Out & About calendar

FESTIVALS

VETERANS HEALTH EDUCATION FALL FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 2, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin. Hosted by the medical center’s Nursing Education Department, the theme for the fair is “Making a Positive Difference in the Lives of Veterans and their Families through Education.” Information will be available on primary care, mental health, social and tele-health services, as well as diabetes, weight and high blood pressure management. Additionally, materials on suicide prevention, military sexual trauma, and many other services will be on-hand. Dorothy Gibson, 478-272-1210, extension 3539, or Dorothy.Gibson@va.gov.

ANDERSONVILLE HISTORIC FAIR

10 a.m. gates open, Oct. 3-4, Andersonville Civil War Village, 109 E. Church St., Andersonville. Featuring Civil War re-enactors, mock battles at 3 p.m. Oct. 3 and 2 p.m. Oct. 4, vendors, craftsmen, artists, live music and more. Parade on the main street: 11 a.m. Oct. 3. 229-924-2558. www.andersonvillegeorgia.info. $4 adults, $1.50 children 12 and under.

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR

Oct. 8-18, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Exhibitions of arts and crafts, animal shows, rides, food, live performances and more. For tickets or more information, visit www.georgianationalfair.com.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL FALL EVENTS

Spirits in the Courtyard: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Blacksmith Shop, 665 Poplar St.; pink-and-black themed cocktail party featuring a silent auction, beer, wine, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffle, live music, dancing and appearances by mystery guests; $45 in advance, $50 at door. Macon Mayhem hockey game: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive; enjoy tailgating and other activities before the game; $5 general admission. www.cherryblossom.com/fall. 478-330-7050.

THE REAL SQUEAL BBQ AND MUSIC FESTIVAL

Oct. 9-10, Lyons. Applications to enter the Professional BBQ Contest, Backyard BBQ Contest, BBQ Sauce Contest, arts and crafts, 5K and one-mile fun run and beauty pageant can be found at www.therealsqueal.com. Lyons Main Street, 912-526-6445.

ANDALUSIA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

3-8 p.m. Oct. 10, Andalusia Farm, Milledegeville. Porch pickin’ from 3-5 p.m; the public is invited to bring instruments to join in the fun. Bands will begin at 5 p.m., featuring Good Country People, Heart Pine and the Honeycutters. Guided trail walks at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Leashed pets are welcome; bring chairs, blankets, coolers, flashlights and picnic suppers. Elizabeth Wylie, executive director, Elizabeth@andalusiafarm.org or 478-454-4029. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors, free for children under 12.

COUNTRY FEST

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17, Second Street, Cochran. Arts and crafts, food and entertainment. Cochran-Bleckley Chamber of Commerce, 478-934-2965.

CENTRAL GEORGIA GREEK FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, 859 First St. Authentic Greek food, live music and dancing, church tours, shopping and more. Free admission. 478-621-0744.

MACON OCTOBERFEST

4-10 p.m. Oct. 23, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 24-25, Tattnall Square Park. Enjoy a biergarten with Georgia craft brews, live music and Bavarian style cuisine. Activities for kids from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24; wiener dog race at noon Oct. 24. All proceeds benefit local charities. Oct. 23 and 25 tickets: $10 in advance; $50 VIP; Oct. 24 tickets: $15 in advance, $55 VIP; entrance for all three days: $30. For band listings and more information, visit www.maconoctoberfest.com.

FALL FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, New Hope Baptist Church, Ga. 49, Jones County. Games, hay rides, face painting and more. 478-986-1290.

BEAVER CREEK FESTIVAL

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 24, 159 Jackson Road, Ivey. Arts and crafts, kids attractions, petting zoo and more. Concessions available. 478-946-6056. $5 for adults.

FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, High Street Park. Arts and crafts festival of fair trade goods. Hosted by Bless These Hands. www.fbcxmacon.org.

