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SUNDAY, MAY 24
What: Music of Clyde Tipton Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Celebrate the music and legacy of Clyde Tipton, a composer, conductor, and champion of sacred song, known for its “simplicity and grace.” Visit with the Tipton family at the fellowship reception after worship.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville More info: Spotlight guest is singer/songwriter Terry Quick of London, where he plays music in local pubs and venues. His music opens doors and conversations to tell his story. Jam for everyone to follow.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
What: Looking Toward the Future When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: On Trinity Sunday, young disciples take center stage. The youth will lead the church in worship, guiding hearts and voices.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
What: Honoring the Journey When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: First Baptist Church will trace its congregation’s story, celebrate communion, and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. Reception to follow.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
What: Bicentennial Open House When: 6:30 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Evening of community, discovery, and refreshments at 6:30 p.m. with Monticello Presbyterian Church Bell Choir. Conversation with historian Bob Wilson at 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
What: Bicentennial Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: First Baptist Church commemorates two centuries of faith, fellowship, and community service. Special guests will participate in worship, and catered lunch will follow.
1ST & 3RD SAT. MONTHLY UNTIL OCT.
What: Haunting History Tour When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Ga’s Old Capital Heritage Center, 85 Depot Circle, Milledgeville More Info: Each first and third Saturday, this guided walking tour of Georgia Lunatic Asylum grounds (not inside the buildings), includes chilling stories and unsettling subject matter that is rooted in education and advocacy. 478-453-1803, thedepotga.org
EACH MONDAY
What: Maker Monday When: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Twin Lakes Library, Hancock Branch, 127 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Teen program invites local youth to make crafts using the library’s MakerSpace.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Hatha Yoga When: 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. Cost $30.
What: Walking with Moms in Need When: 1-3 p.m. (Tuesdays) Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need (WWMIN) is open Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., except major holidays. Monthly distribution of 50 diapers is available for infants and toddlers. Parent must register for the diaper program with a valid photo I.D. and copy of the child’s birth certificate. WWMIN may also be able to provide other baby and toddler necessities. To inquire, email wwminmilly@gmail.com.
EACH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
What: Milledgeville Alanon Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 12 p.m. Fridays Where: First Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd. NE, Milledgeville More Info: Alanon meetings are for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. For information text 478-363-7405.
LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville More info: Join the monthly jam session. Each month has a new featured band followed by an open jam session.
PUTNAM
SATURDAY, MAY 23
What: Free Movie Screening When: 2 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: The Butler-Baker Alumni Project presents a free screening of Byron Hurt’s deeply moving PBS NOVA documentary, “Lee and Liza’s Family Tree.” The film chronicles Hurt’s expansive family and a determined quest to reconstruct an ancestry fractured by the legacy of slavery.
What: Mothers Against Crime 34th Anniversary When: 6 p.m. Where: Eatonton First Methodist Church, 103 W.Magnolia St., Eatonton More Info: Dinner and brief presentation. Tickets $10 each.
SUNDAY, MAY 24
What: NAACP Meeting When: 4 p.m. Where: St. John AME Church, 220 Willie Bailey St.., Eatonton More Info: Monthly meeting for NAACP 5229, Putnam Branch. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
What: BHFit Project Echo When: 11 a.m. Where: Zoom call More Info: Nathaniel Veal to discuss reframing addiction, the role of the church in recovery, family and community restoration, and breaking the stigma through faith leadership, among other topics. Contact Juanita Norris at 706-819 8313 or jnorris@oconeecenter.com for information.
UNTIL MAY 31
What: “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” When: Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thurs. 2-8 p.m. Where: Putnam County Admin. Bldg., 117 Putnam Dr., Eatonton More Info: “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit awarded to Georgia Writers Museum/Old School History Museum, in collaboration with Georgia Humanities. Free admission.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
What: Putnam County Dairy Festival When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse Grounds, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Hosted by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, the annual Putnam County Dairy Festival is a family-friendly tribute to the dairy industry and local dairy families. Includes a parade through downtown, 5K and 10K road races, plus a 1-mile fun run, kiddie rides, food, and crafts vendors, with local dignitaries and dairy-related speakers.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
What: Meet the Author with Lynn Cullen When: 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Lynn Cullen will present her new book, When We Were Brilliant, about the special relationship between actress Marilyn Monroe and her photographer, Eve Arnold. Tickets $45 each, or $40 each for two or more. Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
What: Eatonton-Putnam County BHFIT Health Fair When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: 314 S. Washington St., Eatonton (old PCES bldg.) More Info: Free to attend, community-focused event to address mental health, substance abuse awareness, and general health & fitness with valuable resources, services, and screenings. For information (including potential vendors/participants), contact Better Health & Fitness Together (BHFIT) Community Care Coordinator Juanita Norris at jnorris@oconeecenter.com or 706-819-8313.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting When: 9 a.m. Where: 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More info: All licensed hams, non-licensed hams, and anybody interested in becoming a ham radio operator is welcome.
