Events for July 2014

Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce
Jul 10 Thursday Throwdown Street Drags
Thursday Throwdown Street Drags - Gates open at 5:30 PM; practice starts at 6:30 PM, with eliminations starting at 8:15 PM
  • Date:
    July 10, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://GreshamMotorsportsPark.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@greshamotorsportspark.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 10, 2014 - Gates open at 5:30 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Car & Driver - $20.00; Pit General Admission - $10.00; Children under 17 not allowed in Pit Area - Adult Grandstand General Admission $5.00; Children 12 & under admittedd free when accompanied by a paying adult
Jul 12 Southern Super Series Late Model 125 Laps
Southern Super Series Late Model 125 Lap Race along with Trucks and Outlaw Late Models

Infield Gate opens at 11:30 AM

Grandstand and Trackside Gates open at 4:00 PM
  • Date:
    July 12, 2014
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 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:
    July 12, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Infield Entrance Gate Admission $25.00
    General Admission $20.00; Sr/Military $15.00; Trackside Gate $30.00 plus a general admission ticket $20.00
    Children 12 and under admitted free at Grandstand or Trackside Gate when accompanied by an adult
Jul 13 Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure
Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure - The Classic Center Theatre ? Sunday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Join us for Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure at The Classic Center Theatre on Sunday, July 13 at 1 p.m. A never-before-seen live show featuring your favorite characters from Disney Junior's, Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. Special bonus! Starting 10 minutes before every performance join Doc McStuffins for a special pre-show! You can help Doc take care of one of her beloved toys with her own special brand of love and magic. Tickets on sale at ClassicCenter.com
  • Date:
    July 13, 2014
  • Time:
    1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Website:
    https://classiccenter.com/theatre/theatre/theatre.html#.U5YX5vldX6M
  • Location:
    The Classic Center Theatre
  • Contact:
    The Classic Center Box Office
  • EMail:
    AngieEstes@ClassicCenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Sunday, July 13 at 1 p.m.
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets range in price from $20 - $75.
Jul 15 Seminar: Email and Social Engagement Campaigns That Drive Action
This free seminar is co-hosted by Constant Contact and the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce and is part of Constant Contact's Engagement Marketing Seminar Series. The workshop will be presented by Tom Murphy with MURCON. At this seminar you will learn how to master email marketing + social communications with a comprehensive look at best practices and winning strategies that lead to increased profits, revenue, and engagement. Check in at 7:30 am. Presentation starts at 7:45 am, ends at 9:00 am. No charge for the seminar, but registration required. Breakfast: $5.00, members; $10.00, guests. To register browse to http://tiny.cc/jacksonccjuly
  • Date:
    July 15, 2014
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    http://tiny.cc/jacksonccjuly
  • Location:
    Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Board Room 270 Athens St. Jefferson, GA 30549
  • Contact:
    Tom Murphy 706-693-7126 murcon@murcon.com
  • EMail:
    murcon@murcon.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 15, 2014 Start: 7:30am End: 9:00 am
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free seminar. Breakfast: $5.00 members; $10.00 guests.
Jul 17 Thursday Throwdown Street Drags
Thursday Throwdown Street Drags - Gates open at 5:30 PM, practice starts at 6:30 PM, with eliminations starting at 8:15 PM
  • Date:
    July 17, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://GreshamMotorsportsPark.com
  • Location:
    Gresham Motorsports Park, 500 Lyle Field Road, Jefferson, GA
  • Contact:
    John Close, General Manager, 706-367-9461
  • EMail:
    info@greshamotorsportspark.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    July 17, 2014 - Gates open at 5:30 PM
  • Fees/Admission:
    Car & Driver - $20.00, Pit General Admission - $10.00; Children under 17 not allowed in Pit Area - Adult Grandstand General Admission $5.00; Children 12 & under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult
Jul 19 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:
    July 19, 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:
    July 19, 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 admitted free - must be accompanied by an adult
    Trackside Parking $15.00 (no reserved) plus cost of general admission ticket $10.00
Jul 19 Classic City Rollergirls vs. Vette City Roller Derby at The Classic Center Arena
The Classic City Rollergirls will host the Vette City Roller Derby at The Classic Center Arena on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 7:00pm. Come out and support the only flat track roller derby team in the Athens area! General admission tickets are only $12, if purchased in advance. Go to ClassicCenter.com to buy tickets or click on the direct buy ticket link here: http://bit.ly/1l1mBDa
  • Date:
    July 19, 2014
  • Time:
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Website:
    http://bit.ly/1l1mBDa
  • 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:
    Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 7:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Tickets are $12 in advance.
Jul 24 Thursday Throwdown Street Drags
Thursday Throwdown Street Drags - Gates open at 5:30 PM, practice starts at 6:30 PM, with eliminations starting at 8:15 PM
  • Date:
    July 24, 2014
  • Time:
    5:30 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:
    July 24, 2014
  • Fees/Admission:
    Car & Driver  - $20.00, Pit General Admission - $10.00, Children under 17 not allowed in Pit Area -
    Adult Grandstand General Admission $5.00; Children 12 & under admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
    Trackside Parking is CLOSED for this event
Jul 24 Leadership Jackson Class of 2014 Graduation Dinner and Retreat

The Leadership Jackson Graduation Dinner is a portion of the Class of 2015 Leadership Jackson Retreat.  The graduation dinner is held the first night of the retreat, its purpose being to recognize and honor the graduates of the current class and announce the incoming class.  It is also an opportunity for Leadership Jackson Alumni to connect again and congratulate new graduates.

The retreat for the class of 2015 is comprised of the graduation dinner on Thursday and a day full of leadership activities and exercises all day Friday.  The retreat is just that, a time to get away from normalcy the participants know and have the opportunity to get to know their fellow classmates in a true "retreat" setting.
 
Regardless of payment, all attendees must register.
  • Date:
    July 24, 2014
  • Time:
    7:15 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location:
    Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center
    2020 Clean Water Drive
    Buford, GA 30519
  • Date/Time Details:
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Alumni and Graduate Reception
    7:15 - 9:00 p.m. - Graduation Dinner and Program
  • Fees/Admission:
    Class of 2014 Graduates and one guest are complimentary.  All other guests may attend the dinner for $20 per person.  Space is limited so sign up now!