HISTORIC TRAIN FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov 7, East Adams Street, Forsyth. Events include a special exhibit of railroad memorabilia, the Clickety-Clack Chili Cook-off, hobo parade and more. Sponsored by the Monroe County Historical Society, Forsyth’s Main Street Development Office. Interested vendors can contact the Main Street office at 478-994-7747. Enter the chili cook-off by sending an email to forsythchilicookoff@gmail.com.

FALL FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. Inflatables, games, treats for kids, music, barbecue and Brunswick stew and a car show. www.lizellabaptist.com.

PIONEER FEST

2-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Wesleyan Arboretum, Anderson Cabin and the Edenfield Pavilion, Wesleyan College. A celebration of nature, community and the bounty of harvest time and an acknowledgement of our dependence on ancient natural rhythms. www.wesleyancollege.edu.

MAKE-END FESTIVAL

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 14 and noon-6 p.m. Nov. 15, Tattnall Square Park, downtown Macon. Middle Georgia’s inaugural maker festival. Visit www.make-end.com to learn more and apply.

MARKETS

FALL BAZAAR

5-8 p.m. Oct. 2; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3, Vineville Baptist Church. Cafe, bakery, gently used area, holiday shop, jewelry, crafts, pantry, children’s activity area and more. Spaghetti supper by reservation Oct. 2 and grilled chicken available Oct. 3. Free admission. 478-743-9366.

LIBERTY’S MARKETPLACE

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 3, Liberty United Methodist Church, 6511 Houston Road. Presented by the United Methodist Women of Liberty U.M.C. Featuring Magical Stitch, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One, candles, soaps, quilts and more. Baked goods and sub lunch. All proceeds go to missions. Free admission. 478-788-5343.

FIRST SATURDAY VILLAGE MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. the first Saturday of every month, Mercer Village, adjacent to Mercer University. Fresh produce, handcrafted jewelry, soap, pet products and more. Free to attend. market.mercervillage.com.

WESLEYAN MARKET

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 and 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12, Wesleyan College, 4760 Forsyth Road. The event features a variety of locally grown and produced items ranging from flowers and organic fruits and vegetables to baked goods, art and crafts. 478-757-5233. Free.

STATE FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-dark daily, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway. Farmers selling fresh produce, as well as dealers year-round.

MILLEDGEVILLE MARKETPLACE

4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Market Park Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock St., Milledgeville. Shop a variety of produce and more from local and regional vendors. www.milledgevillemainstreet.com.

BOLINGBROKE FARMERS MARKET

3-6 p.m. first, third and fifth Tuesdays, parking lot of the Country Oaks Farm and Pet Supply, Bolingbroke. A food-only market featuring grass-fed beef, pork and organic chicken, organic produce, farm fresh eggs, jellies and jams, boiled and roasted peanuts and bakery products. www.bolingbrokefarmersmarket.com.

MULBERRY MARKET

3:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Tattnall Square Park. Locally grown and produced vegetables, dairy, meat, desserts and more. Free to attend. www.chwg.org.

INTERNATIONAL CITY FARMERS MARKET

1-6 p.m. Thursday, Watson Boulevard and Maple Street, in front of Perkins Field across from Robins Federal Credit Union, Warner Robins. Featuring Georgia-grown/made foods. Local, seasonal produce, meat, milk and more. 478-225-7626.

THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Abba House Thrift Store parking lot, 2089B U.S. 41 S., Perry.

MEET ME AT THE MARKET

3-7 p.m. Saturday, Homeland Village, 2910 Napier Ave. Organic farming exhibits, fresh vegetables, fruit smoothies and more. www.facebook.com/homeland-village-organic-market.

FORT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, next to the railroad tracks on Lowe Street, Fort Valley. Local produce and plants for sale. 478-825-5286.

FALL LINE FARMERS MARKET

9 a.m.-noon, second and fourth Saturdays, through September, Harrisburg Park, 237 Harrisburg Road, Milledgeville. Fresh produce, breads, crafts and more. 678-561-0784.

GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN

“LET’S STAY TOGETHER”

6 p.m. Oct. 3, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Hosted by Roosevelt and Lady Glover and featuring Gawanna Cabiness, Bryant Raines, Degario “Doubel D” Turner and keynote speakers Christopher and Kathy Bowen. A red carpet gala; formal attire. 478-361-4198; no tickets will be sold at the door. $35, includes dinner.

THE COMMUNITY FORUM ON RELIGION

2 p.m. Oct. 10, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Each domination will be given a specified time to present their doctrinal view and a concept for positive change, to be forwarded to the mayor’s desk for review. Presented by Antioch Youth Center. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free.

MEMORIAL BENEFIT GOSPEL SING, SPAGHETTI DINNER & AUCTION

5 p.m. Oct. 10, New Elim Baptist Church, 4368 Hartley Church Road. Benefits the family of the late Matthew Cummings. Spaghetti dinner, $7 per plate. Music by Maranatha and other singers and cake auction begin at 6:30 p.m. 478-297-0949.

SONGSMEN QUARTET

6:15 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, Bill Hardin Music, 4661 Chambers Road. Open rehearsal and sing-along. Group singing, duets, solos, etc. Light refreshments served. Bring your favorite sound tracks and books. Instruments will be furnished. 478-737-1520. Free.

MUSIC AND VARIETY

DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE

2-6 p.m. Oct. 3, Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. A musical revue amidst the monuments featuring bluesman Robert Lee Coleman, Louise Warren and Joshua Neal. A family friendly event. Tickets are on sale through Mercer Ticketing, 478-301-5470 or www.tickets.mercer.edu. $10 adults, $5 students, free for children 10 and younger.

KATT WILLIAMS

8 p.m. Oct. 9, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Tickets on sale at the coliseum box office, at www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone, 800-745-3000. $38-$75 plus applicable ticket fees.

LUKE BRYAN

7 p.m. Oct. 9, Central City Park, downtown Macon. Parking starts at 2 p.m. $47 in advance; $52 day of. www.lukebryan.com/farmtour.

DAVID PAYTON ONE-MAN BAND

7-9 p.m. Oct. 10, Telfair Center for the Arts, 119 W. College St., McRae-Helena. Will call tickets for $5 are available at 229-868-2105 or www.tcfta.com. $7.50 at the door.

SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES

Coleman Hill Park, downtown Macon. 6 p.m. Oct. 11: Rosii and Antonio Rodriguez. Presented by Bragg Jam. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Picnics, lawn chairs and pets are welcome. No tents or grills. www.braggjam.org. Free.

GEORGIA NATIONAL FAIR CONCERTS

Concerts in Reaves Arena, Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, Perry. Oct. 10: Alabama. Oct. 17: Rascal Flatts. $50. Free outdoor concerts (with paid gate admission), Oct. 8: Grand Funk Railroad. Oct. 12: Charlie Daniels Band. Oct. 13: En Vogue. Oct. 14: the Marshall Tucker Band. For tickets or more information, visit www.georgianationalfair.com.

AN EVENING WITH SHIRLEY JONES

8 p.m. Oct. 16, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. An evening with Shirley Jones of the iconic R&B group the Jones Girls; new album release concert “My Time To Shine.” 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $20 general admission, $30 VIP.

MURIEL ANDERSON

7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, house concert at Joe’s. RSVP to Joe Cullison, 478-335-3895 or apmacon@gmail.com for address. $20.

BIG BIRD BASH

7 p.m., Oct. 17, the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom, 430 Cherry St. Featuring Dirty Doves, the Walking Guys, Tash and the Boys, Far From Over and Some Kids. $10. 478-741-9130.

THE FOUR TOPS

7:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. 478-301-5470. $45-$61. www.thegrandmacon.com.

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS

6 p.m. Oct. 25, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With the Black Lillies. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25 and up.

