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Etc. events
For the week of Jan. 13-19
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This week

Learn to square dance, Gainesville. Lakeshore Squares. 7:30-9:30 p.m. today, 434 Prior St. SE, Gainesville. Free. 770-535-1342 or info@lakeshoresquares.com.

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.

Book swap, Gainesville. Bring in used books and exchange. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9. Hall County Parks and Leisure Main Office, 1086 Rainey St., Gainesville. 770-535-8280.

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.