Community Corner
Weekend Planner: March for Babies, Earth Day Events and Sheep to Shawl
Here is our pick of activities going on in or around Oconee County this weekend.
Where/When: Saturday, April 21 beginning at Clarke Central High School
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Why Go: To support the March of Dimes and its mission for healthy babies. Walkers will march a three-mile route through the campus of UGA and Five Points.
Pricing: Contact the March of Dimes to create a team or register individually.
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Where/When: Saturday, April 21 in Bishop, Athens, Watkinsville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: To tour five private gardens and support the non-profit Piedmont Gardeners, Inc.
Pricing: $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the tour.
Where/When: On Saturday, April 21, pick up trash bags and vests at 9 a.m. at the
Why Go: To participate in the Great Oconee County kick-off event by volunteering to pick up litter around different areas of the county.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Lazy B Farm in Statham from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21
Why Go: To watch the sheep be sheered and see demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodturning, spinning, knitting, carding, beekeeping, and dog pulling. There will also be vendors with crafts and food.
Pricing: $2
Where/When: Sunday, April 22 from 3-6 p.m. at 2971 Monroe Highway
Why Go: To celebrate Earth Day learning about recycling and tree planting. The first 50 customers receive a FREE tree you can take home and plant. A portion of the day's sales benefit the North Oconee High School Go Green Club.
Pricing: Free admission
See more events in our calendar. Are we missing something? Feel free to add it! Where will you be this weekend? Tell us in the comments below.
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