October Things To Do Around Coweta County
From Staff Reports
October is a very busy month with many fun and family-friendly events taking place both in and around Coweta County.
Below are just a few events, but check upcoming issues of The Weekly and our Facebook Events Page for information on these and more. To submit an event, email: [email protected].
October 7, FRIDAY
Main Street Newnan Oktoberfest
5-9 p.m. Downtown Newnan. Annual beer tasting event highlighting craft brews from across Georgia. Complimentary refreshments, retail sales specials and other treats will be made available for all participating attendees. mainstreetnewnan.com
Ghost Wineries Wine Tastings at Senoia’s The Classic Market
Oct. 7, 14, 15, 19 & 22, starting at 6:30 p.m. $35 per person includes 6 (one ounce) pours of wine from a famous ghost winery, a glass of wine, and charcuterie board food pairings. Limited seating Must RSVP and pay in advance. 15 Main St., Suite 1B. 770-727-9140 theclassicmarketsenoia.com
October 8, SATURDAY
Senoia Farmers Market
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 40 Travis St. Produce, vendors and artisans. EVERY Saturday.
75th EMC Annual Membership Meeting and Appreciation Day
9 a.m. to noon at the CFEMC headquarters, 807 Collinsworth Road, Palmetto. Your participation is important! Fun Activities for all ages include: children’s activities, bingo for adults, and door prizes. Free concessions including Chick-fil-A biscuits, popcorn, cotton candy, and soft drinks. Prizes generously donated by vendors will be given away during the meeting. Every registered member will receive an Emergency Roadside Car Kit just for registering. One lucky member will walk away with the grand prize of a $1,000 electric bill credit! Each EMC member will have his/her name in the drawing and you must be present to win. Registration closes at 11 a.m., so be sure to arrive early. Take part in the Health Fair, provided by Piedmont Healthcare professionals. Parking is located at Northgate High School, 3220 Fischer Road, Newnan. Buses will transport you to and from EMC headquarters. For our disabled members, spaces located in front of the EMC entrance on Collinsworth Road will be available.
Meals on Wheels Blues Plate Special
4 p.m. at Greenville Street Park in downtown Newnan … an evening of family fun with food trucks, door prizes, live music and dancing. Bands include: Kris Youmans Band, Frankies Blues Mission, Leonard Washington, John Hensley Band, and Mary Claire Martin!
October 9, SUNDAY
Amazon In-Person Hiring Event
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amazon – CSG1, 280 Bridgeport Blvd., Moreland, GA 30259. Pay of $15.00/hr or more, a range of real benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are hired and accept the position, you will need to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility as required by federal law by completing a Form I-9. Amazon is an E-Verify employer, so be prepared to present two forms of original documentation (Social Security, Birth Certificate, Passport, etc.). Can’t make it? Visit amazon.com/applynow to apply and choose an appointment that works for you or text AMAZON to 77088 to sign up for alerts from Amazon.
October 14, FRIDAY
Orchestra Noir Live in Newnan!
The Atlanta African-American Orchestra Newnan Cultural Arts Commission presents “Legends from the 60s to Present: African American Music Icons.” A legendary playlist in spectacular orchestral style! 7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson Street www.orchestranoir.com/
October 15, SATURDAY
MGEV Fall Plant Sale
8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feel free to bring your wagons and boxes for easier shopping, but please leave pets at home. 255 Pine Road, Newnan
October 15 & 16, SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Hummingbird Festival
In downtown Hogansville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday with live music in the evening and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit hummingbirdfestival.com.
October 20-23, 27-30, THURSDAYS-SUNDAYS
Newnan Theatre Company’s presents The Mousetrap
Suspect everyone in this classic Agatha Christie mystery. 24 First Ave., 770-683-6282 newnantheatre.org
October 20, THURSDAY
Goodwill Fall Job Fair at First United Methodist Church
4 to 6 p.m., Old Navy, Kroger, Goodwill, Chipolte, Chicken Salad Chick, Olive Garden, Chick-fil-A, Food Depot, Cracker Barrel, The Honey Baked Ham Store and many more to come. goodwillsr.org 33 Greenville St., Newnan, GA 30263.
October 21, FRIDAY
NJSL 10th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
8 a.m., Lake Blalock. Prizes for the overall team winner and the best individual shooter, an exciting raffle, and delicious lunch! Proceeds from the event support the annual Christmas in Newnan and NJSL Scholarship programs. e.givesmart.com/events/slb/ or e-mail [email protected].
October 22, SATURDAY
Keep Newnan Beautiful Paint Recycling
Behind Newnan City Hall. 8 a.m. to Noon. Fees apply. Call 678-673-5505 or email [email protected] for info.
Autumn Acres Festival at Cornerstone UMC
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2956 Sharpsburg McCollum Road. Arts and Crafts Vendors, Senior Health Fair, Food Trucks and more. Costumes, crafts, games and candy from 1-3 p.m. Free admission. Rain or shine event.
Main Street Newnan Spirits & Spice Festival
2 to 7 p.m. It’s time to eat, drink, and get spooky! Event attendees will be able to get their “boos” on by walking the Downtown Spirits Trail and purchasing specialty cocktails at different participating locations, spice things up by tasting numerous types of chilis at the Chili Cook-Off, and have some skele-fun on the Twisted Trolley Tour ride. The event will feature live music, a craft market, and activities for the kids. This event is eerie-sistible for all ages! For more info, visit mainstreetnewnan.com.
October 27, THURSDAY
The Contenders at The Nixon Centre
7 p.m. … Folkicana duo The Contenders released their debut full-length, Laughing With The Reckless on November 3rd via Rock Ridge Music. It’s the follow-up to their 2014 EP, Meet The Contenders, which explores the perseverance of hope in dark times along with the powerful way that music can connect us to others, the value of maintaining old friendships, and finding comfort in the arms of loved ones. The pair recently recorded a series of live performances as a part of the Cellar Sessions series at City Winery in New York. Tickets $20 adult; $15 senior / student; $5 CCSS employee. For more information visit thenixoncentre.net, 770-254-ARTS, 1523 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan
October 28-29 & 30, FRIDAY-SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Southern Arc Dance’s Dracula
Presented by Newnan Cultural Arts Commission. Friday/Saturday at 7 p.m; Sunday at 3 p.m. $30 adult; $15 children under 12. Wadsworth Auditorium, 25 Jefferson St. Contact Southern Arc Dance at 770-683-3724 for more information. www.southernarcdance.org
October 29, SATURDAY
The Autumn Chase 5K Returns
Newnan Utilities Park, 5K race – 8:30 a.m. • 1-Mile Fun Run – 9 a.m. • Tot Trot – 9:10 a.m. If you would like to register for the race, please visit http://give.piedmont.org/autumnchase for more details. Questions? Contact Colleen Alrutz at 770-254-3550 or email [email protected].
October 31, MONDAY – HALLOWEEN
Main Street Newnan Munchkin Masquerade
The downtown Newnan Trick-or-Treat for the little ones! The Munchkin Masquerade will take place from 10 a.m., ending by noon. mainstreetnewnan.com
