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ART
37th Juried Exhibition: Call for Artists (Lyndon House Arts Center) Professionally oriented art competition seeks submissions from Athens area artists working in visual media. Submit 1-3 works of art to the Lyndon House on Jan. 26 between 12:30–8:30 p.m. or Jan. 27 between 10 a.m.–4 p.m. $25 (entry fee). 706-613-3623
Call for Artists (Etienne Brasserie) Seeking painters' or photographers' work to be displayed. Email samples of work. ismphotography100@gmail.com
Call for Designers and Models (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) ATHICA seeks models and designers for the "Trashy Fashion Show," a collection of raw and recycled materials made into wearable art. Show is on Apr. 22. Deadline to apply is Feb. 22. trashyfash@athica.org, www.athica.org/callforentries.phpmail
Call for Entries (Georgia Museum of Art) Seeking responses to the Kress Collection in all media through Feb. 1. No entry fee. $500 prize for 24 selected artists, writers, musicians, etc. See www.georgiamuseum.org/kressproject for details.
Call for Entries (Athens Institute for Contemporary Art (ATHICA)) Seeking works that creatively reuse materials otherwise destined for landfills for "Upcycle." Presenters and performers are also needed. Visit www.athica.org/callforentries.php to submit. Deadline Feb. 20.
Call for Entries (OCAF) Artists 18 & up are invited to submit artwork for the Southworks Juried Art Exhibition. Deadline Feb. 11. Exhibit runs Apr. 6–May 11. www.ocaf.com
AUDITIONS
Charlotte's Web (Quinn Hall, Memorial Park) For ages 7 & up. No appointment or preparation necessary. Children must be able to read and write. Show dates are Mar. 30 & 31. 6:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.athenscreativetheatre.com
CLASSES
Adult Dance Classes (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in adult ballet, tap dance, praise dance, hip hop, line dancing, modern dance, exercise and weight control. Call for information. 706-613-3624
Adult Martial Arts (American Black Belt Academy) New classes for a new you. Check website for dates. www.americanblackbelt.org
Adult Sewing (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Learn the basics and necessities. No experience required. Call for more information. Sundays, Feb. 5–26. $120. 706-850-8226
Athens Yoshukai Karate (Athens Yoshukai Karate) Traditional Okinawan hard-style karate taught in a positive atmosphere. FREE! www.clarkecountyyk.com
Classes at Full Bloom (Full Bloom Center) Offering courses in prenatal yoga, mama-baby yoga bonding, yoga flow and yoga for crawlers as well as a new mama support group. Check website for calendar. www.fullbloomparent.com
Clay Classes (Good Dirt) Weekly "Try Clay" classes ($20/person) introduce participants to the potter's wheel every Friday from 7-9 p.m. "Family Try Clay" classes show children and adults hand-building methods every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. 706-355-3161, www.gooddirt.net
Computer Tutorials (ACC Library) Choose from a list of topics for personalized instruction. Call to register. 706-613-3650, ext. 354
Dance Classes (Dancefx) Ballet, tap, hip-hop, Zumba, contemporary, ballroom, Latin, swing, karate, clogging and exercise classes like Pilates and body sculpting. Check website for schedule. 706-355-3078, www.dancefx.org
Earth Skills Series: Friction Fire (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Rekindle your ancestral relationship with nature by experiencing ancient earth living skills. In this session, develop the skill to create fire from materials in the wild. Bring a sack lunch. Feb. 4, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $66. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden
Eight Silken Qigong (Red Lotus Institute) Experience moving meditation to improve your health and harmonize your mind, body and spirit. Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. $10. www.acupunctureathens.com
