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PUTNAM
THROUGH OCTOBER
What: 2024 Scarecrow Contest When: All day, all month Where: Downtown Eatonton More Info: Eatonton Main Street presents its annual Scarecrow Contest to win part of more than $2,500 in cash or prizes. $25 entry per scarecrow. Business and non-business (families, civic groups, schools, etc.) categories. Winners are determined by public voting. Visit online at downtowneatonton.com/events 1/2024-scarecrow-contest-showcase for entry form and more information. Contest presented by Smith Communications.
OCTOBER WEEKENDS
What: Hayrides, Pumpkins, Farm Store When: Each Sat. and Sun. in Oct., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) Where: Unity Grove Farm, across from 248 Hwy.
212, Eatonton (look for Welcome flags) More Info: Visit Unity Grove Farm for fall family fun on an old-fashioned hayride, pick out a pumpkin, play games, take photos on old trucks and tractors, visit a farm store with honey bee observation hive, enjoy live music, and more. Food available. Hayrides $5/person. Special events: Oct 12 - Fall photo shoot with photographer; Oct 19 - Kinderhook Fire Assoc. BBQ fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., live banjo music. For more information, text or call 404-831-2807, or visit unitygrovefarm.com.
THURSDAY, OCT. 17
What: PCRP Candidates’ Forum When: 6-7:30 p.m. Where: El Sitio Mexican Grill, 106 Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More Info: Putnam County Republican Party candidates for County Commission District 4, Jerry Swafford and Tom McElhenney, will describe their platforms and answer questions from the audience. For information contact Dale Bills at dalecbills@gmail.com.
What: Putnam County Dist. 2 Candidates’ Forum When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Butler-Baker School, 40 Alice Walker Dr., Eatonton More Info: Putnam County Commission candidates for District 2, incumbent Daniel Brown (R) and challenger Richard Garrett (D), will discuss issues currently facing the county, and District 2 in particular, with written questions accepted from the audience. Second forum Oct. 24 at The Plaza Arts Center. Call
The Eatonton Messenger, 706-749-7232, ext. 306 for information.
FRIDAY, OCT. 18
What: The Plaza Classic Golf Tournament When: 11 a.m. start Where: Great Waters Golf Course, 100 Plantation Dr., Eatonton More Info: Play in The Plaza Classic, a golf tournament to benefit the arts. To play, contact The Plaza at 706-923 1655 or email moreinfo@theplazaartscenter.org.
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
What: Songwriters Night When: 5:00 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Nashville comes to Lake Country featuring Corey Crowder, Bob DiPiero & The Dryes. Tickets go on sale Sept. 3 on Briarpatch Farm social media sites.
What: Survival Walk and Red Cross Blood Drive When: 9 a.m. Where: Zion Covenant Fellowship Church, 404 Oak St., Eatonton More Info: Email: zioncovenantfellowship@gmail.com or call 706-485-9967.
What: B-BAP Oktoberfest When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Butler-Baker School, 40 Alice Walker Dr., Eatonton More Info: Join the Butler-Baker Alumni Project for a day of family fun, including a car show, games, bounce house, and goodie bags for kids. Arts & crafts for sale. For information or to rent booth space call 706-485 7461 or email butlerbakeralumniinc@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 20
What: Central Methodist Homecoming When: 10:30 a.m. Where: Central Methodist Church, 204 Central Rd., Eatonton More Info: Please join Central Methodist Church for a morning of special music and fellowship. Homecoming message delivered by Pastor Thomas Kolenberg. Covered-dish lunch in fellowship hall to follow service.
What: Domestic Violence Awareness Program When: 12 p.m. Where: Zion Covenant Fellowship Church, 404 Oak St., Eatonton More Info: Email: zioncovenantfellowship@gmail.com or call 706-485-9967
OCT. 19 & 26; NOV. 2, 9, 16, & 23
What: All Angels Nut Sales When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Walmart); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Schremmer) Where: Walmart, 201 Walmart Dr.; and Schremmer Service Center, 200 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: The annual fundraiser for All Angels Episcopal Church will sell 1-pound bags of fresh pecans, cashews, praline pecans, and mixed nuts for $11 each or 5 bags for $50 at a booth outside Walmart and at Schremmer Service Center, behind the Putnam County courthouse. Also available soon, first edition of All Angels Cookbook, $15 each. All proceeds benefit All Angels Episcopal Church and Putnam Christian Outreach.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
What: PC Commission Dist. 2 Candidates’ Forum When: 6:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Putnam County Commission candidates for District 2, incumbent Daniel Brown (R) and challenger Richard Garrett (D), will discuss issues currently facing the county, and District 2 in particular, with written questions accepted from the audience. Call The Eatonton Messenger at 706-749-7232, ext. 306 for information. What: Lake Country Photography Club Meeting When: 7-8:30 p.m. Where: The Peoples Bank Community Room, Harmony Crossing, Eatonton More Info: Monthly club meeting for member education and skills development. The club welcomes photographers of all levels of expertise and experience from Lake Country and beyond. Send email to lcpc01234@gmail.com for more information.
