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Welcome to our Calendar!

ARTS

1st & 3rd Tuesdays Every Month

Plein Air Painters of Hiawassee

Hiawasee, Ga. 2 p.m.- 5.p.m. Meet at ArtWorks for a local scenic spot to paint with other artists. During winter, we paint as long as afternoon temperature is at least 50 degrees. ArtWorks Gallery & Gifts, 232B Chatuge Way, Hiawassee, Ga. www. artworksgalleryga.com or 706896-0932.

3rd Wednesdays Every Month

Quilt Guild

Jasper, Ga. Out on a Limb Quilt Guild meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Pickens County Community Center, Camp Road, Jasper, GA. 30143. Info: Cathy Vickers (678) 452-2155.

6/3 & 6/24

BR/TR KOA Chalk Art Contest

Blue Ridge, Ga. Entry donation to KOA Care Camps or Team4Moe.

6/7

Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibit

Blue Ridge, Ga. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Celebrate our heritage with the age-old artistic craft of quilting and the beauty of the fiber arts. Don’t miss one of the most unforgettable exhibits of the year with traditional and non-traditional quilts, art quilts, and an array of fiber arts. Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. 420 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 USA Email: blueridgearts@ gmail.com Phone: 706.632.2144. Visit https://theblueridgehighlander.com/calendar/index. php?eID=13885.

6/8 - 6/11 & 6/15 - 6/18

Father’s Day Craft

Blue Ridge, Ga. Happy Father’s Day! Come make something extra special for all of the Father figures in your life! Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Holiday, 67 Blackhawk Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 Visit https://koa.com/ campgrounds/toccoa-river/.

6/17 - 6/24

Little Pink Houses of Hope

Blue Ridge, Ga. Blue Ridge is a perfect mix of old and new, with amazing shopping and dining in a quaint small-town setting. With key water features, such as Lake Blue Ridge and the Toccoa River, Blue Ridge provides many wonderful water-based family activities and is the Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia. Visit www.littlepink.org/event/blueridge-ga/

Blue Ridge Community Theater

KIDS OF ALL AGES

Ongoing Wednesdays

Themed Storytime & Crafts

Jasper, Ga. Join Miss Crystal at Pickens County Recreation Department in classroom one for Storytime! We’ll have themed stories and a themed craft! Children must be accompanied by an adult. To sign up for this event, call 706-692-5411 or visit calendarwiz.com/sequoyahreglib. Pickens County Recreation Department, 1329 Camp Road, Jasper, Ga. 30143

Second Saturdays

Children’s Story Time

Blairsville, Ga. Bring your little ones, ages 3-10, to our monthly Storytime at Book Bound Bookstore to enjoy a different story, a craft, and a drawing to win a free book! Story starts @ 1 p.m. with craft to follow! Free! Book Bound Bookstore, 35 Blue Ridge St., Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: 706-897-4198 or bookboundbooks.com.

7/10 - 7/14

Annie Musical Theatre Camp

Cumming, Ga. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Sawnee School of the Arts. Ages 6-12 Years. This summer don’t miss out on our Annie Musical Theatre Camp. This camp is great for our experienced dancers, as well as beginners. There will be many lead roles as well as lots of group sections for our novices who prefer safety in numbers. $175. For tickets and more information, visit https://allevents.in/cumming/annie-musical-theatrecamp/200024071285139.

OUTDOORS

Ongoing

Dual Sport Vento Adventure Touring

McCaysville, Ga. The thrill of the outdoors, the beauty of nature, the serenity of being unplugged. Our moto tour through Georgia offers you all of these experiences, with more than 1000 miles of natural beauty. Info: www.ventooffroadadventure.com.

Monthly

Benton McKaye Trail Association Hikes

BMTA normally schedules four or five hikes per month, some “leisure” hikes that are shorter and easier and some 5 to 8 miles and of moderate difficulty. In addition, we have occasional backpacking hikes and more difficult ones that might be called “hardy hikes.” Occasionally we co-sponsor hikes with other organizations. Some, but not all, of our hikes are “dog friendly.”

Thursdays

Fun Runs at The Riverwalk

McCaysville, Ga. Walk, jog, or run 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. At the Historic Courthouse on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, GA. Free! Contact (706) 7455493 or www.unioncountyhistory. org

7/15

The CSF Summer Classic

Cumming, Ga. 7 a.m. at Cumming Strength and Fitness. The CSF Summer Classic is a 2-day, Superteam CrossFit Competition. Details include: 3 venues, RX/Scaled/Masters Divisions, mix-gendered teams, min of 3/max of 6 per team, vendors and prizes! 533 Canton Hwy, Cumming, Ga. 30040. Visit https://cummingstrengthandfitness.com/ for more information.

