WSGC Community Calendar

Friday, October 30, 2026 

• Pickleball for Wellness, 8:00 a.m. at McWilliams Park
• Elbert County Public Library Chess Free Play from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• 4th Annual Skelebration, 4:00-6:00 p.m., on the Downtown Elberton Square
• Skelebration Trunk decoration contest, decorate your trunks and go to Skelebration from 4:00-6:00 p.m. prize will be given to most creative trunk. Contact Main Street Elberton to sign up  cbeebe@cityofelberton.net 
• A Shoe In Dance Thriller Zombie Flash Mob from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Skelebration for more information call 407-777-6159
• Varsity Football vs Stephens County Senior Night at 7:30 p.m., in the Granite Bowl 
• ECCHS Radier Meet @ Molena, All Service

Saturday, October 31, 2026 

• VFW Patriots Pen Application deadline for grades 6-8, theme: "What a Veteran Taught me about America," questions: 762-251-9260
• VFW Voice of Democracy Application deadline for grades 9-12, theme: "What a Veteran Taught me about America," questions: 762-251-9260
• VFW Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher award Application deadline, questions: 816-756-3390
• ECMS Wrestling Invitational, 9:00 am, Inferno
•  Richard B. Russell State Park Fall Festival 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Campsite decorating contest, costume contest, & hayride. 
•  Elberton 12 County Fair Halloween Costume Contest at 8:00 p.m. Theme: 250 Years of America For Children aged 2-12 Winner will receive $250
• Elberton 12 County Fair Trick or Treat from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. for children aged 2-12, children must be in costume. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
• ECCHS Raider Meet @ Molena, All Service

Sunday, November 1, 2026 

• ECCHS Raider Meet @ Molena, All Service
• Maple Spring Baptist Church Fall Festival at 1:00 p.m. with a Hayride, games and crafts, Bible Drill, food, and more
• Rose Hill Baptist Church 18th Pastoral Anniversary, 2:00 p.m., speaker: Pastor James Wymbs
• Pole Branch Missionary Baptist Church 24th Pastor Appreciation Day honoring Pastor Joe Glaze and Lady Diane Glaze at 2:00 p.m. with guest speaker Rev Dr. Mathew Harden of New Tabernacle Baptist Church
• Fortsonia Baptist Church Fall Festival at 5:00 p.m. hotdogs and chili and homemade desserts will be served. Cake walk and games for the kids
• New Hope Campus Fall Festival has been rescheduled to November 1, 2026, from 3–7 p.m. at 1423 Brewers Bridge Road, Elberton, GA food, music, games, and fellowship! Vendor spots are available. For details, call 706-283-5333 

Monday, November 2, 2026 

• ECMS Boys Basketball game v. Rabun, 4:30 pm at ECMS
• ECMS Girls Basketball game at Rabun, 4:30 pm
• ECCHS JV Girls Basketball game at Rabun, 7:00
• Beginner Line Dance Classes 6:15-7:15 McWilliams Park Gym $5/class Instructor: Patsy Suttles

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 

• Flag Football @ BASA, Hancock Central, 4:00/6:00 p.m.
• ECMS Wrestling Trimatch (Stephens/Habersham), 5:00 pm, at Stephens County High School

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• The Northside Table will have Wednesday Meal Ministry every Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church 205 Marion Street Calhoun Falls SC Bible Study will follow the meal call 864-418-8392

Thursday, November 5, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• Flag Football vs ACAD, Franklin, (Senior Night), 4:00/7:00 p.m.
• ECMS Boys Basketball game at Franklin, 4:30 pm
• ECMS Girls Basketball game vs. Franklin, 4:30 pm at ECMS

Friday, November 6, 2026 

• Varsity Football @ Hebron Christian at 7:30 p.m.
• HauntFest Harvest of Horrors from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Road. Haunted trail, roaming monsters, Pumpkin painting/carving, live music, costume contests, trick or treating, and so much more
• HauntFest Free Scare Actor and SFX Makeup Class at 3:30 p.m. at Bobby Brown Park. Sign up for the class at hauntfest.net by Nov. 3 and get free entry, free refreshments, and lots of fun
• Salvation Army Christmas Food/ Toy Assistance Program Applications, stop by The Salvation Army Store to apply from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. call 706-283-1804 for more details and information on what to bring

