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Lake Oconee Events

🍀 March Events 🍀

Don’t miss out on any of the events happening in the Lake Oconee area next month!

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Book Oconee Customized Cleaning Today!

Schedule your cleaning with Oconee Customized Cleaning for March 5th-7th and receive $50 off your initial service!Don't miss out on this deal - book before March 1st by calling Kelly at (706) 623-7743. Click the link below for more information.

Make Choate Family Farms Apart of Your Easter Tradition

Savor the unbeatable taste of local lamb from Choate Family Farms this Easter – a choice that not only supports our community but guarantees a flavorful and juicy addition to your holiday feast. Order local and make your Easter dinner memorable with the deliciousness of responsibly sourced lamb.

Winter Series: French Comfort Foods ~ Croque Monsieur et Velouté Tomate

Croque Monsieur and Velouté Tomate (creamy tomato soup) served with leafy green salad, simply dressed ~ A Culinary Class & Demonstration followed by a sit-down luncheon. This event is bring your own Wine.The Croque Monsieur is a delicious French ham and cheese sandwich made with Gruyère, Parmesan, Ham, Dijon mustard, and an easy Béchamel sauce, toasted in the oven.Serve with a leafy green salad and a small cup of Fresh Tomato Velouté and you have the perfect Parisian meal!Only 12 spots are available. Payment is made at time of registration.

Mark your calendars for Christine's Jewelers and Accessories'

three-day spring sale!

Kicking off on Thursday, February 29th, shop winter clearance clothing at marked-down prices and snag items on the clearance rack at 75% off the original price.

The sale continues with exciting offers on Friday, March 1st, and Saturday, March 2nd. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revamp your wardrobe with stunning jewelry and clothing!

On Friday, March 1st, they are giving away a FREE GIFT with any fine jewelry purchase over $1000.

On Saturday, March 2nd take advantage of 15% off the entire store (excluding fine jewelry) and save $150 on gently used designer handbags.

Easter Egg Hunt

Gear up for an exciting community Easter Egg Hunt at the Uncle Remus Golf Course! Join them for a day of fun with a bouncy house, face painting, photos with the Easter Bunny, and tasty treats from food trucks.

Leap Into Wellness Grand Opening

The Well at Lake Oconee will be opening at Cowles Clinic in Greensboro on Monday, February 26th. The Well will offer Nordic sauna and cold plunge along with yoga, meditation, breath work  & stretch classes.

Connect with The Well today or sign up for classes here: lakeoconeewell.com

The scientifically proven benefits of contrast therapy are numerous including: reduced inflammation, increased joint mobility, enhanced circulation, reduced muscle soreness, better skin health, improved sleep, and stress reduction to name a few.

They would like to offer the Well Experience Grand Opening Offer which includes unlimited Nordic Spa, Cold Plunge and Yoga classes for the first 3 months for $229/per month. This is a limited time offer of $20 savings if you sign up by Thursday, February 29th.  

The Leap Into Wellness Ribbon Cutting and Community Grand Opening will be held on Thursday, February 29th from 4 - 5:30pm at the Cowles Clinic in Greensboro. Dough Daddy Dough will be onsite as well!

The Well Ribbon Cutting with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber Of Commerce

Cowles Clinic in Greensboro will be home to two new businesses. Cardinal Healthcare and The Well will host an open house on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 from 4 – 5:30 pm. 

A ribbon cutting ceremony featuring local community and government leaders will be at 4 pm. The community is invited to visit and learn more about services that will be provided. 

The event will be held at 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Greensboro, Georgia.

Wake United Watersports Pro Shop Newly Launches!

WaterSports Central is causing a splash in the watersports community with the global launch of Wake United Watersports Pro Shop, a new and independent entity born from the reimagining of the pro shop segment within their dealerships. Founded by Jeff Husby, President & CEO of WaterSports Central, along with support from Brandon Lee and X Games gold medalist Danny Harf, Wake United aims to revolutionize the watersports pro shop experience.

The venture offers a diverse product mix from top-tier brands, including HO/Hyperlite, Radar/Ronix, and Nautique Gear, both online and through seven Southeastern storefront locations. The pro shop, positioned as a hub for the watersports community, will actively support grassroots competitions and industry events. Backed by industry leaders such as HO Sports & Hyperlite Wake, Ronix Wakeboards, and Radar Skis, Wake United is offering a special welcome gift to visitors at its storefronts until March 31, 2024, to celebrate its grand opening.

