Past Events
L.O.V.E. for Haiti Fundraising Event
Saturday, March 22 - 12-6pm
12 noon-3pm: Kids Helping Kids Carnival
Bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, craft projects, snow cones, prizes, cookie decorating and bake sale!
Featured "Music in Our Schools Month" Performances: Creekside Chorus & Midway Dance Team
2:00-6:00pm: Live Music!!
Bring a picnic and dance the afternoon away! Free admission. donations appreciated!
2:00 - Jennifer & Daniel Mitchell
3:00 - Jim Chapman & Charlie Adams
4:00 - Down Home Soul featuring Lindsey Hornsby
5:00 - Scott Little
Saturday, March 22 - 12-6pm
12 noon-3pm: Kids Helping Kids Carnival
Bounce houses, face painting, carnival games, craft projects, snow cones, prizes, cookie decorating and bake sale!
Featured "Music in Our Schools Month" Performances: Creekside Chorus & Midway Dance Team
2:00-6:00pm: Live Music!!
Bring a picnic and dance the afternoon away! Free admission. donations appreciated!
2:00 - Jennifer & Daniel Mitchell
3:00 - Jim Chapman & Charlie Adams
4:00 - Down Home Soul featuring Lindsey Hornsby
5:00 - Scott Little
Oconee River Greenway Info Meeting
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 6pm, Campus Black Box Theatre
Become a friend of the Greenway! With Spring approaching, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with events, cleanups and trail maintenance at the park.
Board members and Executive Director Heather Langston will give a presentation about the Greenway and its future to the community on Wednesday, March 12th at 6pm at the Campus Black Box Theatre on West Hancock Street in downtown Milledgeville.
Dr. Langston will provide updates on construction of Phase II (north of the River Bridge) and the Fishing Creek Community Trail (that will connect the park to South Elbert Street). Bicycling Club of Milledgeville President Tom Glover will give an update on the Selma Erwin tract south of town.
For 2014, there are new benefits for becoming a Friend of the Greenway including 50% off space rental at the Greenway’s community yard sales and a 2 for 1 kayak rental from Oconee Outfitters. If you can’t make it to the meeting you can sign up at our website: oconeerivergreenway.org.
We hope that everyone will consider attending to learn about how you can become more involved with the Greenway as it pursues its mission!
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 6pm, Campus Black Box Theatre
Become a friend of the Greenway! With Spring approaching, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with events, cleanups and trail maintenance at the park.
Board members and Executive Director Heather Langston will give a presentation about the Greenway and its future to the community on Wednesday, March 12th at 6pm at the Campus Black Box Theatre on West Hancock Street in downtown Milledgeville.
Dr. Langston will provide updates on construction of Phase II (north of the River Bridge) and the Fishing Creek Community Trail (that will connect the park to South Elbert Street). Bicycling Club of Milledgeville President Tom Glover will give an update on the Selma Erwin tract south of town.
For 2014, there are new benefits for becoming a Friend of the Greenway including 50% off space rental at the Greenway’s community yard sales and a 2 for 1 kayak rental from Oconee Outfitters. If you can’t make it to the meeting you can sign up at our website: oconeerivergreenway.org.
We hope that everyone will consider attending to learn about how you can become more involved with the Greenway as it pursues its mission!
Thriller 5K & Fun Run
October 18, 2013, 5:30pm
If you don’t mind being chased by zombies, then this is the race for you. Join us on Friday evening at the Oconee River Greenway, located off Hancock St. (Hwy 22) in Downtown Milledgeville, GA for the Thriller 5K and Fun Run! This event is open to everyone—ALL ages, genders, groups and families. Dress up and come on down. Registration opens at 5:30pm.
SHIRTS AND GOODIES
Shirts will be guaranteed to those who register by 10/11/13 and will be given out while supplies last to late and race day registrants. There will be an after party with food, music and a costume contest in the categories of "Scariest", "Celebrity" and "Group".
Each participant in the Fun Run and 5K will be given 3 flag belts. Zombies will be on the course to grab your flags. Provided you finish the race with at least 1 flag, you’ll be entered in to the Grand Prize drawing. Even if you don't finish with a flag, the race will be timed and age group points will be awarded in the appropriate race series. Timing and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted to www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com,www.runningintheusa.com and www.coolrunning.com
FEES
$30 Register before 10/11/13, $35 afterward and race day
More info here.
