February 11 , 2010 - The Pink Partini. Theme is Peace, Love & Art. This event is hosted by the Hartwell Service League. The Pink Partini needs your help in spreading the word. Grab your girlfriends and buy a table of eight / tickets are $40 per person. Please contact Rene Starrett at rene.starrett@tycobbhealthcare.com.

February 13-14, 2010 - Hart County Community Theater presents: LOVE ETC. - A special Valentine production consisting of a short comedy entitled “Post-its”... the courtship, marriage, and family life of a couple as read from post-it notes written to each other over the years. And “The Heart of Love”. a compilation of quotes, anecdotes, letters, and poems from a variety of sources that will have you laughing one moment and just might bring a tear to your eye the next. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14th at the Hart County Community Theater on Depot Street in downtown Hartwell. Tickets will be $5 and available at the door. There will be a chocolate fountain and champagne at intermission. You can contact the Theater at 706-376-5599 or by e-mail at hcct@hartcom.net .

February 16 , 2010 - Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper from 5-7 p.m. at Hartwell First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Howell St. It is all you can eat and you can either eat in or takeout. Adults are just $5 and children are $3. All proceeds go to the Imagination Library to provide free books for kids 0-5 years old in Hart County. You can get your tickets from any Hartwell Kiwanis Club member or at the door that night.

February 18, 2010 - Business After Hours for Chamber Members from 5:30-7:00pm. Hosted by the Cateechee Golf Club. This is a free event for Hart County Chamber members and an opportunity to network, however you do need to let us know you can attend. Please RSVP - if you can attend to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590 or email hartchamber-michele@hartcom.net

February 18, 2010 - Adult Learning Center Annual Spelling Bee! Form your teams now! If you are interested in signing up, please call the Adult Learning Center at (706) 376-3000.

February 19-28 , 2010 - Quilt Show at the Arts Center. Judged quilted pieces  by individuals and groups. Local quilters are needed to compete against each other for money and ribbons. The show runs from Feb. 19, 20 and 25, 26 and 27, hours 1-5 p.m. Entry pre-registration is due by Feb. 13. Contact Lula Lowry by phone, 706-356-4992 or mariya@windstream.net. The show is sponsored by the Hartwell Art Center, HARAC, which is located on the square in Hartwell.

February 27, 2010 - Annual Eggs and Issues Breakfast will begin at 8:00 AM followed by a panel discussion and a question and answer period. All tickets MUST be purchased ahead of time. The breakfast will take place at the Adult Learning Center, next to the Library on Benson Street. The cost is $10 for Hart County Chamber Members and $12 Non-Chamber Members. Confirmed Speakers as of February 4, 2010:

• Dr. Paul Broun, U.S. Congressman
• Jim Butterworth, State Senator
• Alan Powell, State Representative
• Joey Dorsey, Chairman of the Hart County Board of Commissioners
• Jennifer Sudderth, Mayor of the City of Hartwell
• Jim Hussey, Regional Rep. for Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss
• Tate Izlar, Regional Rep. for Senator Johnny Isakson
• Dwayne Dye, Hart County Economic Developer
• Jim McMullan, Chairman of the Hart County Board of Assessors

Eggs & Issues Menu
Egg and Cheese Bake, Sliced Bacon, Sausage Links,
Biscuits, Fresh Fruit, Muffins, Coffee/Juice
Call the Hart Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590 to get your Eggs & Issues tickets.

February 27, 2010 - The Polar Bear Plunge at the Hartwell Marina. This is the 13th annual benefit for Heart Haven - a shelter for victims of domestic violence. This event is sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. Polar Bear Plunge will take place at Big Oaks Park, Hwy. 29 North. Contact info: Call 706-377-4884 or 706-377-4141.

March 5, 6, and 7, 2010 - The Hart County Community Theatre presents the musical OLIVER! A collaboration with the Hart County High School. This will be performed at the Fine Arts Center. Tickets will be $10 for students and $15 for adults and can be purchased by calling the Theatre Box Office at 706-376-5599 or emailing hcct@hartcom.net. 

March 2010- Woodworking Show at the Arts Center Contact B. Smithson (419) 234-7079 for more information.

