Our Tote Bags
The Environment Committee, with some help from Arts and Cuture, created these stylish and useful tote bags for each member. The repurposed feed bags are great for holding groceries. The one pictured was used as a travel tote on a member's trip to the Virgin Islands.
Now that's a fun recycling project!
Now that's a fun recycling project!
New Recycling Bin
HSL added a new recycling bin at the YMCA for public use.
2022-2023 Projects
HYDRA Earth Day
Trash Cleanup at Long Point Recreation Area
Head Start School
Litter Pickup near Wendy's
Recycling & bin at the YMCA
Birds: Watching, Feeding, Housing & Great Backyard Bird Count
Humane Society support
Tote Bags
Dog Park & Dog Expo
Library Roses
Head Start Planting Project
Trash Cleanup at Long Point Recreation Area
Head Start School
Litter Pickup near Wendy's
Recycling & bin at the YMCA
Birds: Watching, Feeding, Housing & Great Backyard Bird Count
Humane Society support
Tote Bags
Dog Park & Dog Expo
Library Roses
Head Start Planting Project
Our Local Dog Park
Happy to help maintain our local dog park, the Environment Committee recently led a cleanup day at the park and held a Dog Park Expo to bring more community awareness to the park.
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Environment Committee Cleans Up!
Our Environment Committee led efforts to cleanup up a roadside near Wendy's and Long Point Park on two recent days.
Their work helps keep our community clean and beautiful!
Their work helps keep our community clean and beautiful!
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Library Rose Garden Care
he Environment Committee of HSL held a “clean up day” at the Hart County Library on February 15, 2022. The rose beds were weeded, sprayed, mulched, and the plants pruned. This is an ongoing project as the roses were originally planted and maintained by the Environment Committee. Throughout the year, the roses are watered, weeded and fertilized as needed. This year for the first time a general cleanup of the library grounds was done: trees pruned, trash picked up, and the grounds were sprayed for weed control. Afterwards members had lunch at a local restaurant allowing time for members to interact outside a club meeting and providing a boost to the local economy.
2022-2023 Projects
Support Hart County Sheriff's Office's community service projects
Donations to Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Honoring Essential Workers
Recognize Women's History Month
Pre 4th HSL event
Get Out the Vote
Wreaths Across America
Day of Service Donations to Ronald McDonald House
Backpacks for Weekend Food
Military support and Donations to the USO
Memorial Day wreath
Hygiene Donations to Middle School
CASA (court appointed special advocate)
Donations to Food Pantry and Clothes Closet
Honoring Essential Workers
Recognize Women's History Month
Pre 4th HSL event
Get Out the Vote
Wreaths Across America
Day of Service Donations to Ronald McDonald House
Backpacks for Weekend Food
Military support and Donations to the USO
Memorial Day wreath
Hygiene Donations to Middle School
CASA (court appointed special advocate)
Donations from HSL to local Food Pantry
Civic Engagement & Outreach committee led HSL members to collect needed food items for our local food pantry.
Several members boxed and delivered the food to the pantry.
Several members boxed and delivered the food to the pantry.
Providing Help to Sheriff's Office for Community Projects
Committee chairperson, Beth Mewborn, presents a check to Mike Cleveland, Sheriff or Hart County, to aid in their community service projects.
Memorial Day
Members bought and placed a wreath on the courthouse grounds for Memorial Day weekend from HSL. Present were veterans Connie Nealy (HSL) member and Jason Ford (Downtown Development Authority Director)
HYDRA Painting Rocks Project
Ann Carswell and the Arts and Culture committee, led a project for the HYDRA students in an after-school session of painting rocks. Approximately 40 students participated.
Support for HHCCT
Hartwell Service League recently made a donation to the Historic Hart County Community Theater to assist with the latest maintenance and updates including the repair of the lighting system and board, taking the number of working lights from six to twenty- four. Other repairs involve the main speakers and the historical doors. Pictured are Margo Seagraves, HSL, Lani Sessons and Donna McDowell , Theater Board Members, Barbara Setchel and Kay Cleveland, HSL.
