SRTC to hold Colquitt County fundraiser

MOULTRIE, Ga. — On the evening of Saturday, July 29, The Foundation at Southern Regional Technical College is thrilled to present “Dueling Pianos: A Southern Soiree” in the ballroom of the Colquitt County Arts Center. Featuring the wildly talented Andrews Brothers, Dueling Pianos is a fun-filled musical party, according to a press release from the college. The Andrews Brothers know well over 1,500 songs, the press release said. Each song that they play throughout the evening is requested by guests, making the audience a part of the show. All song requests will be in the form of donations to SRTC’s Foundation, which annually provides more than $100,000 in scholarships to students in the seven counties that SRTC currently serves. Along with musical entertainment, the SRTC Foundation will be showcasing outstanding alumni from the community with a special presentation. The foundation is currently seeking out candidates for the Distinguished Alumni Award which have excelled since they graduated from Southern Regional Technical College, or from the former Moultrie Technical or Southwest Regional Technical Colleges. Graduates from any year are eligible for the award. Members of the community may nominate a former SRTC student, and alumni may self-nominate as well as become part of the SRTC Alumni Association for free by visiting http://southernregional.edu/alumni-network. All stories must be submitted by July 10. The soiree will begin at 6 p.m., and the entertainment will go on into the night until 11 p.m. Tickets include a southern-inspired supper, and at $50 per person or $75 per couple, the college said it expects space to fill up quickly. (Unlimited beverage armbands will be available for purchase for just $10.) Tickets and sponsorships are available now. Please contact Brittany McInvale with the SRTC Foundation at (229) 227-2415 or bmcinvale@southernregional.edu for more information. For more information about the Andrews Brothers, visit them online at http://theandrewsbrothers.com.

 

Event center celebrates ribbon cutting

TIFTON, Ga. — Higher Ground will be hosting another softball clinic soon. The third annual MVP (Mental, Visual and Physical game skills) softball camp will be held at E.B. Hamilton Complex in Tifton July 6-7 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. Bobby Simpson, Nancy Mark and Jim Beitia will lead the clinic. All bring tremendous experience to the camp. The clinic will featured basic and advanced instruction by age groups and skill levels. Fees are $65 at the bronze level (instruction only) and $70 for gold level (instruction and choice of shirt). Players are encouraged to register early. Onsite registration is $10 extra. Registration can be done online at highergroundsoftball.com or by mail at PO Box 741, Tifton, GA, 31793 or by fax at (229) 386-9770.  Participants must bring a bat, glove and sunscreen to camp. For more information, call Simpson at (229) 392-4048 or email him at bsimpson@friendlycity.net.

 

The Bookshelf to host annual Find Waldo Local

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — For the sixth time, The Bookshelf will host a month-long Where’s Waldo event beginning Saturday, July 1. The event provides an opportunity for families to explore downtown Thomasville while supporting local businesses.“Where’s Waldo” participants will receive a passport from The Bookshelf with 20 downtown businesses including Grassroots, Big Adventure Outfitters and the Thomasville Visitors’ Center. Participants must locate a hidden Waldo at each location, and receive a stamp from the store owner or associate. Once all 20 Waldos have been found, passports can be turned in to The Bookshelf to be entered into a prize drawing. A We Found Waldo party will be held Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at The Bookshelf. Children will have a chance to meet Waldo, win Waldo-themed prizes and participate in a Waldo lookalike contest. For more information on this event, visit The Bookshelf Facebook page or contact Ashley Sherlock at events@bookshelfthomasville.com.

 

Lake City hosting monster truck show for the Fourth of July

LAKE CITY, Fla. — The Columbia County Fairgrounds will be the site of a monster truck-style Fourth of July celebration. A two-day monster truck show, put on by Soggy Bottom Boys Events, will take place at the fairgrounds July 3-4. Gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Monday with the show starting at 7 p.m. after a Pit Party from 5-6 p.m. On Tuesday, gates open at 12:30 p.m. with the Pit Party planned from 1-2 p.m. and the show starting at 3 p.m.  The gates will remain open on Tuesday until 5 p.m. and purchase tickets to see the show until that time. When the show ends, fans can remain at the fairgrounds for a fireworks show that evening.  The gates will re-open at 6 p.m. to the general public that wishes to watch the fireworks. Tickets for the show which will include monster trucks Dirt Crew & Quad, Chaos, Avenger & Rage, the Ice Cream Man, Razin Kane and the Amalie Motor Oil Xtermigator, cost $20 at the gate for adults and $15 for children at the gate. Children under 2 are free. VIP tickets, which includes food and drinks, are $50. Tickets can be purchased in advance at area Busy Bee locations, including Live Oak and Wellborn in Suwannee County, are $18 for adults and $12 for children. VIP tickets are still $50.

 

Milledgeville student graduates from space academy

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Milledgeville’s Adam Rose recently attended Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Official Visitor Center. The week-long educational program promotes science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students and adults with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Rose was part of the Advanced Space Academy program, which is designed for trainees who have an interest in space exploration. Rose spent the week training with a team that flew a simulated space mission to Mars. The crew participated in experiments and successfully completed an extra-vehicular activity (EVA), or spacewalk, and returned to Earth in time to graduate with honors. Space Camp operates year-round in Huntsville and uses astronaut training techniques to engage trainees in real-world applications of STEM subjects. Trainees sleep in quarters designed to resemble the International Space Station and train in NASA-inspired simulators.

 

Senior center plans Fourth of July event

DALTON, Ga. — The Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center celebrates Independence Day on Monday, July 3, with games and an indoor picnic. Games include horseshoe toss at 9 a.m. (outside); eight ball billiards tournament at 9:30 a.m. (inside); bean bag toss at 9:30 a.m. (outside). These games are open and available for everyone to play. Picnic menu is grilled hot dogs, roasted corn by “The Corn Crib” with butter and variety of seasonings, cole slaw, homemade oatmeal raisin cookies, watermelon and beverages. One-time cost for all those who are 50 years and older is $1. Those younger than 50 years old will pay $3. No carry-out plates will be prepared. The kitchen will be closed. Call the senior center at (706) 278-3700 to sign up for the picnic or if you have questions.