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brown eyes, but Is very th This smart and regal girl Happy Lab mix puppy cannot understand why she has never known a t$ in doggie iaiL She was sad moment He'll do surrendered and is feeling anything to get you to lost She looks like a corgi play with him. Fun iitd (lowrider) mix, is quite guy who will grow up dignified,andhousebroken. tobeabjgdog. ACC ANIMAL CONTROL 125 Buddy Christian Way * 706-613-3540 Open every day except Wednesday I0anv4pm DO SOMETHING; 37TH JURIED EXHIBITION: CALL FOR ARTISTS (Lyndon House Arts Center) Professionally oriented art competition seeks submissions from Athens area artiste working In visual media. Submit 1-3 works of art to the Lyndon House on Jan. 26 between 12:30-8:30pm or Jan. 27 between 10 am.-4 p.m. $25 (entry fee). 706-613-3623 CALL FOR DESIGNERS AND MODELS (ATHICA) Seeking mod els and designers for the Trashy Fashion Show,' a collection of raw and recycled materials made Into , wearable art Show fe on Apr. 22. Deadline to apply Is Feb. 22. trasby- (asb@3thica.org, wwwjthica.org/ callforentries.phpmail CALL FOR ENTRIES (Georgia Museum of Art) Seeking responses to the Kress Collection In all media through Feb. 1. No entry fee. $500 prize for 24 selected artists, writers, musicians, etc. See www.georgla rrajseum.org/kressproject tor details. CALL FOR ENTRIES (ATHICA) 'Upcycte: Dream ft Out of the Waste Stream* is accepting submissions for an exhibit of fine art made from raw materials through creative re-use. Presenters and performers are also needed. Visit www jthica. • org/cai ttorentries. php to submil Deadline Jan. 30. AUDITIONS CHARLOTTES NIK?(Quinn Hall, Memorial Park) For ages 7 & up. No appointment or preparation neces sary. Children must be able to read and write. Show dates are Mar. 30 & 31.6:30-0 p.m. FREEI www.athens creativetheatre.com THE COMEDY OF£Rff0/?5(Ro$e of Athens Theatre) Open to teens . and adults. Prepare a one-minute classical or Shakespearean mono- ' logue. Call-backs are held later In the evening and on Jan. 12. Jan. 11, 6-7:30 p.m. FREEI 706-340-9181, dantelte@foseof8thens.org CLASSES ADULT DANCE CLASSES (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in adult bafiet, tap (fence, praise dance, hip hop. line dancing, mortem dance, exercise and weight control. Cali for Into. 706-613-3624 ADULT LITERACY COMPREHENSIVE WORKSHOP (Northeast Georgia Regional Commission) Teacher/tutor work shop focusing on strengthening reading comprehension, fluency and vocabulary knowledge. Sponsored by the Athens-Clarke Literacy Council. RSVP by Jan. 18. Jan. 21, 9 am-4 p.m. $10.706-254-S877, wwwathensliteracy.org/workshops ADULT MARTIAL ARTS (American Black Beit Academy) New classes for a new you. Check website for dates. www.americanblackbelt.org ATHENS YOSHUKA! KARATE (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Traditional Okinawan hard-style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. FREEI www.athensy.com . SGTAMiCALLY INSPIRED SILK SCARF CREATIONS (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Tie one on! leam to dye your own silk scarves. Jan. 24,6-8 p.m. $36. 706-542-6156 CLASSES AT FULL BLOOM (Full Bloom Center) Offering courses in preparing for birth, hypnobirthing and yoga. Check website for calen dar. www.fullWoomparent.com CLAY CLASSES (Good Dirt) Weekly -* Try Clay* classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter’s wheel every Friday from 7-9 pm ‘Family Try Clay" classes show chil dren and adults hand-building mettv ods every Sunday from 2-4 pm 706-355-3161, www.Qooddirt.net COMPUTER TUTORIALS (ACC Library) Choose from a list of topics for personalized instruction. Call to register. 706-613-3650, ext 354 DANCE CLASSES (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, ballroom, Latin, swing, karate, clogging and exercise classes like Pilates and body sculpting. Check website for schedule. 706-355- 3078, www.dancefx.org EARTH SKILLS SERIES: FRICTION FIRE (State Botanical Garden ot Georgia) Rekindle your ancestral relationship with nature by experi encing ancient earth living skills. In this session, develop the skill to create fire from materials in the wild. Bring a sack lunch. Feb. 4,9 am-3 pm $66.706-542-6156, www.uga. edu/botgarden EIGHT SILKEN QIGONG (Red Lotus Institute) Experience moving meditation to improve your health and harmonize your mind, body and • spirit. Saturdays, 9-10 am $10. www.acupunctureathens.com RGURE DRAWING SESSIONS (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Weekly drop-in sessions for artists wishing to draw the human figure. Must be over age 18. Sundays, 2^4 pm $10.706-546-2727, fringecollective@live.com HTfOR LIFE (East Athens Community Center) Basic exercise and weight control for ages 18 & up. