Paulding County June Calendar of Events
**PLEASE NOTE – Dates, times and locations are always subject to change prior to printing.
NEW GEORGIA PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
July 1; Thursday 2pm
Paulding County Recycle Center shows children how pollution affects our community using "EnviroScape City". Library is located at 94 Ridge Road. For more info call 770-459-8163.
July 8; Thursday 2pm
Magician, Ken Scott will entertain children. For more info please call 770-459-8163.
July 15; Thursday 2pm
FOAM PARTY for the Summer Reading Club Finale`. Children play in a massive amount of bubbles! Wear something you can get wet and bring a towel. For more info please call 770-459-8163. For more info please call 770-459-8163.
3RD ANNUAL FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Ben Hill Strickland Sr. Memorial Park
July 3; Saturday 6pm-10pm
CITY OF HIRAM Salutes the Stars & Stripes with live music, fireworks and lots of family fun. For more info contact Cynthia Geyer, 770-943-3726, x-225 or cgeyer@hiram-ga.gov
THE PAULDING COUNTY - JULY 4TH SINGING – Dallas First Baptist
July 3; Saturday 10am – 3:30pm
Don’t miss this grand tradition of shape note singing. Admission is free.
CONCERT IN THE PARK AND FIREWORKS SHOW – Taylor Farm Park
July 10; Saturday 7pm Concert and 9pm Fireworks Show
Paulding County Parks and Recreation will offer a free concert featuring “Timeless Highway”. Bring your family, picnic basket, a blanket and you are set for an evening of family fun! (No alcoholic beverages allowed) For more info call 770-222-3270.
RACCOON CREEK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
July 9 and 10; Friday and Saturday
Raccoon Creek Music Park, located at 332 Music Park Path, Dallas. You’ll enjoy ‘LIVE’ Bluegrass and Gospel Music, BBQ, and more! For more information call Wendell or Rene’ Hardy 770-943-2721 or email ibyforme@hotmail.com.
2ND ANNUAL 2010 AWBA BENEFIT RIDE
July 11; Sunday 1:30pm
Poker Ride to benefit the American Wheelchair Bowlers Association. The ride starts at Pirate Printing located at 41 Millhouse Drive in Hiram. $20 per Bike Ride, T-Shirt and Poker Hand. For more info call Harold Bowman 770-443-1096 or Larry Jernigan 770-445-6399.
2nd ANNUAL WOLFPACK SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP
North Paulding High School
July 12-15; Monday – Thursday 8am – Noon
North Paulding Baseball Diamond Club, players and coaches would like to invite you to the 2nd Annual Baseball Camp. The Camp is open to all rising 1st through 8th graders. The cost is $100.00 or $80/player for groups of 8 or more. Reserve your spot and register now! Registration and camp information is available online at npwolfpackbaseball.com.
PAULDING COUNTY RIVER OF LIFE - Dallas First United Methodist
July 14-18; Wednesday - Sunday
River of Life offers both youth and adults an opportunity for spiritual growth and fellowship while assisting the elderly, handicapped, and economically disadvantaged citizens of Paulding with home repairs. Spend 3 days at the worksites while enjoying music, worship, and fellowship in the evenings. To participate or to make a tax-deductible contribution, please contact Dallas First UMC at 770-445-2509, call Chuck Posey at 770-443-2230, or visit dallasfirstumc.org.
GEORGIA CLASSIC RIDES "BLOCK PARTIES" - Downtown Dallas
July 24; Saturday 5pm – 10pm
Don’t miss these beautiful cars and great people! Visit them online at www.georgiaclassicrides.com for membership and photos.
COMMUNITY MAKEOVER – Engage Atlanta
July 23-25; Fri-Sun
The Community Makeover is a weekend of community service by over 65 churches in Paulding, Cobb, Polk, Fulton, and Douglas Counties. Everyone is invited to join us for a night of Celebration as we wrap up this incredible weekend on Sunday night July 25th, at 7:00pm in the Sam’s Club parking lot in Hiram. To participate or for more info visit engageatlanta.com or contact Paul Richardson at West Ridge.
