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iTbPr^ WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK LABOR DAY DEADLINE: The deadline for getting listed in the Calendar will be THURSDAY, Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. for the issue of Sept. 7. Email calendar@flagpole.com. GAMES: Trivia (Copper Creek Brewing Company) Test your trivia chops for prizes 1 Every Wednesday 9pm FREE 1 706-546-1102 GAMES: Trivia (Willy's Mexicana Grill) Test your trivia knowledge for prizes every Wednesday! 8 p m FREE 1 706-548-1920 EVENTS: Sweet Smell of Success of Montreal plays the Georgia Theatre on Thursday. Sept. 1. Tuesday 30 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its conve nient downtown location 1 Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads 4- 7pm FREE 1 www athensfarmersmarket nef EVENTS: Movie Night (Jacks Bar) A screening of Planes, Trains and Automobiles 8 p m FREE 1 706- 583-8510 EVENTS: Oglethorpe Fresh Farmers Market (Downtown Lexington) Seasonal vegetables, herbs, flowers, plants, baked goods and jellies every Saturday and Tuesday at the old yellow Shell station next to the courthouse Saturday 8am-12 p m & Tuesday 4-7 p.m KIDSTUFF: Exploring Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For children 2-5 Material exploration and a craft Tuesdays 4-5 p m $10 706-850-8226. www treehouseki- dandcraft com LECTURES & LIT.: Brown Bag Lunch (ACC Library) Learn about Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful programs Feel free to bring a lunch to this 45-mmute program 12 15 pm. FREE' 706-613-3650 MEETINGS: Autism Society’s . Welcome Back Meeting (Hope Haven of Northeast Georgia) Denmse L. Grayson an attorney who specializes in wills, trusts and estate planning, will present the Pros and Cons of Guardianship“ 6 30-8 p m FREE 1 autism negeorgia@gmail com MEETINGS: Public Forum Central High School) Discuss the recommendations of the iocal re- districting committee 6pm FREE 1 richard white@athensclarkecounty com GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grii & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside. Eastside and Hams St) feature trivia night every Tuesday 8 30 p m FREE 1 wwwlocosgrill com Wednesday 31 EVENTS: Canine Cocktail Hour (Hotel Indigo. Madison Bar & Bistro Courtyard) Drink and food specials for you and your (well-behaved non-aggressive, vaccinated) dog 1 This week salty dogs and grey hounds Every Wednesday 5-7 p m www mdigoathens com ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in the lobby lor a tour of highlights from the perma nent collection 2pm FREE’www . georgiamuseum org KIDSTUFF: DIY Craft Treehouse Kid and Craft) Detailed projects for ages 6-10 like sewing, printing, book binding lewelry-makinq and more Wednesdays. 4 p.m $10 706-850- 8226. www treehousekidandcraft tumblrcom KIDSTUFF: Open House (Institute for Wild Intelligence) Find out about year-long programs 5-8 pm FREE 1 706-224-2490 www wildintel- ligenceorg KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9 30 & 10:30 a m. FREE 1 706-613-3650 KIDSTUFF: Wildcard Wednesday tor Teens (ACC Library) Up next Fabric beads 1 Make a unique fabric bead necklace out of scraps For ages 11-18 4pm FREE 1 706- 613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Community Snapshots (ACC Library) Martha Phillips, author of Written on a Rock, will present "Writing in Retirement." Part of "The Boomers Reflecting. Sharing. Learning" grant program 12 30 p m FREE 1 www boomersina- thensorg LECTURES & LIT.: Genetics Seminar (UGA Coverdell Building. S175) "Using Population Genetic Analyses to Understand Patterns of Seed Dispersal," presented by Jim Hamrick 4 p m FREE 1 whites® uga edu LECTURES & LIT.: Journalist Q&A (UGA Miller Learning Center. Room 150) A session with award-winning journalist Chandra R Thomas 7 pm FREE 1 melali14@ugaedu LECTURES & LIT.: Nature Writing Group (Athens Land Trust) Examine some great nature writing and take walks outdoors Eacn week features a nature writer as a guest speaker Every Wednesday 4 30-5 30 p m $5 patncia pnest@yahoo com LECTURES & LIT.: Oconee Democrats Book Group (Oconee County Library) Discussing The Trillion Dollar Meltdown Easy Money High Rollers and the Great Credit Crash by Charles Morris 7 p m FREE 1 patricia priest@yahoo com MEETINGS: Public Forum (Burney- Harris-Lyons Middle School) Discuss the recommendations of the local redistricting committee. 