October 18, 2013, 5:30pm
If you don’t mind being chased by zombies, then this is the race for you. Join us on Friday evening at the Oconee River Greenway, located off Hancock St. (Hwy 22) in Downtown Milledgeville, GA for the Thriller 5K and Fun Run! This event is open to everyone—ALL ages, genders, groups and families. Dress up and come on down. Registration opens at 5:30pm.
SHIRTS AND GOODIES
Shirts will be guaranteed to those who register by 10/11/13 and will be given out while supplies last to late and race day registrants. There will be an after party with food, music and a costume contest in the categories of "Scariest", "Celebrity" and "Group".
Each participant in the Fun Run and 5K will be given 3 flag belts. Zombies will be on the course to grab your flags. Provided you finish the race with at least 1 flag, you’ll be entered in to the Grand Prize drawing. Even if you don't finish with a flag, the race will be timed and age group points will be awarded in the appropriate race series. Timing and results provided by Classic Race Services with results posted to www.classicraceservices.com, www.active.com,www.runningintheusa.com and www.coolrunning.com
FEES
$30 Register before 10/11/13, $35 afterward and race day
More info here.
Blessing of the Animals
October 6, 2013, 4:00pm
October 6, 2013, 4:00pm
Oconee River Rat Race
September 21, 2013 9:00am - 3:00pm
The Kiwanis Club of Milledgeville is sponsoring an event where community members can take floats, canoes, and kayaks, and race or float down the Oconee River. All participants must register. Race winners will receive prizes. We are also selling raffle tickets for this event.
More info here and here.
September 21, 2013 9:00am - 3:00pm
The Kiwanis Club of Milledgeville is sponsoring an event where community members can take floats, canoes, and kayaks, and race or float down the Oconee River. All participants must register. Race winners will receive prizes. We are also selling raffle tickets for this event.
More info here and here.
Oconee River Greenway Clean-up & Celebration
September 14, 2013
8am: Clean-Up focusing on the river and banks adjacent the park
9am-Noon: Greenway Farmers Market
9am-2pm: Arts & Crafts Vendors:
B&B Custom Outdoors will have a booth with handmade hunting and fishing supplies.
Rhonda Johnson will be selling tie-dye and other handmade items.
Matt McGee and Clair Guy will be displaying and taking orders for custom metal, glass & heirloom holiday gifts.
Vicki Dent will be displaying and selling paintings.
10am-1pm: Bounce Houses for the kids from MI Jumpers, Live Music from Charlie Adams and Jim Chapman
Food, Drinks, T-Shirts & Stickers for sale to benefit the Oconee River Greenway Foundation
September 14, 2013
8am: Clean-Up focusing on the river and banks adjacent the park
9am-Noon: Greenway Farmers Market
9am-2pm: Arts & Crafts Vendors:
B&B Custom Outdoors will have a booth with handmade hunting and fishing supplies.
Rhonda Johnson will be selling tie-dye and other handmade items.
Matt McGee and Clair Guy will be displaying and taking orders for custom metal, glass & heirloom holiday gifts.
Vicki Dent will be displaying and selling paintings.
10am-1pm: Bounce Houses for the kids from MI Jumpers, Live Music from Charlie Adams and Jim Chapman
Food, Drinks, T-Shirts & Stickers for sale to benefit the Oconee River Greenway Foundation
Weekly Yoga with Xan (May-August 2013)
Saturdays, 9:00 am
All ages welcome. Bring towel or Yoga mat. $1-5 Donation for instructor appreciated!
Saturdays, 9:00 am
All ages welcome. Bring towel or Yoga mat. $1-5 Donation for instructor appreciated!
Second Saturday Concert - Lil Gardenia
August 10, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Xan Nichols performs poppy folk!
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
August 10, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Xan Nichols performs poppy folk!
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
Second Saturday Concert - Black Market Merchants
May 11, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Market Merchants is a band that plays a variety of music from classic rock, alternative & blues.
Dwane J.-Drummer/Vocals/Guitar
Tobey A.- Guitar & Vocals
Chris M. - Guitar & Bass
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
May 11, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Black Market Merchants is a band that plays a variety of music from classic rock, alternative & blues.
