Community Calendar: Things to do in May
From Staff Reports
Below are fun, educational and family-friendly events in Coweta County during the month of May.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
May 10, WEDNESDAY
Lunch and Learn with author Karen White
11 a.m. at McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson Street, Newnan
The Newnan Carnegie Foundation presents a Lunch and Learn Author Event with Karen White. It’s a New Orleans-themed garden party, book talk and signing.
May 11, THURSDAY
Coweta-Fayette EMC Swing Fore Operation Round Up Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Registration at 10:30 a.m., Tourney starts at Noon, Newnan Country Club, 1356 Hwy. 29 North, Newnan
Are you looking for a great way to network and meet people in the community? If so, we have just the event for you this spring and summer. Get ready to Swing Fore Operation Round Up Trust. For info, visit utility.org.
Youth & Summer Jobs Fair
4 to 6 p.m. at Newnan First United Methodist Church Parish Hall, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan
Newnan FUMC, Newnan-Coweta Goodwill and Chamber of Commerce host a job fair targeting youth seeking part-time or seasonal work.
Veterans’ Expo 2023 at The Summit YMCA
4 p.m. at The Summit YMCA, 1765 Highway 34 East, Newnan
A free event for veterans, military community, families and caregivers providing access to information about beneficial products, services, resources, organizations, and support groups.
Senoia Area Historical Society’s May program
Doors open 6:30 p.m., Program at 7 p.m. at 6 Couch Street, Senoia
“Portraits of Senoia” with photographer Gary Gruby. Everyone is welcome.
May 11-14, THURSDAY-SUNDAY
Newnan Theatre Company presents Monty Python’s Spamalot
24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6262 or visit newnantheatre.org
Thursday, May 11 at 8 p.m. • Friday, May 12 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. • Sunday, May 14 at 3 p.m.
Spamalot is the legend of King Arthur and his knights, but with show girls, cows, killer rabbits and French people. Check out their website for summer camps and an actor’s workshop. Tickets are $25 for adults, $18 for seniors (65+) and students, $15 for Children (under 10) and Thursday admission is $15 for everyone.
May 12, FRIDAY
Central Christian School Graduation
Newnan Police Department’s Annual Golf Tournament
at SummerGrove Golf Course, 335 Summergrove Parkway, Newnan • 770.254.2355 ext. 143
This year there are raffle tickets for a chance to win cash prizes. All the money raised will go toward the Department’s Public Safety’s Christmas With A Cop program. Sponsored by Yamaha.
Sen. Matt Brass to discuss Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Newnan
10:30 a.m. at Newnan-Coweta Chamber, 23 Bullsboro Drive, Newnan
Drug Free Coweta, a local community organization dedicated to promoting a drug-free lifestyle, is excited that Sen. Matt Brass will be a guest speaker at its coalition meeting on Friday, May 12. He will provide an update on medical marijuana trends and the upcoming opening of a new medical marijuana dispensary in Newnan. The community is encouraged to attend to learn more about the potential impacts of the new dispensary and how to promote drug-free living in Coweta County. Sen. Brass will be speaking about the legislation surrounding the new dispensary and answering questions that the audience may have.
May 13, SATURDAY
Volunteer 2nd Saturday Workday
9 a.m. at Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
The Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park is hosting its Volunteer Workday. The weather is finally going to let us get our kayak fleet maintenance completed. Volunteers will be working on some of our kayaks, applying Gator patch where needed and doing an overall check of the equipment. We will be meeting at the Maintenance Yard.
Champagne in the Garden Spring Garden Tour
1-5 p.m. at Stone Lodge, Marimac Lakes Park, 140 Pylant Street, Senoia
The Garden Club of Senoia hosts a tour of secret Gardens within historic downtown Senoia. Take a stroll and sip champagne while you enjoy these unique gardens. The plein air artists will be capturing local scenes , and some live music makes the afternoon fun for mom, family or friends. Treat your mom for Mother’s Day, surprise your special someone to a beautiful day. Tickets are $35.
Artz ‘N Park with Southern Dance Arc
7 p.m. at Greenville Street Park, Newnan • 770-683-3724 • artznpark.org
The Newnan Cultural Arts Commission is proud to collaborate with Southern Arc Dance Theatre. Together, they’ll be presenting ‘Artz’n Park’. This outdoor event is sure to be full of entertainment, with performances in dance, music, art, and more! Plus, there’ll be vendors offering unique items. Bring a picnic, family and friends and celebrate diversity in the arts.
May 14, SUNDAY
Mother’s Day
May 15, MONDAY
Coweta Public Library’s 2023 Summer Reading Challenge
Registration is open. For info, visit: coweta.beanstack.com or cowetapubliclibrary.org.
May 16, TUESDAY
The Joy of Container Gardens at The Carnegie
2:30 p.m. at The Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Interested in container gardening? Join everyone at The Carnegie as we dig deep into this ever growing and popular way of gardening with professor Chan Thong. He is an international speaker, author, a volunteer with the UGA Master Gardener program, and former CEO and co-founder of Leadership Development International (LDi). Registration required – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/627649254817
May 17, WEDNESDAY
Adaptive Soccer at Wesley Street Park
10 a.m. to Noon at Pickett Field, Wesley Street in Newnan • 678-673-5506
The City of Newnan Leisure Services department and Hoping Forward will hold an Adaptive Sports Soccer event where folks with special needs go to learn the ins and outs of soccer.
