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BALDWIN
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
What: Friends of the Library Book Sale When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Baldwin County Recreation Center, 59 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville More info: Proceeds from the sale benefit the Mary Vinson Memorial Library. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards are accepted.
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
What: Super Museum Sunday Free Tours When: noon to 4 p.m. Where: The Brown-Stetson-Sandford House, 601 W. Hancock St. and Central State Hospital Museum, 95 Depot Circle
More Info: The Central State Hospital Museum and Brown-Stetson-Sanford House will be open to the public free of charge as part of Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday. The Sanford House is one of Milledgeville’s last remaining early inns & taverns and only one still open. Visitors to the CSH Museum will see artifacts, pictures, equipment and learn of what was the largest mental institution in the world.
FRIDAY, FEB. 13
What: ‘Galentine’s’ Pasta Class and Dinner When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd NW, Milledgeville
More info: Join us for a ladies-only night of food and fun. This class includes making pasta from scratch to take home, followed by a prepared dinner of salad, a chicken pasta dish, and dessert. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information or to make a reservation, please call, text, (706)444-3675 or visit robbinsfarmevents.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
What: American Legion H.S. Oratorical Contest When: 1 p.m. Where: 231 Log Cabin Rd., Milledgeville More info: Open to all local high school students, prepared speech, 8-10 minutes, related to U.S. Constitution. Cash prizes for 1st through 3rd, winners can advance to district, area and beyond competition. Contact Legion Commander John Griffin at 478-453-0295 or jwgriff@aol.com for more information.
What: Family Valentine’s Cookie Event When: 10 a.m. to noon Where: Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd NW, Milledgeville More info: A sweetheart social for the whole family. We will bake and decorate Valentine-themed cookies while enjoying light snacks. Tickets are $20 per child, $15 for each additional child, and adults are included.Tickets are $60 per couple; space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please call, text, (706)444-3675 or visit robbinsfarmevents.com.
What: Couples Valentine’s Pasta Class and Dinner When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Woodland Acres at Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd NW, Milledgeville More info: A romantic date night featuring a homemade pasta class followed by a prepared dinner of salad, a chicken pasta dish, and dessert. Tickets are $60 per couple; space is limited. For more information or to make a reservation, please call, text, (706)444-3675 or visit robbinsfarmevents.com.
TUESDAY, FEB. 17
What: Evenings with History: Muskogee/Creek History When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot welcomes Joseph Sumner, Jr. Come learn about the meeting in 1540 AD of the Muscogee/ Creek Peoples in Middle Georgia with Spanish soldiers and priests in the Hernando de Soto Expedition and its impact on local heritage.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
What: Evenings with History: Eldren Bailey’s Art When: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. Street, Milledgeville More info: Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot welcomes Ashley Quinn. Come learn about the masonry headstones and sculptures created by Eldren M. Bailey, a black folk artist from Atlanta whose art is created in concrete, plaster, and paint. Examples of her art are found scattered predominantly in the Atlanta and surrounding area cemeteries.
EACH MONDAY
What: Maker Monday When: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Where: Twin Lakes Library Hancock Branch, 127 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville More info: This teen program invites local youth to make crafts using the library’s MakerSpace.
EACH TUESDAY
What: Hatha Yoga When: 6 p.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville 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. Class cost $30.
What: Walking with Moms in Need When: 1-3 p.m. (Tuesdays only) Where: Aquinas Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 110 N. Jefferson NE, Milledgeville More Info: Walking with Moms in Need (WWMIN) is open Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m., except on major holidays. A monthly distribution of 50 diapers is available for infants and toddlers. The parent must register for the diaper program with a valid photo I.D. and a copy of the child’s birth certificate. WWMIN may also be able to provide other baby and toddler necessities. To inquire, email wwminmilly@gmail.com.
EACH TUESDAY & THURSDAY
What: GCSU Vita Tax Assistance Program When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Atkinson Hall No. 110, Main GCSU campus, Milledgeville More info: Georgia College is offering free tax help to individuals and families who meet income qualifications, seniors, persons with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency. Call 478-388 1956 or visit unitedwaycg.org/vita to schedule an appointment.
EACH TUESDAY & FRIDAY
What: Milledgeville Alanon Group When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays; 12 p.m. Fridays Where: First Methodist Church, 366 Log Cabin Rd. NE, Milledgeville More Info: Alanon meetings are for family and friends of alcoholics and addicts. For more information text 478-363-7405.
EACH SATURDAY
What: Mini Millys When: 9 a.m. Where: Chappell Hall at GCSU, Milledgeville More Info: High-energy class ($25) for children 18 months to 5 years, with hands-on activities, games, and exercises packed into every session.
What: Nature Ramble at Lockerly Arboretum When: 12-3 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More info: This informal guided walk offers a chance to explore the arboretum’s ever-changing landscape, from blooming flowers and buzzing pollinators to singing birds and hidden natural treasures.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, FEB. 6
What: PGH Auxiliary Soup Luncheon When: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Where: Eatonton First Methodist Church, 103 W. Magnolia St., Eatonton More Info: Meal includes soup, bread, dessert, and drink, with to-go orders available. Tickets $10 each with all proceeds benefiting Putnam General Hospital. Call 803-240-7483 or visit the PGH Gift Shop to purchase tickets.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
What: Friends & Family Day When: 11 a.m. Where: Eatonton SDA Church, 232 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Free, healthy lunch. For information call 706-485-8921, or Lillie Hill at 478-457-4456.