March 26, 2010 - Low Country Boil Dinner (An Imagination Library Fundraiser) Dinner includes Low Country Boil, Cole Slaw, Bread and Dessert. (A "Low Country Boil" consists of shrimp, polish sausage, potatoes, and small corn-cobs) This fundraiser is for the Imagination Library, which provides free books to children in Hart County from birth to age five. Tickets are $15 each. Take out or eat in. The dinner will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, on Benson Street from 6:30-8pm. Buy your tickets at Hart Partners (706) 376-7449, which is next to the Library or stop by the Hart County Chamber Office.Tickets must be bought ahead as they will not be sold at the door.

April 10, 2009 - Hart County Golden K Golf Tournament at Hartwell Golf Club.  A shotgun start will begin at 10:00 AM. Many prizes and much fun for all, we will have 4 closest to the pin prizes. Proceeds will used to purchase materials for construction of handicapped ramps in Hart County. For more information contact Howard Holt, President president@hartcogk.com.

April 2009 - Annual Amateur Photography Show at the Arts Center.  Contact Shelbye Reese at shelbyereese@gmail.com for more information.

April 4, 2010 - Spring Fever Catamaran Regatta on Lake Hartwell with the largest Catamaran Regatta in the USA, and the Southern Area Formula 18 Championships, with a full three days of racing. The World's Finest Regatta by a Dam Site! This is the 12th year of this event. For more information contact Mr.Ernie@TwinHulls.com or see web page at http://www.twinhulls.com/springfever/

April 16-17, 2010 - Master Gardener Plant Sale. The Annual Plant Sale sponsored by the Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners will be held at the Botanical Garden in Hartwell (next to HartEMC) on Friday, April 16, from 10:00a.m. until 5:00p.m. and on Saturday, April 17, from 9:00a.m. until 2:00p.m.  Perennials, ferns, shrubs, annuals, herbs as well as heirloom plants from the Master Gardeners private collections will be available.  We will also have garden gloves and other garden objects.  Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions, make recommendations and assist with purchases. Contact Diane Bourne, President, for additional information at (706)376-0909 or ddf003@yahoo.com.

April 17, 2010 - Lake Hartwell Antique Boat Festival from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. This Annual event is sponsored by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society, and the Hartwell Marina. Lake Hartwell provides the backdrop for exhibitors from across the U.S. to display their classic wooden boats dated from the 1920's - 1960's. Come see over 50 classic boats at the Hartwell Marina on beautiful Lake Hartwell. Call the Julie Moore at (706) 376-1433. Volunteers are needed! Contact the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at (706) 376-8590 if you can help.

April 24, 2010 - Earth Day Celebration!

April, 2010 - The Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. at Hart State Park, Cricket Theater area. Bring your own baskets, ages 1-10.

April, 2010 - Community Easter Egg Hunt at the Jimmy Bell Ball Field (at the Recreation Park ) on Sunday, April, at 10 AM. There will be candy, prizes, story-time, music and a hot dog lunch. Free to public. This event is sponsored by Good Shepherd Fellowship Church of Hartwell.

April, 2010 - Dam Dog Walk benefits the Hart County Humane Society. The event is from 1-4PM at the Big Oaks Recreation Area. Registration is $25. Pre-register by April 3rd to receive an event t-shirt. Registration forms are available at Hartwell Animal Hospital, Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, Royston Animal Hospital, and Foothills Outfitters.  Call (706)376-0930 or email the Hart County Humane Society at hartcohumane@yahoo.com for more information.

April, 2010 - Celebrity Waiter/Waitress Night to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Hart County. Don’t miss Thursday night at Mi Jalisco! Many local celebrities will wait tables for tips that will go toward Prevent Child Abuse Hart County Programs and Awareness.

April 30 and May 1, 2, 7, and 8, 2010: Hart County Community Theatre brings back SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN! Friday and Saturday night shows are at 8:00 PM and the Sunday Matinee is at 2:30 on May 2. Tickets will be $10 for students and $15 for adults and may be purchased by calling the Theatre Box Office at 706-376-5599 or emailing hcct@hartcom.net. A portion of the proceeds from this production will go to PREVENT CHILD ABUSE HART COUNTY. 

