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JONES
FRIDAY, MAY 22
What: Swing a club for CASA When: Friday, May 22 Where: The Club at Lake Sinclair More Info: Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. Tee time is 11 a.m. Lunch and light breakfast provided on the course, Awards Ceremony Reception with heavy appetizers. $50 single player / team of four $600.
Register at http://bit.ly/2026CASAGOLF
SUNDAY, MAY 24
What: Homecoming at Calvary Baptist Church When: Sunday, May 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: 4364 Upper River Road More Info: Lunch after service. 1:30 p.m. service after lunch. 34th annual Central Georgia Jubilee Mon Wed, May 25-27. Services at 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m. each day with a meal after every service. Special music and hymn singing
MONDAY, MAY 25
What: The Jones County News Closing When: Monday, May 25 Where: Office, 102 Stewart Ave.
More Info: Our office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at normal business hours Tues., May 26.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
What: Parent meet up group (The Village) When: Tues., May 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: Cone Crazy on Main in Gray More Info: The Village is a group of parents/ caregivers of children with disabilities. We share support, resources, encouragement and friendship. Join us for our very first meeting whether you are looking to connect, ask questions, or just enjoy some ice cream with people that understand. Any questions, contact Kay Smith, 478-209-6275.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
What: 143rd Church Anniversary When: Sunday, May 31, 1 p.m. Where: Salem AME Church, 115 Holloman Rd. More Info: Guests will be the Rev. Charles W. Dumas, Sr. and the Shiloh Baptist Church.
PUTNAM
THROUGH 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.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
What: Free Movie Screening When: 2 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: The Butler-Baker Alumni Project presents a free screening of Byron Hurt’s deeply moving PBS NOVA documentary, “Lee and Liza’s Family Tree.” The film chronicles Hurt’s expansive family and a determined quest to reconstruct an ancestry fractured by the legacy of slavery.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
What: Putnam County Dairy Festival When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Putnam County Courthouse Grounds, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Hosted by the Pilot Club of Eatonton, the annual Putnam County Dairy Festival is a familyfriendly tribute to the dairy industry and local dairy families. Includes a parade through downtown, 5K and 10K road races, plus a 1-mile fun run, kiddie rides, food, and crafts vendors, with local dignitaries and dairy-related speakers.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
What: Meet the Author with Lynn Cullen When: 7 p.m., doors open 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Lynn Cullen will present her new book, When We Were Brilliant, about the special relationship between actress Marilyn Monroe and her photographer, Eve Arnold. Tickets $45 each, or $40 each, two or more. Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting When: 9 a.m.
Where: 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More info: All licensed hams, non-licensed hams, and anybody interested in becoming a ham radio operator is welcome.
What: Downtown GetDown: Roofdog When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage (behind Barrel 118) More Info: Join Eatonton Main Street for an exciting night of live music as part of the Downtown GetDown Concert Series. This free concert will feature an energetic performance by Roofdog, delivering a dynamic blend of blues and rock.
Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, and dancing shoes. Vendors open at 6 p.m. with music beginning at 7 p.m.
BALDWIN
SUNDAY, MAY 24
What: Music of Clyde Tipton Service When: 11 a.m. Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Celebrate the music and legacy of Clyde Tipton, a composer, conductor, and champion of sacred song, known for its “simplicity and grace.” Visit with the Tipton family at the fellowship reception after worship.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m. Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville
More info: Spotlight guest is singer/songwriter Terry Quick of London, where he plays music in local pubs and venues. His music opens doors and conversations to tell his story. Jam for everyone to follow.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
What: Looking Toward the Future When: 11 a.m.
Where: First Presbyterian Church, 210 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville
More info: On Trinity Sunday young disciples take center stage. The youth will lead the church in worship, guiding hearts and voices.
1ST & 3RD SAT. MONTHLY UNTIL OCT.
What: Haunting History Tour When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ga’s Old Capital Heritage Center, 85 Depot Circle, Milledgeville More Info: Each first and third Saturday, this guided walking tour of Georgia Lunatic Asylum grounds (not inside the buildings), includes chilling stories and unsettling subject matter that is rooted in education and advocacy. 478-453-1803, thedepotga.org
