June 14 | Flag Day
Flag Day celebrates our nation’s flag. President Woodrow Wilson recommended this day of national commemoration by presidential proclamation in 1916, and it was officially enacted into law in 1949. For proper ways to display the flag, visit the Mayor’s Veterans Commemorative Partner Program page on the city’s website at http://www.valdostacity.com/veterans-commemorative-partner-program.
 
June 14 | CVDA Meets
The Central Valdosta Development Authority will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. For more information, call (229) 259-3577.
 
June 15 | City Hosts Career Development Workshop.
“Creating your Brand,” sponsored by the City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc., will take place on Wednesday in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  This partnership expands community access to job training and connections services through a series of workshops and the new Job Connections Kiosk in the city’s Customer Service Center—making valuable job training more accessible to citizens who seek them. For information or to register, call 229-671-3617.
 
June 17 | National Garbage Man Day
The City of Valdosta expresses appreciation to its trash collectors, dumpster haulers, sewage workers, street cleaners and all the “unsung heroes” who are dedicated to keeping our environment clean year-round. Citizens may show their appreciation for these workers in various creative ways, take photos, and post to the city’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ValdostaUSA with the hashtag #ValdostaGarbageManDay.
 
June 19 | Happy Fathers’ Day
According to the U.S. Census, there are over 70 million Dads in America.  Although nationally there are also over 7,157 men’s clothing stores, 15,253 hardware stores, 21,559 sporting goods stores and 38,900 electronic stores, Valdosta has all you need right here for your Father’s day shopping and dining pleasure.  Remember to shop local.  Shop Valdosta!