If you are interested in becoming a Foster or Adoptive parent, IMPACT pre-service training classes will be held on six consecutive Saturdays, beginning Sept. 6 and ending Oct. 11. Families are required to attend all sessions, if possible. The classes will be held at Gray Church of Christ, 260 James St., Gray. Sessions will be 4- 4 ½ hours in length and begin promptly at 9 a.m. This training is free and is available for families from Baldwin, Putnam, Jones, Wilkinson, Twiggs and Monroe counties. Call 478-445-7020, 478-986-6455 or 706-484-2927 for more information.

The creation of a Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor, recognizing all armed services veterans whenever and wherever they have served, who reside or have resided in Putnam has been undertaken by The American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. There is no site recognizing, by name, veterans who are serving, or who have served in the Armed Forces. The Wall of Honor will include several walls displaying brick tiles indicating the name, service, war and/or dates of service of those who wish to be recognized, the crests of the five armed services, flag poles and appropriate landscaping. A joint project team has begun implementation of this initiative with plans to complete it with a dedication at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. To purchase a brick tile in honor of a Putnam County veteran or to make a charitable donation to this effort to honor local veterans, visit www.pcgaveteranshonor.com for more information.

Harmony Hospice is seeking volunteers from ages 14 to 114 to assist patients and families with companionship, errands, art projects, journaling, meal preparation, baking, supply delivery and even dog walking, yard services or wheel chair ramp construction. We are actively seeking a local stylist to assist patients in their homes with haircuts. Opportunities are endless and a true gift. We are happy to have volunteers in the office as well or volunteers to assist with special events. Ongoing volunteer training sessions will run throughout the spring and summer. Please call the office at 706-923-4677 or visit our website at www.harmony-hospice.com.

The Plaza Arts Center will have four classes on Tuesdays, beginning August 5. Creative Movement for 3-4 year olds, meets at 4:15 – 5:00. Ballet I for 5-6 years meets at 5-5:45. Ballet II for 7-8 year olds meets from 5:45-6:45. All community dance students will perform in Georgia College’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” on December 12, 13 and 14, which was voted Milledgeville’s best community event.

The Georgia College Community Dance Program has highly qualified instructors who are faculty members. Director Amelia Pelton and Instructor Natalie King hold M.F.A. degrees in dance. The studies emphasize proper teaching techniques. The lead dancer in the 2013 “Nutcracker” production lives in Eatonton. Parents no longer have to travel to Milledgeville to receive the same quality of dance teaching. Come to the convenient location of the Plaza Arts Center to develop your child’s dance skills and confidence.

For more information, please contact Georgia College Continuing Education at 478-445-5277.

August 15 – September 30

The Plaza Arts Center and the Madison Artists’ Guild team up to bring a fabulous juried art show to the Lake Country! They’ll present ‘Critters and Creatures’ as the show’s theme. Admission is free to the public and will be open Monday through Saturday. M-F is open 9 AM to 4 PM and Saturday is open 10 AM to 3 PM. For more information on how to enter the show, please contact Elizabeth Collins at spaelizabeth@gmail.com.

August 28

The Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation is offering intermediate wheel throwing with Jenna Gridley. The class will cover more complex thrown forms: jars, tea pots, bottles, platters, and pitchers. In addition, there will be discussions on decision making in regard to form, surface, foot, function and how to create your own style and flare to a pot by altering thrown forms. Class starts Thursday, August 28. For more information go to our website at www.ocaf.com, email info@ocaf.com or call our office at 706-769-4565.

The “Pray, Hope and Believe” Cancer Support Group for Women in Greensboro, Monticello and Eatonton will be meeting at The Georgia Center of Total Cancer Care at Cowles Clinic on August 28, 2014. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium. All female cancer survivors and guests are personally invited to attend this meeting. Guest speaker is Alicia Ramfos, Clinical Liason for Amedisys Home Health. Her topic of interest will be “Home Health Care.” Please join us for her seminar where she will be taking questions and giving answers that night. For additional information call Toni S. Davis at 706-923-1708.

September 3

The Eatonton-Putnam County Library will host an Open Mic Poetry Reading at 5 p.m. Read your own or a favorite poem! Refreshments will be served. You can reserve a reading spot by contacting joshua@uncleremus.org or just show up for the Open Mic!’

September 10

Join Jessica Bowers at Park Place Animal Hospital for dog obedience lessons. Classes run once a week for seven weeks. New classes start Wednesday; Sept. 10 and dogs must be current on vaccines. Cost is $140 for the seven weeks. Please contact her at Mjkudzu@aol.com or 678-725-3203 to find out more or sign up. Class space is limited.

September 15

The Plaza Arts Center will offer two sessions on basket weaving beginning Monday, Sept. 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. A second session will be held Sept. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Depending on what is the best time for students to meet, a third class can be scheduled for everyone to finish the project. The cost is $45 and includes all materials. You must register to attend. Call the Plaza Arts Center 706-923-1655 to register or with questions.

