OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
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SATURDAY, MAY 13
What: Mother’s Day Brunch When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Trinity CME Church (321 N. Wilkinson St., Milledgeville, GA) More info: The attire is casual. If there are any questions, please contact Emily Davis at 478-451-7105.
MONDAY, MAY 15
What: ServSafe Food Safety Management Certification When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall 113 More info: Not just for managers, this full course is also for owners, operators, F&B directors, chefs, line cooks, kitchen managers, dietary managers, dietitians, and anyone else who needs food safety training and certification. This program is nationally recognized and accepted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and the certification is valid for five years. The fee is $135 and includes instruction and a paper exam. The deadline to register is May 5.
TUESDAY, MAY 16
What: GriefShare Small Group: Loss of a Spouse When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: New Life Ministries, 385 Log Cabin Drive, Milledgeville More info: Everyone in our community who is coping with the loss of a loved one is welcome to participate in New Life’s on campus Grief Ministry. We use GriefShare materials, along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in your grief journey.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17
What: The Sons of the American Revolution John Milledge Chapter Meeting When: Noon Where: New Life Foursquare Church (112 Jacqueline Terrace NW Milledgeville, Ga.)
More info: The guest speaker Regional President John Trussell Regional President will speak on Memphis Belle and Enola Gay, legendary Planes of World War II. The SAR is composed of individuals who can trace their ancestors back to service in the American Revolution 1776-1783. For additional information, contact Terry Stair, Regional President at 478-452-1721.
FRIDAY, MAY 19
What: GMC Memorial Day Parade When: 8 a.m.
Where: Grant Parade Field More info: Join the GMC community in honoring heroes we lost and GMC servant leaders. This is the last parade of the 2022-2023 academic year!
What: Remember the Fallen When: 6 a.m.
Where: GMC Track and Field More info: Run in honor of GMC alumni killed in action while serving our nation.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
What: Kids Fishing Event When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hwy 441 South, 1534 Irwinton Road More info: Over 1,000 catfish have been stocked in Lockerly’s pond. Some are BIG & are waiting for you to catch them!
For children ages 16 and under. One adult per two children. Lockerly provides hotdogs for bait, but you can bring worms if you prefer. Bring your own rods, reels, tackle, stringer or bucket. Take home up to 5 fish per child!
THURSDAY, MAY 25
What: Wine in the Woods When: 5 - 7 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., MIlledgeville More Info: Enjoy a lovely evening on the grounds of Lockerly as the new pollinator garden is showcased. Tickets are $15 for members, $30 for non-members. Call (478) 452-2112 for more information.
3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY
What: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd., Milledgeville More Info: An informative speaker will talk while lunch is served. Lunch is $15. Speakers cover a variety of interesting and thought-provoking topics. Periodically, there will also be area tours via carpool or bus. For more information, contact Wanda Zvanut at 404-259-8771.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
What: First Friday: Beach Bash When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart. Participating First Fridays merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots stay open late, present special events, and offer discounts on the first Friday of every month.
What: Full Moon Float When: 8 p.m.
Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: Experience kayaking the Oconee River by the light of the full moon. Rentals are available for $55/single kayak, or $90/tandem kayak or canoe. Shuttle only for personal boats is $15/single kayak, or $25/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations.
JUNE 5-9
What: Science Camp Jr: Mystery Science
When: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Th) Where: GC Main Campus, Friday Lake Laurel (GC East Campus) More info: For rising 3rd-5th graders and for rising 6th-9th graders.
Cost is $130 per child. Georgia College Academic Outreach and Science Education Center will explore the wonder and excitement of science through experiments, puzzles, and scientific mysteries of all sorts! Register at science349.wixsite.com/gcsec/summer-camp.
JUNE 26-30
What: Creature Camp: Newborn & Nesting When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Monday-Wednesday Main campus & Centennial Hall, Thursday-Friday, Lake Laurel
More info: We will search the woods and the waters for baby animals of all sorts, grow a few of our own, learn all about their life cycles, why they look the way they do and what to do if we find one. This camp is for rising fourth through sixth graders and costs $175. To register visit summercamps.gcsu.edu.
UNTIL JUNE 24
What: Mini Millys When: Saturdays (9-9:30 a.m.)
Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab
More info: Led by Lindsey Desantis; $15 per month. This is a high-energy class designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session. To register, call 478-445-5277.
UNTIL JUNE 27
What: Hatha Yoga When: Tuesdays (6-7 p.m.)
Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Yoga is led by Heidi Mead and is $30 per month. Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. To register, call 478-445-5277.
JULY 17-21
What: Songwriting Camp When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Movement Lab More info: Open to musicians of all levels, this program will give campers the opportunity to express themselves through songwriting! They will get to learn basic songwriting techniques and how to use Digital Audio Workstations and MIDI programming and recording. Camp is open for fifth through eighth graders and costs $200. Fees include one snack per day, pool time, and structured activities related to music each day. Learn more and register for camp at summercamps.gcsu.edu/songwriting-camp.
