
The Dahlonega Mountain Dance will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Woodman of the World Building, above Cranberry Corners. Music is by the Atlanta band, The Tune Dogs, with calling by Rob Harper. Please wear soft-soled shoes. A suggested donation of $8 will be accepted to benefit the Georgia Pick & Bow Traditional Music School. Visit Dahlonega Mountain Dance on Facebook.
Caruso's, 19B East Main Street, 706-864-4664
Every Sunday through Wednesday: Texas Hold 'Em
Every Friday: Karaoke
Every Saturday: Live music at 9 p.m.
The Crimson Moon Café, 24 North Park Street, 706-864-3982, www.thecrimsonmoon.com for advance reservations online. Call for day of event reservations.
Wednesdays, 7-9+ p.m. Open Jam Night hosted by Justin Bridges. All genres of music. Free, tips for host appreciated.
Thursdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Tom & Juli. Hundreds of cover songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s while you dine. Free.
Friday, Dec. 9, 8-10 p.m. The Solstice Sisters Winter Solstice/Holiday Show. $12 Advance / $14 Day of Show. This Athens based
trio is known for its three part harmonies as well as for spontaneous and energetic live shows featuring old time country ballads, traditional folk and 40's styled swing. This special "Winter Solstice Show" will feature Maggie Hunter, Susan Staley and Anna Dur-
den.with songs from their original CD, Holiday Music From Around the World, as well as a number of entertaining 'holiday' sing alongs! www.myspace.com/solsticesisters
Saturday, Dec. 10, 8-10 p.m.+: An Intimate Evening With Michelle Malone. $20 Advance Reservations and Day of Show. 'Moanin' Malone' returns to 'The Moon' playing hard-edged, soulful, southern rocking blues, but THIS time in a rare 'solo' show! This will be a 'living room' like concert that you don't want to miss for this two time Grammy nominee
blues woman! www.MichelleMalone.com
Sunday, 2-5 p.m. Old-Time Music Jam. Bring your instruments and/or voices and join in on/around the stage, or have a seat and just listen as a 90-plus-year-old "pickin' and grinnin" tradition continues. Free. Hosted by Whistlin Rufus.
Sunday, 6:30-9:30+ p.m. 2nd Sunday Jazz Jam, hosted by Alan Davis, Jr. $5 admission, performers free. www.ALANDAVISJR.com. A new tradition of music for all the 'jazz junkies' in the area to come be a part of on stage or just enjoy from a table view.
Holly Theatre, 69 West Main St., 706-864 3759,
A Tuna Christmas, a production of the Holly Theater Company, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. through Dec. 18. $15
Amy Ray and The Shadowboxers, Thursday, Dec. 8,
8 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 with NGCSU ID.
Have a Holly Holiday—An Endowment Fundraiser for the Holly. 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at the Dahlonega Marketplace featuring a festive dinner and entertainment. $50/person
A Buzzard Mountain Christmas, a live holiday radio show in two acts by The Buzzard Mountain Boys, Jim (Bob) White and Joe (Bob) Matteson. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 23. $15
Johnny B's Beef & Brew, 438 West Main Street, 706-864-2400
Thursdays: College Night
Fridays: Live entertainment
Saturdays: College football
Sundays: NFL football
Mondays: Trivia
Tuesdays: Country Western Music/Karaoke night,
Friday, Dec. 9: Live music with John Sosebee
The Oar House, 3072 Highway 52, 706-864-9938, www.theoarhouse.com
Friday nights: Live music 6-9 p.m. by Bobby Wesley playing Country/Rock. No cover.
Saturday nights: Live music 6-9 p.m. by Emily White playing Jazz. No cover.
Poppy's Pool Hall,132 Legion Road, 706-864-0774, www. nga.apaleagues.com
Every Saturday night: 7:30 p.m. Tournament
Every Wednesday: 7 p.m. APA (American Poolplayers Association) 8-Ball pool league play
Shenanigan's Irish Pub, 87 North Chestatee Street, 706-482-0114. All ages welcome, no cover.
Thursdays, 8-10 p.m.: Team Trivia. Prizes and giveaways.
Friday, Dec. 9, 8:30-10:30 p.m.: Chad Garrett, Singer-songwriter Chad Garrett combines playful lyrics, a unique acoustic guitar style and a passion for entertaining people. Experimental influences crash into an acoustic sound paved by classic songwriters. By not relying on fitting into one musical genre, Garrett defines a style all his own.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 8:30-10:30 p.m.: Erick Jones. Whether performing with the Atlanta based country-rock band American Anodyne, the North Georgia folk group Ugly Cousin, or solo acoustic, Erick Jones' narrative storytelling draws upon the trials of small-town life in the south, drunken revelry, and searching for redemption in the era of the "new depression."
Mondays, 8-10 p.m.: Open Mic Night hosted by Jason Kenney.
Tuesdays: Tuesdays with Tim—live music with Tim O'Donovan, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Dahlonega Tasting Room featuring Habersham Wines, 16 North Park Street · Public Square
Naturally Georgia featuring Tiger Mountain Vineyards, 90 Public Square North:
Senior Services/Activities
lumpkin County Senior Center
266 Mechanicsville Road, 706-864-2358,
CANASTA (Card Game): Newcomers welcome, Monday and Wednesday every week from 2-5 p.m.
Silver Singers: This group of community singers is open to seniors 55+ to sing and have fun. No singing talent necessary. Directed by Jenni Jackson. 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
Artists Open Studio: Meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon at the Senior Center Art Studio. Come work on your own art—any discipline, any level. Share, socialize and learn from other artists. Lumpkin residents 55+ are free. 706-864-2358
Wellness programS for 55+: The nation's leading fitness program, Healthways Silver Sneakers, designed for 55+ adults, Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. Cardio Fit at 3 p.m. Thursdays. Improve strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Programs are free.
