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April 9-11 NATIONAL TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION 7TH ANNUAL SOUTHEAST CONVENTION AND OUTDOOR SPORTS
NATIONAL TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION 7TH ANNUAL SOUTHEAST CONVENTION AND OUTDOOR SPORTS event will be held at the Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds in Calhoun, Georgia located at 1160 Liberty Road SW. 2 ½ day event will bring an estimated 700 outdoor enthusiast from all over the Southeastern United States. A number of speakers, who are experienced trappers will provide demonstrations on a variety of trapping topics. These topics include: beavers, bobcats, foxes, fur preparation, mink, muskrats, otters, predator calling, and raccoons. Vendors will also be selling everything from sporting goods, artwork, and home décor items. An auction will take place at 7:30 Friday. Family activities will be featured throughout the event. These will include trap setting contests, kids hay scrambles, scavenger hunts, and a frying pan toss contest.
http://www.nationaltrappers.com
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April 10- Oostanaula Odyssey Guided Paddle Trip
Celebrate Earth Day with the opening of the new Georgia 156 boat ramp on the Oostanaula. The Paddle with be 13 miles to Georgia 140. This is a beautiful tour of Northwest Georgia’s Ridge & Valley region featuring beautiful bluffs, inviting sandbars, and freshwater mussel habitat. For more information contact Dan McBee, 706-263-4002
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April 16—18- 2nd Annual Eggshell Carving
The Harris Arts Center is hosting the 2nd annual Faberge style egg art first hand. Seminars on how to carve eggs into beautiful designs will be held at the Calhoun KOA campground. Call to reserve your spot! For more information contact Calhoun KOA at 706-629-7511 or www.calhoukoa
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April 16—18- Kamping Kon
, Fans of science fiction and enjoy camping? Come to the first annual Kamping Kon which includes games, food, spirits, and adventures. For more information contact Calhoun KOA at 706-629-7511 or www.kampingkon.org.
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April 17 – Spring Bird Walk, Flower Hike, & Star Party
at New Echota State Historic Site- Easy one-mile guided hike a long New Town Creek Trail will see bloodroot, violets, trillium, maple, spring warblers and a variety of other spring wildflowers and birds found along this trail of varied habitat. 10 AM - 2 PM, $3.50-$5. 706-624-1321
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April 17 Sequoyah Ball
The Calhoun Woman’s Club cordially invites you to the 22nd annual Sequoyah Ball benefitting “The Bridge” Emergency Housing on April 18th, at 6:00pm. It will be held at the Old Fox Ford Building located at 209 South Wall Street. For more information, call Julie Jones at 706-264-8165.
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April 21-25 Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Library are hosting a used book sale April 21-25, featuring ½ Price Sales on the 25th and Bag o’ Books Sales (get a bag of books for only $1!) on the 26th! You can help by donating used books! Bring in donations of used books in good condition to the library any time prior to the sale. Pick-ups can be arranged for large donations. Note: the library can no longer accept used business/computer manuals, encyclopedias, or textbooks older than 2005. All proceeds to the Calhoun-Gordon County library. Call 706-624-1456 for more information.
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April 24 - PASS Performing Arts Season Series,
International String Band Festival featuring Little County Giants will begin at 7 pm. $15 general admission and $12 HAC members. For more information contact Harris Arts Center at 706-629-2599.
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April 24 More Than a Taste of Calhoun brought to you by Mohawk Industries
Mark your calendars for one of Calhoun’s biggest events! Get ready to sample the best “Taste” yet! Downtown Calhoun is the place to be on April 24th when citizens gather for another taste of what’s great about small-town living. Sample enticing food, enjoy live music, listen to talented storytellers, and purchase handmade crafts. For more information call Beth Grubbs at 706-625-3200.
www.ExploreGordonCounty.com
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April 30- May 1- “Music Across the USA” Community Chorus Spring Concert
Come join us for a spring concert! General admission is $15 and HAC members $12. The concert will start at 8 pm. For more information contact Harris Arts Center at 706-629-2599.
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