
Calendar week of Jan. 7 to 13

MONDAY JAN 7

Volcano building workshop: 2-4 p.m. today and 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville; (706) 795-5597.

Alcoholics Anonymous: 5:30 p.m. today through Sunday, call for location; (706) 389-4164 or www.athensaa.org.

Bedtime stories: 7 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; for children of all ages; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

Author visit with Eddie Whitlock: 7-8:15 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; Whitlock is the author of “Evil is Always Human”; attendees will be entered into a giveaway for one of the author’s books; free and open to the public; (706) 769-3950.

TUESDAY JAN 8

Toddler story time: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. today and Wednesday, Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; for children ages 2 to 5 years old; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

Athens Fibercraft Guild meeting: 12:30 p.m., Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St.; Fibercraft member and internationally known quilt artist Elizabeth Barton will demonstrate “From Insipiration to Quilt”; for amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers; (706) 543-4319.

Genealogy lecture: Genealogy Database: 2 p.m., Winder Public Library, 189 Bellview St., Winder; the East Georgia Genealogical Society will present Piedmont Regional Library System librarian George Tuggles who will present a lecture on Genealogy Databases; learn how the Pines card can connect people to genealogy databases, digital libraries and other consumer resources that can be accessed from home; prlib.org/winder.

Domestic Violence support group: 6-8 p.m., call for location; dinner served to group members and their children at 6 p.m.; group will be held in Clarke County; child care provided; (706) 543-3331.

Crafty Kids: 6 p.m., Oglethorpe County Library, 812 Georgia 10, Lexington; this week children will make a up-cycled craft project; bring an old coffee can back to life to hold wishes, change, and more; all craft supplies provided; free and open to the public; www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oglethorpe.

Genealogy program: “Fort McClusky, A Lost Georgia Revolutionary War Fort”: 7 p.m., Ryan’s, 1021 Dowdy Road; The Athens-Oconee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will present a program titled “Fort McClusky, A Lost Georgia Revolutionary War Fort” presented by Bruce Maney; the program will discuss the discovery of Fort McCluskey on the Broad River in Northeastern Georgia and its effect on the Georgia Frontier and the Revolutionary War; a first person account was found about Fort McCluskey in FILE II of the Georgia Archives rare signature documents section; arrive at 6 p.m. for the meal and at 6:45 p.m. for a short business meeting; www.sarathenschapter.org.

Federation of Neighborhoods meeting: 7:30 p.m., Old Fire Hall Number 2, Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation, 489 Prince Ave.; the program will be titled, “Legislative Preview”; Senators Bill Cowsert and Frank Ginn, and Representatives Spencer Frye, Regina Quick, and Chuck Williams will sit on the panel and share their goals for the upcoming legislative session; questions from the audience will be answered at the end of the panel discussion; free and open to the public; www.accneighborhoods.org.

Justin Townes Earle, Cory Chisel: 8 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $15; (706) 549-7051 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

WEDNESDAY JAN 9

Story time: 10:30 a.m., Oglethorpe County Library, 812 Georgia 10, Lexington; stories, songs, crafts, and rhymes about winter accessories; this week’s theme will be ice skates; free and open to the public; www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oglethorpe.

Weather story time: 10:30 a.m., Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville; (706) 795-5597.

Athens Area Chapter of AARP meeting: 10:30 a.m., Athens Bank and Trust Building, 150 W. Hancock Ave.; both members and nonmembers are invited; (706) 340-9418.

Garden geology workshop: 4-7 p.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S, Milledge Ave.; learn about the rocks of Georgia’s six geologic provinces, how to identify them and how they affect plants, animals and people; participants will make their own collection of Georgia rocks; each participant will receive a copy of “Rocks of Georgia,” a companion to the sessions; Wednesdays today through Feb. 27; $45; (706) 542-6156 or www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Emotional abuse support group: 6-8 p.m., call for location; child care provided; for more information, call Project Safe’s hot line at (706) 543-3331 or (706) 613-3357, ext 771.

An acoustic evening with Teddy Geiger, Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton: 8 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; Spencer Simmons will open; $15; (706) 549-7051 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

THURSDAY JAN 10

Nature Ramblers: 8:30 a.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S, Milledge Ave.; walk begins with an inspirational reading by a nature writer; the group will walk through a part of the garden and stop to view interesting plants, insects, butterflies, mushrooms and more along the way; free; (706) 542-6156 or www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Madison County Library, 1315 Hwy. 98 West, Danielsville; (706) 795-5597:

• M. T. H. Book Club: 4-5 p.m.

• KILAUEA Film: 6:30 p.m.

Gallery Games: 4:15 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St.; interactive gallery tour for ages 7 to 11 to learn about works in the museum; there will be activities for children; www.georgiamuseum.org.

