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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
■ FRIDAY, JUNE 18
SUNDAY, JUNE 20
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
BLOOD DRIVE (Red Cross Donor
Center) Give the gift of life! Call to
make an appointment today. 706-
546-0681,1-800-GIVE-LIFE
FREE IT ATHENS (Free IT Athens,
594 Oconee St.) Donate your old
laptop or desktop to be refurbished
and supplied to low-income
members of the community. Now
accepting computers with Pentium
III or better processors. Drop off
on Sundays from 1-5 p m. or
Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at the
Action. Inc. building. 706-621-6157.
freeitathens@gmail.com
SEEKING DONATIONS AND
VOLUNTEERS (Front Porch
Bookstore, 102 Marigold Ln„
Winterville) The bookstore operated
by the Friends of the Winterville
Library is seeking volunteers and
book donations. 706-372-1236,
ronwetherbee@windstream.net
TEACH ESOL (Call for location) Casa
de Amistad is seeking volunteer
ESOL teachers for Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Training workshop June
19.706-202-2782, casa_amistad_
ga@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEER GALLERY SITTERS
(ATHICA) Visit www.athica.org/
volunteer.php for info and email
volunteers@athica.org to start.
KIDSTUFF
BABIES & BEASTIES SERIES
(Sandy Creek Nature Center) Help
your toddler discover nature Ages
18 months-2 years, with adult.
Registration required Thursdays in
August, 10 a.m. $7. 706-613-3615
“CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
ALL AROUND” (Sky City Lounge
& Bulldog Cafe, 486 North Ave.) A
dual basketball and writing clinic
presented by Jessica Lonen and
Sharday Jones. For ages 8-18. July
12-15, $50. www.jshotconnection.
com
ECOCAMP (Georgia Nature Center,
Watkinsville) Summer.day camp for
ages 4-16. Kids learn about solar
power, organic farming, carnivorous
plants and green building. The
five-day sessions run through July
$49-5199. 706-769-1000, www
ecocamp.org
FREEDOM TO GROW UNSCHOOL
(Call for location) An innovative,
democratic, homeschool-like
“unschoor for preschool to upper
elementary students is now forming.
Call to arrange a meeting time. June
17.4 p.m. 478-718-1414, www
freedomtogrowunschool.com
KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMP
(Silverthorn Farm) Register your
junior equestrian for week-long
sessions at this day camp 8 am-1
p.m. $300/week. 706-548-8561,
www.silverthornfarm.com
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS (Sandy
Creek Nature Center) A program of
age-appropriate nature exploration,
animal encounters, hikes and crafts
Alternating Wednesdays. 3 30—4 30
p.m $13. 706-613-3515, www
sandycreeknaturecenter.com
MERMAID AND MERMAN DAYS
(Lay Park) Activities include pearl
diving. seashel! crafts, edible aquari
ums and other typical mermaid/
merman recreational fun. For ages
8-12. June 22-25,9 a m -noon.
$40. 706-613-3580
NEW MOON SUMMER
ADVENTURE CAMPS (Various
Locations) Now accepting registra
tion for summer camp that travels to
different state parks. For ages 6-12.
June 21-25 & July 12-16,19-23.
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $150/week
706-338-2892, newmoonpreschool
@gmail.com
PLASTER CASTING WORKSHOP
(ACC Library) Learn the basics of
plaster casting and make your own
sculpture! Ages 11-18. Call to
register. June 23-25,2—3.30 p.m.
FREE! 706-613-3650
SUMMER ACADEMY AT UGA (UGA
Campus) UGA Center for Continuing
Education is now registering lor its
week-long summer programs for
ages 11-17. $199-$349 706-542-
3537, www.georgiacenter.uga.edu/
summeracademy
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 MINI-CAMPS (Sandy
Creek Nature Center) Registration
now open for “Footprints from the
Past," “Forest Fantasy* and “Go
Wild’ daycamps for kids ages 4-6.