Nutrition Program for 60+: Socalize, exercise, play games and enjoy crafts, pool, and more. Have a nutritious hot meal. Come by for a tour of the center. 266 Mechanicsville Road, 706-864-2358
YOGA FLOW for PERSONAL Fitness: Beginner level yoga classes for 55+ from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $60 for a six-week session. Paula Bingham, email@example.com, 706-864-2851
Community Assistance
Free Legal Services
Georgia Legal Services program provides free legal services to qualifying senior citizens and low-income clients. Services are based on case type and financial eligibility. GLSP does not handle criminal cases. Appointments: 1-800-745-5717 between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday-Thursday. (1/mo)
Free Food at DCOG Monday, Jan 2
The Mercy Monday program at Dahlonega Church of God makes boxes of non-perishable food available at no cost to those who are going through a difficult time. Distribution is between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on the first Monday of the month. 4 Happy Hollow Road, 706-864-3782
OneHarvest food deadline Dec. 9
St. Paul United Methodist Church, Highway 60 South at 14 Martins Ford Road, is a pick up location for OneHarvest Food Ministries. Monthly orders of first quality prepared frozen meals as well as meats and vegetables in a variety of purchase options can be ordered at discounted, group-purchase prices. Order at www.oneharvest.com or at the church, 706-973-9924, through Dec. 9 for delivery Dec. 17.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN AND/OR WOMEN: Lumpkin County Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen area. 10 a.m. to noon. Gail or Rhonda, 706-864-2358
Mentoring volunteers are matched with students to serve as a role model, advisor and friend. Lumpkin County Family Connection Mentor Program, Brenda Cronan, email@example.com, 706-867-7047
Odyssey Hospice needs volunteers in the Dahlonega area to help meet the needs of hospice patients and families, and enable them to live a higher quality of life than they would achieve on their own. Volunteers visit with patients, offer administrative support, make blankets, bake cookies and provide many other services. Gail Manter, Manager of Volunteer Services, 706-549-5736 or 877-637-9432.
Affinis Hospice is seeking caring, upbeat volunteers to work with hospice patients in and around Lumpkin County. Roxann, 678-333-8507 or firstname.lastname@example.com
COMMUNITY HELPING PLACE is seeking volunteers for the Food Pantry, Free Clinic and Thrift Store. Flexible scheduling.Ben Wallace, Volunteer Services Director, 706-867-9621
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) needs volunteers to work with abused and neglected children. 706-864-0300, firstname.lastname@example.com, www.enotahcasa.org.
Lumpkin County Literacy Coalition has volunteer opportunities in ESL, GED, Adult Literacy, Children's Literacy, or on fundraising committees. Office, 706-867-9607; Juanita Tipton, 706-867-1835, www.lumpkinliteracy.org
THRIFT STORE CUSTOMER SERVICE: NOA (No One Alone), the domestic violence program for Dawson and Lumpkin counties needs volunteers to work at its thrift shop. Fiona Boss, 706-867-6167
MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to serve as substitute drivers. Vehicle needed. Call Rhonda at 706-864-2358 for more information.
Lumpkin Animal Shelter needs volunteers for office work as well as hands-on socialization of animals. 1363 Red Oak Flats Road, 706-867-7297
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Humane Society, a/k/a "TLC", needs pet foster homes, volunteers, and donations. Mary Waits, Foster Home Coordinator, 770-823-3908, or to volunteer, contact the shelter at (706)864-2817.
Hospice of NE GA. Medical CENTER needs caring individuals to help serve grieving individuals following the death of their loved one. Training provided. Carol Jewell, 770-533-8888 or 888-572-3900, www.nghs.com
Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia seeks individual volunteers and group organizations are to help people coping with terminal illness and their families. Steven Vanlerberghe, 678-651-1440
Holly Theatre welcomes volunteers in any capacity, concessions, set construction, answering phones, marketing, organizing, children's theater. 706-864-3759
DAHLONEGA Gold Museum needs volunteers to help staff the museum four to eight hours each month. Training provided. Call or drop by, 706-864-2257.
S.A.T. and Study Prep
Essay, English, math, and science with Dr. Norman Leonard. email@example.com
For information on these classes, contact the NGCSU Department of Continuing Education at (706) 864-1918, email firstname.lastname@example.com or register at www.northgeorgia.edu/ce.
Karate—Beginner: Learn the basic physical exercises for agility, and then you learn Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido techniques. 10 Tuesdays, Jan. 3-March 6, 6-7 p.m. $59. Danny Jarrard
Karate—Advanced: Students who have attained the rank of green belt will further their knowledge of Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido techniques. 10 Tuesdays, Jan. 3-March 6, 6:45-7:45 p.m. $59. Danny Jarrard
Learn to play an instrument: Piano, Guitar, Strings, Mandolin, Woodwinds, Percussion. Parents of younger children must attend instructional sessions. Seven 30-minute lessons during Jan. 9-Feb. 20, date and time to be determined by student and instructor. Variable fees.
Hydrorobics: An invigorating, low impact exercise program. Tone, strengthen and achieve flexibility and circulatory endurance in the water. All ages (16 and up), all fitness levels, and non-swimmers are encouraged to join. Five Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays Jan. 9 - Feb. 13, 9:45-10:45 a.m. $69. Joan Souders
Photography – Beginner: Gain photography skills, and take better pictures as you learn about the operation of your camera. Participants will focus on manual camera operation, metering, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, and composition. Note: Students need to bring an SLR camera with manual capability (digital or film) to all classes. Four Tuesdays, Jan. 17- Feb. 7, 7-9:30p.m. $129. Trevor Morris
Math: Grades 3 - 8: Filling the Gaps–In Math is mastery-based class; students achieve mastery of each standard as a prerequisite for progress through the program. The curriculum is designed for math intervention in Grades 3 through 8, covering skill sets through linear equations. Fees: Tuition $175; access to software $150. 12 Mondays Jan. 23 - April 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Math: Grades 9-12: College Algebra: This Filling the Gaps – In Math class covers the developmental math curriculum and includes all the topics typically covered in beginning and intermediate algebra plus all the prerequisite pre-algebra content from both elementary and middle school. This program will cover skill sets through quadratic equations. Fees: Tuition$175; access to software $150. 12 Mondays Jan. 23 - April 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Scuba Diving Intro Night: Free introduction to learn more about the scuba classes offered and which one is right for you. Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:45-8:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. Bill Lach
Online PLU-Approved Courses for Teachers: North Georgia Continuing Education offers a multitude of online courses approved for two PLU credits by the Department of Education. Courses include: Creating the Inclusive Classroom, Leadership, Survival Kit for New Teachers and more. Full list at www.northgeorgia.edu/ce.
