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BALDWIN
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
What: Adopt-a-Stream Chemical Training When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. More info: The Chemical Monitoring Workshop is designed to teach volunteers about basic stream water chemistry and how to conduct various chemical tests using hand-held field equipment. Register at https://givepul.se/qel9d6.
What: GCSU Thirst For Knowledge Water Education Day When: 12-3 p.m. Where: GCSU Front Campus or Herty/ISC outside More info: Visit Georgia College & State University for handson activities and information on water and water quality.
OCT. 24 & 31
What: GriefShare Small Group Support When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: New Life Ministries (385 Log Cabin Road) More Info: Everyone in the community who is coping with the loss of a loved one is welcome to participate in New Life’s on-campus Grief Ministry. Using GriefShare materials, the church provides a very effective combination of counselors and testimonials on video, along with small group sharing and workbooks to help in the grief journey. See griefshare.org for details.
OCT. 26-28
What: 2023 Pine Tree Festival When: Daily Where: Sparta More Info: The Sparta-Hancock Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2023 Pine Tree Festival will feature a theme of Community Unity. The event kicks off Thursday, Oct. 26, with the new Family Night featuring carnival rides opening at 4 p.m. and magician C. Magic performing at 6 p.m. In addition to Family Night, the festival will include a parade, comedy, musicians, and surprise performers. Vendors are encouraged; applications available online at spartahancockchamber.com.
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
What: Death: After Dark When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Governor’s Mansion More info: Halloween time is slowly approaching, and so is the popular Death After Dark Tours! These specialty tours focus on the deathways of the 19th century and will be offered on the hour from 6-8 p.m.. They are intended for mature audiences and may not be suitable for young children. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $4 for students. Please call 478-445-4545 or visit the website link to reserve your spot for this after-dark Mansion tour!
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
Through October 31 What: Haunted Milledgeville Exhibit When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: The Marlor House More info: Stop by the Marlor House for Allied Arts’ first Haunted Milledgeville Exhibit. Get in the Halloween spirit with spooky photos of Milledgeville’s most haunted hot spots, some morbid history, and creepy artwork submitted by local artists. A reception will be hosted Oct. 13, 6-8 p.m. Come costumed, if you like!
What: Trick or Treat Everybody Eats Halloween Festival When: 12-7 p.m. Where: 2679 North Columbia Street More info: Get ready for a frightfully fun day filled with delicious treats, thrilling activities, and spooky surprises. Dress up in your most creative costume and prepare for a day of trick-or-treating like no other. Whether you’re a little ghost or a wicked witch, there’s something for everyone at this hair-raising event.
TUESDAY, OCT. 31
What: Treats for Halloween When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Main Street More info: Bring your little mermaids & monsters to downtown Milledgeville to trick-or-treat at our downtown businesses.
FRIDAY, NOV. 3
What: Chemical Monitoring at Champion and Tobler Creeks Where: Champion Creek (9-10 a.m.); Tobler Creek (10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
More info: Join us for Chemical Monitoring of Champion Creek out at Lake Laurel (Georgia College’s East Campus) and/or Tobler Creek at Andalusia Farm. No experience necessary! We will use Georgia Adopt-a-Stream methods to test temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity and pH of the stream all while enjoying the beauty of GC’s East Campus and Andalusia Farm! Register at https://givepul.se/q7uw31.
What: First Friday: Touch a Truck When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: November’s First Friday features the Touch-ATruck contest presented by Beckham’s Used Cars and Five Star Automotive Group. First Fridays are a monthly fun and festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart.
SATURDAY, NOV. 4
What: Fall Foraging on the Farm When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Andalusia Farm More info: Ever wondered about the plants you see on the trails? How to identify them? Are they edible? What uses do they have and what is the connection between flora and fauna? Program is geared toward adults and costs $35.
NOV. 8-12
What: Leveling Up When: 7:30 p.m. (Wed.-Sat.) & 1 p.m. (Sunday) Where: Georgia College Campus Black Box Theatre (200 N Clark Street) More info: Two years after graduation, three college roommates are still living in the same house and spending more time playing video games than moving through the outside world. When a big fight sparks a competition among them to “get a real life,” all are propelled into the game of growing up. As the artificial stakes of the virtual world melt into real consequences, they discover that adulthood may not be the hero quest they wanted, but perhaps it’s the one they need. Buy tickets by visiting https://www.bigtickets.com/events/gcsu/br.
NOV. 11-18, NOV. 28-DEC. 22
What: Christmas at the Mansion When: Tues-Sat, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun, 2-4p.m. Where: Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion More info: Take a step back in time and discover holiday traditions passed down from our city’s earliest families as Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion is transformed with 19th-century era Holiday decor. Join an evening tour of the Mansion with candles lit and choirs singing in the rotunda. Candlelight tours are at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. on Dec. 2nd and 16th. Normal admission rates apply and reservations are required for the candlelight tours.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
What: Chemical Monitoring at Champion and Tobler Creeks Where: Champion Creek (9-10 a.m.); Tobler Creek (10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
More info: Join us for Chemical Monitoring of Champion Creek out at Lake Laurel (Georgia College’s East Campus) and/or Tobler Creek at Andalusia Farm. No experience necessary! We will use Georgia Adopt-a-Stream methods to test temperature, dissolved oxygen, conductivity and pH of the stream all while enjoying the beauty of GC’s East Campus and Andalusia Farm! Register at https://givepul.se/q7uw31.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Hatha Yoga When: 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall on GCSU Main Campus More info: Hatha Yoga is a method of uniting the mind to body through breathing techniques and a series of gentle movements. Through time and practice, Hatha Yoga can be a simple method for increasing our flexibility, balance, and strength, as well as a sense of calm, peace, confidence, increased energy, and the ability to find greater focus. The class costs $30.
