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view through Jan. 30., and "The Art of Nellie Mae
Rowe: Ninety-Nine and a Half Won't Do." Through
Feb. 26. (404) 733-4437.
MADISON ARTISTS GUILD "Windows 2000," paint
ings and sketches by Linda Aldridge on view to aug
ment the program "Show Me How," which demon
strates the value of pre-drawings to the painting
process.
M/ 0IS0N-M0RGAN CULTURAL CENTER "Old Masters
Prints," a traveling exhibition from the Arkansas Arts
Center, traces printmaking through five centuries. The
collection of works includes woodcuts by Albrecht
Purer, etchings by Rembrandt engravings by William
Blake and many more. Also on display is "Selections
from the Permanent Collection" in Gallery IV. Through
Jan. 30. (706) 342-4743.
NEXUS CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER (Atlanta) 'Here
Kitty, Kitty," a show exploring the relationships
between pet owners and their animals. Includes an
installation of bugs by Katja Seltmann, an Athens
artist Through Feb. 26. (404)-688-1970.
CLASSES
A FRO-HAITIAN DANCE Enter the exciting world of
traditional Afro-Haitian dance. Beginners are wel
come, no dance experience necessary. Live percus
sion. The Sanctuary in Watkinsville on Wednesdays
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. $8 per class. Ellen Bleier,
742-5605.
BODY MIND AWARENESS This ongoing class helps
participants learn body-mind awareness techniques
for accessing unconscious blocks to personal effec
tiveness. Blue Swan Bodymind on Thursdays at 7:30
p.m. FREE! 552-3185.
CLASSES FOR SENIORS Athens' senior citizens have a
unique opportunity to expand their educational hori
zons with 'Learning in Retirement" the elder hostel
experience at U6A. Learn about everything from The
Renaissance to writing memoirs. 542-3537.
CONTINUING EDUCATION The UGA Continuing
Education Program offers a wide array of courses in
the area*; of financial management visual arts, busi
ness, fitness, dance, test preparation, computers and
much more for adults. Spring Semester introduces
several new classes including 'Portuguese for
Beginners,' "Swing Dancing" and "Introduction to
Windows 2000." Classes begin the week of Jan. 24. A
complete course listing and on-line registration is
available at gactr.uga.edu/cep/ or call 542-3537 for
more information.
MEETINGS
ATHENS ZEN GROUP The Athens Zen Meditation
group meets at UGA Memorial Hall Ballroom on
Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FREE! 353-7458.
FIRST AID The American Red Cross sponsors regular
classes in Community and Standard first Aid and
Community CPR. Cost S35-S40 per dass.
Call for availability
and class schedule,
353-1645.
IRISH DANCING
Classes for kids and
adults taught by
Mary Beth Taylor.
1902 OCAF Arts
Center, Watkinsville
on Tuesday, from 4
p.m. to 5 p.m. for
kids, from 6 p.m. to 7
p.m. for adults. Fees
very reasonable. 208-
9257.
SPANISH CLASSES For
all ages and levels.
Home Schoolers
Spanish, designed for
participation by family
groups with varying ages
and skill levels. Spanish
Conversation Hour, an
intermediate-level con
versation dass focusing
on speaking and vocabu
lary, begins Feb. 3.
International Language
and Culture Center, 520
Gaines School Rd. 546-
6237.
WILDFLOWER SYMPOSIUM The Wildflower
Symposium provides an opportunity to learn how to
incorporate wildflowers and other natives into your
garden. Botanical <'arden Callaway Building on
Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost $18. Space limited, register early. 542-6156.
ZYDECO DANCING Practice and learn zydeco steps to
the sound of zydeco tunes, Klassks on Atlanta Hwy.,
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE!
613-8287.
Artist Benny Andrews
OCONEE CITIZENS Martin Kearns, executive director
of the Georgia River Network is the featured speaker
at this month's meeting
of the Oconee Citizens for
Responsible Growth.
Everyone is welcome.
Oconee County Library on
Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7:30
p.m. 769-4236.
OUR HOPE Non-denomi-
national church. Holiday
Inn New College
Ballroom, Sundays at 11
a.m. 202-3723
S.HJLR.L "Seeking
Harmony and Reaching
Everyone' sponsors
potluck dinners on
Wednesdays, 'creative
awareness expression
experiences' on
Thursdays and occa
sional festival events.
Everyone is welcome.
For details about
weekly and special
events call Ryan,
543-8893.
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Come join this
speaks at the loose-knit social
group for "Tuesday Night Coffee and
Such' to make new friends and plan outings—like
hiking, dinners, movies and more. 583-9187.
fUPPORT CROUPI
ACoA New Beginnings Group of Adult Children of
Alcoholics, St Mary's Hospital Assembly Room B,
Mondays at 7 p.m. 6'enda, 613-1037.
FAMILIES AS CAREGIVERS Family support education
classes for those caring for individuals with psycho
social challenges. Topics covered include community
resources, .risis intervention, coping skills and more.
Northeast Georgia Center, 250 North Ave., Thursdays
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE! 542-9738.
FOSTER PARENTS Support group now forming foi
foster parents in Athens-Clarke County. The group
will be facilitated by doctoral students and Athens
psychologist Harvey Gayer and will be free. 542-
4363.
GAY TEENS Athens Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual &
Transgendered Teen Support Group, Presbyterian
Student Center, Saturdays at 2 p.m. 546-4611 or
stock@negia.net.
HEPATITIS "C" Weekly support group now forming for
men and women with hepatitis “c." 353-8180.
HIV/AIDS Free monthly support groups for people
with HIV/AIDS, sponsored by The AIDS Coalition of
Northeast Georgia. Childcare and meal provided. 542-
AiDS.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS Support group for anyone
who has an abnormal relationship with food,
including compulsive overeating, anorexia and
bulimia. Catholic Center, 1344 S. Lumpkin, Saturdays
from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Angela, 354-0087.
RAPE SUPPORT Free support group for women who
have been sexually assaulted. 353-1912 for time and
location.
HELP OUT!
BEAR HOLLOW The zoo is looking for volunteers to
help with educational programs for children, birthday
parties, Zoo Day and caring for the animals. No expe
rience necessary. 613-3616.
SANDY CREEK VOLUNTEERS Sandy Creek Nature
Center, Sandy Creek Park and the North Oconee
Greenway are looking for volunteers. Opportunities
include everything from feeding sea turtles to
helping children discover nature to blazing new
trails. Leam about anything from astronomy to
zoology. Perfect for retired persons or anyone inter
ested in supporting these unique community pro
grams! No experience is necessary and training is
p:ovided. Andrew Pearson, 613-3615, ext. 227.
VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER Volunteers needed who
are interested in helping adults leam to read and
write or in helping teach English as a Second
Language. Tutor training session at ACC Library on
Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 6:30 p.m. 227-8300.
Margaret Moore, Suzanne Gillespie
146 e. clayton street • 354-8631 • open every day • free gift wrap
Artists!
CALL FOR ENTRIES
5th Annual SOUTHWORKS
Juried Art Exhibition
May 6 — June 18,2000
• More than $ 10,000 in Merit and Purchase Awards
• Open to all artists living in the U.S.
• Both 2-D and 3-D artwork accepted
• Nationally recognized juror
•Viewed by more than 5,000 visitors
• March 15 deadline for applications
• Sponsored by Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
FORA PROSPECTUS SEND A S.AS.E.TO:
SOUTHWORKS’OO Juried Art Exhibition
Post Office Box 631
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Exhibit Hotline: (736) 769-4565
E-mail: arts@ocaf.com
Web Page: www.ocaf.com
JANUARY 19,.2000
