Athens Parent Online Calendar: March 2010

Athens Parent Online Calendar

Sunday 3/7/2010

Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park, will open Snow Mountain on Dec. 26 and continue weekends through March 7.

Snow Mountain offers tubing runs, a special place to make the ultimate snow man and snow angels, a snowball making zone and a play area for younger kids. The snow park includes various sites from which to view the activities including an observation area, a group of warming chalets and bonfires for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores.

Tickets are $25 for adults and kids age three through 11 and include a two-hour tubing session plus unlimited time in the snow play areas. The snow park is open to all ages. To tube, guests must be 42 inches or taller. Due to limited capacity, advanced reservations are strongly recommended. For information on the Snow Mountain, visit http://SnowMountainPark.com

Southern Spring Home & Garden Show

Southern Spring Home & Garden Show
March 3-7, 2010
The Park (formerly Charlotte Merchandise Mart)
2500 East Independence Blvd.
Charlotte, N.C.

The Southern Spring Home & Garden show is celebrating 50 years as the Carolina’s largest garden and lifestyle show. Featuring 24 spectacular landscaped gardens, designer rooms decorated by the Interior Design Society professionals and the latest products for the home and garden. Enjoy daily gardening and landscaping presentations from leading horticultural and home design experts. Where Spring happens first! ®

Show Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Admission: $10 at door: $8 in advance; $7.50 for groups of 20 or more (advance only); Youth under 15 (excluding groups) free. Discount tickets available at participating Harris Teeter locations for $7.50 with VIC Card.
Parking: $6.00 all day at The Park.
Sponsored by: The Charlotte Observer.
For more information or to order tickets visit http://www.SouthernSpringHomeandGardenShow.com or call 800.849.0248.

Canopy Studio Birthday

Canopy’s 8th birthday, open house & student performances - Sunday, March 7th 2-5pm. FREE!
706-549-8501
http://www.canopystudio.com

Bear Hollow Open Exhibit Hall

Come inside and see a variety of reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species on display in the zoo's exhibit hall. Open exhibit hall takes place every Sunday afternoon and is free to the public. 1:00-4:00pm For more information call 706/613-3616 or visit http://www.accleisureservices.com and click on the Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Zoo link under Natural Resources

Monday 3/8/2010
Bedtime Stories at ACC Library

Monday, 3/2/09
Bedtime Stories at the ACC Library
We welcome all ages for a program of lively participation and fun. Kids come in pajamas, bring pillow and parents. 7:00 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom, (706) 613-3650.

Spring Break Camp at Good Dirt

Spring Break Camp I (March 8-12)
Spring Break Camp II (April 5-9)

When school is out of session, kids can spend the day with us creating fun projects in clay and other media. Out of school workshops meet from 9 AM - 3 PM and are geared toward kids ages 6 and up. Kids should have a packed lunch, snack, and water bottle, and should dress for lots of messy fun. Weather permitting, lunch will be a picnic at Lay Park (a short walk from the studio) to allow kids to refresh their creative juices with some physical activity. Spring Break camp will include projects geared to the season - flower pots, vases, birdhouses, etc.

$55/day or $220/week

Hot Wheels Spring Break

Hot Wheels Spring Break at the Skate Park of Athens at SE Clarke Park
Participants will learn new tricks in a safe environment where each participant will grow as a skater,make new friends, and have fun.

Participants must bring their own helmet, knee, elbow, and wrist pads. Space limited. Call (706) 613-3871 for more registration details

Ages: 6-12 years
Date: Monday,March 8-Thursday, March 11
Registration Underway, Monday-Friday at Bishop Park, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and at SE Clarke Park, Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (note: SE Clarke Park is only able to accept payment in cash or check)
Time: 9:00 a.m-Noon

Intaft Storytime at ACC Library

Infant Storytime is Mondays, March 8 and 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Mothers of Multiples

Tuesday, March 8
Mothers of Multiples - March Monthly Meeting
Shoki Hibachi Resturant
Huntington Road (Perimeter Square across from the Mall)
7 pm - 9 pm

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World
Spend the week having fun at the park! We’ll spend this week focusing on how different countries celebrate spring! Elementary School Students Mar 8-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Pre-registration required. January 23- March 4. NO LATE REGISTRATION ALLOWED. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 40 participants. $43/ACC Resident/ $65 Non-ACC Resident, Memorial Park, (706) 613-3580