TOBYMAC, BRITT NICOLE AND COLTON DIXON

7 p.m. Nov. 19, City Auditorium 415 First St. Also featuring Hollyn. Tickets available at the Macon Coliseum Box Office, 200 Coliseum Drive, www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. $21-$70.50.

THE WOOD BROTHERS

8 p.m. Nov. 21, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25 and up.

BREWS AND BLUEGRASS

6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Featuring music by Recycled Grass. Learn about and sample several different types of beer from the Growler Spot. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $20.

THE OGS OF COMEDY SHOW

8 p.m. Nov. 21, City Auditorium, 415 First St. Featuring Don “DC” Curry, Jay Anthony Brown and Michael Colyar; hosted by Kdubb. www.theogsofcomedy.com. For tickets, call 478-751-9232 or visit www.ticketmaster.com. $29.50-$59.50.

GREG ALLMAN

8 p.m. Jan. 12-13 and 15-16, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Tickets on sale now at www.tickets.com, www.TheGrandMacon.com, Grand Opera House Box Office, Mercer University Center or 478-301-5470. $49.50, $74.50 and $99.50.

POETIC PEACE OPEN MIC NIGHTS

8 p.m.-midnight every first and third Wednesday, Midtown Key Club, 435 Third St. Open mic for poets, musicians, singers, comedians, lyrical emcees and more. Hosted by Y-O with DJ Ron and Soulistic. 478-719-2054. $5.

DANCES

HALLOWEEN DANCE

7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Sponsored by the Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Dressy casual, but costumes welcome; prizes for the best male, female and couple costumes. 7:30-8:15 p.m. lesson by James Mulac, followed by open dancing until 10:30 p.m. Light refreshments. 478-743-7970. $8 USA Dance members, $12 guests, $5 students with current ID.

MACON SHAG CLUB

6:45-9 p.m. Thursday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-960-3450. Free.

DANCE

8 p.m. Friday, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Featuring the Winchester Band. 478-784-1454. Public welcome. $7.

DANCE

8:30 p.m. Saturday, VFW Post 658, 4864 Harrison Road. Featuring the Winchester Band. Singles welcome. 478-474-3663. $7.

PAIRS AND SPARES SQUARE DANCE

Open house: 6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 12, North Macon Park Recreation Center, North Macon Park Drive. Caller Lee Dixon will lead guests through a few basic square dance calls. 478-477-6863.

WESTERN SQUARE DANCERS OF MACON SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m., the first, third, and fifth Thursday, Howard Community Club, 5645 Forsyth Road. Caller: Tom Wood. 478-935-8364. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

ROBINS RAMBLERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7-9 p.m. Tuesday (except the third Tuesday of each month), Warner Robins Recreation Center, 800 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins. Caller is Bud Whitten. 478 235-9200. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

IRISH REELERS SQUARE DANCE CLUB

7:30-9:30 p.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, Southwest Laurens Elementary School, 1799 Ga. 117, Rentz. Caller: Lee Dixon. 478-293-8771. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club.

MUSIC HALLS

OAK GROVE JAMBOREE & OPRY HOUSE

6:30-10 p.m. Friday, Oak Grove Community Center, 1134 Ga. 126 South, Cochran. Dancing and country music with the Foskey Family Band and the Faulk Family Band. 478-308-4559. Free.

OLE CLINTON OPRY

5:30-10 p.m. Friday, 215 Old Ga. 18, Gray. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.

HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE

6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: New Horizon, Dixie Renegades and Kirkland and Friends. 770-228-4832 or www.hollonvilleopry.com. Free; operated on donations.

POWERSVILLE OPRY

4-9 p.m. Saturday, south onto Powersville Road off Ga. 247 Connector between Warner Robins and Ga. 49. This week: 4:30 p.m. House Band, 6:30 p.m. Gospel Gazette, 7:30 p.m. Charles Oliver and Friends. Also open 7 p.m. Monday night, jam and open mic. 478-328-0678 or www.powersvilleopry.com. Free.

