Events for April 2014

Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce
Apr 2 April Business and Breakfast

This breakfast will feature Gary Black, State of Georgia Agricultural Commissioner.

Please register to attend. 
If you paid for breakfasts in advance please email mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com. 

Interested in purchasing tickets for your organization for the rest of the year?  Click HERE to purchase multiple tickets.

  • Date:
    April 2, 2014
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:

    Jackson EMC
    850 Commerce Road
    Jefferson, GA 30549
    (One story building - main entrance)

  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
  • Fees/Admission:

    Member rate - $5.00
    Future Member rate - $10.00
    Please register

Apr 4 Night of Hope for Children
The Tree House 16th Annual Live & Silent Auction & Dinner Please join us for an elegant night of fun and food Friday April 04, 2014 @ 6:00 p.m.at the Winder Community Center Where over 100 silent auction items and over 20 live auction items will be available for your bidding pleasure!
  • Date:
    April 4, 2014
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://www.thetreehouseinc.org
  • Location:
    Winder Community Center
  • Contact:
    Christina Thompson or Becky Lee @ 770-868-1900
  • EMail:
    christina@thetreehouseinc.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    04/04/2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    $35 per person
Apr 5 GMP Stockerama
Trucks and Outlaw Late Models race on 1/2 mile track
Mini Stocks, Renegades and FWD's race on 1/4 mile track
  • Date:
    April 5, 2014
  • Time:
    3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    April 5, 2014 - Infield Gate opens at 3:00 PM
    Grandstand and Trackside Parking Gates open at 5:00 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield entrance gate - $20.00 per person
    General Admission - $10.00 per person with Children 12 & under free - must be accompanied by an adult
    Trackside Parking $15.00 (no reserved) plus cost of general admission ticket $10.00
Apr 9 Education Committee Meeting
  • Date:
    April 9, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
Apr 9 UGA Hockey ? Ice Dogs vs. Georgia Tech
The UGA Hockey team will face off against rivals Georgia Tech on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Classic Center Arena in downtown Athens. It is the grand opening hockey game in the new Classic Center Arena. Tickets are $10 for reserved seating. A pre-game ?Meet the Ice Dogs? player autograph session and other entertainment is scheduled for the day of the game. Visit ClassicCenter.com for tickets.
  • Date:
    April 9, 2014
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Website:
    http://bit.ly/M0qD4F
  • Location:
    The Classic Center Arena 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601
  • Contact:
    The Classic Center Box Office
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@ClassicCenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    $10 for reserved seating
Apr 10 Tedeschi Trucks Band
The Tedeschi Trucks Band -- the 11-member collective led by husband-wife duo Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi ? will perform at The Classic Center Theatre on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 8 p.m. In just three years, the band has taken its hearty roots-rich musical mix to audiences across the globe and become a proven music powerhouse. Driven by Trucks' signature slide-guitar sound and Tedeschi's honey-to-husk voice, Tedeschi Trucks Band delivers an electrifying blend of blues, soul, jazz, and rock drawing from an ever-evolving song list. Tickets on sale now at www.ClassicCenter.com Direct buy tickets now link: https://order.ticketalternative.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACCA%3ACC1314%3ATED0410%3A&linkID=ta-cca&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=CCA&cgc=
  • Date:
    April 10, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://order.ticketalternative.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3ACCA%3ACC1314%3
  • Location:
    The Classic Center Theatre 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601
  • Contact:
    Angie Estes Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator The Classic Center 706.208.0900 706.357.4414
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@ClassicCenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 8 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets range from $35 to $69
Apr 12 Street Drags/Show 'N Shine
Show 'N Shine - Car Show will start at 2 pm until 5:30 pm
  