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6-7 pm FREE! 706-613- 3593, www.athensclarkecounty.com/ eastathens He about 70 pounds Neutered, only about 2 years old. Social and friendly. no C Uciemte Bloch’s painting The Flint Rood" is on display at the GMOA through Feb. 27. GARDEN GEOLOGY (State Botanical Garden) Explore the Georgia Piedmont and Eastern Bluerldge rock types found at the garden. Fee includes Bocks of the Piedmont by Dan Williams. Wednesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 29,4-6 p.m. $40.706- 542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden • GENTLE HATHA DROP-IN YOGA (St Gregory^ Episcopal Church) From certified instructor Mike Healy. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. $9.706-543- 0162, www.rrendfuliving.org GLASS FUSING WORKSHOP (Good Dirt) Make a fused and slumped square glass bowl. Call to register. Jan.22,2-4 p.m. $60.706- 355-3161, www.gooddirt.net IMPR0V1SATI0NAL COMEDY WORKSHOP (F!oorspace)Usa Mende, professional actress and comedian, leads an 8 week class for beginning actors. Begins Jan. 14. $120 (before Dec. 14), $160. www.fioorspacealhens.com LADIES’ NON-CONTACT CAROIO BOXING (Lay Park) Build muscle strength, balance and coordination. Call for more info. BYOGIoves. Wednesdays through Apr. 23,7-8 pm. $10.706-613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty.com/iay NATIVE PLANT SYMPOSIUM (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A day-long program about gardening with wildflowers, medicinals and other native plants along with related conservation issues. Jan. 18,8:45 am-3:30 pm, $62.706-542-6156. ckebei@uoa.edu “SEARCHING AFTER SUNSET” (Oconee County Library) Beginner genealogists are invited to learn the best methods to conduct family research at this four-hour workshop. Jan. 20,6-10 p.m. FREE! 706-769- 3950 TAI CHI (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Senior adults can learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and use flowing movements to connect the mind and body, reduce stress and improve circulation. Thursdays. 11 am $3 (ACC residents). $5 (non-ACC residents), www.athens clarkecounty.com/rocksprings THEATRE PROGRAM FOR COGNITIVE DISABILITIES (Quinn Ha!!, Memorial Park) A program for teens and adults with cognitive disabilities that focuses on simple monologues, theatre skits and improv. Mondays, Jan. 9-Feb. 13, 1-2 p.m. $30.706-613-3628, wwwathensclarkecounty.conVact WATERCOLOR PAINTING INSPIRED BY NATURE (State Botanical Garden) Designed for students with a variety of skill levels, but one should have basic experi ence with this medium. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $220. www.uga.pdu/botgarden WINTER CUSSES (Good Dirt) Now registering for clay classes, wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculp ture. Classes begin January 14. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net HELP OUT! BLOOD DRIVE (Red Cross Donor' Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706- - 546-0681,1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org CASA VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION (Children First Rope Street Cottage) Athens-Oconee Court-Appointed Special Advocates is holding orientation for those interested in advocating for abused and neglected children. Jan. 19,6 p.m. 706-613- 1922, www.childrenfirst-inc.org TURN CONFLICTS INTO OPPORTUNITIES (Call for loca tion) Earn a practitioner certificate for personal use or as a step to be ing a trainer in conflict management. 706-340-3439, www.georgiaconflict center.com KIDSTUFF 22ND ANNUAL “GIVE WILDLIFE A CHANCE" POSTER CONTEST (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Artwork must portray Georgia non game (not legally hunted, trapped or fished) wildlife and plants. Any student in grades K-5 is eligible to participate. Call for more info. Entries due by Mar. 28.706-542- 6156, www.georgiawildlife.com, www.uga.edu/botgarden. ARTS IN THE AFTERNOON (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6-15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30- 5:30 pm FREE! 706-61-3593 IMAGINE THAT! (Lyndon House Arts Center) Kids will participate in drawing activities that encouage cre ativity. Ages 7-10. Thursdays, Jan. 12—feb. 16.4-5 p.m. $41 (ACC residents), $59.706-613-3623 20 FlAGPOLE.COM • JANUARY 11,2012