Community Stuff – Blairsville, Georgia
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JUNE
“Farmhous-iversary” The Farmhouse CO.
On June 18th from 11am-3pm, the Farmhouse CO. will be celebrating it’s first “Farmhous-iversary”! Indeed, the first of its kind, this event will include a variety of vendors, magic tricks, pet products, and so much more, so invite a friend (maybe even a “furry friend”) and join the fun! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/farmhouse-iversary-the-farmhouse-co-1-year-anniversary-celebration-119282?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.
The Farmhouse CO. is located at 307 Cleveland St Suite D & E Blairsville GA 30512.
Vacation Bible School: “Spark Studios”- McConnell Baptist Church
It’s that time of year again! From June 20th-24th, McConnell Baptist Church will be holding its annual Vacation Bible School! This year, your kids will unlock their creativity in “Spark Studios” and learn about the amazing work the Master Craftsman is doing in our world, creating, redeeming, and restoring us to Himself! Registration starts on May 16th; for more information, visit https://mcconnellchurch.org/events/.
McConnell Baptist Church is located at 84 Church St. Hiawassee 6/19
“Footloose: The Musical” Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
Come to the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts to watch the fun and rhythmic story of a new kid in a new town called “Footloose: The Musical”! Starting June 24th-July 9th, this show will get your shoes tapping and your heart singing as you learn with the characters how to listen well and guide lovingly! Showtimes will vary; for more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://smokymountainarts.com/upcoming-events/.
The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts is located at 1028 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
JULY
“Red, White, and Blairsville” Meeks Park
Come and celebrate 4th of July with us at Meeks Park from 7:30pm-10pm! Watch as fireworks light up the sky, enjoy a selection of food trucks, enter the raffle for a chance to win a big giveaway, and so much more! This is such a well-loved event, you will need to reserve your favorite parking spot for this! For more information or to reserve your parking spot, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/red-white-blairsville-4th-of-july-fireworks-115477?calendarMonth=2022-07-01#eventcalendar.
Meeks Park is located at 11 Pool Lane Blairsville, Georgia.
Gospel Singing at Kennedy Creek Resort
From July 9th-10th, the Kennedy Creek Resort is hosting their Gospel Singing event! Get your toe tapping and your heart singing, as you listen to four different Gospel singers! You may even find yourself worshipping the Lord with them. For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/gospel-singing-at-kennedy-creek-resort-119408?calendarMonth=2022-07-01#eventcalendar or email the resort at kennedycreekresort@gmail.com.
The Kennedy Creek Resort is located at Kennedy Creek Resort 3001 High Valley Rd Suches, GA 30572.
BUTTERNUT CREEK FESTIVAL Meeks Park
Come to Meeks Park on July 16th-17th and experience the amazing craftsmanship of over 70 vendors! From candles to baked goods; from photography to scrimshaw, this annual market is filled with talented artisans you can get to know and take some of their products home! For more information, visit http://www.butternutcreekfestival.com/.
Meeks Park is located at 100 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville, Georgia.
HOP Annual Golf Event House of Prayer Blairsville
On August 20th the House of Prayer in Blairsville will be holding its annual Golf Event at Butternut Creek Golf Course! This is a wonderful event to bring out your competitive spirit and have friendly competition with fellow believers! Register solo or as a foursome! For more information or to register, visit https://www.easyreg.org/cgi-bin/acct/TGMNWEDWM7/displayForm.pl?dir=JKJWXN5F_2021.
House of Prayer Blairsville is located at 1400 Pat Colwell Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512.
ONGOING
Union County Farmers Market
The Union County Farmers Market is coming back to Blairsville on June 7th ! Every Tuesday and Saturday from now-October 25th, Farmers Market Way will be lined with a variety of artisans and food stands!Come and find the best homegrown fruits and vegetables, homemade pastries, handmade arts, and somuch more! This market goes from 8am-1pm every Tuesday and Saturday. For more information, visit
https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/union-county-farmers-market-06-07-2022-17887?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.
The Union County Farmers Market will be held at 290 Farmers Market Way Blairsville, GA 30512.
