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BULLETIN BOARD
a.m -12:30 p.m. $45.706-542-6156
CHICKS WITH DISCS GOLF
CLINIC (Sandy Creek Park)
Professional disc golfer Sarah
Stanhope will teach tips and
techniques to become a skilled
player. Women, ages
16 & older. Pre
registration required.
First Thursday
each month, 6 p.m.
$2, plus $2 park
admission fee.
706-613-3631
COMPUTER
CLASSES (ACC
Library) Intro to
Excel (June 26).
In the Educational
Technology Center.
Call to pre-register.
10-11:30 a m. FREE!
706-613-3650
COOKING IN THE
GARDEN (State
Botanical Garden of
Georgia) Time to Talk
Tomatoes! Learn to
make quick tomato
sauces and restau
rant-style salsa. Pre
registration required.
July 17,6:30-8:30
p.m. $27, $24/mem-
bers. 706-542-6156.
DANCE CENTER
CLASSES (East
Athens Educational
Dance Center)
Registering for
adult and children’s
classes including Beginning Jazz,
Kinderdancing, Adult Hip-Hop and
more. $15—S30. www.accleisur&er-
vices.com/dance.shtml
DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING
(Memorial Park) Puppies and
Basic classes meet at 6:30 p.m.;
Advanced class meets at 7:30 p.m.
Seven weekly sessions beginning
Aug. 4. Mondays. $100 per dog.
706-613-3580
FIRSTHAND STUDIOS CLASSES
(FirstHand Studios - Greensboro,
GA) Now registering for summer
classes including felt making, wire
jewelry and assorted kids' work
shops. 706-454-1313, firsthand
craft@charter.net
GOJU KARATE (Classic Goju Karate)
Weapons and Empty Hand: empha
sis on partner drills, sparring, kata
and conditioning. Self Defense:
no sport/no pads. 4 days/week.
706-549-7077
GOOD DIRT (Good Dirt) Try Clay
class every Friday, 7-9 p.m. $20.
Class includes instruction on the
potter's wheel. 706-355-3161, www.
gooddirt.net
GRILLING CLASS (Earth Fare Cafe)
Crash course in grilling techniques.
Call to reserve a spot. June 25,6
p.m. 706-227-1717
HIKING 101: COOK'S TRAIL (Sandy
Creek Park) Learn basic hiking
techniques, map reading and more.
Transportation provided. Bring a
water bottle, a snack and wear sturdy
hiking shoes. Hiking 102 (July 27)
& Hiking 103 (Aug. 24). Ages 10 &
older. Pre-registration required. June
29,9 a.m. $3.706-613-3631
HOMEBUYER EDUCATION
PROGRAM (Fourth Street
Apartments - Community Room)
Athens Land Trust is offering a series
of five, two-hour seminars. Attend
at least three seminars and earn a
Homebuyer Education Certificate.
Pre-registration encouraged. First
seminar is June 26. Thursdays. 6-8
p.m. FREE! 706-613-0122
OCAF’S ART CLASSES (Oconee
Cultural Arts Foundation) Now
continued from page 17
accepting registration for summer
classes, including painting, pot
tery. paper making, writing, after
work classes for kids and families,
and more. Full schedule online.
706-769-4564, www.ocaf.com
RED LOTUS INSTITUTE CLASSES
(Red Lotus Institute) Offers Hatha
yoga, pilates and bellydancing.
All levels welcome. Classes are
Monday-Saturday. $14 drop-in or
6 classes for $60. 706-369-8855,
www.redlotusinstitute.com
SANGHA YOGA STUDIO (Sangha
Yoga Studio) Six-week courses
begin in July. Including Capoeira
(Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.);
Beginners Egyptian Bellydancing
(Mondays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.);
Foundational Yoga (Tuesdays,
10:30-11:45 a m.). Full schedule
online. 706-613-1143, www.healin-
gartscentre.net
TAE KWON DO & JODO CLASSES
(Live Oak Martial Arts) For kids
and adults, beginner-advanced.
Traditional forms, self-defense,
Olympic-style sparring, grappling
and weapons. Taught by three-time
AAU National Champion Jason
Hughes. Chase St. Warehouses,
next to Canopy and ATHICA.
Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30-8:30 p.m.
706-548-0077, www.liveoakmar-
tialarts.com
YWCO CLASSES (YWCO) Drop-ins
welcome. Easy Meditative Yoga for
Every Body on Mondays, 12 p.m.
& 7:30 p.m. ($7/non-members,
706-549-8999); Bellydance Fitness
Class on Mondays & Wednesdays,
5:30 p.m. ($5/non-members, jlreich-
lin@gmail.com). 706-354-7880
HELP OUT!
ACT VOLUNTEERS (Memorial
Park) The Athens Creative Theatre
needs volunteers to usher and sell
concessions throughout the year.
706-613-3628
A BIKE RECYCLING PROGRAM
(BikeAthens) BikeAthens needs adult
and youth bicycles. Volunteers will
refurbish and give them to those in
need. All conditions accepted. Drop-
offs accepted Wednesdays (6-8:30
p.m.) and Sundays (2-4:30 p.m.).
Chase Street Warehouse. Brent,
brent.buice@gmail.com. www.
bikeathens.com
BOOKS NEEDED (Oconee County
Library') Collecting used books and
movies for a fund-raising sale in
Sept. No textbooks or magazines.
Drop items at the library or call Pat
Hallow, 706-424-2081. for home
pickup.
DISC GOLF WORK
DAY (Sandy Creek
Park - Visitors'
Center) Help finish
the 27-hole course
and earn hours toward
a season pass and
commemorative disc.
Ages 18 & up. July
19 & Aug. 16.9 a.m.
706-613-3615
MEALS ON
WHEELS (Various
Locations) The Athens
Community Council
on Aging needs volun
teers to deliver meals
to homebound clients
in Clarke County.
Training provided.
Must have own vehicle
and commit to one
day a week between
10:30 a.m.-12:30
p.m. 706-549-4850,
meals@accaging.org
NATURAL
RESOURCE WORK
DAY (Sandy Creek
Park) Tools provided,
bring a water bottle
and gloves. Call for
details and to pre-reg
ister, location varies.
Ages 13 & up. July 12
&Aug. 9,9:30 a.m. 706-613-3615
“Nugrs STORY PROJECT" (Nugi's
Space) Uzupis Theatre Company, b.
Productions and Nugi's Space will be
interviewing people and groups that
have been affected by Nugi Phillips'
death and the impact that Nugi's
Space has had on the community
for an upcoming documentary and
stage adaptation about Nugi Phillips.
Email to schedule an appointment
for an interview or if interested in
volunteering for this project in any
capacity. Saturdays, through Aug.
23.12-3 p.m. (except June 28, July
19 & 26). Brandon Deyette, info@
uzupistheatre.com
ROAD KILL CAFi (Bishop Park)
Participate in the 7th event to help
break the cycle of poverty and
improve the welfare of the Athens
Community. Join other Athens chefs
by donating your time, talent and
good food on June 29 at Bishop
Park. Also seek.ng sponsors and
donations for the silent auction.
Tickets to attend the event are $20,
$10/ages 4-10 and FREE! for 3 &
under. Contact Tina Laseter for more
info. 706-354-8191, donations®
foodbanknega.org or www.food-
banknega.org
TEACHER REUSE STORE (ACC
Recycling Facility) The organizers
are seeking general office supplies
and unusual items like industry
by-products that might be useful for
art supplies, classroom organiza
tion and/or other school functions.
Electronics or hazardous materials
are not accepted. Contact the ACC
Recycling Division if your busi
ness or industry is interested in
donating items. Deadline is Aug. 4.
706-613-3512, suk'i@acc-recycle.
org
KIDSTUFF
'TWEEN TIME (Madison County
Library) Playing with Scraps. Make
a picture frame or photo album
with local artist Karen Hegelon.
Ages 9-12. June 29,3 pm. FREE!
706-795-5597
ANIMAL APPETITES (Sandy Creek
Nature Center) Learn what it takes
to care for the animals at the Nature
Center by helping feed and clean
them. For families and kids age 6 &
up. Registration required. June 21 &
Aug. 16,10 a m.-12 p.m $6 (fam
ily/class). 706-613-3615
BEADING MINI-CAMP (Side Street
Beads) Accessories: June 25-27.
