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Farmer’s Markets! Local produce, baked goods and more!
Eatonton City Market. 4 – 7 p.m. each Thursday through September on the Courthouse Square in downtown Eatonton. For more information contact Eatonton Better Hometown, Katy Smith 706-749-9150 or eatontonbht@yahoo.com.
Harmony Crossing Market. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. each Saturday through September on the lawn at Harmony Crossing Shopping Center. For more information contact David Hoersten at (706) 923-0190 or dhoersten@vharmonycrossing.com
2 Piedmont Area Chapter of Quail Unlimited presents Annual Membership Banquet at 6 p.m. at the Eatonton Elks Lodge. The evening includes dinner, a variety of door prizes, hunts and guns. For details call (478) 288-3342.
4 A1A, The Official & Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show will appear under the Miller-Brown/OPAS Orchestra Shell at Lake Oconee Village. 8p.m. Tickets are $10 & $20. A1A is internationally recognized as the Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show and the only band sanctioned by Jimmy Buffett himself. For more information, call 706-467-6000 or visit www.opas.org.
3 Harmony Crossing First Friday. 6 – 9 p.m. Enjoy live music, a children’s venue with bouncy house, a car show and merchant specials. Free to the public!
3-6 Labor Day Weekend at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. The Veranda Cafe will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (This is the last weekend the Veranda Cafe will be open this summer.) The Waterside Restaurant will be open Friday, September 3 and Sunday, September 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Waterside Restaurant will be serving dinner. Please call (706) 484-2044 for more information.
11 Sunset Movies in the Briar Patch. Under the stars on the courthouse lawn enjoy two free films, Spy Kids 3-D at 7:30 p.m. and Iron Man at 9:30 p.m. Drinks, baked goods and popcorn will be available. For more information, contact Eatonton Better Hometown 706-749-9150 or visit www.eatontonbht.com.
11 The Art of Tapestry, a Steffen Thomas Arts Outreach Family Workshop. 10 a.m. to noon. Taught by local textile artist, Jenifer Borg. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for children. STMA members receive a $2 discount. Those in financial need many attend free of charge. Reservations are required. Please call (706) 342-7557.
11 Manley Memorial Baptist Church presents a Tribute to 9/11 Victims. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. A memorial to the victims and families of New York’s Trade Center. The day’s activities include a Softball game, dedication, free fire training, free 10-year Tetanus/ Hooping Cough booster immunizations, free finger print ID cards for children, “Law Enforcement Vehicle” display and free medical screenings. BBQ Chicken Plates are $5 per plate, tickets are on sale at all The Peoples Bank locations and the Chamber. Please call (706) 484-0157 for more information.
13 16th Annual Putnam General Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament at Long Shadow Golf Course, Madison, GA. $175 per player or $700 team. ½ hole, hole, silver and gold sponsorships available. All sponsorships include advertising and promotion at event. Proceeds go toward cataract and orthopedic surgical equipment. Contact Candice Mauldin for sponsorship or player information at (706) 923-2028.
13 The Georgia College - 18th Annual Sodexho Bobcat Classic. Harbor Club Golf Course on Lake Oconee. $175 per player ($700 per foursome). A choice of morning or afternoon tee times. Hole and corporate sponsorships available, please call for details. All proceeds benefit scholar student-athletes scholarships. For more information or to register as an individual or foursome, contact the athletic department office at (478) 445-6341.
18 Rock Eagle 4-H Center Family Adventure presents Watershed Wonders! 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wander through a Piedmont watershed, sample aquatic organisms in a stream and discuss how watershed assessment can help monitor the health of our groundwater and water bodies. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (706) 484-2834 or visit http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/familyadventure.html.
24 & 25 Lake Oconee Blues and BBQ festival at Old Salem Park with live musical entertainment, kids zone, and arts and crafts. The event is more than cooking good BBQ, 100% of proceeds will be donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The event is a Kansas City BBQ Society Sanctioned BBQ contest. Admission is free Friday night from 5 – 10 p.m. and Saturday, $5 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. For more information, contact Jay Weems at (706) 485-2648 or visit www.lakeoconeebbqandbluesfestival.com.
25 Cheeseburgers in Paradise at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. Enjoy cheeseburgers, French fried potatoes and more for dinner served from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Waterside Patio. Frozen drinks and full bar will also be available. Call (706) 484-2044 for more information.
26 "Opening Preview" of soon to be in theaters "The Lost and Found Family" at the Plaza Arts Center. 3:30pm Tickets $5/adults $2/children Free under 6. Eatonton locals filmed and starred in the film, watch film trailer. Presented by Better Hometown and EPAF, for more information, call (706) 923-1655 or (706) 749-9150.
