SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
WEDNESDAYS, ALL SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 THURSDAY, SEPT. 22_25 TUESDAY, SEPT. 13
What: Morning Energy Yoga Class When: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: A partnership between Oconee Outfitters and Soul Rebellion Yoga. All level Hatha to strengthen core, open hips, and shoulders. Space is limited so sign up early! Classes are just $15 each. Message Soul Rebellion Yoga on their social media to sign up.
What: Full Moon Float When: 8 p.m. Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: Mark your calendars for Oconee Outfitter’s popular nighttime kayak event! The float will depart the Oconee River Greenway, paddling to the Central State boat ramp. Kayak rentals are available for $35/single, or $60/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations and learn about the shuttle. Come out and howl at the moon!
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
What: Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Visitor’s Center (200 W. Hancock St.) More info: Hear about Milledgeville’s spooky and sinister past during the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tours. Join us for a guided walking tour of some of Milledgeville’s hauntings throughout downtown. Pre-purchase tickets in advance by calling 478-452-4687 or in person at the Milledgeville Visitors Center. Tickets are $12.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
What: Kids Fishing Event When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum More info: Grab the kids to go fishing! Over 1,000 catfish have been stocked in Lockerly’s pond. Some are BIG & are waiting for you to catch them! For children ages 16 and under. 1 adult per 2 children. Lockerly provides hotdogs for bait, but you can bring worms if you prefer. Bring your own rods, reels, tackle, stringer or bucket. Take home up to 5 fish per child!
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
What: Noah Hicks brings Modern Country to Milledgeville When: 10 p.m. Where: Ned Kelly’s Down Under More info: Carrollton, Georgia native Noah Hicks is bringing his modern country sound to downtown Milledgeville. With multiple collaborations with Nashville songwriters and other performers like Jon Langston, Ashley Cooke, and Rhett Akins, Hicks has spent time refining his sound. “I Can Tell You’re Small Town” and “Drinkin in a College Town” are sure to be favorites with the local crowd.
What: The Run United 5K/Run Walk When: 1 Mile at 8 a.m.; 5K/Run Walk at 8:30 a.m. Where: Oak Hill Middle School More info: The Run United 5K/Run Walk event is hosted by Oak Hill Middle School in support of United Way of Central Georgia. Participants can learn more and sign up for the event at https://runsignup.com/Race/ GA/Milledgeville/RunningUnited5KandFunRun
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
What: Miracle Mile 2022 When: 8 a.m. to noon Where: Georgia College West Campus More info: Miracle Mile 2022 is a 5k color run benefitting Beverly Knight Olson Children’s Hospital. It will take place on September 17th, from 8am-noon at Georgia College’s West Campus! Your registration price includes a t-shirt, breakfast, and a perfect opportunity to make a difference. You don’t want to miss this day filled with color, face paint, warmups, merch, and more. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/miracle-mile-2022-tickets-392512685007.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
What: Jazz at Magnolia Ballroom When: 7:30-10 p.m. Where: Magnolia Ballroom (231 West Hancock Street) More info: The 4th Annual“ Jazz at the Magnolia” sponsored by Georgia College & State University (GCSU) and Allied Arts. The GCSU Faculty Jazz Quartet and Student Jazz Combo will join the TDC Trio with vocalist Trineice Martin-Robinson and pianist Tyrone Jackson for this rousing community concert and fundraising event. Tickets for the in-person concert are $20, and the cost for the livestream concert ticket is $15. To obtain tickets online, please visit bigtickets. com. Proceeds support Allied Arts in their mission to make the arts accessible to all residents and the GCSU Department of Music What: Election/Voter Information Session When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Where: Trinity CME Church (321 Wilkerson Street) More info: Floyd Griffin is hosting an election/voter information session. Chief Registrar Felix Jones, Deputy Chief Registrar Randall Morrow and Deputy Registrar Absentee Ballot Clerk Amy Flury will be speaking at the session.
What: ME Film Festival More info: The ME (Milledgeville-Eatonton) Film Festival is an international industry initiative founded in 2013 as the Milledgeville Film Festival. Now in its 9th year, the ME Film Festival, focused on international collections of story-driven films with unique voices, is created by filmmakers for filmmakers from over 25 countries.