Dwane J.-Drummer/Vocals/Guitar
Tobey A.- Guitar & Vocals
Chris M. - Guitar & Bass
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
Sherman's Trail Yard Sale
May 4, 2013 7:00am - 12pm
Make plans to join us on Saturday, May 4th while visitors search Sherman’s Trail for priceless treasures, valuable antiques, and rare gifts! Each community along the trail will be hosting sales ranging in hard to find collectibles, clothing and jewelery, and fun traditional yard sale items. There will be something available for everyone down at the Greenway!
Just like our regular yard sales, a $10 donation (cash or check) gets you a 10'x10' space to sell your goods. With Georgia College graduation also that weekend, there should be lots of shoppers out & about. We look forward to seeing you along Sherman’s Trail, and make sure to get your friends to join in the fun!
May 4, 2013 7:00am - 12pm
Make plans to join us on Saturday, May 4th while visitors search Sherman’s Trail for priceless treasures, valuable antiques, and rare gifts! Each community along the trail will be hosting sales ranging in hard to find collectibles, clothing and jewelery, and fun traditional yard sale items. There will be something available for everyone down at the Greenway!
Just like our regular yard sales, a $10 donation (cash or check) gets you a 10'x10' space to sell your goods. With Georgia College graduation also that weekend, there should be lots of shoppers out & about. We look forward to seeing you along Sherman’s Trail, and make sure to get your friends to join in the fun!
Color Bash 5K
April 27, 2013 10:00am
It seems color runs are the next big thing and coming next month Habitat for Humanity of Milledgeville/Baldwin County is proud to announce its first ever Color Bash 5k event!
Be sure to mark your calendars for 10 a.m. on Sat. April 27 to run for a good cause and get splashed with color!
Color Bash is a company who partners with nonprofit organizations to host fun, family-friendly color-filled 5k events. This year’s Color Bash will be held at The Oconee River Greenway on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10 a.m.
Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to Milledgeville’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
$30 each when you sign up with a group of 4 or more!
Register today!
www.colorbash5k.com
April 27, 2013 10:00am
It seems color runs are the next big thing and coming next month Habitat for Humanity of Milledgeville/Baldwin County is proud to announce its first ever Color Bash 5k event!
Be sure to mark your calendars for 10 a.m. on Sat. April 27 to run for a good cause and get splashed with color!
Color Bash is a company who partners with nonprofit organizations to host fun, family-friendly color-filled 5k events. This year’s Color Bash will be held at The Oconee River Greenway on Saturday, April 27 starting at 10 a.m.
Twenty percent of the proceeds will go to Milledgeville’s Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
$30 each when you sign up with a group of 4 or more!
Register today!
www.colorbash5k.com
Second Saturday Concert Series - Tha Hugs & Rapanui
April 13, 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Oconee River Greenway is happy to announce that the Second Saturday Concert Series at the Greenway will start back on April 13th from 6pm-9pm with performances by Tha Hugs and Rapanui. Concerts are free to the public and welcome people of all ages.
Tha Hugs are comprised of Brandon Jordon, Benton Meadows, Brent Tripp, Gray Lindsey, and Connor Yates. They are described as garage-rock, doom-wop, sugar-punk, or new-town, depending on who you’re talking to.
Rapanui is a collective of Alex Furness, Bryant Johnson, Gentry Pruett, and Jo “LaJoe” Latour. Rapanui meshes the classic elements of funk, soul, blues, and rock-n-roll with the modern elements of a band that jams, or jam band, and hip hop.
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
April 13, 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Oconee River Greenway is happy to announce that the Second Saturday Concert Series at the Greenway will start back on April 13th from 6pm-9pm with performances by Tha Hugs and Rapanui. Concerts are free to the public and welcome people of all ages.
Tha Hugs are comprised of Brandon Jordon, Benton Meadows, Brent Tripp, Gray Lindsey, and Connor Yates. They are described as garage-rock, doom-wop, sugar-punk, or new-town, depending on who you’re talking to.
Rapanui is a collective of Alex Furness, Bryant Johnson, Gentry Pruett, and Jo “LaJoe” Latour. Rapanui meshes the classic elements of funk, soul, blues, and rock-n-roll with the modern elements of a band that jams, or jam band, and hip hop.
Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a cooler and your friends!
