August 2023 Singing Reminder
John Plunkett
August 2023 Singing Reminder
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Aug 3, First Thursday, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Indoor singing with COVID antigen testing. Emory Presbyterian Church, 1886 North Decatur Rd, Atlanta GA 30307. Park behind the church, off Westminster Way. "test-to-sing" COVID precautions: Don't come if you have any COVID symptoms; same-day COVID antigen test required. Test at home and bring the details to be verified. Tests available on site for a fee, if you arrive early. Info: Jim Neal at jim_neal-at-bellsouth-dot-net, or Amy Wells, amyarmstrongmidwife-αt-gmail-dot-com or Lisa Bennett, (404) 402-9562, AtlantaSinging -at- gmail -dot- com
Aug 5-6, 1st Sunday and Saturday before, 9:30 am, 171st Chattahoochee Sacred Harp Convention, Wilson's Chapel, 289 Hutcheson Ferry Rd, Whitesburg, GA 30185, southeast of Carrollton, GA. GPS: 33.557058, -84.966422 Info: Lisa Webb 770-832-3918 or Laura Webb - 770-823-1404. https://facebook.com/events/s/171st-chattahoochee-musical-co/1066788727617175/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Aug 19, Saturday before 3rd Sunday, 10:00 am, B.M. Smith Memorial/Philip Denney Memorial Singing, Emmaus Primitive Baptist Church, Oak Grove Road, Carrollton, GA. We will begin singing at 10a with dinner on the grounds at noon(ish), so bring yourself and your friends and some food if you're so inclined.
COVID info: This is an indoor singing, but we will open windows and doors on all 4 sides of the house and have fans running for help with ventilation. Masks are welcome but optional. If you have any symptoms, please sit this one out. https://facebook.com/events/s/bm-smith-philip-denney-memoria/1705308596583885/?mibextid=Gg3lNB
Aug 20, 3rd Sunday, Cleburne County Convention, Edwardsville Baptist Church, off Highway 78 Edwardsville, AL. 9:30 am Central Time. Info: Cecil Roberts, 770-574-7832.
Aug 20, 3rd Sunday, 10am start. Cedar Creek Singing held at Mount Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church, 1753 Evergreen Rd, Sylvester, GA. Dinner on the grounds at noon. Info: Tim Meeks, 229-384-2302
Aug. 20, 3rd Sun, evening, 6:00p-8:30p, Church of our Saviour in Virginia-Highlands. 6:00 Singing School: Intro to the Memorial Lesson, taught by Jeannette DePoy. New and experienced singers are encouraged to come! 6:30-8:30 Singing, with a snack break at 7:30. Church of our Saviour, Garrison Hall (building across from main church entrance) 1068 North Highland Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306. Parking along N. Highland or Los Angeles. Metered spaces are free on Sunday. Contact Amy Wells at 404-436-4522 or amyarmstrongmidwife at gmail dot com for additional information.
Aug 26-27, 4th Sunday and Saturday before, 9:00 am Central Time, Lookout Mountain Convention, Pine Grove Church near Collinsville, AL. GPS: 34.218101,-85.857382 http://goo.gl/maps/7agqM . Info: Rodney Ivey, rodlivey -at- yahoo -dot- com, 256-899-5855 .
Aug 27, 4th Sunday, Christian Harmony singing, Tickanetley Primitive Baptist Church, Ellijay, GA. Singing 10-11; Preaching 11-12; Lunch 12-1; Singing 1-3. (Driving directions below.) Info: Paul Mooney, Jr., 706-273-3378 Directions: From Ellijay take Highway 52 east for about 16 miles. Turn Left (at Stanley Grocery) onto Roy Road. Follow it for about 8 miles as it winds. Turn right on Tickanetley Road. Watch for church signs. The church is on the right.