Nov 7, 2009 - 1st Saturday Main Street Read 10am-2pm. The day will begin when the Cat in the Hat arrives to play host for all of the day’s activities. From 10am-2pm the Warren County Public Library will hold its book sale in front of the courthouse. The Early Read Program will be set up in a booth to sign up Warren County children for the program. All Warren County children between the ages of 0 and 5 years old can register FREE and begin receiving a book a month by mail. Thinking of a Christmas present for your child or grandchild or simply a child in need? Please, consider donating $36 to the Early Read Program. That is all it costs to sponsor one child for an entire year. That’s only $3 a month to mail a child a free book from the Dolly Parton Library in Tennessee. Please, help us to prepare our children for the future. At 11:00am, ABATSU will be in front of the courthouse to entertain the children with their wonderful storytelling. Then at noon, the Cat in the Hat will conduct a spelling bee for all ages. Finally, at 1:00pm, the ACT IV players will give you a sneak preview of their upcoming performance, “Comedy Through the Ages”. First Saturday also welcomes those who would like to sell their wares along Main Street. Everything from antiques or attic sales to food or furniture sales may reserve a space at no charge by calling 706-465-9604. A Hometown Warrenton, Inc. First Saturday Event.
Oct 29, 2009 9 a.m. Warren County Farm City Tour - a bus tour of selected local farm and businesses or industries in Warren County. The bus tour is sponsored by the Warren County Chamber of Commerce, the Warren County Farm Bureau and the Warren County Extension Office. People going on the bus tour will meet at the Community Services Building for biscuits at 9:00 AM board the bus for the tour at 9:30 AM. A picnic lunch is provided in the pecan orchard beside the County Extension office. The tour concludes around 1:30 PM. Contact the Warren County Chamber of Commerce at 706-465-9604 or the County Extension office at 706-465-2136 for more information.
Oct 22, 2009 5-9 p.m. - Work Ready Assessments at Warren County HS Sandersville Technical College will be offering Work Keys Assessments at Warren County High School on October 22, 2009, (Thursday night) from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. In order for Warren County to become a Certified Work Ready community and be competitive with surrounding counties in recruiting industries and businesses, these assessments must be passed by a certain percentage of the workforce.
Please call the Warren County Chamber office at 706-465-9604 for more information and to reserve a seat.
For more information about the Georgia Work Ready program and the Work Keys assessment, go to www.gaworkready.org.
4th Annual October Evening Concert Tuesday, October 13th, 2009, 7 p.m., Warren County High School auditorium - CLICK HERE for more information
FIRST SATURDAY, October 3rd, 10am-4pm, in downtown Warrenton, GA for our 3rd Annual FIDDLES & VITTLES, a Food & Music Fest. Hometown Warrenton, Inc. presents this First Saturday event as a kick-off to the fall season. See the information page HERE
MONDAY, September 14th, Warren Co. High School auditorium. ACT IV (Area Children’s Theatre) try outs for their November 9th production, Comedy Through the Ages: From Jesters to Stand Ups. Children ages 8 and up are welcome to try out. Limited slots open for cast and crew. Call Cindy Rivers at 706.465.9604 for more information.
Knox Theater Lighting Ceremony
Monday evening, August 31, 2009, 7:30 PM In front of the Historic Knox Theater Come to downtown Warrenton on Monday, August 31st at 7:30. The newly renovated façade of the Historic Knox Theater will be “shown”. The first phase of the renovation is complete, and we want to celebrate the first step to having this nostalgic piece of history back in operation again. The architectural plans for the theater will be unveiled for all to see. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the short ceremony before the “lights come on”!!
See the invitation - See photos from the event
THURSDAY, August 20th, 6-8pm: Concert in the Park, (see poster) featuring the High Lonesome Band from Gibson, GA. You can visit them on their website: www.highlonesomeband.net. They often play The Bistro in Louisville, GA. Their repertoire is mostly classic rock, southern rock and some pop. Come join us in City Park during the supper hours. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some great music while you eat! Bring your supper and dine to music - feel free to set up a table for a romantic dinner! It’s fun for the entire family.
Based on the weather, the concert may be held in the cultural center at
South Gibson and Church streets. A decision will be made by 5 o'clock
and a sign will be posted at City Park.
This is a Hometown Warrenton, Inc. event and Grassroots Arts Program. For more info on the upcoming bands slated to come this summer, visit www.artscouncilofwarrencounty.org and click on Concerts in the Park. It’s all new entertainment….all summer!!!! The first 40 to come to the concert receive a free cooler!!! THIS IS THE LAST SCHEDULED CONCERT OF THE SERIES.
