Hello, citizens and friends of Chattahoochee Hills!

I hope this message finds you in the best of health and spirits. As we continue to work our way through the “air conditioning months” of Summer of 2023, the huge press of activity we’re currently feeling has me well occupied, so allow me to share some random thoughts in this letter.

As I was driving home from today’s work session and getting close to home, I ran into a neighbor who had a recent medical scare. I pulled over to see how she was doing, and she gave me a quick update on her health. I commented on how healthy she looked (modern medicine can do wonders). As she turned to go, she paused and said, “And Tom, please do me a favor – please tell Greg and his team how much I appreciate the good care they took of me, and how kind they were.” As I drove off, I thought about how a couple of weeks ago, I had received a couple of texts in quick succession, one letting me know of a medical event, and a few minutes later, one from the son of the person who was being transported to the hospital, giving thanks for the amazingly quick and professional response our Fire Department and the ambulance team had made in their family’s emergency. Seeing that patient up and around and looking good (and knowing that the team we have put together at the city had a hand in that outcome) was just so incredibly gratifying. We have worked hard to build that team, and to equip them to succeed, and the fact is it just works.

While I know that perfection doesn’t exist in the human world, I would put our city staff and leadership up against those of any city our size (or five times our size; I’ve been in those towns). I know how good our folks are. In this particular instance, I am (once again) calling out Fire Chief Greg Brett and his crew: the raves calling out their responsiveness, proficiency, and professionalism are constant. Of course, when you’re literally in the position of saving lives, people tend to be focused on their gratefulness.

In fact, in the last month, examples of “above and beyond” professionalism can be seen in every corner of our city. Darold Wendlandt and his Public Works team have cleaned up after storms, kept the rights of way and gravel roads nicer than any around us, helped the Fulton County Sewer workers and the Greystone tree trimming folks focus on cleaning up after themselves, and literally walked and rode every inch of our roads to maximize the impact of the roadwork we’re about to start.

Chief Digou is digging into his new role with a level of responsiveness and availability that makes his placement in that role feel really smart. City Manager Rockovitz has been juggling TSPLOST and trash RFPs, helping our new Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB) find its sea legs, and trying to recover from the super-late arrival of the summary tax digest from the Assessor’s Office so that we can get our Ad Velorem filing in on time, always with a smile on his face. Mike and Caity in Planning have been absolutely buried in applications, but I’ve never seen even a hint of anything other than thoughtful helpfulness displayed toward anyone who needs an answer or some help on a permit.

And as always, our volunteer groups: from the super-busy Planning Commission, the Parks Commission, and the new (but already busy) CVB, they all are hard at work making their way through the stacks of applications and projects that seem to be rolling in non-stop. Perhaps some of you get tired of me saying it, but I’m so proud of and grateful for the crew we have at the City. A huge thanks to all of you!

And in more news, we will soon have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the work on the new pavilion and bathrooms at Campbellton Park, which will make that facility so much more usable! Thanks to the Trust for Public Lands and our Riverlands Project team for all of their work in bringing this together; please look for the announcement of the time and date soon!

As I mentioned above, we’re about to let the contracts for the paving work this fall. As you may have heard in recent Council meetings, we’ve spent the past couple of years doing restoration work and saving pennies for a larger resurfacing project, and now it’s about to start! Be on the lookout for a final list of the roads we’ll be topping (the exact details will be finalized as soon as materials costs can be nailed down, but it’ll be by far the most lane-miles we’ve ever done).

We’ll also be having a presentation from Greystone at Tuesday’s Council Meeting, with an update on the construction and rollout schedule for the “high-speed internet to every house in Chatt Hills’” program. I’m not going to steal anyone’s thunder, but it’s good news!

I mentioned “air-conditioning weather” above as kind of a lark, but on a serious note, this hot weather can be very dangerous. I recognize that not everyone has reliable A/C, or even A/C at all, so please keep an eye out for your neighbors—especially the older folks—to be sure they are hydrated and healthy. Be careful when you’re working out in the heat, wear a hat, and drink plenty of water; you know the drill. And if you need help getting someone taken care of—or if you need help—let us know!

Until next month, stay cool, stay healthy, and stay safe!

Mayor Tom Reed

CONGRATULATIONS TO KEVIN DIGOU New Police Chief of Chattahoochee Hills

By: Robbie Rokovitz, City Manager

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming Kevin Digou, our newly appointed Chattahoochee Hills Police Chief effective June 29, 2023.