9:30 a m -12:30 p.m $16 706-
613-3615
SWIM SCHOOL (Bishop Park) Now
registering for lessons taught by an
American Red Cross Through July
23, $33 706-613-3589
TEEN NIGHT LIVE (Various
l ocations) Register your teen for a
summer of field trips, music, danc
ing and fun in a safe environment!
For ages 11-14. Now through
June 24, July 6-29, Tuesdays &
Thursdays. 6-9 p m $10.706-613-
3871, www.accleisureservices.com
THURSDAY THEATER FOR TEENS
(Oconee County Library) Enjoy
This week: The Devil Wears Prada
Thursdays through July, 6-8:30
p.m FREE! 706-769-3950
WASECA SCHOOL BIOME CAMP
(Waseca Learning Environment)
Campers explore the forest and
learn about sustainability through
art projects, community building
ART AROUND TOWN
ACC LIBRARY (2025 Baxter a, Top of the Stairs
Gallery) Featuring work by students in UGA$ Lamar
Dodd School of Art. Through June.
ATHICA (160 Tracy St.) “Emerges IV: Uncertainty," an
exhibit showcasing four artists' renderings of uncer
tain times, featuring a sculptural video installation
by Casey McGuire and works by Melissa Dickenson,
Jon Swindler and Patrick Triggs. Through July 25.
Reception June 19.
BIG CITY BREAD CAFE (393 N. Finley St.) A group
show featuring the work of the students next door at
Blue fm Studio. Through June.
mi BARCAFt (234 W. Hancock Ave.) ‘My Metal
Hand," an exhibit featuring illustrations on wood by
Jeff Owens. Through July 6.
ESPRESSO RQYALE GAFFE (297 E. Broad St.) An
exhibit featuring your favorite animals in embroidery
and print mixed-media works by Lea Purvis. Through
June.
FUCKER THEATRE A BAR (263 W. Washi
$t) Mixed media photography and mors by
Guarco. Through June Reception June 17.
THE GLOBE (189 N. Lumpkin St.) “Athens GA,
Photography," featuring photographs of Athens land
marks by Darius Goss West photographer Kevin Wter.
Through June. % ■;.
GOOD DIRT (510 B North Thomas SL) Atmospherically
fired pots by Rob Sutherland. Through June.
LYNDON HOUSE ARTS CENTER (293 Hoyt St.)
“Full House 2010’ features over a hundred works in
a variety of media by local artists and members of
the organizations that meet regularly at the Lyndon
House. Through Sept. 18.
MAOISON COUNTY LIBRARY (1315 Hwy. 98 W.
Danielsville) Drums and bowls by Jack Hudson.
Throu#i June. \
MAGISON-MORGAN CULTURAL CENTER (434 S
Main St) “Gary Hudson: A Memorial Retrospective,"
an exhibit celebrating the life and work of the Abstract
Expressionist painter. Through July 9.
MONROE ART GUILD (205 S. Broad St. Monroe)
“Art in Bloom," featuring flora! designs by Jeff E. Lott.
Through June.
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER (325
Pound St) Collages by Erin K. Meredith. Through
June. v - ...
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34
School $L. Watkinsville) Annual Members' Exhibit,
featuring a diverse display of works, including sculp
ture, paintings, drawings, textiles,
from a variety of skilled
: members. Through June 30,
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HIGHWme LOUNGE (254 W. Clayton St.) “Big v
Codes,* featuring fowl paintings by loot outside; art
ist Cap Man Through July.
JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE (Five Points) "Athens
Above,’ an exhibit featuring Rene Shoemaker's
textHe paintings on silk of the Classic City’s skyline.
Through June,
KRiMSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy., Watkinsville)
Farm," a collection of paintings by
July;
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June 26. Gala Reception June 26.
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Eat. Drink. Listen Closely.
