patching...
Update: Get Barrow Patch news in your inbox each day by subscribing to our free newsletter »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Announcements

Showing 321-330 of 764 announcements

Promotions

Statham Dog Park Play Group

Did you know we have a great dog park right here in Statham? It's shaded, has two seperate areas for large and small dogs and it has a doggie water fountain--the only thing missing is you and your dog! Please join us at the park on Saturday October 20 from 2-4 pm for a doggie play date. This will …

Patch Reads

Your Family History Starts in Duluth: Georgia Family History Expo Nov. 9-10

What: 2012 Georgia Family History Expo Your family history starts here! Come learn the tech to trace your roots with two full days of classes, hands-on demonstrations and exhibits. When: Friday, Nov. 9 Saturday, Nov. 10 Registration (at the door): Friday: 1 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. Exhibits: Friday: 1…

Volunteers Needed

Angels with Faith Ministries kicks off our annual Christmas Angels Program Nov.1st 2012/adopt a family for Christmas/donate toys,food,baby needs,Bikes etc

 Angels with Faith Ministries 501c3 non-profit charity announces the kickoff of our Christmas Angels Program on November 1st through which we provide Christmas to 100s of area children who would not otherwise have anything under the tree on Christmas morning.Since we receive no funding we rely …

Religious Occasions

First Family Church

First Family Church "A Church for the Whole Family" FFC is a new, non-denominational church with praise and worship and an energetic kids ministry! The messages are interesting and mean something to your daily life. We are meeting at Jungle Jumpers (by the Winder airport), 192 Pickle Simon Road …

Social Notes

Oconee-based nonprofit Extra Special People to host free fall festival

WATKINSVILLE, Ga., Oct. 20 — Unlike the mummies at the Extra Special People haunted house, the fall festival hosted by ESP is one thing that is not kept under wraps. On Oct. 20., Extra Special People, Inc. (ESP) will host a fall festival at the ESP building for children with disabilities in the …

Love It

IKEA ANNOUNCES THIRD ANNUAL “LIFE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT”

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA (October 16, 2012) – IKEA, the Life Improvement Store, announced today the launch of the third year of the “Life Improvement Project,” a program designed to offer consumers ideas and inspiration to help them make a positive impact on their homes and the lives within.  Through the …

Awareness

Amica Insurance shares important tips for National Teen Driving Week

Amica Insurance shares important tips for National Teen Driving Week Teenage drivers are three times more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents than older drivers. And teens who drive with two or more passengers are five times more likely to get into a fatal crash. That's why Amica Insurance…

Breast Cancer Awareness

Pink Glove Dance- We need your vote!!

  • By Amy
  • Oct 15, 2012

Have you seen Gwinnett Medical Center's pink glove dance for breast cancer awareness? We need your vote and need help spreading the word! We are trying to win money for one of our favorite charities, the American Cancer Society. 1- Go to www.pinkglovedance.com 2- Search alphabetically for Gwinnett …

Accomplishments

Kaiser Permanente Georgia Receives Excellent Rating for Medicare Plan

October 15, 2012 (Atlanta, Georgia) — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced today that the Kaiser Permanente Medicare plan in Georgia earned 4.5 of five stars for its excellence in quality and service for 2013. Kaiser Permanente Georgia’s plan remains the highest-rated plan in the …

Awareness

Alzheimer's Support Group for October Set

Are you caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias? Join Athens Community Council on Aging (ACCA) at Winder Adult Day Health at 63 Lee Street for the next caregiver luncheon. The support group meets every fourth Friday of the month for lunch and networking and the next …

Add an Announcement
 
 
 

PSST! Want to Contribute?

  • Got a hot tip on news you think everyone should know? Tell us.
  • Just married? New baby? Make honor roll? Add an Announcement
  • Organizing that big block party or poetry reading? Put it on the calendar!
  • Have a great photo of your community?
    Add it to Your Neighborhood Gallery.