Kevin, now Chief Digou, has been serving the city since April of 2016. During his tenure, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and has been promoted up through the ranks to Lieutenant - Uniform Division Commander.

Chief Digou has more than twenty years of total law enforcement experience, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an intimate knowledge of the City of Chattahoochee Hills, its citizens, and governing body. One of his most significant accomplishments to date was serving as our accreditation manager who facilitated the process of earning our State of Georgia accreditation through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program under the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

Meet & Greet Chief Digou

By: Laurie Searle

While many residents have met Kevin Digou over the past eight years, many have not had the opportunity to get to know him. I asked the Chief to share a little about his background and goals for his department. He said, “The first question residents most often ask is how to pronounce my last name. It’s pronounced like Mr. Magoo, the cartoon character, only with a “D.” He also said it is okay to call him Kevin when chatting with him informally.

Kevin was born in Massachusetts and grew up in Alaska. After finishing high school, he served a tour in the U.S. Airforce as a munitions apprentice, and then returned home to Alaska. He always had an interest in law enforcement, inspired by his father who had served in the military police, so Kevin set a goal to continue his education and eventually work for a police department.

He initially worked for the airlines, hoping to help finance his education while searching for an opening in law enforcement. Then shortly after 9/11, Kevin joined the Savannah police department and started taking college courses for a criminal justice degree.

Pivotal Moments and People

When asked if there was anything in particular that shaped his career, Kevin recalled several pivotal moments and people that influenced his future:

“When I was a rookie, I was sitting in the squad room during my lunch break doing homework for my Criminal Justice class. My Lieutenant, Harold Ragan, came in and asked me what I was working on. When I told him, I will never forget his response. He looked at me and asked, “What do you plan on doing with your career?” I replied immediately, “I want to be a Chief one day.” Without missing a beat, he said, “Ditch the criminal justice classes then. CJ degrees are a dime a dozen in this field, and if you want to be a Chief then you need a business or public administration degree.” So, the next day I withdrew from my criminal justice studies and switched to Business Administration.

Fast forward a few years later and my next chief, Creighton Roberts, took me under his wing and tried to show me that being a Chief is just as much about being a leader as being a follower. He taught me about servant leadership, and about leading by example. He turned me onto the ‘One-minute Manager’ series and how being a good leader doesn’t mean you placate others by just giving them what they want, but by being firm but fair.

At Thunderbolt, I learned from Chief Jessie Irene Pennington to handle the hardest moments with grace and dignity, to never compromise your standards, and to face each problem head on, and unapologetic, even if the outcome is not what you hoped for. As long as you stayed true to your beliefs and standards and did what was best for the department and city, then you have nothing to be ashamed of.”

Goals for Chatt Hills P.D.

Kevin is appreciative of the hard work done by his predecessor, Chief Jim Little, himself, and the Chatt Hills Police Department to accomplish the state accreditation. With those policies and procedures now in place, one of his next goals will be to focus on Community Policing.

“Community Policing is about developing relationships with community members to help strengthen public safety and awareness,” Kevin said. Some of the initiatives he will be working on include:

1. Assigning officers as liaisons to each council district

2. Offering a women’s self-defense class

3. Offering a policy academy

4. Hosting a local National Night Out – a communitypolice awareness-raising event in the United States, held the first Tuesday of August., Kevin is also appreciative about the opportunity he received for the promotion. With that in mind, he will continue the department’s efforts to provide training and opportunities for professional development to its staff.

On a Personal Note

In closing, Kevin was asked to share three personal things folks might not know about him. He said, “One: I love to cook. Where bicycling was Chief Little’s thing, cooking is my thing. Two: growing up in Alaska, I love the outdoors, especially kayaking. Three: I love cold weather. When it snows, I’m a happy camper.”

Thanks to former Chief Jim Little, current Chief Kevin Digou, and the entire Chattahoochee Hills Police Department for earning the Georgia State Accreditation.

Chattahoochee Hills Charter School First Day of School is August 2

The mission of Chattahoochee Hills Charter School is to inspire scholars to the highest levels of academic achievement through a rigorous curriculum that integrates the wonders of the natural world. Our Goal is for our students to cultivate the capacity to achieve a meaningful, healthy, flourishing life that embodies responsibility, stewardship, experiential engagement with the arts, agriculture, and the environment in informed, imaginative, and rigorous ways.

