Calendar of Community Events (10/28 Edition)

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PUTNAM

EACH FRIDAY IN OCTOBER

What: Crime and Wine experience When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton More Info: Directed by Emmy-winning crime scene investigator Sheryl McCollum, each night attendees will attempt to solve real cold cases using a special “murder box.” McCollum is the author of Cold Case: Pathways to Justice and the founder/director of Cold Case Investigative Research Institute. $45 fee; contact GWM at georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)

EACH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY IN OCT.

What: Hay Rides When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Unity Grove Farm, 257 Hwy. 212, Eatonton (red buildings and welcome signs)

More info: Come for a hay ride ($5 each), but make sure to visit the onsite store featuring farm-fresh honey, pecans, pumpkins and goat milk, as well as handicrafts and tea supplies. The Kinderhook Fire Association also will be barbequing pork and turkey Oct. 15 ($15/plate). Call 404-831-2807 for more information.

EACH SATURDAY IN OCT. AND NOV. 5

What: 2nd annual Ghost Hunting in Eatonton When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum; 109 S. Jefferson St.; Eatonton More Info: Denise Rolfe, author of Ghosts and Legends of Charleston and director of the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research will lead paranormal investigations of several locations across downtown Eatonton. Over 250 people from around the state attending the Ghost Hunting last year. $45 fee; contact GWM georgiawritersmuseum.org to register. ($20 discount if registering for both Ghost Hunting and Wine and Crime.)

SATURDAY, OCT. 29

What: Craft Days When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Eatonton-Putnam County Library More info: 706-485-6768 What: Fall at Stepback When: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Where: Stepback, 176 Dennis Station Rd., Eatonton More info: Come celebrate the fall season at Stepback, an 1850 to early- 1900s community featuring working demonstrations at a sawmill, blacksmith shop, grist mill, water-wheel mill, and syrup shed. Tour the Stepback village furnished throughout with period antiques and chat with the general store manager, the schoolmarm, the miller and his wife. Also enjoy old-time singing in the church, cross-cut sawing, complimentary refreshments, and yes, the boiled peanut man will be there, too. No admission fee, but donations will be accepted for local needy children this Christmas. For more information call Roger at 706-473-1379. What: Abstract Art Painting Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn how to incorporate intentional mark-making, glazes, and color washes, and experiment with unusual tools and materials to achieve multi-layered effects on canvas. Students will leave class with a 16x20” acrylic painting suitable for framing. Instructor: Michelle Valigursky. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes. What: Zentangle for the Holidays When: 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton Get a head start on the holidays with these Zentangle crafts - place cards for dinners, ornaments for the house, and frames for those holiday gifts. Join us to learn about some great techniques for holiday decorating and some mindfulness before the rush of the season. It’s a great gift to give yourself. Instructor: Irene Burgess. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

What: All Angels Episcopal Church Nut Sale When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Schremmer Auto Service, 200 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More info: Fall is here, the weather is turning cooler and it will soon be time for holiday baking. We are offering pecan halves, pralines, walnuts, cashews and mixed nuts. Onepound bags are a great value, priced below local stores and all proceeds help support community outreach programs from All Angels Church. Call 404-210-4979 for information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

What: Putnam County Christian Learning Center Car Show When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Rain or shine!) Where: 100 S. Jefferson St., Eatonton (behind courthouse) More Info: Pre-registration by Oct. 21 $25; day-of-show registration by 11 a.m. $30; awards at 1:30 p.m. Guaranteed trophies for Best Ford, Best Chevy, Best Mopar, Best Paint, Best Chrome, Best Interior and Best Engine. Best of Show receives trophy and $1,000; People’s Choice receives trophy and $500. Send email to putnamcountyclc@gmail.com What: Jewelry Making II Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Learn new techniques and intermediate designs to build on your knowledge of basic jewelry construction. Instructor: Becky Sherrell. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

What: Big Gospel Concert When: 6 p.m. Where: Putnam County Middle School, 140 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton More info: Community concert featuring The United Sons, Putnam County Gospel Ensemble, Union Baptist Church Choir, and many more. Refreshments served. Free admission, but donations gratefully accepted.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6

What: Health Seminar: Preparing for the next Pandemic When: 3-5 p.m. Where: Eatonton Old Waterworks Community Center Hwy 44 More info: Learn about the history of pandemics and what we have learned, natural remedies, the benefits of a plant based diet, eight natural doctors, how traditional medicine and natural medicine can work together. For more information, please call Lillie Hill at 706-453-7756 or email excelladc@gmail.com. Sponsored by the Eatonton Seventh Day Adventist Church and Excell Adult Day Care Center.

