This week

The Magic of Russ Alan, Dahlonega. 7 p.m. Saturday, Holly Theater, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega. 706-864-3759.

Upcoming

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.

2011 Rabies & Wellness Clinic, Gainesville. Rabies shots and annual vaccinations, micro-chipping for cats and dogs; flea and tick control products available. $10 per shot, $20 per microchip. No appointment needed. Puppies and kittens must be at least 3 months old for rabies vaccinations. Pets must be in a carrier or leashed. 12:30-4 p.m. Jan. 29, Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. 770-532-6617 or julieeedwards@hsnega.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.