Central Education Center Graduation
May 18, THURSDAY
Trinity Christian School Graduation
Hometown Novel Nights: ‘Georgia Authors Rock’
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Join the Newnan Carnegie Library and Hometown Novel Writers Association as we discuss “Georgia Authors Rock”, hearing from some amazing, local authors that rock the world of readers and writing. Our special guests will be: John Pruitt, Helen Stine, Angela McRae, and Stephen Childs. Hear how they created their works, find out what inspires them, discover who they are, and how their experiences have been culminated in their books. Hosted by local author Scott Ludwig and Co-hosted by T.M. Brown Author. Books by our presenters may be for sale thanks in part to the Corner Arts Gallery. Registration is with Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/622051722447
May 19, FRIDAY
Senoia Alive After 5
5 p.m. in downtown Senoia
It’s a summer kick-off! Food trucks, live music, activities for all ages, craft vendors, and all downtown shops in Senoia stay open late during this event for some local late night shopping! Golf cart decorating contest. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
May 19 & 20, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
2023 Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association 31st Annual Rodeo
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Rodeo begins 8 p.m. at 255 Pine Road, Newnan • cowetacattlemens.com
Bring the whole family out to one of the best Rodeos you can attend in the Southeast. Coweta County Cattlemen’s Association Rodeo was named by IPRA (International Professional Rodeo Association) as one of the TOP 5 Outdoor Rodeos in USA and Canada in 2019. We have professional top-ranked cowboys and cowgirls coming from all over the country making for great performances for our Rodeo attendees. This outdoor agriculture event is shaping up to be the largest Rodeo we have ever had with more seating and more great vendors. General admission is $20. Children 5 and under Free.
May 20, SATURDAY
9th Annual Keris Kares Royal Run: Superhero Edition
7:45 a.m. 1 Mile Dash • 8:15 a.m. 5K Run/Walk at Court Square, downtown Newnan
Proceeds from this event fund our Family Emergency Fund, Keris Kares 4 the Arts program, and our Food for Families Program. Your registration helps us KARE for families, kids, and teachers. After the race, join us at the 1st Avenue Park, 2 blocks south of the Court Square, for characters, games, petting zoo, food trucks, face painting, and many more magical surprises. For info, visit www.runsignup.com/keriskares
MGEV Spring Garden Tour
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Coweta Master Gardener Extension Volunteer’s Spring Garden Tour. This event will tour 5 MGEV gardens as well as the Demonstration Garden and the Nature Trail at the Coweta County Fairgrounds. Space is limited. Get your tickets now. Questions, call 770-254-2620. Rain or shine.
Senoia Area Historical Society Barn Dance
6 to 10 p.m. at Senoia Community Center, 310 Howard Road, Senoia
Learn to promenade with Square Dance Caller Frank Anderson. Win a suede fringed jacket wrap, valued at $800, with raffle. DJ Larry Nelms. Proceeds benefit the Senoia Area Historical Society.
N.I.T.W.I.T.’s TV Guide
8 p.m. at Newnan Theatre Company, 24 1st Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6262 • newnantheatre.org
Get comfy. Grab popcorn. Wear your pajamas. Because the N.I.T.W.I.T.S.(Newnan’s Improv Troupe With Intelligent Talented Stooges) are closing out their season by turning Newnan Theatre Company’s Mainstage into a living, breathing, interactive television set. You are in control of what we watch, when we change channels, if we rewind or fast forward. You can mute the games to force the players into ridiculous physical circumstances. You can try out picture-in-picutre to enjoy two scenes at once. You’ll be able to enjoy all your favorite genres while saving your favorite scenes on the Improv DVR to quickly resume viewing at any point in the show. And for reality TV fans, you can set up improv scenes and put yourself right in the middle of the chaos.
May 22, MONDAY
The Carnegie’s Literary Circle Book Club
10 to 11 a.m. at Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Literary Circle Book Club at the Newnan Carnegie Library from 10 to 11 a.m. to discuss Everything I Never Told You by Celest Ng. Registration required. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/616550758917
May 24, WEDNESDAY
East Coweta High School Graduation
May 25, THURSDAY
Newnan High School Graduation
May 26, FRIDAY
Northgate High School Graduation
May 27, SATURDAY
Senoia Memorial Day Celebration 2023
5 p.m. at Senoia City Park Marimac Lake,
Kids’ activities, food and beverage trucks, live music by the Jason Hoard Bluegrass Band, and fireworks! enjoysenoia.com
May 28, SUNDAY
Senoia’s 3rd Annual Concert Fly In
5 p.m. at Big T Airport, Senoia
Music starts at 5 p.m. Car Show and Raffle.
May 29, MONDAY
Senoia’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
9 a.m. at City of Senoia Cemetery
Event to honor our nation’s brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
May 30, TUESDAY
The Heritage School Graduation
May 16 to May 30
Newnan-Coweta Historical Society’s Passport Pickup at McRitchie Museum
McRitchie-Hollis Museum, 74 Jackson St., Newnan • 770-251-0207 • newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com
Alright kids and families– it’s time to get ready for Passport to Coweta Summer 2023! This year we are roaming all over Coweta in search of “Nan” the Scottish Terrier. That little scamp is everywhere. Visit all the stops and get your passport stamped to “catch Nan” and claim your awesome prize from your local history center! Learn about Coweta County’s history while having fun! This is a FREE activity/program sponsored by NCHS.