30 Artoberfest 2010 presented by The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Come join us for STMA’s Annual Fall Fundraiser, Artoberfest 2010. This year’s event features a German Beer Garden Theme and promises an evening filled with great fun, great food, plus plenty of music and dancing. Other highlights include a raffle, door prizes and a silent auction. Admission is $35 per person. All proceeds benefit STMA’s Arts Outreach Program offering year-round art education to families, students and individuals in our tri-county, Lake Oconee community. For reservations, please call (706) 342-7557.
4 The 11th Annual Taste of Eatonton, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the lawn of The Plaza Arts Center on Madison Avenue. A spark of excitement has ignited in our town as we gear up for the Taste of Eatonton. The Taste of Eatonton takes the stage for one night only and lights up the evening with mouth-watering food and fun, leaving no attendee in hunger. The event offers tastings from over 25 area eateries from Eatonton and surrounding communities, a silent auction and raffle.
For more information, call (706) 485-7701, visit www.TasteofEatonton.com or keep up with the latest information on Facebook. Platinum Sponsors: The Peoples Bank, WMGZ/Z-97, Fowler Flemister Concrete, Farmers & Merchants Bank, The Union-Recorder & Lake Oconee Breeze, Bone Island Grill at Crooked Creek Marina, AT&T, Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee, Dock 103.9 and Smith Communications. Gold Sponsors: Georgia Power Company and Putnam General Hospital. Silver Sponsors: Pinnacle Credit Union, Hallman Wood Products and The Lodge on Lake Oconee.
9 The Plaza Arts Center presents Scout Remembers: “To Kill a Mockingbird” with Kazanetti. 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center at (706) 923-1655 or visit www.theplazaartscenter.com.
10 OPAS is pleased to announce country music legendary performer Crystal Gayle, will be preforming at Festival Hall. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 & $38. With her fourth album, We Must Believe In Magic, Crystal became the first female country artist to achieve platinum sales status. For more information on Crystal Gayle, please visit her website at www.crystalgayle.com. For more information on the event, contact 706-467-6000 or visit www.opas.org.
16 Rock Eagle 4-H Center Presents Historical Cemetery Tours! 10 a.m. to noon. Discover Georgia’s past by comparing and contrasting the physical and cultural characteristics of these two historical cemeteries! $10.00 per person R.S.V.P. required. For more information, call (706) 484-2834 or visit http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/getreal.html.
22 - 23 The Plaza Arts Center presents The Reynolds Chorus, a community chorus from Reynolds Plantation. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center at (706) 923-1655 or visit www.theplazaartscenter.com.
30 Briar Patch Arts Festival. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. In charming downtown Eatonton, stained glass, quilts, jewelry, pottery, photography and more will fill the streets. A children’s area, food vendors and live music help ensure something for everyone! For more information, contact Eatonton Better Hometown (706) 749-9150 or visit www.eatontonbht.com.
4 Downtown Merchants Christmas Open House. Thursday, the streets will be lines with luminaries and the stores will remain open until 8:30 p.m. offering many in store specials and hor' derves, Friday and Saturday regular business hours, and Sunday the 7th open from 1pm to 5pm. For more information, contact Eatonton Better Hometown (706) 749-9150 or visit www.eatontonbht.com.
12 The Plaza Arts Center presents Ricky Nelson Remembered. 7:30 p.m. A tribute to the singer-songwriter and a collection of his music presented by two of his sons. For more information, contact The Plaza Arts Center at (706) 923-1655 or visit www.theplazaartscenter.com.
20 Rock Eagle 4-H Center Family Adventure presents Night Life...It's Not so Scary! Begins at 7 p.m. Join Rock Eagle staff for a night hike through the woods and discover the various night life! Afterwards, enjoy a campfire with hot cocoa, songs, and story time! Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (706) 484-2834 or visit http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ee/community/familyadventure.html.
20 & 21 Art @ the Rock at Rock Eagle 4-H Center. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturday and 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday. Join us at Sunday Lunch then spend the afternoon enjoying local artists! Musicians will play center stage while marketplace vendors, featuring home grown and hand made items, will occupy adjacent buildings. For more information visit http://www.rockeagle4h.org/ART/ or on facebook.
21 OPAS is pleased to announce Michael Feinstein at The Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation. 8p.m. Michael Feinstein is a multi-platinum selling, five-time Grammy nominated entertainer dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook” and is considered one of the premiere interpreters of American Popular Song. For more information, contact 706-467-6000 or visit www.opas.org.
4 Hometown Christmas in the Briar Patch: Parade begins at 4pm, lighting of the Christmas Tree by Santa following the parade as well as special craft vendors, live entertainment, pictures with Santa, stores open late and a few suprises! For more information, contact Eatonton Better Hometown (706) 749-9150 or visit www.eatontonbht.com.