Out & About calendar
HALLOWEEN
NEVERMORE HILLS HAUNTED TRAIL
8-11 p.m. Friday and 7-11 p.m. Saturday through Oct. 31, Museum of Aviation, Ga. 247 at Russell Parkway, Warner Robins. The first hour on Saturday is "family friendly." Admission is $14 per person, and $12 for active-duty military members. For more information visit www.museumofaviation.org/Nevermore_Hills.php.
PERRY HAUNTED BARN
7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Oct. 31, 2235 U.S. 41 North, Perry. Admission is $16 to the Haunted Barn, $9 to the Attic, and $24 for both. For more information visit www.perryhauntedbarn.com.
HAUNTED MONTROSE
7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 7-10 p.m. Sunday through Oct. 31, 2nd Street, Montrose. For more information, visit www.hauntedmontrose.com.
SPIRITS IN OCTOBER
6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 29-Oct. 30; 4-6 p.m. Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, Riverside Cemetery, 1301 Riverside Drive. One-hour guided walking tours and outdoor theater production celebrating the lives and legacies of former residents. Tours depart every 15 minutes. 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.
HALLOWEEN BIKE PARTY
5:30 p.m. meet, 6 p.m. depart, Oct. 23, departs from Oak Haven Park (corner of Oak Haven and English Avenue). Hosted by Bike Macon. The group will ride through Macon dressed in Halloween costumes on an approximately eight-mile festive ride, with a party pit stop with free pizza, live music and a costume contest at the Macon-Bibb Parks and Beautification Office, 327 Lower Poplar, before returning to Oak Haven Park at 7:30 p.m. for Family Movie Night featuring "Beetlejuice," a community event hosted by Vineville Neighborhood Association. For riders of all ages and levels who would like to experience more of Macon in a fun, safe and social way.
THRILLER DANCE AND ZOMBIE PARADE
Oct. 30, Cherry Street Plaza, downtown Macon. 7 p.m. pre-show; at 9 p.m., watch the zombie parade and see them dance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller"; post-show party lasts until 10 p.m. www.facebook.com/hayiyadancetheatre.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT
6-8 p.m. Oct. 30, Luther Williams Stadium, Central City Park. The movie "Maleficent" will be shown at dark. There will be inflatables, candy, raffles, concessions, games and a haunted trail. Hosted by Macon-Bibb Parks and Recreation Department. www.maconbibb.us/recreation. Free admission.
"HALLOWEEN HELL" WRESTLING
7:30 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. bell time, Oct. 30, Wrestleplex, 1361 Peach Parkway, Fort Valley. Theme: Halloween Hell. All-Star Wrestling Network. 478-397-5734. www.allstarwrestlingnetwork.com. $6.50 admission, discounts to military and students, free for children 6 and younger.
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.
TREK OR TREAT ROAD RACE
8 a.m. 5K/10K; 9:15 a.m. Unspooky Sprint; 9:30 a.m. Candy Mile; Oct. 31, Bass Pro Shops, 5000 Bass Pro Blvd. Unspooky Sprint is for children 12 and younger; and in the Candy Mile, kids can collect thousands of pieces of candy along the route. Costumes are encouraged. Proceeds benefit the Jay's Hope Foundation. Register at www.jayshope.org.
TRUNK OR TREAT
3-5 p.m. Oct. 31, Greater Turner Tabernacle AME Church, 1104 Third St. Food, fun and games. 478-743-4932.
SWEETS AND TREATS ON DOWNTOWN STREETS
4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Carroll Street, downtown Perry. Costume contest at 5:30 p.m. on the town square. 478-224-5282. Free.
HALLOWEEN CANDY BUYBACK
3-6 p.m. Nov. 3, Macon Smiles Family Dentistry, 4929 Forsyth Road. Bring in leftover, unopened candy from Halloween and Dr. Sheila Shah will pay $1 per pound to get it off the streets. Children can also write letters to our troops, and the letters, candy and care packages will be sent to soldiers overseas. 478-757-8714.
