All events are complimentary unless otherwise noted.

*To use or participate in activities sponsored by the Recreation & Fitness Center a signed waiver (available online or at the Center), proper athletic attire, and non marking tennis shoes are required. Those under 18 must have a signed waiver from a legal guardian

Family Weekend September 27-29, 2019

Tentative

Friday Sip’n Cider & Paint Night Student Organization Loft, RCC (3rd Floor) 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join other families for a night of sip’n cider and painting a canvas. Wendy Slaton, Adjunct Instructor of Art will bring out the creative side in you and have you s econd guessing your ability to do more than color. It is fun for the whole family over the age of 15. Due to space, reservations are l imited to 4 family members. First 50 to sign up at tpnix@yhc.edu get a seat at the table.

Rock the Dome II Special private showing for YHC Family Weekend! FREE admission!

7:00 pm Rollins Planetarium (Maxwell Center) With a mix of classic rock selections from the late 60’s through the 90’s, Rock the Dome II features vignettes of the sights and sounds that symbolize the evolution of rock history. Full-dome high-resolution computer animation is used to paint the planetarium dome, sending the audience whirling on animated flights through space and realistic landscapes, surrounded by spinning abstract art, and transported through imaginative tunnels—all set to classic rock music from Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, U2, and more! To reserve your FREE tickets online in advance, use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/YHCfamilyweekend Remaining tickets, if any, will be available at the door beginning 30 minutes before show time. Please note: Cosmic Concerts are non-astronomy shows containing loud music, flashing lights, spinning stars, and other effects that some may find disruptive. This show is not recommended for those who may have conditions that could be aggravated by noise and lights. Trivia Competition Student Organization Loft, RCC (3rd Floor) 9:00 pm Do you take pride in the random knowledge floating around in your head? Come show off your skills at trivia. Which family will be the smartest and earn the prize? There will be raffles and giveaways throughout and a grand prize given to the winning family. Sponsored by YHC CAB.

Saturday Faculty & Family Coffee Hour Zell & Shirley Miller Library, RCC 9:00 am – 10:00 am After checking in at the RCC Atrium, head to the Miller Library where you can grab some coffee and satisfy your morning sweet tooth while meeting the faculty members that educate & inspire your student.

Ongoing Events

Family Weekend Check-in

Friday: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm (Rollins Campus Center Atrium)

Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm (Rollins Campus Center Atrium)

Receive a finalized schedule, discount coupons, information about the area, and buy your tickets for Saturday’s Lunch on the Plaza ($5/person – cash or check only).

YHC Bookstore Open (Sharp Hall) Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm .

YHC Brick Information (Rollins Campus Center Atrium) Information at check-in table to learn about this unique way to honor your student and support YHC by adding their name to a brick on the YHC campus. Climbing Wall Open* (Recreation & Fitness Center) Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 pm Come experience our awesome 37’ high climbing wall. We have harnesses to fit children with as little as a 24” waist. RCC Plaza Games Saturday: 1:00 – 5:00 pm If the Bubble Soccer Tournament is not for you, feel free to enjoy a game of jumbo chess, jumbo checkers, jumbo jenga or corn hole on the RCC Plaza.

Ongoing Events

Family Weekend Check-in

Friday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Rollins Campus Center Atrium)

Saturday: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm (Rollins Campus Center Atrium)

Receive a finalized schedule, information about the area, and buy your tickets for Saturday’s Lunch ($10/person – cash or check only).

YHC Bookstore Open (Sharp Hall) Friday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Receive a 15% off coupon at check-in! YHC Brick Information (Rollins Campus Center Atrium) Information at check-in table to learn about this unique way to honor your student and support YHC by adding their name to a brick on the YHC campus.

All events are complimentary unless otherwise noted.