SATURDAY, JULY 29
What: Full Moon Float When: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: Experience kayaking the Oconee River by the light of the full moon. Rentals are available for $55/single kayak, or $90/tandem kayak or canoe. Shuttle only for personal boats is $15/single kayak, or $25/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations.
PUTNAM
MAY 12-13
What: Lake Country Juried Art Show When: 5-7:30 p.m. for May 11 opening reception Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Join us for opening night of the Lake Country Juried Art Show. Meet the artists and be there for the awards announcements. Enjoy light refreshments with a complimentary wine and a cash bar. The show stays at Barrel 118 through Saturday, May 13, with artists demonstrations culminating in an Artist Talk at 3 p.m. Saturday. Visit theartisansvillage.org/events for details.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
What: Sounds of Georgia When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: The state of Georgia’s music history is as rich as its fertile, black soil. Hear the Georgia Players Guild take listeners on a journey of music in Sounds of Georgia, performing the music of Little Richard, Ray Charles, The Allman Brothers, R.E.M., the B-52s, Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt, among others. This is an outdoor show with VIP seating available for $50 each and lawn access at $20 each. Tickets on sale at plazacenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 13
What: Whiskey Tasting Session When: 5:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: Join us onstage inside The Plaza for an exclusive Whiskey Tasting Session, along with an unplugged concert with the Georgia Players Guild before their big Sounds of Georgia show. Receive four top-shelf whiskey pours, a unique The Plaza whiskey glass and the unplugged concert with the band for $60 (does not include entry to Sounds of Georgia outdoor event.) Limited availability, order now at plazacenter.org.
What: Jewelry Making When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Turn old treasures into new pieces, or make a new pair of earrings and bracelet or necklace from scratch. Learn a bit of jewelry design and the basic construction process. Instructor: Becky Sherrell. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
What: Eatonton Service League & Dairy Festival Queen Pageant When: 2-3 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Girls K-4 through 12th grade will be participating in this year’s Eatonton Service League & Dairy Festival Queen Pageant, sponsored by the Pilot Club. Cash prizes awarded to grades 9-12 of $1000, $500, and $250. Winners will ride on floats in the Dairy Festival parade through Eatonton June 3, during the Dairy Festival.
What: Acrylic Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: In “To the Edge and Back,” an acrylic painting class, you will continue to experiment with the underpainting technique. Learn how different types of edges can convey a sense of depth, texture, and space. Beginners always welcome. Instructor: April Hendricks.
For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.
What: May Melodies When: 6 p.m. Where: Friendship Baptist Church, 635 Twin Bridges Rd., Eatonton More Info: May Melodies is a free song worship service. This will be a casual event featuring local church folk who love to sing praises to the Lord, followed by finger foods and fellowship. For more information, email the church office at twinbridges635@yahoo.com.
MONDAY, MAY 22
What: 9th annual Sweet Tee Off When: 9 a.m. start Where: Harbor Club Course, 1111 Polo Cir., Greensboro More Info: The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 9th annual Sweet Tee Off golf tournament at The Harbor Club at Lake Oconee Golf Course. Registration is available now ($350/ player, $1,300/foursome). Proceeds from the golf tournament fund four scholarships presented annually to graduating seniors, including one scholarship for Central Georgia Technical College. Call the Chamber at 706-485-7701 for details.
SATURDAY, MAY 27
What: Drawing II and Pen and Ink When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Follow-on class to Beginning Drawing, includes hands on drawing from life, shading and gridding. Introduction to pen and ink, including various cross hatching techniques. Instructor: Gail Vail. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.
EACH SATURDAY UNTIL SEPT. 16
What: Harmony Park Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: 100 Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More Info: Visit more than two-dozen local farmers and makers offering the best of Lake Country’s produce, meat, baked goods, arts and crafts. Rain or shine. For more information or vendor applications visit online at vharmonycrossing.com/farmersmarket.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
What: Putnam County Dairy Festival and Parade When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse lawn, 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Hosted by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, the annual Putnam County Dairy Festival is a tribute to the dairy industry and local dairy families, acknowledging Putnam County as a leading dairy county in Georgia. The parade through the streets of downtown Eatonton will begin at 10 a.m. at the Putnam County Primary School. Vendors and games will dot the courthouse lawn, with barbeque available and free live music.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
What: Meet the Author with Dan Chapman When: 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Dan Chapman will present his new book, A Road Running Southward: Following John Muir’s Journey through an Endangered Land. Tickets $20 ($15 each for two or more) or $100 for a table of six. To register, call GWM at 706-991-5119 or visit georgiawritersmuseum.org. Following his presentation, Chapman will sign copies of A Road Running Southward, so consider pre-ordering a copy when registering.