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DAILY GROCERIES CO-OP COMMUNITY FORUM All
are welcome to discuss the goals and directions of
the co-op. Little Kings outside on Thursday, Sept.
27, 6-9 p.m.
DR. RAVI ZACHARIAS Religious scholar Dr. Ravi
Zacharias will give a lecture titled "Heaven, Hell,
or Middle Ground? Being Neutral About God in
a Pluralistic World" at Stegeman Coliseum on
Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. FREE! 706-349-6344.
JUAN MELENDEZ Former death-row inmate Juan
Melendez will speak about his 18 years on death
row, and his exoneration in 2002. UGA Student
Learning Center Room 150 on Thursday, Sept. 27 at
6:30 p.m. FREE! and open to the public. Read more
of his story at www.voicesunited4justice.com/index.
htm.
THE LAW OF ATTRACTION Learn the power of
positive thinking and the "positive power of emo
tion." Presented by nationally licensed Professional
Counselor Janet Gray. Unity, 1435 Oglethorpe Ave.,
on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Donations appreci
ated. 706-613-8050, www.unityathens.com.
NON-PROFIT SEMINARS Free seminars aimed at
board members of local non-profits. UGA Tate
Center on Oct. 10, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Preregistration required, 706-542-3750, nonprofit@
terry.uga.edu.
REESE STREET-W. HANCOCK NEIGHBORHOODS
Meetings to update neighborhood residents and
property owners on local historic district nomina
tions for the neighborhoods, sponsored by the Reese
Street-W. Hancock Neighborhood Association and
the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation. Hill First
Baptist Church on Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24
at 7 p.m. 706-353-1801.
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LITERARY EVENTS
ADRIENNE RICH The acclaimed poet and author will
speak about her work at the Georgia Museum of Art
on Thursday, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Rich has published
16 volumes of poetry and four books of nonfiction,
and has been awarded the National Book Award,
the Academy of American Poets Fellowship and the
MacArthur Fellowship, among many others. FREE!
and open to the public. 706-542-2659.
CAFE AU LIBRIS Join local authors Mary Kay
Andrews, Terry Kay, Ferrol Sams and Grady Thrasher
along with illustrator Elaine Hearn Rabon at the
12th Annual Cafe au Libris. The evening features
booksignings and a chance to mingle with the au
thors, gourmet desserts and coffee and a silent auc
tion of premium gift baskets "with a literary flair,"
all steeped in the casual ambiance of a French cafe.
Live music by violinist Christine Thomas. Books
by all guest authors will be for sale. Sponsored by
Friends of the Library. ACC Library on Friday, Oct. 12,
7-9 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650.
GAIL KARWOSKI The noted local author will read
from and signs copies of her new children's book
Julie the Rockhound. Buy the book and d’g up a
quartz crystal to take home. Borders on Tuesday,
Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. 706-583-8647.
GRADY THRASHER The author of new children's
book Tim and Sally’s Vegetable Garden will be at
Borders on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. For more in
formation, call 706-583-8647.
JOBETH ALLEN Author and professor in Language
and Literacy Education at UGA, JoBeth Allen,
will be discussing her newest book, Creating
Welcoming Schools: A Practical Guide to Home-
School Partnerships with Diverse Families. Borders on
Sunday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. 706-583-8647.
JUDGE PATRICIA BARRON Learn'about the Athens
court system through the eyes of a child in Judge
Barron's picture book.
Borders on Friday, Sept.
28 at 6 p.m. For more
info, call 706-583-8647.
RICHARD QUAN The
Atlanta author will sign
copies of his new novel
Siren's Silence. Borders
on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3
p.m. 706-583-8647.
ROSEMARY CARTER &
BRENDA GENTILE The
authors of Roberto Says
"Adios" and Roberto's
Great Adventure will
discuss their early-edu
cational, bilingual series.
Borders on Sunday, Oct.
7 at 1 p.m. For more
info, call 706-583-8647.
► SUSAN REINHARDT
Asheville, NC syndi
cated columnist, author
and humorist Susan
Reinhardt will speak
about her work, includ
ing her best-selling
collections of stories
and essays, Not Tonight
Honey, Wait 7/7 I'm a Size 6, and her newest book.
Don't Sleep With a Bubba. Booksigning, too. Borders
on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. 706-583-8647.
VOX READING SERIES A night of fiction, poetry and
music featuring Kristen Iskandrian, Brian Connell
and Sabrina Orah Mark. Cine on Thursday, Sept. 27
at 7 p.m. FREE!
WORD ON THE STREET
BAGS FOR BEARS Recycle used plastic grocery bags
beginning Oct. 1 at the ACC Recycling Center on
Hancock Industrial Way, the ACC Solid Waste Dept,
on College Ave., Bishop Park, Bear Hollow and Sandy
Creek Nature Center. If the goal of 6,500 pounds is
reached by Dec. 31, Trex, Inc. will donate composite
plastic lumber for building playscapes for the bears,
bobcats and otters at Bear Hollow. 706-613-3616,
705-613-3512.
