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SATURDAY, APRIL 15

What: ArtHealthy Festival When: 1-5 p.m. Where: GCSU Front Campus More info: This popular community event attracts thousands of people with activities like the Kid Zone, aerobic workouts, healthy food, and hundreds of vendors from across the Southeast – helping people of all ages celebrate health and fitness.

What: Moms Meetup at ArtHealthy Festival When: 1 p.m. Where: GCSU Front Campus (Booth #146) More info: Bring a chair and towel for some family fun with Moms Connect of Milly.

THROUGH APRIL 20

What: Paragon Exhibit Where: Leland Gallery at Ennis Hall and the Underwood House Gallery More info: The Georgia College & State University Art Department invites you to visit its capstone exhibit, “Paragon,” in Leland Gallery at Ennis Hall and the Underwood House Gallery on W. Hancock Street. Leland Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Underwood by appointment. The display features art research by seniors Eve Chapa, Hannah Conti, Alyssa Duncan, Grace Horn, Kaitie Hosford, Erin Lass, Lizzie Leaman, Libby Maulding, Maggie Morgan, Claire O’Neill, Anna Rigby, Madison Sanders, Ashlyn Simmons, Grace Smith, Damara Sochacki, Emily Suber, and Olivia Wahl.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

What: The Great Adventure When: 6 p.m. Where: New City Church, 224 E. Walton Street, Milledgeville More info: “The Great Adventure!” concert represents the forward momentum society seeks in the post-COVID period. Songs like Cindi Lauper’s “True Colors,” Aretha Franklin’s “Rose is Still a Rose,” Bob Marley and The Wailers’ “Three Little Birds,” Katrina and The Waves’ “Walking on Sunshine” and many others will put you in a positive mood. Music Therapy students and adults with disabilities from Milledgeville’s Life Enrichment Center collaborated to create this program. For more information, please email music@gcsu.edu or call 478-445-8289.

APRIL 17-23

What: Milledgeville Burger Week Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: The restaurants will offer one flavor-packed, specialty burger during the week for only $9 hoping to earn the title of the Milledgeville People’s Choice Award Winner! Burgers will be available during regular lunch and dinner hours during the week. View the participating restaurants at MilledgevilleBurgerWeek.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

What: Lake Country Beekeepers Association When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Sparta-Hancock County Library 8984 E. Broad Street, Sparta More info: Speaker Steven Page on “The Last 10%.” Important knowledge not found in books or on the internet, such as foundation, syrup, drawing honeycomb, feeders, goals of the beekeeper vs. goals of the colony, hive configuration. Visit online at lakecountrybeekeepersassociation.com or call 706-444-5389.

What: Reception and Exhibit of The Miniature World of Cathrine Rowe When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Brown-Stetson-Sanford House, 601 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More info: The event is sponsored by Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. and held at the historic Brown-Stetson-Sanford House. There is no charge for this event but donations for the preservation of the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House are appreciated. For more information, contact Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. at 478-453-1803 or email thedepotga@gmail.com.

UNTIL APRIL 26

What: Social Dance for Adults When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Miller Hall Dance Studio More info: Let’s Dance! Come join the fun as you learn a variety of dances from the Shag, Waltz, Swing Rhythm, and Foxtrot. This course is guaranteed to be lots of fun for beginners or advanced dancers looking to polish their dance moves. Couples are recommended but singles are welcome!

UNTIL APRIL 27

What: Georgia Artists with Disabilities Exhibit When: Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Marlor House More info: Georgia Artists with Disabilities, Inc. was founded by the Pilot Clubs of Metropolitan Atlanta in 1985, enabling disabled artists throughout Georgia with the opportunity to display and sell their original art, as well as being eligible to compete for awards.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

What: Foraging with Friends When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: GCSU East Campus More info: We will explore native trees and other plants, fungi, discover ways to find animals in the woods, and look into some of the resources our woods can provide. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of local flora and fauna, a booklet and resources to help with Identification in the future. Participants should dress appropriately for the woods including comfortable walking shoes, bug spray and sunscreen. The event is $20. Call 478-445-5277 to register.

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, MAY 5

What: Full Moon Float When: 8 p.m. Where: Oconee River Greenway 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.

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, dieticians, 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.

