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MARCH 31 - APRIL 27
What: Georgia Artists with Disabilities Exhibit When: Monday - Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Marlor House More info: Georgia Artists with Disabilities, Inc. was founded by the Pilot Clubs of Metropolitan Atlanta in 1985, enabling disabled artists throughout Georgia with the opportunity to display and sell their original art, as well as being eligible to compete for awards.
APRIL 3-7
What: Kids’ U Spring Break: Mighty Me! When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: GC Main Campus More info: During spring break, Kids’ U will have fun with bubbles, play outside, and do fun events to be mighty and celebrate being who they are! Get ready to join us for a week of fun with your Kids’ U friends. This event is for kindergarten through sixth grade. The price is $115. To register and learn more, visit https://summercamps.gcsu.edu/kids-u.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
What: GriefShare Small Group When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: New Life Ministries, 385 Log Cabin Drive, Milledgeville More info: Everyone in our community who is coping with the loss of a loved one is welcome to participate in New Life’s on campus Grief Ministry. We use GriefShare materials, along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in your grief journey.
APRIL 5 - 26
What: Social Dance for Adults When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Miller Hall Dance Studio More info: Let’s Dance! Come join the fun as you learn a variety of dances from the Shag, Waltz, Swing Rhythm, and Foxtrot. This course is guaranteed to be lots of fun for beginners or advanced dancers looking to polish their dance moves. Couples are recommended but singles are certainly welcome!
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
What: Masters in Milly When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: Come down and test your golfing skills and enjoy music by Milledgeville’s own DJ Rafi from 6-8 pm. Our hole sponsors will be set up to cheer you on with games and prizes. We will have a raffle for an amazing Masters basket complete with pimento cheese, egg salad, and even Masters cups. Tickets for the raffle will be 1 for $5.00 or 5 for $20.00. The winner of the raffle will be chosen during the event just in time to enjoy it over Masters weekend.
What: Full Moon Float When: 8 p.m. Where: Oconee River Greenway More info: Experience kayaking the Oconee River by the light of the full moon. Rentals are available for $55/single kayak, or $90/tandem kayak or canoe. Shuttle only for personal boats is $15/single kayak, or $25/ tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12
What: CASA Volunteer Training When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Lakeview Academy, 220 N ABC N, Milledgeville More info: Ocmulgee Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) will hold a new volunteer training beginning Wednesday, April 12, from 1-4 pm at Lakeview Academy in Milledgeville. The training lasts for 9 sessions and will be held every Monday and Wednesday until May 10. CASA volunteers advocate in Juvenile Court for the best interests of children in foster care. Please call 478-452-9170 or visit ocmulgeecasa.org for details.
FRIDAY, APRIL 14
What: Military Honors Parade When: 2:30 p.m Where: Grant Parade Field More info: GMC will honor 2023 Hall of Heroes inductees: 1LT Louis “Chap” Ashmore, the late Honorable Powell Moore, and the late MAJ Joseph Uhler during the parade. The GMC Hall of Heroes pays tribute to alumni of the GMC Corps of Cadets who have demonstrated extraordinary service to our nation while bringing honor to Georgia Military College.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
What: ArtHealthy Festival When: 1-5 p.m. Where: GCSU Front Campus More info: This popular community event attracts thousands of people with activities like the Kid Zone, aerobic workouts, healthy food, and 100s of vendors from across the southeast— helping people of all ages celebrate health and fitness.
APRIL 17-23
What: Milledgeville Burger Week Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: The restaurants will offer one flavor-packed, specialty burger during the week for only $9 hoping to earn the title of the Milledgeville People’s Choice Award Winner! Burgers will be available during regular lunch and dinner hours during the week. View the participating restaurants at www.MilledgevilleBurgerWeek.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
What: Foraging with friends When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: GCSU East Campus More info: We will explore native trees and other plants, fungi, discover ways to find animals in the woods, and look into some of the resources our woods can provide. Participants will leave with a greater understanding of local flora and fauna, a booklet and resources to help with Identification in the future. Participants should dress appropriately for the woods including comfortable walking shoes, bug spray and sunscreen. The event is $20. Call 478-445-5277 to register.
