Wednesday, June 19
2 events
Lectures & Lit
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Body, Mind & Spirit
Buddha Book Study
A discussion group that supports applying Buddha's teachings to end suffering in all areas of life. Every Wednesday.
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ACC Library
Talking About Books
This month's title is Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West by Blaine Harden. Newcomers welcome.
Thursday, June 20
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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ACC Library
Heritage Room Walking Tour
After two years of being closed, the Heritage Room is open and ready for research. Visitors may take a tour of the new features.
Saturday, June 22
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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Casa de Amistad
Immigration Legal Issues Forum
The forum "Family and Accidents: Know Your Rights" aims to educate Hispanic families about immigration reform, child custody, child support and rights of the injured. In Spanish.
Sunday, June 23
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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Athens Welcome Center
Athens Music History Tour
The bus tour led by Paul Butchart passes landmarks of local musical significance. Departs from the Athens Welcome Center. Those with AthFest wristbands receive a CD. Call to make reservations.
Monday, June 24
2 events
Lectures & Lit
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ACC Library
Last Monday Book Group
This month’s discussion is on Metamorphosis and Other Stories by Franz Kafka. Newcomers welcome.
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Oconee County Library
Healthy Minds and Healthy Bodies
Strategies and advice on improving eating habits and lowering stress levels from Dr. Glen Osgoodby, as well as massages from trained massage therapists.
Tuesday, June 25
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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Athens Land Trust
Nature Writing Workshop
This month's meeting will focus on the work of English poet William Wordsworth. Newcomers welcome.
Wednesday, June 26
2 events
Lectures & Lit
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Piccolo's Italian Steak House
Oconee County Democrats Book Club
(Watkinsville) A discussion on Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. Newcomers welcome.
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ACC Library
Genealogy on the Internet
A brief introduction to genealogy resources on the Internet. Registration required.
Wednesday, July 3
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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Avid Bookshop
Speaking Pages: A Spoken Word Event
A monthly gathering for writers and performers to share their works. Storytelling, prose, essays, poetry and spoken word performances welcome.
Tuesday, July 9
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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Avid Bookshop
Book Signing
First-time novelist Matthew Guinn signs copies of his Southern Gothic tale, The Resurrectionist.
Thursday, July 18
1 event
Lectures & Lit
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ACC Library
Book Signing
Georgia native Karin Slaughter signs copies and reads from her new book, Unseen.