Street Drags will open at 6 pm with racing starting at 7 pm



  • Date:
    April 12, 2014
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    April 12, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield entrance gate - $10.00 for car and driver
    Adult General Admission $5.00 for entire day
    Children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult.
    Trackside Parking CLOSED for this event
Apr 13 Amos Lee
Amos Lee ? Sunday, April 13 ? The Classic Center Theatre Singer-songwriter Amos Lee will bring his national headline tour to The Classic Center Theatre on Sunday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $27-$49, and are on sale now. The Philadelphia native is touring in support of his album Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song, the follow-up to 2011?s chart-topping Mission Bell. Visit ClassicCenter.com to buy tickets, call 706.357.4444 or stop by The Classic Center Theatre box office in downtown Athens.
  • Date:
    April 13, 2014
  • Time:
    8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://bit.ly/1gBeNZ2
  • Location:
    The Classic Center Theatre 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601
  • Contact:
    Classic Center Box Office 706-357-4444
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@ClassicCenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, April 13 at 8 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets range from $27-$49
Apr 14 April Business and Social Hour (BASH) Hosted by the Gwinnett Braves

Join us MONDAY, APRIL 14 for the April BASH that will take place at the Gwinnett Braves Stadium! 

Registered attendees will receive a complimentary ticket, parking pass, and access to the mixer where food and beverages will be provided.

There will be a Q & A with North Johnson, General Manger of the Gwinnett Braves, door prizes and Team Store Discount.
Please join us at the game vs. the Norfolk Tides for an evening of networking, food and drinks! 

In order to ensure entry to the game, be sure to register.  Game starts at 6:35 p.m.

 

  • Date:
    April 14, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location:

    Coolray Field
    2500 Buford Drive
    Lawrenceville, GA 30043

  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    MONDAY, APRIL 14
    5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
    Gate opens at 5:30 p.m.; Game starts at 6:35 p.m.

  • Fees/Admission:
    Free to attend! 

    REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. We want to know you're coming!
Apr 16 April Women in Business featuring Annalisa O'Toole, Inspired Life Coaching

Please come and join us.  Hear how to be a better leader within and to others!

2014 Series Presented by

  • Date:
    April 16, 2014
  • Time:
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Jefferson Civic Center
    65 Kissam Street
    Jefferson, GA 30549
  • Contact:
    Melissa Britt
  • EMail:
    mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com
  • Date/Time Details:

    Wednesday, April 16, 2014
    11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Fees/Admission:
    This meeting is FREE!

    Registering online helps us plan in advance!  Once registration is closed, walk-ins are welcome.
Apr 24 2014 Small Business Summit
Local businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking to learn, connect and be inspired are invited to register for the 2014 Small Business Summit taking place on Thursday, April 24 at The Classic Center. This all-day event provides attendees a variety of educational breakout sessions, valuable resources, experienced speakers and great networking opportunities. Visit www.SmallBizAthens.com to register online, learn how to become an exhibitor or for more information.
  • Date:
    April 24, 2014
  • Website:
    http://www.smallbizathens.com/2014/
  • Location:
    The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St. Athens, GA 30601
  • Contact:
    Richie Knight 706.612.0643
  • EMail:
    Richie@StartStrategic.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, April 24 / All-Day Event
  • Fees/Admission:
    Registration fees start at $39
Apr 26 Street Drags/Show 'N Shine
Show 'N Shine - Car Show will start at 2 PM until 5:30 PM

Street Drags will open at 6 PM with racing starting at 7 PM
  • Date:
    April 26, 2014
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://RaceGMP.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@RaceGMP.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    April 26, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield entrance gate - $10.00 for car and driver
    Adult General Admission $5.00 for entire day
    Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult
    Trackside Parking CLOSED for this event
Apr 30 The Addams Family

THE ADDAMS FAMILY is a smash-hit musical comedy that brings the darkly delirious world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and, of course, Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Come meet the family. We’ll leave the lights off for you. Tickets on sale at www.ClassicCenter.com.

 

  • Date:
    April 30, 2014
  • Time:
    7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Website:
    https://order.ticketalternative.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=CCA&linkID=ta-cca&sh
  • Location:
    The Classic Center
  • Contact:
    Angie Estes 706-357-4444
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@Classiccenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    April 30, 2014 at 7:30 pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    $20-$70, see website