FRIDAY, MAY 5
What: Full Moon Float When: 8 p.m. Where: Oconee River Greenway More info: Experience kayaking the Oconee River by the light of the full moon. Rentals are available for $55/single kayak, or $90/tandem kayak or canoe. Shuttle only for personal boats is $15/single kayak, or $25/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make your reservations.
MONDAY, MAY 15
What: ServSafe Food Safety Management Certification When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall 113 More info: Not just for managers, this full course is also for owners, operators, F&B directors, chefs, line cooks, kitchen managers, dietary managers, dieticians, and anyone else who needs food safety training and certification. This program is nationally recognized and accepted by the Georgia Department of Community Health, and the certification is valid for five years. The fee is $135 and includes instruction and a paper exam. The deadline to register is May 5.
JUNE 5-9
What: Science Camp Jr: Mystery Science When: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Th) Where: GC Main Campus, Friday Lake Laurel (GC East Campus) More info: This camp is for rising 3rd-5th graders and costs $130.
Georgia College Academic Outreach and Science Education Center will explore the wonder and excitement of science through experiments, puzzles, and scientific mysteries of all sorts! Register at https://science349.wixsite.com/gcsec/summer-camp.
What: Science Camp: Mystery Science When: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Th) Where: GC Main Campus, Friday Lake Laurel (GC East Campus) More info: This camp is for rising 6th-9th graders and costs $130.
Georgia College Academic Outreach and Science Education Center will explore the wonder and excitement of science through experiments, puzzles, and scientific mysteries of all sorts! Register at https://science349.wixsite.com/gcsec/summer-camp.
JUNE 26-30
What: Creature Camp: Newborn & Nesting When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Monday-Wednesday Main campus & Centennial Hall, Thursday-Friday, Lake Laurel More info: We will search the woods and the waters for baby animals of all sorts, grow a few of our own, learn all about their life cycles, why they look the way they do and what to do if we find one! This camp is for rising fourth through sixth graders and costs $175. To register visit https://summercamps.gcsu.edu/.
3rd Friday Monthly Who: Learning in Retirement When: 11:15 a.m. Where: Freedom Church, 500 Underwood Rd., Milledgeville More Info: An informative speaker will talk while lunch is served. Lunch is $15. Speakers cover a variety of interesting and thought-provoking topics. Periodically, there will also be area tours via carpool or bus. For more information, contact Wanda Zvanut at 404-259-8771
UNTIL JUNE 24
What: Mini Millys When: Saturdays (9-9:30 a.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Led by Lindsey Desantis; $15 per month. This is a high-energy class designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session. To register, call 478-445-5277.
UNTIL JUNE 27
What: Hatha Yoga When: Tuesdays (6-7 p.m.) Where: Main Campus in the Health Sciences Building, Third Floor Movement Lab More info: Yoga is led by Heidi Mead and is $30 per month. Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. To register, call 478-445-5277.
JULY 17 - 21
What: Songwriting Camp When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Movement Lab More info: Open to musicians of all levels, this program will give campers the opportunity to express themselves through songwriting! They will get to learn basic songwriting techniques and how to use Digital Audio Workstations and MIDI programming and recording. Camp is open for fifth through eighth graders and costs $200. Fees include one snack per day, pool time, and structured activities related to music each day. Learn more and register for camp at https://summercamps.gcsu.edu/songwriting-camp.
PUTNAM
THROUGH MARCH 31
What: National Youth Art Month Exhibit When: Daily, dawn to dusk Where: Butterflies & Blooms Habitat, 617 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: For National Youth Art Month, Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch presents artwork by 3rd through 5th grade Putnam County Elementary students under the direction of Felicia Watkins. Sponsored by Susan Larson & Butterflies & Blooms, the students artwork of pollinators will be displayed onsite at the Pollinator Portal.
