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BULLETIN BOARD
DANCEFX CLASSES (Dancefx) Hip-
hop, jazz, tap. ballet, musical theatre,
strip aerobics and more! Ages 3 to
adult. Full class schedule online.
706-355-3078. www.dancefx.org.
EASTSIDE YOGA CLASS (The
Village Herb Shop) For awareness of
body and breath. Drop-ins welcome,
all levels. Melanie. 225-938-5462.
Suggested donation, $3-$7.
Mondays, 7:15 p.m.
FELDENKRAIS (Sangha Yoga Studio)
Classes in Feldenkrais taught by
Michael Moore, CMT/NMT. Focus:
Eyes & Neck Heath (Tuesdays at 12
p.m.), Entire Body (Fridays at 12
p.m.). 706-613-1143.
FOUNDATIONAL YOGA (Sangha
Yoga Studio) With Meghan Burke.
Explore the anatomy and physiology
of Iyengar poses. 706-613-J143.
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
GENTLE YOGA (St. Gregory’s
Episcopal Churcn) Gentle yoga
classes. Bring your own mat or
towel and wear loose clothing. Julie
Horne, instructor. 706-354-1996. $9
per class. Tuesdays, 5:30-7p.m.
GETTING STARTED WITH
GENEALOGY (ACC Library)
Monthly class with an informal ses
sion to walk participants through
the basics of researching family
history. Bring a pencil and paper.
No registration required. Ages 12 &
up. 706-613-3650. FREE! Jan. 15,
2-4:30 p.m.
GOOD DIRT (Good Dirt) Now reg
istering for winter clay classes.
Full scheaule online. Registration,
706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net.
IMPROV THEATRE (Rubber Soul
Yoga Revolution Studio) Sessions
offer ‘lighthearted yet focused
practice in movement, dialogue,
character and comic strategy." www.
rubbersoulyoga.com. Donation:
$3-$5 per class, drop-in. Sundays,
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30p.m.;
Fridays, 6:30 p.m.
LEARN TO COOK (Rolling Pin)
Rolling Pin offers a variety of cook
ing classes for kids and adults
taught by local chefs. Next class:
Snowflake Breakfast for Kids, ages
6-8 on Jan. 12 and ages 9-12
on Jan. 19,11 a.m.-1 p.m., $20.
Full schedule available at store.
706-354-8080.
MAIN STREET YARNS (Main Street
Yarns—Watkinsville) Beginning
Knitting class on Saturdays, Feb. 9.
16 and 23, Tuesdays, Mar. 4,11 and
18,6-8 p.m. Cost:-$45 includes all
supplies. Learn to knit hats in the
advanced class on Tuesdays, Feb. 5,
12,19 and 26,6-8 p.m. Cost: $55.
Learn to knit mittens on Saturdays,
Feb. 9,16 and 23,2-4 p.m. Cost:
$50. 706-769-5531.
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MEDITATION FOR WORLD
PEACE (YWCO) Calming Yoga
and Meditation for World Peace.
Everyone is invited. Taught by
Elizabeth Alder. 706-354-7880.
FREE! Jan. 9, 7:30p.m.
OPEN STUDIO: LIFE DRAWING
(Georgia Museum of Art) No ins tr uc-
tion offered. Participants provide
own supplies. Adults only, every
Wednesday. 706-542-4662 $3 per
class. 5:30-8:30p.m.
PILATES MAT CLASS (The Village
Herb Shop) Beginner/ basic pilates
ciass taught by Nichole Ray, Ph.D.,
Certified Pilates Mat Instructor.
706-549-6007. Tuesdays, 7:15 p.m.
PILATES, YOGA AND MORE
CLASSES (Floorspace) Movement
Arts Studio has classes in Alexander
Technique, Hatha Yoga. Pilates,
Qigong, Taijiquan. www.floorspacea-
thens.com, 706-372-4830.
PRENATAL YOGA (Eastside) Helping
moms prepare mentally and
physically for the birthing process.
Thursdays, 9 a.m. Regular yoga
classes also held on Tuesdays, 9
a.m. and Wednesdays, 9:30 a m.
