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Calendar for March 12-18

SUNDAY MARCH 11

Read to Rover: 3:30-4:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; beginning readers can read aloud to a certified therapy dog; dogs are insured and with trainers; first come, first served; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

Auditions for “Red Velvet Cake War”: 6 p.m., Colleen Williams Theater, Winder Cultural Arts Center, Winder; a Southern comedy about three cousins who decide to throw a family reunion and all of the family shenanigans that go on during the reunion; cast requires 8 women and 4 men playing ages 30 to 120 (yes, 120); audition is a cold reading and is open to the public; www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

MONDAY MARCH 12

Blood Drive: Noon-4 p.m., Epting Events, 2425 Jefferson Road; and from 2-7 p.m., Trinity Baptist Church, 2411 Hwy. 29 N., Danielsville; (706) 795-3718.

Athens Luncheon Optimist Club Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Carrabbas, 3194 Atlanta Hwy.; a non-profit organization committed to bringing out the best in the kids in the Athens community; meets the second and fourth Monday of each month; new members welcome; www.Athensluncheon.org.

Youth Karate classes: 5-6 p.m. today-Thursday, East Athens Community Center, 400 McKinley Drive; promotes mental development and teaches self defense; for ages 7 years and older; free; (706) 613-3593 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/eastathens.

Holy Yoga Gentle: 6 p.m., Watkinsville United Methodist Church, 1331 New High Shoals Road, Watkinsville; for all levels; for ladies only; bring a mat, block and a toy donation; www.holyyogaofathensga.com.

Prenatal Yoga: 6:30-8 p.m., Full Bloom Center, 220 N. Milledge Ave.; learn postures and breathing practices; everything taught in class can be applied to all stages of labor and postpartum adjustment; $14; (706) 353-3373 or www.fullbloomparent.com.

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

Auditions for “Red Velvet Cake War”: 7 p.m., Colleen Williams Theater, Winder Cultural Arts Center, 105 E. Athens St., Winder; a Southern comedy about three cousins who decide to throw a family reunion and all of the family shenanigans that go on during the reunion; cast requires 8 women and 4 men playing ages 30 to 120 (yes, 120); audition is a cold reading and is open to the public; www.winderbarrowtheatre.org.

The Hoot featuring Kiss Your Darling, Natalie Garcia & Dave Dowless, Borderhop 5 and The Darnell Boys: 8-10 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; free; (706) 254-6909 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Open Mic with Kyshona Armstrong: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; free; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

TUESDAY MARCH 13

Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us or (706) 613-3650:

• Toddler story time: 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. today and Wednesday; for children ages 18 months to 5 years old; interactive.

• African-American Authors Book Club: 5 p.m., this month’s title is “Till You Hear From Me” by Pearl Cleage; newcomers welcome.

Crochet Circle: 10 a.m.-noon, Winder Library, 189 Bellview St., Winder; bring your hooks and laughter to the crochet circle and social; free; (770) 867-2762 or www.prlib.org.

Commerce Public Library, 1344 S. Broad St., Commerce; (706) 335-5946:

• Garden Club Council: 10:15 a.m.

• Reading with Rosie: 4:30 p.m.; Rosie is a trained therapy dog that helps kids develop confidence in their reading skills; for children in grades 1-8; call to schedule an appointment with Rosie.

Full Bloom Center, 220 N. Milledge Ave.; (706) 353-3373 or www.fullbloomparent.com:

• Toddler Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon.

• ICAN Meeting: 6:30-8:30 p.m.; a non-profit advocacy and support group whose mission is to improve maternal and child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, provide support for cesarean recovery, and promote vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC); facilitated group; email mrquintana99@gmail.com.

Athens Fibercraft Guild Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Lyndon House Arts Center, 293 Hoyt St.; for all amateur and professional fiber artists including knitters, crocheters, weavers, spinners, fabric designers, basket makers, quilters and embroiderers; Bonnie Montgomery will demonstrate five-strand braiding during the March program; (706) 353-7719.

