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BALDWIN
FRIDAY, AUG. 21
What: The Milly Farmers Market When: 4-7 p.m. Where: 222 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville 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, locally raised and made goat soaps, natural oil-based skincare and beard products, handmade fudge and divinity, teas and herbs, and more.
SATURDAY, AUG. 22
What: FloatChella: End of Summer Live Music Festival When: 1 p.m. Where: 117 Avant Ave. NW, Milledgeville More info: Join Wide Open Entertainment for an afternoon of live music, local vendors, delicious food, and lakeside fun.
What: Oconee River Haunting History Float When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Oconee River Greenway, 402 E. Greene St., Milledgeville More info: Join Oconee Outfitters and Seeking Asylum for an evening of storytelling with a focus on Milledgeville’s most haunting history. Enjoy a 4.5 mile paddle on smooth water with several sand bars that provide opportunities to take a break. $70 per person ticket includes a watercraft rental (canoe, kayak, or inflatable stand up paddleboard), shuttle ride, and guided tour.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 4
What: First Friday: WrestleMania Slamboree When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: The event, hosted by Milledgeville Main Street in partnership with Five Star Automotive Group and the Georgia Championship Wrestling Organization, promises an action-packed evening filled with familyfriendly fun, and best of all, it’s free for all ages!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 5
What: Comfort Farms Farmer’s Market When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Comfort Farms, 347 Horace Veal Rd., Milledgeville More info: Pick up farm-fresh groceries at Comfort Farms and come hungry. The farm raises hogs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks, while also cultivating heirloom seeds and seasonal vegetables grown in raised beds and greenhouses
SEPT. 424
What: Exhibit: Victoria Anadenko When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Art Center, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Experience a collection of paintings that explore the beauty of landscapes, architecture, and the moments where memory and place intersect. Through thoughtful compositions and atmospheric scenes, Eatonton’s Anadenko captures the character of both natural and built environments, inviting viewers to reflect on the spaces that shape our experiences and connections.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
What: Thrive: Women’s Wellness Event When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville More info: A fun and uplifting day featuring local wellness professionals, helpful resources, inspiration, shopping, fellowship, and opportunities to discover new ways to care for yourself and thrive.
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 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. Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need provides monthly distribution of 50 diapers, 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.
EACH SATURDAY
What: Mini Millys When: 9 a.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: High-energy class ($25) for children 18 months to 5 years, with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
What: Nature Ramble at Lockerly Arboretum When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More info: Informal guided walk offers a chance to explore the arboretum’s ever-changing landscape, from blooming flowers and buzzing pollinators to singing birds and hidden natural treasures.
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.
PUTNAM
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 for information.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 11
What: 9/11 25th Anniversary Remembrance When: 8:30-11 a.m. Where: PC Veterans Wall of Honor Park, 304 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Join veterans and fellow citizens to honor and remember lives lost and heroes who served during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against America. Several speakers to be featured, with live music and other tributes planned.
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.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
What: 10th annual Dual Vision reception When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Enjoy seeing photographs displayed side-by-side with the art they inspired while enjoying complimentary wine, light refreshments, and a full bar including craft beers and cocktails available for purchase (credit/debit cards only).
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
What: The Swingin’ Medallions When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Featuring an ever-popular horn section, The Swingin’ Medallions have been playing together since 1962. Tickets $25 lawn, $50 VIP seating at tables. Visit app.artspeople.
com/?show=306114 for details and ticket sales.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
What: Hiram Little Monument Reveal When: 11 a.m. Where: PC Veterans Memorial Garden, 304 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Join in celebrating the unveiling of the Hiram Little Tuskegee Monument, a work several years in the making to honor the legacy of Eatonton’s own Tuskegee Airman, Hiram Little. Created by sculptor Basil Watson, a worldrenowned Atlanta artist, this 8-foot bronze statue was made possible by the generosity of many local donors.
WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church Community Ctr., 1081 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $7 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY
What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets the first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com.