About Flagpole. (Athens, Ga.) 1987-current | View Entire Issue (June 14, 2000)
class size very limited. 795-0102 or lo weryg alle ry @ email.com. SELF-DEFENSE The Sexual Assault Center of Northeast Georgia sponsors self-defense classes for women on a regular basis. 353-1912. ZYDECO DANCING Practice and learn zydeco steps to the sound of 2ydeco tunes, Classics on Atlanta Hwy., Tuesday evenings from 7;3Q p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE! 613-8287. NESTINGS 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.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is also a twice-monthly evening group. Babies are welcome to attend with their mothers. Call for times. Kathy folkertb, 548-4756 or email a then s- motherscenter@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. Check out web page for upcoming events: arches.uga,edu/~a$f. 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 FIVEPTS 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. NITTY GRITTY BIKE BAND Are you looking for casual bike riders in Athens? This group ndes 20*30 miles {at 10-15 mph) every Saturday and then goes out for lunch. All ages are welcome. 613*5607. OUR HOPE Non-denominational church. Holiday Inn New College Ballroom, Sundays at 11 a.m. 202- 3723. S.H.A.R.E. "Seeking Harmony and Reaching Everyone" sponsors potluck 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, 543-8B93. ACC MEETINGS AIRPORT Meeting of the Airport Authority at Ben Epps Airport House on Wednesday, June 21 at 3:30 p.m. 613-3795. DFACS Department of Family 3nd Children’s Services meeting, Clarke County DFACS, 284 North Ave, 613- 3795. HISTORIC PRESERVATION Meeting of the Historic Preservation Committee at 120 Dougherty St. on Wednesday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. 613*3795. KEEP ACC BEAUTIFUL Meeting of the Keep Athens* Clarke County Beautiful Commission at the Botanical Garden Callaway Bldg, on Wednesday, June 21 at 8 a.m. 613*3795. MAYOR AND COMMISSION Agenda setting meeting for the ACC Mayor and the Commission, City Hall Commission Chamber on Tuesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. 613*3795. PENSIONS The ACC Pension Board meets at the ACC Courthouse Room 180 on Wednesday, June 14 at 4 p.m. 613-3795. PLANNING COMMISSION Work session for the ACC Planning Commission at 120 Daugherty St. on Thursday, June IS at 5 p.m. 6T3-3795. ROC Northeast Georgia RDC meeting. Holiday Inn, corner of Broad and Lumpkin on Thursday, June 15 at 12 noon. 613-3795, SUPPORT GROUPS ACoA New Beginnings Group of Adult Children of Alcoholics, St. 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? Al-Anon can help. Newcomers always welcome. Cobb House, Fridays at 5:30 p.m. 54.3-0436. BREAST CANCER The Loran Smith Cancer Care Center b sponsoring a Breast Cancer Networking Group. Anyone with a diagnosis of breast oncer is invited to participate, Athens Regional Medical Center on the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 7 p.m, to 8:30 p.m, 549-9977. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Comrmjmty support group For victims of domestic violence. Sponsored by Project Safe. Meets every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. C*U for location and mere details, 543*3331. nSRQMYAltlA/tF$ The Athens U* Syndrome Support Group provkfes *rsrengagement, shared experience*. 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 Athens-ClarJce County. The group is facilitated by doctoral 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 Patty, 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. PARKINSON'S 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 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the front desk on Wednesdays and Saturdays 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 Ogletree, (770) 464-2167, Bev, (800) 527*2664 or facexchange.org. HABITAT FOR HUMAN TTY 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 5eeking volunteers to serve hot meals to homeless individuals at the Oconee Street Methodist Church, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 1Q:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m, to 2 p.m. Call the Volunteer Action Center for more information, 227- 8300. RECORDING fOR THE BUND Seeking volunteers to read and record science and math textbooks for blind and dyslexic students at 4th grade though post-graduate 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 traits. 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. SCRTOMA “Service To Mankind” is seeking individ uals interested in issues related to speech end 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 ar.d 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 I 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. Margaret Moore, Geoff Carr c-m; V TJCSOA'l-SAtMOAi 11 30-+ 30 jtnobjcfi so/wa* IQ30j0 , CiHMCK dajH 530-1000 xtfOO ON fKO A-t and ZATJA.DA'V 1653 5. lUvPklN ST. ATprA/5, &A SUPPORT LOCAL ART & ARTISTS •Mai Mb ftfluMam Bats) •Bnoufe dan By Krai Badwaria *UoflyMa& Grihw' •sratiua! Tfeaffld pastry plus: LOTSA CHEAP SMOKES!! SHOOTING RANGE QasCB&HfeKD3Q Come Spetti A Relaxing Euettittg lUttk Ua. 546-6111 THURSDAY, JUNE 15 9pm RALPH IRODDENBERRYl and THE FOGIES THURSDAY, JUNE 22 9:30pm TREY BOYER DODD FERRELLE mrftti THE TIN FOIL STARS Pool * Darts • Foosball • Big Screen * Black Jack Two 4 One New Freeze Flavors WHY SHARE? Storing Is nice, tot not necessary If you try our new Freeze flavors. Get 2 for the price of 1 tn Strawbmy> Mango Guava & Wild Berry Also available til Mocha, Ctoi, Coffee & Vanifla Latte. JUNE 14, 2000 FLAGPOLE B
