JONES
SATURDAY, MAY 30
What: Sonrise Gospel Opry When: Sat., May 30, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Where: 3378 Gray Hwy. (Pavilion next to the Sonrise Thrift Store)
More Info: The Ladies Grand and Friend. Free Gospel music. Bring a chair and come celebrate Jesus. Call 478-305-7702 for more info.
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.
MONDAY, JUNE 8
What: Jr. Golf Clinic When: June 8, 9, 10; June 22, 23, 24 and July 13, 14, 15 from 9 a.m. – 11: 30 a.m.
Where: Lake Jonesco Golf Club More Info: PGA Pro Andy Pittman will conduct three Jr. golf clinics this summer. The cost is $100. School age children only. To enter your child, call 678-877-7505 or enter at Lake Jonesco Golf Club. There will be classes for advanced players during the summer. Call Andy for information. This clinic is for players that know how to play golf but want to know how to play tournament golf or aspirations of college golf.
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, 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.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
What: Women in Business - Lunch & Learn When: 12-1 p.m. Where: E-P Chamber of Commerce, 108 W.Marion St., Eatonton
More Info: Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce presents Athens-area real estate agent and business owner Adriana Velez speaking on starting a business as a female entrepreneur. Tickets $25, includes lunch. Visit E-PCOC at eatonton.com or call 706-485-7701.
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.
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.
BALDWIN
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
