10 Days Calendar

Friday

Dec. 28

Kwanzaa Ujima

10 a.m.

Pansy Avenue, Macon. This day of service and community outreach includes performing neighborhood cleanup on Pansy Avenue. Free. 718-8067.

Christmas at Hay House

10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. Tour this historic home decorated for the holidays with natural greenery and Victorian-inspired items. $11 adults, $10 seniors and military, $7 students. 742-8155.

Light More Homes Christmas Celebration

6 p.m.-midnight

Chick-fil-A, 140 Tom Hill Sr. Blvd. Evening light display of 50,000 Christmas lights synchronized to music of the season broadcast on FM radio. Free; donations accepted to benefit Habitat for Humanity. 745-0630.

Telescope Observing

8 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. View the night’s sky through the museum’s telescopes. Admission by donation. Held only if the sky is clear. 477-3232. www.masmacon.org.

Annual Stillwater and Friends Reunion Concert

9:30 p.m.

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $20. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. 257-6391.

Saturday

Dec. 29

Charity Benevolent Fund Winter Harvest Run

8 a.m.

North Macon Presbyterian Church, 5707 Rivoli Road. 5K run or 1-mile fun run/walk. $20. 986-4908.

Georgia Children’s Museum

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

382 Cherry St. Kids will have fun learning and exploring the museum. $4. 755-9539.

“The World of Mr. Imagination”

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. Free for museum members, $8 general public. 743-8544.

Hope on the Hill

4:30-5:30 p.m.

Coleman Hill Park, Georgia Avenue at Spring Street. A communitywide candlelight vigil for peace and a call to end violence. Free. 258-9949.

Perpetual Groove

9 p.m.

Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. $12 in advance, $15 day of. 257-6391.

Sunday

Dec. 30

Dauset Trails Nature Center

Noon-5 p.m.

360 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Jackson. Hike or bike the trails, visit the animals in the barnyard zoo. Free. www.dausettrails.com.

Kwanzaa Night of Purpose

5 p.m.

Tubman African American Museum, 340 Walnut St. Film, spoken word, live music, visual arts and poet Queen Sheba. $5 in advance, $7 at the door. 718-8067.

Country Christmas in Lights

6-10 p.m.

The Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. More than one mile of lights decorate the ranch that you can drive through to view. Free. www.therockranch.com.

Monday

Dec. 31

Kwanzaa Feast

5 p.m.

Homeland Village, 2910 Napier Ave. Screening of Bob Marley documentary. Bring a healthy dish to share. Free. 718-8067.

New Year’s Eve Charity Ball

7 p.m.

Warner Robins Conference Center, Courtyard by Mariott, 589 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins. Music and dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Black tie optional. Benefits Rainbow House Children’s Resource Center. $50. 923-5923.

Cherry Blossom Ball Drop

7 p.m.-midnight

Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. Kids activities from 7-9 p.m., live feed from Times Square, Cherry Blossom Ball Drop and fireworks at midnight. Free.

Tuesday

Jan. 1

Happy new year!

First Day Hike at High Falls

10 a.m.-noon

High Falls State Park, 76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson, (see story on this page).

Wednesday

Jan. 2

Amerson River Park

9 a.m.-7 p.m.

North Pierce Avenue, Macon. A place to walk, bike, fish, study nature or enjoy the playground. Free. www.ocmulgeeheritagetrail.com.

Thursday

Jan. 3

Wine Tasting

6-8 p.m.

WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 474-9595.

Western Square Dancers of Macon Square Dance Club

7-9 p.m.

Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Bob Shiver. Free. 935-8364.

Macon Shag Club

7:30 p.m.

Holiday Inn North, 3953 River Place Drive. Free. 960-3450.

Friday

Jan. 4

“A Winning Tradition”

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St. The exhibit highlights the Hall of Fame high school coaches from Georgia who have led their teams to state championships. Free with museum admission of $3.50-$8. 752-1585.

Cannonball House

10 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered. $6 adults, $5 seniors and military, $3 students with college I.D. 745-5982.

Adult Card Night

6-7 p.m.

Freedom Park Community Center, 3301 Roff Ave. Social event for adults who want to show off their card skills. 751-9248.

Ole Clinton Opry

6:30-10 p.m.

215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. Bluegrass and country music. For details on who’s playing, visit oleclintonopry.com or call (478) 461-3544. Free.

Saturday

Jan. 5

Central Georgia First Lego League Super Regional Qualifier

9 a.m.

Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins. Watch 40 Lego robotics teams as they compete for a chance to advance to the state finals. Free to watch. 926-1769.

Guided Earth Lodge Tours

11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 752-8257.

“Les Troyens”

Noon

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. $24 adults, $20 seniors. 742-2000.

Jubee and the Morning After

10 p.m.

Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. For ages 21 and older. $5. www.hummingbirdmacon.com.

Sunday

Jan. 6

Macon’s Wedding Ring Bridal Show

1-4 p.m.

The Blacksmith Shop, 655 Poplar St. Food, music, prizes and a chance to meet Middle Georgia wedding professionals. $10. www.maconsweddingring.com.

“Art Werger: The Graphic Narrative”

1-5 p.m.

Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. View etchings and monotypes from acclaimed printmaker Art Werger. Free with $5-$10 museum admission. 477-3232. www.masmacon.org.

Bingo

3 p.m.

Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. 784-1454.