What: Downtown GetDown: Roofdog When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Join Eatonton Main Street for an exciting night of live music as part of the Downtown GetDown Concert Series. This free concert will feature an energetic performance by Roofdog, delivering a dynamic blend of blues and rock. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Vendors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
What: An Evening in Eatonton When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Various shops, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Visit Downtown Eatonton for an evening of shopping and dining. Stroll through participating businesses, enjoy great food, and during the event, pick up a punch card at any participating location. Shoppers receive one punch for every $15 purchase made at a single business. Collect five punches to complete your card, then turn it in for entry into a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from Downtown Eatonton businesses.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Field Day When: 2 p.m. Saturday through 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 Where: Radio Tower Site, 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More info: The club will be participating in the annual ARRL Field Day Event. This is a contest where Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) set up ham radio stations at remote locations and score points for communicating with as many other ham radio operators as possible. Setup is at noon with the official start time of 2 p.m. There are no charges or fees. All licensed hams, non-hams and anyone, any age interested in becoming a licensed ham radio operator is invited. Visit www.k4par.org for more information.
GREENE
THURSDAY, MAY 28
What: East Georgia Concert Chorale presents “Music for the Soul” When: 7 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 117 S. Main St., Greensboro More info: A free concert to benefit Our Father’s Kitchen.
No tickets required, but audience will be offered a chance to donate to Our Father’s Kitchen.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
What: Family Movie Day When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: Goofy and his teen son, Max, embark on a father-son fishing trip across the U.S., interrupting Max’s plan to woo the girl of his dreams. downtowngreensboroga.com/events.
JUNE 15
What: Shakespeare Camp When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily Where: MMCC, 513 Foster St., Madison More Info: The Atlanta Shakespeare Company is hosting Shakespeare Camp at MMCC. Learn from their talented team and perform your masterpiece in the historic MMCC auditorium. Camp is free for children of MMCC members. Not a member? Sign up at mmcc-arts.org/become-a-member. Only 25 spots available.
JUNE 13 & 27
What: Greensboro Farmers Market Where: Broad & East Streets, Greensboro When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. More Info: Fresh-grown local produce, arts & crafts, food, drinks, and more.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
What: Moonlight on Main Concert Where: Main Street, Greensboro When: 7-9:30 p.m. More Info: BYO chair and/or dancing shoes to groove to Nu South Playaz sounds of Motown, beach music, and lots of classic rock, blues, and nostalgia. Free concert with family fun, food, and more. Visit downtowngreensboroga.com/events for information.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
What: VFW Post 6686 Golf Scramble Where: Harbor Club Golf Course, 1041 Harbor Hill Dr., Greensboro When: 12 p.m. More Info: Support veterans by playing in the VFW’s Scramble. Register day of event, 2-person teams, $150/ person includes cart, lunch, green fee. Registration and lunch at noon, shotgun start at 1 p.m. 706-202-3500.
MORGAN
JUNE 17
What: Downtown Restaurant Week When: Daily, varied open hours Where: Downtown Madison More info: Dine in downtown Madison restaurants and eateries, then enter the Downtown Dollar Giveaway (DDG) by posting a photo of your mealtime outing by tagging the appropriate restaurant as well as @mainstreetmadisonga on Facebook or @mainstreetmadisonga on Instagram with the tags: #downtownmadisonga #mainstreetmadisonga #restaurantweek. Two DDG prizes of $75 each. For information visit madisonga.com/977/Restaurant-Week.
JUNE 12 TO JULY 11
What: ‘We the People’ exhibit When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: MAGallery, 125 W. Jefferson St., Madison More info: Visit Madison Artists Guild Gallery (MAGallery) for “We the People,” a juried exhibit in all mediums to celebrate and showcase the 250th anniversary of the nation. Opening reception to be held 6-8 p.m., June 12. For information call 706-342-9360.
SUNDAYS UNTIL JULY 26
What: Boat Church on Lake Oconee When: 9 a.m Where: Camp Collinswood, 1180 Fraction Bottoms Rd., Buckhead More Info: Church on the water every Sunday, May 24 to July 26. Service is casual, come as you are by boat or by shore. Collinswood Cove is north of Blue Springs Marina and south of Swords Boat Ramp. Anchor near the dock with a white picket fence. Visit madisonfirstumc.com for more information.