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- Friday, May 24, 2013 Gainesville, Georgia
Archive By Author - Jennifer Messer
Kids deal with loss at Camp Braveheart
Sometimes even tiny hearts have to be extremely brave. Kids who have suffered the loss of a loved one gathered Saturday morning at the Martha Hope Cabin in Gainesville for the Camp Braveheart Family Seminar. These kids, along with their families, are proving that despite loss, love can live on. Through its Braveheart Program, Hospice of Northeast Georgia offers support groups for children who have lost a loved one. The program is coordinated through school ...
Special Olympic athletes gather for fun, community support
Bowling champions, basketball stars and many other athletes reunited Saturday at the Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center for Special Olympics Day in Gainesville and Hall County.
Teachers hope students learn life lessons in fundraiser
Elementary students are proving that even though they may still be learning how to multiply, they can still make an impact in the world.
Gross science: Kids learn about all things gooey at library event
Would you like to major in grossology?
An activity to refresh body and spirit
Ever try mixing your daily prayer with a downward dog yoga pose? Yoga students gathered to do just that at the J.A. Walters Family YMCA in Gainesville on Saturday. Becky Martin, the founder of Christ Centered Yoga, hosted a free class in honor of Yoga Day USA, a nationwide celebration where people of all religious backgrounds can come and participate in stretching their mind, body and spirit. Martin said her program is different from traditional ...
Program offers Disney theme park tickets to community volunteers
What would you do with a free day at one of the Walt Disney World theme parks? Would you go to the Magic Kingdom and ride as many rides as possible? Or would you choose the Animal Kingdom and see a giraffe and hippo? Local organizations have teamed up with Disney to participate in the "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program. By volunteering with certain organizations people are able to get a free ...
Academy holds career day for future work force
Gainesville Exploration Academy gave students the opportunity to learn more about future careers on Friday at the school's first Career Day.
Martin Luther King tribute helps kids identify with the past
Youngsters were ready to dance, speak and even mime in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday at Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School in Gainesville.
Smithgall Woods hosts beekeeping course
Bees come in different shapes and sizes. They also come in honey and bumble. Bees also sting and buzz, and many people are afraid of them. But despite that fear, prospective beekeepers met for a beginner's beekeeping class Saturday at the Smithgall Woods Conservation Center in Helen. John Erbele, general manager of the center, said there is a lot of interest in buying local honey, which some say is good for allergies. Class instructor Berry ...
Bull riding contestants hang on for championship
Bulls buck. They rear. They kick. And, oh yeah, they spin and twist, too. And no, the real eight-second ride is nothing like that mechanical bull ride you had at the spring carnival last year. Despite the threat of injury, contestants were ready Sunday for the finale of the three-day 16th annual Jim Hardman GMC Truck Southeastern Championship Bull Riding event at the Georgia Mountains Center. Bryan Hope, a promoter and clown for Southeastern Championship ...
Boy Scout working his way up in the ranks
Being a Boy Scout can lead to friendships that will last a lifetime; however, participating in this organization is no easy task.
Gospel groups make a joyful noise at Mountains Center
Local residents and visitors braved the cold Saturday night to attend the 29th annual T&T New Year's Gospel Singing at the Georgia Mountains Center.
Shoppers head back for more bargains
The day after Thanksgiving, known as "Black Friday," is highly anticipated by retail workers as the big day for shoppers to start marking things off their Christmas lists.
Antioch Baptist Church celebrates the reason for the season
Families and friends gathered Sunday afternoon at Antioch Baptist Church to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas at the church's annual Christmas Concert.
Gainesville celebrates on the square with music, art, hometown fun
Butch Miller of Dublin watched over his grandchildren in the Gainesville square on Saturday evening as they prepared to watch their uncle sing.
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