NEWS
GLENNWANIS HOTEL
Today, 82 years after its establishment, the Glennwanis Hotel is still on the corner of Barnard and Tillman. After three quarters of a century, the building is structurally sound but needs an extensive remodel inside. Plans are underway and donations are being accepted for this historical project. Donations may be made to the City of Glennville, Attn: Glennwanis Hotel, 215 E. Barnard St., Glennville, Georgia 30427.
Click here to read more on the history of the Glennwanis Hotel.
CITY AUDITORIUM
Downloads:
- Seating Chart
- Utilization & Operational Policies and fees for the Glennville City Auditorium
2012 Events
FEbruary
February 11, 2012 - People Empowerment Association (P.E.A.) will host second annual “Sweethearts’ Night Out in Paris”
The event will take place at Tattnall County High School. Dinner catered by Summer House Restaurant and a sweet treat bar provided by P.E.A. Enjoy music of a live band and other entertainment. Door prizes and silent auction will be held for gift baskets. Pictures taken at 6 p.m. for those who wish to arrive early. The event will begin at 7 p.m.
Tickets on sale for $25 at “Central Pharmacy”, “Strickland’s Pharmacy”,
and “The Tattnall Journal”. For more information, call Whaketa Hargrove
at 654-9236.
February 17, 2012 - Crown Promotions present the 10th Annual Southern Gospel Music Sing
The Sing will take place at the Glennville City Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Featured Groups will be: “Driven Quartet” from Charlotte, NC, “The Red Roots” from Louisiana, and “The Bland Family” from Glennville, GA”. There will be a $5 Donation at the door. For more information, you can call Stuart Bland at 912-654-3760 or visit www.crownpromotions.net
February 18, 2012 - The Tattnall County Forestry Pageant
Pageant will take place at the Glennville City Auditorium. Categories are as follows: Baby Miss (0-23 months); Teeny Miss (2-3 years); Tiny Miss
(4-6 years); Little Miss (7-9 years); Junior Miss (10-12years); Teen Miss (13-16 years); and Miss (17-24 years). For information or an application, contact Sherry Long at sherrylong1608@yahoo.com or (912)256-8696. Applications are also available at The Glennville Sentinel office:
654-2515).
February 25, 2012 - Tattnall County C. A.R.E.S present Gospel Sing and Supper
The Sing will take place at Tattnall County High School at 6:00 p.m. featuring “The Bland Family”, “New Hymnsmen Quartet” and “New Life Quartet”. Donation will be $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets include meal, which consist of ½ grilled chicken, green beans, potato salad, bread and dessert. All proceeds benefit Tattnall County C.A.R.E.S(Cancer Association Relief Effort & Support) and all money raised remains in the county.
March
March 10, 2012 - Beta Sigma Phi Annual Junior Miss and Princess Sweet Onion Pageant
The pageant will take place at Tattnall County High School(TCHS). Categories are as follows: Princess (10-12 years) and Junior Miss (13-15 years). Girls will be judged in evening gown and casual wear only. The Pageant is open to all girls in the 20 designated onion counties (Full counties- Bulloch, Emanuel, Candler, Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, Treutlen, Montgomery, Wheeler, Telfair, Jeff Davis, Appling, and Bacon; and portions of the following counties-Laurens, Long, Screven, Wayne, Jenkins, Pierce, and Dodge). Check with your local Extension office regarding portions of counties. Applications are available at each local school and at local newspaper offices, or you may contact Crystal Cobb via e-mail at crystal30453@yahoo.com and have one mailed to you. Application deadline is February 24. Rehearsal will be March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at TCHS.
March 10,2012 - “March Against Hunger"
Walk-A-Thon-Sponsored by First United Pentecostal Church Food PantryThe Walk-A-Thon will take place at Barnard Park located at 601 East Barnard Street in Glennville, GA. The hours of the event will be 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information, contact Joyce Nelson at
557-4058.