5 p m FREE 1 richard white@athensclarke- county com GAMES: Dart League Tournament (Alibi) Meet up with other sharp shooters 8pm FREE 1 706-549- 1010 GAMES: Sports Trivia (Beef 0 Bradys) Every Wednesday Win house cash and prizes' 8 30 p m FREE 1 706-05U-1916 GAMES: Texas Hold 'Em (Buffalos Soulhwest Cafe) Poker night every Wednesday 18 and up Sign in at 6 30 p m Begins at 7 30 p m FRFE 1 www inlerstatepokerclub com GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern Broad St) Think you know it all 7 Wednesdays, 8 30 p m 706-548- 3442 (Lamar Dodd School of Art. Room S150) Powerful Broadway columnist J J Hunsecker coerces unscrupu lous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance with a jazz musician 8 p m FREE 1 www ideasforcreativeexploration com ART: Athens Art Association Monthly Meeting (Lyndon House Arts Center) A program featuring local wire sculptor Noah Saunders, followed by refreshments and a brief business meeting Newcomers wel come 7pm FREE 1 706-613-3623 LECTURES & LIT.: Computer Tutorials (ACC Library) Choose from a list of topics for personalized instruction. Call to register 9 a m 706-613-3650, ext 354 MEETINGS: GLOBES (Georgia Center) Monthly meeting for UGA LGBTQ employees and allies 6 p m cw|Ohns@uga edu GAMES: Beer Pong (Alibi) The clas sic tournament-style game 9 p.m FREE 1 706-549-1010 Friday 2 EVENTS: BikeAthens Group Ride (UGA Tate Center) Meet at the Plaza across the stadium tor BikeAthens' monthly, casual-pace bike ride around town. Bring a helmet and water. 6 p m FREE 1 www bikeathens com EVENTS: BikeAthens Social (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Join BikeAthens after the ride around town 7-8 p m FREE 1 bikeathens com PERFORMANCE: Dana Skelton (Canopy Studio) "Chasing the Sun. A Movement Play and Flow Arts Showcase' includes hoops, poi. aerial fabrics, bungee, sword and more 8-10 p.m $10 wwwcanopy- studiocom KIDSTUFF: Junior Cupcake Designer Program (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Design winnmng gourmet cupcakes just like on Food Networks “Cupcake Wars." First Friday of every month 4 p m $2 www athensclarkecounty com/ rocksprings LECTURES & LIT.: First Friday EATS (UGA East Campus Village, Joe Frank Harris Commons) Susan Varlamoft of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and Kale Austin of Athens Land Trust speak about regional, lo cal and national community garden projects. 12-1 30 p m FREE 1 706- 542-3152 Saturday 3 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Bishop Park) Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally craft ed goods and freshly baked breads. Every Saturday 8 a m -noon FREE! www athensfarmersmarket net EVENTS: Contra Dance (Lay Park) The Athens Folk Music & Dance Society presents live music by Beverly Smith and Friends and Deena Kushner calling Free lesson beginning at 7:15 p m No experi ence or partner needed 8-11 p m FREE! (under 18), $7 (adults), www. athenslolk.org EVENTS: Joshua Reeves Memorial 5K (UGA Journalism Building) Army and Air Force ROTC host this run to remember a Watkinsville native who was killed in Iraq Meet behind the Journalism Bui M ing on Hooper Street 7 30 a m $25 706-542-2612, goldbar@arotc. ugaedu EVENTS: Weekend A’Fair(Charmar Flower and Gift Shop) Rent a table for $10 or come check out what other artists, craftspeople and local farmers have in store First Saturday of every month. FREE 1 10 a m -5 p.m weekendafair@gmail.com OUTDOORS: Naturalist Walk (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Join SCNC staff for a walk around the property Bring a camera or binocu lars. All ages Call to register 10-11 a m. FREE 1 706-613-3615 KIDSTUFF: Storytime & Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Make a craft inspired by the book. For ages 2-5. Saturdays, 10-11 a m $10. 