Tuesday 3/9/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Clarke County Mentor Program Training Sessions for New Mentors

Clarke County Mentor Program Training Sessions for New Mentors
Dates: Tues., January 12 and Tues., February 9, 2010
Time: 6-8- p.m.
Place: Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Bldg.
246 W. Hancock Avenue
Athens, 30601 (between Hull & Pulaski Sts., next to Cine Theater)
Phone: 706-353-2288
Email: tbradley@athensga.com

Oconee County Library Storytime

Stories, songs, movement and crafts for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am and 11:00am, Oconee County Library, 769-3950 http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee

Spring Break Art Break

Spring Break Art Break at Lyndon House Arts Center
Participants will explore the 8 art studios and will use creativity to design, build, paint, sculpt, or draw their own artwork after meeting a guest artist Bring a lunch, a mid-morning snack and a drink in a container that will keep food cool. Call (706) 613-3623 for more information.

Ages: 6-12
Date: Session I: Tuesday, March 9; Session II: Thursday,March 11
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Fee: $35 ACC resident plus $15 materials fee; $53 Non-ACC resident
plus $15 materials fee

Storytime at the ACC Library
Location: Athens-Clarke County Library's Storyroom

For children ages 18 months through 5 years, plus their adult caregiver. Please come early to make a nametag for your child. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. In the Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom. (706) 613-3650.

Wednesday 3/10/2010
Spring Break Camp at Good Dirt

Spring Break Camp I (March 8-12)
Spring Break Camp II (April 5-9)

When school is out of session, kids can spend the day with us creating fun projects in clay and other media. Out of school workshops meet from 9 AM - 3 PM and are geared toward kids ages 6 and up. Kids should have a packed lunch, snack, and water bottle, and should dress for lots of messy fun. Weather permitting, lunch will be a picnic at Lay Park (a short walk from the studio) to allow kids to refresh their creative juices with some physical activity. Spring Break camp will include projects geared to the season - flower pots, vases, birdhouses, etc.

$55/day or $220/week

Woodland Wonders Mini Camp

"Woodland Wonders" Mini Camp at Sandy Creek Nature Center
Explore the interconnections of the forest environment. Each day we will explore nature, make crafts and share a snack. Call (706) 613-3615 for more information.

Ages: 4-12
Date: Wednesday, March 10, Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12
Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Fee: $16 ACC resident, $24 Non-ACC resident

Mini-Camp "Woodland Wonders"

Mini-Camp "Woodland Wonders"
Explore the interconnections of the forest environment. Each day we will explore nature, make crafts and share a snack.
Ages: 4-12
Date: Wednesday, March 10, Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12
Time: 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Fee: $16 ACC resident, $24 Non-ACC resident,
Sandy Creek Nature Center
(706) 613-3615

NO Wildcard Wednesday This Week - Spring Break

NO Wildcard Wednesday this week - Spring Break!

Read to Rover at the OC Library

Every Thursday from 3:30-4:30 pm
Read to Rover at the Oconee County Library
Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Or does he or she just love dogs? Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their reading skills and builds confidence. And it's a lot of fun, too! Register for a 15-minute session. Grades K-4. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 706-769-3950 or visit http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World
Spend the week having fun at the park! We’ll spend this week focusing on how different countries celebrate spring! Elementary School Students Mar 8-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Pre-registration required. January 23- March 4. NO LATE REGISTRATION ALLOWED. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 40 participants. $43/ACC Resident/ $65 Non-ACC Resident, Memorial Park, (706) 613-3580

Friday 3/12/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World

Spring Break Camp: Festivals Around the World
Spend the week having fun at the park! We’ll spend this week focusing on how different countries celebrate spring! Elementary School Students Mar 8-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Pre-registration required. January 23- March 4. NO LATE REGISTRATION ALLOWED. Minimum 10 participants, maximum 40 participants. $43/ACC Resident/ $65 Non-ACC Resident, Memorial Park, (706) 613-3580

Saturday 3/13/2010
Winder First UMC Kids Consignment Sale

March 13th, 2010
Winder First UMC Kids Consignment Sale
Children's consignment sale
Location: Winder First UMC - Fellowship Hall
Time: 8am-2pm
Cost: None
Contact: Allison Clark 770-867-4594 aclark@winderfirstumc.com