6/2 - 6/3

Fishing Rodeo

Suches, Ga. 9 a.m. - 12 noon at Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery. June 2: Seniors 55+ and June 3: Kid’s Fishing Rodeo - 16 & Under Rain or Shine ~ 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Prizes Bring Fishing Gear & Bait Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Apply. Visit https://www.blueridgemountains.com/events/ fishing-rodeo-veterans-usmilitary-chattahoochee-forestnational-fish-hatchery-2/.

7/15

MMTA Wild Mushroom Hike

Hurricane, W.V. 1 p.m. 3 p.m. at Meeks Mountain Trails. Have you wanted to learn about the mushrooms growing right in your very own woods? Well, now you can with the help of a West Virginia Master Naturalist, Becky Linger. Becky will take you through Meeks Mountain trails and teach you all about the mushrooms growing in Hurricane’s backyard. Take a walk on the “wild” side and enjoy learning how to forage safely and sustainably. Registration ends July 14. MMTA Trails, Hurricane, W.V. 25526. For more information, visit https://runsignup. com/Race/WV/Hurricane/ MMTAWildMushroomHike

FESTIVALS & EVENTS

Ongoing Mondays

Bingo at Buck Bald Brewing

Copperhill, Tn. Win cool prizes and have some fun. Starts at 6m. Free! Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: buckbaldbrewing.com

2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays

Twirlers Square Dancing

Jasper, Ga. Twirlers dance the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Mondays of the month at 7 p.m. (lessons at 6 p.m.). Bent Tree Club Tamarack, Jasper, Ga. 30143 Info: 770-893-2629.

Tuesdays

Trivia at Lucky’s

Blairsville, Ga. Prizes and great food! 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina, 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, Ga. 30512. Info: www. luckystacoshop.com/ or 706-487-4231.

Ongoing Wednesdays

Cast-Off Pet Rescue Bingo

Blairsville, Ga. Would you like to save dogs and cats and win money? Join us for Bingo! The Jackpot depends on YOU! If we at have least 60 players, jackpot will be $600.00. At least 80 players, jackpot will be $800.00. At least 100 players, jackpot will be $1,000.00!!! Doors 6 pm, games 7pm. Blairsville Civic Center, 165 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA. 30512. For info: www. castoffpetrescue.org or call (706) 487-4539.

Ongoing Wednesdays

Team Trivia at Hoppy Trout

Andrews, N.C. Prizes are a $5 gift card for each of the first three rounds and a $20 gift card for the overall winning team at the end. 6:30pm. Free! Hoppy Trout Brewing Company 911 Main St. Andrews, NC 28901. Info: www. hoppytroutbrewing.com or 828835-2111

Ongoing Thursdays

Trivia or Singo at Copperhill Brewery

Copperhill, Tn. Gift certificates for first thru 3rd place winners. Starts 6pm SHARP. Copperhill Brewery, 105 Ocoee St, Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: (423) 5483030 or copperhillbrewery.com

First Thursdays

Shop Late Thursdays

Blairsville, Ga. Downtown Blairsville businesses will be open additional hours from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. and featuring deals, discounts and other offers! Look for businesses with a red balloon! Info: www.visitblairsvillega.com

Ongoing

Business After Hours

Blue Ridge, Ga. Great night of networking! Fannin County Chamber. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513

Ongoing

Food Truck Friday and Saturday

Blue Ridge, Ga. Each week a new treat: Mountain Tapas, Get Skewers, Chill & Fill, Sharpe’s, Salty Dawgs, Der Wurst Meister. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513

Ongoing

Sweet Treat Saturday

Blue Ridge, Ga. Ice Cream Sandwiches. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513.

Ongoing Fridays

Hiawassee Night Market

Hiawassee, Ga. Open-air night artist & artisan market: fresh produce, food trucks, games, and live music. 5pm- 10pm. Town Square at 19 S. Main Street, Hiawassee Ga. 30546. hiawasseega.gov

2nd Fridy Each Month

Fantastic Finds Friday

Blairsville, Ga. Come to Merchants Walk for great deals all day. Save, stay and enjoy! 7:30am- 8pm. Hours vary between merchants. Info: www. visitblairsvillega.com or 877. 745.5789.

