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LECTURES & FORUMS
AVATAR INTRO Learn about Avatar and how to cre
ate the life you want. Earth Fare on Wednesday,
Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. FREE! For information, call
Joann at 404-668-6224, www.avatarepc.com.
COLOR ENERGETICS & MAYAN STAR THERAPY
Find out how the energy of color and the Mayan
Calendar bring “harmony and healing.* Presented
by Elizabeth Alder, NCMT, CCT, CCY. Earth Fare on
Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. FREE! 706-227-1717.
GEORGIA RIVER NETWORK Lecture titled: “What
is Farmland Conservation? A Slide Show About a
Journey and the Land-Water Connection from the
Farm to Your Table" by Justin Ellis. Earth Fare on
Monday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. 706-227-1717.
HOMELAND SECURITY Pubic question and answer
session about the proposed National Bio and Agro-
Defense Facility. Athens is one of five sites being
considered. Georgia Center for Continuing Education
Room K-L on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. www.uga.
edu/nbaf.
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Lecture on “Harnessing
the Law of Attraction in Your Life." Learn the
power of positive thinking and how to "launch
dreams into reality." Presented by nationally li
censed Professional Counselor Janet Gray. Red Lotus
Institute on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 1 p.m. FREE!
Donations accepted. Preregistration recommended,
706-549-2913, 706-369-8855.
NON-PROFIT SEMINARS Free seminars aimed at
board members of local non-profits. UGA Tate Center
on Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Preregistration is required, 706-542-3750, non-
profit@terry.uga.edu.
TRANSFORMING YOUR LIFE An open discussion
of Transform Your Life: A Blissful Journey by Geshe
Kelsang Gyatso. Borders on Monday, Aug. 27 at 6:30
p.m. 706-583-8647.
WORD ON THE STREET
IRAQ WAR PROTEST The Women in Black, an inter
national peace movement, holds a silent vigil for
peace at the UGA Arch on Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m. All are
welcome. 706-546-5237.
SHRED YOUR DOCUMENTS ACC Recycling is hosting
a free shredding day with secure, on-site disposal of
personal documents. Georgia Square Mall front park
ing lot on Saturday, Sept. 22, 9-11 a.m. Limit two
boxes per person, www.acc-recycle.org.
YWCO ADULT SOCCER Fall seven-a-side season for
adults. Competitive, recreational and co-ed divi
sions. Teams and individuals welcome. Registration
is Aug. 27-Sept. 2. Season starts Sept. 9. Cost:
$500 per team. 706-354-7880, www.ywcosoccer.
com.
KIDSTUFF
CAMP NOKOSE Bereavement camp for kids, ages
6-13 who are coping with the death of a loved one.
Sandy Creek Park on Oct. 13. FREE! Includes break
fast, lunch and activities. Preregistration required,
for more info, call 706-389-2273.
FAMILY DAY AT GMOA Learn about the exhibition
“More Than Words: Illustrated Letters from the
Smithsonian's Archives of American Art." Then illus
trate your own cards and postcards. Refreshments.
Georgia Museum of Art on Saturday, Aug. 25, 10
a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! 706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/
gamuseum.
FANTASTIC FRIDAYS Athens-Clarke Gymnastics
Academy is hosting a new program for kids ages six
months to four years and their parents. Obstacle
courses and other fun activities in an unstructured
environment. Bishop Park on Fridays, Aug. 24-Dec.
7 (except Oct. 26-Nov. 23), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee:
$10 per person, per day. Registration accepted the
day of the program. 706-613-3589.
KIDS YOGA Taught by Certified Children's Yoga
Instructor Em Smith. Six-week course on Thursdays
beginning Sept. 6. For 3-5 year olds at 3:15 p.m.;
for K-2nd grade at 4:10 p.m. 706-549-2913.
STORY TIME Story time, all ages welcome. Village
Herb Shop, 1055 Gaines School Rd., on Fridays at
10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-549-6007.
ART EVENTS
GUIDED TOURS AT GMOA Tour of the John R.
Grabach exhibit on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m.
Overview of current exhibitions on Sept. 6 at 2 p.m.
Spotlight tour of "More Than Words" on Sept. 16 at
3 p.m. Georgia Museum of Art on Thursday, Aug. 16
at 2 p.m. 706-542-6442.
"PERSPECTIVES 2007" This annual show and sale
features the work of 50 Georgia potters and collec
tors. Opening reception on Friday, Aug. 31, 6-9 p.m.
Admission: $5. "Simple Glazes" exhibit, Sept. 1-19.
Pottery sale on Sept. 1-19. Workshops with Cameron
Covert and Michael Schmidt on Sept. 1. Studio Tours
on Sept. 9. 1902 OCAF Art Center, Watkinsville,
www.ocaf.com, 706-769-4565.
POTTERY SHOW Opening reception for “Pushing
Tradition: AshevilleVNew Voices," functional pot
tery by up-and-coming potters Josh Copus, Kyle
Carpenter, Joy Tanner, Matt Jacobs, Courtney Martin
and Naomi Dalglish. Gallery @ Good Dirt on Sept. 7,
5-8 p.m. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net.