Al-Anon Family Group meets each Monday in Greensboro at Lakeside Church at Lake Oconee, 5800 Lake Oconee Parkway. The group is open to family and friends affected by alcoholism.

AARP meets at 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Senior Citizens Center in Greensboro.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, Eatonton group, meets at 7 p.m. each Sunday, Monday and Wednesday at 105 W. Sumpter St. across from the courthouse.

Bootcamp exercise classes designed to blast fat fast are every weekday at 6:15 a.m. at Bodyplex Gym, 106 Village Lane off of Harmony. All fitness levels welcome. $5 per class. Contact Jennette Snider CPT 706-986-9376.

Celebrate Recovery meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship, 1971 S. Main St., in Greensboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. They welcome those of all faiths as well as no faith at all. For more information visit their website at http://www.gracefellowship.ws or call Grace Fellowship at 706-453-0020.

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.

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

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.

Eatonton Duplicate Bridge Club, an official member of the American Contract Bridge League, meets at the Plaza Arts Center, 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, at 12:30 p.m on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information contact 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.

Eatonton Harmonettes meet Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at two locations. First, third and fifth Thursdays the group meets at Liberty Chapel in Eatonton. On second and fourth Thursdays the group meets at Lakeside Church in Greensboro. All ladies are welcome to visit any rehearsal night to listen or sing. The group is an a capella barbershop chorus. Call 706-485-6804 or e-mail ehtbsc@charter.net.

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

Eatonton Kiwanis Club meets at noon Thursdays at Putnam County High School.

Eatonton Service League meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of every month. Hollie Haley, 706-484-0127.

Eatonton Town and Country Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month, September through May. Contact Carillon Orban for more details, 706-473-4559.

Georgia Classic Cruisers meets at 7 p.m. every third Wednesday at Yesterday’s Cafe in Greensboro. For more information contact Ron Hazard, 706-347-0393.

The Greene County Toastmasters Club invites everyone who wishes to improve their public speaking ability and increase their confidence to join them. 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. For information call 706-453-0799.

Greensboro Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month. Lynn Gerber, 706-467-1337.

Greensboro Writers’ Guild meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Episcopal Church Activity Center in Greensboro. Contacts: Barb Griffiths, 706-485-2622; Bill Boughner, 706-467-3423; Kathy Wright, 706-485-2987.

Halcyon Hospice is looking for volunteers to provide companionship and socialization to terminally ill patients and their caregivers. There is something for everyone’s talents, time and abilities. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to: playing music, reading, crafts and clerical support. Contact Tami Dedels at 678-943-3585.

The Lake Oconee Bariatric Surgery Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the office of Oconee Nutrition Consultants located at 1093 Lake Oconee Parkway, Suite 108. Anyone considering surgery, pre-or post-op is welcome. Contact Stacy Paine, RD, LD at 706-473-5801.

Lake Country Twirlers square dance 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Harmony Association Bldg, 1801 Hwy 44, Eatonton. Visitors are welcome. FREE classes for young, old, couples or singles will start Sept 25 at 6:30 pm. Call 706-484-1920 for info.

Lake Oconee Landscape Association has formed to promote professionalism in the green industry. All members of LOLA are required to be licensed, insured and reputable. LOLA members provide services such as: landscape installation, maintenance, lawn and shrub fertilization, weed control, garden centers and all outdoor needs. LOLA is a nonprofit organization to assist consumers in Greene, Putnam, Morgan and Baldwin counties to select quality landscape professionals. LOLA meets at noon on second Thursdays at Chez Michelle, 106 Harmony Crossing, Lake Oconee. There will be no meetings in July or August; meetings resume in September. Everyone is welcome and there is a guest speaker at each meeting. For more information contact President Shannon Johnson at 706-473-1845. To find out about the speaker of the month or to see a list of members visit their website at www.lakeoconeelandscapeassociation.com.

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

The Lake Oconee Quilt Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month except July and August at Lake Oconee Lutheran Church. Guest fee is $3.

Living Beyond The Label Parent support group for children and adults with disabilities is now meeting monthly. For info: 478-456-2592 or 706-342-0568. E-mail: livingbeyondthelabel@yahoo.com.

Madison Artists Guild, made up of artists, writers and musicians, meets the first Thursday of each month. 706-752-0047. Katie Wibell, greenarrowgirl@bellsouth.net.

Mothers Against Crime meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at 403 Willie Bailey St. Georgia Smith, 706-485-5332.

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets at 11:30 a.m. every third Monday in the dining hall at Rock Eagle 4H Club Center. For further information call 706-485-7606 or 706-485-0276.

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 attend. Survivors, both new and long-term, will find understanding, care and even laughter to enrich their journey. Family and friends are welcome to attend with survivors. For more information call Beverly Bentley, Georgia Chapter president, at 706-342-2039.

The Phoenix Homemakers Club meets the third Tuesday of every month at Philadelphia United Methodist Church on New Phoenix Road in Putnam County.