Project Backyard Thomasville 2014 At the end of The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy exclaimed "if I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any further than my own backyard; because if it isn't there, I never really lost it to begin with".  Project Backyard Thomasville 2014 believes that helping others in need who live in the Thomasville area is key to creating a safe, thriving community.  It also helps instill a pride in yourself like nothing else ever will. What: Project Backyard Thomasville 2014Where: Various Locations in ThomasvilleWhen: Saturday, March 8, 2014 9:30am to 1pmContact: Amy Boland (229) 228-0765 or via email On Saturday, March 8th, Project Backyard Thomasville 2014 will be overseeing several service projects throughout the Thomasville community.  They have partn... 03/03/2014

Thomasville Lighthouse Gospel Sing Gospel music has a way of reaching your soul like no other.  It has been an integral part of the Lighthouse Children's Home for their entire existence.  Although they are located in Tallahassee, the Lighthouse performs concerts in surrounding areas to help raise money for their organization.  They will be here in Thomasville this Friday, February 28th to perform their Lighthouse Gospel Sing. What: Thomasville Lighthouse Gospel SingWhere: Thomasville Municipal Auditorium (144 E Jackson St)When: Friday, February 28, 2014 7:30pmContact: Rayann's Christian Bookstore (229) 226-9253 or via email The singers performing at the Thomasville Lighthouse Gospel Sing include The Inspirations and The McKameys.  Their inspirational songs will fill you with joy.  All m... 02/24/2014

2014 Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale Thinking of adding some character to your Thomasville home?  Love antiques?  You may want to visit the Exchange Club Fairgrounds this weekend for the 2014 Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale. What: 2014 Thomasville Antiques Show and SaleWhere: Exchange Club Fairgrounds (2057 GA Hwy 122)When: February 21-23, 2014 10am to 5pm Fri & Sat, 11am to 5pm SunCost: $15 per personContact: Thomasville Antiques Show (229) 225-9354 The 2014 Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale marks the 25th anniversary of a Thomasville favorite.  Quality antiques help bring your home's interior to a whole other level.  More than 30 of the country's most respected antique dealers will be on hand selling fine jewelry, furniture, silver, paintings and much, much more. The 2014 Thoma... 02/17/2014

Thomasville Movie and Dessert Night Looking for something to do with your special someone this Valentine's Day?  You've only got four days to make plans.  How about a Thomasville Movie and Dessert Night at The Bookshelf?  What: Thomasville Movie and Dessert NightWhere: The Bookshelf (126 S Broad St)When: Friday, February 14, 2014 at 7pmCost: $7 eachContact: (229) 228-7767 or via email All guests at Thomasville Movie and Dessert Night will enjoy a screening of that Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan romantic comedy classic "You've Got Mail" in the shops of The Bookshelf's upstairs area.  Local favorite Marie's Kakes will be providing their tasty, custom confections to nosh on while watching the movie.  Take home a momento of your fun evening by stopping at the photo booth set up inside the store.  Frien... 02/10/2014

Thomasville Father Daughter Dance 2014 The first relationship a girl ever has with a member of the opposite sex is the one she has with her father.  This helps set the tone of what to expect in future relationships.  That's why it's important for fathers to spend one-on-one time with their little girls from the time they are wee lasses until they become young women and beyond.  One such opportunity to cultivate your relationship with your little girl is the Thomasville Father Daughter Dance 2014. What: Thomasville Father Daughter Dance 2014Where: St Thomas Episcopal Church (216 Remington Ave)When: Sat, Feb 8, 2014, 7pm to 9:30pmCost: $10 per personContact: Thomasville Humane Society (229) 228-0613 The Thomasville Father Daughter Dance 2014 is the very first one of its kind being held at... 02/03/2014

Thomasville Jr Service League Bazaar 2014 Are you getting ready to clean out the closets of your Thomasville home this week to get ready for spring cleaning early?  Have the holidays created an abundance of excess stuff in your house that you don't know what to do with?  Donate your extra things to the Thomasville Jr Service League Bazaar 2014. What: Thomasville Jr Service League Bazaar 2014Where: Exchange Club Fairgrounds (2057 GA Hwy 122)When: Sat, February 1, 2014 8am to 12pm (Preview Party Jan 31, 2014)Cost: $2 admission per personContact: Thomasville Jr Service League (229) 977-6676 The Thomasville Jr Service League Bazaar 2014 will be accepting donations for items to sell all the way up until Friday, January 31st.  They are looking for clothing for men, women and children of all a... 01/27/2014

Hands On Thomasville Mardi Gras 2014 You don't have to go to Lousiana to enjoy some Mardi Gras fun.  In fact, you don't even have to wait until Mardi Gras to get into the spirit.  N'Awlins comes to Thomasville this Saturday, January 25th with the Hands On Thomasville Mardi Gras 2014. What: Hands On Thomasville Mardi Gras 2014When: January 25, 2014 7pmWhere: UNO Hill Barn, Pebble Hill Plantation (1251 US Hwy 319 S)Cost: $60 per personContact: (229) 226-5200 The Hands On Thomasville Mardi Gras 2014 event helps raise funds for Hands On Thomas County, an organization that encourages volunteerism in Thomasville and other communities in the Thomas County area.  HOTC also helps find volunteers for local non-profit organizations.  They also help local non-profit and community groups locate proj... 01/20/2014

