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GET OUT AND ENJOY NATURE

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Savor fall’s flavors at festivals, mazes HARVEST From staff reports

They are the traditions of fall in the Georgia mountains: Autumn scenery, town festivals and corn mazes. You can get your fill of it all this season in Northeast Georgia, with every community in every corner offering its own spin on local culture and heritage. From moonshine cars in Dawsonville to panning for gold in Dahlonega, the Big Apple in Cornelia and Mule Camp Market in Gainesville, every town has its own way to celebrate Appalachian culture through food, music and crafts. And while you’re in the area, a side trip to a corn maze lets you lose yourself in farm life, with hayrides, pumpkins and fun for the whole family. Here’s a brief overview of this fall’s offerings; full calendars of all events can be found on pages 16-23.

Festivals Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Mountain Heritage Festival, Blairsville, 706-745-5493, www.unioncountyhistory.org Sept. 12-Oct. 27: Oktoberfest, Helen, 706-878-1908, 706878-2181, www.helenga.org Sept. 14: Mountain Music & Arts & Crafts Festival, . Vogel State Park, U.S. 19/129 South, 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org Sept. 19: Harvest Balloon Festival, Sterling on the Lake, Flowery Branch, www.harvestballoonfestival.com Sept. 27-29: Downtown Hoschton fall festival, www. cityofhoschton.com Oct. 6: Foxfire Fall Heritage Festival, Clayton, www. foxfire.org, 706-746-5828 Oct. 10-13: Mule Camp Market Festival, Gainesville, gainesvillejaycees.org Oct. 12: Fall Celebration, Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen, 706-878-3087, www.

GeorgiaStateParks.org Oct. 12-13, 19-29: Sorghum Festival, Blairsville, 706-7455789, 706-745-4745, www.sorghumfestivalblairsville.com Oct. 19-20: Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega, www.dahlonegajaycees.com Oct. 11-19: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Hiawassee, 706-896-4191, www. georgiamountainfairgrounds .com Oct. 23: Big Red Apple Festival, Cornelia, 770-778-8585, bht@corneliageorgia.org, www.explorecornelia.com Oct. 25-26: Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival, Cleveland, 706-8090139, www.hillbillyhogbbq. com Oct. 26-27: Moonshine Festival, Dawsonville, www. kareforkids.us/festival.html, 706-216-5273 Oct. 26-27: Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival, Braselton Park, amykpinnell@ gmail.com Nov. 1-3: Hemlock Fest, Dahlonega, hemlockfest.org

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Visit some of Northeast Georgia’s most scenic locales to celebrate autumn’s splendor.

>> Amicalola Falls, Dawsonville. Page 4 >> Lake Burton, Rabun County. Page 6

Corn mazes Jaemor Farms, Sept. 14Nov. 3, 5340 Cornelia Highway/Ga. 365, Alto, 770-8693999, 770-869-0999, www. jaemorfarms.com. Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, through Nov. 5, Burt’s Pumpkin Farm Road, Dawsonville. 706-265-3701, www.burtsfarm.com Buck’s Corn Maze, through November. 1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville. 706-3448834, www.buckscornmaze. com Bradley’s Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees, 25 Lawrence Drive, Dawsonville. 770-380-3636, www.bradleys pumpkinpatch.com Uncle Shucks Corn Maze, through Nov. 24. 4525 Ga. 53, Dawsonville, 770-772-6223, www.uncleshucks.com

>> Smithgall Woods, White County. Page 8 >> Brasstown Bald, Towns County. Page 10 File photos

Above: Canoeists paddle in a small pond in Lumpkin County during the annual Hemlock Fest. This year’s event is Nov. 1-3. Left: Candied apples are among the treats you’ll find at Gainesville’s Mule Camp Market festival Oct. 10-13.

>> Tallulah Gorge, Habersham-Rabun counties. Page 12 >> Vogel State Park, Union County. Page 14 >> Fall events calendars. Pages 16-23

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Amicalola Falls

AMY MOORE | For Harvest

A late summer view of Amicalola Falls. When the leaves turn color, the show really begins at this scenic Dawson County park.

Waterfall is just part of the show at Dawson County park By Amy Moore For Harvest

A winding drive through scenic North Georgia leads nature lovers to the picturesque Amicalola Falls State Park. With trails for both novice and skilled hikers, attractions for young and old, lodging for rustic and comfort atmosphere seekers and spectacular views of the towering 729-foot waterfall — the centerpiece of the park —

Amicalola Falls is a popular and affordable destination. As the foliage turns from green to colors of the fall at the end of September, the park becomes a leaf peepers and photographers paradise through the beginning of November. The views of the falls, the mountaintops and colorful amber yellow leaves make the perfect backdrop or landscape portrait. It’s a favorite of Michael Middleton, Amicalola Falls State Park manager.

“I like sitting in the (lodge) restaurant and seeing the different colors out in the mountain range from the windows,” Middleton said. “We’re unique in that we’re close to Atlanta but the people who come here from Atlanta feel like they’ve gotten away because of our location.” For a $5 daily parking fee, day visitors can enjoy the falls, trails, playgrounds, trout fishing and picnic areas as well as learn the local nature as well as the history of the area and of

the nearby Appalachian Trail inside the Visitors Center. Six parking lots provide several options for reaching the different areas of the forest and clearly marked hiking trails — from easy to moderate half and one mile lengths to a strenuous 8.5-mile trek — meander through park allowing views of tree-covered mountain tops.

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In addition to the spectacular falls, amenities at Amicalola Falls State Park include picnic areas and group shelters for rent, an outdoor amphitheater and a variety of staff-led programs.

A view looking out over the top of Amicalola Falls with the fall colors near full peak. There are few better places in the area to enjoy autumn’s beauty.

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Seasonal rates range from $54 to $249 a night. The park also has accommodations for meetings, retreats and weddings as well as traditional American and southern food at The

Continued from Page 4 Middleton suggests all visitors take the trail up the waterfall. “You actually get to cross over the waterfall on a bridge and depending on how much water is coming down, you can feel the water spray coming off,” he said. The park’s staff lead a variety of programs for visitors, including nature and survival education, live animal presentations, confidence and rope course and fireside presentations. Picnic and group shelters are available for rental to larger groups during the day. The picnic shelters accommodate 40 people at picnic table seating and have charcoal grills, electricity and water. Rental costs are $50 a day. For $75 a day, group shelters are enclosed and hold up to 70 people and include folding tables, chairs and a limited kitchen with a sink, running water, stove and electricity. A charcoal grill is also on hand and has available heating. An outdoor amphitheater is located near the top of the falls and seats 100 people for a $75 rental fee. It has a ground level stage and available electricity. Those looking to enjoy the park for more than a day can take advantage of the lodging amenities inside Amicalola Falls State Park, including campgrounds, cabins and the lodge itself. The 25 universal campgrounds are located near the top of the mountain, above the top of the falls and include one ADA campsite, a

Amicalola Falls State Park 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road, Dawsonville, GA 30534, 706-2658888, 800-573-9656, gastateparks.org/ AmicalolaFalls, Amicalolafallslodge.com

camper’s only bathhouse and one RV dump station. The RV pad will fit up to a 48-foot RV or two automobiles and the sites have tent pads for two tents with a limit of eight campers per site. Each site has 30 amp electricity, potable water, a picnic table, a charcoal grill and a campfire ring. The ADA campsite has all the features of the other sites as well as being fully paved. It also includes 50-amp electricity and is located nearest to the bathhouse. Campsites are $28 per night for RVs and $25 a night for tents. The private cabins at Amicalola Falls can sleep four, six or 10 people and offer views of the mountains and creeks as well as one, two and three-bedroom options with linens, kitchens, living and dining areas, cable TV and central air and heating. Each also include a grill, picnic table and fire ring and some cabins include private porches with rocking chairs. Seasonal rates range from $64 to $254 a night, depending on the type of cabin. More luxurious quarters are found in the suites at the lodge where rooms include double to king size beds, private balconies and porches with panoramic views of the mountain valley and woodlands and all the amenities found in hotels.

Maple Restaurant inside the lodge, which has large glass walls, allowing outstanding view of the mountaintops. The park’s visitors center and lodge both have gift shops with a variety of souvenirs.

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Lake Burton

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A view of Lake Burton in Rabun County on a fall day. The pristine site offers a reflection of autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colors on still waters, with plenty to do and see in the area.

