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Friday, March 17, 2017 Lake Oconee News Page B5 Community Calendar Send us your events! The deadline is Monday at 1 p.m. news@lakeoconeenews.us 11 il irij^ MORGAN Friday, Jan. 20-Sunday, April 9 The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is hosting a traveling ex hibit, on loan from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, that presents the story of Lt. Henry Timberlake and Cherokee leader Ostenaco as they journeyed to each other's countries in 1762, as Emissaries of Peace. The contrast between their cultures is shown in this exhibit. The exhibit is based on Timberlake's Memoirs, along with period artwork, artifacts from archeology and historical collections, and other 18th century accounts. The center is also hosting a gallery show of traditional carved wooden masks, all of which are avail able for purchase. For more information, contact the center at 706-342-4743 or visit www.mmcc-arts.org. Friday, March 17 Join the Conservancy for its annual membership supper atop one of the highest points in Morgan County. The historic Malcom's Crossroads barn is the site of this annual event celebrating the Conservancy's membership and the organi zation's accomplishments over the past year. This year, at tendees will be able to tour the circa 1902 historic commis sary, which was an integral part of the Malcom's large tenant farming operation at the turn of the 20th century. Join us for a chili supper sourced from local meats and veggies to celebrate Georgia's first countywide conservancy and their work in heritage conservation in Morgan County. Members and non-members welcome! Tickets are $35 per member and $55 per non-member, which includes an annual mem bership. Tickets available at: www.mmcGeorgia.org. Call 706-818-8046 for more information. Thursday, March 23 The Conservancy is hosting the Derby Day Hat Consignment sale from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Vason Building above the Madi son Artists Guild Gallery. Enjoy wine and light hors d'oeu- vres while you shop with friends. All are invited! Do you have a Derby Hat to sell? If so, price it to sell and split your proceeds with the Conservancy. Drop off your hat at the Conservancy office Monday, March 20, through Wednesday, March 22, during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pro ceeds raised through the Hat Consignment Sale will support the Madison-Morgan Conservancy's work to protect special places for future generations. For more information, please visit the Conservancy's website, www.mmcGeorgia.org, or you can contact Theresa Dickinson at 706-818-8046 or tdickinson@mmcGeorgia.org. Saturday, April 1 The Boys & Girls Club and The Madison Artists Guild have teamed up to put the fun in fundraiser. The Madison Artists Guild Gallery will host a unique dining experience with beau tiful art and hand-painted tote bags created by the boys and girls. For the price of $35, you'll receive a boxed lunch from the Icebox Cafe and take home one of the painted totes. The luncheon lasts from 12 to 2 p.m. Sign up at MAGallery to reserve your seat. For more information, call Lori Williams at 770-312-3495. GREENE Tuesday, March 21 Greene County High School's DECA Chapter will host a Spirit Day at Zaxby's in Greensboro. Proceeds raised from the event will help pay for the organization's upcoming trip to DECA's International Career Development Conference in Anaheim, Ca. GCHS DECA will receive 15 percent of all or ders placed by customers who say they are there to support DECA. Customers will not be charged an additional amount. Thursday, March 23 The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is presenting a public speaking event by Bill King, Interim CEO of Pen- field Christian Homes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting people with drug and alcohol addiction from a Christian perspective. This free education event lasts from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be in the Community Room of the Lakeside Church in Greensboro. Light refreshments begin at 6. For more information, contact NAMI.LakeOconee@gmail. com. PUTNAM Friday, March 17 Eatonton Main Street is presenting a ribbon cutting and spe cial event at Spicy Southern downtown. H'ors dourvres will be served from 5 to 6 p.m., and reservations are required af terwards. Traditional Irish food will be served, and there will be a cash bar. Mayor Rocker will cut the ribbon at 5 p.m., and Janice Westfall will talk about some of the art featured in the restaurant. For more information, call 706-816-2322. 