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Page B4 Lake Oconee News Friday, October 27,2017 Send us your events! The deadline is Monday at 1 p.m. news@lakeoconeenews.us MORGAN Friday, Nov. 3 The Madison Artists Guild Gallery hosts a First Friday Cook- in to celebrate the season of camping and glamping as we gather around our faux campfire from 6 to 8 p.m. Come and enjoy the seasonal change of color in our trees as well as our art. We'll have camping inspired hors d'oeuvres, wine and hot drinks. For more information call 706-342- 9360. Monday, Nov. 4 The town of Bostwick will host its annual Cotton Gin Festival. The event kicks off with a 5K Gin Run. The parade will take place at 11 a.m. Wander through rows of arts and crafts vendors, enjoy festival food fare and tour the cotton gin. Parking is $5. Thursday, Nov. 9 The Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls Club host its sixth an nual Dancing with the Madison Stars. Come out and watch locals perform before a comical cast of judges to win their votes and yours. The event is one of the major fundraising events for the Madison-Morgan Boys and Girls club. The show will take place in the hall at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65. For more infor mation visit www.mmbgc.org. Saturday, Nov 18 Come and learn how to make Hypertufa planters from the expert, Jim Rowland, at the MAGallery on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. until noon. Rowland will demonstrate the process first, then guide the students casting their own planters. Hypertufa is a lighter-weight concrete cement, peat moss and perlite mixture. You'll love the rustic, aged planters that you'll make in this workshop. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in. This class is suitable for adults and children 12 or older. The class size is limited so be sure to sign up at MAGallery. The cost is $40 per person and all materials are included. Call 706-342-9360 for more information. Ongoing through Dec.30 The Magnificent Madison Show will be held at the Madison Artists Guild Gallery, consisting of works by the artists of the Madison Artists Guild. The works will be on dis play Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. through Dec. 30 For more information call 706-342-9360. Friday, Dec 1 Kick off the Christmas season at our ornament exchange at the Madison Artists Guild Gallery on Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a hand-made ornament (whether by your hand or not) to exchange for another hand-made ornament. It's always fun to see what you take home. For more informa tion call 706-342-9360. Saturday, Dec 9 The Madison Morgan Cultural Center Hall on Foster Street is hosting the annual Gingerbread Workshop presented by the Madison Artists Guild on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.. Returning again this year is the contest for 11 — 14 year olds for the best Gingerbread House. The winner takes home $50. Tickets purchased in advance are $15 per house for Guild members and $17 per house for non-Guild members. Tickets purchased at the door are $20. For more information call 706-342-9360. Saturday, Dec. 9 The 36th annual Madison Christmas Rush Classic sponsored by the Rotary Club of Morgan County will be held Saturday, Dec. 9., including a 5K, 8K and one-mile fun run. Register online at www.active.com or contact us at christmasrush- classic@gmail.com for an application. GREENE Friday, Oct. 27 Nathanael Greene Academy will be hold its $10,000 cash raffle on Oct. 27 during the football game against John Hancock Academy at Rhodes Field in Siloam at 7:30 p.m. First ticket drawn wins $500. Last ticket drawn wins $10,000. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at the game. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Downtown merchants, many in costumes, will be out to offer trick-or-treating to children 12 and under. Children must be escorted by an adult and should begin their visit at the Greene County Courthouse where they will receive an official trick-or-treating bag and a snack. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information visit www. downtowngreensboroga.com. Wednesday, Nov. 8 Greensboro Writers' Guild presents short works read by 15 Lake Country writers, including several award winning authors. Program begins at 1:30 p.m. in The Lake Room at "The Landing," a Reynolds community on Highway 44 SATURDAY • DECEMBER • 2 nd 10:00 AM -3:00 PM* FREE TO THE PUBLIC (fee to enter museum) Win a Classic CLJ/^*\Sg=~k Raffle Drawing 1:45pm CRUISE-IN FOR: Food • Music • Drinks • Door Prizes • Silent Aution Live Auction • FUN FOR ALL! AUCTION: HUNDREDS OF ITEMS *Bring your car to Memory Lane by 9:00 am; after cars are shown, we will parade them through the neighborhood. 