JONES
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
What: Yard Sale/Hot Dog Sale Fundraiser When: Sat., April 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Jones County Senior Center, 126 Senior Center Way, Gray More Info: There will also be a quilt raffle. For more information, call Mary Manson at 478-251-3414.
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 18
What: Record Store Day When: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Wax Galaxy Records, 124 N. Wayne St, Milledgeville More info: Annual international celebration of brickand- mortar independent record stores featuring exclusive, limited edition vinyl releases.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21
What: Evening with History: Central State Hospital When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: Allen’s Market, 101 Floyd L. Griffin Jr. St., Milledgeville More Info: Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at The Depot presents the history of mental health treatment and Central State Hospital, once the world’s largest mental institution, told through photographs of the decaying buildings by photographer, CSH historian, and Seeking Asylum author Jessica Whitehead.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22
What: Free Screening: O Brother, Where Art Thou? When: 8 p.m. film start Where: Andalusia Farm, 2628 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville More Info: Outdoor screening, so bring picnic blankets and chairs. Light refreshments provided. Film to be introduced by Dr. Matt Bryant Cheney of the Georgia College English Department, who will also lead a discussion of the film afterward.
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.
PUTNAM
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
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 Georgia Writers Hall of Fame honoree Tina McElroy Ansa’s book, Baby of the Family. Register at georgiawritersmuseum. org.
APRIL 16-19, 24-26
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 18
What: Songwriters’ Night When: Doors open 5 p.m.; show starts 7 p.m. Where: Briarpatch Farm, 725 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Love Builds Here, featuring live music and stories by professional country music songwriters Josh Phillips, Wynn Varble, and Trent Tomlinson. Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Putnam and its work building affordable homes in Putnam County. BBQ plates available in Briarpatch Farm’s signature barn setting. Small coolers with your own food and drink permitted. VIP tables, individual, and general admission tickets available for purchase. Learn more at putnamcountyhabitat.org/ songwriters-night.
What: Eatonton Paint Out When: 1-5 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W.
Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Artists begin painting at or after 1 p.m. and submit the painting by 5 p.m. Scene should be within 1-mile of gallery, cash prizes of $40 $200, register and rules at theartisansvillage.org, 706-623-7757.
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.
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.