Divya Hariani, 706-546-4933, www.
divyasyogaclasses. com.
PRENATAL YOGA CLASS (Red
Lotus Institute) Stretch, relax,
breathe and strengthen in this
class for expectant moms taught by
Deborah Gowen. 706-248-1078.
Tuesdays. 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays,
11a.m.
PRIVATE PRENATAL YOGA
SESSIONS (Various Locations)
Certified Yoga Teacher available for
one-on-one prenatal yoga sessions
in your own home. kateshanti@
yahoo.com.
QUICKBOOKS PRO 2008®
SERIES (UGA Small Business
Center) Series of QuickBooks® Pro
training courses. Upon completion
of tiie series, a SBDC Business
Consultant will help to implement
QuickBooks® into participants’
small businesses. Courses are on
Feb. 5,12,19 and 26,9a.m.-12
p.m. Cost includes a reference book.
706-542-7436, www.athenssbdc.
org. $199.
SELF-DEFENSE CLINIC (Classic
Martial Arts Club) Everybody is
welcome and no experience is nec
essary. A team of certified defensive
tactics instructors lead participants
through this clinic. 706-353-3616,
www.classic-mac.com. $15. Jan. 12,
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
SILK SCARF CREATIONS (State
Botanical Garden of Georgia) Dye
your own silk scarves. Learn two
decorating techniques for your own
home. 706-542-6156. $25. Jan. 17,
6:30-8:30p.m.
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
(UGA Small Business Center)
Workshop discussing the traits of
successful entrepreneurs, market
research, more. A business start
up workbook and other handouts
provided. 706-542-7436, www.geor-
giasbdc.org. $49. Feb. 5,6-9p.m.
SWING DANCE LESSONS (UGA
Memorial Hall) Learn swing
dancing—many different styles. No
partner or exp. needed. Open to ev
eryone. In the Ballroom, cydneys@
uga.edu. Mondays, 8 p.m.
TAE KWON DO & JODO CLASSES
(Live Oak Martial Arts) The Kwon Do
classes for kids and adults, beginner
to advanced. Self-defense, Olympic-
style sparring, more. Also, Jodo
(Jo-jitsu) classes.. Taught by three
time AAU National Champion Jason
Hughes. Chase St. Warehouses,
Studio AB. 706-548-0077, www.
liveoakmartialarts.com. Mondays
and Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
TAI CHI (Classic Martial Arts Club)
Classes for beginners. Free
trial class. Call or see website.
706-353-3616, www.classic-mac.
com.
TAI CHI CLASS (Classic Martial
Arts Club) Tai chi focuses on flow
ing, interconnected movements
to promote health and well-being.
706-353-3616, www.classic-mac.
com. Trial classes are FREE!
Mondays, 6-7p.m.
TRIBAL FUSION DANCE (The
Village Herb Shop) Genie Wiggins
combines elements of Modern,
Belly, African and Latin dance styles
to create a fun and unique move
ment experience! Builds strength,
flexibility and cardiovascular health.
All levels welcome. 706-549-6007.
Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m.
WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP
(State Botanical Garden of Georgia)
Learn the basics of pruning.
Register early, space limited to 25.
706-542-6156. $20. Jan. 26, 9
a.m.-12p.m.
WRITING AN EFFECTIVE
BUSINESS PUN (UGA Small
Business Center) Learn why a busi
ness plan is critical to your success.
This course explains the sections
of the business plan, what info is
required, and the general format.
Participants receive a planning
outline to help develop an effective
business plan. 706-542-7436, www.
georgiasbdc.org. $49. Feb. 7,6-9
p.m.
YOGA & MEDITATION CUSSES
(Rubber Soul Yoga Revolution
Studio) All levels welcome.
Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga,
Alignment-based Yoga, Zen medita
tion and Laughing Club. 675 Pulaski
St.Ste. 1400. All classes are
drop-in. www.rubbersoulyoga.com.
Suggested donation: $3-$5.
YOGA FOR RELAXATION (YWCO)
Stretching, balancing and relaxation.
