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OCT. 27-29
What: All Shook Up: The Musical When: 7 p.m. Where: Goldstein Center for Performing Arts More info: All Shook Up is a heartwarming story following the arrival of Chad in a small midwestern town with a guitar on his back. The town begins to embrace his sound, although the conservative mayor is against him. Music by Elvis, inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
What: Night in Da Ville When: 6 p.m. Where: Powell Building, Central State Hospital More info: Celebrate Halloween at Central State Hospital, with fun for all ages! Festivities include a Trunk or Treat for kids, a haunted trail ride, a haunted house theater, food from vendors, live entertainment, and more! Attendees must register in advance at PayPal.Me/INDAVILLE.
What: Trunk-Or-Treat When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Bodyplex Milledgeville (1850 N Columbia St Unit 1A) More info: Bodyplex is hosting their annual Trunk-Or-Treat.
What: Wine and Cheese Reception When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Marlor House More info: Join us for our Wine and Cheese Reception just in time for the big Halloween Weekend! Suggested donation is $15 per person. We will have artists Dana Thompson and Audrey Crumbley, as well as artists from the Life Enrichment Center.
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
What: Fall at Stepback When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Stepback, 176 Dennis Station Rd., Eatonton More info: Come celebrate the fall season at Stepback, an 1850 to early 1900s community featuring working demonstrations at a sawmill, blacksmith shop, grist mill, water-wheel mill, and syrup shed. Tour the Stepback village furnished throughout with period antiques and chat with the general store manager, the schoolmarm, the miller and his wife. Also enjoy old-time singing in the church, complimentary refreshments, and yes, the boiled peanut man will be there, too. No admission fee, but donations will be accepted for local needy children this Christmas. For more information call Roger at 706-473-1379.
What: Death, After Dark When: 6 p.m. & 7 p.m. Where: Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion More info: These specialty tours focus on the deathways of the 19th century. They are intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for young children. In accordance with social distancing guidelines and safety protocols, tour sizes will be limited and advanced ticket purchases are required. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $4 for students. Please call 478 445-4545 to reserve your spot for this after-dark Mansion tour!
What: Taking the Mystery out of Water Color When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More info: Artist Dana Thompson will provide a beginner watercolor lesson and attendees will leave with two completed 9 x 12 pieces. Registration is $125 for artists 14 and above and you must register before Oct. 19, What: Family Fun Day When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Highway 441 South, 1534 Irwinton Road More info: Come join the Lockerly staff and volunteers for a day of interactive activities for the whole family. This event is free and open to all ages! Activities for the day will include hay rides, kids-n-clay, fun with microscopes, guided hikes, animal tracks and more.
MONDAY, OCT. 31
What: Treats 4 Halloween When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: Over 30 businesses will have a flyer in their window along with a balloon outside to help you find them. We will have characters on hand for photos and assistance, as well as decorations and candy. Have a wonderful time trick-or-treating downtown.
NOV. 1, 8, 15
What: Grief Share Small Group When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: 385 Log Cabin Drive More info: Everyone in our community who is coping with the loss of a loved one is welcome to participate in New Life’s oncampus Grief Ministry. GriefShare materials provide an effective combination of counselors and testimonials on video along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in your journey.
Six sessions will be offered in October and November.
FRIDAY, NOV. 4
What: First Friday Touch-a-Truck When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart. Participating First Fridays merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots stay open late, present special events, and offer discounts on the first Friday of every month making downtown Milledgeville an ideal destination for an evening out.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 - 13
What: Legend of Georgia McBrid When: 7:30 p.m. (Nov. 9-12); 2 p.m. (Nov. 13) Where: GCSU Campus Black Box Theatre More info: Enjoy the Legend of Georgia McBride at the Campus Black Box Theatre. Meet Casey, a soon-to-be father who is looking to make ends meet after being fired from his job of being an Elvis impersonator. He must quickly learn about show business and find himself through it all.
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
What: Veterans Day Parade When: 11 a.m. Where: 201 East Greene Street More info: Georgia Military College will be hosting their annual Veteran’s Day Parade in honor of all veterans.