The CHCS scholar experience is unlike any other in

Fulton County Schools. A CHCS education is grounded in the coalescence of a scholar’s individual curiosity, innovative and rigorous instructional practices, and the natural world itself. Nestled in wooded, farm-like surroundings, CHCS inspires a love of nature and a deep civic commitment to protect the environment. The school uses an integrated STEAM framework to facilitate the application of learning and prepare scholars for the increasingly complex and competitive professional world; wherein ecologically literate, critical thinkers will be in high demand. This CHCS program is important for the region, the state, and beyond. https://chatthillscharter.org

Acton Academy at Serenbe

First Day of School is August 28

The mission at the Acton Academy at Serenbe is to inspire each child who enters our doors to find a calling that will change the world. We foster a true learner-driven community, guiding children to have a love of learning. Alongside a focus on character development, accountability, and goal setting, we have invested in a learning playground, with our new campus opening this Fall 2023. Located in Serenbe, our goal is to become a flagship Acton and lay the foundation for how a school design, environment, and pedagogy can support our overall mission.

Acton at Serenbe is on track to be one of the largest Acton Academies in the world, with a new state of the art campus under construction in the Mado Hamlet of Serenbe. The second of four campus buildings will open Fall 2023, which will be a world class example with environmental sustainability at its core. This will be accomplished as the campus pursues energy independence, closed-loop water systems, and biophilic design that maximizes access to nature.

Brett Hardin, head of the school, describes one of his favorite design elements in the new Acton campus: “The Serenbe community’s ethos of welcome and wellness is infused into every aspect of our school, making cutting-edge resources and design accessible to children. The walls of each of our new learning studios open fully, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor experiences.” https://actonacademyatserenbe.com

Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Train — Broken-Horn Farm

Announcing the 48th addition to the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail featuring a Horse of Different Colors barn quilt, located at Broken-Horn Farm, 12928 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30213.

Picture Perfect Broken-Horn Farm

Mike and Carla Harris live idyllic country lives in Chattahoochee Hills. They built their home in 2001 on the property where Carla grew up, and where her family still lives next door. Their lovely home is framed by an iconic horse fence, which keeps their horses from wandering too far afield while grazing, and they are only a few country miles from their church and friends.

When selecting a pattern for their barn quilt, they requested a brightly colored horse so "Folks would have something pretty to look at as they drove by." Their "Horse of Different Colors" barn quilt displayed on their fence certainly adds a touch of bling to their picture-perfect Broken-Horn Farm.

The Love for Horses and Their Rural Community

Mike & Carla met 35 years ago while she was working for her father in nearby Union City. Mike lived in Union City as well, and a friend introduced them. Not too long after that, Carla learned about Mike's love for horses.

Mike has had horses most all of his life. He started riding as a young boy and got his first horse by the time he turned 8 years old. At one time, he raised and kept four horses; these days he keeps two, a mare named Itch and a gelding named Roscoe.

In their earlier years of marriage, Mike & Carla rode horses together quite often. Mike, who was more experienced, recalls one or two times when a horse would "lay down" while he was riding. Once while they were on a group ride, and the guide neglected to tell them about a large rock in the stream they were crossing. The guide navigated around the rock. Mike didn't see it in time and his horse slipped and went down. Another time, one of his horses would lay down in a stream they were crossing whenever he wanted to cool off. Carla, who was not as experienced as Mike, loved riding too but gave it up after a while because she'd come off the horse one too many times.

Today, Mike makes time for riding almost every week, in between working remodeling jobs during his semi-retirement. Carla is still working full-time in the healthcare field, and the couple stays active together attending Sardis Baptist Church.

When asked what they love best about living in Chatt Hills, they say it's like living in another world. When they drive to their home from nearby Palmetto and then pass Sardis Church three miles before their home, nothing has changed much since Carla grew up here as a kid. The houses are few and far between, there are a few farms, and there is a sense of peace and tranquility. In the hopes that Chatt Hills remains the same for generations to come, the couple proudly displays a small sign in their yard that says, "Keep it Rural."

For more photos and the hosts’ heritage story, visit: https:// www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail.com/broken-horn-farm.html

For a map of the 48 barn quilts on the Chatt Hills Barn Quilt Trail, visit: https://www.chatthillsbarnquilttrail.com/tour-the-trail.html

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Celebrating 60 years of Music of The Beatles

By George Stamm

Beatogether with Friends, a Beatles tribute band, “was created out of a love for the music that changed the world in so many ways,” says George Stamm, producer and member of this celebratory project. For decades George has produced and performed as John Lennon in many Beatles tribute bands. However, this project seems almost fairytale-like to the lifelong Beatles fan.

