This week

East Georgia Genealogical Society meeting, Winder. Learn about how subscribing to the Georgia Superior Clerk Court Cooperative Association's deed research program can help in tracing your genealogy. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Betty Jo Maddox Community Room, Community and Southern Bank Center, 76 Broad St., Winder. Check Web site for possible change in location.

Ballroom Dancing, Gainesville. Lanier Dance Club. Various dance styles. Monday: cha cha lessons, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30 p.m., Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. $10 per person. $30 to join dance club. 770-536-0015.

Paper Crafting/Card Making Class, Gainesville. Shaunalynn Schonder will teach students about scrapbooking, card making and gift making with paper products and stamps. Preregister. 6 p.m. Tuesday, meeting room, Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Free. 770-532-3311, ext. 114.

Upcoming

Get Organized! workshop, Gainesville. 6 p.m. Jan. 20, meeting room, Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Preregister. 770-532-3311, ext. 114 or mhunter@hallcountylibrary.org.

Introduction to Calligraphy, Gainesville. Calligraphy Guild Member Mamie Velez will learn Copperplate. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Free. Bring a notepad, pencil and ruler. Additional supplies can be purchased for $5 at the workshop. Preregistration required; seating limited. 770-532-3311, ext. 114 or mhunter@hallcountylibrary.org.

Certified KCBS Judging Classes, Young Harris. Learn how to judge barbecue competitions. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29, Brasstown Valley Resort, 6321 U.S. 76, Young Harris. Preregistration required. 706-379-4606 or krogers@brasstownvalley.com. 

Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall and Larry the Cable Guy, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Jan. 29, Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. $69.85-$80.10.

Ongoing

American Business Women's Association, Gainesville. 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month, Ryan's Family Steakhouse, 2415 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville. To attend as a guest, call 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 or 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.

East Georgia Genealogy Society, Winder. Meets 7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, Betty Jo Maddox Community Room, The People's Bank Financial Center, 76 Broad St., Winder.