Gilmer County Kids First will host the Big Band Sounds of Bob Martin and the Roswell New Horizons Band at the American Legion Hall on August 15, 7-10PM. Swing dance lessons will be offered from 6:30-7PM. Tickets are available at the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and are $18 per person.   Phone 706-636-4671 for more info.

Ellijay Lions Club sponsors the Gilmer County Fair at the Ellijay fairgrounds August 25-28. Tickets are $3 for adults, students $2 and kids 10 and under are free. Admission is free with a donated hearing aid, cell phone, or pair of used eye glasses. Fair hours are Tues-Thurs 6-11PM and Fri-Sat 6-12PM

Dedicated Ellijay Merchants & Associates will sponsor a Pet Parade  on September 5 at 10AM at Ellijay City Hall. For more info call 706-635-2782.

Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter will benefit from the Ellijay Under the Stars showing of “Hotel for Dogs” on September 5 at 4PM at the Ellijay Elementary School.  Admission is $1 and sponsorships are available. For details phone 706-635-8326