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SATURDAY, OCT. 24

What: Fall Fun Trail When: Sat., Oct. 24 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: Jarrell Plantation, 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., Juliette

More Info: A night of family fun on the farm with a lantern lit treat trail, carnival games, pumpkin decorating. $9 for adults, $7.25 for seniors, age 6-17 $6.50 and $3.50 for children 5 and under.

Call 478-986-5172 for more information.

What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., Oct. 24, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Where: Sonrise Pavilion next to the store More Info: Featuring Rhea Ward the Banjo Lady and Friends Free Gospel music. Bring a chair and a friend. Come celebrate Jesus. This will be the last Sonrise Opry program for the year. Call 478 305-7702 for more info.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

What: Super Saturday Fall Festival and Carnival When: Oct. 31 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Where: Haddock Park, 124 Old Milledgeville Rd. in Haddock More Info: Sponsored by Greater Jordan Chapel A.M.E. Church.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

What: Women in Mission Annual Yard Sale When: Sat., Nov. 7th, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Where: Gray Methodist Church, 121 Gordon Street, Gray More Info: Funds raised will support Women in Mission throughout the year.

What: Syrup Makin’ Time – 37th Annual Event When: Sat., Nov. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Where: Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site – Juliette More Info: Experience sugar cane syrup making the old-fashioned way as we cook cane juice in the original kettles and press sugar cane on the steam powered press. The farm will also come to life with live bluegrass music, spinning, weaving, blacksmithing, and woodstove cooking. Hot sugar cane syrup will be available to purchase at the end of the day (quantities limited).

Admission is $9 for adults, $7.25 for seniors, $6.50 for youth 6-17, and $3.50 for children 5 and under. Call for more info, (478) 986-5172.

SUNDAY, NOV. 15

What: 158th Church Anniversary When: Sun., Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Where: St. Paul AME Church Clinton/Gray More Info: Rev. Maria Gordon pastor of Greater Jordan Chapel will be the guest speaker.

BALDWIN

THROUGH OCT. 30

What: “Haunted Milledgeville” Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Art Center, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Explore a captivating collection of artwork and photography inspired by Milledgeville’s local lore, legendary stories, and some of its most infamous historic sites. Created by local artists, the exhibit offers creative interpretations of the people, places, mysteries, and enduring tales that continue to intrigue residents and visitors alike.

PUTNAM

OCT. 15, 16, 18

What: Blithe Spirit When: Oct. 8, 9, 15, 16 @ 7 p.m.; Oct. 11 & 18 @ 2 p.m.

Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Presented by PAPA, Noël Coward’s beloved comedy, Blithe Spirit, follows the unexpected and highly entertaining consequences of a séance gone wrong.

Coward’s classic comedy blends witty dialogue, eccentric characters, and ghostly surprises for a memorable theatrical experience. All tickets $25; available at app.arts-people.com/index. php?ticketing=plaza