Online Learning with Ed2go: NGCSU's Continuing Education Department offers instructor-led, on-line classes which run for six weeks, and are never cancelled. Go to www.ed2go.com/ngcsu for a listing of classes.
Buddhist meditation and study group
Gold Hills Buddhist meditation and study group meets weekly in Dahlonega. Carol Trimble, meditation instructor, 706-482-0514
International appalachian academy
Classes Wednesday for Japanese Language/Culture and Thursday for World History/Literature. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 390 Tom Bell Odom Road. 706-265-5502, firstname.lastname@example.com
GED opportunities
It's a great time to begin preparing yourself for 2012. As new jobs open up, are you prepared to beat out the competition? Free GED preparation by caring instructors is right around the corner in Dahlonega each Monday through Thursday from 8-7. 706-867-2862
Mountain Ed High School
Earn a high school diploma at night. SACS accredited, certified teachers, state-funded. 4-9:30 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 706-864-0229
Herbal Apprenticeship
Wild Mountain Girl Herbal School is offering a 10-month Herbal Apprenticeship Program, held one Saturday a month for 10 months covering a complete study of the herbal world. Cindi Vernon, (706) 429-6323, firstname.lastname@example.com
program aims to improve reading skills
The Lumpkin County Literacy Coalition and Lanier Technical College are both supporting a new Adult Literacy Program (ALP) initiative to identify and help those who want to improve reading skills. If you have a relative or friend who cannot read at all, or can read some but would like to improve their reading abilities, then encourage them to give ALP a call. The program offers one-on-one tutors, self-pacing and confidentiality. 678-516-6950.
Art Classes
Art by Rayneri Watercolor Classes
Oscar Rayneri, watercolor instructor, offers classes on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at his studio. 706-867-8059, firstname.lastname@example.com, www.oscarrayneriart.yolasite.com
classes at Funky chicken
Beginning woodcarving at the Funky Chicken Art Project. www.funkychickenartproject.com or Christina, 706-864-3938 / firstname.lastname@example.com
art instruction by Win Crannell
Win Crannell is offering art instruction at his studio/gallery at 734 Calhoun Road. 706-864-6422, email@example.com
Painting lessons by Anita Elder
Learn the fundamentals of oil painting in a fun and relaxing environment with fellow artists. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, beginner through advanced. Individual help given each student. 706-429-6008, www.artloft.net
Lessons: Music/Dance
music, songwriting lessons
Jason Kenney offers instruction in guitar, mandolin, banjo, songwriting, and music theory at the Holly Theater. 706-344-7059
Clogging Classes
Beginner clogging classes are forming for fall. Age 5 up. $40 per month, one hour a week. Call about adult classes. email@example.com or 706-974-7305
STring Instruments
Bluegrass instrument instruction—fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin. Sonny Houston, 706-864-4606
Beginning and intermediate piano and violin, children and adults welcome. Ruth Purcell, 706-482-9968 or email@example.com
Dance lesson for Christmas:
Nutcracker Sweet promotion: $78/month (1- 60 minute class/week Jan to May and recital fee). Dance classes start at age 2 1/2. www.bbarre.com, 706-867-1905
Music lessons
Guitar, banjo, mandolin, bass. $10. James Lambert, 706-973-9317
Weekend camp for drummers
Drum Camp for beginners, middle school, high school. Three-day weekend camps in Dahlonega. Rory Knapton, 706-865-1564
STRING INSTRUMENT Lessons
Guitar, banjo, fiddle—any string instrument. Vintage Music, Public Square. Individual or small groups. 706-864-2682
• # 1 & 2 plastic bottles (discard lids)
• Corrugated cardboard (clean and dry)
• Office paper and junk mail, magazines etc. No paperboard (such as cereal boxes), brown fiber paper (such as brown paper bags) or paper towel or toilet tissue cores.
• Aluminum and tin cans. (please rinse out)
• Lumpkin County Recycle Center, 1642 Red Oak Flats Road, (706-867-7574
• Lumpkin County Landfill, Barlow Road. 706-864-6338
• Bins at Radar Ridge, Morrison Moore across from the college dorms
• Bins on Highway 19 North across from Ace Hardware.
The City accepts the same things except for cans. They do not have to be separated.
CFL BULBS: Home Depot
• Radio Shack/Dahlonega Pharmacy:household rechargeable batteries
• Home Depot
• J&J Foods
• Walmart
STYROFOAM: Publix accepts egg cartons and meat trays.
Electronic Recyclables, MIcrowaves, etc.
• Waypoint Thrift Store, Highway 60 East of 400, 706-867-0297
Church/Religious Events
Community weekday advent services
The annual community-wide Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Ministerial Association-sponsored Advent services will be held on Tuesdays of Advent at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, across from Hancock Park. The services will begin at noon, and a snack lunch (for a donation) will be served at 12:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.
The schedule of services and preachers is as follows:
Dec. 13: Waiting: for Life to Unfold, Father Neil Dhabliwala, St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church
Dec. 20: Waiting: for the Promise of Christmas to be Fulfilled, Rev. Christy Greenwald,
Dahlonega United Methodist Church
Freedom MInistries Saturday night singing
Saturday night singing: Big Oak Gospel Music at 7 p.m. each Saturday. Featured singers on Dec. 10 are Down to Earth, Singing God's Praises and Pure in Heart. The event is hosted by The Freedom Heirs and admission is free, but a love offering will be collected. 1067 Highway 115 South (Old Dahlonega Highway) 706-867-6534 www.gospelgigs.com/glendonwilliamsfreedomheirs, firstname.lastname@example.com
Christmas Play at Nimblewill Baptist
Nimblewill Baptist Church will present a Christmas play at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Pastor Todd Skinner invites the public to attend.
