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BALDWIN
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
What: The Milly Farmers Market When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock St. More info: The market can include locally sourced and grown products, handmade natural household cleaning supplies, freshly baked bread and pastries, fresh eggs, locally raised meats, pork, duck, and rabbit, wildflower bouquets, bagged local compost, potted plants and succulents, local honey, muscadines, corn and other seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit, and more.
What: First Friday: Classic Car Show When: 6 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: Hosted by Milledgeville Main Street, this free, family-friendly event brings an impressive lineup of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, and custom vehicles to the heart of downtown. Stroll the streets, admire a variety of unique vehicles, chat with their owners, and enjoy a summer evening exploring downtown Milledgeville.
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
What: Robbins Farm Farmer’s Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd. NW More info: The market features farm-grown produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, and a rotating selection of local vendors offering items such as dairy products, sourdough bread, seasonal fruit, handcrafted goods, and household products.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Sip & Paint When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Ville Downtown Nutrition, 117 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More Info: Express your creativity and paint a project to take home. $25 includes instruction, plus all supplies and materials. Loaded (non-alcoholic) teas available at a discount.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Little Explorers Trolley Tour When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Visitor Center, 200 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Ages 3-10 with their adult can enjoy a trolley ride to Lockerly Arboretum for storytelling, a walking nature hunt, and a fossil dig. Call 478-452-4687 for information.
AUG. 1819
What: Annual Revival When: 6:30 p.m. each night Where: Wesley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 425 Bell Ave. SE, Milledgeville More info: Dr. Salathiel Coleman, Pastor. Call 478-452-5083 or email wesley31061@gmail.com for information.
1ST & 3RD SAT. MONTHLY UNTIL OCT.
What: Haunting History Tour When: 5:30 p.m. Where: Old Capital Heritage Center, 85 Depot Circle, Milledgeville More Info: Each first and third Saturday, guided walking tour of Georgia Lunatic Asylum grounds (not inside buildings), includes chilling stories and unsettling subject matter rooted in education and advocacy. Call 478-453-1803 or visit thedepotga.org for information.
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.
PUTNAM
SATURDAY, AUG. 8
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Meeting When: 9 a.m. Where: Radio Tower Site, 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: PARC meeting for all licensed hams, non-hams and anybody interested in becoming a licensed operator. Visit online at k4par.org, or email k4par.club@gmail.com with questions.
What: Hill Family Grace Production When: 4 p.m. Where: Greater Bell Chapel Baptist Church, 670 Oconee Springs Rd., Eatonton
More Info: Join in a special afternoon of worship through song, praise, and fellowship. Potential performers and interested guests are encouraged to call Wynette Hill at 478-234-3981 for information.
What: Downtown GetDown Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage, 124A N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: BYO chairs, coolers for a free, outdoor concert by the Ray Howard Band’s tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire. Vendors, food trucks open at 6 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Paint Between the Lines Read and Reveal When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Hear authors read their work; then artists will unveil and discuss the artwork it inspired. Visit georgiawritersmuseum.org for details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Old School History Museum, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Free fun for the family includes homemade ice cream, games, prizes, dancing, cake walk, barbershop quartet, storytelling, face painting, hot dogs, and more.
What: Chicago Rewired When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Chicago tribute band. Visit plazacenter.org for tickets.
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
What: ‘Restore the Broken’ Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Methodist Church, 103 Magnolia St., Eatonton More Information: Restore the Broken delivers a unique blend of music and heartfelt messages in a mission to bring healing, hope, and restoration. Performance followed by lunch in the Great Hall at 12:30 pm. Visit RTB at restorethebroken.net/ blogs/news-and-events/rtb-wants-to-spread-hope-throughmusicand-faith. For information call 706-485-5871.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club When: 2-3 p.m. Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Dr. Bruce Gentry discusses Greenleaf, by Flannery O’Connor. Visit georgiawritersmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club Meeting When: 9 a.m. Where: Radio Tower Site, 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: PARC meeting for all licensed hams, non-hams and anybody interested in becoming a licensed operator. Visit online at k4par.org, or email k4par.club@gmail.com with questions.
