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An opening reception for Andrea Wellnitz’s exhibition, “The Journey,” will
be held at tiny ATH gallery on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-8 p.m.
tronic meetings held throughout the
week, www.ga-al-anon.org
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (Ath
ens, GA) If you think you have a
problem with alcohol, call the AA
hotline or visit the website for a
schedule of meetings in Barrow,
Clarke, Jackson and Oconee
Counties. 706-389-4164, www.
athensaa.org
ATHENS COUNCIL OF THE BLIND
(Athens, GA) Open to people of all
ages with vision impairments, their
families and friends. Topics include
adaptive equipment, recreational
and social opportunities, and advo
cacy. 706-424-2794, dlwahlers©
gmail.com
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
GROUP (ACC Library, Class
room 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)
Participants support each other
through life’s challenges by sharing
from their skills, experiences and
proven coping mechanisms. New
comers welcome. First Tuesday of
the month, 4-6 p.m. pr@nuci.org,
www.nuci.org
OVERCOMING SHAME (NBK
All-Risk Solutions) This psycho-
educational art therapy support
group is an opportunity to connect
with others, learn and process
experiences of shame related to
sex and sexuality. Mondays through
Dec. 5, 7 p.m. $12/session, www.
sunacademyga.com
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. “Flow 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. Ibennett.icpd@
gmail.com, www.integrityofjeffer-
son.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
BOOK SALE (Georgia Museum of Art)
Shop for new and used publications
in all genres. Dec. 6-11. www.geor-
giamuseum.org
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@cornhole atl.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
RABBIT BOX (VFW Post 2872)
Seeking storytellers to share
seven-minute 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, rabbitbox
stories@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
Leisure Services Department offers
a variety of activities highlighting
the arts, environmental science,
recreation, sports and holiday
events for adults and children. Now
registering. Scholarships available.
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®
ATHENS
EXX3
Thursday,
December 8 th
&
Friday,
December 9 th
5-9pm
BIG CITY BREAD CAFE
SHOP LOCALLY
FOR THE
HOLIDAYS!
393 N. Finley St. off Prince Ave.
iET DinriER & DRiriKS BEFORE SHOPPING!
www.bigcitybreadcafe.com • 706-353-0029
Woodhill Artists Market
4745 Bob Godfrey Road, Athens, Georgia 30605
http://barbaraodil.com/woodhillartshow2022
Opening Reception: Fri, Dec 2, 4 pm - 8 pm
Sat & Sun, Dec 3 & 4,10 am - 5 pm
Sat & Sun, Dec 10 & 11,10 am - 5 pm
Refreshments and Door Prizes - Covid precautions will be taken
Proud sponsor of Ferst Readers of Madison County ■ ferstreaders.org
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