What: Meet the Makers When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion S., Eatonton More Info: We invite everyone to stop by to meet two of our featured artists: Nancy Bolen and Cathy McIntire. They will be demonstrating their artistic talents and have additional artwork, gifts, and note cards available for purchase. Stop in and pick up a hand-painted card or gift for your Valentine!
TUESDAY, FEB. 10
What: Angioscreen Service When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Putnam General Hospital, 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: A painless Angioscreen takes only 12 minutes with no needles or bloodwork involved. It will produce an instant, color ultrasound printout of a patient’s risk of heart disease or stroke before life-threatening problems occur. $50/patient; free screening for veterans. Call 800-627-2393 to schedule an appointment.
THURSDAY, FEB. 12
What: PCS Rock Quarry Information Session When: Noon to 6:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Putnam County Stone (PCS) is hosting a community open house to welcome neighbors and community leaders to learn details about its proposed rock quarry off Dennis Station Road. All Putnam County residents are invited to meet the project team, review environmental protections, and engage directly with PCS mining experts.
SATURDAY, FEB. 14
What: 6th annual ArtiGras Carnival When: 6 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Mardi Gras-themed event to raise awareness and support for The Artisans Village, a non-profit art organization in Eatonton. Event begins 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour in the Livery Studio with complimentary beverages, masks, and beads, plus exciting fire twirling and acrobatic stunts, street performers, caricature artists, and live local artist demonstrations. The party then moves next door to Barrel 118, where two full bars will serve creative craft cocktails, beer, and wine (credit card only) to go with a New Orleans-themed dinner followed by dancing in the Backstage Lounge to live music by Bogey & The Viceroys. Tickets sold by the table only, with a round table of eight $1,560 or a farmhouse round table of ten $1,950. Visit theartisansvillage.org/artigras_2026 for details and tickets.
What: Valentine’s Dinner When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Eatonton Elks Lodge, 135 Industrial Blvd., Eatonton More Info: Ribeye steak and baked potato, $30 per person, with live music from 7-10 p.m. by Kyler Weston. Note: only $5 for K. Weston tickets without dinner.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
What: Doreen Ketchens - Queen of Bourbon Street When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: New Orleans comes to Lake Country in this special Mardi Gras edition of the OPAS Lounge Series. Enjoy a night of cocktails and world-class music with Doreen Ketchens, known for her electrifying clarinet style and captivating vocals. Beer, wine, mixed drinks, and soft drinks for purchase. Cards only, no cash. Tickets $59-$99 at tix.com/ticket-sales/opas/4689/event/1446061.
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
What: Crime & Wine at the Museum When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Georgia Writers Museum again partners with the Cold Case Investigative Research Institute (CCIRI) to present a special Valentine’s Crime & Wine at the Museum. Typically a sell-out event for true crime junkies and an experience that makes you the investigator. Your chief for the evening will be Law Enforcement Hall of Fame inductee Sheryl McCollum, author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice. Tickets $45 per person at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
FEB. 2426
What: Gittin’ Lit for Jesus When: 10-11:30 a.m. Where: Crossroads Baptist Church, 106 S. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: Senior adult revival. Guest preacher Jeff Gongwer. Music by The McMillian Brothers.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26
What: Fowl Play Art Show Opening Reception When: 5-7:30 pm Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More info: Our next Gallery show is all about barnyard landscapes, farm scenes, and anything Old MacDonald had on the farm. Free and open to the public. All pieces in the show are for sale. Find more events and art classes online at theartisansvillage.org.
GREENE
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
What: Friends of the Library Book Sale When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Baldwin County Recreation Center, 59 Hwy 22 West, Milledgeville More info: Proceeds from the sale benefit the Mary Vinson Memorial Library. Cash, checks, and debit/credit cards are accepted.
What: Wine & Chocolate Walk When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: Stroll through downtown Greensboro and treat yourself to wine, chocolate, and small-town charm. Explore shops and flavors among like-minded friends. New this year, VIP tickets that include an extra hour of fun, plus special VIP treats. Tickets $50-$60 at eventbrite.com/e/wine-chocolate-event-tickets-1975123122428.
THURSDAY, FEB. 26
What: Legacy of Style Fashion Show When: 4:30-7 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Church, 1101 Village Park Dr., Greensboro More Info: St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Foundation presents Legacy of Style, its biannual fashion show, now featuring extended catwalks, theater-style seating, and a glamorous afternoon celebrating fashion, community, and the mission of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital. Information and limited tickets ($200 each) available at stmarys-health.org/foundation/events/legacy-in-style.
MORGAN
FRIDAY, FEB. 6
What: Opening Reception - Gary Hudson in Full Hue When: 6-7:30 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St, Madison More Info: The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center will present this exhibit, composed of large color works by artist Gary Hudson in the MMCC’s Gallery 3. A Madison resident from 2002 until his death in 2009, Hudson was part of the California Beat Movement, associated with Andy Warhol. Exhibit will remain on display until March 27. For information call MMCC at 706-342-4743.
UNTIL MARCH 7
What: Land and Sea Georgia Exhibit When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. to Sat. Where: Madison Artist Guild Gallery, 125 W. Jefferson St., Madison More Info: A visual exploration of the state’s extensive ecological diversity through artist Barbara Mann’s eyes, including everything from wall-mounted pieces to wearable jewelry.