A Valentines’ Project
Margo Seagraves coordinated a project between Arts and Culture Committee and the HCHS Honor’s Art Club at the High School, The students created colorful handprints which 2 of our members arranged into a heart shape on two different canvases. The words “Together we can!” and “Do small things with loves!” were printed on each canvas. Canvases are displayed at Common Ground and Hart County Library.
2021 State Silver Award goes to HSL's Arts and Culture Committee!
2021 Painted Pickets Project
Members of the committee, led by Margo Seagraves, worked together to to paint beautiful designs onto wood fence pickets, and then worked with members of the Hart County Botanical Garden to install the pickets in their Children's Garden. Margo Seagraves proposed the project and procured the materials with support from our local Home Depot. Pickets were first painted completely white. Then, member and artist, Ann Carswell, pencilled the larger designs onto several picket groupings. Then several groups of HSL members painted the designs and added their own creativity onto the remaining pickets. Once done, the pickets were installed in the shady Children's Garden of the Hart County Botanical Garden to add color and interest to this very shady area.
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2022-2023 Projects
Historical Hart County coloring book
Parade of Trees
Valentines canvases for library and community
Tote Bags for cancer patients
HYDRA Painting Rocks Project
School Sailboat Painting book project
Together We Can Cook cookbook
Youth art camps
Art camp scholarships
Provide refreshments for reception at Hartwell Art Center
Support local arts and cultural places and events, Hartwell Art Center, Hart County Community Theater
Create individual art
Gingerbread Festival of Lights
Journaling
Create a scarecrow in support of Hartwell Main Street's "Scarecrow Bash"
Parade of Trees
Valentines canvases for library and community
Tote Bags for cancer patients
HYDRA Painting Rocks Project
School Sailboat Painting book project
Together We Can Cook cookbook
Youth art camps
Art camp scholarships
Provide refreshments for reception at Hartwell Art Center
Support local arts and cultural places and events, Hartwell Art Center, Hart County Community Theater
Create individual art
Gingerbread Festival of Lights
Journaling
Create a scarecrow in support of Hartwell Main Street's "Scarecrow Bash"
Members of Hartwell Service League sponsored two scholarships and made a donation toward expenses for Hart County Community Theatre’s summer Youth Camps.
Pictured are Ann Carswell, HSL’s Arts and Culture chair and Kerilee Pruitt, director of the summer camps.
Pictured are Ann Carswell, HSL’s Arts and Culture chair and Kerilee Pruitt, director of the summer camps.
Scholarships for HCCT's summer Youth Camps
⛵Come sail away!
About 90 Hartwell Elementary School first-grade students brought to life a book they have been reading, Toy Boat, by constructing a toy sailboat themselves and then testing it out on the waters of Lake Hartwell.
The students decorated the sails for their boats at the Hartwell Art Center with the help of the Hartwell Service League on Wednesday, May 18th, and then toured the sailboats on display throughout downtown Hartwell to gather inspiration.
The next day the students put their sailboat designs to the test at Big Oaks Recreation Center after reading the newest StoryWalk featuring Toy Boat that is now on display at Big Oaks for families to enjoy.
School Sailboat Project
The Education and Libraries Committee is reviewing the scholarship applications and looks forward to announcing the winning recepients at Hart County High School's Honors Night in May.
2024 Scholarships for Senior Women
"2024 Annual Holiday Tour of Homes"
The Annual Tour of Homes will be Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10am to 4pm.
Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber of Commerce. Supply is lmited.
We are thrilled with the homes selected for this year's tour and know that you will be too!
Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber of Commerce. Supply is lmited.
We are thrilled with the homes selected for this year's tour and know that you will be too!