WAGON HOUSE OPRY

6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 699 Altman Road, Haddock. Contact Randy, 478-363-1274. Free; donations accepted.

JULIETTE OPRY HOUSE

5:30 p.m. every first Saturday, front porch local bluegrass jam; 7 p.m., open mic stage show; 8 p.m., headliner stage show. Ga. 87, Juliette. Call 478-335-3895 for tickets or buy online at www.acousticproductions.com. $17.

FILMS/SCREENINGS

MOVIES ON THE LAWN

Movies begin at dark, Central City Park, downtown Macon. Hosted by Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation. Bring blankets and chairs; outside food and drinks are permitted. Oct. 2: “Annie.” Oct. 16: “The Dark Knight.” In the event of rain, movies will be cancelled. 478-751-9280. Free.

MACON FILM GUILD

Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11: “Testament of Youth.” Nov. 8: “Mr. Holmes.” Special documentary presentation at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20: “Amy.” 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.

SENIOR CINEMA: “ST. VINCENT”

2 p.m. Oct. 14, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. Free for seniors.

FLICK OR TREAT

8 p.m. Oct. 30, Library Ballroom, 652 Mulberry St. Featuring “Beetlejuice.” Blankets, pillows and lawn chairs are welcome; guests may also bring in food and beverages. Bar and concessions will also be available. Halloween costumes welcome. 478-957-7728. www.libraryballroom.com. $8.

FUNDRAISERS

HISTORIC MACON FLEA MARKET

Oct. 2-3, former Karsten-Denson Hardware Store building, 536 Third St. Preview Party: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 2; $20 for Historic Macon members, $25 for non-members, includes a light supper with beer and wine and the opportunity to shop before the sale opens to the public. Saturday Sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 3; free. All proceeds benefit Historic Macon Foundation. www.historicmacon.org/fleamarket.

INSIDE YARD SALE

8 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, All About Animals Rescue, 101 Riverside Drive (next to Central City Park). All proceeds go to help homeless and abused animals. 478­-621-­5116. allaboutanimalsmacon@yahoo.com.

WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES

8 a.m. Oct. 3, starting at City Hall and ending at Gateway Park. International Men’s March to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Held in memory of Crystal Harris. Proceeds benefit Crisis Line/Safe House. 478-719-0438. $25.

KNIGHTS ON THE RUN 5K, FUN RUN AND WALK

8 a.m. Oct. 3, Wellness Center, Middle Georgia State University. Proceeds will benefit the Middle Georgia State University Foundation scholarship fund. Register at tinyurl.com/KnightsRun2015. For information, contact Dee Lindsey at dee.lindsey@mga.edu. $20 adults; $10 for Middle Georgia State students; $5 for children 5 and younger.

WOMEN OF PURPOSE TEA

2 p.m. Oct. 3, Centerville Community Center, 300 Church St., Centerville. Hosted by the Nece Hopson Memorial Foundation. Proceeds from this event will fund the foundation’s annual scholarship awards. 478-396-7604. $20.

HELPING HANDS SOCIETY FUNDRAISER AND TAILGATE PARTY

6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 3, Milledgeville Country Club, 3700 Sinclair Dam Road NE, Milledgeville. Silent and live auctions, games, raffles, food and drink. Get tickets by emailing bonnbonn@windstream.net. $30.

ANCHOR OF HOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT

11 a.m. registration, noon tee off, Oct. 12, the Club at River Forest,3300 Johnstonville Road, Forsyth. Anchor of Hope Foundation, 478-994-0438 or www.anchorofhopefoundation.org. $75 per golfer, $300 per team until Sept. 28, includes box lunch, divot tool and access to driving range.

