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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:Four Day Portrait Painting in Oils - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Instructed by: Abner Cope \nTuesday-Friday March 17-20\, 2026 | 9:30AM – 4:30PM | $260 plus $35 modeling fee \n​This workshop is designed to help artists enhance their skills in painting portraits. Painting from the live model\, artists will employ various techniques for developing accurate proportions\, and the proper placement of the model on the canvas. Participants will receive instructions on starting the portrait with a solid structural drawing done in monochromatic lines and tones on a stained canvas. Instruction will be based on demonstrations\, discussions\, and individual critiques.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/four-day-portrait-painting-in-oils-quinlan-visual-arts-center/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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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/2026-03-19/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Junior League of Gainesville-Hall County":MAILTO:info@jlghc.org
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Intensive: World War II - NEGA History Center
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Intensive: World War II\nThursday\, March 19th | 10:30 AM; 12:15 PM \nLed by Historian Glen Kyle \nThe intensive classes are in lieu of the regular monthly Homeschool Day\, students grades 6th-12th ONLY. Pre-registration is required. There will be a small free activity for the younger siblings of those families who wish to wait instead of dropping off their student.\nTwo class options are available (each class is capped at 30 students to ensure a quality experience) – tickets available for each or both classes. \nPLEASE EXAMINE THE CLASS AND TICKET OPTIONS CAREFULLY \nClass 1: 10:30AM – Homefront and Battlefront: American in WWII\nThe United States entered World War II after a decade of isolationism\, desperate to avoid another global conflict. Draw in by the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941\, it fought on every continent and emerged a nuclear superpower.  Using real objects from the time\, this class will examine the American experience of soldiers\, sailors\, and airmen overseas as well as the lives of those on the home front who sacrificed and fought for liberty around the world. \nClass 2: 12:15PM – Allied for Victory: Great Britain and the Soviet Union in WWII\nThe United States certainly didn’t win WWII on its own; indeed\, it was only a single nation in the “Big Three” that also included England and Russia.  Only by working together were the main allies able to defeat the Germans and Japanese\, but only with great sacrifice. Through real historical objects from both countries\, we’ll explore the individual British and Soviet soldier’s experiences\, and properly contextualize their contributions alongside those of the United States. \nPre-Registration Link Now Open!
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/homeschool-intensive-world-war-ii-nega-history-center/
LOCATION:NEGA History Center\, 322 Academy St NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar,US250
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ORGANIZER;CN="NEGA History Center":MAILTO:info@negahc.org
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SUMMARY:Elementary Art Explorations: Session 1 - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for children ages 5-7. \nWith Meaghan Grant-Witcher. \nElementary Art Explorations is a creative class designed to help young artists build confidence while experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques. Students will explore painting\, texture\, layering\, and mixed media through playful\, hands-on projects inspired by real-world art and design. Artists will learn how to mix colors\, change value\, create patterns\, and use tools in new and exciting ways. Each class encourages problem-solving\, creativity\, and self-expression while strengthening fine motor skills and visual thinking.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/elementary-art-explorations-session-1-qvac/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:Quinlan Visual Arts Center\, 514 Green Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Voices for Community - Brenau University
DESCRIPTION:Voices for Community is a special event hosted by the Miller Institute for Global Education to celebrate the many cultures and countries represented at Brenau University. \nAt the Miller Institute\, we believe that learning goes beyond the classroom. Our campus is filled with students from different parts of the world\, each bringing their own traditions\, experiences\, and perspectives. This event creates a space where those cultures can be shared\, appreciated\, and celebrated together. \nThe Miller Institute not only supports international students\, but also creates opportunities for domestic students to learn about the world around them. We want students to discover new cultures\, understand different ways of life\, and grow as global citizens without even leaving campus. \nWe are organizing this event to strengthen connections between students and to build a stronger sense of community. When we come together through music\, food\, art\, and conversation\, we grow not only as students\, but as future leaders. \nThe theme of the event is peace and love. Our goal is for everyone to feel welcomed\, respected\, and proud of where they come from. Voices for Community is a reminder that even though we may come from different places\, we all belong here at Brenau.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/voices-for-community-brenau-university/
LOCATION:Brenau University’s Hosch Theatre\, 429 Academy Street NE\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Events,Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:2026 Chamber Chase 5K - Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:The Greater Hall Chamber’s Annual Chamber Chase 5K and 2 Mile Wellness Walk returns this spring to Riverside Preparatory Academy. \nJoin us for fun and fitness as 5K runners and spirit-filled walkers enjoy the 18th Chamber Chase. \nSign up as a team or an individual.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-chamber-chase-5k-greater-hall-chamber-of-commerce/
LOCATION:Riverside Preparatory Academy\, 2001 Riverside Dr\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:mlathem@ghcc.com
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