Buzzy's Family Fun Run
April 13, 2013 Race check in begins at 7:30am
5K Race – 8:30am
1 Mile Fun Run – 9:30am
4-5 yr old 200 yard dash – 10am
6-7 yr old 400 yard dash – 10:20am
Free activities for children: Inflatables, Face Painting, Games, Characters, and
More!!
Child Registration (ages 4-13): $25 (Includes t-shirt & Medal)
5K Registration fee: $25 per adult 14 & Up (Includes t-shirt)
More info here.
April 13, 2013 Race check in begins at 7:30am
5K Race – 8:30am
1 Mile Fun Run – 9:30am
4-5 yr old 200 yard dash – 10am
6-7 yr old 400 yard dash – 10:20am
Free activities for children: Inflatables, Face Painting, Games, Characters, and
More!!
Child Registration (ages 4-13): $25 (Includes t-shirt & Medal)
5K Registration fee: $25 per adult 14 & Up (Includes t-shirt)
More info here.
Greenway Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 9am-noon
The Greenway Farmers Market will be a weekly event at the Oconee River Greenway from April 6th through November. Join us every Saturday, 9-12 for fresh, sustainable food and family friendly activities.
Come get some of the best local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, and breads from some of your favorite farmers!
Vendors include:
- Babe + Sage Farm
- East Georgia Produce
- Southern Swiss Dairy
- Sparkleberry Market Garden
- Elm Street Gardens
- Fort Creek Farm
- The Little Farm
- Salamander Springs Farm
- Forest Grove Farm
- Sparta Imperial Mushrooms
- many more!
Every Saturday, 9am-noon
The Greenway Farmers Market will be a weekly event at the Oconee River Greenway from April 6th through November. Join us every Saturday, 9-12 for fresh, sustainable food and family friendly activities.
Come get some of the best local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, jams, jellies, and breads from some of your favorite farmers!
Vendors include:
- Babe + Sage Farm
- East Georgia Produce
- Southern Swiss Dairy
- Sparkleberry Market Garden
- Elm Street Gardens
- Fort Creek Farm
- The Little Farm
- Salamander Springs Farm
- Forest Grove Farm
- Sparta Imperial Mushrooms
- many more!
St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 9am-1pm
The Oconee River Greenway Foundation will host the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day at the Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The day will begin with the Greenway Farmers Market as well as Arts and Crafts Booths. Our favorite vendors: Babe + Sage Farm, Sparta Imperial Mushrooms, Three Centuries Farm, Salamander Springs Farm, and many more will be back offering the best locally- and sustainably-grown food in town, including: great sustainably-grown produce and mushrooms; pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, and eggs; hormone-free and antibiotic-free dairy products; hearth-baked artisan breads and other baked goods; and handcrafted jams, jellies, and preserves. Lavender and Lace, Sharin’ my Stitches, as well as TheFolksArt are among the Arts and Crafts vendors that are participating.
Beginning at 10 AM, there will be a number of fun doings for adults and children: family yoga by Xan Nichols, Elite Gymnastics will host several activities, Mr. Galloway’s petting zoo, and of course – face painting by Maria Fontenot; just to name a few.
Jim Chapman and Charlie Adams will begin their live performance of today’s light rock favorites at 11 AM. There will be plenty of room for dancing and frolicking! In addition, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and serving Chik-fil-A iced tea or lemonade for small fee with all proceeds going toward helping the Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk become an essential part of our community.
All the while, we will be treated to The Voice, Walter Reynolds, as he guides us through the day’s events. Join us early for the farmers’ market and stay to celebrate a family friendly St. Patrick’s with old and new friends.
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 9am-1pm
The Oconee River Greenway Foundation will host the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day at the Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The day will begin with the Greenway Farmers Market as well as Arts and Crafts Booths. Our favorite vendors: Babe + Sage Farm, Sparta Imperial Mushrooms, Three Centuries Farm, Salamander Springs Farm, and many more will be back offering the best locally- and sustainably-grown food in town, including: great sustainably-grown produce and mushrooms; pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, and eggs; hormone-free and antibiotic-free dairy products; hearth-baked artisan breads and other baked goods; and handcrafted jams, jellies, and preserves. Lavender and Lace, Sharin’ my Stitches, as well as TheFolksArt are among the Arts and Crafts vendors that are participating.
