PUTNAM
APRIL 11-APRIL 16
What: The Way of the Cross
Where: Butterflies and Blooms in the Briar Patch, 617 N. Jefferson Ave.
When: Sunrise to sun down, every day
More Info: Follow the path of the final hours before the Crucifixion of Christ. This is a non-denominational depiction of those events.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Friendship Baptist Church, 635 Twin Bridges Rd.
More info: Lunch will be served as well.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Easter Egg Hunt
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Lake Country Baptist Church, 1259 Cooked Creek Road, Eatonton
More info: This event is for children age 3 through fifth grade.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Magnolia Market and Chalk Walk
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Eatonton
More Info: 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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Intro to Photography Class
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton
More info: Just a few spots left in our Basic Photography Class In this class. Instructor Ken Johnson will teach you how to be in control of your camera. Learn about aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and the relationship between them. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
What: Easter Sunrise Service
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Twin Bridges marina point
More info: The short worship service will be followed by breakfast in the church’s fellowship hall.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
What: Coffee House with The Arts Barn
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center Reception Hall, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More info: High school-age youth up to young adults perform in an intimate setting giving them a space to fellowship and gain confidence performing. Refreshments will be available and all donations will go to the Summer Broadway Intensive at The Plaza.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club Discussion
When: 10-11 a.m.
Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Join the Flannery O’Connor Book Club for a hybrid (Zoom and in-person) conversation with Dr. Bruce Gentry about The Year the Lights Came On by Terry Kay. Georgiawritersmuseum.org/book-clubs/ 706-991-5119.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
What: GA Hall of Fame Book Club Discussion
When: 7-8 p.m.
Where: Zoom
More Info: Please join the GA Hall of Fame Book Club via Zoom for a conversation with Sarah Trowbridge to discuss Peachtree Road by Anne River Siddons. Find zoom link, meeting id and passcode at georgiawritersmuseum.org/book-clubs/
FRIDAY, APRIL 22
What: Songwriters Night
When: 6-11 p.m.
Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton
More Info: Nashville singer/songwriter Eric Dodd with Rivers Rutherford, Will Finley, Anslee Davidson. Seating is limited. Proceeds benefit Putnam County Christian Learning Center. Tickets $50/individual or $400/table of 8 at https://2022songwritersnight.eventbrite.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
What: Reach 2 Teach Arts & Craft Community Health Fair
When: 12 p.m.
Where: New Life Outreach Christian Center, 206 Agnes Dr., Eatonton
More info: Vaccinations, diabetes, heart disease, blood donations, prostate screenings. Door prizes, arts & crafts vendors from far and near. Lunch provided. Hosted by Elder James S. Kilgore Sr.
GREENE
THURSDAY, APRIL 14
What: Ladies Night Wine Tasting When: 6-8 p.m.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Lake & Local, 104 S. Main St., Greensboro
More Info: Lake & Local partners with Oconee Beverage for a Ladies Night Out. Taste several wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and exclusive discounts throughout the shop. Presale tickets-$20 per person, tickets at the door are $25.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Second Harvest April Food Distribution
When: 8-9 a.m.
Where: First United Methodist Church, 202 West Broad St., Greensboro
More info: The Oconee Regional Humane Society will also be on hand to distribute pet food and supplies.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Southland Jubilee
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Downtown Main St., Greensboro
More Info: Downtown Greensboro’s premier heritage arts festival includes family-friendly festivities, arts and crafts, food, a classic car show, agriculture exhibits, children’s activities and live entertainment. Visit online at Southlandjubilee.com or call 706-453-7674.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Purple Madness, Prince tribute
When: 8-10 p.m.
Where: 202 N. West St., Greensboro
More Info: A Prince Tribute by Bobby Miller, returns to Oconee Brewing Company. This is an 18 and older show. Reserved table tickets are sold out, but general admission tickets, $30, available at bigtickets.com/ or visit www. oconeebrewingco.com, or call 706-920-1177.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17
What: Community Easter Sunrise Service
When: 7 a.m.
Where: Greene County High School parking lot
More info: Feel free to bring lawn chairs to set up, or you can remain in your vehicle. The service will be broadcast on 93.5 FM that can be heard anywhere in the parking lot, so even if the weather is not ideal you can participate. The service should last no more than one hour.
WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, APRIL 20-21
What: Lake Country Chorus presents 20 Years of Timeless Tunes
When: 7 p.m. both nights
Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, Highway 44, Greensboro
More info: Tickets are $20, available from any Chorus member or Bank South, Lake Oconee branch. 20 Years of Timeless Tunes is a recap of our concerts featuring many genres of music – Broadway, Country, Ballads, Rock, Gospel, Patriotic.
MORGAN
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Community Roots Market Celebration
When: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 292 Hancock St., Madison
More Info: The Market is celebrating its One Year Anniversary with a 5K at 8 a.m. with mimosas and pastries to follow; a conversation at 10 a.m. about the importance of mindfulness and food; and a farmers’ market and pop-up wine tasting 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Live music and activities all day. Visit www. communityrootsmarket.com or call 706-438-1206 for more info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Community Shred
When: 10 a.m. until noon
Where: Second Street entrance to Town Park
More info: Residents of Madison and Morgan County can shred up to two (banker box sized) boxes of documents for FREE. Additional boxes can be shredded for $5 per box, payable in cash. Also, Lindsay now offers hard drive destruction for $10 per drive.
SATURDAY, APRIL 16
What: Twilight Kayaking
When: 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Hard Labor Creek State Park, 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., Rutledge
More Info: Explore Lake Rutledge on this Ranger-led tour while watching for wildlife and the changing colors on the water as the sun sets. Pre-registration required, no walk-ins allowed. Call the park office to register, 706-557-3001. Admission $15 with your own kayak, or $20 with HLC’s kayak. Parking fee $5.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29
What: Tour the Creamery
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Rock House Creamery, 2471 Broughton Rd., Newborn
More Info: View the milk bottling process, meet baby dairy calves, learn about cheesemaking and creamline milk, visit the vegetable garden and sample delicious creamery products. $12/person ages 4 and up. Call 844-210-7030.
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