The Rotary Club of PTC will host a Candidate Forum at the Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center on June 12, 7-9 pm. The public is invited to attend.
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Candidate Forum Hosted by Rotary Club of PTC
Thursday, May 10th, 2012Grant Applications Being Accepted for Noel November 2012
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Plans are underway for the 18th annual Noel November, A Celebration of Trees and a Tradition of Giving Back to our Community, to be held on Saturday, November 3rd 2012 at the Flat Creek Country Club. This year’s theme is Home for the Holidays.
If your Fayette county non-profit 501(c)3 organization would like to be considered as one of the recipients for Noel November 2012, NOW is the time to apply. The Fayette County Board of REALTORS® just finalized its new grant application and welcomes any qualifying Fayette County organization to submit its request in writing.
The process of choosing a charity each year is a tough task, especially when there are so many deserving organizations. The grant application provides a fair and equitable opportunity to compare the structure for dissemination of funds for each organization.
The 4-page grant application is available online at www.NoelNovember.com or at www.FayetteRealtors.com. Applications must be completed in full and received by Friday, May 18th in order to qualify for consideration.
In the past, net proceeds from the holiday auction have benefited numerous Fayette County charities and organizations, including The Fayette Youth Protection Home, Promise Place, the Joseph Sams School, Fayette Senior Services, Embracing Military Families and Breast Cancer Survivors Network.
For more information, please contact Michaele Gatheridge, Chair at 678.642.9921; Vickie Butler, Vice-Chair at 404.402.4322; or the Fayette County Board of REALTORS® at 770.461.2401.
The Fayette County Board of REALTORS® is a voluntary professional association of approximately 400 licensed real estate brokers and salespersons engaged in all aspects of the real estate business throughout the county and surrounding areas. FCBR is the local advocate for the real estate industry in Fayette County, committed to protecting private property rights and free enterprise, maintaining ethical and professional standards, and enhancing the public’s awareness and confidence in REALTORS®.
HeroRide for Fayette County Firefighter Brad Boemanns
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Starting at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 12, motorcyclists will assemble at Wings N’ Things on Senoia Rd. in Tyrone to raise money for Fayette County Fireman Brad Boemanns, who was injured October 29, 2011, in the line of duty. Put on by the NobleHeroes Foundation, the cost of the ride is $20/rider and $10/passenger. Kickstands go up at 1:30 p.m., and the ride will travel through to Fayetteville. There will also be a performance by local band Tangent and a 50/50 drawing and auction. For information, email kdavis@nobleheroes.com.
Winshape Camps for Communities
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Summer camp programs for boys and girls who have completed 1st through 6th grades: The first camp will be held July 9-13 at Heritage Christian Church, and the second camp will be held July 23-27 at Dogwood Church. The camp will meet 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday, and 7:45 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Friday for Chick-Fil-A Friday Family Fun Day. Students can choose from 18 different activities. The fee is $184, and scholarship information is available by calling 770-716-5768. For more information on the camp or to register, go to www.winshapecamps.org
Redirect Tax $ for Scholarships
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012Would you like to put your tax dollars to work helping children in our community? The Bedford School’s mission is to maximize the potential of students with learning differences and to develop foundations for success. Join us in our mission by re-directing your state tax dollars toward student scholarships while receiving a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit! For more information about how the program works, please watch an informational video at http://apogee123.org/images/videos/ or visit APOGEE’s website at http://www.apogeescholarships.org/ . A paperless application process is now available, making it more convenient than ever to take part in this exciting program. Thank you for making a difference in a child’s life!
The Bedford School is a non-profit, accredited private school that has been helping children with learning differences and their families for 27 years. Located in Fairburn, The Bedford School offers small class size, multi-sensory instruction, a challenging academic curriculum in a structured special education setting for children in grades 1-9 who have been diagnosed with learning difference such as dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome or auditory processing disorder. For more information, please visit our website at www.thebedfordschool.org or contact Betsy Box at 770-774-8001.
Summer Kid Fun Expo
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012Planning for summer? Fayette FACTOR presents Summer Kid Fun All Inclusive Expo!
Saturday, May 5, 10 am – 2 pm
Christ Our Shepherd Lutheran church
101 North Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree City
Free for families of all ages, faiths, situations & abilities!
Exhibit booths; Inflatables; Educational Talks; Special Needs Welcome!
Exhibits & Info from…Peachtree City Little League, Fayette County Parks & Rec., Tyrone Parks & Rec., Girl Scouts, Taylormade Gymnastics, Summit Family YMCA, Bricks4Kids, Small Steps Music, ClubZ! In-Home Tutoring, Heritage Christian Church and more.
