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BALDWIN

TUESDAY, MAY 2

What: Book Launch When: 3-6 p.m. Where: The Red Door, 33 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Author Susan Lindsley details forgotten facts in her book Milledgeville’s Sesquicentennial Murders. She provides legal documents and court testimony for events. The book is scheduled to be launched on May 2, the 70th anniversary of the shootings. Those who purchase their book on May 2 will receive a gold label on the cover of the book to commemorate the two dates.

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.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

What: Kids Fishing Event When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Hwy 441 South, 1534 Irwinton Road More info: 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. One adult per two 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!

3RD FRIDAY MONTHLY

What: 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.

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 science349.wixsite.com/gcsec/summer-camp.

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.

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.

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 summercamps.gcsu.edu/songwriting-camp.

PUTNAM

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

What: Songwriter’s Night 2023 with Jeffrey Steele When: Barn doors open 5 p.m., concert begins 7 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Charity benefit concert for Young Life of Greater Milledgeville, featuring 5-time Grammy nominee and Nashvill Songwriter’s Hall of Fame member Jeffrey Steele, writer of hit songs for Trace Adkins, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Carrie Undeerwood, and Keith Urban, among others. Opening act Ethan Payne. General admission tickets available for $50 each at eventbrite.com. Small coolers allowed, food available onsite, including Briarpatch Angus beef burgers.

TUESDAY, MAY 2

What: Meet the Author with Leslie Hooton When: Noon, doors open at 11:30 a.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Leslie Hooton will be presenting on her third book, After Everyone Else. The event will include a delicious brunch featuring main character Bailey’s favorite drink, The Sidecar. Tickets are $45 each ($40 each for two or more tickets). Purchase a table for six for $200 (a $40 savings). To register, contact Georgia Writers Museum or visit georgiawritersmuseum. org. While registering, be sure to place an order for a copy of Leslie’s book, which she will sign following her presentation.

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: Mothers Against Crime Banquet When: 6 p.m. Where: First Methodist Church, 103 W.Magnolia St., Eatonton More info: Everyone is welcome to join us for a delicious meal at the annual Mothers Against Crime banquet. Tickets are available for a $10 donation each,with all proceeds from the banquet supporting the MAC Scholarship Fund awarded to graduating seniors at all local high schools. Call Georgia Benjamin-Smith at 706-485-5332 for more information or tickets.

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/thepeg- leg-howell-bbq-blues-festival-2 for a list of restricted items.

What: Writers Workshop with William Walsh When: 10 a.m. to Noon Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: William Walsh will be conducting a workshop for writers covering such topics as character and plot development, scene construction, creating tension, and crafting details guaranteed to keep readers engaged and enthralled. He will use Alice Walker’s The Color Purple as his teaching tool. The author of six books, Walsh is a professor of creative writing at Reinhardt University. The fee is $35. To register, contact Georgia Writers Museum or georgiawritersmuseum.org.

What: Abstract Art – Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 2 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. Instructor: Michelle Valigursky. For more information and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.

SUNDAY, MAY 7

What: Sunday at the Museum Lecture When: 2 p.m. Where: Plaza Arts Center Theater, Eatonton More info: The Old School History Museum presents Athens-based preservation architect and educator Joe Smith for a talk on “Architecture in Georgia: A Diagnostic Sampler of Type and Style, 1800-1940.” Presented in cooperation with the Eatonton-Putnam Historical Society and the Eatonton Historic Preservation Commission. Free admission, but donations are greatly appreciated. Light refreshments will be served following the lecture.

MAY 10-11

What: Masquerade Jewelry Sale When: Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: The PGH Auxiliary Ladies will host a Masquerade Jewelry Sale in the PGH conference room and classroom. Shop for great Mother’s Day gifts or bring home something delicious from the onsite bake sale. We also now accept debit/credit cards.

MAY 11-13

What: Lake Country Juried Art Show When: 5-7:30 p.m. for May 11 opening reception Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Join us for opening night of the Lake Country Juried Art Show. Meet the artists and be there for the awards announcements. Enjoy light refreshments with a complimentary wine and a cash bar. The show stays at Barrel 118 through Saturday, May 13, with artists demonstrations culminating in an Artist Talk at 3 p.m. Saturday. Visit theartisansvillage.org/events for details.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

What: Sounds of Georgia When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: The state of Georgia’s music history is as rich as its fertile, black soil. Hear the Georgia Players Guild take listeners on a journey of music in Sounds of Georgia, performing the music that put Macon on the map like Little Richard, Ray Charles and The Allman Brothers. And don’t forget the glory of Athens with bands like R.E.M and the B-52s, with a little Alan Jackson and Travis Tritt to round out an amazing musical tour of Georgia. This is an outdoor show with VIP seating available for $50 each and lawn access at $20 each. Tickets on sale at plazacenter.org.

What: Whiskey Tasting Session When: 5:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton More info: Join us onstage inside The Plaza for an exclusive Whiskey Tasting Session, along with an unplugged concert with the Georgia Players Guild before their big Sounds of Georgia show. Receive four top-shelf whiskey pours, a unique The Plaza whiskey glass and the unplugged concert with the band for $60 (does not include entry to Sounds of Georgia outdoor event.) Limited availability, order now at plazacenter.org.

What: Jewelry Making When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Turn old treasures into new pieces, or make a new pair of earrings and bracelet or necklace from scratch. Learn a bit of jewelry design and the basic construction process. Instructor: Becky Sherrell. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

What: Acrylic Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: In “To the Edge and Back,” an acrylic painting class, you will continue to experiment with the underpainting technique. Learn how different types of edges can convey a sense of depth, texture, and space. Beginners always welcome. Instructor: April Hendricks. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

What: Drawing II and Pen and Ink When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Follow-on class to Beginning Drawing, includes hands on drawing from life, shading and gridding. Introduction to pen and ink, including various cross hatching techniques. Instructor: Gail Vail. For more info and to register visit theartisansvillage.org/classes.

GREENE

SATURDAY, MAY 27

What: OPAS Memorial Day Concert When: 7 p.m., gates open at 5:45 p.m. Where: The Farm at Oconee, 1140 Oconee Heights Lane, Greensboro More Information: Enjoy the annual OPAS family-friendly Memorial Day weekend tradition, featuring a symphonic patriotic tribute followed by the music of Billy Joel performed by Grammy and Tony nominee Michael Cavanaugh. Bring your picnic and whatever beverages you prefer. Tickets start at $45, and kids under 10 get in free. For ticket information visit online at opas.org or call 706-467-6000.