"SOUTHERN SUMMER" AT GMOA The Georgia
Muceum of Art presents “Southern Summer," a series
of events honoring the South in conjunction with
the "Imprinting the South" exhibit. On Aug. 26 at
3 p.m.: "Art as a Reflection of Southern History"
forum with Lynn Williams, Stephen Goldfarb, James
C. Cobb and Paul Manoguerra. All events are FREE!
and open to the public. 706-542-GM0A, www. uga.
edu/gamuseum.
"STRETCH" Seven members of the Women's Caucus
for Art of Georgia present "STRETCH," new installa
tions and large-scale work. Closing reception and
artists' talk at 160 Tracy St., Unit 4 (in the Chase St.
Warehouses) on Sunday, Aug. 26, 3-6 p.m. Gallery
hours are Friday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. The exhibit is
FREE! and open to the public. 404-347-8661.
"TERROR! WAR! ROCKS! GIRLS!" Opening reception
for "Terror! War! Rock! Girls!" which features work
by Mister Law, Jeff Hanna, Cynthia Pendley, Natalie
Stewart and Paul Thomas. Special live performance
by New York burlesque queen Peekaboo Pointe.
Lowery Studio & Gallery in Danielsville on Sunday,
Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. FREE! $5 donation for Peekaboo's
performance appreciated, www.lowerygallery.com,
706-248-9599.
ANNUAL PRINT 8. POSTER SALE Art house, movie
and other prints and posters. Tate Center Art Gallery,
through Friday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most
sell for $7-$9. Open to the public. 706-542-6396,
www.uga.edu/union.
ART ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARTISTS' WEBSITE Free website for resident Georgia
artists 18 & up. Create up to five pages to showcase
your work. See more at www.artistsingeorgia.com.
706-486-6808.
CALL FOR ARTISTS Now taking submissions for
the Blue Bell Gallery's (Comer) upcoming show:
"Hauntings: Dark Works by Local Georgia Artists" in
October. Deadline for submissions: Sept. 8. bluebell-
gallery@windstream.net.
ART CLASSES
BEADING CLASSES Basic beads, seed beads and
wirework classes at Side Street Beads, 11 School St.,
Watkinsville. Classes for kids begin in September.
www.sidestreetbeads.com, 706-769-9901.
GOOD DIRT Fall classes for adults and children
now accepting registration. All classes begin the
week of Sept. 10. New after-school art program for
ages 6-12, weekdays, 3-5:30 p.m. Cost: S20/day
or $15 a day for three or more days per week. See
website for details. Try Clay every Friday, 7-9 p.m.
and Sundays, 2-4 p.m. (for families). Cost: $20.
Registration, 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net.
JOE ROBINSON WORKSHOP Watercolor workshop
with Dr. Joe Robinson. Intermediate to advanced.
Lyndon House Arts Center on Sept. 5-7, 9:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per day. Celia Brooks, 706-
613-3623, ext. 224.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER Now registering for
Fall 2007 classes in drawing, painting and more for
adults and kids. 706-613-3623.
OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING Refine your drawing
skills with live models, no instruction, provide your
own supplies. Ages 18 & up. Georgia Museum of Art
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $3 per session.
706-542-4662, www.uga.edu/gamuseum.
ART AROUND TOWN
160 TRACY ST. (UNIT 4) "STRETCH," new instal
lations and large-scale work by members of the
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Achim (Otto).
Ah ate....Ah conquered.
Bill E.
A sandwich of
historic proportions.
- Bruce B
Kebap, the greatest
thing since German beer,
and he has it too.
I - Scott T. IP
Going a day without a
ICebap is worse than a
screen door on a submarine.
- Steve M.
After months of Kebaps,
my girlfriend said it was
either her or the Kebap..
I'm going to miss her.
• Jacob D.
I can't prove that
my customers eat
the best sandwich
& fries...
...but if they
believe it, that's
all that matters!
-Achim "Otto"
EUROPEAN EATERY
formerly known as Achim’s K-Bob
Cur 7th Anniversary
Serving Europe's # 1 Sandwich, the Kebap,
and delicicus^Belaian fries tc Athens.
EXTENDED ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
KEBAP SANDWICH
(K-BOB)
with purchase cf sandwich
Expires August 28, 2007. Not good with any othsr otter. Not valusd with combo.
Kebap - it's like a
* pgrty in your mouth and
James Brown is there.
- Jim H.
Otto and his Kebap,
just as awesome as
whooping Tennessee
between the hedges.
- Jason H.
Uncle Otto's is the
21st Century's answer to
all existing sandwich joints.
- Alex A.
Achim (Otto) is to Athens
Cuisine what Larry Munson
is to Georgia Football.
- Derek L
I've Eaten roughly 100
Combos. It's the best $>
I've ever spent.
• Chris B.
3S0 E. Broad St. * Downtown * 706-546-5362 * www.nncleottos.com
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