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» Your hometown newspaper since 1861 The Eatonton Alessenger THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025 | C7 CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS Submit your events to editor@msgrnews.com See more events and a regional events calendar online at msgrnews.com. LOOK FOR THE CALENDAR MENU ITEM. PUTNAM THURSDAY, JUNE 19 What: Lake Country Juried Art Show Opening Reception When: 5-7:30 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: This annual event of The Artisans Village Guild brings some of the finest artists and artwork from around the state. Everyone is invited to this opening show and awards reception with light refreshments, complimentary wine, and a cash bar. The show remains on exhibit, with options to buy the art, at Barrel 118 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 20, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Then, it will move to The Artisans Village Art Gallery until the end of July. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 What: Juneteenth Parade & Festival When: 10 a.m. parade start; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. festival Where: Lot on Oak Street, Eatonton More Info: Celebrate Juneteenth and Black heritage and excellence with a Saturday parade through downtown Eatonton, featuring floats, music, and marchers. Several food and arts-and-crafts vendors, car show, cook-offs, workshops, scholarships, community awards, and live entertainment. What: The Art of Mixology Cocktail Class When: 2-4 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Bourbon and rye whiskey are the focus for this cocktail class led by the Barrel 118 mixologist. Revisit classics like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan, and explore interesting variations. Learn about and taste a few Prohibition-era cocktails like the Scofflaw and Boulevardier, plus a modern cocktail, the Paper Airplane. Register online at Barrel118.com. THURSDAY, JUNE 26 What: An Evening in Eatonton When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Various stores and restaurants, downtown Eatonton More Info: Visit downtown Eatonton for some special deals during late shopping and dining opportunities. During this event, pick up a punch card at participating businesses and receive a punch on the card for all purchases of $15 or more at one business. Upon receiving five punches on the card, turn it in for a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from the downtown businesses. What: Lake Country Photography Club 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. JUNE 27 & 28 What: Crooked Creek Community Association Sale When: Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m./Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 160 Crooked Creek Dr. SE, Eatonton More Info: Annual sale to benefit Putnam Christian Outreach with clothing, hats, furniture, appliances, toys, and gift items. WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 What: Lake Oconee Shag Club When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Bruzze Brewing, 170 Scott Rd., Eatonton More Info: The best of beach music dancing meets first Wednesday each month at Bruzze Brewing. Basic shag lessons 6 to 7 p.m., then dancing until 9 p.m. Free for club members, $5 for non-members. Single dancers are welcome. For information email shagdance1998@gmail.com. JULY 3, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 13 What: "HONK!" When: 3 p.m., July 6 & 13; 7 p.m. all other shows Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: "HONK, The Musical," presents the story of "The Ugly Duckling," by Hans Christian Andersen. Fun and entertaining for kids of all ages. Presented by the Broadway Intensive program with The Arts Barn. Tickets $15-$25 each, available at|app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=plaza| SATURDAY, JULY 5 What: SCR Sinclair Summer Bash When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Where: EdgeWater on Lake Sinclair at Oconee Springs Park, Eatonton More Info: Family-friendly, community celebration featuring live music by The Swingin' Medallions band and food trucks with something for everyone. Free admission; bring your own lawn chairs. Presented by South Central Realty. WEDNESDAY, JULY 16 What: Red Cross Blood Drive When: 2-6 p.m. Where: Zion Covenant Fellowship Church, 404 Oak St., Eatonton More Info: Email zioncovenantfellowship@ gmail.com/or call 706-485-9967. THURSDAY, JULY 17 What: Eatonton Health and Rehabilitation Center Job Fair When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: EHRC, 125 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton More Info: Eatonton Health and Rehabilitation Center is opening its doors to job seekers with a spring/summer job fair, offering open interviews throughout the day with opportunities in nursing, dietary services, housekeeping, and other support roles. For more information about the job fair or available positions, contact the facility directly or visit eatontonhealth.org THURSDAY, JULY 24 What: Lake Country Photography Club 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. WEEKLY: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS What: Lake Oconee Duplicate Bridge Club When: 1 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Join LODBC players from Milledgeville to Watkinsville each Tuesday and Thursday for American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned $6 games. ACBL Masterpoints awarded. All are welcome to join and play, no matter your age. