MAY
1st Thursday Potluck – Thursday, May 5th – Cinco de Mayo Theme, Mexican Food
Memorial Day Weekend – Friday, May 27th to Monday, May 30th
-Theme: Patriotism
-Bring extra cash for the silver bowl donation to support our local veterans.
-Friday, May 27th: Complimentary Wine and Cheese; S’mores Bar
-Saturday, May 28th: Tie Dye; Sno Cones; Candy Bar Bingo; Fairy Hair by the Pool
-Sunday, May 29th: Golf Cart Parade; Scavenger Hunt; Block Party
JUNE
1st Thursday Potluck – Thursday, June 2nd – Summer Picnic
Father’s Day Weekend – Friday, June 17th – Sunday, June 19th
-Theme: Celebrating Dad
-Friday, June 17th: Wine & Cheese, then S’mores time! Gather ‘round the campfire and make some memories.
-Saturday, June 18th: Kid’s Craft
-Sunday, June 19th: Grab Dad a sausage biscuit to go as you get ready to say “see you soon” to River Vista
JULY
Focus this month: Bring a gift for the toy drive to support our local displaced children.
Independence Day Weekend – Friday, July 1st to Monday, July 4th
-Theme: Patriotic Christmas in July
-Friday, July 1st: Complimentary Wine and Cheese; S’mores Bar
-Saturday, July 2nd: Tie Dye; Candy Bar Bingo; Fairy Hair by the Pool; Sno Cones
-Sunday, July 3rd: Kids Craft; Golf Cart Parade; Watermelon Eating Contest; Snowball Dance & Snowball Fight; Santa Costume Contest; Site Decoration Contest.
1st Thursday Potluck – -Thursday, July 7th – Your Favorite Go-To Dish
Shark Party – July, Days TBD depending on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week
-Theme: Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Because we are nerds who love it.
-Friday: Wine and Cheese for grown-ups. S’mores for kids, Finding Nemo Movie Night at the Pool.
-Saturday: Shark Theme Craft, Annual Shark Splash Pool Bash Party with pool games, snacks. Watch Jaws with us under the stars as we have a special glow-light pool party.
AUGUST
Focus this month: Bring dog toys or cash to benefit Rabun Paws 4 Life Animal Shelter
1st Thursday Potluck – Thursday, August 4th – Bacon!
Dillard Bluegrass & BBQ Festival – Friday, August 5th – Saturday, April 6th Eat some delicious food, listen to some great music, and support some worth charities. Website: https://dillardbluegrass.org/
Dog Days of Summer – August, Days TBD
-Theme: Hot Summer Days with our Best Fur Friends
-Friday: Wine & Cheese, S’mores, Doggo Adoptions
-Saturday: Dog Parade (show us your best outfits and tricks), Frosty Paws @ the Pool Pavilion, Adoption Invitation
SEPTEMBER
Focus this month: Bring cash to donate to our local Faith House, Fighting Abuse In The Home
1st Thursday Potluck – Thursday, September 1st – Tailgate Food
Labor Day Weekend – Friday, September 2nd to -Monday, September 5th
Theme: Annual Labor Day Luau!
-Friday, September 2nd: Complimentary Wine and Cheese; S’mores Bar
-Saturday, September 3rd: Tie Dye; Sno Cones; Fairy Hair by the Pool
-Sunday, September 4th: Golf Cart Parade; Candy Bar Bingo; Luau Dance; Costume Contest and Site Decoration Contest
OCTOBER
1st Thursday Potluck – Thursday, October 6th – Chili Cookoff Competition!
Halloween Weekend – Friday, October 21st – Sunday, October 23rd
-Friday, October 21st: Complimentary Wine and Cheese; S’mores Bar
-Saturday, October 22nd: Pumpkin Painting; Tie Dye; Golf Cart Parade; Trick or Treating; Monster Mash Bash
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving – Thursday, November 24th
-Thursday, November 24th: Bring your favorite family sized side dish to share with everyone. River Vista provides the turkey, ham, dressing, and gravy. Also bring food, toiletries, or cash to donate to the local Food Bank.
-Friday, November 25th: Mary Kay Pink Friday Sale; Christmas Photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. National #OptOutside Day
DECEMBER
Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 3rd – See River Vista and Windy Sky welcome the Christmas season with their float in the annual Rabun County Christmas Parade