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VOLUTION (Hull St.) Paintings by Teddy Johnson,
remy Hughes and Tyrus Lytton. Through Aug.
- FLICKER THEATRE & BAR 'Blue Donkeys,' paint
ings by Edwyna Arey. Through August
GEORGIA MUSEUM OF ART ‘Feeling the Familiar
Pull,' large-scale sculptures by Andrew T. Crawford.
Through August. 'Modem Indian Works on Paper,'
"The Eternal Masquerade: Prints and Paintings by
Gerald Leslie Brockhurst (1890-1978).“ Through
Oct. 8. 'American Quilts and the Georgia Museum of
Art.' Aug. 19-Nov. 19.
THE GRIT Paintings by Jamie Calkin. Through Sept
3.
KRIMSON KAFE Pastel paintings by Rich Panico.
Through Sept 8.
LAST RESORT Landscapes and abstract works by
Noah Leaf Mendelson. Through Aug.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER 'Colors and Forms:
Modern Printmaking From Mexico.' Through July 29.
'Rowers of Summer.' Through Sept. 2.
ORIGINAL FINE ART GALLERY (Elements Art
Supply) Work by Antoon Speters and John Amos.
Through Sept. 9.
CLASSES
“A COURSE IN MIRACLES' Open to all denomina
tions. emphasizing 'positive living through love and
forgiveness." Taught by Drew Smith. Unity. 1435
Oglethorpe Ave., on Sundays at 2 p.m. Donations
encouraged. 706-613-8050, 404-899-8486, www.
unityathens.com.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE Class covering vo
cabulary, usage, finger-spelling and deaf culture.
Cost: 575 for 15 hours. Some scholarships available.
Begins at Cleveland Rd. Elementary School on Aug.
21. To preregister, email ilonasignclass@yahoo.com.
BEGINNER BELLYDANCE Beginner classes focusing
on basic Egyptian isolations, technique and cho
reography. No experience necessary. Sangha Yoga
Studio on Thursdays. Cost: S60 for six weeks. 706-
613-1143, rainbowdan r er77@yahoo.com.
BEGINNING BIRDING Learn how to identify birds by
sight, no experience necessary. Ages 13 & up. Sandy
Creek Nature Center on Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. FREE!
Register early, 706-613-3615, ext 0.
BELLYDANCE CLASSES Classes in Tribal
Bellydancing. Solo/group, improv. Ongoing begin
ner, intermediate and mixed-level classes. Chris at
dance@christyfrick£ com.
BOB (SALON) CLASSES bob (SALON) is offering
a series of classes. Aug. 21: Cutting and Dressing
Workshop; Sept. 25 and Oct. 9: Creating Your Own
Portfolio; Oct. 30: Catwalk and Editorial Workshop.
Cost: S250-S300. For reservations, call 877-443-
2643.
CHAKRA BELLY DANCE Invoke the Goddess within.
For women only. All shapes, sizes and skill levels
welcome. Red Lotus Institute on Tuesdays at 7:30
p.m. 706-549-2913.
DANCE CENTER CLASSES The East Athens
Educational Dance Center is holding registration for
fall classes in ballet, jazz, tap and more for adults
and kids. Fees: $25-530 per class. 706-613-3624.
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING Eight-week courses
designed to teach basic skills. Begins Sept. 11 at
Memorial Park. Register Aug. 28-31 at the Memorial
Park Office. Cost* $100 per dog. 706-613-3580.
DOULA WORKSHOP Athens Baby Space is hosting
a DONA-approved birth doula workshop. Red Lotus
Institute, Sept 2-4. Cost: $195. www.athens-
babyspace.com/events_DONA_training.html or call
706-369-3977 or 706-296-9394.
FEARLESS ACTING Lisa Cesnik teaches a class called
'Acting is a Fearless Practice," a workshop that
combines beginning acting exercises, group games
and more to build honesty and awareness. Beginners
to experienced actors. Sangha Yoga Studio, Healing
Arts Centre on Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. through
Sept 16. Drop-ins welcome, $17.50 per class. 706-
613-1143.
JIU-JITSU Classes in Grade Brazilian and
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu taught by third-degree
black belt Randy McElwee. American Black
Belt Academy, 706-549-1671, www.american-
blackbeltorg/ABBA.htmL
MAIN STREET YARNS Classes in Beginning
Knitting: $40, includes all materials. Learn
to crochet classes, beginning spinning, felt,
and much much more. Private knitting les
sons avail. Main Street Yarns and Fibers in
downtown Watkinsville, 706-769-5531, www.
mainstreetyarns.com.
MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES Tae Kwon Do classes
for kids and adults, beginner to advanced.
Taught by three-time AAU National Champion
Jason Hughes. Self-defense, Olympic-style
sparring, more. Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase
St. Warehouses, Studio AB. 706-548-0077.
www.liveoakmartialarts.com.
SEAFOOD COOKING CUSS Learn to cook
fTesh seafood. Earth Fare on Wednesday, Aug.
23 at 5 p.m. FREE! Please sign up, 706-227-
1717.
