Campmeetings are a religious tradition arising from the Second Great Awakening of the late 1700s and early 1800s. Today, these unique gatherings--part family and community reunion and part spiritual revival--continue with week-long gatherings at campgrounds around the state. This presentation highlights the history of Salem Campmeeting in Covington, which began in 1828. The program provides insight into how the campmeeting has evolved from a gathering of rural local farmers in the early 1800s, through the upheaval of a schism in the Methodist church and the Civil War and into a modern-day religious gathering that attracts attendees from across the country.

Have you ever wondered how restaurants determine new products or promotions? Most utilize consumer insights from current and prospective customers to unlock the magic that will continually grow sales and profits. Come learn from seasoned restaurant professionals how this process works!

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.”

Celebrating its 115th anniversary in 2025, the Morton Theatre is one of the first and the oldest surviving vaudeville theatres in the United States that was uniquely built, owned, and operated by an African-American businessman: Monroe Bowers Morton. Experience this structure firsthand via a tour of the building, with anecdotes and historical stories of many Black-owned businesses; efforts to save, renovate, and operate the historic site as well as its current function. Discover why "Hot Corner" still plays an important role in downtown Athens and the community as a whole. For this one-hour tour, wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to climb stairs.