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EACH FRIDAY IN OCT. AND SATURDAY, OCT. 8
What: Crime and Wine experience When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Directed by Emmy-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each night attendees will attempt to solve real cold cases using a special “murder box.” McCollum is the author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. $45 fee; contact GWM at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)
BEGINNING OCT. 8, EACH SATURDAY, OCT. AND NOV.
What: All Angels Episcopal Church Nut Sale When: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Schremmer Auto Service Center, 200 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Offering pecan halves and pralines, walnuts, mixed nuts and cashews. The one-pound bags are a great value, priced below local stores and proceeds support the community outreach programs of All Angels Church. Nuts will also be sold Nov. 12, on the courthouse square from the church tent during the Eatonton Mistletoe Market. For additional information or to purchase nuts, please contact 404-210-4979.
EACH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN OCT.
What: Hay Rides When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Unity Grove Farm, 257 Hwy. 212, Eatonton (red buildings and welcome signs)
More info: Come for a hay ride ($5 each), but make sure to visit the onsite store featuring farm-fresh honey, pecans, pumpkins and goat milk, as well as handicrafts and tea supplies. The Kinderhook Fire Association also will be barbequing pork and turkey Oct. 15 ($15/plate). Call 404-831-2807 for more information.
EACH SATURDAY IN OCT. AND NOV. 5 What: 2nd annual Ghost Hunting in Eatonton When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum; 109 S. Jefferson St.; Eatonton, GA More Info: Denise Rolfe, author of Ghosts and Legends of Charleston and director of the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research will lead paranormal investigations of several locations across downtown Eatonton. Over 250 people from around the state attending the Ghost Hunting last year. $45 fee; contact GWM georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)
SUNDAY, OCT. 9
What: Sunday at the Museum lecture When: 2 p.m. Where: Old School History Museum at The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Dr. W. Rawlings, retired physician and award-winning author, will share fascinating stories from his latest book,
Lighthouses of the Georgia Coast. He will be signing his books afterward. As always, the museum’s presentations are free, but donations are greatly appreciated. Light refreshments after the lecture. More updates available at: oldschoolhistorymuseum.org What: Blessing of the Animals When: 2-4 p.m. Where: All Angels Episcopal Church, 405 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton
More info: St. Francis, patron saint of animals, loved all creatures great and small. Bring your pets to All Angels to receive a blessing from the pastor and enjoy fellowship with other pet lovers. For information, phone or text to 713-409-9164.
TUESDAY, OCT. 11
What: Meet the Author, John Pruitt When: 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) Where: Georgia Writers Museum; 109 S. Jefferson St.; Eatonton More Info: John Pruitt will be presenting on his book, Tell It True: A Novel based on the media response to the 1964 murder by the KKK of LTC Lemuel Penn and two other reserve officers near Athens and the trials that followed. $45 fee; contact GWM at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register.
SUNDAY, OCT. 16
What: Homecoming at Central United Methodist Church When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Central Road off Brown Chapel Road More info: Special music and fellowship. Covered dish lunch in Fellowship Hall after services.
TUESDAY, OCT. 18
What: Growing Micro Greens Indoors When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Putnam County Extension Office, 663 Godfrey Rd., Eatonton More info: Micro greens add color, flavor and nutrition to salads and the dinner plate. They are easily grown indoors year round. Please call to register for this free program at 706-485-4151 and learn how to easily grow and harvest your own micro greens.
SATURDAY, OCT. 22, OCT. 29
What: Craft Days When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam County Library More info: 706-485-6768
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
What: Putnam County Christian Learning Center Car Show When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain or shine!) Where: 100 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton (behind courthouse) More Info: Pre-registration by Oct. 21 $25; day-of-show registration by 11 a.m. $30; awards at 1:30 p.m. Guaranteed trophies for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Interior and Best Engine. Best of Show receives trophy and $1,000; People’s Choice receives trophy and $500. Send email to putnamcountyclc@gmail.com
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
What: Pets with Santa When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Stables at the Grove, Harbor Club, off Highway 44. Once through Security, turn left into The Grove. Building on the left, and dog park is available. More info: Open to everyone. All pets and family members are welcome, and no signup is required. Just come and enjoy. Photos will be taken by photographer Leigh Lofgren, and all your pet photos will be emailed to you. They will also be on the website www.leighlofgren. com under Pets with Santa. Cost is $15, and donations are welcome. All proceeds benefit the Oconee Regional Humane Society.
