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DO SOMETHING; GET INVOLVED! Deadline for getting listed in Bulletin Board and Art Around Town is every THURSDAY at 12 p.m. Email calendar@flagpole.com. Listings are printed based on available space; more listings are online. ART CALL FOR ARTISTS (Hotel Indigo) First Annual Artist Market Holiday Showcase is seeking artists. Deadline July 9. Showcase is Dec 11. $20 (application). $90 (booth). www.athensartistmarket.com/ application CALL FOR ARTISTS (Highwire) Highwire Lounge is seeking new art for the summer months. Large paintings/prints preferred Send submissions to trappezebooking@ gmail.com. PLYING THE ARTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Peachtree Handspinners Guild hosts three days of fiber arts workshops. Registration deadline July 5. Aug. 5-8 www.peachtree handspinnersguild.org, www.world inaspin.com POSTER COMPETITION (Lyndon House Arts Center) Seeking artists to design a poster for an upcoming car show. Deadline June 16. Pick up guidelines in person or call 706-613-3623. ext. 224. AUDITIONS AN IDEAL HUSBAND (Town and Gown Players) Written by Oscar Wilde and directed by Marisa Castengera. Auditions consist of cold readings. June 13 & 14.6 p.m. Show runs Aug. 5-14. www.townandgownplayers.org CLASSES AQUATIC AEROBICS (Memorial Park) Low-impact exercise sessions with Kim Saxton on Saturdays (10 a m ), and Tuesdays. Wednesdays and Thursdays (6 p.m ). No pre registration necessary. S5/session. 706-613-3580, www.athensclarke county.com/aquatics ASHTANGA YOGA (Healing Arts Centre) Led primary series on Mondays at 7:15 p.m., mysore classes Friday mornings at 9 a m. and classes for beginners Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. farley@athensashtanga yoga.com BEGINNING SEWING (Athens Technical College) Students must bring machine to class. Class size limited; call to register. July 25-29, 5-7:30 p.m. $159 (materials in cluded). 706-369-5763. bmoody® athenstech.edu BELLYDANCING AND YOGA AT SANGHA (Sangha Yoga Studio) Beginner (7 p.m.) and Intermediate (8:30 p.m.) bellydancing every Wednesday. Choose from daily yoga classes for all skill levels. 706-613- 1143, www.healingartscentre.net CUSSES AT FLOORSPACE (Floorspace) Contemporary lyrical dance, Capoeira Angola & Maculele. performance theatre, Nia dance, creative movement and improv dance, bellydancing and yoga. Check website for schedule. www.floorspaceathens.com CUSSES FOR SENIORS (Various Locations) The City of Winterville in cooperation with the Athens Community Council on Aging of fer classes in social networking, scrapbooking, computers, Zumba, ballroom dancing, line dancing, quilting, gardening, yoga, tai chi and more. Check website.for details. www.accaging.org/winterville.php DIGITAL PUNT PHOTOGRAPHY: FLOWER PORTRAITS AND PUNTS IN THE UNDSCAPE (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Led by nature photographers Hugh and Carol Nourse. Registration required. June 11,8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m $45 706-542-6014, www.uga edu/botgardeo DOG OBEDIENCE TRAINING (Memorial Park) 7-week programs offered in both basic and advanced obedience. Teach your dog basic skills such as stay, sit. heel, come, down and sit-stay. Begins June 28 $100. 706-613-3580, www.athens clarkecounty.com/memorial DONATION-BASED YOGA CUSSES (Red Lotus Institute) Ongoing classes in ashtanga, flow, hatha, kundalini, sivananda. triyoga, yin and more. 18 classes a week, Sunday through Friday. 706-248- 3910, theyogashala.athens@gmail. com, www.rahasya.orgAheyogashala EARTHENWARE POTTERY-SODA FIRING (OCAF) A 6-week course focusing on red clay, wheel and' hand-built methods, surface treatment, kiln design and firing. Thursdays. July 7-Aug. 18,6-8 p.m. $190. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com ENGLISH AND SPANISH CUSSES (Athens Latino Center) Learn to speak and connect with the local Latino community. Check webiste for more information. jaimeumana79@ gmail.com, athensprofessional services.com ENGLISH CUSSES (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens, 160 Elkview Dr.) Learn language and civics. All levels welcome. Monday-Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. FREE! FIGURE DRAWING STUDIO (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Bring your own supplies. For ages 18 & up. Call ahead. Sundays, 2^4 p.m. $10. fringecol!ejtive@live.com. 706-540-2727 GARDEN EXPLORER'S CAMP (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Participants will engage in the sci entific and artistic aspects of nature. Activities include plant collecting, Aug. 7. journaling and exploring natural his tory and plant lore. For rising 4th- 7th graders. July 18-22,9 a m.-3 p.m. $155. 706-542-6156 GENEALOGY 101: THE BASICS (Oconee County Library) Learn how to begin your family history research! Registration required. June 13.3-4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 GENEALOGY 102: CENSUS RECORDS ONLINE (Oconee County Library) Research family his tory online using Ancestry Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online. Must have previous genealogy ex perience and basic computer skills. Call to register. June 27,3-4:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS (Oconee County Library) Learn the basic components of your computer . or master Microsoft Windows XP. Registration required. June 23 & 24, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-769-3950 INVASIVE NON-NATIVE PUNTS OF THE SOUTHEAST (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) An introduction to the problem of inva sive, non-native plants in GA. Pre registration required. June 25.8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $45.706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden LINE DANCING (Buffalo's Southwest Caf6) Lessons with Ron Putman. Alternate Thursdays through July 21. 6 p.m $5. www.ronputman.com MOUSE AND KEYBOARD SKILLS (Oconee County Library) Covering the basics of using the keyboard and mouse. Space is limited; call to register. June 9.11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE' 706-769-3950 PUNTS, POLLINATORS AND PEOPLE (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Hike through the Flower Garden to observe, photograph and identify pollinators. June 20,2-A p.m. or 6-8 p.m. $18.706-542- 6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden PRE-NATAL AND POSTPARTUM PIUTES (Balance Pilates and Wellness Studio) Pre-natal mat class, Saturdays, 1 p.m. and post partum mat class, Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. $10. www.balancepilatesathens. com SUMMER DANCE CUSSES (Dancefx) Classes offered in a variety of styles. Check website for schedule. Sessions begin June 12. www.dancefx org SUMMER TREE IDENTIFICATION (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Learn the basics'of identifying com mon (yet extraordinary!) trees of the Georgia Piedmont June 18,8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $45. 706-542- 6014, www.uga edu/botgarden TAI CHI FOR SENIORS (Rocksprings Park) Increase strength and balance at your own pace! Every Thursday. 11a.m. $3.706-613-3603 TENNIS REGISTRATION (Bishop Park) Currently registering for tennis classes! Youth and adult classes available. Through Sept. 2 (kids), June 6-July 7 (adults). 706-613- 3592, www.tennisforlife.net WATERCOLOR PAINTING (Lyndon House Arts Center) Class for begin ners and intermediates. Thursdays, July 14—Aug. 18,5:30-7:30 p.m. 706-613-3623, www.athensclarke county.com/lyndonhouse YOGA & THE 7 SACRED CENTERS (Five Points Yoga) Move more fully inro your power & health through asana. journaling and meditation. June 18.2-4 p.m. $30.706-254- 0200 YOGA AND MORE (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Check website for details and schedule, www.wholemindbody art.com YOGA CUSSES (Total Training Gym & Yoga Center) Gheck website for dates and times. On-going. 706- 316-9000, www.totaltrainingcenter. com YOGA IN FIVE POINTS (Five Points) Offering classes in flow, fluid, power, prenatal, hatha, anusara and vinyasa yoga for all levels. