GREENE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
What: Rock ‘n Roll Cruise In When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: North Main St., Downtown Greensboro More Info: Presented by Greensboro Main Street and Georgia Classic Cruisers, custom cars of all types welcome to participate and compete for 28 awards. Free to attend for public. Call GMS at 706-453-7674 for information.
UNTIL SEPT. 25
What: Applications accepted for 2026 Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund When: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday Where: Greene County Senior Center, 1030 Silver Dr., Greensboro More info: To qualify, you must: be 62 years or older as of Dec.
31, 2026; live in Greene County; and meet income criteria and provide documentation. For more information, call 706-347-0651 or email gccstockingfund@gmail.com.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 26
What: ‘Bunkers in Baghdad’ golfing collection When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 6341 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: The Knights of Columbus Assembly 3799, in cooperation with charity organization “Bunkers in Baghdad,” will collect golf balls and clubs to send to U.S. troops at home and around the world. If unable to drop off Sept. 26, contact John Petersen at jmpmep@aol.com or text/call him at 904-403-6491 to make arrangements.
OCT. 45
What: 2026 Greene County Christmas Stocking Fund Applications When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 2-4 p.m. Sunday Where: First Methodist Church Greensboro, Lake Oconee Family Life Center, 202 W. Broad St., Greensboro More info: To qualify, you must: (a) Have at least one child 13 years or younger living full time in your household, or (b) be 62 years or older as of Dec. 31, 2026; live in Greene County and meet income criteria; and provide sources of total monthly household income. For more information, call 706-347-0651 or email gccstockingfund@gmail.com
THURSDAY, OCT. 15
What: Monte Carlo Night at The Ritz When: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Where: The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro More Info: An evening of elegance, excitement, classic casino games, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and auctions. Tickets $200 each or $2,000 for a reserved table of 8. Cocktail attire, black tie optional. All proceeds benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Tickets available at secure.qgiv.com/event/montecarlonight.
MONDAY NIGHTS
What: Greensboro Al-Anon Family Group When: 7-8 p.m. Where: Lakeside Church, 5800 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro More Info: Al-Anon Family provides a safe, anonymous fellowship for people who have been affected by a loved one’s drinking. Call Donna at 706-816-8998 for information.
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS MONTHLY
What: Kiwanis Club of Greene County When: Noon Where: First Methodist Church, 202 West Broad St., Greensboro More Info: Focus is on issues such as health & nutrition, education & literacy, and youth leadership development. For more information, email kiwanisgreenecounty@gmail.com, or attend a meeting.
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
What: Friends and Families of Alcoholics and Addicts When: 6:15-7:45 p.m. Where: First Methodist Church, 202 W. Broad St., Ste. 206, Greensboro More Info: Welcoming and confidential discussion group to share wisdom, strength, and hope, drawing from firsthand experience in dealing with alcoholic/addicted loved ones. Contact Larry at 610-580-6956 or Joyce at 706-817-8793 for information. Open to all; not church-affiliated.
TUESDAYFRIDAY
What: Greene County Christian Outreach When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: 402 W. Broad St., Greensboro More Info: Visit GCCO’s thrift shop, which also accepts donations of gently used clothing and household items from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; store open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday-Friday. Call Dabey Benjamin at 706 454-0250 or visit greenecountychristianoutreach.org.
SUNDAYS
What: Bible Studies When: 10 a.m. to Noon Where: 1106 Market St., Greensboro More Info: Robert T. Lee hosts and leads a verse-by-verse exposition of the Bible, answering questions and explaining difficult passages. Call 706-473-5230 for information.
MORGAN
FRIDAY, SEPT. 18
What: Sound Bath in the Gallery When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Steffen Thomas Museum, 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead More info: Join Exhale Lake Oconee’s Renee Brown for a soothing sound bath experience as she plays Tibetan bowls in the gallery. Space is limited. $35 fee. Advance registration required. Visit steffenthomas.org/events for details.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
What: Madison on Madison Speech Contest When: 3-4:30 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St., Madison More info: High school students from across Morgan County are invited to demonstrate their speech writing and public speaking skills in a competition focused on James Madison, the “Father of the Constitution” – for whom the City of Madison is named – with a panel of judges to award cash prizes to the top-three speakers.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
What: Free Pesticide Credit Program When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Morgan County Farm Bureau, 1001 Pennington Rd, Madison More info: For anyone who needs credits to maintain their pesticide license. Check-in begins 6:15 p.m., and dinner will be served. Free event with registration required by Sept. 21 deadline. Register online at renee.knowles@gaswcc.ga.gov or call 478-387-3125.
MONDAY, OCT. 5
What: Open Mic Night When: 7-9 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St., Madison More info: Got a song, poem, story, or joke you’d like to share? Visit the MMCC Auditorium the first Monday of each month for Open Mic Night. Everyone welcome; free to participate or attend.
ONGOING
What: Al-Anon, Off The Rails Group When: Madison AA meetings Sunday, Thursday, and Friday at 7 p.m.; Al-Anon meetings Thursday at 7 p.m.; Off The Rails AA group meets Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at noon.
Where: Barnett Parish House at Advent Episcopal Church, 338 Academy St., Madison More info: AA: 706-318-1551; Al-Anon: 706-431 6013; Off The Rails AA: 706-818-4308.
PUTNAM
THURSDAY, SEPT. 17
What: Flannery O’Connor Book Club When: 2-3 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Dr. Bruce Gentry leads a discussion of “A View of the Woods,” a short story by Flannery O’Connor originally published in 1957. Free to attend; visit georgiawritersmuseum.org for details.
What: 10th annual Dual Vision reception When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Enjoy seeing photographs displayed side-by-side with the art they inspired while enjoying complimentary wine, light refreshments, and a full bar, including craft beers and cocktails available for purchase (credit/debit cards only).
SATURDAY, SEPT. 19
What: Pet Portrait Painting Class When: 3-5 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave, Eatonton More Info: Fun-filled, beginner-friendly painting class. Learn how to capture your pet’s likeness and personality. No drawing skills needed. You will need to upload a photo of your pet during registration. This class takes place during the Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes Experience at Barrel 118. Class is $65 per person, with all supplies included. Learn more and register online at theartisansvillage.org.
What: Paint Between the Lines - Read & Reveal Part II When: 5:30-8 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave, Eatonton More Info: Authors read their work, followed by the artist unveiling their artwork and describing what inspired them. Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn how creative minds work and see the results up close. Event takes place during the Dual Vision: Art Through Different Eyes Experience. Event is free to attend and open to all, with cocktails, beer, and wine available for purchase. Visit theartisansvillage.org for information.
What: The Swingin’ Medallions When: 7 p.m. Where: The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton More Info: Featuring an ever-popular horn section, The Swingin’ Medallions have been playing together since 1962. Tickets $25 lawn, $50 VIP seating at tables. Visit app.artspeople.
com/?show=306114 for details and ticket sales.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 20
What: 171st Homecoming Ceremony When: 11 a.m. Where: Union Chapel Methodist Church, 225 Union Chapel Rd., Eatonton More Info: Founded April 24, 1855, Union Chapel Methodist Church, located beside the back entrance to Rock Eagle, was founded by the Scott family, who donated land for construction of the chapel. Join Rev. Ed Baker with music by Jimmy Johnson and “Just Us,” then enjoy good food and fellowship. All are welcome to bring a dish to share, if able.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 24
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.
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