HOLIDAY EVENTS
CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 6; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7 ; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8, Macon Coliseum, 200 Coliseum Drive. Handcrafted ornaments, pottery, toys, jewelry, fine art, furniture, metal sculptures, woven designs, art from glass, photography and more. www.madeinthesouthshows.com. 704-847-9480. $7 adults, free for kids 12 and younger.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
10 a.m. Nov. 14, PPK Baptist Church, 8964 Thomaston Road. Benefits Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child. Santa Shop with items for sale $5 and less. 478-952-8153 or 478-538-3652. $7, includes breakfast and one picture with Santa.
A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS
7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, Grand Opera House, 651 Mulberry St. Featuring past and present members of the Temptations, the Miracles and the Capitols. Family friendly. Tickets are available at www.amotownchristmas.com or by calling the Grand Opera House Box Office, 478-301-5470.
THE "NATIVITY SYMPHONY": A CHRISTMAS CANTATA
11 a.m. Dec. 6, Christian Life Center, Lizella Baptist Church, 2950 S. Lizella Road, Lizella. www.lizellabaptist.com.
HISTORIC VINEVILLE CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
1-6 p.m. Dec. 5-6. Reception: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave., with live entertainment and appetizers. This year's tour of homes will showcase bungalows and cottages in the Historic Vineville neighborhood. With the purchase of a home's tour ticket, a tour of the Big House Museum is included. During the tour of homes, artists and designers will be giving tips for holiday decorating and entertaining. Advance tickets may be purchased at Chi-Chesters on Vineville Avenue, Creter's on Ingleside Avenue, Historic Macon's offices at the Sidney Lanier Cottage, Travis Jean on Cherry Street or at www.vineville.org; day of tickets can be purchased at the tent located in the Vineville Baptist Church parking lot. Before Nov. 20: $15 tour of homes, $10 reception, $20 combo ticket; day of tour: $20 tour of homes, $15 reception, $30 combo ticket.
FESTIVALS
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, downtown Macon. 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.-5 p.m. Oct. 24, Lane Southern Orchards, 50 Lane Road, Fort Valley. Harvest hayrides, face painting, pumpkin painting, a play area, corn maze and more. Benefitting the Children's Hospital, Navicent Health. www.lanesouthernorchards.com.
DEEP ROOTS FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-midnight Oct. 24, downtown Milledgeville. $8 ages 4-adult; $15 after 5 p.m.; free for children 3 and younger. Live music from Jr. Jr. and others, arts and crafts, barbecue cookoff, car show and kids activities. www.deeprootsfestival.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.
HAWKINSVILLE HARVEST FEST
10 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 24, Hawkinsville. Chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, arts and crafts, live entertainment and Spooktacular. 478-783-1717. www.hawkinsvillechamber.org.
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.
FALL FESTIVAL
4-6 p.m. Oct. 25, First Baptist Church of Christ, 511 High Place. Carnival games, inflatables, face painting, pony rides, hayride, cake walk, food vendors and more. www.fbcxmacon.org. 478-742-6485. Suggested admission is two food items for the church's food pantry.
FALL FESTIVAL
6-8 p.m. Oct. 29, Festival Park, Fort Valley. To represent a business or church, bring a table and a trick or game for children. Martha McAfee, 478-825-8261.
GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1, McCrackin Street, Juliette. Food, arts, crafts, novelties, T-shirts, live music and fried green tomatoes. Free admission. 478-365-0676 or 478-992-9996.
FALL FESTIVAL
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Georgia Military College, 801 Duke Ave., Warner Robins. Trunk or treat, face painting, costume contests, a bouncy house, live music, arts and crafts, games and a chili cook off. Elaine Martin, 478-222-0236 or emartin@gmc.edu. Free.