April 30- May 1 - Relay For Life of Hart County at the Hart County Middle School Track. Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m. and Luminaria ceremony begins at 9:30 p.m.. Join Relayers in Hart County to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back against cancer. There is no charge to attend, but bring money to support the hard working teams of Hart County! There will be lots of food and beverage as well as priceless entertainment to be enjoyed by all! Visit www.RelayForLife.org/HartGA. There you can sign up for a team, dedicate a luminaria or torch or register a survivor for the event.

May, 2010 - 32nd Annual Lake Hartwell Dam Run! One of Georgia 's most scenic 5K and 10K runs. Featuring a one mile "Fun Run". It all begins at Big Oaks Recreation Area on US 29 just North of Hartwell at 8:30 AM. The street address for the Big Oaks Recreation Area is 5625 Anderson Hwy. Come and enjoy the "Best Dam Run Anywhere". Sponsored by the Hart County Running Club. Contact the Hart Chamber at (706) 376-8590 for more information or print out the registration form or Register Online at Active.com   *If you can volunteer to help with the Dam Run, please contact Lillian Wysong at (706) 376-3220.

May, 2010 - Hart County 4-H Rabies Clinics - The cost is $7.00 per pet for a rabies shot. (Thanks Dr. Mauldin & Dr. Ellis!)

Monday- (6-7pm) at South Hart Elementary - Back parking lot.

Tuesday - (6-7pm) at North Hart Elementary - Back parking lot.

Thursday - (6-7pm) at Hartwell Elementary - Back parking lot.

Call the County Extension Office at (706)856-5378 for more information.


May, 2010 - P.A.W.S for a Cause - Pooch Parade & Dog Show Heart Haven is planning their 4th annual P.A.W.S Dog Show (Providing Abused Women Shelter). The goal of this fund-raiser is to increase awareness of domestic violence in our community. The event is to be held at Big Oaks Recreation Area with registration beginning at 9:30 am and the show categories beginning around 11:00 am. Trophies will be awarded for best dressed, smallest, most unusual, happiest, best costume, and other fun categories. All proceeds will go directly to benefit domestic violence victims in our area. Registration forms will be available at the Hart County Chamber or call (706) 377-4884 for more information.

May 29, 2010 - Cars & Guitars, Under the Stars!

This family-friendly event is a great way to spend a Saturday admiring elegant classic cars and motorcycles, music, children's activities and kick-start the summer season! See - http://carsguitarsunderthestars.blogspot.com/

October, 2010 - The Hart County Historical Society Annual Meeting at 7PM at the Adult Learning Center conference room downstairs. The community is invited to tell a short story about Hart County!

October, 2010 - Mayor's Monster Mash! Trick or Treaters are invited to visit around the Courthouse Square & on Depot St. Visit participating downtown merchants for treats from 4:30 til 6:00PM on Friday!

October, 2010 - Pilot Club Annual Turkey Supper with all the trimmings will be served from 5-7 p.m. at the Hart County Hospital. Plates include turkey and dressing, cranberry sauce, green beans, cobbler and roll. Eat in or take out. Tickets are $7 and tickets are available from any Pilot Club of Hartwell member.

All proceeds go to the Fraternal Order of Police to support the Christmas program Shop with a Cop as well as provide other support for needy families at Christmas time in Northeast Georgia. For more information, call Chief C. Reno 706-856-3224; Cpl. Kevin White 706-856-3226 or 706-599-6177; or Cpl. Greg Brown 706-856-2601 or 706-376-4545.

November, 2010 - Sacred Heart Catholic Church Arts & Crafts Show at 1009 Benson Street, Hartwell, to be held from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall at the church. The church is seeking artists and craftsmen who wish to display and sell their wares at rented tables. Tables are available for $25 each for the show. Please contact Judy Earle at (706) 376-3476 or email jandjearle@hartcom.net for more information and reservations.

November 14, 2010 - Seventh Annual 5K Run Over Violence. 5K starts at 2:30 PM & One mile starts at 2:00 PM. Registration and awards at McGee Heating and Air located at 93 Old Highway 29 - across from Ingles Grocery Store. Proceeds to benefit "Heart Haven" Battered Women's Shelter. Call (706) 377-4141 for time, cost and more information. Entry forms at Chamber Office.

