Cane Syrup Demonstration at Dauset Trails Nature Center
November 19, 2011
Work will be in progress when we open at 9:00 am. Come watch sugar cane juice transform into the best tasting cane syrup cooked over fire in an 80 gallon kettle. This event is always the Saturday before Thanksgiving.  Call 770-775-6798 for more informaiton.  

Lighting The Night Celebration
December 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
The Village comes alive and is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights. Stop by and stroll through the gardens or even stay the night in one of our holiday decorated cottages.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Generations Gallery is open on weekends Fridays and Saturdays all year. You will find fine art originals, gifts, books, candles, and kids art activities. Take an ART CLASS, see artists at work in our OPEN STUDIO ENVIRONMENT... or just stop by and talk. The casual atmosphere encourages the creative spirit - we believe art is for everyone and encourage the emerging artist and writer. Follow Generations Gallery on FACEBOOK or go to http://www.gallerygenerations.com/

PASTELS and ACRYLICS CLASSES: An amazingly good teacher, Preston King will engage you in the techniques of pastels and acrylics. $80, 4 consecutive two-hour sessions. Preston will give individual instruction for beginners and advanced students in an open studio workshop in the gallery. Call weekdays 770-227-4002 or 770-775-7916 on Fridays and Saturdays to register.  A list of supplies will be provided at registration or email: generationsgallery@bellsouth.net. 

CREATIVE ARTS. Fridays 11 am - 5 pm. A professional designer, Andi Kulp offers one-on-one instructions in the creative arts, drawing, collage, clay sculpting and painting every weekend at the gallery. A specialist in opening your mind to the possibilities - and encouraging you to develop your own style, Andi's class is a particular favorite with young adults and children. $20 per hour. Adults and children. Call 770-775-7916 on Fridays and Saturdays to register. Weekdays call 770-227-4002. 

FREE Art Workshop  Kids of all ages can come and draw, paint, and work with clay every Saturday 10 am until Noon.    Walk-Ins welcome. Families can come and play together or leave the creative minded at the gallery while you shop the village.

FREE Writer's Workshops  for older teens and adults. Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. 
Come join in the discussions, gain experience from the guidance of published authors/educators. Get professional direction on how to have your work published. Sessions are free. Walk-ins are welcome, but you are encourage to bring some of your work to read and get supportive input from other writers.

2012 Georiga State Championships series #2 / (SERC) / US Cup East Series #6
May 27, 2012
This annual event is held at one of the most fun and flowing courses in Georiga, miles of singletrack wind up and down the varied terrain that make up this nature preserve. Most technical trail is called "Huff & Puff" for good reason. Course distance is 10 miles per lap.  For more info visit www.goneriding.com

XTERRA Deep South Trail Run at Dauset Trails Nature Center
June 2, 2012
Dirty Spokes will be handing out "Dri-Fit" shirts at each of our trail running races this year! That's right a $25.00 value with your race registration! No guarantee of T-Shirt with late or race day registration.  Packet pickup will be the morning of the race starting at 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Race starts at 8:30 a.m. SHARP!  This is great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start in an open field (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, climbs, single track, double track, roots, gravel and concrete drive along with some technical sections. Water will be available at mile marker 2, 4 and a little bit before mile 7. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´.  
Dirty Spokes will be handing out medals and prizes to our overall top 3 male and female finishers for each race. We will also be handing out medals to our top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70&U) - you must be present to receive your medal we will not mail them to you.   Awards will be given out when we have enough finishers in to fill the categories. Medals will be given out to the top three finishers in each category. Walkers are encouraged to participate; however, you should be able to complete the 15k at a 16 minute mile pace or under to receive an official time.  For more info visit:  http://eventful.com/jackson_ga/events/xterra-deep-south-trail-r-/E0-001-038293764-9@2012060208

National Ice Cream Month in July
July 1 - 31, 2012
The sizzling summer cools down at Mrs. Lee's Stagecoach Sweet Stop in July with the celebration of National Ice Cream Month.   The shop features Ashby's Sterling Ice Cream and Matt's Supreme Cones as well as homemade fudge and other fine candies. 

Indian Springs Holiness Campground Meeting
July 12 - 22, 2012

Native American Festival
September 15 & 16, 2012
Make plans to attend the 23rd annual Indian Springs Native American Festival and PowWow to be held at the Indian Spring Hotel/Museum. Bring your family to listen to the old stories, see the colorful Native American regalia, and enjoy the traditional music. Hear the singing by noted artists and the beating of the ceremonial drums. The featured performers are the Poarch Creek Stomp Dancers from Atmore, Alabama who will perform dances that can be traced back through the centuries. We will also be welcoming our special guests, the Winged Ambassadors (Birds of Prey) with Dale Arrowood, Conservationist and Master Falconer, who will provide educational facts and interesting details about each bird. Don't miss the Grand Entry at 1:00p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Please visit the many Native American vendors featuring arts, crafts, and demonstrations. The beautiful Indian Spring Hotel/Museum, built by Chief William McIntosh in 1823, will be open for tours and then take a stroll through the lovely Elizabeth Harris garden. Perhaps you may even see some butterflies!!!  The hours are from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday. There is a donation of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Infants are free. Free parking is across the street. For additional information, please contact Trina Mansfield, at 770-655-5905, or e-mail mailto:t_r_m@etcmail.com

Indian Springs Fishing Rodeo
September 2012
Indian Springs State Park will host its Third Annual Junior Angler Fishing Rodeo at 678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla, GA 30216. Attendees should bring their fishing poles. Bait will be provided. The rodeo is for children 15 and younger. Every child will win a prize. The parking fee is $5. For more information, call Indian Springs State Park at 770-504-2277.

Cane Syrup Demonstration at Dauset Trails Nature Center
November 17, 2012
Work will be in progress when we open at 9:00 am. Come watch sugar cane juice transform into the best tasting cane syrup cooked over fire in an 80 gallon kettle. This event is always the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Call 770-775-6798 for more informaiton.

Lighting The Night Celebration
December 1, 2012 - January 1, 2013
The Village comes alive and is transformed into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights. Stop by and stroll through the gardens or even stay the night in one of our holiday decorated cottages.

Indian Springs Holiness Campground Meeting
July 11 - 21, 2013

Indian Springs Holiness Campground Meeting
July 10 - 20, 2014

Indian Springs Holiness Campground Meeting
July 9 - 19, 2015