Published June 07, 2008 09:59 pm -
Local news briefs
Dalton Daily Citizen
The Northwest Georgia Antique Tractor and Engine Club will host the 11th annual “Show and Shine” on June 14 at the North Georgia Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antique tractors, hit and miss engines, antique cars and street rods and machines will be exhibited. Special features are:
• The Busy Bee Club will demonstrate hand quilting and sale of their quilts. The club will draw the winning ticket for its “tractor quilt.”
• Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society representatives will have a booth open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. offering free DNA and fingerprint identification for children. There is no charge.
There will also be tractor games, activities for children, a women’s iron skillet throwing contest and a men’s wrench throwing contest. Admission and parking are free.
For more information, call Annette Bevil at (706) 673-6348 or (706) 260-1915.
Kinards to be honored at Toast
The Family Support Council will host the annual Toast of the Town on June 19 at 6 p.m. at The Farm in Rocky Face. Bob and Dixie Kinard will be honored.
The Family Support Council is an agency in the community that supports programs that offer education and support for children and families. The mission statement is “Family Support Council exists to create a model community in which all children are safe, nurtured and empowered to reach their full potential.” The FSC thanks local companies and individuals for their support.
Reservations are $65 per person. For more information or reservations, call (706) 272-7919.
Open house today at women’s center
The Women’s Enrichment Center will have an open house today from 2 to 4 p.m. at its new facility at 109 W. Gordon St. in Dalton.
The center offers many free services to area families, including pregnancy tests, ultrasound scans, parenting classes through the “Earn While You Learn” program and an abstinence/character education program titled “You Are Unique.”
Participants in the “Earn While You Learn” program earn points to purchase baby clothing, items and furniture for their babies in the center’s Baby Store.