Miss Marigold Pageant

Miss Marigold Pageant
Presented by the City of Winterville
http://www.cityofwinterville.com
A scholarship pageant for grades 1-12, part of the City of Winterville’s Annual Marigold Festival.
Ages: All ages
Date: Saturday, March 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $10. For tickets, please call (706) 742-3378 (FEST)
Morton Theatre
(706) 613-3770
More information and tickets to Morton events can be purchased by calling the Morton Theatre Box Office at (706) 613-3771 or online at http://www.mortontheatre.com unless otherwise noted.

Georgia Museum of Natural History Discovery Room

March 13,20,27; April 3, 10, 17, 24
Georgia Museum of Natural History Discovery Room
Natural history exhibits, displays, materials for hands-on exploration. Exhibit on bees and pollination of plants. Display of pygmy sperm whale skeleton. Georgia Museum of Natural History (corner of East Campus Rd & Cedar St), M-F 10-4, Sat 12-3 (extended tour Sat 1PM), free admission, 706-542-1663, musinfo@uga.edu, http://naturalhistory.uga.edu

Table Tennis Tournament

March 13, 2010
Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department - Table Tennis Tournament

Competitive and fun event is open to players of all ages and skill levels. Event will be held at Oconee Veterans Park gym at 2 p.m. Fee: $5.00 Contact Drew Torok at dtorok@oconee.ga.us or 706.769.3965

Saturday Morning Zoo Tours

Saturday Morning Zoo Tours
Come hear the inside story of the residents at Bear Hollow Zoo and learn how staff care for these creatures. You’ll get to explore the Bear Hollow exhibit hall and visit with some of the animals used in programs.
Date: Every second and fourth Saturday morning of the month
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Fee: Free and open to the public. Meet at the zoo’s front entrance gate.
Memorial Park
(706) 613-3580

Kid's Clinc at Lowes
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Lowes, Epps Bridge

Every second Saturday of the month is Kid's Clinic at Lowes. Kids enjoy completing different projects like birdfeeders, book ends, bat houses, and others. 613-1100

Book Signing for Don’t Give Up - Don’t Ever Give Up: The Inspiration of Jimmy V
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Borders-Buckhead

Join Justin Spizman and Robyn F. Spizman for the launch of their new book Don’t Give Up-Don’t Ever Give Up: The Inspiration of Jimmy V Saturday, March 13, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Borders in Buckhead (3637 Peachtree Road NE). Don’t Give Up-Don’t Ever Give Up is an inspiring and memorable book that takes readers through the seven lessons in the famous speech of the late Jimmy V, and celebrates a man whose legacy has raised more than $90 million for cancer research.

Miss Marigold Pageant
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Morton Theatre, 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA 30601

The City of Winterville presents a scholarship pageant for grades 1 – 12, part of Winterville’s annual Marigold Festival. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact Stacey Hilliard at (706) 714-2059.

Sunday 3/14/2010
Bear Hollow Open Exhibit Hall

Come inside and see a variety of reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species on display in the zoo's exhibit hall. Open exhibit hall takes place every Sunday afternoon and is free to the public. 1:00-4:00pm For more information call 706/613-3616 or visit http://www.accleisureservices.com and click on the Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Zoo link under Natural Resources

Monday 3/15/2010
Bedtime Stories at ACC Library

Monday, 3/2/09
Bedtime Stories at the ACC Library
We welcome all ages for a program of lively participation and fun. Kids come in pajamas, bring pillow and parents. 7:00 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom, (706) 613-3650.

Bring a Friend Week at SSG

March 15th-19th
Bring a Friend Week
All members of SSG can bring a friend to a special week of gymnastics and fun. Come meet the staff, get a treat and learn some gymnastics. Details online in March. http://www.schoolstreetgym.com

Book Babies at the Oconee County Library
Time: 10:30am
Location: Oconee County Library

Babies love books, too! This is a special Storytime for our youngest readers-to-be, from 0-23 months. Come for 15 minutes of stories, songs, nursery rhymes, bouncing,
cuddling and then stay for some play time at the end! A great way to introduce your baby to the joy of books, learn new ways to share books with your baby, and meet other parents.