SATURDAY, APRIL 1
What: 14th annual Larry Dunn Scholarship Tourney When: 9 a.m. start Where: Uncle Remus Golf Course, 120 Hambone Holle Dr., Eatonton More Info: The 14th annual Larry Dunn Scholarship Fundraiser Tournament features a 2-player scramble with a shotgun start. Special prizes on specific holes. $100 entry fee per team. Open to first 30 teams to register. Make checks payable to St. John AME Scholarship Fund. Contact Larry Dunn at 706-818-9439 for information. Register at the URGC clubhouse or call 706-485-6850.
What: Rabies Immunization Clinic When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Putnam County Extension 4H Office, 663 Godfrey Rd., Eatonton More Info: Sponsored by Putnam County 4-H Club and Eatonton Veterinary Services. $12 for each dog or cat immunized. Cash or checks payable to Putnam County 4-H Club. Call 706-485-4151 to pre-register.
What: Your Underpainting is Showing When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Join us for this beginner-friendly acrylic painting class where we will explore the underpainting technique in hot pink style! Bright blooms and a fun chinoiserie vase create a contemporary piece you’ll be proud of. This lesson is a loose painting style where we will layer paint to create an impressionist feel. I will be with you each step of the way, from start to finish! Instructor: April Hendricks. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes .
SUNDAY, APRIL 2
What: Jehovah’s Witnesses Easter Program When: 10 a.m. Where: Eatonton Kingdom Hall, 128 Imperial Mill Rd., Eatonton More Info: 30-minute Bible talk: “You Can Face the Future with Confidence!” No invitation required. Just bring your Bible and your smile; if you don’t have a Bible, the church will provide one. For more information visit jw.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
What: Meet the Author with Ben Wynne When: 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 South Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Dr. Ben Wynne will be presenting his book Something in the Water: A History of Music in Macon, Georgia, 1823-1980. The event will feature soul food and include a DJ spinning hits by famous Macon musicians like James Brown, Otis Redding, Little Richard, Jason Aldean, and the Allman Brothers Band. The event is $45 per person ($80 per couple), or $200 for a VIP table for 6 guests. Register at Georgia Writers Museum or by visiting online at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
What: Jehovah’s Witnesses Easter Program When: 9:30 p.m. Where: Eatonton Kingdom Hall, 128 Imperial Mill Rd., Eatonton More Info: One-hour presentation: “The Memorial of Jesus’ Death.” No invitation required. Just bring your Bible and your smile; if you don’t have a Bible, the church will provide one. For more information visit jw.org.
APRIL 4-6
What: Ole Tme Revival, Ste. John AME When: 7 p.m. each night Where: Ste. John AME Church, 220 Willie Bailey St., Eatonton More info: Tuesday: Rev. Sidney Jackson, Jenkins Grove Baptist Church; Wednesday: Rev. Johnny Harris, Union Baptist Church; Thursday: Rev. Michael Burney, Hunt’s Chapel AME Church.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
What: Magnolia Market and Chalk Walk When: 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse lawn, 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Visit downtown Eatonton for a fun day of shopping and art! Arts & crafts vendors will be selling their best items on the courthouse lawn while Putnam County art students create beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces of chalk art on nearby sidewalks.
What: Chicken Scratch Embroidery When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn how to turn plain gingham fabric into beautiful and useful objects. Pillows, aprons, quilts, tablecloths, napkins, curtains, the possibilities are endless. This textile art goes by many names, Depression Lace, Amish Lace, Gingham Embroidery as well as Chicken Scratch Embroidery. We will be making a small sachet/ ornament using just a few easy stitches. Instructor: Susan Cooksey. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes .
TUESDAY, APRIL 18
What: Grief Support Meeting When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn how to deal with loss and how to live without regret by finding purpose. For information call 706-991-5444 or send email to bmarks@peacefulpurposehospice.com.