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PUTNAM
SATURDAY, NOV. 5
What: 2nd annual Ghost Hunting in Eatonton When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum; 109 S. Jefferson St.; Eatonton 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.) 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 What: Jewelry Making II Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn new techniques and intermediate designs to build on your knowledge of basic jewelry construction. Instructor: Becky Sherrell. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes. What: Big Gospel Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Putnam County Middle School, 140 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton More info: Community concert featuring The United Sons, Putnam County Gospel Ensemble, Union Baptist Church Choir, and many more. Refreshments served. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted. What: Inaugural Glow Golf Ball Tornament When: 3-8 p.m. (4 p.m. shotgun start) Where: Uncle Remus Golf Course, 120 Hambone Holle Drive, Eatonton More info: Two-person teams with 18 teams available. $60/ player; $40/URGC members; includes 18 holes of golf (9 played in daylight, 9 at night), food, and glow balls. UGA vs. TN game on the big screen outside, stay after golf to watch the end!
SUNDAY, NOV. 6
What: Health Seminar: Preparing for the next Pandemic When: 3-5 p.m. Where: Eatonton Old Waterworks Community Center Hwy 44 More info: Learn about the history of pandemics and what we have learned, natural remedies, the benefits of a plant based diet, eight natural doctors, how traditional medicine and natural medicine can work together. For more information, please call Lillie Hill at 706-453-7756 or email excelladc@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Eatonton Seventh Day Adventist Church and Excell Adult Day Care Center.
NOV. 6-13
What: Vatican International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit When: Nov. 6, 3:30-6 p.m.; Nov. 7-11, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 6-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church (Social Hall), 6341 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro
More info: See 2’ X 3.5’ educational panels on churchapproved Eucharistic Miracles throughout history. Books available for purchase. All faiths welcome.
TUESDAY, NOV. 8 (2ND TUESDAY EACH MONTH)
What: Grief Support Meeting When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia (meeting at Putnam Chamber of Commerce office, 108 W. Marion St., Eatonton).
More info: You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Join Peaceful Purpose Hospice of Georgia’s caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences during their grief support held on the second Tuesday of each month.
THURSDAY, NOV. 10
What: Gifts from the HeART - Opening Reception When: 5-7:30 pm Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Join us for an evening reception and kick-off for our Holiday Gift Giving event, Gifts from the HeART. We’ll have all our new holiday items on display and available for sale. Come enjoy a glass of wine while you start your holiday shopping! Don’t miss out on the best selection of handmade items. There’s no better gift than those made by local artists with lots of love. For more details visit our website at, theartisansvillage.org/holiday_2022/
FRIDAY, NOV. 11
What: Veterans Day Ceremony When: 11 a.m. Where: Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park, 306 W. Marion St. Eatonton
More info: The American Legion Post 583 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6686 cordially invites all veterans, family members, citizens and guests to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor. What: Master’s Series Class - Berthe Morisot When: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: The second Masters Series class focuses on Berthe Morisot.
It’s not a name that’s as recognizable as other great impressionist artists such as Monet, Degas, or her brother-in-law, Manet, but she was every bit as talented. This class is open to all artistic abilities, from novice to advanced! Instructor: April Hendricks. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SATURDAY NOV. 12
What: Eatonton Mistletoe Market When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse, 100 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Join Eatonton Main Street on the courthouse lawn for a fun day of shopping! More than 100 Arts & Crafts vendors will be selling their best items for Christmas, so you don’t want to miss this event! There will also be a live demonstration from chainsaw artist Chris Lantz of Extreme Sculpting.
What: TAKE3 Trio When: 7-9 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More info: With a flair for the wild and unexpected, the genredefying TAKE3 brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Tickets start at $25 and are available at plazacenter.org.
NOV. 18-20
What: 9-5: The Musical When: Nov. 18-19, 7 p.m.;Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More info: Based on the famous 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, 9-5: The Musical is a joint production of the Lake Country Players and Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts.
SATURDAY, NOV. 19
What: Holiday Door Hanger Wreaths When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Let’s put together beautiful new decor for your front door! These wooden door hangers are different, fun, colorful, and can be fairly simple to make and personalize yourself. Instructor: Debra Casebere. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
NOV. 25-27
What: Annual Holiday Open House Weekend When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Enjoy special treats, holiday decor, and festive music as you shop our selection of beautiful hand-made gift items. PLUS your chance to meet the artists! We’ll have a variety of different local artists showing their skills with live demonstrations every day. Find something special for that hard-to-buy-for person. Shop local this season and give back to the community. For more details visit our website at, theartisansvillage.org/holiday_2022
MONDAY, NOV. 28
What: Working With Citrus Trees in the Local/Lake Area 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: Presented by Tom McLendon; call Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134
GREENE
THROUGH 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, NOV. 5
What: Big Gospel Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Putnam County Middle School, 140 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton More info: Community concert featuring The United Sons, Putnam County Gospel Ensemble, Union Baptist Church Choir, and many more. Refreshments served. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted.
NOV. 10-12
What: 9-5: The Musical When: 7 p.m. Where: Festival Hall, 201 N. Main St., Greensboro More info: Based on the famous 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, 9-5: The Musical is a joint production of the Lake Country Players and Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts. Tickets start at $25 and are available at lakecountryplayers.ticketleap.com.
MONDAY, NOV. 28
What: Working With Citrus Trees in the Local/Lake Area 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: Presented by Tom McLendon; call Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134
ATHENS
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.
BALDWIN
FRIDAY, NOV. 4
What: First Friday Touch-a-Truck When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Downtown Milledgeville More info: First Fridays are a monthly fun & festive event with live music, face painting, and activities for the young as well as young at heart. Participating First Fridays merchants, restaurants, cultural venues and nightlife hotspots stay open late, present special events, and offer discounts on the first Friday of every month making downtown Milledgeville an ideal destination for an evening out.
SATURDAY, NOV. 5, 12, 19
What: Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour When: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: 200 West Hancock Street More info: Hear about Milledgeville’s spooky and sinister past during the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tours. Join us for a guided walking tour of some of Milledgeville’s hauntings throughout downtown. To join the tour, pre-purchase tickets in advance by calling 478-452-4687 or in person at the Milledgeville Visitors Center. Tickets are $ 12.