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Family events
For the week of July 9-15
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 This week

"Unite or Die: The Revolution in Georgia," Gainesville. The early days of Georgia. Through Wednesday, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900. 

Family Movie Night & Ice Cream Freeze Off, Flowery Branch. Homemade ice cream tasting and judging, 8 p.m.; PG movie, dusk Friday, The Springs Church, 6553 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Free admission, popcorn and drinks. 770-335-9073.

Staycation, Gainesville. Family events at various Hall County parks. Through Saturday. Various prices; some activities free. 770-535-8280. 

"Mallory Lewis & Lamb Chop," Gainesville. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. $10 adults, $8 students and children. 770-534-2787.  

Family Sunday, Gainesville. "Liberty in Georgia." Activities for families focusing on Georgia's role in the Revolutionary War. 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Free for members, $5 per family for nonmembers. 770-297-5900.

The Founding Fathers Speak," Gainesville. Forum with "founding fathers" characters providing their perspective of the events of the post-Revolutionary War era. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Free for members, $3 for nonmembers. 770-297-5900.

Georgia Mountain Fair, Hiawassee. Arts and crafts booths, carnival rides, pony rides, parade and concerts. Wednesday-July 25, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee. $9 admission adults, free for kids age 9 and younger; parking $2. Carnival rides require separate admission. 706-896-4191 or gamtfair@windstream.net.

Upcoming

Big E Festival and Final Hoe Down, Cornelia. Elvis impersonator performances and contest, food. 7 p.m. July 31, 10 a.m. Aug. 1, Loudermilk Boarding House Museum, 271 Foreacre St., Cornelia. $15 adults, children age 5 and younger free. 706-778-2001.

Folk Life Traditions, Helen. See demonstrations of candle dipping, cider making, folk toys, butter churning and more. Concert on Friday, community dance on Saturday. 8 p.m.July 31 and Aug. 1, Unicoi State Park and Lodge, Helen. $5 parking. 800-573-9659 ext. 305.

Ongoing 

"Tools for Living," Sautee. Exhibit of tools used to sustain early valley inhabitants. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Sautee Nacoochee Community Association History Museum, 283 Ga. 255 N, Sautee. 706-878-3300. 

Movies Under the Stars, Buford. 6:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 22. Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Drive, Buford. 678-482-8788. 

Story times, Hall County. Children can listen to stories, sometimes read by special guests. Various days and times at libraries in the Hall County Library System. Free.

"Waters of Time: The Chicopee Woods Story," Gainesville. Learn about previous eras and inhabitants of Chicopee Woods. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturdays, Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $3 adults, $2 children ages 2-12, age 1 and younger and members free. 770-535-1976.

"Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries," Atlanta. Through Aug. 16, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. $15 adults, $14 students and seniors age 62 and older with ID, $13 children ages 3-12, free for children age 2 and younger and museum members. 404-929-6400.

Family events
May 18-25
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THIS WEEK

Firefly Quilt & Fiber Show

When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 18

Where: Historic Crawford Depot, 1158 Athens Road, Crawford

Cost: $5 per person. Group rates available

More info: 706-743-3113 or office@oglethorpecofc.org

 

 

Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20

Where: Hancock Park, 13 N Park St., Dahlonega

Cost: Free

More info: 706-867-8059, chestatee.artists@gmail.com or www.chestateeartists.org


UPCOMING

Memorial Day Parade

When: 10 a.m. May 29

Where: Green Street, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: www.gainesville.org

 

 

The Bowen Summer Art Camps

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 5

Where: Bowen Center for the Arts, 334 Ga. 9 N, Dawsonville

Cost: $125-$175

More info: 706-216-2787 or director@bowenarts.org

 

 

Lavender in the Mountains Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17

Where: Lavender Lamb Farm, 176 Bugle Drive, Cleveland

Cost: Free but a charge for some activities.

More info: 706-865-0510, susan@lavenderlambfarm.com or www.lavenderlambfarm.com


Summer Art Camp

When: 9 a.m. to noon June 19

Where: Georgia Mountains YMCA, 2455 Howard Road, Gainesville

Cost: $150

More info: www.gamountainsymca.org

 

HCT Summer Camp

When: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 26

Where: Habersham Community Theater, 1370 Washington Street,, Clarkesville

Cost: $75

More info: www.habershamtheater.org


Butternut Creek Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July, 15

Where: Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Road, Blairsville

Cost: Free

More info: 706-781-1221, butternutcreekfestival@gmail.com or www.butternutcreekfestival.com

Bounce Out the Stigma basketball camp

When: June 26

Where: North Hall Park & Community Center, 4175 Nopone Road, Gainesville

Cost: $50

More info: 855-997-3900 or www.bounceoutthestigma.org

 

 

ONGOING

Storytime programs

When: Times vary Wednesdays and Fridays

Where: Braselton Library, 15 Brassie Lane, Braselton

Cost: Free

More info: 706-654-1992 or www.braselton.prlib.org


Farm tours

When: Tours by appointment

Where: Glo-Crest Dairy and Mountain Fresh Creamery, 6615 Cleveland Highway, Clermont

Cost: $7 per person

More info: gcdairy@gmail.com or 770-983-1666


Story time with Miss Rachel

When: 10:30-11 a.m. each Saturday

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens

Cost: Free

More info: 706-352-2060 or avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com


Story time with Miss Hannah

When: 10:30-11 a.m. each Thursday

Where: Avid Bookshop, 493 Prince Ave., Athens

Cost: Free

More info: 706-352-2060 or avid.athens.rachel@gmail.com


Family Day

When: 1-4 p.m. Second Sunday every month

Where: Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-297-5900 or www.negahc.org


Craft of the Week

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville

Cost: $1 with admission to museum; INK members free

More info: 770-536-1900, www.inkfun.org


Story times

When: Various days and times at libraries

Where: Hall County libraries

Cost: Free

More info: www.hallcountylibrary.org