Dawson Times - Dawson Events

Grandparents Day at Amicalola Falls State Park in September

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:01:26 UT

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is celebrating Grandparents Day on September 7th, 2008, with several special programs that are sure to make memories to last a lifetime...

'A Walk in the Vineyard at Persimmon Creek' to Benefit Georgia Organics

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:46:26 UT

Persimmon Creek opens their vineyard and decants each of their award-winning wines at tasting stations throughout the vineyard during this fall fundraising event in beautiful Clayton, Georgia...

11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:54:56 UT

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...

'Corn-Paign 2008' To Open at Corn Maze in Dawsonville

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:47:04 UT

Dawsonville's ever-popular agri-tainment venue, Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, kicks off its seventh season with an election year theme...

Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:35:31 UT

Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...

Enviro Expo 2008: Atlanta's First Green Expo for Consumers

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:08:13 UT

This three-day event at AmericasMart in November will showcase eco-friendly lifestyle choices and truly 'green' products...

Community Health Systems to Host Public Meeting in Dawsonville

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:02:23 UT

Former Dawson County Commissioner, Bill Saling, will help coordinate the public meetings to introduce the concept of a continuing care resort community which would merge the health care industry with the hospitality industry to provide a new approach to senior living...

Dawson County Champion Tree Program Begins Second Season

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:09:50 UT

The Dawson County Champion Tree Program is associated with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s (GFC),state program and is designed to find the largest trees in the county by species and possibly 'crown' them as state champions. The nomination period begins September 1...

Rock Creek Sizzles with County’s First Zumba Fitness Program

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:34:35 UT

Zumba combines body toning with easy-to-follow dance steps from Latin and International music. Routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat...

Dawson County to Offer Maintain Your Brain®

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:01:06 UT

The Alzheimer's Association has implemented the Maintain Your Brain® campaign to educate individuals on the importance of maintaining brain health through a healthy diet, exercise and social interaction...

Casting Call at the Holly

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:00:13 UT

Come out and audition for the fall children's theatre performance Wizard of Wonderland...

Tags: Actors, Arts, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Theatre

Dawson County Republican Party August Meeting Welcomes Billy Thurmond

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:45:45 UT

Thurmond is the Emergency Services Director for Dawson County and will provide meeting attendees an update on his agency and its responsibilities...

Athens Run For the Dogs Benefits Canine Companions for Independence

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:09:44 UT

The event will include a 5K race for runners and a 1-mile fun run and walk for people and their dogs. Dogs may participate in all but the 5K race...

Titanic Aquatic to Debut at Georgia Aquarium in August

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:44:02 UT

Through this exhibition, which opens on August 22, the Aquarium will be able to tell the story of the RMS Titanic through authentic artifacts and interactive experiences...

Special Pre-Harvest Winemaker Dinner With Stefano Salvini

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:10:16 UT

Salvini is the lead winemaker for Montaluce and will arrive at the Estate from his home in Italy in early August to begin preparations for the winery's first premier crush...