November, 2010 - Tellabration! Storytelling will be performed at the Hart County Community Theatre at 2:30PM. Admission is $5. Also, anyone who is interested in TELLING a story, call the Theatre at (706) 376-5599. The storytelling performances will be at the Theatre at 83 Depot Street in Downtown Hartwell. Call the HCCT Box Office for ticket information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.ne .

November 23, 2010 - Home for the Holidays - Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling! Downtown businesses announce the annual “Home for the Holidays” Lighting of the Tree on the Courthouse Square on Forest Avenue from 6:30pm-8:00 pm. There will be a drawing for a $1000 shopping spree. There will be great entertainment, caroling, funnel cakes, train rides and -- and Santa is coming for pictures! For more information contact Michael Crump at the Hartwell Downtown Development Authority at (706) 376-0188.

November, 2010 - Thanksgiving Bluegrass Festival at Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park. Admission is $10 Thursday, $15 Friday and Saturday. Three-day tickets are $35 in advance, $38 at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, call 706-356-1092 or 706-371-5435.

December 3, 2010 - Christmas Parade of Lights!  There is a $250 cash prize for the top float! The Friday evening parade starts at 6:30PM and goes along Franklin Street & ends at the High School. The parade entry fee is $10. This event is sponsored by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Call the Hart County Chamber at (706) 376-8590 for more information.

December 4 & 5, 2010 - Hartwell Service League Tour of Homes.  Tickets are $12 and will allow you to go either Saturday or Sunday or both days; times are 5-8pm on Saturday & 2-5pm on Sunday. The night time will allow our homes to be seen in dark with the magic of Christmas lights! Remember all the proceeds go to fund a hardback book for every elementary child in Hart County! Tickets can be purchased at Bailes Cobb, or from any Service League Member. Tickets are also for sale at the Hart County Chamber Office.

December 23, 2010 - The Night Before the Night Before - Annual FREE Christmas Special at 7PM at the Hart County Community Theatre. A Community Sing-a-long and Santa is scheduled to visit. Bring the Family! Call the HCCT Box Office for more information at (706) 376-5599 or email hcct@hartcom.net.

January, 2011 - Atlanta Boat Show The Hart County Chamber will have a booth (#248) promoting our community. Stop by and say hello.
Georgia World Congress Center - Hall C , 285 Andrew Young International Blvd, NW (Hall "C") , Atlanta. Show Hours   Wednesday–Friday, January 13–15 11am - 8pm , Saturday, January 16 10am - 8pm, Sunday, January 17 10am - 6pm Admission Adults  $9.00 , Youth (13–15 years old)  $5.00 , Children 12 and younger  FREE.

January, 2011 - Relay For Life of Hart County Kick Off Celebration! 5 p.m. refreshments, 5:30 p.m. program at the Hartwell Adult Learning Center. Visit www.RelayForLife.org/HartGA.

January, 2011 - Legion Oratorical Contest - a scholarship program  from the American Legion. In this contest, each participant must be a citizen or lawful resident of Hart County; a bona fide student under the age of 20; and enrolled in the ninth through twelfth grade of a high school or junior high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school). While time is now short, contest enrollment is still open and information can be obtained by calling Bob Savage at (706) 376 – 0554.

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January, 2010 - The Hart County Chamber Banquet This event will be at 7 p.m. The Chamber Community Awards will be announced. Stop by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce for more information at (706) 376-8590.

January, 2011 - The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade to begin at Bell's Shopping Center (1:00p.m.). We ask that you show your support by entering with a float, van, or any vehicle. A float is $15.00 , cars or vans $10.00, and a motorcycle is $5.00. Our theme is "We Know We Can---The United States of America". Help us unite our town, our county, our region, and our state. Mail in entry fee with Group Name to Hart NAACP , c/o Parade Committee, P.O.Box 1043, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. For any questions call Rev. Lonnie Robinson at (706)376-1584 or (email) rev.robinson@yahoo.com

Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this Event Calendar; however we encourage you to confirm times and dates, by using the provided phone numbers.

 Fun attractions in Hart County

Hart County Botanical Garden Enjoy six acres of land located by the Recreation Department's new athletic fields and walking trails off the Elberton Highway. (Near Hart EMC) The Northeast Georgia Master Gardeners will be responsible for the planting, maintenance, and identification of the plants in the garden. The Botanical Gardens presently are open from dawn to dusk, free for the enjoyment of the residents of Hart County and surrounding areas.