SUNDAY, NOV. 13
What: Health Seminar on Preparing for the next Pandemic When: 3-5 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 West McIntosh St., Milledgeville More info: Learn about the history of pandemics and what we have learned, natural remedies, the benefits of a plant based diet, eight natural doctors, how traditional medicine and natural medicine can work together. For more information, please call Lillie Hill at 706-453-7756 or email excelladc@gmail. com. Sponsored by the Eatonton Seventh Day Adventist Church and Excell Adult Day Care Center.
SUNDAY, NOV. 20
What: Storytelling at Allen’s Market When: 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 E. McIntosh St., Milledgeville More info: Community members share stories that have influenced their lives and inspired their growth.
PUTNAM
EACH FRIDAY IN OCTOBER
What: Crime and Wine experience When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Directed by Emmy-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each night attendees will attempt to solve real cold cases using a special “murder box.” McCollum is the author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. $45 fee; contact GWM at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)
EACH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN OCT.
What: Hay Rides When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Unity Grove Farm, 257 Hwy. 212, Eatonton (red buildings and welcome signs)
More info: Come for a hay ride ($5 each), but make sure to visit the onsite store featuring farm-fresh honey, pecans, pumpkins and goat milk, as well as handicrafts and tea supplies. The Kinderhook Fire Association also will be barbequing pork and turkey Oct. 15 ($15/plate). Call 404-831-2807 for more information.
EACH SATURDAY IN OCT. AND NOV. 5
What: 2nd annual Ghost Hunting in Eatonton When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum; 109 S. Jefferson St.; Eatonton More Info: Denise Rolfe, author of Ghosts and Legends of Charleston and director of the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research will lead paranormal investigations of several locations across downtown Eatonton. Over 250 people from around the state attending the Ghost Hunting last year. $45 fee; contact GWM georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)
SATURDAY, OCT. 29
What: Craft Days When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam County Library More info: 706-485-6768 What: Abstract Art Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn how to incorporate intentional mark-making, glazes, and color washes, and experiment with unusual tools and materials to achieve multi-layered effects on canvas. Students will leave class with a 16x20” acrylic painting suitable for framing. Instructor: Michelle Valigursky. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes. What: Zentangle for the Holidays When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton Get a head start on the holidays with these Zentangle crafts - place cards for dinners, ornaments for the house, and frames for those holiday gifts. Join us to learn about some great techniques for holiday decorating and some mindfulness before the rush of the season. It’s a great gift to give yourself. Instructor: Irene Burgess. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
What: All Angels Episcopal Church Nut Sale When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Schremmer Auto Service, 200 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Fall is here, the weather is turning cooler and it will soon be time for holiday baking. We are offering pecan halves, pralines, walnuts, cashews and mixed nuts. Onepound bags are a great value, priced below local stores and all proceeds help support community outreach programs from All Angels Church. Call 404-210-4979 for information.
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
What: Putnam County Christian Learning Center Car Show When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain or shine!) Where: 100 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton (behind courthouse) More Info: Pre-registration by Oct. 21 $25; day-of-show registration by 11 a.m. $30; awards at 1:30 p.m. Guaranteed trophies for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Interior and Best Engine. Best of Show receives trophy and $1,000; People’s Choice receives trophy and $500. Send email to putnamcountyclc@gmail.com What: Jewelry Making II Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn new techniques and intermediate designs to build on your knowledge of basic jewelry construction. Instructor: Becky Sherrell. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes. What: Big Gospel Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Putnam County Middle School, 140 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton More info: Community concert featuring The United Sons, Putnam County Gospel Ensemble, Union Baptist Church Choir, and many more. Refreshments served. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted.
SUNDAY, NOV. 6
What: Health Seminar: Preparing for the next Pandemic When: 3-5 p.m. Where: Eatonton Old Waterworks Community Center Hwy 44 More info: Learn about the history of pandemics and what we have learned, natural remedies, the benefits of a plant based diet, eight natural doctors, how traditional medicine and natural medicine can work together. For more information, please call Lillie Hill at 706-453-7756 or email excelladc@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Eatonton Seventh Day Adventist Church and Excell Adult Day Care Center.