Wire and Metalwork: July 9-11.
Ages 8-13.10 a m.-12:30 pm.
Wednesday-Friday www.sidestreet-
beadscom
CHESS GAMES & LESSONS
(Madison County Library) Learn and
play. Beginning to intermediate lev
els. All ages. Mondays. 10:30 a.m.
FREE! 706-342-4743
FAMILY FISHING (Sandy Creek
Nature Center) Meet in Walker
Hall. Bait, cane fishing poles and
tips provided. Children under 13
must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration required. June 26 &
July 10,6-7:30 pm. $6 (family).
706-613-3615
FAMILY STORYTIME (Madison
County Library) Storytime includes
finger-puppet plays, songs and
crafts for literacy-based fun. June
28.10:30 a.m. FREE! 706-795-5597
FULL MOON CANOE RIDE (Sandy
Creek Park) Paddle a canoe on
Lake Chapman guided by the full
moon. Participants may use one
of the park's canoes or kayaks or
bring their own. Ages 12 & up
Pre-registration required. July 18,
9-11 p.m $6, $3 with own canoe.
706-613-3631
GIRL POWER! (Lay Park) Club
addresses issues such as health,
relationships, education, peer pres
sure and behavior through group
discussions, activities, field trips
and more. Ages 8-13. Through Aug.
28. Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. FREE 1
706-613-3596
► LEARN TO SWIM (Bishop Park)
Group swim lessons (ages 3 & up)
and a parent/tot class are taught by
an American Red Cross
Certified Water Safety
Instructor. Space is lim
ited, register early. July
15-Aug.1 or Aug. 12-28.
Also, one-week mini ses
sion Aug. 5-8. $8—$40
706-613-3589
PRESCHOOL &
TODDLER STORYTIME
(Madison County Library)
Storytime includes finger-
puppet plays, songs and
crafts for literacy-based
fun. Ages 2-5. Fridays.
10:30 a.m. FREE!
706-795-5597
SECOND SATURDAY
STORYTIME (Sandy
Creek Nature Center)
Join Center staff for
nature stories. July 12 &
Aug. 9,2:30 p.m. FREE!
706-613-3615
STORYTIME (ACC Library)
Children ages 18 months
to 5 years, Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at 9:30
& 10:30 a.m.; Bedtime
Stories, Mondays, 7 p.m.
Open Playtime, June 27 from 10-11
a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650
SUMMER ART CAMP (Good Dirt)
Limited space available in kids' clay
classes. Ages 4-6,7-10, and 11
& up. Schedule and registration
forms online. 706-355-3161, www.
gooddirt.net
SUMMER CRAFT DAZE (Sandy
Creek Park) An afternoon of season
al crafts. Ages 6-12. Pre-registration
required. Also Aug. 9. July 12,3-4
p.m. $3.706-613-3631
SUMMER DRAMA CAMPS (Athens
Little Playhouse) This year's theme,
“Theatre Around the World," features
games, skits and a performance
on each Friday. Registration form
online or at the theater. July 21-25.
July 28-Aug. 1. $125/session.
706-255-6334, www athenslittle-
playhouse.org
SUMMER MINI-CAMPS (Sandy
Creek Nature Center) Registration
now open, ages 4-6, "Earth, Wind,
and Water" June 25-27; “Ain't
No Mountain High Enough" July
9-11; "Animal Olympians' July
23-25.9:30 a m -12:30 p m $20
706-613-3615
TAKE ME TO THE PARK (Sandy
Creek Park) Bring your children or
grandchildren for an afternoon story,
craft and activity. Ages 2-6. Pre
registration required. Also Aug. 19
July 15,1-2 p.m. $3. 706-613-3631
TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC (ACC
Library) Bring your favorite teddy
bear for songs and stories about
bears. Hosted by Amy Winders. June
26,10:30 a.m FREE' 706-613-3650
TEEN MOVIE (Oconee County
Library) Teens can come watch
Spiderman III starring Tobey
Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. Rated
PG-13. July 1.6:30-9 p.m. FREE!
