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FRIDAY, JUNE 19
What: The Milly Farmers Market When: 4-7 p.m.
Where: Milledgeville Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock St.
More info: The market can include locally sourced and grown products, handmade natural household cleaning supplies, freshly baked bread and pastries, fresh eggs, locally raised meats, pork, duck, and rabbit, wildflower bouquets, bagged local compost, potted plants and succulents, local honey, muscadines, corn and other seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit, locally raised and made goat soaps, natural oil-based skincare and beard products, handmade fudge and divinity, teas and herbs, and more.
What: Juneteenth Paint & Sip When: 2-7 p.m.
Where: Ms. Stella’s, 1850 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville When: 2-7 p.m.
More info: Celebrate Juneteenth with an afternoon of creativity and community at Ms. Stella’s. Guests are invited to relax, paint, and connect while enjoying food and refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
What: Children’s Trolley Tour: Happy Birthday, America!
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Milledgeville Visitor’s Center, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
More info: Young riders are invited to celebrate America’s 250th birthday during a special childrenfriendly trolley tour. Designed for children ages 3–10, this engaging experience takes place fully aboard Milly the Trolley.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
What: String Puppet Circus When: 6:30-6:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L Griffin Jr St., Milledgeville More Info: Puppet Pants brings this marionette artistry performance for all ages. Free admission, RSVP encouraged www. milledgevillealliedarts.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
What: Music at the Mill When: 7-10 p.m.
Where: New City Church at the Mill, 224 E. Walton St., Milledgeville
More info: The spotlight is Good House, Daniel and Lola Cameron. Jam to follow.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
What: Blueberry Picking & Baking When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd. NW, Milledgeville
More info: Join us for a farm to table experience.
We will begin by meeting at our barn, then head over together to the u-pick, we will return to our barn for refreshments and baking with our blueberries. Register at robbinsfarmevents. com.
PUTNAM
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
What: Advanced Color Lab Paint Mixing Class When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton
More Info: Tackle all your color mixing questions and problems with this Advanced Color Lab class. Bring your paints, and we will jump right into combining them to solve color puzzles. Bring swatches or examples of what has you stumped or frustrated. Instructor: Catherine Choi. Cost $85. Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
What: Juneteenth Festival & Parade When: 10 a.m. parade; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. festival Where: Butler-Baker School, 403 Alice Walker Dr., Eatonton
More Info: Commemorate African American emancipation, celebrate Black excellence, and honor community spirit. Includes spades tourney, BBQ cook-off, line dancing, kids’ play area, and more. Onsite car show, entertainment, community awards, and vendors, including food trucks. Email hillstory2016@gmail.com for information.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
What: 10th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show When: 5-7:30 p.m.
Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Opening night for 10th annual Lake Country Juried Art Show, presented by The Artisans Village Guild. Enjoy works by some of the finest artists statewide. Public is invited to attend show and awards reception, with light refreshments available with complimentary wine, and a cash bar (credit card only, however). Artworks remain on display and for sale at Barrel 118 June 26, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and June 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. After that, show and sale moves to The Artisans Village Art Gallery (110 Marion St., Eatonton) through the end of July.
For more information, visit theartisansvillage. org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
What: An Evening in Eatonton When: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Various shops, Downtown Eatonton More Info: Visit Downtown Eatonton for an evening of shopping and dining. Stroll through participating businesses, enjoy great food, and during the event, pick up a punch card at any participating location. Shoppers receive one punch for every $15 purchase made at a single business. Collect five punches to complete your card, then turn it in for entry into a drawing for a gift basket filled with items from Downtown Eatonton businesses.