Blood Drive: Noon-6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Commerce, 1345 S. Elm St., Commerce; (706) 335-2882; and from noon-6 p.m., Madison Presbyterian Church, 382 S. Main St., Madison.

Domestic Violence Support Group: 6 p.m.; call Project Safe’s hot line for locations; dinner for participants and children at 6 p.m., meeting from 6:30-8 p.m.; childcare provided; held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month in Clarke County; (706) 543-3331 or (706)-613-3357, ext. 771.

East Georgia Genealogical Society Meeting: 7-10 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 36 Sims Road, Winder; will feature Eve B. Mays, historical researcher and author, discussing the Federal Census Records; her talk will include information about the upcoming release of the 1940 census in April; www.eastgagenealogy.com or e-mail gaeggs@yahoo.com.

Buttermilk Revival: 7 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $5; (706) 254-6909 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Ike Stubblefield & Friends: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; $5; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

10 Fingers Strong (Record Release), Grade A, Da Grinchy Man: 9:30 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 14

Full Bloom Center, 220 N. Milledge Ave.; (706) 353-3373 or www.fullbloomparent.com:

• Crawlers Group: 10 a.m.-noon; informal group for parents and their growing babies that are not “new” but are not toddlers either; sitters, scooters and early crawlers welcome.

• Mama Baby Yoga: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; for moms and babies ages 6 weeks old to “too wiggly”; $14.

• Story Time: 4-4:30 p.m.; open to all ages; free for Full Bloom members, $3 for nonmembers.

St. Patrick’s Day Story time: 10:30-11 a.m., Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 W., Danielsville; (706) 795-5597 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/madison.

Kidsercize: 10:30 a.m., Commerce Public Library, 1344 S. Broad St., Commerce; educational program for toddlers and preschoolers with song, movement, puppetry and story telling; (706) 335-5946.

Athens Chapter of AARP Meeting: 10:30 a.m., Athens First Bank and Trust, 150 Hancock Ave., downtown Athens; Ronnie Ogletree from the Athens Senior Resources Network will be the guest speaker and will share information on how seniors can make their home safe and how those with mobility problems can more easily get around by making a few changes in their home; non-AARP members are welcome to attend; (706) 340-9418.

14th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon and Silent Auction: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St.; eat homemade soups made by local chefs from The Last Resort, Center Stage Catering, Harry’s Pig Shop, Brett’s Casual American Restaurant, Epting Events, Hilltop Grill, Fresh Inspiration Café and The Royal Peasant and chicken salad or pimento cheese sandwiches; make final bids on silent auction items and buy bowls made at Good Dirt Gallery for $20 each; proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia; tickets to luncheon are $20; www.foodbanknega.org or (706) 354-8191.

Wildcard Wednesday: Athens Library Lego Club: 4 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; an hour of Lego engineering and fun; bring Legos from home or play with library’s Lego collection; open to teens 11 to 18; www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us or (706) 613-3650.

Teen Club: 4:30-5:30 p.m., East Athens Community Center, 400 McKinley Drive; for girls ages 10-18 years old; encourages cooperation, teamwork, good behavior, and self esteem in young women; free; (706) 613-3593 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/eastathens.

Zumba at the Garden: 5:30-6:30 p.m., The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.; $8 for members, $10 for non-members; (706) 542-6156 or www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Anime Club Meeting: 6-8 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; for beginners and fans of Anime and Manga; see previews of Anime, Manga, and J-Pop music, as well as fan art and fan fiction sharing; snack provided; free for teens ages 13-18; (706) 769-3950.

Emotional Abuse Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m.; call Project Safe’s hot line for locations; held every Wednesday; childcare provided; (706) 543-3331 or (706) 613-3357, ext. 771.

Kenosha Kid: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

StraightLace, Witness the Apotheosis: 9:30 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

THURSDAY MARCH 15

Circle of Hikers: 8:30-9:30 a.m., State Botanical Garden of Georgia, 2450 S. Milledge Ave.; hikers are encouraged to bring nature writings or favorite poems and essays to share with the group; Thursdays through May 17; (706) 542-6156 or www.botgarden.uga.edu.

