Author: ESL President

We are excited to invite you to participate in this year's Eatonton Service League Beauty Pageant - a fun filled and empowering event for girls in our community! Divisions: K4 through 12th Grade Registration Fee: $35 Deadline to Register: April 29 Celebrate confidence, beauty, and individuality while making a difference! Proceeds from this event help the Eatonton Service League support local families in need - providing assistance with essentials like food, medical needs, and more. Professional pageant photos will be available for preorder For questions or more information contact us @esl31024yahoo.com

Exciting News: Join Us for the Brer Terrapin race on Dairy Festival Day! We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s Brer Terrapin will take place on June 7th. as part of our beloved Dairy Festival celebrations! Lace up your running shoes and get ready to race through our beautiful town surrounded by the energy and joy of festival day. We will be offering a fun run, 5k or 10k.  Please note there will be no race day registration so sign up early.  Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate, this event is for everyone. Celebrate our community, our local dairy tradition, and the spirit of health and fitness. 📅 Date: June 7th 2025 #DairyFestival #RoadRaceFun #CommunitySpirit #eatontonserviceleague

As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact our community has made possible through your generous support. Because of your support we served 22 families, providing essential resources, hope, and support to those in need. We served 45 families a total of 136 children Christmas this year through our annual toy drive. As we step into 2025, we remain committed to continuing this work with your partnership. Thank you for standing with us to make a difference. Together, we are building a stronger, more compassionate community. With gratitude, Eatonton Service League

"Sweet Treats for a Great Cause! 🍪🧁 Join us for a Bake Sale and make a difference in our community! Every cookie, brownie, and cupcake sold helps fund our mission.  📅 Date: 11/9 📍 Location: Eatonton mistletoe market ⏰ Time: 10:00am- 3:00pm Come grab your favorite goodies and help us spread a little sweetness!  Share this post, bring a friend, and let’s make this the sweetest day ever! 💙🍰 #BakeSale #SupportLocal

Open to all students enrolled at PCHS, Gatewood, or homeschooled in Putnam County who are pursuing any type of post-secondary education. Must live in and attend school in Putnam County. Please answer the following essay questions in no more than 1000 words. On a separate piece of paper attach a cover sheet to your essay that includes the below. Student Name: Email Address: Phone Number: Please email essay and cover sheet to:esl31024@yahoo.com Or mail to:ESL, PO Box 3473, Eatonton, GA 31024 Essay Questions: Why do you believe that community service is important? What kind of community service have you been involved in? What benefits did you gain from community service? Amount: $1000.00 Deadline: 10.16.24

Nineth-twelfth grade Dairy Festival Queen court (L-R); Miss Congeniality, Savannah Tanner; First runner up, Presley Elizabeth Moss; 2024 Dairy Festival Queen, Lily Frisch; Second runner up, Natalie Sills Photo by Mark Turner Photography/Turner Photo Design

Calling All Women: Make a Difference in Our Community!Are you passionate about serving others and looking for a way to give back? We have meaningful opportunities for women like you to make a positive impact in our community. Whether you're interested in helping families at Christmas, participating in our race activities, or contributing in other ways, there's a place for your unique skills and heart. We're searching for positive, active people willing to dedicate time to the ESL. To learn more, please join us at The Plaza Arts Center on October 1, 2024 at 5:30pm. We'll provide an overview of our organization, the expectations for membership, and tacos! Bring a friend and learn more. Let’s make a difference together! 

Eatonton Service League Toy Drive 2024 is starting up for this holiday season. Distribution to families in need will be Saturday, December 7. In an effort to help as many families as possible, we'd like the community to start thinking about how they can help; donations can be made through December 1. Large to small monetary amounts, bikes to coloring books, socks to jackets, all can help. Help us help our community have another great Christmas. Drop off locations will be announced soon. You can also contact Dawn Wicker to set-up a drop off time, 706-473-4600 or wicker10@bellsouth.net. Thank you so much for your support!

Senior students who live in and attend school in Putnam County may apply for a $500 scholarship by filling out and returning this scholarship application. Please return to ESL, PO box 3473, Eatonton, Ga. 31024 or return by email to esl31024@yahoo.com by April 25, 2022. Eatonton-Service-League-ScholarshipDownload

The 2024 pageant planning is underway! If you would like to sign up, please use the entry form and return to your daughter's school with payment or mail it with payment to:   ESL Pageant   PO Box 3473   Eatonton, Ga. 31024   ESL-Pageant-Entry-Form-2022Download