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cast must be African-American. Through Aug. Call
for appt., 706-613-3628. www.athenscreativethe-
atre.com.
"LIVING MASTERPIECES" Athens Creative Theatre
is holding auditions for its production of "Living
Masterpieces," 18 life-size depictions of famous
paintings by Degas, Van Gogh, Vermeer, Warhol and
more. Through Aug. Call for appt., 706-613-3628.
www.athenscreativetheatre.com.
THE ODD COUPLE Athens Creative Theatre is holding
auditions for its production of Neil Simon's clas
sic comedy about mismatched roommates, The Odd
Couple. All female cast! Through Aug. Call for appt.,
706-613-3628. www.athenscreativetheatre.com.
OLEANNA Town and Gown Players are holding audi
tions for their October production of Oleanna by
David Mamet. Directed by Dina Canup. Needed: 1 F,
early 20s; 1 M, 40s-50s. UGA Park Hall Room 144 on
Tuesday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30
p.m. www.townandgownplayers.org, dinacanup@
hotmail.com.
ROSE OF ATHENS THEATRE COMPANY General audi
tions for the Rose of Athens Theatre 2007-2008
season. Actors, musicians, all ages. Bring prepared
one-min. monologue or song, no accompaniment
provided, bring your own. ACC Library on Thursday,
Aug. 30, 6-8:45 p.m. Call 706-315-2115 or 706-
769-9829 for an appointment.
MEETINGS
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ATHENS CASUALS Gay men's early-evening dinner
j group. All ages welcome. Weekly dinners and other
j social events. Mike, athenscasuals@gmail.com.
BIKE NIGHT Athens motorcycle riders meet at Little
Kings every Thursday at 8 p.m. All brands welcome.
BIKE RECYCLING BikeAthens is holding a Bike
Recycling Workshop volunteer meeting at the
Chase St. Warehouse where the bikes are repaired.
Wednesday, Aug. 15. www.bikeathens.com.
BODY IMAGE Body image support group at
Earthsong (in Bogart) begins Thursday, Sept. 6,
5-6:30 p.m. Eight weeks for S95. 706-614-6060 for
details.
BUDDHISTS Chanting and silent meditation in the
Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. Sangha Yoga
Studio, 834 Prince Ave., Saturdays, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
All are welcome. Email: pbcathens@gmail.com.
MEDITATION The Village Herb Shop Meditation
Group meets at 1055 Gaines School Rd. on Thursdays
at 7:15 p.m. Marilyn Healey, 706-613-9049.
SCOOTER CLUB The Microcosmonauts Scooter Club
meets in front of Cine (Hancock Avenue downtown)
on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. http://calclements.com/
scooterclub.html.
SPIRITUAL GATHERING OUTDOORS Come to an
evening of discussion and reading from the work
of spiritual writers. Refreshments. Bring your own
chair. Located in Winterville, meets the first and
third Saturday of every month. Donation: $5. For
more info, call 706-254-7604.
VEGAN ATHENS MEETUP! Meet other vegans or
wannabe vegans in the Athens area. Dinner at The
Grit on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. (expenses cov
ered by individual attendees). For more info, visit
http://vegan.meetup.com and join the listserv.
SUPPORT GROUPS
AIDS ATHENS General support group on the third
Thursday of every month. Women's support group
on the 4th Thursday of every month. Family support
group on Saturday, Sept. 22 and Dec. 15. All groups
meet 5-7 p.m. AIDS Athens, 706-542-2437.
ALZHEIMER'S GROUP The Athens Area Alzheimer's
Support Group meets at the Adult Day Care Center,
135 Hoyt St., the third Tuesday of every month at
6:30 p.m. Eve Anthony, 706-548-6476.
EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa and
Associated Disorders (ANAD) support group for any
one affected by eating disorders: anorexia, purging,
bingeing, etc. Athens YMCA on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30
p.m. Open to all. 706-543-6596.
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT GROUP Support group
meets at St. Mary's Hospital (lobby conference room)
on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Rick, 706-783-5706.
SOCIAL GROUP Social group for the young and
young at heart with mental health issues now form
ing. Fun activities, anewhopeinathens@yahoo.com.
SUICIDE SURVIVORS Open to anyone who has lost
a loved one to suicide. Nugi's Space, 396 Oconee St.
on the first and third Wednesday of every month at
5:30 p.m. Email linda@nuci.org or call ahead for
schedule changes. 706-227-1515.
HELP OUT!
AMERICAN RED CROSS Drives are being scheduled
all over town to help fill the critical need for blood,
especially Types 0 and B. Call for times and loca
tions. Also, volunteers are needed year-round at the
donor center, at drives and in the office. Red Cross
Blood Donor Center, 3525 Atlanta Hwy. Call for more
info, 706-546-0681.
BLOOD DRIVE VOLUNTEERS Come donate blood or
just help out at the Dovetail Companies' blood drive.
1550 Timothy Rd. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Michele Brooks, 706-357-9100, ext. 3000.
GEORGIA NATURE CENTER Volunteers needed to
plant and care for more than 100 varieties of rare
and endangered carnivorous plants. 706-769-1000,
volunteer@naturecenter.com.
HEARTLAND HOSPICE NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Heartland Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide
extra support to patients and their caregivers.
Friendly visits, light housekeeping, errands, and/ or
respite care. Volunteers also needed for clerical du
ties. Training provided. 706-369-0917.
PROJECT SAFE THRIFTSTORE The Project Safe
Thriftstore is seeking volunteers to sort and orga
nize merchandise, help pick up donations, move
furniture. 995 Hawthorne Ave., Monday-Saturday, 9
a.m.-5 p.m. 706-425-8863.
PROJECT SAFE VOLUNTEER TRAINING Local non
profit that provides services to victims of domestic
violence seeking volunteers. Training on Sept. 15,
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. projectvolunteer@yahoo.com,
706-549-0922.
Margaret Moore
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