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FLYING DANCE TRAPEZE Learn the art of the flying
dance trapeze in on-going classes. For times, location
and fees, call Susan Murphy, 543-5017.
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, lees very reasonable. 208-
9257.
PHOTOGRAPHY "Personal Expression Through
Photography'" taught by Robert Lowery, Eastman
Photography Scholar and winner of Kodak's Award for
Excellence. Some black and white experience pre
ferred, 35 mm or medium format camera required.
Use of darkroom included. Pre-registration required,
class size very limited. 795-0102 or
lowerygallery@email.com.
SELF DEFENSE The Sexual Assault Center of Northeast
Georgia teaches a three-session class on self defense
for women. ACC Police Department Training Room,
3035 Lexington Rd., Thursdays, Aug. 31, Sept. 7 and
14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE! Pre-registration
required, 353-1912.
YOGA CENTER The Sangha Yoga Studio offers six-
week classes in Beginners Integral Hatha Yoga,
Experienced Beginners/Intermediate Hatha Yo3a,
Extra Gentle Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar
Yoga. All beginning Sept. 11. Sangha Yoga Studio,
Healing Arts Centre, 834 Prince Ave. Fee: S60 per
class. Call for times, 613*1142.
ZYDECO DANCING Practice and learn zydeco steps to
the sound of zydeco tunes, Klassics on Atlanta Hwy.,
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. FREE!
613-8287.
HEETINCI
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.
Children are welcome to attend with their mothers,
child care is provided for a small fee. Kathy Folkerth,
552-8554 or email athensmotherscenter@excite.com.
ATHENS SOCIAL FORUM Looking to expand your
social ne‘work? 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
upcomii.g events: arches.uga.edu/~asf. 353-6986 or
asf@uga.edu.
ATHENS SYMPHONY The Athens Symphony has sev
eral openings in the string section of the orchestra.
Players with violin, viola, cello or bass experience
needed for the fall season, starting after Labor Day.
Auditions not required. Al Ligotti, 543-5333 or
athenssymphony.com.
ATHENS ZEN GROUP The Athens Zen Meditation
Group meets at Athens Yoga Center downtown on
Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Newcomers
please call 583-9582.
BIKEATHENS Come help plan fall activities with the
members of BikeAthens, an organization that is dedi
cated to alternative transportation in Athens. The
Globe, downtown on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. 542-
4050 or bikeathens.com.
CLASSIC CITY BAND Athens' very own community
band begins its fall rehearsal schedule. All instru
ments. No auditions. Clarke Central High School band
room on Tuesday, Sept. 5 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Call M. Brown, 208-8818.
COMMUNITIES Intentional communities now forming
in the Athens area. Rural settings, pedestrian-
friendly. Kate or Dan, 546-7671.
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.
GREEN PARTY The community is invited to the next
meeting of the Green Party. Earth Fare in Five Points
in Lumpkin St., on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m.
Dan. 546-7671.
NITTY GRITTY BIKE BAND Are you looking for casual
bike riders in Athens? All ages are welcome. Check
web site for calendar. 227-0774 or go to
fivepts.com/nitgrit.htm.
OUR HOPE Our Hope MCC is an open, diverse and
inclusive Christian chuich ministering primarily to
the gay, lesbian and transgendered community.
Services held at the Holiday Inn downtown. Poolside
Room, Sundays at 11 a.m. 202-3723 or
geocities.com/ourhopemcc.
PIPE BAND The Athens Area Pipe Band is seeking
pipers and drummers and anyone interested in
learning bagpipes and Scottish-style drumming. For
meeting times and location, call Brandon Davis, 310-
0254.
UNITY CHURCH The Unity Church of Athens is now
located at the Healing Arts Centre, 834 Prince Ave.
The first service takes place on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 11
a.m. Everyone is welcome.
SUPPORT CROUPS
ACoA New Beginnings Group of Adult Children of
Alcoholics, St. Mary's Hospital Assembly Room B,
Mondays at 7:j0 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. 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 every month from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 549-9977.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Community support group r or
victims of 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.
FIBROMYALGIA/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.
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. Northeart 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!
BEAR HOLLOW The zoo is looking for volunteers to
help with educational programs for children, birthday
parties and caring for the animals. 613-3616.
THE BEAN'RY Seeking volunteers for The Bean'ry, a
donations-only, free coffeehouse. Servers, clean-up
and more. A!so: comfortable sofas .n good condition
needed. Jason Dominy, 425-9911.
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.
DONATE BLOOD The American Red Cross is requesting
immediate blood donations to help alleviate critically
low blood supplies nationwide. Athens Blood Donor
Center, 2440 W. Broad St., Ste. 6. 543-8656.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS Athens area families are being
sought to host high school students ages 15-18 from
nearly 30 different countries or send their high
schoolers abroad to study for the next school year.
Sponsored by the ASPECT Foundation. (800) US-
YOUTH or aspectfoundation.org.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Volunteers needed for all
aspects of Habitat for Humanity including house
building, office work and serving <*n various commit
tees. No experience necessary. 208-1001 or
aahfh@juno.com.
HUMANE SOCIETY The Athens Area Humane Society
is seeking donations for its yard sale fund-raiser to
be held Saturday, Aug. 26. Donations accepted at the
shelter at 399 Beaverdam Rd. now through Aug. 25.
Also, due to a large n: mber of kittens at the shelter
this season, the Human Society is requesting dona
tions from the public of premium brand kitten food.
Donations may be dropped off at either Super Pet
store in Athens. 353-2287.
RECORDING FOR THE BLIND Seeking volunteers to
read ana record science and math textbooks for blind
and dyslexic students at 4th grade though post-grad
uate levels. 227-8300.
SANDY CREEK VOLUNTEERS Volunteer orientation for
the Sandy Creek Nature Center takes place on
Thursday, Aug..17 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Andrew
Pearson, 613-3615, exi. 227.
TEACH ENGLISH Volunteers needed to teach English
to immigrants two hours per week. College Place
Apts, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Thursday,
Dec. 7. Call Carrie at Catholic Social Services, 548-
9421.
Margaret Moore, Geoff Carr
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AUGUST 16, 2000