Auraria Church Christmas Program Sunday
Auraria Church of Almighty God will present its Christmas Program
at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Everyone is invited. Pastor is Rev.Corey Ray.Church is located eight miles south of Dahlonega on Auraria Rd (Old Highway 9 East). 706-864-7460
Drive through nativity at Mt. Olive Dec. 17
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Dahlonega, will present a drive-through Christmas nativity with all live actors and animals from 6-8 p.m. Saturday night, Dec 17. The public is invited to witness The Christmas Story unfold while driving through a scenic story of the announcement and celebration of the birth of Jesus. The church is located on Mt. Olive Church Road. 706-892-9343.
A Charlie Brown Christmas at the Fountain Dec. 18
The Fountain's Clearwater Kids will present A Charlie Brown Christmas at 6 p.m. Sunday Dec. 18. Soup and sandwiches wil be served after the performance. Everyone is invited. The church is located at 1304 Grove Street North, Dahlonega.
Prayer LIne available
A local prayer line is available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and a half day Sunday. If no one answers leave request on machine. 706-864-0673, http://gearinministries.tripod.com
More Children & Youth
YMCA After-School Program
Lumpkin County Parks YMCA After School Program serves children from Lumpkin elementary and middle schools from 2:45 to 6 p.m. on school days. One time registration fee $15. Weekly fees: one day, $15; two days, $30, three to five days, $40. Register at the Lumpkin County YMCA Community Center or contact Stephen Disanto, 706-864-3622. tfn
More Pets
TLC Donations needed
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Humane Society, a/k/a "TLC," is a small no-kill 501(c)3 located at 1735 Red Oak Flats Road, Dahlonega. Their wish list includes pet leashes, flea control, puppy and kitten wet food, toys and scoopable cat litter, as well as cash donations, volunteer dog walkers and foster homes. 706-864-2817
YOGA with Quiana
Yoga promotes ease, health, vitality and peace. Vinyasa Flow integrating movement, breath and mudras. Mondays 9-10:15 a.m. and 6:15-7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays 9-10:15 a.m.; Thursday 4- 5:20 p.m.; Friday 9-10:15 a.m. Saturdays 8-9:30 a.m. To join, contact Quiana 828-318-9169
Body, mind, spirit, stress reduction. Mondays 5:15 - 6 p.m. To join, contact Quiana 828-318-9169
Holistic movement classes
Wild Mountain Girl Herbal School on the square announces new holistic movement classes. Classes for grace, balance, gentle stretching, cardio-strength, walking, and more. All classes are easy and inexpensive. Cindi Vernon, 706-429-6323
Yoga at Dahlonega Spa Resort
Yoga at Dahlonega Spa Resort Tuesdays 6-7:15 p.m. $12/class, five classes $10. 400 Blueberry Hill off Town Creek Church Road. 706-865-7678
AT Dahlonega Healing Arts
Morning Yoga 9-10:15 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Evening Yoga Monday, 6:20 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m., Thursday 4 p.m. and Friday, 4:30 p.m. Meditation Monday, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (spiritual discourse/meditation/chanting are part of this meditation). Chigong/Taichi: Tuesday at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 81 Crown Mountain Place, Building E, Suite 100, 706-867-7026
Yoga Classes with Chris Sartain
Yoga promotes health, strength, flexibility, balance and peace. Classes Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. and Fridays, 4:30-6 p.m. Dahlonega Healing Arts, 81 Crown Mountain Place Bldg E, Suite 100. Chris Sartain, 404-202-9652
Adult classes offered now, Jr. Jazzercise and Team Dance coming soon. Jazzercise of Dahlonega, 400 Wal-Mart Way, Suite F. 678-617-0329, www.jazzercise.com; email@example.com
YOGA Flow for Personal Fitness
Morning/afternoon/evening classes promoting improved strength, flexibility, endurance, balance, breath control and stress relief. Paula Bingham, YogaFit® trained 706-864-2851 email@example.com
natural & holistic living
The Southern Association of Green Enthusiasts is open to anyone who is interested in natural, alternative, green and holistic living. Cindi Vernon, (706)429-6323 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Wellness Classes
Learn healthy eating habits, lifestyle choices and exercises by certified nutritionist and wellness coach. 706-429-7956 Wellness-21, on the Public Square. www.wellness-21.com
saturday Walking Group
Come join us and make walking fun and social. All levels welcome. Light stretching, strengthening and walking of course. Introduction to Nordic walking. Call for times and locations. 706-429-7956, Wellness-21, on the Public Square. www.wellness-21.com
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Support Groups
Cancer Patients
Life with Cancer, a support group for men and women, meets the second Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Church of the Apostles, 32 Grant Road West, Dawsonville. Facilitator is Joan Palazollo, a licensed, practicing counselor and cancer survivor. 706-878-8149
Nursing Mothers' Support
Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group meets monthly at different locations due to weather or site availability. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers meet in an informal setting for fun, information and friendship. Lynn Hale, WIC Breastfeeding Counselor, 678-630-9596
Domestic violence: support, crisis line
NOA (No One Alone) conducts weekly support groups for women and children to give victims the opportunity to process current abuse and the emotions accompanying domestic violence situations. Groups meet each Wednesday from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Childcare provided. 706-867-6420 for information. 24-Hour Crisis Line, 706-864-1986
Reformers Unanimous Addiction Program
RU meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Wahoo Baptist Church, 9365 Highway 52 East, Murrayville. Helping others break chains of addiction. Childcare provided. Supported by Wahoo, Faith, Canaan, and Harvest Baptist churches. 706-867-9385
Grief support programs at NGMC
Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) offers free grief support groups in area schools, as well as an ongoing support group to parents surviving the loss of their adult child. 770-219-8888, Jennifer Sorrells, firstname.lastname@example.com .
Kinship Care
Kinship Care, grandparents raising grandchildren and relatives raising nieces and nephews, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lumpkin County Senior Center, 266 Mechanicsville Road. Jocelyn Joaquim, 706-864-2768
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: Biblically-based 12-Step Recovery Meeting.
