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The presentation includes numerous historical illustrations of the 200+-year history of Athens First UMC, founded by charter UGA faculty member Rev. Hope Hull, a close colleague of Bishop Francis Asbury. Methodist denomination founder John Wesley sent Asbury out in 1771 to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ. Asbury met Hope Hull in 1783, and Hull traveled the U.S. East Coast preaching and establishing churches until in 1801 he found himself in Athens, a founding member of the faculty of America's first state-chartered university, Franklin College, the University of Georgia. Dr. Jackson celebrates the bicentennial of the church’s founding on its current site with a year-by-year review of the development of the congregation, its facilities, its leaders, and the fascinating stories of significant historical figures who have emerged from it, including six Methodist bishops. The history is interwoven with that of Athens itself, the leaders of the church and community most often being the same.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 23
Dates: 3/9/2026 - 3/9/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Instructor: Tom Jackson
Building: Off Site
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Do you want flowers or a veggie garden right outside your door? Do you want a garden but don't want to dig to prepare the ground or worry about keeping up with weeds all summer? You might consider a container garden! In this class we will learn all about how to start a low-input, thriving garden, grown in pots and other small containers.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 0
Dates: 3/10/2026 - 3/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Laura Ney
Building: River's Crossing
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Visit the esp (Extra Special People) Athens location at 189 VFW Drive in Watkinsville for a tour and discussion of the services provided to members with disabilities and their families. This will include the opportunity to visit the Playground of Possibilities, a public/private partnership between esp and the city of Watkinsville. There will be a brief informational session and an opportunity for Q&A at the conclusion of the tour.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 20
Dates: 3/10/2026 - 3/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Craig Portwood
Building: Off Site
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Dr. Hamilton will discuss her participation in an ekphrastic project focused on lithographs and prints by 20th-century Russian-modernist artist Marc Chagall that were inspired by stories in the Hebrew Bible. This session will introduce ekphrasis, a literary response to visual art, and give an overview of Chagall’s engagement with biblical topics. Hamilton will then discuss her interest in Chagall’s depiction of women from the Bible and describe the challenges of creating poems that respond not only to Chagall’s visual renderings but also to the biblical texts behind them. The session will include a reading of several poems from the project.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 3/10/2026 - 3/10/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Patricia Hamilton
Building: River's Crossing
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The class explains the use of drone-mounted sensors to characterize the Rock Eagle and Rock Hawk prehistoric effigy mounds in Putnam County, Georgia. Aerial photogrammetry, ground penetrating radar (GPR), and data analysis, together with the archaeological and geological context for these important sites will be discussed in detail. Learn what may have prompted early Georgia inhabitants to construct these large sites that are estimated to have been constructed between 1,000 to 3,000 years ago.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 27
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 3/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Ervan Garrison
Building: River's Crossing
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This class provides participants with an informative introduction to the UGA Equestrian program and an up-close tour of its top of the line facility. See where and how the horses are cared for by athletes and staff, and view competition areas.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: -13
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 3/11/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Anna Highsmith
Building: Off Site
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This is another three-part workshop series on healing through writing for those who want to write about their trauma and get past the roadblocks of anger, sadness and grief. Using a framework of tools and strategies developed by licensed clinical therapists, tap into your emotion to turn grief and pain into your superpower of descriptive storytelling. We will employ new writing prompts and positive techniques for deep writing. Note: This is a continuation of the grief and trauma writing class from Fall 2025, but Part I is not a prerequisite for Part II. Anyone can join.
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Fee: $32.00
Capacity Remaining: 11
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 3/25/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 3
Days: W
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Instructor: Tracy Coley
Building: River's Crossing
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This class spans two sessions for thorough learning. Session one covers the game's history, American development, rules, format, and National Mah-Jong League card. Session two features actual gameplay to practice week one's skills and address additional questions. This two-part structure ensures comprehensive understanding through both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, allowing students to confidently apply what they've learned in real-game situations.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: -13
Dates: 3/11/2026 - 3/18/2026
Times: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sessions: 2
Days: W
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Instructor: Caly Depalma
Building: River's Crossing
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We have put many of life’s biggest changes behind us: We grew up, finished school, went to work, maybe got married, perhaps raised a family, and more. Now we face different challenges to navigate, challenges that require us to continue to change. This lively, interactive class will explore what we each uniquely need to make successful transitions.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 21
Dates: 3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Margaret Murphy
Building: River's Crossing
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We will discuss effective (and ineffective) strategies for dealing with nuisance wildlife (mostly mammals and no insects) issues around the home and garden. We will review biology of common nuisance species and discuss laws, practices, and methods to resolve wildlife conflict issues. The session begins with discussions of deer, moles, voles, squirrels, armadillo, and a few birds. Attendee participation is encouraged.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 32
Dates: 3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Mike Mengak
Building: River's Crossing
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The stories behind six women (Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon) whose persevering songwriting skills paved the way for today’s artists. We cover the artists, their albums, and events from the era, utilizing a combination of audio and video presentation. No student preparation or materials are required; however, it is recommended that you have at least a general knowledge of the topic.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 3
Dates: 3/12/2026 - 3/12/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Keith Guinn
Building: River's Crossing
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