6:30 p.m. athens@drinkingliberally.org

Drinking Liberally

Informal, inclusive and progressive social group that gives left-leaning individuals a chance to talk politics. First and third Fridays of every month.

6:30–8:30 p.m. FREE! athenspermaculture@gmail.com

Athens Permaculture

Meet up with others devoted to permaculture and sustainable living. Talk led by Even McGowan.

7–8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/aslstudygroup

American Sign Language Study Group

All skill levels welcome. Come once or come weekly. Newcomers welcome!

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Library Sewing Group

Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

7 p.m. 770-725-2652, www.athenshumanrightsfest.org

Athens Human Rights Festival

Committee planning meeting. Any volunteers who want to help organize this year's festival are welcome. Parking is available across the street in the old Dial America lot.

7–8 p.m. FREE! 706-534-8860, www.1000facescoffee.com

Spanish Group

(585 Barber St.) All-level Spanish conversation group. Informal, welcoming and fun! Every Thursday.

6 p.m. FREE! 706-202-7515

Clarke County Democratic Committee

(Grand Jury Room) Democratic gubernatorial candidate General David Poythress is this month's featured speaker. All interested persons are invited to attend this month's meeting of the CCDC.

6–7 p.m. 706-207-1785, classiccitytoast@gmail.com

Classic City Toastmasters

(2350 Barnett Shoals Rd) Practice public speaking skills every Thursday.

Mar. 27, 1 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650, maeeloutome@aol.com

African-American Family History Research Group

Group for those who would like to research their African-American roots. Co-sponsored by the Clarke-Oconee Genealogical Society.

6–8 p.m. www.athensgreendrinks.org

Athens Green Drinks

An informal mixer for green-minded folks to discuss building, transportation and sustainability issues in the Athens area.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-549-1915, cmccreight@fccathens.org

Pub Theology

Open conversations revolving around theology. Currently reading Howard Thurman's The Person and Work of Jesus.

7–8 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/aslstudygroup

American Sign Language Study Group

All skill levels welcome. Come once or come weekly. Newcomers welcome!

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Library Sewing Group

Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

7 p.m. 770-725-2652, www.athenshumanrightsfest.org

Athens Human Rights Festival

Committee planning meeting. Any volunteers who want to help organize this year's festival are welcome. Parking is available across the street in the old Dial America lot.

6–7 p.m. 706-207-1785, classiccitytoast@gmail.com

Classic City Toastmasters

(2350 Barnett Shoals Rd) Practice public speaking skills every Thursday.

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Library Sewing Group

Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

7 p.m. 770-725-2652, www.athenshumanrightsfest.org

Athens Human Rights Festival

Committee planning meeting. Any volunteers who want to help organize this year's festival are welcome. Parking is available across the street in the old Dial America lot.

6–7 p.m. 706-207-1785, classiccitytoast@gmail.com

Classic City Toastmasters

(2350 Barnett Shoals Rd) Practice public speaking skills every Thursday.

12:30 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3623

Athens Area Fibercraft Guild

Meet up with other fibercraft enthusiasts the second Tuesday of each month.

1–3 p.m. FREE! 706-795-5597

Library Sewing Group

Currently crocheting with double-ended crochet needles. Newcomers welcome.

6–7 p.m. 706-207-1785, classiccitytoast@gmail.com

Classic City Toastmasters

(2350 Barnett Shoals Rd) Practice public speaking skills every Thursday.

6:30 p.m. www.athenshomebrewers.com

Athens Homebrewers Club

Club dedicated to the enjoyment of beers, meads and ciders as well as the advancement of brewing knowledge through education. New and experienced brewers welcome. Don't forget to bring a glass!