A Parade of Trees
Polar Bear Plunge
Polar Bear Plunge 2022 was a great success. HSL sponsored member April Garner, who raised money for NEGACDV and then jumped into the cold waters of Lake Hartwell dressed as the Cat in the Hat! Not only did April win the award for raising the most money as a jumper, $2,515, but she also won a prize for the best costume! Way to go, April! She's a great representative for our club and we are proud to take part in this fundraiser to fight domestic violence. And thanks to the many HSL members who were there to support her.
Healthy and Delicious Recipes
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Health and Wellness is committed to giving our HSL members, as well as members of the comunity, delicious food options that reflect healthy lifestyle choices. Several of our recipes are included in our cookbook,
"Together We Can Cook." 
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2022-2023 Projects
"Walking Wednesdays"
YMCA summer scholarships
Pink Partini HSL event
Nancy Hart Foundation and support for cancer patients
YMCA summer scholarships
Pink Partini HSL event
Nancy Hart Foundation and support for cancer patients
Women's History Month 2023 featuring Important Women from Georgia
Women's History Month 2022 from Civic Engagement & Outreach
For more information about these women, check out our posts on Facebook and Instagram.
"2023 Polar Bear Plunge"
Thanks to our jumper, April Garner, for taking the plunge! About $2,500 was raised for NEGACDV!
"Parade of Trees"
Our 2022 Parade of Trees was a huge success! More money was raised than last year. All trees were bid on and claimed. Thanks to all our members who helped out and gave their time. |
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Pre 4th Festival 2024
Saturday, June 29
8:30 - 2:30
Downtown Hartwell
8:30 - 2:30
Downtown Hartwell
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Scholarships for College-bound Female Graduates
Females graduating in Spring 2024 are invited to apply for one of our Hartwell Service League scholarships. Five scholarships are available with 3 being awarded to students accepted at a traditional college and 2 being awarded to students headed to a vocational/technical school. Click below for the application or see your guidance counselor.
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Hartwell Service League Sailboat
Our Own Cookbook
In March of 2020 as the Covid Pandemic began, HSL member Dixie Northrup had the idea of creating an original HSL cookbook that would include the entire community and raise funds for our projects as all other HSL fundraisers were being cancelled for the year. With the help of the entire club membership and others in the community, the cookbook was prepared, published, and put on sale in October 2020. It was a community success and generated a great deal of funds for our projects!
Cookbooks are still available for purchase.
They make ideal gifts and are a bargain at just $10 each!
Ask any HSL member for a copy or contact us to reserve your cookbook
(see Contact page).
Watch our club's commercial below!
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HSL members are a talented, and daring, group of women. Working together, members were able to write, direct, and act in our very own unique commercial to promote cookbook sales for "Together We Can Cook." Students from the Audio-Visual department of Hart County Charter High School spent the day filming the commercial. Additionally, the students edited the footage to produce this entertaining video. Several members also appeared on a locally produced TV show to promote the cookbook. |
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2023 District Awards
Hartwell Service League is proud of the awards we took at the recent district meeting. CSP stands for Community Service Projects and HSL has 5 CSP committees: Environment, Arts and Culture, Education and Libraries, Civic Engagement and Outreach, and Health and Wellness.
DISTRICT AWARDS - Spring, 2023
Best Overall NE District - “Silver Awards”
Arts and Culture CSP
Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP Environment CSP
1st Place (26-50 Membership Category):
Communications & Public Relations Program
Community Service Program
Arts and Culture CSP
Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP
Environment CSP
2nd Place (26-50 Membership Category):
Education & Libraries
Health & Wellness
Art Awards (All moving onto State Competition):
Student Art: Abigail Morris, 1st Place; Maddie Waters, 2nd Place
Member Art: Kay Cleveland, 1st Place; Ann Carswell, 2nd Place
Crocheting: Margo Seagraves, 1st Place; Jane Medlin, 2nd Place
Misc Craft: April Garner, 1st Place
DISTRICT AWARDS - Spring, 2023
Best Overall NE District - “Silver Awards”
Arts and Culture CSP
Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP Environment CSP
1st Place (26-50 Membership Category):
Communications & Public Relations Program
Community Service Program
Arts and Culture CSP
Civic Engagement and Outreach CSP
Environment CSP
2nd Place (26-50 Membership Category):
Education & Libraries
Health & Wellness
Art Awards (All moving onto State Competition):
Student Art: Abigail Morris, 1st Place; Maddie Waters, 2nd Place
Member Art: Kay Cleveland, 1st Place; Ann Carswell, 2nd Place
Crocheting: Margo Seagraves, 1st Place; Jane Medlin, 2nd Place
Misc Craft: April Garner, 1st Place
Earth Day 2023
HSL members celebrated Earth Day this year by volunteering to clean up the road by our Home Depot. Lots of litter was gathered by our members, making for a more beautiful community.
