Mountain High Art Exhibit

  • January 24, 2011
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Helen Arts and Heritage will have a new art exhibit called “Mountain High” in their gallery beginning on February 3, 2011 and running through March 27, 2011. They will begin the “Mountain High” exhibit with a reception on February 3, 2011 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Art will be displayed from the top winners of the White County School’s Youth Art Competition.

The gallery is open to the public and admission is free so stop by and see all the beautiful artwork on display. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday, 12 Noon to 4 PM. For more information and details, call 706-878-3933.

Helen Arts and Heritage is located in downtown Helen at:
25 Chattahoochee St.
Helen, Georgia

Winter “Wino” Carnival

  • January 24, 2011
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Wineglass with GrapesSautee Nacoochee is home to one of North Georgia’s newest vineyards and winery, Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards. Please join them on January 29, 2011 from 7 PM to 10 PM for the Winter “Wino” Carnival. They now have a tasting room and will be offering a limited release of their new “Celebration” wine. A cash wine bar will be available. Non alcoholic beverages and refreshments will also be provided. Bring your friends for a fun celebration. Prizes will be awarded for the best costume. Call 706-878-1056 for more information on this event.

Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards is located at:
98 Old Nacoochee Way
Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Community Contra Dance

  • January 18, 2011
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The SNCA Community Contra Dance committee is starting their winter series off on January 22, 2011 with the popular band, Blue Ridge Rounders along with caller Janet Shepherd.

Contra Dance is similar to square dancing and the Virginia Reel although the music is quite different. Dancers line up in 2 parallel lines. There are about a dozen different steps that are put together by the caller in various ways. You move up and down the hall as you dance, giving you the chance to interact with everyone there. The caller guides the dancers through each dance many times before actually putting it to music. You don’t need any experience, just come on in and have some fun!

The evening begins at 6:30 PM with a pot luck dinner. Please bring a dish to share if you would like to participate in the dinner. An introductory lesson will begin at 7:30 PM and the dance gets started at 8 PM and ends at 11 PM. Admission is $7 for adult SNCA members, $8 for non members, $4 for students, Free for children 7 and under (must be accompanied by a supervising adult). Call 706-754-3254 for more information and details.

Dances will also be held in February and March with Learn and Dance sessions in between.

The dance takes place in the SNCA historic gym at the Sautee Nacoochee Center located on Highway 255 North, 1/4 mile off Highway 17 in Sautee Nacoochee near Helen, Georgia.

Wine Dinner-Winemaker Series

  • January 17, 2011
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Having a glass of wineThe Vines Restaurant in Sautee, Georgia is hosting a Wine Dinner on January 22, 2011 from 8 PM to 10 PM. This is the first in a series of dinners in 2011 with winemakers from the North Georgia wine country. Tiger Mountain Vineyards is the featured winemaker in this first dinner of the series. Reservations are required so you’ll want to make them soon! Call 706-865-5710 for reservations or for more details and information on this series.

The Vines Restaurant is located at:
747 Duncan Bridge Road (Hwy. 384)
Sautee, GA

Fashion Show Luncheon

  • January 17, 2011
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The Georgia Heritage Center for the Arts (GHAA) is hosting a Fine Arts and Crafts Fashion Show/Luncheon on January 22, 2011 at 12 Noon. The luncheon will be held at Bernie’s Restaurant in Sautee, Georgia. Artists of GHAA will be mingling throughout the luncheon modeling the wearable art – scarves, jewelry, hats, shawls, and purses created by Georgia artists. All art will be available for sale at the end of the luncheon.

The cost of the luncheon is $15 (advance purchase by January 20) or $20 (at the door) and includes your choice of a Monte Cristo sandwich or a Veggie Quiche, soup, drink and dessert. For more information, call 706-865-3337.

Bernie’s Restaurant is located at:
2220 Highway 17
Sautee, Georgia

Hogpen Hill Climb 2011

  • January 5, 2011
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RunnerCome out and run or ride the 32nd Annual 17k Hogpen Hill Climb, 5k Piglet Run, or 80k Porker Bike Ride on January 15, 2011. This is one of the most challenging races in North America. You can really test your endurance in these races especially with 2500 feet of climbing in the 17k Hogpen Hill Climb.

The 80k bike ride will begin at 8AM, 5k race will begin at 9 AM, and the 17k race will begin at 12 Noon. Announcements will be made 30 minutes prior to each race.
The entry fee for each race is as follows:

  • 5k Piglet run is $30, $20 for students
  • 17k Hogpen Hill Climb is $40, $20 for students
  • 80k Porker Bike Ride is $50, $20 for students

Registration/Check In is at the Helen Fest Halle on Edel Weiss Drive on Friday, January 14, 2011 from 6 PM – 8 PM and Saturday morning January 15, 2011. Enjoy the vendors’ market and music while you are there. You can find a registration form or register online at runthehogpen.org.

Awards will be given for overall male and female of each race plus 3 top finishers for each age group. There will be a post race celebration with music and a cash bar at 7 PM on Saturday evening at the Fest Halle where awards will be presented. All participants will be sent a long sleeve moisture wicking tech shirt.

This race is a Run and See Georgia Grand Prix event and is being presented by Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia, Habersham Medical Center, and Georgia Runners Magazine. For more information and details, contact the Habitat office at 706-754-5313 ext. 222 or Pacesetters PR at 678-795-0115.