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Gallery) Featuring work by studertts in UGte Lamar
Dodd School of Art. Through June. ' -
ANCHOR GALLERY (660 W. Broad St,} Work by Brian
Hitsetberger. Janie Askew and Phil Jasen. Through
June, • ,:r.. V: .5
ATHiCA (160 Tracy SI) ‘Emerges IV: Uncertainty," an
exhibit showcasing tour 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.
BIG Cmr BREAD CAFE (393 N. Finley St) A group
show featuring the work of the students next door at
Blue Tin Studio. Through June.
cm* BARCAFF (234 W. Hancock Ave.) *My Metal
Hand," an exhibit featuring iliustrations on wood by
Jeff Owens. Through July 6.
ESPRESSO ROYALE CAFFE (297 E. Broad &) An
exhibit featuring your favorite animals in embroidery
and print mixed-media works by Lea Purvis. Through
June. • - •
RYE STAR DAY CAFF (229 E. Broad a) "Fire
Dance," an exhibit featuring original photographs by
Dena Maxwell. Through July 13.
FLICKER THEATRE & BAR (263 W. Washington
a) Mixed media photography and more by,
Jillian Guarco. Though June.’Summer Mice
Assemblage.' an exhibition celebrating the at of
assemblage and featuring local zioes danapfHe,
xxxpands. Criminal Honey mi otoer work by local
artists Through June 28. Reception June 23.
THE GLOBE (199 M Lumpkin a) ‘Athens GA,
Photography," featuring photographs of Athens fend-
marks by Dafius Goes H^fjfiotographer Kevin Wfer.
Through June. ••• •' • ?"* :
GOOD DIRT (510 B North Thomas a) Atmosphere
fired pots by Rob Sutherland. Through June
THE GRIT (199 Prince Ave.) Worts by Sarah Trigueros.
Through July 3. -f £
HIGHWIRE LOUNGE (254 W. Clayton St.) "Big
Cocks,’featuringtowlpamtingsbylocaloutside(at-
ist Cap Man Through Jut*;. r :
JITTERY JOE’S COFFEE (Five Points) "Athens
Above." an exhibit featuring Rerte Shoemaker's -&■>
textile paintings on silk of the Classic CHy^ skyline.
* Through June.
KR1MSON KAFE (40 Greensboro Hwy.. Watkinsvilte)
‘Old McDonald* Farm.* a collection of paintings by
Perry McCrackin. Through July.
LAMAR DODO SCHOOL OF ART (270 River ftd.,
Gailery 307) ‘Found in Nature: Paintings and
Drawings," tenuring toe work of Philip Ayers and
s of
the Lyndon
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Jac* rttoson.
MAQlSCN MORO&K CULTURAL CENTER (434 S
Main a) "Gary Hudson: A Memorial Retrospective;
an exhibit cetebraftng the life and work of the Abstract
. Expressionist painter. Through July 9.
MONROE ART GUILD (205 S. Broad a. Monroe)
"Art in Bloom," featuring floral designs by Jeff E. Lott.
Through June. v; : & S: ’
MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER <325
Pounda) Collages by Brin K. Meredith. Through
June.
OCONEE CULTURAL ARTS FOUNDATION (34
• School a, Waffcireviite) Annual Members? Exhibit,
featuring a diverse display of works, including sculp
ture, paintings, drawings, textiles, jewelry, pottery and
photos, from a variety of skilled artists who are also
. ; OCAF members. Through June 30.
(297 Prince Ays ) rby
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$; MiBedge Ave.) “Dancing Naked Under Palm Trees,"
an ahM featuring watercoiors of nature by Par
l June 27. Through August. “Spirit
and affiliated
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UGA ADERHOLO (110 Carton a. Room 2312) ‘Home
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Georgia and abroao by SaNy Hudson Ross, through
VIS JONARY GROWTH GAILERY (2400 Booger Hill
; Rd.. Danfeisvttfe); fhe Mother Show IH: Art on the
ing work by dozens of
vUicy Calhoun, Jeremy
Robert Lowery, Annie Wellborn and C.
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mgsbyRtito tm, Throat June,
ESOL teachers for Tuesdays and
Thursdays. 706-202-2782, casa_
amistad_ga@yahoo.com
VOLUNTEER GALLERY SITTERS
(ATHICA) ATHICA needs gallery sit
ters now through mid-summer. Visit
www.athica org/volunteer.php for
info and email volunteers@athica.
org to start.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (Council
on Aging) The Meals on Wheels
Program seeks dedicated volunteers
to deliver hot meals to homebound
seniors in Clarke County. Training is
provided. Volunteers must use own
vehicles and are asked to commit
to one day a week between 10:30
a.m. and 12:30 p.m. 706-549-4850.
meals@accaging.org
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 Cate. 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 tor
ages 4-16. Kids learn about solar
power, organic farming, carnivorous
plants and green building while ex
ploring over 100 acres of fern grot
tos, springs, creeks and waterfalls.
The five-day sessions run through
July. $49—$199. 706-769-1000,
www.ecocamp.org
FAMILY FISHING (Sandy Creek
Nature Center) Fish in the hidden
Claypit Pond. Bait, poles and tips
provided. Call to register. July 10.6
p.m. $6/family. 706-613-3615
KIDS SUMMER DAY CAMP
(Silverthorn Farm) Register your
junior equestrian for week-long
sessions at this day camp. 8 a.m.-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.
For parents and children. Alternating
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $13.
706-613-3515, www.sandycreek
naturecenter.com
MERMAID AND MERMAN DAYS
(Lay Park) Proficient young swim
mers are invited to experience ~
life under the sea at this four-day
aquatics program. Activities include
pearl-diving, seashell crafts, ed
ible aquariums and other typical
mermaid/merman recreational fun.