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Pristine Rabun site boasts of majestic views, campsites By Shannan Finke For Harvest

Flaunting an impressive itinerary of activities throughout the year, Rabun County hosts an abundance of seasonal to-do’s in Northeast Georgia this fall. Home to one of the region’s most beautiful lakes, A-listers including country music artist Alan Jackson and former University of Georgia football coach and athletic director Vince Dooley have chosen Lake Burton as their home away from home, making star-spotting a favorite pastime for residents and tourists. From sleeping under the stars to casting a line for the next record-breaking catch (Burton holds the state record for largest caught walleye and yellow perch fish species), visitors can take their pick from plenty of Burton’s lodging and recreational opportunities. Nearby Sky Valley Resort, once known as the southernmost ski resort community in the United States, is the highest city in Georgia and a tourist haven for many in Rabun County. Being centrally located to several metropolitan cities, Sky Valley makes a perfect base to explore the best of the region’s fall happenings. And with numerous activities happening year-round, including swimming, tennis, golfing, fishing, skiing and hiking, the resort is an ideal location to ensure you’re never bored during your visit. If you’re hoping to carry this year’s summer camping season into the cooler months, Moccasin Creek State Park is located directly on Lake Burton’s 62 miles of shoreline. Open daily through Nov. 30, visitors can tour the Burton Fish Hatchery, use the park’s boat dock and ramp, hike through the Blue Ridge Mountains or even go geogaching. For physically challenged campers, senior citizens and children, Moccasin Creek’s wheelchair-accessible fishing pier allows easy access to the trout-filled waters Lake Burton is known for. Parking at Moccasin Creek is $5, and the

park’s 54 tent, trailer and RV campsite rentals range from $25 to $29. Visitors may also rent the park’s picnic shelter for $40. To make reservations, call 1-800-864-7275 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit www.gastateparks.org/MoccasinCreek. Campers looking for a slightly more remote and rustic experience can stay at Wildcat Campground, located within the Lake Burton Wildlife Management Area of Chattahoochee National Forest. The site is actually two separate campgrounds one mile apart called Area 1 and Area 2, each with 16 tent and/or trailer camp sites. Although there is no water for use at Wildcat Campground, vault toilets are available. Overnight stays at the campground are $10 per night. Area 1 is open year-round, and bathroom facilities at Area 2 close Oct. 31. For more information, call Chattahoochee Management, Inc. at 706-490-1246. Besides camping, Lake Burton offers its visitors plenty of other exciting happenings, particularly in the fall. Teka Earnhardt, administrator for the Rabun County Convention & Visitors Bureau, says the season highlights some of Burton’s best activities. “Fall in Rabun County is filled with festivals celebrating the harvest, the end of summer and just being outdoors,” Earnhardt says. “Lake Burton is beautiful as the lake reflects the blazing fall colors — a perfect backdrop for fall weddings and family reunions.” For those simply passing through, Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Project Manager Cheryl Smith says there’s one drive in particular no one should miss to experience Rabun County and Lake Burton’s fall beauty. “Scenic Highway 197 from Clarkesville to U.S. 197 allows for some wonderful views of the fall foliage color changes,” Smith says of the route, which navigates near the shores of Lake Burton and the county’s Lake Rabun. “On cool, crisp, clear days, the area just fills your soul.”

‘Lake Burton is beautiful as the lake reflects the blazing fall colors — a perfect backdrop for fall weddings and family reunions.’ Teka Earnhardt Administrator for the Rabun County Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Smithgall Woods

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Smithgall Cottage offers four bedrooms, each with a private bath, and a miniature recreation room. It is built of Montana lodgepole pine and features a large great room.

State park a natural beauty near White’s other treasures By Brandee A. Thomas For Harvest

With the help of fancy TVs, surround sound systems and high-definition broadcasts, you don’t have to leave your living room to feel like you’re up-close and personal with nature. However, if you prefer to actually be one with the great outdoors, there may not be a better place to visit in north Georgia than Smithgall Woods State Park. The 6,000-acre park in Helen has something for all skill and interest levels: hiking, biking and even the oc-

casional black bear sighting. “The forest really is the limit,” said John Erbele, general manager of the White County state park. “You may see a deer, various birds and sometimes you can even get a glimpse of a fox or coyote. “Smithgall Woods is really a wonderful place to get away from the crowds and reconnect with nature.” Just about a third of the county is state or federally protected lands, so the area offers a unique opportunity for unspoiled, interactions with nature.

If this is your first in-depth introduction with the native wildlife, or even if you just need a refresher, the folks at Smithgall Woods are happy to plan a guided tour for you. “We have volunteers that will drive the van in and out of the property and tell you about the different trails and provide a general orientation of the park,” Erbele said. “There’s no charge for the tour, but we do ask for some kind of (monetary) contribution to help with the cost of the van.” Typically, the tours last about an hour and a half. They can be arranged for individuals

and groups. Participants should contact the park in advance so that arrangements can be made to have a guide available. Although day-trippers are more than welcome to enjoy the park’s various amenities, visitors may want to consider booking a stay in one of the six cottages. Not only will you have more time to commune with nature, it will also afford you the opportunity to discover hidden gems like Dukes Creek Falls, which

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North Georgia’s premier trout stream, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular mountain property and is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing.

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Continued from Page 8 is accessible via a one-mile trail from the cottage quarters. While the cottages give you an intimate connection with the robust wildlife scene at Smithgall Woods, your overnight stay will be anything but primitive. There are televisions, telephones, Wi-Fi access and in some cases even hot tubs. From pioneer campgrounds to catch and release trout fishing and pavilions for picnics, Smithgall Woods has something for everyone — even hunters. “Hunting is sort of an atypical activity in a state park, but it happens here,” Erbele said. “Our first hunt is Sept. 20-22. We’ll have two hunts in October, one in November, two in December and three at night in January. “You can call the park to get a list of those dates, but the best resource is the 2013-2014 regulation book that the Georgia Department of Natural Resources passes out. It’s usually available wherever hunting licenses are sold. We’re known as the Dukes Creek area.” The hunts are free, but participants must sign-up, either in advance or on the day of the hunt, because there are a limited number of spaces. Registered hunters are allowed to scout the area a day early. “There’s no fee for hunting, you just have to be properly licensed. That’s the only requirement,” Erbele said. Although visitors are always encouraged to

Outdoor recreation in White County Smithgall Woods State Park: Hiking, biking, lodging, fishing, hunting and wildlife observation, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen. Gates open at 7 a.m. daily, visitor center open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 parking fee. www.gastateparks. org/info/smithgall, 706-878-3078 Unicoi State Park and Lodge: Birding, lake swimming, canoeing, hiking and lodging, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen. Park open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, office hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $5 parking fee. www.georgiastateparks.org/unicoi, 706-878-4726 Anna Ruby Falls: Walking trail, hiking and nature observation. 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road, Helen. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. $3 per person. www.helenga.org/business/ anna-ruby-falls-visitor-center. 706-8781448 More info: White County Chamber of Commerce, www.whitecountychamber. org, 706-865-5356

contact the park in advance to ensure the its open for outings, that’s especially important during the hunting season because access is limited to the public during hunts as a precautionary measure. With its mountain-side vistas and abundant streams, you can enjoy a panoramic view of White County — not just Smithgall Woods — from just about every angle.

According to Stacy Gable, of the White County Chamber of Commerce, tubing along the Chattahoochee River is one of the most popular outdoor recreational activities in the county. “That’s really the biggest (activity) we have. You can enjoy that through mid-September,” Gable said. If you prefer to get a birds-eye view, White County has got that covered, too. “Zip-lining is huge here,” Gable said. “If you can believe it, you can zip line here all year long.” In the coming weeks, “go seers” will begin flocking to White County to have a gander at the rainbow-hued views of the north Georgia foliage. “Typically, our peak season is mid-October to early November,” Erbele said. “But it may come a little later. Because of the wet seasons we’ve had this year, everything has been kind of late. Our spring flowers were late. Our summer flowers were late.” If foliage viewing is on your fall agenda, Erbele suggests checking the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Leaf Watch website at www.georgiastateparks.org/ leafwatch. Other recreational points of interest worth the trip to White County include Anna Ruby Falls at Unicoi State Park and the Appalachian Trail entrance points near Blood Mountain. “We have a lot of outdoor recreation opportunities here,” Gable said. “There’s always something to do.”

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The great room at Smithgall Cottage features a stonework fireplace and fine furnishings.

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Brasstown Bald

CARA PASTORE | For Harvest

A view from the observation tower atop Brasstown Bald. From Georgia’s highest peak, visitors can see four states and, on a clear day, even glimpse the Atlanta skyline.

Watch autumn’s glory unfold from Ga.’s highest view point By Andrew Akers For Harvest

Northeast Georgia is full of stunning scenery and majestic landscapes. So much so that deciding which of its many state and national parks to visit can be a difficult decision. However, one location rises above all the others.

Brasstown Bald is Georgia’s highest mountain, rising 4,784 feet above sea level, and features some of the most extensive and spectacular views in the state. From the observation deck on the summit, visitors can see four different states, the 6,600-foot-high Clingmans Dome in Tennessee and, on a clear day, even the Atlanta skyline.

Located about 8 miles east of Blairsville off the Ga. 180 spur, the mountain hosts a number of attractions including a visitor information center with a museum and three different hiking trails that lead to local sights such as the Track Rock Gap archaeological site and the Appalachian Trail. If you’re looking for a reprieve from the

late summer heat, Brasstown Bald is the place to go. “Our temperatures are a little more like Massachusetts than Georgia because of our elevation gain,” said Pam Fox, a manager for

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Continued from Page 10 the location’s visitor center. Typical temperatures on the mountain are about 10 degrees cooler than the surrounding areas. In fact, the summit has never been recorded over 84 degrees. The lower temperatures create a natural environment for many plants and animals not found in the rest of Georgia. On the north and east side of the mountain is Georgia’s only “cloud forest,” featuring persistent or frequent cloud cover. The excess moisture creates a unique environment for trees and wildflowers. Many northern plants have their southern-most reaches in the area around Brasstown Bald, including the striped maple and the blue bead lily. Bird watchers are also attracted to the mountain because of its low trees, observation deck, accessibility and available bird life. Visitors can see birds such as Canada warblers, rose-breasted grosbeaks and veeries along the mountain’s trails or from the visitors center. From the parking lot, visitors can hike to the summit via the 0.6-mile-long Summit Trail. Though paved and relatively short, the trail is steep and strenuous. A shuttle service from the parking lot to the summit is offered

as an alternative and is included in the $5 entrance fee. At the end of the Summit Trail sits the Brasstown Bald Visit Information Center, which features a 180-degree observation deck and a museum. The center is the third structure to occupy the site, which served as a forest fire watch station for decades. The original fire tower was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a Great Depression-era work relief program that built, upgraded and reforested many state and national parks. Though the present center still has a fire tower, it is mostly used to station radio repeaters for several state and federal agencies. The museum has a number of exhibits that explain how the mountain was formed, who the earliest settlers in the area were, the nation’s first gold rush that stripped the North Georgia countryside bare and how the U.S. Forest Service worked to reforest it. A 14-minute movie titled “the four seasons of Brasstown Bald” plays every half hour and explains the mountain’s unique weather patterns. Four different states, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, are visible from the observation deck at the center along with several of Georgia’s other tallest mountains including Blood Mountain, Rabun Bald and Hightower Bald.