The story of this musical venture forms a parallel to how the Beatles came together over 60 years ago. First there was John Lennon, who asked Paul McCartney to join the band; similarly, George asked his partner, Don McBroom, an outstanding keyboard and bass guitar player, to join him on his journey a few years back. Then George met Casey Hooper, a stellar lead guitarist who knows every George Harrison guitar lick there is, and asked him to join, just as the original duo added Harrison. Then finally, just as Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was regarded as the best drummer around, so too Bryan Holmes, a longtime friend and an amazing drummer who has been a recording artist and performer for decades, was invited to join the tribute project. Having formed the band, it was time to play.

“Our first rehearsal session together was a dream come true, with little to no effort. We went through several songs from start to finish as if we’ve been together for years. The chemistry was like magic. I felt that I finally found my Beatles musical soulmates,” George related.

According to George, “I decided to name the project (not so much the band) ‘Beatogether with Friends’ to highlight how this music brings people ‘together’ both on stage, as bandmates, but also off stage as well, i.e., ‘Friends’ of the Beatles in the audiences, because virtually everyone loves the music of the Beatles.”

He continued, “We, as ‘Beatogether with Friends’ not only perform the Beatles greatest hits, we also perform songs the Beatles wrote and gave to their friends, that is, other musicians they knew well back then, bands such as The Rolling Stones, The Beach Boys, Peter and Gordon, The Byrds, The Hollies, to name a few,” said George, pulling from his immense store of Beatles knowledge, adding, “For example, Lennon and McCartney are credited with writing the song, ‘I Wanna Be Your Man,’ and gave it to the Rolling Stones who, in turn, got a recording contract with that song. Peter and Gordon recorded ‘A World Without Love’ written by Lennon-McCartney as well. This is what friends do to help each other.”

And why the Beatles? “A guy I invited to join me a few years ago but couldn’t then, Mike Pacelli, a real Beatles aficionado, stated on YouTube a few years back, ‘Every post-1969 rock song is a son of Beatles songs.’ And Mike is right,” related George. “Virtually all serious musicians and recording artists readily admit, the Beatles were a great influence, so it’s no surprise the Beatles gave birth to ‘Beatogether with Friends’.”

George notes that the show includes many backstories between the songs, declaring, “I call it ‘Infotainment.” And even though some of these stories can be heard on Sirius XM on Channel 18, the Beatles Channel, George wants the experience to be different, stating “I did not want this project to be just another Beatles tribute band trying to look and act like the Beatles on stage, although I still love those hairdos back then. Rather, I want the story to come through foremost, with rare period-piece film clips and videos to take the audience back in time to an era when songs were simple, sweet, and heartfelt. In this way, we as ‘Beatogether with Friends’ honor the Beatles and their ‘Friends’ by faithfully replicating their sounds and the feel live on stage.”

George looks forward to what’s in store for “Beatogether with Friends,” sharing, “We plan to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Beatles arrival in America in 2024.”

Trending Topic EVENTS

Wed., Aug. 2 & Thurs, Aug., 3, 9-10am-Nov. 16

Fall Kids 12-Week Gardening Program

Begins Serenbe Farms 8715 Atlanta Newnan Rd ChattHills, GA 30268 Tickets $500: https://www.shorturl. cool/8e8c1

Ages 3-6 Wednesdays, Ages 7-12 Thursdays

Driving/parking - parents can drop their kids off at the farm at or just before 3:30 on the scheduled day. Tickets are non-refundable. Contact education@serenbefarms.com

Farmer Tristan will teach students gardening skills, including garden planning and prep, seeding, transplanting, compost making, wildlife identification and observation. These all will be accompanied by lessons in science and math while also inviting the students to engage in some creative activities such as building, crafting, story telling etc. The main objective of these meetings will be discussing growing food from seed to harvest.

Parents are welcome to join their kids in these activities. Expect your students to get dirty from time to time. All efforts are made to keep clean, but seeding, bed prep, and putting plants in the ground can sometimes get messy. Wear clothes that can get dirty.

