Community Events
New Winder High School Informational Meetings
Come learn more about the new high school opening in August 2020 in Barrow County School System. Meet the principal Dr. Dale Simpson and learn about the new innovative programs that will be offered for your student at the Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy.
The same information will be shared at each meeting location/time, but seating is limited. Please RSVP through their face event so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there. Thank you!
March 19th at the Professional Development Center
(179 W. Athens St, Winder, GA)
Seating capacity: 250
6-7pm
7-8pm
Sat, March 23rd at the Professional Development Center
2-3pm
3-4pm
(179 W. Athens St, Winder, GA)
Seating capacity: 250
6-7pm
7-8pm
Sat, March 23rd at the Professional Development Center
2-3pm
3-4pm
21st Annual Tree Climbing Competition
The 21st annual tree climbing competition, March 22-24, features a family fun climb, BBQ dinner and food trucks at Pittard Park in Winterville. Visit www.georgiaarborist.org for details.
United Way Annual Banquet
Cockail Reception (cash bar) | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Program & Awards | 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The United Way of Northeast Georgia will be hosting its Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at The Holiday Inn Athens. The purpose of this annual event is to give thanks, celebrate, recognize area givers, volunteers, and achievements from this past year's Campaign. Click here for tickets.
The Temptations & Four Tops at The Classic Center
See the legendary Temptations along with The Four Tops perform LIVE in Athens at The Classic Center Thursday, March 28th from 7:30-10:30pm. Find your tickets, here.
Ready - Set - Write!
Something fun for the kiddos in your life! Encourage writing and creativity with the GPB Education – PBS KIDS Writers Contest, open to Georgia students in grades K – 3. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 29. https://bit.ly/2FyCbvu
Suicide Prevention Walk at Apalachee HS
Apalachee High School is hosting a walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. "Out of the Darkness Campus Walk" will be held Saturday, March 30th. Register or donate here. For more information, contact: Whitney Hardegree, 770-586-5111 or whitney.hardegree@barrow.k12.ga.us.
Boys & Girls Club of Winder Steak & Steak Dinner
The Boys and Girls Club of Barrow County is hosting their annual Steak & Steak Dinner, Wednesday, May 1st at 6:00pm. Former Atlanta Falcon, Ovie Mughelli, will be the keynote speaker. Get your tickets at 770-307-1399.
Let's Talk
Foundations For Living hosts, "Let's Talk," 2 days of Innovative Life Changing sessions, 2 days of Empowerment, 2 days of breakfast, lunch and you get a T-Shirt!!. Only $10.00 for 2 days. Middle and High School students Only. Space is limited, register here.
Limited Seats for Drivin N Cryin at Tavern 53!
Saturday, April 6th, Drivin N Cryin will be performing at Tavern 53 in Hoschton. Doors open at 7pm. (Opening acts to be announced.)
Enjoy a night of your favorite songs performed by the legendary artists on the Intimate Southern Stage!
General admission is $26
Seniors Prom
The Barrow Senior Center presents its Inaugural Silver Seniors Spring Prom to be held Saturday, April 6th from 3pm to 5pm at The Winder Public Library 189 Bellvue Street in Winder. Prom Attire is encouraged but not required. Please RSVP to you local library by March 29th. Auburn Library 770-513-2925, Statham Library 770-725-4785 & Winder 770-867-2762.
Project F.R.E.E Healthy Relationship Classes
For Couples & Singles
Elevate is a relationship education program. This is not therapy! Couples engage in fun activities and learn skills they can use to better manage stress, deal with differences in healthy ways, and "elevate" the quality of their relationships.
What Couples Receive
- A no cost, 8-hour educational program – classes meet once a week for 4 weeks.
- A free meal and on-site childcare (space is limited) at each class.
- Up to $80 in gift cards for attending all 4 classes.
- Each partner who participates in our research can also earn up to $175.00.
Register at ugaprojectfree.com.