The mountain is the starting point for three different hiking trails. The Arkaquah Trail starts in the parking lot of Brasstown Bald and extends 5 miles west to the Track Rock Gap Petroglyph site, which displays over 100 rock carvings by ancient Native Americans, the only such site located on public land in Georgia. The Wagon Train Trail starts along the Summit Trail and heads north for 6.9 miles to Young Harris College. The trail follows a roadbed that was built to extend Ga. 66 from Young Harris to Brasstown Bald. The project was never finished and now serves primarily as a hiking trail. Lastly, Jacks Knob Trail starts at the south end of the Brasstown Bald parking lot and continues in that direction, crossing Ga. 180 before intersecting with the Appalachian Trail. It is 4.5 miles long and follows the original road that was used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to access the mountain in order to construct a fire tower. The mountain’s remote location and high elevation make it a prime location for stargazers. Groups such as the Atlanta Astronomy Club often host group observations and overnights. The park is open after hours, with the reduced entrance fee of $3 per person. The visitors center is open seasonally from April to mid-November. Because of its unique weather, the mountain can have rain or snow

Brasstown Bald Hiking, picnicking and nature viewing. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2 to $5 entrance fee. 706-896-2556

unexpectedly, so always call ahead. Entrance is $5 per person over 16 years old during the day and $3 per person after hours. Interagency Senior or Access pass holders gain entrance for free but must pay $2 for shuttle service. Dogs must be leashed and are not allowed in the visitor center. The areas surrounding Brasstown Bald are scattered with attractions, both natural and man-made. In nearby Young Harris, there is the Brasstown Valley Resort, a full-service holiday getaway nestled in the Georgia mountains. The resort offers all the usual comforts — a spa, an indoor and outdoor pool, and a fitness center — but really shines through its outdoor activities, which include hiking, fishing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting and golf. Also near Brasstown Bald are several waterfalls, the closest being Helton Creek Falls and High Shoals Falls. To the south, there is Anna Ruby Falls, Duke’s Creek Falls and Raven Cliff Falls near Helen and there is DeSoto Falls to the southeast. For more information, contact the Brasstown Bald Visitor Center at 706-896-4137.

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Tallulah Gorge Deep canyon, picturesque falls mark site in far NE Ga. By Charles Phelps Harvest

If you’re looking for a place to camp, hike and take-in picturesque views this fall as the leaves begin to change, look no farther than Tallulah Gorge State Park. Located in far Northeast Georgia, Tallulah Gorge State Park offers 50 campsites for tent, trailers and RV. It also has a pioneer campground. “Visitors should feel all-inspired by the beauty, the nature and the waterfalls,” said West Malenke, interpretive ranger of Tallulah Gorge State Park. “It’s really an outof-ordinary place, and a lot of people don’t know we’re here. I’ve had people come to the park and say they have been driving by for 15 years, and they finally decided to stop. “Every year we have more and more visitors. We’re growing by word of mouth. Most everyone who comes here (to the park) definitely enjoys their visit.” Along with camping, the park offers a 63acre lake with beach, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, bicycling, archery, tennis and an Interpretive Center for visitors. “I always tell people when they visit the Interpretive Center, they should watch the film of the history of Tallulah Falls, and the walking (Karl) Wallenda going across the gorge,” said Kim Hatcher, public affairs coordinator for Georgia State Parks. Another unique aspect of Tallulah are the hikes visitors can explore. Tallulah offers regular hikes that visitors can guide themselves among 20 miles of trails. However, there are two that stand out among the rest: the gorge floor hike and full moon suspension bridge hike. “Tallulah Gorge State Park is unique in that it’s a large canyon,” Hatcher said. “People should be aware that you can go (down) into the canyon.” The gorge is nearly 2 miles long and 1,000 feet to the floor. The hike to the floor includes hiking down over 500 stairs, crossing the Tallulah River by jumping rock to rock, and

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Visitors to Tallulah Gorge State Park stop on the suspension bridge for a picture. Few places in Northeast Georgia offer better fall scenery.

Tallulah Gorge State Park 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Drive, Tallulah Falls; 706-754-7981, www.gastateparks.org/ TallulahGorge. Parking is $5 daily. Interpretive Center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Park Hours are 8 a.m. to dark.

Fall events Sept. 1-2: Holiday Gorge Floor Hike: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Strenuous trek down 531 stairs, a river crossing jumping from rock to rock, and climbing boulders along the side of the river to Bridal Veil Falls for as swim. Total miles are 3.5. No pets; wear appropriate footwear; children must be 10 or older; bring food and water. Register in advance. $5, plus $5 parking Sept. 19-20: Full Moon Suspension Bridge Hike, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 8:1510:15 p.m. Friday. Mile and a half hike under the full moon. $5, plus $5 parking

climbing boulders alongside the river. The hike is a self-guided hike on a normal day. You will meet with park employees who will give you an orientation lesson on how to best get down into the gorge. They will also

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Visitors take in the scene from the overlook at Tallulah Falls. Be sure to bring your camera when the leaves change; the colors are spectacular.

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Continued from Page 12 tell you what to avoid and where not to go for safety precautions. The self-guided tour is free, however, you must obtain a permit from the Interpretive Center before you can go on the hike. Also, the park only gives out 100 permits per day to go to the gorge floor on the self-guided tour, so the park advises to get one early in the day before they reach their limit. However, if you don’t want to do a selfguided hike to the gorge floor, then you can wait for special holidays, like Labor Day. On the holiday weekend, the park will offer guided tours from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. The cost of the hike is $5. The suspension bridge hike takes place on the nights of full moons. The hike has a tour guide and takes you to the 80-foot suspension bridge located above the gorge floor. The cost is $5; hikes run through the end of the year. Malenke also said the park is visited frequently during October when the leaves begin to change. He said the peak time for the leaves to change is early to mid-October, and that some of the best views to take in the leaves is from the gorge floor. “The leaves are beautiful, and people love to look at them from the gorge floor,” he said. “It’s a really pretty park. A lot of people don’t know what they’re missing out on.”

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Autumn’s blazing tapestry of red, gold and yellow frames the river as it flows through Tallulah Gorge.

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Vogel State Park

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Vogel State Park, located south of Blairsville along U.S. 19/129, offers camping, cottages, scenic hiking trails and a 22-acre lake with fishing, swimming and boat rentals.

Camping, hiking options at park surround visitors in fall By Meredith Pruitt Harvest

If it’s been your goal to try camping this fall but you’re not completely sure you want to rough it, Vogel State Park most likely has the best option available for you. As one of the oldest and most popular state parks in Georgia, Vogel has fashioned both traditional rustic camping on the lake as well as updated, more comfortable cottages. It is located at the base of Blood Mountain in Blairsville and is part of the Chattahoochee National Forest.

The park receives its most visitors in the fall because of the scenery and changing leaves. Neel Gap, a mountain pass not far from Brasstown Bald, provides a glimpse of the mountains along the road to the park. Parking costs $5 for the day. One can view the colors of fall that paint the Blue Ridge Mountains from Vogel and also choose from a variety of events and activities, including four hiking trails which vary by difficulty and length. “They have a number of trails to choose from,” said Kim Hatcher, public affairs coordinator at Georgia State Parks & Historic

Sites. “So let’s say you had smaller children. You could take the loop around the lake, which is easy.” She said that by far, the most popular trail is the Bear Hair Gap Trail. Just over 4 miles in length, the partial loop trail follows the ridges of Blood Mountain. The abundance of wildflowers in bloom and access to the Chattahoochee National Forest makes this trail the most traveled in the park. One can take this trail into the forest to reach the hunting grounds. For those who seek a more challenging hike, the Coosa Backcountry Trail is avail-

able. This trail is almost 13 miles long and partially loops from the Backcountry Trailhead and connects with many other trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Precautions must be taken for these trails. Georgia State Parks recommends bright-colored clothing instead of whites on these longer hikes to improve visibility. Hiking is just one of the features that appeals to nature lovers in Northeast Georgia every year. The park offers 103 campsites,

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Continued from PAGE 14 35 cottages, four picnic shelters, a group shelter and a pioneer camp, which are available by reservation only. Events coming this fall include the Mountain Music and Arts & Crafts Festival on Sept. 14, featuring a variety of mountain-inspired music as well as handmade gifts and crafts. Another popular family event is the Fall Hoedown on Oct. 19, sure to offer a good time for all, Hatcher said. “Every fall they have a cute hoedown where they have hayrides and a bonfire and square dancing and a cake walk,” Hatcher said. “People dress up in Halloween costumes, and it’s kind of a fun, family-oriented atmosphere.” Hatcher said there are also a few secret treasures hidden in Vogel State Park and clued us in on one of them. “There’s a waterfall at the base of the lake that a lot of people don’t know is there,” Hatcher said. “So that could be kind of an insider tip.” Finding other amenities and both indoor and outdoor activities is not a problem in this 233acre park. It includes 17 miles total of hiking and backpacking trails with the Appalachian Trail located nearby. Bike rental, fishing, lake swimming, kayak rental, pedal boats, miniature golf, a play-

Lake Winfield Scott, off Ga. 180 near Vogel State Park, offers fishing, boating, hiking trails, cabin rentals, a beach area and its own spectacular fall views.

ground, general store and the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum are all available for those visiting the park. The 22-acre lake at Vogel is open to nonmotorized boats and offers a beach area, but the beauty of a lake view is not limited to the inside of the park. Lake Winfield Scott, off of Ga. 180, is located near Vogel and is known for its scenery and fishing. Like Vogel, Lake Winfield Scott offers a variety of standard amenities, a beach area and cabins for rental. Although the hiking trails are shorter than those at Vogel, a scenic hike can be enjoyed during a day at this lake. Open season for lake and pond fishing is yearround in the North Loop. Catfish, trout, perch, brim and bass can be caught here along an accessible fishing pier. For those who enjoy a faster boat ride, Lake Winfield Scott allows motorized boating for boats with electric motors. The lake is a great spot for fishing and hosts a fishing rodeo that draws in hundreds of people from Northeast Georgia and outlying areas. Hours of operation daily are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information on reservations and more, call 1-800-864-7275 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Information is also available at www.georgia stateparks.org/vogel.