Dahlonega UMC: Every Saturday. Church service 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Recovery Meeting 6:30 p.m. Dinner provided. Dahlonega United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 107 South Park Street
Set Free Church: Every Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7 p.m., 1660 Highway 52 East
Alcoholics Anonymous:
The Gratitude Group: Monday through Friday at noon, Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. All meetings at Kidz Church of the Dahlonega United Methodist church using the Maple Street entrance opposite the Sun Trust bank ATM. AA Hotline: 706-867-7769
12 Step Meeting: Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., Dahlonega Baptist Church
Saturdays 9-10 a.m. and Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Georgia Mountain Unitarian-Universalist Church, 439 South Park Street. 770-833-2034
AA Big Book meeting meets at Dahlonega Baptist Church every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Lumpkin County Caregivers
A support group for caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementia meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Dahlonega Baptist Church. 706-867-6569
Narcotics Anonymous meets twice a week, 8 p.m. Mondays and 7 p.m. Fridays, at Georgia Mountain Unitarian-Universalist Church on South Park Street. 706-216-5023


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(August 3, 2013) -- Despite a frantic stoppage-time rally, Sporting Kansas City fell to the New York Red Bulls 3-2 on Saturday evening at Sporting Park. Dom Dwyer's first career goal in the second minute of stoppage-time was not enough as the visitors scored twice in the second half to take three points and move into first place in the Eastern Conference, two points ahead of second place Sporting KC.
Sporting KC came out of the gate strong, playing the majority of the first half in New York's defensive side and tallying a season-high 15 shot attempts in the first 45 minutes.
The home side nearly opened the scoring in the 12th minute when Aurelien Collin lofted a long ball over the New York defense. Kei Kamara controlled the pass, cut to the inside and swung a ball to the 12-yard box. Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles reacted quickly to save the first attempt and Soony Saad was first to the rebound but couldn't direct his follow-up effort on frame.
Sporting KC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen equaled Robles' effort minutes later when he found himself one-on-one with Johnny Steele. The Red Bulls countered off a Sporting KC corner kick and Thierry Henry picked out Steele streaking down the left flank. Nielsen stayed big and used his body to parry away Steele's attempt.
The Red Bulls broke through in the 27th minute when Dax McCarty found himself unmarked in the middle of the pitch and split a pair of Sporting KC defenders. Steele ran on to the through-ball and placed his shot past Nielsen to put New York ahead.
Kamara leveled the match for Sporting KC minutes before halftime with his 50th regular season goal. The play began when Chance Myers curled a ball in from the wing to Saad at the six-yard box. The third-year winger headed it on target, but Robles blocked the first attempt. The Sierra Leone international was in good position and cleaned up the rebound to level the match.
The Red Bulls scored twice in the second half on the counter attack to take a 3-1 lead. The first goal came in the 63rd minute when Lloyd Sam slid the ball to Fabian Espindola, who beat Nielsen to the far post. Sam, who entered the match in the 60th minute, was in the thick of the action again, scoring in the 70th minute. Robles began the play with a long throw from inside his 18-yard box. Steele picked up the pass down the left wing and played a perfect ball behind the defense to Sam. The English winger cut once and fired past Nielsen for his second career goal.
Down two goals, Peter Vermes brought on forwards Dwyer and Teal Bunbury. Dwyer made an immediate impact, nearly tallying a goal in the 82nd minute. After a short corner kick, Saad played a cross to the six-yard box. Dwyer connected with a header but his attempt ricocheted off the crossbar and away from danger.
With time running out, Sporting KC continued to throw numbers forward and pulled one back in the second minute of stoppage time. Dwyer found his first career MLS goal when he headed a Kamara cross past a helpless Robles from close range.
Despite 10 minutes of stoppage time due to an injury to New York's Kosuke Kimura, Sporting KC could not find the equalizer and fell by a one-goal margin for the second consecutive week.
Sporting Kansas City face a quick turnaround as they kick off the group stage of the CONCACAF Champions League. The squad will travel to Nicaragua to face Real Esteli on Wednesday before returning home for next Saturday's match against the New England Revolution at Sporting Park.
Sporting Kansas City is 10-7-6 in 2013 and currently in second place in the East with a +9 goal differential.
Sporting Kansas City is 5-4-3 at home in 2013 with a +7 goal differential.
Sporting Kansas City is 19-18-11 all-time against New York, including a 14-8-3 record at home in the series. Sporting Kansas City earned a 1-0 victory in the previous 2013 meeting at Red Bull Arena.
Saturday's loss snapped Sporting Kansas City's five-game unbeaten streak against New York (3-0-2). Prior to Saturday, Sporting Kansas City had kept clean sheets in four of the previous five meetings.
Saturday's attendance of 21,304 was the Largest crowd in stadium history, surpassing the mark set on Wednesday for the 2013 MLS All-Star Game.
Sporting Kansas City has sold out 28 straight MLS matches at Sporting Park.
Sporting Kansas City ranks second in Major League Soccer in overall home attendance in 2013.
Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen has started and played every minute in 79 consecutive MLS matches dating back to 2011, the fourth longest streak in MLS history.
Sporting Kansas City is 0-5-0 when trailing at the 75-minute mark in 2013.
Sporting Kansas City is 8-4-4 against Eastern Conference opponents in 2013.
Sporting Kansas City is 222-213-115 all-time, 146-79-50 at home and 34-40-13 in August.
Sporting KC leads MLS in shots taken (364) and shots against (198) in 2013.
Sporting KC forward Kei Kamara scored his fifth goal of the season, second most on the team, and 50th career MLS regular season goal on Saturday. Kamara now has the 11th most goals among active MLS players.
Kamara has four goals in his career against New York, most among all active Sporting KC players.
Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer scored his first career MLS goal on Saturday, striking in second-half stoppage time.
Kamara earned the assist on Dwyer's goal, his second assist of the season and 23rd of his MLS career goal.
New York has conceded 12 goals in the final 15 minutes of MLS matches in 2013, the third most in MLS this season.
Sporting Kansas City's 15 shots in the first half on Saturday was the second most by a team in the first half of an MLS match this season.
Sporting Kansas City's 27 shots on Saturday ties the team's all-time single-game mark.
Kamara surpassed 14,000 minutes in his MLS career (including postseason) on Saturday, becoming the second player on Sporting KC's roster to reach the milestone.
Sporting KC defender Seth Sinovic surpassed 8,000 minutes played in his MLS career (including postseason) on Saturday.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Jonny Steele scored his third goal of the season and fifth of his MLS career on Saturday.
