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GREENE
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
What: LO Dentistry Free Day of Dentistry When: 7:30 a.m. registration, ends noon, or at 100 registrants Where: Lake Oconee Dentistry, 1011 Parkside Main, Greensboro More Info: First 100 registered patients 18+ may choose one free extraction, filling, or cleaning. Treatment provided on firstcome, first-served basis. Dress for weather and bring a chair and water. Lakeside Church to grill complimentary hot dogs. Patients seen in order of registration. Treatment continues as time allows. Visit LakeOconeeDental.com for details.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
What: LUMC 2nd annual Harvest Jubilee When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Liberty United Methodist Church, 3091 Liberty Church Rd., White Plains More Info: Free admission, family-friendly event to feature live music, pit-smoked barbecue, hayrides, fire pit and s’mores, cake walks, games, silent auction, and raffle for a Pit Boss pellet grill. All proceeds benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors. Visit Liberty1786.com for more information.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4
What: St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Upscale Thrift Store anniversary When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 4980-B Carey Station Rd., Greensboro More Info: St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital Upscale Thrift Store invites the community to its 1st-anniversary open house. Event is free and will include giveaways, finger foods, and shopping for art and antiques, clothing, furniture, household items, and tools, etc.
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.
1ST & 3RD TUESDAYS MONTHLY
What: Greensboro Writers Guild When: 1 p.m. Where: Lake Oconee Church of Christ, 4700 Carey Station Rd. More Info: Attendees and members share and read each other’s writings, offer suggestions. Meetings are the first and third Tuesday of each month. Call 706-817-0345, 706 485-2622, or 706-991-5387 for more information.
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.
MORGAN
SATURDAY, OCT. 17
What: Pastels Workshop When: 1-4 p.m. Where: Steffen Thomas Museum, 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead More info: Bring your apron and come out to create a stunning seascape in this 3-hour workshop. All supplies included, with advance registration required; $100 fee. Visit steffenthomas.org/events for details.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
What: The Magic of Matisse When: 12-2:30 p.m. Where: Steffen Thomas Museum, 4200 Bethany Rd., Buckhead More info: Join local artist and art educator April Hendricks to create your own vibrant, Matisse-inspired still life with loose brushwork and bold colors. All supplies provided. Beginners welcome. An entertaining history of the artist will be shared, too. Space limited, with advance registration required; $65 fee with option to add $14 boxed lunch from Harvest & Honey. Visit steffenthomas.org/events for details.
What: Downtown Chili Cook-Off/Fall Fest When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Madison Town Park, 171c GA-83, Madison More info: Food, vendors, live music, arts & crafts, local farms, nonprofi ts, and businesses. The festival will feature six live bands, more than 70 vendors, and chili tasting for just $5 per wristband.
What: Harvest Festival When: 4-9 p.m. Where: Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St., Madison More info: Enjoy a crisp fall day on the MMCC front lawn, with live music, artists’ market, and food trucks. The music lineup includes TopHouse, The Lee Boys, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and EG Kight, beginning at 4 p.m., but guests can claim lawn space at 2 p.m. Visit mmcc-arts.org for information.
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
OCT. 2224 & 2829
What: Haunted Eatonton Tours When: 7 p.m. Where: Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: An approximate 1-mile, 90-minute walking tour through historic downtown Eatonton, mostly on sidewalks and flat ground. This guided tour will introduce you to many of Eatonton’s storied ghosts. Bars and restrooms available at three sites. Tours are Oct. 22-24, 28 & 29. Details and registration at georgiawritersmuseum.org/hauntedeatonton
FRIDAY, OCT. 23
What: Lunch Break Day Party When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Eatonton City Center Stage, 124-A N. Jefferson Ave. More Info: A midday celebration with live music and multiple food trucks. BYO lawn chairs.
SATURDAY, OCT. 24
What: Basket Weaving Class When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: The Artisans Village Art Gallery, 110 Marion St., Eatonton More Info: Learn about flat ash reed used in traditional basket-making, plus a twist on using flat ash reed to create a 12-inch, 8-point star. Instructor: Debbie Cornelia. Cost: $70. Register online at theartisansvillage.org/classes.
What: Eatonton Murder Mystery Shop Crawl When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton More Info: Calling all sleuths to downtown Eatonton to solve a mystery. View the crime scene at 10 a.m. or anytime until 4 p.m., then collect your clues from participating merchants to crack the case and win a prize at 4 p.m. Registration opens 9 a.m. at Georgia Writer’s Museum/Sylvia’s Coffee (109 S. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton). $8 team registration fee (cash only).
What: Church Youth Rally When: 10 a.m. Where: Grace Independent Baptist Church, 163 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton
More info: Youth rally featuring old-fashioned King James preaching by Wiley Cameron Jr., Chris Finley, Adam Vines, and Bradford Wall. All youth are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call Allen Gregg at 706-816-2141 for information.
What: Lift Up the Vote When: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Jimmy Davis Park (inside), 125 Hogan Blvd., Eatonton More Info: Nonpartisan event to promote voter education and participation in Putnam County. Hear pastors and speakers on the importance of voting, get voting questions answered, enjoy gospel singing, and free BBQ. Various local and state candidates scheduled to speak. Everyone welcome! Drop in or stay for the whole event, sponsored by the Eatonton Putnam branch of the NAACP and Vote Early Day.
What: B-BAP Oktoberfest When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Butler-Baker School, 403 Alice Walker Dr., Eatonton More Info: Join the Butler-Baker Alumni Project for Oktoberfest, featuring live music, classic/custom car show, vendor booths, health screenings, and free kids’ play zone. New this year: free rides to polls for Saturday voting and community speakers throughout the day. Free admission and parking.
What: That Flute Guy-David K When: 5 p.m. Where: Eatonton 7th Day Adventist Church, 232 Pea Ridge Rd., Eatonton More Info: Free community concert featuring David Konstantopoulos, widely known as “That Flute Guy-David K.” A professional Christian flutist, speaker, and recording artist with more than 30 years of ministry and performance experience, David K will perform and speak.