Tuesday 3/16/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Read to Rover at the ACC Library

Tuesdays, March 16 & 23 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Read to Rover - Beginning readers (grades 1-4) read aloud to a certified therapy dog! Dog is insured and in the company of a trainer at all times. Twenty-minute sessions per child. First come, first served. In Storyroom.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

La Leche League of Greater Athens

Breastfeeding support! 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10am at St. Stephens Anglican Church on Timothy Rd. and at 7pm (call Leader for nighttime location). Stephanie 706-543-4474 or ksjordan@earthlink.net

Wednesday 3/17/2010
Knee-High Naturalists

Knee-High Naturalists
Explore nature with your child. This program includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts.
Ages: 3-5 with adult
Date: Alternating Wednesdays, March 3, 17, 31, April 14, 28, May 12
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $13 ACC resident; $20 Non-ACC resident.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
(706) 613-3615

St. Patrick’s Day Snake Celebration

St. Patrick’s Day Snake Celebration
St. Patrick supposedly drove all the snakes from Ireland, so we will talk about all things ‘snake’ this afternoon! Come join us while we learn facts about snake species, bust a few myths, and encounter some live snakes too. Don’t forget to wear your green!
Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Fee: Free
Memorial Park (706) 613-3580

Tikes, Trikes and Strollers

Greenway
(706) 613-3615, ext. 242
Pre-registration required for all programs. Call to pre-register or for locations. Visit http://www.athensgreenway.com for updates and more information. All children must be accompanied by an adult for all programs.

Tikes, Trikes and Strollers- St. Patrick’s Day Ride
Bring a scooter, tricycle, bike or stroller to decorate in St. Patrick’s and Spring décor! Then we’ll have crafts, snacks and fun on the Greenway.
Ages: 3-6
Date: Wednesday, March 17
Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Fee: $2 ACC resident; $5 Non-ACC resident

Wildcard Wednesday: M.C. Escher Tessellation Workshop Part 1

Wednesday, March 17 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wildcard Wednesday: M.C. Escher Tessellation Workshop Part 1 - M.C. Escher is most famous for his tessellation prints in which animals and people fit together like puzzle pieces. Learn how to make your own tessellation art in this two part workshop. Part 1 covers how tessellations work. Free and open to the first 15 teens ages 11-18. All M.C. Escher workshops supported in part by the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts through an appropriation of the Georgia General Assembly in partnership with the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, and also by the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Read to Rover at the Oconee County Library
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Oconee County Library

Could your child use a helping paw with reading? Or does he or she just love dogs? Reading aloud to a dog creates a relaxed, non-judgmental environment that helps children develop their reading skills and builds confidence. And it's a lot of fun, too! Every Thursday. Register for a 15-minute session. Grades K-4.

Friday 3/19/2010
Afterhours @ The Library - Teen coffee house and open mic!

Friday, March 19 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Afterhours @ The Library - Teen coffee house and open mic! Come sing, dance, play an instrument, read poetry, or juggle for an audience of your peers. Coffee and refreshments provided. Free and open to teens ages 11-18.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Fantastic Fridays

Fantastic Fridays is a time where parents/caregivers and kids can come to hang out and have fun in a non-structured environment. Parents/caregivers are required to stay and are responsible for leading their kids through various obstacle courses and fun!

Ages: 10 months - 4 years
Dates: January 15 - April 30 (No program March 12, April 2 or 16)
Times: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Location: Bishop Park Gym
Registration: Day of Program
Fee: $12 per person per visit for ACC Resident
$18 per person per visit for Non-ACC Resident

The Junior League of Athens Bargainza
Location: Farmers Hardware Building, 2555 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA

The Junior League of Athens Presents Bargainza!
Athens' Giant Thrift Sale

Friday, March 19th-- Preview Night
Tickets $6
All items Double Price

Saturday 3/20/2010
Red Cross Babysitting Course

Red Cross Babysitting Course
Learn what it takes to be a great babysitter! A Red Cross certified instructor will guide you through basic leadership, safety and supervisory skills needed to babysit. You’ll receive lots of great resource materials. A real resume builder! Pre-registration required and ends March 17. Class size is limited to 10.
Ages: 11-15
Date: Saturday, March 20
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Bring a bag lunch)
Fee: $30 ACC resident; $53 Non-ACC resident
Memorial Park
(706) 613-3580