March 24, 2012 - Miss Pinewood Christian Academy
More information as available.
March 31, 2012 - Princess/Junior Miss Sweet Onion
More information as available.
March 31, 2012 - Jennifer’s School of Dance & Cheernastics 19th Annual Spring Recital
Celebrating 19 Dazzling Years! Call Jennifer Bland for details at 912-654-5763 or 912-654-2479. You can also visit jennifersschoolofdance.com.
The Welcome Center’s Annual Fundraiser will once again be our Cake Raffle, which has grown to over 100 cakes raffled off that day for a ticket donation of $3 each or two for $5. This fundraiser is held yearly on the Thursday prior to The Glennville Sweet Onion Festival. If you would like to donate a cake or purchase tickets, please contact City Hall at 912-654-2461. The drawing will take place on May 10, 2012 at the Glennville Welcome Center, located at 136 S. Veterans Boulevard.
APRIL
April 21, 2012 - Miss Georgia Sweet Onion-
36th Annual Miss Georgia Sweet Onion Pageant at 7:30 p.m. in the Glennville City Auditorium. Young ladies ages 16-22 are eligible to compete. Applicants must be residents of the Georgia Department of Agriculture designated Vidalia Sweet Onion growing counties – Tattnall, Toombs, Evans, Telfair, Jeff Davis, Bacon, Bulloch, Emanuel, Treutlen, Wheeler, Appling, Candler, and Montgomery – and portions of Laurens, Long, Screven, Wayne, Jenkins, and Pierce counties. Local extension offices should be able to provide this information. The pageant includes competition in evening gown, stage presentation, and interview. No talent or swimsuit is required. The queen will receive approximately $1500 in cash awards and other prizes. The runners-up will also receive cash awards. The pageant is under the direction of Tiffany Kicklighter of Glennville. Applications are available at Kicklighter Realty, Inc. and the Glennville Sentinel office. The pageant is sponsored by the Glennville Sweet Onion Festival Committee. For more information, contact Tiffany Kicklighter at 237-1403 or 654-4820.
Gospel Sing – April 16, 2011 – Sing to be held at the City Auditorium. For more information, contact Connie Rhodes at 237-1731 or 654-4356.
“Friends Forever” – April 30, 2011 - Two-hour musical with pre-show at the Glennville City Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. A senior class is given an assignment on “What is a Friend”. Everyone knows what a friend is, or so they think. A musical filled with humor, laughter, sincerity and is Christ-centered. There will be a $5 Donation at the door and a love offering will be taken. For more information, call Stuart Bland at 237-3760 or go to www.crownpromotions.net.
MAY
The Glennville Sweet Onion Festival
This festival features arts, crafts, entertainment, and a wide range of foods celebrating the harvest of the Vidalia Sweet Onion. This festival is held on the second Saturday in May (May 12, 2012) at the State Farmers Market in Glennville with the parade starting at 10 a.m. that morning. For information, please contact Wayne Dasher at (912) 654-3332 or Pam Waters at (912) 654-2515. More information is available at www.glennvillesweetonion.com.
May 12, 2012 - 9th Annual Sweet Onion Homecoming Sing
This sing will take place at the Glennville City Auditorium and will feature 30 local artists on stage with live music provided by Sammy Glass Family from Decatur, TN. This is a two and one-half hour event filled with singing, comedy and a great message. There will be a $5 donation at the door and a love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Stuart Bland at 237-3760 or go to www.crownpromotions.net
November
November 2, 2012 - Christmas Open House - First Friday in November
Christmas Open House at local retailers, and from 5pm to 8pm, the Glennville Chamber of Commerce sponsored pancake and sausage supper held at the Glennville Middle School Cafeteria. For more information, contact Pam Waters at 912-654-2515.
December
“The Bland Family” presents the 5th Annual Live Christmas Musical
Date, time and place to be announced in the near future. For more information, contact Stuart Bland at 237-3760 or go to www.crownpromotions.net.
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