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Fertility rates have been declining in the U.S. and abroad for several decades—from the post-war Baby Boom to an unprecedented fertility low. The depth of the current decline is greater than demographers had anticipated, and if it continues, will force changes in important societal institutions like retirement funding. This class will address first, the current dimensions of the decline in fertility and likely causes (there are many), and second, the record of policy successes and failures. During the course of the discussion, the class will consider what should be the goals for policies regarding fertility.
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Fee: $23.00
Capacity Remaining: 28
Dates: 4/6/2026 - 4/13/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Sessions: 2
Days: M
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Instructor: Martha Farnsworth
Building: River's Crossing
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Welcome to the world of Ursula le Guin—one of the greatest writers of science and fantasy fiction. Each of this class’s four sessions will cover an aspect of le Guin’s writing. To provide a focus for the wide-ranging scope of her novels and stories, the instructor will spend some time on one work in each of four general categories. In this 4 session class, you will cover: Session 1- Introduction and Earthsea I The first trilogy: A Wizard of Earthsea, The Tombs of Atuan and The Farthest Shore, Session 2 - Earthsea II The second trilogy: Tehanu, Tales from Earthsea and The Other Wind; Session 3 - The trilogy Annals of the Western Shore: Gifts, Voices and Powers; Session 4 - Other novels and stories
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Fee: $42.00
Capacity Remaining: 35
Dates: 4/7/2026 - 4/28/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sessions: 4
Days: Tu
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Instructor: Simon Gatrell
Building: River's Crossing
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Discover how the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation protects the places that make Georgia unique—from grand antebellum estates to humble rural schoolhouses, and from endangered landmarks to entire historic neighborhoods. We’ll go behind the scenes of the Georgia Trust’s vital work. Learn about flagship programs including the Places in Peril list; the Revolving Fund that saves buildings through strategic acquisition and rehabilitation; and advocacy efforts. You'll hear success stories of rescued landmarks across the state and discover how preservation drives economic development, strengthens communities, and connects us to our shared heritage. We'll explore the Trust's educational programs, preservation easements, and hands-on restoration workshops. Special focus: Spring Ramble in Marietta; I'll preview this April event where you can explore historic homes, gardens, and sites normally closed to the public.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 36
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: James Reap
Building: River's Crossing
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This Medicare Deep Dive session explores essential components of the program, including: Original Medicare, the government-run plan that includes Part A, Part B, and optional Part D; Medicare Advantage (Part C); Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance); Enrollment Periods, including the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP); and Costs, the out-of-pocket expenses such as premiums, deductibles, and prescription drug costs.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 32
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Shantel Haines
Building: River's Crossing
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Does birth control and Middle Ages sound like a major mismatch to you? Didn’t medieval parents desire large families, and didn’t they lack any practical means to limit births? Wasn’t the medieval church strongly opposed to anything resembling birth control? In this class we’ll examine the reasons why people in the medieval era might have wanted to control their fertility and how they went about doing so.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 16
Dates: 4/8/2026 - 4/8/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Instructor: Nan McMurry
Building: River's Crossing
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Athens Land Trust (ALT) has a five-acre farm right in the heart of town! Come for a tour of the farm and see what's growing there. The farm is a model for organic food production in an urban setting and provides employment for under-served youth. The farm manager and youth assistants will show us around and answer questions. Learn how ALT promotes responsible and equitable land use in Athens-Clarke County through its programs and activities.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 2
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Nancy Stangle
Building: Off Site
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Stories and rare local graphics illustrate a slide presentation reviewing the impact on and contributions of Athens-Clarke and UGA when life was disrupted by the two huge and inescapable world wars of the 20th century. A presentation offered for the anniversary of VE Day in 2015 and the Armistice in 2018 are combined.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 28
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: Steven Brown, Beth Brown
Building: River's Crossing
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2026 is an election year. What are we facing as everyday citizens? The first hour of this class will involve listening to host Gil Duran's podcast “The Nerdreich” and the second hour discussing what was covered in the podcasts concerning if or how “big tech” money is affecting our everyday lives. We will discuss the movers and shakers in big tech along with issues such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency and their potential affects on our lives and economy. Attendees will be provided other sources they can use to gain knowledge on billionaire tech money and how it affects society.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 29
Dates: 4/9/2026 - 4/9/2026
Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sessions: 1
Days: Th
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Instructor: John Brown
Building: River's Crossing
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Join the Athens Film Office to learn more about the history and process of filming TV and movie projects in Georgia and the Athens area. During this session, we’ll explore the role of state and local film offices in helping the production process; film-related resources in Athens and the state; educational and workforce development opportunities in film; Georgia’s status in the film industry; notable productions that have filmed in the Athens area; current challenges within the film industry; and ways that you can list your property or services as a local film resource.
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Fee: $14.00
Capacity Remaining: 23
Dates: 4/10/2026 - 4/10/2026
Times: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Instructor: Jeff Montgomery
Building: River's Crossing
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