Jonny Steele's goal snapped a 545-streak in which a New York Red Bulls player had not scored against Sporting KC. The only goal allowed by Sporting KC in that span during the series came on an own goal.
New York Red Bulls midfielder Dax McCarty recorded the assist on the goal, his second of the season and 28th of his MLS career. He now has two or more assists in seven straight MLS seasons.
McCarty has three career assists against Sporting KC, most among all active Red Bull players.
New York Red Bulls forward Fabian Espindola scored his seventh goal of the season, tied for the team lead, and 42nd of his MLS career on Saturday.
Fabian Espindola has three goals in his last two matches, after scoring twice from the penalty spot in a 4-3 win over Real Salt Lake last week.
New York Red Bulls forward Fabian Espindola has three goals in his career against Sporting KC, most among all active New York players.
Lloyd Sam recorded his first assist of the season and second of his MLS career, coming three minutes after entering the match as a second-half substitute. He added a goal six minutes later, his second of the season and his MLS career.
Steele's assist on Sam's goal was his fourth of the season and sixth of his MLS career. Goalkeeper Luis Robles also earned a secondary assist on the play.
New York has scored one of the team's 36 goals from outside the penalty area in 2013.
Saturday marked only the second time this season that Sporting KC has allowed three goals. Sporting KC has lost four straight matches when allowing three goals, dating back to the 2011 season.
Sporting Kansas City has held New York Red Bulls Designated Player Thierry Henry without a goal in seven career matches.
New York scored on three of their five shots in the match. All five shots were on target for the Red Bulls.
The Red Bulls have scored 17 first half goals in MLS 2013, the most of any team in the League.
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Sporting KC defender Chance Myers recorded four key passes and seven total crosses on Saturday, most among all players.
Sporting KC defender Aurelien Collin recorded seven interceptions on Saturday, most among all players.
Sporting KC forward Kei Kamara recorded seven aerial duels, winning five, on Saturday. Both marks are the most among all players for the match.
Sporting KC midfielder Oriol Rosell's 91 touches and 80 passes (completing 72) on Saturday were the most among all players.
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Peterson Joseph recorded his first career shot on goal on Saturday.
Seth Sinovic's 12 shots in 2013 ties his single-season career high. His three shots on goal are also a single-season career high.
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Transmission electron microscope observation of organic–inorganic hybrid thin active layers of light-emitting diodes
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Nanoscale Research Letters 2012, 7:591 doi:10.1186/1556-276X-7-591Published: 25 October 2012
We performed transmission electron microscope (TEM) observation of organic–inorganic hybrid thin films fabricated by the sol–gel reaction and used as the active layers of organic light-emitting diodes. The cross-sectional TEM images show that the films consist of a triple-layer structure. To evaluate the composition of these layers, the distribution of atoms in them was measured by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. As a result, most of the organic emissive material, poly(9,9-dioctyl-fluorene-co-N-4-butylphenyl-diphenylamine (TFB), was found to be distributed in the middle layer sandwiched by SiO and SiO2 layers. The surface SiO layer was fabricated due to the lack of oxygen. This means that the best sol–gel condition was changed due to the TFB doping; thus, the novel best condition should be found.


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Jokes in English
Whenever I come upon a joke that I think is funny or cute and easy enough to understand as a non-native, I am going to post it here so that my English learning friends can use their new English to have a chuckle.
Other native English speakers are of course welcome to add to the fun.
A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that the little old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about.
For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover.
In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoe box and took it to his wife's bedside. She agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totalling $95,000.
He asked her about the contents.
'When we were to be married,' she said, ' my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll.'
The little old man was so moved; he had to fight back tears. Only two Precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry with him two Times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with Happiness.
'Honey,' he said, 'that explains the dolls, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?'
'Oh,' she said, 'that's the money I made from selling the other dolls.'
This is so funny. haha. Thanks for sharing it, Dorothy. :)
In an American trial, a southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness. The witness was an elderly woman who was a great grandmother and had always lived in the town. The prosecuting attorney approached the woman and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know who I am?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you Mr. Williams. I've know you since you were a boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize that you'll never amout anything more than a two-bit ambulance chaser. Yes I know you!
The lawyer was stunned. Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?"
She replied, "Why yes, I do. I've known Mr. Bradly since he was a youngster too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. He also cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.
The defense attorney nearly died.
The judge asked both the attorneys to approach the bench to talk to them, and in a very quiet voice he said, "If either of you idiots asks if she knows me, I will send you both to the electric chair!"
You're welcome Haru!
I hope you enjoy the next one too.
I did enjoy it. The elderly woman knew too much. Haha. :D
I'll find another one just for you Haru! :D
I retyped the second joke and I saw a typo I made. It shoud have been, "You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize that you'll never amout AMOUNT TO anything more than a two-bit ambulance chaser."
If anyone finds more mistakes please by all means correct my English! Ha.
i love this post. thank you, Dorothy!
I'm so glad you like it too Jacky!
I found another one!
A woman was at her hairdresser's getting her hair styled for a trip to Rome with her husband. She mentioned the trip to the hairdresser, who responded, "Rome? Why would anyone want to go there? It's crowded and dirty. You're crazy to go to Rome. So, how are you getting there?"
"We're taking Continental Airlines," was the reply. "We got a great rate!"
"Continental!?" exclaimed the hairdresser. "That's a terrible airline. Their planes are old, their flight attendants are ugly, and they're always late. So, where are you staying in Rome?"
"We'll be at this exclusive little place over on Rome's Tiber River called Teste."
"Don't go any further. I know that place. Everybody thinks its gonna be something special and exclusive, but it's really a dump."
"We're going to go to see the Vatican and maybe get to see the Pope."
"That's rich, what a joke!" laughed the hairdresser. You and a million other people are trying to see him. He'll look the size of an ant.
To end the conversation the hairdresser said, "Good luck on this lousy trip of yours. You're going to need it!"
to be continued...
A month later the woman came in to get her hair done again. The hairdresser asked her about her trip to Rome.
"It was wonderful," explained the woman. "Not only were we on time in one of Continental's brand new planes, but it was overbooked, and they bumped us up to first class. The food and wine were wonderful, and I had a handsome 28 year-old steward who waited on me hand and foot. The hotel was great too!
