The Exchange Club of Milledgeville Christmas Parade will be held in downtown Milledgeville at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Applications are available by calling Roc Patel at (478) 452-2335, or by contacting any Exchange Club member.



Friday, Nov. 13

11 a.m.: Baldwin County Board of Commissioners holds a health, environment, recreation and conservation committee meeting in Suite 319 of the Baldwin County Courthouse.

2 p.m.: The Oconee Community Service Board holds a called meeting. For more information, contact Dena Hamby at (478) 445-4817.

7 p.m.: A Noteworthy Review: An evening of music from Bach to Broadway will be presented by Creative Expressions in the Arts and Sciences Auditorium on the GCSU campus. Performers with disabilities and those without present an evening of musical selections from works throughout history. Join us as the Harmonettes Handbell Choir, Music in Motion Sign Language Group, Good Vibrations Drumming Ensemble, Circular Motion Dancers and the Harmonettes Vocal Choir take us on a journey through different musical times and musical styles. This event is free and open to the public. Donations towards the program are welcome.



Saturday, Nov. 14

8 a.m.: The 100 Black Men of Milledgeville and Baldwin County meet at the Allen’s Market building on Wayne Street.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: The Oconee Regional Chapter of Project Linus meets in the Education Center of Park Tower at Oconee Regional Medical Center. The Chapter is open to anyone who wants to provide needy children with a comforting blanket. Attendees should bring their lunch.

10 a.m.: The Milledgeville Amateur Radio testing team conducts licensing tests for all three license levels at the Mary Vinson Library. Walk-ins are welcome. (478) 452-6394

11 a.m. to noon: Milledgeville's Lockerly Arboretum presents a lecture titled Heirloom Bulbs for Southern Gardens. The Junior Gardener's program for children aged 9-12 will also be offered at that time, and the arboretum will be holding a special fall plant sale event throughout the day. Free and open to the public. For more information more call (478) 452-2112.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: A barbecue fundraiser will be held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 220 S. Wayne St. Tickets are $6 each and available in advance by calling (478) 454-8654. A limited number of plates will be sold on-site.

1 to 4 p.m.: The Oconee Valley Iris Club holds its annual Fall Iris show at the Milledgeville Mall. The theme of the show is “The Miracle of Fall”. Awards will be given in Horticultural and Artistic categories for both adults and youth. There will also be a special “People’s Choice Award” given to one artistic arrangement voted best by the public. Entries will be accepted at the center front door of the Milledgeville Mall from 9 to 10:45 a.m. and judging will begin at 11 a.m. The show is free and open to the public.



Sunday, Nov. 15

6:30 p.m.: American Legion Auxiliary Post 523 meets at 430 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. All members are urged to attend.



Monday, Nov. 16

7:30 a.m.: Lake Oconee Promise Keepers meets at The River of Life center on Scott Road. Jack Minchey (706) 473-0431.

Noon: Milledgeville Exchange Club meets at the Milledgeville Country Club

Noon to 4 p.m.: Harriet’s Closet, a free supply closet to help fill the needs of cancer patients, is open. The non-profit organization dedicated to helping cancer patients in Central Georgia has relocated next door to Georgia Cancer Specialists building at Oconee Regional Medical Center.

2 p.m.: The American Legion Post 237, Hardwick (Davis-Watson Chapter) meets in the Birdsong Recreation Building at the Georgia War Veterans Home, 2249 Vinson Hwy. S.E. All Legion members are urged to attend. For more information, call (912) 506-5664.

5 p.m.: The Sinclair Water Authority holds a public hearing at Sinclair Water Authority, 126 Cay Drive.

6 p.m.: GCSU’s Music Therapy Department holds a community drumming circle led by Music Therapy majors. The event will be held in Room 116 of the Health Sciences Building. For more information, contact Sarah Vick at (404) 660-0884.

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