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 March 8, 2010 ~ March 14, 2010

Upcoming Events...

For more events, please visit the Calendar at www.thomasvillega.com!   

March 8     Lecture Series 2010 ~ Neoclassical Furniture at Pebble Hill Plantation  ~ Much of the furniture in the Pebble Hill collection derives its stylistic influence from the ancient classical periods and the Renaissance. Join us to discuss the furniture at Pebble Hill and learn what it tells us about Miss Pansy. After the lecture, take a quick look at selected examples of Pebble Hill's finest furniture.  1251 US Hwy 319 South, Monday, 5:15P-6:15P, $10 pp, Register:  (229) 227-5382, bcohenour@pebblehill.com
 
March 9     VOOM - Voice of our Members at Thomas County Chamber of Commerce ~ Held the second Tuesday of each month, VOOM offers Chamber members and guests the opportunity to network, hear the latest business news, meet new members and enjoy a cup of coffee, a continental breakfast and the chance to win a door prize! 401 S. Broad St., Contact:  229-226-9600,chamber@rose.net
 
March 9     Women's Forum at Thomas County Chamber of Commerce
Network with other women in business the second Tuesday of each month at noon at the Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, $10 pp, 401 S. Broad St., Contact:  Susan Schauer, 229-227-9003.  
 
March 9     Free Forum:  A Guide for Teens & Parents at Southwest GA Technical College ~ Thomas County Family Connection's Coalition of Promise and Prevention will host a panel discussion & public forum entitled "Teens, Sex, The Law & Other Consequences:  A Guide for Teens & Parents"   Representatives from the Health Department, Law Enforcement, Schools, a Certified Nurse Mid-Wife, Parents and Teens will lead the discussion.  Tuesday, 6:30P - 8P, SWGA Tech - Bldg D, Room 106, 15689 US Hwy 19 North, Light refreshments will be served, Contact:  (229) 227-3125. 
 
March 9       Coffee & Colors at Grassroots Coffee
Artist Holly Willingham takes you step-by-step thru how to paint your very own work of art.  All materials supplied. Tuesday, 7P-9P, $25 for one, $40 for two, 123 S. Broad St., Sign up at Grassroots or Contact:  Holly, (850) 294-1374, hollywillingham@yahoo.com,  www.grassrootscoffee.com.  
 
March 9      Spring Lecture Series at Thomas County Museum of History
This Week:  The Story of Georgia's Boundaries:  A Meeting of History and Geography By William J. Morton, MD, JD ~ An in-depth look at Georgia's boundaries reveals the fascinating story of how the state was shaped.  Lecture and book-signing.  7:30P, 725 N. Dawson St., Free and open to the public, 229-226-7664, www.thomascountyhistory.org.  
 
March 11     Start Your Own Business Seminar - Entrepreneurship:  A Savvy Plan ~ Presented by Lambda Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. & Southwest Georgia Technical College.  Learn the tools to be successful in business and hear testimonial's from successful local entrepreneurs.  Thursday, 6P-8P, Free and open to the public, Southwest GA Technical College, 15689 US Hwy 19 North, Building D, Room 106.  Contact:  Ruby Barron, 229-227-2579. 
 
March 12     Fridays at Noon Concert at First United Methodist Church
ACTU - Arts for the community at Thomas University invites you to a free Friday at Noon concert at First United Methodist Church, 425 N. Broad St., A complimentary luncheon will follow the performance.  Contact:  229-227-6964, actu@thomasu.eduwww.thomasu.edu/actu
 
March 12     Thomas University Student Art Show Reception & Gallery Talk  Featuring drawing, painting and photography by Thomas University Students at Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Friday, March 12, 6P-8P.  Free and open to the public.  Contact: 229-226-0588,www.thomasvilleculturalcenter.org.
 
March 13     Thomasville Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament at Country Oaks
Join Thomasville Crime Stoppers for their 1st Annual Golf Tournament!  The tournament will be held at Country Oaks Golf Course and is a 4 person Ft. Lauderdale/Scramble with a 9A shotgun start on Saturday.  Individual $75 includes breakfast, lunch ticket.  Call for Eagle, Team and Hole sponsorships and prize categories!  Contact:  Rachelle Denmark, 229-403-1029,  tvillecrimestoppers@gmail.comwww.countryoaksgolf.com.  
 
