Community Calendar

Published 9:20 am Tuesday, August 30, 2016

WEDNESDAY

Japanese punk band Peelander Z will play Ashley Street Station.

Zach Lambert will play 6 p.m. at the Salty Snapper. 

Wednesday is the deadline to submit designs for the City of Valdosta’s Dumpster Art public art project. 

Every Wednesday through Saturday, 2-7 p.m., at Stogies Downtown Stick and Suds Social.

THURSDAY

“Steel Magnolias,” the play, The Dosta Playhouse, 122 N. Ashley St., 7:30 p.m. Theatre Guild Valdosta presents the beloved play of Southern women. More information: Visit www.theatreguildvaldosta.com.

Echols County Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Board of Commissioner’s Building in Statenville. A work session will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Lowndes County Board of Assessors meeting, 9 a.m. Sept. 1, Lowndes County Governmental Building, 302 N. Patterson, first floor. 

Hahira City Council will meet 7:30 p.m. at the Hahira Court house.

Blues Night with the Little Henry Band plays the first Thursday of every month at the Salty Snapper. 

FRIDAY

First Friday will be held downtown from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

The Wisebloods will play Steel Magnolias.

“Steel Magnolias,” the play, The Dosta Playhouse, 122 N. Ashley St., 7:30 p.m. Final Night! Theatre Guild Valdosta presents the beloved play of Southern women. More information: Visit www.theatreguildvaldosta.com.

Red Door Records & Cinema: Downtown. Showtime: 7 p.m. “Charade.” Admission: Free.

Brooks County Jamboree: Culpepper Street, Quitman. Billy Ingram & The Waysiders, a Brooks County band, presents a night of classic country, country rock, line-dancing.

The Bistro: Ashley Street, Downtown Valdosta. Raymond Peace, a Valdosta musician, plays piano selections, requests.

SATURDAY

The Nashville Christian Institute holds Alumni Reunion, 7 p.m. Sept. 3, Rainwater Conference Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta.  Featuring:  Atty. Fred Gray, Asanta K. Assante, and Senior Servant, Floyd Rose. Topic:  “Race Relations in this  Election year.”

Farm Days will take place 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse.

Red Door Records & Cinema: Downtown. Showtime: 7 p.m. “Little Shop of Horrors” (original, non-musical version featuring a young Jack Nicholson). Admission: Free.

Brooks County Jamboree: Culpepper Street, Quitman. Billy Ingram & The Waysiders, a Brooks County band, presents a night of classic country, country rock, line-dancing.

Mount Zion Music Hall: 4689 Mount Zion Road, showtime 6-10 p.m. Dosta Bluegrass Connection leads an evening of gospel, new and old country, bluegrass music, with a little bit of oldies.

VFW Nashville. DJ spins hits 6:30-8 p.m., and during band breaks with requests. Razen Cain, a South Georgia-based band, plays live country, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. BYOB.

MONDAY

Community Labor Day Appreciation Luncheon, 1 p.m. Sept. 5, Post 503, 427 S. Lee St. Hosted by the Howard Forrest, American Legion Post 503. 

TUESDAY, Sept. 5

The Echols County Board of Education meets at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Board of Education Building in Statenville.

Valdosta City Council work session will be held 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. 

UPCOMING

Real Club Luncheon meeting, 11:45 a.m. Sept. 8, Lakeland United Methodist Church. Program  presented by Mr. Gray Yeomans, Fire Chief of Lakeland, regarding the dangers of the Alapaha River.  Invite and bring a friend.  

Girl Scout Troop 40299 will host a Yard Sale and Bake Sale fundraiser, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sept. 10, Bemiss United Methodist Church,  4879 Bemiss Rd. 

The Clock is Ticking Swim, Sept. 11, 5000 4-H Club Road, Lake Park, More information: tct7mileswim.com

The Lanier County Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Board of Education Building at 207 S. Hwy. 221.

The Lanier County Board of Education will hold a work session at 7 p.m. at the media center of Lanier County High School.

The Valdosta Board of Education will meet 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Superintendent’s Office. 

Lighthouse Kids Consignment Sale, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 15; 10 am.- 7 p.m. Sept. 16; 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17, Lighthouse Church, 4565 Bemiss Road. Proceeds benefit families of Lowndes County, Valdosta City surrounding counties and Lighthouse Christian School and Daycare.

 City of Hahira Board of Directors for the Downtown Development Authority meeting, 2 p.m. Sept. 19, Hahira Community Center, 215 Randal St., Hahira. The purpose of the meeting  will be to hear presentations on the Odom Building, City Center, and other items. 

The City of Dasher regular September council meeting has been changed to 6 p.m. Sept. 19, at  Dasher City Hall due to Labor Day Holiday. All citizens are invited to attend.

Benefit Dinner/Silent Auction/Gospel Sing for  Baby Jacob Meadows Medical Fund Oct. 8th. Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Silent Auction, 11:30-2 p.m.; Gospel Sing, 2 p.m., Georgia Christian School cafeteria, 4359 Dasher Rd., Dasher. Dinner includes BBQ chicken/or ribs, potato salad, baked beans, rolls, cake, drink. BBQ Chicken Plate: $8. Rib Plate: $10. Tickets available at First  Federal Savings, 2728 N. Oak St. (ask for Beth or Sherri); Colson Printing Co., 711 N. Oak St. (Ask for Raymond); or Baytree Chiropractic Center, 1212 Baytree Rd. For more details call Beth Copeland at 563-5746 or Sherri Daniels at 561-5578.

“Stomp Out Domestic Violence” Oct. 1 at the Rainwater Conference Center from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Community Resource Fair for Disabled Persons, Council is seeking companies/organizations providing services, products, support or employment to disabled persons/families to display their resources. The goal is to meet in one location to exchange information leading towards an improved quality of life. Sponsored by the Valdosta Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities. Event will be held from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at Mathis Auditorium, 2300 N. Ashley St. To request information, visit: patscheck@outlook.com

Health and Wellness Fair Expo.  10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Oct. 15, 115. E. Florida Ave. Sponsored by Soopafitt and QUOLA of Lowndes Co. and Valdosta. Expo will include wellness education, medical screenings, pharmaceutical consultation, health product samples, vendors, live entertainment and more.