Each garden club member will be provided with their very own garden gloves and tools. This teaching process requires the use of materials that will be covered by the cost of attending these programs, i.e., tools, seeds, soils, basic soil science items, books, compost, fertilizers. All of these items will be utilized to teach the students to grow food from seed to harvest.

3rd Thursday of each month

Sommelier Guided Wine Education Class

9135 Selborne Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA

Join the Wine Shop at Serenbe on the 3rd Thursday of each month for a professionally-guided wine education class with Sommelier Camille Balboa. Each class will be an in-depth exploration of fine wines throughout the world. We'll taste 5 premium wines that will be paired with a custom-made charcuterie board. Each month will have a new focus. Limited availability. Tickets $100. https://bit. ly/3BeIksx

Saturdays, 4:00pm

Wine Tastings at the General Store

10642 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Cochran Mill Brews are now at the General Store. Join Nadine to taste wines from around the globe every Saturday; $35/person with tasting notes and small bites. Please email nadine@generalstoreatserenbe.com with any questions.

All Saturdays at 2:30 pm

Serenbe Farms Tour

8715 Atlanta Newnan Rd, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Tickets $15 (Children under 3 free) https://bit.ly/3YI1Tnb

Learn how Serenbe Farms uses sustainable practices to grow and harvest more than 300 varieties of heirloom and hybrid vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Contact ian@ serenbefarms.com for more information.

Access parking through the main Serenbe Farms entrance at 8715 Atlanta-Newnan Road, or park on Serenbe Lane in Grange to come through the neighborhood entrance.

Beginning Oil Painting Classes with Malinda Lively in Paint Space

Basic color theory, color-mixing, understanding the medium and materials, including awareness of safely limiting exposure to toxicity, painting terminology, the importance of value & composition, “Seeing vs Thinking,” a bit of art history. Four 3-hour sessions, prepaid $260 ($65 per class). All painting materials are provided. Just show up for class in clothes you don’t care so much about.

Textbooks for the class are “Daily Painting” by Carol Marine, and “Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain” by Betty Edwards. $40 for both. As a matter of convenience, they are available for purchase at Paint Space.

Class Fee + Books: $300 due at first class. Payments by check or Zelle are preferred. For info: 310902-5358. For more information visit: www.paintspace.org

Tues. Aug. 1 until Sept. 19, 3:30 to 4:30 https://www.shorturl.cool/333b4

Wed. Aug. 2 until Sept. 20, 3:30 to 4:30 https://www.shorturl.cool/ed807

Children's Art Classes with BJ Glick in Paint Space, 10625 Serenbe Lane, Ste. A, Serenbe

All eight classes of creative wonder are just $280, including materials. Classes are limited to just 10 imaginative minds, so make sure to snatch your spot as quick as a brushstroke!

Picture this: your kids giggling with excitement as they dip their paintbrushes into vibrant hues, exploring their imagination without any limits. Our art classes are not just classes, they're grand adventures of self-expression and discovery!

Aug. 5, 9:00am-1:00pm

Tournament of Tomatoes at Serenbe Farmers Market

Serenbe Farmers Market, 9110 Selborne Lane, Serenbe

It’s a Tomato Cook-Off! Live Music + Specialty Foods/ Cocktails. Enter HERE: https://www.shorturl.cool/4de03, then bring your best tomato creation to be voted on by a select panel of judges, and your friends and neighbors. Judging begins at 10:30am, prizes awarded at noon!

Aug. 4th, 6-9pm

Scott Areman, Chatt Hills Artist Co-op

Member, Exhibit Opens at David Boyd Gallery

14 E Washington St. Newnan, GA 30263

A new gallery show of photographs by Scott Areman will open at the Boyd Gallery in Newnan, Georgia on Friday August 4th, 2023. Entitled “Brief Encounters,” this exhibit is a retrospective of his street photography from the 1980s to the present.

“Street photography for me has always been about connecting. To other people. To myself. To the beauty in the places I photograph. It’s an adventure that’s unplanned, in search of the found photograph. I love exploring, making connections and making pictures of it. I strive to create art that has a heart and shares the humanity and brief intimacies of street photography.”

Scott worked for photographers such as Annie Leibovitz and Joyce Ravid, on the path to establishing his own career. He shoots lifestyle and portrait assignments for clients such as UPS, Microsoft, AT&T, and Home Depot, to name a few.

