This week
"Rescuing a Piece of Romantic History," Dahlonega. Collection of "sweetheart" jewelry from overseas service members. Through July 31, The Dahlonega Gold Museum, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega. $3.50-$5. 706-864-2257.
All American Celebration, Dahlonega. Wine tastings, grape stomping, tours, live music, gelato tasting for kids and villa raffle. Saturday and Sunday, Montaluce Estates and Vineyard, 501 Hightower Church Road, Dahlonega. $50 for raffle ticket. 866-991-8466.
"Ballroom Dancing ... Dancing Like a Star!," Gainesville. Lanier Dance Club. Learn the Hustle, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green St. NE, Gainesville. Lesson, $5; dance free for first visit. 770-845-4463.
Upcoming
AARP Driver Safety Program, Flowery Branch and Gainesville. Licensed drivers age 26 and older can participate. Earn a certificate that can reduce insurance premiums. 8 a.m. July 9, Avita, 4331 Thurmon Tanner Road, Flowery Branch; 10 a.m. July 14 and 15, Northeast Georgia Medical Center's Lanier Park campus, 675 White Sulfur Road, Flowery Branch. $14; $12 for AARP members. 770-538-4816.
Rabies Clinic & Flea Dip, Oakwood. Hall County Humane Society. Puppies and kittens must be at least 3 months old for rabies shots. Dogs must be at least 6 months old for flea dip; cats cannot be dipped. 8:30 a.m. to noon July 11, Sam's Wholesale Club, 3829 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood. Rabies shots, $10; flea dip, $5. 770-532-6617 or gwentrimmer@humanesocietyhallcounty.com.
Lakeshore Mall Car, Truck and Bike Show, Gainesville. Classic cars, hot rods, mini trucks and customized European vehicles. Live bands. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, Lakeshore Mall, 150 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville. Free to attend; $25 per car to show. 678-617-5262 or asbrown1469@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
Toastmasters, Gainesville. Improve your public speaking skills. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Jacobs Building at Brenau University, 340 Green St. Free. 770-294-6059 or edandemw@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.
Southern Living Idea House tours, Dahlonega. Tour the house that will be featured in Southern Living in August. Benefits the United Way of Dahlonega/Lumpkin County. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays through Oct. 18, Achasta, 150 Birch River Drive, Dahlonega. $5. 706-867-1660.