JONES
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Jones County Hunter Education Class When: Sat., Aug. 15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Jones County Fire Station 5 in Wayside More info: There is no cost for this class. All supplies are provided. Signing up for the classes on the DNR web site is required and easy. Simply go to georgiawildlife.com/hunting/huntereducation and click on the ‘Find and sign up for a class’ under FREE COURSES. You will have to create an account ifyoudonothaveone. Makesuretheaccountis forthestudenttakingtheclass. Ifyouhaveany questions or problems, call or text the instructor at 706-476-3200 or email at: mdsteed@live.com.
Bring something to drink. Lunch is not provided but options will be available at a small cost.
SUNDAY, AUG. 16
What: White Chapel AME Church Homecoming When: Sunday, Aug. 16, 1 p.m. Where: White Chapel AME Church, 2370 Old Hwy. 11, Round Oak More info: Bishop Coleman Dumas III and Stone Well Nation Church family will be our guest. For more information, call 478-952-7137.
SUNDAY, AUG. 23
What: Salem AME Church Homecoming Service When: Sunday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Where: Salem AME Church 115 Holloman Rd. More info: Guest Preacher will be Rev. Aketi Mayweather from The New Green Springs Circuit, Sparta, GA.
BALDWIN
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Sip & Paint When: 6-8 p.m. Where: The Ville Downtown Nutrition, 117 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville More Info: Express your creativity and paint a project to take home. $25 includes instruction, plus all supplies and materials. Loaded (non-alcoholic) teas available at a discount.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Little Explorers Trolley Tour When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Visitor Center, 200 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville
More Info: Ages 3-10 with their adult can enjoy a trolley ride to Lockerly Arboretum for storytelling, a walking nature hunt, and a fossil dig. Call 478-452-4687 for information.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, AUG. 14
What: Paint Between the Lines Read and Reveal When: 6:30-8 p.m. Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Hear authors read their work; then artists will unveil and discuss the artwork it inspired. Visit georgiawritersmuseum.org for details.
SATURDAY, AUG. 15
What: Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Old School History Museum, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Free fun for the family includes homemade ice cream, games, prizes, dancing, cake walk, barbershop quartet, storytelling, face painting, hot dogs, and more.
What: Chicago Rewired When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton
More Info: Chicago tribute band. Visit plazacenter. org for tickets.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club When: 2-3 p.m.
Where: 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Dr. Bruce Gentry discusses Greenleaf, by Flannery O’Connor. Visit georgiawritersmuseum. org.
