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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 i V V V_v V %l V G C O O G O O O O Q O O O O Q C O Back to School Sale Lingerie & Unique Apparel SMALL TO 10X Dresses, Pants 6 Tops DANCE WEAR. TOO. Candles, Incense, Jewelry AND OTHER COOL GIFTS Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Supplies AND NOVELTIES SPECIAL ORDERS AVAILABLE Bring this ad and receive YI & & of $2S or more with a student ID (not valid on sale merchandise or with other offers.) LESS THAN 25 MINUTES FROM ATHENS In the Midway Station Shopping Center • 1009 Highway 78. Loganville Take Highway 78 towards Stone Mountain • (770) 982-5969 AUGUST 16, 2000