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Events and Updates

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Upcoming Events

  • Aug 28 The Groove Room Join Rockdale County 4-H in The Groove Room. A hands-on music experience for 3rd–7th grade youth! Led by one of our Rockdale County Teen Leaders, participants will explore music through interactive activities, build their own instruments, and learn how sound is produced in a fun and engaging environment. From crafting recorders to distinguishing woodwinds from brass, every session offers creativity, discovery, and excitement. This five?session series blends music with STEM concepts and is only $10 for the entire program. Please note that refunds will not be issued. Don’t miss this chance for your child to discover, create, and groove. Register now to secure your spot in The Groove Room!
    • Conyers, GA - (15.0 Miles)
  • Sep 1 Setting Up Land for Livestock Thinking about bringing livestock to your property? Whether you're planning for horses, cattle, goats, or sheep, setting up your land correctly from the beginning can save time, money, and headaches down the road. This two-part workshop will walk you through the essentials of developing a functional, safe livestock property. Session 1: From Woods to Pasture Topics include land clearing considerations, soil testing and pasture establishment, selecting forage species, pasture layout, fencing options, gates, and planning for efficient grazing management. Session 2: Building a Functional Facility This session covers shelter options, handling facilities, water systems, feeders, manure management, equipment storage, biosecurity, and planning for future expansion.
    • Lincolnton, GA - (84.0 Miles)
  • Sep 3 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Vegetable Soup - 10am-12:30pm Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can VEGETABLE SOUP.
    • Eastanollee, GA - (72.0 Miles)
  • Sep 3 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Vegetable Soup - 4pm-6:30pm Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can VEGETABLE SOUP.
    • Eastanollee, GA - (72.0 Miles)