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OUT THERE! continued from page 17 meet at St. Gregory Episcopal Church on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes for fall run through Dec. 8. Membership fee: $15 per quarter, scholarships available. Kathy Folkerth, 552-8554 or email athensmotherscenter@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: www.arches.uga.edu/~asf. 353- 6986 or asf@uga.edu. COMMUNITIES Intentional communities now forming in the Athens area. Rural settings, pedestrian- friendly. Kate or Dan, 546-7671. FRIENDS OF FIVE PT5 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 Everyone is welcome at the next meeting of the Athens Green Party. Earth Fare on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. Jenny, 546-6595. 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. OCONEE ST. UMC The host site for Our Daily Bread welcomes a diverse congregation. Oconee Street United Methodist Church, Sundays at 11 a.m. Hal, 369-8010. OUR HOPE Our Hope MCC is an open, diverse and inclusive Christian church 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. Services take place on Sundays at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome. WOMEN'S GROUP Lesbian and bisexual women of color interested in forming an activities and support group. Joan, 583-8875 or wlwathens@email.com. SUPPORT CROUPi AA GROUP Alcoholics Anonymous. Newcomers always welcome. Cobb House on N. Pope St. daily at 12 noon and 5:30 p.m. and at the Biscayne Club (Miles and Chase streets) daily at 8:30 p.m. 543-0436. 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. 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. CARGIVERS The Caregiver Support Group welcomes anyone caring for an elderly or disabled loved one. Athens Community Council on Aging, 135 Hoyt St. on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. 549-4850. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Community support group for 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. The next meeting is Sept. 19. Call for time and location, Karin Haag, 543-5705. FOSTER PARENTS Support group for foster parents in Athens-Clarke 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 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. Princeton United Methodist Church, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Gloria, 357- 9484. 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. No experience necessary. 613-3616. THE BEAN'RY Seeking volunteers for The Bean'ry, a donations-only, free coffeehouse. Servers, clean-up and more. Also: comfortable sofas in good condition needed. Jason Dominy, 425-9911. BOTANICAL GARDEN Volunteers to work in the Gift Shop on the first Sunday each month from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and at the front desk on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors Center, 542-6195. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Volunteers needed for all aspects of Habitat for Humanity including house building, office work, working in the Thrift Store and serving on various committees. No experience neces sary. Come by 744 Barber St. in the afternoons or call 208-1001 or habitat.org. HUMANE SOCIETY Due to a large number of kittens at the shelter this season, the Humane Society is requesting donations from the public of premium brand kitten food. Donations may be dropped off at either Super Pet store in Athens. 353-2287. LITERACY The Even Start Family Literacy Program seeks volunteers to tutor GED students, especially in math and to teach English as a second language. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 357-5315. LYNDON HOUSE Volunteers needed to vork 2-3 hour shifts weekly, bi-weekly or monthly in t ie Gallery Shop. Training provided. Amy West or Ce'ia Brooks, 613-3623. MORTON THEATRE Volunteers needed to be "Morton Theatre Troopers," ushers for a variety of the Morton's programs and performances. Training provided. Cathy Padgett, 613-3625. OUR DAILY BREAD Seeking volunteers to serve hot f 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. 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. RED CROSS The American Red Cross needs your blood. Free t-shirt to all donors. Make appt. or stop by. Athens Donor Center, 2440 W. Broad St. Call for hours, 543-8656. 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 Volunteer opportunities available for men and women. Female volunteers needed to answer the center's hotline, one or two nights per month. 353-1912. TEACH ENGLISH Volunteers needed to teach English to immigrants two hours per week. College Place Apts. Through Thursday, Dec. 7. Call Carrie at Catholic Social Services, 548-9421. VOLUNTEER ACTION CENTER The center is seeking individuals and organizations for the upcoming hol iday season to sponsor and deliver meals and gifts to needy families; to stuff holiday stockings for needy children; to distribute toys to needy children; to organize a canned food drive; to collect toys for the "Toys for Tots" program, to help interview families applying for holiday assistance; to ring bells for the Salvation Army donation kettles; and to answer calls on the Community Connection help line. 227-8300 or volcntr@bellsouth.net. Margaret Moore, Geoff Carr Cliarb on’< 1225 S.Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30605 706.548.7225 HAPPy HOUR 6 a.m.-l 0 a.m. HRIF-OfT ESPRESSO DRINKS GOOD for a FREE cup e Anylime - Easlside Only ITTERYjOE'S coheewiioisths co. \JEast Side Barnett Shoals at Gaines Sch. 354-8000^ ij - _. zx~ ;r v • vj raamaa tbmw—mbl.t,,r.'cs a s I Of Athene PRESENTING THE LATEST IN HAIR REMOVAL TECHNOLOGY! 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