AWBA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
July 23-25; Friday through Sunday 1:30pm
The American Wheelchair Bowlers Association is holding their national championship tournament. Friday - Team Registration and Saturday – Opening Ceremony at Paulding Bowling Lanes. Sunday the Awards Banquet is at Paulding Senior Center. For more info call Harold Bowman 770-443-1096.
HOPE FOR NICHOLAS BENEFIT CONCERT
Seven Hills Amphitheater - 432 Seven Hills Blvd. Dallas, GA
July 24; Saturday 6pm-10pm
Nicholas Shannon is a 4 year old resident of Seven Hills. Only a few weeks ago, Nicholas was diagnosed with a very rare type of brain cancer. His friends and neighbors of Seven Hills are hosting an evening of fun and entertainment to benefit Nicholas and his family. Live “classic rock” music by the Time Machine, Scooby Doo, a DUNK TANK and delicious grilled food. The kids can enjoy the secure and supervised playground, in addition to inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, and a coloring station. Food & beverages are included in your ticket price (coolers welcome). Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Paulding Sheriff Gary Gulledge will be in the dunk tank from 6 to 7 pm! Kids come "Dunk Your Dad for Nicholas;" dunking privileges $5 donation. Adult tickets (18 & up) are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Teens (13 to 17) are $5. Children under 12 are free. Purchase tickets at www.hopeforhicholas.org or on line through Mary Lou Luckie. Call 678-574-5193 for more information.
HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION VBS - Freedom Church
July 29-30, 5pm-8pm; July 31, 10am-4pm; August 1, 10am-2pm
Come join us as we explore the mighty love of God this summer at High Seas Expedition VBS! For more information and to register your child (K-5), please visit www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/freedomchurch or call Andrea Simmonette at 404-643-8183. Registration deadline is July 15th. Freedom Church is located at 474 Hiram Sudie Rd. in Dallas.
“AN EVENING WITH ELVIS” - Dallas Theater and Civic Center
July 31; Saturday Pre-Show Gathering 5pm and Concert 7pm
This exciting concert features Jeffery Cole as Elvis and is joined by Rev. Johnny Turner and the Steadfast Quartet. Come early to the civic center for a community showcase with local business, dinner from Rodney’s BBQ, raffles and a chance to win great prizes. General admission tickets are $15 and proceeds benefit Shepherd’s Rest Ministries. Call 770-443-5213 for information and tickets locations. Tickets can be picked up at Cornerstone Chiropractic in Hiram and other select locations.
2010-2011 CONCERT SEASON AUDITIONS
West Atlanta/Douglas Choral Society
August to September
Do you like to sing? The West Atlanta Douglas Choral Society is holding season auditions for the upcoming season’s Christmas and Easter Concert. Rehearsals are held each Tuesday from 7pm to 9:30pm at the Douglas County High School Rehearsal Hall and begin in September 7th. For more info contact, Jane Freeman, Secretary at 770-846-2269 or Waverly Rainey, Conductor at 770-920-1662, or visit wadcs.org.
CRAFT SHOW & YARD SALE - Hickory Heights Baptist Church
August 7; Saturday 8am-4pm
WANTED! Craft vendors ($25 for 10X12 space)/yard sellers ($10). Proceeds go toward the children’s fund. The church is located at 221 Dabbs Bridge Rd. (corner of Dabbs Bridge Road & Hwy 61N). For more info email Donna at gammasgoodies@westgeorgiacrafts.com or visit www.hickoryheights.org.
A TRIBUTE TO ELVIS – THE JEFF BREWER SHOW – Dallas Theater
August 14; Saturday 8pm to 10:30pm
ONE SHOW ONLY THIS YEAR!!! Don’t miss this tribute to the King of Rock and Roll! Doors open at 7pm. Get tickets early because it will sell out! Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Advanced tickets can be purchased by calling 770-445-6016, 678-363-0813 or visit americanelvis.com.
RAGSDALE HEATING & AIR 2010 CLAY SHOOT
Blalock Lakes, Griffin Georgia
August 27 & 28; Friday and Saturday
Get your teams together for the 7th Annual Paulding Chamber Clay Shoot to benefit the Paulding County’s Star Student Scholarship Fund. Individual or TEAM entry. On Friday night enjoy the “Floor It” Beef & Bonfire Dinner and Silent Auction from 7pm-9pm. For more details, contact the Paulding Chamber at 770-445-6016.