PUTNAM

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

What: Intermediate Acrylic When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: We will learn about composition and color theory. Bring a photo with you that you want to paint and we will apply what we have learned to your painting. We highly recommend that you use a 12×16 Masterson Sta-Wet Palette. Be sure to bring at least one of each of the primary colors plus titanium white (examples: ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow light or hansa yellow; cadmium red light or alizarin crimson). Instructor: Linda Foster. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

What: Chicken Scratch Embroidery When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn how to turn plain gingham fabric into beautiful and useful objects. Pillows, aprons, quilts, tablecloths, napkins, curtains, the possibilities are endless. This textile art goes by many names, Depression Lace, Amish Lace, Gingham Embroidery as well as Chicken Scratch Embroidery. We will be making a small sachet/ ornament using just a few easy stitches. Instructor: Susan Cooksey. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

APRIL 20-23

What: The Odd Couple When: April 20-22, 7 p.m.; April 23, 2:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton More Info: Featuring local talent, directed by Dennis McClain and Sarah Daly Weir, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presents “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s classic comedy in which the clean freak and the slob go head-tohead. Tickets to all shows are on sale now at plazacenter.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

What: Earth Day 2023 When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Butterflies & Blooms Habitat, 617 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch celebrates Earth Day 2023. The theme this year is Invest in Our Planet. Greg Lewis, owner of Flat Creek Natives, will have diverse plants native to this region for sale, and Mike Barwick, an expert gardener, will explain and sell non-native larval host plants, as well as hand-pollinated hybrid daylilies and native plants. Investing in your garden or donating to the habitat is a way to actively “Invest in Our Planet.”

What: Magnolia Market and Chalk Walk When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse lawn, 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Rescheduled due to rain. Visit downtown Eatonton for a fun day of shopping and art. Vendors will be selling their best arts and crafts items while Putnam County art students create one-of-a-kind pieces of chalk art on nearby sidewalks.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

What: Songwriter’s Night 2023 with Jeffrey Steele When: Barn doors open 5 p.m., concert begins 7 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Charity benefit concert for Young Life of Greater Milledgeville, featuring 5-time Grammy nominee and Nashvill Songwriter’s Hall of Fame member Jeffrey Steele, writer of hit songs for Trace Adkins, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Carrie Undeerwood, and Keith Urban, among others. Opening act Ethan Payne. General admission tickets available for $50 each at eventbrite.com. Small coolers allowed, food available onsite, including Briarpatch Angus beef burgers.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

What: Meet the Author with Leslie Hooton When: Noon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Leslie Hooton will be presenting on her third book, After Everyone Else. The event will include a delicious brunch featuring main character Bailey’s favorite drink, The Sidecar. Tickets are $45 each ($40 each for two or more tickets). Purchase a table for six for $200 (a $40 savings). To register, contact Georgia Writers Museum or visit georgiawritersmuseum. org. While registering, be sure to place an order for a copy of Leslie’s book, which she will sign following her presentation.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

What: AngioScreening When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: Putnam General Hospital is hosting the AngioScreen mobile unit, which can perform a painless, 12-minute screening for blockages in the legs, measure of blood pressure, pulse, body mass index and more. An instant color ultrasound printout of data results, showing each patient’s projected risk of heart disease and stroke. AngioScreen costs only $50 when you schedule an appointment and is free for veterans. Call 1-800-627-2393 to make an appointment, or email Tracy Stickley at tstickley@putnamgeneral.com with questions.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

What: “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival When: 2-10 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, Eatonton More info: Join the City of Eatonton for the inaugural “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival. Joshua “Peg Leg” Howell was born in Eatonton in 1888 and at age 21, taught himself to play guitar. In 1926, his song, “New Prison Blues,” became the first country blues record ever to be issued by Columbia Records. Howell died in 1966 at the age 78, in Atlanta. This free event will feature a full day of live blues music, along with authentic BBQ. Bring lawn chairs and coolers, but check downtowneatonton.com/events-1/thepeg- leg-howell-bbq-blues-festival-2 for a list of restricted items.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

What: Sunday at the Museum Lecture When: 2 p.m. Where: Plaza Arts Center Theater, Eatonton More info: The Old School History Museum presents Athens-based preservation architect and educator Joe Smith for a talk on “Architecture in Georgia: A Diagnostic Sampler of Type and Style, 1800-1940.” Presented in cooperation with the Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society and the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission. Free admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be served following the lecture.

TUESDAY, MAY 9

What: Grief Support Meeting When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn how to deal with loss and how to live without regret by finding purpose. For information call 706-991-5444 or send email to bmarks@peacefulpurposehospice.com.

GREENE

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

What: Lake Country Chorus presents “Singing Seven Days a Week” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More info: Enjoy multiple musical genres performed by a 50-member group of experienced singers and musicians. From The Beatles to Broadway and Chicago to Fleetwood Mac, Festival Hall will be the place to be. Tickets are $25 and available from any chorus member or at BankSouth. Call 414-254-1616 for additional information.

APRIL 21-22

What: 24th annual Greene County Pro Rodeo When: 8 p.m. Where: Greene County Agriculture Center Arena, 1180 C. Weldon Smith Dr., Greensboro More Info: The 24th Annual Greene County Pro Rodeo, put on by Bubba Oubre Rodeo Company, bucks back into the Greene County Ag Center Arena with all the excitement attendees have come to expect. Bring the whole family out to the Ag Center for two nights of fun beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 and up, $10 for ages 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under.