OCT. 24-26
What: GWM’s Haunted Eatonton When: 7 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: This annual, popular guided tour of the most haunted sites in downtown Eatonton will test your courage! Unforgettable sites and compelling stories that just might keep you up at night. Cost: $40/person. Visit GWM online at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
What: Lunch Break Day Party When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, Eatonton More Info: Eatonton City Council presents the Lunch Break Day Party featuring food trucks and live music. Bring your lawn chairs, and come surround yourself with great food, music, and company in downtown Eatonton.
What: PCCSS Friendly Fright Fest When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Putnam County Rec Center, 140 Recreation Park Rd. Eatonton More Info: All are welcome to join the Putnam County Charter School System special education department for a fun, sensory-friendly, trick-or-treating experience in the PC Rec Center gym. Vendors encouraged to email Crystal Williams at crystal.williams@putnam.k12. ga.us, or call 706-485-5141, x2213 to participate.
What: Halloween at The Plaza When: 3:30-5 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Wear your Halloween costume and visit The Plaza for games and treats. Call 706-923-1655 for information.
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
What: Fall at Stepback When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: 176 Dennis Station Rd., Eatonton More info: Celebrate autumn at Stepback, a re-creation of a late-1850s-to-early-1900s rural community. Working demonstrations of cross-cut sawing, a sawmill, gristmill, blacksmith shop, and syrup shed, plus a period-correct school, church, and general store among 22 buildings furnished with antiques. Music in the church all day long. No admission fee, but donations appreciated for local, needy children at Christmas. Complimentary refreshments, plus boiled peanuts available onsite. Call Roger Pierce at 706-473-1379 for more information.
GREENE
SATURDAY, OCT. 19
What: Burden to Blessings One-Day Women’s Retreat When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Lakeside Church (5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro) More info: Burdens to Blessings is the biblical path to living God’s best as we discover the power of our stories. Retreat led by Kim Crabill, author of the book and curriculum, “Burdens to Blessings.” Registration required. Fee $25 and includes all supplies. To register, visit kimcrabill.app.neoncrm.com. To learn more, visit KimCrabill.org or contact admin@KimCrabill.org.
TUESDAY, OCT. 22
What: Greensboro Writers’ Guild Meeting When: 1 p.m. Where: Zoom meeting More Info: To participate in the Zoom meeting or for more information call Barb Griffiths at 706-485-2622, Kathy Wright at 706-817-0345, or Betty Liedtke at 706-991-5387.
BALDWIN
THROUGH WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30
What: “En Plein Air” at Andalusia When: 1-4 p.m. Where: GCSU’s Underwood House Gallery (102 S. Columbia St.) More info: Artwork created “En Plein Air” at Andalusia recently by area art students, including some from Georgia College & State University’s Art Department. Artist reception will take place 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. Admission into the exhibit is free.
THROUGH OCTOBER
What: Haunted Milledgeville Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Arts Center, Milledgeville More info: Get ready for a month-long adventure of exploring our town’s spookiest locations and supernatural tales. The exhibit will showcase a collection of spooky art by local artists along with haunting photos of Milledgeville’s most haunted places, complete with the historical background behind the hauntings.
THURSDAY, OCT. 17
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club When: 2 p.m. at the Georgia Writer’s Museum in Eatonton; 7 p.m. on Zoom More info: Meet to discuss Jessica Hooten Wilson’s new book, Flannery O’Connor’sWhy Do the Heathen Rage?: A Behind-the Scenes Look at a Work in Progress. This is a recent publication of an unpublished manuscript that O’Connor left behind, along with notes and ideas she had documented. It takes her thinking about race far beyond what she had done in her short life, and presents the opportunity for tantalizing speculation. Sign up for the zoom at www.gcsu.edu/oconnorinstitute/events.