S.C.A.R.E. 5K RUN/WALK

7:30-8:20 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. race, 9:30 a.m. costume walk, Oct. 17, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Research and Education 5K is hosted by the Georgia Arrhythmia Foundation to increase community awareness of SCA. Music, bounce houses and more. 478-755-1560. www.gacri.com. $15 early registration; $20 after Oct. 9; $25 day of race; $5 costume walk (children of runners are free).

WESLEYAN’S ANNUAL AXIS DINNER

4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Anderson Dining Hall, Olive Swann Porter Building, Wesleyan College. The world cooks for you at Wesleyan’s annual International Dinner. Traditional cuisine representing different countries will be prepared and offered by the college’s international students. 478-757-5137. $5.

SPIRITS IN OCTOBER

Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. Beginning at 6 p.m. and departing every 15 minutes until 8:30 p.m. Oct. 22-24, Oct. 29-Oct. 30. Beginning at 4 p.m. and departing every 15 minutes until 6 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. One-hour guided walking tours and outdoor theater production celebrating the lives and legacies of former residents. This year’s theme is Unexpected Exits. All proceeds benefit the Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy. For tickets, call 478-301-5470 or visit www.tickets.mercer.edu. $15 per individual, $25 per couple, $40 for a group of four.

SPORTING CLAY FUN SHOOT

9:30 a.m. registration and breakfast, 10:30 a.m. shotgun start, Nov. 6, The Meadows National Gun Club, 1064 Rumble Road, Forsyth. 100 clays, breakfast and lunch. Lewis scoring method. Hosted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Georgia. 478-743-4153.

GOODWILL GALA: BLUE BAYOU, A FLAVOR OF LOUISIANA

7 p.m. Nov. 20, Anderson Conference Center, 5171 Eisenhower Parkway. Benefits Helms College scholarships. Music by AJ Ghent Band. www.goodwillworks.org/goodwillgala.

LITERARY/LECTURES

SEABORN JONES MEMORIAL READING

7-8 p.m. Oct. 2, Golden Bough Bookstore, 371 Cotton Ave. Featuring Kevin Cantwell, Judson Mitcham, Anya Silver, John Griffin, Kelly Whiddon, Gordon Johnston and others. 478-718-5651. Free.

THE LIT CIRCUS

9 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, Coleman Hill, downtown Macon. Presented by the Lost Keys Literary Festival, and featuring author Charmain Z. Brackett reading her work, “Little Pearls Circus World.” Also, art, games, music and storytelling. For more information, visit www.lostkeysfest.com.

L.J. LAMOREE BOOK SIGNING

1-3 p.m. Oct. 3, Centerville Public Library, 310 Church St., Centerville; 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 10, Byron Public Library, 105 Church St., Byron. The author will be available to sign copies of her book, “No Touching Needed.” 405-458-5642. Michelle Whitman, michelle@keymgc.com.

“MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS”

7 p.m. Oct. 12, Flint Energies Building Conference Room, 900 Ga. 96, Warner Robins. Central Georgia Genealogical Society’s October meeting will offer members and guests an opportunity to share difficult cases for consultation. To present a case for consideration, email Sandy McClain, cheetahcat31@gmail.com. Guests welcome. 478-987-7260. www.cggs.org.

“STUDY ABROAD: BENEFITS AND BARRIERS”

6:30 p.m. networking and refreshments, 7 p.m. program, Oct. 13, Trinity United Methodist Church, 129 S. Houston Road, Warner Robins. The program for the Houston-Peach AAUW will feature Laura Thomason, interim director of international programs at Middle Georgia State University. Guests welcome. 478-953-0201. www.houstonpeach-ga.aauw.net.

USED BOOK SALE

5 p.m. Oct. 22, sneak-a-peak private shopping for $5, and open shopping from 6-9 p.m.; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 23; 9 a.m.-noon, half-price sale, and noon-2 p.m., box and bag sale, Oct. 24; Houston County Galleria, Centerville. Hosted by Houston-Peach AAUW; proceeds are used for scholarships and community projects. Accepting books through Oct. 20; blue donation barrel sites at Happy Hour Recycling and at main Galleria entrances or call 478-918-3666 for pickup or information. www.houstonpeach-ga.aauw.net.