For ages 8-12. Through June 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 and natural
areas daily. Activities include hiking,
swimming, boating and more. Fee
includes all activities and travel ex
penses. For ages 6-12. July 12-16,
19-23,8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $150/
week. 706-338-2892, newmoon
preschool@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 tor Continuing
Education is now registering for
its week-long summer programs
for ages 11-17. This year's offer
ings include Aviation, Dance, Bugs
and Plants, CSI, Comic Book Art.
Graphic Design, Film School, Mini
Medical School and more $199-
$349. 706-542-3537, www georgia
center.uga.edu/3ummeracademy
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 ages 4-6.9:30
a.m -12:30 p.m. $16. 706-613-3615
SWIM SCHOOL (Bishop Park) Now
registering for lessons for levels l-V
taught by an American Red Cross
Certified Water Safety Instructor.
Pre-school and parent/tot classes
also ottered. Through July 23, $33.
706-613-3589
TEEN NIGHT LIVE (Various
Locations) Register your teen tor 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
popcorn and drinks as you watch
popular movies on toe big screen.
Thursdays through July. 6-8:30
p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950
WASECA SCHOOL BIOME CAMP
(Waseca Learning Environment)
Campers explore toe forest and
learn about sustainability through
art projects, community building
and gardening. Discounts available.
June-July, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30
p.m.$140-$17Q/week. 706-543-
4473, wasecaschool.org
YOGA SPROUTS (Full Bloom Center)
Now registering. Learn fun, playful
yoga poses and breathing exercises -
while enhancing relaxation and
confidence. For kids ages 2-6.
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $14/
drop-in, $60/6 classes. 706-372-
1757. www.yogasproofe.com
YOUTH SUMMER ART CAMPS
(Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation)
Now registering for sessions begin
ning in June. Children will explore a
wide range of art media in each ses
sion. This year’s theme is “Georgia
Wildlife," and the children's work
will be showcased in the members'
gallery in July. Schedule online.
706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com.
SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVER
LUNCHEON PROGRAM (Bentley
Center) The Athens Area Alzheimer's
Support Grogp meets the third
Tuesday ot every month Registration
required and care will be provided
for your loved one free of charge
Noon-1 p.m. FREE! Eve Anthony,
706-549-4850
ATHENS MOTHERS’ CENTER
(St. Gregory's Episcopal Church)
Meet with other supportive moms
and dads. Tuesdays & Fridays.
9:30-11:30 a m. 706-552-8554,
www.athensga.mothercenter.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT
GROUP (Call lor location) Dinner
begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30
p m. Children are welcome for sup
per and childcare is provided during
group 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.
6-6 p.m.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE SUPPORT
GROUP (Call for location)
Childcare is provided. Call the
Project Sate hotline: 706-543-3331.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
(Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of
Athens) Informal and supportive 12-
step program open to anyone with a
desire to become well emotionally.
Sundays, 4-5 p.m. 706-202-7463,
www.emotionsanonymous.org
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP (Council
on Aging) Meeting every third
Thursday each month. 2-3:30 p.m.
FREE! 706-549-4850
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
GROUP (a Mary’s Hospital) Meets
in the lobby conference room.
Thursdays, 6:30-6 p.m. 706-783-
5706, www.athensmentalhealth.org
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
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MEMORIAL SERVICE (Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship, 780
Timothy Rd.) Those wishing to pay
their respects are invited to a service
of music & remembrances, followed
by a reception. June 27,7 pm
IMMIGRANT RIGHTS RALLY (UGA
Arch) Join Uni2, a local organization
. fighting for immigrant rights, in its
mission to prevent AZ1070 from
becoming legislation. Wednesdays
through July. 5:30-7 pm. 928-814-
3377, proinm.10@gmail.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/1ive
NATIVE SUN FARMSTANQ OPEN
(Native Sun Farm, 1560 Jimmy
Daniel Rd., Bogart) The focal, all
natural family-run farm wilt be open
every weekend through September.
Stop by for fresh produce, a farm
tour and a chance to make friends
with a baby goatt Fridays, noon-6
pm. Saturdays, 8 am-noon. www.
nativesunfarm.blogspoLcom
SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST July
is Parks and Recreation Month!
Celebrate summer outdoors by
entering your best digital photos
of summertime fun in this contest
sponsored by the Athens-Clarke
County Department of Leisure. Email
photos to mytaneai@co.dar1ce.ga.us.
Entries accepted July 1-30.706-
613-3580, wwwaccleisureservices.
com/juty.shtml
TEETH WHITENING FOR CHARITY
(Various Locations) Ail summer
long, Mercy Health Centre is part
nering with local dentists to raise
money tor tow-income, uninsured
citizens in need o? medical treat
ment Your donation will benefit
this fund and your smile. Cali or go
online tor a list of participating den
tists. $250 donadon, 706-254-9586.
- www.mercyhealtocenter.net
TOTAL IMAGE FITNESS
CHALLENGE (The Omni Club) The
Omni Club challenges you to lose
that body fat in 6 weeks! Prospective
contestants will have their body fat
assessed in the Bod Pod before
training tor the find weigh-in on
Aug. 23. $2500 will be awarded to
the male and female contestants
lose toe highest percentage of
body fat Register by July 1.706-
369-3H1
*TRI TO NEAT CANCER" (Sandy
Creek Park) The Cancer FoundNion
of Northeast Georgia hosts a sprint
triatoalon in Sandy Creek Park to
raise money tor focal cancer pa
tients. Aug. 29,7-11 am. $50.706-
353-4354, www.cfnega.org C
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