Trail of Tears Association holds membership meeting

CHATSWORTH, Ga. — The Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association has a general membership meeting on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Vann House in Chatsworth. It is the second in a series commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Cherokee removal. The guest speaker is former association president Leslie Thomas, who will speak about “The Roundup and Life in the Encampments.” The meeting is free and open to the public. 

Lizz Faith and Mama’s Kin to play SOSMP for first time

LIVE OAK, Fla. — Summer is here and a new country band, Lizz Faith and Mama’s Kin, will be on stage in the Music Hall on Saturday at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.

One of the SOSMP’s favorite bands Jukebox Oldies will open the weekend Friday night in the Music Hall.

Jukebox Oldies, from Valdosta, Ga., have become one of the favorite bands at the SOSMP as they bring all types of music including oldies. This large band keeps the audience singing and their feet moving whether it’s tapping or dancing on the dance floor.

Lizz Faith and Mama’s Kin, based in Ellaville, Ga,. is a five-piece band playing for more than 25 years while bringing a variety of country, classic rock and oldies music. This is the band’s first trip to the SOSMP.

Band members Ronnie Streetman, Greg Streetman, Preston Streetman and Dean Bennett are related through their mom, hence the “Mama’s Kin” name. Having played well-known events such as “Angel City,” “Toadlick Festival” and “Gulf Coast Jam” as well as the ‘Encore Music Festival” to name a few, this band knows how to put on a show.

Doors to the Music Hall open at 6 p.m. for dinner Friday and Saturday evenings. Music begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

YMCA location opens in downtown Moultrie

MOULTRIE, Ga. — The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce recently held a grand opening ribbon cutting for The Downtown Y located at 9 First Ave. S.E. in downtown Moultrie. The YMCA was established in Moultrie in 1916 and now after 102 years they have a presence on the square. They offer cardio, free weights, a mind-and-body studio, as well as massage therapy. The Downtown Y is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday from 5:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.; and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can call the YMCA at 229-985-1154 for more information or visit their website at www.moultrieymca.org. You can also visit their Facebook page listed as Moultrie YMCA.

LHS holds percussion camp

VALDOSTA, Ga. — Art’s Music Shop and Lowndes High School are joining forces to present Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp. The camp is scheduled for July 9-10, according to school officials. Featuring nationally known percussion artists working with educators, Sounds of Summer provides intensive, hands-on instruction to young percussionists from grades 7 to 12 and covers drumline fundamentals, basic and advanced techniques, sectional playing, ensemble performance and leadership skills, according to school officials. Since the camp’s inception in 1985, more than 55,000 percussionists have honed their skills at Sounds of Summer programs across the country. The 2018 Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp will take place at Lowndes High School and includes two full days of group rehearsals, sectionals, individual instruction, special clinics and performances, along with The Marching Essentials book series. Percussion players at the Sounds of Summer session will study under the tutelage of Bret Kuhn, adjunct faculty at Northern Illinois University and Prospect High School, performing exercises and etudes designed to increase their skill level. For more information about the 2018 Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp, contact Matt King, 334-271-2787 or mattk@artsmusicshop.com.

Jay Deason Fund golf tournament May 10

TIFTON, Ga. — The Jay Deason Memorial Golf Tournament returns May 10 at Spring Hill Country Club. Proceeds will benefit the Tools for School Program and other youth-based local causes. The tournament will be a four-man scramble and is limited to 18 teams. Lunch will be catered at Spring Hill courtesy of Olive Garden. Sponsorships are available at different levels. Players can be sponsored for $80, hole sponsorship is $150, team sponsorship is $450 and tournament sponsorship is $1,000. For more information, contact the Jay Deason Fund at thejaydeasonfund@gmail.com or visit jaydeasonfund.org.

Learn primitive hunting skills at hands-on heritage

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Put yourself in the shoes of south Georgia’s early settlers as you learn about what it took to survive in the wilds of the Red Hills region. Lance Farlow of Dark Horse Armory in Metcalfe will lead this workshop, set for May 19 from 10 a.m.-12 noon, on the grounds of the Thomasville History Center. Participants will utilize natural and man-made materials to learn how to design and construct three types of humane snare traps. Participants will forage on the History Center property for natural materials to construct their snares.

Participants do not need any previous training or trapping skills but should be comfortable using a machete, hatchet and a knife. Participants should plan to bring their own tools and safety glasses to use throughout the workshop. Registration is open to all. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also registered for the workshop. Registration fees are $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Please bring your own machete, hatchet, and knife to use during the workshop. If you are unable to bring these supplies, the History Center will have tools on hand for you to borrow. Please dress for safety in closed-toed shoes, long pants, hat, safety glasses, etc. Do not forget your bug spray and sunscreen. To register online, visit www.thomasvillehistory.org, or via our Facebook event found at @thomasvillehistory.

For more information regarding upcoming programs at the Thomasville History Center, find the center on Instagram and Facebook using @thomasvillehistory to follow the daily updates on current programs, research projects and images from the photographic archives. Additional information is available on the website at www.thomasvillehistory.org or call 229-226-7664.

The Thomasville History Center was formed in 1952 and opened a museum within the Flowers-Roberts House in 1972. Since 1972, the Thomasville History Center’s collections have grown to include more than 500,000 artifacts and archival materials and eight historic structures. The History Center, in partnership with the state of Georgia, also operates the historic Lapham-Patterson House. The board, staff, and growing membership invite you to join us in our dedication to ensuring that the appreciation of the unique history remains an intrinsic and unbroken thread connecting the past and future through settings that advance the story.