Aug 5 | 7:30pm

Amy Speace

PRIVATE HOME | PUBLIC CONCERT IN SERENBE

837 Middleton Way

Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Tickets $25: https://rb.gy/frh7h

Heralded by Rolling Stone and Billboard Magazine, Amy Speace is one of contemporary folk and Americana music’s leading voices of the new generation. Lauded by mentors Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, and Janis Ian, as well as the songwriting community in Nashville, her songs have been recorded by Judy Collins, Red Molly, Sid Selvidge, among others. After 20 years of touring, she has played concerts all across the US and Europe and has graced stages from Glastonbury Festival, Cambridge Folk Festival in the UK, to Rocky Mountain Folks Festival and Mountain Stage.

A “writer’s writer,” she is a published poet, with pieces appearing in 2022’s Spring edition of 2River Review and Euphoria. Her essays have been published in The New York Times, American Songwriter, The Blue Rock Review. She’s also written a memoir called Menopausal Mommy: A Symphony in Four Trimesters

Every Wednesday, 7-9:00pm

Get in Your Creative Flow with Figure Drawing Sessions!

StudioSwan llc | 6401 Campbellton Redwine Rd, Chattahoochee Hills, GA 30268

Email you are coming to: info@studioswan.com.

Sunday Aug 6, 20, & Sept 3, 3:30-5:30

Intro to Artisan Crafts with Jessica Sutton

Cost: $50

At Paint Space 10625 Serenbe Lane, Ste. A, in Serenbe

In this two-hour, bi-monthly class, we will explore the basics of several different crafts. Included will be pine needle baskets, weaving, making paper, and much more! People are often interested in crafting but get intimidated by not knowing where to start. This is it! Come and try your hand at several things and see what strikes your fancy. All materials are provided unless otherwise stated!

For more information visit and tickets https://www. paintspace.org

Sat, Aug 19, 7:30 pm -10:00 pm

Movies in the Meadow: Grease

Wildflower Meadow 10690 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Chatt Hills, GA 30268, Tickets $10 per golf cart: https://rb.gy/ x3tkh

Rev your engines, hop in the car (or golf cart!), and travel to the summer of ‘58. In the words of Danny Zuko, "You can't just walk out of a drive-in!”

Get ready for a night of old-school rock ‘n roll in the Wildflower Meadow under the stars. Admission begins at 7:30 PM, and the movie will begin at 8:30 PM. Snacks including popcorn and candy will be available, as well as a bar with themed cocktails. Wear your best T-bird or Pink Lady getup, and prepare to relive the magic of Grease on the big screen!

Sat., Aug 12, 2-4pm

Salsa y Salsa Class

Gainey Hall 10640 Serenbe Ln, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Tickets $100: https://www.shorturl.cool/0d5c0

Participants will learn how to make homemade salsa using farm fresh veggies from Serenbe Farms and other local farms. Make your own salsa & take some home to share with friends and family.

Tickets are non-refundable. Contact education@ serenbefarms.com for more information.

Aug. 12 thru Sept. 2. 10-11am.

Character Draw & Design Class

Four classes on Sat. At Paint Space 10625 Serenbe Lane, Ste. A, in Serenbe. Cost: $150.00 for the course including materials; Venmo: @kurtzart.

Learn to draw and design characters with artist John Kurtz, a long-time artist for Disney, Sesame Street, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Hannah Barbera, and many others.

In this course, students will be shown how well-known characters are constructed and drawn. Students will then learn how to create their own character and how to draw it in different positions, and with different expressions.

Sun, Aug 13, 4:00 pm-7:00 pm

Fatima's Renaissance Dance Party

Lakeside Pavilion 10690 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Chatt Hills, GA 30268, Tickets $50: https://www.showclix.com/ tickets/fatima-s-renaissance-dance-party-0bmnshp

Join legendary choreographer Fatima Robinson and friends at the Lakeside Pavilion for an epic afternoon of music and movement. Whether you are a trained ballerina, an occasional cupid shuffler, or someone with two left feet, you will want to party all day. Inspired by her work on the “Renaissance” tour, Fatima will host an energetic dance session open to all who wish to participate or simply enjoy the atmosphere. Your ticket will include access to a fabulous photo booth, misting station to beat the heat, and a complimentary drink (including Lemonade) at our themed cocktail bar! Wear your most comfortable and festive attire, and prepare to slay!

