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For the week of Jan. 1-7
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This week

Auction, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. today, Flowery Branch Antiques, 5540 Atlanta Highway, Flowery Branch. Free. 770-967-9080. 

Large dog adoption, Flowery Branch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, PetSmart, 5873 Spout Springs Road, Flowery Branch. Humane Society of Hall Countykelleyuber@humanesocietyhallcounty.com or 770-532-6617.

Pancake breakfast, Gainesville. Wear pajamas or comfortable clothes. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Hall County Parks and Leisure Services, 1086 Rainey St., Gainesville. 700-535-8280.

Upcoming

Kitty Kindergarten, Gainesville. Training for cat owners. 10:30 a.m. Jan. 10, Humane Society of Hall County, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. $3. 770-532-6617.

Contra Dance, Sautee. The Blue Ridge Rounders will perform. Becky Walker will call the dances. Potluck supper, 6:30 p.m.; lesson, 7:30 p.m.; dance, 8 to 11 p.m. Jan. 10, Sautee Nacoochee Center gym, 283 Ga. 255 N., Sautee. $8 adults, $7 SNCA members, $4 students. Free for children age 8 and younger with a supervising adult. 706-754-3254.

Ham radio licensing classes, Gainesville. Jan. 10, 17 and 24, Chattahoochee Baptist Association building, 1220 McEver Road, Gainesville. $35, preregistration required. Lanierland Amateur Radio Club or 770-967-4397.

Hoopdance workshop, Athens. Learn basic hoop dance moves. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 18 and 25. Canopy Studio, 160 Tracy St., Athens. $25 per day or $60 for three sessions. 706-549-8501 or info@canopystudio.com.

Manners and More, Gainesville. Dog behavioral classes with Tracey Schowalter of Puppy Adept. Six-week course beginning 6:15 p.m. Jan. 13, Humane Society of Hall County, 845 W. Ridge Road, Gainesville. $110, $82.50 for dogs with proof of adoption. 770-532-6617.

"Dancing White Stallions," Gainesville. Lipizzaner stallions. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 and 14, Georgia Mountains Center, 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville. Adults $22.50, seniors age 60 and older and children age 12 and younger $20.50. 770-534-8420.

Atlanta Boat Show, Atlanta. See boats, personal watercraft and marine accessories, attend boating and fishing seminars and kids' activities. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 14-16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 18, Georgia World Congress Center, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd. NE, Atlanta. Adults $9, $5 ages 13-15, free for children age 12 and younger. Opening day, tickets $5 for all ages. 954-441-3220.

Inauguration Celebration, Gainesville. Watch the televised Inauguration Ceremony for President-elect Barack Obama. Noon Jan. 20, meeting room, Hall County Library main branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. 770-532-3311.

Dancing with the Stars tour, Duluth. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. $68-$128. Ticketmaster. 

Night of Laughter, Gainesville. Benefits Habitat for Humanity's Hall County Habitat High. Featuring comedians Jerry Farber and Johnny Porazzo. Build-a-taco and beverages. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Grove Street Station, 610 Grove St., Gainesville. $50 per person. Reservations required. 678-450-5998.

"How to Save on Your Food Bill," Gainesville. County Extension Agent Debbie Wilburn will explain how to save on groceries without sacrificing food quality. 1 p.m. Jan. 29, Hall County Library main branch, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville. Free. 770-532-3311 or mhunter@hallcountylibrary.org.

Ongoing

Sautee Seniors at the Center, Sautee. Covered dish lunch. Bring your own utensils; water and coffee provided. First Tuesday of each month, Sautee Nacoochee Center, 283 Ga. 255, Sautee. 706-878-3300.

Funny Fridays, Lawrenceville. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Fridays, Discovery Point Studio Theatre, Aurora Theatre, 128 Pike St., Lawrenceville. $15. 678-226-6222.

Martinis & IMAX, Atlanta. Martinis, dinner options and special IMAX film screenings. 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, 767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta. Reservations recommended. $15 admission includes film ticket. Those not seeing a film can enter for $7 cover charge. 404-929-6400.

Thursday Book Club, Gainesville. “Infidel” by Ayaan Hirsi Ali. Second Thursday of each month. Hall County Library Main Branch, 127 Main St. NE, Gainesville. Free; registration recommended. 770-532-3311, ext. 116.