Go at your own pace. Nonmembers
welcome. Taught by Elizabeth Alder,
C.Y.T., N.C.M.T. 706-354-7880.
$7 per class. Mondays, 12p.m. &
7:30 p.m.
YOSHUKAI KARATE Learn Yoshukai
Karate, a traditional hard Okinawan
style, www.athensyk.com. Classes
are FREE!
HELP OUT!
ADOPT-A-MILE CLEANUP (Various
Locations) The Oconee County
Democratic Party conducts its
Adopt-a-Mile cleanup along the
Oconee Connector. The general pub
lic is invited to help.. Volunteers can
also bring aluminum cans for recy
cling to support Oconee County vol
unteer firefighters. 706-769-4464,
sjathome91@yahoo.com. Jan. 12,
9:30 a.m.
AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Jackson
County Boys & Girls Club) The
Jackson County Boys and Girls Club
needs volunteers to tutor and lead
other activities. 706-367-8553.
AMERICAN RED CROSS (Red
Cross Donor Center) Everyone
who donates blood or platelets
in January gets a chance to win a
$500 gift card. Also, volunteers are
needed year-round at drives and
in the office. 3525 Atlanta Hwy.
706-546-0681, www.redcrossblood.
org.
ANIMAL CARE ORIENTATION
(Sandy Creek Nature Center—
ENSAT) Volunteer to help out with
the animals at SCNC.. 18 years
& up. Pre-registration required.
706-613-3615. FREE! Jan. 19.
10-11 am.
CAoA VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
(CASA) Athens-Oconee CASA
(Court-Appointed Special
Advocates) is currently recruiting
community volunteers who must
complete 40 hours of training
and a criminal background check.
706-613-9022, www.athensoconee-
casa.org. Jan. 31,6-7:30p.m.
DISC GOLF WORK DAY (Sandy
Creek Park) ACC Leisure Services
hosts a monthly volunteer work day.
Earn hours towards season passes
for the Disc Golf course and discs.
18 years & up. 706-613-3615. Jan.
19,10 a.m.
DONATIONS FOR BENEFIT
AUCTION (State Botanical Garden
of Georgia) UGA Veterinary
Medicine's Student Chapter of
the American Veterinary Medical
Association is seeking donations
for a benefit auction on Feb. 16.
Rachael Bodilord, bodifor@uga.edu,
803-671-0376.
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
(Hospice Advantage) Hospice
Advantaqe is looking for patient care
and office volunteers to play games,
read, write letters, run errands,and
provide companionship for patients.
Info, 706-354-1707.
JOIN THE AARP TAX-AIDE TEAM
(Various Locations) AARP Tax-
Aide is a free, volunteer-run tax
assistance and preparation service
for low- and moderate-income
taxpayers with special attention
to those 60 and older. Volunteer
as a Tax Assistance Counselor or
as a Greeter/Facilitator at a local
site. Tax Counselors become certi
fied this month by passing an IRS
exam. 706-543-9511. Volunteers
are needed 4 hours per week, Feb.
1-Apr. 15.
KITTY FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED
(Various Locations) Emergency
foster home needed for tabby bobtail
male kitten. Other cats and kittens
awaiting foster homes, too. Help
rescue pets by giving them a place
to stay while they wait for permanent
homes. Magi-Cat Adoption Network
706-769-4624, maya@magi-cat.org.
LIFELINK OF GEORGIA The non
profit agency that coordinates organ
and tissue donation is seeking vol
unteers to assist with its educational
programs. Also, speakers available.
800-544-6667, www.lifelinkfound.
org.
NATURAL RESOURCES WORK
DAY (Sandy Creek Park) Be pre
pared to be outdoors. Tools provid
ed. bring a water bottle and gloves.
Call for details and pre-register,
location varies. Also on Feb. 9.
706-613-3615. Jan. 12, 9:30a.m.
PROJECT SAFE VOLUNTEERS
(Various Locations) Project Safe
is hosting an orientation for new
volunteers to answer the hotline,
help with children’s support groups
and provide many other services
to victims of domestic violence.
