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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Georgia Cities Week Postcard Design Contest - City of Gainesville Public Relations
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Georgia Cities Week April 20-25\, sponsored by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA)\, the City of Gainesville is starting the fun early by opening its second annual Georgia Cities Week Postcard Design Contest to children and teens ages 5-17. The winning design\, which should represent Gainesville\, will be used as an official City of Gainesville postcard distributed to the public at City events and via the Gainesville Welcome Center. \nTo help get the creative juices flowing\, GMA has announced the 2026 Georgia Cities Week theme is “Love Your City”. The statewide event invites residents to celebrate their city governments\, community achievements and the essential services cities provide every day. \nThe contest is FREE to enter and\, in addition to having their art “travel” around the world\, the first-place winner will also receive a $30 voucher to Kilwins Gainesville and a certificate of achievement! \nTo enter\, simply grab any 4-inch-by-6-inch piece of paper. Designs may be vertical or horizontal. Make it your finest work of art yet and be sure to include your full name (first and last)\, age\, grade and telephone number with the submission. Artists must be residents of Gainesville-Hall County. The winner will be announced and the postcards released during Georgia Cities Week\, so entries must be received by no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday\, April 1. This will give City staff enough time to appropriately judge all entries\, then have the top design printed. \nEntries may be dropped off in person any time from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Gainesville Welcome Center in suite 100 of the Gainesville Administration Building\, located at 300 Henry Ward Way\, Gainesville; mailed to the Gainesville Public Relations Department\, attn: Public Relations Director Christina Santee-Moss\, P.O. Box 2496\, Gainesville\, GA 30503; or sent electronically via Messenger to the official City of Gainesville\, Georgia Facebook page. Questions and comments may be submitted to Mrs. Santee-Moss via the City’s website.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2nd-annual-georgia-cities-week-postcard-design-contest-city-of-gainesville-public-relations/
LOCATION:City of Gainesville Welcome Center\, 300 Henry Ward Way\, Suite 100\, Gainesville\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Diaper Drive - Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County & Diaper Bank of North Georgia
DESCRIPTION:Now Accepting Donations\nDid you know that 1 in 3 families struggle with purchasing diapers in our community? \nThe Diaper Bank of North Georgia and the Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County is dedicated to filling that gap by collecting\, purchasing and distributing diapers to Partner Agencies who work directly with those in need in our community. Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County believes that all babies in our community deserve clean diapers\, and that is exactly what they will do – provide free diapers to the families in need in our community through partner agencies. They will begin their monthly distribution to Partner Agencies starting in October.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/diaper-drive-junior-league-of-gainesville-hall-county-diaper-bank-of-north-georgia/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:City of Gainesville Welcome Center\, 300 Henry Ward Way\, Suite 100\, Gainesville\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Dempsey Dash 2026 - Brenau University
DESCRIPTION:On March 14\, Brenau University will host its annual Dempsey Dash 5K and 1K Fun Run in memory of the university’s long-time executive vice president and CFO\, Wayne Dempsey. The event benefits the Wayne W. Dempsey Endowed Scholarship Fund\, first funded in Dempsey’s memory in 2014 by an anonymous donor. \nOfficial Dempsey Dash T-shirts provided for all pre-registered participants by February 20. All other registered participants through race day will receive shirt while supplies last. \nWhy A Bowtie?\nThose who knew Dr. Dempsey remember him as quite the clotheshorse. Always dressed to the nines\, he had a reputation for impeccable style. He was almost always seen around campus in a well-coordinated suit and tie or a fashionable sport coat. Even his sons recall him as a younger man cutting the grass in a pair of penny loafers! It’s unclear exactly how his signature bow tie habit began. His older son claims to have started wearing bow ties in the late 80s\, forging his own fashion identity. The elder Dempsey\, admiring the look\, decided to give them a try himself. Taking it a step further\, Dr. Dempsey even sought out lessons to learn how to tie them properly. He and his son spent hours practicing and mastering the skill. From there\, the trademark look was born. Dr. Dempsey frequently sported bow ties in his daily professional life\, and they became his calling card. After his passing\, his sons inherited his tie collection\, and one continues to wear the bow ties today. In this way\, the bow tie has become a unique and touching way to remember a great and unique man \nWhen to pick up participant bags or shirts?\nSaturday\, at registration/check-in.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/dempsey-dash-5k-1k-brenau/
LOCATION:Brenau University Amphitheater\, 102 Prior Street\, Gainesville\, Georgia\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Site/Subject Specific Photography - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning nature photographer\, Larry Winslett\, for a special series of site/subject specific photography classes on March 14\, March 21\, March 28\, and April 4! \nKnown for his stunning work capturing wildflowers\, wildlife\, rivers\, and Georgia’s iconic granite outcrops—Stone\, Panola\, and Arabia Mountains—Larry brings decades of experience as both an exhibiting artist and dedicated educator. His photography has been featured in major publications\, museums\, and permanent exhibits\, and he has taught workshops across North America. \nIn these hands-on classes\, Larry will share his expertise in capturing the beauty of the natural world while offering practical techniques you can immediately apply in the field. Whether you’re looking to refine your artistic vision or strengthen your technical skills\, this series offers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the region’s most respected nature photographers.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/site-subject-specific-photography-quinlan-visual-arts-center/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Block Party - Downtown Drafts
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars NOW for March 14\, because it’s your only chance to meet Gainesville’s most famous leprechaun!5-7PM: Irish music & green drinks7-10PM: Dancing in the streets with Silverstar ProductionsDon’t miss GVL’s biggest & best St. Patty’s celebration!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/st-patricks-block-party-downtown-drafts-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Drafts\, 115 Bradford Street\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Genesis ReTouched: The Essence of Phil Collins - The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
DESCRIPTION:Genesis ReTouched brings you back to the Phil Collins era of Genesis at their peak\, recreating the sound and spectacle of the band’s legendary late ’80s–’00s tours. Hear iconic hits from Duke\, Abacab\, Invisible Touch\, We Can’t Dance\, and more—performed with precision\, pristine sound\, and dynamic lighting. From the music to the atmosphere\, Genesis ReTouched captures the energy and excitement of a classic Genesis concert\, honoring the legacy that shaped generations of live music fans.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/genesis-retouched-the-essence-of-phil-collins-the-hall-at-bourbon-brothers/
LOCATION:The Hall at Bourbon Brothers\, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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