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m. so directors can set up the game for a prompt start. Email lodbclub1@gmail.com for more information. TUESDAYS, UNTIL JULY 8 What: Griefshare When: 4-5:30 p.m. Where: Lake Country Baptist Fellowship Hall, 1259 Crooked Creek Rd., Eatonton More Info: 13 sessions on Tuesdays, April 15 to July 8. Register atlgriefshare.org. GREENE FRIDAY, JUNE 20 What: Moonlight on Main When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Downtown Greensboro More Info: Presented by the City of Greensboro Office of Downtown Development, enjoy an evening of shopping, live music, and fireworks. Core downtown streets closed to vehicular traffic. SATURDAY, JUNE 28 What: Greene County Jr. Rodeo When: 5 p.m. registration; 6 p.m. start Where: Greene Co. Arena, 1180 Weldon Smith Rd., Greensboro More Info: Watch young participants aged 5-18 in three age groups compete in several rodeo events, with opportunities for almost all kids to participate in some. Entry fee $5/event; $3 general admission. WEDNESDAY, AUG. 13 What: Lake Country Yellow Jackets Cookout When: 6 p.m. Where: The Farm at Oconee, 1040 Oconee Heights Ln., Greensboro More Info: The third annual Fall Cookout will be held at The Farm (off Carey Station Road). Enjoy fun and friendship with fellow Yellow Jacket fans. The only cost to attend is a side dish. For more information, visit Lake Country Yellow Jackets on Facebook or email lakecountryyellowjackets@ gmail.com or Bob Nash at bobnash100@gmail.com. IIIPLAZA The Plaza Arts Center & The Arts Barn present SATURDAY, JULY 12 What: Downtown Getdown When: 7 p.m. Where: City Center Stage, behind Barrel 118, North Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Presented by Eatonton Main Street, enjoy the music of The Bourbon Brothers as they bring the great music of the Rat Pack and other great 1950s-'60s crooners to life. Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Food trucks and arts and crafts vendors on site at 6 p.m. Music by GEORGE STILES Book and Lyrics by ANOTNONY DREWE Directed by HENRY SCOTT An intensive production from students and young adults of Putnam and surrounding counties GW/ tm^:^^^^^^^^^^i> GEORGIA WRITERS MUSEUM 109 S. Jefferson Ave Eatonton, GA 31024 Thursday - Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |www.georgiawrttersmuseum.orgl AUDIO BOOKS Listen & support our bookstore A percentage of every audiobook you purchase directly supports Georgia Writers Museum! • Libro fm at The Plaza showtimes a . July 3rd 7:00pm Arts Center July 5th 7:00pm July 6th i 2:30pm 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024 July 10th | 7:00pm •• Tialate of July 11th 1:00pm Teels IlcKets of July 11th 7:00pm nnhZlS Dlazacenter ora July 12th 7:00pm STS piozacenter.org July 13th 2:50pm Hank! Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI) provided. "ortd redo wmhm.cem hosrrid OPAS From the team that brought you GODSPELL WORKING SEUSSICAL MORGAN THURSDAY, JUNE 19 What: Skate Party When: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Where: Town Park, West Jefferson Street, Madison More Info: Join Madison Main Street for its Skate Party on West Jefferson Street outside Town Park. Adults and kids are invited to bring their rollerskates, rollerblades, boards, and scooters, as Got 2 b Rollin' provides music and good times. THURSDAY, JUNE 26 What: Free Concert When: 7:30-9 p.m Where: Town Park, Madison More Info: North of Macon will take the Town Park stage, delivering an authentic tribute to the Allman Brothers Band along with classic rock favorites. The band features local musician Jamie Hood, along with Steve Einbender, Bob Glick, and David Weissmann. Special guests The Funky Ake-Homs (Dr. Vince Cambell and Rob Seymour of The Squirrel heads) will join for a few special numbers. Free concert hosted by Madison Main Street. TUESDAYS UNTIL JULY 8 What: Beginner/Intermediate Pastels Class When: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St., Madison More Info: Instructor Ann Dodys will teach students to paint from photos (theirs or choice of those provided) and some floral still-lifes. Students will learn a variety of pastel techniques. For more info, visit mmcc-arts.org/classeslor call 706-342-4743. THURSDAY, JULY 10 What: GridRocked When: 7:30-9 p.m. Where: Town Park, Madison More Info: GridRocked will play rock favorites from the 1960s-'90s on the Town Park stage. Made up of veteran performers from Greene, Putnam, and Baldwin counties, GridRocked provides a heartpumping live music experience. Free concert hosted by Madison Main Street. BALDWIN SATURDAY, JUNE 21 What: Les Dames Magnifiques Juneteenth Celebration When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Carol's Park, West Clinton St., Gray More Info: Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food from local food trucks, with live entertainment, games, and fun for all ages as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community. Family-friendly and open to the public; all are welcome. Call Barbara at 478-456-2066 for information. What: Rock Your Dock When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Lake Sinclair More Info: Y96 Hot Country Hits is bringing the party straight to Lake Sinclair. 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