July 31     Back to School BLITZ at Southwest GA Technical College
Saturday, 9 AM - 11 AM, Free Admission, 15689 US 19 North, Building D - In addition to special exhibits, fun demonstrations, health screenings and free school supplies you will find lots of helpful information and resources to get the kids ready for another great school year!  Sponsors:  Thomas Co. Family Connection - Coalition of Promise & Prevention, Southwest Georgia Technical College, and Thomasville & Thomas County Schools.  (Thomasville-Thomas County residents only.  Children must be present and accompanied by a parent or adult guardian to receive school supplies.)
 
July 31     Dragonfly Walk at Birdsong Nature Center  ~ Saturday, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, $4 members, $8 non-members, children ½, 2106 Meridian Rd.  - Arrowhead Spiketail, Calico Pennant, Mocha Emerald...Are you as intrigued as we are by these names?  Take a leisurely walk around Birdsong with Eric Shaw & David Harder to learn all about these ancient insects. You are welcome to bring your lunch and have a picnic after the walk.  Contact:  229-377-4408, 800-953-2473 www.birdsongnaturecenter.org. 
 
August 3     National Night Out at Cherokee Lake Park
Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Cherokee Lake Park, 420 Covington Ave. ~ Thomasville Police and a variety of companies and agencies will provide community resource information, safety tips, crime prevention information, fun activities for children & adults, and food & entertainment during this annual event to help promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity!  Contact:  (229) 227-3249,  www.nationalnightout.org
 
August 6     Downtown Nights in Thomasville
Friday, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, A Back to School Bash in Downtown Thomasville!  Enjoy entertainment by the Thomas Co. Central High School Yellow Jacket Band and activities, specials and entertainment in the shops!  Stop for dinner in one of Downtown's many great restaurants!  Contact:  229-227-7020, www.downtownthomasville.com.
 
August 6 - 7       Go Old School at the Bookshelf     Friday, 6:30 PM - 9 PM & Saturday, 10 AM - 6 PM, 126 S. Broad St. ~ Join the Bookshelf in celebrating Back to School First Fridaywith the Old School Handmade Marketfeaturing Textures Handmade Market of Tallahassee.  Come out and enjoy live music and refreshments on Friday evening and see theChildren's Art Show and Local Artisan Crafts on Saturday!  126 S. Broad St. Contact:  229-228-7767, www.bookshelfandgallery.com.
 
August 6 - 8       LOJWWI 3rd Annual Summit Banquet
Lion of Judah Wailing Women International, Inc. invites you to three days of spiritual celebration during their 3rd Annual Summit.  Click here for detailed information.  Contact:  Lady Pamela Kelly, 229-393-7007, godqueenofhope@yahoo.com
 
August 7     Saturday Downtown Market
Saturday, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Thomas County Courthouse under the Oaks on Broad St., Featuring hand-crafted, home-grown, and organically grown products including vegetables, fruits, baked goods, salsa, dressings, jellies, coffee and more!   Contact:  229-228-7977, www.downtownthomasville.com. 

August 7     Dusk Woods Walk at Birdsong Nature Center
Saturday, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM, $4 Friends, $8 non-members, children ½ price, 2106 Meridian Rd. - Experience a summer sunset while walking along Birdsong's trails through fields and forest with Executive Director Kathleen Brady. Listen to Big Bay Swamp inhabitants as they go about their evening activities, and see spider eyes gleaming in the dark. If it is clear we'll observe the summer constellations.  Bring a flashlight, binoculars, and insect repellent.  Contact:  229-377-4408, 800-953-2473, www.birdsongnaturecenter.org
 
August 7     The Gandy Brothers Band & Big River Bluegrass at Thomasville Municipal Auditorium
Saturday, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM), $10 pp, 144 E. Jackson St. - WTUF 106.3 Classic Country & Thomasville Main Street present the Another Night of Bluegrass Concert Series, Great seats still available!  For tickets visit Thomasville Visitors Center at the above location or call 866-577-3600.  (Visa/MasterCard Accepted)