Figure Drawing Sessions (Fringe Collective Artistic Studios) Weekly drop-in sessions for artists wishing to draw the human figure. For ages 18 and up. Sundays, 2–4 p.m. $10. 706-540-2727, fringecollective@live.com
Fit for Life (East Athens Community Center) Basic exercise and weight control for ages 18 & up. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 6–7 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3593, www.athensclarkecounty.com/eastathens
Full Bloom Yoga Flow (Full Bloom Center) Challenging and fun yoga class that combines foundational yoga poses with flow sequences. All levels welcome. Thursdays, 7:15 p.m. $60 (6 classes). 706-475-7329, www.fullbloomparent.com
Heart of Glass: Valentine's Day Glass Fusing (Good Dirt) Make fused-glass ornaments or jewelry. Feb. 5, 2–4 p.m. $50. 706-355-3161
Ladies' Non-Contact Cardio Boxing (Lay Park) Build muscle strength, endurance, balance, agility and coordination. Call for more information. BYOGloves. Wednesdays through Apr. 23, 7–8 p.m. $10. 706-613-3596, www.athensclarkecounty.com/lay
Mind Body & Art Classes (Whole: Mind. Body. Art.) Classes for all ages including cardio jam, cardio bellydance, Zumba, kids' art and more. 706-410-0283
Natural History of Georgia Plants (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) This course will introduce students to the diverse natural vegetation of Georgia. Call to register. Feb. 12, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $105. 706-542-6156, www.uga.edu/botgarden
Spring Classes (OCAF) Now registering for classes in oil painting, watercolor, writing, pottery, papermaking and more. View website for details. 706-769-4565, www.ocaf.com
Tai Chi (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Senior adults can learn the ancient art of Tai Chi and use flowing movements to connect the mind and body, reduce stress and improve circulation. Thursdays. 11 a.m. $3 (ACC residents). $5 (non-ACC residents). www.athensclarkecounty.com/rocksprings
Watercolor Painting Inspired by Nature (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Designed for students with a variety of skill levels, but one should have basic experience with this medium. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $220. www.uga.edu/botgarden
Web Consulting (Georgia Center) Learn how your local business can take advantage of the Internet. Jan. 28, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! 706-296-2853, www.shivarweb.com/class
Windchimes & Suncatchers (Good Dirt) Make lovely tinkling windchimes or a suncatcher. For teens and adults. Feb. 19, 2–4 p.m. $50 (includes materials). 706-355-3161
Yoga: Gentle Hatha Drop-In (St. Gregory's Episcopal Church) From certified instructor Mike Healy. Tuesdays, 5:30–7 p.m. $9. 706-543-0162, www.mindfuliving.org
Yoshukai Karate (East Athens Community Center) Free karate classes. www.clarkecountyyk.com
HELP OUT!
adDRESS a Need (Call for location) Donate formal dresses, shoes, purses or jewelry to high school students and community members to wear at prom and other formal events. 706-206-8886, www.friendsofadvantage.org
Blood Drive (Red Cross Donor Center) Give the gift of life! Call to make an appointment today. 706-546-0681, 1-800-RED-CROSS, www.redcrossblood.org
FoodBank Volunteers Needed (Email for Location) Volunteers and local groups are needed to help the FoodBank of NEGA facilitate a monthly mobile food pantry in Oconee County. www.yourcp.org/calendar, debysorensen@yahoo.com
Turn Conflicts into Opportunities (Call for location) Earn a practitioner certificate for personal use or as a step to being a trainer in conflict management. 706-340-3439, www.georgiaconflictcenter.com
KIDSTUFF
22nd annual "Give Wildlife a Chance" Poster Contest (State Botanical Garden of Georgia) Artwork must portray Georgia nongame (not legally hunted, trapped or fished) wildlife and plants. Any student in grades K-5 is eligible to participate. Call for more info. Entries due by Mar. 28. 706-542-6156, www.georgiawildlife.com, www.uga.edu/botgarden.
