WHATS HAPPENING IN CALHOUN & GORDON COUNTY THIS WEEKEND Today – Saturday, September 14 Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Gates open at 5 p.m. / Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds This old-fashioned fair includes agricultural, livestock, 4-H and FFA exhibits, a variety of food, clowns, puppets, rides and nightly entertainment. *September 12 - Gordon County Young Farmers “Belt Buckles and Banners” Showmanship Showdown **For a complete list of events & entertainment visit northwestgeorgiaregionalfair or become a fan of the CVB Facebook page - https://facebook/pages/Calhoun-Gordon-County-Convention-Visitors-Bureau/131814710226667 Thursday, September 12 Meet Author/Explorer David Kaufman 7 p.m. at New Echota Hear author/explorer David Kaufman talk about his travels and photographic documentation of Peachtree Creek in Atlanta. Kaufman will draw from his book, “Peachtree Creek, a Natural and Unnatural History of Atlanta’s Watershed,” for the presentation. Beginning from the days when Indians and settlers were drawn to the area by its clean water and abundant natural resources, Kaufman profiles the transformation of the urban landscape and its effect on the watershed. Kaufman will have copies of his book available for purchase and signing. More Info: (706) 624-1321 Friday, September 13 & Saturday, September 14 Entertainment at The Fork Restaurant Friday at 8 p.m. – Nathan Montgomery Saturday at 8 p.m. – Owen West Saturday, September 14 & Wednesday, September 18 WJTH Farmers’ Market 6 a.m. – until sold out /located in front of WJTH at 329 Richardson Rd. Every Saturday and Wednesday. Anyone in the WJTH listening area is welcome to sell their surplus fruits and vegetables (there is no charge). All items must be locally grown and sold by a family member. More info: (706) 629-6397 Saturday, September 14 NERA Paddle – North Chickamauga Creek (outside Chattanooga) Meet at 9 a.m./Launch at 10 a.m. – Greenway Farms – 5051 Gann Store Rd., Chattanooga Meet at Greenway Farms and paddle through the lock on the Tennessee River to the marina ramp on Chickamauga Lake. This portion of Chickamauga Creek is four (4) miles in length and is flat water with abundant wildlife. As for passing through the lock it is an extremely easy procedure. For those desiring a longer paddle, you can skip the marina ramp and continue paddling to Booker T State Park on Chickamauga Lake and return to the marina ramp for take-out. This will add another four (4) miles to your paddle. Each 4 mile leg will take approximately 2 hours with the lock taking an additional ½ to 1 hour depending upon river traffic. Rain or shine! More info: facebook/neranow Monday, September 16 Downtown Calhoun/Young Farmers’ Market 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Calhoun Depot Continues through September Coming Next Week: September 20 - Register for the Unity Run by 9/20! The registration fee increases after the 20th. September 21 - Gordon County Health Department Rabies Vaccination Clinic ($7/cat or dog) September 23 - VAC Raffle - purchase tickets for a chance to win $1,000! Have a great weekend! Sarah Husser 300 South Wall Street Calhoun, GA 30701 706-625-3200 phone 706-625-5062 fax [email protected] ExploreGordonCounty
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