JOHNATHON BARRETT

6 p.m. Oct. 29, Middle Georgia Regional Library, 1180 Washington Ave. The author of “Rise and Shine: A Southern Son’s Treasury of Food, Family and Friends” will speak about holiday recipes and entertaining ideas as well as sign copies of his book. Refreshments will be served. Free. 478-744-0800.

ET CETERA

AWN LIVE

8 p.m. Oct. 2, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. Presented by the AllStar Wrestling Network. Featuring Priscilla Kelly vs. Kierra Hogan, Corey Hollis, plus all the stars of AWN. $5. 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3: see the stars of AWN in action at Robins Air Force Base Family Day.; free admission, must already have base ID and access. 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Wrestleplex: Halloween Hell. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com.

HIGH FALLS STATE PARK

76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Edible and Medical Hike: 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3 and 10 a.m. Oct. 17. Learn about common plants that are edible and have medicinal properties; $5. Birding 101: 10 a.m. Oct. 10. Learn how to identify common area birds; $2. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Oct. 10. Bring your dog and leash for a hike on the trail; $5 per dog. Twilight Night Paddle: 6 p.m. Oct. 9 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Enjoy the setting sun in this ranger-led, 3-mile canoe trip to Buck Creek. For adults and children 8 years or older who are accompanied by an adult. Reservations required; $15 includes boat and gear. Colors of Fall Hike: 2 p.m. Oct. 24. Learn about how the leaves change; $5. Spooky Halloween: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Costume contest, Glow-N-Dark Putt Putt, roast s’mores and more; $6. Creepy Crawly Hike: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31.Learn about the creatures of the night during this hike; $5. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.

FALL FAMILY FUN DAYS

10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7, Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. Oct. 3: Lumberjack Day. Oct. 10: Georgia’s Official Day of the Cowboy. Oct. 17: Hot Air Balloon Rally. Oct. 24: Great Outdoor Adventure. Oct. 31: “Not So Spooky” Halloween Festival. Nov. 7: National Pumpkin Destruction Day. Rides and attractions include zip lines, pony rides, pedal carts, carousel, locomotive train, hay rides, petting zoo, corn maze, Tiny Town and more. www.therockranch.com. $15 for ages 3 and older; season pass available.

INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK

678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. Oct. 3 and Nov. 7. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. Sock Hop: 6 p.m. Oct. 10. Wear your poodle skirts and letter sweaters for music, dancing and refreshments; $2. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.

TOAST AND TASTE AT HAY HOUSE

6 p.m. Oct. 8, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. The lavish evening will include a live and silent auction; toasts from several Georgia wineries, breweries and distilleries; tastes from a dozen Macon restaurants and chefs; and a raffle. $25. Raffle tickets are $10. www.hayhousemacon.org. 478-742-8155.

ROCK ’N’ ROLLMAN RACE SERIES

8:15 a.m. Rockin’ My Mini-Tri, 4:30 p.m. Rock Star Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, Oct. 10, Sandy Beach Recreation Area, Lake Tobesofkee. For anyone 10 years and older, no matter your fitness level. A transition clinic will be held from 3-5 p.m. Oct. 3 Lake Tobesofkee’s Sandy Beach at the Pavilion for anyone who wants to learn more about the ins and outs of a triathlon. www.coliseumhealthsystem.com or visit www.gamultisports.com/rocknrollmanraceseries to register.

WOW! A DAY FOR MACON

8 a.m. until, Oct. 24, meet in Anderson Dining Hall, Wesleyan College. Mass communitywide volunteer service initiative organized by Wesleyan’s Lane Center for Service and Leadership. Volunteers meet for a breakfast meeting and then depart in small groups to various project sites located throughout Macon. Community volunteers are welcome. 478-757-3800.