They'd just finished a $5 million remodeling job and now it's a jewel. It's the finest hotel in the city. They also were overbooked, so they apologized and gave us their owner's suite at no extra charge!"
"Well," muttered the hairdresser, "that's all well and good, but I know you didn't get to see the Pope."
"Actually, we were quite lucky" replied the woman. "As we toured the Vatican, a guard tapped me on the shoulder, and explained that the Pope likes to meet some of the visitors, and asked if I'd be so kind as
to step into the Pope's private room and wait for the Pope who would personally greet me. Sure enough, five minutes later, the Pope walked through the door and shook my hand! I knelt down and he spoke a few words to me."
"Oh, really! What'd he say?"
He said, "My poor woman, who gave you that truly horrible hair cut?"
@Dorothy why does the ambulance chaser refer to a lawyer? is there any literary allusion?
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Many herbs withstand the odd footstep and thrive in the warmth reflected from pavers. Plant creeping thymes for the best effect; they will soon blur the sharp edges of the paving.
From: DK Books - Herbs
Tip for Success
Place gravel around the base of the thymes. Keep this topped up, especially after pruning or trimming, when some gravel always ends up in the soil with the offcuts.
Step 1
After thoroughly digging the ground and incorporating plenty of coarse sand, rake the soil level and remove any roots or large stones. Use long draws of the rake and follow the rough contours of the ground.
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Measure out enough heavy permeable landscape fabric to cover the length of the path with a 6-inch overlap at the sides and ends. Overlap any joints by 6 inches and seal together using cloth-backed adhesive tape.
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Permeable landscape fabric is available in packs from 3 feet wide to rolls over 18 feet wide so, alternatively, you can lay out the fabric and cut it to size. Use sharp scissors to avoid loose fabric strands.
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Coarse gravel of 1/2 to 3/4 inch size is ideal. Start pouring at one end and work your way up the path in one direction. Don't be tempted to do random sections as this will result in rucks in the fabric that could protrude later.
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Rake the gravel level, but be careful that the prongs do not catch on the fabric below. Aim for a uniform depth of 1-1/4 to 2 inches, but don't worry if this is unattainable as more can easily be added (or removed) later.
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Create a shallow indentation by lightly dragging a paver across the gravel, then lay the paver into the hollow created. Using gloves, rotate the paver until it is aligned with its neighbors and fill in with gravel if needed.
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Set out your herbs in their final planting positions and then scrape the gravel away from the fabric surface. Cut an "X" in the fabric, so the edges can then be tucked back or re-positioned to cover part of the rootball.
Step 10
Dig a hole just deep enough to leave the top of the rootball level with the gravel and pavers. Carefully tease out any congested roots, plant, firm gently, and finish off with a final layer of gravel. Water regularly.
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North Allerdale Children's Centre serves a large rural area. The main centre is based in the market town of Wigton located in one main building on the Greenacres housing estate. There are 2 linked centres that are manned part time. One is in the market town of Aspatria surrounded by local amenities, the other is located in the coastal town of Silloth adjacent to both the primary and secondary schools. There are twelve other venues which are used for services to enable us to provide continuous provision for the wider community.
The centre in Wigton opened as a Barnardo's project in October 2000 which worked in partnership with the mini Sure Start programme since it's introduction in 2003. In 2008 the Family Place in Wigton became North Allerdale Children's Centre where Barnardo's continue to deliver services. The refurbished Aspatria centre and purpose built Silloth children's centre opened in 2008.
The day to day management and provision of service delivery at North Allerdale Children's Centre and link centres is the responsibility of Barnardo's as part of a three year contract awarded by Cumbria County Council in April 2008.
All year round there is a wide range of services available from the 3 Centres and community venues across North Allerdale. Services include family support, drop in sessions, training, crèche, toy library, breastfeeding support, baby massage, mini movers, family fun sessions and childminder support. The centre is open 9-5 most days with closure of one week over the Xmas period.
North Allerdale Children's Centre has a sessional pre-school within the building of Wigton, and is Ofsted registered to provide early education and care for 20 children aged from 2 - 5 years per session. The pre-school was last inspected in 2007. Childcare is provided by Barnardo's for families who need it to allow them to attend courses. Wherever possible it is housed within our well equipped under 5's room at the children's centres, although occasionally there is a greater need for childcare than the size of the childcare rooms allow. Therefore external childcare is sought; this includes local day care providers and childminders.
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In the computer classroom at the East Austin College Prep STEM Summer Institute, the students' faces are aglow with the soft backlight of their laptop screens mixed with the natural excitement and curiosity sparked by the task at hand. Today's class of seven to ten-year-olds is hard at work with Adobe Photoshop, editing green screen photos of themselves and their instructor, Mike Heath.
From a myriad of editing choices available to them, the kids apply a variety of filters to their images before selecting the perfect setting. The tone of the edited photos ranges from the avant-garde aesthetic of a pop art-style poster to heavy use of the plastic-wrap filter, rendering an image eerily reminiscent of a B-grade sci-fi film. One student chooses a rain-soaked look for his image, dowsing himself in a digital downpour.
Heath and assistant instructor Matt Frank, a student at Texas A&M University, manage the class of twenty or so energetic kids with impressive calm. Raised hands, persistent calls for help or admiration of a finished project, and students wandering about the room to check up on their friends' work are met with Heath and Frank's affable instruction. The two stop from computer to computer, giving reminders of how to achieve a certain look or execute a particular operation on the software. After three weeks of instructional material on Photoshop tools, Heath is proud to see his students applying the knowledge they've gleaned to their creative projects. While he acknowledges the inherent challenges of teaching advanced photo-editing software to school-aged kids, Heath appreciates their enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. "It's especially rewarding to see how engaged the students are with the program," Heath remarks. "Some of the students really took off with it, making pictures of themselves with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez."
A veteran of the 2011 pilot of the STEM Summer Institute and current IT Specialist and Globaloria Assistant at East Austin College Prep during the school year, Heath has high praise for the program's progress. "The organization of the program has improved a lot since last year," Heath notes. "It's much better suited to the kids' attention spans, and the schedule allows for extra reinforcement of what they've learned each day." Halfway into his second summer teaching at the STEM Summer Institute, Heath is very pleased with the progress his students have made and the keen interest they show in his class.