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43rd Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Oktoberfest will run from September 12 – 15, then again on September 19-22, then will reopen again on Sept. 26 and continue daily through October 27 The Oktoberfest Parade will take place September 14 at 12PM, Downtown Helen. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181 www. helenchamber.com Fall Fest/Birthday Party/35th Anniversary of Babyland General® Hospital/30th Anniversary of licensed Cabbage Patch Kids, Babyland General® Hospital. 706-865-2171, www.cabbagepatchkids.com Sautee Jamboree Music Festival, SNCA, 706-878-3300 www.snca.org Agri-Fest/Country Market & Pottery Comes to Town, 9AM-3PM, Downtown Cleveland. 706-865-5356 www. whitecountychamber.org

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43rd Annual Oktoberfest, Festhalle. Helen’s biggest celebration! Oktoberfest is open daily and will continue through October 27. 706-878-1908 or 706-878-2181. www.helenchamber.com Hiking in Helen, every Saturday in October, 1:00PM, Unicoi State Park Lodge. Pre-registration required. 1-800-573-9659 www. GeorgiaStateParks.org

8 - 10 Georgia 2013 Winter Arts Tour. www.artstour.org 29-Dec 1 Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event. 706-

Art-Oberfest, Helen Riverside Park. Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933 www.helenarts.org Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown. Babyland General ® Hospital. Event Benefits United Way of White County. www.hillbillyhogbbq.com Hallowine Fest 12:00 – 6:00, Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. 706878-1056. www.sauteenacoocheevineyards.com Halloween Trunk or Treat, SNCA, 706-878-3300, www.snca.org

The Art & Soul of the Northeast Georgia Mountains 800.392.8279 www.whitecountychamber.org

Unicoi Wine Festival. Hardman Farm, Sautee. Enjoy wine tastings and more! For more information, call 706-865-5356.

878-1908, www.helenchamber.com

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Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park. This event is sponsored by United Way of White County. 706-892-4779 Annual Lighting of the Village, 6PM, Downtown Helen, 706-878-2181 www. helenga.org

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1-14 Festival of Trees, Unicoi State Park. This event is sponsored by United Way of White County. 706-892-4779

7-8 Annual Christkindlmarkt – Downtown Helen, Traditional German event. 706-878-1908,

www.helenchamber.com 7,14,21 Kinderfest – Downtown Helen. Helen Chamber of Commerce 706-878-1908, www.helenchamber.com 7 Deck the Halls, Unicoi State Park. 1-800-573-9659 www.GeorgiaStateParks.org 7 Annual Christmas Parade, Downtown Helen, 2PM, 706-878-2181. www.helenga.org 7 Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival, 3PM-8PM, Annual Christmas in the Mountains Lighted Parade, 7PM Downtown Cleveland 706-865-5356, www.whitecountychamber.org

Fall events Hall county Ongoing Andy Cherewick art exhibit. Through Sept. 19. Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. ung.edu Fall Exhibitions. Through Oct. 12. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Visit qvac.org for times. Vision 2013 Wisdom Project. Through Nov. 22. 770-538-4705, www.brenau.edu First Saturday Hike, 10-11:30 a.m. $5 adults, $3 ages 2-12, younger than 2 and Elachee members free. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. 770-535-1976. www.elachee. org. Elachee’s Trail Crew Work Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Saturday each month and Oct. 12. Free. Call to preregister. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville, 770-535-1976. Home School Day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every first Tuesday. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Home-schoolers admitted for half-price admission. 770-536-1900. Stars Over Elachee astronomy, 7:309:30 p.m. Every second Saturday and Dec. 7. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $10 adults, $5 for children ages 2-12, Elachee members free. Reservations required. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Natureversity Brown-Bag Lunch and Lecture Series, 12:30 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Second Thursday each month. November through March. $10 donation requested. 770-535-1976, www.elachee. org.

August Aug. 25: “Lombardi,” presented by the Gainesville Theatre Alliance. 2:30 p.m. Buford Community Center’s Sylvia Beard Theatre, 2200 Buford Highway, Buford. Tickets: $18-20 adults, $16-18 seniors and $12-14 for students, depending on seat location. www.gainesvilleTHEATREalliance. org, 678-717-3624

September Sept. 1-Dec. 31: Exhibit in Rotating Gallery, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville.

770-297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@ brenau.edu. Sept. 1-15: Elachee’s Pre-order Native Plant Sale. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Pickup date 1-6 p.m. Sept. 26. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org. Sept. 2-6: Dragon Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Sept. 7: Jimmie Vaughan and The Tilt-AWhirl Band, featuring Lou Ann Barton, Big Mike & The Booty Papas. Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770945-8787, www.lakelanierislands.com Sept. 7-28: Learn To Row Class, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m. noon Saturdays. Lake Lanier Rowing Club, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770- 287-0077, lakelanierrowing.org Sept 8: Family Day, “Pioneer Life in Northeast Georgia,” 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Demonstrations, hands-on activities from pioneer days. Free. 770-2975900, negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. Sept. 9-13: 9/11 Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Sept. 10: History Forum “New Georgia Politics,” 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free for members and $3 nonmembers. 770-297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@ brenau.edu. Sept. 13: Opening Game: Volleyball vs. Belhaven, 7 p.m. Brenau gymnasium, 800 Brenau Lane, Gainesville. Free. 770-5384687, brenautigers.com. Sept. 13-15: National Auto Sport Association, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 800-849-RACE, 770967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com. $10 Sept. 14-Nov. 3: Corn Maze, Jaemor Farms, 5340 Cornelia Highway/Ga. 365, Alto, 770-869-3999, 770-869-0999, www. jaemorfarms.com. Corn maze, hay rides, pumpkin train, apple cannons, farm slide, duck races. Corn maze $10 ages 13 and older, $9 ages 4-12; mini maze $3, hayrides $4, pumpkin train $3, other attractions $1; $12 pass for all ages includes maze, hay ride, three attractions.

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Visitors can ride balloons and more at the Harvest Balloon Festival on Sept. 18 at Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch. Sept. 14: Snake Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $5 adults and children 2-12, free for members and children 2 and younger. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Sept. 14: Atlanta Dragon Boat Festival. Lake Lanier Olympic Center, Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770287-7888, lckc.org, dragonboatatlanta. com. Sept. 16-20: Elephant Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Sept. 17-Dec. 15: “More” exhibit. Sellars Gallery, Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. Free. Opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 19. 770-534-6263 Sept. 17-Nov. 3: “Sapelo Sojourn” exhibit. Sellars Gallery, Simmons Visual Arts Center, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263 Sept. 19: Harvest Balloon Festival, Sterling on the Lake, Flowery Branch. Tethered balloon rides, pumpkin carving and painting, hayrides, face painting, games, concerts and raffles, food. www. harvestballoonfestival.com

Sept. 19-22: Atlanta Historic Races. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www. roadatlanta.com. Tickets $25-$7 Sept. 21-22: 10th annual Art in the Square. Downtown Gainesville Square, E. Main St., Gainesville Free. 770-886-6126 Sept. 21: Arts in Education, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE, Gainesville. Fundraiser for local schools. 770-5342787, theartscouncil.net Sept. 21: “What is Chorus ... Really,” 7:30 p.m. Hosch Theatre, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. 770-538-4764, www.brenau. edu. Sept. 21: The CreoleJoe Band, featuring Joe Sample & Ray Parker Jr., Bonaventure Quartet. Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www. lakelanierislands.com Sept. 23-27: Fall Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 25, 2013 Sept. 25-Oct. 24: “Texture” exhibit. Roy C. Moore Art Gallery, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Reception noon Sept. 25. Free. ung.edu Sept. 24-Feb. 2: “Passages” exhibit. Leo Castelli Gallery, John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263, www. brenau.edu. Sept. 25: Masters in the Art of Nursing, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Brenau East, Whalen Auditorium. 1001 Chestnut St. SE, Gainesville. Celebrating the careers of some of the top health care providers in the community. Free. 770-534-6206, jcollier@brenau.edu Sept. 27-29: Women’s Fall Retreat, Cedar Hill Enrichment Center, 5735 Dawsonville Highway, Gainesville, 770-887-0051, www. discovercedarhill.org. $100 Sept. 28: Boney James, Angella Christie. Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, 770-945-8787, www. lakelanierislands.com Sept. 28: “Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia,” 5-8 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Build shelters, learn what to do if caught in a storm, identify medicinal and edible plants and practice tracking skills. $13 per scout or sibling age 4 and older, ages 2-3 pay the

$3 general admission fee and $5 per parent. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Sept. 28: BBI Jr. Olympic Program Fall Fungatta. Lake Lanier Olympic Center, Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-287-7888, info@lckc. org, lckc.org.