Downtown Thomasville MLK Jr Walk of Faith 2014 Next Monday, January 20th, we will be celebrating the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, whose untimely death in 1968 only increased the light shown on the need for advancement of civil rights.  One of the ways Thomasville townies will be celebrating is with the Downtown Thomasville MLK Jr Walk of Faith 2014.  This marks the 4th year that the Restoration Tabernacle Ministries will be hosting this event and they want everyone to join in with them. What: Downtown Thomasville MLK Jr Walk of Faith 2014Where: Starts at 1002 N Broad St, 8:45amWhen: Saturday, January 18, 2014Cost: $10 with shirt, $5 without shirt, $3 for ages 12-18Contact: Geneva Scott-King (229) 977-8716 or via email The Downtown Thomasville MLK Jr Walk of Fai... 01/13/2014

Illustration Friday in Thomasville For millions of people across the US, one of the resolutions they make is to get more exercise.  It's a good thing to work out your body everyday.  But it's equally important to work on your mind.  Exercise your creative side at Illustration Friday in Thomasville. What: Illustration Friday in ThomasvilleWhere: Grassroots Coffee (118 S Broad St)When: January 10, 2014 5:30pm to 7:30pmCost: FREEContact: Thomasville Center for the Performing Arts (229) 226-0588 Illustration Friday takes place on the second Friday of each month in Thomasville.  For the first Illustration Friday of 2014, that's this Friday, the 10th.  A live model or unique still life will be presented for all participants to draw inspiration from.  You don't have to be Picasso, da Vinci or ... 01/06/2014

Thomasville 2014 Rose Queen Pageant We hope that everyone's Christmas was merry and bright here in Thomasville.  There are only two more days left in 2013.  Instead of looking back, we need to look forward...to the Thomasville 2014 Rose Queen Pageant. The crowning glory (so to speak) of the annual Rose Show and Festival is the Thomasville 2014 Rose Queen Pageant.  Every year, local Thomasville beauties compete for the Rose Queen crown or to sit on the Queen's court.  All high school juniors and seniors who either attend a Thomas County school or are home schooled and are at least 16 years old are eligible to compete. All contestants for the Thomasville 2014 Rose Queen Pageant are required to apply online.  The first meeting for all Rose Queen contenders will take place at 2pm on January... 12/30/2013

New Year's Day 2014 Hike in Thomasville It's crunch time for Christmas shoppers.  You only have today and tomorrow to check off the presents on your list.  I know it's still a week away, but have you planned how you are going to start the new year yet?  How about a New Year's Day 2014 Hike in Thomasville? What: New Years Day 2014 Hike in ThomasvilleWhere: Lost Creek Forest, Airport RdWhen: January 1, 2014 1pmContact: Beth Grant at (229) 227-9844 One of the most popular resolutions Americans make every year is to lose weight and/or live a healthier lifestyle.  Starting off with a New Year's Day 2014 hike in Thomasville fits this resolution perfectly.  Participants will spend approximately one hour following their guide as they hike through the old growth of the Lost Creek Forest.  It's c... 12/23/2013

Thomasville Winter Solstice Celebration 2013 The winter solstice, also known as the Southern solstice, takes place when the sun is at its lowest point in the sky.  This occurrence has been celebrated annually for centuries by cultures all over the world.  You can join in on the festivities by coming to the Thomasville Winter Solstice Celebration 2013 at the Birdsong Nature Center this Saturday, December 21st.  What: Thomasville Winter Solstice Celebration 2013Where: Birdsong Nature Center (2106 Meridian Rd)When: Saturday, December 21st, 5pm to 10pmCost: $8 for adults, $5 for childrenContact: (800) 953-2473 To celebrate the Thomasville Winter Solstice Celebration 2013, Birdsong Nature Center has invited friends, neighbors and visitors to their facility to listen to different kinds of mus... 12/16/2013

Thomasville Victorian Christmas 2013 Twinkling lights, bright wrapping paper, the sounds of holiday music in the air...what could make the Christmas season any more festive?  How about a celebration of Christmases past?  Take a step back in time at the Thomasville Victorian Christmas 2013. What: Thomasville Victorian Christmas 2013Where: Downtown ThomasvilleWhen: December 12 & 13, 2013 6pm to 10pmContact: (229) 227-7020 There's something absolutely magical about a Victorian Christmas.  With the Thomasville Victorian Christmas 2013 celebration, you'll quickly see why.  Carolers dressed in their 19th century holiday finery stroll around downtown Thomasville singing traditional Christmas classics.  Take a carriage ride with horses decked out in twinkling lights, making music with their jin... 12/09/2013