Book Jammers: 4:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; stories, trivia, craft activities and fun for children ages 8 to 11 years old; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

Grateful Dead Listening Party: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Terrapin Brewery, 265 Newton Bridge Road; travel back in time and jam to The Grateful Dead performing live at the Fox Theatre on December 10, 1971; tye dye tees will be available to purchase, drink from a new glassware design, and taste the limited time re-release of Phlux Capacitor; Petzone Dog Rescue also will bring adoptable dogs and Good Dirt and other local artists will bring handcrafted creations to purchase; donations will benefit Petzone Dog Rescue; guest’s dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash; for all ages; free admission; pint glasses start at $10, www.terrapinbeer.com.

The LACS: 8:30 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $10; (706) 549-7051 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Who’s Bad: 9 p.m., Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St.; power-packed performance of Michael Jackson’s expansive catalog; $10; www.georgiatheatre.com.

FRIDAY JAN 11

Center for Active Living Event: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Join the Athens Community Council on Aging for ‘Shopping in Dawsonville’s Premium Outlets’. Participants will depart from ACCA (135 Hoyt Street); call (706) 549-4850 for pricing.

Fantastic Friday: 10-11:30 a.m., Bishop Park Gym, 705 Sunset Drive; parents and kids have fun in a non-structured environment; parents required to stay for the program and lead children through various obstacle courses; for ages 10 months to 4 years old; Fridays through April 26; no programs scheduled for March 15 and 29 or April 12; $5 per person/per day for Athens-Clarke County residents and $7.50 per person/per day for non-county residents; registration accepted the day of the program; (706) 613-3589 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/gymnastics.

Searching After Sunset with speaker Dana Anderson: 6-10 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; Dana Anderson presents “Getting Started With Genealogy” for beginners and people that want to learn basic techniques to do their own family research; pre-registration required; to register, call (706) 769-3950.

Open mic night: 7 p.m., 106 West, 106 W. Athens St., Winder; acoustic musicians, poets, actors, comedians and other performers; free; (770) 868-1977 or www.106west.com.

Heavy Pets and Sumilan, Higher Learning: 9 p.m., Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St.; $7; www.georgiatheatre.com.

Totally 80’s party with The Highballs: 9 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $10; (706) 549-7051 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Mad Axes (record release), Moths, The National Anthem, R I T V A L S: 9:30 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

Dead Confederate perform “Peyote People”, Easter Island, John French and the Bastilles: 10 p.m., 40 Watt, 285 W. Washington St.; $8-$10; (706) 549-7871 or www.40watt.com.

Jamaican Queens, Pretty Bird: 11:30 p.m., Farm 255, 255 W. Washington St.; (706) 549-4660 or www.farm255.com.

SATURDAY JAN 12

Family Hiking Club: 9-11 a.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S, Milledge Ave.; an exploration of the woods, streams, and gardens throughout the winter months; learn about hibernation, bird migration, evergreen plants and more; wear comfortable, warm clothing and sturdy shoes; $5 per person or $15 per family; children ages 3 and younger enter free; (706) 542-6156 or www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Family Day: Express Yourself: 10 a.m. to noon, Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St.; create abstract expressionist works of art using paint and collage; held in conjunction with the exhibitions “Minna Citron: The Uncharted Course from Realism to Abstraction” and “John Haley: Berkeley School Abstract Expressionist”; www.georgiamuseum.org.

Book signing with Joe L. Mitchell, Jr.: 1-3 p.m., Morning Glory, 1431 Capital Ave., Watkinsville; Mitchell, an Athens resident will sign copies of his book “Theology: The Silent Killer”; about the denominations and divisions among the believers in Christ that help people to get farther from God as they personalize religion to fit their lifestyle. In “Theology: The Silent Killer” Mitchell proffers that man’s theories do not always follow the truth of the True Living God; (706) 705-1365.

Second Saturday story time: 2:30-3 p.m., Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road; hear a nature story and learn about the woods, butterflies, turtles, and more; free; (706) 613-3615.

40 Watt, 285 W. Washington St.; (706) 549-7871 or www.40watt.com:

• Like Totally!’s (album release show): 3:30 p.m.; for all ages; $5.

• Blind By Sight, Rest: 10 p.m.; $5.

Infamous Stringdusters, The Honeycutters: 8 p.m., Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St.; $15; www.georgiatheatre.com.

Back to School Show with Holman Autry Band: 9 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $8; (706) 549-7051 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Spirit Hair, Golden Brown: 10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

Lazy Locomotive: 11:30 p.m., Farm 255, 255 W. Washington St.; (706) 549-4660 or www.farm255.com.

SUNDAY JAN 13

Spotlight Tour: 3 p.m., Georgia Museum of Art, 90 Carlton St.; meet docents in the lobby for this tour of highlights from the permanent collection; www.georgiamuseum.org.

Read to Rover: 3-4 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; children can read to certified therapy dogs to gaiin confidence in their reading skills; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

Calendar week of Jan. 7 to 13

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