OCT. 11 & 25
What: Greene County Toastmasters When: 6-7:15 p.m, meetings held 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month Where: Lakeside Church, 5800 Hwy. 44 (Lake Oconee Parkway), Greensboro. Also meet via Zoom.
More Info: Currently holding HYBRID meetings. To receive a meeting link, please email president1174747@toas.masterclubs. org or call Kris Mapp (706) 467-3740. Greene County Toastmasters invites everyone who wishes to improve their public-speaking ability and increase their confidence to join.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
What: Banks & Shane “Farewell, Friends” Tour When: Gates open 5 p.m.; show starts 7:30 p.m. Where: Harmony Crossing, 112 Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More info: BYOB, food, and dancing shoes–it’s a party! Tickets: $35/ each, table seating only. Visit harmonymedicalfoundation.com for more information and to purchase tickets online, or call 762-220 1049. Concert brought to you by Harmony Medical Foundation, SunMark Bank, and Oconee Bridal. Listen to Banks & Shane online and shop their discography at www.banksandshane.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 20
What: Mockingbird, by LOA Theatre Troupe When: 5-6 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More info: Mockingbird, a one-act production based on a book by the same name, is about a young autistic woman who learns to deal with the tragic loss of her confidante and brother. Adults $10, students $7, tickets at loa.ticketleap.com. Call 706-454-1562 for information.
MONDAY, OCT. 24
What: Landscaping Made Easy When: 9:30 a.m., social, 10 a.m. business meeting, 11 a.m. presentation Where: Greensboro Garden Club, Basement Entrance, First United Methodist Church, 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro.
More info: Presentation by Greene County Extension Agent Monty Stephens. Contact Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134 for information.
THURSDAY, NOV. 3 - SATURDAY, NOV. 5
What: Mockingbird, by LOA Theatre Troupe When: Thur. 3:30-4:30 and 7-8 p.m., Fri. 7-8 p.m., Sat. 2-3 and 7-8 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Academy, 1021 Titan Circle, Greensboro More info: Mockingbird, a one-act production based on a book by the same name, is about a young autistic woman who learns to deal with the tragic loss of her confidante and brother. Adults $10, students $7, tickets at loa.ticketleap.com. Call 706-454-1562 for information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
What: Pumpkin Decorating Contest When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Madison Town Park, 218 W, Jefferson St., Madison More Info: Hosted by MAGallery - bring your pre-decorated or carved pumpkins to the Harris Pavilion in Madison’s Town Park between 10-11 a.m. Saturday. No fee! All fun! Pumpkins will be judged in three categories for both children and adults: Best Traditional Pumpkin, Mini Pumpkins (decorated with marker), Creative/Artistic Pumpkins. Judging at 11 a.m., winners announced at 2:30 p.m. madisonartistsguildga@gmail.com
THURSDAY, NOV. 17
What: 8th annual Athens Academy Holiday Market When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sinkwich Spartan Center at Athens Academy, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens
More Info: Preview Night, Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ($5 admission preview night only). More than 80 vendors for all your holiday shopping. A little bit of everything, from artisanal foods, handmade jewelry and accessories to ceramics, fine art and fun crafts. For more information, email Sarah Gilbert at sgilbert@athensacademy.org or call 706-549-9225.
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
What: First Friday Wrestling Event When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: October’s First Friday features a family friendly wrestling event by the Georgia Independent Wrestling Alliance and Georgia Independent Professional Wrestling.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
What: Comfy Funky Pumpkin Patch When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 347 Horace Veal Road More info: Join Comfort Farms for fall fun at their Comfy Funky Pumpkin Patch. They will have pumpkins of all sizes, crafts, hayrides, the chance to feed the animals at the farm, and food prepared on the property. RSVP on Facebook so Comfort Farms staff can prepare accordingly. What: Full Moon Float When: 7 p.m. Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: Oconee Outfitter’s popular nighttime kayak events will depart the Oconee River Greenway, paddling to the Central State boat ramp. Kayak rentals are available for $35/single, or $60/tandem. Call Oconee Outfitters to make reservations and learn about the shuttle. What: Bronco Daze When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: 2949 Irwinton Rd More info: Bring your Bronco out for a day of fun out at South Creek.
The event includes a Meet & Greet, Show & Shine, Obstacle Courses, and trails open throughout the event. Price is $5 a person.