The Eatonton Arts Alliance, in conjunction with the Briar Patch Arts Festival, is hosting “Treasures – A Celebration of the Arts” Friday, Oct. 30 and “Treasures – Appraisals by the Experts” Saturday, Oct. 31. Both events are being held at The Plaza Arts Center, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton. Treasures is the community kick-off event for the Eatonton Arts Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to expanding the visual arts and arts education in Georgia’s lake country. Local artists are invited to display pieces of their artwork during the two day event. Friday’s Celebration of the Arts program features Debra Freer, ISA from Atlanta discussing the art of appraisals and the fun of discovering those Antiques Roadshow treasures. Tickets are $20 per person. Call (706) 453-2868 or e-mail eatonton.arts@gmail.com for information and tickets. Saturday, October 31 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., “Treasures – Appraisals by the Experts” co-sponsored by the Eatonton Arts Alliance and E-PAF offers Briar Patch Arts Festival goers an opportunity to bring in art and antiques for appraisal. Numerous specialty appraisers are donating their time and expertise in providing historical information and verbal appraisals of items ranging from paintings, silver, cut glass, clocks, furniture and

jewelry. Tickets are $15 for two items ($10 for additional items) and will be available at the door or in advance by calling (706) 453-2868.

Mark the date for Saturday Oct. 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gary’s Garden Center for one of Lake Oconee’s finest events. Taste more than 50 different wines from around the world at Gary’s Garden Center on Oct. 24 at the wine tasting festival in the garden fundraiser benefitting St. Joseph’s Hospital. The Oconee Cellar and Gary’s Garden are offering a great opportunity for you to taste all kinds of wines at $20/ticket. Not only will there be lots of wine to taste, there will be some great food and live Jazz Music. You can find a couple of wines you may love and other wines you always wanted to try. The last sold out event was attended by over 250 people and $1,500 was raised for St. Joseph Hospital. The goal is to raise over $3,000 at this event so stop in at The Oconee Cellar next to Publix or at Garys to purchase your tickets. Last time the event sold out, so buy your tickets today and support St. Joseph Hospital and have fun at the same time! Tickets will be available at the door for $25 if available.

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.

The Greene County Toastmasters Club invites everyone who wishes to improve their public speaking ability and increase their confidence to join them. The Club meets on the First and Third Tuesday every month at the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro (next to the post Office). The meeting starts promptly at 6 p.m. Greene County Toastmasters is a chartered member club of Toastmasters International. The mission of the club is to assist members in learning and developing their communication skills. Toastmasters International has grown to become a world leader in helping people become more competent and comfortable in front of an audience. The nonprofit organization now has nearly 250,000 members in more than 12,500 clubs in 106 countries, offering a proven — and enjoyable — way to practice and hone communication and leadership skills. For additional information please 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.

Buckhead Bethany Friendship Club meets the third Wednesday of every month except June, July and August. Natalie Wheat, (706) 342-2264.

Community Addiction Recovery, C.A.R., meets at 10:30 a.m. each Saturday at First Baptist Church in Greensboro and at 6:30 p.m. each Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Madison. Ralph Danson, (706) 467-3547.

Diabetes School given by the Medical College of Georgia is held on the third Friday of each month at the TenderCare building in Greensboro. (706) 453-1201. A Diabetics Support Group of Putnam County meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month except June, July and August at the Senior Citizens Center. (706) 485-8591.

A Diabetes Support Group meets from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the TenderCare Clinic in Greensboro. (706) 453-1201.

Eatonton Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Eatonton Performing Arts Center on Madison Avenue. Visitors must have a partner Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call Betty Roper at (706) 467-3079.

Eatonton Elks Lodge No. 2549 of Putnam County meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month at 135 Industrial Boulevard. The Elkettes meet at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month. Bingo is held at 2 p.m. each Sunday and 7 p.m. each Thursday.

Eatonton Jaycees meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 135 Industrial Boulevard.

Eatonton Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursdays at Central Georgia Technical College in Eatonton. Eatonton Service League meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month. Hollie Haley at (706) 484-0127.

Eatonton Town and Country Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of September through May at First United Methodist Church on North Madison Avenue. Jane Hersey, (706) 485-0935.

Exchange Club of Lake Oconee meets at noon every Wednesday Richland Creek located on Lake Oconee Parkway in Greensboro.

The Greensboro Writer’s Guild meets every Tuesday at 1:30 in the Activity Center of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. For further information contact Kathy Wright (706) 485-2987 or Bill Boughner (706) 467-3423.

Overeaters Anonymous meets in Eatonton at 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday at Christian Life Today, 202B N. Jefferson Avenue. (706) 467-3790.



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