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Community Calendar: Hice reps to visit Jackson

Constituent listening

session March 21

Constituent services representatives of U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., will hold mobile office hours from 10 a.m. to noon March 21 at the Butts County Administration Building, 625 W. Third St., Jackson. Constituents can discuss concerns, share priorities and seek help with federal agencies. A staff member from the office of U.S. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., will also attend.

Three Rivers March 22

The first meeting of the Three Rivers Regional Commission Finance, Audit and Administration Committee and the Planning and Projects Committee will be jointly held at 2 p.m. March 22 at the Sharpsburg Town Hall, 105 Main St., Sharpsburg.

Historical Society March 22

The Butts County Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. March 22 at the Daughtry Foundation Building, 221 E. College St., Jackson. Visitors are welcome and refreshments will be served.

Henderson alumni March 25

The Henderson School Alumni Association Trust will meet at 3:30 p.m. March 25 at Rising Star Baptist Church, 1644 Ga. Highway 16, Jackson. Henderson School Alumni and Friends will meet at 5 p.m. following the board meeting. Alumni are working on the trust organization and board structure, assigning committee members and strategic planning. Donations are being sought. Checks can be made payable to the Henderson School Alumni Association Trust or HSAAT. For more information, call the Rev. Charlie Barlow at 404-764-3073.

McIntosh Trail board March 27

The McIntosh Trail Community Service Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. March 27 at its administrative office, 1435 N. Expressway, Suite 301, Griffin. All interested parties are invited.

Kindergarten registration

The Butts County School System will hold kindergarten registration for students new to the system from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 29 at the Ernest Battle Professional Development Center, 218 Woodland Way, Jackson. Parents and guardians should bring their children; the children’s birth certificates and Social Security cards; eye, ear and dental certificates and immunization records; proof of residence in Butts County; and, if necessary, guardianship documents. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 to enter kindergarten. For more information, call Susan Sarsany at 770-504-2300 or email [email protected].

Health fair deadline March 29

The Magnolia Grove Apartments independent living facility, at 336 April Lane, Jackson, is seeking vendors for an upcoming health fair by March 29. The nonprofit housing complex is seeking vendors to distribute materials, provide health checks and do presentations at the health fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26. Vendors who will not sell any goods can sign up for free. Those planning to sell items, including food, must pay a $10 fee. For more information, contact Angela Mack at 770-775-2890 or [email protected].

Parent night March 30

Jackson High School, at 717 Harkness St., Jackson, will hold a rising freshman parent night at 6 p.m. March 30 in the Commons. Administrators, counselors and staff members will discuss registration, graduation and HOPE Scholarship requirements, and additional topics. Parents will take part in student registration as well. For more information, call the high school at 770-504-2340.

Movie night March 30

Indian Springs State Park, at 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla, will hold a movie night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. March 30. The movie will begin around 8 p.m. at the program hut behind the mini golf course. Admission is free and visitors should bring lawn chairs. Snacks will be available for purchase. There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 770-504-2277.

Flovilla egg hunt March 31

Flovilla will hold its annual Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 31 at City Hall, 308 Heard St., Flovilla. The Easter bunny will be there.

High Falls egg hunt March 31

High Falls State Park, at 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, will hold its fifth annual Glow-N-Dark Egg Hunt from 6 to 9 p.m. March 31. Park workers will hide more than 5,000 glowing eggs for children to find. The hunt is open to children ages 3 to 10. Before the hunt, there will be food trucks, yard games, s’mores and inflatables. Tickets are limited. The cost is $6 plus a $5 parking fee. For more information, call the park office 478-993-3053.

Dauset Trails camp

registration April 2

Registration for day camps at Dauset Trails Nature Center, 360 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Jackson, begins April 2. Camps will be held June 5-7, June 12-14, June 19-21 and June 26-28. For more information, call Dauset Trails at 770-775-6798.

The Butts County School System will hold a pre-kindergarten registration informational meeting at 6 p.m. April 4 at the Ernest Battle Professional Development Center, 218 Woodland Way, Jackson. Information on requirements and procedures for pre-K registration for the 2018-19 school year will be given and parents can ask questions and pick up registration forms. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old before Sept. 1. Registration week will be held April 9-13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, also at the Ernest Battle Professional Development Center.

Night paddle April 6

High Falls State Park, at 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, will hold a twilight night paddle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 6. See migrating cliff swallows and other wading birds in a three-mile canoe paddle with ranger guides. Space is limited so participants should register in advance. The cost is $35 per couple plus a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 478-993-3053.

Stand-up paddling April 7

High Falls State Park, at 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, will hold a beginner stand-up paddling class from 9:30 to 11 a.m. April 7. Learn fundamental skills such as balance, steering and recovery techniques. After class, explore High Falls Lake with a free one-hour paddle board rental. The class is open to adults and children 8 ages and older who are accompanied by an adult. Participants must be able to swim. Space is limited and reservations are required. The cost is $25 plus a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 478-993-3053.

