Laugh-a-Yoga (Mind Body Institute) Laugh your stress away. First Friday, noon–12:45 p.m. Third Friday, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $5. 706-4757329, mbiprograms@armc.org Martial Arts (Live Oak Martial Arts, Chase Street Warehouses) Tae Kwon Do, self-defense and grappling and weapons classes for kids and adults, beginner through advanced. 706-548-0077, www. liveoakmartialarts.com New Horizon Music Classes (UGA School of Music) Beginning band, intermediate band, beginning orchestra and piano classes for adults age 50+. No prior music experience needed! FREE! Call 706542-2894 to register. Nia (Sangha Yoga Studio) Gain muscle definition and strength in this dance class with Valerie Beard. Tuesdays, 9–10 a.m. www.healing artscentre.net OCAF Classes (Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF)) Now registering for fall classes. Offerings include drawing, watercolor, oil and acrylic painting, bagpipe making, ceramic arts, book making and poetry. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com Pilates Booty Camp (Sangha Yoga Studio) Tuesdays, 5:30–6:45 p.m. $75/session. 706-613-1143, www.healingartscentre.net Pilates Mat Class (StudiO, 675 Pulaski St.) All levels welcome. Mats provided. Wednesdays, 6:45–7:40 p.m. $15. studioinathens.com Plant Conservation (State Botanical Garden) This Certificate in Native Plants class will include demonstrations, hands-on activities, group discussions and a tour of the garden’s endangered species collection. Registration required. Oct. 23, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $100. 706542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden Poi Workshops (Canopy Studio) Learn the Maori art of Poi from instructor Vince Walzberg. Every other Sunday, 2–4 p.m. $10. 706-5498501, www.canopystudio.com Qigong (State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Visitor Center, Great Room) Ancient Chinese art of self-cultivation that fosters health, relaxation and calm. Mondays, through Nov. 8, noon–1 p.m. $80. 706-542-1244, www.uga.edu/botgarden Staying Active Painlessly (Athens Technical College) Dr. Lou Pack, ankle and foot surgeon and author of The Arthritis Revolution, discusses how to stay active without medication or surgery. Sept. 29, 6–8 p.m. $10. 706-369-5763, bmoody@ athenstech.edu Striptease Classes (The Hardcore Gym) Sexy dancing techniques for women. Wear a bra over your clothing. 18 & up. See schedule online. www.bobbisburlesque. webs.com Vocal Toning (106 West Performing Arts Venue, Winder) Learn to ease chronic pain, stress and anxiety and improve breathing, concentration and immuno health through vocal toning. Sundays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $10. www.sound therapygoddess.com, 770-868-1977 Watercolor for Everyone (Athens Technical College) Bettie Davis teaches watercolor techniques in this 8-week course. Begins Oct. 5, 6–8:30 p.m. $149. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Women’s Self Defense Classes (American Black Belt Academy) One rape or sexual assault occurs every two minutes in the U.S. Learn what you can do to protect yourself. Go online or call to register. 706-549-1671, www.americanblack belt.org Writing for Profit (Athens Technical College) Local writer and actress Luanne Byrd shares
tips on how to become a published writer. Wednesdays in September, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $30. 706-369-5763, bmoody@athenstech.edu Yoga and Art for Kids and Teens (Whole: Mind. Body. Art., 160 Tracy St.) Go online for more information and for complete schedule. 706-410-0283, wholemindbody art.com Yoga Classes (Sangha Yoga Studio) See full schedule online. $14/drop-in, $60/6-class punch card. 706-613-1143, www.healing artscentre.net Yoga Classes (Mind Body Institute) Experienced and highly educated instructors offer a wide variety of basic and specialty classes throughout the day. 706-475-7329, www.armc.org/mbi Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates (Five Points Yoga) Full schedule online. www.athensfivepointsyoga.com Yoshukai Karate (AKF Itto Martial Arts) Learn Yoshukai Karate, a traditional hard Okinawan style. www. athensy.com Zumba (Council on Aging) Instructor Patricia Sims leads a fun, Latininspired dance workout. No previous experience necessary! Mondays, 6–7 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. http://53247.zumba.com/ Zumba at the Garden (State Botanical Garden) Latin rhythms comprise this dynamic fitness program. Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 p.m. $10/class, $72/session. www.uga. edu/botgarden