Contra Dances

Contra Dances
Learn the folk art of Contra Dance with the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society. Dances held the third Saturday of each month and feature a caller and live band. A lesson for beginners takes place before each dance. Registration not required.
Ages: For all ages (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Date: Third Saturday of the month - upcoming dances are March 20, April 17 and May 15
Time: 7:00-11:30pm
Fee: $6 per person (No charge for those under 12 years of age)
Memorial Park
(706) 613-3580

GMOA Family Day: Spring Festival

March 20, 2010, 10 a.m.- noon
Georgia Museum of Art Family Day: Spring Festival
Visit the art education classrooms of the Lamar Dodd School of Art to learn about animals in art. Look at images of works of art from the museum's collection and then create your own real or imaginary animal to take home. Snacks will be provided. This event will be held at the Lamar Dodd School of Art in the University of Georgia's East Campus. Free and open to all families. Co-sponsored by the Lamar Dodd School of Art. Email cdicindi@uga.edu or visit http://www.uga.edu/gamuseum for more information.

Naturalist’s Walks

Sandy Creek Nature Center
(706) 613-3615
Naturalist’s Walks
Get active and learn something too! Join Nature Center staff for Saturday mornings walks around the property to see what we can discover this spring. Bring your camera and binoculars.
Ages: All ages (children under 13 with adult)
Date: Saturdays, March 6, 20, April 3, 17, May 15
Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Fee: Free, no pre-registration required

Nature’s Trading Post

Nature’s Trading Post
The trading post is open! Trade the one or two objects you have found in nature for points or other nature objects in our collection. All ages welcome, but an adult must accompany children under 13, Sat, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, 11 a.m.. - Noon, Sandy Creek Nature Center, Drop In, No registration required. Free, Sandy Creek Nature Center, (706) 613-3615

Starry, Night

Prevent Child Abuse Athens
March 20th
19th Annual Starry, Starry, Night
Dinner and auction, Athens County Club, 6:30, $100, http://www.pcaathens.org or
706-546-9713

Touch A Truck - FREE

March 20, 2010
Oconee County Parks and Recreation Department - Touch A Truck - FREE

This FREE event will be held from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Heritage Park. Come see and explore big trucks, fire trucks, helicopters, and more! FREE! Contact Whitney Byce at wbyce@oconee.ga.us or 706.769.3965

Mudpies at the Oconee County Library
Time: 11:00am
Location: Oconee County Library

Hello, spring! Spring is a great time to get your hands dirty, so join us for some messy fun. We'll share spring stories, plant some seeds, make edible mud and more! Please register by Wednesday, March 17 so that we have enough supplies for everyone. All ages.

Sunday 3/21/2010
Bear Hollow Open Exhibit Hall

Come inside and see a variety of reptile, amphibian and invertebrate species on display in the zoo's exhibit hall. Open exhibit hall takes place every Sunday afternoon and is free to the public. 1:00-4:00pm For more information call 706/613-3616 or visit http://www.accleisureservices.com and click on the Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail Zoo link under Natural Resources

Monday 3/22/2010
Bedtime Stories at ACC Library

Monday, 3/2/09
Bedtime Stories at the ACC Library
We welcome all ages for a program of lively participation and fun. Kids come in pajamas, bring pillow and parents. 7:00 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom, (706) 613-3650.

Infant Storytime

Infant Storytime is Mondays, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Athens-Clarke County Library, call (706) 613-3650, ext. 314 for more information.

Intaft Storytime at ACC Library

Infant Storytime is Mondays, March 8 and 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Tuesday 3/23/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Women for Hire Career Expo
Location: Cobb Galleria

The Women For Hire Career Expo will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2010, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Cobb Galleria (free admission). Meet face-to-face with more than 50 top employers with great jobs at Atlanta's most popular, high caliber recruiting event for professional women.

Register in advance for an exclusive early morning seminar with Women For Hire CEO Tory Johnson and Good Morning America’s Workplace Contributor to get a jump-start on your job search success! Business attire and resumes required. Free resume critiquing throughout the day. Learn more details at http://www.womenforhire.com or by calling 212-580-6100.

