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August 24, THURSDAY …

■ UptownCheapskate Grand Opening

176 Banks Crossing, Fayetteville. Look for their ad!

■ Book Launch Party for Last Laird of Sapelo

Hometown author, T.M. “Mike” Brown is launching his new historical novel, “The Last Laird of Sapelo” at the McRitchieHollis Museum. 5:30 p.m. reception with refreshments, followed by book talk / signing. Call the museum at 770-2510207 or email taj@newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com

74 Jackson Street, Newnan

August 25, FRIDAY …

■ Sailing Towards the Sun at The Bend

Visit the park and take a look at the sun from 3 to 6 p.m.! Look for sunspots with Astronomer Klaus Hodapp through a solar filtered telescope. $5 per vehicle. Pre-register at 770-254-7271

425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan

■ 3rd Annual Clays for Community Sporting Clay Shoot

Come out and support Coweta Fayette EMC Operation Round Up. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Shoot starts at 8:45 a.m. Big Red Oak Plantation, Gay, GA. Sign up: https://bit.ly/43xDS4D

■ High School Football

• Central Christian at Vidalia Heritage

• East Coweta at Newnan

• Heritage School at Chambers Academy

• Northgate at Starr’s Mill

• Trinity Christian vs Fellowship Christian out to your child’s teacher or counselor for advice on tutoring options or resources before the problem gets too far along. Many teachers are willing to tutor students before or after school.

11. Explore future career paths. Take advantage of technical classes at CEC and work-based programs that enable students to acquire skills in a variety of fields, such as automotive, cosmetology or aviation, or gain work experience in an industry they’re considering for a future career. Students can discover what they enjoy doing and better understand what certain jobs are really like. Also, parents should get involved in the class registration process so they can know what courses are offered.

12. Consider dual enrollment and AP classes. With dual enrollment, high school students can take college courses at local universities, including West Georgia Technical College, University of West Georgia and Clayton State College, free of charge. Students can earn college credit and get some of their college education paid for, allowing them to eliminate some future college debt. In addition, students can take Advanced Placement (AP) classes (college level courses operated by the College Board) and then take the AP exam to qualify for college credit.

Back-to-School Health Checklist

Your child’s health is also a priority during the back-to-school season. The state of Georgia requires that all children attending public and private schools, including day care, Head Start, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten through 12th grade, receive immunizations for these vaccine-preventable diseases: diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, tetanus, varicella (chickenpox), polio, pneumococcal, and meningococcal disease, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health’s District 4 Public Health’s website.

When enrolling in a Georgia school for the first time, students must have these documents on file:

August 25-26, FRIDAY & SATURDAY …

■ 2nd Annual Sharpsburg Book Fair

Friday Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE to the public. Music, food trucks, and lots of authors (50+) with books for all ages and genres at A. O. Bridges Community Center. Fundraiser http://evite.me/ jmkdZa7te8 Questions, email mike@hometownnovel.com

August 26, SATURDAY

■ Brooks Market the 4th Saturday of the month Jan. -Oct., Honey, cakes, coffees and teas, arts, crafts, soaps, treats for pets and much more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 961 Hwy 85 Connector, Brooks GA 30205

■ Hike & Paddle at Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Contact Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park for more information. https://bendfriend.org/contact-us

■ Freebird Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute at the Ville - Fayetteville Amphitheater www.thevilleamp.com

August 27, SUNDAY

■ Painting in the Park at The Bend

Join us from 10 to 11 a.m. in painting something at the park, from the smallest beetle to the tallest tree. Supplies will be provided, and the program will take place in the Day Use Area. $3 per person, and a $5 park pass for your vehicle. Make sure to pre-register 770-254-7271. 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan

August 28, MONDAY

■ Literary Circle Book Club at Newnan Carnegie from 10 to 11 a.m. To discuss Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Registration is required: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/679531435817. 1 LaGrange St., Newnan, 770.683.1347 — carnegie@newnanga.gov

Look for more events in upcoming issues, our website and Facebook

• Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231)

• Georgia Certificate of Vision, Hearing, Dental, and Nutrition Screening (Form 3300)

• Certified Birth Certificate

The District 4 county health departments, which includes Coweta County, offer quality, low-cost vaccines. Health department staff will complete the forms that are required by schools. Appointments are required. To make an appointment, folks can call 800-847-4262.

The Coweta County Health Department is at 70 Hospital Road in Newnan. For questions not related to scheduling an appointment, call 770-254-7400.

Bring a copy of the child’s immunization record to the appointment. If parents or guardians don’t have a copy of the child’s record and past immunizations were provided in Georgia, the health department should be able to access the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS).

Seventh grade immunization requirements: Rising seventh grade students, or students entering a Georgia school for the first time in grades eight to 12, must have received one dose of the Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningococcal vaccine.

Eleventh grade immunization requirements: Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 and older who are entering the 11th grade must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday.

Immunization and Screening Fees: Children without health insurance are eligible to receive a discounted rate. Most insurance plans or Medicaid cover immunizations and vision, hearing and dental screenings. County health departments accept a range of insurance plans. Payments can be made by cash, Mastercard or Visa.

For more information about the immunization schedules for children from birth to 6 years old and 7 to 18 years old, visit: https://www.district4health. org/services/child-health/immunizations-andschool-requirements/.