Beginning at 10 AM, there will be a number of fun doings for adults and children: family yoga by Xan Nichols, Elite Gymnastics will host several activities, Mr. Galloway’s petting zoo, and of course – face painting by Maria Fontenot; just to name a few.
Jim Chapman and Charlie Adams will begin their live performance of today’s light rock favorites at 11 AM. There will be plenty of room for dancing and frolicking! In addition, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is grilling hot dogs and hamburgers and serving Chik-fil-A iced tea or lemonade for small fee with all proceeds going toward helping the Oconee River Greenway Park and Riverwalk become an essential part of our community.
All the while, we will be treated to The Voice, Walter Reynolds, as he guides us through the day’s events. Join us early for the farmers’ market and stay to celebrate a family friendly St. Patrick’s with old and new friends.
Info Meeting
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 6pm, Digital Bridges
Become a friend of the Greenway! With Spring approaching, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with events, cleanups and trail maintenance at the park.
Board members and Executive Director Heather Langston will give a presentation about the Greenway and its future to the community on Thursday, March 7th at 6pm at Digital Bridges, located at 127 West Hancock Street in downtown Milledgeville.
Dr. Langston will provide updates on construction of Phase II (north of the River Bridge) and the Fishing Creek Community Trail (that will connect the park to South Elbert Street). Bicycling Club of Milledgeville President Tom Glover will talk about plans to transform the Selma Erwin tract south of town into one of the premiere mountain biking destinations in the state.
For 2013, there are new benefits for becoming a Friend of the Greenway including 50% off space rental at the Greenway’s community yard sales and a 2 for 1 kayak rental from Oconee Outfitters. If you can’t make it to the meeting you can sign up at our website: oconeerivergreenway.org.
We hope that everyone will consider attending to learn about how you can become more involved with the Greenway as it pursues its mission!
Thursday, March 7, 2013 - 6pm, Digital Bridges
Become a friend of the Greenway! With Spring approaching, the Oconee River Greenway Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with events, cleanups and trail maintenance at the park.
Board members and Executive Director Heather Langston will give a presentation about the Greenway and its future to the community on Thursday, March 7th at 6pm at Digital Bridges, located at 127 West Hancock Street in downtown Milledgeville.
Dr. Langston will provide updates on construction of Phase II (north of the River Bridge) and the Fishing Creek Community Trail (that will connect the park to South Elbert Street). Bicycling Club of Milledgeville President Tom Glover will talk about plans to transform the Selma Erwin tract south of town into one of the premiere mountain biking destinations in the state.
For 2013, there are new benefits for becoming a Friend of the Greenway including 50% off space rental at the Greenway’s community yard sales and a 2 for 1 kayak rental from Oconee Outfitters. If you can’t make it to the meeting you can sign up at our website: oconeerivergreenway.org.
We hope that everyone will consider attending to learn about how you can become more involved with the Greenway as it pursues its mission!
Walk for Brody
Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 8:00am-12:00pm
Cost: Only $5!
This will be a fun family event for everyone, including the special needs children in our community. Along with the walk, we will have food, games, face painting, and a whole lot of family fun. Please come out and support Brody Jackson and the other special needs people in our community.
Saturday, November 17, 2012 - 8:00am-12:00pm
Cost: Only $5!
This will be a fun family event for everyone, including the special needs children in our community. Along with the walk, we will have food, games, face painting, and a whole lot of family fun. Please come out and support Brody Jackson and the other special needs people in our community.
Prowl in the Park
Saturday, October 27, 2012
ARF's annual pet walk will once again feature a Halloween theme. Prowl in the Park will include all the events that you've loved in the past -- the dog walk, costume contests, kids' games, face painting, adoptable ARF dogs, food, drinks, and ARF merchandise -- but this year we've added even more fun! This year ARF is teaming up with Gamma Sigma Sigma, Georgia College's service sorority to make this the best Prowl yet. As part of the morning's events GSS is hosting a 5K run to benefit the American Diabetes Association’s fund for leading-edge research and education. Participants who purchase a t-shirt will have the opportunity to twist it into a work of art at the tie dye station.
Prowl in the Park will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Oconee River Greenway. Runners will register, turn in pledges and check in for the 5K from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. The race will start 9:30 a.m. Pet walk participants and their dogs will register and turn in pledges from 9 to 10:15 a.m. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Don't have a dog? Don't worry! Contact us and we can match you up with a dog for the event. Stay after the race and the walk for the most fun of all, the costume contests! We'll hold contests for little dogs and big dogs, little kids and big kids. This year we'll even let costumed kids' at heart compete for a prize. Stay for lunch; Amici's will be selling their delicious pizza!
