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Austin Eddy presents “Passers-by” at Tit Sigfrids through Nov. 22. A book
release and closing reception will be held Nov. 19 from 4-6 p.m.
Support Groups
ACA ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCO
HOLICS AND DYSFUNCTIONAL
FAMILIES (Holy Cross Lutheran
Church) This support group meets
weekly. Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
annetteanelson@gmail.com
AL-ANON 12 STEP (Multiple Loca
tions) Recovery for people affected
by someone else's drinking. Visit
the website for a calendar of elec
tronic meetings held throughout the
week, www.ga-al-anon.org
ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
(ACC Library) Open to people of all
ages with vision impairments, their
families and friends. Topics include
adaptive eguipment, recreational
and social opportunities, and advo
cacy. Phone meeting Nov. 19,11
a.m. 706-338-3889, dlwahlers@
gmail.com
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
GROUP (ACC Library, Classroom
A) Alzheimer's Association Georgia
presents a support group conducted
by trained facilitators that is a safe
place for those living with dementia
and their caregiver to develop a
support system. First Wednesday
of every month, 6-7:30 p.m. 706-
206-6163, www.alz.org/georgia
LGBTQIA+ VIRTUAL ALPHABET
FAMILY GATHERING (Online)
This is a safe space for anyone on
the LGBTQIA+/TGQNB spectrum.
Fourth Sunday of every month,
6-8 p.m. uuathensga.org/justice/
welcoming-congregation
MENTAL HEALTH PEER RECOV
ERY GROUP (Nugi’s Space) Par
ticipants support each other through
life's challenges by sharing from
their skills, experiences and proven
coping mechanisms. Newcomers
welcome. First Tuesday of the
month, 4-6 p.m. www.nuci.org
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (24th
Street Clubhouse) Learn to stop
eating compulsively or curb other
unwanted food-related behaviors.
Every Tuesday, 12 p.m. FREE! Text:
678-736-3697
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP
(First Baptist Church) This group
is to encourage, support and share
information with fellow sojourners
who manage the challenges of
Parkinson’s disease or other move
ment disorders. Second Friday of
every month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@
bellsouth.net
PROJECT SAFE (Family Protection
Center) Project Safe hosts a support
group for survivors of domestic vio
lence. Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. www.
project-safe.org
RECOVERY DHARMA (Recovery
Dharma) This peer-led support
group offers a Buddhist-inspired
path to recovery from any addiction.
Visit the website for details. Thurs
days, 7 p.m. FREE! www.athens
recoverydharma.org
SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS (Ath
ens, GA) Athens Downtown SAA
offers a message of hope to anyone
who suffers from a compulsive sex
ual behavior. Contact for location.
www.athensdowntownsaa.com
SUPPORT GROUPS (Integrity Coun
seling & Personal Development)
ICPD offers several support groups.
“LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Group”
is offered for ages 18-30. Email for
dates. “Survivors of Suicide Loss
Group” is offered the first Wednes
day of every month, 7-8 p.m.
Register by emailing avipperman@
gmail.com. “Veterans, Dependents
& Caregivers Benefits Resource &
Claim Assistance Group" is offered
the first Saturday of every month,
9-10 a.m. “How to Talk About
Bullying Workshop for Parents &
Children" is held Jan. 7,10:30
a.m.-11:30 a.m. $10. “Self-Care
Workshop" is held Dec. 8 and Jan.
5, 7-8 p.m. $10. www.integrityof
jefferson.com
OVERCOMING SHAME (NBK All-
Risk Solutions) This psycho-edu
cational art therapy support group
is an opportunity to connect with
others, learn and process experi
ences of shame related to sex and
sexuality. Mondays through Dec.
5, 7 p.m. $12/session, www.sun
academyga.com
Word on the Street
ATHENS BEER TRAIL TROLLEY
TOURS (Athens, GA) A new trolly
tour will provide transportation
between six local breweries: Aka-
demia, Athentic, Creature Comforts,
Southern Brewing, Terrapin Beer
and Normaltown Brewing. Tours run
every Thursday and Friday from 3-9
p.m. www.athenstrolleytours.com/
beer-trolley-tour
CORNHOLE LEAGUE REGISTRA
TION (Southern Brewing Co.) Now
registering for the seven-week win
ter league. Four different divisions
of play are offered to accommodate
all levels. League meets Wednes
days, Jan. 11—Feb. 22, 6-9 p.m.
info@cornholeatl.com
ICE SKATING VOLUNTEERS (Clas
sic Center, Atkins Ford Arena) The
Classic Center is seeking organi
zations to volunteer at the skate
rental center. Volunteers will early
$1 per paid skater towards their
non-profits. Email to participate.
stephanie@classiccenter.com
MARGO METAPHYSICAL EVENTS
(Margo Metaphysical) Monday
Tarot Readings offered 1-5 p.m.
($6 per card). Tuesday Tarot with
Davita offered 4-6 p.m. ($5 per
card). Wednesday Night Sound
Healing with Joey held 6-7:30 p.m.
($35). Thursday Tarot with Courtney
is offered 12-5 p.m. ($10-45).
Friday Henna Party with Aiyanna
($10-75). 706-372-1462
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT
(Athens, GA) Local assistance is
available at no cost for Medicare,
Medicaid, prescription drug
assistance programs and financial
assistant programs. Medicare open
enrollment runs through Dec. 7.
706-549-4850
PAUL T. MARTIN HOSPITALITY
EDUCATION FUND (Athens, GA)
The Classic Center Cultural Founda
tion provides $25,000 from the edu
cation fund to individuals interested
in pursuing careers in hospitality,
event, music or sports management.
Students enrolled in hospitality
industry programs at UGA, Athens
Tech and Athens Community Career
Academy are encouraged to apply.
Deadline Feb. 17. foundation®
classiccenter.com, www.classic
center.com/scholarships
PRINCE AVENUE PILOT PROJECT
FEEDBACK FORM (Athens, GA)
Share your thoughts about the pilot
project to turn a half-mile section
of Prince Avenue into a three-lane
road with bike lanes. Deadline Nov.
23. www.accgov.com/prince
RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872) Seek
ing storytellers to share seven-min
ute true tales. Upcoming themes
include “Ready or Not” in January,
“Duets” (two presenters at a time)
in February, “Mystifying” in March,
“Awkward!" in April and “Gone
but not Forgotten" in May. Email
to participate. rabbitboxstories@>
gmail.com
RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole
Studios) Monday Song Circle,
Tuesday Open Mic and Thursday
Song Circle are all held 7-10 p.m.
Other events include free Seventh
Generation Native American Church
services (Sundays, 11 a.m.),
Athens Blockchain Society meet
ings (Wednesdays, 2 p.m.), yoga
(Wednesdays, 5 p.m.), meditation
(Wednesdays, 6 p.m.) and Athens
Area Pagan meetings (Wednesdays,
8 p.m.) Events are free or donation
based, www.rabbitholestudios.org/
calendar
WINTER REGISTRATION (Athens,
GA) The Athens-Clarke County Lei
sure Services Department offers a
variety of activities highlighting the
arts, environmental science, rec
reation, sports and holiday events
for adults and children. Registration
begins Nov. 5. Scholarships avail
able. www.accgov.com/myrec
WORK.SHOP (160 Winston Dr.)
Open rehearsal and performance
space for theater, comedy, dance,
classes and events. $10/hour.
lisayaconelli@gmail.com, www.
workshopathens.com®
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