October Oct. 1-4: Pirate Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Oct. 3-12: “Alice in Wonderland,” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5, 11-12; 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 12. Brenau University’s Historic Pearce Auditorium, 500 Centennial Circle, Gainesville. $10-12 adults and seniors, $7-8 for students and children. 678-717-3624, gainesvilletheatrealliance. org. Oct. 4-5: 11th annual Mock Mediation Invitational Tournament. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Brenau University, 500 Washington St. SE, Gainesville. Registration $60 per threeperson team, $20 for extra individuals, including coaches. Register by Oct. 1. 770534-6297, kfrank@brenau.edu. Oct. 4-6: WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway,

Braselton, 800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com. Tickets: $15-$30 Oct. 5: Special Olympics Regatta. Lake Lanier Olympic Center, Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770287-7888, info@lckc.org, lckc.org Oct. 5: Family “Q” Day, 1-4 p.m. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-536-2575, quinlanartscenter.org. Oct. 5: Safari Benefit Dinner and Auction, 6:30 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Dinner, jazz music, live and silent auctions. Reservations required. $75. 770-535-1976, www.elachee. org. Oct. 5: Spyro Gyra. Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Lake Lanier Islands Resort, 7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford. 770-9458787, www.lakelanierislands.com Oct. 7-11: Police Officer Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission. Members free. inkfun.org. Oct. 8: University of North Georgia Jazz Band Concert, 7-8 p.m. Ed Cabell Theatre, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID.

www.ung.edu. Oct. 8: The Cherokee and Trail of Tears 175th Anniversary history forum, 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free for members, $3 non-members. 770-297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. Oct. 10-13: Mule Camp Market Festival, downtown Gainesville square. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Live music, arts and crafts, food, mule rides, petting zoo, children’s activities. gainesvillejaycees.org. Oct. 11: Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, 6:308:30 pm. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. $13 per scout or sibling age 4 and older, ages 2-3 is $3 and $5 per parent. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org. Oct. 13: The Cherokee and Trail of Tears 175th Anniversary family day, 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free for members and $3 non-members. 770-2975900, negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. Oct. 14-18: Columbus Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission. Members free. inkfun.org

Come experience the uniqueness of historic downtown Braselton where guests and locals enjoy some of the best shopping in Northeast Georgia. Whether you are perusing one of our many outstanding antique stores, enjoying an afternoon at the day spa, visiting our local artist gallery, or dining at a local restaurant, downtown Braselton has something for everyone.

18 Oct. 14: “Birth of the Living Dead,” 7 p.m. Martha T. Nesbitt Academic Building, University of North Georgia, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. $7 adults, $5 students and seniors. 770-534-2787, theartscouncil. net. Oct. 14: Honors Il Portale Musicale, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Vocal and piano performances by music students. Free. 770-538-4764, brenau.edu. Oct. 15: Dr. JoAnna Kim Piano Recital, 7-8 p.m. Ed Cabell Theatre, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. ung.edu Oct. 15: Atlanta Guitar Trio, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, brenau.edu. Oct. 16-19: Petit Le Mans. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 800-849RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta. com. Tickets $40-$80 Oct. 17-Dec. 8: Members’ exhibition. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Call 770-536-2575 for times, quinlanartscenter.org. Oct. 17: University of North Georgia Symphonic Band Concert, 7-8 p.m. Ed Cabell Theatre, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. ung.edu. Oct. 19: Nightfall, 5-8 p.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Live animal presentation, crafts. Adults and children 2-12: $5, free to members and children under 2. 770-5351976, www.elachee.org. Oct. 21-25: Fire Fighter Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Oct. 21: Public Reading by Author Mary Alice Monroe, Butterfly’s Daughter, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. 770-534-6297, kfrank@brenau. edu. Oct. 25-26: Ghost Walk, 6-8 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy Street, NE, Gainesville. $6 members and $10 non-members. 770-297-5900, negahc. org or jcarson@brenau.edu. Oct. 26: Halloween Howl. Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, Lake Lanier Olympic Center, Clarks Bridge Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville. Call 770-287-7888 for time, info@lckc.org, lckc.org Oct. 28-31: Halloween Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. Make Halloween

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The world’s top road racers return to Road Atlanta Oct. 16-19 for the annual Petit Le Mans. crafts. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Oct. 28: Vocal Chamber Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. 770-538-4764, brenau.edu. Oct. 31: Happy Halloween, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. Wear Halloween costume to INK and receive 1/2 off admission. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org.

inkfun.org. Nov. 4: Gospel Choir, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. 770538-4764. Nov. 8-9: Marketplace. 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 9. Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St.

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November Nov. 1-2: Evening of Dance, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. $6 general, $4 seniors, children and students. Free for Brenau students, faculty and staff. 770-534-6263. Nov. 1-3: SCCA American Road Race of Champions. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 800-849-RACE, 770967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com. Tickets $15-$40 Nov. 2: Trick or Trek Trail Run, 10 a.m. Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Drive, Gainesville. Run in costume, collect some treats and win a prize for best costume. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org. Nov. 2: Artist Talk, 5:30-7 p.m. Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263. Nov. 4-8: Penguin Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. Make penguin crafts. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free.

NE, Gainesville. $5. 770-535-1976, www. elachee.org. Nov. 10-16: Veterans Week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Military memorabilia and artifacts, veterans available to speak. Free. 770-297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@brenau.edu. Nov. 10: Salutes Military Heroes family day, 1-4 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free. 770-297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@ brenau.edu. Nov. 11-15: Monster Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org Nov. 12-Dec. 1: Juried Student Design Exhibition. Presidents Gallery, 200 Blvd., Gainesville. Reception 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 14. Free. 770-534-6263 Nov. 12: Second annual French Cabaret: Celebrating National French Week, 6-7:30 p.m. Brenau University Student Union Building, 220 Sorority Circle, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4453. Nov. 12: Korean War Veterans’ Panel history forum, 7 p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free for members, $3 non-members. 770297-5900, negahc.org or jcarson@brenau. edu.

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HARVEST | The Times, Gainesville, Georgia | Sunday, August 25, 2013 Nov. 12-23: “Guys and Dolls,” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-16 and 19-23, 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17 and 23. Brenau’s Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. $24-26 adults, $22-24 seniors, $14-16 students. 678-7173624, gainesvilletheatrealliance.org. Nov. 13: Georgia Poetry Circuit Reading, 12:30 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Banks Recital Hall, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. Limited seating. 770-534-6179. Nov. 18-22: Caterpillar Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Nov. 18: Dinner and a Movie, 7 p.m. The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SE, Gainesville. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors. 770-534-2787, theartscouncil.net. Nov. 21: Humanities Focus Evening, 6-8 p.m. Thurmond McRae Lecture Hall, 625 Academy St., Gainesville. Student and faculty activities. Free. kfrank@brenau.edu. Nov. 23: Terri Greene Senior Recital, 7:30 p.m. Pearce Auditorium, 200 Boulevard, Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, brenau. edu. Nov. 25-29: Thanksgiving Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Nov. 25: A Ceremony of Carols, 7:30 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Hosch Theatre, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-538-4764, www. brenau.edu.

December Dec. 2-6: Christmas Card Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Dec. 3: University of North Georgia Chorale Concert, 7-8 p.m. Ed Cabell Theatre, Performing Arts Center, University of North Georgia’s Gainesville Campus, 3820 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Free. ung.edu. Dec. 5: University of North Georgia Singers and Le Belle Voci concert with University of North Georgia Chorale, 7 p.m. Gainesville First Baptist Church, 751 Green St. NW, Gainesville. Free. ung.edu. Dec. 6-8: National Auto Sport Association. Road Atlanta, 5300 Winder Highway, Braselton, 800-849-RACE, 770-967-6143, www.roadatlanta.com. Members $10 Dec. 8: Celebrating a Green Christmas, 1-4

p.m. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville. Free photo with Santa, carols, Christmas crafts. 770297-5900, negahc.org, jcarson@brenau. edu. Dec. 9-13: Christmas Ornament Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Dec. 10: Passages Reception, 4:30-6 p.m. John S. Burd Center for the Performing Arts, Leo Castelli Gallery, 429 Academy St., Gainesville. Free. 770-534-6263 Dec. 12-Feb. 15: Quinlan’s Winter Exhibitions. Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Free. Opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 12. Call 770536-2575 for times. Dec. 16-20: Christmas Stocking Craft Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Dec. 23-27: New Year’s Eve Crafts Week, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Celebration, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sundays. INK Interactive Neighborhood for Kids, 999 Chestnut St. SE No. 11, Gainesville. $1 with paid admission to museum. Members free. inkfun.org

BANKS county September Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27: YearOne Fast Friday “Legal” Street Racing. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706335-2301, www.atlantadragway.com Sept. 14: Summit ET Bracket Racing & JDRL Final Points Race. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com Sept. 21-22: NOPI Nationals. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com

October Oct. 1-2: Chevy High Performance Magazine Nationals. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com Oct. 11, 18, 25: YearOne Fast Friday “Legal” Street Racing. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E.