EACH SATURDAY
What: Mini Millys When: 9 a.m. Where: Chappell Hall on GCSU Main Campus More info: High-energy class ($25) designed for children 18 months to 5 years of age with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
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.
PUTNAM
WEEKENDS THROUGH OCTOBER
What: Fall Farm Fun When: Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) Where: Unity Grove Farm, opposite 248 Hwy. 212, Eatonton (look for “Welcome” flags) More Info: Come out to the country for some family fun and enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, pick out a big pumpkin, enjoy games, popcorn, take photos on the old trucks and tractors, visit the farm store with a honey bee observation hive and more. Hayrides still only $5 per person. Special events: Oct 14, Kinderhook Fire Association BBQ fundraiser; Oct 21, live banjo music and petting zoo.
THURSDAY, OCT. 19
What: City Candidates Forum When: 7 p.m. Where: American Legion Post 583, 280 M.L.K. Jr. Dr., Eatonton More Info: Meet the candidates for this year’s City of Eatonton elections (Nov. 7). Hear them discuss the issues and present their platforms. Moderated by Ian Tocher, editor of The Eatonton Messenger. Second forum to be held at The Plaza with date still to be determined.
FRIDAY, OCT. 20
What: Crime & Wine at the Museum When: 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave. More Info: For true crime junkies, this program makes you the investigator. Your chief for the evening will be Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee, Sheryl McCollum, founder and director of the Cold Case Investigative Research and author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Visit GWM online at georgiawritersmuseum. org or call 706-991-5119 for information or to register.
SATURDAY, OCT. 21
What: Songwriters’ Night When: 7 p.m. concert Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Support a benefit event for Cheerful Hearts Ministry featuring songwriter and musician Rivers Rutherford. Doors open at 5 p.m. with 7 p.m. concert to follow. Briarpatch Farm Angus hamburger plates available for $12 each; small coolers permitted. Call 706-473-0294 for more information.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24
What: PGH Auxiliary Volunteer Recruitment When: 9:30-11 a.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: Putnam General Hospital Auxiliary members help create the ideal patient and family experience for all PGH visitors – but they need your help. The only requirements are energy, a smile, and the drive to help your community hospital thrive. Even if you have only a few hours available once a week or even once a month, we welcome you to make a difference! Come join the PGH Auxiliary for coffee and conversation Oct. 24, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at PGH.
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
What: Halloween at The Plaza When: 3:30-5 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Bring the kids to celebrate Halloween early with crafts, candy and much more at The Plaza in Eatonton.
What: Haunted Eatonton Ghost Tours When: Oct. 27, 28, and 30 (tours at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.) Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: GWM teams with Ann Hite, author of two award-winning ghost books to create an exciting tour of the haunted sites of downtown Eatonton. There is Sylvia, the famous ghost of Panola Hall, and Mr. Dickey, the legendary principal of the Eatonton School who still roams the halls and many more. You will hear the scariest stories you’ve never heard; all 100-percent true – except the parts we made up. Visit GWM online at georgiawritersmuseum. org or call 706-991-5119 for information or to register.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
What: Putnam County Health Fair When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage, 124A N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Free community event featuring a Red Cross blood drive at nearby First United Methodist Church, health insurance information, overdose prevention and mental health resources, seizure first-aid training, nutrition advice, blood sugar screening, hearing screening, flu and Covid vaccines, and hospice care information, among other healthcare-related services.
What: Fall at Stepback When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 176 Dennis Station Rd., Eatonton More Info: Celebrate the fall season at Stepback, an authentic recreation of an 1850s-to-early 1900s Georgia community. Working demonstrations at a sawmill, gristmill, blacksmith shop, waterwheel mill, syrup-making shed, and cross-cut sawing. Tour the Stepback village outfitted with period-correct antiques, chat with the general store manager, the schoolmarm, the miller and his wife, and listen to old-time singing in the church. No admission fee, but donations for needy children at Christmas gratefully accepted. Complimentary refreshments provided, and yes, the boiledpeanut man will be there! Contact Roger Pierce at 706-473-1379 for information or search for and “Like” Stepback on Facebook.
What: Praise at The Main Stage When: 2-6 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage, 124A N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Join Texas AME Church members for an afternoon and evening of worship. Everybody welcome. Let’s get our praise on, together!
MONDAY, OCT. 30
What: 2nd annual Gator Golf Cup When: 11 a.m. start Where: Harbor Club Golf Course, 1111 Polo Circle, Greensboro More Info: Enter your foursome or as a single player to the 2nd annual Gator Golf Cup at Harbor Club Golf Course in Greensboro. 11 a.m. shotgun start. Email Candi Moreno at cmoreno@gatewoodschool.com or call her at 478 456-1175 to enter or request more information.
TUESDAY, OCT. 31
What: Halloween Trunk-or-Treat When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Twin Bridges Fire Station, 561 Twin Bridges Rd., Eatonton More Info: Join the Twin Bridges community for a free, fun and safe Halloween experience in the fire station parking lot. Come costumed and go trunk-to-trunk and receive treats from local residents. Anyone wanting to park and hand out treats please call Emory Turner at 478-288-3147.