Details on Upcoming Summer Events

Playdate @ Unicoi Park on Wednesday, June 25 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Recreation and swimming at Unicoi. There are a lot of steps going down to the lake. So pack and carry as little as possible. There is an unofficial drop-off area near the handicapped parking that can be used to carry things to the sandy beach, and you can bring a stroller that way. Afterwards, you will then need to move your car back up the hill. Parking is free on Wednesdays. What do you need at the beach: plenty of sunscreen, buckets and shovels, and beach toys. Pack plenty to drink and snack or lunch. Also, bring hats for everyone in the family. Picnic blanket and towels would be nice.

If you wish to attend the public presentation on "Snakes", it starts at 10 am at the Trading Post. So, BE THERE EARLY! The program is 30 minutes long with an additional 15 minutes to touch the snakes. To get to the Trading Post, you will pass the first entrance to the park, go over the bridge (crossing the lake) and make your first LEFT. Turning LEFT into the campground. Follow signs to the Trading Post. Afterwards, join us at the beach area.

Directions: From Clarkesville, take Hwy 17 to the end. Turn RIGHT onto Hwy 75, drive through Helen, pass Helen and 1/2 mile pass turn RIGHT onto Hwy 356.
Our thanks to Robyn Addison for gathering the details for our Unicoi trip!

Friday in the Park – Mt. Airy Park on Friday, June 27 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Join us for another fun morning of fellowship.

Blueberry Picking @ Sidney Rolands Blueberries on Saturday, July 19 @ 9 a.m.
You and your family are invited to join us at Sidney Rolands Blueberries for a fun morning of blueberry picking. This is a great year for the berries. Bring a container to put your berries in (sand buckets work great for the kids). Also plan to bring a hat and/or sunscreen, a blanket and refreshments. Berries are $4 a gallon, if you can get that many in your bucket. We’ll plan to eat at the river behind The Roland House or on blankets in the blueberry patch if the river is too much for the little ones. There are a few shaded areas.

Directions: From Clarkesville, take 115 toward Cleveland. At four-way stop with Hwy 105 (Cannon Bridge Rd) turn RIGHT towards Helen. Go 2 miles, turn LEFT onto Riverbend. This turns into Smith Loop Road. After about 1.5 miles look for wooden sign on LEFT that says Sidney Rolands Blueberries, turn RIGHT onto Sidney Roland Rd (dirt road). Go down the road until you see Blueberry sign, turn RIGHT. Follow drive down, turn LEFT between blueberry rows, LEFT over little bridge, park in the grass and see all the blueberries!!!!
Our thanks to Melissa Maughon for coordinating the details for our blueberry outing!

Other events: On Sunday, June 29 @ Habersham County Fairgrounds, Bethlehem Baptist Church will host a FREE Patriotic Celebration for the community. Free hotdogs, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, puppet shows and more. Gates open at 5 p.m.

Details on Spray Grounds trip to be announced very soon. Check our blog regularly! Hope you’re having a great summer!