Fatima Robinson is one of the world’s most sought-after choreographers. Having choreographed several Superbowl halftime shows and Academy Award performances and worked with artists including Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Prince, Lana Del Rey, and Rihanna, she is the visionary behind many of the best-known pop culture moments of the century. She recently taught a masterclass at the White House and choreographed the upcoming movie adaptation of The Color Purple musical. She is currently the Director of Choreography for Beyonce’s soldout Renaissance world tour.

Thurs., August, 20, 1-5:00 pm Red Cross Blood Drive

City Hall - 6505 Rico Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Thurs. Sept. 21, 6:00 PM

"Under the Tent" Series

Art Farm Soirée at Serenbe

Location: Under the Tent, The Wildflower Meadow

10690 Hutcheson Ferry Rd. Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Tickets: https://www.artfarmatserenbe.org/events/artfarm-presents-the-under-the-tent-series

The “Under the Tent” series will commence with Art Farm at Serenbe’s first fundraising event — Soiree at Serenbe on September 21. This will be our inaugural annual fundraiser, and we want it to be a truly special evening. You will enjoy food and drinks, a live auction with fabulous prizes, and most excitingly…an exclusive preview performance of the three shows in the series: the powerful spoken word of Voice, the energetic vocals of Mashup in the Meadow, and the dazzling cirque spectacle Serenity.

Sat, Sep 23, 7:00pm

Voice (A Night of Spoken Word)

Location: Under the Tent, Tickets: https://www.showclix. com/tickets/under-the-tent-series-voice-1hju3o9

Voice: (A Night of Spoken Word), is hosted by Emmy-nominated author, poet, and playwright, Jon Goode.

Friday Sept 22, 7:00 PM

Mashup in the Meadow

Location: Under the Tent. Tickets: https://www.artfarmatserenbe.org/events/mashup-in-the-meadow

We are thrilled to welcome five powerhouse vocalists to the stage to perform a dynamic medley of hit songs across rock, soul, and pop genres.

Tue, Sep 26 - Sun. Oct 1

Les Farfadais' Serenity

Location: Under the Tent

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/tickets/under-the-tent-series-serenity-5vn0yq0

Escape the ordinary at the world premiere of Serenity, a brand-new cirque show that will transport you to a world of fantasy, magic, and spectacle.

Tour This Fall

The 10th Annual Serenbe Designer Showhouse is two homes that look out over the Mado Hamlet. The entryway features a dramatic 19-ft vaulted ceiling leading into open main-level living, dining, and kitchen, the latter featuring bespoke cabinetry and elevated finishes selected by Pamela Stakemann of South Haven Builders. Designed by Serenbe Planning & Design with multiple private porches off the back of the homes offering stunning treetop views.

September 29-October 22

Thursday-Sunday | 10am-4pm

Thursday, September 28 | 6pm Celebrate at the Preview Party!

Proceeds benefit the Decorative Arts Fellowship at Art Farm at Serenbe.

Join us to tour the Showhouse. Tickets Available Now. https://www.serenbeshowhouse.com/tickets

Saturday, Sept.16, 2pm-8pm

Bat Fest

6300 Cochran Mill Road, Chatt Hills, GA 30268

Admission: $6 per person, FREE for members

We’re batty for bats—what’s new? Join us for another year appreciating bats and the habitats they share with our plants and pollinators. Meet the bats through live animal encounters, participate in arts & crafts, attend science workshops, talks, and demonstrations, meet scientists and learn hands-on how they research bats in the field, and enjoy the outdoor hiking, canoeing, and games around the property — don’t forget to view the native plants! Food will be available for purchase all day from local food truck, Jalapeño Express.

All proceeds raised at Bat Fest benefit the environmental education and conservation efforts at Bear Creek Nature Center, including the awareness we bring for these often misunderstood animals and the daily care for our resident animal ambassadors, including our rescued native bat which is the only live native bat exhibit in Georgia.

Visit bearcreeknaturecenter.org to learn more about becoming a member.

Registration is now open for Ray Day!

Sunday, October 15th, 2-6 p.m. at Serenbe

Join the Ray C. Anderson Foundation for the ninth annual RayDay celebration, Sunday, October 15th, 2-6 p.m. at Serenbe. This family-friendly celebration of the life and legacy of Ray C. Anderson (1934-2011) is the Foundation’s gift to the community. Tickets are available, and will likely reach capacity well before the event. Food trucks, 60+ environmentally focused booths, carnival rides, animal encounters, hot air balloon rides, and an electric vehicle showcase.

Admission is free, but you must register to attend this ticketed event: http://bit.ly/rayday2023