OF COMMUNITY EVENTS
BALDWIN
THROUGH DEC. 25
What: Reindeer Flight School When: 6-9 p.m. Where: 101 Sportsmans Club Road Northeast More info: Walk through a winter wonderland in Baldwin County’s largest lights display! Reindeer Flight School cannot be completely seen from the road, plan to park and walk around through over 40,000 lights on trees, additional lights on snowflakes, wreaths, flying reindeer, and more on display. Photo opportunities are abundant and be sure to climb atop a life-size wooden reindeer. Santa sightings are possible nightly, but he typically appears on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-9 p.m. Admission is free to all but donations are greatly appreciated! The Reindeer Flight School is off 441, near Serenity Spa. Turn on Old Sportsman Club Road then the third street on the right. You cannot miss it! Lights and Santa do not appear in the rain.
DEC. 16-17
What: Susan Lindsley Book Signing for Whitetail Secrets: Family Life When: 1-3 p.m. Where: The Red Door (133 S. Wayne Street) More info: Award-winning author Susan Lindsley will sign books and discuss the secrets she learned about deer during her years of photographing and studying them.
THROUGH DEC. 16
What: Milly Trolley Express When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Historic Trolley Tour More info: Take a magical ride on the Milly Trolley Express when you purchase a golden ticket. You will be greeted by the trolley conductor who will take you on a journey to the North Pole! Board the trolley & listen to Liam Neeson’s reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg and interact with characters from the movie. Upon arrival at our North Pole, disembark & visit Santa. He will be giving true believers the first present of Christmas! Hot chocolate & cookie refreshments are also included. Tickets are $20 and go on sale Nov. 14.
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
What: Wizard Yule Ball Mystery Dinner When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Dungeons & Daiquiris More info: A Wizarding School Murder Mystery Dinner set to the Yule Ball! Come join Dungeons & Daiquiris in your Yule Ball finest and solve a murder mystery with your fellow guests! A $30 ticket includes a food and drink item.
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
What: Holiday Open House When: 7-9 p.m. Where: John Marlor Center More info: Join the John Marlor Arts Center for catered light refreshments, a performance by the Bowman Hill Experience, and as always, view the wonderful collection of art in the galleries. Everyone is welcome to participate in this festive evening.
SUNDAY, DEC. 18
What: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting When: 6 p.m. Where: West Hancock Street in front of The Local Yolkal Cafe JAN. 17, 24, & 31
What: GriefShare Small Group When: 6:30-8:00p.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, which provide a very effective combination of counselors & testimonials on video, along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in your grief journey. See griefshare.org for details.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 18
What: Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Training When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Lakeview Academy, 220 N/ ABC St., Milledgeville More info: CASA will hold a new volunteer training class beginning Jan. 18, 2023, from 1-4 p.m. at Lakeview Academy in Milledgeville. The nine required training sessions will be held every Monday and Wednesday through February 15. CASA volunteers serve as a voice for children in foster care. For more information, call 478-452-9170.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, DEC. 16
What: FA-LA-LA 2022 When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton More info: Fa-la-la holiday concert with all the trimmings: Song, Santa, and so much more!
SATURDAY, DEC. 17
What: All Angels Church Annual Nut Sale When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Schremmer Auto Service Center, 200 S. Jefferson Ave. More info: The weather is cool and it’s time for Christmas baking.
We are offering pecan halves and pralines, walnuts, mixed-nuts and cashews. The one-pound bags are great stocking stuffers, a great value priced below local stores, and all proceeds support community outreach programs of All Angels Church. For more information or to purchase nuts, please call 404-210-4979.
SATURDAY, JAN. 7
What: Hoop Shoot Free-Throw Contest When: 1 p.m. Where: Putnam County Recreation Center, 140 Recreation Park Rd, Eatonton More info: The Eatonton Elks Lodge #2549 will host its annual basketball free-throw contest for boys and girls aged 8-13 at the Putnam County Recreation Center. Free registration at the Rec. Center the day of the contest, prior to scheduled start. Winners will have the opportunity to advance to regional, state and national competitions.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10 (2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH)
What: Grief Support Meeting When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia (meeting at Putnam Chamber of Commerce office, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton).
More info: You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia’s caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences during their grief support held on the second Tuesday of each month.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
What: Eatonton Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton First United Methodist Church, 103 W Magnolia St., Eatonton More info: Please join us for the annual Eatonton Kiwanis Club Pancake Supper. Tickets are just $7 each and available from any Eatonton Kiwanis Club Member or at the door. All proceeds go to support the Eatonton Kiwanis Club Projects in our community.
GREENE
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21
What: Blue Christmas/Winter Solstice Prayer Service When: 12 p.m. (noon) Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 303 N. Main St., Greensboro
More info: Unfortunately for many people, the Christmas season can be far from joyful. Some have experienced deep losses, while others live with chronic depression whose symptoms often increase during the shorter days of December. With this in mind, the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer is offering a “Blue Christmas” prayer service as a safe space for those who wish to bring their grief, depression and loss and offer them to our loving God who desires wholeness, healing, and peace for all. Everyone is welcome.