The registration fee for the 5K includes a t-shirt and is only $20. All 5K proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Registration for ARF Pet Walk is $20 with a t-shirt and $10 without. Each entry in the costume contest is $5. All proceeds from the pet walk and costume contests will support ARF. Participate in all the events--the 5K, pet walk, t-shirt and costume contests--for only $25.
Pre-register at orgsync.com by October 17 to be guaranteed an event T-shirt. Once registered, you can continue to get pledges and turn them in the day of the event. Click here for more details and registration/pledge forms. Still have questions? Contactprowl@animalrescuefoundation.org.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
ARF's annual pet walk will once again feature a Halloween theme. Prowl in the Park will include all the events that you've loved in the past -- the dog walk, costume contests, kids' games, face painting, adoptable ARF dogs, food, drinks, and ARF merchandise -- but this year we've added even more fun! This year ARF is teaming up with Gamma Sigma Sigma, Georgia College's service sorority to make this the best Prowl yet. As part of the morning's events GSS is hosting a 5K run to benefit the American Diabetes Association’s fund for leading-edge research and education. Participants who purchase a t-shirt will have the opportunity to twist it into a work of art at the tie dye station.
Prowl in the Park will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Oconee River Greenway. Runners will register, turn in pledges and check in for the 5K from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. The race will start 9:30 a.m. Pet walk participants and their dogs will register and turn in pledges from 9 to 10:15 a.m. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. Don't have a dog? Don't worry! Contact us and we can match you up with a dog for the event. Stay after the race and the walk for the most fun of all, the costume contests! We'll hold contests for little dogs and big dogs, little kids and big kids. This year we'll even let costumed kids' at heart compete for a prize. Stay for lunch; Amici's will be selling their delicious pizza!
The registration fee for the 5K includes a t-shirt and is only $20. All 5K proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Registration for ARF Pet Walk is $20 with a t-shirt and $10 without. Each entry in the costume contest is $5. All proceeds from the pet walk and costume contests will support ARF. Participate in all the events--the 5K, pet walk, t-shirt and costume contests--for only $25.
Pre-register at orgsync.com by October 17 to be guaranteed an event T-shirt. Once registered, you can continue to get pledges and turn them in the day of the event. Click here for more details and registration/pledge forms. Still have questions? Contactprowl@animalrescuefoundation.org.
Weekly Yoga (June-October 2012)
Saturdays, 9:00 am
All ages welcome. Bring towel or Yoga mat. $1-5 Donation for instructor appreciated!
Saturdays, 9:00 am
All ages welcome. Bring towel or Yoga mat. $1-5 Donation for instructor appreciated!
Monthly Yard Sales (April-October 2012)
Third Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm
Come join the Oconee River Greenway Foundation and Z97 for a monthly Community Yard Sale at the Greenway. Your $10 donation (cash or check) to the Foundation gets a 10'x10' space to sell your goods or distribute information about your business or organization.
Unload those extra items you’ve got lying around and make some cash!
Bring your own tables or blankets to display your goods. Setup begins at 6:30am.
Third Saturdays, 7:00am - 12:00pm
Come join the Oconee River Greenway Foundation and Z97 for a monthly Community Yard Sale at the Greenway. Your $10 donation (cash or check) to the Foundation gets a 10'x10' space to sell your goods or distribute information about your business or organization.
Unload those extra items you’ve got lying around and make some cash!
Bring your own tables or blankets to display your goods. Setup begins at 6:30am.
Honoring our Heroes
September 11, 2012 11:00 am
A ceremony commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and honoring our local first responders, law enforcement personnel will be held at the flagpole at the Oconee River Greenway.
* Welcome
* Presentation of the Colors – GMC Prep
* Proclamations by the City and the County
* American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6
Americanism Essay Contest winners
* Recognition of American Legion Auxiliary
Servicewoman of the Year
* Honoring Our Local Heroes – American Legion Post 6
* Singing of “God Bless America.”
(Flags provided by Woodmen of the World)
September 11, 2012 11:00 am
A ceremony commemorating the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and honoring our local first responders, law enforcement personnel will be held at the flagpole at the Oconee River Greenway.