HELP OUT! Become a Mentor (Boys and Girls Clubs of Athens) Volunteer one hour per week to make a difference in the life of a child. Training provided. mentor@athensbgca.com, Bike Recycling Program (BikeAthens, Chase Street Warehouses) Join BikeAthens volunteers as they clean and repair donated bicycles for local service agencies. Bike repair skills a plus, but not necessary. Sunday, 2–4:30 p.m. Monday & Wednesday, 6–8:30 p.m. www.bikeathens.com Blood Drive (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706546-0681, 1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org Call for Teachers (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Treehouse Kid and Craft is seeking teachers to lead DIY classes on crafts, music, storytelling and food for kids, teens, adults and families. 706-850-8226, treehousekidandcraft@gmail.com Foster Homes Needed (Athens Area Humane Society) AAHS is looking for dependable foster parents to take in dogs for a limited time. Download an application at www.athenshumanesociety.org. dogs@athenshumanesociety.org Rivers Alive (Multi-Modal Transportation Center, 775 E. Broad St.) Come out and give back to our rivers for Athens’ annual river cleanup. Walk, bike or take the bus! Oct. 24, 1:30–5 p.m. 706-613-3440, www.handsonnortheastgeorgia.org Volunteer ESL Teachers Catholic Charities seeks volunteers to teach English as a Second Language to adults in the community Monday through Thursday evenings this fall. No experience necessary. Margaret Prickett, 770–790–3118, mprickett@archatl.com Volunteers Needed (Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic) Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic is desperately seeking volunteer readers to help record audio textbooks. 706-549-1313, www.rfbdga. org, gaunit@rfbd.org
World Habitat Day Donation Drive (Athens Area Habitat for Humanity) Help the Athens Area Habitat for Humanity and the 30% of Athens residents who live in poverty when you make a donation to the Athens Habitat ReStore today. Accepting building materials, home furnishings, clothes, books and more. Oct. 4. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. www. athenshabitat.com Youth Mentoring Goodwill of North Georgia is seeking caring adults to volunteer 4–6 hours per month mentoring kids ages 12–17 in the community. Email for an application. 706-433-0737, goodguides@ ging.org, www.ging.org
KIDSTUFF Fantastic Fridays (Bishop Park) Obstacle courses and other activities in an unstructured environment. For ages 10 months–4 years and their guardians. First and third Fridays through Dec. 3, 9 a.m.–noon. $12/ day. 706-613-3589 GEN Homeschool Club (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Garden Earth Naturalist Club for homeschoolers. Meet once a week to learn about pollination, air and water purification, pest control, soil production and recycling through discovery hunts, environmental games, nature hikes and crafts. Oct. 6–Nov. 10, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.– noon. (session 1) or Oct. 2–Nov. 13, Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon. (session 2) $45. 706-542-6156 Grey Fox Nature Program (The Institute for Wild Intelligence) Nature enthusiasts ages 6–12 connect with the natural world through storytelling, games and curiosity-based adventures. Oct. 5–Apr. 26, Tuedays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $600–$700/25 sessions. 706-2242490, tommy@wildintelligence.org, www.wildintelligence.org Home School Science (Sandy Creek Nature Center) Sandy Creek Nature Center hosts an interactive learning experience for homeschoolers and their parents this fall. Call to register for these monthly programs about weather, rocks, astronomy and more. Third Fridays through December, 10 a.m.–noon. $2. 706613-3615 Junior Roller Derby (SkateA-Round USA) New league starting up for ages 7–17. Open skate every Sunday from 2–4 p.m. $3 (skates not included). zigzagjh@gmail.com Knee-High Naturalists (Sandy Creek Nature Center) A program of age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts. For parents and children. Alternating Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30 p.m. $13. 706-613-3515, www.sandycreek naturecenter.com Parent/Child Workshops (ACC Library) For children ages 1–3, plus their caregivers. Featuring toys, music, art activities and a different community resource guest each week. For first-time participants only. In-person pre-registration required. Sept. 30–Oct. 14, Thursdays, 10–11 a.m. FREE! 706-613-3650 Read to Rover (Oconee County Library) Beginning readers in grades 1–4 read aloud to an aid dog. Registration required. 15-minute sessions, FREE! 706-769-3950 Red Fox Afterschool Nature Program (The Institute for Wild Intelligence) Nature enthusiasts ages 6–12 connect with the natural world through storytelling, games and curiosity-based adventures. Oct. 3–Dec. 14, Mondays, 3:30–6 p.m. $135–$155. 706-224-2490, tommy@wildintelligence.org, www. wildintelligence.org