The pavilion is available. The pavilion policies are: The use of the pavilion is available on a first-come-first serve basis. To learn availability and get a reservation, call the 4-H Extension Office, 706-376-3134, or visit the office at 200 Arthur St., Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 - 5 p.m. There is no charge to use the pavilion and its restroom facilities. The restroom requires a key for which there is a $10 refundable deposit.  Users may bring their own chairs and tables as needed. However, seven lightweight tables and 32 chairs are available on site for rent for $25 payable in advance. For profit group rate is $50. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. All trash and garbage must be taken away following use of the pavilion. All lights and ceiling fans must be turned off, and doors locked. Failure to comply can result in loss of deposits, payment for damages and loss of use privileges. For any other information about the garden or NEGMGA, contact Charles Rice at the Hart County Extension office at (706) 376 - 3134.

Hart County Community Theater at 83 Depot Street - Call (706) 376-5599 for production information and dates.

Hart County Historical Museum & Chamber of Commerce. The Teasley-Holland house is a one-story frame Victorian style structure built in 1881. The museum is a source of county historical information. The Teasley-Holland House is also the home to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce. Located at 31 E. Howell Street & open 8:30 am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Call (706) 376-8590 for more information. *(See Map of Downtown Hartwell)

Bluegrass Express - Enjoy bluegrass music every Saturday night in a former cotton warehouse at historic 57 Depot Street in downtown Hartwell. A house band joins nationally known performers, providing music for clogging or just listening for the whole family. The performance starts at 7:00 p.m. and includes authentic bluegrass and gospel music. Adults $6 - Children Free. Along with the Bluegrass Express Musicians you will fine these great groups from the Northeast Georgia area during the upcoming month. Call (706) 376-3551 for more information.

The Arts Center - Enjoy the best of regional and national fine arts and fine crafts in a renovated historic building on the square at 338 East Howell Street. Call (706) 377-2040 for more information.

The Hartwell Farmer's Market - Open every Saturday, April thru October, from 7:00am – Noon at the City Hall  Parking Lot on the corner of S. Carter and Howell St. FYI -- All produce is locally grown in Hart County or a county that surrounds Hart. MORE GROWERS ARE NEEDED! Cost to sell is $7 for the whole season or $1 per time selling.

Cateechee Golf Club - Located close to Hartwell Lake this 18 hole Semi-private course is an Audubon Signature Course. Located at 140 Cateechee Trail in Hartwell.

Center of the World Monument - One reminder of the Cherokee Indians is an area designated the Center of the World. The site was a Native American assembly ground where they met for various councils and with traders from Augusta and other southern locations. The Native Americans bartered hides, furs and blankets with the traders. The monument is located near the Fabritex facility and marked by a historical marker on U.S. 29 about three miles south of Hartwell.

Hart State Park - Swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing at Lake Hartwell are prime reasons to visit Hart State Park in Northeast Georgia. Large mouth bass, hybrid bass, striper, black crappie, bream, rainbow trout and wall-eyed pike can be found in the sparkling waters of this 56,000 acre reservoir. The parks boat ramps and docks offer easy access to all water sports. Numerous picnic tables are also provided. Campsites are located on the scenic lake shore. Located at 330 Hart State Park Road in Hartwell.

Hartwell Golf Club - An 18 hole semi-private golf course. Located at 755 Golf Course Road in Hartwell.

Hartwell Marina - View Lake Hartwell from the Marina and see all the beautiful boats. A Ship's store is available. Located at 149 Hartwell Marina Road in Hartwell.

Lake Hartwell Dam - The Dam has a panoramic view of Lake Hartwell and the Savannah River from the top. Walking along the dam is a favorite local activity for exercise! Convenient parking available at the Big Oaks Recreation Park on Hwy 29, just 5 miles south of Hartwell.

Lake Hartwell - One of the Southeast's largest and most popular lakes. 56,000 acres with a 962 mile shoreline. Camping, fishing, swimming, boating and picnicking. Visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Information Center. In 2007, the lake had over 10 million visitors! Lake Hartwell is the #1 most visited Corps managed lake in the whole USA. Lake Hartwell is a man-made lake bordering Georgia and South Carolina on the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca Rivers. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam. See map of Lake Hartwell.