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Institute hosts a four week partici patory study group series on ACC's Clean and Renewable Energy Plan. Wednesdays, Jan. 7-28. 11:30 a.m. Registration required. info@ sosuin.org FREE CLASSES (The Athens Free School) Learning network for community centered around compassion, autonomy and playful ness. Visit @athensfreeschool on Instagram. GUIDED GARDEN TOURS (UGA Botanical Garden) Learn about various plants at a guided walk for groups of less than 10. Every Tues day-Friday, 11 a.m. $5 per person. botgarden.uga.edu NETWORKING, LESSONS AND MEETINGS (Integrative Medicine Initiative) Free events for those in the local wellness sector seeking support and educational opportuni ties. admin@integrativemedicine initiative.org OPEN ICE SKATING (Akins Ford Arena) Athens GA Figure Skating Club offers open ice skating for all skill levels every Monday through Thursday, 4-5 p.m. $10 students, $15 general admission. RSVP required. Athensgafigureskating@ gmail.com. athens ga figure_ skating_club Help Out ANIMAL SERVICES VOLUNTEERS (Animal Services Adoption Cen ter) Volunteers needed for daily interactions with the shelter dogs. Sessions run Monday through Friday: training session required. Individuals under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. www.tidycal.com/animalservices volunteer ATHENS REPAIR CAFE (Solid Waste Office) The repair cafe is seeking volunteers comfortable fixing a variety of items including: clothing, small appliances, tools and more. Fourth Sundays. reuse@accgov. com, www.accgov.com/RepairCafe ATHENS SKATEPARK PROJECT (Athens Skate Park) Seeking volun teers and community input. Third Sundays, www.athensskateparkproject.org BRAS FOR A CAUSE (Grail Bra Specialists) Seeking donations of gently-used bras for distribution to local shelters, recovery centers and communities in need. Contact Athens Area Bra Bank at 706-850- 0387. support@grailbras.com DIAPER DONATIONS (Athens Area Diaper Bank) Diaper donations needed for local infants. All sizes and open packs/boxes are accepted, www.athensareadiaperbank.com MEDICAL EQUIPMENT (Friends of Disabled Adults and Children) Free home medical equipment provided to those in need. Athens locations for pickup at Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging and Multiple Choices. Donations also accepted. www.fodac.org PET FOOD PANTRY (Animal Ser vices Adoption Center) The Animal Services community pet food pantry provides pet food to ACC residents at no cost. Donations always welcome. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, 12-3 p.m. www.accgov.com/adoptioncenter SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Ath ens Area Arts Council) The council is accepting applications from indi viduals who can commit to monthly meetings and have a passion for the arts, www.athensarts.org SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Big ger Vision of Athens) The nonprofit homeless shelter Bigger Vision of Athens, Inc. is seeking new mem ¬ bers for its board of directors, the biggervisionshelter@gmail.com, www.bvoa.org/boardmember SEEKING BOARD MEMBERS (Moms Adopting Moms) Local nonprofit seeks board members, including a chair and treasurer, to support foster children and families through mentorship and reunifi cation. momsadoptingmoms@ gmail.com SEEKING DONATIONS (The Cottage) Seeking donations of single- serving, non-perishable snacks to help children and adults navigating interviews, therapy sessions and court hearings. To arrange a drop off please call 706-546-1133, ext 223. SEEKING DONATIONS (Hands of Hope) Local homeless ministry accepting donations of winter cloth ing for their free distribution pro gram. Other donations accepted for fundraising yard sale with proceeds benefiting program. 706-207-5172 SEEKING HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS (Athens Area Humane Society) Temporary fosters and volunteers needed to help care for animals through Jan. Applications available online. www.athenshumanesociety. org SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (KACCB) Keep Athens-Clarke County Beau tiful has volunteer opportunities that include roadside cleanups, adopt-a-ramp and more. www. keepathensbeautiful.org SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Marigold Collective, Winterville) Volunteers needed for community food distri bution events including weekly food kitchen, meal deliveries and more. Also accepting donations of canned and dry goods, wwwmarigold collectivewinterville.com SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Meals on Wheels) Currently recruiting vol unteers to deliver meals, engage in safety checks and more. eschley@ accaging.org SEEING VOLUNTEERS (Morton Theatre) Volunteers needed for upcoming events. Board Member opportunities also available, www. mortontheatre.com/volunteer SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (Shoal Creek Sanctuary) Volunteers needed for variety of events includ ing invasive plant removal, plant adoptions and more. First Sundays, 1-3:30 p.m. www.shoalcreeksanctuary.org/volunteer SEEKING VOLUNTEERS (St. Mary’s Home Health & Hospice) Seeking volunteers to provide companion- ship or to help with simple tasks for those in hospice care. Training provided. 