"Amal and the Night Visitors"

On Saturday December 5, 2009 the Peach State Opera group will present the Christmas Story "Amahl and the Night Visitors" at the Rearden Theater in Rabun Gap Georgia. The Rearden Theater is located on the campus of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School. The performance times are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.. General admission is $15.00 and Student /Senior is $10.00. This is a great Christmas Story and enjoyed by both young and mature music lovers.

"Pickin' for the Park" Benefit Concert for Stekoa Creek Park

What: "Pickin' for the Park" Benefit Concert for the Stekoa Creek Park project
When: Saturday, December 5th at 6 p.m.
Where: Stekoa Creek Trading Post Concert Hall (located just off Hwy. 441 S, behind Checkers in Clayton).

Bring the family, join the fun, and support the Stekoa Creek Park Project!

Come hear music performed by:

THE FOXFIRE BOYS
MOUNTAIN HOODOO
BRAD BARRETT
JOHN OLIVER & CARMEL RIDGE

also, see a BUCK DANCING performance by Dale Oliver
SHINER'S RESTAURANT will be there too, serving a buffet supper of great food!

And, be prepared to bid on some great auction items!

Donations will be accepted at the door.

About the Stekoa Creek Park project:
The City of Clayton and the Chattooga Conservancy have teamed up to establish a new city park on a 2.9-acre tract donated by the United Community Bank, that's located next to Stekoa Creek and Hwy. 441, just north of downtown Clayton. The park is to include a nature trail, picnic tables, handicap access, playground equipment, and landscaping with native plants. When complete, the park will be a wonderful new place to enjoy in Rabun County!

Questions and for more info, call 706-782-6097 or email info@chattoogariver.org

13th ANNUAL DILLARD BLUEGRASS & BARBEQUE FESTIVAL

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia, Dillard comes alive July 31 - August 1 with two days of top bluegrass performers, plus World Class Barbeque Teams competing in the Georgia State Championship Cook-off sanctioned by the KCBS.

Live entertainment begins with the opening ceremonies @ 3:00pm Friday and continues until 9:00 pm. Saturday offers a full day of music for bluegrass enthusiasts, beginning at 11 am and continuing until 9 pm.

Admission is $10.00 for ages 12 and over. Children under 12 are free. BBQ sandwiches and plates cooked by BBQ pros are on sale as well as food for all tastes. All food sale profits benefit community charities. Free parking and shuttle service is provided. Eau de barbeque air freshener priceless! www.dillardbbq.org

the Clayton Crawl: wine, food and music

A great combination for a VERY FUN event planned for Saturday, July 18, from 6 - 9 pm. Crawl all over downtown Clayton to taste fabulous food and wine and listen to great music!

Taste local wines from Rabun County's award winning vineyards, Tiger Mountain Vineyards and Persimmon Creek Vineyards, along with wines from around the world that are featured on the wine lists of local restaurants

Sample great food from Rabun County's best Restaurants in Rock House Park and Veterans Park

Live music by Robert Ray and David Fry

Buy your Clayton Crawl T-shirt for just $10. The $10 charge includes a souvenir glass (while supplies last). Get your tickets at Prater's on Main Street, Fromage & Other Fine Foods and Grapes & Beans. For more info, please contact Linda or Jenny at Fromageclayton@yahoo.com or call 706.982.1284.

Remember Don't Drink and Drive. . . Crawl (to your favorite accommodations)

11th Annual Robert Burns Scottish Weekend

Burns Scots will celebrate Robert Burns and his Scottish poetry and songs for the 11th year February 20-22 at the Old Clayton Inn in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. The traditional program starts Friday with a Scottish Ceilidh Musical program beginning at 7:00 pm and ending about 10:00 pm or later with singing, performing musical instruments, reciting poetry, and food and drinks will be available.

On Saturday after a big breakfast together, field trips will be taken to the Scottish Tartans Museum in Franklin, NC, as well as other places like Highlands, Tallulah Falls, the John Campbell Folk School. Guests will return to the Inn for a tasting of single malt Scotch whisky at 4:00 pm followed at 7:00 pm by a traditional Burns Supper, Haggis Ceremony, and traditional toasts.

On Sunday after breakfast, many guests will attend church services at Wiley Presbyterian and other local churches, followed by the buffet lunch at the Old Clayton Inn and additional field trips in the area.

Please call Ian and Dottie MacFarlane for reservations information 770-956-0408 or e-mail them macfmgt@bellsouth.net.