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IRISH DANCING Classes for kids and adults taught by
Mary Beth Taylor. 1902 OCAF Arts Center, Watkinsville
on Tuesdays 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.
LEARN CPR The Athens YMCA offers National Safety
Council infant child and adult CPR and first aid
classes. YMCA, 915 Hawthorne Ave. Call for times,
fees and registration, 543-6596.
SELF-DEFENSE The Sexual Assault Center of Northeast
Georgia sponsors self-defense classes for women on a
regular basis. 353-1912.
ZYDECG DANCING Practice and learn zydeco steps to
the sound of zydeco tunes, Ktassics on Atlanta Hwy.,
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE!
613-8287.
HEETINCI
Burt Sparer, 353-2855.
NITTY GRITTY BIKE BAND Are you looking for casual
bike riders in Athens? This group rides 20-30 miles
(at 10-15 mph) every Saturday and then goes out for
lunch. Alt ages axe welcome. 613-5607.
OUR HOPE Non-denomiiutional church. Holiday Inn
New College Ballroom, Sundays at 11 a.m. 202-3723.
S.HJLR.L "Seeking Harmony and Reaching
Everyone’' sponsors potiuck dinners on Wednesdays,
'"creative awareness expression experiences" on
Thursdays and occasional festival events. Everyone is
welcome. For details about weekly and special events
call Ryan, 543-8893.
ACC MEETING!
LAND USE PLAN Work sessions for the ACC land Use
Plan are open to the public. See City Pages on p. 6.
The next session takes place at the Government
Services Building, 120 W. Dougherty St., on
Wednesday, June 7 at 12 noon. 613-3031.
ATHENS MOTHERS' CENTER The center offers support
and a social outlet for area moms. Non-profit, non-
denominational St Gregory Episcopal Church on
Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.mJto 11:30 a.m.
There is also a twice-monthly evening group. Babies
are welcome to attend with their mothers. Call for
times, Kathy Folkerth, 548-4756 or email athens-
motherscenler@excite.com.
ATHENS SOCIAL FORUM looking to expand your
social network? Are you 25-105? The Athens Social
Forum provides lots of fun activities for meeting
people in the Athens Area. See story on p. 8. Check
out web page for upcoming events:
arches.uga.edu/~asf. 613-5607 or asf@uga.edu.
ATHENS ZEN GROUP The Athens Zen Meditation
group meets at Athens Yoga Center downtown on
Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. FREE! Newcomers
please call 353-7458.
FRIENDS OF FIVE PTS The Friends of Five Points
holds its meetings at the Student Presbyterian Center
on the fourth Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m, Go
to fivepts.com for more details.
NEIGHBORHOODS The next meeting of the Athens
Federation of Neighborhoods, with guest speaker
John F, Crowley of the UGA School of Environmental
Design, takes place at the Student Presbyterian
Center, Lumpkin St. on Monday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.
SUPPORT CROUPS
ACoA New Beginnings Group of Adult Children of
Alcoholics, 5t, Mary's Hospital Assembly Room B,
Mondays at 7:30 p.m, Louise, 613-8075.
AL-ANON Are you a woman who has a problem with
someone else's drinking? At-Anon can help.
Newcomers always welcome. Cobb House, Fridays at
5:30 p.m. 543-0436.
BREAST CANCER The Loran Smith Cancer Care Center
is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Networking Group.
Anyone with a diagnosis of breast cancer is invited
to participate. Athens Regional Medical Center on the
second and fourth Thursday of evejy month from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 549-9977.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Community support group for
victims cf domestic violence. Sponsored by Project
Safe. Meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call for location and more details, 543-3331,
FI BRO MYALGIA/CFS The Athens
Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support
Group provides encouragement, shared experiences,
medical and pharmaceutical information and survival
tips for these conditions. Call for meetings times and
locations, Karin Haag, 549-9798 or 543-5705,
FOSTER PARENTS Support group for foster parents in
Atbens-Garke County. The group is facilitated by doc
toral students and Athens psychologist Harvey Gayer
and is 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
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.
MENTAL HEALTH Support group for people suffering
from depression. Northeast Georgia Center, 250 North
Ave„ on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pat or
Ratty, 542-9738 or Donald 546-5116.
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,
PARKINSONS DISEASE Support group for those with
Parkinson's and their families. Arbor Terrace Assisted
living, 3736 Atlanta Hwy., on the third Wednesday of
each month at 2 p.m. 353-0400.
HELP OUT!
AMERICORPS The Georgia Personal Assistance Corps,
an AmeriCorps program whose members provide ser
vices to persons in the community with disabilities,
is seeking individuals to make a one-year, part-time
service commitment Participants receive a monthly
stipend and an educational award. Gain valuable
employment and life experience. Applications now
being accepted for the 2000-20001 service year that
begins in September, Georgia PAS Corps, 542-3907 or
Ms. Ford, kford@arches.uga.edu.
BEAR HOLLOW The zoo is looking for volunteers to
help with educational programs for children, birthday
parties and caring for the animals. No experience
necessary. 613-3616.
BOTANICAL GARDEN Volunteers to work in the Gift
Shop on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. and at the front desk on Wednesdays from
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors Center, 542-6195.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS Host families being sought for
high school students from Brazil Ecuador, Mexico,
Germany and Japan, Students are 16-18, have
spending money and insurance. Foundation for
Academic Cultural Exchange, a non-profit, USIA-des*
ignated program. Adrian Ogietree, (770) 464-2167,
Bev, (800) 527-2664 orfacexchange.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Volunteers needed for the
Small Projects Group to help with small home repair
projects such as exterior painting, repairing roofs,
etc. No experience necessary. 208-1001 or
aahfh@juno.com.
OUR DAILY BREAD Seeking volunteers to serve hot
meals to homeless individuals at the Oconee Street
Methodist Church, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. .and 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the
Volunteer Action Center for more information, 227-
8300.
PROJECT SAFE Volunteer training session for Project
Safe, Inc, local shelter for battered women and their
children. Saturday, June 3. Call 549-0922 for more
information.
RECORDING FOR THE BLIND Seeking volunteers to
read and record science and math textbooks for blind
and dyslexic students at 4th grade though post-grad
uate levels. Call the Volunteer Action Center for times
and location, 227-8300.
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. Learn 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
provided. Andrew Pearson, 613-3615, ext 227.
SERTOMA "Service To Mankind" is seeking individuals
interested in issues related to speech and hearing
impairments. Call the Volunteer Action Center for
more details, 227-8300,
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER Volunteers opportunities
available for men and women . 353-1912.'
TORRENCE CENTER The UGA Torrence Center for
Creative Studies needs six, caring, responsible teens,
ages 15 and up to serve as volunteer aides for the
Summer Challenge 2000 Program. Aides will assist
classroom teachers, working with children, pre-k
through 6th grade at Alps Elementary, June 19-23
and June 26-30 from 8 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. Volunteer
aides can work mornings, afternoons or both and
receive a small stipend and a free T-shirt 542-5104.
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