BIRD SEED SALE Sandy Creek Nature Center's annual
fundraiser. Orders accepted Oct. 2-23. For more in
formation, call 706-613-3615.
CHINA ADOPTION Informational Seminar on China
Adoption, hosted by local adoptive families. Oconee
County Library on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m.
Brenda, 706-552-3997.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS Looking for adult players
for weekly 3.5e (and beyond) D&D game on Sundays
in E. Athens. Eberron-based campaign. Email
AthensDnD@hotmail.com.
EAT LOCAL WEEK A week-long celebration of local
food prepared by locally-owned Athens restaurants,
through Sept. 27. Participating restaurants include
Farm255, Five & Ten, The National, East/West
Bistro, Harry Bissett's,
DePalma's, Speakeasy,
The Grit, White Tiger
Gourmet Food and
Chocolates, La Dolce
Vita, The Last Resort and
Mama's Boy. These res
taurants will be featur
ing at least one entree
featuring locally-grown
products, www.local-
place.org.
IRAQ WAR PROTEST The
Women in Black, an in
ternational peace move
ment, holds a silent vigil
for peace at the UGA
Arch on Tuesdays, 5-6
p.m. All are welcome.
706-546-5237.
JUICE FASTING RETREAT
Six-day detox program
with fresh organic juices,
massage therapy, colon
hydrotherapy, self-heal
ing classes, walking and
yoga. Red Leaf Acres in
Crawford, Oct. 29-Nov.
3. Residential or day
program available. Jill Schneider 561-638-8873 or
email circleoflife@bellsouth.net.
PROJECT SAFE THRIFT STORE SIDEWALK SALE Fill a
bag with clothing for only Si! 995 Hawthorne Ave.,
Monday, Thursday, Sept. 27. Restrictions apply. Call
for info, 706-425-8863.
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 bre l -
fast, lunch and activities. Preregistration required,
for more info, call 706-389-2273.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT Creative Movement Classes
for 3-4 year olds at Freedom of Movement Dance
Academy. Cost: S57 per month. 706-769-5338.
DON'T BAN OUR BOOKS! "Stories and BookTalk" in
celebration of Banned Books Week. For grades 2-5.
Oconee County Library on Friday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.
FREE! 706-769-3950, www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/
oconee.
DRAMA CLASSES FOR KIDS "Storybook Saturdays"
for ages 3-5. Cost: $60/month. Creative Dramatics
for ages 5-10, Tuesday afternoons at 5 p.m. Cost:
$65/month. "Middle Mania" for ages 11-14 (with
theatre experience) on Thursday afternoons. Cost:
$70/month. Athens Little Playhouse, 706-208-1036,
www.athenslittleplayhouse.org.
FAMILY FUN DAY Fun activities and games for all
ages, mini-fire truck rides, and much more. Hosted
by the Athens Area Association of Realtors to pro
mote awareness about the Georgia Firefighters Burn
Foundation. 1720 Meriweather Dr. on Saturday, Oct.
6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE! 706-353-1126.
FAMILY CAMP OUT Starwatching, basic camping
skills and more for families. Provide own tent, sleep
ing bags and food. Sandy Creek Park Crow's Nest on
Friday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m.-8 a.m. Cost: S10 per fam
ily *f four. Registration begins Sept. 30. For more
information, call 706-613-3631.
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, through Dec. 7
(except Oct. 26-Nov. 23), 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: S10
per person, per day. Registration accepted the day
of the program. 706 613-3589.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION The Athens
International School offers foreign language pro
grams tailored for the way kids learn best—through
play and creative activities. See more at www.ath-
ensinternationalschool.com, 706-254-8177.
LIBRARY CARD PIZZA PARTY All children up to age
10 who have their own library card are invited to
the Library Card Pizza Party at the Oconee County
Library on Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. Make a library
card holder, play games, and eat pizza - just bring
your library card for admission! 706-769-3950, www.
clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee/index.html.
MOONLIGHT GAMES & EARTH EXPERIENCE FOR
TEENS Teens ages 12-18 are invited to come
play games, be yourself and have fun! Saturdays,
8-11:30 p.m. Cost: $8. Also, Earth Experience
for teens 12-18 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Thursdays, 4-7 p.m. Play by the river, hike, garden
and experience the Earth. Cost is on a sliding scale.
706-540-1237, www.bigbearearthschool.com.
"NIGHT NOISES" An evening of hoots, howls and
other animal night noises. Learn who makes them
and why. For families. Sandy Creek Nature Center
ENSAT Bldg, on Friday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $6
per family. Preregistration required, 706-613-3615.
SCARY, OOZY, SLIMY DAY Games, crafts, interactive
educational activities, refreshments, face painting
and creepy critter touching. Children encouraged
to wear Halloween costumes. Sandy Creek Nature
Center on Saturday, Oct. 20, 4-7 p.m. Cost: $2 per
person. Preregistration required, 706-613-3615.
TEEN TALENT SHOWCASE ACC Leisure Services' per
formance program to showcase the talent of local
teens, ages 13-19. Preliminary events continue in
Author and humorist Susan Reinhardt will speak about her
work at Borders on Sept. 30 at 4 p.m.
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