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GreyStone Power helps the Cultural Arts Center cook up a Taste of Douglasville
From gumbo to chicken wings, there was something for everyone at the Taste of Douglasville in May 2004. But one of the event’s sponsors hopes participants get a taste of community, too.
GreyStone Power is a local electric membership cooperative that is owned by its consumers, known as members. Because the community owns the utility, GreyStone sponsors community groups like United Way, the Boys and Girls Club and the Cultural Arts Center (CAC).
“At GreyStone we like to say that we light people’s lives – not just through providing reliable power, but through our support of important community activities and fundraisers like the Taste of Douglasville,” said Tim Williams, GreyStone’s Vice President of Corporate Affairs. “Taste of Douglasville showcases the best aspects of our county. It provides residents with a sense of community pride while creating a great public forum for the arts and giving everyone a taste of what’s available in Douglas County.”
GreyStone Power employees volunteer in several areas across the community, including the CAC. Vice President of Human Resources Marcita Scharnhorst is the president-elect of the CAC Board of Directors, and Director of Communications Vicki Harshbarger is a member of the board. Sharon Jones, a Member Services Representative at the co-op, has been a member of the Douglas County Art Guild for more than a decade and often volunteers for CAC events like Taste of Douglasville.
“Art is very important to a child because it develops their creativity and their sense of self – it makes them an individual. You have to have that, or else you become a machine,” said Ms. Jones. “The CAC helps with that – they arrange art shows for students and keep art flourishing in local schools. I believe their role is critical to the success of our community.”
Funds raised annually through Taste of Douglasville help the CAC continue to reach children and the rest of the community through improving current art programs. Taste of Douglasville rasied $25,000 in 2004 for the arts in Douglas County. For more information on the CAC, visit their web site by clicking here.
Upcoming CAC events in 2004 include:
June 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
Artists’ Reception for The Flower Show : Exhibit of watercolors by Billie Mathis & other floral works by local artists; on view through June 27. Hosted by Ama Kanasta Garden Club. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
June 6, 3 – 4 p.m.
Gallery Talk on The Art of Bonsai led by Tom Merrifield. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
July 11, 2 – 4 p.m.
Annual Ice Cream Social & Artists’ Reception for artist Annie Greene. Georgia Farmlife in the 1940s – The Farm in Yarn. On view July 5 – 31
Sculpture on the Grounds: Presenting works by Doug Makemson, Joel Yawn & Ann Rowles on view through Sept. 26. Hosted by the Historical Society. Entertainment by sweetwater Bluegrass Band. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
August 5, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artists’ Reception for THE PORTRAIT SHOW. An Exhibition of Oils by Susan Deremer. Works on view through August 31. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
August 9 – 13, 9 am – 4 pm
Fourth Annual SUMMER ARTS CAMP. Offering intensive arts exploration led by three artists. Hunter Park, Douglasville Parks & Recreation.
Sept. 9, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artists Reception for Theological paintings by Dr. Calvin Miller. Exhibit of works by biblical scholar and science fiction author. On view through Sept. 28. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Oct. 2, 6 – 8 p.m.
Artists Reception for Douglasville Celebrates Photography. Exhibit of photographs selected by Susan Todd-Raque. Hosted by the Sweetwater Camera Club. On view through October 31. Cultural Arts Center, 8652 Campbellton Street
Oct.15, 6 - 9 pm
Pioneer Preview with Cow Camp Cooking & Cowboy Music. Free & open to the public. Clinton Nature Preserve, Winston, Georgia
Oct. 16, 10 – 5 pm
Pioneer Days at Clinton Nature Preserve, featuring the D.C. Farm Bureau. $5 per car, $4 for CAC members (for both days).
Oct. 16, 7 – 9 pm
Southeastern Bluegrass Festival Night
$10 per person, $8 for CAC members
Oct. 17, 2 – 6 pm
Pioneer Days GOSPEL SUNDAY at Clinton Nature Preserve Featuring Traditional Gospel & Bluegrass Music $5 per car, $4 for CAC members.
Oct. 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
Annual Chili Cook-off. O’Neal Plaza in Historic Downtown Douglasville.
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