Amvets auxiliary sets bingo benefit The Womens Auxiliary of Amvets Post 621 holds its second annual Bingo Day scholarship fundraiser at 4 p.m., Saturday, September 12 at the Okefenokee Lions Club, 711 Columbus Street.
Admission is $25 which included food and beverages. For more information, call (912) 816-2170 or 286-9902.
SGRC Council meets Aug. 27
The Southern Georgia Regional Commission Council will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, August 27, at the SGRC Valdosta Office, 1937 Carlton Adams Drive.
The meeting is open to the public. Call (912) 2856097 ext. 310.
Brantley cemetery sets cleanup day High Bluff Cemetery holds its bi-annual cleanup day, Monday morning, September 7.
All are welcome to help in the effort, which will continue through the week. Attendees should bring tools.
The cemetery also is seeking donations for maintenance of the grounds through the year.
Donations may be mailed to High Bluff Cemetery fund c/o Dane Phelps P.O. Box 154 Folkston, 31537.
Yaun demonstrates plein air art at OHC The Okefenokee Heritage Center, 1460 N. Augusta Avenue, is hosting a live plein air art demonstration at 5:30 p.m., Monday, August 24.
Contemporary impressionistic Don Yaun, whose work is in a month-long exhibit at OHC, will be the presenter.
Yaun is a celebrated artist and photographer throughout the South, and his work has been featured in several magazines and hung in the state capitol. He specializes in landscapes, wildlife, florals and studio art.
MSH hosts brain seminar Sept. 9 Memorial Satilla Health will host a free community Brain Health Seminar at noon, Wednesday, September 9, in the Hospital Annex classroom, 1800 Alice Street.
Those interested in attending can register at MemorialSatillaHealth.co m/calendar or by calling (844) 630-5295. A light lunch will be served.
Dr. Grzegorz Brzezicki, a neuroendovascular surgeon, will speak on the topic “Your Brain Matters: Recognizing the signs that can save your life.” Attendees will learn about brain aneurysms and other neurosurgical and endovascular concerns.
Dr. Brzezicki is a health care provider at Memorial Satilla Specialists – Advanced Surgery.
Quiltfest Sept. 17-19 in Jacksonville The Jacksonville Quiltfest judged show with the theme “Give Piece a Chance,” will be held Thursday-Saturday, September 17-19 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street.
Show times are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., the first two day and from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
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