THROUGH OCT. 3
What: Ferst Readers of Greene & Putnam Counties
Fall Fundraiser and Raffle Drawing
When: Drawing at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 Where: Lake Oconee Bistro More Info: 2 WAYS 2 WIN – Purchase a raffle ticket for $36 and you win (1) by sponsoring a young child to receive a book each month for a year, and you win (2) by having a chance for one of 20 fabulous prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any Ferst Greene or Putnam County community action team member, from Cathy Mize at 478-454-7150, from Diana O’Keefe at 706-467-3765 or from Carol Kuhn at 443-867-2012. If you would like to adopt a reader without entering the raffle, you can do so at https://bit.ly/GreenePutnamAdoptaReader.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
What: The Artisans Village Guild Monthly Meeting When: 10 a.m. Where: The Peoples Bank, Lake Oconee Branch More Info: The Artisans Village Guild has over a hundred paid members from all over Lake Country. Joining the Guild provides many different ways to get involved with the arts and connect with like-minded art enthusiasts. Non-members are welcome to attend the monthly meetings to learn more. For more info visit https://theartisansvillage.org/guild
SATURDAY, SEPT. 10
What: Downtown Open: An Eatonton Main Street Mini-Golf Event When: 4-8 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, behind Barrel 118 at 118 N. Jefferson Ave. More Info: Nine holes of mini golf available for you and your family to play! This event is free and open to everyone.
What: Business Breakfast Series - State of Workforce Development in Eatonton-Putnam County When: 8-9:30 a.m. Where: Central Georgia Technical College-Putnam Campus More Info: Networking and Breakfast begin at 8 a.m. The panel presentation begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a question and answers session. This event is free and open to everyone.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 & SEPT. 20
What: Business Education Expo When: 6-8 p.m. (both days) Where: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, 108 W Marion St, Eatonton, GA 31024
More Info: The Main Street Economic Vitality Committee’s goal is to encourage the founding and successful growth of local businesses in Downtown Eatonton. To assist local start-ups and existing small businesses to launch/grow, the Economic Vitality Committee is producing the Business Education Expo (BEE), a two-day set of educational seminars covering a broad range of business-focused topics. Registration is free; call 706-485-7701 for information.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
What: Dual Vision: Art through Dierent Eyes - Opening Reception When: 5-8:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118 - 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: All are invited for a reception to mark the opening of the 6th Annual Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes Exhibition and Sale. The event is free and open to the public. Dual Vision is a collaboration between The Artisans Village Guild and Associated Photographers of Lake Oconee (APLO). Each guild member picks one - two photos to transform into any medium of art of their choosing. This results in a beautiful side-by-side art show. The exhibit will be on display for the first time at Barrel 118 for the opening reception and a few special events before moving to The Artisans Village Art Gallery. For more info visit theartisansvillage.org/dual-vision-2022.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
What: Scratchboard II Art Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: In this class, participants will learn about other tools to use on scratchboard, different techniques, and about adding color to scratchboard pieces. Instructor: Barbara Lewis. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 16
What: Non-Pro Expo When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Putnam County Administration Building More Info: The Non-Profit Expo will allow residents to see ways they can help in their own community, allowing non-profits to network, and provide greater awareness of the impact of non-profit organizations locally. Are you interested in working with a local organization but not sure where to start? This is the event for you! This event is free to attend and open to everyone! If you’re a non-profit organization that would like to participate please call the Chamber Office at 706-485-7701.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
What: Art Lecture on Composition & Dual Vision Exhibit Open When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Barrel 118 - 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Join us for a special 45-minute special presentation on the importance of composition in the arts. Strong composition is fundamental for creating a successful work of art, music, or literature and affects how viewers interact with what we create. Please join us along with our guest speaker and artist, Lauren Adams, for an insightful talk about composition, design principles, and the important role they play in any creative endeavor. This event is free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available and the Dual Vision special art exhibit will still be on display as well. For more information visit www.theartisansvillage.org
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18
What: 167th Homecoming When: 11 a.m. Where: Union Chapel Methodist Church, 215 Union Chapel Rd NW, Eatonton
More info: Homecoming is about more than commemorating the anniversary of the church, it also serves to honor those before us that kept this wonderful church alive. We will start a new tradition this year with a special offering for local needs. Service by Pastor Ed Baker with special music by friends will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a covered-dish dinner.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 17
What: Second Harvest September food distribution When: 8-9 p.m. Where: First United Methodist Church, 202 West Broad St., Greensboro More info: The Oconee Regional Humane Society will be on hand to distribute pet food and supplies.
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
What: Presentation on Care and Propagation of Succulents When: 9:30 a.m., social; 10 a.m., business meeting; 11 a.m. presentation Where: Greensboro Garden Club, Basement Entrance, First United Methodist Church, 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro
More Info: Vickie Haney, 770-826-6134