JONES
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
What: Col. Allen Carr 5K Race When: Sat., April 25, race begins at 9 a.m. Where: WE Knox Center, 161 West Clinton St. More Info: Race registration payment due the day of the race from 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. For race questions email CPT (Ret.) McMillan at jchsjrotc@jones.k12. ga.us.
What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., April 25, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Where: The pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift store More Info: Featuring Pastor Adam Bray. Free Gospel music. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478-305-7702 for more info.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
What: Old Clinton War Days When: May 2-3, 2026 - Saturday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Old Clinton, GA, just off US Hwy 129, south of Gray. The site is located at 412 Pulaski St, Gray, GA 31032 More Info: Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 6-18 and free for ages 5 and under. Visitors can watch and see such things as battle reenactments daily, (which honors soldiers from both sides in the area during Sherman’s March to the Sea.) explore period camps, and visit historic sites, including the McCarthy-Pope House c.1809. You have the opportunity to attend a Memorial Service at the Old Clinton Cemetery at Clinton Methodist Church and Church Service at the historic McCarthy-Pope House. There are food vendors and numerous craft vendors selling their items. There are also vendors selling civil war clothing and civil war items.
BALDWIN
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
What: Playdate & Resource Fair When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Where: Water B. Williams Park, 59 Ga. Hwy. 22, Milledgeville More info: Organized by Walking with Moms in Need, supervised care and activities for children ages 3-6 will be available. Approximately 20 “information stations” will be staffed by local healthcare establishments and counseling services; outreach ministries and government agencies that provide material and financial assistance; budgeting help; and nutritional and child development resources to guide parents. Free tote bags included with free gifts for parents and kids.
Reservations required to participate and receive childcare services, food, and prize drawing tickets. All are welcome but please email WWMINmilly@gmail.com or call 847-331-9625 by the April 1 deadline to ensure all benefits.
SUNDAY, MAY 3
What: Our Journey Begins When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Step into the church’s story with a frontier worship experience featuring Libby Lounsbury’s 2001 playlet, “From These Beginnings.” Celebrate communion and the moments that shaped our faith community. Reception to follow.
What: Milledgeville Singers Guild concert When: 4 p.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: The Milledgeville Singers Guild presents selections from Clyde Tipton’s “Let Justice Roll.”
MAY 4
What: Beyond Barriers Fishing When: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More Info: Public event for people with physical or developmental disabilities and their caregivers to fish for catfish in Lockerly’s stocked pond. In collaboration with Georgia DNR. For information call 478-452-2112 or visit lockerly.org.
MAY 16
What: Kid’s Spring Fishing Event When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Lockerly Arboretum, 1534 Irwinton Rd., Milledgeville More Info: Ages under 16 with guardian can enjoy catching catfish in Lockerly’s stocked pond. BYO rods, reels, tackle, stringer or bucket. Bait provided. Take home up to five fish per child. Call 478-452 2112 or visit lockerly.org for information.
MAY 17
What: Faith in Action Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Stories of impact, prayers of gratitude, and voices lifted together. Fellowship to follow with snacks and shared experiences.
PUTNAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 23
What: Distinguished Writers Book Club When: 7 p.m. on Zoom Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: The club will discuss Flannery O’Connor’s book, The Violent Bear It Away (Chapters 1-5). Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
APRIL 2426
What: Play On! When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: A play about putting on a play; the hilarious story of a theatre group trying desperately to put on a play in spite of maddening interference from a haughty author who keeps revising the script. Show times Apr. 16 & 18, 7 p.m.; Apr. 19, 3 p.m.; Apr. 24 & 25, 7 p.m.; Apr. 28, 3 p.m. All tickets $25, visit app.arts-people. com/?show=306109 to purchase or call The Plaza at 706-923-1655.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
What: Beginner’s Jewelry Making Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Turn old treasures into new pieces or make a new pair of earrings with a bracelet or necklace from scratch. Learn jewelry design and basic construction. Instructor: Becky Sherrell; cost: $62; register online: theartisansvillage.org/classes
APRIL 25 TO MAY 31
What: “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” When: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursdays 2-8 p.m.
Where: Putnam County Admin. Bldg., 117 Putnam Dr., Eatonton More Info: “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit awarded to Georgia Writers Museum in collaboration with Georgia Humanities. Free admission.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
What: Lake Oconee Equestrian Anniversary Celebration When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Equestrian Center, 300 Copelan Farm Rd. NE, Eatonton
More Info: Enjoy live music, dining from The Burch, meeting new partner and custom hat designer Holt+Hudson, and spring pieces from Axel’s. RSVP: loe.center/reserve/ols/ products/two-year-celebration-at-lake-oconeeequestrian.
FRIDAY, MAY 1
What: Let’s Groove Tonight with The Augusta Symphony When: 7:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Pop, soul, and R&B hits of Motown and from the Philly Sound, led by Broadway star Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Ashley Jayy and Brik Liam. Tickets $79-$99 at tix.com/ ticket-sales/opas/4689/event/1446049.
SATURDAY, MAY 2
What: ‘Peg Leg’ Howell BBQ & Blues Festival When: 2-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Free concert! Enjoy the music of several professional performers, including J-Wonn, Shae Nycole, Jay Wingfield & the Blaq Berry Band, Marcella Jones & the Brown Liquor Band, and the Highway 54 Band. Bring your own lawn chairs and coolers, but also sample the offerings of several onsite food trucks. Presented by Eatonton Downtown and the City of Eatonton.
What: Hats, Horses & Helping Hands Derby Party When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Equestrian Center, 300 Copelan Farm Rd. NE, Eatonton More Info: Live race viewing, mint juleps, heavy hors d’oeuvres, Derby hat & style contest, interactive Derby Squares game on a private 155-acre equestrian retreat. Visit nhnga.org/events/ derby-day for details. Benefits Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