Annual Spelling Bee
HSL was represented by 3 excellent spellers in this year's Annual Spelling Bee finishing in 2nd place!
Nancy Hart Foundation hosts "Cancer Fighters' Luncheon"
HSL members of the Nancy Hart Foundation Board enjoyed a lovely “Cancer Fighters’ Luncheon” on a gorgeous day at the Hart County Botanical Garden this past Sunday. Women currently fighting cancer in Hart County attended along with HSL members and the Nancy Hart Foundation Board.
Supporting Historic Hart County Community Theater
HSL Awards College Scholarships
Hartwell Service League is happy to present three $2,500 scholarships to very deserving seniors at Hart County High School this year. We are honored to give these awards to the following young ladies:
-Cassidy Gaines will attend Kennesaw State University and pursue a degree in Education. Her father is Craig Gaines. Cassidy wants to return to Hart County to teach.
-Piper Bond received our scholarship to attend UGA to study Animal Behavior and Science. She plans to research nutrition and the effect it has on animals and their lives. Piper's father is Skip Bond.
-Kinsey Allen received a scholarship to attend Athens Technical College to receive a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her parents are Jennifer and Jason Allen
Hartwell Service League is excited and pleased to present these scholarship’s to three deserving seniors so they can further their education and pursue their dreams for their futures.
-Cassidy Gaines will attend Kennesaw State University and pursue a degree in Education. Her father is Craig Gaines. Cassidy wants to return to Hart County to teach.
-Piper Bond received our scholarship to attend UGA to study Animal Behavior and Science. She plans to research nutrition and the effect it has on animals and their lives. Piper's father is Skip Bond.
-Kinsey Allen received a scholarship to attend Athens Technical College to receive a degree in Dental Hygiene. Her parents are Jennifer and Jason Allen
Hartwell Service League is excited and pleased to present these scholarship’s to three deserving seniors so they can further their education and pursue their dreams for their futures.
Supporting the American Legion Golf Tournament
Pics from Civic Engagement and Outreach's project with American Legion Post 109 Golf Tournament, Saturday, May 13.
Proceeds benefits our veterans and community.
HSL served lunch to the golfers.
Proceeds benefits our veterans and community.
HSL served lunch to the golfers.
Books for Headstart
Carolyn Wright and Pam Burgoyne read to Headstart children this am. Education Committee donated 115 books to give to children. A book about apples and mice was read to children. Environment Committee provided two baskets of apples for children and adults.
Memorial Day
Members of the Civic Engagement and Outreach committee were joined by American Legion Post 109 commander James Fulghum to place a wreath at Veterans Memorial Park for Memorial Day.
Dog Park Cleanup
Members weeded, sprayed, and re-mulched around the trees in the dog park this morning.
Take your dog and enjoy!
In attendance: Carolyn, Patsy, Ann, Lucy, Karen, & Vivian (not shown in pics).
Take your dog and enjoy!
In attendance: Carolyn, Patsy, Ann, Lucy, Karen, & Vivian (not shown in pics).
A Mural for Pre 4th
Members created a new mural to be used at Pre 4th. The mural will be a terrific photo opportunity, and visitors will be encouraged to tag the HSL Instagram page.