Magnolia Medical Group

March Specials!

🍀 Casey Black, NP will be in office March 15th for Botox and Filler!*Limited appointments are still available.🍀 15% off All new services listed during the month of March.

Valid on gift cards to receive services at a later date as well!🍀 It’s still peel season!Take advantage of the specials on chemical peels as well before summer approaches!

🍀 Call now to schedule 706.991.5320 🍀

Chamber Music Festival: ArcoStrum

Kicking off the 22nd Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival, join them for a performance by ArcoStrum at 7:30pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at the incredible private home of Serenata Farms. Tickets are $75.

About ArcoStrum

Comprised of international prizewinning artists, guitarist Tengyue (Ty) Zhang and violinist Strauss Shi, ArcoStrum has captured the hearts of audiences through its unique violin-guitar instrumentation and the musicians’ charisma, virtuosity, and dazzling on-stage chemistry.

They have each won multiple international awards, with Ty capturing the Grand Prize at the Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition (GFA-ICAC), and Strauss securing First Prizes at the USC Thornton Concerto Competition, Mondavi Center Young Artists Competition, and United States International Music Competition.

The Duo is a laureate of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition and a recipient of the Audience Prize.

Blake Guthrie at Bruzze Brewing

Get ready for a night of great music and delicious food at Bruzze Brewing on March 1st! Enjoy live music by Blake Guthrie from 7pm to 9pm, while satisfying your hunger with tasty tacos from Ricardos Taco Truck, serving from 5pm to 8pm. Don't miss out on this perfect combination of music and food at Bruzze Brewing!

Frances Benjamin Johnston

Gallery Opening

Join the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center on Friday, March 1 at 5:30pm in Upstairs Gallery 1 for the grand opening of a gallery exhibition of Frances Benjamin Johnston (January 15, 1864 – May 16, 1952), an early American photographer and photo journalist.

In celebration of National Women’s History month, the exhibition focuses on a series of 13 photographs she took in Madison in 1939 documenting 7 antebellum homes and one church as part of the Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. On display March through May 2024.

Dough Daddy Dough One Year Anniversary

Get ready for a two-day celebration as Dough Daddy Dough marks its one year anniversary! On Friday March 1 and Saturday March 2, from 11 am to 8 pm, they invite you to their carry out location in the Dollar General Complex.

Indulge in Dough Daddy Dough's specially crafted food specials, created exclusively for this momentous occasion. Don't miss out on this delicious celebration!

Dough Daddy Dough’s specials during the One Year Anniversary Celebration:

2 bucks a bone Ranger John's BBQ baby back ribs ($24 for full slab) while they last

10 inch Chicago Pan Pizza - $17 (up to 4 toppings)

12 inch Chicago Pan Pizza - $22 (up to 4 toppings)

2 Chicago Hot Dogs - $10

And rate our ribs and pizza - complete an in house survey on these 2 days for a chance to win a rack of ribs/12 inch pizza on your next visit to Dough Daddy Dough!

Beginner Pastels With Ann Dodys

Instructor Ann Dodys brings a beginner pastels class to MMCC for the first time! The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center urges you to dive into the creative world of pastels with this unique series of six (6) three-hour classes held in the Hall on Foster. Class size is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!

Classes will be held every Tuesday, starting February 20 and ending March 26th, 2024. Registration fees for MMCC members is $185 and non-members $210. Please Note: art students will be required to purchase their own supplies.

OPAS Lounge Series with

Jumaane Smith

Celebrated trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith headlines the return of the OPAS Lounge Series! Mentored by jazz legend Wynton Marsallis at Julliard, Jumaane has been the lead trumpeter for Michael Buble for almost 20 years.

Get Ready for The Big Event!

The Big Event is an exhibition of 180 local businesses, the family-friendly festival showcases home builders, suppliers, remodelers and other industry businesses, including appraisers, pest control, mortgage companies and more. A showcase for home and garden vendors, the event also spotlights arts and crafts vendors and features a popular boat show. A designated Kids Zone offers young children games, activities and face painting.