Last Saturdays

Tractor Supply Farm And Craft Sale

Blairsville, Ga. Lots of great local artists and farms. We always have a wide variety of jams, jellies, candles, childrens books, dog collars and more. FREE! Blairsville Tractor Supply. Info: 706-8977096

6/1 - 6/3

50th Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race & Festival

The South’s oldest balloon event will begin with a mass ascension of 20 colorful hot air balloons. It starts in Helen, and the finish line could be anywhere on the coastal Highway I-95 (between Maine and Miami). For more information: Race Headquarters at 706878-2271 to schedule a balloon flight. Helen Visitors Bureau or www.helenballoon.com.

6/10 - 6/11

Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Blairsville, Ga. 9 a.m. Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums, and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage. Meeks Park on Highway 515. Visit: www.BlairsvilleScottishFestival. com. Contact Information: 706745-2161 or email: BSFHG1@ yahoo.com.

6/24 - 6/25

Annual Made in Georgia Festival

Young Harris, Ga. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shop over 100 vendors offering a wide variety of products made, grown, brewed, harvested, stitched, crafted, or inspired by Georgia. Sample gourmet food and treats from some of Georgia’s top chefs. Shop for fashion accessories, custom home decor, health, and beauty products - all while learning about Georgia’s history. Admission $5; Towns County Rec Center, 150 Foster Park Rd. Young Harris, Ga. 30546. For info visit www. golakechatuge.com.

Every Saturday 4/1-12/30

Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour

Roanoke, Va. 11 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center. Our guided Historic Downtown Food & Cultural walking tour visits six food-tasting locations within the colorful and booming downtown Historic District. All food and beverage tastings are included in the ticket price. Admission: Adult (Ages 18+): $58; Adolescent/Child: $42; Guests 17 & Under That Are Not Eating, Do Not Require a Ticket. 110 Shenandoah Avenue NW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Info: (540) 309-1781, info@TourRoanoke. com, and https://www.roanokefoodtours.com/tours/downtownfood-tour/

6/8 - 6/11

Dancing Tree Festival

Blue Ridge, Ga. 1 p.m. A family friendly music, performance and healing arts festival! Enjoy a beautiful lake to swim in, many acres to roam and camp in, creeks to play in, a produce garden to mosey around in! 459 Johnson Rd, Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513. For tickets and the event schedule, visit https://allevents. in/blue%20ridge/dancing-treefestival/200023003536200

6/11

Horseback Riding #1

Dahlonega, Ga. 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Horseback riding for beginners at Sunny Farms. 1332 Long Beach Rd., Dahlonega, Ga. 30533 For more information, visit https://sunnyfarmsnorth.com/ Your host will be Gracine. Please contact me by text or talk at 470.403.3597.

6/17

The Cumming Beer Festival

Cumming, Ga. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Come out and join us for the 1st Annual Cumming Beer Festival! Live music from 1-4 at the amphitheater. Early Bird $40 and VIP $80 tickets. Visit Homestead GA at https://www. facebook.com/Homesteadga/

7/4

Old Timers Parade

Blue Ridge, Ga. 10 a.m. Produced by the Blue Ridge Business Association. This parade started in the 1950’s and it is a time for all of BLUE RIDGE to come together and celebrate the 4th of July as well as the way Blue Ridge, Ga. used to be. Bring your antique vehicles, dress in period attire OR not, it is up to you. Visit http://bestofblueridge.biz/ old-timers-parade/ or contact Pam at 706-258-8289 for more information.

MUSIC

Every Evening

Bell Music from the Tower

You will find hikes in all three BMT states: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Fridays & Saturdays

Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops

Blue Ridge, Ga. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Misty Mountain Hops, 3300 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513. Info: 706-946-8620

Fridays & Saturdays

Live Music at the Reece Farm & Heritage Center

Blairsville, Ga. Small venue concerts. Free, donations accepted. 1pm- 3pm. Reece Farm and Heritage Center, 8552 Gainesville Hwy, Blairsville, GA 30512. Info: Web: http://www.unioncountyga. gov/reecefarm/ Email: bhrfarm@ uniongov.com Phone: (706) 7452034

3rd Friday Every Month

Live Music Acoustic Blends

Ellijay, Ga. 7 p.m. Listen to a Variety of Quality Music Acts or Join the Jam! Bring your own libations and munchies. Free & Public Invited. For info please contact Gilmer Arts 207 Dalton St. Ellijay, Ga. 30540. 706-635-5605. Visit www.gilmerarts.com

