The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … September 13-14-15
From Staff Reports
Below are some of the events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (Friday-Sunday, September 13-15).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR.
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Braves, Falcons, United and Dream. Check it out by visiting our PRO SPORTS ON TV CALENDAR as well as our COLLEGE FOOTBALL ON TV CALENDAR.
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
5 p.m.-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
This is Day 2 of the 76th Annual Kiwanis Coweta County Fair. Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall, plus Animal Exhibits in the Ag Building and Midway. Entertainment by Iron P Homestead Exotic Petting Zoo, Bob Seymore – The Living Statue, Extreme Sculpting with Chainsaw Artist Chris, DJ King Justice, Inflatables, Games and Crafts, plus Superheroes. Admission is $10, Children 5-and-under are free. Ride Armbands are $35. For more info, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/newnan.kiwanis.
SIP N PAINT PARTY
7 p.m., Coweta Veterans Club, 130 Veterans Club Drive, Newnan
Come join the folks at the Coweta Veterans Club in Newnan for a fun Paint Party! Will paint a Country Pumpkins painting on a 16×20 canvas and which will make a perfect addition to your Fall collection. Hang it in your home or give it to someone special! $38 gets you a seat, all the materials you need, step by step directions as we all paint together. Full Food and Bar menu available before and during the event! Feel free to come in early, grab your seats and order something to eat and drink. Can’t wait to paint with you! For Tickets, click HERE. Event by Brushstrokes with Britt.
PREP FOOTBALL
Five Coweta County high school football teams are in action.
Newnan at Northgate, 7:30 pm
Spalding at Trinity Christian, 7:30 pm
Heritage School at Walker, 7:30 pm
Hearts Academy at Central Christian, 7:30 pm
East Coweta, open
SHARPSBURG WRESTLING SHOWDOWN
7-9 p.m., East Coweta High School, 400 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Sharpsburg
All proceeds benefit the East Coweta High Wrestling Team. For tickets, click HERE.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
PAPER SHREDDING EVENT
8 a.m.- Noon, Behind Newnan City Hall, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan
Hosted by Keep Newnan Beautiful. First 3 bags or boxes are FREE for Coweta County residents. After that, $3 per bag or box. For more information, call 678-673-5505 or email [email protected].
COWETA COUNTY FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m., Asa Powell Expo Center, 197 Temple Avenue, Newnan • 770-254-2620
Your favorite farm families and vendors return alongside exciting new additions, all eager to meet you at the Coweta County Farmer’s Market! In addition, Coweta County UGA Extension’s Family & Consumer Science Agent will join us this season with fun cooking demos, food safety tips and children’s activities. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet your new furry best friend, as Coweta County Animal Services will be on-site offering pet adoptions.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT THE PARK
9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
Meet at the Visitor Center and everyone will be working puncheons near Campground 1. Cordless drills, hammers, pry bars, and work gloves are suggested. This workday is appropriate for teenagers and adults. Event by Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park and Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
SERENBE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.- 1 p.m., The Grange Green, 10640 Serenbe Lane, Chattahoochee Hills
The Serenbe Farmers Market hosts Growers, Artisans, Craft-makers, and Healthy Food Producers. Parking is available along Serenbe Lane in Grange.
HIKE AND YOGA
9:30 a.m. Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan
Guests will meet at the Visitor Center to complete paperwork before getting started. A 60-90 minute hike will get participants warmed prior to setting up for a yoga session. After yoga the group will enjoy lunch. The cost is $25. Additionally, all participants are required to purchase a parking pass ($5) or possess a valid annual State Park pass (not a National Park pass) or Friends of Georgia State Parks pass. Participants should have good hiking boots, water, lunch, yoga mat, and towel to protect your mat. A limited number of mats are available for loan and can be reserved when registering. Please bring a towel if borrowing a mat. Event by Friends of Chattahoochee Bend State Park and Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.
KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
Noon-Midnight, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
This is Day 3 of the 76th Annual Kiwanis Coweta County Fair. Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall, plus Animal Exhibits in the Ag Building and Midway. Entertainment by Iron P Homestead Exotic Petting Zoo, Bob Seymore – The Living Statue, Zany Zoo Puppet Show with That Puppet Guy Lee Bryan, Extreme Sculpting with Chainsaw Artist Chris, DJ King Justice, Ask The Master Gardener, Inflatables Games and Crafts, plus Princesses. Competitions include Healthy Cooking Demonstrations and the 4-H Horse Showmanship. Admission is $10, Children 5-and-under are free. Ride Armbands are $35. For more info, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/newnan.kiwanis.
AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE HIKE
2:30-4:30 p.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Come and join our park naturalist for a hike and look and listen for those secretive Amphibians and Reptiles. Get to know where to look for them and how to identify they by their sounds. Call the park to reserve your place 770-254-7271. Cost is $5 a person and $5 parking fee.
SPEED DATING
7 p.m., Leaf and Bean, 22 West Court Square, Suite A, Newnan • 770-683-7290
Their quarterly Speed Dating Event. Head over to their website https://www.leafandbeannewnan.com/ and signup under the “Events Signup” tab so we can get a headcount and set aside enough space in the store for the night. You will pay at the register when you arrive and check in. Tickets are $20 and includes one drink of choice. This can be coffee, tea, beer, wine, cocktails, or mocktails! All ages are welcome!
MICRO WRESTLING
7-9 p.m., Abide Brewing Company, 110 Werz Industrial Boulevard, Suite 130, Newnan
The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. This show is for all ages. For tickets, click HERE.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Newnan First United Methodist Church, 33 Greenville Street, Newnan
Palmetto Pharmacy will host an Immunization Clinic in the Gathering Room. Please bring your insurance card and/or Medicare B card (Red, white, and blue). If any other vaccines are desired, please call Palmetto Pharmacy to make arrangements by dialing 770-703-5027.
HEARTS ‘N HOMES DOG ADOPTIONS
1-4 p.m., Line Creek Brewing The Reserve, 18 Savannah Street, Newnan
Come by Sunday and see the adoptable dogs! Adopt a dog or sign up to foster and get a free beer token. Sponsored by Hearts ’N Homes Rescue.
KIWANIS COWETA COUNTY FAIR
2-10 p.m., Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
This is Day 4 of the 76th Annual Kiwanis Coweta County Fair. Individual Exhibits and Booths in Exhibit Hall, plus Animal Exhibits in the Ag Building and Midway. Entertainment by Iron P Homestead Exotic Petting Zoo, Bob Seymore – The Living Statue, Mariachi Band, Pine Box Dwellers Band, Extreme Sculpting with Chainsaw Artist Chris, DJ King Justice, Inflatables Games and Crafts, plus Princesses. Competitions include Gingerbread House Decorating and Youth Cake Decorating. Admission is $10, Children 5-and-under are free. Ride Armbands are $30. For more info, visit: https://www.cowetacountyfair.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/newnan.kiwanis.
MYSTERY AT STARR’S MILL
3 p.m., Starr’s Mill, 115 Waterfall Way, Fayetteville
The Fayette County Historical Society is pleased to invite everyone to their meeting at Starr’s Mill. Bruce Jordan, a 30-year veteran Chief Investigator, Detective and author of “Death Unexpected, The Violent Deaths of Fayette” will be telling us of the Unsolved Murder of Mr. George Lynch and the mystery surrounding this investigation. Please bring your own chair! Due to the historic nature of the Mill, we unfortunately cannot accommodate strollers, wheelchairs, or walkers.