Registration: 706-549-0922, pro-
jectvolunteer@yahoo.com. Feb. 23,
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
TRAIL KEEPERS NEEDED (Various
Locations) Sandy Creek Nature
Center, Sandy Creek Park, the
Greenways and Riverside Parks fea
ture more than 15 miles of trails. The
Trail Keepers program is designed
for individuals, groups or families.
Adopt a trail for six months and
commit to walk the trail at least once
a month and perform light mainte
nance. Training and tools provided.
More info, contact Janice Denney,
706-613-3615.
VOLUNTEERS FOR THRIFTSTORE
(Project Safe Thriftstore) Seeking
volunteers to sort and organize
merchandise, help pick up donations
and move furniture. 706-425-8863.
Monday-Saturday, 9a.m.-5p.m.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Common
Ground) Volunteers needed to st? f
the center, organize and promot'
events and more. Orientation o'i
the first Monday of every month.
706-548-6011, volunteer@com-
mongroundathens.com. 6:30p.m.
WORK DAY AT THE PARK (Sandy
Creek Park) ACC Leisure Services'
Natural Resource Division hosts
a monthly volunteer work day.
Park cleanup, invasive species
removal and projects to expand
the Sandy Creek Disc Golf Course.
706-613-3615, janicedenney@
co.clarke.ga.us. Jan. 12.9:30-11:30
a.m.
KIDSTUFF
AFTERHOURS @ THE LIBRARY
(ACC Library) Teen coffee house and
open mic. Come sing, dance, or read
poetry. Refreshments provided Ages
11-18 706-613-3650. FREE! Jan.
18, 7-9 p.m.
BEGINNING MODERN DANCE
FOR CHILDREN (Floorspace)-
Beginning modern dance class for
children ages 8-12 taught by Julie
Rothschild. An eight-week session,
Jan. 14-Mar. 3. 706-372-4830,
www.floorspaceathens.com. $80.
Mondays, 4:45-5:45 p.m.
BOOK DISCUSSION FOR HOME
SCHOOL STUDENTS (ACC
Library) Come and discuss any
• cf the 20 books nominated for the
Georgia Children's Book Awards.
For home-school students in grades
4-8. 706-613-3650. FREE! Jan. 15.
10:30 a.m.
BOOKVENTURES FOR CHILDREN
(Oconee County Library) Make your
own card masterpiece for sending
thank-you notes or writing to pen
pals. Limited to 12 participants,
register early at the Children’s Desk.
706-769-3950. www.clarke.public.
lib.ga. us/oconee/index, html. FREE!
Jan. 12,11a.m.
CREATIVE MOVEMENT (Freedom of
Movement Dance Academy) Classes
for 3-4 year olds. 706-769-5338.
$57 per month.
DRAWING AND PAINTING
(Michaels) Homeschooler's Drawing
and Painting Classes with Bettie
Miller. 3055 Atlanta Hwy. Tina
Harris, 706-543-2868. $75 for ihree
three-hour classes. Mondays, 9:30
a.m.-l 2:30 p.m.
DRUMS FOR FUN (Nugi’s Space)
Music program with Dr. Arvin
Scott for children 4-8 years old.
Instruments provided; Lounge and
cafe for parents and siblings to relax
do homework, or play during class.
706-207-6875. $10 per class; $45
for 5 classes. Mondays, 3:30-4:30
p.m.
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for a limited time
The Donald Keyes Mental Health Benefit 2008
Is Seeking Art Donations
The 18th Annual Art Auction will be held
on February 2nd at the Georgian Hotel.
Artists are Invited to donate pieces at the following locations:
* Prince Ave Gallery - 553 Prince Ave.
* Frameworks - 351 E Clayton St
• House of 10,000 Frames -1285 Cedar Shoals Dr.
• Frameworks Oconee - 2061 Experiment Station Rd
Starting prices may be included. Artists may
request a 20% rebate to cover materials.
Supplies can be expensive, but talent is priceless!
Got questions? Contact Eddie Whitlock at (706)
548-7999 or at director@fightthestigma.com.
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