Friday Night Concerts Old Courthouse on the Square
Every Friday from 7pm-8pm, the Old Courthouse on the Square will be hosting their Friday Night Concerts, showcasing their love for their heritage! Each concert will host a different artist and will last from now to October 28th, with a seasonal concert in December. Doors open at 6pm, so come early and reserve your seats for this fantastic event! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/calendar/#eventcalendar.
The Old Courthouse on the Square is located at 62 Blue Ridge Street Blairsville, GA 30512 (right off the Courthouse Square).
Jones Creek Food Pantry New Union Baptist Church
New Union Baptist Church partners with Pleasent Hill Baptist Church to bring the Jones Creek Food Pantry to all those in need in the community. Every first Monday of the month, if you—or someone you know—is in need of groceries, come to the Food Pantry between 10am-1pm or 5pm-7pm. For more information, visit http://www.newunionbaptistblairsville.org/ministries/jc-food-ministry.
New Union Baptist Church is located at 4159 Jones Creek Rd. Blairsville, GA 30512.
Trash and Treasures Union County Farmers Market
the Union County Farmers Market will be hosting the Trash and Treasures Sale every Friday from 7:30am-1pm, from now till October 28th! You never know what you’ll find amidst the old and new items in this sale—it just might be a priceless treasure! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/trash-and-treasures-at-union-county-farmers-market-06-24-2022-119025?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.
The Union County Farmers Market is located at 290 Farmers Market Way Blairsville, GA.
Bike Night Abide Coffee Shop
Come to Abide Coffee Shop and meet your local bikers at 4pm every second Saturday night from now until October 8th! Here, bikers can meet other bikers and visitors can meet their local bikers; it’s a wonderful community event that gets you connected with each other! For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/bike-night-08-13-2022-118913?calendarMonth=2022-08-01#eventcalendar.
Abide Coffee Shop is located at 214C Young Harris Street Blairsville, GA 30512.
Saturday Night Music in the Park Lakeside Pavilion
Come to the Lakeside Pavilion at Vogel State Park to enjoy a night of music every Saturday night from 7pm-9pm! This event is a great opportunity to spend time your friends and family while listening to local artists! The concert is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/saturday-night-music-in-the-park-06-11-2022-118707?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.
The Lakeside Pavilion is located at the Vogel State Park, 405 Vogel State Park Rd
Blairsville, GA.
Shop Late Thursdays Downtown Blairsville
Want to beat the crowds of Downtown Blairsville? Every first Thursday of the month, various businesses—marked by a red balloon—in downtown Blairsville will be open longer (5pm-8pm), giving you an opportunity to shop stress free!
North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club Amateur Radio Licenses testing sessions
North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club, Inc. began offering testing sessions for Amateur Radio Licenses in Union County to individuals interested in running their own amateur radi
Once your license has been issued by the Federal Communications Commission, which takes just a few days with our new computerized testing process, you can use the Amateur Radio Frequenc
The men and women who have passed the test ranged in age as young as 11 and into their 90’s! Interested to learn more?
The North Georgia Tri-State Amateur Radio Club has all the tools, study guides and encouragement you need at https://www.w4ngt.com/
Ground Zero Ministry MonthlyCoffeehouse
Ground Zero Ministry would like to invite you to its once-a-month coffeehouse gathering from 7-9pm on the first Saturday of the month. They meet at United Community Bank's Roy Ash Community Room on East Jarrard Street in Cleveland.
Everything is free: entrance, coffee, snacks, live entertainment in this Christian coffeehouse environment.
For more information, visit Ground Zero Outreach on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groundzerocleveland
Tractor Supply Farm and Craft Sale Day
Come on out and support your local farmers and artisans the last Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. We will have vendors set up with animals and a variety of crafts. If you would like to be a vendor please message us! Vendors: Rhatigan Farms- chicks, hand crafted products, bunnies, and more Sweet Treats by KK- jams, jellies, baked goods Blairsville Bunny Ranch- rabbits, hand crafted item Barred Rock Studios- pottery Naomi with Usborne Books- children?s books Crafty Creations by Bryan. Free admission Website: http://Rhatiganfarms.com
Contact Information Hollie Rhatigan 706-897-7096 Send Email
Tractor Supply, Blairsville
Fellowship of the Hills Satellite Worship Service at Blairsville Cinema
EVERY SUNDAY @ 10am, at the Blairsville Cinema, Fellowship of the Hills (FOTH) has a satellite Worship Service at the THEATER. This will be a first for Union County as FOTH will simulcast its Sunday Worship Service on the “big screen” live from its main campus. It’s free and it’s come as you are. If you’ve been hesitant about going to a “church building”, well, why not be our guest at the Theater every Sunday at the Theater at 10am.