Saturday, November 7, 2026 

• Granite City Fall Festival & Tractor Show, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. There will be food, live music, vendors, & jumpies
• ECMS Wrestling Gold City Scramble, 9:00 am, at Lumpkin County High School
• ECCHS JV and Varsity Wrestling at Brookwood High School, 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Varsity Girls Basketball game vs Washington Wilkes ,1:00
•  ECCHS JROTC BBQ Fundraiser Pickup pulled pork sandwich, chips, a pickle, and a cookie for $12, Whole Boston butts are available for $40, and quarts of Brunswick stew are just $10. Call Susie at 706-436-1027 to reserve your BBQ, orders must be placed in advance. Pickup is Saturday, November 7, from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at the Elberton-Athens Elks Lodge, 1008 Country Manor Lane in Elberton
• Salvation Army Christmas Food/ Toy Assistance Program Applications, stop by The Salvation Army Store to apply from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. call 706-283-1804 for more details and information on what to bring
• Women's Annual Fellowship Tea, 2:00 p.m. at 2118 Hartwell Highway in Elberton
• HauntFest Harvest of Horrors from 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Road. Haunted trail, roaming monsters, Pumpkin painting/carving, live music, costume contests, trick or treating, and so much more
• HauntFest Free Scare Actor and SFX Makeup Class at 3:30 p.m. at Bobby Brown Park. Sign up for the class at hauntfest.net by Nov. 3 and get free entry, free refreshments, and lots of fun
• Youth for Christ Block Party, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Corner of Campbell Street and 2nd Street, call: 706-567-5161 for more information

Sunday, November 8, 2026

•  Falling Creek Baptist Church Fall Festival Begins at 3:00 p.m. at 1020 Jack McVeigh Drive. Chilli Cookoff, boiled peanuts, popcorn, old fashion cakewalk, and games for all ages 

Monday, November 9, 2026 

• ECMS Boys Basketball game at Madison, 4:30 pm
• ECMS Girls Basketball game vs. Madison, 4:30 pm at ECMS
• Beginner Line Dance Classes 6:15-7:15 McWilliams Park Gym $5/class Instructor: Patsy Suttles
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 

• Elbert County School District Five Year Strategic Plan 2026-2031 BOE Work Session at 5:30 p.m. at the Elbert County Middle School Auditorium Community & Parent Meeting- Immediately following the Work Session at approximately 6:15 p.m. 
• Keep Elbert County Beautiful Monthly Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the KECB Office
• ECCHS JV Girls vs Athens Academy,5:00 p.m.
• ECCHS Rifle team at Lucy Laney 
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• The Northside Table will have Wednesday Meal Ministry every Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church 205 Marion Street Calhoun Falls SC Bible Study will follow the meal call 864-418-8392
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 12, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday, November 13, 2026 

• ECCHS Raider Meet, State @ GMC
• ECMS Wrestling Quad-match (JaxCo/Hart/Youth), 5:00 pm, at the Inferno
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14, 2026 

• Hard Courts, Soft Conversations Pickleball Tournament at McWilliams Park courts. Men's doubles, Women's doubles, & Mixed doubles
• Keep Elbert County Beautiful Recycling and Shredding event, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Elberton Recycling Center
• ECCHS JV and Varsity Wrestling  at Lakeside Evans 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Varsity Basketball at Banks 
• ECCHS Raider Meet, State @ GMC
• Martin Grove Baptist Church will be hosting a GMBC Ushers Training Session beginning at 11:00 a.m. All ushers - young and old, male and female, near and far are encouraged to attend. Sister Sarah Tate of Athens, GA will serve as Training Instructor and a lite lunch will be served. Martin Grove is located at 1695 Old Middleton Road.
• New Bethlehem Baptist Church Turkey & Canned Goods Giveaway starting at 9:00 a.m. at 1108 Lexington Carlton Road
• 2Morrows Creations Saturday Sew Projects 218 Heard St, Elberton, GA at 11:00 am November Sew Projects - Fabric Jelly roll Bowl. Just in time to learn and then make for Christmas gifts. www.2morrowscreations.co​m/booking-calendar/proje​ct-sewing-class 
• Elbert County Public Library Book Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 

• Fortson Grove Baptist Church Pre-Thanksgiving Service, 11:15 a.m., lunch will be served after the service
• Bridging Faith Gaps 4th Annual Community Thanksgiving Event, 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Blackwell Memorial Gym
•  Union Grove Baptist Church Annual "Family and Friends Day" program, 2:00pm. Guest Pastor: Rev. William Cox, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Crawford, GA. Dinner will be served

Monday, November 16, 2026 

• ECMS Boys Basketball game vs. Stephens, 4:30 pm at ECMS
• ECMS Girls Basketball game at Stephens, 4:30 pm
• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 2-5 p.m. 
• Beginner Line Dance Classes 6:15-7:15 McWilliams Park Gym $5/class Instructor: Patsy Suttles

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 5-8 p.m. 

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• The Northside Table will have Wednesday Meal Ministry every Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church 205 Marion Street Calhoun Falls SC Bible Study will follow the meal call 864-418-8392
• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 2-5 p.m. 
• ECCHS JV Girls Basketball  at  North Oconee at 5:45
• ECCHS JV Boys Basketball at East Jackson at  5:00 and 6:30

Thursday, November 19, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• ECMS Girls Basketball game vs. Habersham, 4:30 pm at ECMS
• ECMS Boys Basketball game at Habersham, 4:30 pm
• ECMS Wrestling Trimatch (Franklin/Rabun), 5:00 pm, at Franklin BOE
• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 5-8 p.m. 