170 Scott Road, Eatonton, GA • (706) 991-1835 Proceeds will benefit Children's Christmas programs throughout the lake country area Looking for the Perfect Location FOR 31 H WLJrS. / a*. % ti Call dnd.inake your reservation today. Sponsored by ThePeoplesBank HERRON & TbePeoplesAgency October 28th Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators Eatonton’s largest indoor cocktail party. Food and ice cold beer. Following the game, Matt Brantley live. The perfect balance between luxury & rustic Historical woodbeam warehouse dating back to 1902 118 N. JEFFERSON AVE. EATONTON, GA. 866.536.0054 Visit www.eatontoncottonwarehouse.com OPAS OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY Holiday Wishes with Tony DeSare December 6, 2017 Festival Hall, Greensboro Tickets on Sale Members: Sept. 25/Public: Oct. 2 Celebrate the Season with renowned musician Tony DeSare. Oconee Idol Finals January 28, 2018 Festival Hall, Greensboro Tickets on Sale Members: Nov. 20 /Public: Nov. 27 Who will be the next Oconee Idol? YOU DECIDE! Vote for your favorite Idol LIVE at the Oconee Idol Finals. The Texas Tenors March 9, 2018 The Plaza Arts Center, Eatonton Tickets on Sale Members: Jan 3 / Public: Jan 10 Breath-taking vocals and humor mixed with cowboy charm creates an unforgettable show. For Tickets and more information: Findu^m 706.467.6000 | www.OPAS.org ■■ UPCOMING EVENTS Anointed Dance Christmas Recital Sunday, November 12 Show at 4:00 PM - FREE Motion Picture Melodies * Friday, November 17 Show at 7:00 PM -Tickets only $10 It's A Wonderful Life: Live From WVL Radio Theater * Tuesday, November 28 Show at 7:30 PM - Tickets $20 Christmas on the Avenue Sunday, December 3 Shows at 4:00 and 6:30 PM - FREE *Plaza Partners receive complimentary tickets for these events. Call to claim yours today! Not a Member? Join Now for exclusive benefits! 305 N. Madison Avenue | Eatonton, GA 706-923-1655 | theplazaartscenter.com north of Publix. Those attending will receive a gift copy of the Guild's newest anthology "Flights of Imagination." Tickets are $12 per person and $20 per couple. To reserve a seat, make checks payable to The Greensboro Writers' Guild, and mail it to Kathy Wright, 110 Arbors Lane, Eaton ton, GA 31024. Checks will be accepted through Oct. 31. Tickets will be available at the door. Sunday, Nov. 12 Join the OPAS Community Youth Chorus on Nov. 12 at the First United Methodist Church south campus in Greens boro for a Patriotic Salute. The inaugural youth chorus performance will be a musical celebration of patriotism and American veterans. Jeffrey Wells and Amy Reber will make guest appearances. PUTNAM Saturday, Oct. 28 Come dressed in your best costume for a movie night and costume contest at the Eatonton Cotton Warehouse. The event begins at 7 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. Watch "Fan tastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" as part of Octo ber's Eatonton Main Street movie night. The event is free and open to the public. Thursday, Nov. 2 The Lake Country Fine Arts show reception sponsored by The Artisans Village will be held Nov. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Guild at The Artisans Village Gallery, 110 W. Marion Street, Eatonton, The Exhibition and Sale will continue through Nov. 17 on Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 The Artisans Village Guild will hold a meeting at The Peoples Bank, Lake Oconee Branch at 10 a.m. The speaker will be Deborah Ricks who will discuss caning and weaving. Go to www.theartisansvillageguild.com for more information. BALDWIN Saturday, Oct. 28 Andalusia Farm, home of Flannery O'Connor, will host its annual bluegrass festival this October. Guests are encour aged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnics as they listen to several hours of bluegrass music. The event is for the whole family, and leashed pets are welcome. The day starts at 3 p.m. with porch pickin', bring your own instru ments, and guided trail walks before the bands take the stage at 5 p.m. Adult tickets are $10, students and seniors are $5, children under 12 are free. For more information visit www.andalusiafarm.org. ATHENS/CLARK Thursday, Nov. 2 Philip Juras, a Georgia artist, will discuss his long-term exploration of grasslands from the Southeastern Unit ed States to the high elevation paramo of the Andes when the Oconee Rivers Audubon Society holds its next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia. The meeting will be held in the Odum School of Ecology's Auditorium, located on the University of Georgia's main campus at 140 East Green Street, Athens. For more information, visit www. oconeeriversaudubon.org or contact Audubon chapter President Catie Welch at president@oconeeriversaudubon. org or publicity chair Paige Howell at publicity@oconeeriv- ersaudubon.org. OCONEE Friday, Dec. 1 The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation's (OCAF) annual Holi day Market will open Dec. 1, offering gift-buyers an oppor tunity to select unique art and crafts objects from 70 of the region's most gifted artists. The market will include pottery, paintings, fiber art, stained and fused glass, jewelry, sculp ture, photography, woodwork and more. The Market is open Friday, Dec. 1, 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission for all three days is $3 for adults. Children under 16 get in free. There will be plenty of free parking. The Artists' Shoppe will remain open Tues - Sat, through December 22. For more information, visit OCAF.com, email info@ocaf.com, or call 706-769- 4565. 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