Spanish Mommy and Me Classes (Email for Location) Learn Spanish with your preschooler through songs, stories and games! New session starting soon. sehlers@uga.edu Sponge Ball Tennis Clinic (Lay Park) Tennis lessons! Kids will learn basic strokes, drills, shots, rules and other fundamentals. For kids ages 6–12 years. Through Oct. 12, 4–5 p.m. $1/class. 706-6133596, or see www.accleisure services.com Storytime in the Park (Rocksprings Neighborhood Center) Parents and children are invited to attend a new program featuring two of the best things life has to offer: literature and the outdoors! Stories will be accompanied by dancing, singing, plays, crafts, snacks and musical instruments. For children ages 18 months to 4 years and their guardians. Every second Wednesday through Dec. 8. 10:30 a.m. $2. 706613-3603, www.accleisureservices. com Student Holiday at the Garden (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) The Education Department at the Garden hosts a day of “Butterfly Madness.” Explore butterflies and their uniquely beautiful life cycles through games, hands-on activities and crafts. Bring a lunch! Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. $30. 706-542-1244 Sweet Pea Club (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) A club for young nature lovers featuring puppet shows, storytelling, learning games, nature crafts and garden explorations. Ages 3–5. Registration required. Oct. 7–28, Thursdays, 9:45–11 a.m. $22. www.uga.edu/ botgarden Youth Theater Workshop (Various Locations) Innovative, creative after-school theater workshops for ages 6-12. Fun & skills in voice, movement, improvisation and storytelling. Through Dec. 15. Mondays at Athens Montessori School, Tuesdays at Waseca Leaning Environment). 3:15 & 4:15 p.m. $120. www.smallhousecreative.com
SUPPORT Depression and Anxiety Group (Call for location, Watkinsville) A 12-week program for adolescent girls suffering depression and anxiety. Accepting many insurance plans including Peach State, Medicaid and Wellcare. Call for information or to register. Begins Oct. 12, Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. 706-4104074, audreybrannen@yahoo.com Domestic Violence Support Group (Call for location) Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is provided during group. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Second and fourth Thursday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Thursday of the month in Madison County. 6–8 p.m. Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior can be just as harmful as punches and kicks. Childcare is provided. Call the Project Safe hotline: 706-543-3331. Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m. Emotions Anonymous (Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens) Informal and supportive 12step program open to anyone with a desire to become well emotionally. Sundays, 4–5 p.m. 706-202-7463, www.emotionsanonymous.org Mental Health Support Group (St. Mary’s Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room. Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-7835706, www.athensmentalhealth.org Overeaters Anonymous (Various Locations) 12-step meetings for compulsive eaters. All ages and sizes welcome. Mondays, 5:30 p.m. at Nuçi’s Space. Thursdays, 7 p.m. at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at Princeton United Methodist Church. FREE! 404-771-8971, www.oa.org Parkinson’s Support Group (Council on Aging) Meet up every fourth Monday for an open support group for those living with Parkinson’s Disease. 2:30–4 p.m. FREE! 706-549-4850
ART AROUND TOWN ACC Library (2025 Baxter St., Top of the Stairs Gallery) Portraits by Hatidza Mulic. Through October. Athens Academy (Myers Gallery, 1281 Spartan Dr.) “The Farmington Depot Gallery Showcase” features the work of 16 artist-members from the newly opened art space in Farmington. Through Oct. 8. (Student Gallery, 1281 Spartan Dr.) A student art show featuring the work of members of Athens Academy’s Senior Portfolio class. Through Oct. 8. Aurum Studio (125 E. Clayton St.) Landscape paintings by Joe Ruiz, landscape photography by Richard Farber and jewelry by Betty McAlexander. Through Oct. 16. Bottleworks (297 Prince Ave.) “BuyArt @ the Bottleworks,” an exhibit featuring new works by prominent Athens artists Andy Cherewick and Terry Rowlett. Through October. Reception Oct. 8. Also available by appointment: 706-461-3798. Espresso Royale Caffe (297 E. Broad St.) New work by artist and Pain and Wonder tattooist Billie Brown. Through October. Flicker Theatre & Bar (263 W. Washington St.) Paintings by James Greer. Through Oct. 1. (263 W. Washington St.) Shadowboxes and paintings by Cindy Jerrell and Jeff Owens. Through October. Hair Therapy Studio (840 Hawthorne Ave.) “Vinyasa,” featuring mixed media works by Celia Brooks. Through Nov. 13. Healing Arts Centre (834 Prince Ave.) Paintings by Ainhoa Bilbao Canup. Through Nov. 5. Reception Oct. 1. Just Pho…and More (1063 Baxter St.) New work by Virginia Wazarea. Through October. Lamar Dodd School of Art (270 River Rd., Gallery 307) “Lines of Impulse and Deliberation,” an
Sapph.Fire Social, support and volunteer organization for lesbian and bisexual women of color. Ages 21 & up. Join Sapph.fire on Downelink. Email sapph.fire@yahoo.com.
