Flint River Habitat for Humanity’s biggest event of the year, Hammer Jam, returns for the eighth year on Saturday. The weekend also features a Black History Month museum exhibit and 5k race.
When: Saturday, gates open at 5:30 p.m.Where: Merry Acres Inn, 1500 Dawson Road.Come out for the 8th annual Hammer Jam, the biggest fundraiser for Flint River Habitat for Humanity with live bands, food and drinks. Schedule: 6 p.m.: Stephen Harrell & the Dusty Boots7:30 p.m.: Live auction7:45 p.m.: Bo Henry Band9:40 p.m.: Kinchafoonee CowboysAll proceeds fund building and rehabilitating homes for veterans and other families in need.Admission: $25 in advance or $35 the day of the event. Tickets available at the Habitat ReStore, 2815 Old Dawson Rd, or online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammer-jam-for-habitat-2022-tickets-225521931167.VIP tables available, contact [email protected] or call (229) 446-8199.For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hammer-jam-for-habitat-2022-tickets-225521931167.
When: Saturday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.Several choruses from south Georgia will be going to Carnegie Hall on March 19, 2022 to perform Francis Poulenc’s choral/orchestral masterpiece “Gloria.” This ASO concert will help prepare them for their experience, share this wonderful music with south Georgia, and serve as a congratulatory send-off. The performance will feature a combined choir including chorus members of the Albany Chorale, Lee County High School, Colquitt County High School, and Valdosta State University. In keeping with the French flavor, Hector Berlioz’ “Roman Carnival Overture,” Lily Boulanger’s “D’un martin du printemps,” and Maurice Ravel’s “Bolero” will be performed.Admission: $25 for adults, $22 for seniors, $15 for military members and students. No charge 6 and under.For more information, visit: https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=154201~071d2c0d-a5c6-49b9-9e7a-504374360485&epguid=545b037c-3108-40ba-81ae-7bba2d4b5534&showing=154204&.
When: Saturday, starts at 9:30 a.m.Where: Georgia Veterans State Park, 2459 US Hwy. 280 W., Cordele.The SAM Shortline excursion train travels from Georgia Veterans State Park, across Lake Blackshear to President Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, and then on to his boyhood home of Archery and back. Travelers will enjoy spectacular views of the SW Georgia countryside while riding in airconditioned comfort. At the destinations passengers can explore President Jimmy Carter’s past, go shopping, and sample peanut butter treats.For more information, visit:https://www.samshortline.com/.
When: Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Thronateeska Heritage Center, 100 W. Roosevelt Ave.Taking the Black History Month theme Health and Wellness, this exhibit features local medical pioneers including Suzie King Taylor, Dr. Edgar Parker, Dr. Jacob Shirley, Dr. Richard Grier, Eliza Ann Grier, Annie Mae Hall, Richard Hall, Ada McGee, and the Rev. Dorothy Josey Williams. Also included are medical care items specifically marketed to people of color.For more information, visit: https://heritagecenter.org/.
When: Saturday, starts at 2 p.m.Where: Race starts at Veterans Park Ampitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Pretoria Fields Collective is sponsoring a 5k and fun run open to all ages.Cost: $30 for 5k, $10 for fun run.Registration fees will include entry to the race, a T-shirt and a post-race pint of beer at Pretoria Fields Collective.For more information or to register, visit: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Albany/PretoriaFieldsCollective5K?remMeAttempt&fbclid=IwAR2QmLOkW2NPN2RaN8cmflGeLdt-ViJg4b1o-Ke-D3gUBW9p_nuzqnrnPHc.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