Every Monday Night

Live acoustic music at Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina

Blairsville, Ga. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join us at Lucky’s Taqueria & Cantina for live music every Monday night! Also, it’s Buy One Get One Free Tacos when you dine in only. Make sure to check our website event calendar for times and music artists. 17 Merchants Walk, Blairsville, Ga. 30512. Info: https://www.luckystacoshop.com/events

Every Wednesday & Thursday

Live Music at The Tasting Room

Travelers Rest, S.C. 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Live music! No Cover Charge. Inside and outdoor seating. Enjoy a glass of wine or craft beer while enjoying local performers. https:// travelersresthere.com/event/ live-music-at-the-tasting-room-oftravelers-rest/2023-04-05/

Ongoing June & July

Live Music at Murphy’s Chophouse

Murphy, N.C. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. the next morning. 130 Valley River Ave, Murphy, NC 28906. Visit https://www.facebook.com/profile. php?id=100063555914006 for more information.

Ongoing June

Live Music Friday with Trevor Ciongoli

Blue Ridge, Ga. 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

6/2

GeminiFest 2023

Cherry Log, Ga. 4 p.m. Music festival celebrating independent female singer-songwriters and friends! Live music on an outdoor stage, camping, potlucks, fireside jams, and more! Fox Mountain Camp and Artist Retreat, 350 Black Ankle Way, Cherry Log,Ga. 30522 Visit https:// allevents.in/cherry%20log/geminifest-2023/200023887919834.

6/2

Natti Love Joys

Blue Ridge, Ga. 7 p.m. Looking for a concert series that will have you jamming all night long? Look no further than the Live Music Is Better Concert Series featuring the Natti Love Joys! Visit https://www. etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSale.do?method=restoreToken& viewFullSite=true&performance_ id=5133120&method=restoreToken for more information.

6/3

Reece Cider Co. (acoustic)

Ellijay, Ga. Hush Money brings their acoustic act to Reece Cider Co. in Ellijay, GA. 9110 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536. Visit www.reecescidercompany.com

7/15 - 7/16

24th Annual Butternut Creek Festival

Blairsville, Ga. One of the finest juried arts and crafts shows in the southeast. The two-day festival showcases the work of 80 to 85 artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, candles & soap, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metalworking, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and woodturning. 11 Pool Lane on the South side of Hwy 76/515, just 0.7 miles west of the Hwy 19/129 traffic light. For more info contact High Country Artisans: 706-7811221 or visit www.butternutcreekfestival.com

7/28 - 7/30

Mountain Music & Moonshine Fest feat. 7 Bridges: Ultimate Eagles Experience

Blairsville, Ga. 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. at Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co. Blairsville’s Mountain Music and Moonshine Festival is back bigger and boozier for 2023! Blairsville, GA…where bootlegging & country music have the deepest roots. For tickets, visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/mountain-musicmoonshine-fest-feat-7-bridgesultimate-eagles-experience-tickets565514106917?aff=erelexpmlt.

RIBBON CUTTINGS

6/1

CC’s Seafood

East Ellijay, Ga. 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Please join us for a ribbon cutting to celebrate our new member, CC’s Seafood. CC’s is a family owned seafood and local specialty market focused on sustainable, high quality fish and seafood, locally produced foods, and select natural items. They are open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am - 6pm. 49 East Oak Street, East Ellijay, Ga. 30540.

6/1

RV Tech & Inspect

Blairsville, Ga. 11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m. Come celebrate with us at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, as we celebrate with a ribbon cutting for each of the following new chamber members: RV Tech & Inspect, The Cupcake Chick, Libation Transportation, Four Winds Vacations, Real Help Computer & Network Support and The Piper Project. There will be refreshments and door prizes. 129 Union County Recreation Road Blairsville, Ga. 30514. Visit www.VisitBlairsvilleGA. com.

6/13

The Penthouses on Main

Blue Ridge, Ga. 1 p.m. - 1: 30 p.m. Join us for a ribbon cutting event for new Chamber member The Penthouses on Main! Designed to inspire some R&R, these modern mountain suites offer the feeling of home with peaceful color tones and mountain chic decor with retro flare. 648 East Main St. Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513.

6/30

Julie Fitts Queen, RE/MAX Town & Country

Blue Ridge, Ga. 11:30 a.m.12 p.m. Join us for a ribbon cutting for Julie Fitts Queen, RE/MAX Town & Country at their new location! 257 East Main St., Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513.