Full Bloom Center, 220 N. Milledge Ave.; (706) 353-3373 or www.fullbloomparent.com:

• New Mama’s Group: 10 a.m.-noon; meet other new moms and get non judgmental support; donations appreciated.

• Yoga Crawlers: 10:30-11:30 a.m.; for moms and their babies that are ages 8 to 18 months; $14.

• Prenatal Yoga: 5:45-6:45 p.m.; $14.

• Yoga Flow: 7:15-8:15 p.m.; a challenging and fun yoga class that combines foundational yoga poses with flow sequences; for moms and dads; for all levels.

Pre-K Story Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m., Winder Library, 189 Bellview St., Winder: listen to stories, play music and do crafts; (770) 867-2762 or www.prlib.org/winder.

Blood Drive: 2-7 p.m., Masons Grand Lodge #333, 83 Kelly Drive, Winder; (770) 846-5650.

Read to Rover: 3-4 p.m., Oconee County Library, 1080 Experiment Station Road, Watkinsville; children in grades K-5 can read aloud to a dog in a non-judgmental environment that helps children develop reading skills and build confidence; sign up for a 15-minute session; free and open to the public; (706) 769-3950.

Young Adult Nerf Madness: 6 p.m., Commerce Public Library, 1344 S. Broad St., Commerce; (706) 335-5946.

Evening with Colin Hay (of Men at Work): 8 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $23; (706) 254-6909 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Burning Angels: 9:30 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

Mary Sigalas: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

FRIDAY MARCH 16

Commerce Public Library, 1344 S. Broad St., Commerce; (706) 335-5946:

• Baby & Me: 10:30 a.m.; songs, lap games and finger plays designed for cognitive development; for ages 6 months to toddler.

• Book Vine: 1 p.m.

Zumba After Dark: 6:30 p.m., 40 Watt, 285 W. Washington St.; $10; (706) 549-7871 or www.40watt.com.

Live action Hunger Games role playing game: 7 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library, 2025 Baxter St.; based on the “Hunger Games” trilogy where teens battle to the death on a reality television show in a dystopian future under the watchful eyes of the Capitol. In the library’s game, teens will “battle” with a roll of the dice; pre-registration required by March 14; free and open to the first 24 teens ages 11 to 18; (706) 613-3650 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us.

“A Few Good Men” presented by Encore Productions: 7:30 tonight and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Elbert Theatre, 100 S. Oliver St., Elberton; based on the 1992 film starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson; a dramatic courtroom thriller about the trial of two Marines for their complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay. Navy lawyer Lt. Daniel Kaffee is assigned to defend the two defendants who protest they were under orders to complete this task. ; $10 in advance, $15 at the door; student tickets are $8; (706) 283-1049 or email attkinqcityofelberton.net.

Evening of Motown, R&B and Soul with The Splitz Band: 8 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $6; (706) 254-6909 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Naming the Twins: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; $5; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

Casper & the Cookies, Mythical Motors, Grape Soda: 10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

SATURDAY MARCH 17

5th Annual Dawg Trot 5K: 8 a.m., Stegeman Coliseum, 100 Smith St.; a map of 5K route around Athens will be provided; refreshments after the race; $25 with T-shirt, $15 without T-shirt; register at https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/GAU/event/showEventForm....

Blood Drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., The Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints Athens 2nd Ward, 1080 Julian Drive, Watkinsville.

Paper Making Workshops Weekend Session 1: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today and 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, 34 School St., Watkinsville; for all skill levels; learn to use the Hollander Beater to make pulp from cotton and other plant fibers, to pull sheets using molds and deckles, make a post, press and dry your sheets; class will add fibers such at bamboo to pulps and also use pigments to color the pulp and will press and begin the drying process; students should bring a flat surface such as a cookie sheet and a package of handi-wipes so they can take home their sheets; paper making is a wet process and a waterproof apron and shoes that can get wet are suggested; $45 for OCAF members and $55 for non-members; supplies included; (706) 549-6559 or (706) 338-1078.

