Reynolds Plantation, GA

Dr. David Lowther (Southeastern Radiotherapy) and Dr. Bob Cowles (Cowles Clinic) are hosting a healthcare town hall meeting on Thursday, Aug 20th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Spotlight Theaters of Lake Oconee.

Unlike most of the town hall meetings seen on television, this event is not sponsored by a political party affiliate or PAC. Here is an excerpt from the flyer that has been circulated to area businesses:

This event, like Town Hall #1, is being organized by no political party, PAC, or organization and is the result of the efforts of a few concerned neighbors taking their free time to help in any way possible to explain and discuss the elements of HR 3200 and their potential effects on the citizens of the Lake Oconee area. None of the participants is an elected official and therefore has no power to affect policy beyond what anyone in the audience is capable of doing themselves. This is not intended to be an event at which all questions or concerns are going to be discussed or solved. It is a venue only to discuss concerns. Therefore, please be courteous and respectful of all you come in contact with, regardless of opinion.

1. Respectful, organized, courteous participation

2. No signs, no exceptions

3. A healthy, upbeat attitude !

This will, by necessity, be a first come/first served basis for seating so come early !

Refreshments will be offered at significant discounts to all participants courtesy of the management of Spotlight Theatres.

The Spotlight Theaters is located at 1050 Parkside Main, adjacent to the Publix Shopping Center near Reynolds Plantation. www.spotlighttheatres.com/find_us_parkside.php

On Friday, June 5th, 2009 from 5:30-7:30 PM, the Rotary Club of Greene and Putnam Counties is hosting a "Paddling for Polio Poker Run."

Bring your own kayak or canoe and join the fun at the Reynolds Plantation Pavilion! The run costs $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under, which includes a "Paddling for Polio" t-shirt.

If you do not have your own boat, Stacy at Sundance Outfitters (706-485-3100) is offering ½ price kayak rentals ($15 per person, single or tandems available). She will arrange for drop off and pick up of the kayak. Supplies are limited, so call today.

After the paddle, the winning poker hand will be awarded. The Rotary Club will be selling grilled hamburger plates for $5.00 and hot dog plates for $4.00. For a copy of the registration form, visit www.GreenePutnamRotary.org or for more information, call Ramona Warren at (706) 454-2040.

Beginning June 2, 2009 through August 5, 2009, the Spotlight Theatres will offer a selection of free children movies all summer long. Shows start at 10 a.m., and are first come first serve. No outside food or drink will be permitted into the theater. To view movie listings, visit http://www.spotlighttheatres.com/summer.php.

The Spotlight Theatre (listed as Parkside Main 8) is located at 1050 Parkside Main, Greensboro, GA 30642 (adjacent to the Publix shopping center at Reynolds Plantation) near Lake Oconee.

Start Masters Week with a Bang at Richland Creek Restaurant. On April 6th from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Mitch Cosentino with Cosentino Winery will be at Richland Creek to showcase eight of his wines. Having the owner/wine maker from one of Napa Valley's great wineries in our town will be a great treat for everyone. The cost is only $15 per person and will include some hors d'oeuvres to accompany the wines. (706) 454-1600.

Richland Creek Restaurant is located on Hwy 44 (Lake Oconee Parkway, approximately 8 miles south of I-20 (Exit 130) in Greensboro, GA.

Richland Creek's annual Super Bowl XLIII Party benefiting Relay for Life. The party begins at 5:00 p.m. at Richland Creek restaurant and will be offering big screen TV's to watch the game, comfortable couches, full bar with drink specials, all-you-can-eat buffet, free giveaways and a charitable raffle. A van shuttle service will be offered for rides home. Give back while cheering on your team at the best party around. Richland Creek restaurant is located on Lake Oconee Parkway in the Greene County side of Lake Oconee. For more information, call (706) 454-1600.