PUTNAM
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
What: An Evening in Eatonton When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Various shops, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Visit Downtown Eatonton for an evening of shopping and dining. Stroll through participating businesses, enjoy great food, and pick up a punch card at any participating location. Shoppers receive one punch for every $15 purchase made at a single business. Collect five punches to complete your card, then turn it in for entry into a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from Downtown Eatonton businesses.
What: Lake Country Photography Club When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: Peoples Bank Community Room, Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More Info: Monthly club meeting for member education and skills development. Frequent guest presenters. The club welcomes photographers of all levels of expertise and experience across the Lake Country area. Email to LCPC01234@gmail.com for information.
What: LCBG Book Launch When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Lake Country Books & Gifts, 104 Harmony Crossing More Info: Paul Casola will present and discuss his book, The Space Between: A Reluctant Memoir. Chat with Casola, get your book signed, learn the inspiration behind the story. Call 762-220-1201 for information.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
What: Upscale Resale When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, 1089 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: Help turn handbags and jewelry into food for needy local families. Drop off items at Bend the Trend, 2101 Reynolds Walk Trl., or email upscalefundraiser@gmail.com to arrange pickup. Held in conjunction with Second Chance Thrift Store.
What: Crime & Wine Experience When: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. start Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Law Enforcement Hall of Fame honoree and author Sheryl “Mac” McCollom presents another exciting, real, cold case for the audience to help solve. Tickets $45 each. Register now at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 27
What: 148th Church Anniversary When: 2 p.m. Where: Hunts Chapel A.M.E. Church, 188 Hunts Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: Join Pastor Troy Daniel and the Hunts Chapel A.M.E. family in welcoming Pastor Terry Dorsey Sr. and the Plainview Baptist Church family from Madison.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
What: Hiram Little Monument Reveal When: 11 a.m. Where: PC Veterans Memorial Garden, 304 W. Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Join in celebrating the unveiling of the Hiram Little Tuskegee Monument, a work several years in the making to honor the legacy of Eatonton’s own Tuskegee Airman, Hiram Little. Created by world-renowned Atlanta sculptor Basil Watson, the 8-foot-tall bronze statue was made possible through the generosity of many local donors.
OCT. 1-30
What: 2026 Eatonton Scarecrow Contest When: Registration now open Where: Downtown Eatonton More Info: Register now to participate in the 2026 Scarecrow Contest & Showcase, presented by Smith Communications. Contest features creative scarecrows crafted by local businesses, civic organizations, churches, families, and more. These festive creations will be displayed throughout downtown for the entire month of October, with the public voting for their favorites. See rules and details at downtowneatonton. com/events-1/2026-scarecrow-contest-showcase.
OCT. 2-4
What: Shakespeare on the Lawn When: TBA Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Outdoor presentation of several scenes from William Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Free to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Presented in support of The Plaza Arts Center and Georgia Writers Museum.
SATURDAY, OCT. 3
What: Lake Oconee Elks Chili Cook-Off When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: LO Elks Lodge, 871 Harmony Rd., Eatonton More Info: Come out for a day of great food, friendly competition, and community fun. Live music, raffle prizes, and hot dogs free for kids. $10 entry fee for adults to taste and vote for the best chili in Putnam County! For more info, visit online at Bit.ly/cookoff2849.
What: Downtown GetDown: Vintage Vixens When: 7-10 p.m. Where: East Marion St., Eatonton More Info: This free concert features a live performance by Vintage Vixens, bringing their classic hits and sounds of the 1960s and 1970s. BYO lawn chairs, coolers, dancing shoes. Vendors, food trucks open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
What: Meet the Author with Michael Lucker When: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. start Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Author Michael Lucker will present his new murder mystery novel, Rule One. Themed dinner included with each event ticket, $45 each or $40 each for two or more. Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
SATURDAYS, OCT. 17 TO NOV. 21
What: All Angels’ Nut Sales When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Schremmer’s Auto Service, 200 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Pecan halves, pieces, and pralines; walnuts, cashews, and mixed nuts. One-pound bags are extra value, priced below local stores. Nov. 7 only, nuts available on the courthouse square from All Angels Episcopal Church booth at Eatonton Mistletoe Market. Proceeds support All Angels’ community outreach programs.
WEEKENDS THROUGH OCTOBER
What: Hayrides, Farm Store, Pumpkins & More When: Sat. & Sun.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) Where: Unity Grove Farm, 261 Hwy. 212, Eatonton More Info: Visit Unity Grove Farm to enjoy an old-fashioned hayride, pick out a big pumpkin, play games, enjoy live music, take photos on old trucks and tractors, and visit the farm store with a live honey bee observation hive, and more. Hayrides $5/person. For information, text or call 404-831-2807.
WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Church Community Ctr., 1081 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $7 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information.
FIRST WEDNESDAY MONTHLY
What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets the first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com.
GREENE
UNTIL SEPT. 25
What: Applications accepted for 2026 Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund When: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Where: Greene County Senior Center, 1030 Silver Dr., Greensboro More info: To qualify, you must: be 62 years or older as of Dec.
31, 2026; live in Greene County; and meet income criteria and provide documentation. For more information, call 706-347-0651 or email gccstockingfund@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
What: ‘Bunkers in Baghdad’ golfing collection When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 6341 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: The Knights of Columbus Assembly 3799, in cooperation with charity organization “Bunkers in Baghdad,” will collect golf balls and clubs to send to U.S. troops at home and around the world. If unable to drop off Sept. 26, contact John Petersen at jmpmep@aol.com or text/ call him at 904-403-6491 to make arrangements.
MONDAY, SEPT. 28
What: Greensboro Garden Club When: 9:30 a.m. to Noon Where: Lakeside Church, 5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: GGC monthly program with social time at 9:30 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m., and program at 11 a.m., featuring Butterflies & Blooms in the Briar Patch Project Director Virginia Lynch on “Native Pollinator Support.” GGC meets 4th Monday each month, Sept. through April, except Dec.
OCT. 4-5
What: 2026 Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund Applications When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday Where: First Methodist Church Greensboro, Lake Oconee Family Life Center, 202 W. Broad St., Greensboro More info: To qualify, you must: (a) Have at least one child 13 years or younger living full time in your household, or (b) be 62 years or older as of Dec. 31, 2026; live in Greene County and meet income criteria; and provide sources of total monthly household income. For more information, call 706-347-0651 or email gccstockingfund@gmail.com