FALL FESTIVAL
3-6 p.m. Oct. 31, the Rain Church, 257 Gunn Road, Warner Robins. Games, face painting, food, slides, yard sale and a performance by the Mustang Singers from Shirley Hills Elementary School. Presented by Splash Children's Ministry. 478-953-7246. www.therainchurch.com.
LIFE FEST
6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Real Life Church, 2491 Gray Highway. Concessions, candy, face painting, senior bingo (55+), carnival games and more. 478-746-0344. www.rlmacon.com. Free admission.
FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7, High Street Park. Featuring locally and globally made crafts benefitting women around the world. Vendors Include Bead for Life , Thistle Farms, Serrv and FBCX Circle of Hope. Food and live music. Rain location is St. Joseph's Catholic Church Social Hall. Sponsored by the women of First Baptist Church of Christ, St. Joseph's Catholic Church and High Street Unitarian Church. 478-742-6485.
FALL FESTIVAL AND FLEA MARKET
Noon-3 p.m. Nov. 7, Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church, 10157 U.S. 341 North, Fort Valley. 478-397-6568.
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.
TRADERS DAY OLD TIME FAMILY FESTIVAL
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-15, 100 Country Club Road, Ivey. Plowing demonstrations with mules and tractors, the Ocmulgee Blacksmiths Guild, kids' carnival with rides and games, arts and crafts, live music, food booths and more. 478-233-3190.
CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL FALL EVENTS
Battle of the Bands: 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Mercer University's Five Star Stadium, 1327 Stadium Drive; regional high school marching bands will showcase their talents in a friendly competition; a portion of the proceeds will support local school music programs; $10 in advance, $15 at door. Fine Art and Wine Reception: 6-8 p.m. Dec. 3, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road; this event will unveil the fine art for the 2016 Cherry Blossom Festival and feature wine and light hors d'oeuvres; $5. www.cherryblossom.com/fall. 478-330-7050.
MARKETS
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. 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.
GOSPEL/CHRISTIAN
RONNY HINSON
6 p.m. Oct. 24, Corinth Baptist Church, Corinth Church Road, Pulaski County, three miles south of Hawkinsville. 478-230-3234.
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.
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
SUE 'N' THE BASTARDS
7 p.m. Oct. 23, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. A benefit concert for the Macon Office of Georgia Legal Services Program. The band is made up of Mercer University Law School faculty and friends. $50 for attorneys; $25 for law school students; $25 for friends.
TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS
6 p.m. Oct. 25, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With the Black Lillies. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. $25 and up.
WHITEY MORGAN
8 p.m. Nov. 7, Cox Capitol Theatre, 382 Second St. With Tony Martinez. www.coxcapitoltheatre.com. 478-257-6391. $17-$400.
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.
SKYDOG 69
Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Central City Park, downtown Macon. Hear several musicians perform in honor of what would have been Duane Allman's 69th birthday. Admission is 10 or more canned goods. All contributions benefit the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. www.skydogmacon.com.
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 or 478-301-5470. $49.50, $74.50 and $99.50.
OLD SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
April 16, Macon Coliseum, 240 Coliseum Drive. Featuring Keith Sweat, Juvenile, Morris Day and the Time and Cherrelle. Hosted by MC Lightfoot; music by DJ Daddy Dre. 800-745-3000. www.ticketmaster.com. $25 and up.
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
HARVEST DANCE
7:30-11 p.m. Oct. 24, Moose Lodge, Warner Robins. Hosted by the Dance Society. All of the proceeds from ticket sales go to The Christian Service Center. Music by the Good Vibrations Band, raffle, cash bar and hors d'oeuvres. The Dance Centre of Macon will be teaching a swing lesson during the first intermission. For reservations, call 478-390-3091 or 478-953-1410.