ON THE STREET “1980 Championship Year Revisited” (Georgia Center, Hill Atrium) Photojournalist Wingate Downs chronicles a legendary year in UGA football in this pictorial exhibit which will hang through Jan. 7. www.georgiacenter.uga.edu Alumni Weekend at WUOG 90.5 fm (WUOG 90.5FM) Welcome back the best of the oldies (DJ personalities, that is), from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s all weekend long. Athens, GA Half Marathon (Various Locations) Explore Athens in autumn on this run winding through campus, downtown and alongside the North Oconee River. Start training today! Proceeds benefit AthFest. Now registering. Oct. 24, 7 a.m. $60. www.athensgahalf.com Call for Dancers or Actors Seeking participants for an instructional video. Experience in Pilates preferred. Submit resumé to madison@wakefit.com Fall Classic Century Bike Ride (Terrapin Beer Co.) Jittery Joe’s, Habitat for Humanity and Terrapin Brewery host a metric century ride with two course options, 62 miles or 31 miles, as well as a 6-mile ride for the family. Call or go online to register. Race day: Oct. 30. 706-208-1001, www.active.com, www.athenshabitat.com Lemonade Stand for Loan (Treehouse Kid and Craft, 815 W. Broad St.) Treehouse Kid and Craft will open up their lemonade stand for your school, organization or individual fundraising needs. Reserve your dates today. 706-850-8226, treehousekidandcraft@gmail.com Nuci’s SPACE Race (Nuçi’s Space) Now registering for a 5k run/walk to benefit Nuci’s Space on Oct. 2nd. www.nuci.org/space-race-2010registration f
exhibit featuring drawings by Susan Cofer. Through Dec. 15. (270 River Rd., Gallery 307) “Six Decades in Clay: An Expanding Tradition,” a group show featuring ceramic arts by over a dozen UGA Ceramics faculty members from yesterday and today. Through Oct. 19. (270 River Rd., Suite Gallery) The “UGA Costa Rica Group Show” features works by students in UGA’s Art and Culture in Latin America’s Maymester program. Through Oct. 14. (270 River Rd., Gallery 101) A collaborative printmaking installation by visiting artists Aaron Wilson and Tim Dooley. Through Oct. 19. Reception Oct. 1. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF) (34 School St., Watkinsville) “Searching for Bartram’s Wilderness: Studies from the Field” an exhibit featuring Philip Juras’ landscape paintings and other works inspired by American naturalist William Bartram. Through Oct. 16. Republic Salon (312 E. Broad St.) Large, vibrant acrylic paintings by Jaime Bull. Through November. State Botanical Garden of Georgia (2450 Milledge Ave.) “Serene Nature,” an exhibit featuring large-scale landscapes by painter Ken Mcleskey. Through Oct. 3. The Globe (199 N. Lumpkin St.) Photographs of various ends of the Earth by New York transplant Luke Chase. Through Oct. 13. The Grit (199 Prince Ave.) Works by Meghan Morris. Through Oct. 17. Town 220 (Madison) “Aislin’s Bouquet from the Garden of the Fall,” various works inspired by gardens. Featuring Greg Benson, Andy Cherewick, Dana Downs, Robert Lowery, Melin Foscue Miller, Masakatsu Nakagawa, Marshall Reddoch and Lamar Wood. Through January. Reception Oct. 7. Trace Gallery (160 Tracy St.) “Summer Ghosts,” an exhibit featuring paintings by Sam Seawright. Through Oct. 1.
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