Boss Hog BBQ

Boss Hog BBQ and City Fest Car Show will take place Saturday, September 24th from
10 am to 3 pm at the Greatest Generation Memorial Park.

Contact the City of Thomaston for more information, 706-647-4242.

Westwood Lending Hands Serve-a-Thon and Clay Shoot

Westwood students will be completing service projects on campus and around Thomaston the week of September 19. The school will host its first-ever clay shoot on Friday, September 23 at the Big Red Oak Plantation in Gay, GA.

Corporate sponsors donating $250 or more may participate in the clay shoot. Ammunition and lunch will be provided as well as door prizes.

Contact Derek Pardue at 770-845-8965 if you are interested in being a corporate sponsor for any amount.

If you are interested in being a shooter, contact Brent Daniel at 706-975-6150 or Greg Boyt at 706-765-8488.

Business After Hours Tailgate

The Sertoma Women of Upson will host the September 20, Business After Hours from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the Thomaston-Upson Arts Council. The theme this year is Tailgate.

There will be a 50/50 drawing, a $400 cash pot drawing and the Sertoma Women have football tickets to raffle off. You can't win if your name is not in!

Call us today and let us know if you will be attending!

It will be a great time to network with your business peers, win prizes and of course BRAG about your favorite team! Dress is Casual, but wear your Favorite Team Colors!

Call the Chamber to register, 706-647-9686.

FLU SEASON

The 2011-2012 Seasonal Flu Vaccine has arrived at Walgreens. It is not too early to get vaccinated, so get your Flu Vaccine today. Walk-ins are welcome and most health plans cover the vaccine. Walgreens has over 26,000 certified immunizing pharmacists who provide an array of immunizations in the pharmacy all day, every day.

ULHS is hosting the High 5 Sports Game of the Week!

Congratulations, and thanks for the votes!!! You are all awesome! Now, let's have some FUN!!! Check out the activities that will be going on at Matthews Field Friday night:

5:15 p.m. Fox 5 will have a camera crew at Matthews Field, so we are asking fans to come early and be on T.V.!!! They will be shooting video of the band, cheerleaders, and fans, and they may even interview you on camera!

5:30 p.m. Fans will line the streets of Triune Mill Road for the KNIGHT WALK. Bring posters, signs, noise makers, etc. and wear your PURPLE (or black and silver) as the Knights players and coaches make the walk to the stadium. We will cheer them on to victory as the Fox 5 video crew tapes the Knight Walk. This should be so much fun. Knight Walk starts at 5:45, but please be there by 5:30, so we can line the street with "Purple People". 

Also starting at 5:30 p.m. Fox 5 will set up a Pep Team Tent. They will be giving away prizes and Fox 5 items. You can also SPIN THE WHEEL to win prizes from Fox 5.

Pregame (probably starting around 6:15-6:30: Fox 5 will have their T-shirt shooter on the field and will be shooting t-shirts into the crowd.

6:50 p.m. Fox 5 will be video taping on the field, and we want our stands full of Knights fans! Advance tickets are available at ULHS for $5 for adults and $3 for students. All tickets are $7 at the gate.

10:30 p.m. Fox 5 will be live on T.V. from Matthews Field -- hopefully talking about the Knights WIN over Starrs Mill! Fan can stay for this live broadcast.

This is such a great opportunity for our high school, our school system, and our community. Let's show everyone in the Fox 5 viewing area that Thomaston and Upson County have SPIRIT! The excitement begins at 5:15 Friday night! Be there!!!!!

Also, we are asking our community to put signs supporting the Knights in front of their businesses or purple ribbons on their mailboxes -- anything you can do to show school spirit and school pride. Thank you Thomaston and Upson County!!! GOOOOOOO KNIGHTS!!!!!!!

September…Full Moon

September is the month of the Full Corn Moon. This full Moon corresponds with the time of harvesting corn. It is also called the Barley Moon, because it is the time to harvest and thresh the ripened barley. The Harvest Moon is the full Moon nearest the autumnal equinox, which can occur in September or October and is bright enough to allow finishing all the harvest chores. At this time, crops such as corn, pumpkins, squash, and wild rice are ready for gathering.

It’s Saturday Down South

When it comes to sports, you won't find a more rowdy and fun group than football fans. And why not? We live in the south and everyone's got their allegiances.

But the best part is……Tailgating!

You don't need to know a snap from a lateral, the difference between a running back and a tight end, or what a PAT is. All you need to do is show up in the parking lot with a side dish or a six-pack and get ready for some grilling and good times.

But what about Healthy Tailgating?

Rather than sitting around snacking and drinking, play a tailgating game instead. It’s rather difficult to overeat if you are throwing around the football or playing corn hole. By preoccupying yourself with a diversion like tailgating games, you will not be eating and not blowing your goal of healthy tailgating.

Always drink plenty of water before you start eating and you will eat less. Another great way to stay healthy while tailgating is to volunteer to be the designated driver for after the game. By being the DD you have an excuse for not drinking and can choose a diet drink or water instead of beer and cocktails. If tailgating is just not the same without a beer, a light beer is a better choice than a regular one.

Now, what about food?

Have BBQ skinless chicken and choose a smokey mesquite sauce with less sugar. Lean sirloin for grilled burgers and low fat or turkey hot dogs with wheat buns (hold the mayo).

Snacks and appetizers can load on the calories. Stick with baked chips and salsa. And have lots of chopped crunchy veggies. Celery, carrots, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, cauliflower and mushrooms are easy and nutritious and a low fat dressing can be used for a dip.

The real key to a healthy tailgate party is self-control. You won’t feel heavy and bloated from over indulgence.

Now get your game face on and get ready for some football!