*To use or participate in activities sponsored by the Recreation & Fitness Center a signed waiver (available online or at the Center), proper athletic attire, and non marking tennis shoes are required. Those under 18 must have a signed waiver from a legal guardian

Saturday (continued) Service Project Collection Rollins Campus Center Atrium Goodies from the Heart is a local non-profit in the area that bag food supplies for students experiencing food insecurity. If you are able, please bring the following items for a student volunteer packing event at the warehouse in November. Items include: Pop tarts, granola bars, small cereal boxes & sandwich cracker packs. Sponsored by S.E.R.V.E. (Service Education Responsibility Voice Engagement) College History 101 Zell & Shirley Miller Library, Rollins Campus Center 10:00 – 11:00 am & 1:00 - 2:00 pm Families have two opportunities to join the Miller Library staff for a quick overview of college history, and to explore the holdings of the Archives. Yearbooks, old pictures, and student newspapers will give you a sense of student l ife in the Enchanted Valley since 1886. Perhaps we can find a relative’s yearbook picture! Young Harris College Update Charles Suber Banquet Room, Rollins Campus Center 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Join President Drew Van Horn to hear what the future holds for YHC. Also, Dr. Keith DeFoor in Academic Affairs will walk you through some of the exciting academic programs your student can experience during his/her time at YHC. Lunch Charles Suber Banquet Room, RCC & RCC Plaza 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Take this time to catch-up with your student or meet some of the YHC faculty and staff. Cost: $10/person (excluding students) - cash or check only. Tickets can be purchased during check-in in the Rollins Campus Center Atrium. Menu will be available at the check-in table.

Goloshes of Fortune Children’s Play Glenn-McGinnis Hall 2:00 pm Join us for a FREE showing of Goloshes of Fortune as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Fred Register Endowment for Children’s Theatre at Young Harris College. This is a tale of mysterious, magical rain boots that will grant the greatest wish of the person wearing them. Two meddlesome fairies wonder whether human beings can really know what brings happiness, so they slip the magical goloshes onto the feet of four unsuspecting children who think they know what they want. Bubble Soccer Tournament RCC & Hillgrove Lawn (Rain Location-Recreation & Fitness Center) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Are you looking to have bubbles of fun with your family on Family Weekend? Well, look no further. The Recreation Center will be hosting a riveting game of Bubble soccer on the lawn from 1 PM-5PM. Bubble soccer is just like regular soccer except the players are enclosed in large inflatable bubbles. Crazy, right? It is even more fun than it sounds. We hope to see you and your family there! Sponsored by YHC CAB & YHC Recreation Center.

YHC Men’s Soccer vs. North Greenville University YHC Soccer & Lacrosse Field 7:00 pm The fifth-ranked Young Harris College men’s soccer team will host North Greenville University in a 7 p.m. non-conference match. We are the defending Peach Belt Conference champions and looking to make a fifth trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament in the past six years! Pick up your complimentary ticket to the game at the check-in table.

Ongoing Events (continued)

Family Pictures (Rollins Campus Center Plaza) Saturday: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Gather the family together for a free photo by one of our very own student Yearbook photographers. A digital copy of the picture will be posted at www.yhc.edu/family.

Take me out to the ballgame…. Lady Mtn. Lions Softball Game (E.D. Rivers Field) Sunday: 1:00 pm First pre-season game of the year against Georgia Military College. Mtn. Lions JV Baseball Scrimmage (Zell B. Miller Field) Saturday: 2:00 pm Purple & White series game. Enjoy early fall temperatures outside while supporting your Mtn. Lion Baseball team.

All events are complimentary unless otherwise noted.

*To use or participate in activities sponsored by the Recreation & Fitness Center a signed waiver (available online or at the Center), proper athletic attire, and non marking tennis shoes are required. Those under 18 must have a signed waiver from a legal guardian

Sunday

Special Family Weekend Church Service Susan B. Harris Chapel 11:00 am Come experience a Wednesday Night Chapel Service on Sunday. Enjoy hearing the sounds of YHC’s Chapel Ministry Team as they lead in worship, followed by Young Harris College Chaplain, Rev. Ryan Snider welcoming families and delivering the good news. Sunday Brunch Grace Rollins Dining Hall, Rollins Campus Center 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Come to the Campus Restaurant before you leave town to enjoy a home cooked meal consisting of fried chicken, roast beef, omelets made to order, crepe station and assorted sides and desserts. $12.10 per person. Students may eat for a meal swipe if they have meals on their card, otherwise they will need to pay the regular price per meal.