WINE & BEER TASTINGS

Open Every Day

Engelheim Vineyards

Engelheim Vineyards 127 Lakeview Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Call 706-635-WINE (9463) or visit engelheim.com.

Ongoing

Cartecay Vineyards

Ellijay, Ga. Wine Tastings on the Chimney Patio or the Nealey Barn Loft. Cartecay Vineyards, 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, Ga. 30535. Call 706. 698. 9463 (WINE) or visit www.cartecayvineyards.com

Ongoing

Cartecay Wine & Craft

Ellijay, Ga. Serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 19 South Main Street Ellijay, Ga. 30540. 706-6979463 or FB@cartecaywineandcraft

Ongoing

Cartecay Wine & Craft

Blue Ridge, Ga. Serving our wines, other GA Wines and GA Craft Beers. 598 E Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. (706) 946-3050 or FB@cartecaywineandcraft

Daily

Chateau Meichtry

Chateau Meichtry, 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock, Ga. 30175. Info: (706) 5021608 or chateaumeichtry.com.

Tuesdays - Sundays

Crane Creek VIneyards

Young Harris, Ga. Crane Creek Road | Young Harris, GA 30582. 706.379.1236 or visit cranecreekvineyards.com

Saturdays

Out Of The Blue Wine Tasting

Blue Ridge, Ga. Drinking alcohol is just drinking. Wine is a lifestyle. We sell fine wine, cheeses, and beer and specialty kitchen items. Wine tastings Saturdays at 1:00 pm. Out of the Blue, 647 E. Main Street in Blue Ridge, Ga. 706-258-2750. www.outofzbleu.com

Daily

Copperhill Brewery

Copperhill, Tn. High-quality craft brews! Definitely casual, and easy to relax. and very roomy. The best craft beers are always readily available. Friendly folks - both customers and staff. 105 Ocoee Street - Copperhill, TN 37317. Info: 423-548-3030 or copperhillbrewery.com

Daily

Buck Bald Brewing

Copperhill, Tenn. Buck Bald Brewing, 160 Ocoee Street, Copperhill, Tn. 37317. Noon-8pm. Info: buckbaldbrewing.com or @buckbaldbrewing

Daily

Buck Bald Brewing

Murphy, N.C. Buck Bald Brewing, Noon - 8 p.m. Now serving wine! Don’t miss out! 104 Tennesse Street Suite D Murphy, N.C. buckbaldbrewing.com or @ buckbaldbrewingmurphy

Fridays – Sundays

Pendley Creek Brewing Company

6/1

Jasper, Ga. Flights, pints, and growlers to-go, we are proud to be Jasper’s first small-hold brewery. Friday: 12pm - 9pm, Saturday: 12pm - 9pm, Sunday: 12pm - 5pm. Pendley Creek Brewing Company, 57 N. Main Street Jasper, Ga. 30143. Info: @PendleyCreek Brewery,(706) 253-2739 or pendleycreekbrewingco.com

Ongoing

Currahhee Brewing Co.

Franklin, N.C. Mon-Thur 12 p.m. - 9 p.m., Fri & Sat 12 p. m. - 10 p. m., Sun 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. 100 Lakeside Dr, Franklin, N.C. 28734. Info: 828.634.0078 or www.curraheebrew.com

Daily

Angry Hops Brewing

Blue Ridge, Ga. 341 East Main Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513. A good time with good people! Hours vary, check on https://www.facebook.com/AngryHopsBrewing or visit https://angryhopsbrewing.com

All July

Kombucha Fest

Pigeon Forge, Tenn. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Join us on the Rocky Top Wine Trail as we kick off our first annual “FEST” celebration this summer in the Smokies! Every day in July you can visit the wineries along the Rocky Top Wine Trail to sample a different selection of Frog Juice Kombucha! This Kombucha Fest is open to everyone and bringing your families is highly encouraged! You must be 21 years or older to sample wine or cider, but not the kombucha... it is for everyone! Visit https://www. rockytopwinetrail.com/ to pick a date and get going!

Monthly

Wine & Workouts - June

Smyrna, Ga. 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wine & Workouts pairs a fun workout with a wine tasting one Wednesday a month at FullScope Sports. 1270 Concord Road Southeast Smyrna, Ga. 30080. Visit www.eventbrite. com/e/wine-workouts-junetickets-527950342687 for more info.

Wine Not?

