The Lions Club of Dahlonega meets the second and fourth Thursdays (March 11, March. 25) at the NGCSU dining hall, Presidential Room, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited. Jimmy Berrong, 706-864-6473 NORTHEAST Georgia Lady Riders meets the second Thursday of the month (March 11) at 7 p.m. at “The Sunflower Chinese Restaurant” in the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center, Highway 129, Cleveland. This is a chapter of Women on Wheels (WOW), a national organization promoting motorcycling for women. If you are a lady who rides her own motorcyle, sport bike or scooter or if you are just interested in motorcycles, then make plans to join us. The Golden Stitches Quilters Guild meets the second Thursday (March 11) at the Lumpkin County Senior Center. Socializing and refreshments start at 6 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 6:30. For the March program, Janice Chesnick will give a trunk show and lecture about “One Block Wonder” quilts. We offer programs, night bee and workshops. Join and bring a friend. Dana Fritchle, 706-864-9261, Deborah Raptis, 706-867-1869, or email goldenstitches@hotmail.com The Kindred Spirits Interfaith Singles Group meets for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday of the month (March 12) at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church. Tandi, 706-867-7913, for more information and to RSVP. The Dahlonega Trahlyta DAR will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at the Lumpkin County LIbrary. The program, which is open to the public, will be presented by Ms. Ida “Bea” Fischer from the Gainesville DAR Chapter. She is currently treasurer of the GA State DAR Society, is on the Speakers' Staff, and has held many other positions at the state level. The program is open to the public. The Georgia Mountain Handspinners Guild meets the second Saturday (March 13) at Hopewell UMC on Hopewell Road south of Murrayville,12-4 p.m. Visitors welcome. Lynn Johnson, 706-864-6407. Etowah River Critters Club: Macro-Invertebrate Sampling and Photography on the Upper Etowah River the second Saturday (March 13), 390 Tom Bell Odom Road (off Siloam Church/Rider Mill Road). joe@worldclass.net, 706-265-5502. Garden Bugs Club: Get a taste of planting, tending and harvesting at Revival Gardens Organic Produce the second Saturday (March 13), 9:30-11:30 a.m. For the young and the young-at-heart. 390 Tom Bell Odom Road (off Siloam Church/Rider Mill Road). realfood@revivalgardens.com 706-265-5502. The Lumpkin county AARP Chapter 1966 meets the third Monday (March 15) of each month. Mike Kenny of the district office will be installing new officers. A catered luncheon ($7) will be served. Anyone age 50 or older is invited. Nancy Sutherland, 706-867-7046. The North Georgia Amateur Radio Club (NGARC) meets at 6 p.m. the third Monday of each month (March 15) in Dahlonega. Those interested in becoming licensed amateur radio operators or those who are already hams are invited to join the organization. Contact Andrew G. Geppert, president, 706-864-4175 or Diana C. White, vice president, 770-458-5038. The Lumpkin County Board of Elections & Registration will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 16, at 9 a.m. in the Election & Voter Registration Office at the Lumpkin County Courthouse. These meetings are open to the public. The Lumpkin County Democratic Party will have a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration at Shenanigan's Irish Pub, 87 N. Chestatee St. on Tuesday, March 16, from 7 p.m. till whenever the leprechauns say good night! An Irish feast will be served at a cost of $12 per person. A cash bar is available to those who want to toast The Emerald Isle. WILL (Women in Lumpkin Leadership), a monthly professional and social networking group for women, meets the third Wednesday of each month (March 17) from 8 to 9:30 a.m. (program begins at 8:30) at the Stewart Center for Continuing Education next to Dairy Queen. $5-per-meeting fee is collected to support future activities. No membership commitment required. Send message to lumpkincountywillgroup@yahoo.com to be added to E-vite list. The Blue Ridge Archaeology Guild (BRAG) and North Georgia Archaeology Guild (NGAG) hold a joint meeting on the third Thursday of the month (March 18) at 7 p.m. in Room 209 of Young Hall on the campus of NGCSU. beartooth@windstream.net or jnor398@hotmail.com ENOTAH ANTI-DRUG COALITION Anti-Meth Task Force meets every third Thursday (March 18) at noon in the United Community Bank Conference Room. All are invited to attend to help fight the growing problem of methamphetamine, prescription drugs and other types of drug addiction and use within our community. The Good Neighbors Auto Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (March 18), at Brothers Restaurant, Murphy. American Legion meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (March 18) at the American Legion Hall. www.dahlonegalegion.org. The Lumpkin County Chapter of the VFW meets the third Thursday of each month (March 18) at the United Community Bank Community Room. Habitat for Humanity of Lumpkin County meets at 6 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (March 18) on the third floor of the fellowship building of Dahlonega United Methodist Church. MOMS Club® of Dahlonega (Moms Offering Moms Support) meets at the City Park at 11 a.m. the third Friday of each month (March 19). The MOMS Club offers stay at home Moms support, friendship and growth as a parent through activities centered on the needs of moms with young children. Maryann McGinnis, mbmcginnis5@gmail.com GOLD COUNTRY SQUARE DANCERS meets the first and third Fridays of each month (March 19, April 2) from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Dahlonega United Methodist Church fellowship hall on South Park Street at Maple Street. The public is invited for fun, exercise and good fellowship. Dana Whitfield, 706-864-9021 The Funky Chicken Art Project holds a woodcarvers gathering on the third Saturday of each month (March 20), noon-3 p.m. More information and directions at www.funkychickenartproject.com or call Christina at 706-864-3938 or e-mail: funkchic@windstream.net. SEBA (Southeastern Bluegrass Association) holds a jam the third Sunday of each month (March 21) from 3-6 p.m. at the Vickery House at NGCSU. Jim White, 706-348-1370 | 