706-850-8226 www treehouseki dandcraft com Sunday 4 EVENTS: It’s a Labor Day Miracle! (Hendershot’s Coffee Bar) Because you work so hard. Hendershot s offers a night of music and magic, with tunes from The Lanes and Old Smokey a magic show from The Fabulous Franceschini and DJ Other Voices Other Rooms spinning tracks in between. 9 p.m. $5 www hendershotscoffee com ART: Gallery Talk (OCAF) Join Michael Pitts for a discussion covering pottery styles, clays, glazes, firing techniques and general information about the pieces in the current exhibit. 1 p.m. FREE! www ocaf.com KIDSTUFF: Yoga & Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For ages 3-8. Sundays. 2:30 p.m. $10.706- 850-8226. www treehousekidand- cratt.tumblr com Monday 5 OUTDOORS: Race for the Dream 5K (Milledge Avenue Baptist Church) Find the finish line at lovely Memorial Park Lake Proceeds benefit the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. 8 am. $20 (adv), $25. wwwactive.com, www athenshabitat com KIDSTUFF: Bedtime Stories (ACC Library) Snuggle in your jammies and listen to bedtime stories Every Monday. 7 p.m. FREE 1 706-613- 3650 GAMES: Adult Trivia (Jack’S Bar) Test your (carnal) knowledge 9-11 p m 706-548-8510 GAMES: Pool Tournament (Alibi) Win prizes every Monday! 8 pm. FREE 1 706-549-1010 GAMES: Trivia (Blind Pig Tavern. Baldwin St.) Think you know it all 7 Mondavs. 8 p.m. 706-548-3442 Tuesday 6 EVENTS: Athens Farmers Market (Little Kings Shuffle Club) Check out the afternoon market in its conve nient downtown location 1 Buy fresh, locally grown organic produce, locally crafted goods and freshly baked breads. Now accepting EBT cards 4-7 p.m. FREE 1 www athens- farmersmarket.net EVENTS: Tuesday Night Food School (Gymnopedie) Knife skills bread baking and a coffee tasting with Craig Page (PLACE), Charlie Mustard (Jittery Joes Roasting Co.) and Sarah Dunning (Gymnopedie) Class includes a light supper and wine. Email to reserve space 6-8 p.m. $60 happydunning@gmail. com www.gymnopedie.posterous. com OUTDOORS: Golden Sneakers (Lay Park) Fitness program for senior adults to walk and talk their way around the park Tuesdays. 9:30 a m. $3 706-613-3596, wwwathen- sclarkecounty.com/lay KIDSTUFF: Exploring Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) For children 2-5. Material exploration and a craft. Tuesdays. 4-5 p.m. $10 706-850-8226. www.treehouseki- dandcraftcom KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 & 10:30 am. FREE 1 706-613-3650 GAMES: Locos Trivia (Locos Grill & Pub) All three Athens locations of Locos Grill and Pub (Westside. Eastside and Harris St.) feature trivia night every Tuesday 8 30 p m. FREE 1 www.locosgrill.com Wednesday 7 ART: Tour at Two (Georgia Museum of Art) Meet docents in Ihe lobby for a tour of highlights from the perma nent collection. 2 p.m. FREE 1 www georgiamuseum.org KIDSTUFF: DIY Craft (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Wednesdays. 4 p.m. $10. 706-850-8226. www.treehouseki- dandcraft.tumblr.com KIDSTUFF: Read to Rover (ACC Library) Beginning readers in grades 1-4 read aloud to an aid dog. Trainer always present. 3-4:30 p m. FREE! 706-769-3950 KIDSTUFF: Toddler Storytime (ACC Library) For children ages 18 months to 5 years. Tuesdays & Wednesdays. 9:30 & 10:30 am. FREE 1 706-613-3650 LECTURES & LIT.: Genetics Exit Seminar (UGA Life Sciences Building. Room B118) “Genetic Analysis of Polyadenylation in RNase E-mediated Messenger RNA Decay in Escherichia Coli," presented by Nikki Dubose. 4 p.m. FREE! 706-542-1127 LECTURES & LIT.: Global Health Symposium (UGA Coverdell Building) Two-day symposium >• continued on next page AUGUST31.2011-FLAGPOLE.COM 15
