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Community Health Works Summit November 1

Submitted by Robin Folsom on Tuesday, October 25th, 8:49 am

The Central Georgia Health Summit November 1 will bring together seven Central Georgia counties to focus on the pursuit of health and wellness in the school, workplace and community.

Coordinated by Community Health Works, the summit is free and open to the public. The event features a keynote speaker from the Center for Disease Control and Food Network host Ellie Krieger, who will demonstrate how to cook healthier versions of classic holiday favorites.

Healthcare professionals will also perform free wellness screenings at a variety of booths.

The summit starts at 8 a.m. at the Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center in Macon. Register at www.cgrhs.org or call 478-254-5208.

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Chili Fest: Taste and Judge This Weekend

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, October 17th, 2011, 4:00pm

Chili Fest: Taste and Judge This Weekend

The Battle of Byron Chili Fest is here this Saturday!

From 2-9 p.m. at Jailhouse Park in Downtown Byron, you can pay $5 to taste (and judge) all the chili during the cookoff!

Registration to compete in the cook off has been extended until October 19.

The cookoff is from 3-4 p.m.

Winners take home cash.

Entertainment includes Southern Nites Band & DJ Tiger Smith.

There will also be a JAIL n BAIL for the FUN of it.

Jail n Bail is where you can have a friend locked up for $2.

You'll find egg roll contests, pumpkin-coloring for kids, three-legged races, sack races, cake walks, banana relays, musical chairs, egg toss, pie in your face, arts & crafts, food vendors, and much more!

$10 registration fee for Battle of Byron IDOL.

Karaoke contest begins at 5 p.m.

The winner takes home $50.

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Pink for the Cure!

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 5:34pm

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Wear Pink Day: Send Us Photos!

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 13th, 2011, 11:30am

Are you wearing pink today for Breast Cancer Awareness Month?

We want proof! Send us your photos to whereyoulive@13wmaz.com

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Your Guide to This Weekend

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, September 23rd, 2011, 11:31am

Friday, September 23:

MOPS Consignment Sale in Warner Robins, starts at 9 a.m. at Southside Baptist in Kathleen at 101 Bear Branch Rd.
Friday Fest in Downtown Macon: check for live music at Third St. Park
Mystery Road and The Lee Boys perform in Griffin at The Cavern, 8 p.m.
Saint Francis performs at The Hummingbird in Downtown Macon.
Ride to End Alzheimer's Poker Run. 11 a.m. at Summer's Landing in Warner Robins

Saturday, September 24:

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Buy a Boston Butt to Help Fund a Liver Transplant

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, September 19th, 2011, 11:01am

Buy a Boston Butt to Help Fund a Liver Transplant

A smoked Boston Butt fundraiser takse place on Oct. 15th in Byron to raise money for Tommy Powell, from Byron, who needs a liver transplant.Tickets are $25. A count is needed by October 1st so the butts can be ordered. Tommy needs a liver transplant and a group of caring friends are trying to raise money to help.

To get your ticket, call Cheryl at 478-952-6524 or Tammy at 478-335-5866.

Pick up is at the Mickey Fuller Lodge between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday October 15th.

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