Thomasville Take Your Child Outside for the Holidays 2013 Wintertime is a gorgeous time here in Thomasville.  We've been lucky enough to be relatively warm.  That makes exploring the outdoors a little easier.  Because of that, Birdsong Nature Center believes you should be celebrating Thomasville Take Your Child Outside for the Holidays 2013 at their facilities this Saturday. What: Thomasville Take Your Child Outside for the Holidays 2013Where: Birdsong Nature Center (2106 Meridian Rd)When: December 7, 2013 9:30am to 11:30amCost: $8 for non-members, $5 for members, kids 1/2 priceContact: (800) 953-2473 So many kids stay indoors most of the time with video games, television shows and movies.  Motivating them to head outside can sometimes be difficult.  That's just not the case when you go... 12/02/2013

Thomasville Drive Thru Christmas in Lights 2013 Once your Thanksgiving guests have slept off their day of gluttony on Thursday, what do you plan to do to keep them entertained for the rest of the weekend?  How about getting them excited for the Christmas holiday with the Thomasville drive thru Christmas in Lights 2013 at Flower Foods? What: Thomasville Drive Thru Christmas in Lights 2013Where: Flower Foods (1919 Flowers Circle)When: November 29th through December 31, 2013 6pm to 10pmContact: (229) 226-9110 or via email Located to the south on Hwy 19, the Thomasville Drive Thru Christmas in Lights 2013 is the latest demonstration of Flower Foods' traditional annual light display.  It has also become a Thomasville Townie favorite.  After the offices close every evening beginning the day a... 11/25/2013

Thomasville Brew Festival 2013 Types of beer are almost as varied as the people who drink them.  Do you enjoy the taste of a strong ale or a crisp lager?  Do you even know the difference between the two?  Come to the Thomasville Brew Festival 2013 this Saturday.  You'll receive a lesson on the fine art of brew-making that you are sure to remember for a lifetime. What: Thomasville Brew Festival 2013Where: Bacchus Wine Bar (229 W Jackson St)When: November 23, 2013 1pm to 6pmCost: $35 per personContact: (229) 236-9463 Whether you're a fan of beer, have tried it in the past but never understood the fuss or you've never had a drop of a pale ale or luscious lager in your life, the Thomasville Brew Festival 2013 may make you a convert.  Bacchus has partnered up with the Thomasville Beer Club t... 11/18/2013

Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival 2013 in Thomasville Nature plays a significant part in southern living, especially here in Thomasville.  So, it would make sense that one of the best wildlife arts festivals in the United States would take place right here in our neck of the woods: the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival 2013 in Thomasville.  If you love art of all types, you won't want to miss this festival. What: Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival 2013 in ThomasvilleWhere: Thomasville Center for the Arts (600 E Washington St)When: Nov 16th 10am to 5pm, Nov 17th 11am to 5pmCost: $20 adult 2-day pass, $15 adult 1 day pass, $5 kids 5-11, free for 4 & underContact: (229) 226-0588 The Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival 2013 in Thomasville will feature over 70 premiere wildlife and nature artis... 11/11/2013

Thomasville Giving Tree 2013 One of the things we love best about the end-of-year holiday season is the spirit of giving that permeates Thomasville.  While Thomasville citizens are typically ready to lend a hand whenever needed, it seems that this time of year brings out that magical spirit even more.  The Thomasville Giving Tree 2013 is the perfect example of our town's penchant for charity. Georgia State Patrol Post 12 will be accepting donations for the Children's Advocacy Center's Thomasville Giving Tree 2013 between now and December 6th.  The Children's Advocacy Center, also known as The Treehouse, provides goods and services for children who have been victims of all kinds of abuse, have witnessed violent crimes or are in families with limited means in need of help.  The Thomasvill... 11/04/2013

Lost Creek Forest Autumn Tour 2013 Southern Georgia is positively radiant this time of year.  Before the foliage surrounding Thomasville sheds its leaves and prepares to put on its winter coat, the colors of Fall fill our eyesight with beautiful mustard yellows, deep reds and pumpkin orange.  After the fun of trick-or-treating is over, take your family and friends to the Lost Creek Forest Autumn Tour 2013 this Saturday, November 2nd. What: Lost Creek Forest Autumn Tour 2013Where: Lost Creek ForestWhen: November 2, 2013 9am to 10:30amContact: Beth Grant (229) 227-9844 This Saturday's Lost Creek Forest Autumn Tour 2013 will be one of your last chances to experience one of the only hardwood forests of its size in South Georgia before winter weather kicks in here in Thomasville.  Guests wil... 10/28/2013

Thomasville Pre-Halloween Fun 2013 Why should trick-or-treating be limited to one night a year?  After all, your little fairy princess, fireman, ghostbuster or alien has put a lot of thought into who they want to dress up as.  Since Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, get in some Thomasville Pre-Halloween Fun 2013 in downtown Thomasville. What: Thomasville Pre-Halloween Fun 2013Where: Downtown Thomasville BusinessesWhen: Saturday, October 26, 2013 3pm to 5pmContact: Laura Beggs (229) 227-7020 Several businesses in the downtown Thomasville area have agreed to participate in a little Thomasville Pre-Halloween Fun 2013.  Kids can practice their trick-or-treating speech safely by dressing up in their costumes and visiting any business with a "Trick or Treat Here" sign in their window. ... 10/21/2013