706-389-2273 TEACHER SUPPLIES (Teacher Reuse Store) Educators can access free creative supplies at the store. Please bring credentials, www. accgov.com/trs TOWELS FOR ANIMALS (Animal Services Adoption Center) Seeking donations of gently used bath towels and hand rags for bathing animals and cleaning kennels. Donations can be dropped off at the door after hours, www.accgov.com/ animalservices VOLUNTEER NETWORK (Com munity Works, Watkinsville) A nonprofit organization that connects volunteers of all ages to events, resources and training opportuni ties. CWorksOC@gmail.com ESCAPE ROOM (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Register for a themed escape room event designed for ages 5 & up. Multiple sessions on Dec. 31 and Jan. 2-3. $20. www. accgov.com/myrec HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Nature cen tered programs for groups 5-7 and 8-12 years of age. Jan. 9 and Feb.6, various times. Registration required, www.accgov.com/myrec KIDS YOGA (Oconee Library) Free yoga classes led by certified yoga instructor. Tuesdays, 5 p.m. Regis tration required, www.athenslibrary. org/events YOUTH MENTORSHIP (Waymaker) Registration open to match teens with one-on-one flexible tutoring services. Focus on academics, confidence building, life skills and more. Volunteers are also welcome to apply, www.way-makers.org YOUTH PROGRAMS (Sheats Social Services) Registration now open for a variety of weekly programs that provide educational and com munity support for K-12 students. Volunteers are also needed, www. sheatssocialservices.org WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRA TION (Athens, GA) The Leisure Services Department offers a diverse selection of activities highlighting the arts, environmental science, recreation, sports and hol iday events. Now registering, www. accgov.com/myrec Word on the Street BIKE REPAIR STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Over 15 free bike repair stations located across Athens with tools, an air pump and more. www. accgov.com/10584/Bike-Repair- Stations BOOK SALE (Front Porch Bookstore, Winterville) $5 bag sale benefiting local library. Dec. 13-20, 10 a.m. until close. Find them on Facebook. COMMUNITY RUNNING GROUPS (Athens Road Runners) Weekly community runs for all skill lev els including "Speed Workout" (Wednesdays, 5:30 a.m.) and “Fun Runs” (Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 7:15 a.m.). www.athensroadrunners.org FRIDAY EVENTS (Multiplechoices Center for Independent Living) The organization hosts ongoing Friday gatherings. Tech discussions, support groups, movies and games. www.multiplechoices.us/youre- invited MEDICAL ASSISTANCE (Nuri’s Space) Direct connections to mental healthcare like counseling and psychiatry, medical care for physical concerns and more. www. nuci.org, 706-227-1515 MINDFUL BREATH SANGHA MEET ING (Healing Lodge) In the Zen tra dition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Sundays, 1-2:30 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Free, www.mindfulbreathsangha.org MICROCHIP SCANNING STATIONS (Multiple Locations) Connect lost pets with their owners via scan ning stations. Available 24 hours. Located at ACC Animals Services, Memorial Park Dog Park and Southeast Clarke Park. Instructions provided at each location. OPEN STUDIOS (Nugi's Space) Four sound-treated, climate-controlled rooms available for rent. Equipped with a full PA system, drumkit and Wi-Fi. www.nuci.org SEVENTH GENERATION (No. 3 Rail road Street, Arnoldsville) Seventh Generation Native American Church hosts various gatherings on Sun days, 11 a.m. 706-340-7134 VOTER REGISTRATION RESOURCES (ACC Library Atrium) Economic Justice Coalition commu nity volunteers assist Georgia resi dents with registration, confirm prior registration and update voter regis tration information as needed, www. economicjusticecoalition.org © ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • COMING SOON • HADES AS NICLL in UCHI Dunes COMING TO THE CLASSIC CENTER THEATRE DECEMBER 21 Blackberry Smoke - Rattle, * I Ramble, and Roll Tour JANUARY Jason Isbell - Solo Tour 2026 20 Hadestown - Part of the 25-26 <0 Broadway Entertainment Seris 51 Hadestown - Part of the 25-26 • I Broadway Entertainment Seris COMING TO AKINS FORD ARENA DECEMBER 27 Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pee Dee IceCats 21 Athens Rock Lobsters vs. w I Columbus River Dragons JANUARY 9 10 Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pee Dee Ice Cats Athens Rock Lobsters vs. Pee Dee Ice Cats THE CLASSIC CENTER ClassicCenter.com/UpcomingEvents ARENA VUV 00X‘vVX0vX-X‘V0X0U00V6U7V‘vU6XU0U2Q‘vQUv&V X Appointments Available! 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