What: Downtown GetDown: John Dunn & the Jazzman Band 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 a dynamic performance by John Dunn & the Jazzman Band, bringing together the best of R&B, soul, and funk. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Vendors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m.
GREENE
SATURDAYS, AUG. 8 & 22
What: Greensboro Farmers Market When: 8 a.m. to Noon Where: Broad & East Streets, downtown Greensboro More Info: Fresh-grown local produce, arts & craft vendors, food, drinks, and more.
AUG. 912
What: Homecoming and Revival Services When: Aug. 9 @ 11 a.m.; Aug. 10-12 @ 7 p.m. Where: Island Creek Baptist Church, 4258 Island Creek Church Rd., Sparta More Info: The church will celebrate 233 years during Homecoming with guest pastor Jerry Bradley. Revival services continue Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. each evening, featuring guest pastor Isaiah Espinosa and special music by Don and Lisa Chandler. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 12
What: Lake Country Yellow Jackets Cookout When: 6 p.m. Where: Collins Farm, 1040 Oconee Heights Ln., Greensboro More info: Enjoy fun and friendship with fellow Yellow Jacket fans.
Past speakers have included J. Batt, George O’Leary, and current and former GT football players. Talk with other Georgia Tech fans and alumni. Only cost to attend is a side dish. For information, visit Lake Country Yellow Jackets on Facebook, email Bob Nash at bobnash100@gmail.com or LakeCountryYellowJackets@yahoo.com.
AUG. 13, 17, 19 & 20
What: UGA Archway Partnership Listening Sessions When: Varies Where: Varies More Info: Learn more about the University of Georgia Archway Partnership, a program new to Greene County, and give your input on ways to address economic development and quality of life in the community. Aug. 13, 9 a.m. & 6 p.m. at Lakeside Church; Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. at Festival Hall; Aug. 19, 8:30 a.m. at White Plains Community Center; 5:30 p.m. at Union Point Community Center; Aug. 20, 9 a.m. at Greene County Senior Center; 6 p.m. at Greene County Board of Education.
THURSDAY, AUG. 20
What: “Hamilton” Movie Night When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: The award-winning Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” shown on the big screen. Free, BYO blanket, chairs.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
What: An Afternoon in Paris/w Christine Andreas When: 3 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More Info: OPAS Candlelight Series presents “An Afternoon in Paris” with Broadway actress and singer Christine Andreas, a two-time Tony Awards nominee.
MORGAN
FRIDAY, AUG. 7
What: Blue Velvet Atlanta When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Rutledge Town Park, 129 Fairplay St., Rutledge More Info: Blue Velvet Atlanta performs blues, rock and pop music under the stars at The Gazebo stage. Free. BYO chairs.
TUESDAY, AUG. 11
What: GACD/OCR Farm Equipment Security Workshop When: 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Madison County Ag Center, 175 Hope Thompson Lane, Danielsville More Info: Learn how to secure the equipment on your farm through law enforcement and security agencies’ services. Pre-registration required at gacd.us/events.
What: Paddle Under the Perseids When: Sunset Where: Hard Labor Creek State Park More Info: Join a park ranger on this kayak tour to watch the best meteor shower in the skies over Lake Rutledge. Limited spaces, 8 years and older. For time, fees, info, registration, call 706-557-3001 or visit gastateparks.org/HardLaborCreek.
ATHENS/OCONEE
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
What: 4th annual Athens Beerfest When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Akins Ford Arena, 155 Hickory St., Athens More Info: Sample beers from several regional breweries at the 4th annual Athens Beer Fest, benefiting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Live music and cornhole games. Tickets $45-$85. Information at classiccenter.com/events/detail/athens-beer-fest.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 1
What: Historic Athens History Hour When: 12-1 p.m. Where: Lyndon House Arts Ctr., Athens More Info: Free monthly education program recurring on the first Tuesday each month, with complimentary lunch and vegan options available. Visit historicathens. com/calendar for details and future dates/events.