Attendees will enjoy food trucks and vendors, including Chick-fil-A, Southern Smoke Shack, Island Chef, Queen Churro, Kona Ice, Dough Daddy Dough, Five Finger Philly and Farmers Funnel Cakes.

A free family-friend event, The Big Event takes place rain or shine and parking is free.

Get Ready to Rock with The Kings of Queen at The Plaza!

The power of Queen: The Kings of Queen coming to rock The Plaza stage

2024 has gotten off to a great start at The Plaza!

The remainder of 2024 promises to be extraordinary with a lineup of incredible shows, notably The Kings of Queen set to rock The Plaza stage in March. Recognized as the hottest Queen tribute globally, the band, led by Emo Alaeddin, features a frontman dubbed the reincarnated Freddie Mercury, boasting both a remarkable vocal resemblance and a striking visual similarity to the iconic singer.

The live performances, complete with authentic costumes, transport audiences back to Queen's heyday, replicating the magic of the original band. The Kings of Queen, known for their live authenticity without overdubs, have consistently sold out venues and festivals since their formation in 2021, expanding their reach across various states and captivating audiences nationwide. Don't miss the chance to experience the pure magic of Freddie Mercury and Queen at their upcoming show.

The Kings of Queen take the stage on March 23. Tickets are on sale now at plazacenter.org or you can call The Plaza office at 706-923-1655 to purchase over the phone. The Plaza expects this show to sell out, so get your tickets early!

Songwriter's Night At

Briar Patch Farms

Please Note: Time and more details coming soon!

Come out to Briar Patch Farm on April 20th to support Neighbors Helping Neighbors! The night features Nashville Songwriters and Entertainers, Lee Thomas Miller and Wendell Mobley.

Who is Neighbors Helping Neighbors?

Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is a local service organization founded in 2020 and designed to serve those in need in Greene and Putnam Counties. Specifically, NHN helps those in need of a hand-up, NOT a handout.

Become a Sponsor of the Lake Oconee BBQ Fest!

Get ready for the Lake Oconee BBQ Fest at The Farm on Oconee, taking place on Saturday, May 4! This exciting event will run from 10 am till 4 pm and will feature a variety of activities, including a local BBQ competition, craft vendors, food trucks, and more. The night before the festival, there will also be a pre-party at Oconee Brewery with an A1A Jimmy Buffett theme.

Best of all, this event is for a good cause, as all proceeds will benefit the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club.

Don't miss out on this fun-filled community event! Visit bgcncg.com/bbqfest for more information on sponsorships, exhibitors, vendors, and more.

At Oconee Brewing Company

OBC Book Club

The OBC Book Club is growing! Friends are being made, beer is being drank, books are being discussed! The casual meetings are usually less than an hour.

Scott Deering And The Usual Suspects With Kirk Jay

Local favorite, Scott Deering and The Usual Suspects, with Kirk Jay, top three vocalist on The Voice.

The event is to benefit the Lake Oconee Elks Lodge 2849’s new building fund.

Southland Jubilee in

Downtown Greensboro

Get ready for a day filled with fun and excitement at the Southland Jubilee in Downtown Greensboro! Mark your calendars for April 20th as this event promises to be unforgettable. Discover a diverse array of vendors offering unique products, indulge in delicious food from local eateries, and groove to live music performances.

The line-up of vendors will be revealed as the event draws nearer, so stay tuned for updates. Don't miss out on this vibrant celebration of community and culture at the Southland Jubilee!

Memorial Day Weekend

Patriotic Concert

Join the Oconee Performing Arts Society for their annual Symphonic Orchestral Concert tribute, followed by the hits from legendary artists like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Tina Turner, Adele, and more! Led by the talented conductor Larry Blank and featuring the incredible vocal powerhouse Shayne Steele, this concert is not to be missed.

Featured Business: The Edgewater on Lake Sinclair

Located within the gorgeous Oconee Springs Park, The Edgewater on Lake Sinclair acts as an event space by the water. Modern, relaxed, and open to all visitors, this venue brings a taste of luxury to the lake!

Whether it’s a business meeting, birthday party or baby shower, you can take your next event to a new level of refinement in this polished setting. Book an event by the water today, and enjoy the park while you’re there!

Happy Leap Day!

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