706-769-3950
TEEN NIGHT AT THE POOL (Lay
Park) Hang out in the water or on
the pool deck with music, food and
games. Ages 13-19. Saturdays. 7-9
p m. $1. 706-613-3596
THURSDAY AFTERNOON ANIME
(ACC Library) Watch a Japanese
animation film every Thursday this
summer. This week: Whisper of the
Heart. Popcorn and drinks provided.
Ages 11-18. June 26.2 p m. FREE!
706-613-3650
YOUNG ADULT BOOK
DISCUSSION (Madison County
Library) This month's reading is
Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan
Check the front desk for info and
copies: June 25.4:30 p.m FREE'
706-795-5597
MEETINGS
BEARD AND MOUSTACHE CLUB
(283 Bar) Newcomers welcome.
Members will be collecting items for
the Athens Area Homeless Shelter.
‘If you do not have a beard or mous
tache, one will be provided for you.*
Also July 1 and 22.1 p.m. www.
abamc.org
GAME NIGHT (Main Street Yams) To
be included for dinner, call the shop
before 6 p.m., cost is $5. Dinner is
at 6:30 p.m. The first & third Friday
each month. No meeting July 4 7
p.m. FREE! 706-769-5531, www
mainstreetyarns.com
LAST MONDAY BOOK GROUP
(ACC Library) Adult book discussion
group This month's title is TBA
Newcomers always welcome' June
30.7 p.m. Jeff Tate. 706-613-3650
OCONEE OEMS BOOK GROUP
(Five Points Deli & More - Epps
Bridge) Community-wide book
group hosted by the Oconee County
Democrats. This month: On Bended
Knee: The Press and Ihe Reagan
Presidency by Mark Hertsgaard July
17.6:15 p.m. ppriest@charter.net
SENIORS STROLL PATROL (Sandy
Creek Park) Walk the park and
earn volunteer hours by picking
up litter along the roads. One- and
five-mile options. Ages 65 & up.
Also Aug 12. July 8.9 a m FREE!
706-613-3631
STREET HOCKEY (Email for
Location) No tryouts or registration
necessary. Just show up and play!
All levels welcome Times vary.
FREE! athensfloorhockey com
SUPPORT
EMOTIONS & RECOVERY (Family
Counseling Service. Inc.) Interactive,
therapeutic group for adults in
recovery. Focuses on emotions
and learning new. healthy ways to
express them. 706-227-2334
KEEP IT SIMPLE FAMILY GROUP
(Young Harris United Methodist
Church) This is an Al-Anon Family
Group for relatives and friends of
alcoholics. Monday. Wednesday and
Saturday. 12:15 pm. www ga-al-
anon.org
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
GROUP (St. Mary’s Hospital)
Support group meets in the lobby
conference room. Thursdays. 6:30
p.m. www athensmentalhealth.org
ON THE STREET
FREE! HIV TESTING
(AIDS Athens) AIDS
Athens is offering free
testing in honor or
National HIV Testing
Day No appointment
needed, just walk in.
June 26.9am.-7p.m
June 27.9 a m.-2 p m
706-542-2437
NONPROFIT FALL
INTERNSHIP (Common
Ground) Common
Ground Athens will select
students to work as
interns for its affiliate or
ganizations. 12-week pro
gram. 20 hours of work
per week. Gpen to current
or recently graduated
college students who are
interested in gaining ex
perience in the non-profit
sector. Potential class
credit for work. Jenna
Moon. 706-498-0410 or
jenna@commongrounda-
thens.org
REC. SPORTS TRIPS
(Various Locations)
Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala
River (June 28, $70 or S50/UGA stu
dents). Sign up by June 25. Info and
sign-up sheet at the cashierfs desk
in Ramsey Center. 706-542-5060,
www.recsports.uga.edu/outdoor_rec.
php
SENIOR TRIP (Memorial Park) Trip to
the Sandy Springs Festival for arts
and crafts, music, food and more.
Depart from the park at 10 a.m. and
return around 5 p.m. Ages 50 & up.
Register by Aug. 29, space is lim
ited. Sept. 20. $15.706-613-3603
BikeAthens needs volunteers to help refurbish bikes for
the Bike Recycling Program.
Now registering for swimming lessons at Bishop Park.
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