Black Mountain, N.C. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join us at Lookout Brewing as we explore different wines with Taylor Goodale! She will walk you through a tasting of 5 different wines in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This month’s theme is “Stuff Taylor is Stoked About!” to explore some great wines that perhaps you haven’t heard of. Starter bubbly and light snacks are provided. Space is limited and tickets usually sell out! Sandy Springs City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30328. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ wine-not-tickets-633491729817 for more details.

6/8

Wine Not?

Black Mountain, N.C. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Join us at Lookout Brewing as we explore different wines with Taylor Goodale! She will walk you through a tasting of 5 different wines in a comfortable and relaxed environment. This month’s theme is “Stuff Taylor is Stoked About!” to explore some great wines that perhaps you haven’t heard of. Starter bubbly and light snacks are provided. Space is limited and tickets usually sell out! Sandy Springs City Green, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs, Ga. 30328. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ wine-not-tickets-633491729817 for more details.

6/8

Taste of Atlanta’s Food That Rocks

Sandy Springs, Ga. 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Food That Rocks, a tasting event celebrating Sandy Springs’ diverse and unique restaurant scene returns to the City Green for ONE NIGHT ONLY for guests 21+ to enjoy. Foodies and drink enthusiasts are invited to taste and sip all that Sandy Springs best restaurant chefs have to offer at this outdoor event. All you can eat food tastings from 25 of your favorite Sandy Springs restaurants, decadent dessert bar, wine, beer & craft cocktail tastings, cooking demonstrations, electric violinist and live musical entertainment. Lookout Brewing Company, 103 South Ridgeway Avenue #1 Black Mountain, N.C. 28711. Visit www.FoodThatRocks. org for more details.

6/17

6th Annual Wet Your Whiskers Wine Tasting Fundraiser

Waynesville, N.C. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come out for a fun evening of appetizers, desserts and drinks (wine tasting with beer option), and support Feline Urgent Rescue! While you’re here, bid on one of our unique and locally sourced auction items, or enter to win a fun raffle prize! Wells Events & Reception Center, 33 Wells Events Way, Waynesville, N.C. 28786. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/6th-annualwet-your-whiskers-wine-tastingfundraiser-tickets-622843671187 for more details.

6/17

White Lab’s Test Kitchen: Bratwurst and Beers

Asheville, N.C. 2 p.m. Calling all sausage aficionados! Have you ever wanted a hands-on lesson on making sausage from a real butcher? Did we mention this hypothetical lesson includes beers and snacks too? Join our research and development chef Bert Sheffield (ex-butcher) in this intro to sausage making. This class will cover: grinding techniques, spicing your sausage, linking, and some tips and tricks for at-home cooks. We hope to see you there! Cheers! White Labs Asheville, 172 S Charlotte St., Asheville, N.C. 28801 Visit www.FoodThatRocks. org for more details.

6/24

Keep Giving Day

Roanoke, Va. 1 p.m. Kick off your weekend with us! We are teaming up with Big Lick Brewery for part 2! We are creating a Not Your Average cultural experience through a way of giving. Keep Giving Day provides a one-day fundraiser to assist in funding our programs and initiatives. All you have to do is show up and grab a beer! Big Lick Brewing Company, 409 Salem Avenue SW, Roanoke, Va. 24016. Visit https://allevents.in/ mobile/amp-event.php?event_ id=200024481377007 for more details.

7/23

Hike, Lunch, and Wine along the Virginia Wine Trail

Bluemont, Va. 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Join us for a relaxing and fun-filled day visiting wineries along the Virginia wine trail. Twomile leisure hike with experienced guides along the Appalachian Trail near Snickers Gap, wine tasting at a local vineyard at the Twin Oaks Winery, lunch with beverages, and a Complimentary Bottle of Wine. All tours are $75, a great value and a wonderful way to spend the day. Snickers Gap Parking Lot, Rte 7 Park and Ride. Call 301352-5272. Visit http://www.winexcursions.com for more details.

We recommend checking events before making travel plans as dates, times and venues can change.

Editor’s Note: While we try our best to include everyone, we’re sure we’ve unintentionally missed some Happenings or made a few errors along the way.

If you’d like to be included in our CALENDAR, please email the information to: contact@aclivingmagazine. com or call 706. 953. 3272

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1. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

2. Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen with a high SPF.

3. Dress appropriately for the weather.

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5. Avoid sharing drinks, food, or personal items such as towels, blankets, or clothing with others.

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