The community is invited to “Tailgate at The Tavern” on Oct. 5 to benefit Redeemer Episcopal Academy. A portion of all proceeds from the Monday Night Football event at The Tavern, off Lake Oconee Parkway, will be donated to the school. Doors open at 5 p.m., so come early and score big with raffles, games and a silent auction being held before kick-off. For more information, contact REA at (706) 484-1238 or visit www.RedeemerAcademy.org.

Redeemer Episcopal Academy invites the community to its “Oktoberfest” at Cuscowilla from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Oct. 10. The event will feature live music by the Bavarian Express, authentic German fare and an array of fine German lagers and ales. Limited tickets are now available for $75. Contact Dr. Julie Bassett at (706) 817-3126 or littlejuleb@yahoo.com for more information or to reserve a space. All proceeds benefit Redeemer Episcopal Academy.

The Stephen Thomas Museum announces the following upcoming workshops: Oct. 10: Heads Up – Create paper hats inspired by Tyrolean doll paintings by Steffen Thomas. A STMA Family Workshop. 10 a.m. to noon. Taught by practicing Georgia artists, Barbara Kimbrough and Joanna Ralston. Admission for the workshop is $8 adults, $6 children; STMA members receive a $2 discount. Those in financial need may attend free of charge Reservations are required; please call (706) 342-7557. The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is located at 4200 Bethany Road in Buckhead. Visit www.steffenthomas.org for more information. Nov. 14: Turn, Turn, Turn – Use the fine art of woodturning with a lathe to create your own unique hand-crafted and painted wooden Christmas ornament. Pre-crafted, unpainted wood ornaments will be available for children and those who chose not to use the lathe. A STMA Family Workshop. 10 a.m. to noon. Taught by well-known wood turner and artist, Dan Thoman and local artist, Linda Thoman. Admission for the workshop is $8 adults, $6 children; STMA members receive a $2 discount. Those in financial need may attend free of charge Reservations are required; please call (706) 342-7557. The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is located at 4200 Bethany Road in Buckhead. Visit www.steffenthomas.org for more information.

The Union Junction Jamboree is back for its fourth year in historic downtown Union Point. A full slate of activities are on tap again this year including a fun zone for the kids, arts and crafts vendors, a bike ride, additional performances of the riveting and fun “Firefly on the Lick” written by Jan Whylson, Greene County’s own poet, a fabulous food court and lots more. This year’s festivities are set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call Sherley Selman (706)

486-4128.

Do you like fun, friends, and fellowship? Join the Newcomers the first Wednesday of each month for lunch. We hear interesting talks, see fashion shows, take tours and do other activities. If you are interested in joining, please call Denise Bush at (706) 817-0194 or

dgbush@plantationcable.net.

Lake Oconee Landscape Association has formed to promote professionalism in the green industry, in the lake country. All members of LOLA are required to be licensed, insured and reputable. LOLA members provides services such as; landscape installation, maintenance, lawn and shrub fertilization, weed control, garden centers, all your outdoor needs. All LOLA members are listed at www.lakeoconeelandscapeassociation.com. LOLA is a non-profit organization to assist consumers in Greene, Putnam, Morgan and Baldwin counties to select Quality landscape professionals.

The Lake Oconee Lutheran Church’s Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1 p.m., 1089 Lake Oconee Parkway, behind Harmony Community building. (706) 485-4699. www.lolc.info

The Lake Oconee Promisekeepers meet each Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for light breakfast and coffee. All men are welcome. (706) 473-0431.

An Autism/Developmental Delay Group forming in Lake area for caregivers, parents, and those on the spectrum. For more information, please call Josette at (478) 456-2592.

Green County Toastmasters announces its new summer schedule commencing in July. The meeting schedule is changing to meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month for July, August and September. The meeting is heldin the fellowship building next to the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro startingat 6 p.m. Toastmasters is an international organization with the mission to assist members in communication skills and techniques. The club is open to anyone wishing to improve their public speaking ability. For information call (706) 817-6255 or (706) 453-0799.

The Phoenix Homemakers Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at the First United Methodist Church of Eatonton, 302 N. Madison Avenue. (706) 485-5336.

Lake Oconee area M.O.P.S. (Mothers of Preschoolers Support), serving Morgan, Greene, Putnam and Hancock counties, meets every 3rd Tuesday (August-May) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church. Childcare provided. Casual brunch, fellowship and informative meeting. Non-denominational, Christian-based.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – Georgia Chapter will host “Hearts of Teal” the last Tuesday of each month. Survivors of all gynecologic cancers are warmly invited to join us. Survivors, both new and long-term, will find understanding, care, and even laughter to enrich your journey. Family and friends are welcomed to attend with survivors. For more information, please contact Beverly Bentley, Georgia Chapter president, at (706) 342-2039.

Alcoholics Anonymous, Eatonton group, meets at 7 p.m. each Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at the Senior Citizens Center.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets in Greensboro at 7 p.m. each Thursday at the Christ Our King and Savior Catholic Church.

American Association of Retired People meets 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Center in Greensboro.

Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Cowles Auditorium in the Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care at Cowles Clinic. Anyone considering surgery, pre- or post-op welcome to attend. Stacy Paine, RD, LD (706) 484-0575.