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Saturday, April 8 Join us at the Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted at the Rec reation Department between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. We will be joined by the Easter Bunny, the Eatonton Police Department, the Pilot Club, Lions Club and many more special guests, to be announced in our April newsletter. There will be games, photo opportunities and arts and crafts for the children. We will be using the Recreation Department ball fields, but in case of rain, we will be hosting the event inside. Please visit the Eatonton Main Street Facebook page for video of last year's event. E-mail andrew@eatontonmainstreet.com or call 706-749-9150 for more information. ATHENS/CLARKE Saturday, March 18-Tuesday, March 21 Athens' independent cinema, Cine, will be hosting the annual Jewish Film Festival. The festival brings quality Jewish films to Athens and showcases a variety of feature films, shorts and documentaries. This four-day event encourages the review, discussion and celebration of films of Jewish interest through a short film competition, conversation with visiting filmmakers and academics, as well as an Opening Night Cel ebration and a Closing Night Event. The eight films include offerings from Israeli, German and American filmmakers across a variety of genres, from fantasy to documentary. Festival passes can be purchased online at https://athensjff. org and are $45, which includes all film screenings and the closing night party. The Athens Jewish Film Festival can be reached at athensjff@gmail.com. Saturday, March 25 The State Botanical Garden is hosting its fifth annual fun run to promote sustainability and benefit the Small Dreams Foundation, the UGA Office of Sustainabilit, and the Bo tanical Garden. Runners, walkers, and strollers are welcome, and learn about sustainability as you go at your own pace along the course. The run begins at 9 a.m., and space is very limited. There will be tennis shoe recycling onsite for old or worn-out sneakers. Registration is online and is $30 for non-students and $20 for students. There will be a pre-race party Friday evening at Grindhouse Killer Burgers from 6 to 10 p.m., and a post-race reception at the Five Points location of Your Pie. To register, go to http://smalldreamsfoundation. org/events/5thrun/. The Georgia Club will host An Evening of Swing from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Classic Center as a benefit for The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Guests will enjoy an evening of '40s era swing music by the Weekend Getaway Band, as well as period cocktails and drinks. Prizes will be awarded to the top three for Best Costume, judged by The Georgia Club and Classic Center staff. Prizes will also be awarded to the top three in the Dance Contest, judged by the Weekend Getaway Band. All proceeds from An Evening of Swing will be donat ed to The Classic Center Cultural Foundation tickets are $79 each or $150 per couple and can be purchased by phone at 770-725-8101, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, or by email at Reservations@TheGeorgiaClub.com. Call 706- 357-4414 for more information. Saturday, April 1 The Easter Bunny is hopping his way to The Classic Cen ter from 10 a.m. to noon for Bunny Brunch, a new event benefitting The Classic Center Cultural Foundation. Tickets are on sale now and are $25 for adults, $20 for children 10 and under and free for children one year and younger. Attendees will enjoy a full delicious brunch buffet. Children's tickets also include a visit and photo with the Easter Bunny, including a complimentary digital copy to take home. Little ones are invited to participate in an exciting Easter egg hunt for fun prizes, as well as an Easter themed craft project to take home. Children are also encouraged to participate in this year's Bunny Brunch coloring contest. All entries will be on display at this year's Bunny Brunch and the chosen winner will be announced at the April 1 event. The winner will receive an Easter basket full of springtime goodies. The coloring page is available for download and printing at ClassicCenter. com/BunnyBrunch. Visit ClassicCenter.com to buy tickets, call 706-357- 4444 or stop by The Classic Center box office at 300 N. Thomas Street in downtown Athens. Sunday, March 26 The Athens Symphony's Spring Concert will be held at 3 p.m. THE PERFECT RENTAL VENUE FOR WEDDINGS, EVENTS, AND MEETINGS FREE STITCHES & STORIES MEETS WEDNESDAYS 3:30PM-5PM BRING YOUR SEWING PROJECTS! FINE ART SHOW MARCH 4-17 THE JOHN CONLEE SHOW MAY 14 AT 3 PM CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITE FOR TICKETS CONTINUING TAI CHI TUESDAYS 10 AM-11 AM, 6 WEEK CLASS STARTS APRIL 18-MAY 23 MARCH 18 CAREER FAIR PLAZA LAWN 1PM-6PM REYNOLDS CHORUS WEATHER NOTES, MARCH 31ST AT 7:30PM GOOD VIBRATIONS JUNE 3, JULY 8 AND AUGUST 12 TICKETS ON SALE SOON in The Classic Center Theatre and will feature soloist Jim McKillip. The program will include