With a picture perfect Memorial Day Weekend behind us, summer has officially arrived in the mountains and on the lake! Check out the June events in our area to make your visit complete!

5/30/2008 - 6/8/2008

Over the River and Through the Woods

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC28904
Location: Licklog Players - The Peacock Playhouse
Hours: Thurs./Fri./Sat.: 8:00PM, Sun. 2:30PM
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Cost: $13.00
Description: Over the River and Through the Woods is directed by Vianne Payne and is a comedy Rated PG. For more information, call the Box Office or visit the website. Dates: May 30, 31, June 1, 6-8, 2008. Students and Children $8.00





6/1/2008 - 8/15/2008

Hot Summer Nights

7 Goldhagen Studio Drive
Hayesville, NC28904
Location: Goldhagen Art Glass Studio
Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Contact: David Goldhagen
Phone: 828-389-8847
Email: goldhagen@webworkz.com
Website: www.goldhagenartglass.com
Cost: $5.00
Description: Ten weeks of glass blowing, regional music and refreshments. Check website for dates and times.





6/3/2008

2008 Lunch & Learn For Chamber Members

College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Young Harris College
Hours: 11:30AM
Contact: Jane Holland
Phone: 706-896-4966
Fax: 706-896-5441
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Cost: $12.00
Description: Union/Towns Employer Committee invites chamber members from Union & Towns County to 2008 Spring Lunch & Learn at Young Harris College. Cathy Cox, President of YHC, will speak on the "Four Year Transition Plan for Young Harris College" and the economic impact on Towns and Union County. Must RSVP by May 30th. Tickets can be paid at the door by cash or check.





6/6/2008 - 6/8/2008

MountainTop Georgia Yard Sale

Highway 76
Young Harris-Hiawassee, GA30582
Location: Hiawassee & Young Harris
Contact: Visitor Center Coordinator
Phone: 706-896-4966
Email: townscoc@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com
Description: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Throughout Hiawassee and Young Harris, GA (Towns County) along Highway 76, a delightful way to find that special collectible or item. Sponsored by the Towns County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Association.





6/7/2008 - 6/28/2008

OTM Summer Music Concerts

Main Street
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: On the Square
Hours: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Phone: 706-896-0598
Email: bmw031@cs.com
Website: www.otmga.org
Cost: Free
Description: Music on the square every Saturday, weather permitting. Dates are June 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2008.





6/7/2008

Summer Concert Series at Crane Creek Vineyards

916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Contact: Crane Creek Vineyards
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: cranecreekvineyards@yahoo.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Cost: Tickets sold at door
Description: Featured band "Big Swig". Tickets sold at the door. Catered picnics by reservation.





6/13/2008 - 6/14/2008

Georgia Mountain Roots and Music Festival

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Contact: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Phone: 706-896-4191
Email: gamtfair@alltel.net
Website: www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com
Cost: Friday - $18 per person, Sat. - $26 per person or 2 day pass $39 per person
Description: Music, Arts & Crafts, Gospel Show, Pickin Pavilion, and Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens. Call or visit the website for dates, times, costs, and entertainers.





6/13/2008

Journey to the Edge of Space and Time

College Street
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Rollins Planetarium - Young Harris College
Hours: 8:00 PM
Contact: Information
Phone: 706-379-3111
Email: info@yhc.edu
Website: www.yhc.edu
Cost: Free
Description: Journey through black holes, giant galaxies, clusters and parallel universes. Shows also on May 16th and 30th and June 20th and July 11th and 18th.





6/13/2008 - 6/15/2008

5th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Highway 76
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: Meeks Park
Contact: Blairsville Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 706-745-5789
Email: info@blairsvillechamber.com
Website: www.blairsvillechamber.com
Description: Clan Gatherings, Scottish Vendors, Pipe and Drum Bands-Parade of Tartans, Amateur Athletics,Border Collie Demonstrations, Children's Games & Activities,Scottish Dancing & Music, Scottish Village Exhibit,Scottish Fiddle Workshop, Scottish Harp Workshop,Genealogy Tent-Kilted Golf Tournament Classic, and a Special Concert.





6/16/2008 - 6/23/2008

Peacock Pride

301 Church Street
Hayesville, NC28904
Location: Licklog Players - The Peacock Playhouse
Hours: 9:00AM-3:00PM
Contact: Licklog Players
Phone: 828-389-8632 or 877-691-9906
Email: licklog@verizon.net
Website: www.licklogplayers.org
Description: Our very successful classes where students experience various aspects of theater arts through drama, behind the scenes activities, performance & much more. This year's program has much to offer. For youth ages 8-18. More information will become available in the coming months. Dates: June 16-20 and June 23-27, 2008.





6/17/2008

Taste of the Southern Highlands - "A Mountain Tasting Experience"

1311 Music Hall Rd.
Hiawassee, GA30546
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hours: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Contact: Amy Gibby-Rosser
Phone: 706-896-4131 - Ext. 1233
Email: argibby@towns.k12.ga.us
Website: www.gafcp.org/fcnetwork/towns





6/21/2008

Farmer's Pasta Dinner

916 Crane Creek Rd.
Young Harris, GA30582
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Hours: 7:00 PM
Contact: Reservations
Phone: 706-379-1236
Email: info@cranecreekvineyards.com
Website: www.cranecreekvineyards.com
Description: Join us for a wonderful pasta dinner. Reservations required.





6/21/2008 - 6/22/2008

Lake Chatuge Scholarship Golf Classic

1665 Mountain Harbour Dr.
Hayesville, NC & Young Harris, GA, NC28904
Location: The Ridges Resort and Club & Brasstown Valley Resort
Contact: Russ Collins or Jane Holland
Phone: 706-896-1294 or 706-896-4966
Email: janeholland@brmemc.net
Website: www.mountaintopga.com





6/26/2008

HRWC 5th Annual Trout Dinner Fundraiser

Poteete Creek Park on Lake Nottely
Blairsville, GA30512
Location: 7686 Poteete Creek Rd.
Hours: 6:00 PM
Contact: Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition
Phone: 828-837-5414 or 877-863-7388
Email: info@hrwc.net
Website: www.hrwc.net
Cost: $10.00 per plate - children under 6 free
Description: The Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition invites the public to its 5th Annual Trout Dinner! We are in partnership with staff of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to bring you the best smoked trout dinner in the watershed. Live music will be provided by special guests, Butternut Creek & Friends.





6/28/2008 - 6/29/2008

Mountain Fling Arts & Crafts Show

434 Meeks Avenue
Blairsville, GA30582
Location: North Georgia Technical College - Conf. Center
Hours: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Contact: Carolyn Barton
Phone: 706-896-0932
Email: mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com
Website: www.mtnregartscraftsguild.org
Cost: Free
Description: This event is free to the public. Show is at the Conference Center with both indoor and outdoor booths, weather permitting. Food is available.