August

On-going:

• Old Governors Mansion Curator's Tours. The Curator's Tour is an in-depth look at the Old Governor's Mansion and focuses on the recent restoration. You will see additional areas of the Mansion that are not usually part of the regular tours. Reservations are required and due the day before each program. Tours are held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month. Cost is $15, adults; $8, seniors; $10, adult groups, and $4, students. Times: 11 am & 2 pm - www.gcsu.edu/mansion - Location: Old Governors Mansion - Phone: 478-445-4545 -Admission: $15 adults, $8 seniors, $10 adult groups, $4 students
  
  

August 2:

• Health Fair/Back to School – Morgan Memorial Hospital – 706-342-1565
  
  
• Opening Reception for ‘Glitz Practice’ Exhibit – 2:00-4:00 – MMCC 706-342-4743
  
  

August 8:

• Local playwright Paula Moreland presents an original play "Souls Food" at The Plaza Arts Center in downtown Eatonton. For more information call (706) 923-1655.
  
  

August 9:

• Health & Safety Fair – Gibbs Memorial Baptist Church, Bostwick – 404-921-7451
  
  

August 15-16:

• Rodeo @ Circle J Arena – Brownie Wilson 706-215-5905
  
  

August 16:

• South Creek Mud Boggin. RV and tent camping welcome. Showers and swimming area. Coolers welcome. Electrical hookups available $15 per night. Kids power wheel racing 6 p.m.; South Creek Mud Boggin 7 p.m. Times: Gates open 3 p.m. - Location: 2949 Hwy 441 South, Milledgeville, GA - Phone: 478-453-7057 - Admission: $10 per person; kids 8 & under $2
  
  
• 8th Annual Festival of Friends – Morgan Memorial Hospital - Mary Lawton 706-342-1565
  
  
• ‘Poster Art’ Workshop @ STMA – 706-342-7557
  
  

August 23:

• American Junior Rodeo Association – Circle J Arena – Craig Jarrell 706-818-2597
  
  
• "Meet Me at the Plaza:" on Madison Avenue in downtown Eatonton, featuring Motown Under the Stars with The Common People Band. A seven member musical show featuring the music of the 60's and 70's with a particular emphasis on classic Motown sounds. Tickets will be available for $5 beginning August 4 at Farmers & Merchants Bank, The Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce, The Lake Center and at the gate. For more information, call (706) 817-9433. For more information, call Samantha Duthler at (706) 817-9433.

August 30-31:

• Antique Show @ Lions Club Building – Johnny Whitaker – 706-343-1636