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Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

Submitted by Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Membership/Investment Organization
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 9:10am
Tri-City Mayors to Give Proclamations for Chamber Week 2012

WARNER ROBINS, GA- Warner Robins Mayor, Chuck Shaheen; Centerville Mayor, John Harley; and Perry Mayor, Jimmy Faircloth will give an official proclamation for the 2012 Chamber Week TODAY at 2:00p.m.  Event will be held at the Chamber offices; 1228 Watson Blvd.  The Robins Regional Chamber anticipates an exciting time as they host the very first Chamber Week (May 14- 18, 2012).  A brand new initiative of the Chamber, the week will showcase the role that the Chamber plays in the community by focusing on leadership development, community and government advocacy, education and networking.

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Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

Submitted by HCBOE on Wednesday, May 9th, 4:00 pm
Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

 

 Bonaire Middle School Spring Band Concert

Monday, May 14

6:30 p.m.

BMS gym

 

For more information, please call 478-929-6235, ext. 52248, or e-mail Leah.Wilson@hcbe.net.

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School Board to Recognize 61 Retirees

Submitted by HCBOE on Thursday, May 3rd, 12:09 pm
School Board to Recognize 61 Retirees

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The Houston County School System will honor 61 retirees at a Retirement Banquet May 15, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. at the Agricenter's McGill Marketplace in Perry.  Approximately 900 employees and retirees’ guests are expected to attend. 

Entertainment will be provided by the Bonaire Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Bonaire Middle band teacher Leah Wilson.  Dinner will be served and each retiree will be awarded a plaque for their years of service.  A keepsake program and slideshow will highlight each of the honorees.

The event is sponsored by Houston County schools, Parrish Construction Group, H.E.A. Federal Credit Union and Clear Concepts Consulting Group.  The honorees are listed below alphabetically. 

Presenting the HCBOE 2011 - 2012 Retirees

 

Jacqueline Ambler, Perry Primary

Brenda Armstrong, David Perdue Elementary

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8th Annual Old Book Sale to Feature 90K Books

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012, 11:40am
8th Annual Old Book Sale to Feature 90K Books

The Houston County Friends of the Library Old Book Sale returns to Houston County with 90,000 books in 70 categories.

That's according to a Houston County Friends of the Library news release.

The book sale is May 3-5 at the Georgia National Faigrounds and Agricenter.
Here's the schedule:

Thursday, May 3: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

  • $5 admission at the door,
  • Friends/Members enter free.

Friday, May 4: 9 a.m. , 8 p.m.

  • Free admission

Saturday, May 5: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

  • Free admission
  • 50% off books
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Free Concert: First Annual Elementary Schools Instrumental Showcase

Submitted by HCBOE on Thursday, May 3rd, 10:50 am
Free Concert: First Annual Elementary Schools Instrumental Showcase

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – The first annual Houston County Elementary Schools Instrumental Showcase will be held May 5, 2012, at noon at Bonaire Middle School.  This free concert will feature more than 150 elementary students playing recorder flutes.

In addition, the following featured instrumental ensembles will perform:

  • Lake Joy Primary Ensemble
  • Pearl Stephens Violin Ensemble
  • Hilltop Drum Club
  • Quail Run Guitar Ensemble
  • Parkwood Fiddlers
  • Bonaire Beat and
  • Shirley Hills’ Hoofbeats.

Bonaire Middle is located at 125 Ga. Hwy. 96 East in Bonaire. 

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Thirteen Schools to Be Represented at Special Olympics

Submitted by HCBOE on Wednesday, May 2nd, 10:05 am
Thirteen Schools to Be Represented at Special Olympics

 

HOUSTON COUNTY, GA – Special Olympics will be held May 4, 2012, 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McConnell-Talbert Stadium.  Students in grades Kindergarten through 12 participate.  The event begins with a short program welcoming the student athletes, parents and teachers, followed by the lighting of the Olympic torch to begin the games.

Awards are given throughout the day.  Approximately 350 students from 13 schools have registered to compete in track and field events such as the 50-meter walk/run, soccer skills, running/standing long jump and wheelchair events.  About 200 volunteers will help run the competitions, cheer on the competitors and present medals at the awards ceremony.  Some of the volunteers are high school students who partner in school with their special needs classmates.

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Robins Federal Credit Union Names 2012 MEST Scholarship Recipients

Submitted by Hillary Bobbitt, Marketing Specialist, Robins Federal Credit Union
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012, 4:05pm
Robins Federal Credit Union Names 2012 MEST Scholarship Recipients

Robins Federal Credit Union recently presented five high school seniors from Middle Georgia with the Robins Federal Credit Union Most Excellent Senior Team (MEST) Scholarship.

The winners were as follows:

  • Dalton Edge, Mary Persons High School
  • Carey Green, Peach Co. High School
  • Joy Kim, Veterans High School
  • Hannah Lowie, Wynfield Christian Academy
  • Kaci Pedersen, Wheeler Co. High School

One hundred nineteen high school seniors applied for the scholarship. The winners were chosen based on their GPA, SAT scores, extracurricular and community activities, a written essay and financial need. Each scholarship winner will receive a total of $4,000 ($1,000 per academic year.)

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