Tag: Cedartown Junior Service League
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Celebrating CVAF’s 60th
There were lots of reasons to celebrate this weekend. Whether it was the first anniversary of the opening of the new playground at Peek Park, or the winners of this year’s morning race to open the event of the season in Cedartown, the one that topped them all was this year’s big number for the…
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Cedar Valley Arts Festival returns to Peek Park for 60th year
Peek Park is playing host this weekend to an annual event that helps raise funds for local causes and bring the community together for family-friendly fun. The Cedar Valley Arts Festival is back for their 60th year, bringing a variety of entertainment and fun for Saturday and Sunday, April 26 and 27, along with dozens…
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Martha Elliott Litesey
Martha Elliott Litesey, born December 14, 1940, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born to the late Guy and Thode Elliott in Walhalla, South Carolina. A dedicated member of the Cedartown community, Martha was well-known for her compassion, generosity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Martha was a licensed funeral…
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Rivers Alive returns on October 12
Keep Polk Beautiful is getting ready for the annual cleanup of local waterways celebrated across the country in October. Mark the calendar for Saturday, October 12 and make sure to set aside three hours for Rivers Alive 2024, set to start at 8:30 a.m. KPB is set to begin the cleanup of Euharlee Creek from…
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Peggy Thornton Moore
September 21, 1932 – June 25, 2024 Mrs. Peggy Thornton Moore grew up in Gadsden and Fort McClellan, Alabama during World War II. She met her husband, John, during the Korean War at Jacksonville State University. Mr. Moore served in the Navy after his graduation. Moore had three sons: John Harvey Moore, Jr., retired from…
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Joan Gilmore
Mrs. Joan Gilmore, age 87, of Cedartown, Georgia passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Mrs. Gilmore was born June 10, 1936 to the late Alfonza and Kate Kearley. Joan was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Cedartown. Mrs. Gilmore was a graduate from the University of Georgia and Reinhart University. Following college she…
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Getting ready for the Arts Festival to open
Cedar Valley Arts Festival returns this weekend for 59th edition Dozens of vendors were already getting setup for the spring’s big event in Cedartown. The Cedar Valley Arts Festival returns starting Saturday morning with the annual 5K/10K Road Race with the starting gun set around 8 a.m., followed by awards ceremonies and then the opening…
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Cedar Valley Arts Fest returns for 59th year next weekend
Annual event coming to Peek Park on April 27-28 The Cedartown Junior Service league will be ready to take over Peek Park next weekend for their big annual event, and are going to be sharing the spotlight with a new installation as well. Alongside the 59th annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival run by the CJSL…
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Follies provide fun for CJSL fundraiser
The Cedartown Junior Service League put on a big show this past weekend, and their every-four-year tradition continued to delight The fun and entertainment was all for a good cause as the Cedartown Junior Service League raised money that ultimately goes toward local nonprofit organizations. Local luminaries from all corners of life volunteered their time…
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CJSL’s Follies return this weekend for loads of fun
The Cedartown Junior Service League is just about ready to put on a fun show this weekend for Polk County. This Friday and Saturday, the CJSL’s Follies return to the Cedartown Performing Arts Center, a once every four year celebration of some of Cedartown’s most talented people (and some who aren’t) to provide a fun…