FALL BALL
7:30-10:30 p.m. Nov. 13, St. Joseph's Social Hall, 830 Poplar St. Co-sponsored by Dances for Fun Dance Ministry at St. Joseph Church and Greater Macon Chapter No. 6059 of USA Dance. Music by the Good Vibrations Band led by John Laughter. During intermission: line-dancing and a drawing. Light refreshments, wine and soft drinks for a small donation. Dress is semi-formal. Agnes Bikus, 478-743-7970 or bikus.agnes@cox.net. $20 per person, $10 students with a current ID (cash or check only).
AFRICAN CABARET DANCE
8 p.m. Nov. 13, Porter Ellis Center, 5987 Houston Road. Fall dance hosted by the Mac Town Floater Social Club. 478-318-1664 or 478-394-3155. $10.
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
6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday (except for holidays), North Macon Park Recreation Center, North Macon Park Drive. Caller is Lee Dixon. Free to anyone who is a member of any square dance club. 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. This week: 5:15 p.m. Clinton House Band, 6:30 p.m. Heaven Bound, 8:20 p.m. Clinton House Band. 478-825-4118 or www.clintonopry.com. Free; donations accepted.
HOLLONVILLE OPRY HOUSE
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Ga. 362, Hollonville. This week: Bread of Life Singers, the Maloy Brothers and Bonnie Ridge Bluegrass Band. 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. 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. second and third Saturday of each month, 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
MACON FILM GUILD
Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8: "Mr. Holmes." Dec. 13: "The Second Mother." 478-742-2000. www.maconfilmguild.org. $5.
"TIME OUT OF MIND"
7 p.m. Oct. 23; 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Douglass Theatre, 355 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 478-742-2000. www.douglasstheatre.org. $5, includes a soda and box of popcorn with admission.
FUNDRAISERS
5K HEART WALK
8 a.m. Oct. 24, Student Life Center, Middle Georgia State University's Macon campus. No entry fees; walkers are eligible to receive a Heart Walk T-shirt once they have raised a minimum of $100. Benefits the American Heart Association. www.centralgeorgiaheartwalk.kintera.org.
FAM-TASTIC CRAFT FAIR
8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 24, St. Joseph's Catholic Church Social Hall, 830 Poplar St. Shopping, food and raffles. Benefits Family Advancement Ministries. Caitlin Vadini, 478-256-7372. Free admission.
DATING FOR A CAUSE
6-9 p.m. Oct. 24, SoChi Gallery, 534 Second St. Dating auction. Hosted by Dominant Divaz United. Benefits the Warm-A-Heart Drive. Music by DJ AD. Bidding starts at $20 with increases of $5. Cash bar. 478-238-0234. dominantdivazunited@gmail.com. $5 advance; $10 at door.
ROSE HILL RAMBLE
2 p.m. Oct. 25, Rose Hill Cemetery, 1071 Riverside Drive. Hosted by the Friends of Rose Hill and Historic Macon Foundation. Phil Comer will lead this fall's ramble, which will start at the main entrance to the cemetery and end next to the grave of Macon founder Ambrose Baber. The 90-minute walk, themed "Arsenic, Cyanide and Cottonseed Oil in 19th Century Macon," will lead you past the graves of painters, pharmacists and chemical geniuses. Kim Campbell, kcampbell@historicmacon.org or 478-742-5084. $5, includes light refreshments; free for Friends of Rose Hill.
CAR, TRUCK AND BIKE SHOW
8-11 a.m. registration, 3:30 p.m. awards, Oct. 24, VFW Post 6605, 1101 Corder Road, Warner Robins. All proceeds benefit the veterans of the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, and the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville. 478-923-3578 or 478-781-1395. $25 entry fee.
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.
CHAPTACULAR CHAINSAW CARVING BASH
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 13-14, 541 Hungerford Road, Gray. Chainsaw carvers from across the nation will offer live demonstrations throughout both days, an arena style 45-minute "Quick Carve" at 11 a.m. each day and a carving auction at 2 p.m. Saturday. Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Chap Nelson, 478 986 7405 or Chapsaw541@gmail.com. Free admission.
