The City of Winder is in the process of creating a Downtown Master Plan to address growth, revitalization, and sustainable development of Winder’s Downtown. The community is invited to a Zoom meeting to learn more about the project and to provide input! The meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 14th at 6 PM. Join, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87050428888.

BASA Cultural Connections is proud to welcome spoken word poet Marquice Williams on Thursday, April 15th. Known for his spoken word poetry and dedication to creating safe spaces where any individual can tell their truth, Marquice L. Williams will share the stage with a few of BASA’s fearless student writers in an evening of original music and spoken word poetry. Spellbinding vocal performances will be lifted high as the sun sets over the lake at the Innovation Amphitheater. Tickets are only $10! Secure yours today by clicking here.

Join Piedmont Promotes Great Childhoods for upcoming Pinwheels for Prevention ceremonies in Barrow, Jackson, and Banks counties. Help raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention month. Every child deserves a #GreatChildhood.

Children's Center for Hope and Healing is hosting a Virtual 5K during the month of April for Child Abuse Prevention month!
To sign up visit: runsignup.com/race/ga/gainesville/cchhs5kforkids.
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The Jackson Derby is an event for everyone! Click here for all the details!
This annual networking and social event attracts business and community leaders right to the virtual track.
Big hats, seersucker suits, bow ties, bourbon tastings and of course mint juleps!
Nail-biting races, great music and food.
"Buy" a horse, name a horse and bet on it being a winner!

Tickets
Derby Event ticket-Includes dinner, one drink ticket and Derby Dollars-Members $50, Non-members $65
Table of Eight- $380 ($20 discount)
Bourbon Tasting Tickets-Sold separately from Derby Event ticket $30

APRIL 23rd-25th!
Help celebrate the festival's 18th year along with 250+ vendors as they line the streets of downtown Braselton creating a one of a kind pickers market! Find true antiques, furniture, farmhouse, local artwork, boutique, home décor, hand crafted, primitives, rustic, salvage, good ole junk and more! Also featuring 12 food trucks, Adult beverages and ice cream and snow cones for the kiddies, PLUS live music! Voted one of the top 5 festivals in the state of Georgia! Conveniently located off I-85 North exit 129 turn East and follow the signs. Only one mile from the exit. Free parking shuttle and admission.

Friday 12-7pm

Saturday 9-6pm

Sunday 10-5pm

115 Harrison St. (Downtown Braselton)

Did you know that MADD has free resources for parents to talk to their kids about underage drinking? Learn more
here or email ga.state@madd.org to request a free workshop.

For more details and online registration, visit https://www.barrow.k12.ga.us

Join Adventure Bags as they celebrate their expansion and relocation to a bigger facility! Their new address will be 163 MLK Jr. Drive, Winder. 

*Due to COVID-19 Guidelines and the safety of all guests and staff, there will be two separate Grand Openings on May 1, 2021; 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm. Make plans to stop by and tour the new facility and meet the Board Members, staff, and core volunteers!

*Not a Free event.* Sponsorships and hole sponsors are needed. For more information, contact Sgt. Cindy O'Barr at 706-387-6072 or email at cobarr@jacksoncountysheriff.us. 

Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, sponsored by Georgia Sheriffs' Association, provides safe, loving care for abandoned, neglected and abused children.

The Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission will be hosting their first annual Porch Fest on May 23rd. Musicians are needed to fill 32 performance slots. Please visit mainstreetjefferson.com/hpc.html for more info. You may also contact Diana Norton-Bagwell by phone or email: 706-367-5714 (or) dnortonbagwell@cityofjeffersonga.com.

If you would like to be a vendor please contact Karen Osborne at osborka@yahoo.com for an application.