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The Sharpsburg Line Dancers perform at last year’s Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville. This year’s festival is set for Oct. 26-27. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-3352301, www.atlantadragway.com Oct. 12: Northeast Georgia Swap Meet. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com Oct. 19: The Atlanta $10,000 Nostalgia Race. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com Oct. 26: Southeast Charity Challenge. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com

November Nov. 1, 8: YearOne Fast Friday “Legal” Street Racing. Atlanta Dragway, 500 E. Ridgeway Road, Commerce, 706-335-2301, www. atlantadragway.com

DAWSON COUNTY Ongoing Burt’s Pumpkin Farm, through November, 5 Burt’s Pumpkin Farm Road, Dawsonville. 706-265-3701, www. burtsfarm.com Buck’s Corn Maze, through November. 1923 New Hope Road, Dawsonville. $7-$8. 706-344-8834, www.buckscornmaze.com Bradley’s Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees, 25 Lawrence Drive, Dawsonville. 770-380-3636, www. bradleyspumpkinpatch.com Uncle Shucks Corn Maze, through Nov. 24. 4525 Ga. 53, Dawsonville, 770-7726223, www.uncleshucks.com

August Aug. 30: Dawson Day Sparks in the Park, 5 p.m. Rock Creek Sports Complex, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville. Live entertainment, 9:40 p.m. fireworks. Free. www.dawsoncounty.org Aug. 31-Sept. 2: Uncle Shuck’s Grand Opening Weekend, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Monday. 4520 Ga. 53 East, Dawsonville. 1-888-OSHUCKS, 770-772-6223, www. uncleshucks.com

September Sept. 20: POW MIA Day, 4 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Park, Dawsonville. Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, 706-265-6278

October Oct. 26-27: Moonshine Festival, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., downtown Dawsonville. Parade 9 a.m. Saturday, concert at night. Cars, entertainment, activities, food. Free. www. kareforkids.us/festival.html, 706-216-5273 Oct. 31: Trunk-or-Treat, 4-7 p.m. Rock Creek Park, 445 Martin Road, Dawsonville. bhamil@dawsoncounty.org, www. dawsoncounty.org

November Nov. 11: Veterans Day Parade, 4 p.m., downtown Dawsonville. Veterans Affairs of Dawson County, 706-265-6278 Nov. 22-24: Holiday Art Show, Amicalola Falls Lodge. Juried artists. www. amicalolafallslodge.com

20 Nov. 23: Dawson County Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. Dawson County Municipal Complex, 415 Ga. 53 East, Dawsonville. Parade starts 4 p.m., through downtown Dawsonville ending at City Hall. Christmas activities, hot chocolate, crafts, bounce house, pictures with Santa, tree lighting at dusk. Free. www.dawson.org, 706-265-6278

December Dec. 7: Breakfast with Santa, 8-11 a.m., Rock Creek Sports Complex. Packages with breakfast start at $5. dawsoncounty. org

FORSYTH county September Sept. 2: Labor Day 10/5K & Fun Run, Run for Autism, 7:30 a.m. 405 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 678-341-8032 Sept. 2: Kicking Childhood Cancer 5K/1K and Family Festival, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Carolene Way, Cumming. 404-913-2873 Sept. 19-Oct. 13: “Hallelujah Girls,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com

October Oct. 4: Concert Series, Greg Bates, 7 p.m., Casey James, 8:30 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net. Oct. 8: Concert Series, Don Williams, 8 p.m. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net Oct. 19-29: “All American Swing Canteen,” 8 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Oct. 24:-Nov. 3: “‘Talley’s Folley,” 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com

November Nov. 8-9: Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Exposition, Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net. $5 ages 13 and older. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. 404-569-0028, michael.moore@langsigns. com; John Walls, 770-886-3507 Nov. 22-Dec. 15: “White Christmas — Irvin Berlin.” The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com. $25

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December Dec. 13-14: Christmas in Cumming Events. Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-3491, www. cummingfair.net. Arts and crafts festival (admission $1), photos with Santa, hay rides, Dec. 17: “Christmas Classics 2013,” 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com Dec. 19: North Georgia Barber Shop Singers Christmas 2013, 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Dec. 20: Cumming Playhouse Singers Christmas Concert 2013, 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com Dec. 21: “Sounds of Sawnee” Christmas Concert, 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Dec. 22: The North Georgia Chamber Symphony, 3 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770781-9178, www.playhousecumming.com Dec. 31: “The Return,” Beatles Tribute Band. 3 and 8 p.m. The Cumming Playhouse, 101 School St., Cumming, 770-781-9178, www. playhousecumming.com

HABERSHAM county August Aug. 25-Sept. 30: Carrie Hill Art Exhibit, Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Piedmont College, Demorest. www.piedmont.edu Aug. 28-Sept. 30: Ron Myers Art Exhibit, reception 6 p.m., Sept. 19. MasonScharfenstein Museum of Art, Piedmont College, 567 Georgia St., Piedmont College, Demorest. www.piedmont.edu

September Sept. 19-29: “The Marvelous Wonderettes,” musical featuring ’50s and ’60s music. Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $18 adults, $11 children and full-time adults. 706-8391315, www.habershamtheater.org, info@ habershamtheater.org Sept. 22: Supernova Organ Series, John Stender, 4 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu Sept. 28: Taste of Clarkesville, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. downtown square. Samples from

Concert, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10; $5 students and seniors. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave, Demorest. www. piedmont.edu Nov. 7: Piedmont College Singers Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu Nov. 18-Dec. 15: Student Art Capstone Exhibits. Piedmont College, MasonScharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. www.piedmont.edu Nov. 19: Wind Ensemble Fall Concert. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont.edu Nov. 21-24: “Courage,” 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23, 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Piedmont College, Swanson Center Blackbox Theater, 365 College Drive, Demorest. Tickets: $10 general admission; $5 for students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu

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restaurants, wineries, breweries, wine pairing seminars, live entertainment. Free admission, sampling tickets five for $5, 25 for $20. Beer and wine tickets sold separately. www.tasteofclarkesville.com, 706-754-2220

October Oct. 1: Faculty Recital, Joy & Phillip Hayner, piano/organ. 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu Oct. 3-6: ‘Pippin,’ 7:30 p.m., Oct. 3-5, 2 p.m., Oct. 6. Piedmont College, Swanson Center Mainstage Theater, 365 College Drive, Demorest. Tickets: $10; $5 students and seniors. www.piedmont.edu Oct. 7-Nov. 7: Sloan Bibb Art Exhibit. Reception 6 p.m., Oct. 24. MasonScharfenstein Museum of Art, 567 Georgia St., Demorest. www.piedmont.edu Oct. 23: Big Red Apple Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., downtown Cornelia. Live entertainment, food, handmade arts and crafts, kids’ activities, classic car show on Hodges Street, Apple Festival 5K & Fun Run, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes Awareness Walk. Free. 770-778-8585, bht@ corneliageorgia.org, www.explorecornelia. com Oct. 29: Cantabile A Cappella Ensemble. 5 p.m. Piedmont College, Chapel-Brooks Hall, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www. piedmont.edu

November Nov. 1: “Echoing Air,” Baroque Music

Dec. 6-7: Service of Lessons & Carols Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Piedmont College Chapel, 992 Central Ave., Demorest. www.piedmont.edu Dec. 1-31: Christmas In Cornelia, Holiday Light Spectacular, Cornelia City Park. Nightly until 11 p.m. Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Dec. 13-21: Christmas in the Park, Cornelia Community House & Cornelia City Park. Ice skating $10; free make and take crafts workshop, visits with Santa, holiday market arts and crafts. www.explorecornelia.com Oct. 17-20: “A Broadway Review,” featuring children and teens. Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 adults, $7 children and full-time adults. 706-8391315, www.habershamtheater.org, info@ habershamtheater.org Dec. 6-15: “A Christmas Carol,” traditional Dickens version. Habersham Community Theatre, 1370 Washington St., Clarkesville. 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15 adults, $8 children and full-time adults 706-8391315, www.habershamtheater.org, info@ habershamtheater.org

JACKSON COUNTY September Sept. 14: Featured Artist Series. 1-4 p.m. Braselton Gallery, 36 Frances St., Braselton, 678-960-8977, www. braseltongallery.com Sept. 21: Movies under the Stars. 8:30 p.m. Braselton Park Sept. 27-29: Downtown Hoschton fall festival, parade, scarecrow competition. Jump Right In and 5K Entry, Heart for Hoschton Singing Competition.

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October Oct. 11-12: “The Love List,” Jefferson Community Theatre. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-3675714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@ cityofjeffersonga.com Oct. 12: Featured Artist Series. 1-4 p.m. Braselton Gallery, 36 Frances St., Braselton, 678-960-8977, www. braseltongallery.com Oct. 25-26: Haints & Saints Historic Cemetery Tour. Crawford W. Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5307, info@crawfordlong.org Oct. 26-27: Braselton Antique & Holiday Festival. Noon. Braselton Park. amykpinnell@gmail.com Oct. 31: Halloween Walk. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@cityofjeffersonga.com

November Nov. 1: Happy Birthday Dr. Long celebration, cupcake with each paid admission. Crawford W. Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5307, info@ crawfordlong.org Nov. 1-3: Jefferson Holiday Market. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@cityofjeffersonga.com Nov. 9-10: Lighting of the Tree and Movies under the Stars. Noon. Braselton Bros. Store/Braselton Park. amykpinnell@gmail. com Nov. 16-17: Celebrate the Holidays Festival and Parade. Noon. Braselton Park. amykpinnell@gmail.com

December Dec. 6: Photos with Santa in the Pendergrass Store, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Crawford W. Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5307, info@ crawfordlong.org Dec. 6: Downtown in December. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@cityofjeffersonga.com Dec. 7: Christmas Parade. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@cityofjeffersonga.com Dec. 7: Miniature Gingerbread House Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. Ages 5-12. Preregistration required. Crawford W. Long Museum, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706367-5307, info@crawfordlong.org Dec. 8: Tour of Churches/Homes, Downtown Development Authority. Main Street Jefferson, 28 College St., Jefferson, 706-367-5714, 706-215-3345, blaughinghouse@cityofjeffersonga.com Dec. 14: Featured Artist Series. 1-4 p.m. Braselton Gallery, 36 Frances

St., Braselton, 678-960-8977, www. braseltongallery.com

Ages 12 and under. Visitors Center, 706864-3513, www.dahlonega.org.