FIRST SATURDAY, Aug 1st, 2009 - Back Roads and Bikes Charity Run. More information - See photos on the web
THURSDAY, June 18th, 2009 from 6pm-8pm: Concerts in the Park with Gareth Asher. Gareth has a smooth, mellow style, and he comes to us from Atlanta, GA, courtesy of Hubbub Productions. You can visit him online at www.garethasher.com . Come join us in City Park during the supper hours. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some great music while you eat! Cool Shavings will have hotdogs, drinks and shaved ice in the park, or you can bring your own. Feel free to set up a table for a romantic dinner. It’s fun for the entire family. This is a Hometown Warrenton, Inc. event and Grassroots Arts Program. For more info on the upcoming bands slated to come this summer, visit www.artscouncilofwarrencounty.org and click on Concerts in the Park. It’s all new entertainment….all summer!!!!
FIRST SATURDAY, June 6th, 2009: Fifth Annual Art on Main Fine Art Sale and Juried Competition. Visit us online at www.artscouncilofwarrencounty.org. KIDS ART CONTEST: Theme for this year is “Your Favorite Book”. Deadline for entry is May 15th. For more information, please call Cindy Rivers at 706.465.9604 or email her at events@warrencountyga.com. See photos from the first fundraiser.
THURSDAY, May 21st, 2009: Concerts in the Park - Kick-Off with KAYA
NOTICE NOTICE NOTICE: We have a 50% chance of rain today. It is likely that the Concert in the Park tonight will be held in the Cultural Center on the corner of South Gibson St. & Church St. You are still welcome to bring your lawn chairs, blankets, romantic tables, etc....Cool Shavings will be onsite selling hotdogs, drinks and flavored shaved ice. No alcoholic beverages are allowed at this Hometown Warrenton, Inc. / Grassroots Arts Program sponsored Family Event. See you at the concert!!!
Kick-Off with KAYA. They entertained us so well at the Sportsman’s Festival, and they will kick off our Concerts in the Park series on May 21st from 6pm-8pm. Come join us in City Park during the supper hours. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some great music while you eat! Cool Shavings (www.coolshavings.com) will have hotdogs, drinks and shaved ice in the park, or you can bring your own. Feel free to set up a table for a romantic dinner. It’s fun for the entire family. For more info on the upcoming bands slated to come this summer, visit www.artscouncilofwarrencounty.org and click on Concerts in the Park. It’s all new entertainment….all summer!!!!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, May 8th & 9th, 2009: Romeo & Juliet will be performed at Warren County High School Auditorium at 6:30 each evening by the Area Children’s Theatre. This is our third season and involves our biggest cast yet. We have over twenty young people in the cast and crew from Thomson, Warrenton and Sharon; those who are public schooled, private schooled and home schooled….a wonderful jacquard pattern perfect for Shakespeare. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling Cindy Rivers at 706.465.9604 or 706.699.5771. Advance tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for students. You may purchase tickets at the door each night at $6 for adults and $2 for students.
FIRST SATURDAY, May 2nd, 2009 - see special information
5th Annual Cycle Tour & Fun 1-mile Ride begins at 8AM in front of the Courthouse; Fun Ride begins at 9AM. Registration is $20. Pre-registration is available at on this site or www.active.com.12, 26, 50 and 100 mile routes.
Free Car Seat Inspections. Held from 9am-noon in the Community Services Building Parking Lot on Warren Street , behind First Citizens Bank. Sponsored by the Warren County Farm Bureau. Have your car seat inspected by certified car seat techs, get info on child passenger safety and get info on Joshua’s Law, the new teen driving requirements.
Friday, April 24th, 2009 : Relay for Life of Warren County: 6:00pm-12:00am, City Park, Downtown
Warrenton. Register your team at the Relay for Life site or call Cindy Rivers, Online Registration Chair.
FIRST SATURDAY, April 4th, 2009: THREE EVENTS
Camak Railroad Days. Rain Day: Sunday, April 5, 2009
Place: Camak, Georgia, Middle of Town
Time: 9:00 AM - 5 PM
Events: Live Music, Games, Kiddie Amusement Rides, Martin Marietta Shuttle Tour,
Kiddie Train Ride, Arts And Crafts, Food,
Georgia Carolina Model Railroad Assoc.,
Railroad Memorabilia, History of the Railroad,
Classic Cars , Antique Tractors
Raffle Items / Drawing at 4:00 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND COME JOIN US.
IT'S GOING TO BE FUN!!!!!!!!
FREE ADMISSION
For More information, visit www.camaksrailroaddays.com
Street Fest in Downtown Warrenton from 10am-2pm. Music, sidewalk sales, great food and yard sales. There is time in the day to do both RR Days and Street Fest. Come to Warren County for a good time.
