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PUTNAM
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
What: Zentangle II Drawing Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. While geared to the tangler who has taken Intro to Zentangle, participants who’ve not had a Zentangle class will be able to produce some terrific art as well. Instructor: Irene Burgess. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, OCT. 24, OCT. 29
What: Craft Days When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Eatonton-Putnam County Library More info: 706-485-6768
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
What: Putnam County Republican Party meeting When: 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Oconee Lutheran Community Ctr., 1081 Lake Oconee Pkwy (Hwy. 44), Eatonton
More Info: The Putnam County Republican Party honors outgoing U.S. Congressman Dr. Jody Hice after eight years serving Georgia’s 10th Congressional District. To learn more, contact Steve Arnold at 404-245-5190 or steve2647@bellsouth.net
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
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.
What: 22nd annual Taste of Eatonton When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center More Info: The Taste of Eatonton is back and we have missed the food as much as we have missed the attendees! Visit tasteofeatonton.com for information on tickets, vendor, sponsorship, and car show registration information. Come join us and help celebrate small businesses, bring your appetite and join us for the area’s largest foodie event of the year!
What: How to Write a Cookbook Workshop When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: This workshop will be taught by Susan Puckett, a James Beard-nominated food journalist, author of several books and formerly the food editor for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for nearly 19 years. $45 fee; contact GWM at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register.
SUNDAY, OCT. 2
What: Wesley Chapel Bicentennial Celebration When: 11 a.m.
Where: Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 420 Sparta Hwy.
More Info: All are invited to join the Wesley Chapel UMC congregation as they celebrate the church’s 200th anniversary. The worship service in the sanctuary will be followed by a barbecue dinner on the grounds outside under a tent. For more information, call 706-484-0907
UNTIL OCT. 3
What: Ferst Readers Fall Fundraiser and Ra_e When: Drawing at 7 p.m.
Where: Lake Oconee Bistro, 1130 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton More Info: 2 WAYS 2 WIN: Purchase a raffle ticket for $36 and you win (1) by sponsoring a young child to receive a book each month for a year, and you win (2) by having a chance at one of 20 prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any Ferst Greene or Putnam County community action team member, from Cathy Mize 478-454-7150, Diana O’Keefe 706-467-3765, or Carol Kuhn 443-867-2012. If you would like to adopt a reader without entering the raffle, visit: bit.ly/GreenePutnamAdoptaReader
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.)
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
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.
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. 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.
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.
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
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
What: Presentation on Care and Propagation of Succulents 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: Vickie Haney, 770-826-6134 FRIDAY, SEPT. 30
What: Stars, Stripes and Smiles, a free day of dentistry for all active and retired military members, as well as law enforcement, firefighter, DNR and EMS personnel When: 8 a.m. to 5p.m., appointment required Where: Lake Oconee Dentistry, 1011 Parkside Main, Greensboro More Info: Patients do not have to be a prior or current patient of Lake Oconee Dentistry or Lake Oconee Oral Surgery to receive treatment. Appointments highly recommended; call 706-453-1333 to arrange a time.
SAT.SUN., OCT. 12
What: Accepting applications for Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund When: Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday: 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Greensboro First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 202 W. Broad St., Greensboro
More info: Be prepared to complete a paper application in your car. Masks are required. Park in the church parking lot beside the church, and go to the covered sidewalk beside the playground. To apply, you must either ave at least one child 13 years or younger living full time in your household or be 62 years or older as of Dec. 31; live in Greene County and meet income criteria; provide SSN or Tax ID number for everyone living in the household; provide total monthly household income. For more information, call 706-352-4223.
REGULAR MEETING
What: Greene County Toastmasters When: Second and fourth Tuesday each month, 6-7:15 p.m.
Where: Training room of Lakeside Church, 5800 Highway 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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 1
What: 7th Annual Shoot For Seth When: 9 a.m.
Where: Old Hudson Plantation, 299 Skeet Lane, Sparta, GA More Info: Sporting Clay Tournament benefiting local students in memory of the late Morgan Co. High School football player, Seth Stapleton. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. $95-$100 entry fee includes BBQ lunch. https://shootforseth.com/
SEPT. 24
What: Classic Wooden Boat Show When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Little River Park, Lake Sinclair, 3069 N. Columbia St.
More info: Come join in on this annual event in Milledgeville that features the beautiful antique boats of yesteryear from all over the Southeast for all to enjoy. Celebrate the end of summer and have a fun day on the docks seeing the wide variety of beautiful “floating antiques.” There will be food, activities for kids, vendors and good old classic fun. Free admission. For more information contact Monty Cheshire 478-747-1843
SEPT. 28 THROUGH OCT. 2
What: Medea Play When: (Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 2, 2 p.m.)
Where: Russell Auditorium, 201 N Clarke St, Milledgeville More info: When Jason, Medea’s husband abandons her and her two children to pursue a new life, Medea faces banishment and separation from her kids. She is granted one day’s grace and goes to destroy everything she holds dear. Recommended for mature audiences.
WEDNESDAY, ALL OCTOBER
What: Morning Energy Yoga Class When: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Where: Oconee Outfitters More info: A partnership between Oconee Outfitters and Soul Rebellion Yoga. All level Hatha to strengthen core, open hips, and shoulders. Space is limited so sign up early! Classes are $15 each.
Message Soul Rebellion Yoga on their social media to sign up.