Wednesday 3/24/2010
Oconee County Library Storytime

Stories, songs, movement and crafts for children ages 2-5 years and their caregivers. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am and 11:00am, Oconee County Library, 769-3950 http://www.clarke.public.lib.ga.us/oconee

Wildcard Wednesday: M.C. Escher Tessellation Workshop Part 2

Wednesday, March 24 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wildcard Wednesday: M.C. Escher Tessellation Workshop Part 2 - M.C. Escher is most famous for his tessellation prints in which animals and people fit together like puzzle pieces. Learn how to make your own tessellation art in this two part workshop. Part 2 covers putting together your own tessellation. You must attend part 1 to participate in part 2. Free and open to the first 15 teens ages 11-18. All M.C. Escher workshops supported in part by the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts through an appropriation of the Georgia General Assembly in partnership with the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, and also by the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Storytime at the ACC Library
Location: Athens-Clarke County Library's Storyroom

For children ages 18 months through 5 years, plus their adult caregiver. Please come early to make a nametag for your child. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. In the Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom. (706) 613-3650.

Thursday 3/25/2010
We the People "Picturing America" Book Discussion Group

Thursday, March 25 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
We the People "Picturing America" Book Discussion Group - The We the People grant was awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. Led by Lorraine Holahan, Children's Area Assistant. For children in grades 1-5. In Storyroom.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival

Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne returns to Athens March 25-28, 2010 for the 6th annual Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival. The Classic Center Theatre transforms into a full-scale "movie palace"as Hollywood screen legends come to life. Iconic movie expert Osborne celebrates classic motion pictures by screening several newly re-mastered 35mm prints of classic films. The 2010 festival includes screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Godfather II and a midnight showing of The Shining. Special guests related to each film will conduct an on-stage Q &A after all screenings. The festival also features a free panel discussion on various film industry topics with Osborne and a panel of film professionals. The festival is $60 for a weekend pass and $45 for students. Individual screenings are $10 each and $8 for students and UGA Alumni Association members. Visit the festival’s website at http://www.robertosbornefilmfestival.com for a complete list of films.

Shake, Rattle & Rhyme

"Shake, Rattle and Rhyme!"
Thursdays at 5:00 p.m., March 4 - April 8

Join us in this series of programs promoting early literacy skills that children must develop prior to learning how to read and write on their own. It is never too early to start reading with your children! Please note that programs held in the Storyroom have limited space and require free in-person registration. Supported by a grant from Target.

March 4: Storytime Rhyme with Bette Kitchens, in Auditorium.
March 11: Arts & Crafts with the Lyndon House Arts Center's Toni Carlucci, in Storyroom.
March 18: Open Playtime for children ages 3-5, in Storyroom.
March 25: Open Playtime for children ages 3-5, in Storyroom.
April 1: Sing-along with Pam Blanchard of the Sunnyside Up Band, in Auditorium.
April 8: Open Playtime for children ages 3-5, in Storyroom.

For more information, please call the Library at (706) 613-3650. The Athens-Clarke County Library is located at 2025 Baxter Street.

Friday 3/26/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Japanese Storytime

Friday, March 26 5:00 p.m.
Japanese Storytime - Led by Hijiri Hattori, UGA's Japan Outreach Coordinator for Asian Studies. In Storyroom

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

Saturday 3/27/2010
Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival

Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne returns to Athens March 25-28, 2010 for the 6th annual Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival. The Classic Center Theatre transforms into a full-scale "movie palace"as Hollywood screen legends come to life. Iconic movie expert Osborne celebrates classic motion pictures by screening several newly re-mastered 35mm prints of classic films. The 2010 festival includes screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Godfather II and a midnight showing of The Shining. Special guests related to each film will conduct an on-stage Q &A after all screenings. The festival also features a free panel discussion on various film industry topics with Osborne and a panel of film professionals. The festival is $60 for a weekend pass and $45 for students. Individual screenings are $10 each and $8 for students and UGA Alumni Association members. Visit the festival’s website at http://www.robertosbornefilmfestival.com for a complete list of films.