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
Terropin Biueaross Series featuring
BLUEBILLY GRIT
$3 Admission • S2 Terrapin Pints Ail Night!
JM ; 5Jay and Play Summer Concert Series featuring
** THE HANDS OF TIME
FREE! Music 6 10 on the patio -
RACK OF SPAM
Tickets S10 adv. • S13 at the door >
SATURDAY, JUNE 19
THE HUSHPUPP1ES
Tickets $8 adv. • $10 at the door
BACK 'N BLACK
ATHENS BAND
Tickets $8 adv. • Ali AGES!
Terrapin Bluegross Series featuring
BORDERHOP TRIO
S3 Admission • $2 Terrapin Pints AH Night!
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
Stay and Play Summer Concert Se r >e featuring
THE BIG DADDYS BAND
FREE! Music 6-lO on the patio
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
CYRIL NEVILLE
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and gardening. Discounts available.
June-July, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30
p.m. S140-S170/week. 706-543-
4473, wasecaschool org
YOGA SPROUTS (Full Bloom Center)
For kids ages 2-6. Wednesdays,
3:30-4:30 p.m. $14/drop-in, $60/6
classes. 706-372-1757, www.yoga
sprouts.com
YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMPS
(Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation)
Now registering 706-769-4565,
www.ocaf.com.
SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER
LUNCHEON PROGRAM (Bentley
Center) The Athens Area Alzheimer's
Support Group meets the third
Tuesday ot every month. Registration
required Noon-1 p.m. FREE! Eve
Anthony, 706-549-4850
ATHENS MOTHERS’ CENTER
(St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church)
Tuesdays & Fridays. 9:30-11:30
a m. 706-552-8554, www athensga.
mothercenter.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
GROUP (Call for location) Call the
Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331.
Second and fourth Thursday of
the month in Clarke County. First
and third Thursday of the month in
Madison County. 6-8 p.m.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE SUPPORT
GROUP (Call for location)
Childcare is provided. Call the
Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331.
Wednesdays. 6:30-8 p.m.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
(Unitarian Universalis) Fellowship
of Athens) Informal and supportive
12-step program. Sundays. 4-5
p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotions
anonymous.org
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (Council
on Aging) Meeting every third
Thursday each month. 2-3:30 p.m.
FREE! 706-549-4850
PARKINSON S SUPPORT GROUP
(Council on Aging) Meet up every
fourth Monday for an open sup
port group for those living with
Parkinson's Disease. 2:30-4 p.m.
FREE! 706-549-4850
ON THE STREET
CHARITY LEMONADE STAND
(Suska, 1664 Lumpkin St.) Cool off
with a cup of lemonade and donate
to Project Safe, OneAthens or the
Jeanette Rankin Scholarship Fund.
June 19, noon-5 p.m. $1.706-548-
2258, www.suskaathens.com
LIVE FROM THE CLASSIC CITY
(Email for Location) Get your music
spread locally and around the world
when you record at the studio! Sign
up online. 706-850-1755, www.
classiccityarts.com/live
TEETH WHITENING FOB CHARITY
(Various Locations) All summer
long, Mercy Health Centre is part-’
nering with local dentists to raise
money for low-income citizens in
. need of medical treatment. Your do
nation will benefit this fund and your
smile. Call or go online for more
info. $250 donation, 706-254-9586,
www.mercyheatthcenter.net
TOTAL IMAGE FITNESS
CHALLENGE (The Omni Club)
The Omni Club challenges you to
lose that body fat in 8 weeks! Final
weigh-y> on Aug. 23. $2500 will be
awarded to the male and female con
testants who lose the most body fat.
Register by July 1.706-369-3111
“TRI TO BEAT CANCER” (Sandy
Creek Park) The Cancer Foundation
of Northeast Georgia hosts a sprint
triathalon in Sandy Creek Park to
raise money for local cancer pa
tients. Aug. 29,7-11 a.m. $50.706-
353-4354, wwwcfnega.org ©