works by Bizet, Puccini, Grieg, Steiner and McKillip. Tickets are complimentary and required for entry, and are limited to four per person. Get tickets at the Classic Center box office, open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m until 1 p.m. on Sat urday. For more information on the Athens Symphony, visit www.AthensSymphony.org. BALDWIN Friday, March 17 Georgia Military College will honor the brave men and women who serve our country during our Military Honors Parade. The parade will take place on GMC's Grant Parade Field at 2:30 p.m., located at 201 E. Greene Street Milledgevill. GMC president LTG William B. Caldwell IV will host the ceremo ny. The guest speaker will be Major General Christopher P. Hughes, the Commanding General for the United States Army Cadet Command. Nearly 800 of GMC's Prep School Cadets and Junior College Cadets will also participate in the parade. This event is free and open to the public. Saturday, March 25 Georgia Military College is hosting its spring open house from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event begins with an information ses sion in the Goldfield Center, and features campus tours and financial aid assistance. For more information and to confirm your attendance, call cadet admissions at 478-387-4947. Also on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., GMC will present the Georgia State Drill Competition, which is free and open to the public. For more information, call Shannon Wiggins at 478-387-4703 or e-mail swiggins@gmc.edu. Saturday, April 8 Come and experience a recreation of Mary Virginia Brown's 1859 doll wedding held with pomp and circumstance at Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion. In addition, participants will witness a maypole celebration, enjoy a full high tea with historic recipes and go through Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion on a tour that focuses on women and children. Ad vance reservations are required. Event lasts from 2 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and children. Please call 478-445-4545 for more information. OCONEE Saturday, March 18 The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation will be holding its Annual Thrift Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Watkinsville. This year's sale promises to include over 10,000 items- making this the largest thrift sale in the region. Items for sale will include home and office furniture, electronics, toys, clothing, books, tools, hardware, small appliances, lawn 5r garden supply, antiques, housewares, seasonal items and much much more! Admission is free on Saturday. A Preview Sale will be held on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission will be $5.00 and all items will be double the marked price. Be the first to see and buy while enjoying appetizers, wine and fun! Both events will be held at 34 School Street (Rocket Hall) in downtown Wat kinsville. For more information see our website www.ocaf. com, call 706-769-4565, "Like" us on Facebook, or e-mail us at info@ocaf.com. Sunday, March 26 Friends of the Oconee County Bark Park and Recreation De partment present the second Annual Dash for Dogs 5K at Veterans Park in Watkinsville. All proceeds will benefit im provements and amenities for the Oconee County Bark Park. The race will be held rain or shine. Individuals can register for the 5K or 2K for $18 by March 20, and $20 afterwards to race day. Registration is available online at www.active.com. Race day registration and pack pick up will begin at 1 p.m. This event is for all walkers, runners and their vaccinated dogs on a leash. Please keep dog leashes to no longer than 6 feet and participate safely without entangling other dogs or participants. One dog per participant. Please ensure your dog is in proper physical condition to participate. Pet owners are responsible for pet waste. The 2K race begins at 2:30 p.m. and the 5K begins at 3 p.m. For additional information, contact Dee Dee Gaines at deedeegaines@gmail.com. “An Irish Heart" featuring Chloe Agnew and the Atlanta Pops Orchestra March 16,2017 The Plaza Arts Center Tickets on sale now! Brass Transit The Musical Legacy of Chicago July 1,2017 Oconee Driving Range, Reynolds Lake Oconee Tickets on sale - Members: April 24 Public: May 1 Century on Broadway featuring award winning Broadway vocalists Doug LaBrecque and Christiane Noll September 20,2017 The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton Tickets on Sale - Members: July 10 Public: July 17 OPAS OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY For Tickets and more information: Find us on: 706.467.6000 | www.OPAS.org Parkside Main 8 • www.parksidemain8.com 1050 ParksideMain •Greensboro 706.999.9990 305 N. Madison Avenue • Eatonton, GA 706-923-1655 • theplazaartscenter.com