OCCUPATION OF SANDERSVILLE

10:30 a.m. Oct. 24, Courthouse Square, Sandersville. A re-enactment of the Occupation of Sandersville with more than 400 re-enactors; free. 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Forest Grove: Battle of Gettysburg: Pickett’s Charge re-enactment; $5, free for children under 5. The traveling exhibit of the submarine HL Hunley will be at each site and is free. www.occupationofsandersville.org. 478-552-3288.

FORT HAWKINS HISTORIC SITE

Noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Maynard Street at Emery Highway. Explore the early American frontier fort, Blockhouse Replica and archaeological dig site. Oct. 31: Halloween Ghost Watch and Fall Adopt-A-Spot. Nov. 11: Veterans Day Salute. Nov. 21-22: Kilpatrick’s 1864 Raid and Macon’s Defense. December weekends: Frontier Fort Christmas. 478-746-0704. www.forthawkins.com. Free.

OCMULGEE NATIONAL MONUMENT

9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ocmulgee National Monument, 1207 Emery Highway. Free. 478-752-8257.

CANNONBALL HOUSE

856 Mulberry St. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 478-745-5982. $6 for adults; $5 for seniors and military; $3 for students with college ID.

HAY HOUSE

934 Georgia Ave. Tours offered 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Last tour at 3 p.m. each day. $11 adults; $10 seniors and military; $7 students; free for children under age 6 and members of the Georgia Trust. 478-742-8155. www.hayhousemacon.org.

NEEL REID TOURS

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and by special appointment, Federated Garden Clubs of Macon Inc., 730 College St. Guided tours of historic 1910 Joseph Neel House designed by Georgia architect Neel Reid. 478-742-0921. www.fgcmacon.org. $5.

JARRELL PLANTATION

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette. Spend a day on the farm and learn about life on the plantation in the 1800s. Admission: $4-$6.50. www.georgiastateparks.org. 478-986-5172.

ROCK CANDY TOURS

Free Birds and Night Owls Tour: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, the Rookery, 543 Cherry St.; easy walking tour of Macon’s musical landmarks with pit stops at bars along the way, ending at Grant’s Lounge; $10. Rock ’n’ Roll Stroll, 10 a.m. Saturday, H&H Soul Food Restaurant, 807 Forsyth St.; moderate walking tour takes over two hours and visits the homes and favorite haunts of Southern music’s most legendary artists; $15. Reservations requested 24 hours in advance. 478-955-5997. rockcandytours@gmail.com.

LAWN MOWER RACES

11 a.m. the second Saturday of the month, across from Camping World, Byron. 478-956-3929.

BINGO

7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. Saturday, Macon Moose Lodge No. 1455, 2217 Gray Highway. Public welcome. 478-742-5372.

BINGO

7 p.m. Thursday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Disabled American Veterans No. 9, 4493 Houston Ave. Vann Edwards, 478-784-1454.

POOL TOURNAMENT

8 p.m. Friday, L&W Sports Bar, 4479 Pio Nono Ave. The tournament is 9 Ball with handicap rules. 478-254-4117. $15 tournament, no cover charge.

DART TOURNAMENT

7:30 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 3, 5530 Thomaston Road. 478-474-7799. $10.

WINE TASTING

6-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Tuesday: Six wines with light appetizers. $7. Thursday: Eight wines with appetizers. $10. 478-474-9595. www.winestylesmacon.com.

CRAFT BEER TASTING

6-8 p.m., the first and third Saturday of the month, WineStyles, 6255 Zebulon Road, Suite 210. Six craft beers with snacks. $7. 478-474-9595. www.winestylesmacon.com.

POLAR BEAR DEN

10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Story time plus crafts for ages 2-5. $5 per child; free for adults. www.masmacon.com. 478-477-3232.

This story was originally published October 1, 2015 at 11:18 AM with the headline "Out & About calendar ."