[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Top Three Wonderful Weekend South Carolina Tourism Getaways

Has your family chosen where you want to go on your summer vacation? You are not alone, most families have not yet decided where they want to go. It can be a quite time consuming process to discover that perfect vacation escape, so check out the choices for your South Carolina tourism. You will discover exciting options and it certainly will not be a simple decision!

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 5/4 - 5/10

Sun - Appaloosa Show
Sun - Toccoa Symphony
Sat - Old-Time Music

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
Swine Flu Information & Resources

List of Human Swine Flu Information & Resources

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 4/27 - 5/3

Fri - CU Botanical Garden Walk
Fri - String Orchestra - TFC
Sat - Music Fest - Hagood Mill
Sat/Sun - Appaloosa Show
Sun - Toccoa Symphony

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

[ In OCONEE ]
T-60 Grill OPEN for the summer

The T-60 Grill, home of Coach's Low Country Boil has re-opened for the summer. Hours are Thursday - Saturday  5:00 - 9:00. Call (864) 972-2860 for reservations.
Click here for map.

[ In SOUTH CAROLINA ]
South Carolina Offers Spring Adventures

 As winter’s winds quickly melt into memory, now is the time to spring into action, and South Carolina is an ideal destination for Georgians looking to get a jump on warm-weather family fun.

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 4/20 - 4/26

Tue - "Gilligan's Island" @ GBCC
Tue - AU Honors Recital - FREE
Tue - CU Concert & Symphonic
W/F - BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Thu - "A Taste of Toccoa"
Fri - Anderson Symphony
Fri - CU Percussion & Steel Band
Fri - Jazz Band Concert - TFC
Fri-Sat - ANDERSON SOIREE 2009
Fri-Sat - Paso Fino Show & Clinic

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

[ In NGTC Currahee ]
Appalachian Photo Contest

For those with an interest in photography, North Georgia Technical College is proud to offer the opportunity of its first annual Appalachian Photo Contest.

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 4/13 - 4/19

Tue - CU Jazz Ensemble-FREE
Tue - CU Student Works
Wed-Sat - Massey Classic
Thu - "Peter and the Wolf"
Thu - CU Symphony
Thu - Spring Concert - TFC
Thu-Sat - PICKENS AZALEA FESTIVAL
Thu-Sat - "Nightwatch" - OCT - Seneca, SC
Fri - President’s Gala - Anderson U - FREE
Sat - Banjo Extravaganza - Hagood Mill
Sat - OHC - Movie Night at the Museum
Sat - AU Spring Gospel Fest - Anderson U
Sun - Student Works - CU Brooks Center
Sat - BFL Tournament on Lake Hartwell

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

Texas Tea Party

I got this e-mail from a friend in Texas.

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 4/6 - 4/12

Thu - CU Choral Ensembles
Fri - GOOD FRIDAY
F/S/S - "Nightwatch" - OCT
Sat - Old-Time Music - OHC
Sun - EASTER SUNDAY

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

[ In ANDERSON ]
Matty's Downtown Sounds

Matty's Downtown Sounds, a free Music Event comes to Anderson every Thursday (6:00 - 9:00) from April 2,2009 to August 27, 2009. Music will range from oldies and beach to blues and soul. Regional and national touring acts will be featured during the 22 weeks. See http://www.mainstevents.com/downtownsounds.html for a schedule of performers.

[ In This Week At The Lake ]
At The Lake: 3/30 - 4/5

Tu-Sa - "All My Sons" - AU
Thu - Pajama Game - CU
Fri - CU Garden Walk
Fri - Electric City Big Band - AU
Fri - Small Ensemble Concert - TFC
F/S/S - Alpaca Show - Garrison Arena
Sat - Music Fest - 1st Sat at Hagood Mill
Sat - Historic Pendleton Spring Jubilee
Sun - Toccoa Symphony Concert - GBCC
Sun -"POPS" Concert - CU Madren Center

For a complete schedule click on "Calendar" above.

Coach Joe Crosby on QVC 4/2/2009 3:00-5:00

On Thursday April 2^nd, we have the opportunity to feature and sell our branded beef brisket and 5.75oz. bottle of Coach’s Low Country Boil® Seasoning on QVC.  We will be featured on the Gourmet Holiday Show between 3:00-5:00pm(eastern).   You can place your order by calling 1(888)345-5788  or by going online QVC.com @ 3:00p.m. and entering item number (M19626) by the search field.  We look forward to your continued support.

[ In GEORGIA ]
Range Research, Genetic Work Spell Hope For Chestnut Comeback

Researchers with The American Chestnut Foundation are working to develop blight-resistant chestnut sprouts, using an established program known as backcross breeding to create American chestnuts that are 1/16th Chinese chestnut, a hardier cousin. The goal is to have a tree that has enough of the Chinese species genes to resist blight but mostly is the tall, hardy American species once known and loved in the U.S.