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
USED BOOK SALE
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. 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.
KIM POOVEY BOOK SIGNING
3-7 p.m. Oct. 30, Hay House, 934 Georgia Ave. The author will be available to sign copies of her books, "Through Button Eyes" and "Truer Words." 405-458-5642 or Michelle Whitman, michelle@keymgc.com.
PAGEANTS
FORESTRY SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
Nov. 28, Cochran Chamber Auditorium, Cochran. The pageant is open to contestants from all surrounding counties. The age divisions are Baby Miss, ages birth to 23 months; Teeny Miss, ages 2 to 3 years; Tiny Miss, ages 4 to 6 years; Little Miss, ages 7 to 9 years; Junior Miss, ages 10 to 12 years; Teen Miss, ages 13 to 16 years; and Miss, ages 17 to 24 years. To enter, contact Vicky Lovett, 478-284-2350, or email vlpageantproductions@gmail.com.
ET CETERA
FALL FAMILY FUN DAYS
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 7, Rock Ranch, 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock. 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.
HIGH FALLS STATE PARK
76 High Falls Park Drive, Jackson. Twilight Night Paddle: 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. Paws on the Falls: 1 p.m. Nov. 14. Bring your dog and leash for a hike on the trail; $5 per dog. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 478-993-3053.
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.
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, downtown Forsyth. Demonstrations by Monroe County Sheriff's Department, Forsyth Police Department, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Monroe County Fire Department and more. Health fair, vendors and kids' activities.
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.
CRUISE DOWNTOWN PERRY
5-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Carroll Street, Perry. Anyone with a classic car is invited to join the cruise-in. Live music will be provided at A Couple of Jerks Soda Fountain. 478-841-0939.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 30, Macon-Bibb County Health Department, 171 Emery Highway. Limited seating: call 478-749-0113 to register. Free.
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.
VICTORY OVER DIABETES
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, Tubman Museum, 310 Cherry St. Screenings, speakers, workshops and more. 404-320-7100, extension 3166. Free.
CANDLELIGHT APPARITIONS
6-9 p.m. Nov. 7, Cannonball House, 856 Mulberry St. Tours begin on the hour. Take a step back in time by candlelight and learn about those who lived or visited the Cannonball House during it's history through live re-enactments. Plus, refreshments, live music and shopping. $12. Reservations required by calling 478-745-5982.
INGLESIDE BIKE TOUR
10 a.m. Nov. 14, Henry Burns Park, 3264 Ingleside Ave. Presented by Historic Macon Foundation. Vickie Hertwig will lead a bicycle tour of Ingleside, Macon's newest historic district. The tour will begin with a brief plaque dedication at Henry Burns Park. The tour will leave from the park and last about 1.5 hours. The first portion of the tour will include frequent stops. The second portion of the tour is more strenuous and participants must be able to ride for 1.5 hours continuously who take the entire tour. The tour ends with a picnic lunch at Alexander IV. 478-742-5084. Plaque dedication is free and open to the public; bike tour with lunch: $15 for Historic Macon members, $20 for non-members; bike tour without lunch: $10 members, $15 non-members.
INDIAN SPRINGS STATE PARK
678 Lake Clark Road, Flovilla. Museum Tours: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 7. Tour the museum, learn about the park, its history and upcoming events; free. A $5 per car parking fee is required for all events. 770-504-2277.
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.
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.
MINI-ZOO ANIMAL SHOW
3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and Sunday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232.
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.
SKY OVER MACON
8 p.m. the fourth Friday of each month, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road. Explore the constellations and planets visible from Middle Georgia, then see a live presentation in the Mark Smith Planetarium. If the sky is clear, view the night sky through powerful telescopes. Free with museum admission, $5-$10. 478-477-3232. www.masmacon.com.
This story was originally published October 22, 2015 at 4:24 PM with the headline "Out & About calendar ."