This Week

"Whose Whoooo is Whose," Dahlonega. 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 9. Meet wildlife ambassadors who will discuss adaptations of owls, and how to identify the native species. Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega. $6 adult, $5.50 seniors, $3.50 children. 706-864-2257.

Jefferson Library Book Sale, Jefferson. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 10 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11. Jefferson's annual Friends of the Library book sale. Jefferson Public Library, 379 Old Pendergrass Road, Jefferson. Free to attend. 706-367-8012.

Tacky Prom, Cornelia. 7 p.m. to midnight Feb. 11. Live music and tackiest king and queen competition. 18 and over welcome, cash bar for 21 and up. $10 per person, $15 per couple. The Community House, 601 Wilt St, Cornelia. 706-778-8585.

A Prelude to Valentine's Day, Sautee Nacoochee. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 11. Valentine's Day-themed event featuring wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and dulcet tones, reservation required. Yonah Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, 2454-B Highway 17, Sautee Nacoochee. $15 per person. 706-878-5522, www.yonahmountainvineyards.com.

Winter Beer Carnival, Atlanta. 3-7 p.m. Feb. 11. Sample craft brews and specialties from all over. Atlantic Station Event Site, 241 20th St, Atlanta. $40 advance, $50 day of, $60 VIP, $20 designated drivers. 877-725-8849, www.winterbeercarnival.com.

History Center Forum, Gainesville. 7 p.m. Feb. 14. A program about the Fort Hollingsworth-White House, presented by Willete Motes and Edith Goodson. Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St., Gainesville. Free for NEGAHC members, $3 nonmembers. 770-297-5900, www.negahc.org.

Upcoming

Nights Out 4 Nature at Green's, Flowery Branch. 5-10 p.m. Feb. 16. A series of monthly dining events taking place at local restaurants to raise money for environmental education and community preservation. Green's Tavern, 4856 Hog Mountain Road, Flowery Branch. Cost of dinner. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.

Art with Heart, Gainesville. 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17. A benefit art auction with auctions music, hors d'oeuvres, wine bar and art displays to raise money for the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia. Gainesville Elks Club, 1547 Riverside Drive, Gainesville. $40 per person. 770-532-6617, www.hsnega.org.

Black History Month Event, Gainesville. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17. Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society hosts event featuring attorney and former Georgia Secretary of Labor Michael Thurmond. Frances Meadows Center, 1545 Community Way, Gainesville. $10 donations. 678-858-0305.

Yoga Workshop and Class, Gainesville. 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Q&A-type yoga workshop to benefit St. Jude's Hospital. Baxter's Multisport, 2480 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville. Charitable donations accepted. 678-983-7717, doinyoga.net.

Politicos Comedy Troupe, Gainesville. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 18.  America’s most renowned political impressionists.  Carriage Automoitive Group, 2815 Brown’s Bridge Road, Gainesville.

Jackson County Historical Society Meeting, Commerce. 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19. Group will meet to tour historic house and discuss history of Commerce. 1029 Elm St, Commerce. Free. 706-207-6889.

Learn to Square Dance, Gainesville. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Free open house event for Lakeshore Squares. Held at First Presbyterian Church, 800 Enota Drive, Gainesville. www.lakeshoresquares.com.

Book and Author Luncheon, Demorest. Noon, March 3. The Friends of the Clarkesville Library is pleased to present noted Georgia author Terry Kay as the speaker. Brookside Dining Room, Piedmont College in Demorest. Tickets are $25 and include buffet luncheon. Tickets may be purchased at the Clarkesville Library, 178 East Green St., Clarkesville, until noon on Feb. 29.

Buzz Bernard Meet and Greet, Gainesville. 1-2:15 p.m. March 7. The author of fictional thriller "Eyewall" is hosted by the Northeast Georgia Writers for a book signing and discussion. Peach State Bank, 325 Washington St., Gainesville. $12. HolmesLynda@bellsouth.net, 770-519-7279.

Ongoing

Petticoats and Slide Rules, Buford. Daily  through April 21. A historical exhibit that explores the evolving role of women in engineering by celebrating women's technological achievements, personal experiences and equal rights struggles. Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center, 2020 Clean Water Drive, Buford. Free with admission to the center. www.gwinnettehc.org.

Friendship Woman's Club, Flowery Branch. Meets every fourth Thursday. Flowery Branch Depot, Flowery Branch. 404-394-9865, SallyWeatherbee8@aol.com.

East Georgia Genealogy Society, Winder. 7 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 36 Sims Road, Winder. www.eastgageneology.com.

American Business Women's Association, Gainesville. 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 2415 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville. 770-967-3352.

Toastmasters, Gainesville. Improve your public speaking skills. 5:45-6:45 p.m. Mondays. Jacobs Building Room 208, Brenau University, 340 Green St., Gainesville. Free. 678-469-2777, gainesvilletoastmasters@yahoo.com

Old-fashioned square dance, Hiawassee. 7 p.m. Mondays. Senior Center, 48 River St., Hiawassee. Free. 706-896-1060 or info@townshistory.org.