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August Aug. 19-Sept. 19: Art Appreciation. University of North Georgia Library Technology Center, 117 Georgia Circle, , Dahlonega. A reception for the exhibition will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 19. Visit www. northgeorgia.edu/library/hours to check library hours. Free. www.ung.edu Aug. 26-Sept. 19: Inspired by Sapelo, art exhibition. Bob Owens Art Gallery, located on the third floor of the Hoag Student Center on University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega Campus, 100 College Circle, Dahlonega. A reception for the exhibition will be held 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in the same location. Free. www.ung.edu

September Sept. 6: First Friday Night Concert, “Ugly Cousin,” “Fools Gold Of Dahlonega.” 6:30 p.m. Hancock Park, Dahlonega. 706-4822707, rebeccashirley@dahlonegadda.org, dahlonegadda.org Sept. 14-Oct. 12: Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, 2-5 p.m. Saturdays. Dahlonega Gold Museum, downtown square. 706-4822707, rebeccashirley@dahlonegadda.org, www.dahlonegadda.org Sept. 29: Six Gap Century & Three Gap Fifty Bike Ride. Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. 6gap.com

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Shane Watkins, 7, rides a mechanical bull at last year’s Gold Rush fall festival in Dahlonega. This year’s event is Oct. 19-20. Oct. 22: University of North Georgia Senior Recital: Melissa Dixon. 8-9 p.m. Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 Park St., Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Oct. 31: Trick-or-Treat Dahlonega. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Merchants.

Nov. 1-3: Hemlock Fest, Dahlonega. Fundraiser to help save eastern and Carolina hemlock trees. Live music, primitive camping, knife throwing and archery contests, canoeing, arts & crafts demonstrations, interactive presentations and exhibits, food vendors, Native American crafts and art. hemlockfest.org Nov. 3: University of North Georgia Senior Recital: Kellie Dodson. 3-4 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 4-14: University of North Georgia Senior Exhibition Series, Group I. Dahlonega Campus, Library Technology Center, 117 Georgia Circle, , Dahlonega. Reception 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Visit www. northgeorgia.edu/library/hours to check library hours. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 8: University of North Georgia Jazz Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, , Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung.edu Nov. 9: University of North Georgia presents: All American Piano Celebration. 4-7 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu

October Oct. 1-Dec. 27: Ed Gilliam Exhibition. Bob Owens Art Gallery, third floor of Hoag Student Center, University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega Campus, 100 College Circle, Dahlonega. Reception 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Free. www.ung.edu Oct. 3: University of North Georgia Jazz Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, , Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung.edu Oct. 6: University of North Georgia Senior Recital: Hannah Lumme. 3-4 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Oct. 10: University of North Georgia Symphonic Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. University of North Georgia Hoag Auditorium, 100 College Circle, Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung. edu Oct. 19-20: Gold Rush Days, Dahlonega. Arts and crafts, music, parade, children’s activities, gold panning, contests, fashion show, food. www.dahlonegajaycees.com

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22 Nov. 11: University of North Georgia Student Voice Recital. 8-9 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 12: University of North Georgia Patriot Choir Concert. 8-9 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 17: University of North Georgia Senior Recital: Ginnie Vincent. 3-4 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 17: University of North Georgia Golden Eagle Band Fall Show. 7-8 p.m. Lumpkin County High School, 2001 Indian Drive, Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 18: University of North Georgia Singers and Le Belle Voci Concert. 8-9 p.m. Dahlonega Baptist Church, 234 Hawkins St., Dahlonega. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 19: University of North Georgia Singers and Le Belle Voci Concert. 8-9 p.m. Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 Park St., Dahlonega, GA 30533. Free. www. ung.edu Nov. 19- Dec. 5: University of North Georgia Senior Exhibition Series, Group II. Dahlonega Campus, Library Technology Center, 117 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Reception 5-6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Visit www. northgeorgia.edu/library/hours to check library hours. Free. www.ung.edu Nov. 21: University of North Georgia Orchestra Concert. 8-9 p.m. University of North Georgia Hoag Auditorium, 100 College Circle, Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung.edu Nov. 29-Dec. 22: Old Fashioned Christmas, downtown Dahlonega square. Lighting of the Square, parade with Santa, other holiday events daily through December including caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, live theater events. DahlonegaLumpkin County Visitors Center, 706-8643513, www.dahlonega.org

December Dec. 2: University of North Georgia Percussion Ensemble Concert. 8-9 p.m. Gloria Shott Auditorium, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung.edu Dec. 4: University of North Georgia Symphonic Band Concert. 8-9:30 p.m. University of North Georgia Hoag Auditorium, 100 College Circle, Dahlonega. Tickets: adults $5, children and non-UNG students $2, free with UNG ID. www.ung. edu

RABUN county

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September Sept. 28: Clayton Rotary Chili Cook Off, 5-9 p.m., Clayton. Food, music, 706-782-2149 Sept. 9: Rhapsody in Rabun Dance, 5 p.m., Civic Center, Clayton. 706-212-2149 Sept. 28: BADASS Dash, Blue Ridge Camp, Mountain City. 706-746-5491

October Oct. 5: Sidewalk Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Main Street, Clayton. 706-7821520 Oct. 6: Foxfire Fall Heritage Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center. Rabun County Civic Center/Clayton City Hall Complex, Ga. 76 West, Clayton. Food, music, contests, exhibits and demonstrations of mountain crafts and skills. Admission: $5, ages 5 and under free, maximum admission of $20 per immediate family. Proceeds benefit Foxfire’s Local Educational Programs and the Foxfire Mountaineer Festival 2014. www.foxfiremountaineer.org. www.foxfire. org, 706-746-5828. Oct. 12: Hambidge Great ARTdoors Festival. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Hambidge Center for the Creative Arts & Sciences, 105 Hambidge Court, Rabun Gap. Live music, food, invitational show & sale of pottery and hand-made wares, artist talks, native plant sale, children’s activities. Tickets $10 advance, $15 at door, under age 12 free. www.hambidgefestival.org, 706-746-7324. Oct. 27: Main Street Clayton Trick or Treat, noon -1 p.m. Halloween Window Poster Decorating Contest. Clayton Merchants and Business Association, 706-982-1284 or 706-782-1520 Oct. 27: Halloween Hey Day, 9 a.m.- noon, Clayton Complex. Games, treats. 706-7824512

November Nov. 28: Clayton Cluckers’ Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Benefit, 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning. Benefits local charity. Registration at Fromage on Earl Street, Clayton. Clayton Merchants and Business Association, 706982-1284 Nov. 29: Christmas in Downtown Clayton, 5-8 p.m. Santa, shopping, refreshments. Clayton Merchants and Business Association, 706-782-1520 Nov. 30: Santa on Saturday at the Rock House, noon-3 p.m. Clayton Merchants and Business Association, 706-782-1520

Ongoing

December

First Friday Fests, 6-8 p.m., Rock House Park, Clayton. Music, food, artisans,

Dec. 7: Christmas Parade, 5 p.m., Main Street, Clayton. Chamber of Commerce,

706-782-4812 Dec. 6-8, 13-15: Charity Lane, Christmas decorations tour. 5:30 p.m. Off U.S. 441 North, Rabun Gap. 706-782-1878 Nov. 29-30: Festival of Trees, Holiday Shopping Extravaganza, Civic Center, Savannah Street, Clayton. Preview Party, 5-7 p.m. Saturday. 706-212-2149

TOWNS COUNTY

Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Vogel State Park, U.S. 19/129 South. Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music; arts and crafts, skill demonstrations, food. Parking $5. 706745-2628, www.gastateparks.org Sept 21-22: Celebrate Autumn Arts & Crafts Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. Free admission, food for purchase. 706-8960932, www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org

August

October

Aug. 31: Music on the Square, “Midnight Express”. 6-8 p.m. Ga. 76, Town Square, Hiawassee.

September Sept. 6: Lake Chatuge Charity Golf Classic. Brasstown Valley Resort, 6321 Ga. 76, Young Harris Sept. 7-12: Photography Exhibit, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association, 420 W. Main St., Blue Ridge. 706-632-2144 Sept. 7: Fire in the Mountains Annual Chili Cook Off, Towns County Fire Corps, Hiawassee town square. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.tcfirecorps.org, 706-896-9541, 706896-6875 Sept. 12-15: GA State H.O.G. Rally. Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee. www. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com, 706896-4191 Sept. 27-28: St. Francis of Assisi Annual Fall Festival. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday. St. Francis of Assisi, 3717 Ga. 515, Blairsville

October

Oct. 5-6: John C. Campbell Folk School Fall Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. One Folk School Road, Brasstown, N.C. Arts and crafts, music and dance, demonstrations, food, kids’ activities. folkschool.org, 828-8372775. $5 adults, $3 ages 12-17, under age 12 free. Oct. 11-19: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, 706-896-4191, www. georgiamountainfairgrounds.com. Arts & crafts, mountain demonstrations, exhibit hall, country music shows.