March 13     Trail Ride 2010 at Pebble Hill Plantation
Hands & Hearts for Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in partnership with Pebble Hill Plantation present Trail Ride 2010 on March 13th, from 10A to 2P.  Proceeds will benefit Hands & Hearts for Horses.  Contact:  Debbie Guy, 229-226-1011, 229-977-7221,  dguy@handsandheartsforhorses.com  or Brenda Singletary, 229-227-5384, bsingletary@pebblehill.com.  Registration forms are available from www.handsandheartsforhorses.com and www.pebblehill.com
 
March 13     St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Boston, GA
ShamrocksBoston is going green for St. Patty's Day!  Events include 11A Best Green Car/Truck Show ($10 Entry), 11:30A 1 Mile Green Walk ($1 Entry), 2P Funkiest Green Item Contest ($2 Entry), 2:30P Favorite Irish Dish Contest ($2 Entry), 3P Craziest Golf Cart Contest ($3), Starving Artist Sale at Cat's Eye Studio, Kids Coloring Contest, Leprechaun Hunt and Recycling Exhibits.  At 6:30P join us for the Irish Supper & Show with Irish cuisine followed by Sounds of Dixie ~ Community Center $10pp.  Winner of each contest will receive 1/2 of the pot of collected cash! Call 229-498-1029 for more information.
 
March 13     Learn to Weave ~ Warping A Loom at Spin & Weave Center
Using the rigid heddle looms that we provide, students will make a warp, put it on the loom, and prepare the warp for weaving.  No Experience Necessary!  SPIN & WEAVE CENTER at New Voyager Trading, 212 West Jackson Street, $40 includes materials. Register now!  Saturday, 10A - 1P, Call Jennie Wood at 229-227-1322,  Jennie@newvoyager.com.
 
March 13     Inside Out Nation 2010~An Awakening at Remington Park
Christian music festival giving the youth of the area an opportunity to hear a positive message and enjoy an evening of  live music from six different bands, guest speakers, and passionate worship.  Food will be available.   Saturday, 5:30P-10:30P, General Admission $5, At The Door $10, Remington Park, Remington Ave. For more information, please visit 
www.insideoutnation.com or contact Leslie Bennett, (229) 228-0765, leslie@williamsandparker.com. Sponsored by180ºministries.
 

All Month Long...

Thomasville Downtown Market ~ Every Thursday!  Corner of Remington Ave. &  Crawford St. from 11A - 2P, every Thursday, 229-227-7020,  www.downtownthomasville.com
Youth Arts Show & Thomas University Student Arts Show ~Thomasville Cultural Center ~ Galleries are free and open to the public, Tuesday-Friday, 9A-5P & Saturday, 1P-5P, 600 E. Washington St., 229-226-0588, www.thomasvilleculturalcenter.org 

Make Plans to Attend the...

89th Annual Standard Flower Show
Through the Garden Gate
Thomasville Garden Clubs, Inc. welcomes springtime with the 89th Annual Standard Flower Show.  The show will open to the public on Friday, March 19 with a Ribbon Cutting at 1:15P and will be open to 5P.  On Saturday, March 20th the show will be open from 1:30P-5P and then on Sunday from 10A - 4P.  Admission is free, donations welcome. 
On Friday, March 19th attend the Flower Show Luncheon and Fashion Show.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Thomasville Visitor Center, 144 E. Jackson St.  The fashion show will feature wonderful spring items from the boutiques in Downtown Thomasville!
Contact:  Phone during show - 229-226-5291.  Show Information and Tickets - Helan Huddleston, 229-227-9896 or Julia Singletary, 229-225-9711 or 229-221-3741.
Thomasville Garden Center
1102 Old Monticello Rd.
Thomasville Visitors Center
 144 E. Jackson St. / Corner of Jackson & Crawford St.
Thomasville Municipal Building & Auditorium
Thomasville, Georgia 31792
229-228-7977 ~ Toll Free 1-866-577-3600
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