Arts in the Afternoon (East Athens Community Center) Afterschool program teaches arts and crafts and allows children to create original artwork. Ages 6–15. Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30–5:30 p.m. FREE! 706-61-3593
Kids' Classes (East Athens Community Center) Classes offered in ballet, praise dance, tap dancing, accelerated dance, hip-hop, jazz, and kinderdancing. Call for information. 706-613-3624
Knitting Classes (Treehouse Kid and Craft) Knitting instruction for all levels! For ages 6–12. Call for details. Saturdays, Feb. 4–25. 706-850-8226
Mardi Grad Fun for Kids (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Celebrate Fat Tuesday with games, arts and crafts, sweet snacks and fun festivities. Register by Feb. 1. 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 7-12), 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. (Ages 3–6). $2. 706-613-3603
Miniature Dream Room Boxes (Rocksprings Community Center & Park) Participants will create their dream landscape, bedroom, kitchen, living room or play room inside his/her own miniature dream room box. Ages 6–12. Register by Jan. 27. Thursdays, Feb. 2–Mar. 8, 4 p.m. $5. www.athensclarkecounty.com/rocksprings
Music to my Ears Music Lessons (Lay Park) Concentration on major scales and tones for middle and high school students. Must have own instrument. Ages 12–17. Fridays, 5:30 p.m. $2. 706-613-3596
Snow Day (Memorial Park) Day off school program for elementary schoolers celebrating the hope for snow. Snow games, wintry crafts, cold weather treats and learning about what the animals a Bear Hollow do when it gets cold. Call to register by Feb. 8. Feb. 13. 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. $15. 705-613-3580.
Spring Programs (East Athens Community Center) Sports, homework help, teen groups and more are going on now and throughout the spring. Call for more information. 706-613-3593
Storytubes Video Contest (ACC Library) Join kids from across the country by making a short video about your favorite book and posting it online. Call the library to schedule a private session with one of the Children’s area staff for help. Submissions due by Feb. 20. www.storytubes.info/drupal
Toddler Time Playgroup (Full Bloom Center) Time for toddlers to play and parents to connect. 10 a.m. $3. 706-353-3373, www.fullbloomparent.com
Yoga Bonding: Crawlers (Full Bloom Center) For crawling babies until they begin walking (about 8–18 months age) and their parent. Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. $60 (10 classes). 706-475-7329, www.fullbloomparent.com
Yoga Sprouts (Memorial Park) Fun, playful yoga and crafts for kids ages 2 and up. Call for more information. Register by Mar. 14. Tuesdays, Mar, 22–May 17. 706-613-3580
Youth After-School Program (Lay Park) Homework help, arts and crafts, field trips and more. Ages 6–17. Call to register. 706-613-3596
Youth Soccer (Southeast Clarke Park) Co-ed recreational league for children 4–12 years old. Register by Feb. 17. Feb. 27–Apr. 28. $65 (ACC residents), $98. 706-613-3589, www.accleisureservices.com/soccer
SUPPORT
Athens Area Parents and Children Together New group for families with adopted children. Email for monthly meetings. Stacy, 770-601-3042, athensadoptivepact@gmail.com
Emotional Abuse Support Group (Call for location) Demeaning behavior and hateful words 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.
Mental Health Support Groups (St. Mary's Hospital) Meets in the lobby conference room. NAMI Connections, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Emotions Anonymous, 2nd and 4th Thursdays. Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m. 706-540-1320, www.athensmentalhealth.org
Survive and Revive (Call for location) Domestic violence support group. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and group at 6:30 p.m. Children are welcome for supper and childcare is provided during group. Second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Clarke County. First and third Monday of the month in Madison County. 6:30–8 p.m. Project Safe: 706-543-3357, ext. 771
Wonderful Wednesdays (Call for location) Adults with cognitive disabilities can learn leisure skills, community inclusion and exploration. Call to register. Every other Wednesday, Jan. 11–Apr. 18. 10:30 a.m. $14. 706-613-3580
ON THE STREET
Beat the Heat (Athens Area Humane Society) Spay your cat for a special rate before her heat cycle to prevent unwanted litters during kitten season. Through Feb. 29. $20. 706-769-9155, www.athenshumanesociety.org
Circus Athena (Call for location) Circus Athena is looking for circus talent for its production on Feb. 17 & 18. Interested performers can visit the website to set up an audition. www.circusathena.com
Film Athens FIlm Athens is seeking a lead designer for the 7th annual Sprockets Music Video Competition. Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Email statement of interest and examples of work to sprockets@filmathens.net www.filmathens.net
Winter Coat Drive (Masada Leather and Outdoor ) Take gently used coats and jackets to Masada and receive $10 off your next purchase of $50 or more. All items will be given to locals in need. Drive ends Jan. 31.
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