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C2 | THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025 The Tatonton Allessenger www.msgrnews.com Doggone good time # CONTRIBUTED Students participating in a "Wild About Pets" class at Putnam County Primary School's Summer Inspiration Camp visited Eatonton Veterinary Services on July 15, where they enjoyed the company of therapy dogs Leo and Luna. Veterinarian Dr. Esther Williams-Sills taught the students about veterinary care and read them the book, Madeline Finn and the Library Dog, about a therapy dog that helps a young girl learn to read. ^IReStore. Habitat for Humanity of Putnam ReStore Hours Thursday: 10am - 4pm iffeete Restore your donation helps a family build a strong foundation for the future. Friday: Saturday: putnamcountyhabitat.org 706-991-1600 10am - 4pm 10am - 4pm HONK! cast entertains at GWM IANTOCHER/Staff Members from the cast of the musical "HONK!" presented recently at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, performed last week during the Georgia Writers Museum's Walk-in Wednesdays event, including (l-r): Nathan Smith, Delaney Chambers, Lily Garcia-Carreras, Anenaca Simpson, Helen Garcia-Carreras, and Seth Wicker. GWM presents student-written short plays - NEW LOCATION - 866 Harmony Road Eatonton, GA 31024 Bring this ad with you and receive an additional 10% off your purchase! Scan to Request a Home Pickup Shop. Donate. Volunteer. Georgia Writers Museum (GWM) will present a staged reading July 25, of four student- written, one-act plays full of imagination, storytelling, and creative thought. “Imagine Me,” written by AJ Pontzer, follows Simon, a young artist who struggles to create for himself instead of trying to please others, especially “The Critic.” With the help of his mentor, Simon begins to figure out what kind of artist he really wants to be. “Imagine Me” is about learning to trust yourself and letting go of other people’s expectations. “Murder in the Mirror Maze,” written by Rory DeVevo and Halle Harrison, is a wild comedy that takes place in a circus. Johnny and Isabelle are two kids who fear pretty much CONTRIBUTED Students read over their one-act plays in preparation for the upcoming performances. everything circus related — clowns included! Their therapist then brings them to a circus to face their fears, but things take a strange turn in the mirror maze. What follows is a mix of mystery and chaos. This play doesn’t take itself too seriously and ends with a twist you won’t see coming! “Echoes of Silence,” written by Daniel and blamed for the murder but swears she’s not guilty. As her friends try to figure out the truth, secrets emerge, and trust starts to fall apart. Packed with tension, twists, and tough choices, BANK OF MADISON C VE Hannah Williams, tells a story of overcoming strug gles in friendship. James and Bartholomew are two boys trying to enjoy an afternoon together, but things keep going wrong. James loses his temper, Bartholomew gets upset, and their friendship is tested. With a bit of help from James’ mom, the two boys just might find a way to make up. “Echoes of Silence” emphasizes the importance of apologies and learning from your mistakes. Finally, “The Party Killer,” written by Alexie Vail, Olivia Chomiak, and Tinsley Collis, follows the aftermath of a party that ends with a guest’s death. Marilyn finds herself “The Party Killer” reveals how quickly things can change — and how hard it can be to really know who to trust. Brought to life by a cast of impressive, young, local actors under directors Chloe Butts and Elizabeth Brosman, witness their words come to life on stage at Georgia Writers Museum. This event is made possible with support from the Georgia Council for the Arts. To purchase tickets for just $5 each, visit GWM at georgiawritersmu- seum.app.neoncrm. com/np/clients/georgi- awritersmuseum/event. jsp?event=1953, with all proceeds going to support the student writers. — Contributed COMMITMENT: HERE. NOW. ALWAYS. Contact us for your Lot and Construction Loans! COME IN AND MEET THE LAKE TEAM Lake Country Loan Production Office 1041 Founders Row Greensboro, GA 30642 (762) 445-1133 Main Office 133 N. Main St., Madison (706) 342-1953 Eatonton Rd Branch 1540 Eatonton Rd., Madison (706) 342-1953 Member FDIC Bank of Social Circle A Division of Bank of Madison 1281 N. Cherokee Rd., Social Circle (770) 464-0213 www.bankofmadisonga.com LAKE OCONEE FARMERS MARKET Every Saturday • 8 AM to 12 PM Support Lake Country's Farmers, Makers, Bakers, & more! 40+ vendors every week. Located in the greenspace at 119 Harmony Crossing, Eatonton, GA 31204 @LakeOconeeFarmersMarket www.vharmonycrossing.com/farmersmarket Follow us on facebook lwww.facebook.com/EatontonMessenger