Friday, November 20, 2026 

• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Saturday, November 21, 2026 

• ECMS Wrestling Eagle's Nest Invitational, 9:00 am, at East Jackson High School
• ECCHS Wrestling invitational at Morgan County, 9:00 a.m.
• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Sunday, November 22, 2026 

• Operation Christmas Child Northside Baptist Church located at 384 N Oliver Street has been designated as the local drop-off location for the shoeboxes, You can refer to the official website at Samaritans purse.org/ occ for information on building your shoebox collection from 2-5 p.m. 

Monday, November 23, 2026 

• Registration deadline for ECPR Basketball, register here: www.elbertparksandrecreation.com
• ECCHS Basketball 9th Grade Boys Only at Madison at 6:00
• Beginner Line Dance Classes 6:15-7:15 McWilliams Park Gym $5/class Instructor: Patsy Suttles

Tuesday, November 24, 2026 

• Candlelight Shopping Night, 5:00-8:00 p.m., shopping, lighting of the Christmas tree, and pictures with Santa
• ECCHS Basketball at Madison, JV at 3:00, varsity at 6:00 

Wednesday, November 25, 2026

• ECCHS Wrestling Archer Invitational at Archer High School, 9:00 a.m.
• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• The Northside Table will have Wednesday Meal Ministry every Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church 205 Marion Street Calhoun Falls SC Bible Study will follow the meal call 864-418-8392

Thursday, November 26, 2026

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Saturday, November 28, 2026

• New Hope Campus Hopeville Community Market, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Bowman Christmas Parade, lineup: 1:00 p.m., parade begins at 2:00 p.m.
• Mistletoe Market, 6:00 p.m. on the Bowman Square

Monday, November 30, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball 9th Grade Boys Only vs. Morgan at 5:00
• Beginner Line Dance Classes 6:15-7:15 McWilliams Park Gym $5/class Instructor: Patsy Suttles

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball vs. Lincoln County, boys JV: 4:15 pm, varsity: 6:00 p.m.
• ECCHS Rifle Team meet at Madison County

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling match (vs. Evans, Laney, Washington Co) at the inferno, 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball Boys at Clarke Central, JV girls at North Oconee
• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Thursday, December 3, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Friday, December 4, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling- JV Panther Invitational at Jackson County High School, 5:00 p.m.
• ECCHS Basketball vs Jasper County at the inferno, JV boys: 5:00, varsity: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 5, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling Panther Invitational at Jackson County High School, 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball vs Madison County at the inferno, JV: 3:00, varsity: 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 6, 2026 

• Elbert County Christmas Parade, 4:00 p.m.

Monday, December 7, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball vs Cedar Shoals at the inferno, 9th boys: 4:30, JV: 6:00

Tuesday, December 8, 2026 

• ECCHS Rifle Team meet at TW Josey

Wednesday, December 9, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 
• ECCHS Wrestling (vs. Greenwood & Chapin) at Greenwood High School, SC, 5:00 p.m.
• ECCHS Basketball at Hart County, 9th grade boys: 5:30 pm

Thursday, December 10, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Friday, December 11, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball vs. Athens Academy in the Inferno, JV Girls: 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 12, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling- Oconee County Duals at Oconee High School, 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball at Jasper County, JV Boys: 12:30 p.m., varsity 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling (vs. Oglethorpe, Putnam) at Oglethorpe High School, 5:00 p.m.
• ECCHS Basketball at Rockdale County, JV Boys: 4:00 p.m., Boys varsity 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Thursday, December 17, 2026 

• Elberton's Humane Society Dog Gone Holiday Market 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Depot Deadwyler Street 

Friday, December 18, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball vs. Franklin County in the inferno, JV: 4:00 p.m., Varsity 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 19, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling- Liberty HS Duals at Liberty High School,SC, 9:00 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball vs. Hart County in the inferno, 9th Boys: 2:00, JV: 3:30 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m.

Monday, December 21, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball vs North Hall at the inferno, JV girls: 2:00

Saturday, December 26, 2026 

• New Hope Campus Hopeville Community Market, 7:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
• New Hope Campus "A Season of Grace" Winter Fest, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, December 28, 2026 

• ECCHS Basketball JAXCO Holiday HoopFest, Varsity girls: 12:30

Tuesday, December 29, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling- Cliff Keen Southern Invitational at Akin Ford Arena in Athens, GA,  8:30 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball JAXCO Holiday HoopFest, Varsity girls: 12:30

Wednesday, December 30, 2026 

• ECCHS Wrestling- Cliff Keen Southern Invitational at Akin Ford Arena in Athens, GA,  8:30 a.m.
• ECCHS Basketball JAXCO Holiday HoopFest, Varsity girls: 12:30