Day Book, December 10, 2009

Thursday, Dec. 10

7 a.m.: The Old Capital Kiwanis Club meets in Room 2-52 of Herty Hall on the GCSU campus.

Noon: The Rotary meets at the Country Club.

Noon: The Eatonton Kiwanis Club meets at Central Georgia Tech on the James Marshall bypass.

1 p.m.: The Eatonton Duplicate Bridge Club, an official member of the American Contract Bridge League, meets at the Eatonton Performing Arts Center at Madison Avenue in Eatonton. Come with a partner or e-mail Pat Turney at turney@plantationcable.net for a possible partner match.

2 to 5 p.m.: Free HIV testing at 900 Barrows Ferry Road. (478) 445-5518

3:30 p.m.: The Historic Preservation Commission meets at City Hall.

5:30 p.m.: The Baldwin Christian Learning Center holds its monthly meeting at Hope Lutheran Church.

5:30 p.m.: The Bicycling Club of Milledgeville meets at Bartram Forest on Carl Vinson Road for its weekly mountain bike ride for all levels. Ride at your own pace.

6:30 p.m.: The Old Capitol Optimist Club meets at the Golden Corral Restaurant on North Columbia Street. Interested citizens are welcome.

7 p.m.: Jazz artist Joe Gransden and his 17-piece jazz orchestra will present “A Holiday Celebration” in the Goldstein Center for the Arts at Georgia Military College. A coffee and dessert reception will follow. Advance tickets are $15 each. Call Allied Arts at (478) 453-3950 for more information.

7 p.m.: The Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 6686 in Eatonton meets at the Post home, 793 Monticello Road. Dinner is provided and is followed by the meeting.

7 p.m.: The Sons of Confederate Veterans Old Capital Camp 688 meet at the Milledgeville County Club. A buffet dinner is served with a program to follow. (478) 452-6633

7:30 p.m.: Bingo is held at the American Legion Post 523 on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Refreshments will be sold. (478) 452-1611



Friday, Dec. 11

6 to 8 p.m.: Candle light tours will be held at Lockerly Arboretum in Lockerly Hall featuring the Hall decorated with natural materials, tours led by docents in period dress, Santa Claus and his toy workshop and holiday music featuring local artists. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $5 per person. For more information, call (478) 452-2112.

7:30 p.m.: The Georgia College & State University Max Noah Singers present “An American Christmas” at The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave. in Eatonton, featuring Christmas carols, original compositions, and spirituals ending with the traditional finales of Adoramus Te and Silent Night where alumni are invited to join. Admission is free. Donations are requested to offset the Max Noah Singers 2009 Tour expenses.



Saturday, Dec. 12

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

6 to 8 p.m.: Candle light tours will be held at Lockerly Arboretum in Lockerly Hall featuring the Hall decorated with natural materials, tours led by docents in period dress, Santa Claus and his toy workshop and holiday music featuring local artists. Open to the community. Suggested donation of $5 per person. For more information, call (478) 452-2112.

6 to 8 p.m.: An Antebellum Christmas at the Old Governor’s Mansion is illuminated with a magical candlelight tour. Tickets are $10 per person and $7 for seniors. For more information, call (478) 445-4545.



Monday, Dec. 14

11:30 a.m.: The Middle Georgia Chapter 1051, National Association of Regular and Retired Federal Employees, meets at Golden Corral.

Noon: Fifties Plus meets at the Milledgeville FUMC on Log Cabin Road and is open to everyone. For more information on meetings and lunch, call the church office at (478) 452-4597.

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.

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