With just a quick stroll through the classroom, it's easy to see how much the kids enjoy working with Photoshop. Tasked with finding and applying a unique background image to their photos, student individuality takes the reigns. Evelyn, quietly industrious in her work, has chosen an enlarged picture of a Yorkshire Terrier as her backdrop. In her rendering, the fluffy pup (complete with pink bow) sits at equal height with her own image. With modest affection, she describes her aunt's Yorkie puppies who inspired her photo creation.
A few desks away, Rodrigo imbues his image with an entirely different kind of charm. Working with a nonchalant photo of Mr. Heath, he plays with adding a pink princess crown atop the teacher's head before choosing to place a character from the popular cartoon "SpongeBob Square Pants" (Mr. Krabs) into the background. The bulbous-bodied crustacean looms in the background, his eyes comically elongated in a look of permanent surprise, curiously staring in the direction of Heath's image. Rodrigo attempts to rotate the photo of Heath so as to have the two subjects gazing at one another, but is stymied by the challenge. As it is nearing time for lunch, Rodrigo saves and closes his project, to be tackled later on a full stomach.
The young students' display of Photoshop skills is impressive. Throughout the next several weeks of the STEM Summer Institute, the students will be moving forward with "Digital Storytelling" projects; in essence, creating digital representations—from comic books to live-action movies—of stories they have written. Having mastered some of the basic elements of Photoshop in such a short period of time, they have set the bar high for their upcoming projects. Check back in a couple weeks for an update on their progress!


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Danley Sound Labs Loudspeakers Fix the UnfixableThe 750-seat worship space at North Hills Community Church in Taylor, S.C., suffered from so many acoustical issues the ministry was skeptical that an audio overhaul was even possible. But the dB Aud 4/06/2006 4:00 AM Eastern
Danley Sound Labs Loudspeakers Fix the Unfixable
Apr 6, 2006 8:00 AM
When the leadership at North Hills Community Church in Taylor, S.C., decided that it was time to "fix" the church's audio and acoustic issues, the prospect looked grim. The 750-seat worship space suffered from so many acoustical issues, and so many options had already been tried, the ministry was skeptical that an audio overhaul was even possible given the room's parameters. But there is a solution for everything, and the team at the audiovisual design and integration firm of dB Audio and Video, based in Gainesville, Ga., was determined to find one.
"We were hired by the church to do analysis of the problems and come back with proposed solutions. No doubt about it, the acoustic problem was significant. There was a lot of flutter and slapback echo. Compounding these acoustical issues, the existing sound system didn't have enough pattern control or fidelity to effectively place the sound at the listener's ears. It was impossible to make the pastor's voice seem like it was coming directly from him," elaborates Mike Hedden, dB Audio and Video's president and partner at loudspeaker manufacturer Danley Sound Labs. "You couldn't lift the vocal performances off of the stage or make the choir sound warm or bigger.... TEF and SMAART plots [of the room] show the congregation's complaints were valid. [See graphs A and B.] There was a variance in the room, in terms of coverage, at 2,000Hz, of 15dB to 20dB. Based on where you sat in the room, the sound could be one-half or twice as loud. In short, it was a challenging mess."
Further compounding the situation, the church elders complained the sound did not make the congregation participation vibrant and warm," Hedden explains. "While the lateral walls were supplying destructively late reflections, the ceiling and floor were actually quite absorptive. This created a very nasty situation where the congregation didn't feel enveloped because the sound they needed was being absorbed, and the late arriving sound further destroyed intelligibility."
The first order of business was to address the acoustical issues, before specifying new audio equipment. "The room always determines what can or cannot be done in a given space. If you don't fix the acoustical distortion, the return on any audio system upgrades is greatly diminished."
To remedy the acoustical problems the lateral and back walls were treated with absorptive material manufactured by dB. This addressed the late arrivals. But to fix the congregation envelopment issue, the church removed the lay-in, absorptive ceiling tiles and installed hard, reflective tiles. That gave the congregation early reflections within the first 30ms and consequently let the congregation feel the joy of singing and participation in the church's services.
The sound system was the next issue. Hedden comments, "Overall, the majority of the church's existing audio equipment was fine. What they needed was a loudspeaker system that would supply significantly better pattern control, as well as overall fidelity." dB Audio and Video installed three SH-100 full-range loudspeakers by Danley Sound Labs. The SH-100 is a fully horn-loaded model providing significant pattern control down to around 300Hz (CLF and EASE data is now available on this unit, as well as on the SH-50). The unit is praised for its performance in high point source applications, when a small number of speakers must cover a large area, or in distributed configurations that demand wide coverage and significant directivity.
The system also boasts a TH-112 subwoofer designed by Tom Danley. It's a powerful, compact model that features a frequency range of 28Hz-208Hz and a maximum output of 130dB SPL peak at 38Hz and 136dB peak in the 80Hz range (calculated).
Matt Nesberg, the worship pastor of North Hills, was a bit skeptical of the TH-112, since the church's existing subwoofer also used a single 12in. driver. However after the installation Matt commented that Mike's recommendation was right on. In fact, Matt noted they now had low-end to burn.
Hedden argues that in many cases, churches are advised to take drastic measures, such as the construction of an entirely new facility, when sometimes all it takes is a little bit of clever engineering to solve serious sound-related problems. "The North Hills Church job turned out great. Here was a church that a number of professionals were convinced wasn't able to be fixed unless they tore down the room and started from scratch," he recalls. "Instead of saying, 'Give up and forget about it until you build a new building, dB went in and got the acoustics under control and now have documented the loudspeaker system supplies +/-3dB at 125Hz-16 kHz.
"The frequency response is also radically better. We are able to reproduce from the mid-20Hz range all the way up to about 16kHz, whereas the old system was rolling off at 60, and couldn't even get to 8kHz or 10kHz. Now, they use minimal EQ on the pastor when he speaks. The choir sounds great. And the total cost of the audio and acoustic work was under $30,000. Not bad for an "unfixable" situation."
For additional information, visit www.danleysoundlabs.com.
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