Athens-Oconee Junior Women's Club Easter Egg Hunt

The Athens-Oconee Junior Woman’s Club is sponsoring a giant Easter Egg Hunt. Event is scheduled for Saturday, March 27, 2010 out at Heritage Parkon Highway 441 in Oconee County. . Games and activities will begin at 10 am. The Hunt will begin at 12 noon. We will have fields divided by age groups. Children 0-10 and their families are welcome to participate. There is no entry fee but there may be a minimal cost for some of the activities. For more information, visit http://www.aojwc.org

Our Shared Forests Family Bird Ramble

Saturday, March 27
Our Shared Forests Family Bird Ramble
Enjoy a morning with your family in the Shade Garden as you are guided through basic birding activities in this Important Bird Area. The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, meet at Shade Garden Arbor, free. For more information contact Cora Keber at ckeber@uga.edu or 706-542-6156.

Make a Kaleidoscope

Saturday, March 27 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Make a Kaleidoscope - As part of our month-long M.C Escher tribute, guest artist Toni Carlucci will show you how to make a kaleidoscope, so you can see the world as a tessellation. Free and open to the first 15 teens ages 11-18. Please call 706-613-3650 ext 329 to register for this program. All M.C. Escher workshops supported in part by the Grassroots Arts Program of the Georgia Council for the Arts through an appropriation of the Georgia General Assembly in partnership with the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, and also by the Friends of the Athens-Clarke County Library.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

5K Race for Chase and 1 Mile Treefrog Trot
Time: 8:30am
Location: Chase Street Elementary

The Race for Chase and Treefrog Trot course winds through the beautiful Historic Boulevard Neighborhood and begins and ends at Chase Street Elementary School. Families and strollers are welcome!

ENTRY FEE: $15 prior to Friday, 3/19; $20 after Friday, 3/20; $10 for Treefrog Trot; Subtract $5 for no T-shirt option; Family rate: $40 (pre-registered, MAIL IN ONLY, complete one entry form for each family member and submit together)

Walk MS: Northeast Georgia (Athens)
Time: 9:00am - 2:00am
Location: Oconee Veterans Park, Watkinsville, GA

The Georgia Chapter of the National MS Society cannot wait to put on its walking shoes for Walk MS: Northeast Georgia (Athens). Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., and the 5K walk starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch and refreshments will be provided at the event. Band, The Breakdown, will be performing.

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t.Register today! Learn more by visiting http://www.nationalMSsociety.org/gaa or call 1-800-FIGHTMS.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Briarwood
Time: 10:00am
Location: Briarwood Baptist Church Watkinsville, GA

All children are invited to our annual Egg Hunt on Saturday March 27th at 10:00 am. There will be games, prizes, and our egg hunt. For more information, call 706-769-7660.

Athens Kid's Expo
Location: The Classic Center

Athens Kids Expo will be a can’t miss family event! The fabulous Classic Center in downtown Athens will be turned into Kid City on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Athens Kids Expo will feature products and services for toddlers to young teens including educational products, toys and hobbies, heath care services and products, apparel, music and entertainment, arts and crafts, safety products and services, schools and daycare services, summer camps, and much more.

Visitors will see fabulous entertainment and experience games, face painting, bounce houses, and balloon artists.

Tickets, available at the door, are $3.00. Children under 2 are admitted free. Children must be accompanied by an adult!

A portion of the Athens Kids Expo's proceeds will go to benefit the Athens Boys & Girls Club!

Sunday 3/28/2010
Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival

Turner Classic Movies host Robert Osborne returns to Athens March 25-28, 2010 for the 6th annual Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival. The Classic Center Theatre transforms into a full-scale "movie palace"as Hollywood screen legends come to life. Iconic movie expert Osborne celebrates classic motion pictures by screening several newly re-mastered 35mm prints of classic films. The 2010 festival includes screenings of The Wizard of Oz, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Godfather II and a midnight showing of The Shining. Special guests related to each film will conduct an on-stage Q &A after all screenings. The festival also features a free panel discussion on various film industry topics with Osborne and a panel of film professionals. The festival is $60 for a weekend pass and $45 for students. Individual screenings are $10 each and $8 for students and UGA Alumni Association members. Visit the festival’s website at http://www.robertosbornefilmfestival.com for a complete list of films.