ONGOING:
DALLAS FARMER’S MARKET OPENING DAY - Downtown Dallas
Ongoing each Saturday until Fall; 8am – 11:30am
Fresh produce and vegetables, flower and herb seedlings, fresh cut flowers, fresh baked breads, pickles, jellies, honey, fresh eggs, herbal seasonings, and much more!
MOMS CLUB OF DALLAS AND HIRAM
Ongoing; 1st Thursday of each month 10am – Bethany Christian Church
MOMS Club International is a club that stands for Moms Offering Moms Support. They offer group-wide play dates, small size playgroups for specific ages, community service projects, and more. The church is located at 3264 Villa Rica Hwy (Hwy 61) Dallas. For more info email dallasmoms@yahoo.com.
PAULDING 45 & OVER SINGLES CLUB ACTIVITIES
Ongoing; 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30pm – Ryan’s in Hiram
Paulding Singles Club members participate in dining socials, dance nights, movies, bowling, car shows, music events, adopt a solider and more. Monthly meetings are held at Ryan’s. For more information please call Andree at 770-505-3237.
SCREENWRITER’S GROUP
Ongoing; 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month; 1:30pm
The group alternates meeting between two locations: Starbuck’s in Hiram and Hiram Coffee House. For more info visit Georgiascreenwriters.com
WEST COBB MOTHERS & MORE – West Cobb Chapter
Ongoing; 3rd Thursday of the month 7:30pm
The West Cobb Chapter of Mothers and More address mother’s needs and provide opportunities for mothers to have some “me” time while bonding with other mothers. From playgroups to book clubs, you’ll find ways to balance work and family, adjust to motherhood, and make life more fun! The Chapter meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:30 pm at West Cobb Chiropractic, 5041 Dallas Hwy. suite 500, Marietta. For more details, email us at westcobbmothersandmore @ yahoo.com
WRITERS GROUP – “WRITERS OF LIKE MIND”
Ongoing; 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month; 6pm – 7:30pm
Attention writers! A writers group meets at Vito’s Café located at 10175 Dallas-Acworth Highway, (Rt. 92) in Dallas. For more info, email muse @lightband.com.
PAULDING COUNTY WRITERS' GUILD
Ongoing; 1st Tuesday of the month; 6pm-8pm
The PCWG meets at the Starbuck’s café in the Target store in Hiram. For more info call Dana Freeman, 678-662-1948.
PAULDING CO. MASTER GARDENER PROGRAM- Dallas Library
Ongoing; 4th Thursday of most months; 10am
PCMG, a part of the UGA Cooperative Extension, hosts an educational program almost every month and invites citizens to learn more about gardening topics. For more info and to verify meeting call 770-443-7616 or email msheff@uga.edu.
SUMMER CAMPS sponsored by Paulding County Parks and Rec
Paulding Parks and Rec have camps at both Mt. Tabor and Taylor Farm Parks. For a complete camp description visit www.paulding.gov and look under “park and rec”, then “camps”. To register or get more information, please call 770-505-3885 Mt Tabor Park, or 770-222-3270 Taylor Farm Park.
MT. TABOR PARK
Volley Ball Camp; July 6-9; 9am to 12pm, ages 10 to 14; fee $61
"DIVA" Camp; July 6-9; 9am to 12:30pm, ages 8 to 12; fee $61
"Princess" Camp; July 26-30; 9am to 12pm, ages 3 to 7; fee $61
KidzArt Camp; July 26-30; 9am to 12pm, ages 6 to 11; fee $86 plus $30/materials
TAYLOR FARM PARK
Art Camp; July 6-9; 10am to 11:30am and 12pm to 1:30pm, ages 6 and up; fee $46
Marital Arts Ninja Camp; July 26, 27, 29 & 30; 6pm to 8:30pm, ages 6 to 14; fee $45
Tennis Camp; July 12-15; 9:30am to 11:30am, ages 8 to 15; fee $56