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for descriptions and meeting times. www.brellastudio.com/events FALL CLASSES (Treehouse Kid & Craft) Treehouse offers a variety of art-centric activities for children, such as "Art School," "Toddler/ Baby Process Art,” "Digital Art Designer,” “Open Studio," “Art School Junior," “Saturday Morning Crafts" and more. Check website for schedule and details, www. treehousekidandcraft.com GROUPS AT REBLOSSOM (ReBlossom) A variety of classes, playgroups and support groups are offered for parents and young children. Topics include birth and breastfeeding, prenatal and parent-baby yoga, instrument play, maternal mental health and more. Check website for a schedule, www. reblossomathens.com HOLIDAY CAMPS (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation) Winter Camp is offered Dec. 27, 28, 30 and 31. For ages 7-14. Camps run 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.ocaf.com/ocafkids LIBRARY STORYTIMES (ACC Library) Storytime for preschool aged children and their caregiv ers is offered every Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. www.athens library.org 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COUNT DOWN (Online) Join ACC Leisure Services in a 12-day countdown to Christmas with different activity suggestions each day. See the list online, www.accgov.com/1545/ ChristmasHoliday-Events WINTER WONDERLAND WEEK (Heard Park) Campers will enjoy winter crafts, games and activities. For ages 6-12. Dec. 30-31, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. www.accgov.com/ 1545/ChristmasHoliday-Events 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 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 BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP (St. Mary's Hospital, 5th Floor Therapy Room) This support group for survivors of traumatic head injury, their families, friends and caregivers offers friendship, information about resources and opportunities for advocacy. Every third Monday, 4:30-6 p.m. Contact Floretta Johnson, 706-353-1892, floretta.johnson@stmarysathens. org NEW PARENTS AND INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP (BYL Family Resource Center) Come as you are for community, snacks and feeding advice from professionals. Babies and children of all ages are welcome. Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. FREE! www.byyourleave.org OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS (Mul tiple Locations) Do you worry about the way you eat? OA may have the answer for you. Meetings held Tuesdays, 12 p.m. at 24th Street, Inc. and Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church. Text 678-736-3697 about Tuesdays or 706-224-4919 about Saturdays. www.oa.org 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 the month, 1 p.m. gpnoblet@ bellsouth.net POLYAMORY SUPPORT GROUP (Revolution Therapy and Yoga) This open support group for adults practicing or considering poly- amory or nonmonogamy discusses navigating jealousy, polysaturation, relationships with metamours and polyamorous parenting. Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. $10 donation. www.revolutiontherapyandyoga.com 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 RECREATE JOY (Sunny Days Ther apeutics) Nugi's Space hosts a recreational therapy support group. Improve coping skills and self esteem while reducing depression and anxiety through adaptive yoga, games and leisure education. Six- week sessions. Wednesdays, 5-6 p.m. tinyurl.com/rnvuhesa RECOVERY DHARMA (Athens Addiction Recovery Center) This peer-led support group offers a Buddhist-inspired path to recovery from any addiction. Visit the web site for details. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.athensrecoverydharma.org SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE (Nugi’s Space) SOS is a support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Meets the third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7:30 p.m. www.nuci.org Word on the Street ATHENS ON ICE (440 Foundry Pavil ion) Outdoor ice skating is currently available through February. Tickets include skate rental and 75 minutes on the ice. $15. www.classiccenter. com/iceskating BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations are located across Athens with tools, an air pump and a QR code for quick guides on basic bike repairs. Visit the website for par ticipating locations, www.accgov. com/10584/Bike-Repair-Stations BRING ONE FOR THE CHIPPER CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING (Multiple Locations) Give your tree a second life as compost, mulch or fish habitat by bringing your undec orated tree to one of the eight avail able drop-off locations. Receive a free tree seedling in return. Jan. 4, 9 a.m -1 p.m. Trees can still be dropped off after Jan. 4 at select locations, www.accgov.com/chipper COMMUNITY LAUNCHPAD PRO GRAM (ACC Library) This new program is geared towards helping people get their idea for a new event, interest group or initiative off the ground. The library offers idea generation workshops, resource access, meeting space, mentorship, grant writing assistance and more. Orientation session held Jan. 11,11 a.m. or 4 p.m. Jan. 12, 4 p.m. www. athenslibrary.org FILM LOCATION DIRECTORY (Ath ens, GA) The Athens Film Office, part of the ACCGov Communications Department, recently launched a new database to showcase potential local sites that could be considered for film, TV or other production proj ects. Residents and business own ers can add photos and information. www.athensgafilmoffice.com RABBIT BOX (Athens VFW 2872) Rabbit Box presents true short stories shared by community mem bers. Upcoming themes include “Some ‘Body’ to Love: Body Image Stories” on Jan. 28, “Open Theme Show" on Feb. 25, “In the Wrong Place, at the Wrong Time" on Mar. 25, “Road Trip!” on Apr. 22 and “Soundtrack of My Life” on May 27. Submit story ideas online, www. rabbitbox.org/tell RABBIT HOLE EVENTS (Rabbit Hole Studios) Weekly events include Open Mic (Tuesdays, 7-11 p.m.), Acoustic Song Circle (Thursdays, 7-11 p.m.) and Drumming and Song Circle (Sundays, 3-5 p.m.). Wednesday Yoga (5 p.m.) is fol lowed by Meditation and Integration (6 p.m.). Events are free or donation based, www.rabbitholestudios.org/ calendar SEEKING PUBLIC INPUT (College Square Plaza) The Athens Down town Development Authority is seeking public input on the College Square Pedestrian Plaza redevelop ment plan. Proposed improvements include upgrades to lighting, seating, paving and landscaping. Deadline Jan. 3. www.accgov.com/ collegesquare SEVENTH GENERATION (Healing Path Farm) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts gatherings on Sundays at 11 a.m., Men’s Group on Tuesdays at 6 p.m., and Women’s Circle every second and fourth Wednesday at 6 p.m. www.seventhgeneration nativeamericanchurch.org STORMWATER CALENDARS (Ath ens, GA) The 2025 ACCGov Storm water calendar can be reserved by filling out the online request form. www.accgov.com/stormwater TINSEL TRAIL (Classic Center) Stroll among 70 live trees near the Athena statue and Foundry Street that were decorated by local businesses. The Tinsel Trail supports scholarships through the Classic Center Cultural Foundation and the Athens Area Women in Construction. Through December. FREE! www.classic center.com VHS DIGITIZATION (Athens, GA) Brad Staples (of the Athens GA Live Music crew) is seeking previously recorded concerts and events on VHS, VHSC or DVDs to digitize and archive on his YouTube channel, vhsordie (@vhsordie3030). Origi nal recordings will be returned, and credits and dates will be included in the online video description. Digiti zation services are free. Contact for details and to coordinate shipping. bradley.staples88@gmail.com WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRA TION (Athens, GA) The Leisure Ser vices Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and holiday events for both adults and children. Now registering, www.accgov.com/ myrec WINTER WONDERLIGHTS (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) See illuminated displays along a half- mile trail through the garden. Hot chocolate, s'mores and other treats available. Select nights through Dec. 30. Disco nights Jan. 2-5. wonderlights.uga.edu © “In Dialogue: On Wonder and Witnessing at Tallulah Falls” is currently on view at the Georgia Museum of Art through Jan. 12. Pictured above is “Tallulah Gorge 04” by Caitlin Peterson. *DIDYOU KNOW YOU CAN VACCINATE AGAINST CANCER? Scan the QR code for more information. You can also contact your local health department or the Georgia Department of Health at 404-657-2700. Rust Georgia Cancer Coalition UNIIIHt AGAINST (4KCiR HPV is the most common viral infection globally and causes 6 types of cancer. It’s spread through skin-to- skin contact and saliva. Most people-MEN and WOMEN- will get HPV at some point in their Lives. You may receive the vaccine up to age 45. 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