Community/Multi-Family Yard Sale In Historic Jewell (10 miles west of Warrenton on GA Hwy 16) along GA Hwy 16 and Hamburg State Park Road. Look for balloons and signs Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Fixtures, Trunks, Clothes, Plants - Herbs and Annuals, Hot Dogs and Drinks for Sale….Something for Everyone Part of Proceeds will go toward funding of Christmas Lights (For more information, call Marti Edwards 706-465-1388)
WCHS REUNIONS:
Class of 1961 Breakfast Reunion: Miss Jane’s Restaurant @ 9:00am
Second Annual Blue Devil Bash with “Palmetto Groove” 7:30-11:30pm at the Warrenton Cultural Center on the corner of South Gibson and Church Street . Tickets $15 each. Reserved table with 10 tickets: $120 . Call Jeanne Allen at 706.465.0037 for tickets.
March 7, 2009 - 1st Saturday March Hare Affair - > PHOTOS < Warrenton's annual 5K and fun run. See more information or register online at Active.com, Sportoften.com, or RaceIt. Get out your running shoes. On your mark. Get Set. GO! 10:00am is time to compete in the 5K, and the kids can compete in the Fun Run @ 9:30am. Walkers are welcome. No pets, please. Registration is $20 for the 5K and includes a ditty bag and t-shirt to the first 40 registered, including online registration. Call the Chamber office for more information.
FIRST SATURDAY, February 7th 2009 10:00a.m. until 3:45p.m. This is the time to get that special someone in your life gifts that will be cherished. Those unique treasures can be found in charming and historic Warren County, GA, on February 7th. By shopping on this First Saturday, you will qualify for the chance to receive a Valentine Gift Basket – over a $200 value. The gift basket filled with goodies from the area. For every time that you purchase items or services in each participating shop (those with the pink poster in the window), you will be registered for the Valentine’s Gift Basket. The more places you shop, the better chance you have of winning this Grand Prize. Drawing will be at 4:00p.m. on Feb 7th at the Depot Stage, 46 South Norwood Street. You do not have to be present to win. The winner’s number will be posted in the stores and in the newspaper the following week. Attic to antique vendors are also welcome to set up and sell their wares in town along Main Street. Come and sell your crafts, consignment, furniture, food, and other treasurers on February 7th. Your space is available at no charge. Please call 706-465-9604 to reserve your space - first come, first served.
Monday, January 19th 2009: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 10:30am: Meet at Community Services
Building for march to the Warren Co. Courthouse. 11:00am: Program with Rev. Carter from
New Hope Powellton Baptist Church inside the courthouse. Following the program, we will
march back to the Community Services Building for a reception.
Thursday, January 29th 2009: Bingo Night, 6:00-8:30pm, Warrenton Cultural Center on the corner of S.
Gibson St. & Church St. Tickets $1.00. Purchase them at Fulghum-Carr Drug Co., The Store,
The Probate Court office or by calling Walker Davis at 706.465.2333. Sandwich meals
available for $3 and $4. Adults and children 12 years old and older allowed. Cash prizes.
Wednesday, December 31st 2008: The Warren County Historical Society presents a “New Year’s Gala with Palmetto Groove” from 8:00pm-midnight at the Warrenton Cultural Center. You may bring your own refreshments. Tickets are $25 each or reserve a table for ten for $220. Call Jeanne Allen at 706.465.0037 for ticket information or table reservations.
Saturday, January 3, 2009: 2nd Annual Chili Cookoff will be held in the Mason’s Building
Do you have what it takes to make the best bowl of chili in Warren County? Let’s find out! The recipe is simple…..take one cook, all the ingredients needed, a big pot to hold the required one gallon* of prepared chili, and don’t forget a big spoon or ladle. This is not your ordinary cookoff. You are allowed to cook your chili at home and bring it to the Mason’s Building on FIRST SATURDAY, January 3rd between 10:30 and 11:15 AM. Please bring your entry in a crock pot and bring an extension cord . We ask that you not put your name on anything you bring in because the judges are not supposed to know whose is whose. That would not be fair. But wait! There’s more….soups and stews also qualify. The same rules apply for soups and stews that apply for chili….refer to recipe above.
*Each competitor must bring at least one gallon because the entries will be sold around noon, and the proceeds will be going to Relay for Life in Warren County.
Click for entry form that you may fill out and mail to Warren Co. Chamber of Commerce, Chili Cookoff, PO Box 27, Warrenton, GA 30828 ,or you may email her the required information at events@warrencountyga.com. The deadline is December 31st at noon.
Not a cook? But you love to eat good chili, soup and/or stew???? Well, beginning around noon at the Mason’s Building on First Saturday, January 3rd , you will be able to dive into a bowl! Adult tickets are $3/bowl, and children 10 and under are $2/bowl, or $10 for all you can eat. This includes cornbread and/or crackers. Desserts are extra. All proceeds go to Relay for Life in Warren County.
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