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3114, ttww.athensfivepointsyoga.com YOSHUKAI KARATE (East Athens Community Center) Must be at least 13 years old. No experience or ath letic ability required. Every Monday. Thursday and Saturday. Monday and Thursday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday. 2-3 p.m. FREE! www.clarkecounty yk.com ZUMBA AT THE GARDEN (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves comprise this dynamic fitness pro gram. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10/class, $80/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden HELP OUT! BECOME A MENTOR (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training pro vided. 706-546-5910, www.athensbgca.com BIKEATHENS BIKE RECYCLING (Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicylces for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus but not necessary BikeAthens is also seeking donations of used kids’ and adult bikes in any condi tion. Mondays & Wednesdays. 6-8 p.m. and Sundays, 2-4:30 p.m. www.bikealhens.com DONATE BOOKS (Oconee County Library) Donate gently used books. CDs, music, DVDs, etc., for the next annual OCAF Book Sale in September. Taking donations through Aug. 31.706-310-9060 SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (Various Locations) Now recruiting day camps, church camps and summer tutoring pro grams to host service sites that provide healthy food for children in neighborhoods, www.athens housing.org VOLUNTEER FOR ATHFEST Volunteers needed to help with setup and breakdown, KidsFest, merchandising, wristband sales, waste management, volunteer management, hospitality and other projects. Sign up online at handson- northeastgeorgia.com. June 24-26. www.athfest.com KIDSTUFF ART CAMPS (Call for location) Week- long summer art camps offered for kids (June 13), teens (through Aug. 1) and boys (June 27). Call for details. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $70-90. 706-546-8748, munan@joimail.com CAMPS AT THE GEORGIA CENTER (Georgia Center) Now registering for “Bugs Plants and Pathogens. Oh My," “3D Animation,' “Secret Agent Camp,’ and "Art Around Athens ' Call for full descriptions, age requirements, dates and costs. 800- 811-6640, questions@georgia center.uga.edu, www.georgiacenter. uga.edu CUSSIC CITY TUTORING (Classic City Tutoring) Summer programs with flexible scheduling for students pre K—12.678-661-0600, www.classiccitytutoring.com GARDEN EARTH NATURE CAMP (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) In Garden Earth I (June 13-17) campers explore pollinators, soil critters and food chains. In Garden Earth II (June 20-24 & June 27-July 1) they investigate water, insects and trees. Ages 5-8. Registration forms online. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $115.706- 542-6156 www.uga.edu/botgarden HALF-PINTS SUMMER ART CAMP (Pints and Paints) Week-long camp sessions for children ages 5-8 and 9-13. Learn the basics ot painting and create a series of four original pieces of art. Camps begin June 6 9 a m -12 p m. S175 (includes materials) www.pintbandpaints.com/ half-pims-summer-art-camp DM Me ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 45 Beaverdam Rd. • 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday I0am-4pm Such a handsome Border Collie! He looks like Fly from the movie, “Babe" -1 would be tempted to name him “SuperFly.” Very intelligent, about two years old with a shiny, healthy coat and great attitude. 332I9 • # V .jfr.- 33098 33069 According to the folks that had to give up the two cuties above (plus five puppies), the small black Spaniel mix is the mother to the Chihuahua mix on the right! The five puppies are also hers and look just like the older sister. The older sister is very dependent on her mother, but the little ones are doing fine without her. The adults are extremely sweet and loving lap dogs. Handsome, ginger-colored Shepherd mix was watching at me kennel door for his people to come and rescue him. Very nice manners, house-trained and quiet and obviously loyal. ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 28 Dogs Received, 21 Dogs Placed 26 Cats Received, 2-ftats Placed ATHENS AREA HUMANE SOCIETY 6 Cats Received. 8 Cats Placed. 0 Healthy Adoptable Cats Euthanized more pets online at athenspets.net 20 FLAGPOLE.COM JUNE 8,2011