CONGRATULATIONS
Civic Engagement and Outreach, Environment, Arts and Culture, and Education and Libraries committees each won state awards for their CSP work.
ANNUAL TOUR OF HOMES
Saturday, December 9
10:30 - 4:30
10:30 - 4:30
Tickets are $20 each and available at the Chamber of Commerce. Your ticket grants you entrance to five of Hartwell's best homes. Please present it at each home.
Annual "Pink Partini" to Benefit The Nancy Hart Foundation
Ladies of Hartwell, get ready!
It’s Pink Partini time again!
Let’s “Give Cancer the Boot” at this year’s event.
Reserve a table or an individual seat beginning September 13.
Proceeds benefit The Nancy Hart Foundation which provides support for women in Hart County facing cancer.
More information about NHF can be found on its page.
It’s Pink Partini time again!
Let’s “Give Cancer the Boot” at this year’s event.
Reserve a table or an individual seat beginning September 13.
Proceeds benefit The Nancy Hart Foundation which provides support for women in Hart County facing cancer.
More information about NHF can be found on its page.
Pre 4th Celebration
June 24
8:30 - 2:30
10am Children's Parade
Downtown Hartwell
8:30 - 2:30
10am Children's Parade
Downtown Hartwell
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Supporting our YMCA Summer Swimmers
HSL made a donation to the YMCA of Georgia's Piedmont Bell Family Branch to financially support needy children's participation in their summer swimming program.
"Thank you so much to the Hartwell Service League (represented by Beth Mewborn and Pat Harper) for the generous donation to our summer camp program. Their gift will give several children the opportunity to enjoy an entire summer of fun at the Bell Family YMCA. What a blessing to have community supporters who love the Y, and love the children in our community." YMCA representative
"Thank you so much to the Hartwell Service League (represented by Beth Mewborn and Pat Harper) for the generous donation to our summer camp program. Their gift will give several children the opportunity to enjoy an entire summer of fun at the Bell Family YMCA. What a blessing to have community supporters who love the Y, and love the children in our community." YMCA representative
2023 Scholarships for High School Senior Females
HSL is pleased to offer several scholarships to graduating senior females at Hart County High School. Senior females are encouraged to apply via the application below to receive money to aid their education beyond high school.
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HSL Supports REACH
The Hartwell Service League presented the Hart County Education Foundation with a $500 donation last week to benefit the REACH Hart program. Pictured, from left to right, are Hartwell Service League Education Committee member Lynn Everett, Hart County Education Foundation Executive Director Bobbie Busha, and Hartwell Service League Education Committee Chair Renee Curry.
REACH, or Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, is a mentoring and scholarship program, which begins in the 8th grade with the identification of academically promising students, most of whom will be first generation college or technical school graduates. The five annually selected REACH scholars in each class are paired with a volunteer community mentor and an academic coach, both of whom help guide the scholar throughout their middle and high school years. To provide support or learn more about the REACH Hart program, please email Hart County Education Foundation Director Bobbie Busha at [email protected].
REACH, or Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen, is a mentoring and scholarship program, which begins in the 8th grade with the identification of academically promising students, most of whom will be first generation college or technical school graduates. The five annually selected REACH scholars in each class are paired with a volunteer community mentor and an academic coach, both of whom help guide the scholar throughout their middle and high school years. To provide support or learn more about the REACH Hart program, please email Hart County Education Foundation Director Bobbie Busha at [email protected].
Cheri Griggs Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to HSL’s own Cheri Griggs who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Hart County Chamber of Commerce at their banquet for her years of service to Hart County!
As the founder of our Pre 4th Celebration, host to many foreign exchange students, and other services too many to list, Cheri is a well-deserving choice, and Hartwell Service League is very proud of her! And her family was there to surprise her!
As the founder of our Pre 4th Celebration, host to many foreign exchange students, and other services too many to list, Cheri is a well-deserving choice, and Hartwell Service League is very proud of her! And her family was there to surprise her!
Check out these videos of Cheri receiving her award.
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