Learn how the Athens-Clarke County Library Heritage Room acquires, manages, and promotes the archival collections within its care. This session will take you behind the scenes in the Heritage Room at the Athens-Clarke County Library. Get the insider look at how a community archive works to save the materials in its care and tell the story of Athens, Georgia.

Part 1: Our environment is ever changing and so are the people around us. Most people believe that one person can't make a difference; some want to make a difference with their personal 16,425 pounds of trash PER PERSON, PER YEAR and don't know how. Explore how simple changes can make your community look and smell better; learn how to support Zoo Atlanta and other organizations through E-waste recycling and save hundreds of pounds of trash from landfill and land destruction. Discuss the recycled materials that Novelis used to construct Georgia’s largest sustainable stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) and why. Part 2: What is the value of the metal and e-waste lying around lakes, garages, basements or yards? We start with an historical survey regarding scrap recycling and its necessity for survival for Jewish families. You will learn the difference between ferrous vs. non-ferrous waste and the many classes of non-ferrous material. We will classify, price and bargain at the scales plus learn how to contact our political representatives in a tactful way to advocate for recycling. *Snacks will be provided, door prizes will be given away, and everyone will receive a Swag Bag.

Are you interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities in Athens-Clarke County? Looking to give back to your local community? This class will provide an introduction to a new software platform that the University of Georgia has implemented to help campus and community members find and manage volunteer opportunities. This course is geared towards beginners and will help individuals set up their profile and learn how to browse the site for volunteer opportunities of interest. Get a sneak peek by visiting engage.uga.edu. We will also aim to highlight several organizations where individuals can volunteer.

This class will cover trends and changes within Greek Life, the type of experience it offers students, and how it has changed over the last few decades. The presenter will discuss the positive aspects of Greek Life; the opportunities sororities and fraternities provide students; fraternity and sorority housing; and what the UGA Greek Life Office does to support these communities through programs and policies.

This class will cover trends and changes within Greek Life, the type of experience it offers students, and how it has changed over the last few decades. The presenter will discuss the positive aspects of Greek Life; the opportunities sororities and fraternities provide students; fraternity and sorority housing; and what the UGA Greek Life Office does to support these communities through programs and policies.

Comedian George Carlin once observed, “A house is just a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff.” By now, many of us have discovered (1) we have more stuff than we know what to do with, and (2) our kids and grandkids have their own stuff and don’t want ours. This class offers practical approaches to organizing, decluttering, and downsizing your stuff, based on Margareta Magnusson’s book (and the Peacock TV series) "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning," as well as the instructor’s own experience "living the Swede life.”