FRIDAY, NOV. 11

What: Veterans Day Ceremony When: 11 a.m. Where: Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park, 306 W. Marion St. Eatonton

More info: The American Legion Post 583 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6686 cordially invites all veterans, family members, citizens and guests to the annual Veterans Day Ceremony held at the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor. What: Master’s Series Class - Berthe Morisot When: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: The second Masters Series class focuses on Berthe Morisot.

It’s not a name that’s as recognizable as other great impressionist artists such as Monet, Degas, or her brother-in-law, Manet, but she was every bit as talented. This class is open to all artistic abilities, from novice to advanced! Instructor: April Hendricks. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

NOV. 18-20

What: 9-5: The Musical When: Nov. 18-19, 7 p.m.;Nov. 20, 2:30 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More info: Based on the famous 1980 movie starring Dolly Parton, 9-5: The Musical is a joint production of the Lake Country Players and Plaza Alliance for the Performing Arts.

SATURDAY, NOV. 19

What: Holiday Door Hanger Wreaths When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 W. Marion St., Eatonton More info: Let’s put together beautiful new decor for your front door! These wooden door hangers are different, fun, colorful, and can be fairly simple to make and personalize yourself. Instructor: Debra Casebere. For more info and to register visit, theartisansvillage.org/classes.

MONDAY, NOV. 28

What: Working With Citrus Trees in the Local/Lake Area When: 9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. business meeting, 11 a.m. presentation Where: Greensboro Garden Club, Basement Entrance, First United Methodist Church, 4741 Carey Station Road, Greensboro

More info: Presented by Tom McLendon; call Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134

GREENE

THURSDAY, NOV. 3 - SATURDAY, NOV. 5

What: Mockingbird, by LOA Theatre Troupe When: Thur. 3:30-4:30 and 7-8 p.m., Fri. 7-8 p.m., Sat. 2-3 and 7-8 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Academy, 1021 Titan Circle, Greensboro More info: Mockingbird, a one-act production based on a book by the same name, is about a young autistic woman who learns to deal with the tragic loss of her confidante and brother. Adults $10, students $7, tickets at loa. ticketleap.com. Call 706-454-1562 for information.

SATURDAY, NOV. 5

MONDAY, NOV. 28

More info: Presented by Tom McLendon; call Vickie Haney at 770-826-6134

ATHENS

THURSDAY, NOV. 17

What: 8th annual Athens Academy Holiday Market When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Sinkwich Spartan Center at Athens Academy, 1281 Spartan Lane, Athens

More Info: Preview Night, Nov. 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ($5 admission preview night only). More than 80 vendors for all your holiday shopping. A little bit of everything, from artisanal foods, handmade jewelry and accessories to ceramics, fine art and fun crafts. For more information, email Sarah Gilbert at sgilbert@athensacademy.org or call 706-549-9225.

BALDWIN

OCT. 27-29

What: All Shook Up: The Musical When: 7 p.m. Where: Goldstein Center for Performing Arts More info: All Shook Up is a heartwarming story following the arrival of Chad in a small midwestern town with a guitar on his back. The town begins to embrace his sound, although the conservative mayor is against him. Music by Elvis, inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night.

FRIDAY, OCT. 28

What: Night in Da Ville When: 6 p.m. Where: Powell Building, Central State Hospital More info: Celebrate Halloween at Central State Hospital, with fun for all ages! Festivities include a Trunk or Treat for kids, a haunted trail ride, a haunted house theater, food from vendors, live entertainment, and more! Attendees must register in advance at PayPal.Me/INDAVILLE.

What: Trunk-Or-Treat When: 5-7 p.m. Where: Bodyplex Milledgeville (1850 N Columbia St Unit 1A) More info: Bodyplex is hosting their annual Trunk-Or-Treat.