For those with children, we would like to encourage you to bring the family to our main Worship Center located in the Mountain Village Plaza where we offer both Nursery and Children’s church ministries at that location.
Come be our guest and let us share and show you the love of Jesus Christ. FOTH is a place where you’ll hear the Truth of God’s Word. See you soon!!
Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild (MRACG) Monthly Meeting Calvary Alliance Church
Every second Tuesday of the month, the MRACG holds their monthly meeting from 4pm-6pm at Calvary Alliance Church. The Guild is a non-profit organization that supports the creation of various arts by the people of North Georgia. Come and bring your artwork to showcase; visitors are welcome. No admission fee is required; for more information about the Guild, visit https://www.mountainartscrafts.org/about#History.
Calvary Alliance Church is located at 1390 Highway 76 E., Hiawassee, GA 30546.
Prayer for the Nation Disciples House
Come join Disciples House as they pray for our nation every first Saturday of the month from 8am-9am! Prayers will be made for all parts of our government, from our President to our local governments, and for our first-responders, and whoever else the Holy Spirit brings to mind. For more information, visit https://discipleshouseministries.org/calendar.
Disciples House is located at 1787 W US Hwy 64 Ste 4 Murphy, NC 28906.
Brasstown Bald
Every second Friday of each month, the Appalachia Georgia Friends of Bears will be hosting an educational event at Brasstown Bald from 10am-4pm! Learn from the experts about black bears and how avoid nasty conflicts with them. For more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/bear-days-119046?calendarMonth=2022-06-01#eventcalendar.
Brasstown Bald is located at 2941 Hwy 180 Spur, Hiawassee, GA.
The Rock Church of Blairsville
The women of The Rock Church are holding a devotional group called “Women Made Beautiful” every Tuesday from 7am-8am. Come and be encouraged through fellowship with other women as you journey through the Word together.
The Rock Church of Blairsville is located at 620 Shoe Factory Rd.
UNION COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY MONTHLY MEETING
The Republican Party of Union County is inviting you to their monthly meeting every third Saturday of the month at 10am at the View Restaurant! Get to know some of the candidates running for office, listen to keynote speakers, and more! Admission is free; for more information, visit https://members.visitblairsvillega.com/events/details/union-county-republican-party-monthly-meeting-02-19-2022-116550?calendarMonth=2022-02-01#eventcalendar.
The View Restaurant is located at Recreational Road, Blairsville, GA 30512.
BINGO NIGHT - Castoff Pet Rescue
Would you like to save dogs and cats and have a chance to win money? Join us every Wednesday for Bingo Night! Doors open at 6:00 pm and games begin at 7:00 pm Location: Blairsville Civic Center (165 Wellborn Street – Blairsville, GA). Food and drinks will be available. All proceeds benefit the animals at Castoff Pet Rescue, Inc. Website: http://www.castoffpetrescue.org
Contact Information (706) 487-4539
“English as a Second Language” Classes - McConnell Memorial Baptist Church
McConnell Memorial Baptist Church is holding conversational English classes every Thursday from 7pm-9pm! If you have wanted to learn English but aren’t sure who’ll teach you, come to the Family Life Center and make English your second language! For more information, call the church at 706.896.2281.
The Family Life Center is located at 84 Church St, Hiawassee, GA 30546.
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The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, signed into law in 2020, authorized 988 as the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All telephone service providers in the U.S. must activate the number no later than July 2022; however, many providers will choose to implement the service sooner.
Once a Veteran's telephone service provider makes 988 available, Veterans can use this new option by dialing 988 and pressing 1 to contact the Veterans Crisis Line.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline. The number 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
The caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.
In July 2020, the FCC finalized an order to direct telecommunication carriers to implement 9-8-8 as the new toll-free nationwide telephone number for the hotline by July 16, 2022. Check with your carrier to see if they have implemented the service!