TAI CHI The Hunyuantaiji Academy of Georgia
offers classes in traditional Chen Style Taijiquan
and the Hunyuan Taiji and Qigong system of Feng
Zhiqiang. www.chenzhonghua.com. Todd, 706-614-
3342. Cart 706-546- 8422.
TANGO Five-week Argentine Tango course taught
by Christie Moody and Fuad Elhage. Ages 18 & up.
No partner needed. East Athens Educational Dance
Center on Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. beginning Aug.
30. Cost: $50. Also, three-hour Argentine Tango
workshop on Oct. 7. Cost: $15. 706-613-3624.
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING AND DANCE Floorspace,
160 Tracy St. (Chase St. Warehouses) on Sundays.
Drumming at 3 p.m.; Dance class at 4 p.m. Taught
by Sambo Diallo. Call for cost, 404-840-5342.
YOGA Gentle yoga classes at St. Gregory's Episcopal
Church on Barnett Shoals Rd. are on Tuesdays from
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bring your own mat or towel
and wear loose clothing. Cost: $7 per class. Drop-ins
welcome. Julie Horne, instructor. 706-354-1996.
MEETINGS
CHESS CLUB The Classic City Chess Club meets at
Borders every Saturday at 6 p.m. and at Earth Fare
every Sunday at 6 p.m. Nickolaus Johnson, 706-413-
1417.
GREEN PARTY The ACC Green Party meets the fourth
Tuesday of every month at Common Ground, 157 N.
Newton St at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
HOT CORNER Informal chess on Monday nights
at 8 p.m. Hosted by Bellah Sparxxx. Katie, 706-
995-0622. Also, RPG Club—Magic, Illuminati,
card games, etc. Thursday nights at 8 p.m. Email
untrodden l@yahoo.com.
LISTENING FORUM ACC Leisure Services is holding
'Listening Forums" in which members of the com
munity may discuss topics that relate to Leisure
Services. Next forum is at Winterville Depot on •
Monday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. 706-613-3800.
PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD Special presentation by
award-winning photographer Wingate Downs at
the next meeting. Lyndon House Arts Center on
Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7:30 p.m. FREE! and open to
the public. Visitors are encouraged to join for only
$12 per year, www.athensphotographyguild.com.
Call the LHAC for details. 706-613-3623.
WISE WOMEN Wise Woman Circle hosted by
WomanSpace. Topic: 'Grieving Loss Gracefully."
Friday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation:
55-S15. Register by calling 706-424-1960.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AIDS ATHENS Support grouos for individuals with
HIV/AIDS: general support, music therapy, women
only, substance/alcohol abuse and more. AIDS
Athens, 706-542-2437.
ALZHEIMER'S GROUP The Athens Area Alzheimer's
Support Group meets once a month at the Adult Day
Care Center, 1774 Old W. Broad St. 706-548-6476.
PREGNANCY/ INFANT LOSS SHARE—Pregnancy and
Infant Loss Support Group meets the third Thursday
of every month at the Loran Smith Center. Open to
all parents who have experienced a perinatal loss.
Pat Nielsen, 706-475-5622.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER Weekly therapeutic groups
available for adult sexual assault survivors and adult
(male and female) survivors of childhood sexual
abuse. Aso, the SAC also host a weekly group for
middle school girls who have been sexually abused
or sexually assaulted. FREE! Call 706-353-1912 for
details and meeting times.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS Open to anyone who has lost
a loved one to suicide. Nu^'s Space, 306 Oconee St
on the second and last Wednesday of every month
at 5:30 p.m. Linda Philips, 706-227-1515.
HELP OUT!
BILINGUAL INTERPRETERS Bilingual inter
preters are needed to assist Spanish speakers
on an as-needed basis. Contact Giovanna
at Catholic Charities, 706-548-9421,
gayesta@archatl.com.
FREE COMPUTERS! Volunteer 12 hours with
Free IT Athens over the course of three
Sundays helping to recycle and refurbish old
computers, and earn a free recycled computer
for yourself. No experience is necessary.
Common Ground on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5
p.m. Email semmy@freeitathens.org.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED The Program for
Academic Exchange seeks host families for
high school exchange students from 40 coun
tries for the upcoming school year, fall and
spring. Ages 15-18. Rebecca O'Grady, 706-
621-3736. 1-800-555-6211, www.pax.org.
MEALS ON WHEELS Volunteers needed to
deliver meals to homebound clients, one day
per week, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Must have own vehicle, meals@accaging.org,
706-549-4850.
PROJECT SAFE The Project Safe Thriftstore
in seeking volunteers to help sort, price and
sell me r chandise. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Email
projectvolunteer@yahoo.com. 706-425-8863.
SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER Volunteers needed
for the crisis line on nights and weekends. Must
be 18 or older and pass a criminal background
check. April Ridgeway, 706-546-1133 or email
aridgeway@sacnega.org.
SOCCER COACH Volunteer soccer coaches needed
for children's soccer teams. Season runs September
through October. Bishop Park, 706-613-3589.
TRAIL VOLUNTEERS Sandy Creek Nature Center
wants you to be a volunteer trail guide. Training
sessions are Aug. 19. 25 and 26 at 9:30 a.m. Carly
Robinson. 613-3615 x227.
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“Blue Donkeys,” paintings by Edwyna Arey at Flicker Theatre & Bar.
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