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May 18-25
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* The name of the event, or a short description

* The time and date of the event

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* Admission and contact information

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THIS WEEK

Tiny Stitches workshop

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20

Where: Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-596-5751, spenserchance@att.net or www.tinystitches.org


Shredding for a Cause

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20

Where: Habitat for Humanity Hall County, 975 Chestnut St. S.E., Gainesville

Cost: $20 suggested donation for 2 boxes of shredding

More info: 770-718-1070 or jcarella@habitathallcounty.org


Adoption 101

When: 12:30 p.m. May 21

Where: Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Road, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-355-0437 or tgrimes@lakewoodlife.org


Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton's Joint Care Center Hosts Free Joint Pain Forum

When: 6:30 p.m. May 24

Where: NGMC Braselton's Education Center, 1400 River Place, Braselton

Cost: Free

More info: www.nghs.com/joint-seminar 


Gainesville Sons of Confederate Veterans

When: 7 p.m. June 8

Where: Historic Piedmont Hotel, 827 Maple St., Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770 536-8438 or rmfarm@bellsouth.net


Northeast Georgia History Center Forums

When: 7 p.m. June 13

Where: Northeast Georgia History Center, 322 Academy St. NE, Gainesville

Cost: Free members and $3 nonmembers

More info: www.brenau.edu


2017 Georgia CALLS Cornhole Throwdown Tournament

When: 2 p.m. June 24

Where: Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Hog Mountain Road, Hoschton

Cost: $50 per team through June 23 and $60 per team day of the event

More info: www.gacalls.org


Cooking for a Lifetime

When: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. July 15

Where: Gwinnett County Public Library Collins Hill Branch, 455 Camp Perrin Road, Lawrenceville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-978-5154, events@gwinnettpl.org or www.gwinnettpl.org


Veterans Roundtable Meeting

When: 1-3 p.m. second Wednesdays

Where: Gwinnett Public Library Buford Library, 2100 Buford Highway, Buford

Cost: Free

More info: www.gwinnettpl.org. events@gwinnettpl.org or 770-978-5154


Jim Henson’s ‘Labyrinth’: Journey to Goblin City, a 30th anniversary celebration exhibit

When: Through Sept. 3

Where: Center for Puppetry Arts, 1404 Spring St. NW, Atlanta

Cost: $10.50 for nonmembers

More info: 404-873-3391 or www.puppet.org


Adult coloring club meeting

When: 10:30 a.m. First Thursdays of the month

Where: Braselton Library, 15 Brassie Lane, Braselton

Cost: Free

More info: 706-654-1992


Builders Club meeting

When: 4:30 p.m. Second and fourth Thursdays of the month

Where: Braselton Library, 15 Brassie Lane, Braselton

Cost: Free

More info: 706-654-1992


Low-cost spay and neuter clinics

When: 1-3 p.m. first Saturday of the month

Where: Clarkesville Library, 178 E. Green St., Clarkesville

Cost: $40 for dogs, $35 for cats

More info: 706-754-4413


‘Savoring the Square’ culinary walking tour

When: Lunch and dinner tours available

Where: 19 E. Main St., Dahlonega

Cost: $45 per person

More info: 706-482-8795, Dahlonegawalkingtours@gmail.com or www.savoringthesquare.com


Toastmasters program

When: 6 p.m. Mondays

Where: 102 Prior St., Room 205, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-500-5392 or www.toastmastersclubs.org


Library chess club

When: 1-5 p.m. Fridays

Where: Gainesville Library, 127 Main St. NW, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: All ages and levels. 770-532-3311, ext. 114


American Business Women’s Association

When: 6 p.m. fourth Tuesday each month

Where: Recess Southern Gastro-pub, 118 Bradford St. NE, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: www.abwa.org/


The Pilot Club

When: 5:45 p.m. every fourth Thursday

Where: Elk’s Club, 1547 Riverside Drive, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-532-2528, jlc814@yahoo.com


Phoenix Rising Veterans’ Drum Circle

When: 6-8 p.m. every other Wednesday

Where: American Legion Post No. 7, 2343 Riverside Drive, Gainesville

Cost: Free

More info: 770-561-7070. Drums available to borrow. Bring lawn chair.