UNION COUNTY

Oct. 5-6: Indian Summer Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Suches Community Center, Woody Gap School, 2331 Ga. 60, Suches. Arts and crafts, antiques, pottery, leather, local produce, folk art, food, square dance. Free. The Run Above the Clouds 10K Road Race on Saturday. 706-747-2401, www. indiansummerfestival.org Oct. 12-13, 19-29: Sorghum Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Meeks Park, west of Blairsville on Ga. 515 West. Syrup making, arts and crafts, contests, music, face-painting, food vendors. Square dance, 8 p.m. Saturdays. Sorghum Parade, 11 a.m. Oct. 12. $2. 706-745-5789, 706-745-4745, www. sorghumfestivalblairsville.com Oct. 19: Car Show, 9 a.m., United Community Bank, Ga. 515 East. Blairsville. More than 200 cars and antique cars. Free. 828-837-8539, 706-745-3985, www. blairsvillejaycees.org Oct. 19: Fall Hoedown, noon-8 p.m. Vogel State Park, U.S. 19/U.S. 129 South. Cakewalk, hayrides, chili and drinks for sale, campfire and dancing, professional storyteller around bonfire. Parking $5. 706745-2628, www.gastateparks.org Oct. 26: Hometown Halloween On The Square, 5:30-7:30 p.m., downtown Blairsville square. Games, costume contests, trick or treat. Free. 706-994-4837, www.downtownblairsville.com

November Nov. 16-17: Mistletoe Market and Sugarplum Tea Room, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. North Georgia Technical College, 121 Meeks Ave., Blairsville. Arts and crafts, food. Free. 706-896-0932, www.mtnregartscraftsguild. org

August

December

Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Mountain Heritage Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Mountain Life Museum, 25 School St., Blairsville, Mountain arts and crafts, music, living history activities, skill demonstrations, farm animals, gold panning, children’s activities. Free. 706745-5493, www.unioncountyhistory.org

Dec. 7: Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., Downtown Blairsville. Pictures with Santa in Historical Court House, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Parade free. 706-745-5493, www. unioncountyhistory.org Dec. 14: Christmas Tree Lighting, 4-6:30 p.m. Vogel State Park, U.S. 19/U.S. 129 South. Tree lighting, caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus, bonfires, toy drive. Parking $5. 706-745-2628, www.gastateparks.org

September Sept. 14: Mountain Music & Arts & Crafts

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WHITE COUNTY Ongoing Saturday Evening Concert Series, 8-10 p.m. through November. Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen, 800-573-9659, www. GeorgiaStateParks.org. Free, donations accepted for musicians

August Aug. 31: Folk Pottery Museum Show and Sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folk Pottery Museum, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. Demonstrations, music, food. Free. at the Sautee Nacoochee Center.

September Sept. 12-Oct. 27: Oktoberfest, Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, 706-878-1908, 706-878-2181, www.helenga.org. German music, dancing, food and beer. 6-10:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays . 6 p.m.-midnight Fridays, 1 p.m.-midnight Saturdays, 1-7 p.m. Sundays. Parade, noon Sept. 14. For schedule of bands visit www. helenchamber.com Sept. 14: Fall Fest, 35th Anniversary of Babyland General Hospital. Babyland General, 300 NOK Drive, Cleveland, 706865-2171, www.cabbagepatchkids.com. Sept. 14: Second Saturday ArtWalk, noon-5 p.m. Sautee Village Park, 2454 Ga. 17, Sautee, 706-878-0144 Sept. 14: Women for the Woods at Buck Shoals. Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trail, Helen, 706-878-3087, www. GeorgiaStateParks.org. Shooting a bow, fishing, orienteering, evening meal around the campfire. and optional camping provides the perfect ending to this active day. Sept. 14: Francine Reed Performance, jazz and blues, 7:30 p.m. Center Theatre, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Tickets $18 members, $22 nonmembers, $12 ages 12 and under. Sept. 20-Nov. 3: Fiber Fantasy and 50 Shades of Purple Gallery Show, Twin Galleries, Hallway Invitational. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca. org. Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Sept. 20: Sautee Shoot Out, Benefit for the Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org. Sept. 21: Community Contra Dance, 7:3011 p.m. Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Live music

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Fall scenery dazzles at Unicoi State Park. and caller, lesson before dance. $8 for adults, $7 members, $4 for students, under age 7 free. Sept. 26: 2013 Helen Arts & Heritage Center Juried Competition, 5-7 p.m. Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 706-878-3933, www. helenarts.org

October Oct. 5: Sautee Jamboree, noon to midnight, lawn and outdoor stage, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www. snca.org. Shawn Mullins, Chattahoochee Chain Gang, Mobros, other bands. $30 per person, 12 and under free. Food and beverages available. No coolers. Oct. 3: Featured Artist for the Month, Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts, 5-6 p.m. 706-878-3933, www. experiencegeorgiaarts.org Oct. 4: Inside Out Sautee & Sautee Village, 2454 Ga. 17, Sautee. 6-9 p.m. Music, free food. Donations accepted; all proceeds go to Breast Cancer Awareness. 706-8780144. Oct. 5-26: Hiking in Helen, 1 p.m. Saturdays. Unicoi State Park Lodge, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen, 800-573-9659, www. GeorgiaStateParks.org. Pre-registration required. Oct. 8: History of Helen Event, 5:30 p.m. Helen Arts & Heritage Center, 25 Chattahoochee St., Helen, 706-878-3933, www.helenarts.org Oct. 12: Indian Cultural Festival: A Celebration of Kirtan, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Helen Riverside Park, Edelweiss Strasse & the Helen Bandshell, downtown Helen Oct. 12: Fall Celebration, noon- 4 p.m. Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki

Trail, Helen, GA 30545, 706-878-3087, www.GeorgiaStateParks.org Oct. 12-13: Lillies of the Valley, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $18 members, $22 nonmembers, $12 ages 12 and under. Oct. 25-26: Hillbilly Hog BBQ Throwdown & Fall Leaf Festival, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. BabyLand General Hospital, 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland. Barbecue, entertainment, arts and crafts. $5; proceeds benefit United Way of White County. 706-809-0139, heather@ hillbillyhogbbq.com, www.hillbillyhogbbq. com Oct. 26: Community Contra Dance, 7:3011 p.m. Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Live music and caller, lesson before dance. $8 for adults, $7 members, $4 for students, under age 7 free. Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org Nov. 8-Dec. 24: Holiday Art Show, Twin Galleries, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday

November Nov. 7: Featured Artist for the Month, Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts. 5-6 p.m. 706-878-3933, www. experiencegeorgiaarts.org Nov. 8-10: Holiday Road Open House Winter Arts Tour, 1-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday Local painters, potters, jewelry makers, fiber, glass, metal artists, demonstrations, handmade gifts. www.artstour.org. Nov. 9-10: Civil War Expo. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Helen Riverside Park. Re-enactors, Period Sutlers villages, demonstrations, and camps. aplatt0021@aol.com Nov. 10-23: Labyrinth Food Drive, Historic Gym, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org Nov. 16: Vientos del Pueblo, Music from the Andes. 7:30 p.m. Center Theatre, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $20 nonmembers, $18 members, $12 ages 12 and under. Nov. 27-Dec. 14: Festival of Trees. Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen, 706-8782201, www.GeorgiaStateParks.org. White County Chamber of Commerce and Alpine Helen/White County Convention & Visitors Bureau fundraiser for United Way of White County. 706-878-2181. Nov. 29-Dec. 8: Christkindlmarkt. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays-Sundays. Downtown Helen,

706-878-1908. Food, holiday events, gifts. Nov. 29: Annual Lighting of the Village, 6 p.m. Downtown Helen at the Bandshell, 706-878-2181 Nov. 23: Community Contra Dance, 7:3011 p.m. Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Live music and caller, lesson before dance. $8 for adults, $7 members, $4 for students, under age 7 free. Nov. 30: Yonah Brass Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m. Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Donations.

December Dec. 2-14: Labyrinth Holiday Food Drive, Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706878-3300, www.snca.org Dec. 5: Guest Heritage Center for the Arts, Featured Artist Reception, 5-6 p.m. GHCA Arts-Crafts-Gifts, 8016 S. Main St., Helen, 706-892-1033, www. experiencegeorgiaarts.org Dec. 6-8: Sautee Stars Children’s Theatre Troup, “The Real Story of Little Red Riding Hood.” Sautee Nacoochee Center Theater, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706878-3300, www.snca.org Dec. 7: Christmas at the Cabin, Center grounds. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-8783300, www.snca.org. Free. Dec. 7: Annual Christmas Parade, 2-3 p.m. Downtown Helen. 706-878-2181, www. helenga.org Dec. 7: Annual Christmas in the Mountains Festival. 3-8 p.m. Downtown Cleveland. Carols, hot cocoa and cookies, kids activities, arts & crafts, food booths. White County Chamber of Commerce, 706-8655356, www.whitecountychamber.org Dec. 7: Kinderfest, noon-3 p.m. Downtown Helen. Games, face painting, balloons. Helen Chamber of Commerce, 706-8781908 Dec. 7: Deck the Halls. 3-5 p.m. Unicoi State Park, 1788 Ga. 356, Helen, 800573-9659. Holiday crafts, hayrides (weather permitting), music, food, pictures with Santa. 800-573-9659, www. GeorgiaStateParks.org Dec. 13-15: Community Chorale Holiday Concert, Center Theater, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. $10 members, $14 nonmembers, $4 ages 12 and under Dec. 28: Community Contra Dance, 7:3011 p.m. Historic Gym. Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee Nacoochee. 706-878-3300, www.snca.org. Live music and caller, lesson before dance. $8 for adults, $7 members, $4 for students, under age 7 free

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