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Artists work inspires stillness

Sam Raynors art on display at Inman Perk

Sam Raynor uses biblical versus in her paintings and as inspiration. Her “Be Still” paintings use quotes from the book of Psalms. Her exhibit is on display at Inman Perk off Washington Street in the Gainesville square downtown.

1218-GO-RAYNOR — Sam Raynor uses biblical versus in her paintings and as inspiration. Her “Be Still” paintings use quotes from the book of Psalms. Her exhibit is on display at Inman Perk off Washington Street in the Gainesville square downtown.

AMANDA HEAD

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Updated: Dec 18, 2014, 6:00 AM

Published: Dec 18, 2014, 12:38 AM

Since Sam Raynor was young, she knew she wanted to make people smile with her artwork. “I’ve always wanted to be an illustrator,” Raynor said. “Even at the age of 3, my mom would ask what I wanted to do and I would tell her that I wanted to be an illustrator.”

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Local celebrities face off in dance contest to raise money for 3 charities

Dancing for a Cause set for Aug. 26

Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

08102017 DANCE 1 — Anjana Freeman and dance instructor Jonathan Bryant practice at the North Geogia School of Music and Dance for the 2017 Dancing for a Cause. The event raises funds for three local charities.

Norm Cannada

Updated: Aug 23, 2017, 3:12 PM

Published: Aug 9, 2017, 10:44 PM

Some call it the “best fundraiser in town.” The fourth annual Dancing for a Cause will bring dinner, dancing and competition to the Chattahoochee Country Club on Aug. 26 as 10 local “celebrities” vie for the coveted Mirror Ball . The event, which begins with dinner at 7 p.m. and the show following at 8 p.m., is a fundraiser for three local charities: Gainesville-Hall County Alliance for Literacy, Center Point and Rape Response Inc.

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