Saturday, Aug. 23

11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: An old fashioned all-day barbecue dinner from Kinderhook BBQ will be held at The Hut on West Marion Street in downtown Eatonton. The barbecue is sponsored by the Putnam County Democratic Party and will feature guest speaker Commissioner of Labor Michael Thurmond. Forms for those not registered to vote in the November General Election will be available. Campaign literature from democratic candidates throughout Georgia can be picked up. Take out or dine in plates will be ready beginning at 11 a.m. A donation of $10 includes the plate of BBQ, slaw, beans, bread, cake and tea and attendance at the evening program starting at 7 p.m. For further information please call (706) 816-6010 or (678) 773-2338.



Monday, Aug. 25

Noon to 4 p.m.: Harriet’s Closet, a free supply closet to help fill the needs of cancer patients, is open in Room 413 of Oconee Regional Medical Center. A free Mary Kay consultation is available for cancer patients during Closet hours by appointment only. Carol Griffin (478) 453-0295.

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Straight Street Ministries House of Ananias, Inc., 201 Martin Luther King Dr., hosts a free after school homework assistance program during the school year for students in grades 1st to 5th. Call (478) 453-3247.

5:30 p.m.: Milledgeville-Baldwin County Development Authority meets in the Chamber of Commerce office.

6 p.m.: The Bicycling Club of Milledgeville meets in the parking lot behind Oconee Outfitters for its weekly road ride. Beginner pace for first hour, moderate pace later.

6 p.m.: “The Mourning After” a bereavement group sponsored by Hospice Care Options and the GCSU Psychology Department is held in room 1-15 in the GSCU Arts and Sciences Building. The event is free and open to the public. (478) 453-8572

7 p.m.: BINGO is held at the American Legion on Log Cabin Road. No one under the age of 18 is permitted. Refreshments are sold by the Ladies Auxiliary. (478) 452-8538

7:30 p.m.: The Oconee River Buskers Square Dance Club meets at the Walter B. Williams Recreation Center. Round dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m.: Milledgeville Jaycees meet at Walter B. Williams Jr. Park.



Tuesday, Aug. 26

9 to 11:30 a.m.: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meet at Hardwick Christian Church, 113 Thomas St., in Hardwick. MOPS is designed to encourage mothers of children ages 0-6 years old with relationships, resources and leadership. (478) 251-1532 or (478) 452-1125 or www.MOPS.org

12:45 p.m.: The Milledgeville Kiwanis Club meets at the Milledgeville Country Club. Visitors are welcome to the program and to lunch with a club sponsor.

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.

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Straight Street Ministries House of Ananias, Inc., 201 Martin Luther King Dr., hosts a free after school homework assistance program during the school year for students in grades 1st to 5th. Call (478) 453-3247.

4 p.m.: N.A.M.I. (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Oconee, a support group for consumers, family, and friends of individuals with a severe mental illness/brain disorder, meets in the Christian Education Building of Covenant Presbyterian Church at 440 N. Columbia St. (478) 452-8600 or (478) 453-3223.

7 p.m.: The Sweet Georgia Sound Sweet Adeline Chorus meets at Vineville Christian Towers to practice, socialize and sing. It is for women only. (478) 932-5387

7:30 p.m.: Milledgeville City Council meets at City Hall.



Wednesday, Aug. 27

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

1 p.m.: The Oconee Center Community Service Board meets at 1371 Orchard Hill road. The community is invited. Brenda Green (478) 445-4817.

1 to 2:30 p.m.: Falun Gong offered at Central City Park (formerly Bonner Park) picnic area. Classes are free. (478) 453-4241

3 p.m.: A Sweetwater committee meeting will be held in the Convention & Visitors Bureau boardroom.

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Straight Street Ministries House of Ananias, Inc., 201 Martin Luther King Dr., hosts a free after school homework assistance program during the school year for students in grades 1st to 5th. Call (478) 453-3247.

5:30 p.m.: The Bicycling Club of Milledgeville & Baldwin County meets in 211 Lanier Hall on the GCSU campus. Join cyclists of all types, ages and levels of ability to discuss plans for upcoming rides. Visit http://mvillebikes.com



Thursday, Aug. 28

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

11:30 a.m.: The Old Capitol Optimist Club meets at the Golden Corral Restaurant on North Columbia Street. Everyone is welcome. Yvonne E. Ferrell (478) 452-9411

Noon: The Rotary meets at the Country Club.

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

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

4 to 5:30 p.m.: Straight Street Ministries House of Ananias, Inc., 201 Martin Luther King Dr., hosts a free after school homework assistance program during the school year for students in grades 1st to 5th. Call (478) 453-3247.

5 p.m.: Georgia Department of Transportation holds an open house to discuss the DOT’s proposed detour plan during the replacement of the bridge on State Route 243/US 441 Business over Fishing Creek. The meeting will be held in Room 180 of the Georgia Military College academic complex on Elbert St.



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