* Welcome
* Presentation of the Colors – GMC Prep
* Proclamations by the City and the County
* American Legion Auxiliary Unit 6
Americanism Essay Contest winners
* Recognition of American Legion Auxiliary
Servicewoman of the Year
* Honoring Our Local Heroes – American Legion Post 6
* Singing of “God Bless America.”
(Flags provided by Woodmen of the World)
Screen on the Green
August 18, 2012 8:00 pm
"Over the Hedge"
The Oconee River Greenway Foundation is partnering with the Mary Vinson Memorial Library and Z97 to present this 2006 animated tale of a group of feisty forest critters that awaken to find that a new neighborhood has cropped up during the winter freeze. Free admission. Concessions will be available for sale throughout the show, and all proceeds will be used to help build a multipurpose stage at the Greenway.
August 18, 2012 8:00 pm
"Over the Hedge"
The Oconee River Greenway Foundation is partnering with the Mary Vinson Memorial Library and Z97 to present this 2006 animated tale of a group of feisty forest critters that awaken to find that a new neighborhood has cropped up during the winter freeze. Free admission. Concessions will be available for sale throughout the show, and all proceeds will be used to help build a multipurpose stage at the Greenway.
Second Saturday Concert Series - Mayview Road
August 11, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mayview Road is a Middle GA based band with influences ranging from Americana & Jazz to Folk & Roots music.
August 11, 2012 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Mayview Road is a Middle GA based band with influences ranging from Americana & Jazz to Folk & Roots music.
Second Saturday Concert Series - Analog Reunion
July 14, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Analog Reunion is a Middle GA based band with influences ranging from Rock to R&B. The band performs cover songs from recent artists such as Kings of Leon, Adele, Miguel and Bruno Mars as well as classic songs from The Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. The band also writes originals showing off their artistic side. Analog Reunion offers the area something unique and different as the music appeals to all ages. There is something for everyone at an Analog Reunion show.
July 14, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Analog Reunion is a Middle GA based band with influences ranging from Rock to R&B. The band performs cover songs from recent artists such as Kings of Leon, Adele, Miguel and Bruno Mars as well as classic songs from The Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. The band also writes originals showing off their artistic side. Analog Reunion offers the area something unique and different as the music appeals to all ages. There is something for everyone at an Analog Reunion show.
Second Saturday Concert Series - 120/80 Vocal Band
June 9, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Randy Newton and the 120/80 Vocal Band will be playing Rock and R&B tunes from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Known for their great sound in many genres they are foot stomping good and wonderfully entertaining.
June 9, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Randy Newton and the 120/80 Vocal Band will be playing Rock and R&B tunes from the 50's, 60's & 70's. Known for their great sound in many genres they are foot stomping good and wonderfully entertaining.
Oconee River Conservation Day
June 9, 2012 10am
Sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church, the cleanup will focus on clearing debris between the Greenway Ramp and the Vinson Hwy Ramp.
June 9, 2012 10am
Sponsored by Covenant Presbyterian Church, the cleanup will focus on clearing debris between the Greenway Ramp and the Vinson Hwy Ramp.
- 9am - 10am Registration at the Greenway
- Bring canoes, kayaks, boats, snacks, water, gloves, shovels, etc.
- Contact the church office for more information - (478)453-9628
Second Saturday Concert Series - Sunnyside Mountain Boys
May 12, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
It's an evening of bluegrass down by the river with T.P. Holloman's band.
Bring your family, friends, chairs, blanket, picnic, and a cooler! Donations to the Oconee River Greenway Foundation are appreciated!!
May 12, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
It's an evening of bluegrass down by the river with T.P. Holloman's band.
Bring your family, friends, chairs, blanket, picnic, and a cooler! Donations to the Oconee River Greenway Foundation are appreciated!!
Second Saturday Concert Series - Broken String
April 14, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Broken String kicks off the 2012 Second Saturday Concert Series at the Greenway. Come down to the river to hear the acoustic blues rock stylings of Nathan "Doc" Pearson and John "Big J" Askew.
April 14, 2012 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Broken String kicks off the 2012 Second Saturday Concert Series at the Greenway. Come down to the river to hear the acoustic blues rock stylings of Nathan "Doc" Pearson and John "Big J" Askew.
