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JONES
SATURDAY OCT. 10
What: Jones County Friends of the Library Book Sale When: Sat., Oct. 10, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Where: Jones County Pre-K Building E, 173 Railroad Street, Gray More Info: We have books for all ages $1.00 and $.50, some children books are 5 for $1.00. All proceeds go to the Jones County Library. We have a book sale every second Saturday.
SUNDAY OCT. 18
What: Family and Friends Day When: Sun., Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Where: Salem AME Church, 115 Holloman Rd. More Info: The guest speaker will be Rev. Gregory Lofton Sr., pastor of Mt. Salem Missionary Baptist Church of Gray.
BALDWIN
OCT. 2-30
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
SUNDAY, OCT. 4
What: Sunday at the Museum Lecture Series: Howard Sills When: 2 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Presented by the Old School History Museum, Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills will discuss his long law enforcement career and describe some of the cases he’s cracked or is still working on. Free admission with all welcome and encouraged to attend.
What: Downtown GetDown: Vintage Vixens When: 7-10 p.m. Where: East Marion St., Eatonton More Info: This free concert features a live performance by Vintage Vixens, bringing their classic hits and sounds of the 1960s and 1970s. BYO lawn chairs, coolers, dancing shoes. Vendors, food trucks open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, OCT. 6
What: Meet the Author with Michael Lucker When: Doors open 6:30 p.m.; 7 p.m. start Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Author Michael Lucker will present his new murder mystery novel, Rule One. Themed dinner included with each event ticket, $45 each or $40 each for two or more. Register at georgiawritersmuseum.org.
OCT. 8, 9, 11, 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
OCT. 2-4
What: Shakespeare on the Lawn When: TBA Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Outdoor presentation of several scenes from William Shakespeare’s most famous plays. Free to attend. Bring your own lawn chairs. Presented in support of The Plaza Arts Center and Georgia Writers Museum.
