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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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

What: Community Easter Egg Hunt When: 11 a.m. Where: Black Springs Baptist Church, 673 Hwy 24, Milledgeville More info: Pre-K to Teens, eggs, prizes and snacks.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9

What: Easter Services When: 7 a.m. to Noon Where: Black Springs Baptist Church, 673 Hwy 24, Milledgeville More info: 7 a.m. Sunrise Service; 10 a.m. Pancake Breakfast; 11 a.m. Worship Service

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.

What: Moms Meetup at ArtHealthy Festival When: 1 p.m. Where: GC Front Campus (Booth #146) More info: Bring a chair and towel for some family fun with Moms Connect of Milly!

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

What: Lake Country Beekeepers Association When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Sparta-Hancock County Library 8984 E. Broad Street, Sparta More info: Speaker Steven Page on “The Last 10%.” Important knowledge not found in books or on the internet, such as foundation, syrup, drawing honeycomb, feeders, goals of the beekeeper vs. goals of the colony, hive configuration. Visit online at lakecountrybeekeepersassociation.com or call 706-444-5389.

What: Reception and Exhibit of The Miniature World of Cathrine Rowe When: 4-6 p.m. Where: Historic Brown-Stetson-Sanford House (601 West Hancock Street, Milledgeville).

More info: The event is sponsored by Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. and held at the historic Brown-Stetson Sanford House. There is no charge for this event but donations for the preservation of the Brown Stetson Sanford House are appreciated. For more information, contact Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot, Inc. at 478-453-1803 or email thedepotga@gmail.com.

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 MilledgevilleBurgerWeek.com.

UNTIL APRIL 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 welcome!

UNTIL 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.

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: For rising 3rd-5th graders and for rising 6th-9th graders. Cost is $130 per child. 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 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

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.

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.

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 .

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

What: Intermediate Acrylic When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: We will learn about composition and color theory. Bring a photo with you that you want to paint and we will apply what we have learned to your painting. We highly recommend that you use a 12×16 Masterson Sta-Wet Palette. Be sure to bring at least one of each of the primary colors plus titanium white (examples: ultramarine blue, cadmium yellow light or hansa yellow; cadmium red light or alizarin crimson). Instructor: Linda Foster. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes .

APRIL 20-23

What: The Odd Couple When: April 20-22, 7 p.m.; April 23, 2:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton More Info: Featuring local talent, directed by Dennis McClain and Sarah Daly Weir, the Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts (PAPA) presents “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s classic comedy in which the clean freak and the slob go head-to-head. Tickets to all shows are on sale now at plazacenter.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

What: Earth Day 2023 When: 1-5 p.m. Where: Butterflies & Blooms Habitat, 617 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch celebrates Earth Day 2023. The theme this year is Invest in Our Planet. Greg Lewis, owner of Flat Creek Natives, will have diverse plants native to this region for sale, and Mike Barwick, an expert gardener, will explain and sell non-native larval host plants, as well as hand-pollinated hybrid daylilies and native plants. Investing in your garden or donating to the habitat is a way to actively “Invest in Our Planet.”

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3

What: AngioScreening When: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy, Eatonton More Info: Putnam General Hospital is hosting the AngioScreen mobile unit, which can perform a painless, 12-minute screening for blockages in the legs, measure of blood pressure, pulse, body mass index and more. An instant color ultrasound printout of data results, showing each patient’s projected risk of heart disease and stroke. AngioScreen costs only $50 when you schedule an appointment and is free for veterans. Call 1-800-627-2393 to make an appointment, or email Tracy Stickley at tstickley@putnamgeneral.com with questions.

SATURDAY, MAY 6

What: “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival When: 2-10 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, Eatonton More info: Join the City of Eatonton for the inaugural “Peg Leg” HowellBBQ&BluesFestival. Joshua“PegLeg”Howellwasborn in Eatonton in 1888 and at age 21, taught himself to play guitar. In 1926, his song, “New Prison Blues,” became the first country blues record ever to be issued by Columbia Records. Howell died in 1966 at the age 78, in Atlanta. This free event will feature a full day of live blues music, along with authentic BBQ. Bring lawn chairs and coolers, but check downtowneatonton.com/events-1/the-pegleg- howell-bbq-blues-festival-2 for a list of restricted items.