Evergreen Concert - Brenau University Performing Arts Students

Evergreen Concert - Brenau University Performing Arts Students
Sunday, March 28 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
free State Botanical Garden Visitor Center & Conservatory

Students in the Performing Arts at Brenau University will present a program entitled Water Music: Handle with Care. Different selections highlight artistic expressions from the music department, the theater department and the dance department. Some performances are collaborations. The repertoire includes Renaissance motets to opera to "Steam Heat." We are delighted to be invited to the State Botanical Garden and to share our global awareness through performances about "sustainability" and the issue of "water."

The Gardenside Café will be open before and during the March 28 concert.
ALL CLASSES REQUIRE PRE-REGISTRATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Call 706-542-6156 or register online at http://www.uga.edu/botgarden

Diabetes EXPO
Location: Georgia World Congress Center

Learn how to live healthy, be active and change the future of diabetes!
March 27, 2010
9am-4pm
Georgia World Congress Center
Building B, Lower Level
Atlanta, GA

Free Health Screenings
How-to Product Demonstrations & Free Samples
Exciting Workshops
Cooking & Exercise Demonstrations
Ask the Experts
Kids Corner

Free Event!!
For more information, to register, or for a $4 parking coupon visit http://diabetes.org/expoatlanta or call 888.DIABETES x 3166

Monday 3/29/2010
Bedtime Stories at ACC Library

Monday, 3/2/09
Bedtime Stories at the ACC Library
We welcome all ages for a program of lively participation and fun. Kids come in pajamas, bring pillow and parents. 7:00 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom, (706) 613-3650.

Tuesday 3/30/2010
Athens Mothers' Center Morning Group

AMC recognizes motherhood as a demanding and important job. It offers women an opportunity to take the stress out of mothering by offering discussion and activity groups, parenting education, social events, and information about community resources in a non-judgmental, non-denominational setting.

Athens Mothers Center meets Tuesdays and Fridays (dads are welcome on Fridays) from 9:30-11:30 year round. Childcare is available for a small fee. For more information call 706/552-8554 or visit http://athensga.motherscenter.org

Full Moon Hike

Full Moon Hike
Join us for a night hike to see nature in a different light. We’ll be taking a hike down Cook’s Trail to catch a glimpse of nature by moonlight.
Ages: All ages
Date: Tuesday, March 30 or Wednesday, April 28 or Thursday, May 27
Time: 8:00-9:30 p.m.
Fee: $2 ACC resident; $5 Non-ACC resident
Greenway
(706) 613-3615, ext 242
Pre-registration required for all programs. Call to pre-register or for locations.
Visit http://www.athensgreenway.com for updates and more information.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for all programs

Relay Idol

A Star is Born - show us your Singing Talent and Fight Cancer at the same time!
Relay Idol Contest
Athens Christian Church
1200 Forest Heights Drive
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 7:00pm
$10.00 to enter the contest
Open to the Public - $5.00 donation to the Relay For Life to watch
Winners will perform at the 2010 Relay For Life of Clarke
County on May 14th.
(Age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20+)
Contestant Name: __________________________
Contact Phone: ____________________________
Contact Email: _____________________________
Age: _________
Mail to Shari Iski: 169 Colchester Circle, Colbert, GA 30628
Or email S.Iski@yahoo.com the information
(706)549-4893 with any questions!

Storytime at the ACC Library
Location: Athens-Clarke County Library's Storyroom

For children ages 18 months through 5 years, plus their adult caregiver. Please come early to make a nametag for your child. Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. In the Athens-Clarke County Library Storyroom. (706) 613-3650.

Wednesday 3/31/2010
Knee-High Naturalists

Knee-High Naturalists
Explore nature with your child. This program includes age-appropriate nature exploration, animal encounters, hikes and crafts.
Ages: 3-5 with adult
Date: Alternating Wednesdays, March 3, 17, 31, April 14, 28, May 12
Time: 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Fee: $13 ACC resident; $20 Non-ACC resident.
Sandy Creek Nature Center
(706) 613-3615

Wildcard Wednesday: ATC's

Wednesday, March 31 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Wildcard Wednesday: ATC's - It's another Artist Trading Card day! Bring your creativity, we'll supply the rest! Free and open to teens ages 11-18.

Athens-Clarke County Library
2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606
(706) 613-3650

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