Wellness Day April 9

The Butts County Life Enrichment Team and Butts County 5-Heart-9 Club, which works to prevent low birth weight in infants, will hold a Community Wellness Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 9 at the Ernest Battle Professional Development Center, 218 Woodland Way, Jackson. Offerings include body fat analysis, reproductive life plans, family planning, infectious disease screening, low birth weight prevention and information on nutrition, Medicaid, financial planning and mentoring.

Daughtry Elementary School chorus and drama students will perform “The Lion King” at 6:30 p.m. April 12 and 13 at the Rufus Adams Auditorium, 218 Woodland Way, Jackson.

Library crafts April 14

The Jackson-Butts County Public Library, at 436 E. College St., Jackson, will hold an adult crafts day from 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 14. For more information or to register, call the library at 770-775-7524

First camp April 14

High Falls State Park, at 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, will hold an AmeriCorps First Time Camper Program Saturday and Sunday, April 14 and 15. A one-night camping adventure includes a schedule of activities Saturday and Sunday, use of camping equipment and ranger guidance. The cost is $31 plus $10 per person and a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 478-993-3053.

The Butts County Department of Leisure Services, at 576 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, will hold its spring break camp from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 16-20. The camp, for children ages 5 to 12, costs $65 per child. Participants must bring a lunch each day but snacks will be provided. Register at the recreation office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or sign up online at bcdls.org.

Golf classic April 18

The Butts County Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic tournament will begin with registration at noon April 18 at the Hickory Hill Golf Club, 209 Biles Road, Jackson. The four-person scramble tournament will cost $220 for a team or $60 per player. There will be prizes for first through third places in two flights. Proceeds will go toward community events. Sponsorships also are being sought. For tournament and sponsor information call 770-775-4839 or visit www.buttschamber.com.

Bluebirds and Bluegrass April 21

Dauset Trails Nature Center, at 360 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Jackson, will hold its annual Bluebirds and Bluegrass Festival on April 21. The gates will open at 9 a.m. Music will begin at 11 a.m. and continue through 5 p.m. There will be live bands, a dulcimer jam session, nature and wildlife exhibits, outdoor recreation clubs, children’s activities, blacksmith demonstrations and Civil War reenactors. Food and beverages will be sold by Boy Scout Troop 161 and the Jackson High School Red Regiment Band Boosters. For more information, call Dauset Trails at 770-775-6798.

The Initiative to Prevent Sexual Abuse will hold two sessions of Darkness to Light Stewards of Children training from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m at the Daughtry Foundation Building, 221 E. College St., Jackson. The training teaches adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is offered in cooperation with the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy. For more information or to register for the free sessions, call Lorraine Maddox at 678-544-3410.

Red Devil football alumni 5K

The Jackson High School class of 1995 will hold its fourth annual Jackson Football Alumni 5K beginning at 8 a.m. May 4 at Red Devil Hill, 400 Franklin St., Jackson. Proceeds go toward the school football program. Sponsors, runners and volunteers are being sought. For more information, call race coordinator Montez Morgan at 770-377-4515.

The Butts County Department of Leisure Services, at 576 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson, is taking applications for its summer day camps, which will be held weekly from June 4 through Aug. 3. The camps, for children ages 5 to 12, cost $75 per week. Participants will receive breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack. Weekly field trips and swimming are included in the fee. Register at the recreation office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or sign up online at www.bcdls.org.

The Georgia River Network is taking registration for a seven-day Paddle Georgia trip along the Yellow and Ocmulgee rivers. The 14th annual summer paddle will be June 16-22. Part of the proceeds from the trip will help establish the Yellow River and Ocmulgee River water trails. Registration fees for the full trip are $425 for adults, $230 for children ages 8 to 17 and $30 for children ages 7 and under. Tickets for Paddle Georgia Lite, which includes the first or last two days of the trip, are $120, $70 and $15. To register, visit www.garivers.org/paddle_georgia. For more information, contact Joe Cook at 706-409-0128 or [email protected]; or Dana Skelton at 706-549-4508 or [email protected].

The McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council is accepting applications for Early Head Start and Head Start programs for the 2018-19 school year. Early Head Start is for expectant mothers and children ages 8 weeks to 3 years old. Head Start is for children who have turned 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1. Both are free programs with federal guidelines. Services include nutrition, health, mental health, education, social services and parent involvement. Applications may be picked up at the Butts County Department of Family and Children Services, Butts County Health Department or WIC offices, or the Head Start office in the McIntosh Trail Early Childhood Development Council building, 565 Recreation Drive, Jackson. For more information, call 770-775-3830 or 770-775-4293, ext. 109.

The AARP will offer free tax preparation services to Butts County residents ages 50 and older, and those who cannot afford preparation fees, through the Butts County Senior Center, 580 Ernest Biles Drive, Jackson. For appointment dates and times, call the center at 770-775-8238.

The Community Calendar is a regular feature of the Jackson Progress-Argus. To submit an item, email [email protected], write to 129 S. Mulberry St., Jackson GA, 30233, or fax to 770-775-3855 by noon the Monday prior to publication.

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