For more information, contact: Ms. Chandler at (770) 713-6731 or visit www.southsidesupport.org/summer2012/ for schedule of the day’s events and complete list of participating organizations.
Peachtree City Running Club Presents All-American 5K Run/Walk
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012Saturday, May 26
with Special Guest: Dan Berschinski
In Honor of
All of our Veterans
Benefitting The American Legion, Post 50 Community and Veterans’ Programs (Support our Veterans & community programs by running, walking or by donating $25 or more)
Location: Frederick Brown, Jr. Amphitheater, Peachtree City
Awards: To overall M/F & top 3 M/F in each age group; all participants receive a race t-shirt
Information & Registration: Download application at www.ptcrc.com or register online at www.active.com
Questions: Contact Martin Rowe at 404-859-8039 or rowemp6@hotmail.com
Patient Appreciation Day At HealthSource Chiropractic
Thursday, April 5th, 2012On Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 2pm -7pm, HealthSource Chiropractic™ and Progressive Rehab™ will host an open house and Community/Patient Appreciation Day to honor the patients of the clinic and to say “Thank You” to the community as a whole for the spirit of friendship and welcoming that has been extended. We will celebrate our 1-year anniversary in Fayetteville. We are also sponsoring the Fayette County Humane Society and highlighting them at this event. They will be on site from 2-7 pm with some of their furry friends that need happy homes. We will hold a local business raffle to support the Humane Society.
Local area businesses have been kind enough to make charitable donations to this raffle; any business that would like to contribute raffle items/gift certificates is encouraged to contact Dr. Mayheu at 770-461-0055 by May 11th. It’s a great way to spotlight your business while supporting a great cause!
Throughout the day there will be tours of the facility, education programs and festive activities for all ages. HealthSource will provide free chair massages in the lobby from 2-5:30pm and a cocktail reception from 5-7pm. The drawing for the raffle will occur at the end of the reception.
The office is located at 185 Georgia Ave E, Fayetteville GA 30214. Dr. Alisha Mayheu, DC, owner of HealthSource Chiropractic™ of Fayetteville, is a proud part of the world’s largest and fastest growing chiropractic franchise. She is also a nutritionist and provides dietary and weight loss plans for her patients.
Fayette Ranked Healthiest County in GA
Thursday, April 5th, 2012The third annual County Health Rankings were released by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation on Tuesday. According to the study, Fayette County is the healthiest county in the state. According to the newly released county health rankings, Fayette has a 94 percent high school graduation rate, an adult obesity rate that is lower than the state and national average and one of the lowest levels of premature death.
Get an Inside View of New Terminal
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012The world’s busiest airport needs your input! Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will create a new global gateway to the world on May 16, when the Maynard H. Jackson International Terminal opens. Airport officials have worked with airline partners to ensure that the facility is complete and that a team of well-trained employees is prepared for the millions of passengers they will serve.
We will measure our readiness on Wednesday, May 2 during an operational exercise in which a “normal” operating day will be replicated. The Airport needs 1,500 volunteers to assist in the simulation by playing the role of international passengers. Each volunteer will be provided a trip itinerary and script describing the actions he/she will perform during the simulation.
After the simulation, volunteers will be served refreshments and will complete a short survey to evaluate critical areas of the facility as well as provide general comments on experiences, processes and building features. Your participation and survey comments will be critical as we gauge our operational readiness and ensure that Atlanta puts its best foot forward when we open our new terminal to the world.
If you are interested in volunteering, please note the following details:
Date: May 2, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location: Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal – Directions will be provided to those selected to participate in the simulation.
Requirements: Valid government-issued photo identification (Note: passports are preferred but not required); Transportation to the Airport via personal car or MARTA. Volunteers will be asked to park at the international terminal, domestic terminal or Airport Rental Car Center. Participants will receive parking vouchers.
Luggage: Volunteers are asked to bring at least two old suitcases, golf bags, garment bags, etc. with old clothes or towels inside to process through the new baggage system. Bags and contents will be returned upon completion of the exercise.
Registration: Visit the international terminal website: http://www.atlanta-airport.com/internationalterminal/news/Questionnaire.pdf
Complete the volunteer questionnaire and email it to: INTLterminalsimulation@atlanta-airport.com. The questionnaire will allow us to engage a broad range of volunteers.
Deadline: Volunteers should register no later than Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Notification: Those selected to participate will be notified via reply email by April 15, 2012.
Appreciation: Simulation participants will be given a small commemorative gift in appreciation of their critical role in preparing the new international terminal for opening.
Thank you in advance for helping us ensure that America’s new global gateway provides international travelers with a world-class experience as they travel to and through Atlanta.