Saturday Parent’s Group: 10 a.m.-noon, Full Bloom Center, 220 N. Milledge Ave.; meet other parents and talk about raising babies and anything else that comes to mind; informal group; donation appreciated; (706) 353-3373 or www.fullbloomparent.com.

2012 Genealogy and History Expo: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Campus View Church of Christ, 1360 S. Lumpkin St.; free lectures in “Civil War Resources at Your Fingertips: The Digital Library of Georgia” at 11 a.m. and “All the News That’s Fit to Print: Using Newspapers in Your Family History Research” at 3 p.m.; meet others with similar interests and learn about local history, genealogical techniques and resources; tables with books and other materials will be available for purchase; www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gacogs/.

Sandy Creek Nature Center, 205 Old Commerce Road; (706) 613-3615:

• Naturalist’s Walk: 10-11 a.m.; hike around the property in search of seasonal happenings; bring a camera and binoculars; free for all ages.

• Nature’s Trading Post: 11 a.m.-noon; trade objects found in nature for points or other nature objects in the nature center’s collection; free and open to all ages.

Skill Toy Play time: 10:30 a.m., Madison County Library, 1315 Highway 98 W., Danielsville; teens from Camp Kiwanis will show off their talents with flower sticks, kendamas, diabolos, juggling balls and then let guests play with them; for all ages; (706) 795-5597 or www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/madison.

Northeast Georgia Youth Prom: 2-5 p.m., Lay Park, 297 Hoyt St.; for ages 12 and under; babies and toddlers welcome; formal attire requested; tickets are $20 per child; (706) 351-5633 or email royal_affair@live.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Snake Celebration: 3-5 p.m., Bear Hollow Zoo, Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen Drive; St. Patrick supposedly drove all the snakes from Ireland, so Bear Hollow staff will talk about all things “snake” in honor of St. Patrick’s Day; participants will learn how to be green in their own back yard and understand the role of snakes in the environment; free and open to the public; (706) 613-3616 or www.athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow.

Rainbow Gala: 6 p.m., Flat Rock Life Center, Hartwell; tickets are $15 for singles and $20 for couples; (706) 371-8817 or (215) 804-6229.

Fundraiser To Support Clayton Lowe: 6-10 p.m., Commerce Civic Center, 110 State St., Commerce; this is a fundraiser for Clayton Lowe, Republican candidate for Sheriff of Madison County 2012; all you can eat seafood buffet with fried perch, shrimp, oysters and chicken catered by Parklane Seafood; there will be a raffle and a cash drawing; (706) 540-5198 or email claytonlowe2012@yahoo.com or visit www.loweforsheriff.com.

7th annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with The Donner Party, The Knockouts and The Welfare Liners: 7 p.m., The Melting Point, 295 E. Dougherty St.; $7; (706) 254-6909 or www.meltingpointathens.com.

Contra Dance: Orientation session from 7:30-8 p.m., dance from 8-11 p.m., Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen Dr.; music by Beverly Smith & friends and calling by Andrea Nettleton; $7; ages 17 and younger free; www.athensfolk.org.

St Patrick Celebration with The Green Flag Band and The Bally Beg Band: 8 p.m., Hendershot’s Coffee, 1560 Oglethorpe Drive; $7; www.hendershotscoffee.com.

Save Grand Canyon, Boycycle: 10 p.m., Caledonia Lounge, 256 W. Clayton St.; $5; $7 for ages 18-20; www.caledonialounge.com.

SUNDAY MARCH 18

Put A Ring On It Bridal Show: Noon-5 p.m., Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel, 1197 S. Lumpkin St.; a luxury showcase of wedding vendors all hand-selected with the highest standards and dedicated to offering sophisticated modern Brides the highest caliber of service; featuring many “One Day Only” promotions and giveaways; www.putaringonitevents.com.

Performance: Livingston Taylor: 7:30 p.m., Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, 434 S. Main St., Madison; $20 for members and $25 for non-members; $12 for students; www.mmcc-arts.org.

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